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Accusation that student threatened shooting was recanted, he says Page 3
Golf course saved Grantsburg Golf Course to open in May under lease agreement Page 12
Parasailing accident fatal 19-year-old Turtle Lake man falls after rope breaks Page 2
Students to new building New classroom additions at St. Croix Falls will be used beginning May 4 Page 14
Unity School is 50 Reunion planned Page 3
Gary DeNucci remembered as “generous” man Former night club owner dies in house fire by Gary King POLK COUNTY – The owner of what once was known as one of the premiere local night spots in the area died this week. The body of Gary Denucci, 61, was discovered at his house at 573 285th Ave. in the town of McKinley following a fire early Monday morning that completely destroyed the home. Polk County Sheriff Tim Moore said Wednesday morning that he had received official confirmation that the body discovered at the scene was DeNucci. The Polk County Sheriff’s Department, along with Luck and Frederic fire departments responded around 3:34 a.m. after a neighbor noticed that the power went out and saw flames. “The house was totally destroyed,” Moore said. “There’s nothing left. We
Heat from the fire-eater’s act could be felt in the first rows of the Jose Cole Circus act which visited the Webster community last Friday evening. More photos in Currents section. - Photo by Raelynn Hunter
End of an era Currents feature
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Gary DeNucci have no idea of what caused the death or the fire. It was an extremely hot fire by the looks of it.” The state fire marshal and the sheriff’s department are investigating. DeNucci established DeNucci’s Highway 35 Villa and Lounge in the
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Frederic receives matching grant for Coon Lake walk,
Grade school students help welcome DNR Secretary
by Gregg Westigard FREDERIC – Frederic Elementary School students joined village officials in welcoming Natural Resources Secretary Scott Hassett to Frederic last Wednesday, April 18. Amid a program
of songs and poems to celebrate Earth Day, Hassett presented the village with a check for $149,500, a DNR stewardship grant to cover half the cost of building a boardwalk with fishing piers at the south end of Coon Lake. The students, who walked from the Birch Street school on a sunny spring day, also displayed posters on earth awareness before joining Hassett for brownies and milk. Two sixth-graders, Paige Burton and Charlie Lindberg,
Sixth-graders Paige Burton and Charlie Lindberg planted a tree near the Coon Lake Park pavilion to celebrate Earth Day. They are joined by Scott Hassett, Wisconsin Natural Resources Secretary, who was in town to present a stewardship grant to the village.
Frederic village president Phil Knuf holds a map of Coon Lake Park showing the new boardwalk with fishing piers which will be built at the south end of the lake. A DNR stewardship grant of $149,000 will pay for half the cost of the project. INTER-COUNTY
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planted a tree by the Coon Lake Park pavilion. The new boardwalk will be built over the water along the shoreline at the south end of the lake. At present there is no way for persons to walk from the west side of the lake to the nature area on the east shore. Ash Street skirts the shore too closely, leaving no room for a walkway. Pilings for the walkway will be set next winter when the lake is frozen. The sections of the walkway,
Frederic Elementary School students hold up signs about earth awareness as they celebrate Earth Day. The students walked down to Coon Lake Park on a sunny spring day.
Teen dies in parasailing accident
The proposed walkway on the south end of Coon Lake will run parallel with Ash Street and provide a safe connection between the west and east portions of Coon Lake Park. Manager Doug Panek dougpanek@centurytel.net Editor Gary B. King, Editor gbking@centurytel.net Staff writers/contributors Matt Blumkin mblumkin@centurytel.net Marty Seeger mseeger@centurytel.net Tammi Milberg tammi@centurytel.net Nancy Jappe njappe@centurytel.net Sherill Summer the-leader@centurytel.net Mary Stirrat mstirrat@centurytel.net Gregg Westigard greggw@lakeland.ws Julie Holmquist the-leader@centurytel.net Editorial assistant Raelynn Hunter rael@centurytel.net Composition Raelynn Hunter Jackie Thorwick
which will include three fishing piers, will be installed in 2008. The walkway is the first link in a planned walk that will someday circle Coon Lake, connecting the parklike west and north shore to the wooded eastern shore and its system of nature trails. People who walk the route may be able to observe a nesting bald eagle now resident at the northeast corner of the lake.
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POLK COUNTY - A 19-year-old man from Turtle Lake died Sunday afternoon in an apparent parasailing accident on the Polk County – St. Croix County line. Joshua Fleming, 19, was with a group of seven other people parasailing behind a pickup near 120th Street, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Department. Fleming was apparently prepared to use the parachute when the wind picked up and lifted the sail, which was connected to the pickup by a rope. Polk County Sheriff Tim Moore said the pickup was apparently not in motion at the time. After the wind lifted the sail, the rope connecting it to the pickup broke and Fleming fell to the ground and was dragged 75 to 100 yards into a field. Fleming was pronounced dead at Amery Regional Medical Center. The St. Croix County Sheriff’s Department is investigating. – Julie Holmquist
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The motorcycle freestyle exhibition at the Webster fairgrounds arena on Saturday, April 28, is to benefit Last Chance Youth Foundation, not Shirley Holmes. We apologize for the error.
Man dies from gunshot TOWN OF CLAM FALLS - The Polk County Sheriff’s Department reported this week the death of Larry Price, 58, of rural Frederic. The department responded to a call at 2:51 a.m. Saturday after someone reported hearing gunshots. Price was transported to Burnett Medical Center in Grantsburg and then to Regions Hospital in St. Paul. The Ramsey County Medical Examiner’s office reported Price’s death on Sunday. - with information from Polk County Sheriff’s Department
Briefly... BALSAM LAKE – The dates have now been set for the inquests into the deaths of Jason Madsen and Timothy Lehman. The Madsen inquest will be Thursday, June 14, in the court of Judge Molly GaleWyrick. The Lehman inquest will be Thursday, July 26, in the court of Judge Robert Rasmussen. Each will be a jury trial with a six-person jury. The inquests should bring an end to the investigation of an apparent murder and suicide. Jason Madsen, Luck, was the victim of an apparent homicide on or about February 16. Timothy Lehman, his neighbor and friend, was arrested February 17 and charged with first-degree intentional homicide in the death. Lehman was released from jail March 13 after posting a $100,000 cash bond. He died March 20 of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. - Gregg Westigard
Unity School is 50 years old BALSAM LAKE - The autumn of 1957 saw the beginning of the Unity School District. Three high schools were operated that first year, one in each of the villages; Balsam Lake, Centuria and Milltown. However, some of the classes and extracurricular activities, including the athletic teams, were combined and functioned as one. The following fall, high school classes were all moved to Milltown while construction was taking place for a high school out in the country. At Christmas time in 1960, the move was made to the new Unity High School located on Hwy. 46 between Balsam Lake and Milltown. In the fall of 1978, the elementary school moved into its new building, thereby uniting and locating all educational facilities in one site—achieving a true recognition of the school name: Unity. The Class of 2007 will be the 50thgraduating class of Unity High School. This fall on Saturday, September 22, an all-school reunion to celebrate those 50 graduating classes will be held. Organizers are tentatively planning to have the school open for tours in the morning, followed by a tailgating picnic, then the football game against the Webster Tigers. Persons interested in helping plan this celebration are asked to contact Al Arndt at Unity High School aarndt@Unity.k12.wi.us . Organizers are looking for address lists from the following graduating classes: 1967, 1968, 1970, 1971, 1973, 1975, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1988, 1989, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1997, 1998, 1999, and 2000. If you have this information please contact Arndt or if you know of a classmate who has this information please have them contact Arndt at the above e-mail address. The next planning meeting will be held on Monday, May 14, beginning at 6:30 p.m. in Room 101 (across from the office) of Unity High School. Anyone who is interested in helping with this celebration event please plan on attending. - submitted
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Administrator: No reason to contact parents Accusation that student threatened shooting was recanted, he says by Gary King WEBSTER – Had they not been able to determine that school talk about one student shooting other students was baseless, school officials at Webster would have contacted all families and school would have been closed, according to administrator Jim Erickson. Erickson was responding to questions by the Leader in regards to concerns by parents – including two mothers who called the Leader to express their frustration that no one from the school had contacted them after it was learned that one student may have threatened to shoot other students. The alleged threat occurred last Thursday on the eve of the eighth anniversary of the Columbine School shooting and days following the worst mass shooting in American history – at the Virginia Tech campus. But the seventh-grade student who reported he had overheard two tenthgrade students talking about shooting other students had recanted his story within a few hours, Erickson noted. The high school’s American History classes had been discussing the shooting at Virginia Tech and the seventhgrader overheard the older students discussing what had been said in class – and that was the basis for his accusa-
tion, according to Erickson. “When asked later in the afternoon what specifically he had heard, he admitted that he didn’t hear them say they were going to come to school to shoot people; it was them talking about people being shot at school,” Erickson said. “So there was no basis for contacting parents,” he added. Some parents who learned of the accusation from their children didn’t allow their children to attend school the next day, according to one mother who contacted the Leader, and who wished to remain anonymous. “I would have had my children stay home also, if I had known about it,” she said. “My child isn’t in the seventh grade so they weren’t aware of the incident.” Upon hearing the accusation, school and local law enforcement officials interviewed the students involved and searched the home of the student who allegedly made comments about shooting. They found no guns. The next day the school decided to take extra precautionary measures. “It was, after all, it was the eighth anniversary of Columbine,” Erickson noted. Administrative staff and local police were at the front doors of the school monitoring students as they arrived for school. Custodial staff patrolled the doors and windows every hour. “We met with staff that Thursday night to ask for their help in keeping the rumors to a minimum and to report anything they thought was out of the
ordinary,” Erickson stated. “As it turned out, Friday went pretty much like any other school day.” One of the parents who called the Leader said that she was told that more than 20 parents called the school to express their concerns about not being notified of the threat – and she wondered what kind of a guideline or policy the school district has in these cases. “As far as protocol goes,” Erickson noted, “the building principal and I would determine the validity of any threat made towards the school. The police would be brought in right away as they were in this case to aid in the questioning and bring whatever resources they have to bear to help us determine our next course of action. If we were to determine the threat was real, and depending on what timeline was available to us, the range of actions could be everything from a lockdown to evacuation. Those decisions would be made with the help of local law enforcement.” Erickson said he has two children in the school building himself and this case simply came down to a student inaccurately reporting something and it was all sorted out without disrupting the educational process. Everyone, he said, is a little more sensitive to issues like this because of the timing and it is a challenge for local administrators to give events like this the significance they deserve without becoming an alarmist. “We will always err on the side of safety,” he said.
“Stewardship fund must be saved” DNR head Hassett lists priority issues by Gregg Westigard FREDERIC – “The Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program must be renewed,” Natural Resources Secretary Scott Hassett told the Leader during a visit last Wednesday. “The program helps the state preserve lands for public use. Now, more than ever, we need this program. The paper industry is divesting itself of lands that have been available for public use. The opportunity is now to expand our public lands. This is a one-time-only period to preserve and protect large forest areas.” Hassett, who was in Frederic to present the village with a $149,000 Stewardship grant for a boardwalk at Coon Lake, shared his views on DNR priorities during an hour-long interview. Joining him was John Gozdzialski, DNR Northern Region director. While he is working with the legislators to encourage them to renew the stewardship program, Hassett said the DNR is not asking for any fee increases for hunting and fishing. He said it is nice not to be requesting a raise. Invasive species are the hottest issue
DNR Secretary Scott Hassett for the DNR, according to Hassett. Zebra mussels and milfoil are threatening our northern lakes while buckthorn, honeysuckle, garlic mustard, wild parsnip, and other plants are invading our forests and forcing out native species. Hassett rolled up his sleeves to show the scratches from removing these plants on his property. The DNR is working on management and eradication on public lands and waters and is educating the public on these threats to our state. Hassett said control of ballast water discharges from ships into the Great Lakes is also a major concern. He said that this should be controlled at the fed-
eral level and the states are forcing the issue. Baiting and feeding deer is an issue where the public attitude is changing. Hassett said the view of sportsman groups and hunters is now 65 percent to 35 percent against the practice. He said that hunters say baiting and feeding is wrecking deer hunting and privatizing herds. When one property owner in effect corrals deer herds by feeding the animals, others feel they must do the same to attract the deer. Hassett said the DNR has no power to stop the sale of deer corn but would like to have the legislature put controls in place. Other developing issues are wolves and ATVs. Hassett said the federal delisting of wolves as threatened animals will allow the state to create rules that meet the concerns of Wisconsin residents while protecting our wolf packs. He said ATV regulation is a controversy all over the state, with regulations varying from county to county. Hassett ended by mentioning Straight Lake State Park, the newest park in the state, which was purchased with stewardship funds. He said that the master plan for the park is being developed and will soon be available for public review and input.
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Garage sale coming FREDERIC - It is not too late to sign up to participate in the 3rd Annual Freeric Community-Wide Garage Sale to be held Saturday, May 1. The cost for an ad is $10. Please submit your ad information to Carol Thompson at Affordable Quality (3274271) by Monday, May 1. The garage sale has become a popular event, bringing many people to Frederic. If your business is interesting in sponsoring the event, the cost is $25. Contact Thompson if interested by May 1. - submitted
This is the accident scene on South Williams Road last Friday, April 20. It is estimated that the vehicle driven by Jill R. Thoreson, 39, Grantsburg, flew 21 feet and rolled over 51 feet before coming to a rest. Thoreson was southbound on South Williams Road when she swerved to miss a deer. She entered the west-side shoulder and overcorrected, losing control of her vehicle. - Photo from Burnett County Sheriff’s Department
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Frederic School Board elects officers One member has served more than one year by Gregg Westigard FREDERIC – The new Frederic School Board members took their seats Monday night and elected officers for the coming year. Kay Friberg was re-elected board president. Marilyn Sederlund is vice president, Scott Nelson remains treasurer and Becky Amundson is the new clerk. The Frederic School Board had four of its five seats up for election this year. School board law states that persons appointed to fill vacant board positions serve until the next election, at which time, voters choose who will fill the remainder of the vacated term. Both David Pederson and David Ammend resigned in 2006. Pederson had 2-1/2 years remaining on his term, and Ammend had 1-1/2 years remaining. Scott Nelson and Lee Jensen were appointed last September to fill the vacancies. Both the Nelson and Jensen seats were on the April 2007 ballot together with the seats of Terry Taylor and Kay Friberg who were completing their three-year terms. In a situation like this, the persons with the most votes get the full three-year terms, the third-place candidate completes the two-year term,
Taking oaths of office for the Frederic School Board Monday evening were (L to R): Kay Friberg, Becky Amundson, Shari Matz and Scott Nelson. They were the top four vote-getters in the April 3 election. The fifth board member, whose spot was not up for re-election, is Marilyn Sederlund. – Photo by Marty Seeger and the fourth-place finisher completes the one-year term. In the April election, Becky Amundson and Scott Nelson received the most votes and will serve three years, filling the seats that Friberg and Taylor held. Shari Matz came in third and will fill the two years remaining on the seat held by David Pederson. Kay Friberg placed fourth and will fill the year remaining on David Ammend’s seat. Incumbents Terry Taylor and Lee
Jensen were defeated. Next April, Friberg will need to run again for the single open seat. He may be on the ballot for three different offices since his seats on the Frederic Village Board and the Polk County Board are also up in 2008. In 2009, the Matz seat will come up for election together with the seat of Marilyn Sederlund, the only board member not on the April 2007 ballot. The five-person Frederic School Board
has had a comparatively large turnover in recent years. Friberg, the only present board member who has served more than one year, is starting his third term on the board. In those six-plus years, he has served with 10 persons who are no longer on the board plus his present four fellow board members, a total of 14 persons.
Trustees take oath LEFT: Frederic Village ClerkTreasurer Marilyn Sederlund administered the oath of office to one incumbent and two new trustees Monday at village hall. Trustees shown are incumbent John Boyer, Maria Ammend and William Johnson IV. They will attend their first regular monthly meeting as trustees May 14 at 7 p.m. – Photo by Gary King
Luck man/from page 1 Highway 35 Villa and Lounge in the spring of 1983 and operated it for more than 16 years before selling the property for the development of the mall that presently occupies the lot on the west side of the intersection of Hwys. 35 and 48 in Luck. DeNucci’s featured live music, showcasing popular local bands and drawing crowds of 200 to 300 people on weekends – a trend that continued throughout the 80s and 90s. “Gary was a very easy guy to know and a very generous man,” said Rick Malecha of Frederic, whose band “Deuce” performed regularly at the night club for years. “When we’d get done with a job he’d oftentimes have pizza and pop for us – he was always appreciative of a good night at the club. We enjoyed working for him and he definitely was a big part of our success.” DeNucci’s generosity showed up in his establishment of a scholarship which he presented to the Luck senior he thought was the best athlete of the year, which he began in the mid-90s and continued up until 2002. His promotions for his business included such events as the Buck-ARama, Fish-A-Rama and Pool-A-Rama, reflecting his love of sports and the outdoors. He once tried to establish the
The Gary DeNucci home on 285th Avenue east of Luck was completely destroyed by fire early Monday morning. Photo at left from Polk County Sheriff’s Department. Photo at right submitted “World’s Largest Buck Board.” “He had more deer heads and disco balls than anyone in Northwest Wisconsin,” mused Malecha. Joan Altman of Superior said she and her husband knew DeNucci for more than 30 years and said he will “truly be missed.” “He was always a happy individual with a most infectious laugh,” she
noted. “We didn’t see him as often as we would have liked, but when we did, his personality and generosity never seemed to change.” He is survived by his children: Brandon “Bear” of Cumberland, Cody (Megan) of Osceola, and Kasie DeNucci of Luck, his mother Joy DeNucci of Luck, brother Barry DeNucci of Luck, many relatives, and friends.
The Rowe Funeral Home of Luck is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Visitation is tentatively scheduled for Thursday from 4 to 7 p.m. The funeral will be Friday at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Cumberland at 10:30 a.m. A complete obituary will appear in next week’s Leader.
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Mike Miles to speak in New Richmond NEW RICHMOND – Nonviolent peace activist, Mike Miles, from Luck will be the keynote speaker at the 2007 United Democrats dinner Sunday, May 6, in New Richmond. Miles has been in the peace movement for 25 years, and has been arrested dozens of times, spending more than a year in various jails and prisons. He has been to Iraq three times since 1997, and recently returned from Palestine and Israel. He helped coordinate the Wheels of Justice, a mobile peace center that has traveled over 100,000 miles making stops at campuses, peace groups and faith communities all over the U.S. promoting nonviolent solutions to war and occupation. This year’s dinner will include a social hour, buffet dinner, silent auction, drawings and the keynote speech. The social hour and silent auction begin at noon. The buffet dinner begins at 1 p.m. The event will be at Ready Randy’s Banquet Facility located two miles south of New Richmond at the Hwy 65 and CTH G intersection. This year’s United Democrats dinner is hosted by the St. Croix County Democratic Party. The Democratic parties of Pierce, Polk, Pepin and Dunn have all been invited to this event, and the public is welcome as well. Cost of the event is $30. Pay at the door. Reservations are needed as soon as possible, as seating is limited. For more information, call 715-3819600, visit www.westernwisconsindemocrats.org. or write to Democrats of St. Croix County, P.O. Box 1623, Hudson, WI 54016 – submitted by St. Croix County
Suspects accused of sex-for-meth plead not guilty; jury trial set POLK COUNTY - Two men facing a total of seven felonies for allegedly abusing a 15-year-old in a Nye house pleaded not guilty Tuesday in Polk County Circuit Court. Daniel E. Owens, 36, of Nye, faces five felonies, including soliciting a child for prostitution; and Kevin D. Madsen, 46, of Amery, faces two felony charges of sexual assault of a child. The men’s attorneys asked for speedy trials. Madsen’s trial is scheduled to begin July 24, and Owens’ trial will begin July 31. Each trial is expected to last three days. A 15-year-old Polk County girl told investigators that she ran away from home on March 7 to Owens’ house because her brother knew the man. She told authorities that she was held against her will for three weeks; that Owens allowed Madsen to sexually abuse her in a sex-for-meth trade with Madsen. She also told investigators that Owens burned her leg with a torch and a meth pipe and hid her under weighted plywood in a bathtub when police arrived twice, saying she was once in the tub for 16 hours. She escaped from the house on March 28. Both men remained in the Polk County Jail Tuesday on $50,000 cash bonds. Madsen, whose wife has cancer, will be allowed to go to her cancer treatments if he can provide a letter from his doctor saying he is needed, pays $2,500 in cash and uses a GPS tracking device. A pretrial hearing is scheduled for May 18. – Julie Holmquist
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Luck’s traditional graduation day to change
by Mary Stirrat LUCK — A decision Monday night by the Luck School Board means that next year’s seniors will be staying in school a week longer than past senior classes, with graduation two weeks later than usual. The class of 2008 will have its last day of class Friday, May 23, with graduation May 30. Luck has traditionally graduated its seniors the Friday before Memorial Day weekend, avoiding conflict with the holiday. If that pattern were to be followed for 2008, graduation would be Friday, May 16, with classes for other students ending June 5. “You’re really taking away more than one-fourth of the quarter,” said high school Principal Mark Gobler, pointing out that seniors would leave school 12.5 days before the other students. The board discussed several options, including graduation on the May 23, which would be Friday of Memorial Day weekend, May 30, or June 6. “The 16th is too early,” said board member Daryl Bazey, adding that June 6 seemed too late. The week of graduation, said Gobler, can be used for the senior trip, makeup days, and decorating and practicing for graduation. Contract board directed district The Administrator Rick Palmer to deliver a qualified economic offer of 3.8 percent total package to the teachers union for the next two years, which will begin the negotiating process. It appears at this time, said Palmer, that approximately two-thirds of this
Being sworn in as members of the Luck School Board of Education Monday evening were Robert Clifton, left, and LeRoy Buck. – Photo by Mary Stirrat amount would go toward benefits, but the exact increase in insurance and other benefits is not known yet. Other business • The board discussed the possibility of replacing 4,000 square feet of flooring in the upper hallway, at an estimated $22,000. The year-end budget may allow up to $70,000 in additional projects, Palmer reported, thanks to an easy heating season. The board also discussed paying off the $53,000 loan for the gym floor. “This is always very cautious,” said Palmer later, “as we still have 2-1/2 months left and something unexpected could come up.” • Responding to a board discussion
last month to place the school newsletter on the Web and eliminate mailing copies to district residents, community education director Barb Kass asked the board to continue making hard copies available to a reduced number of people. Kass expressed concern that, without the printed newsletter, fewer people would attend community education classes and other functions at the school. • A benefit spaghetti supper and silent auction for THE high school counselor has been scheduled for Thursday, May 10, from 5 to 7:30 p.m.
Walk raises awareness of suicide issues by Julie Holmquist LUCK – Gloria and Greg Stokes of Turtle Lake shared the story of their son’s suicide in public for the first time Saturday at the Suicide Prevention Walk in Luck. The Stokes joined Tanya Pardun, a Luck High School senior who organized the walk, in an effort to kick-start suicide prevention programs in Polk County. “There is help for this,” Pardun said. “People shouldn’t be ashamed to ask for help. Everyone needs help and it’s just a part of life.” “There are a lot of desperate people, and desperate people do desperate things,” said Greg prior to the prevention walk. The Stokes told those gathered that their son, Chad, committed suicide Tanya Pardun and Gloria and Greg Stokes lead the Suicide Prevention four-years ago when he was 26. Walk, held for the first time at Luck on Saturday. - Photo submitted “We knew he was in trouble,” Gloria said in tears. “In Chad’s situation, he had a really bad gambling problem and friends to suicide in the last two years. when needed: all they have to do is give depression. He would get depressed, “We can’t change the past,” Kass said. the card to someone, the card provides and then gamble, and it just fed the “But we can change the future.” advice and suicide hot line numbers. cycle.” The walk supported the Yellow To find out more information about Greg said their son had never had Ribbon organization based in Denver, starting suicide prevention programs “one bit” of trouble before that time. Colo., that has created suicide preven- for schools and the public, call the “This is the first time we’ve stood up tion programs. The Organization pro- Yellow Ribbon Suicide Prevention in front of people we didn’t know and vides suicide prevention training cur- Program at 303-429-3530, or call Pardun told this story,” Greg said. “But I think riculum for youth and adults, parent at 715-554-2241. we needed to do this.” and community seminars, and youth The Yellow Ribbon e-mail is: askHe told the gathered group to not be educational programs. forhelp@yellowribbon.org and the Web afraid to reach out to loved ones of Youth can start a Yellow Ribbon site is www.yellowribbon.org. those who commit suicide. Chapter in their area. The program proNational suicide helplines /crisis “It’s shameful, and people are embar- vides Yellow Ribbon cards that can be lines are: 800-SUICIDE (800-784-2433) rassed and don’t know what to say, but distributed to youth. The cards make it or 800-273-TALK (800-273-8255). you need to reach out and help the best easy for young people to ask for help you can,” Greg said. “The people who loved that person, their lives are changed forever.” The Stokes welcome people who have lost loved ones to suicide to call them at 715-268-9275. POLK COUNTY – Seasonal weight St. Croix counties from the junction Barb Kass, Luck Community restrictions, six tons gross load for sin- with CTH H in Star Prairie north to Education director, said the walk resultgle axle and 10 tons for tandem axle, are Hwy. 8. – from the DOT ed from Pardun’s desire to make a difbeing removed for Hwy. 65 in Polk and ference. Pardun lost her father and two
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Grantsburg school board sets cautious budget by Carl Heidel GRANTSBURG - Taking a middle course between two extremes, the Grantsburg school board adopted a 2007-2008 budget of $9,526,033 when it met Monday evening. To reach a balanced budget figure, however, the board had to make $227,990 in cuts from its initial budget plan. Superintendent Joni Burgin described the adopted figure as a “cautious” budget that will remain “fluid” until fall. Several factors can still impact the projected figure and give the schools additional usable revenue. In presenting the budget materials to the board, Burgin offered three possible budget scenarios. A worst-case scenario would have made deep cuts in personnel and program, and a governor’s bestcase scenario would have relied on extra funds coming from the state via Gov. Doyle’s proposals for additional school funding. Burgin suggested the middle path as the best estimate of how revenues and expenditures will develop. Burgin explained that the amount of revenue the schools will receive depends upon the student population
count. The budget proposal is based on expectation that the schools’ student population will increase only slightly in 2007-2008. Current estimates are for taking in an additional 20 students more than are presently enrolled. The superintendent emphasized that the budget adopted is only an estimate. If additional funds are released under Doyle’s proposals, and if the schools manage to hire new teachers who are at the lower end of the salary scale, and if more children enter the system, some of the proposed cuts may not materialize. If the cuts remain, however, high school teaching aides may be laid off, and the high school at-risk counselor position may be cut. If that position is cut, the present counselor, John Ellenson, will continue on a half-time contract as elementary school counselor. The board did approve the elimination of the K-6 Spanish program. Kathryn Cashman, teacher for that program, will move into an open position teaching third grade. In other business the board: • re-elected its present set of board
Swenson to leave village board, Dressel will take the seat by Gregg Westigard GRANTSBURG – The Grantsburg Village Board has selected Dale Dressel to fill a coming vacancy on the village board. He will replace Tim Swenson who is moving from the village to Wood River. Swenson’s resignation takes effect April 30. The action to give the seat to Dressel was approved by a split council vote at a special board meeting Tuesday morning, April 24. Council member Dennis Dahl made a motion to fill the vacancy by giving the seat to the person with the next highest vote after the winners in the April 3 election. Four council members voted for the motion, Dahl, Swenson, Dean Tyberg and Jeff Finch. Three votes against the plan were cast by Mark
Dahlberg, Roger Panek and James Nelson. Dressel had received 89 votes, Tim Tessman 84, and Craig Bowman 83 in that election. They trailed the winners of the three open seats, Finch with 175 votes, Panek 129 and Dahl 115. The motion came after a discussion of the options available for filling vacancies. Village President Dahlberg said he preferred advertising for the spot and opening it to any village resident. Dahl said that giving the seat to the runner-up was the fairest way and gave the decision to the voters. It was suggested that the council needs a policy on how to fill vacancies that would apply in all cases.
Grantsburg High School student Kari Christianson presented the school board with her forensics demonstration speech. Chelsea Hane served as her model as she demonstrated the Heimlich maneuv e r . C h r i s t i a n s o n ’s performance won her a gold medal at the state forensics meet in Madison recently. - Photo by Carl Heidel officers and set committee assignments; • approved teaching contracts for Robert Martin (high school English) and Courtney Stensven (high school family and consumer education); • approved Bruce Teigen as head golf coach and Nick Hallberg as assistant
boys basketball coach, both for the 20072008 season; • and approved splitting the high school dean of students position between Mike Amundson and Bill Morrin.
Glory Train coming to Falun FALUN – The gospel outreach musical group, Glory Train, is coming to Trinity Lutheran Church in Falun on Thursday, May 3. Everyone is welcome
to come listen to Starr Warndahl and Jerry Baxter’s music and enjoy a potluck supper before the show. The potluck begins at 6 p.m. - submitted
Update on Siren’s Street project SIREN – The contractor working on Main Street is ahead of schedule. Curbs and sidewalk were torn out Monday, April 23. Storm-sewer construction was finished Tuesday, April 24. Street grading began after that. All businesses along Main Street will be open and accessible during the project. Gravel paths are in place in front of the businesses, and some of them can be reached by side or rear entrances. Temporary parking lots have been set up behind the post office and at the
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southeast corner of First Avenue and Main Street. Sections of Main Street will be open at different times. Either Hanson Avenue/Lake Street or First Avenue will be open to through traffic nearly all the time. Parking will be allowed on open sections of Main Street even after the curb is removed. Most of Main Street will be open during weekends. – Randy Surbaugh, village administrator/engineer
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Grantsburg golf course saved by Gregg Westigard GRANTSBURG – The Grantsburg golf course should be open this season and in the future. Tuesday, April 24, Dave Huff, representing a group of Grantsburg residents, told a special village board meeting that they are setting up a corporation to lease and operate the course. Final details are being worked out and the lease may be formally approved next Monday, April 30. This would be the final step in a long process to lease the course, started last fall. Last Friday, April 20, the Grantsburg Industrial Development Corporation had reached a tentative agreement with the village board to lease the course. Huff’s offer replaces that proposal. The course should open in early May. The new lease offers were put together by a group of community leaders including Gary Nelson, president of the GIDC, Huff, John Sauerberg, Stan Peer and others. They had come together after a village board meeting the previous Friday to work out a lease proposal and fundraising plan that could be put in place immediately. Clarence Allen and Dean Tyberg, who had each started discussions about leasing the course, withdrew in favor of the new plan. Huff said that an advantage of this offer is that the corporate structures can be readily set up to sign a lease, raise funds, and start operating the course
The Grantsburg golf course last week. A peaceful course. without putting the GIDC at any risk. He added that financial projection shows a possible break even for 2007. Revenues will probably be lower the coming season while the course is under construction but there will be a significant reduction in labor costs by switching away from employees with village wages and benefits. Total personnel costs, which had been over $60,000, are now projected to be about $36,000 for the coming season. The proposal would also include the Grantsburg Village Improvement Program, an existing nonprofit corporation created to raise money for
The Grantsburg golf course today. The Burnett Medical Center has started construction on its new addition. The land between the building and the highway has always been BMC property. Holes three and nine have been cut in half.
Grantsburg village projects. The VIP will immediately start a fundraising campaign to generate money for golf course renovation. Its goal is to raise $50,000 from the community in ordered to secure a two-for-one $25,000 matching grant offered by the Farmers Independent Telephone Company. It could also collect the $50,000 offered by the Burnett Medical Center to cover rebuilding costs relating to the BMC construction project. Under the new lease agreement, the leasing group will set up five advisory committees to oversee aspects of the golf course operations. A financial committee will oversee all financial operations and report monthly to the village board on the success of the turning the course around. A fundraising committee will solicit the funds needed for renovations such as an improved watering system. It will use the VIP as a conduit. There will be a committee to oversee golf course operations, including the club house and maintenance, and another committee to oversee renovation of the third and ninth holes and other projects. Finally, there will be a marketing committee to promote the course. Huff said that the lease agreement with the village is not meant to be permanent. He said the goal is to build up the course over the next several years,
The Grantsburg Golf Course should open in early May, in a somewhat shortened form. Village board member Jim Nelson (left) is chair of the parks committee. Dave Huff (right) is leading a group who are leasing the course. – Photos by Gregg Westigard with idea of eventually transferring it to someone else once it is stable. He said that the lease will have no negative impact on the village taxpayers. In addition, a percentage of the gross profits from the course will be put into a fund for equipment and improvements. The proposals presented Friday and Tuesday were the first that included budget projections, operating plans and suggestions on how to modify a proposed lease. Possibly the only detail left to resolve related to the maintenance and replacement of equipment and that task was assigned to a small working group that set to work that afternoon. “The committee did a great job,” Dale Dressel, former village board member, said at the Friday meeting. “They deserve our thanks.” The village residents present gave a round of applause.
