September 22

Bumper crop

Local company donates trees

Crex moose returns

Page 32

Page 31

Page 24

Leader INTER-COUNTY

WED., SEPT. 22, 2010 VOL. 78 • NO. 5 • 2 SECTIONS •

Follow the Leader

7,500 copies

$1

An award-winning newspaper serving Northwest Wisconsin

THE-LEADER.NET

Where is Matthew Anderson?

Nationwide missing person alert

Crooked view

E-edition

• No ink on fingers • No piles of old papers • Easy to read • Save past issues • Searchable/printable • Exact replica of printed version • Get your copy before the print version is mailed • Save a tree • It’s cool!

issued for Unity graduate PAGE 2

Amery man faces federal charges

For a demo or to subscribe go to:

Girlfriend also bound over after sawed-off shotguns, meth and silencers discovered PAGE 3

Fatal accidents

Rural Balsam Lake woman dies after trying to free mower; traffic accident claims life of Clear Lake woman PAGE 3

How to spend $26 Area school districts get Federal Education Funds PAGE 11

Annual meetings Six school districts hold annual meetings next week PAGE 11

www.the-leader.net A lone seagull surveys the shore of Crooked Lake at Siren on one of the last days of what has been one of the hottest, wettest and stormiest seasons in years. - Photo by Priscilla Bauer

Do what you love:

Where the trail leads

Editor’s note: The author is the Parks Supervisor for the northern division of Anoka County Parks and Recreation in Minnesota.

by Joe Baker Special to the Leader BURNETT/POLK COUNTIES – Every now and again you hear about someone who just loves their work.

Wouldn’t it be nice if life could be like that? Every day would be a real giggle fest, wouldn’t it?

But really, the whole idea of loving your work strikes me as an unlikely possibility. Talk about a doomed relationship: Mr. and Mrs. Love-Work are heading straight for years of intensive counseling. Really now, this is work

we are talking about. Glancing at a dictionary, work is described as “toil, labor, employment, task, job.” Now there’s a group of really fun words, huh? Yes, I believe the concept of loving your work is a fallacy, perpetuated by people with a bit of a warp in their minds.

OK, now let’s examine job: “Something that has to be done; task; a regular remunerative position.” Things that have to be done are never high in entertainment value. You have to change a baby’s diaper, just like you have to go to work. You don’t have to eat ice cream or lie on the couch and watch football while your wife washes your truck.

No, I believe this loving-your-work

See Do what you love, page 4

Cards key in on Clayton

Your opinion?

The best part of fall is: 1. The leaves and colors 2. Football 3. Cooler temperatures 4. No mosquitoes Go to our online poll at www.the-leader.net (Weekly results on page 8)

Deaths

• Caron L. Paulson • Clifford E. Potter • Dennis Beaupre • Phillip Clifford Qualle • Barbara K. Olsen • Lucy M. Peterson • Helen A. Chatleain • Sylvia Orpha Anderson • Robert Merrill • Carol Jean Christensen • Delores Iona Cran • Bert Alden Anderson • Gary G. Nelson • Calvin E. Kjeseth • James F. Ammann • Roger Zorn • Sharon Tschudy-Ziegler • Richard Baumgarten • Lois E. Schaaf Obituaries on page 21-23B

INSIDE Letters to the editor 8-9A Sports 15-23A Outdoors 24A Town Talk 6-7B Coming Events 28B

See

SPORTS INSIDE THIS SECTION

Reasons to subscribe to the Leader’s

Parking the bike at a milepost along the Gandy Dancer Trail. - Photo by Joe Baker

Copyright © 2010 Inter-County Cooperative Publishing Association Frederic, Wisconsin

The Leader is a cooperative-owned newspaper • Since 1933

PAGE 2 - INTER-COUNTY LEADER - NEWS SECTION - A - SEPTEMBER 22, 2010

HOME PAGE

E-mail story ideas, news tips and feedback to: the-leader@centurytel.net

Where is Matthew Anderson?

Milltown native disappears; few leads in investigation

Rebel maple

One lone maple among a sea of fiery golden tamaracks highlighted the early fall colors. Spotted off Polk County CTH N, west of Luck. - Photo by Greg Marsten

NW Wisconsin waterways highlighted

The diverse waterways of Northwest Wisconsin will be taking center stage one last time on the “Discover Wisconsin” television series. The show, titled “The Experiences Within: Northwest Wisconsin and Lac Courtes Oreilles,” will air for its third and final broadcast in eight states Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 25 and 26. Highlights of the television special include: Washburn County: Jack’s Canoe Rental in Trego provides canoes, kayaks, and even inner tubes to take on the challenging Namekagon River. In the Polk County segment, National Park Service Park Ranger Dale Cox speaks about the National Scenic Riverway and the recreational opportunities it provides. Locally the show will be broadcast Saturday, Sept. 25, at 10 a.m. on ComCast/Fox SportsNet, To view a clip of the episode and for more information, visit discoverwisconsin.com. - from discoverwiscsonsin.com

Vintage photos ... and in color!

These vintage photos from the Shell Lake homecoming parade 50 years ago (Oct. 14, 1960) were submitted to the Washburn County Register this week by Bernice Jungerberg, the photographer. Note the photo at left of what appears to be the local newspaper photographer - dressed in a suit and tie and fedora.

Leader

A cooperative-owned newspaper since 1933

Inter-County Cooperative Publishing Association 303 N. Wisconsin Ave., Frederic, WI 54837 715-327-4236 • www.the-leader.net Manager • dougpanek@centurytel.net

Gary King

Editor • gbking@centurytel.net

Receive breaking local news via e-mail Go to www.the-leader.net and click on “Local headlines via e-mail” HOW TO REACH US

Inter-County

Doug Panek

ried in two weeks - this is so far out of character for him.”

Hochstetler said no one really knows when Matthew left his place of employment because there was only one person who saw him and she told authorities she “thought it was around

by Gary King 1:30.”

Leader editor “We really don’t know what time SHOREVIEW, Minn. - It’s another she saw him,” Hochstetler said. “You missing person case that apparently don’t look at your watch when you has authorities baffled. see someone.”

Matthew William Anderson, a 29She also said it would have been imyear-old husband and father from possible to see whether Matthew was Shoreview, Minn., and 1999 Unity alone in the van or not because the veHigh School graduate, hasn’t been hicle has fully tinted windows. seen since leaving his place of employ“You can’t see who is in there,” she ment last Friday, Sept. 17, when he left work to pick up his 1-year-old daugh- Matthew Anderson, a 1999 said.

Unity High School graduate, Matthew’s father, William, told the ter from a day care center.

The son of William Anderson of is a missing person, having St. Paul Pioneer Press this week that Webster and Kathy Hochstetler of disappeared last Friday after- he tried calling his son on Sunday Milltown, Matthew was last heard noon, Sept. 17, from his job night but was immediately put into from by his wife, Amber, who said she in Roseville, Minn. - Special voice mail. His son, he said, was affable, outgoing and happy. received a cell phone from her hus- photo “He’d help anybody and I think band Friday evening at around 7 p.m. that may have cost him,” he said.

He told her in hushed tones that he “He’s a fairly large guy and well-built, but not at all had been kidnapped by two men and was somemenacing. I think whoever took him thought they where in Iowa.

But authorities tracked the call from Matthew’s could do that because of his nature.”

Authorities are exploring “all avenues,” accordcell phone to somewhere near Wisconsin Dells. ing to Amber Anderson, Matthew’s wife. Neither “No, no, no ...” were the last words he spoke before the connection was lost, Amber told authori- she or Matthew had a Facebook page but the netties. The phone call, registering at 6:59 p.m., lasted working on the social site has begun - with postings only 32 seconds. Matthew sounded scared, his wife of Matthew’s physical description and details about said. He said, “These guys took me - I don’t know his disappearance.

Matthew’s mother said she and her family memwhere I am - I think I might be in Iowa. I think bers have been living in the Twin Cities since they’re going to do something to me.”

Matthew’s disappearance, experiencing extreme Then he said “No, no no.”

“It’s like someone caught him,” Amber said. “It frustration with lack of information from authorities. was terrifying.”

“Everything we’ve learned, we’ve learned from A text message from Matthew arrived about an going online,” she said. hour later, Amber said. It said, “I love you babe, “We’re all going crazy down there - and we’re and Amelia.”

Even though the message arrived around 8 p.m., still in a dream - or nightmare.”

Anyone with information as to Matthew’s wherethe cell phone company said it was sent at 6:09 p.m. abouts is asked to contact the Ramsey County, A nationwide missing-person alert was issued Minn., Sheriff’s Department at 651-266-7320. - with Saturday evening, and on Sunday morning authorities located the 2001 Pontiac Montana van information from wire reports Matthew was driving on the day he vanished. It was parked on a street in downtown Chicago.

The story, which has reached nationwide media outlets, deepened later on Sunday when authorities released information stating Matthew had withdrawn $1,000 in cash from a bank at 1 p.m. Friday, approximately a half hour before last being seen at his job at the Rosewood Village Condominiums in Roseville, where he is a maintenance man. He was alone at the time of the withdrawal, according to authorities.

Matthew’s mother, Kathy Hochstetler, said authorities have asked family members not to talk, but she said her family as a group decided to speak out as the hours and days drag on and authorities are The anguished wife and brother of Matthew Andernot providing them with any information.

“We’re talking,” she said. “He was abducted, son spoke with reporters this week about his disapthere’s no doubt about that. His daughter’s first pearance. Shown in photo at left is his wife, Amber birthday was on the 11th and his wedding anniverAnderson. Matthew’s brother, Andy, is shown in the sary is this Friday and his best friend is getting marphoto at right. - kstp.com

Board of directors Vivian Byl, chair Charles Johnson Merlin Johnson Janet Oachs Carolyn Wedin

A cooperative-owned newspaper, the Inter-County Leader is published every Wednesday by the Inter-County Cooperative Publishing Association, Box 490, Frederic, WI 54837. Second Class postage paid at Frederic, WI 54837.

The Inter-County Leader is a qualified newspaper for the publication of legal notices, meeting the requirements as set forth in Chapter 985.03 of the Wisconsin Statutes. Every government official or board that handles public money should publish at regular intervals an accounting of it, showing where and how each dollar is spent. We hold this to be a fundamental principle of democratic government. Publisher reserves right to reject any advertisement or news release or letter of opinion at any time.

Web page: www.the–leader.net E-mail: the-leader@centurytel.net Subscription concerns: subscriptions@centurytel.net Advertisements: addept@centurytel.net Ad deadline: 10 a.m. Tuesdays Copy deadline: 4:30 p.m. Mondays

OFFICES Frederic • 715-327-4236

P.O. Box 490, Frederic, WI 54837 (M-F, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.)

Fax - 715-327-4117 (news copy) Fax - 715-327-4870 (ad copy)

Siren • 715-349-2560

24154 State Road 35, Siren, WI 54872 (M-F, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.)

Fax - 715-349-7442

St. Croix Falls • 715-483-9008

Box 338, St. Croix Falls, WI 54024 (M-W, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. T-F, 9:30 - 4 p.m.)

Fax - 715-483-1420

An award-winning newspaper

STAFF MEMBERS Nancy Jappe njappe@centurytel.net Tammi Milberg tammi@centurytel.net

MEMBER

• National Newspaper Associan • Wisconsin Newspaper Association

HOW TO SUBSCRIBE

The Inter-County Leader [ISS No. 8750-9091] is published weekly. Subscription prices are $34/yr. in Polk and Burnett counties; $38/yr. in Barron, Chisago, Washburn, St. Croix counties; $41/yr. anywhere in the United States $23/yr. for servicemen or women; $23/yr. for students or schools (9 months). Payment is needed before we can start the subscription. No refunds on subscriptions. Persons may subscribe online at www.theleader.net, write us at Inter-County Leader, Box 490, Frederic, WI 54837, or stop by one of our three offices.

Marty Seeger mseeger@centurytel.net Brenda Martin brendals@centurytel.net Greg Marsten marscafe@lakeland.ws Sherill Summer sherill33@gmail.com Gregg Westigard greggw@lakeland.ws Carl Heidel cheidel389@centurytel.net Priscilla Bauer cilla@grantsburgtelcom.net Mary Stirrat marystirrat@hotmail.com EDITORIAL ASSISTANT Raelynn Hunter rael@centurytel.net

Woman killed in lawn-mowing accident BALSAM LAKE – A 75-yearold Balsam Lake woman died on Sept. 15 after an accident while mowing her lawn at her home in the 800 block of CTH G in Georgetown Township. Delores I. Cran was found deceased in her yard by her brother, who went there after not being able to reach her by telephone. An investigation was conducted by the Polk County sheriff’s office in conjunction with the Polk County medical examiner, with the following findings: Cran had been mowing her lawn when her riding mower became stuck. She had turned off her mower and dismounted. The mower rolled forward over her, pinning her left leg under the mower deck.

She expired while pinned under the mower deck. — with information from the Polk County Sheriff’s Dept.

Clear Lake woman loses life in one-vehicle crash CLEAR LAKE TOWNSHIP – Caron L. Paulson, 55, Clear Lake, was killed on Sept. 15 at about 9:30 p.m. after a crash on 30th Street, about a third of a mile north of County Line Avenue in Clear Lake. Paulson was driving a 1996 Ford Explorer southbound on 30th Street, when she apparently lost control of the vehicle and went into the east ditch of 30th St. The vehicle rolled several times, and Paulson, who was not wearing a seat belt, was ejected. Life-saving measures were attempted at the scene but were unsuccessful. — with information from the Polk County Sheriff’s Dept.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2010 - INTER-COUNTY LEADER - NEWS SECTION - A - PAGE 3

Amery man faces federal charges Girlfriend also bound over after sawed-off shotguns, meth and silencers discovered

by Greg Marsten Leader staff writer BALSAM LAKE – A report of where a stolen motorcycle might be hidden led to an arrest of an Amery duo that turned into numerous felony charges, with one of the alleged perpetrators previous convictions possibly meaning federal charges are in the works.

Matthew Savoy, 28, of Amery, and Courtney L. Thompson, 23, of Amery, were arrested Sept. 9 in Amery following an investiga-

tion into the stolen motorcycle tip that led to the couple’s arrest.

After obtaining a search warrant, authorities executed a search of the couple’s residence, where they discovered numerous other items, including three sawed-off shotguns, as well as a stolen shotgun. Also discovered in the search was a firearm silencer, which is against the law to possess.

Using a drug detection dog, they also discovered several paraphernalia items consistent with methamphetamine use, on top of 23 grams of crystal methamphetamine, which is just short of an ounce. They also discovered marijuana and other paraphernalia.

Both Thompson and Savoy were charged with several

Homecoming decorating contest starts Sunday FREDERIC – Decorate your business or home showing your support of Frederic Viking fall sports for a chance to win free passes to all home sporting events that week, plus four drinks, four hot dogs, and four bags of chips. Special reserved seating will also be provided for the winners. The contest will run from Sunday, Sept. 26, through Friday, Oct. 1.

Send your phone number, address and a photo to hopkinsk@frederic.k12.wi.us by 8

p.m. Monday, Sept. 27. The winner will be chosen by 3 p.m.

Tuesday, Sept. 28, by the Frederic Class of 2011.

Games during homecoming week include volleyball Tuesday, Sept. 28 and Thursday, Sept. 30; cross-country, Monday, Sept. 27, invitational at Cumberland, start time 4:30 p.m.; football, Friday, Oct. 1, kickoff at 6 p.m. For more information on Vikings athletics, go to www.frederic.k12. wi.us/pages/athletic-info.html.

— submitted

crimes, including four felonies for possession of a sawed-off shotgun, stolen firearm, possession of a silencer and felony meth possession. They also face lesser charges of paraphernalia, with Thompson also facing misdemeanor marijuana possession.

The couple made in initial appearance last week before Judge Molly GaleWyrick and then had a preliminary hearing this Monday, where the evidence was presented for further prosecution.

Both were bound over for trial, and Savoy remains in jail.

According to Polk County Sheriff Tim Moore, Savoy’s charges may be enhanced to federal charging levels, due to a previous conviction for sexual assault, meaning he is considered a felon in possession of firearms, triggering the federal charging.

Thompson was released on a signature bond late Monday, while Savoy remains in custody on a $5,000 bond. Both have an arraignment scheduled for Monday, Oct. 4, before Judge GaleWyrick.

Follow the Leader.

Hot off the griddle

Patsy Forsland of Minneapolis showed Grantsburg Middle School students how to make traditional fry bread over an open fire. Forsland and her husband, Jerry, have come to be re-enactors at Tom and Kathy Bowers’ Red Maple Rendezvous each September for several years.

More photos n Currents section – Photo by Priscilla Bauer

Siren Chamber presents business; Citizen of Year awards

RIGHT: The Pour House, owned by Greg and Sue Hunter, was given the Business of the Year award at the Siren Chamber of Commerce annual meeting held Tuesday, Sept. 21, at The Lodge at Crooked Lake. The Hunters have been in charge of the Pour House for the past 15 years, and they also received a chamber award for this longevity. They are shown in this photo with Tammy Twedt-Close (L), the chamber representative who presented their award. – Photos by Nancy Jappe

Zeke Saugestad, a member of the Siren Lions Club, was “very pleased and surprised” when he was named the Siren Chamber of Commerce’s first Citizen of the Year at the chamber annual meeting Tuesday, Sept. 21. Saugestad had no idea he would be given this award. He was sent an invitation letter and decided to attend the dinner meeting, with the intention of leaving early.

“That didn’t happen,” he said, adding that he was totally surprised when his name was announced as the award recipient. Saugestad credited the close connection the Lions and the chamber have had, and how well they have worked together. He was the man responsible for the Christmas business Business longevity awards were given out by the Siren Chamber of Commerce Tuesday, Sept. 21, to (L to R) Gordon Lewis, CEO at Burnett Medical lighting displays at Crooked Lake Park Center, 80 years in business; Greg and Sue Hunter from the Pour House, 15 years; Luanne Swanson from Jenneman’s Hardware, 15 years; Peggy Stra- and plays a big part in the Lions Labor bel from Peggy’s Fashion Rack and Gifts, 25 years; Jake and Holly Mangelsen from the Chattering Squirrel, 10 years; Jeff Howe from Syren General Day garage sale fund-raiser.

Store, 10 years and Bill Johnston from the Siren Auction House, 25 years.

PAGE 4 - INTER-COUNTY LEADER - NEWS SECTION - A - SEPTEMBER 22, 2010

Court rules that landfill’s CUP be overturned

by Regan Kohler Washburn County Register SHELL LAKE – Issuance of a conditional-use permit for a capping project at the Sarona landfill was overturned in circuit court Wednesday, Sept. 15, at the Washburn County courthouse.

BFI Waste Systems of North America LLC, which owns the Lake Area Landfill obtained a conditional-use permit from the county’s zoning committee in 2008 for a project involving capping on the landfill’s final cover. The proposal for this project said that the landfill requires a fine-grained or silt soil on its cover, at a maximum of four feet. All the soils on the existing property had been used, except four for the landfill’s south borrow site across from it on CTH D. Since the borrow site is part of the landfill’s property, though it was purchased at a later date from when the landfill opened and had the exact soil needed to complete the cap, BFI proposed to excavate this soil for the cap. According to the proposal, all the property would be entirely restored to its original zoning classification, which is agricultural, upon the project’s completion. At least six inches of soil would be replaced, and any road damage would be repaired by the company.

Citizens representing the town of Sarona filed an appeal against the CUP, which was heard by the board of adjustment in July 2009. The citizens were concerned about the environmental impact, possible destruction of prime agricultural land and the proximity of wetlands to the property. The BOA denied the town’s appeal on July 7, 2009 – after going over the CUP with attorneys, BFI representatives and the zoning administrator – allowing

BFI to proceed with the project.

In August 2009, the town filed an appeal within the circuit court, which must be done if the appeal does not win at the BOA level. Judge Eugene Harrington presided over the matter in an oral ruling Wednesday, Sept. 15, at the courthouse, where he said there were four criteria to consider in the case.

Harrington did not address the question of whether the BOA kept within its jurisdiction, as he said the town had conceded that the BOA had the jurisdiction to hear and decide upon the matter.

The second question was whether the BOA proceeded on the correct theory of law. The township argued that the CUP application was insufficient, as there was no reclamation permit granted, and the CUP is vague, with an inadequate application. A reclamation plan details how a mining operation is going to restore the property to its natural state upon completion of a project. The town also argued that a CUP for nonmetallic mining, which is how this excavation would be classified, was prohibited because it was within a wetlands area, with Little Kegama Lake nearby. However, BFI and the BOA disputed the argument of inadequacy in the application, and said that the operation did not fall under the definition of a quarry or mine.

Harrington said that according to the agricultural zoning classification, nonmetallic mining, including stripping of topsoil, is a permitted conditional use, “and the court emphasizes that.” He said quarries are not included as a conditional use.

Harrington said the town argued that BFI only submitted one page in its appli-

cation, which did not include a sufficient diagram ensuring compliance with boundaries, on-site wastewater treatment, location, distance from the road centerline to the high watermark or an address.

However, the BOA said plenty of detail was either provided at the hearing, or not applicable. Harrington concluded that BFI satisfied the requirements because maps were included of tax listings, and an aerial photo of the site was provided for detail, showing the building locations and allowing the distance to be calculated from the map. He said this identifies land parcels, and tells who the owners are, the district and where buildings are located. He added that there was no need for a sanitary permit in this case.

Harrington said that though there is no record of when, or if, the map was attached at the application filing, the minutes from the zoning committee meeting, where it was approved, reference the attachments.

The town argued that BFI failed to include some information, but BFI and the BOA argued that some of the information the town wanted was not required because BFI did not seek to mine, but to borrow subsoil to close the landfill cells.

Harrington said this, indeed, did not fall within a mining definition, and BFI was not seeking a quarry CUP anyway.

A mine is defined as a place commonly used for excavating ores, gravel and precious stones by digging and washing of soil, etc., Harrington said. The BOA pointed out that BFI’s project did not fall within specific activity of mining because they were not borrowing for excavation, just digging and stripping. Harrington said that since borrow was not in the lan-

guage of the definition, that ended the analysis, but ignored the term “etc.” He read the New International Dictionary’s definition of etc., which says “other things of like kind … but for shortness has been omitted,” and also referred to the Black’s Law Dictionary, which says, “And others of like purposes.”

If these definitions are applied to mining, Harrington said, “it is clear that borrowing soil … falls within the purview of the ordinance.”

Harrington said that, in this case, the top layer of soil will be scraped into a pile with a bulldozer and hauled away and replaced with a different type of soil. This contemplates an excavation one might see in ore taking, he said, as well as the fact that digging and removal is involved. He ruled that the project’s operation is included in the definition of mining as “similar in nature,” hence the etc.

Harrington said BFI asserted that they did not originally list mining in the CUP application. He went through the dates from the filing, which began in April 2008, with the original zoning hearing on Sept.

23, 2008. He said that when zoning considered the CUP in February 2009, the application was read into the record and noted a reclamation plan was approved by the county’s Planning, Land and Water Resource Management Department. The project summary was not presented as the original CUP application in the timeline, Harrington said, and it must be complete by the time notice is given for the last public hearing. For all practical purposes, Harrington said, the application was dis-

offered some pointers on what I might find farther on down the trail. Another demented soul, I thought. There must be something in the water, I mean, people aren’t so helpful and happy to do work like this for any other reason.

It was a pleasant day on the trail. I hadn’t been on this stretch south of Lewis before. As I pedaled on, I enjoyed the secluded, wooded landscape, with the timely passings through Luck, Milltown, and Centuria. The maples, oaks, and aspens were still fully leafed and green, but there was just a hint of autumn coolness in the air. The tires of my trusty old bike made a subtle crunching sound on the crushed limestone surface as it carried me through alternating patches of sunlight and shade. I pulled into the visitors center in St. Croix Falls to see if I could find out what organization the volunteers up in Frederic represented. I thought I’d shoot the organization a letter to warn them that although their people seemed very genuine and helpful, they were capable of offering large amounts of information and encouragement to anybody at any time, and this could be alarming to people with conditions that include extreme suspicion and antisocial tendencies, and to visitors from East Coast metropolises.

The woman behind the counter was busy sorting and stocking brochures.

When I approached she stopped her work, smiled warmly, and asked how she could help me. That, of course, made me very nervous. I had already survived other encounters of kindness and helpfulness that day, so of course I proceeded with a very cautious posture, after surveying the building for possible escape routes. I mumbled my request, and she whirled and quickly found brochures to provide all the contacts I needed, and presented them to me with a smile. I mentioned curiosity about hiking on the Ice Age Trail, and a trail map appeared on the counter in front of me. Connections to the Stower Seven Lakes Trail? Like magic, a brochure was placed gently in my hand.

This was too much. What were these people up to? I figured I had better get while getting was good. Nervously, I asked where I might fill my water bottle.

She cheerfully directed me to the drinking fountain and I hurried in that direction.

She watched me curiously as I sniffed the water at the fountain. You never know about these whack-a-doos—but I couldn’t make out any unusual odors in the water.

Across the highway, and up the hill to-

ward the state park, I noticed signs that identified a stretch of trail as being maintained solely by volunteers. I shivered as a chill ran down my spine. It seems I had stumbled upon a colony—a nest—of these nuts. I hurried up the hill and turned into the park. A bank of clouds stacked up low and heavy in the west, and the air held the smell of storms. I pedaled up to the contact station, not sure where to park a bike, when a friendly voice called from the window, “Park around back and come on in!”

This I did, and the parks staffer smiled and offered her assistance. She asked me about my needs, and then gave me the inside scoop on the park: the trails with the best views, the staff’s favorite campsite, where a guy might find a hot shower, and the quickest walk into town for an icecream cone or a beer. She was interested in my trek and shared some experiences she had enjoyed on two wheels. I suspected she was pumping me for information to report back to the nest. Keep your head on a swivel, boy, I told myself. Stay alert, you may have entered the belly of the beast. I did as she said, and made for the site she recommended, glancing behind me as I coasted down the hill. With dread I sensed that I was rolling directly into an immense, sticky web.

Sturdy white oaks took root among the sprawling boulders of basalt that lined the parkway on its winding path down to the river. Red squirrels dashed across the road, scrambled up the broad trunks, and scolded me as I went by. Everything was as she said. It was a scenic and secluded site, overlooking the river and just a quick walk to that hot shower. So far so good, but you better believe I won’t be letting my guard down.

Now, you may have gotten the idea that maybe these experiences I’ve had, this unlikely string of encounters with kind and helpful people, is not something that should be viewed with suspicion and fear, and you’ve maybe even drawn the conclusion that these concerns are indeed rooted in sickness of the mind—my mind, but I assure you, there is nothing wrong between my ears. I mean—really, all these people happily toiling away along these trails and parks? Please! Next I guess I’m supposed to swallow that they’re doing what they love—we’ve already concluded that that concept is a fallacy. Sure, these are beautiful, peaceful, and unique natural spaces, but still, what normal person loves the work they do?

It would have to take a special kind of person.

See Overturned, page 13

Do what you love/from page 1 idea comes from deranged and muddled minds—people with obsessions so out of balance, so out of whack, that they really believe that they love what they do. What they do, is work—a job, and work is, well, work.

Now, I have a brother that has one of these whacked-out minds. It’s remarkably unmuddled, but definitely whacko.

He claims to love his work. He’s a physicist, so he spends his day thinking about weird, conceptual things. He can’t have a normal conversation with a normal person on these subjects, because normal people don’t think like that, and don’t want to think like that. It would be like discussing Brett Favre’s future career plans with your kid’s pet hamster.

My brother thinks he loves his work, but sick people think that way. It’s really quite sad—this guy needs some serious help. For example, when we go on canoe trips, he brings his work with him! During that special hour, after a hard day of paddling, portages, and quagmires, with the swarms of tiny winged agents of torture behind you, a few bits of unintentionally blackened fish breaking down in your gut and wood smoke in the air, you pull out your book and and a drink, sit down and lean against a tree, and relax. Others in the group are doing the same, or discussing the day’s events around the fire.

Some might go out on the lake to snag an evening walleye or two. But Brother Nut-job, he has a different plan. He has a book too, but when he pulls his out a bunch of loose papers fall to the ground.

He crawls in the dirt and gathers them up, and then with a nub of a pencil he begins to scribble. His eyes are blazing and he drools a little. A look over his shoulder reveals long lines of strange symbols coming from the pencil tip; mysterious hieroglyphs that no normal person could decipher. He chuckles to himself and scribbles some more. When he spots you looking at him he pulls the papers closer and shoots you a threatening glance.

They’re equations, he says, that he’s trying to solve—just for fun, you know.

Yeah, I know, just for fun. Fun like a treble hook in the forehead.

I was biking on the Gandy Dancer Trail the other day. I stopped at the depot in Frederic to pay my fare and snoop around a little bit. It was the genuine, original Soo Line train depot, beautifully restored with fresh, sharp paint, and caringly organized and clean. A man sat on a bench outside, likely a fellow biker taking a breather, I thought. We chatted for a

The author during his trip along the Gandy Dancer Recreational Trail earlier this month. Photo submitted moment, and then I stepped toward the door, telling him I had stopped to buy my daily pass.

“Well, I can help you with that,” he said.

I eyed him suspiciously, thinking maybe he had a lucrative scam going here, four bucks at a time. I continued into the depot and he followed me, and then he went around behind the counter. He knew where the change box was, so I guessed he might be legit. I handed him a twenty and carefully counted out the $16 change he handed me.

“Pretty nice gig you got here,” I smiled to him. “Kicking back on a nice day and making a few bucks.”

“Well, it is a nice day, but I don’t make much here, I’m a volunteer.”

What? I thought. You’re sitting here for nothing? You realize that “volunteer” is just a nice way of saying, “slave labor without the whips”, don’t you? You could be watching meaningful preseason football!

“Well, that’s…nice,” I managed.

We got talking about common interests like skiing and snowshoeing, and he knew about everything there was to know about opportunities to do so in the area, and he was happy to help me find information on learning more. I found out that he groomed trails on a volunteer basis, too.

He seemed to really like doing all this work, I suppose you could say he was passionate about it. He was a really nice, likeable guy. I bet he had a carpe diem bumper sticker. He had to be sick, I decided.

I thanked him for his helpfulness, and then walked out toward my bike. A woman approached the depot, and I learned that she was the second-shift volunteer. She asked me about my ride and my destination with genuine interest. She

SEPTEMBER 22, 2010 - INTER-COUNTY LEADER - NEWS SECTION - A - PAGE 5

Polk budget in hands of supervisors 1.8-percent levy increase proposed

by Gregg Westigard Leader staff writer BALSAM LAKE – Polk County Administrator Dana Frey delivered a recommended 2011 budget to the Polk County supervisors Tuesday, Sept. 21, at the afternoon session of the county board. The $55.8 million budget includes a levy increase of $379,749 or 1.8 percent over the 2010 levy. That increase includes the increased debt payment.

Frey told the supervisors that his budget is “the lowest amount necessary to continue all policies set by the board in a sustainable manner and below the allowed levy cap.” Frey told the board that he has fulfilled his statutory responsibility to submit an annual budget. He added that the budget is in the hands of the supervisors.

“My job changes now,” Frey told the board. “From this point forward, I act as a staff to you.” He said that he can provide the supervisors with cost implications of

changes they wish to make to the budget but those changes are in the hands of the county board.

The board must now decide how much of a levy increase they will approve and what changes they want to make in the budget. They could add items to the budget and increase the levy up to the allowed cap of $624,766. They could lower the budget and reduce the levy increase.

Or they could approve the recommended budget.

Frey outlined some of the reduction options available to the board. The options include what he calls the historic items, nonmandated programs considered for elimination or reduction in the past. On that list are the home-care program, the county library, programs for the aging and support for outside agencies such as the tourism center and the economic council.

A second list of reduction options are what Frey calls one-time resources. This list includes layoffs and furloughs, spending down the fund balance, reducing the health insurance contribution and not increasing the wages of the nonrepresented (nonunion) employees. Frey said that each of these reductions, if put in place only for

2011, would lead to problems next year by adding to the starting 2012 deficit when the amounts were restored.

Some problems were noted for the listed items. Layoffs and furloughs might leave programs shorthanded. The fund balance was spent down last year to balance the budget and is now at 12.3 percent when county policy says it should be 20 percent. The health insurance premium was cut last year and the health reserve is underfunded. The 62 nonrepresented employees received no pay increase for 2010 while the union employees received a base pay increase of almost 3 percent for 2010 and 2011.

Besides the reductions, the county has one new revenue source available, the vehicle or wheel tax, a tax on all cars and small trucks based in the county.

The recommended budget includes a 1.5-percent levy reduction for each department, offset by the 3-percent wage increase for the coming year. Health insurance premiums are being increased by 8 percent. That reverses a 5-percent cut made last year and adds 3 percent to increase the fund reserve. All department reserve funds have been drawn into the

county’s general fund balance. Frey said that the spending of all county funds should be visible. There is no increase in staffing. Operating costs have been cut to the bone, Frey said.

Frey told the board that the 2011 budget was easy compared to what he expects for 2012. With the economic downturn anticipated to last until 2014, Frey said that the county board will need to start looking at cutting programs and personnel next year.

The budget is now in the hands of the supervisors. Each budget is being reviewed by a governing committee. Any changes proposed by the committees will be sent to the finance committee for review. That process has started but no committee has suggested changes to date.

Time is running short for changes. The county board will recommend a 2011 budget at its next meeting Tuesday, Oct. 12. That budget will be published for public review. The board meets again Nov. 9 to hold a public hearing and adopt the 2011 budget. Property tax bills based on that budget go out in December.

Frederic expenses under budget Reserve up, enrollment steady

by Gregg Westigard Leader staff writer FREDERIC – The Frederic School District kept expenses under the budgeted amount for the 2009-10 school year and ended the fiscal year on June 30 with an increase in its general fund balance. The district is proposing a 2010-11 budget with a slight decrease in the total property tax levy, enrollment has held steady for another year after several years of declining numbers. These were some of the high-

lights of the school board meeting Monday, Sept. 20.

Frederic had a general fund balance of $905,473 as of June 30, up from $883,856 at the start of the year and close to the recommended reserve amount of $1 million.

Actual expenses for instruction and support services for the past year were $5,675,904 while the district had budgeted $6,212,566. More details on the expenses and revenues will be presented at the district’s annual meeting next Monday, Sept.

27. The general fund balance is the money the district has on hand to cover expenses between the twice-a-year distribution of property taxes and the distribution of

state aid.

The proposed budget for 2010-11 projects $5,951,000 in revenues and $5,992,000 in expenses for the education part of the budget. The debt service part of the budget, an additional $1 million, is down slightly from last year. The district is proposing a total levy of $3,456,536 for the coming year, down $20,000 from last year’s property tax bill. In addition, the district will use about $40,000 from the general fund balance to cover operations, leaving a new balance of $865,787.

The initial student count for the new school year is 487 pupils, up four from last year. The student count has been at about

that level for the past three years after a number of years of declining enrollment.

Frederic had 539 students in 2007-08 and had over 600 students as recently as the 2002-03 school year. With 46 seniors graduating last spring and 31 kindergartners entering the system, the district benefited from 15 additional new students registering. Many of those new students have joined the ninth-grade class which now has 35 students. Last year there were 24 students in this group as eighth-graders.

The Frederic district is preparing for its annual meeting next Monday, Sept. 27, at 6:30 p.m. at the high school.

Should Polk County have a smaller board?

Editor’s note: Following is the fourth 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.

by Pat Schmidt District 4 supervisor POLK COUNTY – A key issue before the Polk County Board of Supervisors is whether or not the board size should be reduced. A citizens group notified the board a year ago they intended to petition and place a referendum before the voters of Polk County to reduce the number of supervisors from 23 to seven. They felt increased efficiency would be attained by a smaller board. Previously, board size could be changed only after a decennial census had been taken, but the enactment in January of 2006 of the 2005 Wisconsin Act 100 changed things. As a result, board size can be changed one time between census taking, either by county board resolution or citizen petition and referendum. The citizens group mentioned previously later withdrew their petition, waiting for the county board’s decision on size of the 2012 county board.

Research has shown that smaller county boards are not more efficient. A study by Wisconsin Taxpayers Alliance, a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to government research and citizen education, found that smaller boards actually spend more money. “Using sophisticated statistical techniques, WISTAX researchers found that, after accounting for other factors, an increase in county board size of one supervisor was associated with lower spending of $8 to $10 per resident.” Todd Berry, president of WISTAX, said, “Our staff’s research findings came as a surprise to me. Like many, I expected smaller county boards to be more efficient. But that was not the case,” Berry continued.

“The research lends support to the notion that having few constituents for each supervisor can help keep spending in check by making each supervisor more accountable.”

Committee structure will change if board size is reduced. Presently each supervisor serves on two standing committees or boards. Each of the 11 standing committees and boards has five county board members, plus some also have citizen members. Some meet once a month while others meet twice a month. There are also about 40 appointed committees and boards on which the supervisors serve and represent Polk County. Frequency of the appointed committee meetings varies from monthly, bimonthly,

quarterly, to semi-annually. Some are held in other counties or more distant areas of the state. Occasionally ad hoc committees are appointed for special purposes. The county board chairman made the appointments in the past, but with the hiring of a county administrator, it is now his responsibility according to state statutes. However, the board must approve the appointments.

Time constraints for board members are another issue. Smaller county boards would likely require more time for committee meetings as each member would have more committee duties. Supervisors who have served in the past report time needed for meetings is a major reason for not seeking re-election. As mentioned in a previous article, most board members spend many hours reading and researching information before decisions are made. The increased number of committee assignments that would be necessitated by smaller board size will add to this time requirement. However, full-time supervisors may be able to spend more time on the major, complex issues that come before the board compared to part-time board members.

In addition, there is likely to be more diversity of backgrounds and experience with larger county boards, giving them a broader perspective on issues than smaller boards. Current members of the county board include CPAs, small busi-

ness owners, teachers, a carpenter, a trucker, a former sheriff, a realtor, an information systems technician, a farmer, and a union negotiator. Firsthand knowledge adds credibility to debates.

Accessibility of the supervisors to their constituents could differ between large and small boards. Having a larger number of supervisors means each represents fewer people. State statutes require each must live within their district, so it is likely constituents know their supervisor.

On the other hand, a smaller board with full-time supervisors may be more accessible because they would have regular office hours in a central location.

Counties in Wisconsin may only undertake functions that are expressly granted to them by state statutes. This has resulted in counties being assigned increased tasks on behalf of the state while the state has failed to fund some of the mandates. In addition, the state has placed a cap on the amount counties can increase their tax levy each year, and as a result, very difficult choices come before the county board of supervisors. Whether on a large board or small board, being a county board supervisor requires a considerable amount of time and effort. Responsibilities cannot be, and are not, taken lightly.

The fifth and final news release will cover what other Wisconsin county boards have done regarding board size.

CTH H still closed to ATVs for now

by Sherill Summer Leader staff writer SIREN - For now, ATV traffic will not be allowed on CTH H in Webb Lake Township as the Turf and Tundra ATV Club has reconsidered its request to open the entire 4.8-mile stretch from Hwy. 77 south to the township line at East Long Lake Road.

The application to open the road to ATV traffic was narrowly approved last month at the August infrastructure committee

meeting, but was later sent back to committee by the full board of supervisors.

Since that time, the public safety committee approved the application informally earlier this month after the county recreation officer and Sheriff Dean Roland offered their support of opening of the road to ATV traffic.

However, Roland withdrew his support in a letter to the infrastructure committee, and highway Commissioner Bob More-

house also submitted a letter questioning the safety of opening the road to ATV traffic, since the entire 4.8 miles of road is a no-passing zone with numerous curves and dips.

In his letter to the committee, Roland suggested opening almost one mile of the road from Lake 26 Road to Namekagon Road with a re-evaluation after one year.

Turf and Tundra President Carl Hanson stated that he did not feel that the current

application would be approved by the full county board and wanted to start the application process over with a request for a shorter route.

The application must receive approval from the Webb Lake Township, infrastructure committee and full county board approval before a route can be opened on county highways.

PAGE 6 - INTER-COUNTY LEADER - NEWS SECTION - A - SEPTEMBER 22, 2010

Committee focuses on OWI prevention

Change needed in perspective on drinking and driving

by Mary Stirrat Leader staff reporter BALSAM LAKE — Driving while under the influence of alcohol or drugs is the greatest threat to public safety in Polk County, Circuit Court Judge Robert Rasmussen told the county board of supervisors Tuesday evening, Sept. 21.

In 92 percent of fatal accidents involving a drunk driver in 2008, the drivers were first-time offenders.

That doesn’t mean, said Rasmussen, that it was necessarily the first time the driver had ever operated a motor vehicle while impaired.

Each year, he said, Polk County sees between 300 and 400 arrests for operatingwhile intoxicated. Before being arrested, research shows, the operator has driven while under the influence an average of 87 Polk County Circuit Court Judge Robert Rasmussen, standing, talks with the Polk County times. That means there are as many as Board of Supervisors about drinking and driving in the county. Seated are county clerk Carole 26,000 to 35,000 incidences of impaired drivers on the road throughout the year. Wondra and county Administrator Dana Frey. – Photo by Mary Stirrat Rasmussen was speaking for the OWI Prevention Committee, which is attempting to combat these statistics through prevent the behavior is even more impor- awareness of the scope and extent of the early education and behavior modifica- tant. It’s much more effective to spend problem, curriculum as early as middle tion. The committee is part of the Crimi- dollars in prevention, said Rasmussen, school, giving students access to victim impact panels where they can hear from nal Justice Collaborating Council, which than in treatment and corrections.

“What we have got to address is the victims of drunk drivers, and ideas about also oversees the drug court and the front end of the pipeline, to help people how to change the perception of drinking county’s restorative justice program.

The idea of the committee, he said, is avoid drinking and then driving when and driving.

People need to know, said Rasmussen, not to stop people from drinking but to they are too impaired to do so,” he said.

The committee consists of a wide vari- that drinking and driving is socially unacmodify behavior so they do not get beety of people, including an offender, edu- ceptable and dangerous. hind the wheel.

Rasmussen also touched on the Polk Over the years, said Rasmussen, allow- cators, treatment professionals, representatives of charitable organizations and the County Road Crew, a safe-driving proable blood alcohol limits have dropped parent of a victim.

The group works with gram that provides rides for impaired and penalties have become harsher. Arlocal schools, taverns and the Tavern drivers.

Subsidized in part by the Polk rest, conviction and punishment are tools League.

County Tavern League, 11 vehicles and available to address offenders.

Among topics that have been discussed volunteer drivers provide safe rides for Imposing penalties is part of the soluand steps taken are increasing public drinkers. tion, he admitted, but working on ways to

Board Supervisor Kathryn Kienholz noted that a stigma exists when it comes to admitting you can’t drive. She said that if asking for a ride from someone else could be made more attractive — using Hooters-style drivers or rented Corvettes, for example — the idea might be more attractive.

Rasmussen agreed that there is a need to “think outside the box” to reach the point where the stigma is minimized or gone.

“We need your ideas,” he said, admitting that he has a passion for this particular issue. “We need your moral support and we need volunteers.”

Anyone interested in helping to combat the problem of drinking while intoxicated can call Rasmussen’s judicial assistant, Deb Grams, at 715-485-9233.

Other business • Supervisor Marvin Caspersen, chair of the highway department, reported that work on Hwy. 87 from St. Croix Falls to Cushing should be completed by Oct. 18.

The project is being funded by stimulus dollars. Air quality at the highway building is a concern, he also said. Supervisor Patricia Schmidt later said that the air at the building is being tested because some of the employees are experiencing symptoms that may be related to air quality.

• The county’s organizational committee has been running articles in the local papers on the history, organization, size and cost of the county board of supervisors. The county board will eventually make decisions on whether to change the size of the board and will be seeking public input at three town hall meetings.

These meetings will be Thursday, Oct. 14, 7 p.m., at Luck village hall; Thursday, Oct. 21, 7 p.m. at the Osceola Intermediate School, and Tuesday, Oct. 26, 7 p.m. at the Lincoln Town Hall.

521548 5Lp

SEPTEMBER 22, 2010 - INTER-COUNTY LEADER - NEWS SECTION - A - PAGE 7

by Carl Heidel Leader staff writer WEBSTER - According to preliminary figures, the student population in the Webster schools this year is about 707 students, 16 students less than last year. Superintendent Jim Erickson gave these figures to the school board at its meeting September 20, but he cautioned that this fourth-Friday count may change as the tally is finalized.

At the same time, the 4-year-old kindergarten and the Tiny Tigers show an increase in the number of students compared to last year. Martha Anderson, principal of the Pre-K-4 school reported that Tiny Tiger numbers are up by 15 students to 59, and there are another 22 children in the 4K program.

But these increases are not figured into the fourth-Friday count which is used to calculate the amount of state aid the schools will receive. If the 707 figure holds, the schools will receive less aid than last year.

This news comes on top of a report that

New teacher Amy Hoffmann introduced herself to the Webster School Board at the meeting Sept. 20. She will be teaching in the early childhood program with the Tiny Tigers.

– Photo by Carl Heidel

equalized property values across Wisconsin have dropped since last year. Burnett County has seen a 3.75 percent decline, and Polk County shows a drop of 6.34 percent.

Erickson pointed out that this reduction in equalized values will negatively affect funding of the schools in the coming year since the schools derive most of their operating funds from taxes levied against the equalized property values.

But with this uncomfortable economic news came good news from the district’s school principals. Both Tim Widiker, 5-12 principal, and Martha Anderson, PK-4 principal, announced that their schools had received Wisconsin School of Recognition awards for academic excellence.

Talk of financial matters at the meeting included a proposal to create a family pass for athletic events. Erickson pointed out that by the time families pay for admission to sports events, the costs can be quite high both for a single event and also spread out over the season of a sport.

Board members considered a variety of possible plans. All agreed that there should be a discount of some sort.

One proposal suggested admitting students from the Webster schools free.

Board member Chuck Macke, however, expressed a concern with safety and crowd-control issues. He said it would be best to have parents accompany their children to cope with these concerns.

The final decision was to admit Webster students to home games free of charge, and to offer adults a season pass to all home athletic events for $40 per person.

This plan will be in effect for the 2010-2011 school year and then it will be reviewed for possible extension.

In other business the board: • accepted staff resignations of Lynda Weber, bus driver, and Maria Cairns, basketball cheerleading coach; • approved staff contracts for Wayne Leef, bus driver, and Dawn Shultz, 5-8 instructional aide; • approved Kristy Bentley for assistant volunteer cheerleading coach; • and changed the date for the regular board meeting in November from the 15th to the 8th.

Siren resident doesn’t bite on Craigslist scam SIREN – On Sept. 14, the Siren Police Department was contacted regarding a scam perpetuated on a local Craigslist advertiser. Luckily, the advertiser didn’t bite, and no money changed hands.

According to the police department record, a young Siren girl posted her resume on Craigslist, hoping to find employment. A man answered the listing, and sent the girl five money orders, along with instructions for her to buy toys and other items for five different entities. Each money order was made out for $950.33.

She was instructed, by e-mail, to keep

part of the remaining money as her salary and send the rest on to the man. The addresses of where to send the money kept changing as other e-mails were received.

The girl contacted the Siren Police Department where she turned over the checks and learned that all five of the checks were fraudulent. The man who had answered her ad said he was from Indonesia, and the police department has had a way of tracking him down.

Another scam warning – public beware.

– information from the Siren Police Department

HARLEM AMBASSADORS VS. WISCONSIN WILD THINGS Pro team to play local hot-shot players and celebs!

Enjoy an exciting and entertaining basketball game and help raise funds for local Habitat for Humanity homes.

When: Sun., Sept. 26, at 3 p.m.

Where: Frederic High School Gym Why: Fundraiser for Wild Rivers Habitat for Humanity

GET YOUR TICKETS NOW!

Advance Tickets: Students/Seniors $5 • Adults: $8 Tickets available at: Amery: Bremer Bank; Frederic: U.S. Bank, Bremer Bank; Grantsburg: U.S. Bank; Siren: U.S. Bank, Bremer Bank, Daniel’s Plumbing, Kris’ Pheasant Inn; St. Croix Falls: RiverBank, Eagle Valley Bank or call Wild Rivers Habitat for Humanity office -715-472-6080 At-The-Door: Students/Seniors: $7; Adults: $10; Kids 4 and under admitted FREE

HELP US CONTINUE TO BUILD HOMES AND HOPE FOR FAMILIES NEED!

521813 5L

Webster student count down slightly

Supplemental funding has been applied for through Polk Burnett Chapter of Thrivent for Lutherans.

Woman charged with fourth OWI in five years BALSAM LAKE – JamiJo Schmidt, 37, Centuria, was arrested for OWI, fourth offense within five years on Sept. 13, as well as operating while her license was revoked. She was stopped in the Balsam Lake area after a police officer who knew her license was revoked saw her driving.

She was apparently intoxicated and field sobriety tests were given. Her preliminary breath test registered .329. She was taken in for a blood draw and to jail.

Schmidt has one previous arrest for operating while revoked also.

Other OWI arrests include: • Rose Burnham, 46, Luck, charged with OWI, third offense on Sept. 14. Her PBT read .16.

• Jodi Rathbun, 36, Osceola, charged with OWI, second offense on Sept 16. Her PBT was .11 • Jeffery Adams, 42, Centuria, charged with OWI, second offense on Sept. 17; after a one-car rollover crash on 200th Street north of 160th Avenue. The re-

sponding police officer noted indications Adams was intoxicated and arrested him.

Adams was taken the the St. Croix Falls hospital for treatment and was given a blood test there. There was a passenger in the car who apparently wasn’t injured.

• Juan Santos, 41, Dresser, charged with OWI, first offense, on Sept. 15. Santos was arrested after missing the turn into the Super America on Hwy. 8 and driving into the ditch. His PBT registered at .18.

• Brandon Swanson, 23, Clear Lake, charged with OWI, first offense, after a crash at 235th Street in St. Croix Falls. His PBT registered .14.

• Kyle Wilson, 23, Eagan, Minn., charged with OWI, first offense, and having prohibited blood alcohol content. His PBT registered .24.

• Jennifer Christensen, 39, Balsam Lake, charged with OWI, first offense.

Her PBT registered .11. — with information from the Polk County Sheriff’s Dept.

Interfaith Caregivers

ANNUAL FALL YARD CLEANUP “Making A Difference”

to help seniors & disabled neighbors.

Call 715-485-9500 for help or to volunteer!

Mail tax-deductible donations to P.O. Box 426, Balsam Lake, WI 54810.

521584 5-6L

Volunteers Needed: Families, churches, organizations & youth groups

521636 46a-e 5L

• 1-2 hours help raking leaves, gardens, windows & more...

• Outdoor chores done by volunteers at no charge for Polk County seniors & disabled. (Donations to Interfaith are appreciated.)

PAGE 8 - INTER-COUNTY LEADER - NEWS SECTION - A - SEPTEMBER 22, 2010

COMMUNITY

VIEWPOINTS

SEND YOUR VIEWS AND FEEDBACK TO: INTER-COUNTY LEADER, BOX 490, FREDERIC, WI 54837 OR E-MAIL the-leader@centurytel.net

• Letters •

• Joe Heller •

Wisconsin Covenant pledge

• Web poll results •

Last week’s question

Students who are currently in ninth grade are invited to sign the Wisconsin Covenant pledge. The goal of the Wisconsin Covenant is to make sure that every freshman in Wisconsin knows that college is an option if he or she is willing to work hard during high school. By signing the Wisconsin Covenant pledge, students know what they need to do in high school to prepare for higher education.

Students who sign the Wisconsin Covenant pledge promise to: • Graduate from high school • Maintain at least a B average • Take classes in high school that will prepare them for college • Be active in their community Students who successfully fulfill the pledge will have earned a place at a University of Wisconsin system institution, a Wisconsin Technical College or a Wisconsin private college or university. If it is needed, a student can also expect to receive financial aid based on the family’s federally defined financial need.

The Wisconsin Covenant does not guarantee admission to any school a student wishes to attend or promise free tuition. It is a program designed to motivate students to do their best in high school.

In return, the Wisconsin Covenant community will inform students of resources for academic support, opportunities to attend events on Wisconsin postsecondary campuses, and encourage students to keep focused on their goal of succeeding in high school.

Students who wish to sign the Wisconsin Covenant pledge must do so by Sept.

30 of their freshman year.

Please visit the Wisconsin Covenant Web site at wisconsincovenant.wi.gov for more details about the program and to learn how your student can sign the Wisconsin Covenant pledge. You can also call the Office of the Wisconsin Covenant at 608-267-9389 or toll free at 866-967-9389.

Julie Bever School Counselor Unity High School Balsam Lake

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

Views expressed on these pages do not necessarily reflect the views of management or board members.

• 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

T H E

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

In quoting Jesus, Matthew (26:22) reports, “The poor you will always have with you, but you will not always have me.” Jesus might now add, “The KnowNothings you will always have with you, but you will not always have me.”

Know-Nothings was a nickname for a nativist American political movement of the 1840s and 1850s. It was empowered by popular fears that the country was being overwhelmed by German and Irish Catholic immigrants, who were often regarded as hostile to Anglo-Saxon values and controlled by the Pope in Rome.

Nativism refers to the human tendency to fear and reject the unfamiliar, a tendency to be judgmental, selfish and protectionist while avoiding curiosity, generosity and positive regard for all humanity. Nativism had survival advantage when humans lived in isolated tribes competing for limited local resources.

Medieval Viking raiders received little positive regard in the British Isles.

Our tribes are larger now and increasingly diverse, mobile and educated; Vikings became world peace brokers!

The Genographic Project traces all living humans to one man and woman in northeast Africa 50,000 years ago, scientific support for Genesis 4 and 5 – my genogram traces ancestors from Africa, to the Middle East, to Eastern Europe, to Northwestern Europe, and on to Grantsburg in 1862. I am African-American, Asian-American, European-American, Scandinavian-American, Wisconsin-

I N T E R - C O U N T Y

American. I have cousins all over the world. No two humans are genetically identical, yet 99.9 percent of our DNA is identical regardless of differences in skin color, hair, faces, religion, sexual orientation or homeland.

What’s my point?

Authoritative sources agree: Religion commands positive regard for all humans, not just those like us. As quoted in Matthew, Luke and John, Jesus commands us to love one another, not just those like us. The Dalai Lama opines, “Every religion emphasizes human improvement, love, respect for others, sharing other people’s suffering. On these lines every religion had more or less the same viewpoint and the same goal.”

Science used plant hybridization to produce superior plants and food for the world. Cultural hybridization may produce a more robust human race. In the 1960s, when “mixed marriage” (blacks and whites) was a major Know-Nothing issue, my human pathology professor advocated for mixed marriage saying that “white people are pale and sickly looking.” Science now warns us that continued human survival on planet Earth depends on cooperation, not competition.

Let us lose the Know-Nothing attitudes.

Norman Jensen Madison and Siren

Libraries are a bargain – especially in Wisconsin If you never get to your local library, it’s time to catch up with your neighbors.

Six out of every 10 Wisconsin residents are now registered library users, according to new data from the Department of Public Instruction.

We’re fortunate to enjoy one of the bestorganized library systems around, and this is just one sign of it.

In honor of national Library Card Signup Month, let me tell you what you’re missing if you have yet to discover your local library: free access not only to the books, CDs, and video materials at your own library, but just about anywhere.

Our interlibrary loan service is so effective, in fact, it’s used more per capita than any other state’s, according to federal information released this summer. And don’t forget free, wireless Internet access—virtually everyone in our state can access it at their library—not to mention services that address our current employment crisis, like resume and job-search training and online resources for locating available jobs.

During an average week in 2009, our libraries hosted more visitors than attended Green Bay Packers games all year.

Over the entirety of last year, a Wisconsin resident visited a library more than 10 times as often as a Milwaukee Brewers fan went to Miller Park to see a game.

Library services help people stay employed and connected, help children learn, and improve the quality of life for all Wisconsin residents.

And yet, we don’t pay much for these resources, especially when compared to other states: we rank eighth for the amount of materials checked out to users, but only 21st for how much we pay for it, per capita.

If you’re a library worker, thank you for bettering our lives in Wisconsin.

If you’re one of those four in 10 who isn’t making regular use of your library, let me encourage you to join the majority of people who know the tremendous value of a little library card.

Tony Evers State superintendent, DPI Madison

L E A D E R

I S

A

SEPTEMBER 22, 2010 - INTER-COUNTY LEADER - NEWS SECTION - A - PAGE 9

• Letters to the editor • Wood theft We have always read the letters to the editor as we are interested in the opinions of others. But this letter is to ask for help.

My husband, Donald, is 82 years old. He has worked all summer in the extreme heat cutting and splitting firewood to make some extra money.

This week when he goes to the woods, he finds someone, who is too lazy to work, came in and stole $1,000 worth of firewood.

If you know of someone selling firewood that makes you suspicious that they would work that hard, please notify the Burnett County Sheriff’s office. An officer came and took our statement within 15 minutes of us calling the office.

If you know anything, please help.

Shirley Doriott Webster

Suggestion Just had to send an observation - while reading the Leader each week, I would read Just for Laughs by Joe Roberts. Then, I would read Cold Turkey by Dr. Ingalls.

It was always difficult to become serious while reading Dr. Ingalls’ column after reading Just for Laughs.

Then I changed and read Cold Turkey first and then Just for Laughs.

It made my day. I was able to go forward with a smile.

Just a suggestion for your readers.

Bill Sperling Danbury

Cold Turkey Kudos to Dr. Ingalls for making the day brighter for many of us who enjoy reading his column in the Inter-County Leader.

Much as he enjoys it, I hope writing never takes precedence over practicing medicine because we would lose a dandy doctor.

Ardis Marek Grantsburg

Education, where are we at?

The top three problems in the USA are employment, education and debt. The first two are highly linked. How are we doing in education compared to the rest of the world? Reading No. 33, math No. 27 and science No. 22. We pay top world costs and get third world results, with no linkage between teachers compensation and student performance. Are we all complacent and apathetic? Newsweek reports that we have now slipped to No. 11 on the 100 best countries in the world. With our national educational ratings sliding, we will go to the 20s. Do our school districts report how they are doing to state, national and international standards? If not, why not? Is that why we are not competitive?

Our children are 25 percent of our country today and 100 percent of our future.

They also will be our caregivers of tomorrow. They are our most precious resource, and we owe it to them to develop them to their fullest potential. Do you think there will be anything left, like Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid? Today our 89year-old mom has run out of resources, and the adult children will pick up $1,200 per month out of her $6,200 support. Parents and or caregivers get involved and support their education, because they will be the ones that will end up supporting you. Hold educators to word-class standards or we do not grow as a nation. Outsourcing and in-sourcing from other nations hurts our growth. No action from you; equals another day, downward we go.

Rich Hess Trade Lake

Connect to your community Inter-County Leader w w w. t h e - l e a d e r. n e t

Factophobia Republicans seem to be stricken with “factophobia” – a fear of facts – concerning the expiration of the 2001 Bush tax cuts. Republicans passed the Bush tax cut legislation in 2001. President Bush signed the legislation into law. According to the Republican-engineered tax law, the Bush tax cuts expire at the end of 2010 and revert to 2001 levels. Now Republicans are accusing Obama and the Democrats of trying to tax the rich by letting the Republican tax cuts expire.