Solving of cold case brings TV recognition to Webster grad by Nancy Jappe WEBSTER – The last time Leader readers read about Webster 1989 graduate Chad Lalor was when he came back from a military tour of Iraq with his National Guard unit. Now, Lalor is in the news again, involved with an episode that is to be shown on Court TV sometime this spring. The TV show documents the solving of the murder of Lynnea Gran in Superior back in 1986. Lalor is captain of investigations for the Superior Police Department, a post he was promoted to in 2006. He was chosen to receive the Homicide Investigator of the Year award presented by the Wisconsin Association of Homicide Investigators this month at the association’s convention in Appleton. Filming for the TV show was done in February, and involved Lalor and Gary Gravesen, a retired police detective who formerly lived in Webster. Lynnea Gran was working at Les’s Grocery in Billings Park, Superior, in August 1986. When police officers arrived on the scene, her 17-year-old son, Rodger, was sitting on the front steps of the store, crying, covered in blood. The boy claimed that he was soaked in blood because he had tried to help his mother, but it was too late. Gran was found inside the store, lying in a pool of blood. She was pronounced dead at the scene. An autopsy showed that she died from 15-30 blows to the head, possibly from a hammer. Two hammers were found inside the Gran home next door to the store. Authorities at the time found no blood on the hammers. The hammers and the clothing Rodger Gran was wearing were turned over to the police. Although Gran was a suspect from the beginning, no charges were ever brought against him. In 2004, after this cold case was given to Lalor for review, one of the hammers was sent to a Madison forensic lab for DNA testing. An analyst found small
Bill and Georgia Lalor, Webster, are justifiably proud of their son, Chad, recipient of the 2007 Wisconsin Homicide Investigator of the Year award. They are also eagerly awaiting the upcoming showing of a Court TV episode related to a cold case Chad solved, using diagnostic advances that were not available at the time the murder was committed in 1986. The book Georgia is holding is titled “There is a Greatness Within You, My Son,” and contains “thoughts every parent wants to share with a son.” – Photo by Nancy Jappe
amounts of Lynnea Gran’s DNA in the grooves of the hammer. The clothing Rodger Gran wore that night was also sent to be tested. This included a jean jacket, blue jeans, socks and shoes. The report of the analyst was very conclusive that Rodger either delivered the blows that killed his mother or was standing there when they were delivered. Neither DNA analysis nor blood-spatter expertise was available back in 1986. When this testing was applied to the evidence collected in the Gran case, a conviction resulted. Rodger Gran was found guilty and sentenced to 15 years in jail. According to an article by Maria Lockwood in the Superior Daily Telegram March 18, the TV program aims to show the team effort that solved this cold case. “I think it’s important for (the community) to know that just because a case may be old, some people may have forgotten about it, but we haven’t,” Lalor told Lockwood. Lalor’s parents are eagerly waiting for that show to be broadcast. They have another TV thrill coming up as well. A video of their cat sitting on a stool in the window, ears flat, tail fluffed up, will be part of an “Animal Planet’s Funniest Animals” show on Cable TV Channel 55. Clips from that show have already been aired four times in the station’s effort to create interest. The Lalors received $100 for that along with an Animal Planet T-shirt, payment that they said was “kinda fun.” The Lalors have an older son, Lee, who was in the Marine Corps for 15 years and served in the Desert Storm conflict. They have two daughters, Relay for Life cookie baker Sheila Berklund, Luck, and Kim Lalor, who works at Bishop’s in Luck. “It is nice when you can reach a point in your life, look at your kids and say, ‘I did something right.” Georgia Lalor commented.
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ould you give up an evening to attend a seminar on poverty? Hundreds of people did just that recently at Appleton where Barbara Ehrenreich, author of “Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America,” talked about her experiences in trying to survive on a minimum-wage job. The Appleton Post-Crescent reports that a group called “Project Promise,” sponsored the seminar “to get the people of the Fox Cities thinking about the plight of the working poor.” Look around - can you notice that people are working their lives away maybe at two or thre jobs - and they still can’t make ends meet? Some of us cringe at the thought of a Wal-Mart moving into our town, but have we noticed why so many Wal-Marts exist - and why it has the drawing power it has? Middle-class incomes can quickly become lower-middle-class incomes - and according to Ehrenriech, moving into the lower-middle-class used to mean you couldn’t splurge. Now it means you can’t thrive. Burnett County’s average median household income, for example, ranks 58th lowest out of 72 counties in Wisconsin. The face of poverty is changing - and according to the Post-Crescent’s comments that the awareness of the public about poverty is growing - and that’s a good thing. But it’s also a sign that people are recognizing it because more are living with it. And that’s not a good sign.
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he wolf population in northern Wisconsin has climbed to as many as 590, according to the Wisconsin DNR. The combination of plentiful white-taiedl deer and a fairly mild winter has meant the wolf population has remained healthy. And it indicates the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service was anything but off base in delisting the gray wolf from the endangered species list. The wolf is still considered a protected species, its population managed by the state Department of Natural Resources. What is off base is a suit recently filed in federal court by several well-intended groups challenging the recent delisting. The suit says the delisting will endanger the recovery of wolves. That’s unlikely. With healthy — and growing — populations in Minnesota, Wisconsin and Upper Peninsula Michigan, wolves are a part of the landscape. What the delisting does accomplish is a tool to react to the inevitable wolf-human conflicts that come with a growing wolf population. Giving wildlife managers, and in some instances, property owners, the ability to kill problem wolves will result in the deaths of a small number of wolves. But the good will that will engender will allow for the peaceful existence of many more. - Daily Press, Ashland
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nal psychopaths tend to show up more in management ranks than elsewhere. According to the Workplace Bullying Institute, some of the top bullying tactics include; nonverbal intimidation, uncontrolorkplace bullying is the persistent lable mood swings, isolation, make up rules devaluing, demeaning or harassing of at any moment, does not follow rules, steal someone at work, and it seems to be on the work and take credit from others, retaliation, rise. According to a study by Wayne State tantrums, lying, making undoable demands, University, one in six workers are bullied by etc. bosses in any given year. A bullying boss has LeAnn The cost to firms through absenteeism and a way of creating a situation of falsely induced Mulroy staff is huge. But the cost to the victims lost confusion and self-doubt among employees. bullying can be immeasurable. of Gary Namie, director of the Workplace Employees stuck in an abusive relationship Bullying and Trauma Institute, said that with their boss experience more exhaustion, job tenemployees who complain about the bosses’ behavior, sion, nervousness, depressed moods and mistrust, get little or no relief because bullies choose their tarwhile they are less likely to take on additional tasks, gets carefully. ‘’Intimidators do not intimidate up the such as working longer or on weekends, and are genladder. They tend to ingratiate themselves with the erally less satisfied with their jobs. people above while beating down or kicking the peoThe Workplace Bullying Institute Health Symptoms ple below.’‘ This is the person who laughs at the board List includes; increased stress, loss of concentration, jokes, gets involved with their groups, plays golf and disrupted sleep, increased heart rate, headaches, eats lunch with them. So, when exposed as being a bad ulcers, hair loss, skin changes, body aches, feeling boss, the people at the very top are less likely to edgy, avoidance of feelings, panic attacks, etc. One believe the complainers and think that something is study shows employees are more likely to leave a wrong with the person who complained. company because they are unhappy with their boss Namie says that often companies support bullying than they are if they are unhappy with their pay. behavior because they think a mean boss will get betsuggestions to deal with a bullying bosses Some ter results. They may achieve some results, but the include, remaining positive, document what is hapresults are short term. Usually, the end result is persistreport the situation to supervisors or the pening, ent resentment followed by loss of talented staff. board. If you do not get help from the highest superModern workplace culture sometimes has an visor then contact the Department of Workforce unhealthy emphasis on “doing whatever it takes,” and Development at 608-266-6860 or contact an attorney. it seems to be unintentionally encouraging bullies. They say that employees don’t leave bad jobs, they According to Namie, bad bosses bully others to hide leave bad bosses. their own inadequacies and incompetence. The top
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reasons people were bullied included; they remain independent, they are liked by others, retaliation for whistle blowing, the person has a nonconfrontive personality, the bully works down the ranks and it was the next person’s turn, or sometimes there seems to be no known reason for the bullying. The bully is one who breaks promises, take credit for the work of others and blames everyone else when things go wrong. This can sometimes be more than just bad managers. Canadian Professor Robert Hare published findings in 2004 suggesting that sub-crimi-
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for their problems. “Boo-hoo” and “Poor me.” Not everyone is dealt a good life or an easy life, but we see people who self before he has to answer to overcome obstacles every day anyone for it. He does the one because of one thing, they thing that he knows will let made a choice to change the his side of the story be heard, hand they were dealt. This kid makes and mails a videotape. sits back and blames society Personally, I ask myself, for how bad his life is, acts what gives him the right to recklessly and, if that in itself have his story to be told when Tammi wasn’t bad enough, his final murdered students don’t have Milberg words of lunacy are aired the opportunity for a last across networks, granting his word? Why did the network final request. find it necessary to give this Could not a photo of this person and murderer his 15 minutes of fame? Do I a few printed words pulled from the think it will inspire other whackos to make videos or expect the same treat- videotape have been enough informament in the future? Not really. I just tion shared to explain why this hapthink it was a poor choice on behalf of pened? Why did the network find it necessary to make an example of this the network. There are times that the media goes person? The real story is the tragedy of too far and society steps up and says, unsuspecting people being gunned “No.” This was one of those times. down. That is where the network made There was no justifiable reason to air their mistake. Personally and professionally I must the tape, and the information in that package could have been relayed in a inject my opinion: NBC, and the others that followed suit, did a gigantic no-no. less sensational manner. In airing that tape, Cho got exactly This individual should not have had what he wanted, a chance to rant, that much media attention. The focus whine and blame society for how he should have been on the tragedy and got that way and why he had no other the lives lost, lives that can never be choice than to act out. Boloney! I am replaced and will not be forgotten. tired of hearing people blame society Instead, the story was making the individual who took these lives immortal-
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o air or not to air? That was definitely the question last week for NBC News upon receipt of a package from Seung-Hui Cho, the person responsible for killing unarmed students at Virginia Tech and then killing himself. NBC received the package, which was mailed by Cho in between the shootings, containing what NBC described later as an incoherent 23page written statement, 28 video clips, and 43 photos. Several of the photos showed him aiming handguns at the camera. NBC says they reviewed the information before deciding to air the footage and decided only to make the statement from the shooter 10 percent of their total broadcast time. Well, the backlash of that decision was felt across the country, and now one wonders if airing that tape was a wise choice. Between Don Immes (don’t even get me started on that) and this, it’s been a real red-letter week for the media. When it came to the decision to air the tape, I understand why people were upset. This coward mass murders unarmed students and then kills him-
Editor’s note: LeAnn is a Frederic High School graduate with asociate degrees in alcohol drug counseling and as a paralegal. She has worked with victims of dometsic/sexual assault and child abuse. She works part time as the Burnett County Safe and Stable Families Coordinator, working with community individuals and organizations to provide resources and support for community needs. She volunteers as the Burnett County Coordinated Community Response Coordinator and holds positions with the Siren Ball Park, Inc., the Siren Athletic Association and does foster care.
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ized with a garbled video message. Maybe I am a disgrace to my profession because of my opinion on this, about going against the “public’s right to know” sentiment. I just think in this case, the public’s right to know was not the reason for the showing of this tape, but rather a rare opportunity involving ratings and an exclusive. It seems in this case that only when society caught the networks being bad, they suddenly developed a conscience and thought maybe it was handled inappropriately. The information should have been shared with the world, but the videotape should not have been aired. It was not that the information was bad (Dan Rather); it was how it was presented that was bad (NBC). So, if I am a disgrace to the profession with my opinion on this issue, I hope there are more out there like me than not. It does not mean I won’t print the truth even if it is not flattering, and I will not let someone get away with making statements that they should be held accountable for by withholding or not printing them. There is a responsibility that needs to be upheld when the public has the right to know, or accountability. It does mean I would not let a crazed individual who murdered unarmed students get exactly what he wanted: recognition on nation-
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L e a d e r F O R U M Letters t o t h e e d i t o r Great asset My name is James Shoop. I’m a resident of St. Croix Falls. I’m e-mailing you to show my support for the Amateur Psychologist Conventions. I’ve attended all the concert series Woody McBride has put on and have enjoyed the artistic and friendly atmosphere. Woody McBride’s efforts and passion of this area is is great asset to our community! James Shoop St. Croix Falls
Loss to school I’ve heard so much lately about Mr. Oswald’s teaching contract not being renewed. I also am an Oswald supporter, but what about Schultz? Another teacher, Lynette Schultz, will not be returning next year. If that is not a loss, I don’t know what is. Ms. Schultz is not only overly qualified for her position but dedicated too. I have never met a teacher more dedicated to her students. She makes her job about inspiring us. She is my inspiration. I know that there are reasons behind this decision that I am just not understanding, but wouldn’t it make sense to keep the good teachers we already have? Why are we shipping them out? Ms. Schultz really deserves to be here, she is hard on us and pushes us to do our best. It is a well-0known fact that her door is always open if you need extra help, a fact I’ve taken advantage of many times. I really can’t imagine English without her. Ms. Schultz, you truly are the best. Much love and respect, we will miss you! Amanda Taylor Webster High School Junior Webster
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Woody McBride - the anti-Christ? I am shocked that you would allow such an accusation to be printed in your newspaper. I can only imagine people full of hate and ignorance saying something like that about Mr. McBride. Is this part of a growing trend to censor public art or gatherings? I have participated as a performer and audience member at both Amatuer Psycologist Conventions, as well as other events that Mr. McBride has organized, and have only found them to be refreshingly family oriented. Not one beer tent or stumbling drunk - instead booths with information and products that are health oriented. I just cannot imagine how anyone could translate this event into something to fear! If all the musicians were part of a polka band and the emcee (Woody) had given a short talk about ecology and peaceful goals, would he have been labeled such? Any music or person speaking into a microphone from an outdoor stage will carry a sound that will bleed into the community. Every town, (just about) has their own street fair...Pepper Fest, Lumberjack Days, River Falls Days etc., and on those occasions the festivities are heard throughout the town...and the beer tents add to the volume. Again, at the events brought to the community by Woody McBride, there are no beer tents. People have different tastes in music as well as in everything, the way they dress, the foods they like...what strikes me now is that Mr. McBride has appreciation for such diverse types of music, including polka bands. Both your newspaper and the person responsible for this slander owes a huge apology to Woody McBride and his family, as well as the people of the community who have attended his events; they have also been insulted. Thea Ennen Folk singer River Falls
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Currently Wisconsin has a $1.6 billion deficit. Gov. Doyle has not specified how he intends to balance the state budget for 2007. It would take $290 from every man, woman and child in Wisconsin to make up the shortfall in spending requested by state agencies over the next two years. This is according to the Wisconsin Taxpayers Alliance. The budget will cover the next two fiscal years – July 1, 2007 through June 30, 2009. The promises made by Doyle in last fall’s campaign promised not to raise general sales tax or income taxes and (here is the big one) limiting as much as possible a property tax increase. State lawmakers have floated a number of tax ideas including: Exempting the first $60,000 of a home’s value from school property taxes. Reducing property taxes on homeowners by shifting part of the funding for schools and local government to the sales tax. The governor is not very keen on shifting the homeowners’ enormous burden to the sales tax. In fact according to last week’s InterCounty Leader, Sen. Harsdorf said she is opposed to and will fight the governor’s purposed $1.5 billion property tax increase. You have to love her because she truly fights for Wisconsin homeowners. Come on Gov. Doyle, curb the states spending, and stop promising new ideas without thinking of where the money comes from for your new programs. We need to see action from our representatives on these issues, not just words. Support the idea of shifting part of the homeowners’ enormous property tax burden to the sales tax. Support the $60,000 exemption on homes from school property taxes. The only voice politicians will listen to is the voice of the people who elect them to office. Carl Pentland Balsam Lake
Lyme disease
We’ve seen past years crawling with thousands of deer ticks. There’s a remarkable decrease in ticks when we see an increase of wild turkeys on our acreage. A professor friend tells us ticks are a favorite food for fowl, especially turkeys! Lyme disease is now an epidemic! I’ve had it three times. Friends and neighbors in Burnett and Polk counties have had it up to eight times. I’ve had an antibiotic IV in my heart for 30 days, have permanent double vision, arthritis and memory loss. One of my doctors told me nursing homes are seeing people in their 40s and 50s due to dementia caused by Lyme disease. Some in their 20s have severe heart problems, vision loss, memory loss and personality change. It wasn’t that long ago the sight of a wild turkey was a rarity. Now we revel in the slaughter of these tick-eating birds. I hope we reconsider and let nature rid us of this life-destroying plague of deer ticks. W. Jensen, Trade River
CRA employees Much has been written, pro and con, about the recent board decision to hire Alta Tann as the permanent director of the CRA, Welcome Home Shelter in Milltown. I do not wish to add to the fracas as the decision has clearly been made. I will simply say that I believe the decision was imprudent and unwise based on the information I received over the past six months. I served as interim director at CRA from May 3, 2006, until August 6, 2006, while the Board was searching for a new director. I believe the record of my career would show that I am very capable of managing and leading organizations in positive directions. I do not, however, have experience in domestic abuse and sexual assault. Consequently, I had to develop a partnership with the experienced CRA staff, so together we could run
the organization. It appears that now some employees may choose to leave CRA, some will simply not be re-hired, and others might stay out of necessity. The only message I want to deliver to my community is that the employees at CRA are to be thanked and praised. They are well-trained, compassionate women who have loved their jobs. Their primary purpose is to serve every woman, child, and man who enters the CRA doors to the best of their ability. They are not whiners, complainers, any more resistant to change than the rest of us, and will accept authority when
respectful two-way communication exists. They do their stress-filled jobs for $8$13/hour (approx), and have no health insurance. Those women changed my life in many positive ways, and my gratitude goes out to them. I’m proud to call them my friends. Karen Carpenter Frederic Editor’s note: Before she retired, Karen Carpenter served as a Cabinet member for two governors of Minnesota
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MADISON - Harold J. Nevin Jr. of Grantsburg was inducted April 15 into the Hall of Honor for his exceptional performance during his 36-year career in the Wisconsin National Guard. The ceremony in which Nevin received the honor was held in the Assembly Chambers at the State Capitol in Madison. After enlisting right after graduating from Turtle Lake High School, Nevin worked his way up the ranks to eventually command units in Eau Claire, Rice Lake, River Falls, Arcadia and other locations across the state. Nevin retired four years ago from the service, and received the honor after his soldiers nominated him for the distinction. Only 34 people have received the award since the Hall of Honor was established in 2000 to give special recognition to members of the armed service. He has family living in the Almena and Cameron areas. – Barron News-Shield
Drawdown creates opportunity
LADYSMITH - A 30-foot drawdown of Lake Flambeau this summer to do necessary maintenance on the Dairyland Dam will give sportsmen a unique opportunity to greatly improve fish habitat on the lake. That opportunity was explained at an April 12 meeting in the Ladysmith High School auditorium hosted by Dairyland Power Cooperative, which is applying to the DNR for a permit for the drawdown. The lake was last lowered for maintenance in 1984, but this time there will be some new rules. Only authorized contractors, lake property owners and groups doing habitat improvements will be allowed on the lake bed, which is private property and will be posted. Permits will be issued to those who have legitimate reasons to be there. Lakefront property owners should apply as soon a possible for a DNR permit to do work on their shorelines. An archeological survey will be done of the lake bed, as required under permitting, and Dairyland Power wants to keep people off it, especially those with fourwheelers and trucks, which could cause significant environmental damage. All landowners have been notified by mail of the drawdown and advised to remove their boats from the lake before July 9. They also were advised that the drawdown could affect wells and irrigation pumps. – Ladysmith News
Building needs back on agenda
PINE CITY, Minn. - Financing proposed building renovations and additional space needs were the subject of much discussion at a recent Pine City School Board meeting. The administration’s goal is to renovate and/or build the projects over a three-year time frame at an affordable cost to school district property owners. Pine City High School would receive an indoor air quality ventilation upgrade, installation of a fuel-oil tank and revision to existing burners. This project would be funded by participating in a state program called the
Alternative Facilities Bonding and Levy Program. The program helps school districts pay for health and safety projects that cost $500,000 or more. The estimated cost of this project is $6.38 million. Because the roofs are not strong enough for roof top units, a boiler room must be added for mechanicals. “The cost has gone up considerably on this project since we first talked about it,” Superintendent Darwin Bostic said. He added that this is “a good project plan to get started (on the building projects).” The levy will be going down by about $110,000 with payment of the ALC lease. The district can issue alternative facility bonds to pay for this project and then levy about $320,000 a year over 20 years to pay for the bonds. It would also convert $210,000 of the referendum equalization levy to help pay for this project. It would be able to bond and levy to fund the health and safety air quality issues in the high school without raising taxes. Voter approval is not required for this project, and the process could begin as early as May of this year. – Pine City Pioneer
Man claims he wasn’t driving
BARRON COUNTY - A jury didn’t buy Dillon T. Lapcinski’s claim that he wasn’t driving when the vehicle he and Shannon L. Schullo were in crashed, seriously injuring Schullo on June 9. After deliberating for less than an hour in Barron County Circuit Court, the jury returned a verdict of guilty on felony charges of causing injury by intoxicated use of a vehicle, causing injury by driving with a prohibited alcohol concentration and misdemeanor charges of operating while intoxicated and operating with a prohibited alcohol concentration of 0.08% or more, both second offenses. Lapcinski, 23, of Birchwood is scheduled to appear for sentencing on Thursday, June 14 before Judge James Babler. A posted $5,000 signature bond was continued. The defendant faces up to a total of 25 years in prison and/or up to $50,000 in fines for the felony convictions. Lapcinski was driving a sport utility vehicle on Augusta Street in Rice Lake with Schullo, 26, of Cumberland as his passenger when he ran a stop sign at the intersection of West Avenue at about 3 a.m. The SUV collided with a semitruck going north on the avenue driven by Joseph K. Myhre, 23, of LaCrescent, Minn. Responding Rice Lake Police Department officer Nathan Thom later testified at a preliminary hearing that Schullo’s body was found in the area of the passenger seat. Thom said Lapcinski was trapped between the driver’s seat and the driver’s door. Schullo suffered massive head injuries in the crash. Lapcinski, whose blood alcohol content later tested at .207, about 1-1/2 times the legal limit, alleged that Schullo was driving the SUV. District Attorney Angela Holmstrom said the most compelling piece of evidence in the 2-1/2day trial was a crash reconstruction report prepared by State Patrol trooper Derrek Hanson. – Rice Lake Chronotype
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New Daniels Town Board continues to struggle with development TOWN OF DANIELS - The new Daniels Town Board was sworn in at a town meeting April 18 at the historic Daniels Town Hall. Outgoing town Chairman Walter Sellent first swore in town clerk, Ellen Ellis, who was re-elected. Ellis then swore in returning treasurer Emma Kolander, new town Chairman Dan Peterson, and newly elected supervisors Tim Tjader and Ed Fisher. Peterson’s first official act was to thank the outgoing members of the board for their service. The main issue on the agenda was more on the proposal for a Tax Increment Financing district. A proposal to adopt village powers—an essential precursor to considering a TIF district—was soundly defeated, 51 no, 16 yes, at the annual town meeting on April 10. This effectively killed the proposal for a TIF district. But Bob Schmidt, president of RTS Development and owner of Siren National Golf Course, refuses to accept that verdict. Schmidt had surveyor Mark Krause ask the board for a decision on whether to continue to pursue an arrangement with Siren to bring the sewer line all the way out to the golf course. Schmidt’s preference is to have the sewage from the golf course and the new housing development (which he prefers to call a resort) pumped to Siren. “We have an unusual situation here,” Schmidt said. “We have a local city that is willing to take the sewage. That’s much better than relying on local drain fields.” But, he admitted under questioning, to pay for the sewer line and enlarging Siren’s sewage treatment facility, he needs the financing from a TIF district. Without such financing, he will use drain fields, holding tanks, and other local sewage disposal methods for his development. When asked how much of the sewer line’s proposed capacity is essential for the golf course expansion versus the related housing development, Schmidt did not answer. Thus, some Daniels residents grumbled that he is just looking for a way to reopen the TIF issue.
Argues for TIF Schmidt argued that he did not believe that Daniels residents fully appreciated the benefits to them from a TIF district. He proposed sending a letter to every Daniels resident to get his message across. Liz Simonsen and others pointed out that Schmidt is free to send out any letter he wants to. Peterson agreed that the Daniels Town Board has no role in approving such a letter. Schmidt said he’d send the letter out, collate responses, and deliver them to the board. Supervisor Tjader said he’d rather have the responses sent to him. “I have the time,” he said to general laughter, “and I’d rather we do the collating.” Someone asked whether there could be other hookups to the sewer line if it were built beyond just the current development. Schmidt wouldn’t rule out that possibility, but said, “The goal is no,” noting that he had an agreement with the previous town board not to pursue additional use of the sewer line for more development. But, in response to a question from Tjader, Schmidt admitted that he had talked with another property owner about acquiring more land adjacent to the current development. There was some discussion of what would have to happen to reopen the TIF issue, first step would be to adopt village powers. Peterson said that it would require a special town meeting, as adopting village powers required approval of Daniels residents, not just the board. Tjader asked Schmidt, “What do you think the result will be? The same people you see here and that you saw at the annual town meeting will come and you’ll get the same answer.” Schmidt replied that he felt that a letter explaining the benefits of a TIF district and the development might sway voters and was worth a shot. Schmidt will now draft a letter for the board’s review. He will mail the letter to Daniels residents. Responses will be sent to Tjader for collation and further consideration by the board. The board will con-
American Legion honors 50-year members
sider whether or not to pursue a special session to reconsider the vote on adopting village powers after the results from the mailing are in. In the interim, Schmidt said he would stop all work that might be affected by a decision whether or not to bring the sewer line out to the golf course. He plans to proceed with building six to eight cabins, which he said are already sold, and to use either drain fields or temporary holding tanks to handle their sewage. Other business In other business, Carmen Sutton, Humane Society of Burnett County treasurer, thanked the board for designating HSBC as the town’s holding facility for stray dogs. She read a letter from HSBC explaining its financial needs and noted that Burnett County government had completely abandoned support for HSBC. “They turned the issue over to the towns,” she said. Sutton noted that HSBC is totally dependent on donations from individuals and towns for upkeep of the facilities and care of the dogs. Adoption fees do not cover costs. Sutton noted that HSBC handled nine stray dogs from Daniels in 2006, costing $630. She requested that Daniels make a donation this year, as other towns in Burnett County have, to help defray the costs. She also requested that Daniels include support for HSBC as a budget line item in its 2008 budget. Treasurer Emma Kolander reported that Daniels collected about $500 in dog licensing fees in 2006. Only $29 was returned from Burnett County. After talking it over with board members, Peterson said that Daniels had no funds to donate this year but would include a line item in the 2008 budget. He also reaffirmed the town’s designation of HSBC as its holding facility for stray dogs. Before adjourning, the board agreed to change their normal meeting times to Tuesdays, instead of Wednesdays, at 7:30 p.m. The next meeting will be May 10.
New twist and turns for Gandy?
The Lund-Brown American Legion Post 132 Auxiliary, Siren, honored its 50year members at a potluck luncheon held at the Siren Village Hall Thursday, April 19. The auxiliary list of 50-year members includes (L to R): Elaine Tjader, Doris Kosloski, Shirley Anderson, Fay Nordin, Katie Hedlund and Rose Nelson. Not pictured: Joan Daniels, Pat D’Jock and Vi Helland. - Special Leader photo
Lund-Brown American Legion Post 132 Commander Lyle Johnson (center) presented 50-year Legion membership certificates to Louis D’Jock (L) and Jack Hedlund during the Thursday, April 19, Legion meeting at the Siren Village Hall. - Special Leader photo
SIREN – Later this year, the Gandy Dancer trail will be moved to create room for a proposed airport expansion. The dotted line on the above chart is the existing trail, and solid line is the proposed new trail. After the engineering drawings are complete, the finalized trail plans will get the go ahead from the DNR and Burnett County later this summer. The Burnett County Highway Department is scheduled to do the actual moving sometime around mid-September. – Sherill Summer
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Churches will celebration National Day of Prayer BURNETT COUNTY - Several churches in Burnett County are joining together to celebrate the National Day of Prayer with a service Thursday, May 3, at 7 p.m. at the Burnett County Government Center, Room 165. Pastor David Ahlquist will bring the message and the Rev. Craig Jorgenson will lead the music for the meeting. Several area pastors will lead in prayer for our churches, schools, communities, governments and the media. Everyone is invited to come and participate in prayer. This year’s theme, “America, Unite in Prayer,” is based on 2 Chronicles 7:14: “If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray, and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.” “A prayerful spirit has always been an important part of our national character, and it is a force that has guided the American people, given us strength, and sustained us in moments of joy and in times of challenge. On this National Day of Prayer, we acknowledge God’s grace and ask for his continued guidance in the life of our nation,” stated President George W. Bush in his NDP
proclamation. As Gov. Jim Doyle stated in his proclamation, “…the history of our state is replete with leaders who voluntarily call upon their God, from the prayer sent heavenward during the constitutional convention to those murmured in heat of the battle at Omaha Beach during World War II, to the intercessions offered in the aftermath of tragedies such as Columbine, September 11th, and the space shuttle break up, whether the need be great or small, Americans of faith have sought the Lord’s help with life’s challenges and adversities throughout our history….” National Day of Prayer Task Force Chairman Shirley Dobson, wife of Focus on the Family founder and chairman, Dr. James Dobson, said “At this crucial time in history, with our armed forces engaged in a desperate struggle in Iraq, Afghanistan and elsewhere, we encourage all people of faith to set aside their differences and publicly seek God’s wisdom and direction for those in harm’s way and for our homes, communities and country. Our founding fathers recognized the power of prayer and gathered regularly to ask for God’s blessing. We can do no less.” The National Day of Prayer has a long
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by Barb Blodgett Here I sit and sit and sit and sit and I hate every minute of it. I had foot surgery this past week and had no idea how difficult it is to be immobile. I have a sick family. Husband has bronchitis, father in law has acute bronchitis and my adorable CiCi (my best furry friend) had surgery on a torn tendon and none of us are moving much. I am not the type to sit. I am not the type to not take care of someone sick and this whole mess is getting to me. Someone had better recover soon or I will go completely crazy. Now that I have vented...I feel much better. Thank you for listening. I did have a rather rude awakening this morning. As I was sitting I was reading the AARP magazine and noticed a check list for someone turning 65 and going on Medicare. Like a big hit up side the head it occurred to me that they were talking about me ! ! ! I now am one of the carriers of the red, white and blue card that entitles me to all that Medicare has to offer. How in the world did I get to this point. I feel 45 not 65. Now I will have to tell people I am 75 just so they can say how well I look. Don’t all women lie about their age? I always lied “up” so people would marvel at how young I looked. Now with this card I can’t lie any more. There it is, right there in front of me, all of the advantages of Medicare. I had the chance to explain Medicare part D or supplement program to some of our neighbors in Burnett County. Every time I read something I learned something new and different than I had learned before. I could explain the basics, but other than that I had to defer to Connie Crosby who really is the expert and understands the Medicare supplement program. I guess I have to thank my lucky stars that we already have a supplement insurance and personally I don’t have to worry about taking on something new. Trying to explain something that the government is not truly sure of and insurance companies and pharmaceutical companies are not truly sure of is like walking through a house of mirrors. A maze might even be easier. I remember sitting with one very special lady for four hours. It was about 90
degrees in her home and we ate her home made peanut butter cookies and talked about health insurance. When I left, I was sure she knew little more than she had when I got there but I had four hours of stories to tell about her life and that of her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. We spent a wonderful afternoon together and actually came up with a plan that would work for her and, although still confused, we were both happy and I was full of peanut butter cookies. While working as a caregiver with Interfaith Caregivers and working on Medicare Part D, I have met the most wonderfully amazing people. I have learned that you must be very careful about whom you talk about because you may surely be related to someone they are related to or someone they know. My roots are here. My grandparents owned the first Yellow Lake Lodge and my Grandfather Charlie used to own what is now the Gandy Dancer Saloon. At the time, it was a tavern with a gas pump outside. It is unbelievable how many people remember my family and realizing how our lives have entwined is wonderful. Back to my point. (I do tend to wander) Sitting. Being immobile. Not being capable of getting up to do something for yourself or for someone else is really difficult and I never realized how difficult until now. When I go into someone’s home to help where I can or when one of our volunteers does a special favor for someone, I don’t think we ever see ourselves in their place. I certainly never saw myself unable to care for my family or myself for that matter. I suddenly have an entirely deeper respect for our wonderful older generation. They may sit and they may not be able to do for themselves but they have so much life in their past and can keep you entertained for hours if you just want to sit and listen. I guess I should be the first to admit, I never sat and listened enough. Now I want to hear all of the stories and all of the wonderful memories. If you know someone who has no one to tell their tales to, call us. We have many people who will just sit and listen. See you next month.
history in our country. Since the first call to prayer in 1775, when the Continental Congress asked the colonies to pray for wisdom in forming a nation, the call to prayer has continued through our history, including President Lincoln’s proclamation of a day of “humiliation, fasting, and prayer” in 1863. In 1952, a joint resolution by Congress, signed by President Truman, declared an annual, national day of
prayer. In 1988, the law was amended and signed by President Reagan, permanently setting the day as the first Thursday of every May. Each year, the president signs a proclamation, encouraging all Americans to pray on this day. Last year, all 50 state governors plus the governors of several U.S. territories signed similar proclamations. - submitted
Burnett among counties to be honored on the Highground Veterans Memorial Park NEILLSVILLE - The stones of eight counties will be dedicated on the Wisconsin Counties United in Service Tribute at the Highground Veterans Memorial Park near Neilsville on Saturday, April 28. Residents of Sheboygan, Green Lake, Lincoln, Vernon, Burnett, Marquette, Ashland and Crawford counties are invited to join in the ceremony and will find their county being placed in granite on the tribute. The ceremony will begin with the ringing of the Liberty Bell and the presentation of colors. The Pledge of Allegiance and the Star -Spangled Banner will be lead by volunteers. Representatives from each county will be recognized and asked to say a few words. Everyone will be invited to participate in The Highhround’s Talking Circle where Wisconsin’s Soldiers killed in action in Iraq and Afghanistan will be honored.