If the Bush tax cuts expire, those at the bottom tax bracket will get the biggest tax rate increase. The bottom tax bracket will get a 50-percent tax rate increase. Those in the top bracket making $379,650 or more will only see a 13.1-percent tax rate increase.

According to Forbes magazine, Warren Buffett is worth $47 billion and is the third-richest man in the world. According to Buffett, in 2006, he paid 17.7 percent in federal taxes on a taxable income of $46 million. Buffett’s employees paid an average tax rate of 32.9 percent.

Have you heard Republicans raising concerns over placing a greater tax burden on those bottom rungers struggling to make a living wage, pay for health insurance and save for retirement? Nope. Instead, you hear Republicans taking about eliminating the minimum wage, privatizing Social Security, repealing healthcare legislation and keeping the Warren Buffetts of the world from paying their fair share of taxes. In the smoke-and-mirrors of Republican voodoo economics, a bigger cake for those at the top means more crumbs falling to those at the bottom.

George W. Bush best summed up the Republican philosophy in 2004, when he told a group of wealthy GOP supporters, “This is an impressive crowd – the haves and the have mores. Some people call you the elite – I call you my base.”

James P. Nelson New Richmond

Attention grave robbers Attention grave robbers of Robert Smiley’s grave at the Danbury cemetery. You have been stealing from my grave. I hope you feel proud of yourself stealing from the dead. And anyone that has received a cement bench and solar chime about a month ago.

On Sept. 17, you also stole a big green solar light out of the plant holder and the solar ground lights.

This belongs to Robert Smiley. I hope you can live with yourself for being so low to steal.

Who are your trying to hurt, the dead or the living?

Linda Smiley Danbury

Spafford commended I want to commend Mike Spafford for how he conducted his campaign in his recent bid for Burnett County sheriff. From my somewhat unique perspective, I gained new insight into Chief Spafford’s character.

He and those working on his behalf used honesty and integrity in the weeks and days before the primary; because of how Mike ran his campaign he has gained even more of my respect.

I want to publicly wish Webster’s police chief well as he continues to serve and protect the citizens.

Shelly Roland Siren

Don’t let it happen again Let us not let it happen again. Too often in recent history, Wisconsin has produced some excellent, much-respected senators only to have them defeated by men of far lesser stature.

Robert M. La Follette Jr. was a Progressive Republican who received awards for outstanding public service. He was defeated for his senate seat by Joseph McCarthy who was dishonest in everything he did, from his war record to his

campaign tricks to his demagogic attacks on decent patriotic American citizens. He was finally censured by the Senate for his reckless, vicious attacks on his opponents.

Gaylord Nelson was a man respected by all who knew him. He was an environmentalist responsible for instituting the Wild Rivers Act and making the Apostle Islands into a national park. He is responsible for our Earth Day that we celebrate each year.

He was defeated for his Senate seat by Robert Kasten who rode into office on the coattails of Ronald Reagan. The only mention of note in the biography I found was that he was arrested and charged with running a red light and driving on a wrong way under the influence. To be honest, the charges were later dropped, for whatever reason.

Wisconsin has again produced a senator who is respected by his colleagues on both sides of the aisle. He is one of the strongest fighters for the common person. He is the only senator not a millionaire, and his campaign is run on $10 - $20, and $200 donations, not the huge corporate sums that many other politicians will sell their votes for.

In this election he is faced by a man of extreme wealth who has promised to spend whatever it takes to buy this Senate seat. To get an idea of where he is coming from, among other things, he means to rid the country of Social Security.

Let us keep an honest man of the people, not another Senate vote for the wealthy corporations, their CEOs and the Wall Street bankers.

Edwin Pedersen Luck

Fight against blue-green algae Recently, I have been hearing about blue-green algae plaguing many lakes in Wisconsin, including Polk County. I’ve seen this problem with my own eyes – and smelled it with my nose. For those of you who may be unfamiliar with bluegreen algae, to put it bluntly, it stinks.

Triggered by excess nutrients, the bluegreen algal blooms give off a pungent odor, and I have heard from many Wisconsinites concerned about the increasing frequency and severity of the toxic algae in our lakes and the health threats associated with it. I am continuing my efforts to combat these harmful blooms and address the corresponding public health threats by pushing the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to study the health effects of blue-green algae.

I am also leading efforts to restore the Clean Water Act of 1972 which serves as the main defense against the dumping of nutrient-loaded pollution that can trigger blooms in our waters. I am the lead sponsor of the Clean Water Restoration Act, which restores the same protections to the same waters that were in place before recent Supreme Court decisions rolled back the CWA. Without legislation, many waters like Wisconsin’s so-called “isolated” lakes and wetlands will be stripped of these basic CWA water-quality protections. I am also the co-sponsor of legislation (S. 675) to prohibit the domestic sale of dishwashing detergent containing more than .05 percent of phosphorus, and am pleased Wisconsin recently enacted similar legislation. And I have co-sponsored legislation (S. 952) to investigate ways to curb harmful blue-green algal blooms.

Not only are Wisconsin’s lakes a great source of pride for our state, they are integral to the economies of the surrounding communities, and we must ensure their health for generations to come.

Sen. Russ Feingold Washington, D.C.

TEA anyone?

It was certainly an interesting primary in Polk County. As a conservative and fairweather Republican, I found it very interesting to see that there was no Democrat running for Polk County sheriff.

Were the Democrats unable to find anyone who wanted to be sheriff who was

C O O P E R A T I V E - O W N E D

willing to admit to being a Democrat? I was told that Democratic Party leaders told the party faithful that they should vote for a Republican candidate for sheriff. That’s amazing! It might also explain why there were about a thousand more votes cast in the Republican primary for sheriff than there were in the Republican primary for lieutenant governor, secretary of state, attorney general, etc. Why, there were 555 more votes cast in the sheriff primary than for the primary contest for governor, 599 more votes cast for sheriff in the primary than were cast in a tight race for U.S. Congress to replace “Tax and Cuss” Obey.

Democratic Party leadership told the party faithful to vote Republican in this primary? That is truly amazing! The party that celebrated the election of Democratic majorities in the state Legislature and the U.S. Congress and the coronation of Obama so intensely at the Tac on CTH H a year ago last November (that party was so intense that it allegedly led to a couple of divorces and a broken-up engagement - now that’s a party!) is now admitting their failure by telling the Democrat faithful that they can’t even find candidates that are willing to admit to being Democrat?

I, of course, think it’s great that Democrats would so actively support Republican candidates. It’s good practice for them.

Now that they know they can vote Republican and the sky won’t fall on them, it will be easier for them to vote for Republicans in November. Then we will be rid of the assemblyman who cast the deciding vote on the worst state budget ever and we’ll have Eric Severson representing us in the legislature instead of Ann Hraychuck representing the Democratic Party line first and us not at all. We can rid ourselves of the curse of Dave Obey by electing Sean Duffy to congress rather than Obey’s choice, who will–if elected – continue to tax and tax and tax until we’re are no longer a nation. Obey - as much as any other single person – is responsible for the horrible financial mess our country is in.

He writes these god-awful stimulus bills that are nothing but taxpayer-funded gifts to Democratic supporters. Why would we want anyone that he would recommend in Congress? Obey is as much the face of failure in Washington as Pelosi, Reid and Obama.

So welcome aboard Democrats. While the big Republican tent is getting a little crowded, what with all the independents and moderates trying to squeeze in, we can certainly make room for our Democratic friends as long as they are willing to continue to vote for conservatives.

Would you like some TEA? Bob Blake Rural Frederic

More communities debate whether to add a high-speed rail stop

by Chuck Quirmbach Wisconsin Public Radio WAUWATOSA – Some officials in one Milwaukee suburb are still hoping for a high-speed rail stop to be added there. But another suburb has more concerns about being home to a rail station.

Wauwatosa Alderwoman Linda Nikcevich is from the same city as Republican governor candidate Scott Walker. Walker vows to stop the building of high-speed rail. Nikcevich wants to have the rail line have a stop in Wauwatosa, in part to relieve traffic congestion at the nearby zoo interchange.

Wauwatosa's mayor has spoken against a high-speed rail stop, but Nikcevich says some common council members have started talking with the state DOT about the issue, and hope to have a community forum next month.

Just west of Wauwatosa, Brookfield's mayor has re-emphasized his opposition to spending city dollars on a rail station, platform or parking lot. The DOT is updating a cost and engineering study for Brookfield.

N E W S P A P E R

PAGE 10 - INTER-COUNTY LEADER - NEWS SECTION - A - SEPTEMBER 22, 2010

The People’s Business Earlier this summer, a friend asked me what was I going to do now that the Legislature had finished its work for the session. It dawned on me that the majority of people don’t really know what the job of state Representative entails other than authoring and voting on new legislation.

Doing the people’s business means a lot more than just voting on bills. I have a feeling that our system of government might work better if people knew what elected officials actually do once they are in office.

Most people understand that proposing and voting on legislation is a big part of the job. However, many people do not realize that elected officials do many other things for their constituents, some of it related to legislation, much of it not.

The biggest part of the job, by far, is helping constituents. My staff and I responded to close to 4,000 constituents who have contacted the office this session. Many of these contacts were related to legislation, but many were requests for help with problems that have nothing to do with how I might vote on a particular bill.

The following is a list of just a few of the issues that people contacted our office about: avoiding home foreclosure, getting a hunter’s license for a disabled fam-

Wisconsin and Minnesota working to address voter fraud

Ann Hraychuck 28th District Assembly ily member, securing funding for a new business and appealing an insurance company’s refusal to pay for medical treatment. We even helped a diabetic constituent cut through red tape so she could get an artificial leg. Even if the problem is with a federal, rather than a state agency, we try to help or put the constituent in touch with someone who can.

Another big part of the job is working with both elected officials and nongovernmental groups at both the county and local level. As a former sheriff, I know firsthand that state government is only one part of the equation; we have to rely on and respect the work done by the people back home.

Most elected officials spend a lot of time going to and hosting meetings on issues that are important in their districts.

In addition to hosting a meeting on veterans issues this month at the Amery Senior Center, I will be bringing together a panel of experts at the Polk County Government Center next month to discuss

Sheila Harsdorf 10th District

News reports this week highlighted Senate

the cooperative effort being conducted by Wisconsin and Minnesota to identify and prosecute individuals that illegally vote twice. The Wisconsin Government Accountability Board compared voter rolls with lists provided by the Minnesota Secretary of State’s office in an effort to find voters that may have fraudulently voted in both states. As a result of this review, two Menomonie men were recently

charged with voting twice, a felony in both Wisconsin and Minnesota.

GAB is also working to come to an agreement with Michigan, Illinois and Iowa to conduct similar reviews of voter rolls with those states. It is encouraging that GAB is taking the issue of election fraud seriously and taking proactive

ways we can help local public health and law enforcement agencies deal with addiction and mental health problems.

The other thing many people don’t realize is that voting on legislation is a very small part of the legislative process. The majority of the work on a bill is completed away from the Assembly or Senate floor. Before a bill gets to the floor of the Assembly, the public must be offered an opportunity to comment on the bill at a public hearing before one of the Assembly’s standing committees.

I chaired the fish and wildlife committee this session and served on the criminal justice, natural resources, rural economic development, and tourism, recreation and state properties committees. The fish and wildlife committee held 12 public hearings and 11 executive sessions. The natural resources committee met 18 times for public hearings and 11 times for executive sessions.

Prior to each of these meetings, legislators spend time preparing for the hearing, reading and making sure they understand what the bill does. This helps us to make the most of the public testimony.

After the public hearing and before the executive session, we work with colleagues on amendments to improve the bills based on the suggestions offered by the public.

I also serve on two special committees.

One deals with the issue of preventing

home foreclosures and one is a committee that is charged with reviewing the statute dealing with emergency detentions for adults with mental health problems and minors with alcohol, drug, and mental health problems. We have met once in Madison, we meet again next month in Milwaukee. Hopefully this committee will be able to come up with a bipartisan bill to improve this statute in time for the start of the next legislative session in January of 2011.

I am also putting together other bills for introduction next year. In addition to working with constituents on some of their ideas, I will continue the work I started last session to turn our economy around and create jobs while protecting our priorities like educating our kids and protecting our communities.

I hope this information helps you understand what it is that I and the other members of the legislature are doing when we say that we are doing the people’s business. The work is challenging, but also rewarding. It is an honor to serve as your representative in Madison.

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

steps to address illegal voting. While some matches may be the result of clerical errors, it is important to safeguard our elections and ensure their integrity.

Fraudulent votes disenfranchise honest voters and could actually determine the outcome in close elections.

Given the importance of ensuring fair and honest elections, I support efforts to enact a voter identification requirement in Wisconsin. This effort seeks to enact a prudent reform to our election process that would require photo identification when voting. Exemptions would be provided for frail and homebound citizens and identification cards would be issued

at no charge to those in financial need.

Currently, 25 states require some form of identification before voting. Unfortunately, efforts to establish photo identification for voting in Wisconsin have been vetoed by Gov. Doyle and most recently blocked by Majority Democrats in the state Legislature.

Do you believe voter identification laws are important to ensure election integrity or are they an unnecessary burden on voters? Please let me know by calling my office at 800-862-1092 or sending me an e-mail to Sen.Harsdorf@legis.wi.gov.

Thomas sentenced for thefts impacting more than 70 victims

by Sherill Summer Leader staff writer SIREN - Originally facing felony theft and other related charges in five counties, impacting over 70 victims, Toby T. Thomas, 27, Burnsville, Minn., was sentenced in Burnett County by Judge Ken Kutz late last month. The sentencing included charges from Washburn County as well as Burnett County.

Thomas received an eight-month jail sentence for the 2008 theft of movable property from Kohel Power Equipment in Washburn County. Twelve other charges from Burnett and Washburn Counties were dismissed but read in for sentencing in this portion of the sentencing.

Thomas also received a stayed prison sentence for three other charges; two thefts of movable property in Burnett

County and take and drive vehicle without consent, theft, in Washburn County. Thomas will also serve a one-year jail sentence as a condition of a six-year probation after he serves his eight-month jail sentence above.

The three stayed prison sentences resulted from Thomas taking a vehicle without consent in July of 2008; taking two snowmobiles, two four-wheelers and a trailer from the Main Store in Burnett County in November of 2007 and taking an enclosed trailer full of furniture and gas from Northland Builders in Burnett County. The trailer was taken to be used in a future theft of a John Deere dealership where tractors where taken without consent. The furniture was unloaded from the trailer and left at the John Deere dealership.

Other conditions of Thomas’ six-year probation are to

maintain full time employment or student status. No contact with co-defendants or accomplices. No consumption of alcohol or drugs and provide a DNA sample.

If Thomas breaks any condition of probation, he will serve a two-year prison sentence for the theft of the trailer from Northland Builders followed by a three-year prison sentence for the theft from the Main Store and the vehicle theft in Washburn County. The total prison confinement will be five years followed by three years of extended supervision.

Thomas still faces charges in Polk and Chippewa counties. The single charge in Dunn County was dismissed.

Fall colors hike and cookout on the Ice Age Trail set for Oct. 9 LUCK - Bring the camera, put the dog on the leash, dress for the weather and head for Straight Lake State Park east of Luck on Saturday, Oct. 9. The Ice Age Trail is built, if not quite finished. It is ready for great hiking and the public is invited to explore this local gem.

The walk will allow hikers to join in at three different points. Shuttling to cars at any of the points will be available. Yellow Ice Age Trail signs will be posted at Hwy. 48

and at Hwy. 35 directing hikers to each parking lot. The total distance of the trail is about 6-1/2 miles.

The hike will start at noon on 140th Street, where you may park at the Lundberg property. This two-mile-plus stretch features a long curving boardwalk over wet woodlands, beautiful rock sections and it overlooks a pond.

The next place to join the hike is at the new IAT park-

Want A Brighter Smile?

Receive a FREE Crest Professional Whitestrips Kit!

New Patients Welcome!

Crowns • Bridges Partials • Dentures Fillings • Extractions Root Canals

New adult patients, at their new patient appointment which includes: • Examination • Cleaning • X-Rays , will receive a free Crest Professional Whitestrips kit.

We now haveDIGITAL X-RAYS (very low exposure to X-Ray & no waiting for developing) Emergency patients call before

Open Mondays ‘til 8 p.m. 10 a.m. for same day appointment

Gary Kaefer, D.D.S. Family Dentistry Webster Office

521879 5L 47a

715-866-4204

507637 21a,btfc 32Ltfc

Grantsburg Office

715-463-2882

ing lot on 280th Avenue at 1 p.m. for a short, two-mile hike. This section of trail follows the north shore of Straight Lake.

The third entry point is at the main entrance to Straight Lake Park, which is at 120th CTH GG, and 270th Avenue at 2 p.m. for another two-mile section ending on CTH I. This section starts at the outlet of Straight Lake, and the trail follows the tunnel channel which the river runs through. This is the most spectacular ice age feature of the park.

At the end of the walk a cookout on the Straight River will be hosted by Dean Dversdal, Indianhead Chapter chair, for all participants. — submitted

Financial management workshop still open AMERY – The Congregational Church in Amery is holding a workshop titled “Managing Our Finances God’s Way.” The seminar is being held on Thursdays from 7 to 9 p.m. running from Sept. 16 through Nov. 18, and the public is invited to join in the next session. The church is at 201 Harriman Ave. in Amery. Child care is available upon request. For more information, call 715268-7390 or e-mail heaven@amerytel.net. — submitted

SEPTEMBER 22, 2010 - INTER-COUNTY LEADER - NEWS SECTION - A - PAGE 11

Contests for almost every office Several open seats Nov. 2

by Gregg Westigard Leader staff writer BURNETT, POLK, WASHBURN COUNTIES – From sheriff to governor, virtually every seat on the office on the Nov. 2 election ballot will be contested in the threecounty area. The retirements of long-term Congressman Dave Obey and Assemblyperson Mary Hubler, plus an open governor’s seat, means that voters will be selecting at least three new officeholders. There are at least eight contested offices on the ballot for every voter.

The Republicans and Democrats are each running a full slate of candidates. The Libertarian and Constitution parties each have a candidate and four persons are running as Independents. Erick Scoglio of Polk County, the Libertarian Party candidate for governor did not get enough nomination signatures to get on the ballot. There are 37 different names on the ballots in the three counties.

Judging by the votes cast in the September primary, most local interest is in the three sheriff races. Republican sheriffs Dean Roland in Burnett and Terry Dryden in Washburn are each face a challenge from a local police chief running as a Democrat. In Polk County, retiring Sheriff Tim Moore has a Republican and an independent seeking to replace him in January.

In addition, all voters choose a U.S. senator, a congressperson, and a full slate of state officials. All three area Assembly seats are contested as is the state Senate seat held by Bob Jauch (the Senate seats are four-year terms, and the other area senator, Sheila Harsdorf, serves until 2012). There is one referendum issue, an advisory vote on whether the Legislature should use highway funds for other purposes.

With all these offices up for election, only four incumbents are getting new terms without opposition. They are the county clerks of court, each seeking another four-year term, and the Washburn County coroner (Polk and Burnett have replaced the office with an appointed medical examiner.

GOVERNOR/LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR Tom Barrett/Tom Nelson Democrat Scott Walker / Rebecca Kleefisch Republican Erick Scoglio (write-in) / Terry Virgil Libertarian James James Independent Jim Langer Independent

Assembly District 28 (south Burnett, most of Polk) Ann Hraychuck (I) Democrat Erik Severson Republican Assembly District 73 (north Burnett, north Washburn) Nick Milroy (I) Democrat Bonnie Baker Republican

ATTORNEY GENERAL J.B. Van Hollen (I) Scott Hassett

Republican Democrat

SECRETARY OF STATE Doug La Follette (I) David D. King

Assembly District 75 (south Washburn, part of Polk) Roger Rivard Republican Steve Perala Democrat

Democrat Republican

STATE TREASURER Dawn Marie Sass (I) Kurt W. Schuller

Democrat Republican

POLK COUNTY SHERIFF Pete Johnson Ed Collins

Republican Independent

U.S. SENATE Russ Feingold (I) Ron Johnson Rob Taylor

CLERK OF COURT Lois Hoff (I)

Republican

Democrat Republican Constitution

BURNETT COUNTY SHERIFF Dean Roland (I) Frank Taylor

Republican Democrat

Republican Democrat Independent

CLERK OF COURT Trudy Schmidt (I)

Democrat

WASHURN COUNTY SHERIFF Terry Dryden (I) Paul Johnson

Republican Democrat

CORONER Karen Baker (I)

Republican

CLERK OF COURT Karen Nord (I)

Democrat

Polk Amery Osceola Unity St. Croix Falls Luck Frederic Clear Lake Clayton Turtle Lake

$406,568 $394,099 $346,627 $337,842 $153,122 $141,234 $101,212 $52,609 $286

U.S. CONGRESS, District 7 Sean Duffy Julie Lassa Gary Kauther No War No Bailout

BALLOT ISSUES / Polk and Burnett counties Use of highway fund : advisory referendum LEGISLATURE Senate District 25 (north Burnett, entire Washburn, part of Polk) Bob Jauch (I) Democrat Dane Deutsch Republican

How to spend $26 Area schools get Federal Education Funds

by Gregg Westigard Leader staff writer NORTHWEST WISCONSIN – The new Federal Education Jobs Fund directed $10 billion to the help Wisconsin schools. The money, to be used to help school districts cover employee expenses, was distributed using the state’s general school aid formula. That formula bases aid on local property valuation and directs less aid to districts with higher property values, such as areas with vacation/lake homes.

Here is the Jobs Act funding coming to the Washburn /Burnett/Polk counties area. The school districts are listed in order of funding for the 2010-11 school year.

Washburn Rice Lake Shell Lake Spooner Hayward Birchwood Northwood

$659,954 $179,115 $652 $372 $42 $26

Burnett Grantsburg Siren Webster

$194,083 $476 $78

Six annual meetings next week A citizen’s guide to school annual meetings

by Gregg Westigard Leader staff writer NORTHWEST WISCONSIN – Six of the school districts serving Washburn, Burnett and Polk counties will hold their annual meetings next Monday, Sept. 27.

This includes the districts of Luck, Frederic, Webster, Shell Lake, Spooner and Northwood. This is the time when voters can question their school boards and administrators. In addition, they can review the proposed 201011 budgets and tax levies and determine the salaries of school board members. Many area districts have held their annual meetings. Unity and Grantsburg will hold their annual meetings Oct. 25.

The districts prepare very complete presentations about school finance, goals and achievements. Residents can learn about reserve-fund balances, enrollment trends and the direction their district is going. And they can have a dialogue with their school board members.

All district residents and taxpayers can take part in these meetings. Many of the meetings start at 7 p.m. at the schools but residents should check with their district for the exact time.

Wisconsin statutes require that each school district holds a budget hearing and annual meeting sometime between mid-July and late-October. Every voter has the right to participate in the meeting of the district they live in. You do not need to have children in school. The meetings are usually held in September or October to allow the school boards to get the most current budget information on enrollment and state aid.

Very few people take advantage of this chance to talk to the people who make the decisions affecting their schools. This is a brief guide to the meetings and how residents can take part.

Budget hearing The first part of the meeting is a budget hearing. This is a meeting of the school board, with the board president chairing the meeting. The proposed budget for next year is presented and explained by the superintendent. All electors in attendance can ask questions and make suggestions to the board.

This is a chance for a wide-open discussion on any topic relating to the school and education. People can talk about enrollment, curriculum, salaries, buildings, state aid, testing and taxes. When discussion ends, the board closes this part of the meeting.

Annual meeting The second part of the evening belongs to the voters.

The board often moves to the side or into the audience.

All persons are equal during the meeting.

The first order of business is election of a chairperson for the meeting. Any district resident can be nominated to preside. The chair of the annual meeting is usually not a board member.

Minutes of the previous annual meeting and treasurer’s and auditor’s reports are presented. These documents are often presented in writing to everyone attending the meeting. It is proper, and saves time, for someone to move to accept each report as written, before the reports are read.

The voters next are presented with a series of resolutions regarding school operations that must be approved annually by the electorate under state law. Some are very basic and include authorization to transport students, operate a school lunch program, and furnish textbooks.

These resolutions are presented in writing as part of the meeting packet. The chair can refer to the item number and title and ask for approval without reading the entire resolution.

There are two resolutions regarding spending and taxes. One supports the budget that was presented at the hearing. The other provides for the tax levy. The school board still has the power to make changes to these items before a final date in October but the numbers approved

basically determine what you will pay in property taxes to your school district next year.

The electors present also set the salary of the school board members. This figure can not be changed until the next annual meeting.

Electors can also authorize a sinking or reserve fund for future building needs. This is not a standard resolution but part of other business on the agenda. This type of resolution sets an additional amount on the tax statement that is held in a reserve fund for future specific needs. The Frederic district once drew 300 to 400 persons to each annual meeting when this was being considered.

The date of the next annual meeting is also set. There are three options. The electors can call for the meeting to be held on a specific date. They can authorize the school board to set the date. They can take no action, in which case state law requires that the annual meeting is to be held on the third Monday in July. Some people favor a late date for the meeting to allow for completion of the annual audit and information on state aid.

School annual meetings are the only chance for district members to discuss school issues in an open forum. Very few people attend these meetings or are even aware of them. Yet annual meetings are an additional democratic right in addition to voting in Wisconsin.

There are eight school annual meetings yet to come.

Call your school district office for time and location.

Sept. 25 (Monday) Luck Frederic Webster Shell Lake Spooner Northwood Oct. 5 (Monday) Unity Grantsburg

PAGE 12 - INTER-COUNTY LEADER - NEWS SECTION - A - SEPTEMBER 22, 2010

Two county board chairs honored by renaming of county parks

by Nancy Jappe Leader staff writer SIREN – Two Burnett County Board of Supervisors chairmen were honored at the board’s Sept. 16 meeting by having county parks named for them. Per resolutions accepted by the board at this meeting, Meenon County Park will be renamed Charles Tollander Memorial Park. The park known as the Clam Lake Narrows will be renamed Milton E. Stellrecht Memorial Park.

Charles “Charlie” Tollander served as a county board supervisor for 27 years, 25 of them as board chairman. He died April 22, 2008. His tenure as county board chairman was the longest in county history.

“I knew Charlie pretty well,” said the current chairman, Don Taylor. “He was born and raised here, and was an avid hunter and fisherman. He was dedicated to the growth of Burnett County. He had a vision that he used for that growth. He accomplished many things during his tenure.”

Members of Tollander’s family, his wife, Eunice, sons Roger and Tim, granddaughter-in-law Jessica and her daughter, were on hand to accept the recognition given to this longtime county leader.

Milton E. Stellrecht served as a member of the county board from 1955 to 1972 and again from 1985 to 1998, a total of 30 years.

He spent 10 of those years as county board vice chairman and six as county board chair. He died July 19, 2007.

“Milt was a hunter and fisherman,” Taylor commented, adding that it is hard

Eunice Tollander, widow of former Burnett County Board Chairman Charles Tollander, and her two sons, Roger (L) and Tim, were on hand to accept the recognition/honor given to Tollander during the Burnett County Board of Supervisors meeting Thursday, Sept. 16. The county park, formerly known as Meenon Park, has been renamed Charles Tollander Memorial Park in Tollander’s memory. – Photos by Nancy Jappe to talk about Stellrecht without telling a story. “He was dedicated to the growth and preservation of what we have in the county,” Taylor went on. “He ran the emergency hay lift in the county during the 1980s.”

Stellrecht’s son, Dale, and daughters Evie Taylor and Marie Bassett, were on hand to accept the recognition given to this longtime county leader.

The issue of approving an ATV route on CTH H in Webb Lake turned out to be a

non-issue. The request for the route has been withdrawn by the Turf and Tundra ATV Club in cooperation with business owners. Chairman Taylor said the proposers of the route will come back later with another proposal.

County clerk Wanda Hinrichs gave a PowerPoint presentation on the county redistricting that will be coming between

Burnett County Board Chairman Don Taylor held up a plaque prepared for Bev Lund, nowretired staff member of the Burnett County Sheriff’s Department. Lund, who had been with the department for the past 21 years, was unable to attend the board’s Sept. 16 meeting.

May and August 2011. This process goes on every 10 years following the conclusion of the census. According to Hinrichs, everything is wiped out (i.e. district and ward lines) and replaced. There will be two public meetings on the redistricting, one in May on a tentative plan, the other in August on the final plan.

“The important thing may be to keep the 21 (county board) incumbents within the districts they currently represent,” Hinrichs commented.

Youth representatives serving on the Burnett County Board of Supervisors for the coming Former Burnett County Board Chairman Milt Stellrecht’s children, (L to R) Dale Stellrecht, year include (L to R) Shaina Pardun, representing Webster High School; Christina Luna repreEvie Taylor and Marie Bassett, accepted the recognition and honor given to their father during senting Siren High School; and Andy Falk, representing Grantsburg High School. The youths the Burnett County Board of Supervisors meeting Thursday, Sept. 16. The county has renamed took their oaths of office from county clerk Wanda Hinrichs during the Sept. 16 county board the county park at the Clam Lake Narrows as Milton E. Stellrecht Memorial Park. meeting.

Sharon Peterson is rehired as Siren School District bookkeeper

by Nancy Jappe Leader staff writer SIREN – Former Siren School District bookkeeper Sharon Peterson has been rehired for that position by the Siren School Board during open, after closed-session, discussion at a special board meeting held Tuesday, Sept. 14.

Peterson replaces Shelly Emery who recently resigned from the position.

Peterson started working for the Unity School District

after she left Siren. According to Siren District Administrator Scott Johnson, Peterson applied to return to Siren.

“The Siren School Board was pleased to receive her application because she is an excellent bookkeeper and left on very good terms with the board,” Johnson said, adding that the bookkeeper has been, and continues to be, a fulltime position.

Johnson said there were no other interviews for the position once Peterson applied and was interviewed.

The Unity School District accepted her resignation Sept. 14. Peterson will start full time in Siren Monday, Oct. 18.

Other actions taken in open session, after the closed session, Sept. 14 included the act of declining to accept Federal Job Act dollars available to the district because the amount is too small for cost-effective use. The board also announced that staff extracurricular contracts will be revised after personnel changes are made.

New program automatically informs victims of criminals release

by Greg Marsten Leader staff writer BALSAM LAKE – A new system in this region debuted this month that is meant to keep victims informed of their perpetrators release from custody or incarceration, hopefully so they are not taken by surprise.

There has been a campaign to revolutionize the way victims are able to keep track of their offenders, using a system that leaves no doubt as to when those men or women are going to be released.

The system is in use already across much of the nation, and for a spell, it seemed like Wisconsin might take a pass, having trouble working up the capital to institute the Victim Information and Notification Everyday [VINE] network, but after so many counties balked at the program startup cost, reportedly as high as $35,000, the Department of Corrections broke down and waived the fee.

“A lot of counties that initially declined are now on board,” stated Polk County Sheriff Tim Moore.

The system allows victims to register for telephone notification by calling, toll-free, to a number that allows them to follow an easy menu of instructions for register-

ing. Victims can also register online to receive special notification by phone when the offender is released or has a significant custody change, even if the person escapes from custody or is transferred to a different facility.

“It will give you a courtesy call two weeks prior to the [offenders] release,” said Polk County Jail Sgt. Scott Nargis.

Under the VINE system, the calls will automatically be made until the victim enters the four-digit PIN code they originally registered as their release code. The system will also keep track of user numbers, and even more, such as how long a person needs to be called to register the PIN. The system is currently in use in 40 of the nation’s corrections departments, including Wisconsin, Minnesota and all neighboring states. The Wisconsin Department of Corrections has waived the start-up cost to get the system moving, and several other states are on a similar track to implement the program, some using a different technology but with similar results.

The system is automatic, and does not require staff interface, which means it might trigger a call in the middle of the night, and it will work on cell phones or even at several different phones.

The system is also completely anonymous, meaning the offender will not know if or when the victim has registered, which will take much of the concern away from registering, it is hoped.

The VINE system is also being implemented in Burnett, St. Croix and Pierce counties, with Barron and Washburn still on the fence or working on the logistics. Dunn County has had the system or a similar type of registration in effect for almost a decade, as have almost two dozen other Wisconsin counties.

Nargis said the VINE system is especially geared toward victims of assault, battery, sex crimes or other times when retaliation is possible upon release, even in smaller, municipal jail settings.

“That’s the intent, mainly for victims of battery,” he said.

However, the future of the VINE program may be in limbo, according to Moore, who noted that cost is always an issue, especially in tight budget times on things that are not mandated. His hope is that the program can continue to receive federal funding to apply across the nation, so states don’t have to choose between informed crime victims and black budgetary ink.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2010 - INTER-COUNTY LEADER - NEWS SECTION - A - PAGE 13

Board questions fee for tracking private sewerage systems

by Mary Stirrat Leader staff reported BALSAM LAKE — Tuesday evening, Sept. 21, the Polk County Board of Supervisors gave owners of property with private sewer systems a reprieve from a proposed $4 per-year fee that would enable the county to track maintenance of the systems.

By voice vote the board agreed to send back to the land information committee a resolution regarding state mandates that require the county to develop and maintain an inventory of private sewer systems. Responsibility for the inventory, which includes tracking maintenance such as pumping of the systems, falls to the land information department.

Gary Spanel, county zoning administrator and Sara McCurdy, land information director fielded questions from supervisors on the resolution, which would impose an annual fee of $4 for every private system. The rationale for the fee, according to Spanel and McCurdy, is that those who operate the private systems should be responsible for the costs of the mandated tracking.

Spanel told the board that there are about 16,000 private systems in the county, of which 9,000 are already in the county’s records. Prior to 1983, he said, there was no requirement that any records be kept on private systems.

“There are very old systems out there that need to be inspected,” he said. “I can assure you there are a lot of systems out there that aren’t functioning properly.”

The county would not be responsible for inspection, but the inventory system would indicate which systems did not follow standards for design, location, installation and maintenance. The pumpers, said Spanel, report to the county when they pump and the condition of the system when they do so.

Supervisor Herschel Brown, a member of the land information committee that had originally sponsored the resolution, said he no longer was in support of it because of questions regarding timing and dollars.

McCurdy and Spanel had indicated that a new tracking system would be $15,000, yet the revenue from 16,000 systems each paying $4 per year amounts to much more than that, Brown pointed out.

“I’m not buying this, that we need all this money,” Brown said.

“You’d like to collect the $4,” said Supervisor Jim Edgell, “then expect the poor guy pumping the sewerage to turn in his neighbor.” Spanel repeated the work in-

volved for the staff, saying that state statutes are pretty specific about what constitutes a failing system.

He also pointed out that the state of Wisconsin has grant money available for eligible property owners to replace a failing system.

Supervisor Brian Masters commented that property owners already pay property taxes on their sewer system, adding that this was an Polk County Zoning Adminis- example of double taxatrator Gary Spanel. – Photos by tion, but Spanel said that, while the taxes are asMary Stirrat sessed on the improvement, the property owner is not paying to maintain the state-mandated inventory system. McCurdy added that the $4 per parcel will pay for the program and the staff time.

She said that her department had brought the required information to the committee, which then made the decision to seek a $4 fee for each private system. The actual costs of tracking each private sewer system is about $3.70 per year, McCurdy said, and the land information committee voted to go with $4.

Responding to Edgell’s comments about the department wanting to collect the $4, McCurdy said that the staff doesn’t want, or not want, anything. They brought the information to the committee, she said, and the committee made the decision.

Just prior to the vote that sent the resolution back to the land information committee, Masters commented that once again the state has mandated a program without funding it, and the ever-increasing fees the county must charge could keep people from moving here.

Two county residents addressed the resolution during the public comment period at the beginning of the meeting, both asking that the board reject it.

Bob Blake, town of Loraine, said that the resolution requires owners of private systems to pay to use it, al-

though they are already paying taxes on it.

“If the state generates a cost,” he added, “they should generate the dollars to pay for it. It’s a foot in the door. It’s inappropriate.”

Sam Rivers of the Big Blake Lake Protection and Rehabilitation District told the board that only 15 percent of property owners on the lake are permanent, year-round residences.

There are many old systems, she admitted, saying that she welcomes the “in- At its meeting Tuesday herent value” of inspection evening, Sept. 21, the Polk of failing systems. However, County Board of Supervisors she asked should the cost of approved the hiring of Dave a state mandate be passed Peterson as the Polk County on to property owners?

Lime Quarry foreman.

In reviewing the law, Rivers said, she felt the Department of Commerce provided a loophole. It states that, at the request of a governmental unit such as the county board, the responsibility can be directed back to the Department of Commerce.

Rivers requested the board to ask the DOC to agree to maintain the records for private septic systems.

Other business • The Polk County Association of Rivers and Lakes will meet Wednesday, Oct. 20, 7 p.m. at the Polk County Justice Center, reported Supervisor Dean Johansen. Anyone interested in the health of Polk County’s lakes, including invasive species, runoff and habitat restoration, is invited to attend.

• Supervisor Patricia Schmidt of the county’s health and aging committee said that the county will soon start offering the influenza vaccine. She said the schedule would be posted on the county Web site.

• The board voted to approve the 2011-2015 land records modernization plan and the creation of the Polk County Land Council required to assist in guiding the plan.

County to consider enforcement of smoke-free law Public hearing on proposed ordinance set for Oct.12

by Mary Stirrat Leader staff writer BALSAM LAKE — Wisconsin’s smoking ban became effective July 1, and Polk County is now looking at establishing its own smoke-free air ordinance that would enable local law enforcement to issue citations to individuals in violation of the law.

Currently, complaints of violations must be filed

through the office of the district attorney for prosecution, which is a lengthier and more involved process. Gretchen Sampson, director of public

Gretchen Sampson, director of the Polk County Department of Public Health. – Photo by Mary Stirrat

health, told the county board at its Sept. 21 meeting that allowing local law enforcment to issue citations would be simpler.

A public hearing on the proposed Polk County SmokeFree Air Ordinance will be held during the Oct. 12 meeting of the county board of supervisors.

At that time the details of the ordinance will be presented and the public will have the opportunity to make comments and ask questions.

According to Jeff Fuge, corporation counsel for the county, it will be up to the board whether or not it votes to approve the ordinance during the Oct.12 meeting.

Overturned/from page 4 cussed that February and the outline of the process was not presented before the hearing was noticed.

“It was clearly not attached,” he said.

However, he said, it was part of the record for a March meeting, as the matter was postponed from February until then, and in this one the project’s phases were described.

The ordinance requires a topographical map, Harrington said, and the project summary did not satisfy this because it only showed the general area surrounding the landfill and project site, with different contour intervals from the road than were required. He also said there was

not a contour interval map of the proposed plan, and it didn’t include the estimated quantity of material that would be removed.

The advantages and disadvantages of the project from BFI’s perspective were given, Harrington said, but not for the surrounding properties. He concluded that the project summary was inadequate.

Harrington addressed the town’s argument that there was no reclamation plan, which is required according to the ordinance and says zoning cannot grant a CUP for such a project without this plan or financial assurances. The argument is not supported by the record, Harrington

said, as the zoning committee’s meeting minutes referenced a plan, as did the transcript from the BOA appeal, but he determined the CUP did not satisfy the ordinance requirement because of the timeline.

The third question in determining the outcome was whether or not the action was arbitrary or unreasonable. Harrington said judges cannot use their own opinions on land use, but instead are required to affirm the zoning and BOA decisions.

He said he reviewed the transcripts of the appeal, in which it showed the BOA considered all factors for a CUP application.

He was satisfied that the BOA decision

was not arbitrary, oppressive or unreasonable. He said another question might be whether the evidence supported a reasonable BOA decision, and if that were the case, the balance would be struck in favor of the CUP; however, he found the application to be inadequate and this constituted the proceedings on an incorrect theory of law, which was the final question to be considered. Harrington ruled that the CUP be overturned, and ordered the town’s attorney, Kathy zumBrunnen, to prepare a judgment consistent with his decision within five days.

Breaking down the vote for governor

by Shawn Johnson Wisconsin Public Radio STATEWIDE - Republican gubernatorial nominee Scott Walker won his primary by a big margin, but he lost the majority of the state’s counties Tuesday night, Sept. 14. Democrats say that provides an opening for Tom Barrett in the general election.

Walker has been pretty up-front about his strategy to win in November. He expects to do well in more rural parts of the state. And as Milwaukee County executive, he expects to outperform your average Republican in the state’s largest county. Walker has said that if he

gets 45 percent there, “it’s all over.”

Milwaukee County definitely came out big for Walker in Tuesdays primaries as did suburban counties. But opponent Mark Neumann won 42 of the state’s 72 counties, besting Walker in the Fox Cities and much of western Wisconsin.

Barrett campaign manager Bill Hyers says that discrepancy coupled with the fact that Walker spent a big part of his campaign fund to win the primary will hurt him. Hyers says that both mathematically and logistically Walker is going to have a lot of hard times.

“Walker did not do well outstate, and he

does not have the money he needs to compete with Barrett for the last seven weeks,” says Hyers.

Walker dismisses that idea. He says voters who voted for Neumann in the primary will realize they have more in common with him than Barrett. And he’ll be visiting them personally.

Walker says he will concede no votes in the Fox Valley, adding he’s been there more than other candidates.

Barrett has also been visiting the Fox Valley, spending his primary election night in Oshkosh and starting a campaign swing Wednesday in Green Bay.

C & J MINI STORAGE Milltown, WI

25.00 35.00 $ 10x16.............. 40.00 $ 10x20.............. 45.00 $ 10x24.............. 50.00 $ 10x40.............. 90.00 $

5x10................

$

10x10..............

Call 1-800-919-1195 or 715-825-2335 & 715-646-2777 445914 eves.

9a,dtfc 20Ltfc

PAGE 14 - INTER-COUNTY LEADER - NEWS SECTION - A - SEPTEMBER 22, 2010

Twin Cities Mud Run The Twin Cities Mud Run was held at Trollhaugen Saturday, Sept. 11. The event raises money for the Minnesota Multiple Sclerosis Chapter. The event is a 10K race and can be run by teams or individuals. Bont Chiropractic of St. Croix Falls and Grantsburg entered three five-person teams in the event. Over $250,000 was raised by 1,500 runners for the MS Society. – Photo submitted

521816 5-8L

SEPTEMBER 22, 2010 - INTER-COUNTY LEADER - NEWS SECTION - A - PAGE 15

FALL SPORTS

INTER! COUNTY LEADER • INTER! COUNTY LEADER • INTER! COUNTY LEADER

F R E D E R I C • G R A N T S B U R G • L U C K • S T. C R O I X F A L L S • S I R E N • U N I T Y • W E B S T E R CROSS COUNTRY • GIRLS GOLF • FOOTBALL • TENNIS • VOLLEYBALL

Luck girls upset Clayton in four games

Saints, Tigers and Pirates take wins

Extra Points

••• COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – USA hockey announced the 22-player U.S. Women’s Select, which will compete in the 2010 Women’s Four Nations Cup from Nov. 9-13 in St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador. Among those on the roster is two-time Olympic defensemen, and Siren native Molly Engstrom. Four-time Olympian Jenny Potter will serve as the captain, and forward Julie Chu, and two-time Olympic defenseman Caitlin Cahow will join as the team’s most veteran players. There are also eight additional players from the 2010 Olympics.

Luck 3, Clayton 1

by Greg Marsten Leader staff writer CLAYTON – The Luck Cardinals upset the Clayton Bears on their home court Tuesday, Sept. 21, holding the previously 10-2 Bears off with a solid, 3-1 set victory, 25-23, 25-16, 12-25 and 25-23.

The Cardinals rallied behind a strong night from senior Morgan Denny, who registered 21 kills. The Cardinals also spread the duties up, with Hannah Karl and Tessa Clemenson combining for 35 assists. Sophomore Jaimee Buck and junior Maia Lehmann tallied nine digs each in the victory. Other notables included 13 kills with three aces for freshman Bella Nelson.

Luck was able to keep a handle on Bear standout Brittany Bayliss, who has made a habit of turning her double-digit kill numbers into steady Clayton victories this season.

Luck moves to 2-2 in West Lakeland Conference play, with an overall record of 7-10. They go to Frederic on Thursday to take on the Vikings, with a weekend tourney at Northwestern to follow.

Clayton is now 3-2 in conference play, with a 10-3 overall record. They take on Grantsburg Thursday at home, with road trips to Frederic and Clear Lake next week.

St. Croix Falls 3, Frederic 0 ST. CROIX FALLS – The Saints held off a charge by the Frederic Viking spikers on Tuesday in St. Croix Falls, winning in three sets, two of which were very close, 25-22, 25-8 and 25-21.

Frederic’s Autumn Schmidt registered nine assists, with four other Vikings tallying at least three kills each: Vanessa Neumann, Cori Schmidt, Krysta Laqua and Emily Wells.

Frederic remains winless in conference play, but is 2-7 overall. They host Luck on Thursday with a contest next Tuesday against Clayton at home.

Saint Heather Gilbert sets the ball up for teammate Sydney Geisness. – Photo by Marty Seeger

Webster’s Michelle Gibbs hits the ball. – Photo by Larry Samson

Luck’s Jillian Peterson sets the ball up during a game. – Photo by Greg Marsten St. Croix Falls goes to 3-1 in West Lakeland play, with an overall record of 7-10.

The Saints travel to Clear Lake on Thursday and then travel to Grantsburg next Tuesday.

in digs with seven, and Billie Ingalls had five. Larsen had 31 assists on the game, as the Tigers moved to a respectable 3-1 in the conference. – Marty Seeger, Leader staff writer

Webster 3, Siren 1 SIREN – The Tigers took three of four games from the Dragons on Tuesday, Sept.

21, in Siren 25-19, 24-26, 25-12 and 25-19.

Michelle Gibbs led with 13 kills, Alyssa Main, 12; Ally Daniels six and Nikki Emberson one.

Webster had a total of 21 serving aces with Gibbs leading that category with eight, and while other leaders included Daniels with five, Siiri Larsen with four and Mary Johnson with two. Daniels led

Grantsburg 3, Clear Lake 0 GRANTSBURG – The Pirates took an easy win over the Warriors on Tuesday, Sept. 21 on their home court, 25-12, 25-11 and 25-6. The team remains perfect in the conference win category and the season.

Carly Larson kept things rolling all night for the Pirates as she contributed seven serving aces. Tiffany Meyer and Nikki Ticknor each had four aces, and Emily Cole had three. The rest of the Pirates swatted down 28 team kills. Kortney Morrin was the kill leader with eight, followed by Lauren Finch, seven; Larson, six; Cole and Gabby Witzany, three and Saisha Goepfert added one kill. Cole led the team in digs with five, and Morrin, Meyer and Mac Ryan added three digs.

The Pirates next test will come this Thursday when they travel to Clayton, beginning at 7:30 p.m. – Marty Seeger, Leader

Frederic’s Maria Miller goes up for a block.

– Photo by Becky Amundson

Siren’s Carley Emery pounds the ball over the net in a previous game. – Photo by Brenda Martin

Prior to the start of the Four Nations Cup, players will participate in a training camp at Molly Engstrom Bowdoin College in Brunswick, Maine, from Oct. 31-Nov. 6. The camp includes 11 Olympians, 10 members of the 2010 U.S. Women's Under-18 Select Team and two additional skaters. The camp squad will play Sweden on Nov. 5, before 11 of the camp participants continue on to St. John's on Nov. 7, where they will meet the 11 NCAA players who complete the U.S. roster for the Four Nations Cup. Team USA opens play at the Four Nations Cup with an Olympic gold medal rematch against Canada on Nov. 9 at Mile One Centre in St. John's. – Marty Seeger with submitted information ••• LEADER LAND – The Cameron at Unity homecoming game on Saturday, Sept. 25, can be heard on 104.9 FM beginning at 2 p.m.

••• MILWAUKEE – Brewers baseball can be heard on 1260 AM on the following dates and times. The Marlins at Brewers games on Sept. 25 and 26 begin at 6 p.m., and 1 p.m., respectively. The Brewers at Mets games on Sept. 27, 28 and 29 begin at 6 p.m. each night.

••• MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. – Twins baseball can be heard on 104.9 FM on the following dates and times. The Twins at Tigers game on Sept. 25 begins at 6 p.m. The Twins at Royals games on Sept. 27, 28 and 29 begin at 7 p.m. each night.

••• GREEN BAY – The Packers at Bears football game is being broadcast on 105.7 FM on Monday, Sept. 27, beginning at 7:30 p.m.

••• MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. – The Sept.

26 Lions at Vikings game begins at noon 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

SPORTS RESULTS DEADLINES: WEDNESDAY - MONDAY: 1 p.m. the following business day. TUESDAY: 7 a.m. on Wednesday. Missed deadlines mean no coverage that week!

S P O R T S N E W S O R S C O R E S T O R E P O R T ? • P H O N E : 7 1 5 - 3 2 7 - 4 2 3 6 • FA X : 7 1 5 - 3 2 7 - 4 1 1 7 • E - M A I L : m s e e g e r @ c e n t u r y t e l . n e t

PAGE 16 - INTER-COUNTY LEADER - NEWS SECTION - A - SEPTEMBER 22, 2010

F

A L L

L

E A D E R

S

P O R T S

The Dragons and Eagles play a long-lasting fourth game Siren 4, Unity 1

game where no spectator could predict which team would come out on top. The teams tied the game at two, four, five, 13 and then 24. The Eagles had the lead between 13 and 24. It went every other point from there until Siren hit one to Unity they couldn’t return. Five of the final points were made on serve errors; tips made two points, one kill and six were other errors.

Carley Emery had 15 kills for Siren, Amber Hall nine, Ashley Guevara six, Daphne Hubbell and Abby Mitchell five and Kyaisha Kettula two. Unity’s Crystal Donahue totaled 12 kills, Marisa Hacker nine, Hailey Olson eight, Sarah Bader and Brittany Thomfohrda two.

Kettula had Siren’s only assists with 29, while Unity had Maddie Ramich with 18 and Bryana Petersin with 11. Most blocks were by Siren’s Guevara with four and Bader with three.

by Brenda Martin Leader staff writer SIREN – The Siren Dragons 4-1 win over the Unity Eagles on Thursday, Sept.

16, had the ball out of bounds and in the net more than in between the lines of the court. Nearly 50 of the points scored during the match came from the ball sailing over the lines and 40 came from the ball being hit into the net.

Siren won the first two games of the match, 25-17 and 25-23. Unity prevailed in the third 25-20. The Dragons won the match, after a long third game, 32-30.

The lead was Siren’s throughout the first game, except at point number eight of Unity where they tied up the game for the one and only time. Game two was closer with Siren in the lead up to point six and then again until 19, where the Eagles stayed within a few points. Tied at 21, Siren hit two out, giving Unity a twopoint lead, 23-21. The Dragons scored four, two on hits by Carley Emery and two on errors by the Eagles.

Unity had a toe up on Siren all the way through the fourth game. It was the fourth

LEFT: Siren’s Amber Hall gets a kill past Unity’s Hailey Olson during their match Thursday, Sept. 16. – Photo by Brenda Martin

Saints take tough loss to Bears Split match wins at Osceola tournament Clayton 3, St. Croix Falls 1

by Marty Seeger Leader staff writer ST. CROIX FALLS – St. Croix Falls came out flat against Clayton during their first two games last Thursday, Sept. 16, and couldn’t climb out of the hole despite a valiant effort late in the game. The Saints lost their first game 25-18 and were down by as much as 20-6 in the second game before the Bears won it 25-11.

Natalie Sempf goes up for the kill against the Bears last Thursday night. – Photo by Marty Seeger

Webster senior, Mary Johnson gets the ball over the net against Shell Lake during the Tigers win Thursday, Sept. 16. – Photo by Larry Samson

“We didn’t play very well on Thursday night against Clayton,” said Saints coach Stacie Hoff. We had a very tough night passing the ball.”

The Saints had 38 passing errors, yet made a strong effort to come back when they took the third game 25-22. Despite a strong effort in the fourth game, the Saints lost 25-19.

“We did show a sign of a comeback in the third game. We finally played pretty well but Clayton answered in the fourth game and we just let them,” Hoff said.

The Saints did have a bright spot in hitting with 32 total kills, with Sarah Petznick getting 11, Sydney Geisness with eight and Alicia Chelberg with six. Petznick also led in digs with 10, and Heather Gilbert added seven. Petznick, Natalie Sempf, Geisness and Alexis Erickson each had three solo blocks apiece.

Osceola tournament OSCEOLA – The Saints won two out of four matches at a tournament in Osceola on Saturday, Sept. 18, and had several bright spots after their tough conference

loss to Clayton just two days before. They lost to Barron 21-25 and 23-25, but bounced back quickly in the second match of the day with 25-18 and 25-9 wins against River Falls.

“We showed signs of very good volleyball throughout the day. Sarah Petznick and Sydney Geisness played very well the whole day. Sarah had 17 kills on the day and Sydney had 20 kills. We played Barron very tough but just came up short. The River Falls game we played awesome,” said Saints coach Stacie Hoff.

Hoff said their best game was against River Falls, and one of their best-played games this season.

“It seemed like everything was going well,” Hoff said, adding that River Falls ended up taking second place.

Their next match, and third match in a row, came against the Unity Eagles, but St. Croix Falls lost 2-1, 23-25, 26-24 and 8-15.

“The Unity game was the only game that I thought we showed signs of being very tired and had a loss of energy,” said Hoff.

But the Saints rallied after a muchneeded break, taking the final match of the day against Cumberland 25-18 and 2515.

“Overall I saw some very good things from the tournament and I am excited to go into this week,” Hoff said. Their next test will come at Clear Lake Thursday, Sept. 23.

Webster 3, Shell Lake 0 WEBSTER – The Tigers played well against the Lakers in a Thursday conference match Sept. 16, shutting out Shell Lake 25-9, 25-9 and 25-19.

Michelle Gibbs led in kills with six, Ally Daniels, five, and Siiri Larsen and Amber Davis each had four. Larsen led in assists with five, while Gibbs led with six digs and Billie Ingalls had four, and Davis had three.

Close contests go to Clear Lake over Frederic Clear Lake 3, Frederic 1

by Greg Marsten Leader staff writer FREDERIC – The Clear Lake girls held off the Frederic Vikings last Thursday at Clear Lake, taking three out of four sets for the 3-1 victory.

Clear Lake marched to a fast 25-16 victory in the first game, but the competition was extremely close in the remaining games. Frederic held off the Warriors for

the great bulk of the second and third games, offsetting a dozen kills by Hana Peterson and 11 more from Brittany Campion with solid net play of their own.

Well-rounded defensive and offensive play by the improving Vikings kept them close in the final contests, with nine kills alone in the second game, which the Vikes lost by a close-as-can-be 25-23. The next game ended with the same score, showing the teams to be extremely well-matched.

Frederic recovered in the fourth game,

winning 25-21 for a bit of redemption.

The Viking squad had fine performances from several players, including Cori Schmidt and Krysta Laqua, who each finished with seven kills. Autumn Schmidt was credited with 12 assists in the contest, and Maria Miller sparkled at times with three solo blocks.

Clear Lake continues to play strong, and Brittany Campion’s five aces were also a big factor in the Warrior victory. Also helping the Clear Lake cause were Jenna

and Jamie Lee, who combined for seven blocks.

Frederic has improved their play dramatically in the past few weeks, and while they are winless in conference play, they are 2-6 overall, with several tough opponents ahead: St. Croix Falls, Luck and Clayton, respectively, in the next two weeks. Clear Lake is 2-2 in conference play, but has competed in several more overall contests, sporting a 10-5 record.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2010 - INTER-COUNTY LEADER - NEWS SECTION - A - PAGE 17

F

A L L

L

E A D E R

S

P O R T S

Vikes get by Bruce with authority Face challenge this Friday at home against Turtle Lake Frederic 43, Bruce 14

by Marty Seeger Leader staff writer BRUCE – The Frederic Vikings football team coasted to their fourth win of the season last Friday, Sept. 17, and remain unbeaten as they prepare for Turtle Lake in their next game.

After scoring twice in the first quarter on a 31-yard pass from Ben Ackerley to Waylon Buck, and a 64-yard touchdown run by Tony Peterson the Vikings took a 13-0 lead. The Red Raiders scored on the ensuing kickoff when Ben Shimko took it 80 yards for the score, but it would be all they’d get for the next two quarters as the Vikings defense held strong, and the offense exploded for 20 points in the second quarter.

Frederic scored early in the second quarter that was set up by a 31-yard pass play from Ackerley to Trae Gehl. Seven plays later, Ackerley connected with Peterson on a 25-yard touchdown pass.

In their final two touchdowns of the first half, the Vikings went to the air again when Gehl caught a 19-yard touchdown pass and Robert Kirk hauled in a 13-yard pass to give Frederic a comfortable 33-6 halftime lead.

In the third quarter, the Vikings continued to stop the Red Raiders offense from gaining any ground in the third quarter and Adam Chenal came up with a big interception early in the third quarter.

Chenal took the interception 40 yards for the touchdown to give Frederic a 40-6

Waylon Buck runs the ball.

Frederic’s Chris Hopp kicks the extra point after a Viking touchdown against Bruce on Friday, Sept. 17. – Photos by Becky Amundson lead, and foreign exchange student Aane Nakashima put the icing on the cake with his 29-yard field goal to give the Vikes a 43-14 win.

Offensively Frederic was impressive and opened up their passing game considerably as Ackerley, connected with 12 of 20 passes for 266 yards and four touchdowns. On the receiving end were Gehl with four catches for 102 yards and a touchdown. Buck had four receptions for 86 yards, Kirk caught two for 41 yards and

Peterson had two receptions from 37 yards. Each receiver scored one touchdown apiece.

The Vikings running game rushed a total 135 yards on 33 carries and Peterson led with 86 yards on 13 carries. Stoner and Chenal each had 15 yards rushing, Ackerley had 13 yards rushing.

Defensively the Vikings were outstanding, with Gehl recording two interceptions with Ackerley Chenal and Buck picking off passes as well. Gino Lonetti was cred-

ited for one sack for a loss of 12 yards, and Chris Hopp had a sack for a loss of 5 yards. Chenal also had a sack for a loss of eight yards.

Gehl led with three solo tackles and Hopp, John Chelmo, Buck, Kirk and Lonetti each had two solo tackles. Assist leaders in tackles were Chenal, six; Hopp, five and Gehl, Buck and Dayton Rivera had three apiece.

The Vikings will have a conference challenge against Turtle Lake at home this Friday, Sept. 24, beginning at 7 p.m. The Lakers lost their first game of the season to Shell Lake 35-32, but have won their previous three by huge scores over Siren, Birchwood and Winter by a combined score of 174-22.

Cameron clips Saints in another barn burner Homecoming game for SCF this Friday against Flambeau Cameron 35, St. Croix Falls 27

by Marty Seeger Leader staff writer CAMERON – The Comets came through with a big victory over the Saints last Friday, Sept. 17, and left St. Croix Falls still searching for that elusive conference victory. It was another back-and-forth affair for St. Croix Falls, who lost a similar battle against Clear Lake the week before.

The Saints had their chances against the Comets, but saw a 27-21 lead in the fourth quarter evaporate without being able to respond.