Peggy Moore form Burnett County asked us for brochures to take to a County Board meeting in April to propose that Burnett County sponsor their stone. Upon learning that we have only one dedication each year, Peggy and members of the four American Legion Posts and the VFW Post in Burnett County decided to make the move and sponsor the stone for 2007. The 140-acre veterans memorial park has nine veterans tributes and four miles of walking trails. The park is a 501(c)3 organization and relies on donations and volunteers , receiving no ongoing federal or state funding. Located three miles west of Neillsville Hwy.10, the Timberframe on Information and Gift Shop is open year-round from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. For more information, contact 715-743-4224. - submitted
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Hospice Spring Fling
Spooner Regional Hospice held its eightth-annual Spring Fling Gala Saturday, April 21, at the Northwoods Crossing Event Center in Siren. Greeting the 257 paid attendees as they came through the door were (L to R) Jennifer Bird, Janet Thomas and Cathy Hinze. The attendance was up this year, compared to 204 paid attendance in 2006.
Caitlin Glass from Apple Valley, Minn., who came to the hospice gala with her grandparents, Jo and Cheryl DeGeer of Frederic, was hesitant when she touched the cloud emitted by this home moisturizer, one of the event’s silent auction items.
Photos by Nancy Jappe
The top prize for the raffle at the Spooner Regional Hospice Spring Fling Gala Saturday, April 21, in Siren was this 2007 Suzuki Ozark Runner ATV. Quad Christianson, Dennis Webster, was the lucky person to get this prize.
The measure of the wing span worn by “angel” Ardis Sawyer from Voyager Village determined the number of tickets for Angel Wings raffle items that could be purchased for a set price.
Swedish breakfast fundraiser held
Andrea Lundquist (L) and Linda Sventek were among those active behind the serving line during the Swedish Breakfast at Grace Lutheran Church, West Sweden, Sunday, April 15. The breakfast started after a combined service for Grace and Zion churches was held at Grace, and continued until about 1 p.m., with a larger-than-ever crowd attending. Photos by Nancy Jappe
For the 13th year, members of Grace and Zion Lutheran churches put on a Swedish Breakfast fundraiser. According to those who were there, the crowd Sunday, April 15, was bigger than ever. Swedish sausage, pancakes, meatballs and breads were on the menu. The serving crew included (L to R), front row: Steve Sventek, Lynda Wood, Arlene Ambrosch, Nancy Buley, Lori Lundquist, Linda Sventek and Kris Hackett. Back row: Mike Peterson, Nick Lundquist and Ken Hackett.
Stock the galley – all hands on deck!
The 13th-annual Swedish Breakfast was served Sunday, April 15, at Grace Lutheran Church, West Sweden. The breakfast followed a combined contemporary service with members of Zion Lutheran Church coming to Grace. Proceeds from this fundraiser are to go to Luther Point Bible Camp, Habitat for Humanity, Interfaith Caregivers, Lutheran Social Services and Annie Lupo’s Malawi project.
The Frederic Elementary Annual Food Drive will be held Monday, April 30 - Friday, May 4. Ahoy crew! The galley needs to be stocked (Frederic Food Shelf) so that everyone can eat like captains! The elementary students will be collecting nonperishable food items for the Frederic Food Shelf. Items may include:boxed items, canned goods, pastas, paper products, personal care items,cleaning products and such. Donated items may be brought to the office in the elementary school. - submitted
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Organizer of APC talks about event
What is it? How it began by Tammi Milberg ST. CROIX FALLS–St. Croix Falls business owner Woody McBride has been the organizer of the event called the Amateur Psychologist Convention. It began three summers ago with the idea of collecting local artists, poets and musicians for a family gathering that would be free and open to the public. It’s name was a way of McBride giving some uniqueness to the event as well as respecting that all of us in some way are amateur psychologists trying to figure out life, the world and our place in it. McBride brings his expertise of organization from his previous work at the First Avenue Night Club and planning events at the University of Minnesota since 1988. He says it is a challenge to find a name that showcases what is going on. “It’s not a beer tent with people singing songs from the ‘80s,” he said. “it is something that dawned on me. We all spend a lot of time thinking about life and our brain, we are not professionals but are amateur thinkers. I thought the name of the event could give everyone credit for thinking so hard about their own lives.” McBride says the event, a noon to midnight, music, poetry, philosophy event, with a silent and amateur film festival from midnight to 2 a.m., is a nature-oriented, humanitarian-oriented and adventurous combination, which he says is the subtext of the event. McBride is hoping to host another event this summer on Saturday, June 30, at the St. Croix Falls overlook deck downtown. He explained how the event got started and his reasons to keep the festival alive. “Originally, the APC was a joint promotion with me, my wife, Amanda, and with fellow musician Schaar, the former owner of le motif music room and who performed as ‘unincorporated’ - a great indi-folk singer songwriter,” McBride said. “After the first year, Schaar did not have enough time to work on the event, we had different visions, and he has
Woody McBride is pictured inside the Dam Bistro building in St. Croix Falls. McBride and his wife, Amanda, own a business in the building, and he is the organizer of the Amateur Psychologist Convention. –Photo by Tammi Milberg since moved away from the area. But he was a great friend and inspiration for the original formulation.” McBride said after that first year, having done three events (two at the overlook and one at Festival Theatre), he and fellow organizers were awarded best promotional event by the SCF Chamber of Commerce and got much encouragement and support from the city. “The APC creates a safe space for people with holistic and environmentally based perspectives to join old and new friends in a celebration of local artistic expression and meditations on personal growth, the right to free speech and free thought, inner peace and world peace,” McBride added. “The core of the convention is a celebration of being alive and creative and thankful to live in a beautiful area.” The event takes a lot of organization and planning including rounding up 50 performers to perform for free or very little. There are donations from the artists to work for little or no charge, private donations from some St. Croix Falls and Taylors Falls businesses and contributions from the city’s room tax committee, who support the advertising
and promotion for the event financially. “The room tax committee’s feeling is that we have a sophisticated product that draws people into the community to stay overnight and spend their money in our businesses,” McBride said. “One of the pillars of the event is that is it drug and alcohol free and features healthy, organic food and refreshments. We try to promote that it is reasonable to think you can be part of an extremely cool, avant garde, art gathering without junk food and drugs and alcohol.” McBride said the event is a sign of the times. When it first started, the idea of fusing reality with country living was a little different for people to grasp, whereas now, he says environmentalism is trendy and art is cool, and those ideas fuse together harmoniously. The event is formatted to run like a variety show with no dead air, keeping the energy present throughout the day and night. McBride said fortunately he knows many people who are openminded and open-hearted that participate in the event as performers and copromoters at their own expense. “The convention is not just me,” he
said. “I organize and harness the energy, but it’s a group of people putting in their time and creativity into it and being a part of something. Performers are encouraged to provide demo tapes, and there is an effort to equally balance the number of male and female performers. Casey Borchert helps McBride with organization and setup of the event. He says it takes about three months of planning and finding bands to play for little or nothing to keep the admission to the event free. “It’s finding good artists, getting the word out through posters and press for the show,” Borchert said. “Then when the show is here, it is about production. I help with the production, being at the overlook at 7 or 8 in the morning and setting up tarps for rain or shine performances, help the sound guy set up, setting up drums, microphones and guitars for the musicians and working with the sound guy on that, then talking with the bands to make sure they are ready to go on when it is their time so there is no dead air and everything keeps moving on the tight schedule we have.” Borchert said that the event is a lot of work, but he added, it is a lot of fun too. “It’s a real, nice festival.” McBride said he wouldn’t be able to continue all the work that goes into the festival if it weren’t for the help and support of his wife, Amanda, who puts in a lot of time into the details as well. He said they want to create a place for family fun that young parents and young families can share good times and entertainment opportunities with their kids. “I hope they let us do another one. It will be cool.” The event was tabled by the city council at the last meeting, and the matter will come before the council for consideration in the future. McBride also wanted it to be known that he and fellow organizers of the APC accept demo CD and inquiries for musicians, soloists, poets, storytellers, film makers, local vendors and lovers of nature and harmony in the world. Contact McBride at 612-385-4598 or mcbridewoody@aol.com or www.amateurpsychologistconvention.com.
Students to move into new building May 4 by Tammi Milberg ST. CROIX FALLS–News about students moving into the new portion of the elementary school was reported by Superintendent Glenn Martin to the school board at the regular meeting April 24. The students will be moving into the new classroom addition May 4. It was mentioned that students will be helping in the move-in process including high school students who will be completing their ‘service” day May 4 by helping to move desks, etc., as well as helping out in other areas in the community. It was also noted that the building construction is moving along and things are going smoothly. In other school board business •It was mentioned that the district completed its requirement by the DPI for a nondiscrimination survey with no complaints. John Gyllen, director of pupil services said he completed the survey for the DPI and submitted surveys to elementary, middle school and high school teachers, middle and high school students, parents, pupil services, administration, career/technical ed and cocurricular areas of the district. He indicated that the surveys revealed positive notes about equity and fairness in
Construction on the new addition of the elementary school in St. Croix Falls is taking shape. Pictured is the new portion on the left, adjacent to the existing building (a portion of which) is pictured on the far right. Construction will continue through the summer, and staff, students and parents are making the necessary accommodations while that takes place. –Photo by Tammi Milberg all areas. •The board approved hiring Louisa Hansen as a full-time evening custodian for the high school. •The board appointed member Mona Schmidt to attend the CESA 11 convention in Turtle Lake June 4. •Other notes of interest were men-
tioned including high school students taking part in the Reality Check May 11, where booths will be set up for students to experience the real world of career, family, and bills as a learning experience. Reality Check is a program set up by teacher Shanda Henck, who also applied for and received a grant to help
defray the cost of putting the event on. It will take place during the school day. •May 7 is scholarship night for seniors who will be graduating June 1. •May 12 is Prom. •The next regular board meeting is May 8 at 7 p.m.
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TF cemetery approved as historic site by Julie Holmquist TAYLORS FALLS - The oldest organized cemetery in Chisago County, Minn., has now been recognized as an official Taylors Falls Heritage Preservation Site. The Taylors Falls City Council on Monday night designated Kahbakong Cemetery as an official preservation site. “I think it’s a good idea to do this,” noted Taylors Falls Vice Mayor Ross Rivard. “It kind of goes with the flavor of the town.” Taylors Falls Heritage Preservation Commission, the Kahbakong Cemetery Association and the Minnesota Historical Society all recommended
approval of the site. The cemetery, established in 1855, was named after the Objiway people who lived there. An Ojibway burial ground is thought to have been adjacent to the area chosen for the cemetery. Since 1868, the community’s Memorial Day observation has been held in Kahbakong Cemetery and a memorial cross and spruce tree was dedicated in 1932 there to honor the “unknown soldier.” A veterans memorial was installed in 1992 to honor all veterans. The cemetery includes burial plots of the founders of the town, including Joshua Taylor and W.H.C. Folsom. Bill Scott of the Heritage Preservation
Commission said the commission was concerned about maintaining the cemetery’s serene and scenic character as the area develops around it. The designation would be the first step that would make it possible to apply for grants to create buffer zones inside the cemetery’s limits, according to Scott. The preservation plan states that the commission would review major changes to the landscaping of the cemetery; fencing and gateways; layout and paving of the cemetery lanes; changes to signage that would involve a city sign permit; and proposed community memorials. The commission would not be inter-
ested in reviewing proposed changes to the installation of private memorials and markers on lots, or matters of routine maintenance. The city council, in agreement with Scott and the Heritage Preservation Council, deleted language from the plan that dealt with development areas outside the cemetery boundaries. “Any time you designate preservation for an area, it doesn’t go beyond that,” said Mayor Mike Buchite. Zoning Administrator Larry Phillips noted that the subdivision ordinance should cover concerns about buffers around the cemetery.
Ribbon cutting ceremony for office center
A ribbon cutting ceremony took place April 19 at Eagle Valley Bank in downtown St. Croix Falls for the opening of their Office Center. Pictured in the back row (L to R): City Administrator Ed Emerson, Eagle Valley Bank senior staff members John Woodhead and Kevin Kuboushek, contractors Jerry Viebrock and Tom Lieskau, and architect Fred Sabongi. Front row (L to R): Iver Kammerud, former bank President for St. Croix Falls branch (retired), St. Croix Falls branch manager Karen Sciacca and bank staff member Kristin Johnson. –Photos by Tammi Milberg
Chris Cobb and Sylvan Erickson, of Eagle Valley Bank, man the grill stations for a free lunch during the ribbon cutting celebration.
This is the newly remodeled office center from the street view.
The interior of the bank was separated to create office suites available for lease. The bank’s accounting department moved to another location and this open area was remodeled for an office center. One of the suites is already leased.
TF tussles with river tug-of-war idea by Julie Holmquist TAYLORS FALLS - A simple tug-ofwar competition gets complicated if the rope crosses the St. Croix River. A tug-of-war over the river between Taylors Falls and St. Croix Falls council members sounds like a fun idea, but Taylors Falls can’t unilaterally approve it, council members decided Monday night. The Taylors Falls Lions Club floated the idea of a tug-of-war as part of a fundraiser during Wannigan Days this summer, and brought the request to the city council. But after advice from the city attorney and the city’s insurance carrier, the council agreed that the city has no
authority to approve an event that takes place across the St. Croix River. “Our attorney said to keep in mind that we don’t own the river, and we can’t approve a tug-of-war over the river,” said Mayor Mike Buchite. There are also concerns about riverboat traffic and the fact that the city has no insurance that would cover the liability of “a St. Croix Falls council member being dragged across the river,” Buchite said in jest. “It sounds like a neat thing to do, but we don’t have the ability to approve it,” he said. Joking that it would be nice to see Buchite as the anchor in the tug-of-war, Vice Mayor Ross Rivard agreed with the
rest of the council that the city has no authority in the tug-of-war matter. The council would be supportive of games in Lions Park, however. The council suggested that the Lions Club discuss the matter with the Army Corps of Engineers and the National Park Service. In other business, the council approved bids from Wild River Contracting for a six-foot-wide sidewalk extension on Bench Street. The bid of $4,850 is less than the city budgeted for the sidewalk improvements. The extension will begin at the post office parking lot and extend north 181 feet to Pine Street. Last month, the council voted to rebid the project so the streets
could be widened one foot to accommodate the new, wider light posts. The council also approved increasing the hours of the new zoning administrator from 20 to 24 hours a week. The council originally budgeted for 24 hours a week. Larry Phillips, the zoning administrator, will use the extra time for drafting of the new zoning ordinances. The council decided not to provide a donation to the Chisago County Senior Center because its services do not impact Taylors Falls residents. Also approved was the 2007 Fire Service Contract with Shafer, with Shafer paying the city $11,638 for fire services, a 3.3-percent increase over 2006.
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Earth Day at the recycling center
Amery fifth-graders toured the Polk County Recycling Center in St. Croix Falls on Friday, April 20, as part of the Recycling Center’s Open House for Earth Day. Students learned about recycling, and water quality. A special booth manned by members of the county’s meth committee were on hand to give information about the dangers of methamphetamines. –Photos by Tammi Milberg
Billboard donation
“Bee” a saver Rural American Bank teller Barb Williamson of the Dresser branch office spoke to St. Croix Falls elementary students April 24 about saving as part of the 11th-Annual National Teach Children to Save Day. National Teach Children to Save Day is sponsored by the Wisconsin Bankers Association and the American Bankers Association Education Foundation aimed at strengthening financial literacy in grades K-12.
–Photos by Tammi Milberg
The St. Croix Tribal Council and St. Croix Casino donated funds for a new anti-meth billboard that was recently erected on Hwy. 8. Members of the Polk County Meth Advisory Committee and Polk County Board were on hand to thank the St. Croix Tribe for the donation. (L to R): Larry Jepsen, Polk County Sheriff Tim Moore, St. Croix Tribal Chairman David Merrill, Michaela Buck, Drug Coordinator, St. Croix Chippewa; Ralph Johansen, Ken Olson and LeRoy Buck of the St. Croix Casino. –Photo by Julie Holmquist
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Bucky the Bee was on hand to help promote saving, kids were encouraged to “Bee” a saver, got a free gift with opening an account, and got a trip to Bucky Bee’s Hive (prize box) for each $5 or more deposit. The savers club membership is for kids up to age 14. Rural American Bank has offices in Dresser and Luck.
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Cards swing first in conference standings Luck finds help from the significant depth of its team by Marty Seeger FREDERIC — As predicted, the Luck Cardinals golf team is making its way through a season that has exploded in golf meets over the past couple of weeks. From last Wednesday to Tuesday the team has competed in four different events, and it shows no signs of slowing down. According to coach Rick Giller, Kody Erickson and Travis Close have been doing well. “They are the number ones and twos from last year and haven’t skipped a beat,” says Giller. At the Webster Invitational last Thursday, Dylan Fultz shot a 40, and Carson Giller landed a 42. Erickson finished as the medalist at the Frederic Invitational with a 39 and Close finished just short of that mark with a 40. In both matches for that week the team shot a total of 163, which is a good score for the first week, according to Giller. After shooting a 33 for the junior varsity team in the Webster Invitational, Noah Thatcher joined the varsity squad in their next invite at Frederic on Friday. He shot a 41 , which gave him the thirdbest spot on the team behind Erickson and Close. Tigers off to a good start WEBSTER — Going from a limited amount of golf to an overwhelming amount has proved to be challenging for the Webster golf team, but according to coach Jeromie Voeltz, the team has adjusted as well as could be. “I think we’re playing to my expectations for this time of year,” said Voeltz. Coach Voeltz says that due to the weather, his team has had little course time before heading directly into the conference schedule. In one week the
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Luck’s Noah Thatcher hauls back for a drive at the Frederic Invite last Friday afternoon. Thatcher finished third on the Luck team with a 41. - Photos by Marty Seeger team has played four different invites and it shows no signs of slowing down. All in all though, coach Voeltz knows where his team is at this time. “Our scores have been pretty consistent. Our scores for Friday were a little higher than I would like, but hopefully with some practice on the range this week, our scores will improve with this week’s matches,” said Voeltz. St. Croix Falls heating up ST. CROIX FALLS — At the Webster Invitational, Blake Yunker finished strong with a 39 along with Webster’s Paul Olesen and Grantsburg’s David Faulhaber. Not far behind was Josh Yunker with a score of 40, while Kyle Christianson ended with a 44. With those scores coach Todd Voss is pleased with how his team is coming together, but they still need to find a spot for a fourth golfer. “I’m very impressed with out top three golfers (Blake Yunker, Josh Yunker and Christianson), who have shown some consistency in the low 40s and high 30s so far,” said Voss. “If we can find a fourth to step up into the mid-40s range we could be competitive.” Francis Fossum who shot a 47 at the Frederic Invite, would be one of the St. Croix Falls golfers likely to step into the ranks as a key member of the team. Siren shows consistency in the 50s SIREN — The Dragons are showing some consistency in the low 50s so far this season. At the Frederic Invite it was Keith Cremin who led the team with a 51 and Ryan Clemmons and Adam Daniels breaking out with 52. Preston Decorah shot a 53 in Webster last week, but improved his score at the Frederic Invite shooting a 49. Jordan Potvin and Daniels both shot 57 and Clemmons pulled away with a score of 51. “It is my hope that the team gets better as the year progresses,” said coach Brian Webster.
Frederic’s Nolan Neumann had a nice drive on hole number one at the Frederic Golf Course last Friday. He shot a 43 on the front nine.
Grantsburg’s younger core steps up GRANTSBURG — The Pirates are moving right along this season with
scores ranging from the low to high 40s. David Faulhaber is leading the charge this year with his best match coming at the Webster Invite where he shot a 39 along with Webster’s Paul Olesen and St. Croix Falls‘ Blake Yunker. “David Faulhaber has picked up where he left off last year and that is a good sign for us,” said coach Bruce Teigen. Teigen is also pleased with how his younger core of players have stepped up this past week as well, including Derek Sando, who played in his first conference varsity match in Webster. There he scored a 41, and at the Frederic Invite he shot a 49. Brad Berner is another golfer for the Pirates who stepped up at the Webster Invite with a 41 and a 45 in Frederic. Keith Friese has also been an important part of the team shooting a 47 at Webster and a 49 in Frederic. “I was happy with the overall play of my team,” said Teigen. Unity needs a fourth spot BALSAM LAKE — The Eagles are faced with three scorers consistently in the mid-40s, but needs to find a fourth golfer to get a score in the 40s as well. So far it has been Tim Lehner and and Sam Bengston who have shown that they can be very competitive with the other golfers. Lehner finished with a 44 in Webster but didn’t compete at the Frederic Invite. Bengston finished with a 43 in Webster and a 42 in Frederic. D.J. Larson is also showing some promise as he scored a 48 in Webster and a 45 in Frederic. Frederic’s solid double FREDERIC — The Vikings are significantly small in comparison to last season, but Nolan Neumann and David Harlander are showing some early consistency. Neumann shot a 49 at the Webster Invite and improved greatly on his home turf at the Frederic Invite with a score of 43. David Harlander shot a 44 at the Webster Invite, and showed the same score in Frederic last Friday. Lucas Anderson shot a 59 at the Webster Invite and improved by six strokes in Frederic
••• ST. PAUL, Minn. – Former Frederic student John Sopiwnik gave St. Olaf baseball some injury relief on April 21. Sopiwnik came in to pitch in place of the injured Todd Mathison during the Oles’ contest with Hamline. Sopiwnik took care of business and got the win on the mound as the Oles won 10-2. – Matt Blumkin ••• NORTHFIELD, Minn. – One-time Grantsburg softball player Elise Johnson played a significant role in getting Carleton College out of a fourgame losing streak. She hit 2-3 with a run and RBI in the Knights’ 4-1 win over Augsburg college on April 19. The Knights took a doubleheader from the Auggies that day. Johnson connected 2-2 in the second game, which the Knights won 7-5. – Matt Blumkin ••• MENOMONIE – Bryan Vilstrup, a former Frederic student, has seen better days pitching for Stout. He gave up five earned runs in four innings as Stout lost 7-4 to UW-La Crosse on April 22. In a prior outing against UW-Stevens Point, he fared better with two strikeouts in 2.1 innings of pitching. Stout won 13-10. Vilstrup has 26 strikeouts in seven games started this season. – Matt Blumkin ••• LA CROSSE – After hanging up the basketball shoes for the spring, former Webster student and UW-Stout sophomore Char Edwards has been making jumps for the track team. She cleared 5 feet, 1 inch in the high jump at the Phil Esten Challenge in La Crosse. Edwards took third overall. – Matt Blumkin ••• SUPERIOR – Two former area softball players have been abuzz with the UW-Superior Yellowjackets this season. Jodi Redlich, a St. Croix Falls alumna, has a .378 batting average with two home runs and nine RBIs. Grantsburg graduate Shelby Durand has two runs in six game appearances this season. The Yellowjackets have struggled this season with a 12-16 overall record and a 1-7 posting in the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference. – Matt Blumkin ••• SIREN – Area youth can put their baseball skills to the test at the Pepsi Hit & Run Contest on Saturday, May 12, at the Siren Ball Park. There will be divisions for children ages 8 and under and ages up to 14. Contact Mike Murphy, 715-349-5233 or mbmurphy@sirentel.net, for more information. – information submitted by Mike Murphy ••• MORRIS, Minn. – Matt Throngard, a one-time Grantsburg student, has been taking swings as a freshman with UM-Morris baseball. Throngard has a .260 batting average with 11 runs and 10 RBIs this season. He most recently had a 2-4 performance with two runs and a RBI in the Cougars’ 1310 win over Martin Luther College on April 21. – Matt Blumkin •••
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Frederic nabs win over Webster Erin Schmidt throws a two-hitter in seven innings for the conference win Frederic 10, Webster 7 by Marty Seeger FREDERIC — The Vikings took a confidence-building win over Webster last Thursday at their new home field near Coon Lake Park. For the rest of the season, Frederic’s games will be played out at the park per request of coach Erin Jensen. “It’s a huge disadvantage playing on a baseball field,” said Jensen. “It’s more comfortable for the girls and eventually Frederic will have spring baseball, We’re not going to be able to share the field anyway.” Frederic looked as comfortable as ever on their new field and didn’t waste time getting started. The Vikings were able to capitalize on Webster as the Tigers committed as many as seven errors in the game. Despite Webster getting three runs on three errors in the first inning, Frederic was able to offset that with two line drives to center field by Alex Lonetti and Erin Schmidt.
Erin Schmidt had a great outing in Thursday night’s game, giving up only two hits. - Photo by Marty Seeger Later in the third, Rachel O’Brien and Melanie Chenal picked up a couple of RBIs on a line drive to center and infield hit, followed by another center field drive by Chrissy Chenal for two RBIs. It
wasn’t long and Frederic was back on top 7-4. Webster picked up a run late in the fifth inning, and another two in the seventh, but the Vikings held the win.
Webster 11, Luck 9 WEBSTER — A slow start ended in a wild finish in Webster on Tuesday night. Luck got on board in the top of the second inning with a single from Krystal Stage that scored two runs. But Webster answered back in the same inning with a hit by Mandie Ramstrom, Late in the fourth, Ramstrom would again strike back with a solo home run to bring the Tigers up by two. Then in the fifth, Luck opened up the inning with seven runs on four errors committed by Webster. Ali Lehmann started the inning with a lead-off double. A series of errors filled the bases and Melissa Jenssen hit a single, as did Aalyssa Holdt. Taryn Pilz tripled late in the inning and Samantha Wilkinson singled to give the Cards a 9-4 lead. Webster began the sixth at the top of the order and Amy French capitalized on a Luck error to get on base first in the inning. It was all bats after that as Webster rallied with seven hits and seven runs to take a near-win away from Luck. “It was a great game and my girls played pretty well,” said coach Aimie Jorgenson. “Then Webster got some fire under them and knocked us down in the sixth. I’m proud of the girls for playing hard, but we have to find the road
Eagles get tripled by Turtle Lake Eagles attempt to claw their way to a win falls short Turtle Lake 9, Unity 3 by Matt Blumkin BALSAM LAKE – Back-to-back tworun doubles by Turtle Lake put the hurt on the Eagles on April 19. “They came up to the plate and when they got good pitches, they took advantage of it,” said Eagles coach Lynn Steinmetz. The Lakers took a 5-0 lead in the fourth inning, and the Eagles tried to claw their way back. Kendra Nelson continued to throw strikeouts regularly on the mound, though the Lakers connected well on their hits. “Our defense couldn’t do much,” said Steinmetz.
Unity’s Jordyn Christensen puts the tag down on a Turtle Lake-Clayton runner. - Photos by Matt Blumkin
Unity had trouble reaching base in their battle over Turtle Lake-Clayton last Thursday afternoon.
Meanwhile, the Eagles had their problems finding the gaps. They did threaten to score when Megan Johnson got on base, stole two and darted for home. Yet, Cola Hickethier had been thrown out at first base for the final out of the inning, and Johnson’s crossing the plate didn’t count. “The kids at the plate kept swinging, kept swinging, thinking they could make a difference,” said Steinmetz. Unity finally broke the ice in the bottom of the sixth with Johnson driving home Brittany Peters. Then, Becca Milligan reached base on an error, which scored Johnson. The Lakers responded with another run in the top of the seventh with an RBI double for a 9-2 lead. In the bottom of the seventh, the Eagles made one last attempt at a rally with a run by Nelson, but the Lakers walked out with a 9-3 win. The Eagles had struggled all day at the plate having only three hits with all of them coming in the final two innings. “We just couldn’t hit the gaps,” said Steinmetz.
Frederic 20, Unity 8 (first game) BALSAM LAKE – The Eagles dropped their sixth in a row as the Vikings improved to 2-1 in conference play. Julia Haas led offensively for the Vikes with a four-run performance on 24 hitting. Alex Lonetti scored three and drove in three to help the blue and gold rout the Eagles. Rachel O’Brien drove in a pair and scored a pair, and Michelle Owens added a pair of runs. Erin Schmidt struck out 11 batters on the mound, and she scattered just six hits over five innings. She also did damage with the bat as she drove in five runs. Megan Johnson scored the lone runs for the Eagles. Kendra Nelson and Cailin Turner combined for 10 strikeouts despite their struggles with the Viking bats. They’ll look to get a “W” come Thursday, April 26, when they take on Luck. Frederic 3, Unity 0 (second game) BALSAM LAKE – The Vikings won the second game of the doubleheader against Unity on Tuesday night, making it their fourth-straight win of the season. Chrissy Chenal picked up her first
Kendra Nelson winds up a fastball last Thursday afternoon.
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Cardinals squeak out a pair of wins the Cards and Panthers found themselves back to 0-0 but with seven runs apiece instead. Jared Fern put the Panthers back up in the fifth temporarily with a run on an RBI single by Michael Tilton. Klatt made sure that the lead wouldn’t remain in SCC’s favor long as his charging for first distracted the Panthers long enough for Melin to hurry home for his second run of the game. The two foes went scoreless during the next pair of innings before Klatt struck again. The win broke Luck’s three-game skid.
Big late-inning performances propel Luck Luck 9, St. Croix Central 8 by Matt Blumkin LUCK – Cardinals third baseman Mitchell Klatt had been looking all day to make something happen on offense. Klatt struck out the first time, flew out the second, stranded on base the third and thrown out at first during the fifth inning though it resulted in a RBI. Yet, he came up with a big play when the Cards needed it the most. With bases loaded in the eighth inning and Klatt having reached base on a walk, he ran for home as Harlan Opitz popped out. Klatt crossed the plate and gave the Cards a 9-8 win on April 20 over St. Croix Central, a team which
Luck third basemen, Mitchell Klatt, struggled to get things going on offense but crossed the plate in the final inning for the Cardinals ninth run of the game against St. Croix Central - Photos by Matt Blumkin bumped the Cards from the playoffs last season. Opitz contributed to two key runs in the game. He also RBIed in the first when he came to first on an error allowing Travis Pilz to get home, which made the score 4-1 in favor of the Panthers. Four walks as Opitz pitched in the top of the first proved costly for Luck as the Panthers claimed four runs off of them. Yet, the Cards nipped away at the early Panthers lead throughout. They added three more in the second, giving them a 7-2 lead, but Pilz knocked a two-run single in the bottom of the second to score Cody Richert and Kyle Melin. The bottom of the Cards lineup did more gnawing at the lead in the third with Harry Severson, Derek Letch Luck’s Harlan Opitz puts the tag down on a St. Croix Central runner. and Melin all scoring runs. Suddenly,
Luck 13, Shell Lake 12 LUCK – Then they decided to get a streak on the ‘W’ side going. A three-run seventh inning helped the Cards rally to beat Shell Lake 13-12 on Monday, April 23. Cody Richert drove in a pair of runs with the bases full, and Travis Pilz hit a single to bring home the game winner. Kyle Melin came home for the gamewinning run, which was his second of the game. Jameson Gross and Derek Letch also scored runs in the final frame. The Cards had started hot with five runs in the first two innings including a run and RBI single by Brett Holdt. They kept the lead at five, 7-2, with another pair of runs in the third after the Lakers scored two in the top half. Then, the Lakers poured on 10 runs over a two-inning span. They took a 128 lead in the fifth. Yet, the Cards’ bats struck another lead as they came back to win. Casey Hatten picked up the win on the pitching mound with 2 and 2/3 innings. He had four strikeouts and two runs allowed down the home stretch.