It started out right for the Saints as Alex Bertram punched it through the end zone on a 3-yard run to make it a 7-0 game with 8:44 to go in the first quarter. The touchdown was due in part to a loss of 29 yards on a running play by the Comets on a fourth down and two, that backed them deep in their own territory and allowed the Saints to score.

The score remained 7-0 Saints into the second quarter until Cameron broke through with a 1-yard touchdown run by Josh Mortimer.

The Saints struggled on their next pos-

Taylor Sempf, far right, Alex Bertram No. 41, and Jake Rademacher eye up a Cameron runningback last week in Cameron. – Photo by Sarah Campbell

A pile of St. Croix Falls defenders smother a Comet player during their game on Friday.

session when they were called on three penalties for false start, and were forced to punt. The Comets took advantage on their next possession when Austin Bayer scored on their first play from scrimmage on a 49yard touchdown run.

The score remained 14-7 Comets at the end of the first half, but the Saints came out firing at the start of the third quarter, as Nick Johnson took a lateral from Auney Seifert and took the ball 44 yards to give the Saints good field position to start. Seifert then had a big gain of 21 yards and on the next play, took it 23 yards to the end zone.

Despite missing an extra-point attempt to tie, and another Comets score, the Saints closed out the third quarter with a 10-yard touchdown run by Bertram to make it a 2119 Cameron lead heading into the fourth quarter. The Saints managed to force the Comets to punt on their next possession, and with the Saints working their way toward the end zone, Bertram broke free on a 58-yard touchdown. Along with the

Bertram run on the two-point conversion, the Saints retook the lead 27-21 with 11:20 to go in the game.

The Saints lead was short-lived however, as the Comets scored with 9:48 to go on a 55-yard run by Bayer. The Saints went three and out in their next possession, and the Comets threw in the dagger when Comet quarterback Zach St. Aubin connected with Andrew Beranek on an 18yard touchdown pass to give them the 35-27 lead, and the win.

Offensively the Comets were led by Bayer, who had 184 yards on 15 carries and three touchdowns. The Saints were led by Bertram who had 114 yards on 11 carries and three touchdowns. Seifert had 74 yards on 13 carries.

The Saints homecoming game against Flambeau begins at 7 p.m., this Friday, Sept. 24.

PAGE 18 - INTER-COUNTY LEADER - NEWS SECTION - A - SEPTEMBER 22, 2010

F

A L L

L

E A D E R

S

P O R T S

Luck boys crush Northwood Luck 41, Northwood 14

by Greg Marsten Leader staff writer LUCK – Fresh off a road loss to the Shell Lake Lakers last week, the Luck Cardinals came back with a runaway victory over an outmatched Northwood/Solon Springs Evergreens squad on Sept. 17, winning by

Cardinal Ben Kufalk (on right, no. 2) scampers through the Northwood line and marches to a touchdown in the second quarter.

Luck quarterback Evan Armour also broke a few runs open against the Evergreens on Friday. – Photo by Greg Marsten

a huge margin. The Cardinals rallied so far ahead the game was in running time for much of the second half.

The Cards struck early and often, limiting the ‘Greens to seven first-half points and capitalizing when needed to keep them in line. Luck relied on several running backs to get the bulk of the offensive work done, racking up more yards than a lawn service and turning every handoff into a potential game breaker. The Luck offensive line should have had extra cheese on their pizza Saturday night, courtesy of Ben Kufalk and Landen Strilzuk. The hard-charging duo combined for almost 300 yards on the ground, thanks to solid isolation-blocking work up front and several picturesque pirouette leaps over off-kilter Evergreen linebackers.

Luck’s offense included 384 yards rushing, including scampers of 50 and 40 yards from Kufalk, who ended the night

with 170 yards on just 12 carries, as well as a few touchdowns as exclamation points, to go along with a fancy, 30-yard kickoff return. He also had a fumble recovery on defense in the third quarter that led to his own 3-yard touchdown run moments later. But it wasn’t just the Kufalk show, as Strilzuk also turned the corner a few times, amassing 121 yards in his own effort on 17 carries including several scores, as well.

But Luck’s defense was also on the ball, literally, highlighted by a well-choreographed punt block by senior Brady Klatt at the end of the first quarter. Klatt also recovered the ball, and came just a few feet short of turning it into six more points.

Klatt also executed a picturesque, overthe-shoulder interception of a Philip Larson pass in the third quarter that once again put the stops on a ‘Greens drive to get back into the game.

The Card defense also stuffed the

‘Greens three times for losses, in spite of giving up 175 yards of turf and 61 air yards.

The Luck squad dominated almost the whole way, winning by a lopsided 41-14 margin, with the ‘Green’s final score coming just a few minutes before the end of regulation, meaning most of the second half had a running time clock with Luck leading by 35 points. While the Evergreens tried to make it a contest early in the game – in the spirit of the test they gave to Frederic two weeks prior – there was just no way for them to handle all the weapons the Cardinals were brandishing on Friday.

Luck improves to 3-1 overall, and is back on the road this week against the Siren Dragons.

Northwood/Solon Springs is 2-2 overall, and hosts Winter on Friday.

Eagles downed by Falcons Suffer second straight loss heading into homecoming Flambeau 26, Unity 6

by Marty Seeger Leader staff writer FLAMBEAU – Perhaps their homecoming game this Saturday, Sept. 25, will be just what the Unity Eagles need to get their season back on track, after suffering through their second straight loss of the season at Flambeau last Friday, Sept. 17.

Unity was held scoreless by the Falcons for three quarters before Rush Hickethier

hauled in a touchdown pass from Luke Nelson in the fourth quarter. Despite a wide margin of victory, the Eagles managed to keep the game within striking distance, as Flambeau led 7-0 after the first quarter and just 13-0 at halftime. The Falcons put another seven points on the board in the third quarter and six more in the fourth to escape with victory.

Big plays by Flambeau included a 67-yard touchdown run by Tyler Leonhard early in the second quarter, and another 16-yard touchRush Hickethier down run by Leonhard midway through the

fourth quarter. Leonhard had 193 yards rushing on 17 carries including three touchdowns.

He also completed three of nine passes for 36 yards, including an interception hauled in by Eagle Dylan Hendricks.

Dylan Hendricks Defensively it was Clay Peckman who led the Eagles with six unassisted tackles, and Hickethier had four. Hendricks and Kevin Bystrom each had three solo tackles. Bystrom was in on six tackles while Brady Turner and Brady Flaherty were each in on four assisted tackles.

Reed Sorenson was held to 44 yards

rushing on eight attempts, and Erik Nelson ran for 24 yards on eight attempts.

Luke Nelson rushed for 22 yards on seven attempts, and completed 11 of 29 passes for 110 yards with a touchdown and one interception.

Hickethier caught five passes for 46 yards, Jason Vlasnik caught three for 39 yards and Erik Nelson hauled in two passes for 22 yards.

The Eagles homecoming game against Cameron is this Saturday, beginning at 2 p.m., with several events happening prior Clay Peckman to the game.

Grantoberfest kickball winners

Winners for the Grantoberfest kickball tournament held Saturday, Sept. 18, were Recess Duty.

Gyminy Kickit was the big winner of the best team name last weekend.

The best team uniform award went to Kickin’ it Old School, at the Grantoberfest kickball tournament in Grantsburg last weekend. – Photos by Nicki Peterson

SEPTEMBER 22, 2010 - INTER-COUNTY LEADER - NEWS SECTION - A - PAGE 19

F

A L L

L

E A D E R

S

P O R T S

Clear Lake stays undefeated with win over Tigers Clear Lake 43, Webster 7

by Greg Marsten Leader staff writer CLEAR LAKE – The Clear Lake Warriors continued their unblemished season Friday with a home victory over the Webster Tigers, 43-7, and once again showed they are one of the premier squads in the region, as well as in the Large Lakeland Conference.

Relying heavily on the prowess of senior quarterback Matt O’Connell, the Warriors used a combination running and passing attack to keep the Tigers off their game. O’Connell was sparkling in his management on the field, going 10 of 15 in the air for 154 yards, with two touchdown passes and one Webster interception. O’Connell also used his wheels to fine effect, scampering for over 150 yards’ rushing on just eight carries, giving him a remarkable 19.6 yards per carry, with two rushing touchdowns, to boot.

The Warriors’ passing attack was deadly, with Brian Friendshuh hauling in just four passes, but taking the ball a long way with each catch, and totaling over 100 yards on those four receptions, with two of them being turned into touchdowns.

Sterling Marlett also carried the ball in for a Warrior score on one of his two carries.

Webster statistics and scoring summaries were not available at press time.

A Webster Tiger tries to gain some ground against a Warrior defense that held the Tigers to just seven points in last Friday's game.

The Tigers are now 1-3 overall, but remain winless in conference play. They have their hands full with Derek Bertelsen and the Grantsburg Pirates next Friday at home, which promises to be a wellmatched contest.

Clear Lake is undefeated all around, and travels to Spring Valley for a nonconference game with the Cardinals.

Webster's Cliff Benjamin, No. 24, looks to block Clear Lake's Justin Wickboldt. – Photos by John Reed

Pirates rally over Colfax on the gridiron Grantsburg 49, Colfax 32

by Greg Marsten Leader staff writer COLFAX – The Grantsburg Pirates tested several folks’ math skills Friday on the road in Colfax, racking up plenty of points on their own, but also giving up 32 defensively on the way to a 49-32 victory over the Colfax Vikings.

The Pirates scored twice in the opening frame, first on a breakaway Connor Myers 25yard scamper and then a short while later on a 59-yard Derek Bertelsen Connor Myers run that set the tone for the boys in purple. The Pirates kept stretching the lead, with a Trevor Thompson touchdown early in the second quarter. Thompson converted the Daniel Larsen pass into a fay six points, giving Grantsburg a 22-point Derek Bertelsen lead.

Colfax got into the game a short time later in the second quarter, drawing blood with a drive that was capped by a 3-yard run by Aaron Logslett for a score.

But the Pirates refused to roll over, turning their next drive into six points with a 10-yard Brent Myers run, then letting Kyle Johnson convert the two-pointer. Grantsburg was seeming to run away with the game, but the Vikings kept pace, as quarterback Hayden Fehr fired a strike to Aaron Crotteau for a 54-yard TD pass with just under three minutes left in the Trevor Thompson half.

Grantsburg’s defense gave them the next score on a 15-yard interception return for a score with just under a minute left in the half.

The Pirates went into halftime with a resounding 36-12 lead, but neither squad was Daniel Larsen about to give up.

It was back and forth for the third quarter, and the Vikings made a valiant attempt to get back in the game. They used a lengthy drive to culminate in a Greg Christoffel 3-yard touchdown run at 9:45, which left the Pirates fired up to stretch their lead. Bertelsen responded with another breakaway run, this time for 29 yards to score with just over six minutes remaining in the game.

But once again, the Colfax boys repeated their earlier success with several long passes that ended with a Fehr pass to Crotteau for a 5-yard score two minutes later.

Grantsburg also revved up their running attack and pushed Kyle Johnson into the end zone less than 30 seconds later for the Pirates final score.

But the Colfax squad never gave up, using the successful Fehr-to-Crotteau combo again, scoring for the third time in the quarter, and making it a respectable 49-32 final in an offensive display by both squads that gave the statisticians writer’s cramp.

Bertelsen turned his two dozen carries into a remarkable 210 yards, with two scores. His fellow backs also were on the ball, with Kyle Johnson racking up a 22-

carry, 135-yard, one-TD evening as a side dish to Bertelsen’s acreage.

Brent Myers also had a solid night turning his dozen carries into 88 yards with a pair of touchdowns.

While the Vikings didn’t excel as much on the ground, Hayden Brent Myers Fehrs’ night in the pocket was pretty noteworthy, going 1530 for almost 300 yards with three TDs and two picks.

Grantsburg is a different team with Bertelsen healthy; his compliments to the other backs and their ability to clear holes for their running regiment may make this a very solid season for the Pirates, after all.

The Pirates move to 2-2 overall, and have their work cut out this Friday against an unpredictable, but beatable, Webster squad. Colfax has the unenviable task of taking on conference mates Mondovi, who are undefeated in the Dunn-St. Croix Conference.

Shell Lake off to 4-0 start Win big over Siren Shell Lake 49, Siren 6

by Larry Samson Washburn County Register SIREN — The fourth game of the season against the struggling Siren Dragons was never in doubt. Shell Lake systematically moved the ball downfield in the opening series and Aaron Drushba caught a 7-yard pass into the end zone. It was 7-0 with a minute off the clock.

In a gutsy play by the Siren head coach with fourth and two they tried a fake punt. Shell Lake was not drawn off sides and they stopped the run. Shell Lake took over on their own 34-yard line. Jesse Gronning added six more points on a 5yard run. Siren blocked the kick and it was 13-0.

The only fumble of the game came when Tom Helstern tried to make some-

thing out of nothing and had the ball stripped by the Siren defense. With the ball on the Lakers 23-yard line the Lakers defense backed them up and Siren was forced to punt. Helstern scored the next touchdown and he added two points on the conversion.

In the second quarter, Mitch Kraetke started it out with a 7-yard run and made it 28-0. It was 35-0 early in the first half when Tyler Anderson broke a 33-yard run. Anderson broke another 60-yard touchdown.

In the next series Cavan Maher intercepted a Siren pass and ran it back for another touchdown and the half ended 49-0.

Shell Lake’s scoring ended with a Gronning 5-yard touchdown, and with a running clock, coach Mark Lehnherr pulled his starters. With 43 seconds Siren spoiled LEFT: Siren junior Will Haines goes after a Shell Lake player during their game against the Lakers last week. – Photo by Larry Samson

the shutout when Isaac Wegner hit tight end Andrew Brown for a touchdown.

While the score was lopsided the Siren players showed a lot of character playing a full game and they never let up. The Siren team is in the early stages of rebuilding the program and they will be back in the competition within a year or two.

With the conference season about halfway through, the Lakers are in good position. They have Birchwood (0-3), Northwood (1-2), Frederic (4-0) and Winter (0-3) left on their schedule. Frederic still has Turtle Lake, Shell Lake and Luck to play. The Lakers will be playing their big homecoming game on Friday, Sept. 24, at 7 p.m. Birchwood is a team that has been struggling after the co-op they had with Weyerhaeuser ended last year when Weyerhaeuser School District consolidated with Chetek.

PAGE 20 - INTER-COUNTY LEADER - NEWS SECTION - A - SEPTEMBER 22, 2010

F

A L L

L

E A D E R

S

P O R T S

Pirates down Cards in three sets Grantsburg 3, Luck 0

by Greg Marsten Leader staff writer LUCK – The Grantsburg Pirates held off Luck on the road Thursday, Sept. 16, downing the upstart Cards in three sets to win the contest, 25-16, 25-17 and 25-10, staying undefeated.

Grantsburg remains the team to beat in the conference, and the region, and while the Cardinals were excited to test their skills against the state champs, they ran into the same steam engine most other teams have fallen victim to now all season, and most of last year.

Pirate senior Kortney Morrin led the way with 17 kills, with five more each for Emily Cole and Lauren Finch in the three-set win. Morrin again used a dominating jump serve to quell her opponents, with four aces added to her numbers. Senior Tiff Meyer also used her serve to great effect, getting three kills and eight digs in the win. Also helping the Grantsburg cause was setter Emily Cole, who used 11 set assists to give her teammates even more chances for a kill.

Luck had some numbers to be proud of, including 13 set assists for freshman Tessa Clemenson, and 11 digs for sophomore Hannah Karl. Senior standout Morgan

Grantsburg's Lauren Finch (no. 14) squares up against Luck's Ashley Dexter. – Photos by Greg Marsten

Front row (L to R): Darian Ogilvie, Taylar Anderson, Krystal Ouellette, Leah LeMay and Jillian Klatt. Middle row: Whitney Petersen, Katelyn Dinnies and Michelle Tomlinson.

Back row: Kylie Rich and Coach Vern Longhenry.

CONGRATULATIONS LUCK JV VOLLEYBALL TEAM AND COACH LONGHENRY For taking 1st Place at the 2010 Shell Lake JV Invitational on September 18! You played hard, had fun and brought home the Champion’s Plaque! Great Job! Thank you Ashley Dexter for keeping stats. and supporting your friends and teammates!

522015 5Lp

Denny added 10 kills to her total, and while it certainly helped, the Pirates never let the young Cardinals get within reach to threaten.

Grantsburg remains undefeated in both conference and nonconference play, and has some tough opponents on tap next, including Clear Lake, Clayton and St. Croix Falls.

Luck also has a full schedule, with Clayton, Frederic and an invitational tourney at Northwestern this weekend.

Pirates perfect in home tourney GRANTSBURG – The Grantsburg volleyball team finished with a 4-0 record after their tournament in Grantsburg on Saturday, Sept. 18. The Pirates won all of their two game matches against Braham, Minn., 25-15, 25-16.

They beat Northwood 25-6, 25-11, New Auburn 25-6, 255 and Eau Claire North 25-13, 25-16.

In the four matches Kortney Morrin had 46 of the team’s 106 kills. Nikki Ticknor had 13 kills and Lauren Finch and Emily Cole each had 11.

Pirate senior Kortney Morrin winds up for a mid-court kill Morrin and Cole led the charge in digs with 17 apiece, and Carly Larson and Tiffany Meyer each 16. Gabby Witzany also added 11 digs.

The team totaled 40 aces on the day, with Morrin leading with 10, and Larson had nine. – Marty Seeger, Leader staff writer

Grantsburg, SCF compete at Osceola invite Grantsburg boys take fourth

by Marty Seeger Leader staff writer OSCEOLA – The Grantsburg and St. Croix Falls cross-country teams competed at the Osceola Invitational last Saturday, Sept. 18, and the Pirate boys came out fourth against some pretty tough teams, including Mahtomedi, Minn. Others in-

cluded Ellsworth in second place, St. Croix Central in third followed by the Grantsburg boys in fourth.

“Lots of good competition from some large schools in the Cities. Most of our times were a bit slower than Rice Lake though,” said Pirates coach Paul Huskamp.

Team leader Steven McKinley was unable to run due to an injury, but Zack Arnold came in 11th overall with a time of 17:52.13. Jacob Ohnstad came across the finish line in 24th place with a time of 18:29.86, and Kyle Roberts and Brendan Kutz were 30th and 31st, with times of 19:05.84, and 19:06.66 respectively. Rounding out the sixth spot for the Pirates was

freshman Erland Olson, who took 68th overall with a time of 20:23.94.

“All of the boys stepped up and ran a good race and Erland Olson showed some promise of being a good distance runner for our team,” Huskamp said.

Also competing for the boys were Nick Lindgren, Sean Handy and Bradley Taylor.

The Pirate girls stepped up their times from last season and are actually ahead of where they were last year according to Huskamp.

Angela Gaffney led the girls with 14th place and a time of 17:11.13. Rosie LaMere also ran with a time of 20:05.31, and Jordan Christopherson and Jaden Cook recorded times of 21:16.67, and 21:19.75 respectively. Kaelah Maslow finished with a 21:50.42.

St. Croix Falls results The Saints boys finished ninth overall with Alex Frey leading the team in 11th place and a time of 17:52.13. Reshaud Kelash finished 18th with a time of 18:24.38 and Nate Gravesen finished 33rd with a time of 19:11.16. Rounding out the top six for the boys were Chris Eisen, 20:34.98; Joe Thayer, 20:46.48, Cody Leach, 28:43.08 and Sam Nichols, 29:50.80.

For the girls it was Allie Holmdahl who led the team in 41st place and a time of 17:59.59. Other competitors included Savannah Stone, 18:22.92; Autumn Erickson, 18:50.66 and Ashley Bollig, 19:57.32 Unity will be hosting the next area invitation coming up this Thursday, Sept. 23, beginning at 4:30 p.m.

Burnett Youth Hockey registration date set

The St. Croix Falls cross-country team competed at Osceola on Saturday, Sept. 18.

Grantsburg boys placed fourth at Osceola.

– Photos by Larry Samson

SIREN – Burnett Youth Hockey Association will be having registration for the 2010-2011 hockey season Thursday, Sept.

30, 6:30-8:30 p.m. and Monday, Oct. 4, 6:30-8:30 p.m., at the Lodge Center Arena, Siren. Anyone from ages 3 to high school may register.

There is a $40 fee required to register with USA Hockey for anyone over the age of 6.

Register online at www.usahockey.com. BYHA also requires a registration fee of $25 for mites and $50 for squirts-bantams, which is paid at time of registration at the rink. The Burnett Youth Hockey Association has reasonable equipment rental packages for all levels of

skaters at a cost of $35-$40 per season, which provides the skater with all needed equipment from head to toe. Each family will also be required to participate in fundraisers throughout the year.

The hockey association has changed its format for practices and games to be more family friendly. For further information, check out the Web site at burnettyouthhockey.com or call Julie Buck, Luck, 715472-8143; Rob Lillehaug, Frederic, 715-327-5721; Mike Taylor, Siren, 715-3497484; or Sam Olson, Webster, 715-866-4004 for more information regarding registration and the hockey program. – submitted

SEPTEMBER 22, 2010 - INTER-COUNTY LEADER - NEWS SECTION - A - PAGE 21

F

A L L

L

E A D E R

S

P O R T S

Unity/Luck efforts fall short against New Richmond Kutina, Ebensperger continue solid performance at the net New Richmond 5, Unity/Luck 2

by Marty Seeger Leader staff writer BALSAM LAKE – The Unity/Luck tennis team fell short of defeating New Richmond last Thursday, Sept. 16, but fought a tough battle against the No. 1 team in the conference.

After dominating much of the season so far, the Eagles No. 1 doubles team, Katherine Ebensperger and Jessi Kutina, met their most challenging match of the year against Alina Stai and Jenny Hudalla.

Kutina and Ebensperger ended up winning an exciting match 6-3, 6-3.

“Unity had a very respectable loss tonight against the top team in the conference. I was very proud of our team’s effort today,” said Eagles coach Beth Trudeau, adding that it was Kutina and

Unity's No. 3 doubles players Emily Petzel and Sierra Thomfohrda battle it out at the net against New Richmond last week. – Photos by Marty Seeger Ebensperger’s No. 1 goal to beat New evening it was Julie Franzel who came out Richmond this season. on top with a 6-2, 7-5 victory over Maggie “They accomplished it with confidence Early. and being relentless,” said Trudeau.

She was hitting great corner shots, lobIn the three singles matches of the bing her opponent and yet again dominat-

LEFT: Kathryn Zahler gets the racket on the ball against New Richmond. Despite the loss, Zahler has been steadily improving as one of the Eagles singles players. ing her net game. “Everyone gave their all today and I couldn’t ask for more,” Trudeau said.

Eagles lose 4-3 at Durand Durand 4, Unity/Luck 3

by Marty Seeger Leader staff writer DURAND – The Eagles tennis team had a close match against conference contender Durand on Monday, Sept. 20. No. 1 doubles Jessi Kutina and Katherine Ebensperger won their sixth-straight conference match against Marissa Haglund and Ellie Brantner 6-2, 6-2. The Eagles No. 3 doubles team also shined through with a hard-fought victory, as Emily Petzel and Sierra Thomfohrda pulled out a 6-1, 3-6,

7-6 match win over Katie Lipke and Katie Carothers. It was their first win as partners in the conference.

Julie Franzel also pulled out a victory at the No. 3 singles spot with a 6-4, 6-3 match win over McKenzie Anderson.

“I am continually impressed with No. 3 singles player Julie Franzel’s determination to win her matches no matter what.

She had a slow start to her match, but with precise placement of shots and consistent net play she was able to defeat her opponent in two sets,” said Unity/Luck coach

Luck/Unity golfers holding steady at the center Three teams golf at Krooked Kreek to decide conference season

by Marty Seeger Leader staff writer SOMERSET – Area golfers competed at Bristol Ridge Golf Course in Somerset on Thursday, Sept. 16, with Luck sophomore Avery Steen finishing with second place overall and a score of 88.

“Bristol Ridge is a very tough course to play and shoot a good score,” said coach Ron Steen. Avery’s front nine wasn’t so good, but her back nine was six shots better.”

Luck/Unity finished out the day with a third-place finish overall out of nine teams and a total score of 476. Other Luck/Unity scores included Emily Stelling with 118, Karissa Giller, 132; Megan Moore, 138 and Tina Lennartson 161.

With just three golfers the Saints finished with a 514, yet had good scores from Tess Hedrick, Brittany Buss and McKayla Swanson who shot 104, 107 and 123 respectively.

Due to the changes in the Middle Border golf conference, (see story on the front page of sports) Luck/Unity, St. Croix Falls and St. Croix Central will be playing at Krooked Kreek Golf Course in Osceola this Thursday, Sept. 23, beginning at 9 a.m. The teams will then regroup with the rest of the region golf teams on Wednesday, Sept. 29, in Osceola for the 18-hole regional tournament, beginning at 9 a.m.

Tuesday golf results HUDSON – The Luck/Unity, St. Croix Falls and St. Croix Central golf teams met at the Hudson Golf Course and were

Beth Trudeau.

Despite a solid performance from the Eagles No. 1, 2 and 4 singles spots and No. 2 doubles team they fell short, but still

played strong.

“The rest of the team had tough battles against Durand, but could not bring home a “W,” said Trudeau.

Cardinal JV squad takes Shell Lake tourney Coach’s promise to shave works as incentive

by Greg Marsten Leader staff writer SHELL LAKE – The Luck junior varsity volleyball squad took the overall honors over the weekend in Shell Lake at a tournament that featured squads from St. Croix Falls, Clear Lake and Cameron. The tournament had all teams playing each other twice, with the most wins by any one team leading to top honors.

Cameron defeated Luck in the first game, 23-25, but Luck came back and won in game two, 26-24.

“By this time our girls were pretty fired up,” Vern Longhenry said, noting that the Cards handled St. Croix Falls by scores of 25-13 and 25-19.

Luck also handled the Spooner Rails, 25-17 and 25-19. With the championship trophy in reach, Longhenry promised that he would shave his trademark beard if they won their next four games.

Longhenry is now clean-shaven.

“Not only would I shave off my beard, but they would bring home the first Luck High volleyball trophy of the year,” he said.

Luck handled Clear Lake with aplomb, 25-8 and 25-15. The Cardinals then had only Shell Lake who they had just beaten the week before, between them and a prize. The Cardinal girls responded and handled the Lakers by identical, 25-11 wins, to take the tourney.

“I am extremely proud of the mental toughness that our girls displayed in this come-from-behind tournament victory,” he said. “The junior varsity squad is the “farm system” for the varsity squad, so I believe that this will bode very well for the future of Luck volleyball.”

Saints golfer Tess Hedrick chips the ball on the green at Bristol Ridge. – Photo by Garth Olson treated like royalty according to Luck/Unity coach Ron Steen.

“This was the first time all of the teams played there and it’s a tough course,” Steen said.

Avery Steen shot the team low of 40, and Karissa Giller shot 61. Lindsey Stapel and Megan Moore both shot 62 and Tina Lennartson scored 74.

“Karissa and Megan shot their lowest score of the year. Their scores and the team scores are getting lower. This also shows that they are improving their golf game,” Steen said.

Both Tess Hedrick and Brittany Buss golfed for St. Croix Falls in Hudson, with Hedrick shooting 53, and Buss getting a 51.

Luck junior varsity volleyball players celebrate their Shell Lake tournament win over the weekend by having their head coach, Vern Longhenry, shave his trademark beard. – Photo submitted

PAGE 22 - INTER-COUNTY LEADER - NEWS SECTION - A - SEPTEMBER 22, 2010

F

L

A L L

E A D E R

S

P O R T S

Knights of Columbus host Punt Pass & Kick Contest

The 9-year-olds, (L to R), included Trey Tisdale, Beau Brenizer In the age 10 category, (L to R): Dolan Highstrom took third, and Luke Anderson, who placed third, second and first respec- Ethan Alexander placed second and Brady Lunsmann took first. tively.

Contest in Webster

The Knights of Columbus hosted the Punt Pass and Kick Contest last weekend at the Siren Ballpark. First-place individuals move on to the diocesan competition at Turtle Lake, Saturday, Sept. 25. Registration begins at 9:30 a.m., and competitions begin at 10 a.m. Pictured (L to R): Caitlynn Daniels, age 12, first place; Sarah Shaffer, age 10, second place; Jennifer Olson, age 10, first place; Kalyn Miller, age 9, first place and Ellen Lindquist, first place. – Photos from www.sirenballpark.net From (L to R): Levi Jensen, Gavyn Anton and Gage Johansen took third, second and first place respectively in the age 8 category.

At age 11, from (L to R): Tyler Anton placed third, Javin Guzman took second and Graham Hershfield placed first.

A R E A Hacker’s Lanes

Monday Afternoon Standings: Bears 3, Eagles 3, Swans 3, Vultures 2, Night Hawks 2, Badgers 1, Cardinals 1, Zebras 1.

Women’s games: Pearl Noble & Marge Traun 167, Barb Austad 148.

Women’s series: Pearl Noble 458, Marge Traun 432, Bernice Moyer 388.

Men’s games: Roger Messer 200, Jack Buecksler 184, Duane Doolittle 179.

Men’s series: Duane Doolittle 491, Ron Noble 490, Jack Buecksler 489.

Team games: Eagles 653, Vultures 641, Bears 632.

Team series: Vultures 1781, Bears 1742, Night Hawks 1723.

Monday Night Ladies Standings: No Name Bowlers 12, Hacker’s Lanes 9.5, Mane Attractions 9, House of Wood 7, The Bottle Shop 4.5, Bye 0.

Individual games: Linda Giller (NNB) 189, Kelly Steen (BS) 186, Rita Frandsen (HW) 177.

Individual series: Linda Giller (NNB) 493, Rhonda Bazey (HW) 470, Kelly Steen (BS) 462.

Team games: No Name Bowlers 600, Hacker’s Lanes 576, Hose of Wood 568.

Team series: No Name Bowlers 1708, Hacker’s Lanes 1618, House of Wood 1573.

Tuesday Classic Standings: Bottle Shop 21, Great Northern Outdoors 16.5, Yellow Lake Lodge 13, Rural American Bank 10, SHWHORAW CO. 9.5, Hacker’s Lanes 8.

Individual games: Ed Bitler 246, Reed Stevens 224, Butch Hacker 207.

Individual series: Reed Stevens 617, Ed Bitler 600, Butch Hacker 584.

Team games: Great Northern Outdoors 624, Hacker’s Lanes 603, Bottle Shop 554.

Team series: Great Northern Outdoors 1734, Hacker’s Lanes 1560, Bottle Shop 1554.

Splits converted: 2-7: Kelsey Bazey. 4-57: Kelsey Bazey. 3-6-7-10: Jon Anderson.

Wednesday Night Early Men’s Standings: A-1 Machine 7, Cummings Lumber 5.5, Lewis Silo 5, Pioneer Bar 4.5, Skol Bar 3, Larsen Auto 2.

Individual games: Don Swanson (CL) 226, Curtis Renfroe (SB) 224, Steve Baillargeon (A1) 222.

Individual series: Don Swanson (CL) 634, Dave Gabrielson (LS) 611, Steve Baillargeon (A1) 604.

Team games: Cummings Lumber 865, Skol Bar 864 & 844.

(L to R): Lenin Guzman, Brett Anderson and Parker Steen finished third, second and first respectively in the age 12 category.

B O W L I N G

Team series: Skol Bar 2494, Lewis Silo 2469, Cummings Lumber 2462.

Thursday Early Standings: Daeffler’s Quality Meats 14.5, Frontier Trails 14.5, American Family Siren 14.5, Wikstrom Construction 13.5, Hell Raisers 13, Fab Four 12, Red Iron Studios 11, Grindell Law Offices 11.

Individual games: Dave Hall (HR) 288, Don McKInney (FF) 278, Brett Daeffler (FT) 265.

Individual series: Don McKinney (FF) 723, Blake Douglas (GLO) 722, Brett Daeffler (FT) 720.

Team games: Hell Raisers 731, Fab Four 719, American Family Siren 711.

Team series: Hell Raisers 2011, American Family Siren 1982, Fab Four & Frontier Trails 1951.

Consecutive strikes (5 or more): Brian McBroom 5x = 217.

Games 50 or more above average: Brett Daeffler 222 (+60); Bryce Daeffler 215 (+51); Dave Hall 233 (+85); Brian McBroom 217 (+53); Don McKinney 234 (+73), 229 (+68); Jim Wikstrom 177 (+57).

Splits converted: 6-7-10: Dennis Leider, John Anderson.

Thursday Late Mixed Standings: Johnson Upholstery 6, Hansen Farms Inc. 5, Fisk Trucking 5, Hog Wild BBQ & Grill 3, Stotz & Company 3.

Women’s games: Rita Frandsen 164, Rhonda Bazey 136, Heather Wynn 133.

Women’s series: Rita Fransdsen 440, Rhonda Bazey 381, Heather Wynn 369.

Men’s series: Eugene Wynn 236, Dale Frandsen 203, Doug Johnson 202.

Men’s games: Oliver Baillargeon 564, Dale Frandsen & Eugene Wynn 547.

Team games: Hansen Farms Inc. 915, Johnson Upholstery 834, Stotz & Co. 832.

Team series: Hansen Farms Inc. 2498, Johnson Upholstery 2421, Stotz & Co. 2351.

Friday Night Ladies (9/10/10) Standings: The Pin Heads 5, The Leader 5, The Dozers 5, Pioneer Bar 5, Meyers Plus 2, Junque Art 2, Frederic Design & Promo 2.

Individual games: Karen Carlson 207, Edla Meyer & Jeanne DesJardins 178.

Individual series: Karen Carlson 542, Edla Meyer 476, Jeanne DesJardins 451.

Team games: The Pin Heads 615, Junque Art 584, Pioneer Bar 560.

Team series: Junque Art 1641, The Pin Heads 1637, The Leader 1489.

Splits converted: 5-7: Kim Owen.

Friday Night Ladies (9/17/10) Standings: The Leader 12, The Dozers 12, Frederic Design 9, Meyers Plus 7, The

Local area Knights of Columbus held their annual Punt, Pass and Kick competition in Webster on Saturday, Sept. 18.

Pictured are Knights: Aaron Strang, Al Streff, Bob Thomas, Russ Peterson and Don Cosmano. First-place winners who advance to the next round are: Alyssa Hess, Sydney Pavlicek, Coleton Peterson, Austin Moser, Brendon Bray and Andrew Ruiz. - Photo submitted

R E S U LT S

Pin Heads 5, Pioneer Bar 5, Junque Art 4.

Individual games: Gail Linke 193, Linda Richter 192, Karen Carlson 190.

Individual series: Karen Carlson 526, Gail Linke 510, Paula Denn 507.

Team games: The Leader 653, The Pin Heads 626, Junque Art 560.

Team series: The Leader 1764, The Pin Heads 1709, Junque Art 1643.

Games 50 or more above average: Gail Linke, Linda Richter.

Splits converted: 5-10: Tammy Lindberg.

5-7: Tammy Lindberg. 6-7: Gail Linke.

The Dugout 17, Nel-Lo-Hill Farm 10.5, Hack’s Pub 5.

Individual games: Rick Fox 256, Craig Willert & Darren McKenzie 243, Gene Braund 239.

Individual series: Craig Willert 684, Darren McKenzie 681, Rick Fox 674.

Team games: (Handicap score) Steve’s Appliance 1291.

Team series: (Handicap score) The Cobbler Shop 3559.

Wednesday Night Men’s Standings: Dalles Electrical 14, Tiger Express 10, Hanjo Farms 10, Edina Realty 8, McKenzie Lanes 6, Reed’s Marina 6, Harvest Moon 6, Davy’s Construction 4.

Individual games: Darren McKenzie 279, Daryn Sylvester 268, Jason Loney 242.

Individual series: Jason Loney 702, Daryn Sylvester 684, Darren McKenzie 662.

Team games: (Handicap score) Tiger Express 1166, Reed’s Marina 1015.

Team series: (Handicap score) Tiger Express 3093, Dalles Electrical 2881.

McKenzie Lanes

Black & Orange

Monday Night Ladies Standings: Bogus Pumpkins 11, Milltown Appliance 10, Frederic Truck & Tractor 9, Edina Diva 9, Wolf Creek Log Furniture 8, McKenzie Lanes 8, Sam’s Carpentry 7, Metal Products 6.

Individual games: Cindy Castellano 222, Shirley Wilson & Kelley Hill 197.

Individual series: Cindy Castellano 554, Allison Magner 538, Kelley Hill 537.

Team games: (Handicap score) Milltown Appliance 827.

Team series: (Handicap score) Bogus Pumpkins 2286.

Tuesday Women’s Standings: Hauge Dental 26.5, Country Gals 22, Custom Outfitter 16, LC’s Gals 16, Cutting Edge Pro 15, Kassel Tap 15, Gutter Dusters 14, Tomlinson Insurance 11.5.

Individual games: Lana McKenzie 206, Linda Goulet 189, Toni Sloper 178.

Individual series: Toni Sloper 481, Lana McKenzie 480, Jan Kruse 469.

Team games: (Handicap score) Tomlinson Insurance 846, Custom Outfitter 837, Country Gals 835.

Team series: (Handicap score) Country Gals 2337, Cutting Edge Pro 2325, Gutter Dusters 2309.

Tuesday Night Men’s Standings: McKenzie Lanes 30, Centurview Park 28.5, Steve’s Appliance 23.5, The Cobbler Shop 23, Dream Lawn 17.5,

Early Birds Standings: Yellow River Saloon 4-0, The Tap 2.5-1.5, Gandy Dancer Saloon 1.52.5, Black & Orange 0-4.

Individual games: Kay Casey (YRS) 187, Donna Koon (YRS) 169, Claudia Peterson (B&O) 164.

Individual series: Kay Casey (YRS) 475, Rita Tesch (YRS) 424, Donna Koon (YRS) 417.

Team games: Yellow River Saloon 821, Black & Orange 815, The Tap 814.

Team series: Yellow River Saloon 2417, Black & Orange 2332, The Tap & Gandy Dancer Saloon 2319.

Monday Night Standings: Black & Orange 3-1, Glass & Mirror Works 2-2, Larry’s LP 2-2, Pope’s Construction 1-3.

Individual games: Art Bliven (L) 213, Curt Phelps (G&MW) 208, Jim Brickle (G&MW) 196.

Individual series: Art Bliven (L) 566, Curt Phelps (G&MW) 564, Arnie Pope (PC) 498.

Team games: Glass & Mirror Works 971, Pope’s Construction 953, Larry’s LP 902.

Team series: Glass & Mirror Works 2662, Larry’s LP 2637, Black & Orange 2572.

TNT Standings: Flower Power 6-2, Black & Orange 4-4, Larry’s LP 3-5, Cashco 3-5.

Individual games: Mary Reese (FP) 176, Julie Chalupsky (B&O) 167, Cheryl Scal-

lon (C) 163.

Individual series: Cheryl Scallon (C) 481, Mary Reese (FP) 479, Jennifer Kern (L) 473.

Team games: Flower Power 865, Larry’s LP 816, Black & Orange 794.

Team series: Flower Power 2493, Black & Orange 2334, Larry’s LP 2330.

Wednesday Night Standings: Cashco 3-1, Black & Orange 3-1, Northview Drive Inn 3-1, 10th Hole 13, Lions 1-3, Vacant 1-3.

Individual games: Mike Zajac (C) 213, Tim Vasatka (B&O) 211 x 2, Shane Phelps (C) 200.

Individual series: Tim Vasatka (B&O) 548, Roger Tollander (C) 529, Larry Johnson (L) 517.

Team games: Black & Orange 974, Northview Drive Inn 947, Cashco 926.

Team series: Cashco 2635, Black & Orange 2606, Northview Drive Inn 2590.

Splits converted: 6-7-10: Chuck Anderson.

Early Risers Standings: Gandy Dancer 6-3, A+ Sanitation 4-4, Gayle’s Northwoods Hair Design 4-4, 10th Hole 2-6.

Individual games: Lylah Nelson (A+) 162, Millie Hansen (GNHD), Gayle Naegeli (GNHD) & Donna Crain (GD) 160, Mylah Sperling (A+) 158.

Individual series: Lylah Nelson (A+) 433, Donna Crain (GD) 427, Gayle Naegeli (GNDH) 415.

Team games: Gandy Dancer 670, A+ Sanitation 669, Gayle’s Northwoods Hair Design 658.

Team series: Gandy Dancer 1933, A+ Sanitation 1928, Gayle’s Northwoods Hair Design 1916.

Denny’s Downtown Lanes

Sunday Afternoon Mixed Standings: George’s Angels 12, The Pacifiers 9, 3-Ms 7, Blind 5, Spare Us 5, Team Siren 4.

Women’s games: “Trouble” Barfknecht 152, Bea Moyer 131, Sue DeMarre 112.

Women’s series: “Trouble” Barfknecht 418, Bea Moyer 361, Sue DeMarre 293.

Men’s series: Jim Loomis 206, Scott Lamphere 169, George Nutt & Jamie Meir 166.

Men’s games: Jim Loomis 501, Jamie Meir 407, Scott Lamphere 394.

Team games: Spare Us 418, George’s Angels 404, Team Siren 365.

Team series: George’s Angels 1134, Spare Us 1092, Blind 1080.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2010 - INTER-COUNTY LEADER - NEWS SECTION - A - PAGE 23

F New name?

The name for this column hearkens back to a bygone era. Since Leader sports editor Marty Seeger and his stable of assistants long ago transformed these pages into a firstclass sports section, the time is long overdue for a name change for this feeble offering.

A L L

J o h n R y a n

THE SPORTS

Well-known area sports figure passes away.

Sports fans from throughout the region were saddened to hear of the death of Don Page of River Falls. He was 83 years old. Local basketball fans in particular will remember Page as a basketball official who plied local gymnasiums for many years and was conspicuous for his shiny bald pate long before Michael Jordan turned baldness into a fashion statement. (Much to the chagrin of hat manufacturers.) Page was one of those people who had a certain presence about him, and when he showed up in the local gym to ref a game, one had the feeling of being part of a bigtime operation. In the later years of his zebra-striped career his partner was his son, John Page, who still cavorts on the hardcourt.

PAGE

L

E A D E R

A news brief in last week’s Wisconsin State Journal notes that the elder Page is believed to be the only person to play (Madison West state championship team in 1945), coach (at West in 1957 after graduating from UW in 1950), and officiate (five times) in the WIAA state basketball tournament. He was inducted into the Madison Sports Hall of Fame in 1988 and the UW-River Falls Hall of Fame in 1992.

Gotta love that Jeter (even though he’s a Yankee) Future New York Yankee hall-of-famer Derek Jeter earned both praise and condemnation for the clever acting job which allowed him to convince an umpire that he had, in fact, been hit by a pitch, thereby earning a trip to first base. (TV replays clearly showed that the ball hit Jeter’s bat, and the Yanks shortstop later admitted the same.) Youth coaches these days probably consider themselves blessed when they encounter an athlete who has the sort of instinct and acumen displayed by Jeter since – unfortunately – they probably can’t get away with “coaching it into” their youthful charges.

Can you imagine little Cody coming home from Little League practice here in 2010 and telling his parents: “My coach says I should never admit that I actually trapped the ball or never admit that I missed the tag or missed a base,” (and so on).

And on a very vaguely related note: If an adult takes a kid fishing and they come home with a bucket of bluegills, the

LEADER SPORTS SCOREBOARD VOLLEYBALL

West Lakeland Standings Conf. Overall Team Grantsburg Pirates 4-0 12-0 Turtle Lake Lakers 4-0 11-6 3-1 6-3 Webster Tigers St. Croix Falls Saints 3-1 7-10 3-2 10-3 Clayton Bears Unity Eagles 2-1 4-5 2-2 7-10 Luck Cardinals Clear Lake Warriors 2-3 10-6 Siren Dragons 0-3 3-5 0-5 2-7 Frederic Vikings Shell Lake Lakers 0-5 1-12 Scores Thursday, September 16 Webster 3, Shell Lake 0 Clayton 3, St. Croix Falls 1 Grantsburg 3, Luck 0 Siren 3, Unity 1 Clear Lake 3, Frederic 1 Turtle Lake 3, Prairie Farm 0 Saturday, September 18 Eau Claire North 2, Frederic 0 Eau Claire North 2, Webster 0 Grantsburg 2, Eau Claire North 0 St. Croix Central 2, Unity 0 Barron 2, St. Croix Falls 0 St. Croix Falls 2, River Falls 0 Unity 2, St. Croix Falls 1 St. Croix Falls 2, Cumberland 0 Turtle Lake 2, Stanley-Boyd 0 Cadott 2, Turtle Lake 0 Turtle Lake 2, Ladysmith 1 Tuesday, September 21 Luck 3, Clayton 1 Webster 3, Siren 1 Grantsburg 3, Clear Lake 0 St. Croix Falls 3, Frederic 0 Turtle Lake 3, Shell Lake 0 Upcoming Thursday, September 23 7:30 p.m. Unity at Webster Grantsburg at Clayton Siren at Turtle Lake St. Croix Falls at Clear Lake Luck at Frederic Tuesday, September 28 7:30 p.m. St. Croix Falls at Grantsburg Turtle Lake at Webster Clear Lake at Luck Shell Lake at Unity Siren at Northwood Clayton at Frederic Thursday, September 30 7:30 p.m. Luck at St. Croix Falls Shell Lake at Siren Unity at Turtle Lake Frederic at Grantsburg

GIRLS GOLF

Upcoming Thursday, September 23 9 a.m.

St. Croix Falls at Krooked Kreek, Osceola Luck/Unity at Krooked Kreek, Osceola Tuesday, September 28 9 a.m.

Regional at Krooked Kreek, Osceola (St. Croix Falls, Luck/Unity)

CROSS COUNTRY

Upcoming Thursday, September 23 4:30 p.m. Unity Invite (Grantsburg, Frederic) Monday, September 27 4:30 p.m. Cumberland Invite (Webster, Grantsburg, Frederic) Tuesday, September 28 Winter Invite (Unity/Luck, Grantsburg) 4 p.m.

TENNIS

Standings Team Overall 5-8 Unity-Luck Scores Thursday, September 16 New Richmond 5, Unity/Luck 2 Monday, September 20 Durand 4, Unity/Luck 3 Tuesday, September 21 Unity-Luck at Barron (no score available at press time) Upcoming Monday, September 27 4:15 p.m. Unity-Luck at Osceola Tuesday, September 28 4:15 p.m. Unity-Luck at New Richmond

FOOTBALL

Small Lakeland Standings Team Conf. Overall Frederic 3-0 3-0 Shell Lake 3-0 3-0 Luck 2-1 2-1 Turtle Lake 2-1 2-1 Northwood/Solon Springs 2-1 2-1 Bruce 1-2 1-2 Siren 1-2 1-2 Winter 0-3 0-3 Birchwood 0-3 0-3 Large Lakeland Standings Team Conf. Overall Clear Lake 2-0 4-0 Flambeau 2-0 4-0 Grantsburg 1-0 2-2 Cameron 1-0 2-2 St. Croix Falls 0-2 1-3 Webster 0-2 1-3 Unity 0-2 1-3 Scores Friday, September 17 Frederic 43, Bruce 14 Grantsburg 49, Colfax 32 Luck 41, Northwood/Solon Springs 14 Shell Lake 56, Siren 8 Flambeau 26, Unity 6 Clear Lake 43, Webster 7 Cameron 35, St. Croix Falls 27 Turtle Lake 54, Winter 8 Upcoming Friday, September 24 7 p.m.

Flambeau at St. Croix Falls Grantsburg at Webster Turtle Lake at Frederic Luck at Siren Bruce at Independence/Gilmanton Winter at Northwood/Solon Springs Clear Lake at Spring Valley Birchwood at Shell Lake Saturday, September 25 2 p.m.

Cameron at Unity

S

P O R T S

adult should walk into the house for a refreshment and the kid should clean the fish. (Not the other way around.) In a similar vein, if you’re at a major-league baseball game and a foul ball comes in your direction, catch the ball and put it in your pocket. Don’t give it to a kid! Make him earn it. (Unless, of course, you were actually fighting a kid to catch the ball. In such a case, the kid will be deemed to have earned it.)

Dove hunting stigma undeserved? Nah ...

Many hunters and nonhunters alike shook their heads in dismay when Wisconsin instituted a statewide mourning dove season a few years ago. Of course, much of that stemmed from the perception of those of us who live in a region where doves seem to be rarely sighted anywhere but on an electric wire, at our bird feeder, or in the lilac bush in our yards. (Not to mention their well-deserved tag as the “bird of peace.”)

But one local sportsman says he is on the verge of a full-scale conversion. It seems he had an opportunity to spend some time in southwest Wisconsin recently where he couldn’t help but take note of the large flocks of doves feeding in newly harvested corn and soybean fields. So with the limited knowledge he’d subconsciously garnered from magazines and an occasional TV hunting show, he decided to try his luck on the species that is easily the number one game bird in the U.S. He found it to be an exciting and action-packed experience, punctuated with

mostly missed shots as the fast-moving birds made their evening flights from the fields toward their roosting haunts. He claims to have put a few birds in the bag and will no doubt give the pursuit another try, though after the hunt he might wear a paper bag over his head so his friends and relatives don’t recognize him as the guy they saw shooting doves.

Vick continues on road to redemption Packer fans and others continue to be pleased with the performance of Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Michael Vick. After last Sunday’s glowing , victorious performance by the humbled and rehabilitated signal caller, Eagles coach Andy Reid was left with no choice but to elevate Vick into a starting role this coming Sunday.

Even when at first Reid balked and hinted that injured former starter Kevin Kolb would stay in the number one role, Vick was a gracious and accepting team player. Vick will be a free agent after this season. Wouldn’t he look good in a Minnesota Vikings uniform in 2011?

Twins win! Twins win! Twins win!

Congratulations to the local favorite Minnesota Twins on claiming the 2010 American League Central Division championship. Another T-shirt is on the way via UPS. Unfortunately, Jeter and his Yankees likely await somewhere on the near horizon.

Next week: Trivia returns!

John Ryan may be reached at jmr202@yahoo.com.

Grantsburg hockey offering free skating for newcomers this year Registration to play hockey is Tuesday, Oct. 5 GRANTSBURG – Grantsburg hockey is making it easier for new skaters to join by offering free hockey this year. Grantsburg hockey understands that some families might be hesitant to register for hockey if they think it’s a big investment, or might not be confident that their child will even like hockey. So new skaters will not have to pay any hockey association dues this year.

They still need to register with USA Hockey and pay USA Hockey’s $40 fee if their skater was born in 2003 or earlier; but the Grantsburg Association fee is waived.

Many people also think hockey equipment is a big investment. What most peoA few months from now when people look back on the events of 2010, no doubt they will refer to the week of Sept. 15 as “the week the Swami got his groove back.”

A nearflawless 6-1 record raised Wisconsin’s p ro g n o s t i c a t i o n standard-bearer to a season record of 15-6, or 71 percent.

THE SWAMI “There’s still a long way to go,” he said Wednesday morning, “but I am well aware that the prediction season is a marathon and not a sprint and I will be at the front when the season comes to an end.” He also wanted to make it clear that he is one of the few prognosticators who will pick the actual score of each game. “And often with clairvoyant accuracy,” he claimed.

The Swami

PREDICTS

ple don’t know is that, thanks to a strong tradition of people donating equipment, Grantsburg hockey has a pretty good supply of gear available. So they guarantee equipment for all new skaters (except skates and sticks.)

Also, they are again offering a free Learn-to-Skate program in November. So new hockey players can join that as a great warm-up to the season.

Grantsburg hockey hopes that by offering free hockey and guaranteed equipment, they create the opportunity for any kid at any age to give the sport of hockey a try this winter.

Registration is Tuesday, Oct. 5, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Grantsburg Middle School. If anyone has questions, they can contact Rick Quimby or Michelle Lee. Details on all registration information can be found on www.grantsburghockey.com. – Marty Seeger with submitted information

This week’s predictions: Luck 55, Siren 6 – Cards fans grin after this easy win.

Clayton 28, Elmwood 26 – Don’t be hatin’ on Clayton!

Clear Lake 40, Spring Valley 12 – Dublin has O’Connell Street, while the Warriors win with his fleet feet.

Unity 22, Cameron 20 – Go ahead and call me “nuts”— the Eagles win sans ifs, ands, buts!

Flambeau 21, St. Croix Falls 19 – The Saints game effort comes up short. Another loss we must report.

Grantsburg 20, Webster 15 – The Pirates ride in victory’s saddle. Grantsburg wins this Burnett battle.

Frederic 26, Turtle Lake 21 – Hard hits will be the norm, that’s true. And I will pick the Vikes. (Wouldn’t you?)

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

PAGE 24 - INTER-COUNTY LEADER - NEWS SECTION - A - SEPTEMBER 22, 2010

O UTDOOR S I N T E R! C O U N T Y L E A D E R

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

Small numbers, big smiles at youth .22 shoot Youth learn more than just shooting skills at annual competition

by Marty Seeger Leader staff writer BALSAM LAKE – Some could have opted to hunt waterfowl during the twoday youth hunt, while others could have gone bow hunting, fishing or whatever else that was offered last weekend, as several hunting seasons opened. Instead, 14 youths, ages 12-17, chose to compete at the annual .22 shoot hosted by the Balsam Lake Rod and Gun Club. It wasn’t a large crowd this time around, but the smiles on the kids faces and looks of accomplishment when it was over said it all.

For the past four years, twice each year, the Balsam Lake Rod and Gun Club has been hosting their youth .22 shoot – once in May and another in the early fall. At their spring event this year, they hosted 26 youth competitors, who shot about 1,100 rounds of ammo, which is provided by the Balsam Lake Rod and Gun Club.

A handful of eager youths enjoyed a beautiful afternoon at the Balsam Lake Rod and Gun Club last Saturday, Sept. 18. Winners took home trophies and had the opportunity to win a pair of guns. – Photos by Marty Seeger The fun really comes at a bargain too.

For $10 total, or $2 per competition, youths 12-14 years old compete in the five categories, while 15- to 17-year-olds compete against each other in the same five categories. Each individual can compete in all events, or the event of their choice, which includes open sights at 25 yards and 50 yards, and events with the aid of a scope at 25, 50 and 100 yards.

The young people come from all skill levels, bring their own rifles with or without scopes, or can borrow a rifle if they don’t have one. Gun club member Jim Duncan, who organizes the events with some help from local businesses, and several other gun club members, has been pleased so far with the success of the competition. But he admitted that he picked the wrong weekend to host this particular shoot, especially with hunting openers of grouse, fall turkey, bowhunting and the youth duck hunt. But he also noted that

introducing just one youth to shooting is well worth the effort.

Duncan recalled a youth that rode with his grandparents from Spooner to compete, but didn’t have a rifle or a whole lot of shooting background. The youth had a great time, and was back again the following year.

“We did our job that day,” Duncan said, stressing the point of introducing someone to the sport of shooting that might not have been given the chance otherwise.

Along with introducing youth to shooting and incorporating friendly competition, it was obvious that safety took the top priority. Each individual shooter was closely monitored by a gun club volunteer, and told when to shoot, when to open their chambers and when it was safe to “clear the lanes.”

Along with safety, shooters also have fun, learn some discipline, responsibility and patience. Of course, hot dogs at the

end of the day, cookies, trophies and the chance to win a shiny new rifle aren’t bad incentives either. For Tylyn O’Brien of Frederic, the contest was in her favor on Saturday. Not only did she earn a new .22 rifle by shooting the highest overall score but also won a second rifle in random drawing minutes later. Her excitement rendered her nearly speechless, and for good reason. In the competition among 12- to 14-year-olds, she won first place in three of the five events, and second place in another event. She credited her shooting abilities to Duncan, who happens to be her grandfather.

“She almost didn’t make it here today,” Duncan said, adding that she had other plans that day.

Both were, no doubt, glad she made it, and even though there were a few shooters who didn’t take home a trophy, or a rifle, it’s likely they’ll be back again in May.

Several different types of .22 rifles were brought to the competition last weekend, including the AR-style .22 below, and the Remington rifle above, which performed very well for being between 70 and 80 years old.

Balsam Lake Rod and Gun Club .22 Shoot Youth Shoot results

Tylyn O’ Brien of Frederic was glad she was able to attend the .22 shoot last weekend, winning two guns and earning four trophies for her shooting abilities.

High score of the shoot Tylyn O’Brien Open sights 25 yds. - age 12-14 1st place Tylyn O’Brien 2nd place Noah Pague Age 15-17 1st place Kenneth Johnecheck 2nd place Zachary Constrant 25 yds. with scope - age 12-14 1st place Tylyn O’Brien 2nd place Matthew Peterson

Age 15-17 1st place Cameron Johnson 2nd place Mitch Meyer Open sights 50 yds. - age 12-14 1st place Noah Pogue 2nd place Tylyn O’Brien Age 15-17 1st place Kenneth Johnecheck 2nd place Zachary Constrant 50 yds. with scope - age 12-14 1st place Matthew Peterson 2nd place Cole Garvey

Webster Lions Muskie Madness WEBSTER – The Webster Lions held their 30th-annual Muskie Madness Tournament on Saturday, Sept. 18. Fortyseven two-person teams competed on Yellow Lake in Burnett County for cash prizes and trophies. The weather was fall-like, with sunny skies and calm winds. The tournament headquarters was at Ike Walton Resort, and eight muskies were registered.

The winning team was Tim and Chuck Andrea of Hertel. They caught two muskies to take the total-length first prize worth $2,400. They caught a 39inch muskie and a 43-inch muskie, which was the largest fish of the day.

Tony Lorence and Brian Lorence of Inver Grove Heights, Minn., took second place for catching a 42-1/2-inch muskie.

Their winnings were $1,160. Third place was won by Mike Norfolk of Bloomington, Minn., and Chris Thompson of Marine on St. Croix, Minn. They won $575 for catching a 42-inch muskie.

Jeff Appel of St. Croix Falls and Brian Fellrath of Grantsburg caught a 38-inch

muskie for fourth place, worth $435.

Gary Johnson of Balsam Lake and Jim Johnson of Plymouth, Minn., won fifth place for catching a 36-inch muskie, winning $260.

Two teams tied for sixth and seventh places, each catching a 35-3/4-inch muskie. Todd and Jackie Neuman of Luck and Donald and DJ Syring of Grantsburg both received $165 in prize money.

Jim Williamson of Webster and Nick Gifford of Rice Lake caught and released the largest northern. The fish measured 36-1/4-inches long and they won $460.