Saints knock Comets from unbeaten land! 4-2 first inning. Cory Gebhard had a RBI single for a 1-0 lead, and Ben Anderson knocked a two-run single for a 4-2 Saints lead. Michael Lamirande and Gebhard scattered a couple runs over the following innings. The Saints also had a double-digit run performance for the fourth consecutive game. “To our team’s credit, we did not flinch,” said Randolph. “We will be competitive to the end of the season.”
SCF gets bats going in ousting West Lakeland leader St. Croix Falls 12, Cameron 2 by Matt Blumkin AMERY – St. Croix Falls knocked out Cameron from the ranks of the unbeaten with a 12-2 performance on Saturday, April 21. “Our hitters did a phenomenal job of putting the ball in play and moving runners,” said Saints coach Paul Randolph. Michael Lamirande started the scoring in the first inning with a RBI single to get Gus Koecher home. Matt Vold then hit a single and stole second while Lamirande went on to steal home plate. Jack Werner added another run for the Saints in the second inning when Gus Koecher singled him home. They tallied six more runs in the third inning. Lamirande led off the inning with a triple, and the Saints got rolling as they took advantage of three walks and three errors. They did so with a shorter roster due to players missing for other school functions. Yet, their pitching dominated just as much as their hitting against the Comets. Cory Gebhard went six innings with only two earned runs on four hits. He picked up his first win of the season in the process. “Our pitcher was outstanding,” said Randolph. “He changed speeds on fastballs and had movement.” St. Croix Falls 9, Northwood 6
Dustin Lumsden fires away for the Saints.- Photo by Matt Blumkin ST. CROIX FALLS – A 4-0 start by tinue to prove that they really belong,” defending conference champion said Randolph. The Saints (4-4, 2-1) have also been Northwood did not cause St. Croix Falls showing they belong in the West to roll over. “Our players have really embraced Lakeland race having also beaten the theme for the year, ‘we don’t Cameron on April 21. They host Luck flinch,’” said Saints coach Paul (3-4, 2-2) next on Thursday, April 26. Randolph. They responded with their own four- Amery 16, St. Croix Falls 6 AMERY – After riding high against run first inning during the bottom half. Michael Lamirande, Trygve Chinander the Comets, the Saints came down to Earth against a veteran Amery squad. and Dustin Lumsden all drove in runs. “Their senior experience really Freshmen Gus Koecher, Cory Gebhard and Ben Anderson continued showed as they strung several extra to step up for the Saints. Vold pitched base hits together,” said Saints coach 3.2 innings to et the win as he allowed Paul Randolph. no runs on three hits. A triple by Mitch Thompson and a Koecher batted strong earning runs in double by Brandon Pederson in the the fifth and six innings, and he hit a fourth inning helped open a six-run two-run triple in the six, which sealed fourth inning for the Warriors. The the Saints’ April 23 win. They had Saints had already surrendered 10 runs at that point. entered the sixth tied 6-6. Yet, the Saints did start strong with a “Our ‘fabulous freshmen’ class con-
Prairie Farm 7, St. Croix Falls 0 PRAIRIE FARM – If bats could make noise, St. Croix Falls didn’t exactly break the sound barrier in Prairie Farm on April 17. “Our bats were pretty silent, and even when we hit the ball solid, it was at someone,” said Saints coach Paul Randolph. They mustered just three hits in the game and only had three walks to work with. Eight batters also struck out in the contest. “We ran into a really good pitcher who for the most part commanded the strike zone,” said Randolph. Nick Goodermote of Prairie Farm pitched seven innings with the shutout and three hits allowed. Gus Koecher had two of the Saints’ three hits in the game. He got on base in the second inning with a single, and he knocked a triple in sixth. Taylor Wilson also reached base in the sixth, but the Saints ended the inning with both stranded. The Saints’ defense had the opportunity to strand many base runners with nine hits allowed and 13 walks. Yet, three RBI singles by the Panthers helped tally up seven runs for the win. “We, for the first time, really had trou-
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Vikings running strong again Frederic boys win a pair of conference meets by Matt Blumkin FREDERIC – Losing key seniors to graduation has not slowed down the Frederic Vikings this season. “It was a big loss, but we have guys coming out that weren’t out last year and they’re definitely a big help,” said Tyler Calabria of the Vikings track team. Brody Measner, “Big” Ben Chenal, Keegan Karl, among other seniors, all helped the Vikes to a seventh-place finish at state in 2006. All have graduated leaving big shoes to fill. In come Ben G. Anderson and Ben R. Anderson. Both have little experience, but they’ve helped out the Vikes in the young season. Ben R. Anderson won 100-meter dash in 11.4 seconds at the Frederic Invitational on April 19, and he won it again at the Grantsburg invite on April 23. Anderson also anchored the 4x100 relay at the Frederic Invite, which he won in 47.3 seconds. He had not been running track for a couple years, since middle school. “The two Ben Andersons have stepped up,” said Vikings distance runner River Karl. Ben G. Anderson has contributed in middle distance events for the Vikes in his first time out for track ever. He took fourth in the 800-meter run at the Frederic Invite, and he came in second to Karl at Grantsburg. Anderson won at the Clear Lake Invitational on April 24 Karl and Calabria have also been big factors in the Vikings early success as they won both the Frederic and Grantsburg meets. Calabria won two events at Frederic and three at
Ben G. Anderson (R) and River Karl (L) are important pieces of the Frederic relay teams. - Photos by Marty Seeger won the 300-meter hurdles at Frederic, ence to compete with Clear Lake and and he swept both the 300 and 110 in Shell Lake for the title,” said Eagles Grantsburg. Anderson did the same at coach Mike Bielmeier. Clear Lake, which helped the Vikes to another meet win; he does more than SCF on chase that. St. Croix Falls sprinter Chase Walters Wink said Anderson, “… is a four- has been blazing with a pair of 200 vicevent person who places in all of them, tories at Frederic and Clear Lake earlier usually in the top three each meet. His last week. times and jumps are better now than the A couple of girls have stepped up for end of last year.” the Saints as of late. Annabel Lindstrom They’ll be taking steps toward anoth- took second in the 400 at Frederic, and er conference title possibly with their Jessica Ahles had top-four finishes in athletes making strides. both hurdle events. “I think we have a good chance at winning conference,” said Karl. They’ll get tested at the Amery Invitational on May 1 and the Chisago Lakes, Minn., Invitational on May 4 because of larger schools competing. “We should see where our team is really at after those meets,” said Wink. Viking girls conquer in Grantsburg Frederic’s Kelly Wondra won the triple jump with a distance of 32 feet, 61/4 inches at the Frederic invite on April 19. She won it again at the Grantsburg invite on April 23, and she also finished first in the long jump. The performance in Grantsburg helped the team claim the meet win. They had seven event wins en route to a 160-point performance. The girls also had a second-place performance at Clear Lake on April 24.
Frederic’s Kelly Wondra took first place in the triple jump at the Frederic Invitational last Thursday. Photo by Marty Seeger Grantsburg. Karl won the 800 and 1600 at Frederic and swept all three distance races in Grantsburg. Both had success at Clear Lake with Calabria winning the 200, and Karl taking the 1600 and 400. Vikings coach Troy Wink said Karl, “…has picked up where he left off last season. He is running really well in the distances.” He has been impressed with Calabria’s efforts too. “He probably is making the biggest improvement on the team from last year to this year,” said Wink. Zach Anderson and Peter Carlson have been big factors in Frederic too. Carlson, who came shy of state in pole vault last season, has continued to dominate this season winning at both Frederic and Grantsburg. That included a 12-foot vault at Frederic. Anderson
Eagles in top three at Frederic Both the Unity boys and girls teams made top-three showings at the Frederic invite. Shane Rucks won both the shot and discus for the boys teams. Chad Strilzuk earned second-place finishes in the long jump and 100-meter dash. Yet, the Eagles could not keep up with the Vikings. “Frederic has a nice team and will be tough to beat at the conference meet,” said Eagles coach Mike Morris. They followed up that effort with a third-place finish at the Chetek Invitational on April 24. That meet included larger schools Eau Claire North and Chetek, which were the only teams to finish ahead of Unity. Eagles pole vaulter Brandon Kahl cleared 11 feet for a second-place finish, and he took fourth in the high jump at 5 feet, 6 inches. Junior Dan Livingston won the 110-meter hurdles with a time of 17.7. On the girls’ side, the Eagles had an assortment of third-place finishes in individual events by Samantha Ince, Amanda Kuske and Taylor Larson. Lisa Muller won the 400, and the 4x4 relay team of Muller, Briana Bielmeier, Brianna Schmid and Ince earned a win. “We will have to pick it up by confer-
relay boys team also finished strong with a second-place spot as well. Among other athletes competing, Lukas Olson finished second in the 200meter dash and Jason Jensen finished second in the triple jump with 39 feet. Jensen also took a second-place finish in the long jump with 18 ft., 10 in. Tony Larson landed a third-place mark in the pole vault with 8 feet. For the girls it was Megan Finch who took first place in the high jump with 4 ft. 10 in. Finch also put up a 5’ mark at the Frederic Invite last Thursday for a first-place finish. “We have been very happy with Jason Jensen and Megan Finch. They have made great improvements from last year and they are still young (sophomores),” said boys track coach Shaun Fisher. “They have been a great lift to our team so far this season. We are hopeful that they will continue to improve and perform their best at the end of the season.” - Marty Seeger Siren steps up in many events SIREN — The Dragons are dominating in a number of events so far this season. At the Frederic Invite last Thursday it was the girls who came out on top in the 3200-meter relay out of four teams. Lauren Howe dominated three competitions by taking first in the 1600-meter run, 3200-meter run and 800-meter run. Freshmen Kendra Jones finished strong in the discus at Frederic taking second with 82 ft. 1-? in.
Grantsburg’s Megan Finch inches over the 5-foot mark at the Frederic Invitational last Thursday, where she took first place. Finch placed first at the Grantsburg Invite as well - Photo by Marty Seeger Long week? Luck had a load of running to do in a week’s time. They started with a make-up track meet in Baldwin on Monday, April 16; they competed next at Unity on April 17. Then, the capped off the week with the Frederic Invite on April 19. Cardinals coach Jeff Brenizer said, “…our kids are hurting from having three meets in one week. Hopefully next week will go better.” Pirates encouraged by younger core GRANTSBURG — Grantsburg’s 800meter relay boys team showed some spark on their home turf Monday, April 23, by placing first among three other competitors from Webster, Turtle LakeClayton and Frederic. The 1600-meter
For the Siren boys, John Anderson finished second in the shot and fourth in the discus. Derek D’Jock finished fourth in shot and second in discus, while Kyle Phernetton landed a first-place finish in the triple jump. In Grantsburg on Monday night, Anderson took first in the shot while D’Jock took first in the discus. Phernetton took first in the triple jump and second in the high jump. The girls did just as well at the Grantsburg Invite as they did in at the Frederic Invite, with the 3200-relay team taking first place. The 1600-, 800and 400-meter relay teams took second. Kim Lindberg placed first in the 300meter hurdles, while Ashley Maslow took a solid second in the high jump, only six inches short of the first-place finisher. -Marty Seeger
Webster freshman Ryan Brickle (L) and Frederic’s Brent Crandell were side -by-side during the 110-meter high hurdles at the Frederic Invitational - Photo by Marty Seeger
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Injury bug hits St. Croix Falls softball to bear on without Douglass-White and Yunker. “They are really working well, while we try to find people to step up for those positions,” said Petersen regarding her team.
SCF suffers with key players missing St. Croix Falls 7, Prescott 3 St. Croix Central 5, St. Croix Falls 2 St. Croix Falls 8, Chetek 5 by Matt Blumkin ST. CROIX FALLS – No matter a team’s expectations for a season, injury can be the variable that thwarts those expectations. “We might have taken a couple hard losses to injuries this year, but the girls are really working as a team,” said Saints coach Melissa Petersen. The Saints lost freshman standout Megan Yunker to a knee injury in Prescott on Saturday, April 21. In addition, they have been playing without senior Kelsey Douglass-White, who has been on crutches due to an ongoing knee injury. That has given young Saints players the opportunity to grow, however. A freshmen-laden infield helped the Saints split a pair of games with Prescott and St. Croix Central. Only the catcher and pitcher weren’t freshmen, and the Saints freshmen had additional opportunities that day, with a majority of the varsity unable to come compete. “One would never have been able to tell these girls had never played a varsity game before,” said Petersen. They beat Prescott 7-3 but fell to SCC 5-2. They got back to winning with an 85 win over Chetek on Monday, April 23.
Somerset 14, St. Croix Falls 1 ST. CROIX FALLS – Somerset gave the Saints more than they could handle. “The girls went out strong, but you could feel the energy on the field drop as Somerset pulled ahead,” said Saints coach Melissa Petersen. They kept close early on in the second inning with a 2-1 hole, but the Spartans plowed the Saints in the fourth with eight runs. “I think some of this came from the absences our team had,” said Petersen. They played without three starters, and Petersen had to bring in a couple of freshmen who never had played varsity. “They really did a nice job considering they had never experienced a varsity game,” said Petersen.
Saints senior Dani Petty prepared to stop a Luck base runner on April 17. Petty and company have battled through an injury-riddled season early on. Luck, meanwhile, has continued to struggle with an 0-6 start. – Photos by Matt Blumkin Against Chetek, Jackie Jerrick and competed with most of their varsity Laurana Sveback both came up with squad in the lineup for the first time this hits and runs for the Saints. SCF also season. Petersen said they will continue
Shell Lake 19, Luck 1 LUCK – Softball or snowball? Things seemed to snowball downhill for the Luck Cardinals on Monday, April 23, as the Shell Lake Lakers routed them 19-1. It built from four walks and runs in the first inning and continued throughout the game. “We did not come ready to play,” said Cards coach Aime Jorgenson. “I’m not sure what happened, but one error turned into two and on and on. Hopefully, we can put it behind us and
Pirates stay unbeaten with three-run rush Croix Falls had a couple of back-to back hits but the Pirates didn’t let the team get any closer. “We were hitting a little better than the last couple of games,” said Grantsburg coach Don Bjelland. Jamie Lund pitched the first three innings of the game for the Pirates and Mollie Bjelland pitched the final two to end the game in five innings.
Grantsburg blanks strong Rush City squad in close contest Grantsburg 3, Rush City 0 by Marty Seeger RUSH CITY, Minn. – Grantsburg played a tough Rush City team last Friday to shelter their undefeated season with three runs on five hits. “Grantsburg has a fantastic team with many players back from last year’s state tournament championship team,” said Rush City coach Kim Edman to the ECM Post Review’s Steve Morris. “We knew we had to play our best to stay on the game.” The Pirates only runs came in the third inning, with Alyssa Ryan getting on base first on an error. Ryan moved further on a stolen base, while Jamie Lund and Miranda Kammeyer picked up RBIs on sac flies. Lindsey Hedlund smacked an RBI single for the third run in the inning. Hedlund and Mollie Bjelland led the game with two hits apiece, while Bjelland pitched a near-perfect game allowing only three hits, no walks and struck out 16 batters. Grantsburg 13, Luck 0 GRANTSBURG – The Cardinals held Grantsburg to zero runs for two innings last Thursday night. But Luck’s 14 walks gave the Pirates the base runners they needed to run-rule the Cards in five innings. Grantsburg scored the majority of their runs in the third with 10. Krystal Stage and Taryn Pilz were the only two Luck batters with hits, with one coming in the first inning and the other in the fourth.
Out! Frederic’s Hailey Kurkowski runs into Webster shortstop Shannon Steiner. Kurkowski had been tagged out since Steiner had the ball, but the Vikings won 10-7 on April 19. – Photo by Marty Seeger Webster 5, Northwood 4 Tigers have been getting stronger, and WEBSTER – The Tigers took an excit- against Northwood they limited the ing win over Northwood on Monday, number of errors they had in compariApril 23. Shannon Steiner and Jamie son to their loss to Frederic last Kopecky combined for singles in the Thursday night. bottom of the first inning, and Nikki “We definitely made an improvement Roedl doubled to give the Tigers an from last weeks game against Frederic,” early 3-2 lead. said coach Scott Hoefs. “I think we all Northwood regained the lead after realized that we could have played betscoring two runs in two innings, but ter and wanted to show what we’re Webster rallied in the fifth off consecu- capable of.” tive singles from Amy French, Kopecky and Roedl. Two singles by Katie Thill Grantsburg 15, St. Croix Falls 1 and Ashley Robinson sealed the victory ST. CROIX FALLS – The Pirates gave for the Tigers in the bottom of the sev- up their first earned run of the season enth for the victory. Defensively the against the Saints Tuesday evening. St.
Frederic 4, Luck 3 LUCK – The Cardinals and Vikings limited each other to only three hits in their game last Friday, April 20, in a pitching duel between Luck’s Melissa Jenssen and Frederic’s Erin Schmidt. The game came down to the wire with the Cards taking a 3-2 lead into the seventh, but Frederic would show up in the bottom of the seventh to take the game. Frederic led with two hits in the first two innings but couldn’t get anyone to score until the fourth on three walks. Viking pitcher Erin Schmidt threw a nohitter until Britta Giller broke the stretch in the fifth inning with a single. Luck would get another two runs in the seventh, but Frederic’s Chrissy Chenal doubled and Alex Lonetti hit a sac fly to put the Vikings on top. Harlander wins golf meet at SCF by Marty Seeger ST. CROIX FALLS – David Harlander of Frederic was the meet medalist Tuesday night at the St. Croix Falls Invite. Some of the other top golfers on the evening included Kody Erickson (40) and Travis Close (40) of Luck. Blake Yunker (40), Charles Schmidt (42) and Kyle Christianson (45) of St. Croix Falls. David Faulhaber (42), and Derek Sando (43) of Grantsburg. Siren and Webster tied in points as a team with 194, and Unity and Frederic also tied
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Justin Rikkola (L) of Grantsburg won the state championship in the Junior class at 112 pounds for the Greco state tournament at Fond Du Lac on April 21. Rikkola wrestled for St. Croix Falls during the winter. Saints teammate Joe Raygor also won a title at the tournament in the Cadet class at 160 pounds. Cadet is for wrestlers ages 15-16, and Junior is for wrestlers in high school born in 1987 or after. Both will be wrestling for their respective Wisconsin Greco teams in Fargo, N.D., during July. – Photo submitted
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GS 1 31 2 215
W 0 8 0 83
L 2 14 1 72
ERA 3.75 4.67 3.75 4.03
IP 6.0 187.0 12.0 1352.1
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Team Prairie Farm Cameron St. Croix Falls Luck Northwood Turtle Lake-Clayton Shell Lake
Conf. 3-1 3-1 2-1 2-2 1-3 1-3 1-2
Overall 6-1 4-3 4-4 3-4 1-6 1-3 3-3
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Thursday, April 19 Shell Lake 10, St. Croix Falls 8 (suspended) Cameron 13, Northwood 9 Friday, April 20 Shell Lake 14, Birchwood 3 Luck 9, St. Croix Central 8 Saturday, April 21 St. Croix Falls 12, Cameron 2 Amery 16, St. Croix Falls 6 Amery 10, Cameron 9 Monday, April 23 Luck 13, Shell Lake 12 St. Croix Falls 9, Northwood 6 Cameron 5, Turtle Lake-Clayton 2 Tuesday, April 24 Prairie Farm 4, Cameron 3 Shell Lake 9, Northwood 7
Coming Up
Thursday, April 26 Luck at St. Croix Falls, 4:30 p.m. Friday, April 27 Luck at Plum City, 5 p.m. Saturday, April 28 St. Croix Falls at Prescott, TBA Monday, April 30 Turtle Lake-Clayton at Luck, 4 p.m.
BOYS TRACK AND FIELD Coming Up
JARROD WASHBURN STATS: TEAM DATE April 13 Rangers Mariners 2006 Mariners 2007 CAREER TOTALS
LEADER SPORTS
Thursday, April 26 St. Croix Falls Invitational, 4:30 p.m. (Grantsburg, Luck, St. Croix Falls, Siren, Unity, Webster) Monday, April 30 Unity Invitational, 4:30 p.m. (Frederic, Luck, St. Croix Falls, Unity) Tuesday, May 1 Amery Invitational, TBA ( Amery, Frederic, Grantsburg, Luck, St. Croix Falls, Webster)
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A R E A Hacker’s Lanes Sunday Afternoon Mixed Standings: Storm Chasers 62, Flame Throwers 62, Sandbaggers 57, Hot Shots 56, Spare-Us 52, Gems 49, Underdogs 45, Misfits 37. Men’s games: Scott Morrison (Gems) 198, Scott Lamphere (Spare-Us) 182, Kenny Erickson (Storm Chasers) & Jim Loomis (Spare-Us) 181. Men’s series: Scott Morrison (Gems) 548, Jim Loomis (Spare-Us) 498, Scott Lamphere (Spare-Us) 485. Women’s games: Gail Linke (Storm Chasers) 182, LuAnn White (Spare-Us) 163, Barb Morgan (Flame Throwers) 158. Women’s series: Gail Linke (Storm Chasers) 515, Barb Moran (Flame Throwers) 452, Edla Meyer (Sandbaggers) 444. Team games: Spare-Us 823, Gems 795, Flame Throwers 793. Team series: Flame Throwers 2330, Gems 2316, Spare-Us 2305. Games 50 or more above average: Tanya Harter (+55, +59). Series 100 or more above average: Tanya Harter (+127). Splits converted: 6-7-10: Gail Linke.
Next: vs. Royals, @ Tigers A recent 4-2 road trip certainly bodes well for a Twins team looking to win a central divsion race, which will be tight all season. Only a game-and-a-half separate the Twins, White Sox, Indians and Tigers (through April 22). Yet, no one can overlook the Royals, which the Twins got reminded of during the April 2022 weekend. After a sweep of Seattle, the Twins dropped two of three in Kansas City. They did have another win by Ramon Ortiz on the mound with thier win over the Royals on April 22. Ortiz has been a bright spot in the shallow pitching rotation. He picked up wins against the Yankees and Orioles, and he has a 2.48 ERA along with a 3-1 record. Boof Bonser also showed signs of improvement at KC after his rocky start to the season. Blame the Bronx Bombers for that one. Bonser had seven strikeouts and three earned runs in five innings of pitching. Glancing at the bull pen, Jesse Crain has been one pitcher to write home about for the Twins. He has only one earned run in six innings of pitching over the course of six
Thursday, April 26 Grantsburg Invitational, 4 p.m. (Frederic, Grantsburg, Luck, St. Croix Falls, Siren, Unity, Webster) Monday, April 30 Luck Invitational, 4 p.m. (Frederic, Grantsburg, Luck, St. Croix Falls, Siren, Unity, Webster) Tuesday, May 1
Team Grantsburg Frederic St. Croix Falls Webster Unity Luck
Conf. 5-0 3-1 1-1 2-2 0-2 0-4
Overall 8-0 4-1 3-7 2-2 0-6 0-6
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Thursday, April 19 Turtle Lake 9, Unity 3 Grantsburg 13, Luck 0 Frederic 10, Webster 7 Friday, April 20 Somerset 14, St. Croix Falls 1 Frederic 4, Luck 3 Grantsburg 3, Rush City, Minn. 0 Saturday, April 21 St. Croix Falls 7, Prescott 3 St. Croix Central 5, St. Croix Falls 2 Monday, April 23 Shell Lake 19, Luck 1 Cumberland, 13, Unity 3 Webster 5, Northwood 4 St.Croix Falls 8, Chetek 5 Tuesday, April 24 Frederic 20, Unity 8 (first game) Frederic 3, Unity 0 (second game) Webster 11, Luck 9 Grantsburg at St. Croix Falls, 4:30 p.m.
Coming Up
Thursday, April 26 Luck at Unity, 5 p.m. Frederic at Shell Lake, 4:30 p.m. Barron at Grantsburg, 5 p.m. Friday, April 27 Turtle Lake at Webster, 4:30 p.m. Luck at Amery, 5 p.m. Grantsburg at Shell Lake, 5 p.m. Monday, April 30 Clear Lake at Grantsburg, 5 p.m. Tuesday, May 1 Grantsburg at Unity, 5 p.m. Webster at St. Croix Falls, 4:30 p.m. Frederic at Luck, 4:30 p.m.
GIRLS TRACK AND FIELD Coming Up
Thursday, April 26 St. Croix Falls Invitational, 4:30 p.m. (Grantsburg, Luck, St. Croix Falls, Siren, Unity, Webster) Monday, April 30 Unity Invitational, 4:30 p.m. (Amery, Frederic, Luck, St. Croix Falls, Unity) Tuesday, May 1 Amery Invitational, TBA (Frederic, Grantsburg, Luck, St. Croix Falls, Webster)
PREPS OF THE WEEK NAME: Nikki Roedl SCHOOL: Webster YEAR: Senior COMMENTS: Nikki Roedl was a key player in the Tigers game against Northwood on Monday evening. The Tiger right fielder batted twice and had two hits, both coming when the team was faced with two Nikki Roedl outs. Those hits were crucial in scoring three of Websters five runs in the game, and kept the game exciting as Webster went on to win in the bottom of the seventh. The win for Webster will give them a welcomed boost as they head into a long series of conference matchups. – Marty Seeger
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Monday Afternoon Retired Standings: Eagles 42, Nite Hawks 28, Swans 22, Badgers 20. Men’s games: Tom Johnson (Nite Hawks) 177, Dick Coen (Nite Hawks) 165, Tony Diess (Swans) 148. Men’s series: Dick Coen (Nite Hawks) 479, Tom Johnson (Nite Hawks) 443, Buster Hinrichs (Swans) 436. Women’s games: Carol Phelps (Eagles) 157, Thelma Hendricks (Nite Hawks) 156, Carol Messer (Eagles) 152. Women’s series: Lila Larsen (Badgers) 432, Lucy Hansen (Eagles) 409, Carol Phelps (Eagles) 404. Team games: Nite Hawks 632, Eagles 546, Swans 543. Team series: Nite Hawks 1692, Swans 1605, Eagles 1585. Tuesday Classic Standings: Hacker’s Lanes 146.5, Great Northern Outdoors 139.5, Bottle Shop 123, Hog Wild 111.5, Yellow Lake Lodge 103.5, Oddballs 78, Pioneer Bar 68, Ward Lake Services 62. Men’s games: Reed Stevens 239, Gene Ackland 238, Don Hughes 236. Men’s series: Don Hughes 648, Gene Ackland 639, Reed Stevens 626. Team games: Hacker’s Lanes 610, Yellow
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BOYS GOLF Coming Up
Next: @ Cubs, @ Astros The Crew will have a good test in their next six games as they take on two, three-game runs at Chicago and Houston. If you haven’t sat down to watch a game on the tube lately, you’ve been missing out on some great baseball action. There’s no doubt that winning has been contagious for the Brewers who have either won or split their last five series games. The games haven’t come easy, but many of them have come against some of the toughest teams in the division. In the past two weeks, Brewers fans have been able to watch Bill Hall break out of a long slump, and Geoff Jenkins get his hits rolling once again. In Sunday afternoon’s game, Francisco Cordero was able to get his seventh save of the season as Milwaukee went on to win 4-3. If the Crew can keep this up, you can bet that there will be some exciting games later in the season. They have the pitching, and the hitting talent to get them through the rest of the season, and as long as they stay healthy, fans can look forward to one of the most exciting seasons since the early ‘80s. – Marty Seeger
Webster Invitational, 4 p.m. (Frederic, Grantsburg, Luck, St. Croix Falls, Siren, Unity, Webster)
Lake Lodge 608, Bottle Shop 601. Team series: Yellow Lake Lodge 1764, Hacker’s Lanes 1751, Hog Wild 1724. Wednesday Night Early Men Standings: Parker 43, Skol Bar 43, Lewis Silo 40, Cummings Lumber 35, Pioneer Bar 31, Jack Pine Trading 30, A-1 Machine 26, Bye 8. Individual games: Denny Sloper (P) 225, Ken Koehler (A-1) 213, Duane Doolittle (LS) & Bruce Gravelle (P) 212. Individual series: Bruce Gravelle 598, Ken Koehler 578, Jon Doolittle & Dale Rowell (P) 563. Team games: Parker 987 & 941, Lewis Silo 922. Team series: Parket 2734, Lewis Silo 2659,
NAME: Nick Morgan SCHOOL: Luck YEAR: Junior COMMENTS: Track and field is just as much a competition with one’s own will as it is with other runners. Luck’s Nick Morgan went 4-0 at the Frederic Invitational in that first category with four personal bests. He Nick Morgan took sixth in the 200meter dash with a time of 25.3 seconds and fourth in the 400 at 55.7. Morgan also jumped 18 feet, 7-3/4 inches for third in the long jump. He and the Cards endured a gruelling week of three track meets, too, with Frederic being the third one. – Matt Blumkin
R E S U L T S A-1 Machine 2509. Thursday Early 3-Man (4/19) Standings: K-Wood (8) 54, Grindell Law Offices (4) 51.5, CenturyTel (5) 49, Full Timers (5) 48.5, Wikstrom Construction (6) 47, Frontier Trails (9) 46.5, Fab Four (7) 35.5, Hell Raisers (8) 32. Individual games: Don Hughes (KW) 246, Ed Bitler (KW) 245, Blake Douglas (GLO) 231. Individual series: Don Hughes (KW) 639, Ed Bitler (KW) 620, Mike Sullivan (WC) 615. Team games: K-Wood 639 x2, Full Timers 585. Team series: K-Wood 1766, Full Timers 1641, Grindell Law Offices 1603. Consecitive strikes (5 or more): Barry Anderson 7x – 214; Dave Grindell 6x – 224; Don Hughes 5x – 246; Ed Bitler 5x – 245; Mike Sullivan 5x – 225; Dan Carlson 5x – 200. Splits converted: 5-10: Joel Struck. 5-810: Laryn Larson. 2-10: Ed Bitler. 5-7: John Hickey. 3-10: John Hickey, Dan Carlson. Thursday Early 3-Man (4/20 - POSITION) Standings: K-Wood (11.5) 65.5, CenturyTel (7.5) 56.5, Frontier Trails (9) 55.5, Full Timers (5.5) 54, Grindell Law Offices (1.5) 53, Wikstrom Construction (4) 51, Hell Raisers (9) 41, Fab Four (4) 39.5.
Individual games: Don Hughes (KW) 236, Bert Meyer (KW) 234, Don Hughes (KW) 231. Individual series: Don Hughes (KW) 681, Don McKinney (FF) 621, Barry Anderson (HR) 614. Team games: K-Wood 650, Full Timers 628, CenturyTel 590. Team series: K-Wood 1796, Full Timers 1672, Hell Raisers 1625. Consecitive strikes (5 or more): Don Hughes 6x – 236 & 5x – 231; Barry Anderson 5x – 221. Games 50 or more above average: Bert Meyer 234 (+70). Splits converted: 4-7-9: Curt LaPre. 3-710: Tom Vilstrup. 2-7: Dave Hall. 3-10: Laryn Larson. 4-5-7: Curt LaPre. Thursday Later Standings: Stotz & Company 75, Wardlake Services 70, Hansen Farms Inc. 62, Fisk Trucking 60.5, Johnson Upholstery 58.5, Hog Wild BBQ & Grill 58. Individual games: Gene Wynn Jr. 276, Steve Baillargeon 215, Robert Wood 213. Individual series: Gene Wynn Jr. 628, Dale Frandsen 606, John Ellefson 600. Team games: Wardlake Services 991, Hansen Farms 947, Fisk Trucking 864. Team series: Wardlake Services 2733, Hansen Farms Inc. 2721, Stotz & Company
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Bag limits revised for ceded territory MADISON — The daily walleye bag limits have been adjusted on 271 lakes in the ceded territory of Wisconsin in response to harvest declarations made by the six bands of Chippewa Indians. Adjusted bag limits are effective May 5, 2007 through March 2, 2008. As part of a 1983 federal appellate court decision affirming Chippewa offreservation hunting, fishing, and gathering rights, the six bands of Wisconsin Chippewa set annual harvest quotas for off-reservation lakes in the Wisconsin ceded territory. As part of court agreements, to assure the combined tribal and recreational angler harvest does not exceed the ability of walleye to sustain its population in any lake, the Department of Natural Resources
adjusts bag limits for recreational hook and line anglers in lakes declared for harvest by the Chippewa bands. The state is entering its 22nd year of the joint tribal and recreational fishery. There will be a three-walleye bag limit on 129 lakes, a two-walleye daily bag limit on 137 lakes, and five lakes will have a daily bag limit of one walleye. All lakes declared by the Lac du Flambeau Band have a daily bag limit of three walleye for sport anglers. In 1997, the DNR and the Lac du Flambeau Band signed an agreement that gave the band authority to sell tribal licenses honored statewide in return for making declarations at a level that allows a three-walleye-per-day recreational angler bag limit.