All the muskies were released unharmed. The Webster Lions hold this annual tournament as a fundraiser for scholarships to be given to students from the Webster School District. Next year’s tournament will be held on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2011. Anyone interested in information on the 2011 tournament can contact the Webster Lions Club at Box 27, Webster, WI 54893 or phone 715-8664788. – submitted

Age 15-17 1st place Mitch Meyer 2nd place Zachary Constrant 100 yds. with scope - age 12-14 1st place Tylyn O’Brien 2nd place Matthew Peterson Age 15-17 1st place Cameron Johnson 2nd place Zachary Constrant

Bull moose still roaming Crex

Jon Bergquist was traveling through Crex Meadows on Friday, Sept. 10, on the Main Dike Road, between the Pump House and James Road, when he spotted a bull moose that has been roaming the area over the past couple of years. Last year, likely the same moose was spotted by county workers John Hennessy and Kurt Anderson on Sept. 8, 2009. They were busy doing patch work on CTH Rd F, just two miles north of the Crex Wildlife Education and Visitor Center, when they and several other people spotted it. – Photo by Jon Bergquist

SEPTEMBER 22, 2010 - INTER-COUNTY LEADER - NEWS SECTION - A - PAGE 25

L

E

A

D

E

R

O

U

T

D

O

O

R

S

Shocking for knowledge

DNR fish-zap demo gives students an educational insight

by Greg Marsten Leader staff writer ST. CROIX FALLS – The Department of Natural Resources held a fish-shocking demonstration last week for an educational program for Somerset Middle School students at Wisconsin Interstate Park, and about 120 students received a rare treat of insight into what lies at the bottom of the St. Croix River.

The Somerset students split into four groups, touring the park and also taking part in various activities relating to an educational study unit that uses science, math, social studies, reading and language to open students eyes to all flavors of interest.

“It relates to one ecosystem from around the world,” stated Damon Barta, a seventh-grade-science teacher who led My alarm was buzzing at the usual by Scott 3:45 a.m. The only problem was it was Hoffman Saturday.

Now not many will Youth admit they would start their Saturday off work waterfowl at 3:45 a.m. to wade thru knee-deep cold hunt 2010 water and then sit on a bucket in that water and call it fun, but looking back now I don’t think I would trade it for anything.

My son Cody and another youth, Brody Cottin of Hudson, were getting a real crash course in water fowling 101 from local hunting broker and waterfowl exceptional Tom Close. Close has been taking kids on these early-season hunts since before it became an official youth hunt, starting with friends and then, of course, his own children and now with friends and relatives. Even Close’s son Travis, back from North Dakota State for the weekend came along to help with the pomp and circumstance.

A few inches of rain made a big difference in the setup of the flooded pasture Tom had scouted for us to hunt that morning. It had also created a few obstacles, like an over-the-top-of-the-boots ditch that everything and everyone had to be ferried by a drag sled across.

Hauling three dozen plus mostly mallard decoys, another dozen goose decoys, two handmade grass blinds, two dads, two youth hunters, two chocolate Labs, thermoses of coffee, bottles of water, donuts, guns, shotgun shells and various other accoutrements.

It was here that you saw the real passion Tom has for teaching the art of

Wisconsin DNR fisheries technician Mark Stanley shows off an endangered, greater redhorse fish species, which the fish-shocking survey captured in the St. Croix River last Thursday. The fish was released a short time later. – Photo

by Greg Marsten

Brody Cottin and Cody Hoffman pose after a successful morning during the youth duck hunting opener last weekend. Cottin shot two drake mallards later that evening. – Photo by Scott Hoffman Brody’s turn then Cody’s then Brody’s water-fowling.

“I really enjoy giving kids a quality and so went the morning.

The boys were coached to try and pick water-fowling experience,“ said Close, setting the decoys to the exact spot so to out a single bird that resembled a greenbring the birds to the best shooting op- headed drake mallard and get a bead and a lead. The dogs were really getting anxportunity for the first time hunters.

Just as the sun was peaking over the ious for something to do, especially horizon everything was set. Tom and the Snickers, the 4-month-old pup that two youth hunters were located in a whined and whimpered from the cold blind approximately 50 yards in front of water. Even a few flocks of geese came another blind with the dads and the offi- into the decoys, their wings locked in set mode, hypnotized by the calls and percial caller, Travis. fectly arranged decoys. A single pop from the lads and away they would fly a Safety first and foremost Just like clockwork the birds started ar- little wiser. Cody really drew a good riving. Big 50-bird flocks of teal started bead and dropped a mallard. The dogs landing just outside the decoys. Tom’s raced out for the retrieve. Now everyrule was one shooter at a time and only thing seemed well worth all the effort. one shot. The boys had picked a number The early rise, the hauling of all the to decide who would shoot first. Cody equipment, the cold water.

Just to see that smile, “Dad I got one!” had drawn the first shot and soon it was

one group to the water’s edge for a demonstration from DNR fisheries technicians. Barta outlined the thematic unit in a nutshell, where the students each develop a project by using one world regional location to study numerous disciplines from that chosen spot. From scaling detailed maps for mathematics to reading books about a city or culture in their chosen area, they also use science to study the plants, animals and the environment of their area.

They also research ecosystems and languages of that region for social studies.

“But they seem to like this part!” Barta exclaimed, as his group of 30 students watches intently while two DNR technicians display the fish of the river, caught during the shocking demonstration.

“I need you to all stand on the shore, above the wall,” stated DNR advanced fisheries technician Brian Spangler to the students. He and fellow technician Mark Stanley are from the Barron DNR office, and take the specially equipped jonboat along the shore to shock the fish into coming to the surface, with one person piloting the tiny Evinrude outboard, and the other person snatching the stunned swimmers and placing them in a holding tank.

The duo uses the generator-equipped boat packing an elaborate, pulse DC miniboom shocker that creates a forced swimming response from the fish. The technicians slowly cruise the river shore, with the generator putting out about 350 volts at 14 amps, sent through two circular booms that hang off the front like a bad goatee. The booms have dangling springs hanging down into the water that create the positive end of the equation, with the 14-foot Polar Craft jonboat itself serving as the negative side. The technicians wear full rubber waders and boots to insulate them from the zapping pulses.

“Oh yeah, it could kill a person!” Span-

See Shocking/ page 26

One hefty sturgeon

Successful archers highlight weekend opener

Great Northern Outdoors in Frederic registered some nice deer during the archery opener last weekend, Sept. 1819. At left, Hunter Schmidt shot his first deer with a bow, and Ross Longhini shot the buck in the center photo near the Frederic area. At far right, Tristan Biedinger harvested a nice deer with his bow. – Photos courtesy of GNO

Jeff Tarman of New Richmond hauled in this sturgeon recently on Yellow Lake near Webster. The fish is believed to be about 100 pounds. The hook-and-line sturgeon season is still open on Yellow Lake, but closes Thursday, Sept. 30. According to the DNR, anglers who wish to participate will need to buy a “harvest tag” which costs $20 for residents and $50 for nonresidents. No tag is needed if anglers are catch-and-release fishing only, but a regular fishing license is required to fish in any water of the state. – Photo submitted

PAGE 26 - INTER-COUNTY LEADER - NEWS SECTION - A - SEPTEMBER 22, 2010

Shocking continued

Wisconsin DNR advanced fisheries technician Brian Spangler explains how the mini shocker boat works, as the students look over the rig. – Photo by Greg Marsten “The St. Croix River has a lot of different species not found in lakes,” Stanley said, as he and Spangler demonstrate how they weigh, measure and try to determine the age of each fish they catch, showing off the various characteristics and some of the special features of each species.

The eelpout draws the most response from the students, as some of the girls wriggle around, with one daring teen volunteering to actually touch the skin, declaring it, “Sooo weird!”

Stanley then shows how the DNR can cut a small portion of a fish fin off for age testing, measuring the growth cycles.

“It’s similar to measuring tree rings,” he said. “And they can even grow that part

Burnett County sheriff’s report Sept. 15: Eric C. McKinley, 37, Grantsburg, was driving a school bus for the Grantsburg School Distric on Hwy. 70 in Wood River Township when he passed by children waiting to be picked up.

The driver of the school bus activated his lights and backed the school bus up to pick up the children. However, Julie Markgren, 38, Spooner, was stopped behind the school bus. The bus backed into the Markgren vehicle, causing minor damage. There were no injuries reported by either driver or any of the children riding the school bus. The bus driver was issued

one citation for unsafe backing.

Sept. 16: Bradley L. Bearheart, 43, Clayton, was eastbound on CTH C in Jackson Township when he failed to negotiate a curve. The vehicle left the roadway and struck a tree.

The driver was transported to the hospital in Spooner. No citations were immediately issued, but the sheriff’s report noted that alcohol was a factor in the accident.

Arrests Sept. 8: Theresa E. Kegel, 34, Siren, was arrested for bond violation.

Other incidents Sept. 3: Julianne M. Raimo,

Duluth, Minn., report numerous items taken from her cabin. The preliminary value of the items is estimated to be about $10,000.

The incident is under investigation.

Sept. 4: Roy D. Johnson, Grantsburg, reported a snowmobile, go-cart and lawn mower taken from his property. Robert R. Bumgarner, Princeton, Minn., also report a chain saw taken from the same property.

Sept. 20: Don Doriott, Webster, reported about six cords of firewood take from private property. The incident in under investigation.

Polk County marriage licenses Tina M. Bricker, town of Clayton, Johnnie M. Morris II, city of Amery, issued Sept. 14, 2010.

Janelle M. Hoelzl, village of Osceola, William H. Jacobs, village of Osceola, issued Sept. 15, 2010.

Kendra L. Miller, village of Milltown, Chad M. Hansen, village of Milltown, issued Sept. 15, 2010.

Danica L. Jacobson, city of St. Croix Falls, John A. Nichols, city of St. Crox Falls, issued Sept. 16, 2010.

MULTIFAMILY SALE

521439 46dp 5Lp

Fri., Sept. 24, 8 a.m.-6 p.m.

Sat., Sept. 25, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.

Kids clothes - adult clothes, sm.-lg., all seasons; antiques; household; furniture; fishing.

309 N. East Ave., Dresser Cash Only!

ESTATE/ GARAGE SALE Friday, Sept. 24, 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Saturday, Sept. 25, 8 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

521002 45a,d 4,5L

522014 5Lp

Brenda L. Hoyt, town of Apple River, Steven J. Mullenbach, town Apple River, issued Sept. 13, 2010.

Tara H. Grieco, city of Minneapolis, Minn., Bud J. Tmka, city of Minneapolis, Minn., issued Sept. 13, 2010.

North of Marketplace to 140th Ave. 2218 140th Ave., St. Croix Falls Dishes; glassware; household items; dressers; recliner; misc. clothes and bedding.

back!”

The technicians explain why they shock the fish on individual bodies of water, using the system to determine everything from fish ages to species types, population and healthiness.

“We can also adjust the regulations according to the age,” Stanley tells the students.

The Somerset kids are also fascinated by the various larger species of fish in the river, especially muskellunge, which the duo did not catch this time.

“Sorry, no muskies this time,” Stanley said with a shrug from the water, holding up another, smaller variety of redhorse.

“But we have caught them sometimes.”

The students also learn about what attracts, keeps and enhances the environment for the fish, with Spangler noting

how they can do a shocking exercise on a lakeshore near a typical Wisconsin swimming beach, with much different results.

“You actually need to keep trees and stuff in the water,” Spangler said. “We can shock near a beach and there’s really not much there.”

Inevitably, the students open up about their own fishing exploits, asking about their favorite water bodies, species or bait tips. Spangler and Stanley answer each student question diligently, occasionally throwing in stories of their own fishing adventures, as the group prepares for the next park stop.

“I think they learned a lot,” Barta said as the kids hustle off to a picnic shelter.

“This is certainly not something you see every day!”

Woman arrested for writing bad checks ST. CROIX FALLS – Police were called to MarketPlace Foods in St. Croix Falls on Tursday, Sept. 16, because a woman who had been known to write bad checks there previously was in the self-checkout lane. Police arrived and arrested Joan Boyles, 49, Frederic. During the investigation, police found evidence of six checks written on an account that had been closed. None of the driver’s license num-

bers used on the checks were valid, nor did they match her Wisconsin ID card.

The total amount of the checks was $902.27. Boyles had two checkbooks in her purse at the time of her arrest, and the account numbers on them were different than those on the checks written at MarketPlace. She said she did not have a checking account. — with information from the Polk County Sheriff’s Dept.

Siren police report Aug. 23: At 5:55 p.m., a report came in to the Siren Police Department that three gallons of gas had been taken from a riding lawn mower at Charity Brown’s residence in Siren. Also, someone had tried, unsuccessfully, to take a sign from the front of Brown’s garage.

Aug. 31: Screens on the front door and the living room window at Dan I. Keller’s apartment in Siren were cut. The incident took place between 5 and 7 p.m. No entry was gained into the apartment.

Sept. 16: A citation was issued at 12:35 p.m. to Denise M. Sar-

2-FAMILY GARAGE SALE Friday & Saturday, September 24 & 25 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Entire wardrobe for size 10-12 woman; men's/ women's clothing, med. 1X; CDs; DVDs; VHS tapes; household; figurines; perennials and shrubs at

Kent's Plants & Wild Bird Store

521633 46dp 5Lp

gler said, noting that this is the smaller of several boats the DNR uses for fish-counting operations and other demonstrations.

“It just stuns the fish, though.”

The charged booms create a forced swimming response in the fish, with the field going down about 5- to 6-feet deep, and about 5 feet around the boat.

“Generally, the shallower the better,” Stanley said, noting that they would use a larger, 18-foot boat, set with a more powerful, 500-volt unit made for three technicians on a larger lake. The extra person is needed to help wrangle in more fish. The shocking boat has a so-called dead man’s switch that prevents any accidents, like a ground fault circuit, should one of the two fall into the electric field while collecting the fish with a special, insulated extension dip net.

“Oh yeah, it has the potential to hurt people,” Spangler tells the kids as they line the shore, with several of the students gingerly stepping back a bit with the cautionary note.

The demonstration was meant to show all sorts of fish varieties, so Spangler and Stanley went out earlier to shock the fish, placing them in a containment area so they could show the kids the various species from the shore. They also did a shocking demo for each of the four student groups, although the yield was less and less as the morning wore on.

Spangler said that after several shocking runs, the fish tend to be startled by the effect, and tend to attempt to swim away from the weaker field, but they get plenty of examples of fish species on the river for the demo, and the kids are delighted.

“Eww, look at that thing by the fin!” one girl exclaims, as only a seventh-grader can, talking about an injury one of the greater redhorse fish wears. The river has several varieties of the endangered species, and Stanley shows one of the examples to the crowd, this one about 8-9 pounds in weight.

7 Miles East Of St. Croix Falls On Hwy. 8

gent, Siren, for allowing her dog, Jack, to be at large. This is the second citation issued to Sargent by the same officer.

Donald H. Nichols, 67, North Oaks, Minn., was cited for speeding on Hwy. 70 and Hanson Avenue at 5:32 p.m.

Sept. 17: Daniel S. Goranson, 41, Siren, was cited for nonregistration of a vehicle during a stop on Hwy. 35 and CTH B at 5 p.m.

Sept. 18: Shirley M. Christianson, 58, Turtle Lake, was cited for speeding on Ellis Avenue and East Doctor Lake Trail at 9:17 a.m.

Kayla W. Bubendorf, 20, Luck, was cited for speeding on Hwy. 35 and Clear Lake Street at 10:40 a.m.

Sept. 19: Loren C. Purintun, 42, Danbury, and his passenger, 21-year-old Levi B. Swartz, Cumberland, were each cited for possession of meth paraphernalia during a stop on Hwy. 35 and Rasmussen Street at 7 p.m. In addition, Purintun was cited for operating after revocation, nonregistration of the automobile and displaying illegible license plates.

MOVING SALE

EVERYTHING MUST GO! 104 Plover Ave., Milltown

Couches; end tables; coffee table; kitchen table w/4 chairs & bench; antique dresser; washer & dryer; lots of kitchen stuff; clothing - all sizes, from infant 1 mo. to women's 3X; color TV; TV stand; toys; lots of stuff, too much to mention - come check it out!

521995 5Lp

Friday - Sunday, Sept. 24-26, from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Don't miss this one, best sale this summer!

SEPTEMBER 22, 2010 - INTER-COUNTY LEADER - NEWS SECTION - A - PAGE 27

Polk County circuit court

Includes water, sewer, garb. pickup, coin laundry.

385/mo. $ With gar.: 410/mo. $

521431 4-5Lp 46-47a,dp

Without gar.:

6 mo. lease.

Plus deposit No pets, no smoking.

Management on-site.

Parkway Apts.

715-485-3402

FOR RENT - NEW 2+ BR Lower-Level Country Apartment

Long Lake area.

Unity schools, nonsmoking, no pets $

400/mo. + utilities $ Next 5 months - 550/mo.

1st mo. -

References, Deposit Available NOW!

715-646-1444

522000 5Lp 47dp

+ utilities

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.

445101 8a-etfcp 19Ltfc

1- To 2-BR Apartment Downtown St. Croix Falls

425-$475 per mo.

$

Available now.

Water, sewer & garbage incl.

On-site laundry.

Background check.

First month’s rent and damage deposit.

612-280-7581

(Sept. 15, 22, 29, Oct. 6, 13, 20) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY EAGLE VALLEY BANK, N.A., Plaintiff, vs.

JEFFREY B. PETERSEN, Defendant.

Case No. 10 CV 181 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE By virtue of and pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above-entitled action on April 28, 2010, in the amount of $188,257.99, 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, Wis., on: Wednesday, Nov. 3, 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 to plaintiff.

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

3. Buyer to pay applicable Wisconsin Real Estate Transfer Tax. DESCRIPTION: Lot Two (2) of Certified Survey Map No. 4389, recorded in Volume 19 of Certified Survey Maps, page 170, as Document No. 676226, located in the Northwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter (NW 1/4 of SW 1/4), and the Southwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter (SW 1/4 of SW 1/4), Section Eleven (11), Township Thirty-three (33) North of Range Seventeen (17) West.

Parcel No.: 024-00206-0000.

Street Address: 1380 105th Avenue, Amery, Wis. 54001.

Dated at Balsam Lake, Wis., this 3rd day of September, 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 521403 WNAXLP

Jordan G. Ohmann, Barron, operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10.00.

Robert E. Olson, Webster, reckless driving, $389.50.

Eric R. Peltola, Colorado Springs, Colo., speeding, $175.30.

Thomas R. Pfeifer, Bloomington, Minn., riding on boat decks/gunwales, $160.80.

Justin J. Pinger, Amery, operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10.00.

JoAnna N. Redding (Roth), Edina, Minn., riding on boat decks/gunwales, $160.80.

Adam S. Rixmann, Osceola, speeding, $175.30.

McClain M. Rostvold, Savage, Minn., operating boat towing skier without observer, $160.80.

Zachary S. Russell, Turtle Lake, speeding, $175.30.

Benjamin T. Schurhamer, St. Paul, Minn., speeding, $175.30.

NOTICE OF ANNUAL DISTRICT MEETING AND BUDGET HEARING SCHOOL DISTRICT OF WEBSTER (SECTION 120.08(1)) (Section 65.90(4))

Notice is hereby given to the qualified electors of the School District of Webster that the Annual Meeting of said district for the transaction of business, and the budget hearing, will be held in the Cafetorium of the Webster 5-12 School on the 27th day of September, 2010, at 7 p.m.

Dated this 8th day of September, 2010.

Sheldon Olesen District Clerk

Agenda 1. President Calls Meeting To Order.

2. Clerk Reads Notice Of Annual Meeting.

3. Budget Hearing To Precede Annual Meeting.

President Of Board To Act As Chairman.

4. Budget Review By Board Treasurer, District Accountant & District Administrator.

5. Discussion Of Budget For 2010 - 2011 School Year.

6. Adjourn Budget Meeting.

7. Annual Meeting Called To Order By President.

8. Election Of Chairman For Annual Meeting.

9. Reading Of Minutes Of Last Annual Meeting.

10. Resolutions: A. Resolution Providing For Tax Levy For The Tax Year 2011.

B. Resolution Authorizing Accident Insurance Coverage.

C. Resolution Authorizing The School Board To Operate A Food Service Program.

D. Resolution Authorizing Sale Of Personal Property Of School District No Longer Needed.

E. Resolution As To Textbooks.

F. Resolution For Short-Term Borrowing.

G. Resolution To Establish Salaries For The Board Of Education.

11. Miscellaneous Business.

12. Set Date For 2011 Annual Meeting.

13. Adjournment Of Meeting.

521271 4-5L

NOTICE FOR ANNUAL DISTRICT MEETING LUCK SCHOOL DISTRICT (Section 120.08 (1))

Notice is hereby given to qualified electors of the Luck School District, that the annual meeting of said district for the transaction of business will be held at the Luck schools in the elementary gym, on the 27th day of September, 2010, at 8 p.m.

LeRoy Buck, Clerk

LUCK SCHOOL DISTRICT ANNUAL MEETING September 27, 2010, 8 p.m.

Small Gym

AGENDA: 1. Call meeting to order - Board President - Robert Clifton.

2. Nomination and election of chairman for annual meeting Robert Clifton.

3. Reading of the minutes of the last annual meeting - Clerk LeRoy Buck.

4. Summary of the Auditor’s report - Amy Dueholm.

5. Presentation of the budget and levy recommendation (tentative) for 2010 - 11 - Rick Palmer, District Administrator.

6. Resolution to authorize salaries and the payment of actual and necessary expenses of School Board members in performance of their duties.

7. Resolution to authorize the School Board to make temporary loans to meet current obligations.

8. Resolution to provide school lunches to children at the rate fixed by the Board.

9. Resolution to authorize the board to secure legal counsel when deemed necessary.

10. Resolution to authorize the Board to continue a pupil transportation program.

11. Resolution to authorize sale of fixed assets.

12. Resolution to set Annual Meeting for September 26, 2011.

13. Community Education report - Amy Aguado.

14. Other business allowed by Wisconsin Statutes.

15. Adjourn.

521351 4-5L

Angela M. Severin, Milltown, operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10.00.

Teresa D. Simon, Frederic, fail to stop/improper stop at stop sign, $175.30.

Barbara J. Skinaz, Paris, France, operating left of centerline, $213.10.

Andrew T. Steege, Osceola, speeding, $225.70.

Daryl K. Struck, Milltown, fail to stop or improper stop/stop sign, $213.10.

Joel J. Succo, Milltown, operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10.00; seat belt violation, $10.00.

(Aug. 25, Sept. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY AnchorBank, fsb, Plaintiff, vs.

Ralph A. Johansen and 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.

519322 WNAXLP

Matthew J. Sukowatey, Deer Park, fail/equip boat/battery cover, not guilty plea.

Brian M. Sunday, Clear Lake, seat belt violation, $10.00.

Kirk A. Thales, Clear Lake, seat belt violation, $10.00.

Mary M. Tracy, Baldwin, nonregistration, $175.30; operating while under influence, $817.50; operating with PAC .10 or more, $817.50.

Julie J. Vollenweider, Minneapolis, Minn., speeding, $175.30.

(Sept. 15, 22, 29) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ANITA G. MARUSA Notice to Creditors (Informal Administration) Case No. 10 PR 63 An application has been filed for informal administration of the estate of the decedent, whose date of birth was October 18, 1926, and date of death was December 21, 2005. The decedent died domiciled in Hennepin County, State of Minnesota, with a post office address of: 1815 Central Ave. NE #1814, Minneapolis, MN 55418. All interested persons have waived notice.

Creditors’ claims must be filed with the probate registrar on or before December 13, 2010.

Jenell L. Anderson Probate Registrar September 3, 2010 Leo M. Beskar, Personal Representative/Attorney P.O. Box 138 River Falls, WI 54022 715-425-7281 521285 WNAXLP

FOR RENT

Curtis J. Lumsden, St. Croix Falls, fail to yield right of way from stop sign, $175.30.

Lew A. Lunsman, Centuria, failure to notify police of accident, $263.50; hit and run – unattended vehicle, $263.50.

Paul J. Manoppo, St. Croix Falls, speeding, $175.30.

Kayla L. Maske, Eau Claire, speeding, $175.30.

Mark E. Masters, Burnsville, Minn., operate motorboat within 100 feet of dock, $175.30.

Matthew J. Mattson, Stillwater, Minn., speeding, $175.30.

Kasey A. Maudal, Lindstrom, Minn., speeding, $175.30.

Joshua A. Merrill, Milltown, fail to yield right of way from stop sign, $175.30; speeding, $175.30.

Melissa V. Moore, Fresno, Calif., speeding, $200.50.

Darrin J. Murphy, New Richmond, speeding, $175.30.

(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)

519024 WNAXLP

FOR RENT

1-BR Apt. in Balsam Lake

Brent R. Graber, Osceola, failure to notify police of accident, $263.50.

Mack L. Greer, Luck, operate without valid license, $200.50; drink open intoxicants in motor vehicle, $263.50; violation of child safety restraint requirements, $175.30.

Lisa R. Hall, Jim Falls, operate without valid license, $200.50.

Drew D. Heggerness, Stillwater, Minn., riding on boat decks/gunwales, $175.30.

Amber D. Herbst, Clear Lake, speeding, $175.30.

Larry R. Hill, Minneapolis, Minn., speeding, $175.30.

Mark R. Holmgren, Luck, nonregistration of auto, not guilty plea.

Pamela K. Holmquist, Chisago City, Minn., inattentive driving, $187.90.

Daniel D. Kasparec, Shell Lake, speeding, $200.50.

Mary S. Kjenstad, Wyoming, Minn., speeding, $175.30.

Joshua M. Kuhn, Clear Lake, operating while suspended, $200.50.

Kyle R. Larson, Amery, fail to stop at stop sign, $175.30.

Craig A. Lien, Luck, speeding, $175.30.

Timothy D. Lindgren, Hayward, speeding, $175.30.

Stephanie J. Linski, Centuria, driving with person riding illegally, $175.30.

520988 45-46a,d 4-5L

Dianne L. Alexander, Balsam Lake, speeding, $175.30.

Corey R. Anderson, La Crosse, speeding, $200.50.

Christina L. Atkinson, Siren, speeding, $175.30.

Joseph S. Aubart, Star Prairie, operate cycle without eye protection, not guilty plea.

Thomas J. Bach, Edina, Minn., load boat above safe carrying capacity, not guilty plea.

Barbara J. Bailey, Luck, riding on boat decks/gunwales, $160.80.

Kent M. Bank, Minneapolis, Minn., speeding, $175.30.

Paul A. Beestman, Clayton, seat belt violation, $10.00.

Emilie A. Bremness, Amery, speeding, not guilty plea.

Branden P. Brenholt, Milltown, speeding, $175.30.

Mark A. Burgett, Webster, seat belt violation, $10.00.

Thomas M. Caron Jr., Dresser, operating while suspended, $200.50.

Jeffery A. Cook, Centuria, operating without valid license, $175.30.

Tamara A. Cordie, Luck, nonrgistration of auto, $175.30.

Timothy M. Daleiden, Minneapolis, Minn., failure to notify police of accident, $263.50; fail to stop/improper stop at stop sign, $175.30.

Jenielle L. Deiss, Centuria, operate without valid license, not guilty plea.

Darwin D. Draisey, Dresser, passing into oncoming traffic, $326.50.

Scott D. Edin, Amery, operate boat without lights, not guilty plea.

Charles B. Fast, Bingham Lake, Minn., failure to keep vehicle under control, $213.10.

Michael R. Franz, Clinton, Wash., speeding, $175.30.

PAGE 28 - INTER-COUNTY LEADER - NEWS SECTION - A - SEPTEMBER 22, 2010

NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on August 25, 2009, in the amount of $438,473.58, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: November 3, 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 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: Lot Four (4) of Certified Survey Map No. 2677 recorded in Volume Twelve (12), of Certified Survey Maps, Page One Hundred Sixty-Four (164), Document No. 581439, located in the Northwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter (NW 1/4 SW 1/4), Section TwentySeven (27), Township ThirtyTwo (32) North, Range Seventeen (17) West together with easements located in the South Half of the Northwest Quarter (S 1/2 NW 1/4), Section Twenty-Seven (27), Township Thirty-Two (32) North, Range Seventeen (17) West, as described in Volume 518 of Records, Page 211, Document No. 459339, Polk County, Wisconsin. The above property is situated in Polk County, State Of Wisconsin.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 152 147th Street, Deer Park, WI 54007.

TAX KEY NO.: 002-00705-0400.

Dated this 26th day of August, 2010.

521103 WNAXLP

/s/Sheriff Timothy G. Moore Polk County Sheriff Christina E. Demakopoulos Blommer Peterman, S.C. State Bar No. 1066197 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. (760224)

BURNETT COUNTY EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY CLERICAL POSITION

Burnett County is accepting applications to establish an employment roster for Clerical Positions. Clerical Positions perform a variety of advanced clerical and computer tasks, requiring considerable office experience with an emphasis on computer data entry, word processing and basic accounting.

This type of position requires office experience and completion of a standard high school course, supplemented by business or vocational/technical school courses or an equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities.

PLEASE NOTE: SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS WILL BE PLACED ON AN ELIGIBILITY ROSTER TO FILL FULL AND PART-TIME CLERICAL VACANCIES THAT MAY OCCUR WITHIN THE NEXT TWELVE MONTHS. The selection process may include initial screening, written exam, skill test and personal interview.

Starting Salary: $15.52 per hour plus excellent fringe benefits.

For further information and application material contact the Burnett County Administration/Human Resources Office, Burnett County Government Center Room #190, 7410 Cty. Road K, #116, Siren, WI 54872 (www.burnettcounty.com or mthalacker@burnettcounty.org. Phone 715-349-2181, Fax: 715-349-2180).

Applications accepted until 4:30 p.m., Friday, October 1, 2010.

521811 AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER 5-6L 47a,b,c

Polk County deaths

NOTICE FOR ANNUAL DISTRICT MEETING FREDERIC SCHOOL DISTRICT [Section 120.08(1)]

Notice is hereby given to qualified electors of the Frederic School District that the annual meeting of said district for the transaction of business, will be held in the 7-12 School Commons, on the 27th day of September, 2010, at 6:30 o’clock p.m.

Rebecca Amundson, Clerk

AGENDA 1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

7.

8.

9.

10.

11.

12.

13.

Notice of meeting read by clerk.

Budget hearing chaired by the president.

Explanation of budget by superintendent.

Opportunity for budget recommendation by electors in attendance.

Adjourn budget hearing.

Annual meeting called to order by the president.

Election of chairperson for annual meeting.

Reading of minutes by the clerk.

Reading of treasurer’s report by the treasurer.

Reading of the auditor’s report by the treasurer.

Resolutions A. Transportation.

B. Accident insurance coverage.

C. Food service program.

D. Sale of property.

E. Textbooks.

F. Board salaries.

G. Budget.

H. Tax levy.

Motion to set annual meeting date.

Adjournment of meeting.

521445 4-5L

Jimmy A. Walz, 59, Amery, died Sept. 5, 2010.

Jerome L. Ritchie, 46, Osceola, died Sept. 7, 2010.

Elsie V. Cahow, 86, Amery, died Sept. 8, 2010.

Verna G. Abrahamson, 82, Chisago City, Minn., died Sept. 9, 2010.

(Sept. 15, 22, 29, Oct. 6, 13, 20) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY AnchorBank, fsb, Plaintiff, vs.

Ralph A. Johansen and 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 28, 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 1: Parcel I: The South 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4, Section 23, Township 36 North, Range 20 West, Polk County, Wisconsin. Parcel II: The Northeast 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4, of Section 23, Township 36 North, of Range 20 West, according to Government Survey, Polk County, Wisconsin. Together with an Easement for ingress and egress 66 feet in width, from the Town road on the West side of the Northwest 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4, Section 23, Township 36 North, Range 20 West, Polk County Wisconsin, through the middle of said Northwest 1/4 of Southwest 1/4 to the East line of said 40-Acre Parcel, this Easement is appurtenant to the Northeast 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4, Section 23, Township 36 North, Range 20 West, Polk County, Wisconsin.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 2630 320th Avenue, St. Croix Falls, WI 54024.

AND DESCRIPTION 2: The Southeast 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4, Section 32, Township 36 North, Range 17 West, except the South 725 feet of the East 600 feet thereof. Said land being in the Township of Luck, Polk County, Wisconsin.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 1621 240th Avenue, Luck, WI 54853.

THE ABOVE PROPERTIES WILL BE SOLD SEPARATELY. Dated this 26th 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.

521102 WNAXLP

Virgil Morgan, 78, Amery, died Sept. 9, 2010.

Calvin E. Kjeseth, 86, Garfield Township, died Sept. 11, 2010.

Follow the L e a d e r.

(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

520235 WNAXLP

Case No: 09 CV 442

Notices/Employment Opportunity

(Aug. 18, 25, Sept. 1, 8, 15, 22) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY BRANCH 2 WESTCONSIN CREDIT UNION June J. Petersen, 82, Arlys M. Christianson, 78, 444 South Broadway Georgetown Township, died Aug. Clear Lake, died Sept. 4, 2010.

Menomonie, WI 54751, 30. 2010.

Lola V. Hinschberger, 89, Plaintiff, Katherine I. Anderson, 89, Frederic, died Sept. 5, 2010. vs.

Amery, died Sept. 2, 2010.

MARY B. GRASKI 127 45th Avenue (Sept. 15, 22, 29, Oct. 6, 13, 20) (Sept. 15, 22, 29, Oct. 6, 13, 20) Clayton, WI 54004, and STATE OF WISCONSIN STATE OF WISCONSIN ANDREW T. GRASKI CIRCUIT COURT CIRCUIT COURT 1091 110th Avenue POLK COUNTY POLK COUNTY Amery, WI 54001, AnchorBank, fsb f/k/a S&C BAC Home Loans Servicing, Defendant. Bank, L.P. Case No.: 09 CV 986 Plaintiff, Plaintiff, vs. vs.

Code: 30404 David M. Haider et al.

Melissa Ogren, et al.

NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE Defendants.

Defendants.

By virtue of an pursuant to a NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE Case No.: 09 CV 720 Judgment of Foreclosure SALE NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE entered in the above-entitled Case No: 10 CV 326 action on March 13, 2010, I will Case Code: 30404 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by sell at public auction at the Polk Judge: Molly E. GaleWyrick virtue of a judgment of forecloCounty Justice Center in the PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by sure entered on January 6, Village of Balsam Lake, in said virtue of a judgment of foreclo- 2010, in the amount of Polk County, on September 29, sure entered on the 29th day of $304,582.93, the Sheriff will sell 2010, at 10:00 o’clock a.m., all June, 2010, in the amount of the described premises at pubof the following described mort- $23,616.00, the Polk County lic auction as follows: gaged premises, to-wit: Sheriff shall sell the described TIME: November 3, 2010, at Part of the Southwest Quarter premises at public auction as 10:00 a.m.

(SW1/4) of the Southwest follows: TERMS: Quarter (SW1/4), Section Five TIME: November 2, 2010, at 1. 10% down in cash or (5), Township Thirty-three (33) 10:00 a.m. money order at the time of North, Range Sixteen (16) sale; balance due within 10 TERMS: 10% of successful bid West, Town of Lincoln, Polk days of confirmation of sale; must be paid to the Sheriff at County, Wisconsin, described failure to pay balance due sale in cash or by certified as follows: Beginning at the will result in forfeit of deposit check. Balance due within 10 Southwest corner of that parto plaintiff. days of court approval. Purcel described in Volume 461 2. Sold “as is” and subject to chaser is responsible for payof Records, Page 141, Docuall legal liens and encumment of all transfer taxes and ment #422429; thence North brances. recording fees. Sale is AS IS in along the West line of said all respects and subject to all PLACE: At 1005 W. Main Street, parcel 13 rods; thence West liens and encumbrances.

Balsam Lake, Wisconsin approximately 9.5 rods to the PLACE: Foyer Area of Polk DESCRIPTION: Lot 7 of CertiEast line of that parcel recorCounty Justice Center, 1005 fied Survey Map No. 22, ded in Volume 367 Records, West Main St., Suite 900, recorded on May 27, 1960, in Page 507 as Document Balsam Lake, WI 54810.

Volume 1 of Certified Survey #359534; thence South along Maps, Page 23, as Document the East line of said parcel 13 DESCRIPTION:The West 226 No. 293873, being located in feet of the South 422 feet of rods; thence East approxiGovernment Lot 6, Section 31, the Southeast Quarter of the mately 9.5 rods to the Point of Township 36 North, Range 16 Southeast Quarter (SE 1/4 of beginning.

West, in the Town of Bone SE 1/4), Section Ten (10), PIN NO.: 032-00109-0000 Lake, Polk County, Wisconsin, Township Thirty-two (32) North The above property is located together with an easement for of Range Nineteen (19) West, at 1091 110th Avenue, Amery, ingress and egress as shown Farmington Township, Polk WI 54001. on said Certified Survey Map. County, Wisconsin TERMS: PROPERTY ADDRESS: XXX, PROPERTY ADDRESS: 1168 1. 10% cash or certified check 243rd Ave., Luck, WI 54853.

Farmington Township, Wisdown payment at time of consin.

TAX KEY NO.: 012-00813-0000. sale, balance upon confirDated this 24th day of August, Timothy G. Moore mation by Court.

2010.

Polk County Sheriff 2. Sale is subject to all unpaid /s/Sheriff Timothy G. Moore real estate taxes and special ECKBERG, LAMMERS, BRIGGS, WOLFF & VIERLING, Polk County Sheriff assessments.

P.L.L.P. Chaz M. Rodriguez 3. Purchaser shall pay any Blommer Peterman, S.C. Wisconsin real estate trans- Nicholas J. Vivian (#1047165) Attorney for Plaintiff State Bar No. 1063071 fer fee.

13700 W. Greenfield Avenue 4. Property is being sold on an 1809 Northwestern Avenue Brookfield,WI 53005 “as is” basis without warran- Stillwater, MN 55082 262-790-5719 ties or representations of any (651) 439-2878 kind.

Pursuant to the Fair Debt ColPlease go to www.blommer5. Purchaser shall be respon- lection Practices Act (15 U.S.C. peterman.com to obtain the bid sible for obtaining posses- Section 1692), we are required for this sale. Blommer Peterto state that we are attempting man, S.C., is the creditor’s sion of property.

Dated at Balsam Lake, to collect a debt on our client’s attorney and is attempting to Wisconsin, this 9th day of behalf and any information we collect a debt on its behalf. Any obtain will be used for that pur- information obtained will be August, 2010. pose. used for that purpose. (756182) 521244 WNAXLP 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

521104 WNAXLP

(Sept. 15, 22, 29, Oct. 6, 13, 20) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY BAC Home Loans Servicing, L.P., as servicer for The Bank of New York Mellon f/k/a The Bank of New York, as Trustee for the Certificate Holders CWALT, Inc., Alternative Loan Trust 2006OC10, Mortgage Pass-Though Certificates, Series 2006-OC10 Plaintiff, vs.

CHRISTOPHER J. HEINN, et al.

Defendants.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2010 - INTER-COUNTY LEADER - NEWS SECTION - A - PAGE 29

Notices/Employment Opportunity

(Section 65.90)

Every page in color in our

E-edition

SCHOOL DISTRICT OF LUCK REGULAR BOARD MEETING Monday, September 27, 2010, 6 p.m.

Boardroom

Go to: www.the-leader.net

NOTICE

PART-TIME RECEPTIONIST

(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.

519177

WNAXLP

Client #1764 c/o Advertiser Office P.O. Box 490 Frederic, WI 54837

519915 WNAXLP

521800 5L 47a

Send Resumes To:

Agenda: Call to order and seek approval of the agenda - Robert Clifton.

Consideration of previous minutes - LeRoy Buck Presentation of vouchers - Amy Dueholm.

Treasurer’s Report - Amy Dueholm.

Recognition of guests or delegates.

A. Student representative.

6. Administrative Reports.

A. Mr. Palmer.

B. Mr. Gobler.

C. Mrs. Goldbach.

7. New Business A. Recommendation for bus driver position.

B. Discussion of “early call of bonds” to refinance.

C. Discussion on possible purchase of CESA Comprehensive Consulting & Networking Services.

D. Discussion and recommendation for approval of annual budget for 2010 - 11.

E. Any other business that may properly come before the Board.

8. Motion to convene into executive session per WI Statute 19.85 (1) for discussion of teachers contract negotiations.

9. Reconvene to open session.

10. Motion to adjourn.

521994 5L

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

TOWN OF LAKETOWN Monthly board meeting will be held Tuesday, September 28, 2010, at 7:30 p.m. at the Cushing Community Center.

Agenda: Call to order; clerk’s report; treasurer’s report; open forum; discussion of referendum; discuss ambulance agreement; pay bills; closed session regarding legal proceedings & adjourn.

Patsy Gustafson Town Clerk 521993 5L

For Polk County Dental Clinic

NOTICE OF BUDGET HEARING

FREDERIC BOARD OF EDUCATION

Regular Meeting - Mon., August 16, 2010 The President, Mr. Nelson, called the regular meeting of the Frederic School District Board of Education to order at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, August 16, 2010, in the 7 - 12 School, Room 107.

Board members present: Mrs. Amundson, Mr. Engen, Mr. Holicky and Mr. Nelson. Mrs. Matz arrived at 7 p.m.

Administration present: Mr. Draxler and Mr. Tischer.

Motion Amundson/Engen that this meeting was properly noticed. Motion carried 4-0.

Motion Holicky/Engen to approve the 7-19-10, regular meeting minutes, and the 7-22-10, (with corrections) special meeting minutes. Motion carried 4-0.

Mr. Nelson provided a summary of the 7-19-10, and 7-22-10, closed session minutes.

Motion Engen/Holicky to approve the 6-21-10, closed session minutes. Motion carried 4-0.

The invoices for July 2010 were presented as follows: Regular invoices (#8350-8402 & 38520-38542). . . .$295,166.51 Payroll account.......................................................$173,102.16 Motion Amundson/Holicky to authorize and confirm the money payments of the invoices presented. Motion carried 4-0.

Mr. Engen presented receipts for July 2010 totaling $146,641.51.

Mr. Tischer reviewed the 2009-2010 budget.

The administration presented building district reports.

Reports were submitted and presented by food service and buildings and grounds.

Motion Holicky/Matz to approve the 4K room renovation project (cut an opening in the wall between two classrooms).

Motion carried 4-0. Note Mr. Engen will be the general contractor and abstained from voting.

Motion Matz/Amundson to approve an electrical backup for technology. Motion carried 5-0.

Motion Holicky/Amundson to approve a contract with Kasie DeNucci for assistant volleyball coach. Motion carried 5-0.

Motion Holicky/Amundson to approve a contract with Kessia Adams for junior high volleyball coach. Motion carried 5-0.

Motion Matz/Amundson to approve the contracts for 2010-11 for class advisors. Motion carried 5-0.

Motion Matz/Holicky to accept the resignation of Jenna Dudycha, junior high volleyball coach. Motion carried 5-0.

Motion Holicky/Matz to accept the bread bid from Sara Lee Bakeries. Motion carried 5-0.

Motion Holicky/Matz to accept the gasoline bid from Frederic Fuel. Motion carried 5-0.

Motion Holicky/Matz to accept the snowplowing bid from Leonard Knauber. Motion carried 5-0.

Motion Amundson/Holicky to approve a roof repair/ maintenance project for $5,000. Motion carried 5-0.

Motion Holicky/Engen to approve a resolution establishing Bremer Bank and U.S. Bank-Frederic as public depositories.

Motion carried 5-0.

Motion Holicky/Engen to approve a resolution for short-term borrowing with Bremer Bank up to the amount the formula allows. Motion carried 5-0.

Mr. Nelson announced to members of the Board that they should consider adjourning to closed session for the purpose of negotiations and personnel matters. Mr. Nelson informed the Board that the closed session would be proper and is authorized by s. 19.85 (1)(c)(f)(i) of the WI Statutes.

Motion Holicky/Amundson to adjourn to closed session. Vote by roll call was unanimous to convene in closed session and the motion carried 5-0. Time: 7:36 p.m.

The regular meeting reconvened at 8:36 p.m.

Motion Matz/Engen to accept the resignation of Troy Wink, boys varsity track coach, with appreciation for his time and effort. Motion carried 5-0.

Motion Matz/Holicky to approve a 66.30 tuition agreement with the Siren School District for three students. Motion carried 5-0.

Motion Matz/Holicky to approve the following: • 2010-11 contracts for administration staff (Mr. Tischer, Mr. Draxler, Mrs. Steen, Mrs. Wicklund, Mrs. Utley and Mrs. Shafer). The contract amount will be adjusted at the same rate as the teachers when that contract is approved.

• Payment of up to $300 per year for continuing education for the administrators, with prior Board approval.

Motion Amundson/Matz to adjourn. Motion carried 5-0.

Time: 8:50 p.m.

Rebecca Amundson, Clerk 522018 5L

Notice is hereby given to the qualified electors of the Frederic School District that the budget hearing will be held at the 7 - 12 School Commons on the 27th day of September, 2010, at sixthirty o’clock p.m. A summary of the budget is printed below.

Detailed copies of the budget are available for inspection in the district’s office at 1437 Clam Falls Drive, Frederic, WI 54837.

Dated this 13th day of September, 2010.

Rebecca Amundson, Clerk

PROPOSED BUDGET FOR 2010 - 2011 FUND 10 - GENERAL FUND Beginning Fund Balance Ending Fund Balance REVENUES & OTHER FINANCING SOURCES Local Sources Interdistrict Payments Intermediates Sources State Sources Federal Sources All Other Sources TOTAL REVENUES & OTHER FINANCING SOURCES EXPENDITURES & OTHER FINANCING USES Instruction Support Services Nonprogram Transactions TOTAL EXPENDITURES & OTHER FINANCING USES

AUDITED 2008 - 2009

AUDITED 2009 - 2010

BUDGET 2010 - 2011

958,330 883,856

883,856 905,473

905,473 865,787

1,928,637 31,550 6,008 3,108,361 561,297 25,294

2,396,530 38,035 8,428 2,836,508 375,567 42,453

2,386,184 82,552 3,500 2,911,692 516,053 52,000

5,661,147

5,697,521

5,951,981

3,046,752 1,944,845 744,024

2,938,699 1,939,258 797,947

3,080,244 2,009,887 901,536

5,735,621

5,675,904

5,991,667

16,483 16,483

16,483 16,483

0

0

0

0

0 0

0 0

0 0

589,723

633,284

662,421

589,723

633,284

662,421

173,929 166,351 1,133,601

166,351 151,864 1,090,488

151,864 136,656 1,076,891

1,141,179

1,104,975

1,092,099

0 0

0 0

0

99,286

0

99,286

0 0

0 0

0 0

327,798

313,605

298,187

327,798

313,605

298,187

70,022 70,022

68,994 68,994

67,875 67,875

15,749 15,486

15,486 14,772

14,772 14,497

1,058

1,036

975

1,320

1,750

1,250

43,065 65,946

65,946 59,307

59,307 61,107

58,110

32,271

33,550

35,229

38,910

31,750

79,370

81,271

84,844

79,370

81,271

84,844

7,925,002 392,051 39,685

7,849,699 379,690 40,635

8,261,504 395,000 41,936

7,493,266

7,429,374

7,824,568

0.61%

-0.89%

5.32%

FUND 21 - SPECIAL REVENUE TRUST FUND Beginning Fund Balance 0 Ending Fund Balance 16,483 REVENUES & OTHER FINANCING SOURCES 16,483 EXPENDITURES & OTHER FINANCING USES 0 FUND 27 - SPECIAL PROGRAM CATEGORICAL AID FUND Beginning Fund Balance Ending Fund Balance REVENUES & OTHER FINANCING SOURCES EXPENDITURES & OTHER FINANCING USES FUND 30 - DEBT SERVICE FUND Beginning Fund Balance Ending Fund Balance REVENUES OTHER FINANCING SOURCES EXPENDITURES OTHER FINANCING USES

FUND 49 - CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND Beginning Fund Balance 14,762 Ending Fund Balance 0 REVENUES & OTHER FINANCING SOURCES 0 EXPENDITURES & OTHER FINANCING USES 14,762 FUND 50 - FOOD SERVICE FUND Beginning Fund Balance Ending Fund Balance REVENUES & OTHER FINANCING SOURCES EXPENDITURES & OTHER FINANCING USES FUND 60 - AGENCY FUND Assets Liabilities FUND 71 - EXPENDABLE TRUST FUND Beginning Fund Balance Ending Fund Balance REVENUES & OTHER FINANCING SOURCES EXPENDITURES & OTHER FINANCING USES FUND 80 - COMMUNITY SERVICE FUND Beginning Fund Balance Ending Fund Balance REVENUES & OTHER FINANCING SOURCES EXPENDITURES & OTHER FINANCING USES FUND 90 - PACKAGE & COOPERATIVE PROGRAM FUND REVENUES & OTHER FINANCING SOURCES EXPENDITURES & OTHER FINANCING USES GROSS TOTAL EXPENDITURES ALL FUNDS Interfund Transfers - All Funds Interfund Payments - All Funds NET TOTAL EXPENDITURES ALL FUNDS PERCENTAGE INCREASE NET TOTAL FUND EXPENDITURES FROM PRIOR YEAR

PROPOSED PROPERTY TAX LEVY General Fund 1,881,599 2,365,339 Debt Service Fund Fund 30 1,005,291 961,572 Fund 38 127,460 128,776 Fund 80 - Community Service 43,750 19,900 Prior Year Chargeback 1,440 692 TOTAL SCHOOL LEVY 3,059,540 3,476,279 PERCENTAGE CHANGE TOTAL LEVY FROM PRIOR YEAR 1.06% 13.62% PROPOSED MILL RATE 9.2898 10.8213 521446 4-5L WNAXLP

2,355,084 946,844 134,048 20,560 3,456,536 -0.57% 11.1500

PAGE 30 - INTER-COUNTY LEADER - NEWS SECTION - A - SEPTEMBER 22, 2010

Notices/Employment Opportunities NOTICE OF BUDGET HEARING LUCK SCHOOL DISTRICT (Section 65.90 (4))

Notice is hereby given to the qualified electors of the School District of Luck that the budget hearing will be held at the Luck schools in the elementary gym on the 27th day of September, 2010, at 8 p.m. Detailed copies of the budget are available for inspection in the District’s administration office.

LeRoy Buck, Clerk

GENERAL FUND

BALANCE SHEET (End of Year) Assets Liabilities Fund Balance

ACTUAL 2007 - 08 1,846,340 937,826 908,515

ACTUAL 2008 - 09 1,803,569 968,183 835,386

ACTUAL 2009 - 10 1,912,661 1,148,211 764,450

BUDGET 2010 - 11 1,925,000 1,160,550 764,450

REVENUES & OTHER FINANCING Operating Transfers - In (100) Local Sources (200) Intermediate Sources (3, 4, 500) State Sources (600) Federal Sources (700) All Other Sources (800, 900) TOTAL REV. & OTHER FIN. SOURCES

0 2,507,094 338,854 2,854,518 143,904 145,036 5,989,406

0 2,633,002 331,210 2,555,355 458,907 2,736 5,981,210

0 2,844,114 285,756 2,438,035 308,903 10,558 5,887,366

0 2,766,976 290,117 2,765,620 215,733 0 6,038,446

EXPENDITURES & OTHER FIN. USES Instruction (Function 100000) Support Services (Function 200000) Nonprogram Transactions TOTAL EXP. & OTHER FIN. USES

3,290,716 2,067,536 565,228 5,923,480

3,501,324 1,941,265 611,749 6,054,338

3,207,379 1,978,917 772,006 5,958,302

3,195,683 2,100,270 742,493 6,038,446

33,914 0 33,914 0 4,261

33,343 0 33,343 2,329 2,900

29,279 279 29,900 5,764 10,107

23,205 0 23,205 1,900 8,595

65,737 65,737 0

79,658 79,658 0

117,601 117,601 0

110,000 110,000 0

350,756 203,569 116,006 670,331

358,779 214,127 120,006 692,912

380,045 204,081 211,387 795,513

296,791 199,741 142,821 639,353

436,310 133,860 100,161 670,331

448,811 148,365 95,736 692,912

487,097 212,083 96,333 795,513

452,606 145,117 41,630 639,353

241,469 0 241,469 510,569 502,124

239,136 0 239,136 510,466 512,799

240,446 0 240,446 512,209 510,899

38,218 0 38,218 314,872 517,100

DONATIONS PROJECT FUND 21 Assets Liabilities Fund Balance REV. & OTHER FINANCING SOURCES EXP. & OTHER FINANCING USES

SPECIAL ED FUND 27

Assets Liabilities Fund Balance REVENUES & OTHER FINANCING SOURCES Operating Transfers - In (100) Intermediate & State (300 - 600) Federal Sources (700) TOTAL REVENUES & FINANCING SOURCES EXPENDITURES & OTHER FINANCING USES Instruction Support Nonprogram TOTAL EXPENDITURES & FINANCING USES

DEBT SERVICE FUND

Assets Liabilities Fund Balance REVENUES & OTHER FINANCING SOURCES EXPENDITURES & OTHER FINANCING USES

EXPENDABLE & NONEXPENDABLE TRUST FUNDS - SCHOLARSHIPS Assets Liabilities Fund Balance REVENUES & OTHER FINANCING SOURCES EXPENDITURES & OTHER FINANCING USES

59,707 0 59,707 6,774 7,050

56,451 0 56,451 5,444 8,700

54,278 0 54,278 4,977 7,150

52,193 0 52,193 4,915 7,000

0 0 0 36 943

0 0 0 0 0

0 0 0 0 0

0 0 0 0 0

472 472 0

2,318 659 1,659

8,618 1,171 7,447

7,994 1,259 6,735

16,340 232,043 248,383 248,383

0 245,037 245,037 243,378

0 252,905 252,905 247,117

0 250,350 250,350 251,062

14,765 2,992 11,773 29,186 37,151

8,594 145 8,450 31,876 35,199

7,353 182 7,171, 31,856 33,135

4,352 175 4,177 30,000 32,994

AUDIT 2007 - 08 7,395,963 367,097 7,028,866

AUDIT 2008 - 09 7,553,122 358,779 7,194,343 165,477

AUDIT 2009 - 10 7,562,224 380,045 7,182,179 -12,164

BUDGET 2010 - 11 7,494,549 296,791 7,197,758 15,579

ACTUAL ACTUAL 2008 - 09 2007 - 08 2,440,811 2,573,971 510,411 510,412 16,000 16,000 2,967,222 3,100,383 Estimated equalized value = $340,500,600

ACTUAL 2009 - 10 2,784,448 512,200 16,000 3,312,648

BUDGET 2010 - 11 2,714,971 314,862 16,000 3,045,833

7.990 1.469 0.000 0.046 9.505

7.973 0.924 0.000 0.047 8.944 Estimate

BUILDING FUND PROGRAM

Assets Liabilities Fund Balance REVENUES & OTHER FIN. SOURCES EXPENDITURES & OTHER FINANCING USES

FOOD SERVICE FUND

Assets Liabilities Fund Balance REVENUES & OTHER FINANCING SOURCES Operating Transfers - In Intermediate & Federal Sources TOTAL REVENUES EXPENDITURES & OTHER FINANCING USES

COMMUNITY EDUCATION FUND

Assets Liabilities Fund Balance REVENUES & OTHER FINANCING SOURCES EXPENDITURES & OTHER FINANCING USES

TOTAL EXPENDITURES - ALL FUNDS Gross Total Expenditures Less: Interfund Transfers Net Total Expenditures Increase - Net Total All Funds

PROPOSED TAX LEVY

FUND General Fund Debt Service Fund Community Service Fund TOTAL SCHOOL LEVY

COMPARATIVE MILL RATE: General Fund Debt Service Fund Building Fund Community Service Fund TOTAL Actual Equalized Values 348,456,938 - 2009 360,190,191 - 2008 356,708,842 - 2007 337,121,257 - 2006

303,919,055 - 2005 284,370,934 - 2004 256,979,673 - 2003 230,184,557 - 2002

6.843 1.431 0.000 0.045 8.319

7.146 1.417 0.000 0.044 8.607

198,340,044 - 2001 171,828,326 - 2000 142,561,025 - 1999 110,144,808 - 1998

97,305,143 - 1997 90,552,190 - 1996 521350 4-5L WNAXLP

Sterling Bank is accepting applications for a part-time teller at our Luck Branch. We are seeking individuals who possess excellent communication and people skills, as well as strong analytical and problem solving skills.

To apply, please send your resume to Kyle Johansen, Branch President, Sterling Bank, 521296 4-5L 46-47d P.O. Box 314, Luck, WI 54853.

Sterling Bank is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Member FDIC.

UNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT September 15, 2010

Position Title: District Accounting Manager H.R. Contact: Brandon W. Robinson, Superintendent Contact Phone: 715-825-3515 Contact E-mail: brobinson@unity.k12.wi.us Position Description: Position will have primary responsibility for calculation of revenue, payment of expenditures and day-to-day monitoring of the district budgets. The purpose of this position is to maintain financial records; prepare and issue accurate and timely financial reports and analyses to the Superintendent, the Board of Education and outside agencies; ensure financial obligations are met; maintain internal accounting control system; and ensure financial transactions are completed according to management authorization. Investigate and recommend financial decisions in relation to investments of funds, monitoring cash flow, bidding process, administration of OPEB funds and liabilities. Maintain appropriate records to meet the reporting requirements of management, DPI, District auditors and other outside agencies. Continuously inform the Superintendent and the Board of Education of the financial status of the District.

Qualifications: Position requires a balance of financial and accounting expertise. Applicant must possess excellent interpersonal skills and collaboration as part of the District Office team. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Personnel confidentiality. Computer skills: Microsoft Word and Excel proficiency, Skyward financial software experience helpful. Bank & cash reconciliation competency. A working knowledge of: Generally Accepted Accounting Principles; GASB requirements and Wisconsin Uniform Financial Accounting Requirements (WUFAR). A strong understanding of Wisconsin school district funding is essential. Working knowledge of all aspects of school district insurance including: Health insurance, workers’ compensation, district liability, property insurance and unemployment compensation.

Requirements: Minimum of Associate degree in accounting, finance or related field, and three years’ accounting/auditing experience with accounting supervisory experience or any combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills and abilities. Preference given to proven experience in an educational or institutional setting. Position requires candidate to be highly organized and detail oriented; strong communication skills and a customerfocused, team orientation are critical to success in this position.

Application Process: Please send a letter of interest, current resume and three references to: Unity School District, Attn.: Brandon W. Robinson, Superintendent, 1908 150th St./Hwy. 46N, Box 307, Balsam Lake, WI 54810. By return mail please receive: a formal application form, authorization for background check and current job description. Application period closes when filled. Projected start date is as soon as possible.

Status: Full time, 12-month contract.

521661 46-47a-e 5-6L Salary: Dependent on qualifications.

(Sept. 15, 22, 29, Oct. 6, 13, 20) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY Bremer Bank, National Association, Plaintiff, vs.

Merging Rainbows, LLC and United States of America, Defendants.

Case No. 09-CV-750 Code No. 30404 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of the Polk County Circuit Court entered on August 4, 2010, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: November 10, 2010, at 10:00 a.m.

TERMS: Pursuant to said judgment, 10% of the successful bid must be paid to the sheriff at the sale in cash, cashier’s check or certified funds, payable to the clerk of courts (personal checks cannot and will not be accepted). The balance of the successful bid must be paid to the clerk of court 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 real estate taxes, specials assessments, liens and encumbrances.

Defendant United States of America has the right to redeem said property for one year from the date of confirmation of sale pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 2410(c).

PLACE: The lobby of the Polk County Justice Center, 1005 West Main Street, Balsam Lake, WI 54810.

DESCRIPTION: Lots 7, 8 and 9, Block 1, First Addition to the City of Amery, Polk County, Wisconsin.

TAX KEY NO.: 201-00193-0000 PROPERTY ADDRESS: 308 Keller Avenue North, Amery, Wisconsin.

Dated this 13 day of August, 2010.

Timothy G. Moore Polk County Sheriff Adam C. Benson Benson Law Office LLC Attorney for Plaintiffs P.O. Box 370 Siren, WI 54872 521100 715-349-5215 WNAXLP

WISCONSIN HOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM Applications for the Wisconsin Home Energy Assistance Program for the 2010-2011 heating season will be taken at the Polk County Department of Human Services at 100 Polk Co. Plaza, Suite 50, Balsam Lake, Wis., from September 29, 2010, to May 15, 2011, on following dates and times:

DATES September 29, October 6 & 20, November 3 & 17, December 1 & 15, 2010 8:45 to 11:45 a.m. & 1 to 3:15 p.m.

January 5 & 19, 2011 8:45 - 11:45 a.m. & 1 - 3:15 p.m.

Starting January 20, 2011, please call 715-485-8486 to schedule an appointment.

When applying you must provide the following items: * Social Security cards for all household members if you have not applied for energy assistance or other public assistance in the last three (3) years. * Heat and electric costs for the previous 12 months. * Name of heat and electric companies and your account numbers. * Proof of gross income received in the three (3) calendar months prior to the month of application. * Picture ID for new applicants.

INCOME GUIDELINES FOR THE 2010-2011 WHEAP HEATING SEASON Household ONE THREE ANNUAL Size MONTH MONTHS INCOME 1 $2,047.00 $6,142.00 $24,568.00 2 $2,677.00 $8,032.00 $32,127.00 3 $3,307.00 $9,921.00 $39,686.00 4 $3,937.00 $11,811.00 $47,245.00 5 $4,567.00 $13,701.00 $54,804.00 6 $5,197.00 $15,591.00 $62,364.00 7 $5,315.00 $15,945.00 $63,781.00 8 $5,433.00 $16,300.00 $65,198.00 If you are unable to come in on one of these dates, please call 715-485-8480 and leave your name, phone number and address and an application will be mailed to you. If you need directions to our office or need to schedule a phone interview, call 715-485-8486.

521406 4-5L 46-47a,d

SEPTEMBER 22, 2010 - INTER-COUNTY LEADER - NEWS SECTION - A - PAGE 31

School accepts a gift of trees

Donation by S & S Tree Specialists restores memorials and school campus landscape after act of vandalism

by Gary King Leader editor FREDERIC - Turning a negative into a positive.

That’s how Frederic Superintendent Jerry Tischer described the planting of five trees on the high school campus last Thursday, Sept. 16, replacing trees that had been run over in a senseless act of vandalism last month.

Among the trees destroyed were three planted as memorials - one for Karl Ludvigson, a history and economics teacher who lost his life in a boating accident in 1999 at age 25, one for Janelle Fellrath of Luck, a longtime family consumer and economics teacher at Frederic and St. Croix Falls, who died in 2000, and one for Cora Peterson of Frederic, a 32-year member of the school’s custodial staff who died in 2006.

Replacement trees were donated by S & S Tree Specialists - three apple trees, one crabapple tree and one maple tree - all grown at the company’s tree farm near Luck.

“We were reading the story in the paper about the vandalism,” said Gary Giller, general manager for the company’s Wisconsin division, “and we thought ‘why don’t we donate some trees?’” He said the school district and the village in Frederic have been good customers, and the opportunity to erase a bad deed with a good one was one they couldn’t ignore.

Frederic Police Chief RJ Severude said this week that his department has identi-

Frederic Area Schools Head Custodian Warren Peterson handles the shovel duties as members of the plant science class, taught by Ryan Lind (center of row of students facing camera), look on. Students were instructed on how to plant and care for a tree. Shown in foreground (with back to camera) is school custodian Kirk Miller, who also assisted with the project. - Photos by Gary King fied suspects in the case remains under investigation.

Last Thursday, Giller and fellow S & S Tree Specialist employees Steve Sylvester

and Brian Olson, with help from the school district’s head custodian Warren Peterson, were assisted in planting the trees by members of the high school’s plant science class taught by Ryan Lind.

Students received planting and care information from S & S owner Steve Sylvester and with the information they learned, students will continue to watch over and care for the trees.

Costs associated with planting were covered by donations from the local American Legion post (Paul G. Johnson

249) and the school’s Future Farmers of America chapter.

“It’s wonderful that organizations within our community and our students, again, turned a negative into a positive,” said Tischer. “We were so extremely disappointed to see the memorial trees so purposely vandalized, but we are also very grateful to the Legion, FFA and S&S Tree Service - and to our students for planting trees that will be a lasting memory.”

Gary Giller, the general manager for the Wisconsin division of S & S Tree Specialists at Luck, unloads trees donated by his company onto a front-end loader operated by Warren Peterson.

The trees included a non-fruiting crabapple tree, three apple trees (Haralred, Honeycrisp and Fireside) and a maple (Sienna Glen).

S & S Tree Specialists employee Brian Olson, President/CEO Steve Sylvester and General Manager of the Wisconsin Division Gary Giller are shown with Frederic Superintendent Jerry Tischer during the planting of trees donated by S & S, last Thursday, Sept. 16. 521546 5L

PAGE 32 - INTER-COUNTY LEADER - NEWS SECTION - A - SEPTEMBER 22, 2010

Bumper crop

by Lisa Doerr Special to the Leader Four years of waiting for anything is a long time but time truly dragged while the inhabitants of Northwest Wisconsin waited for rain. Four years of watching while storms rich with Gulf Coast moisture passed to the north, south and east.

Four years of worrying while crops shriveled, lakes and ponds evaporated and our seemingly endless underground water proved finite.

But the worry is over now and this year there’s a bumper crop. We’ve gotten pretty much all there was to offer: systems from the north, south, west and east drench our rich loam soils. Even sand pits are producing in 2010!

Endless brigades of huge round hay

bales march up the ridges and line all four sides of their fields. Thousands of the three-quarter-ton tanks dot fields that have already grown another crop before the last are moved off. Herds of them hide around each bend in the road and over the next moraine. Miles of orange, green and brown twine bind the verdant forage. Some have soft New Idea middles. Others are wrapped tight in green netting or shiny white plastic.

Mountains of small bales are already stacked. Second and third crops wait for an elevator ride to the haymow. Nearly every barn has its big loft doors open and the elevator set up to run whenever there is a spare moment.

For the first time in who knows how long, handpainted Hay for Sale signs

Unity Homecoming

Pictured (L to R) is the Unity High School homecoming court: Amber Koethe, Taavi Kasemagi, Kari Owens, Tyler Fox, Bryana Petersin and Reid Binfet. The king will be crowned during homecoming events on Friday, Sept. 24, and the queen will be crowned during halftime on Saturday during the football game against the Cameron Comets, which begins at 2 p.m. The grand march is scheduled for 10:30 p.m. on Saturday at the high school. – Photo by Jeanne Alling

The “endless brigades” of huge round bales. - Special photo have sprung up. The Yellow Paper is full of ads - all grass, grass/alfalfa, grass/clover, grass/clover/alfalfa, horse hay, great for calves.

Of course, it is not just hay that’s enjoying this year’s moisture bonanza. Already more than shoulder high on the Fourth of July, much of the corn tallies 16 or 18 rows of kernels instead the usual 14.

Their fortress-high rows, guarded by countless hay sentries, ensure glorious yields for King Corn.

Such is the blessed bounty, for this year, from our amazing agricultural heartland.

Editor’s note: The author is a past contributor to the Leader’s Community Voices series.

SCF Homecoming

St. Croix Falls Homecoming is this Friday, Sept. 24. Pictured are senior homecoming royalty candidates. Front row (L to R): Alica Chelberg, Jessica Larcom, Taylor Stowel, Sam Peterson and Katy Meyer. Back row: Marcus Campbell, Zach Christenson, Nick Johnson, Taylor Sempf and Spencer Walters. A homecoming parade will take place Friday at 2:20 p.m. downtown. –Photo

by Suzanne Imhoff

“Happy and the River” The debut of “Happy and the River,” a play about Sen. Gaylord Nelson, by David Rhodes, took place this past weekend at St. Croix Festival Theatre. Pictured are actors James L. Walker, Marilyn Mays and Rod Kliess during a scene in the play. The play is traveling to Chippewa Falls as its next destination, and will appear as the final event in the Wisconsin Humanities Council’s annual Book Festival in Madison on Oct. 3. – Photo by Tammi Milberg

WED., SEPT. 22, 2010 • INTER-COUNTY LEADER NORTHERN CURRENTS • SECTION B

Currents

THE-LEADER.NET

Follow the Leader

An award-winning newspaper serving NW Wisconsin

Celebrating twin birthdays together

by Nancy Jappe Leader staff writer WEBSTER – A year ago, an article by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel writer Jim Stingl came to the attention of Bruce Finne, a Rotarian who lives on Devils Lake in Webster summers, and winters at his home in Springfield, Ill. The article was titled “Born worlds apart on the same day, two sets of twins find a bond.” One of the twins in this bond was Margaret Brown of Webster.

Finne shared the article with this reporter, who just happens to know Brown and made an appointment for an interview to talk about the story.

Brown’s twin sister, Marian Hanson, a retired psychiatric nurse, lives in Muskego. The other set of twins are JoAnn Lomax and Mary Ann Mosley. The two sets of twins recently celebrated their 70th birthdays at Hanson’s home. This is a tradition they have honored for the past eight years.

“We celebrated a total of 280 years of living,” Brown said during the interview in Webster.

Every year the two sets of twins pose for a picture.

Mosley’s son, Tony, worked in a security position at Aurora Sinai Medical Center in Milwaukee. While on duty he started talking with Hanson, who was working in the psychiatric wing of the medical center. Together they discovered that Tony’s mother and Hanson were part of twin sets that were born Aug. 19, 1940.

The twins met for the first time at an Applebee’s Restaurant, thus beginning the tradition of getting together to celebrate their birthdays every year. The celebrations are held now at Hanson’s home, starting at noon with lunch and lasting for the rest of the day.

Something different is on the agenda for each year, and the twins bring each other gifts. “We really don’t need to do that, but it is fun,” Brown said. “They have different ways of doing things, and they eat different things. We spend the whole day (laughing and talking).

“I’ve never met anyone else born on the same day in the same year. It just doesn’t happen,” Brown continued, adding the rarity of the twin-birth connection.

Brown and Hanson, maiden name Sweet, were born 23 minutes apart, with Hanson being the older twin. Brown is said to be the more feisty, the more impulsive of the two. Her parents used to say to her, “Why can’t you be more Sweet like your sister?”

I’ve never met anyone else “born the same day, same year. It just doesn’t happen, and added to it, there’s the twin connection.

”

Margaret Brown, Webster, holds a photo of herself and her twin sister, Mary Ann Hanson, along with twin sisters Mary Ann Mosley and JoAnn Lomax. The four share the same birthdays, born on the same day of the week in the same year. They recently celebrated their 70th birthdays in a shared day of food, fun and conversation. – Photos by Nancy Jappe The two are the best of friends. When asked if they used to dress alike and try to fool people, especially school teachers, Brown admitted that while they did dress alike, they had trouble passing themselves off as the other twin in front of their teachers. One teacher would ask them to write something on the blackboard. As one twin is left-handed, and the other righthanded, it was easy to tell which was which.

The two both have diabetes, with

This is the latest framed photo of two sets of twins born on the same day in the same year, 1940. Shown are (L to R) first row: Margaret Brown and Marian Hanson. Second row: JoAnn Lomax and Mary Ann Mosley.

The photo was taken on Aug. 21, the eighth year they have celebrated birthdays together and the occasion of their 70th birthdays.

INSIDE Red Maple Rendezvous Page 11

521797 5L

Grantoberfest Pages 12 & 13

Brown being diagnosed five years before Hanson. “That isn’t fair – you are older,” Brown said at the time. Unlike the other set of twins, these two had different occupations, with Hanson as a nurse, Brown as a stewardess.

Lomax and Mosley, maiden name Ferrell, were born in rural Mississippi and grew up in East St. Louis, Ill. Both have earned master’s degrees in nursing. “Nobody gave them anything,” Brown commented, adding that the two are fun women to be around.

During one of the conversations, Hanson learned that she and one of the other twins were working at the same hospital at the same time, but they didn’t know one another. Brown and Lomax both have had breast cancer.

At the end of their time together each year, the four twins give each other a hug and say, “You will hear from us at Christmas.”

“We feel that every year we get to do this, we are very lucky,” Brown said.

PAGE 2 - INTER-COUNTY LEADER - NORTHERN CURRENTS, SECTION B - SEPTEMBER 22, 2010

"Sleeping Beauty"

Luck schools LUCK — With a cast of 65 local students, Prairie Fire Children’s Theatre presented “Sleeping Beauty” at Luck School last Friday and Saturday. Prairie Fire’s original script set the classic story in the midst of Hollywood’s golden era, with a zany crew including chorus girls, henchmen and lost sheep. Sprinkled with lines from film classics, the play pitted hero Sven Braventrue, aka Colin (Jacob Aguado) against villain Nefarious Ne’erdo-well, aka Eugene, (Josh Stirrat), and wanna-be star Mallory (Kelly Fitzgerald) against innocent Rose (Alyssa Foeller). submitted

Hero Sven Braventrue, played by "Colin" played by Jacob Aguado, stands victoriously with Rose, the damsel in distress he has just saved from being run over by a train. Evil Nefarious T. Ne’er-do-well, played by "Eugene" played by Josh Stirrat, lies vanquished under Sven’s foot, as the sheep celebrate.

Baa-baa-ing their way around the set and through the production, these sheep were once lost but then found. At left are sheep wrangler Marissa Lundquist and black sheep Wyatt Jensen. Other sheep (not in order) were Rose King, Justin Adams, Charlie Soltau, Sierra Zuniga, Logan Hill, Austin Jones, Grace Jensen, Lily O’Geay, Paige Hansen, Hunter Johnson, Corinna Torres, Theressa Morales and Gabby Engstrand.

These chorus girls added some sassy sparkle and pizzazz to the performance. In the role of chorus girls (not in order) were Krystal Zuniga, Sophia Hendricks-Loehr, Alaura Lemieux, Laura Bartylla, Gabby Groh, Makayla McCoy, Katie Mattson, Shaylin Eley, Maddie Emerson, Lindsay Mattson, Rhiannon Zwieg, Autumn Hansen, Kelsey Paulson, Callie Hancock, Elizabeth Johnson and Julianna Thompson.

Prairie Fire Theatre’s “Sleeping Beauty” cast Kelly Fitzgerald, left, as the actress Mallory, intent on becoming a star no matter the cost. She lost her damsel-in-distress part, however, to the gentle and honest Rose, played by Alyssa Foeller.

Villain Nefarious Ne’er-do-well, played by Josh Stirrat, was foiled in his evil plans by hero Sven Braventrue, played by Jacob Aguado. — Photos submitted

Try our e-edition.

Every page in color. www.the-leader.net

Festival’s Featured Artist Holly Brimhall, the young starlet ap-

pearing opposite Joe Wiener in Festival Theatre’s upcoming production of “Is He Dead?” calls upon her great sense of timing, a delightful physicality and quick wit to tackle the sweet and devoted Marie in Mark Twain’s hilarious farce set in 1840s France.

Festival Theatre’s Executive director Danette Olsen said about Brimhall, “she’s a comedienne extraordinaire! Holly works hard, plays hard and has a laugh that inspires her peers.”

A Minnesota native, Brimhall hails from Fergus Falls, where she began acting as a freshman in high school.

By graduation, she had been in numerous school plays as well as many community musicals. She received her Bachelor of Fine Arts at University of Montana – Missoula, and last year Brimhall took her talents on a five month road trip touring with Missoula Children’s Theater. Last summer she helped create and perform a cabaret comedy at the Brewery Follies of Virginia City where she was also a part of Live Action Set’s “The

Holly Brimhall

Happy Show.”

Here in the St Croix Valley, Brimhall hopes to enjoy the changing seasons while performing both in “Is He Dead?” and in “A Christmas Carol.” When asked what she is most excited for about working at Festival Theatre, she said “I am looking forward to meeting and working with new people. So far the cast has been a riot during rehearsals. I know we will have even more fun in front of audiences!“ When not on stage, Brimhall enjoys cooking, and exploring the out-of-doors. When not at Festival Theatre, Holly can be seen in costume at Nickelodeon Universe in the Mall of America. She also counts herself an avid Facebook user and encourages readers to “like” Festival Theatre at www.facebook.com/pages/Festival-Theatre/140356390012.

“Is He Dead?” written by Mark Twain and adapted

by David Ives, opens Sept. 30 and run until Oct. 24. You can also see Brimhall in “A Christmas Carol,” which will be directed by Joe Wiener and opens Nov. 26.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2010 - INTER-COUNTY LEADER - NORTHERN CURRENTS, SECTION B - PAGE 3

Broadway Comes to Siren Saturday, Oct. 9 SIREN – A revisit of the production, “The Magic of Broadway,” put on by members of Grace Lutheran Church of West Sweden in February and again at North Valley Lutheran Church, Milltown, in May, will be coming to Siren Saturday, Oct. 9.

“Broadway Comes to Siren” will go on stage at Siren United Methodist Church at 7 p.m. that evening. Everyone who comes to the show is asked to bring a food item for donation to the food shelf. A freewill offering will be taken for the show and for refreshments that will be set up in the fellowship hall during intermission.

The show is directed by Andrea and Sandy Lundquist.

It features selections from such Broadway productions as “Les Miserables,” “Beauty and the Beast,” “Fiddler on the Roof,” “Showboat,” “Oklahoma,” “Jesus Christ Superstar,” “Evita” and others performed by talented members of the local communities.

This is a revisit of the production by request. A fun-filled evening of music and entertainment is guaranteed to all who attend. – information submitted

Two women were talking. The first woman said,” I hear Joe Roberts your husband drowned and left you $50 million. And he couldn’t even read or write.” The second woman says,” Yeah ... and he couldn’t swim either.”

••• A man died, but no one liked him because he was so horrible. So at his funeral no one would get up and say anything. Finally, the minister begged someone to come up and say something nice. After a moment an old man got up and said, “I didn’t like him either, but his brother was worse!”

••• A guy goes to court for a divorce. The judge says, “Why do you want a divorce?” The man says, “Every time I come home from fishing, I find a different guy hiding in the closet.” The judge says, “And this causes you a lot of unhappiness.” The man says, “It sure does.

I keep my waders and all my fishing gear in that closet!”

••• Two guys were out duck hunting, but they weren’t getting any ducks. “What do you think the problem is?” one man asked his companion. “I dunno,” came the reply, “Maybe we aren’t throwing the dog up high enough.”

•••

Just for

Laughs

www.the-leader.net

Daniel and I were driving down the road, on our way to dinner, when we saw the glass.

We pulled off the road and looked at the tables standing outdoors, covered with brightly colored glassware outside a ram- Carrie Classon shackle shop. The sun was low in the sky, and the cut-glass goblets, vases and bowls were picking up the sun’s beams. Daniel thought he could use some more wine glasses and, with characteristic dispatch, selected four and went into the little shop to pay while I stood transfixed by the colored glass.

Every table was organized by color. There was a table entirely covered with cobalt blue, seemingly lit from within. There was a table of ruby red glass, a tall vase rising above the cordial glasses, delicate as a bird’s neck, in deep, deep red. There was a display of cut crystal catching the low light and making rainbow designs across the table. And there was an entire table of amber colored glass which, on this autumn day, seemed somehow the most beautiful. Golden maple leaves were rattling overhead in the breeze, and the brilliant late afternoon sun was hitting the fragile amber glass and making it look as if it were full of light.

I have been feeling very vulnerable lately. I have been bumping into things and tripping over things and getting my fingers and feelings hurt on a regular basis. In response, I have been surprised to hear myself speaking the unvarnished truth, when I expected to hear a polite half-truth. I am surprised because I did not used to do any of this.

When people ask me how I am, I might just tell them. “I’m tired, confused, stressed out, and a little irritable—since you asked.” Then I might start to cry.

Serves them right, I figure.

Letters from

Home

When I was a lot younger, I became very good at keeping my insecurities and hurts stashed away. It was sometimes a challenge, keeping everything safely hidden. I would have to make sure the door was securely latched or anxious thoughts would come tumbling out and roll across the floor in plain view. Lately, I have not been doing that. This was not a decision I made—or at least I don’t remember making it.

At times, it is terrifying to be so exposed. If everyone knows that I can be easily hurt, won’t I be hurt more often? If people suspect that I really do not know what to do next, won’t they lose respect for me? And what will happen if I confess that not only do I not know all the answers but, worse yet, I suspect many of the answers I may have given in the past were wrong?

“I am afraid. I need help. I don’t know what to do.”

I hear these new words tumbling out of my mouth almost before I realize it’s happening, and I know I can’t put them back in the cabinet once they are loose.

Because I am frequently afraid. I do need help with a lot of things, and I honestly do not know what to do much of the time. But I no longer find this weakness embarrassing. I am astonished to find myself wondering if it is not, perhaps, even a beautiful thing.

I could feel tears beginning to sting in my eyes as Daniel came out of the little shop with his purchases wrapped in paper, waiting for me to join him. I stood in the afternoon sun just a moment longer, feeling vulnerable and full of light.

Till next time, —Carrie

Rachel's Challenge returns to Unity

BALSAM LAKE – A Rachel’s Challenge community presentation will be held Monday, Sept. 20, from 6:307:30 p.m. in the Unity School auditorium in Balsam Lake. All community members are welcome to attend.

Rachel Scott was the first person killed at Columbine High School on April 20, 1999, and her acts of kindness and compassion along with the contents of her six diaries make up Rachel’s Challenge. Her ideas are carried forth as a challenge to students to care for one another through kind and compassionate acts.

Rachel’s Challenge is the largest school assembly program in America and is designed to help school staff, students and parents create safer and more productive places to learn and achieve. The mission is to eradicate violence, prejudice and bullying by passing on the legacy of Rachel Scott in hope that people will follow her example and accept her challenge to spread kindness and compassion to others. This is Unity’s second year involved with Rachel’s Challenge and the program is being implemented districtwide. Unity is looking forward to the impact the presentation will have on the

school climate, and student/parent/staff/community relationships.

Footage of Scott’s life and the Columbine tragedy are part of the program for seventh- through twelveth-grade students. The first- through sixth-grade program and evening program make no mention of the circumstances of her death and instead focus on her kindness and acceptance. Elementary, middle and high school students will be seeing the assembly program during the day and parents, guardians and community members are invited to see the evening presentation. Middle and high school students will have the opportunity to be involved in a leadership training session as well.

The community evening presentation will be held at a number of other school districts this fall. Osceola’s community presentation will be held Oct. 4, and Grantsburg’s will be held Oct. 7. St. Croix Falls school district will have the program on Oct. 8 for students.

For more information, contact Douglas Ramich, middle school counselor, at 715-825-2131, ext. 2170. - submitted

Northwest Cleansweep announces fall hazardous waste collections

BURNETT COUNTY – The Northwest Cleansweep hazardous waste “milk run” program, which is designed to accept hazardous wastes from municipalities, businesses and schools from the 10-county region, announces registration for the fall 2010 collection. Items accepted include fluorescent bulbs, computers, oil-based paint, sol-

Out to lunch Eating good food is one of the

Cold Turkey

truly great pleasures in life. Most of our great holidays and celebrations center on food and feasting.

John W. Ingalls Thanksgiving is a time of traditions focusing on a great feast and reflecting on our thankfulness for the many blessings we experience in life. The same can be said for most other celebrations including graduations, weddings, anniversaries and reunions. Each of these may have a different reason for celebrating but the actual celebration usually centers on good food. While we may truly enjoy cooking at home for ourselves or friends, dining out has the added benefit of not having to prepare the meal and not having to clean up the mess.

There are basically three areas that define the quality of our dining experiences ambience, service and quality or freshness of the food. I have had the wonderful privilege of dining in great restaurants on three different continents. Reflecting back on these great meals helps me to understand what made each of these meals exceptional. However if asked to choose my top five restaurant choices in the world so far, you might be surprised to find that two of them are right here in northern Wisconsin. Wild Rice in Bayfield and Grecco’s in St Croix Falls are hitting all of the areas that make any dining experience special.

Another one that was really special was a great outdoor restaurant overlooking the Bosphorus River in Istanbul, Turkey. While being served great Middle Eastern food, you could look across the river from Eu-

vents or adhesives, antifreeze, corrosives, aerosols, batteries (button or rechargeable), PCBs (liquid), poison solids, pesticides (solid or liquid), ballasts and mercury.

The Northwest Cleansweep Milk Run Program invites any municipality, school or business wishing to participate in the fall 2010 collection to call and schedule a

pickup. Preregistration is required and should be done

by Friday, Oct. 15, to assure a spot in this year’s collection schedule. Be responsible with hazardous waste. To register or inquire about prices, fees and scheduling please call Chad Kostner at 715-635-2197, ext. 237. - submitted

rope to Asia where history has been written and rewritten for thousands of years.

Trattoria Dal Billy’s on the western coast of the Mediterranean in Italy was also a special MD place, a small family-owned, one-room restaurant on the fifth floor of a building. No one spoke English and they only served fresh fish from the sea. All of the fish were placed on a big platter and presented to your table. No menu, no problem, you pointed to the fish you wanted to eat.

Another great one was a small family restaurant on Ohope Beach on the north island of New Zealand.

Everything about it was a surprise, from the service, to the food, to the incredibly black volcanic sand at your feet.

These places are exceptional in many ways and highly recommended but they aren’t always the most memorable. Some of the most memorable service we have ever received was in Thailand. The waiter could only speak a few words of English and that was with a strong broken accent. Tammy ordered chicken for an evening meal. After 30 minutes he returned to our table announcing, “Your sheekin is feenished.” He stood resolutely by the table awaiting our response.

“OK,” we replied, expecting the arrival of the roasted fowl. He didn’t understand “OK” and repeated his announcement, “Your sheekin is feenished.” After three or four discussions about “sheekin” and not understanding what he was telling us we finally discovered that “feenished” didn’t mean done or completed, it simply meant there was no more remaining. After a

quick selection change he delivered a heaping bowl of steamed rice to the table. Wanting to be polite, Tammy asked how to say “Thank you” in Thai. His confused response was “steem ri?” She repeated his words, “steem ri?” He nodded back smiling, “steem ri.”

Now every time he brought something to our table she would smile and say “steem ri,” believing that she was saying thank you, and he would smile and nod and repeat “steem ri” and run off to the kitchen only to return delivering another heaping bowl of steamed rice. We never did eat any “sheekin” but we sure had plenty of steamed rice.

Fresh food is another priority when dining out.

Only once have I ever experienced a restaurant where the food was too fresh. While recently bicycling in the Bayfield area we stopped at a coffee shop to order lunch. The ambience had an acceptable level of earthiness both in the cluttered appearance and the workers. It was very busy in the shop and to keep things simple I ordered two sandwiches exactly the same so as to reduce confusion.

“You want all the junk on it?” was her response, regarding what I assumed to mean lettuce, mayo, tomato or anything else that was usually applied to a turkey sandwich on rye.

“Sure, all the junk is OK,” I replied, thinking this would speed the process. I then stood aside to await my order.

One minute later there was a yell from the kitchen where my sandwich was being made, “Could someone help me in here? There’s a mouse in the trap and he’s still alive!”

That was a bit too fresh for me.

PAGE 4 - INTER-COUNTY LEADER - NORTHERN CURRENTS, SECTION B - SEPTEMBER 22, 2010

River Road

River Road Hwy. 87 Ramble No. 5

Ramblings

It’s time for the fifth-annual River Road Ramble. The tour this year is from St. Croix Falls nearly to Grantsburg with the loop taking Hwy. 87 one way and the old River Road the other way. Signs will be along both roads to help you find the openings as well as the list below and the maps at various points along the route.

Check http://home.earthlink.net/ ~ramble or riverroadrambler. blogspot.com for more details and your own online maps. Points of interest include:

Collected by Russ Hanson L. Cushing, 240th Avenue, choose anyone of the three exits. “The small town with the big heart.” SEL HS Historical “Memory Room” and Museum Community Center second floor – entrance on east side of building. Large collection of area photographs and information. Display of farm and dairy equipment, first post office, country schools and churches.

Copies of Cushing Wisconsin History available for purchase. - Maps available.

A. Festival Theatre, historic downtown St. Croix Falls. Third-annual costume sale – Saturday, Sept. 25, in the front courtyard. Beverage sales all afternoon.

Tim Sparks and Phil Heywood Saturday, Sept. 25, 7:30 p.m.; Claudia Schmidt, Sunday, Sept. 26, 2 p.m.

Suzy Q’s Snowshoe Tavern, Cushing.

A great place for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Daily specials. They have whatever you are hungry for. Ramble special – $1 off appetizers or burger basket.

The Dugout Bar and Grill Sports Bar, famous for delicious burgers, always serving daily specials. Sponsor of 13 area teams: fast-pitch, softball, pool, bowling leagues, trap and more. *Suzy Q’s and The Dugout are co-sponsors of the Cushing Fundays Adult Soapbox Derby.

B. The famous Wolf Creek Bar (Little Swede's). This historical spot has been serving liquor continuously since 1832.

Photos of “old” Wolf Creek on display.

Great year-round spot for dining, socializing and watching sports.

C. Penny Lane, 2566 240th Ave. (CTH G). Eclectic shopping. Handcrafted items, unique treasures, odds ‘n’ ends, purses, dolls, vintage glassware and pottery, seasonal items and homegrown produce. New and used bargains.

Homestead of John Penny.

M. Pole Barn Sale, 2355 215th Ave. Circular saw blades 11” to 24”, collectibles, beeswax, tools, hubcaps, old pulleys, household, misc.

N. Eureka Center Town Hall-School on Hwy. 87 just north of 210th Street maps available. Open house of the beautifully restored schoolhouse. Interesting display of Eureka history, pictures, artifacts, stories and farm memorabilia including antique tractors. Serving ice cream and root beer. Hosted by Betty and Sherman Jensen.

D. Wolf Creek Methodist Church, 2417 River Road – maps available. Lunch served from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Large rummage and bake sale, produce, coffee, rolls, lunch. Opening at 8 a.m.

E1. Antique horse-drawn vehicles and garage sale. 2586 River Road. Collection of original, carefully restored, antique sleighs and wheeled vehicles and appointments will be on display. Garage sale, saddle, tack and other driving appointments will be for sale.

E2. Sterling Homemakers, 2586 River Road. Sterling H.C.E Garage and Bake Sale. Proceeds help residents in need, and support local scholarships and community projects.

F. Sunshine Gardens, 2747 Evergreen Ave. Wednesday thru Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Free plants! How? Stop in for their “Pick-a-chip” sale. Pick a chip and save $1, $5 or get your entire purchase free.

Saturday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. only. Browse their trees, ornamental shrubs, perennials, fruiting shrubs, water plants, iron-

works and handmade items. Cookies, lemonade and coffee provided all day.

Don’t forget – fall is a great time to plant.

G. Hanson Farm, 2558 Evergreen Ave. Farm market, apples, squash, pumpkins, maple syrup and seasonal garden produce.

H. Multifamily garage sale, 13017 Solness Road, located almost to Grantsburg off Hwy. 87. Seven-family garage sale.

Something for everyone: clothing, crafts, collectibles, glassware, books, households, perennial plants, guy stuff and much more.

I. Holmes Lake Orchard, 20338 Range Line Road, one mile east of Hwy. 87 on CTH Z. U-pick apples; stop and enjoy the

beautiful setting and delicious fruit.

J. C. Kapp Art Studio and Golden Egg Farm, Christine Kapp – maps available.

Open house/rustic barn art studio. Located inside their big red barn, second floor. Meet the artist and see some of her vintage themed oil paintings. She will have art and prints for sale. www.mountkapp.com.

K. At-las Antiques, downtown Atlas (CTH B). Antiques, gifts, collectibles, wonderful “old-fashioned” gardens.

Don’t miss this stop; you’ll be telling your friends about this one-of-a-kind shop. Located in the old general store and living quarters.

Thank You!

521984 5L 47a

It was an honor and privilege to have been asked to represent the 75th Wisconsin Assembly District citizens in the Wisconsin primary on Tuesday, Sept. 14.

I am humbled by the support of those who displayed a yard sign, marched in parades, went door-to-door, gave to my campaign monetarily or through in-kind gifts, shared their thoughts and expertise on the issues and voted for me.

May God bless you and our great state of Wisconsin 521900 5rp 5Lp

Judith Wells Espeseth

Eureka Farmers Market Oktoberfest.

A special farmers market with a classic car show 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Northeast corner of Hwy. 87 and 210th Street.

K.J’s Eureka Tavern. Popular spot for “locals,” you should stop too! Building sits on original site of 1904 Eureka Creamery. Walls from 1915 creamery are visible in the current tavern and dining area. Good food and friendly staff. Stop and visit.

O. Chateau St. Croix Winery and Vineyard, 1998 Hwy. 87. World-class wines in the St. Croix River Valley. Tasting, tours and more. There is no better way to end your day of traveling “the loop!” Relax and enjoy a glass of wine in the rural setting of this amazing place.

BENEFIT FOR BONNIE VAN METER Saturday, Sept. 25, 2 p.m. - ?

Luck Lions (DBS) Hall Raffles • Paddles • 2 Bands HD Riders Doing Chili Feed

Bonnie is going through her 4th different type of cancer in 6 years. Come help us help her!

Donations Are Accepted At: Eagle Valley Bank, P.O. Box 1106, St. Croix Falls, WI 54024 521891 5r,Lp

COMMUNITY REFERRAL AGENCY, INC.

WEEKLY SUPPORT GROUPS - POLK COUNTY

* Mondays, 6-7:30 p.m.: Domestic Violence Support Group is a safe place to express yourself with the support of other survivors.

Also, at the same day and time, Children’s Learn and Play - a safe place for children to express themselves. Parents are encouraged to enroll their children (ages 6 and up) in this group. (Child care available for children up to 5 years of age.) * Tuesdays, 6-7:30 p.m.: Sexual Abuse & Assault Support Group. This group offers the opportunity to share experiences and gain strength, confidence and knowledge from one another. * Wednesdays, 2:30-4 pm.: Psycho Educational Support Group.

A chance for Polk County incarcerated females to grow, change and learn from others who have experienced domestic violence and a sexual abuse. Group meets at P.C. Jail. Must be approved thru jail sergeant to attend.

521956 5L Our services are free and confidential.

Please call to verify location, 715-825-4414, 800-261-7233.

You are cordially invited to the groundbreaking ceremony for the NEW United Pioneer Home and assisted living facility.

When: Time: Where:

Tuesday, Sept. 28, 2010 6 p.m.

Butternut Ave. & Second St., Luck, WI This will be a short ceremony.

521965 5L

521989 5Lp 47a,dp

Serves Polk and Burnett Counties Assists victims and survivors of domestic violence and sexual abuse & assault.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2010 - INTER-COUNTY LEADER - NORTHERN CURRENTS, SECTION B - PAGE 5

Lessons learned in life We are already starting another school year where

we learn many lessons, but we also learn life lessons along the way too. These are the lessons not learned in books but are learned by living and loving, by winning and losing, old methods of trial and error and the school of hard knocks. They are learned from teachers, pastors, parents, friends and enemies.

Regardless of how much we know, it is never enough. School is always in session and life challenges us all.

Here is the wisdom of youth: I’ve learned you cannot hide broccoli in a glass of milk. (any age) I’ve learned that games at recess are for fun, not ‘til death. (age 11) I’ve learned that if you’re nice, you can make a friend. (age 7) I’ve learned that you can’t make trouble and get away with it. (age 11) I’ve learned that you’re always special no matter what. (age 9-1/2) I’ve learned that you should go to the bathroom if you feel sick. (age 10) I’ve learned that life can be fun if you make it fun. (age 14) I’ve learned that if you don’t clean your desk, you can get lost in it. (age 12) I’ve learned that if you want to have friends you have to be one. (age 7) I’ve learned that every once in a while school is OK. (age 14) I’ve learned that you can have more than one friend. (age 10) I’ve learned that people don’t think I’m as good as I really am until they see me do it. (age 12) I’ve learned that naptime is good for a little rest. (age 5) I’ve learned that the basement is colder than outside. (age 9) I’ve learned that it is hard to persuade parents to take you or let you go places. (age 12) I’ve learned that when you get into trouble, you never can get out of it. (age 7) I’ve learned that you have many boyfriend problems in junior high. (age 11-3/4) I’ve learned that you cannot judge friends by what they look like but what they do. (age 10) I’ve learned that in the lunchroom it looks like you have food on your plate even if you cover it with a napkin. (age 11-1/2) I’ve learned that I better be good in church. (age 7) I’ve learned that school becomes fun at the end of the year. (age 11) I’ve learned that you can learn a lot from school if you apply yourself. (age 14) I’ve learned that ice cream and fish don’t taste good together. (age 11) I’ve learned that you don’t have to agree with your friends. (age 1) I’ve learned not to be afraid of anything. (age 6) I’ve learned that you can do anything if you try, and if you try, you can succeed. (age 10) I’ve learned that there are two sides to a situation. (age 11) I’ve learned that when you are left out all alone, that it is sad. (age 13) I’ve learned that everyone has a different way of looking at things. (age 11) I’ve learned that if you are kind to someone, they will be kind to you. (age 9)

Behind the

Signpost Bernice Abrahamzon I’ve learned that I shouldn’t get a detention on Tuesday because I get in more trouble that time instead of any other day. (age 14) I’ve learned that you can’t pick on some one without getting yelled at. (age 11) I’ve learned that you shouldn’t cut down trees. (age 6) I’ve learned not to wear my cap indoors. (age 9) I’ve learned that I’m not always right. (age 11) I’ve learned that my parents are usually right. (age 11) I’ve learned that school is what you make it, fun if you want it fun, boring if you want it boring. (age 12) I’ve learned that I have a lot of support from my friends. (age 11) I’ve learned that all things are not as easy as they look. (age 9) I’ve learned that you should never leave your dog alone in a room. (age 11) I’ve learned that you can’t always get what you want. (age 7) I’ve learned that when you go across the street, you should go with a grown-up. (age 6) I’ve learned that you should never wear good clothes playing outside. (age 11) I’ve learned that you don’t have to do what everybody else does. (age 12) I’ve learned that I should do things the first time I am told. (age 10) I’ve learned that how you act is what people think of you. (age 9) I’ve learned that if you jump off the swings at the height of 7 feet and just at the precise moment you jump off you can do a double-twist super back flip before you hit the ground, but it hurts, so don’t do it. (age 12) I’ve learned that if you play a game and you start to fight, you should not play. (age 7) I’ve learned that you can’t have too many excuses, or the teacher won’t believe you anymore. (age 12) I’ve learned that if you blame something on your sister that you just get in bigger trouble. (age 11) (My comment: Many lessons were learned above, and as adults, we can identify with them too. I wonder. what kind of a list would a senior citizen make?)

Sample: I have learned that young people think all old people have lost their marbles; old people can’t hear what you say; cannot see you clearly; need help walking, opening doors, climbing stairs, driving or ?

Too depressing!

Until next week, Bernice P.S. We can do many things! It just takes a little longer!

Compiled by Bernice Abrahamzon

50 Years Ago A trout limit for Mrs. Etta Miller of Frederic was a must.–A dance was held at Indian Creek Hall on Aug. 20 with music by George Shepard and the HiLites.–”Pillow Talk” was showing at the Webb Theatre, Webster.–The film “Samson and Delilah” was playing at the Grand Theatre, Grantsburg.–”A Summer Place” was playing at the SCF Theatre.–”Brides of Dracula” was showing at the Frederic Theatre.–Two roving women robbed an aged Sterling couple.–Frederic was advised to take steps for a new sewage plant.–Mrs. Nellie Windus of Frederic broke her leg in a fall.–Many familiar faces in the lineup for Old-Timer Lewis game on Sunday, Sept. 4.–Remember Edie’s Dress Shop located one mile south of Spooner?–Specials at the Frederic Co-op Super Market included two heads of lettuce for 33¢, 25 lbs. Occident flour at $1.59, five cans of peas for $1, green grapes at two pounds for 29¢ and cherry pie mix at three cans for 89¢.–Johnson Farm Equipment Store, Frederic, had a Saturday, Aug. 27, auction.–Specials at Route’s Super Market, Frederic, included bacon at 49¢ lb., smoked picnics at 33¢ lb., sweet corn at 29¢ for a dozen ears, Folger’s Instant Coffee at 79¢ for 6oz. jar.–Clover Farm Store specials included 50 lbs. of Gold Medal flour at $3.39.

40 Years Ago The village council approved the sale of dump site, Frederic.–New owner, Donald Nordquist, took over Kusler TV in Frederic, which Al Kusler operated for the past 25 years.–The First Bank of Grantsburg observed achievement of $20 million assets.–Specials at the Anderson’s Store, Siren, included bacon at two pounds for $1.49, Butternut Coffee at $2.49 for a three-pound can, 10 pounds of potatoes for 49¢, and pork loin at 59¢ a pound.–The football game between St. Croix Falls and Frederic (at Frederic) was set for Oct. 1.–The Democratic party paid for an ad titled “Blame the Democrats?” and then listed all the Republicans in office and supposedly responsible.–Jensen Furniture, Luck, was advertising carpeting.–Hagberg’s in Frederic was advertising shoes, rubber footwear and snow boots.–Nursing assistants completed Advotech course.–A full-time waitress was wanted at the Topper Café, Frederic.–Poplar and oak bolts were wanted by North States Wood Products, Siren, and paying up to $16 per cord for mixed hardwood 50-inch bolts (could be poplar, birch, ash, maple or oak) at 7-inch minimum.–Lakes Realty, Siren, announced they would not be doing any snowplowing this winter.–Siren Drug Store had a Rexall 1¢ sale.

20 Years Ago

SCRMC facilitates area disaster drill ST. CROIX FALLS – On Wednesday, Sept. 15, St. Croix Regional Medical Center initiated an evening “chemical disaster” drill at Durex Products in Luck, for the purpose of reviewing decontamination procedures with other area medical centers. The drill’s primary goal was to give medical staff the opportunity to practice handling a relatively large number of “casualties” and triage each one appropriately—while still remembering to “do the greatest good for the greatest number.”

Volunteers played the part of injured victims with various chemical exposures. Among the “victims” were pregnant women, the unconscious, and people suffering from burns, respiratory stress and emotional trauma.

Victims were tagged with an identifier that indicated the type and severity of their injuries. Northland Ambulance teams responded to the scene with four units to triage ”injuries.”

At the scene, staff worked through hypothetical assessments of issues and organized the transfer of victims to St. Croix Regional, Amery, and Osceola medical centers for further decontamination and treatment. Of 30 victims, roughly 10 were sent to each center. Medical centers’ staff, who were wearing special suits with masks per hazardous materials procedures, set up decontamination tents and guided victims through special processing procedures which included special showers and changes of clothing prior to entering each facility.

Amidst an evening thunderstorm and occasional downpours, the drill provided all medical personnel with the opportunity to practice the very procedures that would be needed in a real situation, giving them valuable experience should they be involved in an ac-

Do you remember?

tual disaster.

SCRMC coordinators Jean Doty and Sarah Shaw worked with Laurie Peterson of SCRMC, Rich Haider at Osceola, and Russ Grimsby at Amery to coordinate activities. Kathy Poirer, director of Polk County Emergency Management, provided consultation for the drill.

The medical centers expressed appreciation for Mark Votel and Durex Products in Luck for allowing their site to be used as a starting point, and for all the volunteers who participated as victims. - submitted

2010 Osceola Duathlon OSCEOLA – Run or bike the 2010 Osceola Duathlon, Kids Duathlons and new 5K and 10K Osceola Trail Runs on Saturday, Sept. 25. It is the bigtime race with small-town charm.

The first 300 participants across all races receive a black long-sleeve performance race shirt ($30 value), complimentary scenic Osceola train ride ticket ($17 value), computer chip timing, free beverage at postrace party and awards ceremonies with valuable prizes up to $75 value for overall and age-group winners.

Register in advance at www.OsceolaDuathlon. com or race morning beginning at 6 a.m. at Osceola Intermediate School, 949 Education Ave., Osceola.

The duathlon starts at 8 a.m., 5K and 10K at 11 a.m.

Advance registration fees range from $15 to $45.

Spectators are encouraged to cheer and visit the Race Fitness Expo during the races.- submitted

Voters questioned mill rate increase in Siren School District.–Siren’s Summerfest celebrated the Roaring ‘20s, with queen candidates, Darcie Lund, Carrie Mauer, Amy Zick, Nicole Lund, Kristen Lahners and Judy Otis.–The Little Miss Siren Summerfest candidates were Allison Alseth, Carly Anderson, Amber Richison, Faith Deering, Theresa Hunter, Angela Daniels, Shauna Heller and Sarah Daniels.-Burnett General Hospital had a position available in the radiology department.–A foursome playing 106 holes in the “Longest Day of Golf” included Sue Muellner, Audrey Sutherland, Mary Lieder and Joyce Schuler.–A bagpiper from Minneapolis performed at Forts Folle Avoine.–Charles E. Lewis Days were celebrated; expanding to two full days instead of one day. It was called “the little town with big ideas.”–Check out the Sleepy Hollow Store, onequarter mile north of Frederic.–Obituaries included Elvie Blair, Linnea Steinmatz, Ross Olson, Richard Fraser, Lloyd Wilson, Caroline Johnson and Florence Lundgren.–Orientation for Frederic sixth- and seventh-graders was held Aug. 16.–Development was in progress at Burnett County Airport.–The state was asking the county to consider relocation of four miles of Hwy. 70.

Brought to you by

OLSEN & SON DRUG

Serving the community since 1882

24106 St., Hwy. 35 • Siren, WI Phone 715-349-2221 • Fax 715-349-7350

Tom Moore, Owner Brian Johnson - RPh

PAGE 6 - INTER-COUNTY LEADER - NORTHERN CURRENTS, SECTION B - SEPTEMBER 22, 2010

TOWN TALK/COUNTRY CHATTER

715-349-2964

Siren

What a glorious Saturday last week. Nice to see that large yellow ball back in the sky and no rain. A great day to get some of those chores done outside before the snow. Not so nice to have the sore muscles on Sunday morning though, can sure tell on the body old Father Time’s acreeping up on me.

We have so many tree rats and deer busy picking up the acorns in the front yard. Seems the acorns are falling a little earlier than usual, maybe another sign of an early winter.

No action from the bears this week, guess they found other places to nose around, maybe they are busy hunting up a place to winter in. That’s OK by me as I don’t have to worry about cleaning up their messes then.

Those gals at the Siren Covenant Church are at it again. This time of year is when they are busy making those great homemade apple pies. So, if you have purchased some before or this will be your first year, call early as they are taking orders now and what a great bargain at only $9. Call in your orders at 715-349-2486 or 715-349-5601.

There was a special birthday party in Daniels Township last week. Kay Stoner enjoyed her 80th birthday with family and friends at her home last Sunday. Many more happy birthdays to you Kay.

653-4281

Sympathy to the family of Alice M. Mavis who passed away Sept. 8.

Dorothy Lahners stopped in for a visit in bear country last Tuesday after voting. Wednesday she visited Naomi Glover.

Congratulations to Stuart and Barb Fosmo on their 60th anniversary. A party will be held on Sunday, Sept. 26, from 1 to 4 p.m., out at Bobbie’s World on Hwy. 70. Stop in and help them celebrate and wish them many more years.

Congratulations to Jean Marion who celebrated her 80th birthday last Saturday at Crooked Lake Park. Many more happy birthdays to you Jean.

Last Thursday evening, Jim Glover and his wife, Joyce, and Naomi Glover spent several hours at the Beckmarks. Jim, Naomi and Art were Siren classmates years ago. So while the three old folks busied themselves with planning their 55th reunion next year, Joyce and Bev enjoyed visiting.

Keep watching your papers, people, the harvest suppers are in full swing so if you have a favorite you don’t want to miss it. Maybe you have plans to try one or more new ones this year. Remember, the cooks in our area are great and there’s no cleanup after.

Lewis

Charles and Alice Ford and Bernice Abrahamzon joined Glenna Hauger at the senior citizens center last Tuesday for noon dinner. Later they went to the Hauger home to play Scrabble and to visit. They enjoyed the dinner and afternoon together.

A confused lilac bush has been blooming at the Abrahamzon farm.

Neighbors have strawberry plants in bloom. What a crazy mixed-up year!

A resident of Danbury related how many bears come into town and even get into houses, mess up the house, even get into the refrigerator. Isn’t that being too bold?

Kara Alden, LaVonne Boyer and organist Gloria Chell helped Pastor Tom with Sunday’s service at the Lewis church. Coffee was served afterward.

Needed are cupboard cookies for such occasions.

Needed, also, are worshippers to attend Sunday services. We hope we are now back on regular schedule and most summer vacations are over. We need you.

Grateful the frost stayed away Saturday night and garden produce can continue to ripen and bear.

Cloud cover kept it above 32 degrees.

Many people turned out for the harvest supper at Clam Falls Lutheran Church and found it very good eating there.

Sheila Staples and Rick Abrahamzon went to Hutchinson, Minn., on Saturday for a bird swap. The fall is always a good time of the year to buy extra birds, etc., as people are culling and cutting back on birds, etc., to winter over. Nice time of the year, too, to take a ride and admire the fall colors.

Apple Hill Orchard operated by Konnie and Bill Didlo will be open soon, joining other orchard operators, the Smith farm on Poquette Lake, and the Indian Creek Orchard. Lots of choices in apples, jellies and jams, honey, cookbooks, fresh bakery, etc. All three have lots to offer. Do check them out.

Bev Beckmark

Bernice Abrahamzon

Sheila Staples and Bernice Abrhamzon went to the Indian Creek Orchard on Sunday (along with many others) to take advantage of seeing bins of apples, apple wines, jellies and jams.

Darwin Brown provided the horse-drawn wagon for the ride through the orchard. There was an outside wood fire so the fragrance of burning wood perfumed the air, and a lady was sitting in the orchard, reading a book. For a minute we wondered if she was real or like a stage set for atmosphere. (A nice touch.)

For anyone wanting to give gifts bearing a local label, the Amish make a wide variety of jelly and jams bearing the Indian Creek label. This morning your correspondent had apple cinnamon jelly on her breakfast toast.

When the jar is held up to the light it is a beautiful color, and the taste is very nice.

The different wines look interesting too, just right for a hostess gift or for someone with a party in mind.

Wandering around an apple shed is a good way to spend part of a Sunday afternoon. Check out open dates for the rest of the week. Enjoy an autumn experience.

In bygone days, people were able to visit maple syrup operations, cranberry packaging places, an Indian moccasin business, a cheese-making operation, a working farm (thank goodness for the annual dairy breakfasts), mushroom clinics in local woods, etc. Visiting a hands-on operation is a good learning experience, and one that may disappear completely in light of liability insurance.

Speaking of hands-on experiences, when I was in eighth grade in a country school, the teacher chose my desk on which to operate on a pig’s eye brought to school by a farm boy. It was too much, as one girl fainted dead away and woke up on a cot in the sick room. Guess who.

Webster Senior Center It has been rather quiet around the center this past week. That is about to change as we have several activities coming up.

I would like to hear from some readers as to what you would like to have going on at the center. Call me at 715-656-3583 with any and all suggestions, opinions and ideas.

Lunch is served four days a week at the center.

Stop in and pick up a menu and join us for your favorites. Just remember to call the day before and register. The number is 715-866-5300. If it is after hours, just leave your name and when you would like to dine.

We had another great group for Dime Bingo. We want everyone to know how much we appreciate all that come and join in the fun. There were several pool players on Thursday, but we would like to have more cardplayers. No need to call, just come in. Pool

Fran Krause

and cards are Thursday evening starting at 7 p.m.

Dime Bingo is every Wednesday starting at 12:30 p.m.

Wii bowling gets under way this coming week.

Tuesday morning at 9:30 a.m. for the men and Wednesday morning at 9:30 a.m. for the women. It is shaping up to be a lot of fun and laughter. We still have room for more, so come on in and enjoy.

Don’t forget our first potluck of the fall on Saturday, Sept. 25. Setup at 11:30 a.m. and eating at noon. Games and socializing after lunch.

If you are interested in the jewelry-making workshop, there is room for a couple more. If you just want to see what it is all about just drop in. It will be Friday, Oct. 1, at 12:30 p.m.

Remember, the center can only survive with participation. Hope to see you there.

Smiles are contagious, let’s infect the world.

Orange

Fran Krause attended the state HCE Convention in Eau Claire Tuesday through Thursday. Also attending from the Harmony Club were Pat Johnson, Karen Brooks and Amy Kopecky.

Mark and Kent Krause and Brad and Dean Peterson spent Friday and Saturday at Sturgeon Bay golfing and stayed with Mark and Kent’s sister, Karen Hintz. On Sunday, they attended the Green Bay Packers game.

Allyson, Kathryn and Bryan Krause were home from college for the weekend. It is the first time

Bernie Boelter

LaVonne O'Brien

Allyson has been home as she spent the summer working in Iowa.

Lamar Johnson is out of the hospital and spent the weekend with John and Reeny Neinstadt. Friday evening dinner guests at John and Reeny’s were Ron and Sharon Proffit. Sunday guests were Natalie Flagstad and family.

Last Monday, LaVonne O’Brien and Anita, Kathleen and Sharon O’Brien had lunch at Emilys. Tuesday, LaVonne went to North Branch, Minn., and met her cousins for lunch.

St. Croix Valley Senior Center

by Marian Edler

Tuesday morning we had our exercise session after which we played Skip Bo. In the afternoon, 500 cards, Dominos and Hand and Foot were played.

Winners in 500 were Ron Flostad, Joan Arnold, Olga Young, Pete Schlosser and Bren Nel Ward. David Thelin and Roger Greenly were the nine-bid winner.

Winners in Dominos were Martha Lundstrom, Ione Meixner and Delores Benson. The winning team in Hand and Foot were Dottie Adams, Darene Cross and Irene Campbell.

Thursday morning we had our exercises and played Skip Bo. In the evening, 500 cards were played. The winners were Chuck Magnison with

over 5,000 points and Betty Wilson, Bren Nel Ward and Arlys Rosen. The nine-bid winners were Bren Nel Ward and Kim Rosen.

Our sympathy goes to the family of Avis Cookinham, who passed away this past week.

Friday morning Bridge was played.

Gratitude is extended to Ray and Bob who share their garden produce with the seniors. Congratulations to Don and Delores Benson who celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary.

Diane and Brent Nelson changed all the decorations for the fall season. So we are ready for Autumn Fest on Saturday, Sept. 25. Stop in and try our pork chops on a stick.

Frederic Senior Center Spades was played on Monday, Sept. 13, with the following winners: Holly Stonesifer in first place, Lillian Murphy in second place and Willis Williams in third place.

Tuesday card players, pool players and morning coffee group enjoyed the center.

Thursday, Sept. 16, 500 cards was played with the following winners: Larry Anderson in first place,

Ardyce Knauber

Hazel Hoffman in second place, David Peterson in third place and Flo Antiel in fourth place.

Wednesday and Friday Pokeno is played.

Saturday, Sept. 18, was the mini buffet and cards.

We wish to express our sympathy to the Clifford Potter family. We enjoyed having Clifford at the center. He enjoyed playing cards.

Dewey - LaFollette Sympathy is extended to Marge Lawson and her family due to the death of Marge’s husband, Papa John Lawson. He has been a resident of Hertel for a number of years, and owned and operated Papa John’s Restaurant at one time. Papa John was 79.

Marlene Swearingen, Donna and Nina Hines and Karen Mangelsen visited Rachel Wiita and her 6week-old daughter, Hattie Lou, at their home in Frederic on Wednesday afternoon. Rachel is married to Eric Wiita, Marlene’s grandson.

Gerry and Donna Hines and Hank and Karen Mangelsen were Wednesday evening visitors of Marlene and Bruce Swearingen.

Colin, Chad and Chris Harrison were weekend guests of Nina and Lawrence Hines.

Claude McCarty, Sue and Roger Mroszak, Karen and Hank Mangelsen and Donna and Gerry Hines

320- 2423933

were among a number of people who attended the open house for Jean Marion in Siren Saturday afternoon. The get-together was in honor of Jean’s 80th birthday.

Don and Lida Nordquist returned home Saturday from a 10-day trip to Disney World in Florida. Their daughter and her family, Jan, Jim, Caleb and Hannah Schott, met them there and they spent some vacation time together.

Lakeview UM Church will host a Fall Fun Fest at the church Sunday, Sept. 26, from 1 – 5 p.m. There will be hayrides, buggy rides, face painting, apple bobbing, pumpkin painting, live music, games, door prizes, a bonfire, a cakewalk and plenty of food. All are welcome to come and participate in the activities and there is no charge.

Cloverton

A small attendance at the monthly training meeting of the Duxbury Fire Department did not diminish the importance of the work done. Chief Mike McCullen led Don Mishler, Al Wolf, Tracy Erickson and Gene Wickham in a water pumping exercise on Pansy Landing Road.

Word has it that a back to the ‘50s car show will be driving through Markville on Oct. 2, around 4:30 p.m. It will then travel on to Duxbury.

Jan and Ed Proffit had the pleasure of a two-day visit from Russ and Bonnie Schonfeld of Lester Prairie last week. Ed and Russ worked together for over 20 years in the trucking business. The couple helped Jan and Ed haul in over 60 hay bales.

Dave Drake was part of the group of six parishioners from the Zion Lutheran Church in Markville, who, led by Pastor Tim Faust, spent three days camping and canoeing in the St. Croix State Park.

Each one of the guys provided a meal for the event.

Vicki Elliott has been very busy cleaning and sorting out the now-closed Hay Creek Outpost. For such a small space, she has been overwhelmed by all of the goods and products that need to be taken care of.

It is with great pride that Deloris Schirmer reported that she now has a second great-granddaughter. Son Mike, Sioux Falls, S.D., is the proud granddad and his daughter, Katie Anderson, is the

mom. The little girl was named Michala and lives with her parents and 3-year-old sister in Hudson, S.D. A photo of the two siblings appeared on Facebook for all to see.

Three of Darlene Merimonti’s children came up to help her get her little home and yard ready for winter. Frank, Donna and Donnie all pitched in to cut her grass, cut back her flowers and do all that was necessary for the job. After all of the hard work, the family enjoyed a big spaghetti dinner.

Darlene and Evelyn Johnson, after shopping in North Branch awhile back, stopped to visit Clara Lilly. Maynard Monson’s daughter Avis had brought her dad over to visit also.

A big Coveau reunion, which brought about 45 people, was hosted by Peg and Clint Coveau last weekend. Three of Clint’s sisters and all of their family members attended. Most of the Coveau family lives in the area but some nieces and nephews came from Chetek and Cadotte.

On the home front, some critter has been coming into our yard about dusk everyday looking for chickens to kill. We have lost 12 chickens in the last year.

Dave has extended the height of the fence around the chicken yard and is being vigilant about being outdoors during that time of the day.

Cock-a-doodle-doo, wherever you are.