Most Chippewa tribal harvest takes place during the spring spearfishing season. An administrative rule passed by the state natural resources board in 1998 allows the department to adjust initial bag limits annually to reflect actual spring spearing harvests and projected summer harvests. DNR will review tribal harvest following the spring spearfishing season and revise bag limits upwards on lakes lightly or not speared. The adjusted walleye bag limits are available on the DNR Web site and are being published as an insert to the Guide to Wisconsin Hook and Line Fishing Regulations 2007-2008. Lakes not listed are subject to the regulations printed in the regulations pamphlet.
The statewide daily bag limit for walleyes on many Wisconsin lakes remains at five fish per day, but anglers should check the regulations for special size and bag limits that are in effect on specific waters. For background information on Chippewa treaty rights, a description of the management and monitoring system used to ensure the viability of fisheries in the ceded territory, and to see data collected as part of that monitoring system, including walleye population estimates and creel survey summaries for all game fish, check out the DNR Bureau of Fisheries Management Web pages regarding the joint tribal and recreational fishery in the Wisconsin Ceded Territory.
National Park Service releases rules for riverway WISCONSIN NORTHWEST Stopping the spread of exotic species such as zebra mussels, emerald ash borer and other exotic nuisance pests, preventing resource damage, and increasing safety on the river are some of the goals for rules now available for public review. The Superintendent’s Compendium is published annually by the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway to supplement general rules for all National Park System areas. This year the park service has expanded the prohibition on glass to include all glass containers, due to the availability of nonglass containers for most food and beverages. It is believed that this prohibition will prevent additional injury due to broken glass and assist in more effectively managing solid waste, especially waste left in fire rings and at campsites, throughout the Riverway. Another change is the prohibition
concerning the possession, storage or transportation of any firewood that originates outside the states of Minnesota or Wisconsin and from a source more than 50 miles from the riverway. This prohibition, similar to prohibitions imposed by other state and Federal land management agencies, is put in place to protect forested areas from infestations of emerald ash borer, gypsy moth, Sirex wood wasp, Asian long-horned beetle, and a number of other wood-boring insects. It also protects against decay, fungi and pathogens that cause Dutch elm disease, oak wilt and sudden oak death. The park service has continued the prohibition of horseback riding in the Arcola Bluffs Day Use Area (Foster Tract) near the Soo Line High Bridge in Minnesota. This area was closed to horse use several years ago to protect critical cultural resources and to initiate
and protect a native vegetation restoration project. Two areas near Stillwater, the Fairy Falls Day Use Area and the Arcola Bluffs Day Use Area (Foster Tract) will remain closed daily from 8 p.m. to 8 a.m. Visitors to these areas may not camp, build fires or consume alcohol. These restrictions are a part of a larger effort by the National Park Service, neighbors, and other law enforcement agencies to prevent resource damage to vegetation and trails and improve visitor safety in the area. A reminder to all riverway visitors that children under 13 years of age are required to wear an approved personal flotation device (lifejacket) when in a moving watercraft, whether powered or drifting with the current, including nontraditional watercraft such as inner tubes, float tubes, water play toys, inflatable rafts one lies on, or any other
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homemade device. Personal watercraft may not use the St. Croix River from the north city limits of Stillwater to the Gordon Dam, or the entire Namekagon River. Boats traveling upstream on the St. Croix River will continue to be restricted from passing the zebra mussel checkpoint at the Soo Line Railroad High Bridge (mile 28.5), three miles north of Stillwater. Warning buoys are moored at this location throughout the boating season. These rules will become effective on May 20, unless revised in response to comments. For a copy of these rules, called the Superintendent’s Compendium, at 715-483-2261; e-mail SACN_Ranger_Activities@nps.gov or at download from the Web www.nps.gov/sacn/parkmgmt/lawsa ndpolicies.htm. - submitted
Fishermen’s feast set for Saturday ALPHA – A fishermen’s feast will be held at Calvary Covenant Church in Alpha, five miles east of Grantsburg on Hwy. 70 on Saturday, April 28. Breakfast will be served beginning at 7 a.m. Jesse Ashton, DNR game warden, and the recipient of the Bureau of Law Enforcement’s Life Saving Award, will be the speaker. There will be discussion about new fishing regulations, boater safety and reports on area lakes, along with answers to all your fishing questions and a few humorous stories. This event is free and open to the public, just come, share a story and have a good time. For more information call Paul at 715-463-2836. - submitted
Michael Runnels successfully completed hunter safety and harvested this 21-pound tom during the early youth hunt on April 7. - Photo submitted
This fisher (R), the largest member of the weasel family, was sighted on Sen. Sheila Harsdorf (R) along with her son Ryan and hunting Tuesday, April 17, at the home of Bill partner Francis Ogden celebrate what is supposedly the and Dee Johnson west of Luck. biggest turkey at Ogden’s Hunting Camp. The gobbler weighed Photo submitted in at 25 pounds and had a 10-inch beard with 1-1/4-inch spurs. It was shot at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, April 21. - Photo submitted
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B U R N E T T SIREN - Siren High School observed Earth Day Friday, April 20, by cleaning up the area around the school, restoring the long-neglected S pond on school property to make better wildlife habitat and provide a picnic area, along with other projects that benefit the environment. Retired teacher Howard Kopecky was in charge of restoring the S pond, an artificial pond shaped like an S to provide the sense of privacy that ducks and other waterfowl need. Debris from the 2001 tornado had to be removed, and a mulch access pathway to the pond was created. A nearby dumpster was filled again and again as students spent their time improving their school environment. – Nancy Jappe
Siren High School students worked hard at clearing the school’s S pond under the direction of Howard Kopecky. The area was set up for the benefit of various waterfowl, and will also be used as a picnic area.
Siren School Board member Dave McGrane was at the school all morning Friday, April 20, helping out and picking up sacks of trash to take to the dumpster.
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Siren School librarian Sheila Staples took advantage of the nice day to get her classes of elementary students out to see the S pond. They carried posters which they had made to show appreciation for the Earth Day work being done by the older kids.
A mulch pathway was created to allow easy access to Siren School’s S pond, as this student shows.
Matt Lester was doing some welding, but the students were well-prepared in case a fire would break out, with fire extinguishers and water ready nearby.
Amanda Bachman found a leopard frog while she was helping clear the Siren School’s S pond from debris.
Photos by Nancy Jappe
Siren High School students worked in the landscaped area outside the administrative office entrance Friday, April 20. A split-rail fence has been installed in the area, a gift from Jeff Howe, member of the school board.
Siren students celebrate Earth Day SIREN - On Friday, April 20, students from Siren Schools celebrated Earth Day. There were many different projects planned for students, all included a lot of hard work. One such project was cleaning up around the “S-Pond.” This wildlife habitat was developed in 1974 with help of the DNR and former high school science teacher Howard Kopecky. The pond was uniquely designed in the shape of an S, which does not stand for Siren. It is shaped like an S to maximize propagation of nesting waterfowl. Lots of rusty metal, various pipes, metal backstops, lockers and even a backboard were removed from the wetland.
A hiking trail was re-established and picnic tables were built and brought to the pond. Wood duck houses, built the year before, were also put up. Other students helped by planting purple loosestrife rootstock and picking up trash. Some students worked on a landscaping project. It was great to see the students, teachers, and volunteers working together to make Earth Day a great success. A special thanks goes out to those who volunteered their time and resources including Jeff Howe, Dave McGrane, Dayton Daniels, Mike Bentley, Dave Kopecky and Howard Kopecky. – from Siren Schools
A group of students was necessary to move a big log out of the way down by the S pond.
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Divers raise mystery car from lake
Half of 1961 Ford survives years in water by Gregg Westigard LONG LAKE – They didn’t find Jimmy Hoffa or the long-missing grandmother, but a mystery remains about a car raised from Long Lake, east of Centuria, last Wednesday. The car had been spotted on the lake bottom over the winter. Volunteers from Interstate Divers, a Polk County dive group that help local law enforcement, spent over six hours bringing the car to the surface. What they found was a 1961 Ford Galaxie in very mixed condition. The front end of the car was buried up to the windshield in the muddy lake bottom. It was in good shape. The doors and hood could open and the red padding on the doors looked like new. Even the radio antenna remained. The back end of the car was exposed to the water and was almost completely decomposed. Only the frame, rear bumper, and rear tires (still fully inflated) remained. The car was 120 feet from shore, rest-
The back end of the car was exposed to water over the years and was largly decomposed.
Old car raised from Long Lake as training exercise
The mystery car being towed away. The front was buried in mud and preserved, the back was in the water and decomposed. The tires still had air in them. A member of the Interstate Divers team that raised the car from the lake last Wednesday. The divers, certified to do rescue and recovery work, help local police departments. The wet suits and tanks allow dives into the deepest local lakes, winter or summer.
ing in 12 feet of water at a 45 degree angle. It was facing shore. The driver’s window was down and the key was still in the ignition. The scene was the boat landing at the eastern end of 170th Avenue. While it seems that the car may have been heading for shore when it went through the ice, there is speculation that the car may
The front of the car, a 1961 Ford Galaxie, was buried in mud up to the windshield and was in very good shape. The hood and doors still open after many years at the bottom of the lake. Even the radio antenna was intact. have been driven at a high speed into the lake. The car may have been in the lake for many years. The low lake level and lack of snow cover this winter made the car visible. At press time, the sheriff’s department was still doing a title check on the car. Onlookers, including people from the sheriff’s department, watch as divers prepare to raise a mystery wreck from the bottom of Long Lake east of Centuria. The car was spotted through the ice over the winter.
Where is Jason now? EASTERN WISCONSIN – Monday was day 10, and Jason Dorgan reached the northeastern corner of Marathon County near Antigo by nightfall. He had traveled 435 miles since he left Interstate State Park Saturday morning, April 14. He is now heading south
The steering wheel still turned. The key was in the ignition and the driver’s window was down. However, the entire back seat and roof were gone.
and has put on even more miles. Last week we wrote about Dorgan and his plan to walk/run the entire Ice Age Trail in 22 days. He was setting off from McKenzie Creek early on a Sunday morning for day two of his journey. His plan is to cover 50 miles a
day, raising awareness about the trail which crosses the state from the St. Croix River to Door County by way of Madison. People can follow his day-to-day adventures on his Web site : iceagetrail1000.com – Gregg Westigard
by Gregg Westigard POLK COUNTY – “We love to dive,” said Carmen Monson, part of Interstate Divers, the group that raised a 1961 Ford Galaxie from the silt of Long Lake last Wednesday. The Polk County-based diving group used the long-submerged car as a training exercise and an opportunity to work with the Polk County Sheriff’s Department. Six of the eight divers, who are part of the Interstate Divers group, took part in the project last week. Mike Yeske and Marc Porembo did the principal underwater work. They were joined in the water by Jim Monson and Derril Yerigan. Dean Tronrud was in a boat at the site and Carmen Monson coordinated the project from the shore. The remaining team members are Joe Mara and Richard Sampson. All are from Polk County. The divers used two large lift bags to raise the car. The bags, each of which has a 2,000-lb. lift capacity, were attached to the car and slowly inflated, pulling the car gradually out of the mud and raising it to the surface. The operation started about 10 a.m., and the car was on shore by midafternoon. Carmen Monson said that Interstate Divers was formed about 2-1⁄2 years ago, but the Monsons and Tronrud have been diving instructors for a longer time. Interstate Divers does recovery, salvage and training. They work closely with local law enforcement units since many of these bodies do not have the resources to operate their own underwater crews but also serve the general public. The team does everything from raising snowmobiles to recovering bodies but has even been hired to search for lost dentures. Besides their underwater work, Interstate Divers does dive, recovery and rescue training for agencies and individuals. They can help persons obtain their certification as rescue divers and teaches techniques for evidence recovery and underwater investigation. But the group also has fun. Interstate Divers hosts winter ice dives and leads dive excursions. Their Web site, northlandequipment.net, lists dive trips this summer to the Apostle Islands and the north shore of Lake Superior. Closer to home, they will host a weekend dive in Lower Pine Lake to hunt for a lost cabin. And planning ahead, they will lead a dive tour to Fiji in 2008. As their site says, “Lets get wet!”
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AWAIT Ms. Magoo
Arnell Humane Society
Ms. Magoo is a 3-year-old Lhasa apso terrier mix female. She came to our shelter as a recently groomed stray. Her coat is white and tan and will grow to be long and flowing. Ms. Magoo was rescued from the side of the road in a desperate state. Her coat was matted to her skin and she was diagnosed with Lyme disease. A guardian angel took her to the vet and treated her for both conditions. She has come to our shelter to find a quiet home where she will be taken for walks and to the groomer on a regular basis. She does need some touch-up work on the housetraining, but she loves all attention and will make a fine companion. Ms. Magoo waits for you. During the last week, Arnell adopted out nine dogs, eight cats and transferred our pal Diesel to the Humane Society for Companion AnimalsWoodbury. The adoptions kept us hopping and glad to place all of them in such loving homes. Also in the last week, we took in 19 dogs and 11 cats. Though a large number of adoptions went out the door, we took in 12 more animals than we sent out. It was a successful week for Arnell and all of the animals involved because while some are in new homes, even more have been given a second chance to find one. We will continue to do our best and hope that adopters will remember our animals when looking for a new pet. Our Annual Spring Shelter Garage Sale will be held on June 9. This is an excellent chance for citizens to support the shelter by donating clean, lightly used items for our fundraising sale. The success of our sale depends on these donations and we will be happy to start receiving them at the shelter during business hours or by appointment, beginning May 1. Due to time and storage space limitations, we are unable to take clothing. Lawn furniture, pet supplies, boats, tools, furniture and household decorations are all welcomed donations. Arnell Memorial Humane Society, 715-268-7387 (PETS) or online: www.amhs.petfinder.com.
Burnett County criminal court Philip A. Hoefs, 45, Danbury, fish with unattended lines, $113.00. Jonathan T. Leach, 47, Albert Lea, Minn., fail to stop at stop sign, $113.00. Sherry Benjamin, 17, Webster, illegal muffler, $186.00. Linda M. Altermatt, 52, Minong, nonregistration, $160.80 Justin A. Elkins, 18, Danbury, fail to properly maintain exhaust system, $160.80. Patrick J. Kinsella, 52, Blaine, Minn., place or construct structure within 75 feet of water mark, $248.00. Peggy D. Belknap, 45, Grantsburg, disorderly conduct, $249.00. Jesse A. Patten, 23, Suamico, disorderly conduct, $250.00. Charles A. Brookshaw, 52, Webster, speedomter violations, $160.80. Andrew R. Lawson, 20, Menonomie, speeding, $211.20. Renay J. Dodge, 49, Shell Lake, speeding, $160.80. David M. Hughes, 32, Danbury, speeding, $211.20. Donald R. Quigley, 38, Webster, speeding, $186.00. Lorraine F. Rogers, 80, Webster, speeding, $113.00. Matthew R. Bambery, 17, Webster, speeding, $211.20. Douglas L. Zschokke, 43, Grantsburg, speeding, $113.00.
Jason C. Williams, 31, Sandstone, Minn., speeding, $160.80. Levi N. Hogner, 41, Cumberland, shoplifting, $249.00. Elliot V. Sanford, 43, Minong, failure to notify police of accident, $249.00. Micheal T. McAndrews, 59, Danbury, operating with PAC >= .08 < .10, license revoked six months, $250.00. Shane W. Cook, 27, Grantsburg, open intoxicants in motor vehicle – passenger, $186.00. Joshua A. Day, 20, Spooner, underage drinking, order for assessment, $113.00. Denise M. Pettis, 28, Siren, OWI, order for assessment, license revoked six months $856.00. Krista A. Stivers, 23, Coon Rapids, Minn., issue worthless check, $243.00. Peter N. Forster, 51, Balsam Lake, operate without valid license, $186.00. David A. Cook, 21, Cumberland, operate without valid license, $186.00. Joseph E. Rogers, 20, Webster, resisting or obstructing an officer, two years’ probation, six months’ jail time, order for assessment, entry in Fresh Start Program within two weeks, $88.00; OAR, two years’ probation, 60 days’ jail time, imposed and stayed, must reinstate his driver’s license, $88.00. Cynthia A. Hageman, 47, Siren, theft – movable property <= $2,500, one-year probation, $50.00 – restitution, $88.00.
April 13: At 11:30 a.m., Amber A. Richison, 23, Eau Claire, was cited for not using a safety restraint for a child under the age of 4. When she was stopped at Hwy. 35/70 and Parks West Street, Richison had a 2-year-old on the front seat of the vehicle. At 12:30 a.m., Jill M. Proulx, 53, Siren, was cited for operating after revocation on CTH B and Fourth Avenue. A warrant was out for Proulx from Polk County, and she was turned over to a Polk County deputy. At 3:40 p.m., Darryl R. Moose, 40, Hertel, was cited for operating after suspension at Third Avenue and Main Street. At 10:40 p.m., Leah J. Benjamin, 26, Siren, was cited for speeding and operating after suspension during a traffic stop on
Hwy. 35 and Clear Lake Street. Benjamin was also wanted on a Burnett County failure-to-appear warrant. April 14: Ted Wistrom, 24, Centuria, was cited for operating while intoxicated on South Shore Drive at 3:45 a.m. Wistrom’s other citations were for operating without a valid driver’s license and improper display of license plates. A passenger in the vehicle, Shawn Jorgensen, 25, St. Croix Falls, was cited for obstruction of an officer/justice. April 19: At 7:30 p.m., the officer on duty got a report that three juveniles were in the game room next to Lightning Video, and that they may be high on marijuana. The names of two of them were referred to the officer, who proceeded to talk to both families.
Siren police report April 20: Tony Len Kurschner, 42, Rock Creek, Minn., was cited for operating while intoxicated following a traffic stop on Hwy. 35 and Clear Lake Street. April 23: The Siren police chief wrote a letter to a person from Danbury who had three unreturned films belonging to Lightning Video. The letter stated that the movies must be back to the store by Wednesday, May 2, or a charge of theft will be made.
Dems to meet POLK COUNTY – The Polk County Democrats will meet Thursday, April 26, at 7 p.m. at Camelot Dining and Lounge, 337 Keller Ave., Amery.
Polk County civil court Superior Savings Bank, Superior, plaintiff. Mark Forster, Milltown, defendant. Plaintiff seeks mortgage foreclosure for payments of $23,719.27. Velocity Investments, LLC, Wall, N.J., plaintiff. Pamella Finch, Luck, defendant. Plaintiff alleges default of payments on credit card account and seeks money judgment for $7,241.90. HSBC Bank, USA, N.A., West Palm Beach, Fla., plaintiff. David and Christian Lein, Centuria, defendants. Plaintiff seeks mortgage foreclosure for payments of $117,790.85 plus interest. Cemstone Ready-Mix Inc., and Cemstone Products Co., Mendota Heights, Minn., plaintiff. Midwest Vinyl Systems, Inc., St. Croix Falls, Luke and James Rickson, defendants. Plaintiff sold merchandise to defendants and alleges non-
Bridget Duggan, 25, West St. Paul, Minn., forgery – uttering, three-year probation, sent. withheld, $1,064.99 – restitution, write detailed apology letter to victim, alcohol assessment, provide DNA sample, 160 hours’ community service, $363.00 Michael S. Curtis, 18, Webster, battery, one-year probation, sent. withheld, 10 days’ jail time, $2,271.15 – restitution, no contact with victim, letter of apology to the victims if victims are willing to participate, $88.00. Rodney D. Staples, 40, Siren, battery, two-year probation, nine months jail time, Huber release for employment, no contact with victim, domestic abuse program, alcohol assessment, $339.95 – restitution; criminal damage to property, two-year probation consecutive to other probation, nine months’ jail time consecutive to other jail sentence, $251.00. Mark Brown, 34, Siren, OWI, $1,020.00, order for assessment, 20 days’ jail time, license revoked 16 months. Bradley L. Bearheart Jr., 39, Spooner, OWI, $3,491.00, order for assessment, 110 days’ jail time, license revoked 30 months. Roger W. Heineman, 45, Trego, OWI, $1,209.00, three-year probation, sent. withheld, license revoked three years, one-year jail time, no Huber, order for assessment.
payment for merchandise in the amount of $6,521.33. They also seek attorney’s fees of $990. Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., Fort Mill, S.C., plaintiff. Bradley and Danielle Quinn, St. Croix Falls, defendants. Plaintiff seeks mortgage foreclosure for payments of $140,967.98. Deutsche Bank National Trust Co., Pasadena, Calif., plaintiff. Jon and Amy Germain, New Richmond, defendants. Plaintiff seeks mortgage foreclosure for Dresser real estate for payments of $23,321.16. U.S. Bank National Assoc., Owensboro, Ky., plaintiff. Sarah L. Johnson, St. Croix Falls, defendant. Plaintiff seeks mortgage foreclosure for payments of $65,722.52.
Lions donate to humane society
The Siren Lions Club recently donated a check to the Humane Society of Burnett County in memory of past president Lion Charlie “Choo Choo” Smith. “Choo Choo” was a true animal lover and an avid supporter of the humane society, often donating money, dog food and treats. Accepting the check from current Siren Lions President Michael O’Hare are Brenda Spears Lamson, board member, and shelter director, Lore Quinn. – Photo submitted
Persons are invited to come at 6 p.m. and join the group for dinner/social hour. There will be a salad bar and menu selection. – submitted
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Polk County criminal court John Strouf, 34, Chippewa Falls, third-degree sexual assault. Signature bond set of $2,500. No contact order. Preliminary hearing set for June 12. Brian L. Johnson, 34, Silver Lake, issue of worthless checks, two counts. Not in court. Arrest warrant issued. Lydia Ornelas, 32, Osceola, forgery, two counts. Bench warrant issued. Chris Carufel, 45, Ham Lake, Minn., forgery-uttering. Signature bond set of $1,500. No contact order issued. Preliminary hearing set for Aug. 13. Duane Kuhn, Hillsboro, Ore., theft, two counts. Warrant issued.
Eric Hall, 31, Eau Claire, receiving stolen property. Arrest warrant issued. Todd Libby, 30, Luck, possession of burglarious tools, bail jumping. Signature bond set of $1,500. Preliminary hearing set for June 19. Walter Tudahl, 45, New Richmond, disorderly conduct. Adjourned initial hearing set for May 7. Michelle Mosay, Luck, battery, disorderly conduct. Adjourned initial hearing set for May 14. Brian Kirby, 41, Minneapolis, Minn., resisting/obstructing an officer. Bench warrant issued. Julie Wiskur, 36, St. Croix Falls, resisting /obstructing an officer. Arrest warrant issued.
Blake Reber, 21, Dresser, pled not guilty to criminal damage to property, reckless drivingcausing bodily harm. Settlement conference set for June 22. Court review set for July 6. Danielle Quinn, 24, St. Croix Falls, pled not guilty to possession of switchblade and possession of drug paraphernalia. Settlement conference is June 22. Court review set for July 6. Ryan P. Johnson, 21, Frederic, pled not guilty to intentionally mistreating animals, failing to provide sufficient food for animals, improper animal shelter-outdoor. Signature bond set of $500. Court review set for
July 6. Larry Kolve, 35, pled not guilty to battery. Court review set for June 29. Thor Jepsen, 39, Centuria, pled not guilty to possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia. Court review June 8. Joseph Mattson, 21, pled not guilty to disorderly conduct. Review set for June 15. Richard Holland, 53, Shafer, Minn., pled not guilty to OWI, operating with a prohibited alco-
Webster municipal court Crystal L. Benner, St. Paul, Minn., speeding, warrant issued. Donald G. Benton Jr., Washburn, speeding, $83.80. Kiel A. Bereiter, Webster, speeding, $83.80. Rita M. Bishop, Danbury, speeding, $109.00. Vernon A. Bushey, Webster, dog running at large, $109.00. William J. Campana Jr., Webster, speeding, $83.80. Christina Cherney, Webster, DOC, $235.00. Jane T. Gould, Danbury, speeding, $83.80. James R. Groves, Webster, speeding, $83.80. Ramona M. Hoffman, Shoreview, Minn., speeding, $83.80. Brandon S. Hopkins, Webster, speeding, $109.40. Brandon L. Jones, Granstburg, spinning tires, warrant issued. Wendy L. Kurkowski, Webster, DOC, not guilty. Robin A. Marlow, Siren, speeding, $109.00. Nicole J. Mazzoni, Webster,
failure to stop, warrant issued. Lori S. McGeshick-Frank, Siren, DOC, warrant issued. Johnathan E. McNeally, Duluth, Minn., speeding, $83.80. Thomas J. Meersman, Kaukauna, speeding, plead not guilty. George E. Moody, Webster, dog running at large, $109.00. David N. Nelson, Siren, speeding, $83.80. Heidi H. Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Brien, Superior, speeding, $83.80. Pamela K. Smith, Danbury, violation of child support, warrant issued. Joseph C. Sperber, Stillwater, Minn., speeding, plead not guilty. Lindsey J. Stewart, Grantsburg, speeding, $83.80. Jennifer A. Stoner, Spooner, speeding, $83.80. Alice L. Taylor, Grantsburg, speeding, $83.80. Brian J. Turnbull, Webster, speeding, $109.00. Joan C. Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Fallon, Siren, speeding, $109.00.
Polk Co. divorces Divorces granted Lewis and Janice Decker. Married 1982. No children.
Dorothy and Tarris Sveback, St. Croix Falls. Married 1989. Two children.
Divorces filed Jane and Eric Aleckson, Amery. Married 1990. Two children. Marie and Troy Cress, Clayton. Married 1999. No children.
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Danbury celebrates Earth Day in a big way
$8.8 million loan and grant money for water project
by Carl Heidel DANBURY - It was an Earth Day like no other for the folks of Danbury and members of the St. Croix band of Chippewa Indians. Dignitaries came from as far as Washington, DC to help the two communities celebrate their progress toward creation of a quality water program for Danbury and the Tribe. Speaker after speaker praised the cooperative endeavor to build a sewer and water system that will serve the village and the reservation. Master of ceremonies Kevin Klucas, “retired” chairman of the project, praised the people for the way “two nations are coming together to care for the earth.” Bryce Luchterhand, Northern Office Director for Governor Jim Doyle, thanked the communities for what they were doing to preserve Wisconsin. Frank Frassetto, State Director for Rural Development, said, “Issues are being addressed. You can be proud of this.” Pictured are some of the participants and events in the celebration.
Assembled dignitaries planted a tree and held “checks” totaling the $8.8 million coming for the project. Pictured (L-R) Dan Thill (Gov. Knowles State Forest), Brian Deaner (USDA), Pattie Edwards (St. Croix Tribe, JWQC), Marshall Hill (JWQC), Karen Felix (JWQC and Danbury Chamber of Commerce President), Von Shanks (Utilities Supervisor-St. Croix Tribe), Jerry Doriott (SEH), Sue Larson (SEH), Heather Kleimola (US Dept. of Public Health), Eric Lindman (US Dept of Public Health), Frank Frassetto (Rural Development), Ben Anderson (USDA), Bryce Luchterhand (Gov. Doyle’s office), Matthew Rudig (Congressman Dave Obey’s Superior office), and Laura Hojem (US National Park Service).
Sisters Leighann and Brittany Flatten, Webster High School students, sang the national anthem backed with a colors presentation by VFW Post 1256.
Ben Anderson, Associate Administrator in the Rural Development department of the US Department of Agriculture, commented on the $8.8 million dollars in grant and loan money that will flow into the Danbury/Tribe project. He commented, “Development in rural areas depends upon local leadership.”
Several posters were displayed to picture the various parts of the new water-sewer system. This diagram showed the layout of the entire system. Bruce Sonnenberg of the St. Croix Tribe brought the drum Running Thunder from Cumberland. The drum sang several songs, including one honoring the people and the water.
Photos by Carl Heidel
When Bruce Sonnenberg spoke to the crowd, he praised those gathered for their care for Mother Earth.
Luck Prom Court Jerry Doriott, Sr. Professional Engineer with SEH (the engineering firm working on the project), explained the project and answered questions from visitors.
Marshall Hill, current director of the Joint Water Quality Commission (JWQC), watched the day’s proceedings.
Dadta Sukheviriya, a Webster High School student, sang a special Earth Day song. She and the Flatten sisters drew high praise from the crowd for the beauty of their singing.
“A Night in Hollywood” is the theme of Luck High School’s 2007 prom this Saturday, April 28. The grand march and coronation will be held at 3 p.m. in the elementary gymnasium, and the post-prom party will be from midnight to 3:30 a.m. at McKenzie Lanes in Centuria. Junior prom royalty (L to R) in back are Nate Nelson, Harlan Opitz, Casey Hatten, Kody Erickson, and Wally Rich. In front are Megan Hacker, Jessica Antonson, Sarah Petersen, Emily Smith, and Chelsea Rasmussen. — Photo by Mary Stirrat
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Educational center dedicated at D.D. Kennedy
BALSAM LAKE — Friends of D.D. Kennedy gathered at D.D. Kennedy Park south of Balsam Lake Saturday to dedicate the new educational center. The building is in the spirit of the old Kennedy mill that operated at the site, utilizing water passing through the flume. Built with logs cut from county forestland by volunteers and financed by the Friends group, the 30- by 30-foot structure will provide space for school groups and other gatherings. Darrell and Rosalie Kittleson, who have been instrumental in the continuing improvements made at the park, addressed the 120 people in attendance at the event. The main speaker was Rep. Spencer Black, ranking Democratic member on both the natural resources and administrative rules committee. Black is generally considered to be the Leislature’s leading environmental advocate, author of numerous environmental laws including the Stewardship Fund, which is the largest conservation effort in Wisconsin history. Also speaking were Rep. Ann Hraychuck, early park planner Jerry Thompson, and St. Croix Chippewa tribal elder Dan Mosay. The D.D. Kennedy site has a long history dating back to about 1854, when a grist mill and saw mill, plus village businesses, were located on the shores of the Balsam Branch. Dams have been located there since the 1850s. The present dam, completed last year, replaced the one washed out by floods in April 2001. Various owners held this land until D.D. Kennedy acquired the property in 1914 and operated a mill until his death in 1941. His widow donated the 106 acres to Polk County in 1973 with the express purpose that it be used as an environmental area for students as well as the community. The land remained undeveloped until 1990 when Jerry Thompson of the Soil Conservation Service in Balsam Lake
Jerry Thompson takes the microphone from Darrell Kittleson, a “prime mover” in getting improvements made at the park. Thompson, working for the Polk County Soil Conservation Service in 1990, conceived the first comprehensive plan for an outdoor classroom on the property. Taking part in the dedication of the new educational center at D.D. Kennedy Park Saturday (L to R) are Jerry Thompson, who developed the first plan for the outdoor classroom, Darrell and Rosalie Kittleson, who have been coordinated the park projects, Harvey Stower in back, county parks director Debbie Peterson, Rep. Ann Hraychuck, Rep. Spencer Black and Dan Mosay. presented a conceptual plan. In November of that year a number of individuals and nonprofit organizations united to form the Friends of D.D. Kennedy. The first endorsement came with a donation from the Polk County Sportsman’s Club. By February 1991 a kick-off program was held at which the Otto Bremer Foundation made the first large grant. Darrell and Rosalie Kittleson of Garfield have been the prime movers of the implementation of the plan for the park. The new educational center has been financed solely by donations from members of the Friends and from grants. The Marion Park Deaver Foundation, which takes particular interest in funding educational activities, is the major donor of the center. However, the park is unique in that
private individuals, businesses, and civic organizations have joined together in the development of the grounds. All Friends projects have been in cooperation with the county officials, sometimes utilizing federal and state funds. Seven Eagle Scouts have earned badges for their projects, which have included construction of an arbor in what was Violet Kennedy’s garden, split rail fencing and a rock erosion project near the flume, and split rail fencing on the east parking lot. — Information from Friends of D.D. Kennedy
Rosalie Kittleson, [pictured] along with her husband, Darrell, have played a key role in the development of D.D. Kennedy Park and the Educational Center. The “Get ‘er done” on her pink ball cap was changed to “Got ‘er done” for the dedication ceremony.