Siren Senior Center Harvestfest, one of the last big hurrahs for this year, will be held this coming weekend in our village, so be sure and check your local newspapers for the fun events.

Also, Dining at Five will be coming up on Thursday, Oct. 7. CeCe will be serving roast pork, baked potatoes, salad bar and pumpkin cheesecake for dessert. To make reservations call 715-349-2845 or 715-349-7810, or stop in and sign up for a reservation.

The center had a good participation in all of our card games this week. The Wednesday 500 group had 36 people playing, the most we have had. It is really good to see all of our old friends and the new ones that have been coming. Remember we play Dime Bingo on Tuesday, 500 on Wednesday and Spades on Friday starting promptly at 1 p.m.

Gratitude to Lollie McMonigal for the cheese that she donated to the center which was shared by the

Fran Levings

Barb Munger

Dime Bingo group, 500 card group and Abby Brand.

As I mentioned before, the Moose Lodge on Hwy. 70 will be sponsoring Bingo games every Tuesday evening beginning Tuesday, Sept. 28. The sessions will start at 7 p.m. and food and beverages will also be available. So come out and bring your friends for a fun evening.

Winners at 500 this week were, Arnie Borchert, Inez Pearson, Marie Van Guilder, Tom Knopik and Duane Bentley.

Spade winners were Shirley Doriott, Marie Van Guilder, Darleen Groves, Sue Hughes and Millie Hartshorn. Nona Severson, Shirley Doriott, Marie Van Guilder, Muriel Todd, Inez Pearson and Barb Munger furnished the treats for both card groups.

The center is open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. We have a lot of new reading material and articles have been arriving daily for the craft room, so stop in and visit.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2010 - INTER-COUNTY LEADER - NORTHERN CURRENTS, SECTION B - PAGE 7

TOWN TALK/COUNTRY CHATTER Maggie is a 3-year-old rat terrier. Her favorite activities include car rides (she always calls shotgun), watching the window crime show thriller “squirrels at the feeder” and snuggling with kisses. Maggie is a happy dog with spunk and a loving heart. She is good with children, dogs and cats. Maggie would make an excellent walking partner for a senior. The best thing about Maggie is that she is a great companion dog; short hair, petite size, doesn’t eat much and thrives on attention. She is awaiting her new home with great anticipation.

Hi, everybody! Blacky here from Humane Society of Burnett County. I’m a restless boy today, and I’ve even had my walk already! I don’t know if it is the cool weather, or the breeze, or the leaves turning colors, or what. I just want to be outside and go exploring and play! I’ve annoyed my brother already, so I better leave him alone for a while, and my weekend houseguest just wants to take a nap.

He’s my buddy who comes to stay with me when his dad goes on a trip. He’s a nice dog, but he gets kind of lonesome and sad and doesn’t care about ripping around in the yard with me. He snores too.

I woke up last night and thought an ore boat was chugging up the driveway, but it wasn’t that. It was my friend. He’ll be a happy dog tomorrow, though, as that is when he’ll be going home.

I have a couple of shelter friends who will be going home soon, too. Olaf the doxy mix will be joining his new family. Ava, hopefully soon. Whitey was just back from the vet getting snipped when I went to say so-long to him. He was pretty groggy yet, but I know he’s excited. My cat friend Timon says he is leaving soon as well. I call him The Cat with Opposable Thumbs. He’s got some extra toes, and even though it looks like he’s got mittens on, he

Happy Tails

Three weeks ago, a woman who had lost her home to foreclosure came to ArArnell Humane nell Humane Society Society.

She needed shelter for her two dogs, a 10-year-old husky-collie mix named Blizzard and a rambunctious Jack Russell terrier named Spike. Both dogs took up residence in our kennels and after health and behavior checks, were put up for adoption.

While a Jack Russell can charm the pants off just about anyone, it takes a special person to fall in love with that level of energy and finding a home for a 10-year-old dog is a completely different challenge.

Our staff was up to the task and promoted each dog on their advantages but in the end, it was the dogs who sold themselves.

Spike found his special someone in an active senior with another small dog. She came to the shelter to look and fell in love with Spike at first sight. Spike and his new canine pal took a few minutes to get used to each other in the exercise pen and decided it would work; all systems go, adopt.

Await

Shelter

YAPpenings Blacky can still grab stuff! I suggested he could take over my column if I decided to retire, since he is able to hold a pen.

No new friends came to the shelter last week, but things don’t ever stay quiet for long. And, there are still plenty of my pals there who will be joining me for the dog walk this weekend in Siren. Yep, that is this Saturday already! If you want to come out and see my friends, or walk, be at the west end of Main Street before 1 p.m. (preferrably by noon).

You’ll see the Humane Society’s waggin’ wagon, and me and a bunch of my friends! If you’d like to walk with us, bring $15 for a registration fee to help raise money for my furry pals. Or, if you don’t want to walk, you could pledge me before I take off, and I’ll do all the walking for you! Like last year, we’ll

Blizzard met his special someone online. She saw his dreamy face on the Web site. Blizzard reminded her of a 17-year-old dog she had lost earlier this summer. She told us the story of when her older dog was but a young pup; she had taken her newborn son outside to lay on a blanket in the grass as she weeded the garden. Her faithful companion barked at her and repeatedly ran toward the baby.

When she had a look for herself she found an adult eagle eyeing her baby as a possible meal. “What’s that boy, Timmy’s in the well?” Only this time it was “What’s that boy, an eagle wants to eat my child?”

The bond that she had formed with her 17-year-old dog transferred to Blizzard. They were both thrilled to have found each other. Old dogs can find new homes.

We have a number of deserving dogs in our kennel; all looking for new homes. Dakota is a 6-yearold Border collie/golden retriever/shepherd mix. He has adult dog manners and puppy energy. Joey is a 3-year-old beagle. He plays with dogs, chases cats and gets along with children. Harley is a min pin/rat terrier mix looking for an attentive home.

Sprocket is a 2-year-old fox yerrier mix. He has a spring in his step and knows “sit, down and roll over.” Riley is a loveable yellow Lab or yellow Lab

mix, 2-year-old neutered male. Gertrude is a gentle 5-year-old collie or mix. She is good with kids.

And Abbott is a 2-year-old Boston terrier/boxer mix.

He plays with dogs and kids.

Kittens have been finding homes and now adult cats are the majority in the adoption room. George is a blue-gray mitted polydactyl neutered male.

That’s a mouthful. He is very friendly and likes belly rubs. Sid is an extra-large flame-point tabby with blue eyes. He is friendly with other cats and dogs.

Slim is a large brown tabby, declawed and neutered.

He likes to explore and play with smaller dogs and children. Gonzo is a 13-year-old buff longhair. This special cat loves attention and is looking for a second chance. His adoption fee is reduced. Kittens Carly, Austin, Sylvester, Veronica and India are also available.

Don’t forget about the walk/run for animals at Stower Seven Lakes Trail on Saturday, Oct. 9.

Pledges over $25 qualify you for a T-shirt. Information is available at the shelter or at local businesses displaying our orange-yellow poster. Join the fun and help the animals. Arnell Memorial Humane Society, 715-268-7387 or online at arnellhumane.org.

have colorful bandanas with our logo for sale for $2, and afterward will be our 10-year anniversary open house back at the shelter from 3 to 5 Scooter p.m. It’s going to be an exciting day for me and my furry pals, for certain, and you are all invited to help us celebrate!

If you read my column last week, I told you about the two strays, Mandy and Tyler, and how it made me so sad to see them come in such straits. Well, in a week’s time they are already doing a lot better and even Tyler has perked up and is coming out of his shell. He is a lot more receptive to people and says he particularly likes having his hind end scratched. I do too! Both he and Mandy still have some medical issues to tend to, so I’d like to ask if anyone could chip in to Star’s Fund (our medical expense fund for extraordinary care) to help cover the costs.

I also would like to give a big paws-up to the special woman who sent us the money for a new washer and dryer. That was an incredibly generous thing to do, and my friends at the shelter are so grateful. What a wonderful gift! Pretty soon the shelter will be humming with new equipment, and there’ll be clean blankets and toys for everybody, without the almost-daily repairs to our old machines to keep them limping along. Thank you, Helen!

I don’t have much else for news this week, and if I wore pants, I’d have ants in them today! I just can’t seem to sit still any longer. Before I go, however, I want to share a picture with you of one of my younger pals at the shelter. His name is Scooter and he is a young Lab mix. He’s a bit on the shy side, but trying hard, and he’s been getting some extra groceries to fatten him up a little. He came in awfully thin. He’s a sweet little guy and if you’d like to meet him, you know where he can be found.

Me? I’m off to the races in my own backyard.

Hope to see you Saturday, everybody, and have a good week!

HSBC is saving lives, one at a time. www.hsburnettcty.org, 715-866-4096.

Births Born at Amery Regional Medical Center:

A boy, Mason Lyle Grosskreutz, born Aug. 5, 2010, to Kelly and Kevin Grosskreutz, Clayton.

Mason weighed 8 lbs., 2 oz.

••• A boy, Bennett Christian Schradle, born Aug. 6, 2010, to Nell and Shawn Schradle, Clayton. Bennett weighed 8 lbs., 13 oz.

••• A boy, Easton Paul Baxter, born Aug. 13, 2010, to Kari Milberg and Troy Baxter, Milltown. Easton weighed 7 lbs., 3 oz.

••• A girl, Brenda Joan Derosier, born Aug. 27, 2010, to Jillian and Vaughn Derosier, Clayton. Brenda weighed 8 lbs., 9-1/2 oz.

••• A boy, Caden Allen Monson, born Sept. 3, 2010, to Stephanie and Corey Monson, Clear Lake. Caden weighed 7 lbs., 12-1/2 oz.

••• A girl, Addison Jeannelle Warner, born Sept. 4, 2010, to Amber Duncan and Brian Warner, Dresser.

Addison weighed 7 lbs., 5 oz.

••• A boy, Cooper Bradley Harris, born Sept. 4, 2010, to Desiree and Kipp Harris, Amery. Cooper weighed 9 lbs., 1 oz.

••• A girl, Lindzie Marie Bauer, born Sept. 6, 2010, to Breanna Johnson and Jack Bauer, Barronett.

Lindzie weighd 7 lbs., 8 oz.

••• A boy, Draven James Morden, born Sept. 7, 2010, to Katie Sigsworth and James Morden, Clayton.

Draven weighed 6 lbs., 12 oz.

•••

A boy, William Kenneth Dahl, born Sept. 8, 2010, to Jennifer and Nathanial Dahl, Amery. William weighed 7 lbs., 6 oz.

••• A girl, Kendra Rose Lang, born Sept. 14, 2010, to Alisa and Jeffrey Lang, Frederic. Kendra weighed 6 lbs., 9-1/2 oz.

•••

Born at St. Croix Regional Medical Center:

A boy, Trygve Franchere Osten, born July 18, 2010, to Laura and Gabe Osten, St. Croix Falls.

Trygve weighed 8 lbs., 3 oz.

••• A girl, Jaelyn Faith Martin, born Aug. 24, 2010, to Joseph and Jennifer Martin, Luck. Jaelyn weighed 8 lbs., 9 oz.

••• A boy, Dylan Levi Lindahl, born Aug. 24, 2010, to Danny and Jeri Lindahl, Lindstrom, Minn. Dylan weighed 7 lbs., 13 oz.

••• A girl, Maliyah Ellise Hannah, born Aug. 24, 2010, to Nicole Stewart and Tommie Hannah, Frederic.

Maliyah weighed 6 lbs., 7 oz.

••• A boy, Carson Jesse Fick, born Aug. 25, 2010, to Jesse and Keely Fick, Clear Lake. Carson weighed 10 lbs., 10 oz.

••• A girl, Kate Elizabeth Johnson, born Aug. 25, 2010, to Jenny and Travis Johnson, Big Lake, Minn..

Kate weighed 9 lbs., 8 oz.

••• A boy, Nathan Charles Strenke, born Aug. 25, 2010, to Courtney Driscoll and David Strenke, Centuria. Nathan weighed 6 lbs., 9 oz.

•••

Luck Senior Center Hello everyone, we have some good news. We have been open only one day a week for the last two months, but now Susan Eliason will be our hostess every Tuesday and Thursday. She will be starting on Tuesday, Sept. 28. She tells me she loves to bake, and I think that means real tasty treats. Please come in and welcome Susan, have some goodies, and visit with good friends.

Our open hours on Tuesday and Thursday will be 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. On Wednesday we open at the same hour and usually, but not always – depending if people want to stay and visit – close at 2:30 p.m.

Remember, we have that awesome pool table that is begging to be used.

A boy, Sawyer Dave Tiedemann, born Aug. 26, 2010, to Heather and David Tiedemann, Balsam Lake. Sawyer weighed 10 lbs.

••• A boy, Mason Gary Jones, born Aug. 27, 2010, to Sara Schutts and Jacob Jones, Centuria. Mason weighed 7 lbs., 6 oz.

••• A boy, Jacob Charles Brouwer, born Aug. 27, 2010, to Kari Handrahan and Andy Brouwer, Somerset. Jacob weighed 8 lbs., 2 oz.

••• A boy, Brock Petersen Sladky, born Sept. 1, 2010, to Bart and Melissa Sladky, Luck. Brock weighed 10 lbs., 1 oz.

••• A boy, Dylan Robert McDowell, born Sept. 1, 2010, to Aimee Hollermann and Nathan McDowell, Osceola. Dylan weighed 7 lbs.

••• A girl, Angel Marie Destinee, born Sept. 2, 2010, to Tanya Belland and Dan Goodremote, Grantsburg.

Angel weighed 5 lbs., 9 oz.

••• A girl, Madison Anne Kirchberg, born Sept. 2, 2010, to David and Jennifer Kirchberg, Osceola.

Madison weighed 7 lbs., 12 oz.

••• A girl, Chloe Jean Burch, born Sept. 3, 2010, to Breanna Overland and Daniel Burch, Dresser. Chloe weighed 8 lbs., 10 oz.

••• A boy, Chet Gregory Greener, born Sept. 4, 2010, to Carrie Elder and Anthony Greener, Frederic. Chet weighed 6 lbs., 9 oz.

••• A girl, Audrina Ann Marie Kelley, born Sept. 5, 2010, to Michael Kelley and Jamie Riehle, Braham, Minn. Audrina weighed 7 lbs., 1 oz.

••• A boy, Anthony Christopher Stanisz, born Sept. 8, 2010, to Angela Stanisz, St. Croix Falls. Anthony weighed 8 lbs., 6 oz.

•••

Interstate Park Naturalist programs at Wisconsin Interstate Park Friday, Sept. 24

Lizards and Snakes! 2 p.m. at the Ice Age Center. Drop by and visit with naturalist Barb Walker about some of the most fascinating and most feared creatures on earth. You will have an opportunity to meet Copper the fox snake and Puff the bearded dragon.

Saturday, Sept. 25

The Secrets of Eagle Peak, 10 a.m. at the Eagle Peak Trail sign in the Pines Group Camp. Hike up the trail with naturalist Barb Walker, learn the secrets of the peak and see fantastic views of the St. Croix River Valley.

All About Owls, 2 p.m. at the Ice Age Center.

Owls are among the most successful predators because of their wonderful adaptations. Learn all about them with Walker and enjoy a close encounter with Aztec, her South American spectacled owl.

Tuesday, Sept. 28 – The Friends of Interstate Park Autumn Event

6 p.m. – Silent auction fundraiser 6:30 p.m. – Potluck Dinner 7:30 p.m. – Program, The Heart of It All: A Look at Citizen Science in Wisconsin, presented by Sarah Braun, Beaver Creek Reserve.

Join the Friends of Interstate Park for their annual fundraiser. The event will be held in the classroom addition at the Ice Age Center at Wisconsin Interstate Park in St. Croix Falls. For more information about the silent auction call Kris at 715-483-1854 and for more information about the evening call Julie at 715-483-3747.

Interstate Park is located in St. Croix Falls on Hwy. 35 just one-half mile south of Hwy. 8. For more information call Julie or Barb 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.

PAGE 8 - INTER-COUNTY LEADER - NORTHERN CURRENTS, SECTION B - SEPTEMBER 22, 2010

LIBRARY NEWS

Duck hunting

Frederic Public Library

What do the Bible, “The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn,” and “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone” have in common? They have all been challenged or banned at one time or another for religious, social or political reasons. The library will celebrate Banned Books Week Sept. 25 – Oct. 2.

Stop in to browse the display, check out a book or two and pick up your “freadom” button. President Franklin D. Roosevelt once said, “If in other lands the press and books and literature of all kinds are censored, we must redouble our efforts here to keep them free.”

Join us for Wednesday morning story time

Preschool children and their caregivers are invited to Wednesday morning story time at 10:30 a.m. for music, fingerplays, puppets, flannel board activities and the best of children’s books, read by a devoted group of volunteers.

September is Fines Amnesty Month

For each item you donate to the Frederic food shelf during September, we’ll deduct $1 from your library fines (this does not apply to replacement charges). You can pay down your existing fines, but it also means that it’s time to dig under the bed, look

behind the couch and check the hall closet for longlost items. Bring in your overdue materials, along with your food shelf items, and we’ll bargain. We’ll be happy to see our overdue items again, and you’ll feel good about helping out someone in need.

October books chosen for discussion

The Thursday morning book group will meet Oct. 21 at 10 a.m., to discuss the acclaimed biography “Benjamin Franklin,” by Edmund S. Morgan. Join us as we learn more about the myth, the reality, and the essence of Franklin. The evening Book Group will also meet Oct. 21, at 6:30 p.m., to talk about “Never Let Me Go,” by Kazuo Ishiguro. This novel presents a fascinating story of former classmates of a private boarding school who rekindle friendships as adults and begin to face the truth about their student years.

Copies of the books are available at the library and new members are always welcome.

Hours and information

Frederic Public Library, 127 Oak Street West, 715-327-4979, e-mail fredericpl@ifls.lib.wi.us. Regular open hours are Monday through Friday 10 a.m.

– 6 p.m.; and Saturday 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Story time for preschoolers is held every Wednesday morning at 10:30 a.m.

Polk County Library Federation

ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

Burnett County Department of Health and Human Services will begin taking applications for energy assistance beginning October 1, 2010. Applications will be taken through May 15, 2011. All new applicants will be required to provide a picture ID. Applicants must provide Social Security Cards for all household members and proof of income for the previous three months. If you are self employed, you will need to provide your taxes. Interest and dividends need to be verified with your most recent 1099. Pensions can be verified by payment stubs and Social Security benefits can be verified by the notice from Social Security or a 1099. Persons who did not apply last year will need to provide a heating bill or receipt and/or an electric bill showing their provider name and account number.

INCOME ELIGIBILTY GUIDELINES

FOR AGE 60 AND OVER

kill wounded ducks; they have to eat it to be poisoned.

I like steel shot because it is much faster; 400fps, about 35 percent faster than what I shot as a kid. You don’t have to lead as far and the shot string is shorter. This means you have fewer cripples because you either miss completely or you hit with a denser pattern. Because steel shot doesn’t maintain its energy at longer ranges, we learned not to sky bust.

I was astounded when I moved to Wisconsin; there aren’t any ducks!

Well, that is a bit of an exaggeration but there aren’t many where I live. We have more bald eagles than mallards.

I think the DNR should issue directions to North Dakota or Canada with each duck-hunting license.

For those that don’t know what a mud hen tastes like, p I understand they taste just like bald eagle.

Columnist’s Note: Many new lead substitutes are denser and have more energy downrange. These cost about as much per box of 10 as my first shotgun.

My E-mail address is biedingerb@hughes.net

News from Bone Lake

Town Board

olators expense. As with all town ordinances, any property seller must convey this information to the prospective buyer.

The potential date for final approval of said ordinance will be at the next town board meeting on Thursday, Oct. 14.

As always, the planning commission welcomes any and all constructive public comments. It is the goal of the commission to investigate and advise the town board as to what is best for the town of Bone Lake and the quality of life for its citizens as outlined in the town’s comprehensive plan. Current topics of the planning commission include the following: driveway ordinance as currently being considered by the town board; suggestions for the board’s consideration of a sign ordinance; discussion of potential groundwater pollution; testing of sewers for potential runoff; and cooperative testing and enforcement for water quality.

The next meeting of the planning commission will be Tuesday, Oct. 5, at 7 p.m., at the Bone Lake Lutheran Church, and the town board will meet on Thursday, Oct. 14, at 7 p.m., at the home of the clerk.- submitted by Darrell Frandsen, town clerk, and Dan Beal, planning commission chairman

HARLEM AMBASSADORS VS. WISCONSIN WILD THINGS Pro team to play local hot-shot players and celebs!

521700 46-47a 5-6L

Household Size Three-Month Income 1 $6,142 2 $8,032 3 $9,921 4 $11,811 5 $13,701 6 $15,591 7 $15,945 8 $16,300 Call 715-349-7600 to schedule an appointment.

Office hours are Mon.-Fri. 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

BONE LAKE – In the preceding several months, the Bone Lake Town Board has been discussing the need for regulations for any new driveways constructed in the town. An ordinance has been created to control and regulate driveway development within the town of Bone Lake. The purpose of this ordinance is to promote safety, public health, general welfare, and water quality. One of the main concerns of the town board was to have new driveways constructed to allow easy and safe access for emergency vehicles, such as ambulances and fire trucks. The board believes that this can best be accomplished by requiring an orderly layout and use of land, providing safe access to highways, roads and streets, facilitating adequate provision for transportation and surface drainage.

This ordinance will not affect any existing driveways in the town.

After final approval, a copy of this driveway ordinance will be available from the town clerk. The town board will be responsible for inspecting all proposed driveways to ensure that they meet the specifications of the new ordinance.

Prior to any new driveway construction, a Town of Bone Lake Driveway Permit must be obtained from the town clerk, with a minimum required fee of $25. Anyone who fails to comply with the provisions in this ordinance may be subject to a fine and may be ordered to reconstruct the driveway to meet the specifications of the ordinance at the vi-

Brooke Biedinger

Applications will be taken on an appointment only basis at the following locations: Grantsburg Senior Center October 08, 2010 9 a.m.-Noon Danbury Swiss Town Hall October 15, 2010 9 a.m.-Noon Siren Senior Center October 21, 2010 9 a.m.-Noon Webster Senior Center October 22, 2010 9 a.m.-Noon A & H Senior Center October 29, 2010 9 a.m.-Noon To schedule an appointment at these locations, please call Connie Crosby, Benefit Specialist, Burnett County Aging Unit at 715-349-7600 extension 1239.

Enjoy an exciting and entertaining basketball game and help raise funds for local Habitat for Humanity homes.

When: Sun., Sept. 26, at 3 p.m.

Where: Frederic High School Gym Why: Fundraiser for Wild Rivers Habitat for Humanity

GET YOUR TICKETS NOW!

Advance Tickets: Students/Seniors $5 • Adults: $8 Tickets available at: Amery: Bremer Bank; Frederic: U.S. Bank, Bremer Bank; Grantsburg: U.S. Bank; Siren: U.S. Bank, Bremer Bank, Daniel’s Plumbing, Kris’ Pheasant Inn; St. Croix Falls: RiverBank, Eagle Valley Bank or call Wild Rivers Habitat for Humanity office -715-472-6080 At-The-Door: Students/Seniors: $7; Adults: $10; Kids 4 and under admitted FREE

HELP US CONTINUE TO BUILD HOMES AND HOPE FOR FAMILIES NEED! Supplemental funding has been applied for through Polk Burnett Chapter of Thrivent for Lutherans.

521814 5L

Banned Books Week begins Sept. 25

I grew up in South Dakota where there were a lot of ducks. There were a lot of what we called potholes and sloughs; here they’re called ponds and lakes.

In the spring every foot of water was covered with ducks.

In the fall the water and the grain fields were covered with ducks.

We had mallard, pintail, widgeons, gadwall, blue bills, ring bills, redheads, canvasback, ruddy ducks, blue- and green-wing teal, spoonbills and mud hens. There were a few snow geese and very occasionally, a Canada goose. The limit was seven ducks per day.

When the water started to freeze, the ducks would raft up in the middle of the sloughs and lakes. Rafts are concentrations of hundreds to thousands of birds, usually in the middle of large bodies of water.

Since the ‘50s, the number of ducks continued to dwindle due to drainage of prime nesting areas.

Another factor that created a decrease in the number of ducks was the increase in predators; people quit trapping because there wasn’t a market due to some weenies protesting fur coats.

Reduction of duck numbers was blamed on lead poisoning.

As the duck numbers started to dwindle, we switched to steel shot to prevent lead poisoning. Lead doesn’t

Irregular Columnist

SEPTEMBER 22, 2010 - INTER-COUNTY LEADER - NORTHERN CURRENTS, SECTION B - PAGE 9

First Osceola Habitat home dedicated

OSCEOLA – A group of Habitat for Humanity volunteers and friends gathered in a new home in Osceola on Sunday afternoon to celebrate the completion of the first Habitat home in Osceola. Habitat volunteers, and family and friends of Shirley Schoenberger and Breanna Prouty, the Habitat family, have been working hard to complete the home and gathered Sunday to hold a dedication service in the home.

Eric Kube, executive director of Wild Rivers Habitat for Humanity, led the service; Pastor Cindy Glocke, presi-

dent, led a devotion and litany. Kube presented a “sweat equity” certificate to Schoenberger. Habitat homeowners are required to put in a minimum of 300 hours of work toward building their home. Schoenberger and her daughter Breanna put in 400 hours on their home. Betty Bertram of the Apple River Quilt Guild in Amery presented the family with two beautiful quilts they had made for them. Kube then presented two golden hammer awards to volunteers on the build who had gone above and beyond the call of duty: one to Michael Owen, Centuria, and one to Ernie Naumann, who is a board member and has worked tirelessly with WRHFH and is moving to another part of the country. Kube also thanked the many supporters who gave time, money, materials or services, which made it possible to make this simple, decent, home both lovely and affordable. Kube said donations had cut building costs by over $40,000.

Schoenberger expressed gratitude for the home and

Harlem Ambassadors basketball at Frederic this Sunday

Wild Rivers Habitat volunteers and friends gathered Sunday in the newly completed Habitat home in Osceola to dedicate the home.

FREDERIC – Don’t forget the Harlem Ambassadors will be in Frederic on Sunday, Sept. 26, playing a team of local players at the Frederic High School gym. Plan to enjoy an entertaining and exciting game and support a great cause as well. Tickets are now available at local banks for just $5 for students and seniors, $8 for adults; at-the-door prices are $7 and $10. Don’t miss a fun event and be part of building hope for another Habitat family. - submitted

Shirley Schoenberger and her daughter, Breanna Prouty, stand in front of their new home which they built in partnership with Wild Rivers Habitat for Humanity. – Photos submitted thanked several people individually, including Neal Baker, construction supervisor, Judy and David Weiss, Habitat board members, and Bill Faughn, volunteer.

Schoenberger said she had learned a great deal throughout the process and that she had gained courage to face some things she hadn’t been able to look at before. She said, “You did this for us … why? Why do you do these things, when you didn’t even know us?” – from WRHFH

FREDERIC PUBLIC LIBRARY Main Street

Frederic, WI 54837

715-327-4979

HOURS: Friday 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Monday 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Tuesday 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Saturday 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Wednesday 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sunday Closed 445673 19Ltfcp Thursday 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

FREE WIRELESS INTERNET ACCESS

Bringing Beauty to the St. Croix Valley Since 1928

FALL FESTIVAL 3-DAY SALE Fri., Sat. & Sun., Oct. 1, 2 & 3

35% - 50% Off Everything Limited to in-store purchases only.

Delivered & installed available based on regular prices.

Customer Appreciation Lunch At St. Croix Falls Location Saturday, October 2, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.

www.abrahamsonnurseries.com ST. CROIX FALLS SCANDIA STILLWATER LOCATION LOCATION LOCATION 1257 State Rd. 35 20021 St. Croix Tr. 2100 Tower Dr. St. Croix Falls, WI Scandia, MN Stillwater, MN

715-483-3040

651-433-2431

651-439-2140

521955 5Lp

Polk County Health Department

FLU VACCINE CLINICS Friday, Sept. 24 - 1 to 4 p.m.

Friday, Oct. 1 - 9 a.m. to Noon Thurs., Oct. 14 - 2 to 7 p.m.

At The

Polk County Health Department Polk County Government Center Balsam Lake, WI Cost of flu vaccine is $25. Cost of pneumococcal vaccine is $45. Vaccines are covered by Medicare, BadgerCare and some insurances. Bring your card.

Free vaccine for children.

Flu clinics are subject to vaccine availability. For more information, call 715-485-8500 or visit us at 521874 5L 47a,d www.polkcountyflu.com.

521969 5L

PAGE 10 - INTER-COUNTY LEADER - NORTHERN CURRENTS, SECTION B - SEPTEMBER 22, 2010

Born to be a soldier Local man on fifth tour to Middle East

by Nancy Jappe Leader staff writer SIREN – It can be hard enough to have a son, daughter or other family member deployed to a far-away fighting zone for one tour, but imagine how it would feel to have that person sent out on a fifth tour of duty to one of those countries. That’s the uncertainty dealt with every day by Carol Berglind, a cook at the Siren Senior Center.

Berglind’s son, Sgt. 1st Class (E-7) Darell Berglind of the Army National Guard’s 950th Clearance Company out of Spooner, is in charge of a 28-man platoon stationed at Joint Base Balad, an Air Force Base in Iraq. The group left Spooner in April, and won’t be back home for good until next February. However, while on this tour, Sgt. Berglind got a two-week home visit, which included the chance to go on a camping/fishing trip with his 5- and 8-year-old sons. He also has an older son and daughter.

“He has always wanted to be a soldier. There’s nothing more honored for him than the American flag,” Carol Berglind said about her son. “I don’t like it. It is hard for the children for him to be gone that long. I feel sorry more for the children than myself. I understand it; they don’t. We miss him very much.”

The base area Berglind is part of in Iraq is about twice the size of the village of Siren. It includes a PX store with television, video games, computers and food to purchase. He has a refrigerator, a PlayStation 2, a microwave and a computer in his room on base. In light of the extreme heat in the area (outside temperature registered at 133.4 degrees above zero, in the shade), he keeps his air conditioner cranked up high, to take the inside air temperature down to as low as 61 degrees, and feels lucky to be rooming by himself. The goal – to keep from getting acclimatized to the Iraqi heat.

There are no mosquitoes, wood ticks or bed bugs, but lots of flies, fleas and gnats to deal with.

When he came back after being in Iraq for the first time, Berglind didn’t go swimming for the entire summer, saying that the water temperature was too cold. “I am trying to avoid being acclimatized so I can come back and enjoy Wisconsin,” he commented, mentioning the 40-degree temperatures on the recent camping trip.

Berglind has been in the Army for just shy of 28 years.

He served in Operation Desert Storm, was on two peacekeeping missions in Kuwait (once as part of the Army National Guard), and served with Operation Iraqi Freedom in 2003. Other opportunities have come his way to go to this area of the world, opportunities he turned down because of the age of his children.

“It’s very distasteful. Nobody says ‘Goody’ about going,” Berglind said about these overseas assignments.

But he admits there are plenty of benefits from these calls of duty. “You are in Siren, Wisconsin, and you can say you have fished on the Nile River (in Egypt). Unless you are retired or are rich folk, you can’t do something like that.” He has visited the Tigris and Euphrates rivers,

1st-Anniversary Celebration!

Carol Berglind, a cook at the Siren Senior Center, shows her delight in having her son, Sgt. 1st Class (E-7) Darell Berglind, home on a two-week visit during his fifth deployment to the war-torn Middle East. “I feel more sorry for (his) children than for myself,” Carol said. “I understand it; they don’t.” – Photo by Nancy Jappe catching what looked like a carp and a catfish-type fish.

“It was fun,” he said. He was also with the National Guard in Nicaragua and Panama. “You are never going to get to experience travel like that with any other job,” he said.

He tells young people who are thinking about going into the military that they can’t beat the benefits that are offered. “I say, ‘Yah, your life is on the line. You’ve got to want to be a soldier. You get cold, wet, hungry, mad, there’s no end in sight. That’s not to say there aren’t good days, but there are days when everything is bad, and you wonder why (you) did this.’”

On the other hand, said Berglind, “There’s a lot of pride that goes with wearing a uniform. You are not joining a

A New Team in Town

It’s Our

Maloney and Associates, LLC

In thanks to all of our customers we will be serving treats on Friday & Saturday, September 24 & 25.

Sign Up To Win a

$35.00

Gift Certificate Each Day. 521952 5Lp

Uptown Floral & Gifts 136 Washington St. N., St. Croix Falls, WI

715-483-1600

Hours: Monday thru Friday 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.; Saturday 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.

You are invited to celebrate the

Front: Delores Hayes, Mary Ann Maloney, CLU. Back: Jill Schmit, Lisa Suckow.

50th Wedding Anniversary

1 - 5 p.m. at

Lewis Memorial United Methodist Church No other invitations being sent

522035 5-6Lp 47-48ap

of

John & LaVonne Boyer Sunday, Oct. 3,

fraternity. It’s not a shield that won’t get you out of anything. We hold ourselves to the highest ideal. To me, and to them, it will be a matter of pride.”

Before he went on the tour to Iraq, Berglind was unemployed, but had volunteered to be part of military funeral ceremonies at the veterans cemetery in Spooner. He was one of the group at the funeral for Sgt. Adams of Tomahawk, a man killed in Afghanistan, a man that he had helped train. “It was kind of emotional. He was one of our own,” Berglind said.

Now, in Iraq, his workday actually starts at 7 p.m. and includes walking in a specified area, checking for roadside bombs and talking to Iraqi people. You go just so far, and are done by 3-4 a.m. except for going to meetings or refresher courses at other times. Some days, when you go out and find a bomb, you won’t get back until 7 a.m. or maybe even 10 or 11 a.m. Some days, everything seems to go wrong.

Berglind, however, said he’s only seen direct fire five times since he has been over there. Sometimes objects are shot off into the air, over the fence. When this happens, alarms go off and everybody ducks down. There’s a defense system patrolling the perimeter of the whole area, with a tower and guards watching what is going on down below. The area is known as Mortaritaville because it gets mortar coming in from place to place all the time.

According to Berglind, the Iraqi people are very edgy about getting their pictures taken or giving out their names or addresses. “They are worried about what is going to happen. They don’t know what is going to happen,” he said, adding that there are a select few that want the Americans to stay in the county. The majority of the people are thankful that the Americans came over to help them, but now it is time for them to go home. Then there’s a select few that won’t be happy no matter what happens, the people who still want to kill somebody.

“Every American soldier has a flag on (his or her) shoulder,” Berglind commented. “The insurgents hide behind women and children. It makes you wish you could find them, and go back to medieval days’ treatment.” He admits he doesn’t like the idea of people sneaking around.

“The insurgents are targeting more civilians than Americans,” he went on to say. “The Iraqi police, Army, Americans get involved sometimes. They shoot us sometimes, but the majority of Iraqis are paying for it. Their army is coming around, but it has a long way to go.”

Berglind agrees that it was necessary to get rid of Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein, but says that there are other groups ready to jump out. “They have been fighting against themselves for years,” he said, adding that Iraqis are not supporting their elected president, feeling that the Americans put him in power.

“We have worn out our welcome. They don’t love us, but the majority don’t hate us. I would like to see everybody come home, but I would like to see the mission accomplished, to see the Iraqi people stand on their own feet and take care of their own people.”

7510 Main Street Danbury, WI 715-656-3333

Comprehensive Retirement and Investment Planning with Experience

24157 State Rd. 35/70N Siren, WI 715-349-PLAN (7526) 715-577-8723

6776 Lake Dr. NE, #160 Lino Lakes, MN 1-800-442-8240 Access 21

Securities offered through Center Street Securities, Inc. (CSS), a registered Broker-Dealer & member FINRA & SIPC. Investment Advisory Services offered through Brookstone Capital Management LLC (BCM), an SEC Registered Investment Advisor. Maloney and Associates, LLC and BCM are independent of CSS.

520361 44-47ap 3-6Lp

SEPTEMBER 22, 2010 - INTER-COUNTY LEADER - NORTHERN CURRENTS, SECTION B - PAGE 11

Luck school garden very productive About 200 pounds of produce has been harvested from the garden at Luck School, said elementary Principal Ann Goldbach, who organized the project.

Fresh beans were donated to the food pantry and fresh tomatoes were included in the school lunches. Squash and zucchini are yet to be harvested, said Goldbach. “I have dubbed it a successful first year garden,” she said. — Photos submitted

Amery Fall Festival Parade

WITC students bag highway trash

Miss Amery 2009 Lauren Saleh and her court made their farewell appearance in Saturday morning’s parade. The new Miss Amery, Marie Wothe, was crowned Saturday night.

The gray, chilly September day didn’t daunt the cleanup efforts of students from Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College, as they donned highway-green vests and rolled up their sleeves to gather trash along a two-mile stretch of Hwy. 65 south of New Richmond. The students tidied the roadway as part of the college’s Adopt-A-Highway biannual community effort. Edna Grotjahn Early, student life coordinator, organizes the group every spring and fall and works right alongside the students. The volunteers include (L to R) front row: Teresa Neubarth, Sorena Lovett, Alyssa Schrock, Megan Squires, Jamie Jorgensen and Ashley Wright. Back: Doug Martin, Josh Tudahl, Steve Slivicki, Laurie Green, Johanna Alling, Felicia Roen and Devon Green. Not pictured is Edna Grotjahn Early. Students’ home communities include: Phillips, Glenwood City, Star Prairie, Milltown, Osceola, River Falls, New Richmond, Clear Lake, Hammond, and from Stillwater, Minn. - Photo submitted

Stiemann Americanism Essay Contest state-level winner Jacob Stiemann was the state-level division winner in a recent Americanism Essay Contest put on by the American Legion Auxiliary. Stiemann, a senior at Siren High School, was sponsored by the Lund-Brown American Legion Post 132 Auxiliary. He wrote an essay on the topic of “What is my patriotic role as a U.S. citizen?” The essay will be entered in national competition. He paid a visit to the auxiliary meeting Thursday, Sept. 16, where this photo was taken. – Photo by Nancy Jappe Erwin and Meredie Danielson were the grand marshals in the Amery parade Saturday, Sept.

18, during the Amery Fall Festival. – Photos by Tammi Milberg

Wild Rivers Shrine Club receives donation

The fire department for Amery had this remote-control unit in the parade of a dalmatian in a fire truck.

The Lewis VFW Post 10232 presented a check to the Wild Rivers Shrine Club to support their endeavor to help children with handicaps. Shown (L to R) are: Gerald Peterson, VFW post commander; Morris Peterson, Wild River Shrine Club, and Marlin Larson, VFW quartermaster. – Photo submitted

PAGE 12 - INTER-COUNTY LEADER - NORTHERN CURRENTS, SECTION B - SEPTEMBER 22, 2010

521963 5L

SEPTEMBER 22, 2010 - INTER-COUNTY LEADER - NORTHERN CURRENTS, SECTION B - PAGE 13

Red Maple Rendezvous

10 th anniversary

A nervous Laura Glover squeezed her eyes shut just before she squeezed the trigger on a flintlock rifle. Glover, a Grantsburg Middle School student, and her classmates were all given an opportunity to shoot flintlocks during their field trip to the Red Maple Rendezvous in Trade Lake on Sept. 17.

Randy Hanson came from Brookings, S. D., to be one of the dog soldiers at the 10th-annual Red Maple Rendezvous hosted by Tom and Kathy Bowers at their Trade Lake property Sept. 16-19. A dog soldier’s job is to act as the camp policeman, watching out for possible stealing or bad behavior and making sure everyone is keeping the camp as authentic as possible. – Photos by Priscilla Bauer

Grantsburg Middle School student D.J. Scherer took aim with a tomahawk while volunteer Eric Melin looked toward the target. Scherer and his classmates competed in a tomahawk throw and other games popular in rendezvous days during a field trip to Tom and Kathy Bower’s Red Maple Rendezvous in Trade Lake on Sept. 17.

Kathy Bowers stood by the tomahawk throw target, one of the games played in the days of the rendezvous, ready to greet Grantsburg Middle School students visiting the Maple Leaf Rendezvous she and her husband, Tom, host at their Trade Lake residence. This was the eighth year the Bowers invited the students to come and experience life as it was for those who lived in the pre-1840s.

Grantsburg Middle School student Matt Miller tried striking flint with help from rendezvous participant Guy Donley of Rapid City, S. D. Miller and his Grantsburg eighth-grade classmates visited the Red Maple Rendezvous on Sept. 17 at Tom and Kathy Bowers’ residence in Trade Lake.

This engraved scrimshaw powder horn, created by artist Glen Swanson of Buffalo, Minn., and commemorating the 10th anniversary of the Red Maple Rendezvous, was given by hosts Tom and Kathy Bowers to one of the rendezvous participants at the end of this year’s event.

Andrew Coy found the fry bread to be just fine.

Coy and his Grantsburg Middle School classmates had a chance to sample the treat during their visit to the Red Maple Rendezvous in Trade Lake last Friday.

Cody Hoffman listened as Patsy Forsland of Minneapolis told him about the metals collected from other rendezvous she and her husband have attended. Hoffman, who was on a field trip with his Grantsburg eighth-grade class to the Red Maple Rendezvous in Trade Lake, was heard remarking this field trip was so much fun it would be “worth being held back in the eighth grade” for.

PAGE 14 - INTER-COUNTY LEADER - NORTHERN CURRENTS, SECTION B - SEPTEMBER 22, 2010

Grantoberfest

Laissa Miller had fun creating a new look for Sheldon Stedman at the Grantoberfest face-painting booth at the Grantsburg Fairgrounds last Saturday. – Photos by Priscilla Bauer

20 10

These scarecrows looked like the welcoming committee for Grantoberfest visitors at the Grantsburg Fairgrounds last Saturday. The winners of the scarecrow decorating contest were – Mrs. Hedrix’s sixth-grade class – “Happy Harry” – Scariest; Mrs. Polzine’s third-grade class – Football Player – Most Realistic; Hauk Moritz – Most Seasonal; Macy Moore – “SpongeBob SquarePants” – Funniest; and Sara Moore – Bug Bite – Most Creative. – Photo by Nicki Peterson

Justin Brewer needed help from friends to stay standing, while Steve McNally and Ted Gerber showed silly sumo wrestling wasn’t just for kids. There was a steady stream of would-be sumo wrestlers waiting to suit up at the Grantoberfest celebration held at the Grantsburg Fairgrounds Sept. 18.

The wiener dog race proved to be the most popular event again at this year’s Grantoberfest celebration. The contest drew contestants from all over the area to the Grantsburg Fairgrounds last Saturday to compete in the event that could only be described by the large crowd as “doggone fun.”

SEPTEMBER 22, 2010 - INTER-COUNTY LEADER - NORTHERN CURRENTS, SECTION B - PAGE 15

Grantoberfest

20 10

Cora Sower got a kiss from Pippin after the 11-year-old mini dachshund crossed the finish line in the senior-category race of the Grantoberfest wiener dog races at the Grantsburg Fairgrounds last Saturday.

Tyler Peterson and Brock Anderson watched and waited with anticipation as Ashley (Larson) Hanson finished decorating a special Grantoberfest cake. Later Peterson and Anderson got in line with other Grantoberfest visitors for a piece of the cake donated by Grantsburg Family Foods, one of several area food vendors sponsoring food booths at the Grantoberfest celebration held on Sept. 18 at the Grantsburg Fairgrounds. – Photos by Priscilla Bauer

Grantsburg Mayor Roger Panek milked it for all its worth at the Grantoberfest Petting Zoo last Saturday afternoon. Panek wasn't about to let his friend, Uncle Jim Glover get his goat when Glover challenged Panek to show off his milking skills.

Jim Glover and his dog, Ida May, looked enough alike in leather to win the wiener dog owner look-alike contest at last weekend’s Grantoberfest celebration.

LEFT: Alyssa Paulson grinned as she grasped her caramel apple while Merlin Johnson sampled spaghetti at the Grantoberfest celebration last weekend. The Taste of Grantsburg by area restaurants and food vendors was a big draw for visitors coming to the second-annual fall festival held on Sept. 18 at the Grantsburg Fairgrounds.

RIGHT: Barb Blume sat savoring her sandwich while keeping an eye on everyone’s balloons. Blume’s family designated her as the one to watch the colorful collection while they attended other activities at Grantsburg’s Grantoberfest last Saturday.

PAGE 16 - INTER-COUNTY LEADER - NORTHERN CURRENTS, SECTION B - SEPTEMBER 22, 2010

Great Pumpkin Contest

20 10

LEFT: An excited Natalie Bybee posed by her prize-winning pumpkin at the Grantoberfest celebration last weekend. The 1-1/2-year -old won fifth place in Wood River Garden Store’s annual Great Pumpkin Contest for the second year in a row with her pumpkin weighing in at 106.5 pounds. – Photos by Priscilla Bauer RIGHT: Wood River Garden Store owner Dean Faulhaber checked the weight of one of the store’s Great Pumpkin Contest entries.

Entrants brought their super squashes to the Grantoberfest celebration at the Grantsburg Fairgrounds last Saturday to claim their trophies.

Four-year-old Mitchell Meyer made the most of the moment posing with his plump pumpkin during the Great Pumpkin Contest held during Grantoberfest on Sept. 18.

Meyer’s pumpkin weighed in at 111.5 pounds, placing him fourth in the annual contest sponsored by Wood River Garden Store.

Travis Gaspar was more than a little pleased after winning the prettiest pumpkin trophy at Wood River Garden Store’s Great Pumpkin Contest last weekend at the Grantoberfest fall festival. – Photos by Priscilla Bauer

Winners of Wood River Garden Store’s annual Great Pumpkin Contest posed atop their prized pumpkins. Front row (L to R): Mitchell Meyer, fourth place – 111.5 lbs., Danielle Hughes, second place – 147 lbs., Susan Roberts third place – 146 lbs. and Hailey Lundgren, first place – 178.5 lbs. Back row: Natalie Bybee, fifth place – 106.5 lbs., Travis Gaspar – Prettiest Pumpkin and Brock Anderson – Ugliest Pumpkin.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2010 - INTER-COUNTY LEADER - NORTHERN CURRENTS, SECTION B - PAGE 17

Polk-Burnett hosts member appreciation open house for Co-op Month

CENTURIA – Polk-Burnett Electric Cooperative will host an open house Friday, Oct. 1, to show appreciation for its members and recognize Co-op Month. Members are invited to stop by the co-op office in Centuria, 1001 Hwy. 35, between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. for a free lunch served by the board of directors.

“All 20,000 who receive electricity from Polk-Burnett are members-owners of the cooperative,” said Ed Weber, co-op board president. “We appreciate your membership and welcome you to an open house in your honor.”

All members in attendance will receive appreciation gifts plus one grand-prize drawing for a $100 electric bill credit.

Open house festivities will take place in the garage, where members can view energy displays, sign-up for e-bill and auto pay and learn about energy-efficiency in-

centives from Focus on Energy and the co-op’s EnergySense program.

“As a rural electric co-op, it’s important to help residential and business members use energy wisely with conservation and efficiency programs, like Focus on Energy,” said Bill Schmidt, general manager. “We’ll also show members how little changes can add up to big energy savings with an activity from Touchstone Energy called Together We Save.”

“Cooperatives have a special commitment to their members,” agreed Weber.

“That’s because cooperatives, unlike many businesses, are locally owned and operated.

Polk-Burnett doesn’t just deliver electricity to homes.

We look out for our members and our entire community for the very simple reason – this is our community too.

Your hometown is our hometown.”

Throughout the nation, co-ops and their members will take time during October to come together for Co-op Month to help promote a better understanding of the cooperative form of

business. The theme this year is “Local.

Trusted. Serving You.” Cooperatives, like Polk-Burnett, are unique because they are not-for-profit, democratically guided by an elected board of directors and locally owned by members, not distant stockholders. Members of a cooperative pool their assets to meet the needs of their community in the form of food cooperatives, financial service credit unions and rural utility cooperatives. The cooperative spirit is embraced by 130 million members who are served by 29,000 co-ops across the nation, explained Schmidt.

Polk-Burnett Electric Cooperatives has served the people of northwestern Wisconsin for more than 70 years, delivering reliable electricity and energy solutions to 20,000 members, and maintaining more than 3,000 miles of power line across 2,000 square miles. – from Polk-Burnett

Siren home-school student a semifi fin nalist in national scholarship program SIREN – Tanner R. Jotblad of Siren is one of 16,000 semifinalists nationwide who made the 56th-annual National Merit Scholarship Program. Jotblad is a senior that has been home schooled for the past 12 years. During his junior and senior year, he earned a two-year associate degree in computers while taking classes online at Wisconsin Indianhead Technical

College, and plans to attend a four-year college in the fall.

Jotblad is an academically talented student who will have an opportunity to compete for 8,400 National Merit Scholarships, worth more than $36 million, that will be offered next spring.

Semifinalists must fulfill several requirements to advance to the finalist level

of the competition. About 90 percent of the finalists will win an NMS, earning the Merit Scholar® title.

About 1.5 million juniors in some 22,000 high schools entered the NMS program by taking the 2009 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test, which served as an initial screen of program entrants. The nationwide pool of semifinal-

ists, which represents less than one percent of U.S. high school seniors, includes the highest-scoring entrants in each state.

The number of semifinalists in each state is proportional to the state’s percentage of the national total of graduating seniors.

– Marty Seeger with submitted information

Autumn Fest concert lineup at Festival Theatre set Three concerts are on deck for Autumn Fest weekend at Festival Theatre.

ST. CROIX FALLS - Kicking off Autumn Fest weekend is a concert by Unexpected Company on Thursday, Sept. 23, at 7:30 p.m. Unexpected Company was formed over 25 years ago when a group of about 15 singers wanted to experience the joy of singing together and sharing their talents and work with the community. Dave Seaburg is the director and has a unique talent for choosing a theme for each concert with appropriate music selections to entertain audiences and challenge the singers. Music selections range from standard classics, folk, pop, or show tunes, and members may also perform in solo, ensemble or instrumental numbers. Tick-

ets for this event are just $10 and are available in advance or at the door.

On Saturday evening, Sept. 25, Festival Theatre welcomes two phenomenal singer-songwriters: Tim Sparks and Phil Heywood.

Tim Sparks was the 1993 National Fingerstyle Guitar Champion and his journey began in Winston-Salem, N.C., when he started picking out tunes by ear on an old Stella flattop. Given his first guitar when a bout of encephalitis kept him out of school for a year, the music he heard around him was traditional country blues and the gospel his grandmother played on piano in a small church in the Blue Ridge Mountains, so that’s what he taught himself to play. In recent years, Sparks had been immersed in the ethnic music scene, performing on oud in Middle Eastern ensembles, and accompanying on guitar in Greek and klezmer orchestras. He has

received two arts fellowships to pursue ethnomusicological studies.

Phil Heywood is a fingerstyle guitarist with a bucketful of whatever it is that helps a performer turn an instrumental piece into an arresting lyrical narrative.

His lucid playing encompasses the downhome rhythmic groove of a Mississippi John Hurt or Leadbelly, and the sheer fluidity and flair of Leo Kottke (who once handpicked Heywood to tour and perform duets with him). A soul-grabbing instrumentalist, Heywood draws listeners in with his voice as well, singing in a warm, plainspoken style that blends smoothly with his rock-solid guitar work.

Tickets for this event are $21 each or a regular Flex Pass seat.

Sunday afternoon’s concert by Claudia Schmidt rounds out the Autumn Fest schedule with an event in the Elbow Room (the street level space) starting at 2

p.m.

Schmidt has traveled North America and Europe accompanying her vocals with guitar and dulcimer. Over the last few years she has been a lead performer (along with Ruth McKenzie and Prudence Johnson) in “The Gales of November.”

Schmidt has recorded 14 albums of mostly original songs, exploring folk, blues, and jazz idioms featuring her acclaimed 12string guitar and mountain dulcimer playing. Recently, she collaborated with the New Reformation Jazz Band on a Dixieland gospel recording and a tribute to Gershwin and Ellington in celebration of their 100th birthdays. Tickets for this event are $12.50 each.

Tickets for all events are on sale now via the Web site at festivaltheatre.org, by phone at 715-483-3387/888-887-6002 or during box office hours. - submitted

WHAT’S FOR LUNCH???

Menu LOCATION

SEPTEMBER 27 - OCTOBER 1

MONDAY

TUESDAY

BREAKFAST

BREAKFAST Pancake on a stick.

LUNCH Ham stackers, peas OR chicken-strip salad.

LUNCH Grilled cheese, tomato soup, raw veggie, dip OR ham salad.

LUNCH Cheeseburger w/fixings, multigrain chips, lettuce salad, baked beans, fruit cocktail, apples, oranges, bread basket.

LUNCH Chicken nuggets, mashed potatoes, corn, strawberry shortcake, apples, oranges, bread basket.

LUNCH Hot dog or brat, buttered noodles, green been casserole, banana, apples, oranges, bread basket.

LUNCH Taco salad w/fixings, rice, refried beans, garden peas, mandarin oranges, apples, oranges, bread basket.

LUCK

BREAKFAST Cereal/waffles.

LUNCH Chicken nuggets, macaroni and cheese, green beans, fruit sauce.

Alt.: Hamburger, 7-12.

BREAKFAST Cereal/muffin.

LUNCH Taco salad, tortilla chips, peas & carrots, fruit sauce. Alt.: Mini corn dogs.

BREAKFAST Cereal/donut.

LUNCH Build your own sub, chips, corn, fresh fruit. Alt.: Chicken nuggets, 712.

BREAKFAST Cereal/breakfast pizza.

LUNCH Lasagna, garlic toast, winter mix, fruit sauce. Alt.: Hot dog, 7-12.

SIREN

BREAKFAST Assorted cereal and toast, juice and milk.

LUNCH Grilled cheese, yogurt, veggies, peas, applesauce. Alt.: mashed potatoes/chicken bowl.

BREAKFAST Waffles, juice and milk.

LUNCH Cheeseburger casserole, dinner roll, lettuce salad, corn, pears. Alt.: Orange-glazed chicken.

BREAKFAST Assorted cereal and toast, juice and milk.

LUNCH Fajita on a bun, Tostitos, shredded lettuce, green beans, diced peaches.

Alt.: Pizza patty.

BREAKFAST Oatmeal and toast, juice and milk.

LUNCH Hot ham and cheese sandwich, Fritos, carrots, celery, beans, apples, oranges. Alt.: Cook’s choice.

BREAKFAST Assorted cereal and toast, juice and milk.

NO MENU AVAILABLE LUNCH Pizza dippers, rice, corn, carrots, celery, pineapple tidbits, banana.

Alt.: Cook’s choice.

ST. CROIX FALLS

BREAKFAST Breakfast burrito.

LUNCH Chicken nuggets, macaroni and cheese, peas, cinnamon apple slices. Alt.: Tuna sandwich.

BREAKFAST Scrambled egg, sausage, 1 slice of toast.

LUNCH Pepperoni pizza, lettuce salad, carrots, fresh fruit, pudding. Alt.: Hot ham and cheese.

BREAKFAST Breakfast pizza.

LUNCH Cheeseburger/bun, spicy fries, green beans, sliced peaches. Alt.: Beef stroganoff.

BREAKFAST Waffles and sausage.

LUNCH Chicken fajitas, steamed rice, broccoli, pears. Alt.: Chili, corn bread muffin.

BREAKFAST Scrambled egg and toast.

LUNCH Sloppy joe/bun, french fries, carrots, pineapple, oranges, pudding. Alt.: Hot dog/bun, french fries.

UNITY

BREAKFAST Lumberjacks.

LUNCH Barbecues and hash browns.

BREAKFAST Yogurt parfaits.

LUNCH Meatball subs, curly fries.

BREAKFAST Breakfast pocket.

LUNCH Spaghetti, green beans and bread sticks.

BREAKFAST Breakfast sandwich (egg, sausage, cheese).

LUNCH Chicken patty and broccoli/cauliflower/cheese.

BREAKFAST French toast.

LUNCH Sub sandwich, chips and cottage cheese.

WEBSTER

LUNCH Chicken nuggets, baby red potatoes, carrots, fruit cocktail.

LUNCH Gordita fajita, salad, salsa, Mexican corn OR sloppy joe, tater tots, green beans, pears.

LUNCH Polish sausage, bun, sauerkraut, baked beans OR beef stroganoff over noodles, corn, peaches.

LUNCH French bread, cheese pizza, Haricot blend veggies, pineapple.

LUNCH Pizza, fresh veggies, fresh fruit.

FREDERIC GRANTSBURG Each building will have their own breakfast menu.

Frudel.

LUNCH Italian dunkers, marinara sauce, cooked carrots OR beef taco salad.

WEDNESDAY Tastries.

BREAKFAST

THURSDAY BREAKFAST Yogurt/Teddy Graham.

LUNCH 7-12: Potato bake, assorted toppings. K-6: Chicken nuggets, broccoli & cheese.

FRIDAY Pancakes.

BREAKFAST

LUNCH Chicken patty, smile fries OR buffalo chicken salad.

LUNCH Pizza, lettuce salad, sliced carrots, pineapple tidbits, apples, oranges, bread basket.

NO MENU AVAILABLE

PAGE 18 - INTER-COUNTY LEADER - NORTHERN CURRENTS, SECTION B - SEPTEMBER 22, 2010

Webster Community Education Yoga. Class No. 65154, Cat. 60-807-628, Fee: $34/$19 seniors. Siren High School, eight Thursdays, Sept. 23 – Nov. 11, 4:30-5:30 p.m.

Class limited to 10. Instructor: Kim Campion.

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. Instructor: Kim Campion.

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. Instructor: Jenny Goalen.

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 Spoonerarea UW-Extension ag agents office at 715-635-3506 or 800-528-1914.

Dog Obedience. Class No. 65095, Cat. 60091-620, 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. Instructor: Ed Bechtel.

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. Instructor: Janice Metelak.

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. Instructor: Philipo Ruffolo.

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.

Frederic Community Education Call Ann Fawver at 715-327-4868 or e-mail fawvera@frederic.k12.wi.us to enroll.

Greek-style picnic salad and Hawaiian cheesecake bars. WITC 65121, class 60-308601. Monday, Sept. 27, 6 – 8 p.m. at the Frederic High School. Fee: $11.50/age 62-plus $7.75. Instructor: Marlene Denissen.

Asian cooking. Egg rolls, fried rice and egg drop soup. WITC 65122, 60-308-601. Monday, Oct. 11, 6 – 8 p.m. at the Frederic High School.

Fee: $11.50/age 62-plus $7.75. Instructor: Marlene Denissen.

Weekend delights – quick and easy. Soufflé with creamy meat sauce and Chanhassen chicken with Hollandaise sauce. WITC 65124, class 60-308-601. Monday, Oct. 25, 6 – 8 p.m. at the Frederic High School. Fee: $11.50/age 62-plus $7.75. Instructor: Marlene Denissen.

Family-friendly meals. Caribbean pork, roasted red skins and green beans with bacon and balsamic sauce. WITC 65126, class 60308-601. Monday, Nov. 8, 6 – 8 p.m. at the Frederic High School. Fee: $11.50/age 62-plus $7.75. Instructor: Marlene Denissen.