The new educational center is a one-story reproduction of the original mill building on the property. It houses exhibits that highlight the history and natural history of the park, and will be used as a classroom for educational purposes. The floor is concrete treated and textured to look like wood. –Photos courtesy of Friends of D.D. Kennedy
Unity prom court
Unity prom court. Front row (L to R): Amy VanDeBrake, Brianna Schmid, Lisa Muller, Brittany Vollrath. Back Row left to right- Ryan Flaherty, Alex Peper, Justin Bader absent: Ethan Schmidt Prom is April 28 at 9 p.m., coronation at 10:30 p.m. –Photo submitted
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J & D Clothiers closing after 125 years of family business by Julie Holmquist ST. CROIX FALLS - It’s the end of an era for a local family business. After 125 years and four generations of store ownership in the valley, the St. Croix Falls store will soon close, and Polk County’s only individually owned, small-town clothing store will shut its doors. J & D Clothiers, owned by Don and Jean Dehmer, can trace its roots back to 1882 when William F. Koch, Don’s greatgreat-grandfather, built a general merchandise store in East Farmington. Koch’s Store, first in Farmington and then in Osceola, was the kind of general store relied on by the community to stock just about anything. The Dehmers are retiring after 30 years in the clothing store business and 27 years at J & D Clothiers in St. Croix Falls. With two sons employed as engineers, the Dehmers are ending the longtime family business, but they have no regrets. “The kids are doing so well, and the whole business climate has changed,” Don said. “We made a good living off the store for many years. Businesswise, it’s been good and keeps growing.” Anyone shopping at J & D Clothiers only needs to glance at the antiques hanging on the walls to get a glimpse of the store’s history. The artifacts came from the old stores: first in Farmington, and then the Osceola Koch Store that opened in January 1919. William Koch and his son Warren purchased the store from Linnel and Fred Dehmer, the brother of John Dehmer. Both Fred and John worked for William Koch at the Farmington store when they were boys, and John ended up marrying William Koch’s daughter, Lula. Warren Koch managed the Osceola Mercantile Company, always referred to as Koch’s Store, in Osceola for many years. The store did business at that location for 50 years, and the building was expanded to three times its original size. The store was located in the building presently owned by Osceola Antiques. When William Koch died, Lula and John Dehmer took over the operation of
J & D Clothiers has been the only small-town clothing store in Polk County for many years. – Photo by Julie Holmquist the Farmington store, and in 1929, John Dehmer bought a share of the Osceola store. Then in 1947, William Koch’s grandson, Russel Dehmer (Don Dehmer’s father), joined the Osceola store as co-owner. On Jan. 1, 1967, Warren retired after 49 years and Russel Dehmer became the sole owner of the store. The Farmington store closed in 1967. Don, 62, remembers working at his father’s Osceola store from sixth grade on, starting with sweeping the floors. He married Jean in 1967, who was a social worker at that time. Don was working as a journeyman electrician when his father decided to sell the store. “You can’t do that,” Don recalled saying to his father. “It’s been in the family too long.” So Don purchased the Osceola store from his father on June 30, 1977. In November of the same year, Don also bought the Paulson Furniture Store across the street and established Ye Olde Country Clothing Store. The other store was changed to sell only groceries. In 1979, the Dehmers opened another Ye Old Country Clothing Store in St. Croix Falls, the name changing to J & D
The ancestor of J & D Clothiers – Koch’s Store – opened in 1882 in East Farmington, where Ken’s Keyboard is now. – Photo submitted
Clothiers 15 years ago after they sold the store in Osceola.
Many things have changed in the clothing business during the last 30 years. “It’s harder to buy now,” Don said. “There are not as many manufacturers to buy from, and the biggest problem we have is finding quality merchandise.” The Dehmers used to buy merchandise in Minneapolis, but for many years have been forced to travel to New York twice a year on buying trips. They attribute their longtime success to offering quality clothing and having loyal customers. “We have a couple thousand people on our mailing list, and we’ll miss those people,” Don said. The antiques decorating the walls of J & D Clothiers are now disappearing, going to family members for sentimental reasons, and the Dehmers are looking forward to visiting grandchildren in Oregon and becoming snowbirds. “It’s been fun,” Don said of his years at the St. Croix Falls business. “We’ve made a lot of friends. I’ve never hated coming to work.” J & D Clothiers will begin its liquidation sale starting Thursday, May 3, at 9 a.m.
Don and Jean Dehmer are retiring and closing J & D Clothiers, ending four generations of family store ownership. – Photo by Julie Holmquist
A young Don Dehmer takes over ownership of Koch’s Store in 1977 from his parents, Russ and Myrel. That Osceola store celebrated its 75th anniversary in 1957, with 1,500 people attending a smorgasbord supper. – Photo submitted
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Kindergarten Circus
Aileen Guzman was one of three tightrope walkers to take part in last Thursday evening’s Kindergarten Circus at Frederic.
Sydney Domagala lends an ear while singing in the opening number of the 39th-annual Frederic Kindergarten Circus held last Thursday and involving more than 30 kindergarten students. Popcorn and balloons were handed out during the performance by the performers. Music teacher Pat Anderson and kindergarten teachers Tammi Hasselquist and Stacie Anderson organize and direct the event each year.
Dylan Swanson, Madelynn Schumacher, Adam Menke and Megan Hicks hold up their hands while singing a song during the “MerryGo-Round” song at Thursday’s Kindergarten Circus.
Colin Jeske was a strongman who made lifting weights look easy.
Ethan Alexander was shot out of a cannon at this year’s Kindergarten Circus. One of the lions at this year’s Kindergarten Circus, Dylan Swanson, greets the crowd with a smile.
Photos by Gary King
Ponies Hannah Schott, Mara Erickson and Shannon Erickson pretend to play a trombone during their performance.
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Sunday School Written by Nina Borup Malmen I was just a child of five My sister only three, It's time to go to Sunday School My Mother said to me. She pressed our clothes and shined our shoes And talked about the Golden Rule, Do not cheat or steal or lie You'll learn it all in Sunday School. As Dad drove us in the rusty Ford My Mother's words were on my mind, Please be polite and sit up straight And don't scratch your behind. We sat together in a circle On small low wooden chairs, While the teacher told the stories And helped us learn the prayers. And as we older grew Our little sister went along, To learn the facts of Sunday School In story, verse and song.
We were told about a man named Adam And his lovely wife named Eve, We talked about the Garden of Eden The beautiful place which they had to leave. We learned about someone named Noah Who built the mighty ark, We learned about Jesus our Savior And people named Andrew and Peter and Mark. We were told that Moses, while only a baby Was found in a basket among the reeds, He led his people to the Promised Land While God gave them ten rules for their needs. We heard about David and the mighty giant And all of the stories regarding Paul, Ruth and Naomi who gleaned the fields Eli and Hannah who were loved by all.
In the corner of our hankies Two pennies were securely tied, And when the offering plate came by We gave them to the Lord with pride. For each Sunday that we attended A golden star was placed upon the chart, We learned a hundred bible verses And kept them in our heart.
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We always came home with a Sunday School paper And an original craft that we had made, These items were read and admired And then they were carefully saved.
The cross and the resurrection. And the manger birth at Bethlehem. Once a year there was a picnic Sometimes it was held by a lake, Food and games and ice cream For an eventful time did make. Then as we grew into our teens There were written lessons to complete, Use the bible for your answers And do your lessons early in the week. Throughout the winds of winter And the scorching summer heat, We all marched off to Sunday School On swift determined feet. Our Mother's life is over We still live by the Golden Rule, Her voice resounds from heaven on high Please hurry girls...it's time for Sunday School.
Twice a year there was a program At Easter and at Christmastime,
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The Carlyle Sherstad 5K Run/Walk is back! GRANTSBURG - The 2007 Carlyle Sherstad 5K run/walk will take place on Saturday, June 2, during Grantsburg’s Big Gust Days. Parking will be at the Grantsburg High School with registration from 6:30 7:45 a.m. at the high school track. The 5K course begins at 8 a.m. on Madison Avenue. Trophies will be awarded to the overall male and female finishers, and medals will be awarded to the first three male and female finishers in each of nine age categories. The nonrefundable registration fee is $15 per person.
Individuals preregistered by Wednesday, May 16, will receive an event T-shirt. Burnett Medical Center organizes the Carlyle Sherstad 5K and donates all profits. This year’s profits will be donated to Faith’s Lodge, located near Webster. “Having experienced the loss of a grandson, I fully support Faith’s Lodge and its mission.” says Darlene Sherstad. Faith’s Lodge is a retreat facility for families who have a child with a serious illness or those who have recently suffered the loss of a child. To learn more about Faith’s Lodge, visit www.faithslodge.org or call 612-
825-2073. Business sponsors, volunteers, and race participants make the event successful. Sponsors get their company’s name printed on the back of event T-shirts. To learn about becoming an event volunteer or business sponsor, contact Shelley Staeven, race director at 715463-7311 or 1-800-293-5353. For complete details and a registration form, visit Burnett Medical Center or their Web site at: www.burnettmedicalcenter.com - submitted
Luck area ACS run/walk Finish Line plans under way LUCK - May 12 is the Luck Area American Cancer Society Run/Walk Finish Line and that means there are just a few weeks to organize teams and raise pledges. Registration and pledge forms are available at Rural American Bank and Wayne’s Foods Plus. Pre-registration is $5 and should be sent to Jean Tucker, 2735 Hwy. 35, Luck, WI 54853, or dropped off at Rural American Bank in Luck.
Monies raised go directly to the American Cancer Society to fund and help fight cancer at federal, state and local levels. Donations and support have helped create 2,100 smoke-free communities across the nation, helped 10,000 uninsured women get mammograms and helped secure a Medicare benefit for every American at age 65 to receive a prevention checkup. Together we’re making progress
against cancer, but more needs to be done to conquer this disease. Please continue your support by participating in whatever capacity is best for you. Foot A Buck footprints are being displayed in local businesses. There is still time to purchase these for $1 each. Marcia Anderson is taking Tribute Flag donations ($10 minimum each). Contact her at 715-472-8478 or send to 1512 Lake Ave., Luck, WI 54853, to honor a cancer
victim or survivor. Corporate co-sponsors of this year’s event are Luck’s Amery Regional Medical Center, Larsen Auto Centers and St. Croix Valley Hardwoods. Honorary cochairmen are cancer survivors Carol Giller and Cheryl Langness. If you have any questions, contact Patti Mattson at 715-472-2654. - submitted
Alice Peacock: Recording star comes home ST. CROIX FALLS - Alice Peacock has made quite a name for herself working out of the Chicago market. However, she will be home for a solo concert on Saturday, May 5, at St. Croix Festival Theatre. Part of the 2007 Music Series, the concert begins at 7:30 p.m. In addition, Alice will perform a one-hour children’s concert (ages 3 to adult) at 2 p.m. that day. The St. Croix Valley can proudly claim Alice as one of its own, as she grew up in White Bear Lake, Minn., where she spent swimming in the lake and manning a paper route. When her parents moved to Luck, during Alice’s junior year in high school, Polk County became home and she graduated from Unity High School. Understandably, the Alice Peacock fan
base on both sides of the St. Croix River is quite strong. Reserved seats for the Alice Peacock concert are $20 in advance or $25 at the door. Tickets for the one-hour children’s concert (ages 3 to adult) are $12.50 for adults and $7.50 for youth. Seven additional concerts round out the 2007 Music Series including Pop Wagner for Father’s Day Eve on June 16 and Sons of the Voyageur on July 20. Tish Hinojosa, Butch Thompson, and Monroe Crossing are some of the other musicians who will take the stage at Festival Theatre in 2007. To receive a 2007 Season Brochure, Alice Peacock – Photo submitted
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stop in at Festival Theatre or request one by phone or e-mail. 2007 Flex Pass tickets are on sale now for savings up to 35 percent on plays and concerts. Single tickets for the Music Series range in price from $20 to $30 with a discount for calling in advance of the concert date. Festival Theatre is located in downtown St. Croix Falls, at 210 North Washington Street. For more information, to order tickets or join the Festival Theatre mailing list, call 715-483-3387 or 888-8876002. You may also check the Web site at www.festivaltheatre.org or send an email to info@festivaltheatre.org. - from Festival Theatre
Correction Last week in the community wellness photos taken at Curves, Janet Swenson and her husband, Mark Swenson, were misidentified. Sorry for any misunderstanding this may have caused.
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River Road Ramblings
collected by Russ Hanson
The Gullickson Family comes to Cushing by Stanley Selin Thursday evening, April 26, at 7 p.m., Russ will present a slide show entitled “The History of Cushing and Her Most Famous Son, Dr. Squirt” at St Croix Falls City Hall located at the tourism center at the corner of Hwys. 8 and 35. This is part of our 2007 History of Cushing project. If it turns out good, we may bring the show to Cushing too. We don’t want to practice on the natives. The Gullicksons Come to Cushing The north and south Main Street of Cushing currently marks the dividing line between Sterling Township to the west and Laketown Township to the east. Sterling Township was formed in 1855 covering all of northern Polk county as well as Burnett and Washburn counties. It wasn’t until 1874 that Laketown had enough people to break off into a separate township. The area around Cushing was a mixture of dense hardwood forests on the high ground and large marshes on the flat, lower lands. Settlers used the marshland for hay for their cattle and horses as they cut the trees and opened up the rest of the land for farming. The land around Cushing began to be settled in 1869 when the Nils Gulliksen (Gullickson) and the Smith family homesteaded the west side of Cushing. The Gullickson homestead was 80 acres on the southwest side of the corner at Main Street and Hwy. N. It included the southwest slope of the Cushing hill and part of the marsh. We get the Gullickson’s story from a book “Early Norwegian Settlements in Wisconsin.” You can find the book online at http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.c om/~maggiebakke/wisconsin.html. “The first [Norwegian] in the area of Cushing and North Valley was Nils Gullicksen (Grette) from Vaale near Holmestrand. He writes: ‘I emigrated with all my family in 1869. We came first to Chicago, where we stopped for some weeks with my brother-in-law, Carl Meierhoff. In July we went further with horse and wagon and after 3 weeks and two days we reached St. Croix Falls. The trip was very arduous. The trip was very difficult because we neither understood nor could speak the English language. It was worst in Milwaukee. We had much trouble getting right out of the city. But we finally got out. At night we either lay in or near the wagon and almost every night there was a thunderstorm - American thunder and lightning, that we were not used to, so that the children and we ourselves were frightened by them. That the roads were extremely poor at that time, and with such weather, speaks for itself. When we came here there were no people anywhere. Still, since we had come here to find a home, we settled here. As soon as we had our log cabin in order, we began to feel at home. Later in the year came Ole L. Rolstad, Tosten Johnson, Johannes Gudminnsen and Ole O. Eng, all from Solør and settled near us, so now we had neighbors. They came from Madison, Wis.’ Nils Gullickson lived on his homestead for more than 30 years, into his 80s and the early 1900s. He saw Cushing develop from a forest and marsh into a thriving small town. His daughter, Lina (Lena) married another early settler, Andrew Hennings, of Danish/German descent. Andrew with early Danish settler Thomas Hansen started the first store in Cushing in 1891. The building is still there under countless additions, just north of the northern bar. The Gullickson home was just north of the store. Before that store was
Nils and Sophia Gullickson came from Norway to Cushing in 1868 and may have been the first settlers in the town. Lena Gullickson, their daughter, married Andrew Hennings. Andrew and Lena started the first store in Cushing in 1891 with Danish neighbor Thomas Hansen. – Photos from the Hennings family opened, people had to go to Alabama Corners, Trade Lake, Wolf Creek and St. Croix Falls to shop. You can tell “newer” towns by seeing if they had a schoolhouse in town. Wolf Creek and Alabama did. Kids in Cushing had to walk out to the Simpson (also called Bass Lake and then Cushing School) a mile west of town or east to the Indian lane and wander up to the Lanesdale school.” Mr. Jackson of Franconia tells me that Sidney Otteson told him Otteson’s family came north from St. Croix Falls to homestead near Cushing in the early days. Otteson said whole trip north of the Falls was in the shade of a dense hardwood forest. We will pick up on this with the story of the Danes coming to Cushing in a future story. Nils’ grandson, Roy Hennings became notorious as Dr. Squirt. From 1903 until he died in 1943, Roy wrote countless newspaper and magazine articles, often referring back to his growing up with the town of Cushing. With get a lot of Cushing’s history by reading his articles. We pick up some more Gullickson history from two of his articles. A Golden Wedding April 22, 1922 by Dr. Squirt “Way back in June 1869, Miss Genna Gullickson, and the family of which she was a part, shook the dust of Norway off their several trilbies and set sail for them golden shores of America. A little later in the season, in the month of September to be exact about it, Andrew Bergerson sensing a vacuum over Norway since Miss Gena had beat it for the new world, packed up his belongings in his little old carpet bag, said good bye to his friends and set out in the general direction of the U. S. In the mysterious way that lovers have of locating each other, they met in Chicago in 1872, and after the usual period of billing and cooing, they hunted up a preacher who, without any loss of time, did about one of the best jobs of splicing that we know of anywheres in our circle of acquaintances. In these days it takes a 12-cylinder preacher to make a job of splicing last 5 years, and a Justice of the Peace is a wonder who can tie a knot that will stand the strain six months or a year. “The Bergersons concluded that the country was the real place to live, so they located on the shore of beautiful Round Lake, the present home of Chas. Julen, in 1876. Life was a strenuous existence on a farm in those days, provisions had to be packed in on one’s back in those days and carried from St. Croix Falls or Stillwater at that. “Bergerson can tell some very interesting tales of the old days around the Cushing country. In those days, Everett Smith killed their meat in the form of a bear on the hill about where the M. E.
By 1895 when this picture of the Hennings store was taken, Thomas Hansen separated the partnership and built his own store up the hill. Both store buildings are still standing. The Hennings building has multiple additions covering the original part. It is on the west side of Main Street just north of the north bar. The Hansen store is at the top of the hill on the northeast corner of the crossroads. Church is now and Old Selim McIntosh scoured the country behind his hounds trying to pry the wolves loose from their scalps for the necessary terbacker money.” Roy Hennings wrote in his mother’s obituary in the Nov. 1921 Standard Press “Lena Marie Gullickson was born in Homestrand, Norway, Sept 26, 1856. She came to America with her parents at the age of 12 years and settled on the Gullickson homestead on which a part of Cushing is now situated. “ Cushing History Project Are you interested in finding out more about Dr. Squirt (Roy Hennings)? Send $5.00 to SELHS Box 731, Cushing, WI 54006 for a copy of our thick Dr. Squirt booklet. Have you any pictures or stories or artifacts of old times in the Cushing area or around—contact the Rambler at 715-488-2776, 2558 Evergreen Ave., Cushing. The maple sap finally started running April 9; dripped nicely for nine days giving the Hansons syrup for another year. It was about 50 percent of a normal year’s production. The pocket gophers are the next crop to harvest on the farm. The Armstrongs of Cushing used to tap the maples in their Cushing woods in the old days. I think the last maple on their farm has been gone for nearly a century now. Dad and Uncle Maurice helped straighten the old part of their house in the 1960s and found the center cross beam resting on a maple stump that had finally rotted away after 100 years. Roy Hennings, his sister Ruth, his parents Andrew and Lena and his grandfather John are all buried in the Laketown Lutheran Cemetery (the church was built from Tamarack logs and is locally known as the Tamarack church). As part of our study of the history of Cushing we found Roy was a soldier in World War I and has never had a veteran’s flag and flag holder on his grave. We also found that his grandfather, John, fought for the North in the Civil War spending three years as a soldier and he has never had a veteran’s flag holder on his grave either. To remedy this, SELHS is joining with the Laketown Lutheran members and neighbors and American Legion to recognize the two. On the Sunday of Memorial Day weekend we invite you to join us at the Tamarack Church at 10:30 a.m., for church services. Pastor Arndt tells us he will have a service with an historic flavor (including the old hymnals, prayer books and songs). The organist will pull out all the stops! After the service, at 11:30 we will adjourn to the cemetery, rain or shine, to recognize the veterans in the cemetery and to plant flag holders on the two Hennings’ graves. The Hennings family was one of the founders of the Tamarack Church in 1879 with John often filling in to preach the sermon. Several
members of the family will be present from across the U.S. We will then have a cemetery walk and explore the old cemetery with several local families telling us about their own ancestors. A light lunch will be served in the old schoolhouse on the church grounds. We hope you can join us! Did you know that the old Oak Hill School was at one time called the Hennings school because it was on their farm and Andrew was the teacher? John Hennings lost his right hand in a threshing accident just after he got out of the army in 1865. A wonderful booklet written by his brother Christian Hennings in 1928, tells about the family in Denmark, coming to America and the Civil War and after. The Christenson family of rural Cushing are hard at work on their family history as part of the Cushing history project. The five children of Christian Christenson and Martha Brenizer are hunting up old pictures, writing down their memories and preparing a booklet or maybe a book with the help of SELHS. We will excerpt some of their stories for this column in the future. They are related to the Hennings family through the Gullicksons. The Frederickson family, whose ancestors homesteaded just north of Cushing, tell me that they are preparing for a family reunion this summer and are gathering their family stories too. We hope to put some in the Ramblings column. They are related to the Hennings family too. The Elmer/Lorraine Larson family is soon to begin working on their family history too. They plan to start with Sharon and Shirley sitting down with their mother to tape the stories as they look through the old photo albums. Video taping or audio taping the pageby-page reminiscences as you look through the old family albums is a wonderful way to preserve your family history. It records all of the interesting stories about the characters in the family—rather than just their name on the back of a photo. The Larsons are related to the Hennings family through the Skones. When the Fredericksons, Christensons and Larsons start talking about their relatives, you quickly realize that with the large families of the old days nearly everyone who has lived around Cushing for any length of time is related to everyone else somehow or other. In the old days, people married within the extended neighborhood. Nowadays with all of the moving around we do, we mostly marry strangers. Celebrate your relatedness to the local area at the 68th-annual Sterling Picnic Sunday, June 24, at the Cushing Community Center (noon potluck lunch, program, old collections, crafts, demonstrations, pictures – bring your history to share).
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More Christian one-liners
Opportunity may knock once, but temptation bangs on your front door forever. Quit griping about your church; if it was perfect, you couldn’t belong. If the church wants a better pastor, it only needs to pray for the one it has. God himself does not propose to judge a man until he is dead. So why should you? Some minds are like concrete; thoroughly mixed-up and permanently set. Peace starts with a smile. I don’t know why some people change churches; what different does it make which one you stay home from? A lot of church members who are singing “Standing on the Promises” are just sitting on the premises.
Bernice Abrahamzon
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would have sent us a scientist. If our greatest need had been money, God would have sent us an economist. If our greatest need had been pleasure, God would have sent us an entertainer. But our greatest need was forgiveness, so God sent us a Savior. - From a greeting card - Author unknown (but appreciated) Watch your tongue! We control a powerful horse by a tiny bit in its mouth.
Guide a huge ship by a relatively small rudder. Ignite a whole forest by a little spark of fire.
We were called to be witnesses, not lawyers or judges.
Beasts, birds, reptiles and all kinds of sea creatures are tamed by man.
Be ye fishers of men. You catch them – he’ll clean them.
But who can tame the human tongue?
Coincidence is when God chooses to remain anonymous.
The tongue is as dangerous as any fire, with vast potential for evil. It can poison the whole body and make life a blazing hell.
Don’t put a question mark where God put a period. Don’t wait for six strong men to take you to church. Forbidden fruits create many jams. God doesn’t call the qualified, he qualifies the called. God grades on the cross, not the curve. God loves everyone, but probably prefers “fruits of the spirit” over “religious nuts!” God promises a safe landing, not a calm passage. He who angers you, controls you! If God is your co-pilot – swap seats! Don’t give God instructions – just report for duty! The task ahead of us is never as great as the power behind us.
The Apostle James says, “A man may think he is religious, but if he has no control over his tongue, he is deceiving himself.” (Note: The above is certainly true, but think of all the positive points about the human tongue. Are there any lovelier lines? I love you. Will you marry me? You are right. What a beautiful day! I’m sorry. Forgive me. It’s a girl. It’s a boy. Congratulations! Happy Birthday! Let me help you. You are very kind. On and on and on. Until next week, Bernice
(Note: Readers continue to ask for the above guidelines. How about cutting them out and saving them this time?) God knew our greatest need If our greatest need has been information, God would have sent us an educator. If our greatest need had been technology, God
MILLTOWN - The warm weather is here and whether it will hold out for the third-annual Blue Ribbon Walk this Saturday, April 28, in Milltown will be something to see. Supporters in the prevention of child abuse in Polk County will get together to raise funds, share hopes and walk the Gandy Dancer, rain or shine. Open to all supporters in the prevention of child abuse during this National Child Abuse Awareness Month, the walk will raise funds for two of the county’s prevention/protection programs, Kinship of Polk County and -Welcome Home Shelter. Both programs share in the belief that all children deserve a life
of happiness and guidance, free from abuse. Thrivent Financial For Lutherans also believes in the cause and will supplement funds raised for the event at the rate of 50 cents per dollar, up to $2,000. Doors at the Milltown Community Center open at 8 a.m. with registration followed by a brief opening ceremony. The walk begins at 9:30 a.m. Participants can walk, stroll, meander, jog, run or bike down the Gandy Dancer Trail and return to the Milltown Community Center for free food and applause for their participation. Wear a white or blue shirt and get a blue ribbon. Pledge sheets are available at Kinship, 715-2687980, polkkinship.org, or write down your information and fill out a pledge sheet on Saturday morning. The event is open to everyone. All are welcome to help raise awareness and funds to stop the tragedy of child abuse. - submitted
Open house for Butterfly House is Saturday ST. CROIX FALLS – The Butterfly House, whose mission is to provide a safe, supportive environment to women in recovery, will hold an open house this Saturday, April 28, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The house is located at 336 North Washington Street. Women in recovery are provided “a safe, supportive environment while integrating sober living skills, peerto-peer fellowship, everyday living skills and educational activities” that will allow them to successfully
Compiled by Bernice Abrahamzon
50 Years Ago Walter Johnson’s at Siren had Sealy mattresses on sale for $39.95 (regularly $59.50).-The Siren Junior-Senior Banquet was held May 8 at Anchor Inn.-The Siren seniors enjoyed a trip to Minneapolis, to tour the Ford plant, the Minneapolis Tribune offices and the Southdale Shopping Center. In the evening they attended the Ice Follies. The bus driver was Leo Anderson, and his wife also went on the trip.-Webster prom royalty included Phil Bohnen and Dona Arendt. The theme was Hawaiian Cruise, with music by Joe Banana and his Bunch.-The Siren prom was set for May 10, with the theme Cinderella. The king was Kermit Culbertson and the queen was Joyce McKinley.-Janice Baustian was among the top 25 spellers in the Minneapolis Tribune Spelling Bee held April 13. There were 161 contestants in all.-C. LeRocque did bulldozing, land clearing and beach work out of his office at Danbury.-Milltown’s new department store, Schirmang’s, in the theater building was open for business.-Frederic’s Clover Farm Store served free coffee and ham sandwiches with specials for Easter on sugar at 10 lbs. for $1, flour at 50-lb. bag for $3.39 and ham at 40¢ lb.-A baseball dance was held April 20, at the Indian Creek Hall, with music by the Merry Makers.-Wallace Early, Frederic village president, announced cleanup week April 29 through May 4.
40 Years Ago The Golden Wedding Anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Charles V. Blom was celebrated with an open house April 23, at Bethany Lutheran Church, Siren.-Dairyland Township planned to organize a fire department.-The new chairman in Meenon Township was Joe Jamison over Reuben Krause in a close race.Riverside Inn on the St. Croix River north of Danbury was a total loss in a nighttime fire. This was the second fire in the past few years. Present owner was Rolland Trudeau.-Specials at the Frederic Clover Farm Store included cherry pie filling at 33¢ a can, grapefruit at 10 for 39¢ and beef roast at 43¢ lb.-Obituaries included Evelyn Spafford, Verla Erickson and Walter Leighow.-Top honor students of the Frederic Class of 1967 were honored, including Jane Beecroft and Beatrice Peterson.-Pastor Whitemore of the First Lutheran and Laketown Lutheran parish of Cushing planned to be in Norway from May 1 to Aug. 1. He and his wife would be staying with his wife’s parents there.The Frederic Standard Station with owner/operator, Albert Alling, was now open for business seven days a week.-A teenage dance was held April 21, at the Frederic Rec. with music by The Enchanters.-Specials at the Frederic Co-op Store included picnic hams at 29¢ lb., potatoes at 69 for 20 lbs. and Hill’s Bros. coffee at $1.29 for 2-lb. can.-The movie “Penelope” with Natalie Wood was playing at the Frederic Theatre.“Doctor Zhivago” Was coming to the Auditorium Theatre at St. Croix Falls.
20 Years Ago
Blue Ribbon Walk this Saturday All are invited to join the cause
Do you remember ?
transition back into their families and communities. The Butterfly House will also be a place for people in the area to get information on illegal drugs, drug abuse and recovery, as well as a place to attend support groups and meetings. If you would like to contribute to an everyday miracle, donations can be sent to: The Butterfly House, c/o The RiverBank, P.O. Box 188, Osceola, WI 54020 – submitted
Six fire departments fought a fire at Hertel.-Louis Bihner “Chuck” was running for the Siren School Board.-William Bidon was also running for the Siren School Board.-Art Fruncillo advertised real estate services in Grantsburg as he was licensed in both Wisconsin and Minnesota.-Gary Erickson was preparing for a consignment auction at his residence, Webster, on April 4.-The Amery newspaper was going to publish the county board proceedings.-Burnett County wanted landfills open on Sundays for weekend residents.-Sara Babcock wrote Little Butternut 4-H news.-Dr. Timothy Peterson of Ramsey Clinic, Frederic, planned to move to Arizona with his family this summer.-Over 25 grass fires reported in one week in this area.-Polk County may ban ATVs and dirt bikes.-Cumberland High School won the Whiz Quiz competition at the UW-Barron County Fine Arts Theater.-A car rescue was performed at Big Round Lake.-The St. Croix Tribal Center sponsored a family Health Fair.-Obituaries included Ann Ruck, Oscar Mattson, Michael Dorfe, Hazel Nelson and Eleanor Peterson.-A full-time director of nursing was needed at the Frederic Nursing Home.
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Partial-birth abortion aborted It’s aborted Partial-birth abortion is aborted. Last week the Supreme Court finally ruled that the Partial-Birth Abortion Ban Act, which President Bush signed into law in 2003, was constitutionally OK. This was the first time the court made a specific abortion procedure illegal. Sadly, this supreme decision took four years to make. Less intellectual minds grasped the horror of partial-birth abortion right away. The ban In part the ban says, “Any physician who…knowingly performs a partialbirth abortion and thereby kills a human fetus shall be fined…or imprisoned not more than two years, or both.” You kill a baby, you go to jail. It’s that simple. There is one exception in the ruling. The procedure is allowed if the mother’s life is at risk. But then, any abortion is justified if it’s done to save the mother’s life. Here it’s a tragic matter of one life versus the other. And a mother has an unalienable right to life. Gruesome act But beyond matters of life and death, abortion is wrong. And partial-birth abortion is so wrong. Even the most radical, calloused person must cringe at this gruesome act. Here’s how it’s done. The head of an innocent baby, fully formed, is pulled from the mother’s womb. Then a pair of sharp scissors is stabbed into the back of its little neck. The baby winces in horror
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and pain. The abortionist then sticks a vacuum into the baby’s skull and sucks out its brain. Who in their right mind could do this? And even more, who in their right mind could defend this?
Baby Mariah Olson Look at little Mariah Olson. I hold this darling, premature baby girl in my photo. She is but 5 weeks old. Funny, she came into this world on April 8 (4-8) at 4 pounds, 8 ounces. She’s starting out with a good sense of humor. Now picture this: She was a candidate for partial-birth abortion. But no more. Unfortunately, there are still plenty who defend this barbarity. Some of them sit on the Supreme Court. “Today’s decision is alarming,” said Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. She wrote the losing decision. “It tolerates, indeed applauds, federal intervention to ban nationwide a procedure found necessary and proper in certain cases by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.” What Justice Ginsburg failed to applaud, and mention, were the decent pro-life doctors in that esteemed college. They loudly disagree with her and their organization and celebrate the death of partial-birth abortion.