Homemade rolls and no-fail crust. Yeast rolls and pie crusts. Pecan-pumpkin pie.

WITC 65127, class 60-308-601. Monday, Nov. 22, 6 – 8 p.m. at the Frederic High School. Fee: $11.50/age 62-plus $7.75. Instructor: Marlene Denissen.

Sauerkraut and salsas. WITC 64469, class 60-303-610. Tuesday, Sept. 28, 6 – 8 p.m. at the Frederic High School. Fee: $11.50/age 62-plus $7.75. Instructor: Barb Kass.

Fall foods. Root crops appetizer, a salad, a main dish and finish with dessert. WITC 64470, class 60-303-610. Tuesday, Oct. 26, 6 – 8 p.m. at the Frederic High School. Fee: $11.50/age 62-plus $7.75. Instructor: Barb Kass.

Great stir-fries and skillets. Meat and potato skillet and an Asian stir-fry with recipes for variations. WITC 64471, class 60-303-610.

Tuesday, Nov. 16, 6 – 8 p.m. at the Frederic High School. Fee: $11.50/age 62-plus $7.75.

Instructor: Barb Kass.

Introduction to home funerals and natural burials. Tuesday, Oct. 5, 6 – 8 p.m., at the Frederic High School. Instructor: Lucy Basler.

Fee: $9.30/age 62-plus $4.

Beginning medicine making 1. Thursday, Sept. 30, 6 – 8 p.m., at the Frederic High School. Course fee: $12, plus $15 for supplies and ingredients.

Beginning medicine making 2. Thursday, Oct. 7, 6 – 8 p.m., at the Frederic High School.

Course fee: $12.

Beginning medicine making 3. Thursday, Oct. 21, 6 – 8 p.m., at the Frederic High School. Course fee: $12 plus $12 for supplies.

Beginning medicine making 4. Thursday, Oct. 21, 6 – 8 p.m., at the Frederic High School. Course fee: $12 plus $12 for supplies.

Winter warming and nutritive herbs.

Thursday, Oct. 28, 6 – 8 p.m., at the Frederic High School. Course fee: $12.

Drama in the north woods. History into drama and musical theater. Mondays, Sept.

20 – Oct. 25, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Instructor: Dr. Carolyn Wedin. Fee: $10.

Write Right Now! WITC 64474, class 42801-402. Tuesdays, Sept. 21 – Oct. 26, 4 – 6 p.m., at the Frederic High School. A second session will be held Tuesday, Jan. 19 – Feb. 22, 4 – 6 p.m. Instructor: Dr. Carolyn Wedin. Fee: $35.80/age 62-plus $4.

Knitting: Learn to knit. Basic stitches and how to read and follow patterns. Bring a pair of No. 9 knitting needles and two skeins of worsted-weight yarn to class. Instruction book, $5. Mondays, Sept. 20, 27 and Oct. 4, 6 – 8 p.m. at the Frederic High School. Instructor: Konnie Didlo. Fee: $26.50/age 62-plus $15.25.

Knitting: Fair Isle Hat. Knit with two colors. Monday, Oct. 18, 25, Nov. 1, 6 – 8 p.m., $26.50/age 62 plus - $15.25. Instructor: Konnie Didlo.

Basic MS Excel Application. Thursdays, Sept. 30 – Oct. 14, 6 – 8 p.m. Fee: $19.90/age 62 plus, $4. Instructor: Mark Buley.

Mac to the Future. Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, Sept. 27, 28 and 30, 6 – 9 p.m. Fee: $30.50/age 62 plus, $4. Instructor: Brian Knauber.

Art. Grades 1 – 3, Tuesdays, Oct. 5 – 26, 3:15 – 5:15 p.m. Grades 4 – 6: Thursdays, Oct. 7 – 28, 3:15 – 5:15. Fee: $34 plus modest material fee. Instructor: Hannah Fawver Roode.

Baby-sitting. Students must be in fifth grade or above. Tuesdays, Oct. 12 – 26, 3:15 – 5:15 p.m. Fee: $19. Instructor: Barb Kass.

Star Watch Party with Mike Lynch. Tuesday, Oct. 26, 7 – 9 p.m. Fee: $9.30/$4 seniors.

Instructor: Mike Lynch.

Easy-does-it Yoga. Tuesdays, Oct. 26, 1:30 – 2:30 p.m., at the Frederic High School. Instructor: Sandy King. Fee: $26.50/age 62plus, $15.25, for six-week session.

Tap, jazz and ballet class. Weekly classes held Mondays at the elementary school. 3:30 p.m. - kindergarten - second grade; 3- and 4year-olds - 4:15 p.m.; 5 p.m. - third- through fifth-grades; 6 p.m. - sixth and seventh grades; 7 p.m. – eighth and ninth grades; 8 p.m. – 10th through 12th grades; $20 per month. Contact Andrea (instructor) at 715327-8650 or Ann (Community Education) at 715-327-4868 to sign up. Enrollment begins now.

COUPON

Be happy… be inspired… be loved

203 Wisconsin Ave. N. • Frederic, WI 54837

715-327-5555

Please welcome to The Beehive

Krystal Stage

10 Off Your First Service With %

Krystal

Expires November 30, 2010.

Clip the coupon and call 715-327-5555 now for your first appointment.

Krystal lives in Luck, WI and is a graduate from The Salon Professional Academy in Eau Claire, WI. She excels in coloring, cutting and loves doing updos for weddings and formal occasions. She will also be offering manicures, pedicures, waxing and facials.

Her mission is to give you services that surpass your expectations in a fun and relaxing environment.

Hours: Monday & Tuesday 10 - 4; Wednesday - Closed; Thursday 9 - 4; Friday 9 - 2 Evening & Saturdays by appointment 521970 Walk-ins welcome if time permits ~ Gift Certificates available 5-6Lp 47ap

Community Referral Agency, Inc. assists victims and survivors POLK COUNTY – Community Referral Agency, Inc. is assisting victims and survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault of Polk County by holding weekly support groups.

Mondays from 6 to 7:30 p.m. is the Pearls of Power group and the Children’s Learn and Play group. The Pearls of Power group listens and provides encouragement, while connecting victims/survivors with resources and other survivors. It’s a safe environment where all can express themselves and learn from drawing strength from each other. Call Lora for more information or e-mail her at lora@crashelter.org.

Children’s Learn and Play is a fun, social and educational time for kids. The group focuses on safety and self-acceptance, while giving the children a safe place to express themselves. Parents who participate in Pearls of Power are encouraged to enroll their children. Call Phyllis or e-mail her at phyl1@crashelter.org for more information.

Pearls of Hope group happens Tuesdays from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Pearls of Hope is a group for those affected by sexual abuse or assault and is based off the concept of how a pearl is formed from something traumatic, growing into something strong. The group offers the opportunity to grow, change, gather ideas from others, share experiences and gain hope. Call or e-mail Jenny jenny1@crashelter.org for more information.

The Psycho-Educational Support group is held at the Polk County jail Wednesdays from 2:30 to 4 p.m., where incarcerated females have a chance to change, grow and learn from others who have experienced domestic violence and/or sexual abuse. Attendants must be approved through jail sergeant. Call or e-mail Jenny jenny1@crashelter.org for more information.

Community Referral Agency, Inc.’s services are free and confidential. Call to get more information and to verify location at 1-800-261-7233. - submitted

Unity Community Education To register for the following classes/events, please call or e-mail the community ed office, 715-825-2101, ext. 1560.

Ongoing classes Water aerobics. WITC catalog 42-807-412.

Currently suspended while the pool area is upgraded.

Red Cross swim lessons. Lessons are offered at Unity, Saturdays for six weeks during the winter months, usually starting in January. Classes available: Infants ~ for ages 6 months to 3 years, parent or guardian gets in the water with child. Preschoolers ~ ages 3-5. Red Cross levels 1-6 ~ for students ages 5 and up. Class dates and times, when established, will be placed on the community ed Web page, local newspapers and in the Eagles’ Nest newsletter.

Basic education for adults. Classes held at Polk County Job Center in Balsam Lake: Tuesdays - 1-4:30 p.m., Wednesdays - 1-4 p.m., Thursdays - 12:30-3 p.m. Cost: Free, please register by calling Polk County Job Center at 715-485-3115. Instructor: Becky Peterson.

Brush up on the basic skills that you need to continue your education or to enter the workforce with confidence: reading, English, grammar, science, social studies and math.

These classes are also for those preparing to earn their GED/HSED and are self-paced with instructor assistance. You can enroll anytime.

Free Square Dance Lessons. Wednesdays, Sept. 8, through January, 7 – 9 p.m. at the Unity auditorium. Instructor: Denise and Jim Heinz.

Zumba (Latin dance party exercise). Mondays and Wednesdays, Sept. 20 – Oct. 27, 6 – 7 p.m., in the auditorium. Cost: Six classes for $30; or 12 classes for $54, payable to Community Education. Instructor: Michelle Flaherty, certified Zumba instructor.

Tumbling for kids. For ages 4 and up.

Tuesdays, Sept. 21, to Nov. 2 (skip Oct. 12 for parent-teacher conferences). Time: Beginners 3:45-5:15 p.m. Intermediates from 5:30-7 p.m.

You are an intermediate if you can do a backbend from a standing position. Cost: $49 payable to community ed. Registrations must be received by noon on Thursday, Sept.

16. No late registrations will be accepted. If registering by phone, please leave a voice mail, all calls will be returned for confirmation. If registering by mail, please allow one week for delivery. Location: Upper gym. Instructors: Jolene Lindner and Janine Fahrendorff.

Parenting – It doesn’t have to be so hard!

Wednesday, Sept. 29, 6 – 8 p.m. at the Centuria Public Library. Cost: $15 per person, payable to community ed. Instructor: John Roettger, the owner of The Next Step, Life and Business Strategies.

Money Management: Making the Most of Your Financial Future. Mondays, Oct. 4 and 11, 7 – 8:30 p.m., in the high school, Room 128.

Cost: $5/individual, $7/family, payable to community ed. Instructor: Julie Riemer, MBA, Waddell and Reed financial advisor.

Plumbing basics. WITC catalog 60-410600, class 64882. Saturday, Oct. 9, 2:30 – 5 p.m.

at the high school, Room 125. Cost: $19 ($11.50 for seniors age 62 or better) registration fee to WITC. Instructor: Tony Worrell, Wisconsin licensed plumber.

Enough is Enough - How To Find Your Own Silver Lining Even in a Thunderstorm.

Wednesday, Oct. 27, 6 – 8 p.m., at the Centuria Public Library. Cost: $15 per person, payable to community ed. Instructor: John Roettger, the owner of The Next Step, Life and Business Strategies.

Money Management: A Woman’s Perspective. Mondays, Nov. 1 and 8, 7 – 8:30 p.m., in the high school, Room 128. Cost: $5/individual, $7/family, payable to community ed. Instructor: Julie Riemer, MBA, Waddell and Reed financial advisor.

Cooking with Marlene: Family-Friendly Meals. WITC catalog 60303-633, class 65103. Tuesday, Sept. 21, 6 to 8 p.m., in the high school, Room 128. Cost: $11.50 ($7.75 for seniors age 62 or better) registration fee to WITC, $8 supply fee to instructor. Instructor: Marlene Dennison.

Swedish Meatballs and Barefoot Contessa Potatoes.

WITC catalog 60-303-633, class 65104. Tuesday Oct. 5, 6 – 8 p.m., in the high school, Room 128. Cost: $11.50 ($7.75 for seniors age 62 or better) registration fee to WITC, $8 supply fee to instructor. Instructor: Marlene Dennison.

Weekend Delights – Quick and easy.

WITC catalog 60-303-633, class 65105. Tuesday, Oct. 19, 6 – 8 p.m., in the high school, Room 128. Cost: $11.50 ($7.75 for seniors age 62 or better) registration fee to WITC, $8 supply fee to instructor. Instructor: Marlene Dennison.

Mexican Cooking. WITC catalog 60-303633, class 65106. Tuesday, Nov. 2, 6 – 8 p.m., in the high school, Room 128. Cost: $11.50 ($7.75 for seniors age 62 or better) registration fee to WITC, $8 supply fee to instructor. Instructor: Marlene Dennison.

Homemade Rolls and No-Fail Pie Crust.

WITC catalog 60-303-633, class 65107. Tuesday, Nov. 16, 6 – 8 p.m., in the high school, Room 128. Cost: $11.50 ($7.75 for seniors age 62 or better) registration fee to WITC, $8 supply fee to instructor. Instructor: Marlene Dennison.

Hosting a Tea. WITC catalog 60-303-633, class 65109. Tuesday, Nov. 30, 6 – 8 p.m., in the high school, Room 128. Cost: $11.50 ($7.75 for seniors age 62 or better) registration fee to WITC, $8 supply fee to instructor. Instructor: Marlene Dennison.

Awesome Appetizers. WITC catalog 60303-633, class 65110. Tuesday, Dec. 14, 6 – 8 p.m., in the high school, Room 128. Cost: $11.50 ($7.75 for seniors age 62 or better) registration fee to WITC, $8 supply fee to instructor. Instructor: Marlene Dennison.

Asian Cooking. WITC catalog 60-303-633, class 65111. Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2011, 6 – 8 p.m., in the high school, Room 128. Cost: $11.50 ($7.75 for seniors age 62 or better) registration fee to WITC, $8 supply fee to instructor. Instructor: Marlene Dennison.

Connect to your community: www.the-leader.net

SEPTEMBER 22, 2010 - INTER-COUNTY LEADER - NORTHERN CURRENTS, SECTION B - PAGE 19

CHURCH NEWS Medical missionary at New Hope Lutheran Church

Baptism at Bethany Lutheran Church

GRANTSBURG – Dr. Steve Friberg, medical missionary in Africa, will speak and show a short video of his work among the Maasai in Tanzania at New Hope Lutheran Church on Wednesday, Sept. 29, at 7:30 p.m. New Hope is located at 685 W. Hwy. 70 in Grantsburg, just east of the motel, fitness center and restaurant complex.

Both Steve and his wife, Bethany, come from missionary families and were married in Grantsburg in 1992 at Bethany Lutheran Church. Steve’s dad and mom were also born to missionary parents, with his dad serving in China and mom serving in India. Bethany’s parents served in Nepal.

Steve earned his master’s degree from the University of Minnesota in pediatrics, graduating in 1992. In 1993, Bethany and Steve were called to Tanzania and have worked there for 17 years, where they birthed three children, twin boys Zacka and Nyika, 14, and daughter Shalai, 8.

The first seven years the Fribergs were in Africa were spent with Steve at a large mission hospital, but he has been working with the Maasai tribe in 10 isolated bush clinics for the past 10 years. Each clinic has a Tanzanian doctor where On Sunday, Sept. 19, Claire Elise Meyer was welcomed into the body of Christ through holy baptism, at Bethany Lutheran they provide childhood immunizations, prenatal care for expectant Maasai moms and treatments for some diseases. Church in Siren. Claire’s sponsors are Kathe Lison and Willie McAllister. Her parents are Tiffany and Mike Meyer. - Photo subSteve primarily supports the local doctors by allowing them mitted educational and renovation opportunities.

Funding for his work comes from Global Health Ministries and he is also supported by individuals and various churches. Their gifts provide solar power for lights in clinics, microscopes and other equipment. Volunteers also come BALSAM LAKE - Pastor David Sollitt will retire from from the United States to work on short-term projects such East Balsam Baptist Church on Sunday, Sept. 26, more as renovating buildings. than 12 years after becoming pastor of the church. He Bethany works with Maasai women running a bead jew- announced his decision to the congregation on Sunday, elry project, making them money to support their families. Aug. 29.

Everyone is welcome to join in on an evening of informa“One of the things that attracted me to the church at tion and inspiration. - submitted the time was that they were talking about a building program, and I knew that this was a church that was going someplace,” said Pastor Sollitt, who counts the construction of East Balsam’s new church as one of the best memories of his time at the church.

Pastor Sollitt also counts working with the church’s junior high youth group, as well as helping with the community Bible school and with Habitat for Humanity as his favorite memories of the last several years.

As he moves into retirement, Pastor Sollitt’s future and plans are open. “I don’t plan to be done,” he said. “I will probably do what is known as “pulpit supply,” FREDERIC – All families with school-age children are in- preaching from time to time in churches when their pasPastor David and Tanni Sollitt. - Photo submitted vited to a family kickoff event for Pioneer Clubs at Cross- tor is out. I may also eventually take on an interim paswalk Community Church (formerly Frederic Evangelical torate somewhere. In the immediate future, Tanni and I 108th St., Balsam Lake, WI 54810. The community is inFree Church), Wednesday, Sept. 29. A free supper will be want to spend time relaxing and traveling.” vited to come and wish Pastor Sollitt well as he retires. served beginning at 6 p.m., with live music and (weather East Balsam Baptist Church has formed a pastoral The Sollitts plan to move from the Balsam Lake area to permitting) outdoor activities including pony rides. Come Albertville, Minn., northwest of Minneapolis. Sollitt be- search committee that will begin the process of calling a discover Pioneer Clubs, an excellent midweek program for came the pastor of East Balsam on Jan. 1, 1998. Prior to new permanent pastor. During the transition period, a preschool-age children through sixth grade that provides that he pastored in Litchfield, Minn. and Dannebrog, variety of pastors and Christian leaders will lead Sunfun, biblical learning, mentoring, and friendships with a Neb. He has been a minister for more than 31 years. day services, and an interim pastor will be appointed. positive impact on families. Bring friends and the whole East Balsam Baptist Church is located five miles east “As I leave East Balsam, I pray that the church will family for a great evening together. Students seventh- continue the goal of reaching people for Christ and min- of Balsam Lake on CTH I. The Sunday morning worthrough 12th-grades are also invited to come to “The istering to the needs of the community,” said Pastor Sol- ship service begins at 9 a.m. Sunday school starts at Refuge” youth group, which meets every Wednesday litt.

10:30 a.m. For more information on East Balsam Bapevening from 6:30 – 8 p.m. For more information call 715A farewell open house is planned for 2 to 5 p.m. on tist Church, call the church office at 715-857-5411 or visit 327-8767. - submitted Sunday, Sept. 26, at East Balsam Baptist Church, 1816 www.eastbalsam.org. - submitted

Pastor Sollitt retiring from East Balsam

Pioneer Clubs kickoff event at Crosswalk Community Church

Free seminar offered by Siren Covenant Church

SIREN – A free seminar, A Gift of Love (Sharing Your Final Wishes) will be presented on funeral preplanning and the pitfalls of being unprepared. Discussed will be wills, prearrangements, power of attorney and a fun dis-

cussion on “Who Gets Grandma’s Yellow Pie Plate?”

Guest speakers will come from the Benson Law Office and Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home.

Join them at Siren Covenant Church on Thursday, Sept.

30, with a light dinner beginning at 5:30 and presentations at 6 p.m. Call 715-689-2374 or 715-349-5601 to preregister. Remember there will be no charge to you. submitted

Trinity Lutheran of Falun Harvest Fest evening event this year

FALUN – This year’s Trinity Lutheran Church of Falun Harvest Festival will be held on Friday, Sept. 24, from 4 to 7 p.m.

While the festival’s time and date has been changed to a Friday evening, organizers promise the same great food and fun at the annual event.

Sena’s famous homemade chili will be served with fresh-baked bread, and apple crisp for dessert. And after supper stay to visit while having fun playing for homemade pies in the pie raffle.

Shop for homemade baked goods and jams and jellies, garden produce and craft items, too.

Trinity Lutheran Church of Falun invites everyone to

Chuck Molitor showed off the fresh produce to be sold at Trinity Lutheran Church of Falun’s annual harvest festival set for the evening of Sept. 24.

come and enjoy their harvest festival on Friday, Sept. 24. – submitted

Homemade baked goods go fast at Trinity Lutheran Church of Falun’s harvest festival.

Nina Wicklund looked over the table of goodies just before the doors opened at last year’s event. This year the festival’s date and time have changed to a Friday evening but organizers promise the same great food and baked items will be waiting when the doors open at 4 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 24. – Photos

by Priscilla Bauer

Gary Carlson posed with pie winner Cindy Stewart at last year’s Trinity Lutheran Church of Falun Harvest Festival. Stewart won the pie in the popular pie raffle, which will be held again during this year’s annual event on Friday, Sept. 24 from 4 to 7 p.m.

PAGE 20 - INTER-COUNTY LEADER - NORTHERN CURRENTS, SECTION B - SEPTEMBER 22, 2010

CHURCH NEWS Baptism at St. Luke United Methodist Church

Eternal

Perspectives When I was young, some friends played a trick on me by giving me a glass of water with hidden cracks in it. When I tipped it up to drink, water spilled down my blouse. My friends laughed. It took a couple more sloppy tries before I caught on to the joke.

I have a rain barrel I use for watering my vegetable garden. Once I accidentally left the attached hose open and lost all the water that had collected.

It’s not easy to drink from a cracked pot. Nor can we recover the lost rainwater from a leaky barrel.

The Bible refers to broken vessels in a spiritual sense.

“My people have committed two sins: They have forsaken me, the spring of living water, and have dug their own cisterns, broken cisterns that cannot hold water.”

(Jeremiah 2:13) Cisterns were commonly used in the Old Testament country of Judah for collecting and storing rainwater. In time, such collected water became stagnant and impure, and the cisterns were prone to break and leak.

Jeremiah proclaimed to the Judeans that not only did they forsake the Lord, the only one who could give them abundant life in the form of living water, they also went after idols and worldly pleasure. Thus, they lost their purpose and destiny as a redeemed people. Their lives became leaky vessels. Broken cisterns. Cracked pots.

We find the same kinds of brokenness today. We try to fill our lives with wealth, power, popularity, and other things of the world that don’t last. When we make them our focus we end up with nothing but a cracked pot. We may think they will satisfy, but in time they lose their appeal.

Choosing such broken cisterns is foolhardy. It’s not easy to drink from a broken, leaky vessel. In fact, it’s spiritually life-threatening. Are we drinking from cracked pots?

Such cracked pots can’t hold the things of the Lord but continually leak, depleting us of spiritual sustenance. Conversely, when we accept his living water, he stops the leaks. It’s then we begin to overflow with his love into the broken lives of others.

O Lord, reveal to us the broken cisterns, the cracked pots in our lives. Give us the will to accept Jesus Christ as our living water and the strength to rid our lives of useless, spiritually draining cracked pots. In Jesus’ name, amen.

Mrs. Bair may be reached at www.sallybair.com.

Esben Langkniv at West Denmark Harvest Fest LUCK – Danish singer, songwriter, storyteller, and guitarist Esben Langkniv will relate stories in word and song at their annual harvest festival on Sunday, Oct. 3, at the West Denmark Fellowship Hall. His presentation will be an extraordinary treat for all who attend. Langkniv is touring the country performing a new story he wrote after research he undertook in Minnesota in 2008. It’s about a Dane born in western Jutland Langkniv who worked there as a farm laborer, a peat digger, and as a sailor, and who eventually came to America where he settled with Danish immigrants in Askov, Minn., and raised rutabagas. Esben says “I have been working on this project for seven years and the journey will not be complete until I have brought the story back to its roots.” Langkniv’s artistry can be previewed at www.esben.info/usa.

Other harvest fest events will include a church service at 10:30 a.m., a potluck at noon preceding Langkniv’s presentation, and following it there will be games for young and old, awards for the game winners, and contests for the best fall centerpiece, the best use of honey in a potluck dish, and the most impressive vegetable. All entries are welcome.

After coffee, the festival will end with a rousing songfest. A freewill offering will be taken. - submitted

Siren Covenant Women’s

Apple Pies

It’s that time of year again!

$

9

00

A Pie

To Order, Please call 715-349-2486 or 715-349-5601

FREDERIC – On Wednesday, Sept. 15, a whole bunch of people and families showed up for Carnival Night as part of Pilgrim’s new program titled LWF3, which stands for learning with fun, food and fellowship (also Pilgrim’s family night). Supper was served at 5:15 p.m. and at 6 p.m. the children sang songs accompanied by Terri Stoner on the guitar. After the songs they played all kinds of carnival games under the supervision of several high school students as well as adults. At 6 p.m., the confirmation students and their parents met with Pastor Catherine and her assistant Ray Thompson to go over the schedule for the coming year. The special guest appearance by Bubbles the Clown was a big hit with all the children except for one little girl who was afraid of him. At 6 p.m., the adults met as a group to plan what kinds of topics they would like to discuss. At 7 p.m., everyone came together to sing some songs, and the confirmation students put on a short skit about how it takes all of us together to make things work. There was a closing prayer and everyone was invited back for the next session which will be Wednesday, Oct. 6, with supper being served at 5:15 p.m. This LWF3 program is scheduled for the first and third Wednesday evening of each month.

At worship services on Sunday, Sept. 26, the special guest speaker will be Bill Turk, whose message will be “Fear…or…Not!” Also, on that Sunday, everyone who loves to sing is asked to be at church at 9 a.m. for practice under the direction of Joshua Rau and then they will be singing at worship that morning.

The committee is busy making final preparations for Pilgrim’s 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 or pumpkin pie. Everyone is encouraged to share their time and talents to make this event a success. Many hands make light work, and it’s actually fun.

Pilgrim invites everyone to join them for Sunday morning worship services that begin at 10 a.m. At 9:15 a.m. is Play Time. Parents and young children from birth to age 4 are invited to participate in this group. Parents

(L to R): Ashley Kurkowski, Mason Gustafson, Bubbles and Riley Anderson. – Photos submitted 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 www.pilgrimlutheranfrederic.org. - submitted

Hall to perform at Trade Lake Baptist Church FREDERIC – Terry Hall will be performing on Sunday, Oct. 3, at 10:15 a.m. at the Trade Lake Baptist Church, 20750 CTH Z, seven miles west of Frederic on Hwy. 48. He is a southern gospel bass soloist and a “one-man quartet” from Sevierville, Tenn.

Hall has been singing most of his life. At the age of 11, he began singing bass in his home church Hall youth group in Kentucky and developed a love for southern gospel music that has continued to grow through the years.

Everyone is welcome. For more information, call 715327-8858. - submitted

SWISS STEAK DINNER

GREAT COMMISSION MINISTRIES & SIREN ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH are happy to announce the:

Friday, September 24, 4:30 - 7 p.m.

St. Luke’s Methodist Church

“The glory of the Lord shall cover the earth as the waters cover the sea.” Hab. 2:14

Swiss steak, mashed potatoes, squash, pie and much more.

“Days of Glory!” Conference - 2010

Frederic, Wisconsin

September 23 to September 30

Adults

Thurs. eve. through Thurs. eve., every day at 10 a.m. & 7 p.m.

Learn to dwell and live in - God’s Glorious Presence - in you!

Thurs. - Sat. meetings at Bohlens’ Farm Sun. - Wed. at Siren A.G. Church

Noon Meals: Potluck with cheeses, breads, fruit, garden veggies, coffee and juice.

Would you kindly consider hosting out-of-town guests overnight?

Contact Karen Bohlen at 715-866-4060, or cell 715-497-6799.

Karen’s 70th Birthday Party Bohlen Barn - Sat., Sept. 25, 1-6 p.m.

850

$

Kids Under 8

$

5

TRADE LAKE SWEDISH MISSION CHURCH FALL MUSIC SERVICE Sunday, Sept. 26, 2010, 1:30 p.m.

521889 5Lp

ORDER EARLY

521504 46-47a 5-6L

We Are Now Taking Orders For Our Delicious, Mouthwatering Apple Pies!

Generously Filled, Fresh Made & Frozen

News from the Pews

Music Provided By:

GLORY TRAIN

REFRESHMENTS WILL BE SERVED

521016 45-46a 4-5L

Cracked pots

Vivian Norma Kowalski was baptized Sept. 12 at St. Luke United Methodist Church by Pastor Freddie Kirk. She is the daughter of Michael and Andrea Kowalski and the granddaughter of Donald and Norma West. Also shown with her are two of her sponsors, Karen Kowalski and Arlene West, (not shown is Kevin Bevis) and her older sister, 4-yearold Elizabeth. - Photo submitted

521680 46a 5L

Sally Bair

SEPTEMBER 22, 2010 - INTER-COUNTY LEADER - NORTHERN CURRENTS, SECTION B - PAGE 21

OBITUARIES Caron L. Paulson Caron L. Paulson, 55, Clear Lake, died suddenly on Wednesday evening, Sept. 15, 2010, in an automobile accident in Clear Lake Township.

Caron was born on May 10, 1955, in Richmond, Va., the daughter of Marshall and Florence (Lee) Hollingsworth.

She moved with her family numerous times during her childhood to various cities throughout the southeastern United States. In 1972, Caron moved to New Berlin, and graduated from James Madison High School in 1973.

After high school, she attended the University of Wisconsin at Eau Claire and received a Bachelor of Science degree in speech language pathology. She continued her education at Bowling Green State University in Ohio were she earned a master’s degree in 1978. On Sept. 3, 1978, Caron was married to Paul A. Paulson Jr., in Eau Claire, and together they raised two daughters, Brianna and Megan. In 1982, they moved to Clear Lake, and she began working with CESA 11 in Turtle Lake and Prairie Farm. She has been teaching early childhood special education and as a speech therapist in Turtle Lake for over 25 years and had not lost a bit of passion for her students and pushing them to succeed.

Caron was also an active member of the Reeve Evangelical Free Church serving in many capacities there. Due to her daughter’s disabilities, Caron had a special place in her heart for Polk County Special Olympics. She had many roles in Special Olympics over the years, but most importantly she was their personal cheerleader. She loved gardening, snowmobiling, crocheting, stamping and scrapbooking. Caron also loved to watch the Food Network and enjoyed trying out new recipes. She especially loved spending time with her family and friends.

Caron is preceded in death by her parents, Marshall and Florence Hollingsworth; and father-in-law, Paul A. Paulson; sister-in-law, Karen Wittstock.

She is survived by her husband, Paul Paulson Jr. of Clear Lake; daughter, Brianna Paulson of Clear Lake and Megan (Dave) Burlingame of St. Paul Park, Minn.; grandchildren, Eli Burlingame and his baby brother of St. Paul Park, Minn.; brother, Richard Hollingsworth of Woodstock, Ga.; mother-in-law, Laurel Paulson of Clear Lake; brothers- and sisters-in-law, Cheryl (Vern) Andren of Madison, Craig (Diane) Paulson of Clear Lake and Ron Wittstock of Amery; nieces, nephews, family and friends.

Funeral service were at Reeve Evangelical Free Church in Reeve, on Tuesday, Sept. 21, with the Rev. Todd Groat officiating. Organist was Nancy Bergmann. Casket bearers were Mike Paulson, Dave Burlingame, Greg Grimm, Larry Bergmann, Randy Paulson and Loren Paulson. Interment was at Clear Lake Cemetery in Clear Lake.

Scheuermann-Hammer Funeral Home, Clear Lake, was entrusted with arrangements.

Ronald F. King, 70, Webster, died Sept. 11, 2010.

Ronald was born Sept. 20, 1939, in Austin, Minn., to Milton and Cecile King.

Ronald worked at Economics Laboratory at the old manufacturing plant in Mendota Heights, Minn., for 13 years.

He then bartended for Dandy’s Lounge before he owned and operated Ron’s Twin Oaks in Spooner. He then served as a supervisor for the Wourm Chemical Plant in St. Paul, Minn., for 20 years.

After that he was a courier for Wayne’s Foods Plus for 11 years. He was an active member of the Yellow Lake and River Association and ran the meat raffles. He was also involved in the Wonderland Snowmobile Club. Ron took time to enjoy happy hour, go hunting, fishing, four-wheeling and snowmobiling. Ron was a big fan of the Minnesota Twins and the Vikings.

Ronald was preceded in death by his daughter Kathleen; his parents; and his brother, Daniel.

Ronald is survived by his wife, Marie; children, Karen (Rodney) King, Barbara (Ron) Bourquin, Tony King; his brothers, Wayne (Christa) King, Mark (Dan) King; sisters, Virginia King, Linda Surfass and Brenda Pinc; stepchildren, Kevin (Sue) Aeilts, Jeffery Aeilts and Cindy (Mike) Deneen; grandchildren, Brad (Nekea) Groskopf, Katie (Thomas Adams) Groskopf and Ty Zackary King; stepgrandchildren, Justin Aeilts and Lee Aeilts; mother-in-law and father-inlaw, Annie and Rufus Witte; brothers-in-law, Fred (Kathy) Hacker, David Hacker, Ed Hacker and Joe Hacker; sistersin-law, Betty (Ralph) Bach, Barb Hacker and Virginia (Gayle) Flemming; along with many nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.

Funeral services were held Saturday, Sept. 18, at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church with Father Michael Tupa as celebrant. Music was provided by Jan Larson. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to CF Foundation, the American Heart Association or the American Cancer Society. Online condolences can be made at www.swedbergtaylor.com.

The Swedberg-Taylor Family Funeral Home, Webster, was entrusted with arrangements.

Phillip Clifford Qualle

Phillip Clifford Qualle, 86, died Sept. 5, 2010, at his son Mike’s home.

Phillip is survived by his children, Dianna (Cecil) King, Mike (Judy) Qualle, Phil (Mary) Qualle; eight grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren; five brothers; and one sister.

Funeral services were held at Peace Lutheran Church, Dresser, with Pastor Wayne Deloach officiating. Interment was held at Peace Lutheran Cemetery. The Edling Funeral Home, St. Croix Falls, was entrusted with arrangements.

Innovera CD-R $ 49

2

pack of 5

Limit 2 packs per customer.

Stock number IVR-77905

Bonus Buy Good 9-20-10 thru 9-24-10

Getting Married?

Multipurpose Copy We offer quality invitations and accessories from Paper By The Case

Stock number UNV-21200 10 reams

Available at our Frederic office only Stock number UNV-24200 10 reams

11 x 17..........$51.99 Case Stock number UNV-28110 5 reams

We Ship UPS from our Frederic & St. Croix Falls stores

Inter-County Cooperative Publishing Association 303 N. Wisconsin Ave. 107 N. Washington St. Frederic, Wis. St. Croix Falls, Wis.

715-327-4236

715-483-9008

Clifford E. Potter, 94, a lifetime resident of Frederic, died Friday, Sept. 17, 2010, at the Frederic Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

He was born Oct. 5, 1915, to Erma and H.W. Potter in Delaware County, Iowa. He graduated from Frederic High School and studied one year at River Falls State College. He married Dellories Olson on Aug. 5, 1942.

He served in the U.S. Army during WWII stationed in Victoria, Texas. In 1945, Clifford returned home to farm east of Frederic where he lived until he entered the care center in July of 2009 following a fall.

He was preceded in death by his parents and son, Donald.

He is survived by his wife, Dellories; his sons, Bruce (Nancy) Anderson and Larry (Claudia); and his daughter, Betty (Wayne) Schilling; grandchildren, Linda, John and David (Penny) Schilling, Heidi and Luke Potter, Jaimi (Tony Folsom) and Kayla Potter; and three greatgrandchildren, Tate and Tyson Schilling and Carter Folsom.

Clifford was a member of the American Legion Post 249 and St. Luke United Methodist Church. He was an avid cardplayer, gardener, hunter and fisherman. Memorials may be contributed to your choice.

Funeral services will be held at St. Luke United Methodist Church in Frederic on Saturday, Sept. 25, at 11 a.m. Visitation will be held at the Rowe Funeral Home in Frederic on Friday, Sept. 24, from 4-7 p.m. and again one hour preceding the funeral at the church on Saturday. Clifford has been cremated according to his wishes.

Rowe Funeral Home of Frederic and the Northwest Wisconsin Cremation Center in Milltown have been entrusted with funeral arrangements.

Dennis Beaupre Dennis “Denny” Beaupre, 47, St. Croix Falls, died Sept. 14.

Denny was born of Feb. 29, 1964, in Minneapolis, Minn. He was one of four children born to Jean Smith.

He is survived by his wife, Marcia Beaupre; sons, Randy Cone, Jeff (Courtney) Schibilla, Brandon (Heidi) Darnell, Donavon (Brit) Darnell and Kyle (Zarah) Darnell; daughter, Shawna Beaupre; grandchildren, Madeline Cone, Avery, Aiden and Brianna Schibilla. Jordan Darnell and Kayden Darnell; brother, David (Linda) Beaupre; and sisters, Kim (Dan) Brossit and Tracy (Jason) Polbeth.

Denny was preceded in death by his mother, Jean, and stepfather, Robert Madigan.

A celebration of his life will be held at St. Croix Valley Funeral Home and Polk County Cremation Society Chapel, St. Croix Falls, on Saturday, Sept. 25, at 11 a.m.

Visitation one hour prior to service.

The St. Croix Valley Funeral Home and Polk County Cremation Society, St. Croix Falls, was entrusted with arrangements.

Barbara K. Olsen Barbara K. Olsen, 60, resident of Milltown, died Friday, Sept. 17, 2010, at St. Croix Regional Medical Center.

She is survived by her daughter, Michelle (David) Kemis and her son, Jason Olsen; grandchildren, Madelyn and Eli Kemis and Alex Michaelson; nine brothers and sisters.

A gathering for Barbara will be held at Rowe Funeral Home in Luck on Friday, Sept. 24, from 4-7 p.m.

As information is updated it can be found on the following Web sites: www.rowefh.com and www.wicremationcenter.com or call Bruce Rowe at 715-472-2444.

Rowe Funeral Home of Luck and the

Northwest Wisconsin Cremation Center in Milltown have been entrusted with funeral arrangements.

Lucy Peterson

Funeral services for Lucy Maribel Peterson, 93, of Amery, will be held Thursday, Sept. 23, at 11 a.m. at Balsam Lutheran Church in rural Amery.

Arrangements were made with the Williamson-White Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Amery. Condolences may be left online at www.williamsonwhite.com.

A complete obituary will be published in a future Leader.

AU T U M N F EST GI FT SALE

8-1/2 x 11......$37.99 Case 8-1/2 x 14......$57.99 Case

Clifford E. Potter

Ronald F. King

24154 State Rd. 35N Siren, Wis.

715-349-2560

11 West 5th Ave. Shell Lake, Wis.

715-468-2314 517135 46a,b,c,d 5L

20% Off f 2 0% O Thurs. - Sun., Sept. 23 - 26

Tangen Drug

124 Washington St. N.

St. Croix Falls, Wis.

715-483-3271

521996 5L

PAGE 22 - INTER-COUNTY LEADER - NORTHERN CURRENTS, SECTION B - SEPTEMBER 22, 2010

OBITUARIES

Roger Zorn

Sharon Mae Tschudy-Ziegler

Richard “Dick” Baumgarten

Roger Zorn, 62, Amery, died at his home in Amery after a long battle with cancer, on Thursday, Sept. 16, 2010, surrounded by his family.

Roger was born June 30, 1948, to Henry Zorn and Catherine Minter Zorn. Roger grew up on a farm in rural Osceola, and graduated from the Osceola High School in 1966. Roger went on to graduate from UW-River Falls in agriculture business. While in River Falls, he met Mary Mulroy, and they were married Aug. 22, 1969. They had two children, Major Bradley R. Zorn [Renae] of St. Charles, Mo., and Catherine Zorn Jenkins [Roy] of Los Angeles, Calif.

He served in the Army Reserve in the early 1970s.

Roger worked in agricultural credit most of his career.

He worked for Production Credit Association in Rice Lake, and the Intermediate Credit Bank in St. Paul, Minn.

He then worked for Agri Stor Credit Corporation in Milwaukee and Denver, Colo. He was named president of Agri Stor Credit Corporation in Milwaukee and served in that position until 1991. He then started his own business in Credit Lease Finance in Balsam Lake, where they had a lake home.

Throughout these years, Roger was active in many service organizations, especially Jaycees and Balsam Lake Homeowners Association. Roger suffered from alcoholism, and after treatment at Vinland Center in Lake Independence, Minn., and Kinnic Falls in River Falls, became a regular member of AA in Amery, where he learned to live one day at a time and to enjoy life to its fullest.

While living in Amery, Roger worked for Wal-Mart, Kube Cabinets and the Amery School District. Roger loved to work with his hands, especially remodeling houses and woodworking. He loved to travel to see his children and help them with projects.

Roger is survived by his wife of 41 years, Mary; and their two children, Bradley and Catherine; his grandchildren, Alexandria, Beckham and Carroll; and his sister-inlaw, Carol Mulroy and Judy (Dick) Wasenius as well as many nieces and nephews and cousins. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Friends of the Amery Public Library, or First Lutheran Church of Amery.

Funeral services were held Wednesday, Sept. 22, at the First Lutheran Church in Amery with Pastor Tim Bjorge officiating. Music for the service was provided by Chris Lindee and Kirsten Hansen. Pallbearers are Bradley Zorn, Catherine Zorn Jenkins, Douglas Measner, Bradley Johnson, Mark Measner and Craig Measner. Honorary pallbearers were William, Jered and Jason Haase. Interment will be at the Oak Grove Cemetery in East Farmington.

Condolences may be left online at www.williamsonwhite.com.

The Williamson-White Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Amery was entrusted with arrangements.

Sharon Mae Tschudy-Ziegler, 68, Monticello, died Saturday, Sept. 18, 2010, surrounded by her family at UW Hospital in Madison after a courageous battle with CREST syndrome.

Sharon was born Sept. 18, 1942, in Monroe, the daughter of Oliver and Beatrice (Erickson) Hustad. She was raised on her family’s farm on Hustad Valley Road, New Glarus Township.

She attended Bem School and graduated from New Glarus High School in 1960. She attended Blackhawk Technical College, where she received CNA and accounting degrees. She worked for many years at the New Glarus Home and retired in 2001 after 21 years at the Green County Sheriff’s Department as their bookkeeper.

Sharon married Bernard James Tschudy on June 1, 1963, at Primrose Lutheran Church, rural Belleville. They remained good friends and excellent grandparents after going their separate ways. Sharon later married Edward Ziegler on Dec. 30, 2000, at Grace Lutheran Church, Monroe. Ed and Sharon had a wonderful life together including spending warm winters in Arizona and polka dancing anywhere they could find just the right music.

Sharon was a member of Sons of Norway, and a member of Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church, New Glarus. She loved polka dancing, wintering in Apache Junction, Ariz., lutefisk suppers, making lefse and spending time with her family, especially her granddaughters Maddie and Markie. Sharon realized a lifelong dream last year by visiting Norway, stopping by the area where her grandparents migrated from.

Sharon is survived by her husband Ed Ziegler of Monticello; daughter, Laura (Douglas) Ramich of Luck; son, David (Wendy) Tschudy of Monroe; granddaughters, Madeline and Markell Ramich of Luck; brother, Darrel (Sandi) Hustad of New Glarus; stepsons, Michael (Anna) Ziegler of San Diego, Calif., David (Andrea) Ziegler of Paoli, Joe (Brenda) Ziegler of Middleton and Roger (Destinee) Ziegler of Herrin, Ill.; stepdaughters, Nancy (David) Krantz of Warrenville, Ill. and Diana Ziegler; 13 step-grandchildren, four step-great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews, other relatives, and many friends.

Sharon was preceded in death by her father, Oliver in 1998; her mother, Beatrice in 2000; and her sister, Susan in 2003.

Funeral services were held Wednesday, Sept. 22, at Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church, New Glarus.

Burial was at Primrose East Cemetery in rural Belleville.

Pastor Gene Talley officiated.

A memorial fund has been established. The ZentnerBeal Funeral Home, New Glarus, was entrusted with arrangements.

Richard “Dick” Baumgarten, 75, Danbury, died Sept.

14, 2010, at St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth, Minn.

Dick was born on March 13, 1935, in Chicago, Ill., to M.C. and Winona Baumgarten. Dick married Carol on July 27, 1957, in Naperville, Ill. Dick owned and operated Baumgarten Cement in Burnett County since 1969. He served on a number of boards in Voyager Village and built the foundation for the clubhouse. He was a member and founder of Lakeside Community Lutheran Church. He and Gus Brown started the Tuesday Night Men’s Golf League. In his free time, he was an avid pilot and snowmobiler.

Dick was preceded in death by his parents and his son, Rick.

He is survived by his wife, Carol; his sons, Randy (Jodi) Baumgarten and Rob Baumgarten; his siblings, Gwynn (David) Tulery, Holly (Sid) Chambless, Doug (Lynn) Baumgarten and Don (Bonnie) Baumgarten; his grandchildren, Ashley Tyler, Brooke Baumgarten, Breann Baumgarten, R.J. Baumgarten, Jasper Baumgarten, Jenna Durham and Joey Baumgarten; his great-grandchildren, Carter and Tyler Furlong; along with many nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.

Memorial service was held Friday, Sept. 17, at Lakeside Community Lutheran Church with Pastor Roger Pittman officiating. Music was provided by Rose Brown and Sue Olson. Memorials are preferred to Lakeside Community Lutheran Church or the family. Online condolences can be made at www.swedberg-taylor.com.

The Swedberg-Taylor Family Funeral Home, Webster, was entrusted with arrangements.

Bert Alden Anderson Bert Alden Anderson, 91, North Port, Fla., died Aug. 22, 2010.

Bert was born Nov. 1, 1918, to Herbert and Alma Anderson in Trade Lake. He married Irene Anderson in 1945. They have one son, Gary.

Bert worked for the Burnett County Wisconsin Highway Department for 36 years. After they retired, Bert and Irene, spent 17 winters in Tucson, Ariz. In 1999, they moved to Florida.

Bert was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers; seven sisters and one infant grandson.

He is survived by his wife, Irene; son, Gary (Claudia); granddaughter, Gena Monarch; one great-grandson, Cody; two great-granddaughters, Katie and Gianna; one special nephew, Richard (Carol) Baran of Bloomington, Minn., and many cousins, nieces, nephews and friends.

A memorial service was held at the Ewing Funeral Home in Venice, Fla., on Aug. 28, 2010.

The Ewing Funeral Home, Venice, Fla., was entrusted with arrangements.

We can help with • Prearrangements • Traditional Services • On-Site Crematory • Cemetery Monuments

Gary Gene Nelson, 73, Milltown, died Friday, Sept. 17, of bone cancer.

Gary was born Nov. 14, 1936, in St. Paul, Minn., to Stanley and Martha Nelson. He grew up in the Clayton area and graduated from the Clayton High School in 1954. After graduating high school, he enlisted and served in the U.S. Navy on the USS Buck from 1956 to 1958. Gary worked many years for American Linen on the Wisconsin route. He was a fan of NASCAR and the Green Bay Packers.

Gary was preceded in death by his mother, Martha (Wendt) Burback; father, Stanley Nelson; sisters, Dawn Forgie and Gerri Carlson; and the mother of his children, Shirley Liodell.

He is survived by his children, Mark Nelson, Robin Kirchner, Tamara Nelson and Marty Nelson; grandchildren Michael and Anna Issac, Benjamin Walsh (Alissa Wulf), Ajahn and Asyr Ria, Tony Nelson, Matthew and Jordan Kirchner and Gary Nelson; brothers, Robert Nelson, Jack Burback and Tom Burback; sisters, Marliss Moreland, Mary Vondelinde, Jill Bell and Gretchen Coppinger; other family and many friends including the Texas Hold’em crew at the Blacksmith Shop; and his “500” and Cribbage pals.

A graveside military service will be held at the Amery Cemetery in the spring.

The Williamson-White Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Amery were entrusted with arrangements.

Condolences may be left at www.williamsonwhite.com.

Jack Swedberg, Monument & Marker Sales Patrick L. Taylor, Owner, Director Dennis W. Christianson, Director

Swedberg-Taylor Family Funeral Homes and Crematory

Webster, WI • 715-866-7131

Siren, WI • 715-349-4800

521255 46a 5L

Certain times in life require a personal touch

Gary Gene Nelson

Calvin E. Kjeseth Calvin Everett Kjeseth, 86, Wanderoos, died peacefully Sept. 11, 2010, surrounded by his family.

Cal was born Aug. 30, 1924, at the family farm in Alden Township, the son of Arthur and Mildred Kjeseth.

He grew up on the farm and attended High Bridge School just miles from home. Following school, he worked locally trucking and at the Ford Plant in St. Paul, Minn. On July 7, 1952, Calvin married Betty Foss in rural Osceola. Early in their marriage, they bought a farm just north of Wanderoos, which Cal owned the rest of his life.

Three children were born into this union.

Cal farmed and was head cheese maker at Belle Cheese in Wanderoos, Amery and later Cameron, the majority of his life. He also raised beef and hogs and had a trucking business in later years.

On Aug. 14, 1976, Calvin married Marjory Peper. Together they thoroughly enjoyed life, family, friends and their pets. In late December 1999, Marjory passed away.

Cal remained on the farm and turned to his family and his friends in the community for companionship. At home he enjoyed his beloved German shepards, smaller lap dogs and cats. Picnics at Wild Goose and Big Horseshoe Lakes with his family were always a time enjoyed by all.

In the past two years, due to declining health, Cal spent a short time at Willow Ridge Health Care Center, followed by becoming a resident of RiverBend Assisted Living of Amery.

Calvin is survived by his children, Mary Kjeseth of Amery, Michael (Lindy) Kjeseth of Deer Park and Lee (Linda) Kjeseth of Frankfort, Ky., grandchildren, Jason and Kellie Kjeseth of Deer Park, Kolton Kjeseth-Zinn of Amery and Robby Dalhberg of Colorado; brothers, Art Jr. (Beverly) Kjeseth and Ralph (Carol) Kjeseth of Amery; sisters-in-law, Myrna Brown of Amery and Reta Kjeseth of New Richmond; stepchildren, Mark (Beth) Peper, Dan (Stevie) Peper and Tammy (Jack) Weber; as well as many nieces, nephews, other relatives and dear friends.

Calvin was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur and Mildred Kjeseth; brothers, Kenneth, Willard and Philip; sister, Marion Lee; sister-in-law, Arlie Kjeseth; brother-in-law, Forrest Lee; aunt and uncle, Carrie and Ellis Squire; son-in-law, Robert Zinn.

Funeral services were at the Deronda Lutheran Church on Thursday, Sept. 16, with the Rev. Jerry Schultz officiating. Music was provided by soloist Anne Anez and organist Margaret Peterson. Pallbearers were Dennis Kjeseth, Larry Kjeseth, Mark Kjeseth, Steve Kjeseth, Tim Kjeseth and Todd Kjeseth. Honorary pallbearers were the Wanderoos Community, with interment in the Deronda Church Cemetery. Friends may sign online guest book by visiting www.williamsonwhite.com The Williamson-White Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Amery was entrusted with arrangements.

James F. Ammann James F. Ammann, 65, of Minneapolis, Minn., died on Sept. 16, 2010.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, Sept. 24, 2010, at 3 p.m. with visitation from 1-3 p.m., at Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home in Webster. Interment will follow at Lakeside Orange Cemetery.

A full obituary will follow in a later edition of this newspaper. Online condolences may be offered at www.swedberg-taylor.com.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2010 - INTER-COUNTY LEADER - NORTHERN CURRENTS, SECTION B - PAGE 23

Helen A. Chatleain

OBITUARIES Sylvia Orpha Anderson

Helen A. Chatleain, 89, Grantsburg, died Sept. 15, 2010, at her home in Wood River Township.

Helen was born March 3, 1921, in Dewey Township to Albert and Aurora Anderson. She attended Maple Grove grade school and completed her high school education in Shell Lake. She attended Calhoun Secretarial College in Minneapolis, Minn. She went on to work at Baker Land and Title Company in St. Croix Falls.

Later, she worked at the Washburn County Courthouse until her marriage. In her later years, Helen created Friendship Gardens near Siren.

On June 15, 1947, Helen married Ralph Chatleain of the town of Daniels at the Salem Lutheran Church in Shell Lake. To this marriage of 53 years three children were born. They farmed together on the north side of Little Wood Lake all of their lives.

Helen was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph in 2000; her parents; brothers and sister.

Helen is survived by her children, Marian Moyer Nelson of Grantsburg, Linda (Jerome) Kurschner of Prairie Farm and Jerry (Cheryl Bruce) Chatleain of Grantsburg; grandchildren, Lee Moyer, Paul (Audra) Moyer and Ramona (Dean) Moody, all of Grantsburg; great-grandchildren, Melissa (Andrew) Roberts, Adam and Ashley Moody, Jessica, Tiffani and Joseph Moyer and Jessie Ione Moyer; great-great-grandchildren, Elliott and Ian Roberts; three nieces, Marilyn (David) Joelson of Andover, Minn., Judy Fyten of Pierze, Minn., and Carol Round of West Concord, Minn.; along with numerous cousins and friends.

Funeral services were held Monday, Sept. 20, at Trinity Lutheran Church with Pastor Carl Heidel officiating.

Music was provided by Erin Spohn and Gene Gronlund.

Interment followed at Lakeview/Mudhen Lake Cemetery. Casket bearers were Lee Moyer, Paul Moyer, Dean Moody, Jerome Kurschner, Joe Erickson and Paul Becvar.

Online condolences can be made at www.swedberg-taylor.com.

The Swedberg-Taylor Family Funeral Home, Webster, was entrusted with arrangements.

Sylvia Orpha Anderson, 89, died at her apartment in Amery on Thursday, Sept. 16, 2010.

Sylvia was born March 31, 1921, in Alden Township of Polk County, the daughter of Otto and Selma (Burke) Peterson. She grew up in Alden Township and attended the Little Falls School. Sylvia was baptized and confirmed at the Little Falls Lutheran Church, a church where she was a lifetime member.

On June 8, 1941, at the Deronda Parsonage, she was united in marriage to Alton H. Anderson and to this union two sons were born. They farmed in Alden Township for many years.

Sylvia was active with the quilters and ladies aid of the Little Falls Lutheran Church. She lived in Alden Township until seven years ago when she moved to the Waters Edge Apartments in Amery.

Sylvia was preceded in death by her parents; son, Allen Anderson; brothers, Clarence Peterson, Otto Johni Peterson, Irvin Hansen, Carl Hansen and Vincent Hansen; sisters, Evelyn Busse, Alice Beatrice Peterson and infant Alice Beatrice Peterson; stepfather, Valdemar Hansen.

She is survived by her son, Donald (Alfina) Anderson; brother, Val Hansen; sisters, Bernice Fox, Mae Hansen and Norma Kimker; 11 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren and 12 great-great-grandchildren; as well as other relatives and friends.

Funeral services were held on Monday, Sept. 20, 2010, at Little Falls Lutheran Church, with Pastor Jerry Schultz officiating. Soloist was Arlen Peterson and organist was Sue Saarem. Casket bearers were her grandsons: Darren Anderson, Douglas Anderson, Tracy Anderson, David Anderson, Tim Anderson and Kerry Murphy. Honorary casket bearers were Kevin Murphy Sr. and Kevin Murphy Jr. Interment was at the Little Falls Lutheran Cemetery. The Williamson-White Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Amery was entrusted with arrangements. Friends may sign an online guest book at www.williamsonwhite.com.

Carol Jean Christensen

Delores Iona Cran, 75, Georgetown Township, died Wednesday, Sept. 15, at her home, of an apparent heart attack.

She was born on July 12, 1935, at her parents home in Eureka Township of Polk County. She was the daughter of Hyatt and Stella (Korting) Cran. She was born with severe hearing loss, which was a struggle for her all her life, but she made the best of it. When Fabritek was operating in Amery, she worked there as a manufacturing technician. After its closing, she went to Hunky Dory Resort where she worked as a cook, a job she really enjoyed.

She has always enjoyed cooking and was also accomplished at crocheting. She was a longtime member of the Georgetown Lutheran Church and was active in the quilting group there. She enjoyed her independence and lived alone on the farm in Georgetown.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

She is survived by her sister, Doris Jean Gaetz; brother, Marvin (Juneal) Cran; and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services were held Saturday, Sept. 18, at the Georgetown Lutheran Church in Georgetown with Pastor Neal Weltzin officiating. Serving as organist was Sherry Doornink. Burial was at Georgetown Lutheran Cemetery. Condolences may be left online at www.williamsonwhite.com. The Williamson-White Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Amery were entrusted with arrangements.

Thank you to all who have supported my family following the loss of Lyle.

We truly appreciate the cards, flowers, visits and prayers with gratitude and many thanks. We lost a wonderful husband, dad, grandpa and friend.

The Eng family 521973 5Lp 47dp

Lois E. Schaaf

Lois E. Schaaf, age 85, Grantsburg, died Sept. 16, 2010 ,at Burnett Medical Center Continuing Care Center.

Arrangements were entrusted to Swedberg-Taylor Family Funeral Home, Webster. Online condolences can be made at www.swedberg-taylor.com

CREMATION C R E M AT I O N C CENTER ENTER LO C A L - O LOCAL ON-SITE N-SITE H Honor, o n o r, C Celebrate e l e b r a t e aand nd R Respect espect Y Your our L Loved ove d O One’s ne’s L Life. ife.

w www.wicremationcenter.com ww.wicremationcenter.com

VVisit i s i t OOur u r Web W e b Site S i t e For F o r Information I n f o r m a t i o n And A n d Online O n l i n e Preplanning Preplanning

Po l k County’s Polk C o u n t y ’ s ONLY O N LY Crematory: C re m a t o r y :

NORTHWEST N O RT H W E S T W WISCONSIN I S CO N S I N C R E M AT I O N C CREMATION CENTER ENTER M i l l t o w n , Wisconsin Milltown, Wisconsin

715-825-5550 o 715-825-5550 orr 7 715-566-1556 15-566-1556 b r u c e @ w i c re m a t i o n c e n t e r. c o m bruce@wicremationcenter.com

Robert Eugene “Gaagabe” Merrill Jr., 63, Barron, died on Sunday, Sept. 19, 2010, in his home with his loving family at his side.

Robert was born on March 7, 1947, in Mille Lacs, Minn., to Robert Sr. and Marion (Nickaboine) Merrill. Robert grew up in the Luck area near Pine Lake. He attended Unity School. After his education he moved to Milwaukee where he attended M.A.T.C. and received a degree in welding. He was then drafted into the U. S. Army. He served his country from August 1967 to August 1969. Private Merrill was a combat veteran of Vietnam. He completed a 12-month RVN tour, receiving several awards: Combat Infantry badge, Vietnam Service Medal with three Bronze Service Stars, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, National Defense Service Medal, and Sharpshooter (Rifle) Medal. After his honorable discharge from the U. S. Army, Robert returned to the Luck area, shortly after moving to LCO where he attended college and received a degree in teaching. He then remained in the LCO area where he started his career as a teacher, teaching at the LCO College until he retired. He enjoyed visiting casinos, attending powwows and spending time with his family and friends.

Robert is survived by brother, Russell Merrill, Siren, and many nieces, nephews, cousins and other family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert Sr. and Marion Merrill.

Funeral services were held at the Round Lake Community Center on Wednesday, Sept. 22, officiated by David “Maabin” Merrill. Robert was laid to rest at Johnstown Township Cemetery following the service. Pallbearers were Lester Merrill, Cliff Robertson, Cornelius Kirk, William Merrill, Butch Buck and Raymond Merrill. Honorary pallbearers were Jim Miller and Ron Benjamin.

For more information or to express online condolences, please visit www.kolstadfamilyfuneralhome.com The Kolstad Family Funeral Home of Centuria was entrusted arrangements.