FROM
West SWEDEN
Stop the killing! In a larger legal context, the ending of partial-birth abortion is a step in the right direction to end all senseless abortions. The legal killing of innocent life must stop! Ever since that dark day in 1973, when the brethren in the Supreme Court discovered (invented) the Constitutional right to an abortion in Roe vs. Wade, our nation has been in a fight for life. It is estimated that 48,589,993 babies have lost that fight. This is an abortion holocaust. And thank God it is coming to an end. The Supreme Court is finally coming to its senses and is on the way to overturning Roe vs. Wade. Hallelujah! Equal rights
the feet to move. We all want our horses to walk, trot, canter, when and • Keeping track of all where we ask, no matter what other horses behind discipline we do. We all want • The weather them to do what we want, • All birds, squirrels when we ask, with a good attietc. and any other movetude, and with the speed we ment around the trail want in the feet. Cathy This horse is paying This is communication on attention. If you put this the horse’s level. We have to Larsson same horse two or three do groundwork to establish rebehind in the line, you spect on the part of the horse. can almost hear the sigh This respect must be deep so of relief as he wipes the that no matter what happens, it sweat from his forelock, will come through for you. of the upper drops his head, relaxes Imagine a blank slate on Midwest his ears, and follows your horse’s brain. As we along happily, if he begin working, we are develtrusts the rider up on top. oping a message repeatedly (Another article.) onto the same brain slate: I move your The same thing happens with horses feet etc. Soon the message is clear to the and their handlers. Show me a pushy horse who is the leader. As we continue horse who is all over a frightened han- working, the slate is etched deeper and dler and I’ll show you a horse who is becomes permanent. I hear from my begging for someone to take control of clients for whom I have started horses his feet. When he finds a leader, he will for, with seasons off their horses have gladly relinquish control so that he can not forgotten the foundation I put on. take it easy and follow along. They can even canter off with no emoGroundwork is the best way to say to tional breakdown from the horse. Why the horse “I move your feet.” Not only do you think this is so? Repeated, are you communicating that you move steady teaching. the feet but how, specifically, you want Often we encounter a situation or bit
Groundwork, groundwork, groundwork Everywhere we hear about the importance of groundwork. Most teachers understand that good communication starts on the ground. Those of us who are sticklers for good ground manners seem to be safer and have happier horses that understand what is expected of them. Getting your feet stepped on is rare if you make it plain to your horse not to invade your space. The lead mare does not get shoved around or run over. • The lead mare has rules: • She gets fed first • The water tank is hers She moves everybody else’s feet in the herd out of her space The important thing to notice is how readily these rules are accepted by the rest of the herd. Nobody puts their hands on their hips and asks, “Who made you queen?” The horses just readily accept this and are looking for it. Have you ever noticed the difference between the horse leading a trail ride and the horses following behind? The lead horse is responsible for everything including: • All potential danger • Keeping track of his rider
HORSE WHISPERER
People, in the womb and out of the womb, have the equal unalienable right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. This right is endowed upon us by our creator and declared in our Constitution. Sometimes we sin and abandon this sacred gift, like we did with the Constitutional “right” in slavery. That supposed right took the bloody Civil War to end the legal practice. Now the civil war of abortion has taken a turn to victory. And with a few more decisions like the one last week to ban partial-birth abortion, the entire abortion holocaust will be over. ••• You can celebrate civil rights for the born and unborn with Wayne Anderson at: wayneanderson@centurytel.net.
of fear from the horse, but with a solid foundation, he finds the answer from his handler, who says, “I move your feet.” We must form new habits with our horse’s minds by moving their feet where we want them to be at a given moment. If you were to learn to play a musical instrument, you can not learn by just showing up at your lessons. The same applies here. You need to practice in a language both human and horse understand and for the horse to understand you are the leader 100 percent of the time. You and your horse need to form new and better ways of communicating withpractice to form this leadership role. Groundwork fits the bill. To learn some important groundwork exercises for “I move your feet” skills, come to our upcoming events. If you would like a clinic in your area, call me, we can set one up! 715-689-2692. Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Philippians 3:20 & 21
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TOWN TALK/COUNTRY CHATTER St. Croix Valley Dottie Senior Center Adams We had our general meeting on April 17, which followed a very good potluck lunch. We are having our garage sale this coming weekend on April 27, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. and April 28 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. We are accepting donations. Our center is available for rental for a reasonable fee. The center is open Monday through Friday from 9:30 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. The public is welcome to stop and visit and have that cup of coffee. We like to visit too. On April 15, we had a hobo soup dinner. 500 cards were played. The winners of those games were Elaine Edlund in first place, Jack Lund in second place, Cliff Qualle in third place, Jeanne Thomfohrda in fourth place and Marion Edler in fifth place. Tuesday afternoon, April 17, domino winners were Don Anderson in first place, Martha Lundstrom in second place and Donna Scholosser in third place. 500 card winners were Don Benson in first place, Phil Mevissen in second place, Norm Schmeckpeper in third place, Alice Darrell in fourth place and Marion Edler in fifth place. You know when you’re past middle age when raising your arms counts as exercise. Aging isn’t all bad. Think of the trouble many of us would be in if wrinkles hurt. Wrinkles are where smiles used to be. Growing old is mandatory: growing up is optional. Thursday evening 500 card winners were Don Benson in first place, Jeannette Gehrman in second place, Roger Greenlee in third place and Bernice Olson in fourth place. Have a great day!
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Karen Mangelsen
Donna Hines and Hank and Karen Mangelsen visited Julie and Erika Jensen Monday evening. Julie is recuperating after falling and breaking her upper arm. Karen and Hank Mangelsen called on Marlene and Bruce Swearingen Wednesday morning. In the afternoon they visited Dick Macho in Siren. Later they were supper guests of April and Dave Close and family. Ann Srachta, Lida Nordquist, Nina and Donna Hines and Karen Mangelsen attended the volunteer appreciation program at Capeside Cove Nursing Home in Siren Thursday afternoon. Hank and Karen Mangelsen visited Clarence Sexton Friday Morning. Friday afternoon visitors at the home of John and Diana Mangelsen were Lawrence and Nina Hines and Karen and Hank Mangelsen. Don and Lida Nordquist visited Doris and Les Brackin in Roseville, Minn., Friday afternoon. On the way home they picked up their granddaughter, Randi Funk, and she stayed with them for the weekend. Judy Albee and Beverly Brunclik went to the gospel show at Ceska Opera House Friday evening. Donna Hines attended the WMF Spring Rally at the AFL Bible School in Minneapolis, Minn., Saturday. Later she and Gerry Hines were supper guests of Lida and Don Nordquist. Several from this area went to the spaghetti supper at Clam Falls Lutheran Church Saturday night. Don and Lida Nordquist and Gerry and Donna Hines went to the passion play at North Heights Church in the Twin Cities Sunday afternoon.
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Shirley Lund
Hello from Luck Senior Center! Good to see Gaylen and Sylvia Jensen, two of our snowbirds back. Welcome home! At our last board meeting it was brought to our attention that there are some folks who were interested in playing bridge, 500 and other card games. So, if anyone out there would like to help us get some tables going, give Kathy Mueller a call at 715-472-8285. Mark your calendars for our monthly potluck on Friday, April 27, at 5 p.m. Dan Beal, the Rock Man, will be our guest speaker. We will have birthday cake for desert. Sounds like a fun and interesting evening. Come join us! Remember our hours and days – Wednesday and Thursday, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m.; Friday, 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
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Frederic Senior Center We are enjoying the spring weather. A good number of seniors played spades on Monday, April 16, and the winners were: first Hazel Hoffman, second Margaret Ulick, third Lola Hinschberger and fourth Vi Luke. Wednesday pokeno was played at 1 p.m. We wish our pokeno player Virginia Schultz a get-well wish. We miss you. Thursday 500 was well attended and the winners were first Del Hansen, second Ed Berdal, third Hazel Hoffman and fourth Lola Hinschberger. Pokeno was played on Friday.
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Bev Beckmark
Sympathy to the family of Karen J. Burgett who passed away April 9. Sympathy to the family of Dorothy Glockzin who passed away last week. Sympathy to the family of Georgene Weideman who passed away April 11. There will be a lasagna dinner fundraiser on Saturday, April 28, at 2 p.m. at the Pheasant Inn for Lisa Robbin. Tickets are $5 per plate. The Grandma’s Group has a new addition to their long string of grandchildren and great-grandchildren. David and Linda Ritchey have a third daughter, little Cameryn Lindaia was born on April 18 and weighed in at 8 lbs., 10 oz. and 19 inches long. Proud grandparents are Chuck and Hazel Hahr. Congratulations to elementary student Garrett Hunter, middle schooler Tyler Richison and high schooler Ashley Maslow for being chosen Siren schools students of the week.
Orange
We are grateful for the spring showers which are greening up our environment and making the birds happy. Sympathy is extended to the families of Don and Katy Johnson and Tim Swedberg in their recent passings. Nancy O’Brien and Peggy Kearns taught a Swedish weaving class at the government center on Tuesday. Several Harmony HCE members attended. The Steve O’Brien family from Shakopee, Minn., spent the weekend with Pat and Nancy O’Brien. Jack and Lavonne O’Brien were in St. Croix Falls on Wednesday. On Friday Maxine Stone was among the many
Barb Munger
Twenty-seven people attended the monthly senior meeting held on Tuesday, April 17. A potluck was suggested for April 29, this coming Sunday, to welcome in spring. We will begin serving at noon. Everyone is welcome to join us. Bring a covered dish to share or if you would like to make a donation that is fine also. Just come and enjoy!! There was a discussion on SeniorCare. As you are probably aware, President Bush turned Wisconsin down to continue this program, but our representatives are working to have it extended until December 31. All the participants in this program will be notified where we will be standing on this issue. Birthdays for April were celebrated with cake shared after the meeting. It has been decided that we will serve the birthday cake immediately after the meeting as quite a few people don’t stay for the noon dinner and have missed out on this treat. In the afternoon we had five tables turn out for our weekly game of dime bingo, which has become a very popular activity. They begin playing at 1 p.m., and it is a fun, relaxing activity for all of you seniors out there. Just be sure and bring your dimes, at least 18 of them to start off. Wednesday 500 players had another great turnout this week (30) and the winners were, Lola Hinschberger, Jim Bly, Anke Olesen and Gerry Vogel. Naomi Glover treated the players to banana bread and Marge Nyberg shared cheese and crackers. Friday Spades winners were, Anke Olesen, Nona Severson, Dwaine Bentley, Roy Magnuson and Don Heavey. Herb Sederlund treated the players to two cakes and Marge Nyberg, cheese and crackers. We had 26 people turn out last Friday, so our spade game is becoming quite popular also. Remember the center is open every day from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily, Monday through Friday, and everyone is welcome to come and join us. All activities begin at 1 p.m. sharp. The coffeepot is always on so stop in for a visit.
Siren
What is the old saying? April showers bring May flowers. Well if that’s true, the last weekend rains should give the spring flowers a real boost. The birdhouses in our backyard are once again full of bluebirds and tree swallows. They are not neighborly neighbors either as each pair wants the others to stay in their own houses. Not much different that in some of our neighborhoods. Won’t be long and they will have nests full of little ones with mouths to feed, keeping the parents too busy to squabble. The Grandma’s Group met on Monday, April 16, at the home of Marge Peterson. At that time, it was agreed by all that this would be the last meeting until fall as many other things keep us too busy. A delicious potluck lunch was enjoyed by all with a variety of crafts finishing up the afternoon. Those present were Naomi Glover, Dorothy Lahners, Hazel Hahr, Erna Lueck and Bev Beckmark. Little Alex Peterson, Marge’s grandson, also spent the day with the Grandma’s Group.
Fran Krause
Saturday Share-A-Lunch with celebration of the birthdays of the month. Frances Kurkowski’s birthday was Friday and she shared her birthday cake with us. Happy birthday to Francis and we appreciate all the work she does to make our Saturdays a wonderful day. Saturday we had a wonderful pork roast dinner and afternoon 3 p.m. lunch and everyone enjoyed playing bingo and cards. Always remember: “Life isn’t about what you have, it’s about what you have to give.” Welcome to our center.
Siren Senior Center
Our snowbirds are slowly flying back from down South and West. The Siren card players were happy to see Ann Smith, Shirley Doriott and Dean Elkin, who showed up to play cards with us this week. Hopefully that is a sign that spring is finally here. There are a few things to note on your calendars for the upcoming month of May. On the third we will be having our Dining at Five dinner to honor volunteers who assisted the Aging Program for Burnett County, specifically ones from the Siren area. Shirley will have a Thanksgiving dinner to give thanks, so be sure to reserve your spot by calling the center at 349-2845. You don’t have to be an honored volunteer to participate in this dinner, everyone is welcome to come and dine. The gal’s from the foot clinic will be at the center on May 7. They start taking clients at 9 a.m. This is a wonderful new service provided by two registered nurses who will trim your nails and wrap your feet. The fee is comparably the same as that of the government center. I will personally vouch for them as I had the chance to be pampered this month, a first for me and I highly recommend them. There is a signup sheet at the center, so stop in or call 349-7810 and we will put your name on the list. I received notice that the Fox Run Ladies Wednesday golf league will also be starting again in May. On May 2, they will have a meeting at 9 a.m. and then have a practice round of golf for all who wish to stay and play. The official games will begin on May 9. This is a fun league for all you gals out there who enjoy golf. There are no obligations to be there every week and you get a chance to play with a different foursome every week. Also, I will attest that little skill is required, they welcome you anyway. On April 22, a large group of folks turned out to wish Jim and Bea Wallace good wishes for their 55th wedding anniversary. The celebration was held at Bobbie’s World and all the food was provided by Bobbie (Bea and Jim’s daughter) was enjoyed by all who attended.
Ardyce Knauber
LaVonne O’Brien
guests who helped Doris Schauer celebrate her 89th birthday. The aunts were each presented with a rose by niece, Donna Carlson. Brad and Spencer Peterson entertained their archery club Monday evening. On Sunday, Pam, Brad and Spencer attended Parents Day at UW-Minn., with Mallory. The scheduled picnic and softball game (girls versus parents) was rained out. Amy Kopecky and Fran Krause attended the No. Dist. H.C.E. Leaders meeting at Hayward on Thursday. They toured the Hidden Bay Graphics Company in the afternoon. Fran Krause drove to Hudson Friday to attend her cousin Orville Johnson’s funeral.
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TOWN TALK/COUNTRY CHATTER 653-4281 News came to the Lewis church congregation on Sunday morning (before services began) of the passing of a beloved member and friend, Dorothy Glockzin. Sympathy is extended to her family and friends. She had been in and out of hospitals in the last two years and had always recovered sufficiently to return home, so her passing was a big surprise and sadness. Stan Miller, who had been a teacher for 34 years, was a Gideon speaker on Sunday, and a special collection was accepted for the worthwhile Gideon Society. Stan is from Luck and was accompanied by his wife. They were going on to speak at a church in Trade Lake on Sunday. Lunch was served after Sunday services by Carol and Dennis Bohn, with Alice Ford providing an extra cake for elegance to enjoy along with doughnuts, poppy seed cake, fresh strawberries and fresh pineapple. Dennis is having a bit of surgery on Thursday. Those who attended the writer’s conference on Saturday at Amery included Boyd Sutton, Denis Simonson, Dan Miller and
Lewis his service dog, Buddy, Alice Ford, Carolyn Markquart, Beverly Handy, possibly several others from the local club. Good speakers, good food for bodies and the mind. The program ended around 3 p.m. and Alice and Charles Ford went on to Downing to visit. They returned home later in the day. A group of church members and friends got together Saturday morning to rake the church lawn. The Peterson brothers brought their marvelous machine that made quick work of the raking and picking up. The church yard looks so good! High winds on Saturday brought down a lot of pine/spruce needles and cones. Rain all around us, but Lewis needs it to encourage the rhubarb, chives and asparagus. In spring, home gardeners get anxious for those first signs! Did you see the picture of hepaticas in last week’s Leader? It was taken by Josie Fisk and she correctly identified them and not merely as Mayflowers. Little lavender flowers with hairy stems. Belated Happy Birthday to Robin Peterson who celebrated Saturday. Marlene
Bernice Abrahamzon
Nelson also had a birthday that same day. Happy belated anniversary to Robin and Randy Peterson on April 15; to Pastor Mike and Candy Ascher on April 23; to Phil and Sylvia Schaetzel on April 25; to Ron and Marilyn Peterson on April 27 down in Delevan. So many events scheduled for last Saturday. Several writer’s friends attended the 11 a.m. dedication at the Kennedy Mill site. Others went to New Richmond for a church Day of Enrichment. Others to sales including one at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church; others to Clam Falls Lutheran for a spaghetti supper. Always plenty of places to go in this area. Proms all over the place Saturday night with schools selecting the same date. A number of visitors went out to Whispering Pines Camp on Sunday afternoon for activities. Nicole Nelson and a friend are intending to attend camp there one week this summer. Looking forward to it. A monthly board meeting will be held this Wednesday at 7 p.m. at the church. No potluck this time on account of a busy
Webster Senior Center Only six people attended the monthly senior citizen center meeting on Monday afternoon. I wish we could get more people interested in participating, so if some are not pleased with the way the center is run – well, they know what the answer is, attend and let the board have your input. Four of the attendees did stay afterward for a couple games of golf cards. We know what Helen Steffen has been doing during some of the time since she retired as Burnett County clerk – playing in the dirt, or rather keeping busy during the summer season planting and taking care of her vegetable and flower gardens, and lately thinking about what she is going to plant this year. Monday evening she was the special feature at the Women’s After Five monthly dinner meeting at the Channel House giving a presentation on spring gardening, and encouraging all to get down and get a little dirt under their fingernails. Martha (Harlan) Anderson played her guitar and sang a song about planting seeds. I think the extent of my flower planting this year will be pots of plastic and silk ones! I’m not lazy, I just can’t get down on my knees, and if I did, I couldn’t get up! Salle Bachman, RN and Marcia Spies, LPN of Feet First, Inc. held their first foot clinic at the center on Tuesday, and I can tell you personally that it was worth the wait for me. My poor feet felt wonderful afterward. They will be having the clinic just once a month at our center on the first Tuesday of every month. The next dates are May 1 and June 5, from 1 to 4 p.m. The signup sheet is on the bulletin board south of the kitchen serving counter. There were three tables of dime bingo players on Wednesday afternoon and everyone had a good time, as usual. I was one of approximately 200 persons
320-242-3933 Most of us who live out here in the little townships of Arna and New Dosey are well aware that Bob Brewster and Patty Koehler have been planning to have orchards on the grounds of their lovely home. The other day, after completing two days of a computer-wiring job in Farmington, they returned home to learn that 70 trees were waiting to be picked up at the post office in Sandstone. They picked up the blueberry, elderberry, chokecherry, apple, pear, plum and cherry trees, hired a friend to dig 70 holes for them, and have already planted 35 of the trees. It has been a morning-tonight job for Patty and Bob, but the rest of us are very excited about the chance to eventually “pick ‘n pay” at their BumbleBerry Farm. After spending a lovely overnight and Easter Day with their children and grand-
that attended the Northwest Wisconsin Caregiver Conference on Wednesday from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. that was held at The Lodge, Siren. Jon Bowman, as usual, did an excellent job as emcee. Presenters Dr. Van Etten – “What is a Memory Clinic?,” Becky Reichelt – “Listen with the Ears of Our Heart,” Linda Fike – “Balance Your Life: Powerful Tools,” Ben Wolfe – “Windows in Time,” and Pam Van Kampen (Pam’s was a “ROFL” roll on floor laughing) – “Don’t Let the Stress of Caregiving Weigh You Up,” all giving powerful survival information to enable caregivers to cope. Leona Cummings gave a very amusing, but helpful presentation on “When I said, “I do,” I didn’t know I would have to do so much.” Leona stated that as a former caregiver, she now realizes the importance of laughter more than ever. Handed down through the generations like a home remedy, laughter has never been replaced. It was there in the yesteryears, still here today, and will continue tomorrow, just as caregivers will also. Local musician, Vern Moss, played the piano both before the conference and during lunch break. Eleven ladies from the Happy Notes from Birchwood, sang a variety of songs from yesteryear (in full zany and colorful dress). Jon introduced them as the Happy Nuts. All in all, it was a great day, and if you are a caregiver that did not attend this year, you should make an effort to do so next year. Burnett Community Library Director Maxine Peterson, met with Bob Lemieux, Lyle Johnson and one other member of the literacy group at the center on Thursday morning. We welcomed back Harold and Virginia Larson and Dorothy Larson as they recently returned from their winter homes in Mission, Texas, and joined the
three tables of other congregate diners as they enjoyed Deb’s roast pork with mashed taters and dressing. There weren’t any ladies present to play cards on Thursday evening, but Ken Hayes, Pat O’Brien, Harold Peterson, Dave Wardean and Sam Williamson played pool. The Webster Lioness Club held their monthly dinner meeting on Thursday evening at the Webster Community Center and enjoyed the meal catered by Marilyn Meyer of Emily’s, Webster. As part of their business, they voted to donate $100 towards the Relay of Life dinner on May 7; made plans for their annual rummage and bake sale on June 8; find a place to hold their annual installation of new officers dinner; scholarship committee reported on the three Webster High School scholarship recipients; and passed out American Red Cross packets to volunteer callers who will set up appointments for blood donors for the May 22 Bloodmobile at the Webster Community Center. Margel Ruck, Mary Klar and her daughters Heather Stahl, Webster, Barb Preddy, Menominee, and Connie Geiger of St. Paul, Minn., attended the Bill Gaither gospel music concert at the Minneapolis Target Center. Their music was wonderful and uplifting, and sometimes very hilarious. It was almost a full house except for a few seats high up in the nosebleed section. Our gratitude is extended to Tony Saladis for donating aluminum cans; and Harold and Virginia Larson for donating a liter of pure vanilla that Deb will put to good use. Our get-well wishes and prayers continue to go out to Bill Arnold who is recovering after being hospitalized and having a
Cloverton - Markville children in Champlain, Sandi and Dave Drake had a nice visit with his mother, Helen Drake, 87, at the Ebenezer Nursing Home. Finally having the painting job of their walls finished, Mary and Frank Schaaf went to Duluth for their monthly shopping trip, and, of course, lunched at the Old Country Buffet in the Miller Hill Mall. The pet food scare has affected Deloris Schirmer. Her dogs have not eaten any of the bad food, but her veterinarian stopped stocking the dog food Deloris was using. The food hadn’t hurt her dogs, but she has decided to feed them a lamb and rice food instead. So she shopped at Sam’s Club for this food, then over to Cub Foods in Duluth for some groceries. Her little white truck is being worked on by students in a school shop class in the
schedule. Mr. and Mrs. Mike Swanson, Mr. and Mrs. Darrell Imhoff, Nolan and Sarah, Mr. and Mrs. Rich Peterson, Mr. and Mrs. John Ruud, Aaron, Adam and Ethan, Mrs. Shawn Gudmunsen, Seth and Evan, Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Koball, Hattie, Noah and Brennan, Rick Abrahamzon and Mr. and Mrs. Brian Webster, Allie, Jordan and Nickolas, had potluck supper Sunday evening at the home of Sheila Staples. Get well wishes to Larry Reed who is having some medical problems. Word is that the service for Dorothy Glockzin will be held at 1 p.m. at the Siren United Methodist Church. After the service and interment, lunch will be served at the Lewis Memorial United Methodist Church. Remember the rummage sale to be held this Friday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Lewis church. Lunch available all day. There will be no sale on Saturday, please note.
Mary Klar kidney removed; Marlene Kufalk recovering from a case of shingles; Don Carlson receiving cancer treatment at St. Mary’s Hospital, Duluth; Laura Cornelison having her tonsils removed; Norma Martin, Betty Trudeau, Kathy Beyer, Eunice Tollander, and Barry Heyer. Our sympathy and prayers also go out to Marion Barber-Johnson and other family members of Don Johnson, and to the families of Tim Swedberg, Katy Johnson and Sharon Kelm in their recent passing. One night as 8-year-old Sally was going to bed, she heard the weatherman on television announce that there was a bad thunderstorm coming with high winds and that a tornado watch was on. They didn’t have a basement or other place of shelter to go to so her mother said, “I will just hold your hand and pray to Jesus that he will keep us safe.” Sally closed her eyes and tried to go to sleep; however, she kept hearing the thunder and lightening and kept opening her eyes. Each time she saw that her mother was still there, praying and holding her hand. Eventually she fell asleep and when she woke up in the morning, her mother was still there by her side, holding her hand. Sally said, “Thank you, Mom, I knew I would be safe because every time I opened my eyes, you were still there.” Jesus also gives us that promise. “I will never leave you nor forsake you.” Hebrews 13:5. “Trusting is when I cannot see or realize what the future holds, but believing that after the storm there will be rainbows of gold. Trusting is when I feel weak and my flesh pained and sore, but knowing that the one I seek has traveled this way before. Trusting is when all earthly plans and dreams of mine have failed, but his divine plan has not faltered and his mighty hand has prevailed.”- S.
Fran Levings
Cities. Two geese are enjoying the Ferguson Pond these days. In fact, they enjoy it so much that they stay on it all day. Fran Ferguson also has a strange-looking fox hanging around. It is an orange color with a big, bushy tail. On the home front, Marlene and Don
Mishler, along with Dave and I, attended the global warming rally in Sandstone on the 14th, then we all had a nice meal and conversation at Cassidy’s in Hinckley. Drive more slowly, wherever you are.
Happy Corners Mardel Barnette and Shawn and Vern Catlin visited at the Gene Doster home on Monday evening. Vern Catlin visited at the Amanda Catlin home on Wednesday forenoon. Mardel Barnette and Shawn were in Barron on Wednesday afternoon.
Vern Catlin visited at the Gene Doster home on Friday afternoon. Mardel Barnette and Shawn were in St. Croix Falls on Thursday afternoon. Vern Catlin visited his granddaughter in Spooner on Sunday forenoon.
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After five years as "queen" of the Luck Community Newsletter, Dorothy Mattson turned in her crown last week to become a member of the volunteer court. Mattson, who turns 87 this week, has been responsible for coordinating the monthly collating and mailing of the newsletter to 2,400 residences in the Luck School District. "It's been the best bunch of volunteers to work with," she said as she and the other volunteers shared cake at Pioneer Apartments after bundling the May newsletters. Mattson will continue to help with the mailings each month but will no longer coordinate the efforts. She also volunteers at Natural Alternative Food Co-op in Luck, the hospital in St. Croix Falls, and her church. She is a former volunteer for Kinship and Interfaith Caregivers. "She's been wonderful," said Luck Community Education coordinator Barb Kass. — Photos by Mary Stirrat
Births Born at St. Croix Regional Medical Center: Dorothy Mattson
A & H Seniors Joyce via Illinois Kirchhoff I have a lovebird. Had two but one died. The book says if you blink at him, it is a sign of friendship so I blink at Birdie and found I can hypnotize him because he falls asleep. What power. Much better than when I put my finger between the bars. He bites really hard. His beak is long and curved so he can just about encircle my finger. Since I am wiser than he and I don’t want to lose the tip of my finger, I’ll keep it away and just put that bird to sleep. Blink, blink. As you can see from the above, there isn’t much going on here. Spring is having a hard time coming. Snow and rain. The priest wished everybody Merry Easter last Sunday. Soon, you will have mosquitoes followed by deer flies. One of the few good things down here – no deer flies. Geese were here all year-round since there is open water in the rivers and after a rainfall, in my, and everyone else’s backyard. When they honk in flight I forget where I am and rush outside and there they are, just flying around bumping into each other. I heard Bonnie Jedlund took a tumble and hurt her foot. These things happen when you get old. I haven’t fallen. Hard to do sitting in a chair all day. Tom Doherty must be getting his fishing gear ready. It is also hard to fall sitting in a boat all day. I talked to Orris Haraldson for a few seconds before he handed the phone to Esther. Why do men do that? They are both well and looked forward to Easter which was Esther’s 79th birthday. She was born on Easter. It took 79 years for her birthday to fall on Easter again…so it should happen again when she turns 158. Her parents didn’t name her Easter lily so it became Esther. Clever parents. Orris and Esther say hi to everyone. I was very sorry to hear Don, the new guy, died. Such a nice man and so helpful. His name was Donald Tousignant. Fred and Bev Schluter are going to be great-grandparents. I am still waiting and waiting. Bev says they are hanging in there like the rest of us and, of course, Fred is great. I don’t know why, but I miss him. Helen Klotzbach passed away. We all knew she was very sick but that doesn’t dull the shock when she left us. We will miss her very much. I did get some Peeps from the Easter bunny that happens to be my daughter, Val. She spent one week with me, all the way from Denver. My other daughter and son live here so it was fun to sit back and listen to the three of them. I had to sit back as I couldn’t get a word in edgewise. Val wanted to go to White Castle for a slider. Since I’ve never been to said place or had a square hamburger, she was amazed. The time went so fast we never did get to go. I am told Voyager’s golf course is open which means Bill McNelis is out there come heck or high water. For his sake let’s hope it’s high water. I can picture him in his goulashes and fur coat…pulling his golf stuff on a sled. The Galapagos were featured on TV, which I watched. As soon as they showed the blue boobies (birds), I thought of Tarzy and her sweatshirt with blue boobies across her chest. So many things remind me of Wisconsin and how much I loved living there. Take care of each other.
A girl, Mariah Gayle Olson, born April 8, 2007, to Donna and Lonnie Olson, Luck. Mariah weighed 4 lbs., 8 oz. ••• A girl, Cassie Jo Briese, born April 10, 2007, to Michael and Billie Jo Briese, St. Croix Falls. Cassie weighed 6 lbs., 5 oz. ••• A boy, Walter Paul Ristow, born April 11, 2007, to Michael and Angela Ristow, Milltown. Walter weighed 9 lbs. ••• A boy, Elijiah Michael Ward, born April 11, 2007, to Roy and Krissa Ward, Siren. Elijiah weighed 8 lbs., 13 oz. •••
A boy, Canyon Matthew Brede, born April 14, 2007, to Matthew and Dana Brede, Osceola. Canyon weighed 7 lbs., 13 oz. ••• A girl, Trinity May Wall, born April 14, 2007, to Rebecca and Tony Wall, St. Croix Falls. Trinity weighed 7 lbs., 10 oz. ••• A girl, Ava Marie Alling, born April 15, 2007, to Patricia Leveen and Randy Alling, Centuria. Ava weighed 6 lbs., 12 oz. ••• A girl, Annalina Jo Johnson, born April 16, 2007, to Tara and Charles Johnson, North Branch, Minn. Annalina weighed 6 lbs., 5 oz. •••
Hello, Fritz here! Woof, another busy have a trio of male black Labs to play with. Joey, week. I had so many furry friends here Flash and Bobbie are all strays that were brought at the shelter that the angels had to take to the shelter. They’re Labs, so of course they are some of them to a place called the Twin friendly, playful and energetic. Harriet is a yelCities. I’ve never been to this place, but low lab/wirehair-something mix and Pearl is a they have an animal shelter too, just like big, black shaggy type of dog. Both were surrenmine, so I know it’s a good place! I know dered for being a bit too exuberant. I don’t see when the angels take my friends to this where that’s a bad thing, they just love to run and Fritz play. Finally, Abigail is also waiting for a good shelter in the Twin Cities, they have a better chance of being adopted because home. Abigail is rather ruff looking on the outmore humans will come to look at them. NEWS FROM side with a few scars and all, but she is 100-perOur best news this week is for Honey, cent sweetness inside. She is not hyper or the the mom who raised her seven pups barking type. Abigail would just like a soft bed, here at the shelter. All seven of her pups a good walk every day and a bowl of food, in rehave found furever families and so has turn she’d be devoted for life! Honey! I don’t think I’ve ever seen a That’s the news from the shelter. Stop in to more contented dog, aroooo! Earl, the big friendly visit and play, we love to have folks come by. Also, golden Lab mix will go home this week too. He is enjoy the beautiful weather and thanks for all you joining a family of seven and a cat! He’s excited and do to help us out. we’re pretty sure he’ll be able to get his fill of attenWith your help HSBC is saving lives, one at a time. tion every day! www.hsburnettcty.org, 715-866-4096. So who’s left? Well, I’m still here, of course, and I
YOUR SHELTER
St. Croix Falls graduate serving in Iraq ST. CROIX FALLS – Maj. Cynthia Doolittle is currently serving as an engineering officer on a 120-day deployment with the 506 Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron at Kirkuk Regional Air Base, Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Doolittle resides in Center City, Minn., and is assigned to the 934 Civil Engineer Squadron at the MinneapolisSt. Paul Air Reserve Station. Doolittle is married to Terry Doolittle and has two children, Violet, 5 and Garrett, 2. Her parents, Jim and Donna Lunde, reside in Lindstrom, Minn. Her father, Raymond Williamson, resides in Webster. Doolittle’s father- and mother-in-law, Lee and Sharon Doolittle reside in Cushing. Doolittle is a 1989 graduate of St. Croix Falls High School and 1994 graduate of the University of Minnesota. - submitted
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POLK COUNTY LIBRARY NEWS Amery Public Library “Boomsday,” a novel by Christopher Buckley If you have never read a Christopher Buckley novel, please start right now with his new book called “Boomsday.” Mr. Buckley has written a hilarious political satire which will make you chuckle on every page. Mr. Buckley has a caustic wit, and no part of society escapes his jibes. In “Boomsday,” the year is 2011 and things are not the great in the USA. Social Security will run out of money in two months. We are involved in seven wars, one with Papua, New Guinea. Enter Cassandra Devine, an idealistic 30year-old who has started a blog to appeal to her generation to stop paying in to Social Security for what she calls “ the greediest generation”, the Boomers. Cassandra’s father used her college fund to start his dot.com business, which failed, so Cassandra got to go into the military and the Middle East instead of going to Yale. She appeals to her generation to demand that the Boomers “transition” at age 75, which will solve the financial crisis. Christopher Buckley is the best at this kind of novel and if you haven’t read “Thank You for Smoking,” “Florence of Arabia,” or “Little Green Men” try those as well. Fine effort, Mr. Buckley, keep up the good work. Library notes: Story time will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday mornings.