Thank You The family of Rick Larson would like to express a special thanks to Pastor Andy McDaniel for a superb service and the women of Trade Lake Baptist Church for a wonderful lunch. Thank you to his classmates, friends and relatives for coming.

Also, thank you to everyone for the gifts, 521767 cards, support and prayers.

5Lp

Kermit & June Remembrance

BRUCE C. TROMBERG 1960 - 2000

You can shed a tear that he is gone or you can smile because he has lived.

You can close your eyes and pray that he’ll come back, or you can open your eyes and see all he has left.

Your heart can be empty because you can’t see him, or you can be full of the love you shared.

You can turn your back on tomorrow and live yesterday or you can be happy for tomorrow because of yesterday.

You can remember him and only that he’s gone, or you can cherish his memory and let it live on.

You can cry and close your mind be empty and turn your back or you can do what he’d want.

Smile, Open Your Eyes and Heart, Love and Go On. Julie, Mitchell & Cody

521940 5L 47d

Carol Jean Christensen, 71, Minneapolis, Minn., died Tuesday, Sept. 14, 2010, at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis, Minn., with her family and friends by her side.

She was born Sept. 30, 1938, in Milwaukee, to Charles and Dorothy (Knutson) Miller. She grew up in Milwaukee and spent many years with her grandparents on their farm in Clear Lake. She excelled in school, and after high school she entered the service and served in the Navy as an assistant nurse. Although being a woman, she wasn’t allowed to be a pilot, which was one of her desires.

While in the service, she married Raymond Louis Christensen Jr., and they were blessed with three children. The couple made their home and raised their children in Minneapolis until 1982. Carol continued to reside in Minneapolis up to her passing.

She was involved in the Minneapolis and Richfield senior centers, and very active in the Pilgrim Lutheran Church and the Bundles of Love Group knitting clothing for babies and veterans. She enjoyed doing crafts of many kinds, gardening and watching Westerns. In 1997, she traveled to Israel.

Carol was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Charles “Chucky” Miller.

She is survived by her son, Raymond (Rachel) Christensen III; daughters, Leanna Jensen and Deandra (Rick) Peterson; sisters, Joan (Wally) Gerassimoff, Diane (John) Jakubowski and Kathy (Bill) Weege; as well as nine grandchildren; four great-grandchildren and many other relatives and friends.

Funeral services were held Tuesday, Sept. 21, at the Pilgrim Lutheran Church in Minneapolis, Minn. A service was also held Wednesday, Sept. 22, at the WilliamsonWhite Funeral Home Chapel in Amery. Officiating the services was Pastor Leyrer. Pallbearers were Ray Christensen, Rick Peterson, Deandra Peterson, Wally Gerassimoff and John Jakubowski. Interment was at the Clear Lake Cemetery in Clear Lake. Condolences maybe left online at www.williamsonwhite.com.

The Williamson-White Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Amery was entrusted with arrangements.

Delores Iona Cran

Robert Merrill

521972 5Lp

PAGE 24 - INTER-COUNTY LEADER - NORTHERN CURRENTS, SECTION B - SEPTEMBER 22, 2010

CHURCH NEWS

With no date to dance, teen feels left out QUESTION: My teenage daughter was not asked to the homecoming dance, and she’s heartbroken. How can I convince her that it’s not the end of the world?

Jim: For better or worse, many teens infuse high school dances with a sense of importance rivaling that of a state dinner (albeit a state dinner characterized by loud music and a lack of decorum!).

Those of us on the other side of adolescence look back on the homecoming dance as a fun but essentially inconsequential diversion. But for your daughter and her peers, this is a monumental event.

We’d encourage you to avoid making a fuss over your daughter’s disappointment either way. Trying to convince her that this isn’t a big deal in the grand scheme of things is a fool’s errand. At the same time, don’t empathize with her too much or do anything else that might prolong her sense of melancholy.

The bigger issue here is your daughter’s sense of self-worth. The emotions she’s experiencing are real. She wants to

Jim Daly

Focus on the Family

Juli Slattery

feel accepted by her peers, not like an outcast. Give her time to be sad and withdrawn, and if she wants to talk about it, listen with an open heart. Reaffirm her as a person and reinforce the importance of character as opposed to mere popularity.

When the night of the dance arrives, help her avoid wallowing in her misery. If she has any other dateless friends, perhaps you could host a slumber party for them.

Or make it a “family date night” at a destination of her choosing.

With some patience and sensitivity, you can help your daughter weather this storm. Once the dance is over and the homecoming hype dies down, she’ll feel like her old self again.

••• QUESTION: I grew up with Santa Claus, the Easter Bunny and Halloween. We went trick-or-treating every year. But my husband was raised in a family where none of this was ap-

proved of. In fact, he and his parents aren’t really comfortable with imaginary characters like fairies, dragons, magic, etc. I would like our young children (ages 3 and 1) to be able to enjoy these things in a healthy way – but my husband and I are having trouble finding common ground on this issue. Do you have any recommendations for us?

Juli: Although it is normal for us to parent based on traditions and biases that we were raised with, I would encourage you and your husband to move beyond family traditions and start talking about family convictions. The real issue is what do you and your husband believe and value as a new family unit? Why is it important for you that your kids enjoy these holidays and what are your husband’s reservations? Once you get beyond talking about what you did growing up and start talking about values and convictions, you are much more likely to find common ground.

For example, you may value the fun and excitement of children dressing up for Halloween. Your husband may object to the satanic overtones often involved with dressing like a witch, ghost or magical creature. Perhaps you decide to honor both convictions by going to a harvest party or church celebration around

Halloween where kids dress up and get candy, but without the baggage that comes with traditional “trick or treat.”

While you each may have to compromise on family traditions from the past, be intentional about honoring each other’s convictions.

••• Jim Daly is president of Focus on the Family, host of the Focus on the Family radio program, and a husband and father of two. Dr. Juli Slattery is a licensed psychologist, cohost of Focus on the Family, author of several books, and a wife and mother of three. Submit your questions to: FocusOnTheFamily.com. Copyright 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; 816-581-7500.

This feature may not by reproduced or distributed electronically, in print or otherwise; without written permission of Focus on the Family.

Brought to you by:

First Baptist Church Webster

Church gears up for winter outerwear distribution

POLK COUNTY - Members and friends of Bone Lake Lutheran Church are gearing up for the annual winter outerwear distribution, Gift of Warm Clothes. Last fall and winter this program served more than 500 children and adults within the local community. In addition to the annual two-day distribution event, outerwear is given in response to referrals received throughout the winter months from numerous social agencies in Polk County, including referrals from five school districts – Luck, Frederic, Unity, Amery and St. Croix Falls.

Throughout the year, jackets, snow pants, boots, scarves, caps and mittens are gathered to be recirculated into the community. This is made possible by donations of new or gently used outerwear, monetary donations to allow the purchase of some needed items, as well as a freewill offering accepted during the two-day distribution.

Boots, jackets and snow pants for school-

aged children are always especially needed, so children can safely go to school and outdoors for recess.

Everyone is invited to participate in this community outreach program by donating outerwear you no longer need. These items should be clean and in good condition, and can be brought to the church Sunday, Sept.

26, between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. or call the church office to make other arrangements.

Dates for this year’s Gift of Warm Clothes distribution at the church are Thursday, Oct. 14, noon to 7 p.m. and Friday, Oct. 15, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Gift of Warm Clothes is open to anyone in need in our area, regardless of church affiliation.

Bone Lake Lutheran Church is located east of Luck on CTH I and 255th Avenue, one-half mile south of Hwy. 48. If you have any questions, please call the church at 715472-2535. - submitted

Dates for this year’s Gift of Warm Clothes distribution at the church are Thursday, Oct. 14, from noon to 7 p.m. and Friday, Oct. 15, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. - Photo submitted

Church listings sponsored by the following area businesses: BREMER BANK, N.A. Full-Service Banking Member FDIC Frederic - Danbury - Siren

DAEFFLER’S QUALITY MEATS, INC. Wholesale & Retail Meats Custom Butchering & Processing Phone 715-327-4456

INTER-COUNTY CO-OP PUBLISHING ASSOCIATION Printers & Publishers Office Supplies

Frederic, Wis. - 715-327-4236 Shell Lake, Wis. - 715-468-2314 Siren, Wis. - 715-349-2560 St. Croix Falls, Wis. - 715-483-9008

STATE FARM INSURANCE COMPANIES

Corey T. Arnold, Agent Frederic, Wis. Phone 715-327-8076

BEAN’S COUNTRY GRIDDLE Hwys. 35 & 48 Downtown Frederic Phone 715-327-5513

NORTHWESTERN WISCONSIN ELECTRIC CO.

“Your Electric Servant” Serving Polk & Burnett Counties “Use Energy Wisely”

WEBSTER

ALPHA

CASHCO BUILDING SUPPLIES

BASS LAKE LUMBER

Complete Lumber & Building Supplies

CARLSON-ROWE FUNERAL HOME

Phone 715-866-4238 Hwy. 35 N. Webster, Wis. Tom & Becky O’Brien, Owners

Duane Lindh

HOPKINS SAND & GRAVEL, INC.

Frederic, Wis. 715-327-4475

HAULING

• Gravel • Sand • Rock • Top Soil • Trackhoe 715-472-2717 Mobile 715-491-1861 1065 290th Ave. Frederic, Wis.

LUCK VAN METER’S MEATS

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

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

• Complete Line of Building Supplies & Lumber • Cabot’s Stains Grantsburg, Wis. 715-488-2471 or 715-327-8766

BURNETT DAIRY CO-OP 1988 World Champion Cheesemaker Earl Wilson, Cheese Plant Mgr. Clif Gipp, Ag. Supply Mgr. for Feed, Propane & Fertilizer Alpha, Wis. 715-689-2468 • 715-689-2467

SIREN OLSEN & SON

Your Full-Service Drugstore Siren, Wis. Phone 715-349-2221

D & L FINANCIAL SERVICES 10022 Elbow Lake Road Siren, Wis. 54872 715-689-2539

SWEDBERG-TAYLOR FUNERAL HOME Webster, Wis. Phone 715-866-7131

BRUCE’S AUTO REPAIR & TOWING

Churches 9/10

FREDERIC

Wrecker - Flatbed Air Conditioning & Computerized Car Service - Cold Weather Starts Webster, Wis. 715-866-4100 Days 715-866-8364 Eves.

CUSHING CUSHING COOPERATIVE SOCIETY Feed Mill - Grain Dept.

Cushing, Wis. 715-648-5215

Any area business wishing to help sponsor the church listings should contact the Leader at 715-327-4236.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2010 - INTER-COUNTY LEADER - NORTHERN CURRENTS, SECTION B - PAGE 25

CHURCH ChurchDIRECTORY Directory ADVENTIST

SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST - FREDERIC

609 Benson Road; Pastor Curtis Denney Sat. Worship 11 a.m.; Sabbath Schl. 9:30 a.m.

ALLIANCE

ALLIANCE

ALLIANCE CHURCH OF THE VALLEY

Senior Pastor Bob Morton 1259 Hwy. 35 S., St. Croix Falls Sunday Worship: 9 & 11 a.m.

BIBLE FELLOWSHIP

BIBLE FELLOWSHIP

WORD OF LIFE CHURCH

Meeting in homes. Elders: Cliff Bjork, Jon Zens, 715-483-1357 and 715-755-3048 Sun. Fellowship - 10 a.m.; Wed. 7 p.m.

LUTHERAN

LUTHERAN

BALSAM LUTHERAN CHURCH

1115 Mains Crossing, 1/2 Mile South Hwy. 8 On 110th St.; Pastor Matt Faarem Sun. Worship 9 a.m.; Sun. School 10:15 a.m.

Wed. Bible Study 8:30 a.m.; Wed. LOGOS 3:20 p.m.

BEAUTIFUL SAVIOR LUTHERAN (WELS)

Gene E. Jahnke, Pastor, 715-635-7672, Hm. 715-354-7787, Hwy. 70 at 53, Spooner Sun. Wor. - 9:30 a.m.; Sun. School & Bible Classes For All - 10:45 a.m.

BETHANY LUTHERAN - BRANSTAD Pastor Jay Ticknor, 715-463-5746 3 miles So. of Grantsburg on Hwy. 87 Sun. Schl. - 9:30 a.m.; Worship - 11 a.m.

BETHANY LUTHERAN - SIREN

Hwy. 35, 1/2 blk. N. Main St. Interim Pastor Andrew Hinwood Pastoral Serv. 715-349-5280 Sun. School 8:15 a.m.; Sun. Worship - 9:30 a.m.

BETHESDA LUTHERAN - DRESSER (LCMC) www.bethesdalutheran.ws

Pastor Mark Richardson, 715-755-2562 1947 110th Ave., Dresser Contemporary Serv. 8:30 a.m.; Adult Ed & Sunday School 9:40 a.m.; Sunday Traditional Service 10:45 a.m.;

BONE LAKE LUTHERAN bllc@lakeland.ws Pastor Mary Ann Bowman, 5 mi. E. of Luck on Hwy. 48, 1/2 mi. S. on I; Office - 715-472-2535 Pastor - 715-472-8153, Exploring Prayer 8:45 a.m.; Sun. Schl. 3 - adult 9 a.m.; Wor. 10:30 a.m.; Fellowship 11:30 a.m.

Holy Communion 1st & 3rd Sundays CHRIST LUTHERAN (LCMS)

Pipe Lake CTH G & T, 715-822-3096 Pastor Steve Miller Sun. Serv. 10:45 a.m.; Sun. Schl. 9:15 a.m. during schl. yr.; Holy Communion 1st & 3rd Sun. www.christlutheranpipelake.com

CLAM FALLS LUTHERAN (AALC)

Pastor Gary Rokenbrodt - 715-653-2630 Communion 1st Sun.; Wor. 9 a.m.; Sun. School 9 a.m.

FAITH LUTHERAN - BALSAM LAKE

faithlutheran@lakeland.ws Pastor Diane Norstad 715-485-3800; CTH I & Mill Street Worship 9:30 a.m.; Sun. Schl. 10:40 a.m.; Holy Communion 1st & last Sundays

FAITH LUTHERAN - GRANTSBURG

Pastor Victor St. George, 715-463-5388 Worship 9:30 a.m.; Sun. School 10:45 a.m.

FIRST EVAN. LUTHERAN

5561 Chestnut St., Taylors Falls, MN 651-465-5265 Traditional Worship 8:30 a.m.; Sunday School & Youth 9:45 a.m.; Adult Learning 10 a.m.; Contemp. Wor. 11 a.m.

FIRST LUTHERAN - CUSHING

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

FRISTAD LUTHERAN - CENTURIA

ELCA - 501 Hwy. 35, 715-646-2357, Mel Rau, Pastor Sun. Wor. & Holy Communion - 9:30 a.m.; Sun. Schl. - 10:40 a.m.

GEORGETOWN LUTHERAN - ELCA

Rt. 1, Balsam Lake, WI (Fox Creek) Pastor Neal Weltzen; GT Office - 715-857-5580, Parsonage - 715-822-3001, TR Office - 715-822-3001 Wors. Serv. 10:30 a.m.; Sun. Schl. 9:15 a.m.; Holy Communion - 1st Sun. of each month

GRACE LUTHERAN - WEST SWEDEN

Phone 715-327-4340, 715-327-8384, 715-327-8090 Interim Pastor Julie Brenden Worship 9:15 a.m.; Sun. School 10:30 a.m.

Communion - 1st & 2nd Sundays

IMMANUEL LUTHERAN - FREDERIC

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

Communion - 1st & 3rd Sun.

LAKESIDE COMMUNITY LUTH. - ELCA CTH H, 1/2 mi. N. of CTH A & H on H Church Off. 715-635-7791 Roger Pittman, Pastor Worship Serv. 10 a.m.; Sun. School. 9 p.m.

LAKETOWN LUTHERAN - CUSHING

Pastor Dorothy Sandahl Sun. Wor. 10:30 a.m.; Sun. Schl. 10:30 a.m.

LUCK LUTHERAN

510 Foster Ave. E. Office 715-472-2605; Home 715-472-8424 Sun. Wor. Serv. 10:30 a.m.; Mon. Wor. Serv. 6:30 p.m.

MILLTOWN LUTHERAN

113 W. Main St.. W., Phone 715-825-2453 Pastor Danny G. Wheeler 9:15 a.m. Worship

NEW HOPE LUTHERAN CHURCH

METHODIST

METHODIST

ATLAS UNITED METHODIST

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

ST. FRANCIS XAVIER

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

ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST

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

Pastor Michael J. Tupa, 715-866-7321 Cedar & Muskey Ave. - Webster Mass Sun 10:45 a.m., Wed. 5:45 p.m. (SeptMay), Fri. 9 a.m. (Summer) Sat. 8:15 p.m. on Sept. 1

Pastor Maggie Isaacson, 715-825-3559 3 mi. W. of Milltown on “G” Sunday Worship - 9:15 a.m.

Holy Communion 1st & 3rd Sundays

DANBURY UNITED METHODIST

ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC

OUR REDEEMER LUTHERAN, (LCMS) WEBSTER

Pastor Emory Johnson, 715-463-5700 685 W. State Road 70, Grantsburg Sun. Wor. Serv. 9:30 a.m.; Sun. Schl. 11 a.m.

NORTH VALLEY LUTHERAN

CENTRAL UNITED METHODIST GRANTSBURG

Cindy Glocke, Pastor, 715-866-8646 Sunday Worship - 9 a.m.

GRACE UNITED - WEBSTER

Cindy Glocke, Pastor, 715-866-8646 Sunday Worship - 10:30 a.m.

404 Wis. Ave., Amery, 715-268-7717 Father John Drummy, Pastor Sat. Mass 4 p.m., Sun. Mass 8 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. Sacrament of Reconciliation Sat., 3:30 p.m. or by appt.

Pastor Gerald Heinecke Church Phone 715-866-7191 Sunday School - 9:30 a.m.; Sunday Worship - 10:30 a.m.; Communion 1st & 3rd Sundays

HOLY TRINITY UNITED METHODIST

ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC

PEACE LUTHERAN - DRESSER (ELCA)

LAKEVIEW UNITED - HERTEL

2355 Clark Road, Dresser, WI, 715-755-2515 Web site: plcdresser.org Pastor Wayne Deloach, Intern Courtney Young Sun. Wor. 8:30 & 11 a.m., Sun. Schl. 9:35 a.m.

PILGRIM LUTHERAN - FREDERIC (ELCA)

Pastor Catherine Burnette 507 Wisconsin Ave. N., 715-327-8012 Sunday Worship - 9 a.m.

Holy Communion 1st & 2nd Sundays www.pilgrimlutheranfrederic.org

REDEEMER EV. LUTHERAN

(Wisconsin Synod) Pastor Gene DeVries 200 N. Adams St., St. Croix Falls Sun. Wor. - 9:30 a.m.; Sun. Schl. - 8:30 a.m.

ST. JOHN’S EV. LUTHERAN (Wis. Synod)

350 Michigan Ave., Centuria Sun. Worship - 10:45 a.m.; Sun. School - 10 a.m.

ST. PETER’S LUTHERAN - LUCK 1614 CTH, North Luck Office Ph.715-472-2605; Dial-A-Devotion 715-472-2345 Sunday Worship - 9 a.m.

SHEPHERD OF THE VALLEY LUTHERAN

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

TRINITY LUTHERAN - ELCA

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

Holy Communion - 1st Sunday

TRINITY LUTHERAN LCMS, DANBURY

Pastor Gerald Heinecke Home 715-327-8608; Church 715-866-7191 Sunday Worship Service - 8 a.m.

Holy Communion 1st & 3rd Sundays

TRINITY LUTHERAN - FALUN

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

Communion -Every Sunday

TRINITY EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN OSCEOLA 300 Seminole Ave. (CTH M) Mark Kock, Pastor, 715-294-2828 Sunday Worship at 9 a.m.; Fellowship Bible Class at 10:15 a.m.

WEST DENMARK LUTHERAN

Pastors Mike & Linda Rozumalski 1 mi. west of Luck on N, 2478 170th St., Luck Sunday Worship 9:30 a.m.; Fellowship following service

WEST IMMANUEL LUTHERAN - ELCA

Rev. Rexford D. Brandt 447 180th St., Osceola, 715-294-2936 Sunday Worship 9 a.m.

Communion 1st & 3rd Sunday of the month

YELLOW LAKE LUTHERAN

1/2 mi. W. of Hwy. 35 on U, 715-866-8281, Pastors Douglas Olson and Roger Kampstra Services begin at 9:30 a.m.; Communion 1st & 3rd Sunday

ZION LUTHERAN - BONE LAKE (AALC)

Pastor Gary Rokenbrodt - 715-653-2630 5 mi. E. of Frederic on W, 2 mi. south on I; Sun. School 9:30 a.m.; Worship 10:30 a.m.

Communion - 1st Sunday

ZION LUTHERAN - EAST FARMINGTON (WELS )

Holytrinity@wisconsinumc.org 1606 165th Ave., CTH I, Centuria Pastor Freddie Kirk, 715-485-3363 Sunday Worship - 8:30 a.m.

ASSEMBLY

LEWIS MEMORIAL UNITED METHODIST Tom Cook, Pastor Worship 8:45 a.m.; Sunday Schl. 10 a.m.

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

McKINLEY UNITED METHODIST

OSCEOLA COMMUNITY CHURCH

Pastor Annie Tricker Sun. Worship 11 a.m.; Sun. School 11 a.m.

Potluck dinner 1st Sunday

OSCEOLA UNITED METHODIST

PRESBYTERIAN

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN

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

SIREN ASSEMBLY OF GOD

ST. CROIX FALLS UNITED METHODIST

EVANGELICAL

Rev. Mike Weaver Sunday Worship Service - 10 a.m.

Sunday School is at 9 a.m., Nursery available

ST. LUKE UNITED - FREDERIC

Pastor Arveda “Freddie” Kirk, 715-327-4436 Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m.

Souper service Wed. 5:15 p.m.

EVANGELICAL

APPLE RIVER COMMUNITY (EFCA)

Pastor Bruce Tanner, 715-268-2176 942 U.S. Hwy. 8, Amery Sun. Schl. 9:30 a.m.; Worship 10:30 a.m.

Wednesday Bible study 7 p.m.

CROSSWALK COMMUNITY CHURCH

Tom Cook, Pastor Sunday School 9 a.m.

Worship - 10:15 a.m. (Nursery available)

Pastor Greg Lund, 715-327-8767 700 Churchwood Lane; 505 Old CTH W, Frederic Sun. Schl. - 9 a.m.; Morn. Worship - 10:15 a.m.; Nursery provided for all services Sat. Worship - 6 p.m., Luck Senior Center

TAYLORS FALLS UNITED METHODIST

TRADE RIVER EVAN. FREE

SIREN UNITED METHODIST

290 W. Government Street, 715-294-4436 Reverend Dr. Rolland Robinson Sunday Service - 10 a.m. with nursery Sunday School - Sept. - May at 10 a.m.

WOLF CREEK UNITED METHODIST

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

COVENANT

COVENANT

CALVARY COVENANT - ALPHA

Pastor Scott Sagel, 715-689-2541 Sun. School 9:30 a.m.; Sun. Worship 10:30 p.m.; Elevator provided, welcome

SIREN COVENANT

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

UNITED COVENANT - CLEAR LAKE Pastor Gary Tonn Sunday School 9:00 a.m.; Worship 10:30 a.m.

CATHOLIC

CATHOLIC

ASSUMPTION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY Rev. Thomas E. Thompson, 715-247-3310 255 St. Hwy. 35, East Farmington Mass Friday 9 a.m.; Sacrament of Penance Sat. 3:30 p.m.

CHURCH OF ST. JOSEPH

Pastor - Father Daniel Bodin 490 Bench St., Taylors Falls, 651-465-7345 Sat. Vigil 5:30 p.m.; Sun. 7:30 & 10:30 a.m.

Tues. - Thurs. 7:30 a.m.

OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP

Pastor Dale VanDeusen, 715-488-2296 or 715-488-2653 20296 Hwy. 87, Grantsburg Morning Wor. - 9:30 a.m.; Sun. Schl. - 10:45 a.m.; Nursery provided for all services BAPTIST

BAPTIST

EAST BALSAM BAPTIST - BALSAM LK. Pastor David Sollitt 715-857-5411 or 715-268-2651 Worship Service - 9 a.m.; Sunday School-10:15 a.m.

EUREKA BAPTIST

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

FAITH FELLOWSHIP

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

FIRST BAPTIST - AMERY

131 Broadway St., 715-268-2223; www.fbcamery.org Pastor Charlie Butt, Lead Pastor; Nick Buda, Assoc. Pastor of Family Ministries 1st Sunday Service: 9 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.; Nursury available; Sun. School for Pre-K to 5th; Sun. School for Jr./Sr. high meet in teen center 2nd Sunday Service: 10:30 - 11:45 a.m.; Nursery available; Children’s church ages 3-4

FIRST BAPTIST - FALUN

Pastor Kevin Miller Associate Pastor Steve Ward Sunday School - (all ages) - 9:30 a.m.

Church Serv. - 10:45 a.m.

Danbury - 7586 St. Rd. 77, 715-866-7321 Pastor - Father Michael J. Tupa Mass - Wed. 5 p.m. (Summer), Fri. 9 a.m. (Sept.-May).

Reconciliation as per bulletin & by appt.

FIRST BAPTIST - MILLTOWN

OUR LADY OF THE LAKES

Located across from elemen. school on West St., Pastor, Dr. Kevin Schumann; 651-465-7171 Sun. Morn. - Sun. School for all ages - 9 a.m.

Morn. Worship - 10:15 a.m.; Nursery provided.

SACRED HEARTS OF JESUS & MARY

PRESBYTERIAN

Pastor Larry Mederich, 715-294-4332 www.occconnect.org Mtg. @ St. Croix Art Barn; Sun. Serv. - 9 a.m.

Nursery and children church Pastor Andrew Bollant Sun. Schl. - 9:15 a.m.; Morn. Serv. - 10:15 a.m.; Supervised Nursery; Wed. Evening - Worship Serv. 6:30 p.m.

ZION LUTHERAN - MARKVILLE

Interim Pastor Julie Brenden 715-327-8384, 715-327-8090 Fellowship - 10:30 a.m., Sun. Schl. 9:45 a.m.; Worship 11 a.m., Communion - 1st & 2nd Sundays

CENTURIA ASSEMBLY OF GOD

oumc@centurytel.net 306 River Street, Osceola, 715-755-2275 Pastor Mark Gilbert Adult Class - 8:30 a.m.; Sunday School 10 a.m.

Sunday Worship - 10 a.m.; Holy Communion 1st Sunday

Pastor Martin Weigand - 715-294-3489 Sun. Schl. 9 a.m.; Adult Bible Class 9:30 a.m.; Worship 10:30 a.m.

ZION LUTHERAN - TRADE LAKE

ASSEMBLY

Pastor Jack Starr Wor. - 9 a.m.; Sun. Schl. - during worship hour

Balsam Lake - Rev. John A. Drummy, Pastor - 405-2253 Mass: Sat. eves. 6 p.m.; Sun. 8:30 a.m.; Tues. 5:30 p.m.; Fri. 9 a.m.Sacrament of Reconciliation 7:30 a.m. Sun. or by appt.

Pastor Tim Faust Worship - 11 a.m.; Sun. School - 10 a.m.

Holy Communion - 1st & 3rd Sunday

Rev. Thomas E. Thompson, 715-294-2243 255 E. 10th Ave., Osceola Masses: Sun. 10:30 a.m., Tues. 5 p.m.

Thurs. at 10 a.m. at Osc. Nursing Home

Pastor Father Michael J. Tupa CTHs A & H - 715-866-7321 Crescent Lake Voyager Village area.

Mass Sun. 8:15 a.m., Thurs. 11:30 a.m.

Reconciliation as per bulletin and by appt.

ST. DOMINIC - FREDERIC & IMMACULATE CONCEPTION - GRANTSBURG CATHOLIC MASS SCHEDULE

Pastor: Rev. Dennis M. Mullen, 715-327-8119 St. Dominic: Sat. 4:30 p.m.; Sun. 10:30 a.m.

Immaculate Conception: Sat. 6:30 p.m.; Sun. 8:30 a.m. Call the office for daily & holy day Mass times

ST. ANNE PARISH

Rev. Thomas E. Thompson, 715-247-3310 139 Church Hill Rd., Somerset Mass Sun. 8:30 a.m.; Wed. 9 a.m.

Sacrament of Penance Sun. 8 a.m.

Pastor Marlon Mielke, 715-825-3186 Sunday Schl. 9:45 a.m.; Worship 11 a.m., 7 p.m.

FIRST BAPTIST - TAYLORS FALLS, MN

FIRST BAPTIST - WEBSTER

Church Phone 715-866-4111; Interim Pastor Ken Hyatt; Youth Pastor Jerry Scheumann Sun. School - 9:30 a.m.; Wor. - 10:45 a.m (Nursery Provided)

GRACE CHURCH OF OSCEOLA “The Cure for the Common Church”

LIVING HOPE CHURCH

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

TRADE LAKE BAPTIST

Pastor Andy McDaniel, 715-327-8402 Sun. Schl. - 9:15 a.m.; Wor. Serv. - 10:15 a.m.; Nursery provided.; www.tradelakebaptistchurch.org

CHURCH OF CHRIST

CHURCH OF CHRIST

CHURCH OF CHRIST - WEBSTER

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

Worship 10:30 a.m.

WESLEYAN

WESLEYAN

WOODLAND WESLEYAN

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

FULL GOSPEL

FULL GOSPEL

WOOD RIVER CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP

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

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

CHRISTIAN CENTER

CHRISTIAN CENTER

EL SALEM/TWIN FALLS CHRISTIAN CENTER

1751 100th Ave., Dresser Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Morning Worship 10:30 a.m.

Evening Services Sun. 6 p.m.; Wed. 7 p.m.

Call Pastor Darryl Olson at 715-755-3133 for information and directions

ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN

CHRISTIAN ORTHODOX

HOLY TRINITY ORTHODOX 523 1st St., Clayton, 715-948-2493 Fr. Christopher Wojcik, Pastor Saturday Vespers - 5 p.m.; Sunday Liturgy - 9:30 a.m.

HOLY CROSS ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN Meeting at Zion Lutheran Church, 28005 Old Towne Rd., Chisago Lakes, MN hcomm.org Sunday Worship Service 9:30 a.m.

NAZARENE

NAZARENE

CALVARY CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE

510 S. Vincent, St. Croix Falls Pastor Tom Reaume, 715-483-3696 Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Worship 10:45 a.m. & Wed. 6:30 p.m.

FAITH COMMUNITY

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

NONDENOMINATIONAL

NONDENOMINATIONAL

CENTERPOINT CHURCH “Come as you are”

Pastor Dick Enerson, www.centerpointstcroix.com, 715-294-1833, Meeting at SCF High Schl. - Main entrance 740 Maple Drive, St. Croix Falls Sunday Worship 10 - 11:15 a.m.

NEW LIFE COMMUNITY - AMERY

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

NEW LIFE CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY

Meets at Dresser Elem. School, Dresser Pastor Michael Brand, 715-417-2468 Adult Class 9 a.m.; Sunday School 9:45 a.m.; Worship Service 9:45 a.m.; Nursery available

NEW WINE CHURCH - CENTURIA 309 5th Street, , 715-338-2751 Pastors Randy and Pam Stone Sunday 10 a.m.; Wednesday 7 p.m.

NORTHERN PINES FRIENDS WORSHIP GROUP 715-733-0481 or 715-733-0480 for time of meeting.

INTERDENOMINATIONAL

INTERDENOMINATIONAL

722 Seminole Ave., Osceola Pastor Dr. Kent Haralson; 715-294-4222 or 715-755-3454; info@gracechurchosceola.com Sun.: Praise & Worship Serv. 9 am., Adult Bible Study 10:45 a.m., Children’s Sun. School 10:45 a.m.

RIVER VALLEY CHRISTIAN

GRACE BAPTIST - GRANTSBURG

ST. PETER’S COMMUNITY CHURCH

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

1289 160th St. (Hwy. 65), St. Croix Falls, 715-483-5378 Pastors Dan and Claudia Denissen Sunday Adult Bible Class 9 a.m.

(No child care available) Worship and Children’s Sunday Schl. 10 a.m.

“Faith on Purpose” (Love God, Love People...period) faithonpurpose.org CTH F, Dresser, 715-483-2911 Pastor’s res./office Sunday Worship 10 a.m.

church directory

ADVENTIST

PAGE 26 - INTER-COUNTY LEADER - NORTHERN CURRENTS, SECTION B - SEPTEMBER 22, 2010

Thank You

CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING WORKS! Make one call and place your 25 word classified ad into 176 newspapers in Wisconsin. Call this newspaper or 800-227-7636.

HELP WANTED - TRUCK DRIVER

Home Time You Deserve!

Class-A CDL Drivers Needed Practical Mile Pay $2,400 Bonus Guaranteed HomeTime Strong, Stable & Safe 1 Year OTR experience required www.veriha.com 800333-9291 (CNOW) Iowa based company looking for OTR truck drivers with minimum 1-year experience to run the Midwest and West coast traffic lanes.

Solos and Teams. Great Miles and Pay. Call 800-6453748 Today! (CNOW)

E-edition

Every page in color.

Go to www.theleader.net

Mark D. Biller

Mark D. Biller Trial Lawyer P.O. Box 159 Balsam Lake, WI 54810

317350 36Ltfc

Dr. T.L. Christopherson OPTOMETRIST 119 Arlington Drive Amery, Wis.

304 1st St. So., Luck, Wis.

Hours: Tues., Thurs., Fri. 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

Phone (715) 472-2121

Phone 715-268-2004

Eye health exams, glaucoma checks, foreign body removal, full line of street wear, safety and sport wear, contact lenses

715-463-2370 715-866-4700

SEE US FOR ALL YOUR VISION CARE NEEDS. Exams, Glasses & Contacts, Foreign Body Removal, Treatment of Eye Disease www.stcroixeye.com

Mon.-Fri. • 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home Webster, Wisconsin

“Distinctive Funeral Service”

Robert L. Nelson New York Life Insurance Company Box 313 Luck, Wis. 54853 Phone

715-472-2502

NEW YORK LIFE

Daily: 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

AUSTIN LAKE GREENHOUSE & FLOWER SHOP • WEDDING BOUQUETS • FUNERAL DESIGNS • CUT FLOWERS • GIFTS • BALLOONS • BEDDING PLANTS • POTTED PLANTS • TUXEDO RENTAL BY SAVVI • ANTLER KING PRODUCTS Hwy. 35 & “FF,” Webster Flowers Phoned Anywhere

Call 715-866-7261

At

Bobbie’s World

24226 1st Ave. No. Siren, WI Local Movie Line 715-349-8888 Timbers1@starwire.net SHOW TIMES FOR FRI., SEPT. 24 THRU THURS., SEPT. 30

On Hwy. 70. 2 miles west of Hertel.

Your presence is welcome. No gifts please.

LEGEND OF THE GUARDIANS:

THE OWL OF GA’HOOLE

See us for all your printing needs.

INTER-COUNTY COOPERATIVE PUBLISHING ASSOCIATION • Shell Lake, 715-468-2314 • St. Croix Falls 715-483-9008

Visit The Leader’s Web Site:

www.the-leader.net

FALL FESTIVAL

Rated PG, 100 Minutes.

Fri. - Sat.: 1:00, 3:00, 5:00, 7:00 & 9:00 p.m.

Sun.: 1:00, 3:00, 5:00 & 7:00 p.m.

Mon. - Thurs.: 5:00 & 7:00 p.m.

WALL STREET:

MONEY NEVER SLEEPS Rated PG-13, 133 Minutes.

Fri. - Sat.: 1:00, 3:30, 6:00 & 8:25 p.m.

Sun.: 1:00, 3:30 & 6:00 p.m.

Mon. - Thurs.: 6:00 p.m.

Saturday & Sunday, September 25-26, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Maple Ridge Farm

THE AMERICAN

Rated R, 105 Minutes.

Fri. - Sat.: 1:00, 3:00, 5:00, 7:00 & 9:00 p.m.

Sun.: 1:00, 3:00, 5:00 & 7:00 p.m.

Mon. - Thurs.: 5:00 & 7:.00 p.m.

Taylors Falls, Minn.

Go out of Taylors Falls, on 95 N/W .5 mile.

Turn right on 71 by the cemetery and we are 1.2 miles down on the left. Watch for signs.

Rated PG-13, 100 Minutes.

Fri. - Sat.: 1:00, 3:00, 5:00, 7:00 & 9:00 p.m.

Sun.: 1:00, 3:00, 5:00 & 7:00 p.m.

Mon. - Thurs.: 5:00 & 7:00 p.m.

Sue Rivard 651-465-5902

• Crafters • Food • Hayrides • Games • Lots More 521980 5Lp

All shows and show times before 6 p.m. $5.00.

Shows and show times subject to change.

Visit us on our Web site: www.timberstheatres.com

Cinema 8 ST. CROIX FALLS

715-483-1471 2179 E. Hwy. 8 Between Tractor Supply and Wal-Mart www.evergreen-entertainment.com

SHOWS AND SHOW TIMES September 24 - September 30 SHOWS AND SHOW TIMES SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. ALL SEATS $6.50 UNTIL 6 P.M.

LEGEND OF THE GUARDIANS (PG)

Fri.: 5:05, 7:05, 9:05 Sat.-Sun.: 1:05, 3:05, 5:05, 7:05, 9:05 Mon. Thurs.: 5:05, 7:05

!"#$%&'(&)#* +* ,-'*.&&# DATE: 9/25/10 m.

TIME: 10 a.m. - 5 p.

Located at the corners of Highway 87 & 210th Avenue across from KJ’s

521578 46a,dp 5Lp

/00*1-2*3-#4'5-2*6* ,$7&*8$9:*;<&*=4:> Cars! Arts & Crafts!

Concessions!

Popcorn, Baked Goods, Hamburgers, Soda & Chips

Sponsored by the Eureka Farmers Market. Web site: townofeureka.org and visit the Eureka Farmers Market Facebook page! Contact: Phone: 715-825-6610, E-mail: Eureka.Farmers.market@gmail.com

WALL STREET: MONEY NEVER SLEEPS (PG-13) Fri.: 5:00, 7:30 Sat.-Sun.: 2:00, 5:00, 7:30 Mon. Thurs.: 5:00, 7:30

THE LAST EXORCISM (PG-13)

Fri.: 5:25, 7:25, 9:25 Sat.-Sun.: 1:25, 3:25, 5:35, 7:25, 9:25 Mon. Thurs.: 5:25, 7:25

DEVIL (PG-13)

Fri.: 5:30, 7:30, 9:30 Sat.-Sun.: 1:30, 3:30, 5:30, 7:30, 9:30 Mon. Thurs.: 5:30, 7:30

THE TOWN (R)

Fri.: 7:00, 9:20 Sat.-Sun.: 1:30, 4:20, 7:00, 9:20 Mon. Thurs.: 7:00

EASY A (PG-13)

• Commercial Printing • Office Supplies • Daily UPS Pickup • Fax & Copy Service

• Frederic, 715-327-4236 • Siren, 715-349-2560

Sunday, September 26, 1 - 4 p.m.

All Stadium/Digital

Family Eye Clinic

WEBSTER EYE ASSOCIATES

Telephone 715-405-1001 Fax 715-405-1002 billerlaw@lakeland.ws

460220 43Ltfc

Stu & Barb Fosmo Are Celebrating Their 60TH ANNIVERSARY

THE SWITCH

Specializing In Criminal, Traffic and OWI

Dr. Daniel C. Satterlund

GRANTSBURG EYE ASSOCIATES

I would like to thank everyone who came to my 80th birthday party.

A special thanks to my children and grandchildren for putting on the party.

Jean Marion

Webster

521596 46ap 5Lp

AT THE LODGE

Thank You

Main Street

Chuck Sahr

Let’s Thrive.®

Cris A. Moore, FICF, FIC Senior Financial Consultant

Joel L. Morgan, FIC

Assistant Financial Associate

Matt P. Bobick Financial Associate

201 Main St. S. • Luck, WI 54853

715-472-8107 office 800-500-2936 toll-free 22854A N1-07

200700115 12/09

Fri.: 5:10, 7:10, 9:10 Sat.-Sun.: 1:10, 3:10, 5:10, 7:10, 9:10 Mon. Thurs.: 5:10, 7:10

RESIDENT EVIL AFTERLIFE (R)

Fri.: 5:00, 7:00, 9:00 Sat.-Sun.: 1:00, 3:00, 5:00, 7:00, 9:00 Mon. Thurs.: 5:00, 7:00

THE AMERICAN (R) Fri.: 5:15, 7:15, 9:15 Sat.-Sun.: 1:15, 3:15, 5:15, 7:15, 9:15 Mon. Thurs.: 5:15, 7:15 CHECK WEB SITE FOR SHOW TIMES: www.evergreen-entertainment.com

521624 46a 5L

MISCELLANEOUS

Follow the Leader

Monday through Thursday 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Friday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Saturday 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Closed Sunday

521312 46ap 5Lp

DONATE VEHICLE Receive $1000 GROCERY COUPON. NOAH’S ARC Support NO KILL Shelters, Research To Advance Veterinary Treatments. Free Towing, TAX DEDUCTIBLE, Non-Runners Accepted 1-866-912-GIVE.

WE HAVE PARTS for tractors, combines, machinery, hay equipment and more.

Used, new, rebuilt, aftermarket. Downing Tractor Parts, Downing, Wis., www. asapagparts.com 877-5301010. 32Ltfc

Burnett Community Library

521877 5L 47a

AUTOMOBILE DONATION

WANT ADS

521967 5L 47a,d

AUCTION BANK-OWNED HOMES in this area. Now is the time! The market, interest rates, and opportunities couldn’t be better. NEW PROPERTIES ADDED DAILY! 2% to Buyer’s Agents! Bid Now Online: www.OnlineBidNow.com HUDSON & MARSHALL, 1866-539-4174 (CNOW)

DRIVERS-Owner Operators. $2,000 Sign-On Bonus.

Dedicated Runs based out of Green Bay and Milwaukee.

Paid FSC on loaded & empty miles. Home Daily. Call Comtrak at 866-722-0291, or apply online at www.com traklogistics.com.

DRIVE For the BEST! Gordon Trucking, Inc. Ask about our Sign On Bonus! TeamsAll the miles you can log! Regional & OTR. Full Benefits, 401k, Regular Hometime. We have the Freight! Talk to a recruiter live! www.TEAMGTI.com 888832-6484. (CNOW)

521959 5Lp

AUCTION

Thank you to the Frederic Lions & the Evangelical Free Church for building the ramp at my house. Even though Sandy wasn’t able to use it, it is being put to good use by my Mom. God bless everyone for all your help.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2010 - INTER-COUNTY LEADER - NORTHERN CURRENTS, SECTION B - PAGE 27

Students of the Week GRANTSBURG

FREDERIC

Scout Dodds has been chosen Frederic Elementary School’s student of the week. She is in first grade and the daughter of Ben and Angel Dodds. Scout likes music class and playing with her friends at school. She has a bubbly personality and is eager to learn. Scout loves to go bear hunting, spend time with her family and play with her dogs, cats, goats and cows. When Scout grows up she wants to be a fashion designer.

Olivia Schauls has been chosen Frederic Middle School’s student of the week. She is in eighth grade and the daughter of Lynn Schauls and Dallas Schauls.

Olivia has a very outgoing personality, is an assertive and involved student who is well-rounded, with varied interests. She is involved in soccer and volleyball. Olivia enjoys water and downhill skiing, tubing and reading. Her future plans are to attend the University of Michigan to be a chef.

Kendra Sheldon has been chosen Frederic High School’s student of the week. She is a sophomore and the daughter of Daryl Sheldon and Missy Warner. Kendra is a conscientious student who is a good citizen. She is involved in AODA and baby-sits. Kendra enjoys listening to music, being with friends and attending school sporting events. She plans to attend WITC for nursing.

Congratulations to all students

Sarah Elert has been chosen Luck High School’s student of the week.

She is a senior and the daughter of Todd and Paula Elert. Sarah is a very responsible student who is willing to help out. She is not afraid to challenge herself in her studies and is a pleasure to teach. Sarah is involved in FCCLA, works at the school store and the Milltown Drive Inn and plays volleyball. She enjoys ice-skating and attending athletic events. She plans to attend college.

Emma Pedersen has been chosen Luck Middle School’s student of the week. She is in seventh grade and the daughter of Karen and Paul Pedersen.

Emma is bright, kind, considerate and always striving to do her best. She is always willing to help those around her in need of assistance. Emma plays volleyball, softball, basketball and track.

She enjoys being outside and playing games. The greatest influence in her life is her grandma.

Connor Parson has been chosen St. Croix Falls Elementary School’s student of the week. He is in first grade and the son of Beth Parson. Connor likes phy ed because he loves to be active. At home he likes to read and jump on his trampoline. Connor is a very nice boy and fun to talk with.

Solomon Falls has been chosen St. Croix Falls Middle School’s student of the week. He is in seventh grade and the son of Lia and John Falls. Solomon is fun to have in class, is willing to learn and always has something interesting to say. His favorite subject is science and he enjoys writing.

Solomon is involved in gymnastics and performs with a circus in St. Paul, Minn. He also performs at the Festival Theatre. Solomon enjoys driving his minibike.

Bret Johnson has been chosen Webster Elementary School’s student of the week. He is a freshman and the son of Mark and Kristin Johnson. Bret has two little sisters. He likes biking, golfing and doing things with his family. Bret is the football and basketball manager.

WEBSTER

SIREN

David Doty has been chosen Siren Elementary School’s student of the week. He is in fourth grade and the son of Dave and Jean Doty. David is very helpful in the classroom. He likes to play hockey, football, baseball and kickball. When he grows up, David wants to be a professional football or hockey player. David admires his dad because he is a good athlete.

Isaac Peterson has been chosen Grantsburg High School’s student of the week. He is a junior and the son of Scott and Debra Peterson. Isaac is a hard worker, respectful, punctual and fun to be around. He plays taps at military funerals, is a leader in band, is a member of the brass and jazz ensembles and youth group. Isaac enjoys snowmobiling and hunting. His future plans are to go to college to be a smallengine mechanic.

ST. CROIX FALLS

LUCK

Collin Vanek has been chosen Luck Elementary School’s student of the week. He is the son of Jason and Saundra Vanek.

Collin’s favorite thing to do at school is play with his friends at recess. He is a very good listener and a student who is always on task.

Olivia Brock has been chosen Grantsburg Middle School’s student of the week. She is in fourth grade and the daughter of Roxane and Van Brock. Olivia is always ready to learn and try something new. She is very creative. Olivia is a great role model for other students and is always willing to help others when they need a hand. Olivia’s favorite class is math and she is involved in band and Jam Crew.

Emily Stiemann has been chosen Siren Middle School’s student of the week. She is in seventh grade and the daughter of Phil and Sheryl Stiemann. Emily has volunteered to alphabetize the classroom library and has taken the initiative to conduct research and report back to the class about free-verse poetry. Her courteousness, attention to detail and overall goal of excellence contribute to a warm and successful school climate.

Raven Emery has been chosen Siren High School’s student of the week. She is a sophomore and the daughter of Duane and Genny Emery. Raven is a hardworking, conscientious, good humored and subtly confident student. She excels in algebra.

She likes to read and play volleyball, basketball and run track.

Raven plans to attend college, but is undecided on her course of study.

Hunter Towle has been chosen Webster Elementary School’s student of the week. He is in fourth grade and the son of Jeremy and Melissa Towle. Hunter has shown lots of responsibility in returning all his homework on time.

Diana Jennings has been chosen Webster Middle School’s student of the week. She is in eighth grade and the daughter of Irene Huse. Not only is Diana a good student, but she also takes extra time to help her study hall teacher with organizational tasks. Diana is a very positive role model. She is involved in volleyball and basketball. Diana enjoys deer hunting and snowmobiling.

Paige Young has been chosen Webster High School’s student of the week. She is a freshman and the daughter of Samantha Olson.

Paige has a great sense of humor.

She is a kind person and gets along well with her peers. Paige willingly raises her hand for any question and is usually correct.

She is involved in band, SIGN, football, hockey and soccer. Paige enjoys bear and deer hunting.

UNITY

Proudly Supporting Our Students Electricity • Propane 1-800-421-0283 www.polkburnett.com

Supporting our area students and their accomplishments.

INTER-COUNTY

Serving Northwest Wisconsin

Stop In or Call Us Today

2547 State Road 35, Luck, Wis. (in the Evergreen Plaza)

715-472-4088 www.sterlingbank.ws

If You Would Like To Be A Sponsor Of

STUDENT OF THE WEEK Please Call 715-327-4236

Isabella Cash has been chosen Unity Elementary School’s student of the week. She is in fourth grade and the daughter of Tim and Belinda Cash. Isabella is an outstanding young lady. She works hard in class, treats everyone with respect and is a positive role model.

Hope Tendrup has been chosen Unity Middle School’s student of the week. She is in fifth grade and the daughter of Eldon and Tanya Tendrup. Hope was chosen because she works very hard. Her kindness and organization are real strengths. Hope is a positive influence and helps guide others to do the right things. She is a great listener.

Hayla Bader has been chosen Unity High School’s student of the week. She is a senior and the daughter of Jeff and Missy Bader.

Hayla is involved with volleyball, basketball, track, dance line and student council. She is also taking a very rigorous academic program this year. Her teachers say she is a delight to have in class.

Hayla plans on going to UW-Eau Claire for nursing or teaching.

PAGE 28 - INTER-COUNTY LEADER - NORTHERN CURRENTS, SECTION B - SEPTEMBER 22, 2010

Coming

Photo by Gary King

events

SEPTEMBER

Siren

• A Gift of Love (Sharing Your Final Wishes) Seminar at Siren Covenant Church, 5:30 p.m., 715-689-2374.

THURSDAY/23

OCTOBER

Luck

• Luck Historical Society meeting at the museum, 7-8:30 p.m., 715-488-2776.

FRI. & SAT./1 & 2

Siren

Grantsburg

• Ruby’s Pantry at 24534 Hwy. 35/70. Doors open at 3:30 p.m., distribution 4-5:30 p.m.

• Rummage sale at IC Catholic Church. Fri. 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Sat. 8-11 a.m.

St. Croix Falls

FRIDAY/1

• SCRMC Foundation fundraiser at Trollhaugen, 6 p.m., 715-483-0578.

• Class of 1950 60th Class Reunion at the Dalles House, 4 p.m., 715-294-3487 or 715-483-9903.

• Choir group, Unexpected Company, at Festival Theatre, 7:30 p.m., 888-887-6002, festivaltheatre.org.

Siren

• Fish fry at Burnett Moose Lodge, 5:30-7:30 p.m., 715349-5923.

Webster

FRI.-SUN./24-26

• Jewelry-making class at the senior center, 12:30 p.m., 715-656-3583.

Hayward

SATURDAY/2

• Fall festival, www,haywardareachamber.com, 715-6348662.

Amery

St. Croix Falls

• Autumn Fest: Art Fair at the Overlook, Sat.; Chili Contest at the Overlook, Sun. noon-2 p.m., 715-483-3580, www.thrivelocal.org.

FRIDAY/24 Falun

• Trinity Lutheran Church harvest festival, 4-7 p.m.

Frederic

• St. Luke United Methodist Church Swiss steak dinner, 4:30-7 p.m.

Siren

• Amery Snowmobile Club picnic in North Park, 10 a.m.2 p.m., 715-554-3884.

Cushing

The rainy summer has brought out a great number of mushrooms in the area. Mushrooms need moisture to grow, and some only come out in autumn, after nighttime temperatures dip down below 30 degrees. Many of these fall mushrooms are edible, and it is important to know which ones are safe to eat and which ones should just be photographed. This weekend there is a good opportunity to explore the woods around Crex Meadows with retired mycologist John Menge for fall mushrooms. Learn how to identify edible and poisonous mushrooms and other fungi, Saturday, Sept. 25, 10 a.m. to noon. Meet at the Crex Meadows Wildlife Education and Visitor Center. - Photo by Kim Wheeler

• Fish fry at Burnett Moose Lodge, 5:30-7:30 p.m., 715349-5923.

St. Croix Falls

• Free Autumn Fest community lunch at the Scenic Overlook, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., 715-483-3913.

Taylors Falls, Minn.

• Bingo at the community center, 6-9 p.m.

SAT & SUN./25 & 26 Centuria

• Baker Orchard Art Festival at Baker Orchard, 10 a.m.5 p.m.

SATURDAY/25 Eureka Center

• Oktoberfest & Car Meet at farmers market, 10 a.m.5 p.m., townofeureka.org, 715-825-6610. River Road Ramble, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., 715-648-5505.

Grantsburg

• Edible mushroom hike at Crex Meadows, meet at visitor center, 10 a.m.-noon., 715-463-2739.

Luck

• Benefit for Bonnie Van Meter at the Lions (DBS) Hall, 2 p.m.-?.

Milltown

• Annual bazaar at Milltown Lutheran Church, 9 a.m.1:30 p.m.

Osceola

• Duathlon, www.osceolaDuathlon.com.

Siren

• Walk for the Animals fundraiser, 1 p.m. at Veterans Park, open house at humane society shelter 3-5 p.m., 715-866-4096.

• Taste of Siren, 6-9 p.m., Lakeview Events Center, 715349-8399. Harvestfest, www.visitsiren.com.

Wolf Creek

• River Road Ramble fall sale at the United Methodist Church, 8 a.m.-3 p.m.

Danbury

• Ruby’s Pantry at the town maintenance shop, $15 donation. Open 9:30 a.m., distribution 10-11:30 a.m.

Dresser

• Peace Lutheran Church’s harvest dinner & bazaar, 4:30-7 p.m., 715-755-2515, www.plc.dresser.org.

Frederic

St. Croix Falls

Grantsburg

• Polk County Genealogy Society meets at the senior center, 7 p.m.

• Moms in Touch at 307 N. Washington St., 8:30-9:30 a.m., 715-483-1505.

• Antique & Collectible Farm Toy Show and pedal pull at the community center, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., www.grantsburgchamber.com.

Centuria

TUESDAY/28

• Annual Turkey Shoot at the American Legion Post 396, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., 715-653-2671 or 715-566-1078.

Frederic

• First aid class at the Red Cross office. Must preregister.

5:30-8:30 p.m., 715-485-3025, www.scvarc.org/training.

• Museum Archaeology Program planned at the Justice Center, 7 p.m., 715-483-3979, polkcountymuseum@lakeland.ws.

SUNDAY/26 • Fristad Lutheran Church Fall Dinner, worship 9:30 a.m., dinner 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

• Harlem Ambassadors vs. Habitat for Humanity’s Wild Things, in the high school gym, 3 p.m., 715-472-6080.

Grantsburg

• Fall Bridal Fair at Crex Convention Center, noon-5 p.m., 888-825-2243.

Luck

• Heartsong Quartet southern gospel music at Bone Lake Lutheran Church, 10:30 a.m., 715-472-2535.

St. Croix Falls

• Claudia Schmidt at Festival Theatre, 2 p.m., festival-theatre.org, 888-887-6002.

Trade Lake

• Glory Train at the Swedish Mission Church fall music service, 1:30 p.m .

MONDAY/27 Amery

• The German Club will meet at the senior center, 1:30 p.m., 715-268-8706.

Balsam Lake

• Adult/AED CPR class at the Red Cross office. Must preregister.

5:30-9:30 p.m., 715-485-3025, www.scvarc.org/training.

Luck

St. Croix Falls Webster

• Lakeview Medical Center Hospice care volunteer training starts, 715-263-6255.

• Potluck at the senior center, games and raffle after.

11:30 a.m. set up, eat at noon.

• Laketown Lutheran Church annual bazaar, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Between Cushing and Atlas on 220th St.

• Lions Club car show at Coon Lake Park.

• Danish Brotherhood meeting at Oakwood Inn, 5 p.m.

Note new date!

• Tim Sparks and Phil Heywood at Festival Theatre, 7:30 p.m., 715-483-3387, festivaltheatre.org.

Happenings in the Upper St. Croix Valley communities

Rice Lake

Balsam Lake

Indian Creek Lewis

• Lewis Jam - Bluegrass & country music at Lewis United Methodist Church, 6-9 p.m.

Siren

• Pig roast benefit for Bob Campbell at Jed’s Laker Lounge, 2 p.m., 715-472-4594.

Danbury

SUNDAY/3

St. Croix Falls

• Swedish Fall Dinner at the Balsam Lutheran Church, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

• Webster Ravishing Ruby Red Hatter luncheon at the casino, noon.

• Open Arms invites you for food & fellowship at Alliance Church of the Valley, 5-6:30 p.m., 715-483-1100.

• Friends of Interstate Park Autumn Potluck & Program at the Ice Age Center in the park. Begins at 6 p.m., 715483-3747.

Amery Atlas

• Methodist church pig roast, noon-2 p.m.

Cushing

Webster

• 140th-anniversary celebration of First Lutheran Church, 10:30 a.m. worship, reserved dinner to follow. For reservations call 715-648-5213.

WEDNESDAY/29

• Fall wildlife festival bus tours at Crex Meadows, 7 a.m.-6 p.m., 715-463-2739.

• Hunter’s Night Out at Countryside’s Amery Country Store, 5-8 p.m.

• Annual Pro-Life Banquet at the Depot, 5:30-8:30 p.m., 715-755-2229.

• Food and Friends community dinner at Grace United Methodist Church, 5-6 p.m.

Amery

Spooner

• Mission Supper at Trinity Lutheran Church, 4-7 p.m., 715-635-3603.

THURSDAY/30 Balsam Lake

• Infant/child CPR class at the Red Cross office. Must preregister.

5:30-9:30 p.m., 715-485-3025, www.scvarc.org/training.

Grantsburg

Taylors Falls, Minn.

MONDAY/4 Balsam Lake

• Annual harvest dinner at Pilgrim Lutheran Church, 4-7 p.m., 715-327-8012.

• CPR for the Professional Rescuer/Health-Care Provider Course at the Polk County Red Cross Office, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Preregistration is requested, 715-485-3025.

St. Croix Valley HealthCare Foundation to auction unique painting ST. CROIX FALLS – An oil painting of the first bridge constructed over the St. Croix River will be one of the highlights of the live auction at the Foundation Gala on Thursday, Sept. 23, at Trollhaugen. Donated by Vivian Byl, the rendition by Frances Burnstad of Eureka Center and St. Croix Falls was one of a series of six representing bridges that were built over the river between St. Croix Falls and Taylors Falls, Minn., according to information published by the St. Croix Falls Historical Society, The bridge pictured in the painting, a toll bridge, was built of wood by the St. Croix Bridge Company in 1856 and later replaced in 1870 by a similar one.

The artist, Burnstad, lived from 1920-2005, and was the St. Croix Falls School secretary for 28 years beginning during Nels Sorenson's term as superintendent. Burnstad was also the treasurer of the Polk County Fair Society.

Later in life, besides painting and quilting, she did volunteer work, including help at Good Samaritan, the Auxil-

iary, and the First Lutheran Church of Cushing.

Call Janet Luhman 715-483-0578, or the education office at 715-483-0579 for more information. There will be something for everyone at this event. - submitted

www.the-leader.net Stay connected to your community.