Everyone is welcome for songs and stories. The Friends of the Library thank everyone who worked at their booth at the home show. Welcome to the new Friends of the Library who signed up at the tent. Thanks to all the seniors who submitted such great applications for the Friends of the Library scholarship. The winner will be announced on awards night. The Great Stories Club meets on May 21, to discuss “Gingerbread” by Rachel Cohn. They meet from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. The Friends of the Library book group meets on May 21, at 7 p.m. to discus “A Million Little Pieces” by James Frey, the controversial memoir of addiction. Pick up a copy at the circulation desk if you would like to join the discussion , joining the group will be a drug counselor to talk about the veracity of the story. The Teens Read book group meets on April 30, to discuss “House of the Scorpion” by Nancy Farmer. Pick up a copy at the desk if you are a teen who wants to join us. Tax time has come and gone, but if you still need extension to file forms, we have those available. Library Hours: Monday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Tuesday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Wednesday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Thursday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Friday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Saturday 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Dresser Public Library Dresser Public Library is located at 117 S. Central Ave., Dresser, WI 54009. The Dresser Public Library Board of Trustees holds its monthly meeting on the last Monday of each month at 6 p.m. Library hours Monday 9 a.m.–5 p.m., Tuesday noon–5 p.m., Thursday 10 a.m.–noon and 1–7 p.m., and Saturday 9 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Income tax forms are available at the library. The Internet is a great source for downloading additional forms you need for only 5 cents per copy! Three Internet computers: You must physically present a MORE library card
to library staff and library fines must be under $10 to use a computer. Story time Lapsitter and preschool story times begin at 10:30 a.m. on Thursdays. Join us for stories, songs, fingerplays and crafts! Contact the library at 715-755-2944 which is our telephone and FAX number or e-mail us at www.dresserpl@ifls.lib.wi.us. Our Web site, www.dresserpubliclibrary.org. also has information about story times, days closed, reference links, library policy and much more.
Clear Lake Public Library May 9 and 23 at 4:30 p.m.: Knitting and crocheting group - Come join this creative and fun group! May 9 at 6 p.m., and May 10 at 10 a.m.: Make a Mother’s Day card May 21 at 6 p.m.: Teen Movie Night. Popcorn and lemonade will be served as you watch “Superman Returns.” May 26 beginning at 9 a.m.: Needed Dirty Hands to help plant the commu-
Milltown Public Library Knit and crochet Join the most exciting group in Milltown at the library on the first and third Thursday of every month at 6 p.m. Experts and beginners are invited! If you’re in the middle of a project and are looking for help or just fun conversation while you finish that sweater, hat, mitten or whatever, please join us for the next meeting on May 1. Beginners are also invited for free lessons from talented club members – just call the library at 8252313 to ensure that a teacher and materials will be ready for you. We are wireless Bring your laptops to the Milltown Public Library and enjoy our new, free, fast wireless Internet access. No more waiting for an open computer! Surf the net from a comfortable chair! No time limits! Network repairs have recently been made, and the WIFI is once again as fast as ever. Story hour Milltown Public Library offers two story times every Tuesday. The morning story time begins at 10 a.m. Can’t make it in the morning? We will repeat the program at 6:30 p.m. Story times are free and are designed for children under 6 and their caregivers. Each story time lasts 30 to 45 minutes and includes time to
Saturday talk about the book club “Triangle” by Katharine Weber is the selection for the month of May. The following is a summary from the book: The last living survivor of a 1911 sweatshop fire, 106-year-old Esther Gottesfeld passes away leaving numerous questions about the fire, which is investigated by her granddaughter Rebecca and a feminist historian with a personal agenda. welcome. The book club meets the second Saturday of the month, 9:30 am at Goochie Hours Mondays 1 – 5 p.m.; Tuesdays 1 – 8 Noochie’s in downtown St. Croix Falls. p.m.; Wednesdays 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Call if you have any questions 483-1777. Thursdays 1 – 8 p.m.; Fridays 1 – 5 p.m. Did I read this already? and Saturdays 10 a.m. – noon. Now you can track what you have read through the MORE system’s My History. Check it out on the Web site.
Story Hour Listen to stories, create great art and have fun with other kids and parents every Wednesday, 10:30 a.m. at St. Croix a.m. to 3 p.m. Our phone number is 715- Falls Public Library story hour! 294-2310, and our Web address is Technology www.osceolapubliclibrary.org. Wireless is back. After some policy discussions and budget adjusting, the St. Croix Falls Library is again offering free wireless access to people with laptops.
Osceola Public Library Hours, contact Our hours are Monday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Friday from noon to 5 p.m., and Saturday from 10
Balsam Lake Public Library
browse and check out books. Book club The Milltown Book Club will discuss “Rise and Shine” by Anna Quindlen at 7 p.m. on April 30. Extra copies of this book are available for checkout now at Milltown Public Library. New members and guests are always welcome at the book club discussions. Refreshments will be served. Summer reading program Mark your calendars! The Summer Reading Program at Milltown Library kicks off on Saturday, May 26, with entertainment, games, art projects, and prizes for kids and adults. This summer we will offer Readers’ Rewards to people of all ages. If you can’t make it to the kickoff on May 26, you can register for Reading Rewards anytime afterward. Exciting workshops and performers for this summer are already being planned – check out www.milltownpubliclibrary.org for more information. Hours Library hours are Monday and Tuesday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., Thursday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Friday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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Luck Public Library Are you having a difficult time getting your child interested in learning? Why not try a different approach? We have new materials that will help you target your child’s learning style so you can use your time more effectively. Preschool story hour is held Wednesdays at 10 a.m. We focus on early literacy skills and emergent readers. All are
nity garden. Last year this garden provided food for the Lifeline Food Pantry and many area senior citizens. Every Thursday at 10 a.m. and then again at 11 a.m.: Story time - Come hear a wonderful book! Questions regarding any of these events can be answered by calling the library at 715-263-2802.
So stop in and launch onto the Web. Also, visit the library’s revamped Web site to find out what’s happening at the library www.stcroixfallslibrary.org. New titles With spring comes Earth Day and thoughts of improving our planet. Check out the library’s series of books related to sustainable or greenhouse plans. “Compact Houses” by Cristina del Valle is a study of over 50 different international houses each with no more than 1,300 square feet. Del Valle includes extensive color photographs and floor plans for each design. “Good House Cheap House” by Kira Obloensky is another great book for discovering innovately designed houses. From a Texas farmhouse to a loft in St. Paul, to a prefab cabin on the Wisconsin prairie, these houses in which anyone would feel at home, display a wonderful mix of design smarts and budget savvy ~ from the inside cover. Hours, contact Our hours are Monday and Wednesday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
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POLK COUNTY LIBRARY NEWS Frederic Public Library Story hour Wednesday morning Preschoolers and their caregivers are invited to story hour at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 2, for stories all about cats and mice. Please join us for a lively hour of sharing books and activities. Reading groups meet May 17 The Thursday morning reading group will meet May 17 at 10:30 a.m. to discuss “American Pastoral” by Philip Roth, a novel that takes a look at the most divisive of decades, the ‘60s. The evening book group will meet the same day at 7 p.m. to talk about “Three Cups of Tea” by Greg Mortenson, an injured mountain climber who was sheltered and cared for in a remote Pakistani village; in gratitude, he promised to return and build them a school. New members are always welcome to come to either of these discussions. Container gardening program The library will host Container Gardening with master gardener Colleen Gifford, a make-and-take event Thursday evening, May 24 at the library from 6:30-8 p.m., Colleen will talk about the popularity of this type of gardening and guide us as we plant our own containers to take home. Plan to bring your own container, and the library will supply soil and plants for a $10 fee. Preregistration is necessary for this program.
Birds, birdhouses, birdwatching Spring is here, the robins are back and the air is full of birdsong. We have some great books on bird identification, birdfeeders and birdhouses, and a fascinating story or two on searching for some of our more elusive species. Looking for an identification guide? Try “Garden Birds of America,” “Ortho’s Guide to Enjoying Birds,” or “A Field Guide to Birds.” If you’re interested in a project, check out “The Complete Book of Birdhouses and Feeders,” “Building Birdhouses and Feeders,” or “Birdhouses: 20 Unique Woodworking Projects.” If you’re up for a great adventure, be sure to read “The Race to Save the Lord God Bird,” a fascinating tale of the search for the ivory-billed woodpecker, or “To See Every Bird on Earth,” a story of a lifelong obsession held by a father and son. Finally, “The Gift of Birds: True Encounters with Avian Spirits” is a compilation of stories by great writers such as Sigurd F. Olson and Louise Erdrich. You’ll find these titles and more at the library! Library hours at a glance Regular library hours are Mon. 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.; Wed., Thurs., Fri. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. and Sat. 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. The library is closed on Tuesdays. How to contact the library Frederic Public Library, 127 Oak Street West. 715-327-4979; e-mail fredericpl@ifls.lib.wi.us.
Balsam Lake Public Library Story time Story time is at 11 a.m. every Wednesday at the library. All ages are welcome to join us for stories, crafts, music and snacks. Please join us for this fun-packed hour.
Favorite book group This book group will meet again Wednesday , May 2, at 3 p.m. This group is for people to get together to share their favorite books and authors with each other.
Book club “One Thousand White Women,” by Jim Fergus will be discussed at the library Wednesday, May 16, 3 p.m. Everyone welcome. “In 1854 Cheyenne Chief Little Wolf asked for 1,000 white women as brides for his warriors in exchange for 1,000 horses. Using this true incident, Fergus lets his imagination go wild and creates a journal of one of his ancestors who became one of those brides in 1875. Laura Hicks renders this imaginative work splendidly. She is vivacious and expressive as May Dodd, who tells the story of her family and her new life with the Cheyenne. Her vocal characterizations, especially of the various immigrant women Dodd encounters, are lively.”
Friends group Friends group hosted a well-attended open house last week to celebrate National Library Week. Along with the open house, Peter Nelton took us on a walking tour of the garden outside the library with a very informative question and answer session. Hours Balsam Lake Library, (under the water tower) at 404 Main St., Balsam Lake. Hours are Monday 10 a.m. – 8 p.m., Tuesday 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., Wednesday 10 a.m. – 8 p.m., Friday 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. E-mail: balsamlakepl@ifls.lib.wi.us Web site www.balsamlakepubliclibrary.org.
Second-annual Polk County Library Road Trip POLK COUNTY – Road Trip dates are April 16- 28. (One week, is just not long enough to get to all the great libraries of Polk County). In honor of this week, local libraries are hosting the second-annual Polk County Library Road Trip! The purpose of this event is to celebrate the libraries and the outstanding library service is Polk County. Here is how the Road Trip will work. 1. Cut out your Polk County Library Road Trip car. 2. Make plans and visit each of the 10 municipal libraries in Polk County during the time period of April 16-28. This will be a great opportunity to visit marvelous local communities right there in
Polk County! Check the times and days each library is open in the Polk County Library News pages in the Inter-County Leader- Northern Currents. 3. While visiting each library, be sure to get your Polk County Library Road trip car stamped. 4. After visiting each of the 10 municipal libraries in Polk County and obtaining a stamp from each library by Saturday, April 28, turn in your stamped Road Trip car to your local librarian. 5. All fully stamped Road Trip cars, must be turned in by Saturday, April 28, to one of the 10 local libraries in Polk County. There are three winner categories – child, teen and adult. - submitted
Road Trip 2007 Child, Teen, Adult
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Get “stamped” at each of Polk County’s 10 public libraries.
Library volunteer Joey Magnuson leads the children in circle games using a parachute during story time at the Frederic Public Library. – Photo submitted
Polk County Library Federation A little history of the Poetry Month taken from the National Education Association Web page. April is National Poetry Month—inaugurated in April 1996 by the Academy of American Poets. To celebrate the occasion, we have selected some Web resources to help you and your students learn more about reading, writing, and appreciating poetry. To set the mood—for April and for poetry—here’s a stanza from Robert Frost’s poem “Two Tramps in Mud Time” (1936) The sun was warm but the wind was chill. You know how it is with an April day When the sun is out and the wind is still,
You’re one month on in the middle of May. But if you so much as dare to speak, A cloud comes over the sunlit arch, A wind comes off a frozen peak, And you’re two months back in the middle of March. —Robert Frost The Polk County Library Federation annual teen poetry contest has ended and the response has been overwhelming. Assistant director/youth services Molly Kessler has been busy with the entries. The announcement of the poems will be on April 28 at 6:30 in downtown St. Croix Falls, at Goochy Noochys’ coffee shop. Can’t make it? Check out a poetry book at your local library to celebrate National Poetry Month.
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Grantsburg High School will present three one-act plays GRANTSBURG - Grantsburg High School Drama Department will be presenting three one-act plays on Saturday, April 28, and Sunday, April 29, as their spring theater performance. “By doing three one-act plays, we are able to give more students a chance to be involved, as well as have some variety in the scripts. Two seniors are directing two of the shows, which is a great experience for them,” said project coordinator Linda Benge. The first show, a comedy that takes place in a nursing home, is directed by Lenora Benge Briggs. “Mr. Winkler’s Birthday Party” tells the story of dys-
functional family members (David Faulhaber, Josh Meyer, Lydia Benge Briggs and Maarja Anderson) who have gathered to celebrate the 75th birthday of an uncle that no one has bothered to visit for some time, and it turns out he is dead. Phil Goldman plays the recently deceased Uncle Winkler, Tyler Larsen is the manager of the nursing home, and DaVonna Taylor is the nurse. Tracey Nordrum, assisted by Amanda Durand, was in charge of “Here Comes The Bride… And There Goes The Groom.” This all-girl comedy has seven actors playing various members of a wedding party, including the bride (Jus-
tine Diffee), her mother (Vanessa Kleiss), sister (Hannah Finch) and grandmother (Ausha Arnold). They gather in a dressing room of a church immediately after the groom bolted as the wedding march played. They try to figure out why this happened and who to blame, with very funny results. The mother of the groom is played by Amy Lindh, his younger sister is Michelle Lund and Kristen Zastrow completes the cast as a bridesmaid. The final show of the trilogy is the musical “All I Really Need To Know I Learned In Kindergarten.” Based on the book by Robert Fulghum, the show is a collection of funny, insightful, and touch-
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ing stories. Critics have said, “These stories are about all of us and celebrate our very existence, from the whimsy of childhood to the wisdom of old age.” The ensemble includes Emily Prazak, Becca Radtke, Zach Corbin, Nick Larsen, Tyler Myers, Mitch Evenson, Nathan Dahlberg, Jennifer Lisiecki , Charlie Falk and Brandon Mogel. Show times are 7:30 p.m. on Saturday and 2:30 p.m. on Sunday. Tickets are available at the door. The show will run about 1 hour and 45 minutes. - submitted
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Step back in time for a swinging evening by Diane Dryden SIREN – On Friday, May 11, there will be a band playing at the Lodge at Crooked Lake in Siren that will knock your socks off. This band will transport you back to the time when Dixieland was all the rage and back to the ’30s and ’40s when the Big Band Era flourished. They will fill several hours with such songs as “In The Mood,” “The A Train” and “Sweet Georgia Brown.” The name of the band is rather odd though. It’s called the Nuto Dixieland Band, but come to find out, it’s named after their sponsor, Nuto Potatoes out of Rice Lake. Hokey West, the Nuto Potato guy, used to play the spoons and drums and even bought the guys their outfits. As far back as 1988, the band played every Friday night at the Edelweiss Bar, owned by the drummer. “We all have a common thread,” says cornet player Bruce King. “We’ve all been playing music since high school, and for some of us, grade school.” King started out playing the piano, but decided at an early age that the trumpet player did better with the girls, so he switched. Now he plays the cornet because it’s smaller, easier to handle and to blow. The band has six or seven guys that also play in the Jazznocracy band out of Rice Lake. “We kind of switch around, depending on who needs who for their next gig.” There’s only two of the original band members left, Gerry Colbert on the drums from Rice Lake, and King on
the cornet from Spooner. They have combined with Sid Johnson playing the keyboard from Rice Lake, Jim Linder, bass from Cumberland, Rich Elliker on the trombone from Cable, Wayne Gardner on the guitar from Canton, and Elmer Burghardt playing the sax and clarinet from Cameron. Their gigs run around three hours, and their schedule is always full. Recently they played four jobs in one weekend with five more the following week. “We enjoy what we’re doing,” says King. “The enjoyment we get is equal to the pay. We’ve played in Birchwood, Milltown, Hayward, Chippewa, Rice Lake, Spooner, and this year the Lake of the Torches casino over in northeastern Wisconsin.” Tickets for the May 11 benefit for the Interfaith Caregivers of Burnett County are $25 for a buffet dinner starting at 6 p.m. with hours of music for listening and dancing starting at 7 p.m. Tickets for just the music are $10, and they too can be purchased the night of the event at the door, or to help with the count, both tickets can be ordered in advance by calling 715-866-4970. Whether you grew up in the era of this great music, or you just love it no matter what your age, make the call, but a ticket and bring your special musical requests. This band, whose members all play by ear, can play just about anything you can request with a beat that will guarantee to get your toes a tapping.
The Nuto Dixieland Band will be performing at Siren on Friday, May 11. - Special photo
How to survive an auto accident involving power lines CENTURIA — Instinct tells us to feel danger. Unfortunately, in auto accidents that bring down power lines, these natural inclinations can lead to tragic results. If your car hits a power pole or brings down a power line, Polk-Burnett and SafeElectricity urge you to stay in your vehicle and wait for help. If you witness an accident involving power poles and lines, don’t leave your vehicle to approach the accident scene. Stay in your car and call for help. Getting out of the vehicle, with few exceptions, is the wrong thing to do until the power line has been de-energized. “Often our inclination is to step in and help those in danger and assist the injured, said Molly Hall, executive director of SafeElectricity. “But in accidents involving power lines, you could become another victim in need of rescue.” If you must get out of the car because of fire or other danger, jump clear of the vehicle without touching it or the ground at the same time. Then hop with feet together or shuffle away. Don’t run. Electricity spreads through the ground in
ripples, like a stone dropped in water. The voltage is highest in the ring closest to the vehicle and decreases with distance. When you hop with feet together or shuffle away, one foot won’t be in a higher voltage zone than the other, which can make you a conductor for electricity. “If the power is energized and you stop outside the car, your body becomes the path for electricity, and electrocution is the tragic result,” said Hall. Even if a power line has landed on the ground, there is still potential for the area near your car to be energized. Stay safe in your vehicle unless there’s fire or imminent risk of fire. Wait until the electric utility crew arrives to make sure the power is off. The same rules apply to situations involving farm and construction equipment. If it comes in contact with overhead power lines, stay in the cab, and warn others to stay away until the power line is de-energized. - from SafeElectricity and Polk-Burnett
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Local graduate develops award-winning business strategy
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WEBSTER - When Vickie Hoss was at the tender age of 13, she started her first job as a dishwasher at Oak Grove Supper Club south of Webster. Soon she added cleaning cabins, babysitting, a job at Northview Drive Inn and Yellow River Pharmacy to her list of jobs during high school as well. From these humble beginnings, she has climbed the corporate ranks and is now a senior vice president at the global conglomerate, Textron. Remarkably, she did all of this without a college degree. Hoss found herself a single mother soon out of high school She went into banking because hours worked with her schedule as a single mother. After eight years in banking, she joined Textron Financial in 1988 as an insurance analyst. Almost 20 years later, she leads a sales team that sells financing to customers in the marine, trailer, spa, music, appliance and electronic industries, and has made changes in her department to make her team more successful. Hoss’s former boss encouraged her to study six sigma method, which is a type of business training. With the support of her current boss, she earned a six sigma green belt in 2004 and a black belt in 2006. When she was earning her black belt, she had the opportunity to travel around the country to train, calling the experience a privilege and a great experience. She also says it is the best career move she has ever made. In the process of earning her six sigma belts, she developed a method that businesses can use to figure when they
Vickie Hoss – Special photo should add new sales professionals and territories. It is called Sales Territory Resource Strategy, or STARS project, and it has won several awards including Textron Financial Best Practice Award, Chairman’s Award for Innovation and Best Project at Six Sigma Top Gun. Her STARS method is being used at various Textron Financial businesses, and there is a patent pending on the program. Once Textron has the patent, the STARS method may be used throughout the business world. Hoss has some words of advice for those who wish to follow in her footsteps. She feels that, “success is about more than talent, it’s mostly about mental toughness. Mental toughness is a state of mind. It’s character in action.” Hoss is the daughter of longtime Webster residents Dave and Jane Wardean. She is married to Phil Hoss who is also from this area. They have two daughters. – Sherill Summer
Running coach wins OMC Healthy Heart event OSCEOLA - Osceola High School cross country coach Anthony Peter was one of some 150 runners and walkers out of the chute at the OMC Healthy Heart 5K Run/Walk Saturday at the high school. The event, hosted by Osceola Medical Center, took participants through the neighborhoods of Osceola. Proceeds will go to the OMC Capital Campaign, which is raising money for a new health care facility. Peter went on to place first overall with a time of 17:05. OMC Healthy Heart 5K Run/Walk winners Men’s results Anthony Peter, Mounds View, Minn., overall, 17:05 Justin Roettger, Somerset, under 19, 22:23 Anthony Peter, Mounds View, Minn., 20-29, 17:05 Mark Shriver, Minneapolis, Minn., 3039, 22:11 Chris Stickel, Osceola, 40-49, 21:36 Doug Wynveen, Osceola, 50-59, 22:38 Dick Johnson, Osceola, over 60, 29:37
Osceola High School cross country coach Anthony Peter took first place overall in the Osceola Medical Center Healthy Heart 5K Run/Walk Saturday at the high school. – Photo submitted Women’s results Katrina Dallmann, Osceola, overall, 24:24 Elizabeth Lopez, Dresser, under 19, 27:17 Tiffany Hove, Carrisville, Va., 20-29, 24:51 Katrina Dallmann, Osceola, 30-39, 24:24 Lisa Wondra, St. Croix Falls, 40-49, 27:29 Debra Kravig, St. Croix Falls, 50-59, 37:05
Participants at the start of the Osceola Medical Center Healthy Heart 5K Run/Walk Saturday at the high school. – Photo submitted
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Expo 2007 held in Siren On Saturday, Roger McGrath, a volunteer from Sunshine Service Kennels of Balsam Lake, attended the Expo at the Blizzard Hockey Arena with his dog, Mikey. Mikey is 2-1/2 years old and trained for search and rescue. Sunshine Service Kennels trains dogs for all different kinds of service. They have trained dogs for the blind, the hearing-impaired and also for individuals who suffer from seizures. Andrea Fox (L) and Pam Gantz (R), teachers at the Siren Children’s Center, watch as Chase Anderson plays with some of the toys at their display area Saturday during the Expo.
Photos by Raelynn Hunter Bob and Diann Jensen, Danbury, reserved a spot at the Expo to display new items they have been designing. Bob has 25 years of concrete experience, but together with his wife, they have decided to expand their business during the last two months to designing concrete items. The Jensens had on display benches, rocks, a decorative planter and more.
Daniels, Jeanne Webster, a Reiki master/teacher, performs an energy healing session on Heather Larson. Reiki is an ancient form of energy healing that works to create a balance of the body, spirit and mind. Daniels’ goal is to help people feel more relaxed, yet empowered, and in control of their lives and well-being.
Circus comes to Webster The pony p r a n c e d around the circus area with his handler at the reins.
On Friday, April 20, the Jose Cole Circus members performed at the Webster High School gym. The circus was a fundraiser for the girls softball team.
Photos by Raelynn Hunter Former Packer LeRoy Butler was present Sunday during the Expo 2007 at the Blizzard Hockey Arena. Many attended to have their photo take with LeRoy Butler and also have him autograph personal items. Butler raised $4,700 for the Butler Foundation while in Siren. Butler donated $500 to the youth hockey association and sign nearly 30 items for auction and raffle prizes for future events. Butler is shown here with Jamie Olson of Polk County. Olson is shown here wearing Butler’s SuperBowl ring.
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Elephant rides were given at intermission and were a big hit with audience members of all ages. These two performers showed off their strength and flexibility during their act high above the audience.
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Prom 2007 • Frederic
The 2007 Frederic Prom Court (L to R), back row Ashley Heine, Megan Neumann, Michelle Owens, Holly Stoner, Kelly Wondra, Samantha Thompson, Jeff Strenke, Dustin Gabrielson, Russell Fjorden, Kanan Hackett, Kyle Swenson and Austin Boykin. Front: Mara Erickson, Sydney Domagala, Queen Melanie Chenal, King Nolan Neumann, Noble Woods and Theodore Tietz. The theme of this year’s prom was La Cite’ de L’amour, or The City of Love, referring to Paris.
LEFT: The young women of the 2007 Frederic Prom Court: Ashley Heine, Megan Neumann, Michelle Jensen, Holly Stoner, Kelly Wondra, Mara Erickson and Sydney Domagala, await the crowning of the new prom queen.
Photos by Gary King RIGHT: Newly crowned Frederic Prom King and Queen, Nolan Neumann and Melanie Chenal, danced following their coronations, Saturday evening.
Prom 2007 • Siren The Siren 2007 Prom Court includes (L to R), front row: Crown bearer Noah Koball, King Kyle Malm, Queen Jennifer Mitchell (her third title this year, including that of Miss Siren), and crown bearer Grace Tolzman. Back row: Jace Carter, Adam Daniels, Blake Hall, Jordan Potvin, Prince Thad Baasch, the 2006 royalty Derek D’Jock and Caitlyn Flanigan, Princess Alysha Alden, Kelley Wampfler, Courtney Daniels, Renee Fischbach and Elizabeth Daniels. Masquerade enchantment was the theme of the prom, with each student needing a mask to be admitted. The feather mask worn by Adam Daniels was said to be the best of the bunch. LEFT: For the first time, a prom prince and princess were crowned prior to the coronation of the 2007 prom king and queen at Siren High School. The new titles this year were given to Thad Baasch and Alysha Alden, who are shown on the dance floor.
Photos by Nancy Jappe RIGHT: Newly crowned 2007 Siren Prom King Kyle Malm and Queen Jennifer Mitchell took their first fling around the floor at the prom Saturday night, April 21, held at the school.
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Prom 2007 • Webster The 2007 Webster Prom Court (L to R): Josh Payson, Jamie Mitchell, Brian Gibbs, Shannon Conroy, Brian Thill, Leah Janssen. Behind: Luke Zibell 2006 King, Amanda Ramstrom 2006 Queen. Sitting: Peter Walsh 2007 King and Chelsey Bereiter 2007 Queen, Amanda Alberg, Brandon Fornengo, Avery Pierce, Asa Olson, Alyssa Tony Damewood, Nowling.
LEFT: Newly crowned Webster King and Queen, Peter Walsh and Chelsey Bereiter, dance to their first song together.
Photos by Raelynn Hunter RIGHT: Luke Zibell, standing, behind newly crowned 2007 Prom King Peter Walsh and 2006 Prom Queen Amanda Ramstrom as she crowns the 2007 Prom Queen Chelsey Bereiter.
Prom 2007 • Grantsburg
Grantsburg 2007 Prom Court (L to R): Kevin Johnson, Jonathan Wieser, Nathan Dahlberg, Sean Kutz, 2006 Prom King David Faulhaber, Junior King Reed Arnold, 2007 Prom King Lukas Olson and 2007 Prom Queen Vanessa Kleiss, Junior Queen Ashley Bistram, 2006 Prom Queen Holly Knoepke, Katty Peterson, Hannah Finch, Michelle Davidsavor and Allie Briggs.
LEFT: 2007 Prom Queen Vanessa Kleiss and 2007 Prom King Lukas Olson dance their first dance as the new prom royalty.
Photos submitted RIGHT: 2006 Prom King David Faulhaber, Junior King Reed Arnold, 2007 Prom King Lukas Olson and 2007 Prom Queen Vanessa Kleiss, Junior Queen Ashley Bistram, 2006 Prom Queen Holly Knoepke.
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“Hats” Siren K-4 music program held
First-graders (L to R) Bobby Zirngible, Noah Koball, Amy Stanford and Derek Rapley were in front of their class for the number “Making Music in Our School” during the April 18 K4 program at Siren School. Grace Tolzman and Bayzhia Taylor have special instruments ready for the first number in the Siren K-4 Spring Music Program in the held school auditorium Wednesday, April 18. The program, “Hats,” was under the direction of musical director Cora Sower and was dedicated to retired school board member Loretta Nelson.
Kindergartners Alayna Johnson (L), holding a peanut-butter sandwich, and Silas Vasatka (R), with a scooter, were part of the song “Yankee Doodle,” during the K-4 program at Siren School.
Photos by Nancy Jappe
“Hats” was the theme of the K-4 Spring Music Program at Siren School. (L to R) Seth Guertin had a part in “Take Me Out to the Ball Game.” Other players who were standing in front of their second-grade class were Nathan Potempa, Brittany Dohm and Bobby Zirngible.
Clown Dolan Highstrom, a Siren first-grader, used a colorful hoop during his part in the song “He’s a Clown” Fourth-graders (L to R) Allie Webster, Lysandra Allen, Haily put on by his class at the KDoriott and Hattie Koball had parts of their own to play in the 4 Spring Music Program diK-4 Spring Music Program at Siren School Wednesday, April rected by Cora Sower. 18.
Many different numbers and lots of activity and enthusiasm were shown by students in K4 at Siren Elementary School during their spring music program Wednesday, April 18.
Isaac Wegner (L) and Alexi Gloodt were part of the Siren thirdgrade’s number, “The Magic Hat,” during the Spring Music Program at the school April 18. The program was dedicated to school board member Loretta Nelson, who recently retired after 24 years of service. Nelson was ill on the day of the program so was unable to attend, but was very grateful to the students for this great honor.
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Brynn McBroom wins art contest SIREN – Brynn McBroom’s hard work paid off earlier this year when her painting, “Tiger’s Eye,” found its way to the state Capitol rotunda, representing the northwest region in this year’s Youth Art Month Exhibit. McBroom was able to travel to Madison when her painting was in the Capitol, and was proud to see her work with all the other works from all over Wisconsin. This was her first art contest she has ever entered, so the whole process of entering in contests was new for her. Her art teacher, Dave Smith, coaxed her to enter, so she sent in two paintings to Rice Lake be judged by a professional artist. Smith was pleased and proud that she
had one painting sent to Madison, but not all that surprised. He says that she deserves it because she is serious about art and gets right to work when she is in the art room. He added that this is a nice compliment for her. The other painting met with success too. It was displayed in Rice Lake. McBroom plans to create more art after graduating from high school this year. Her sister, Mika, is also artistic and is working on a B.F.A. in multimedia design at the University of Wisconsin – Stout. McBroom plans to go to Stout next year as well, but she doesn’t know which of the design programs she wants to concentrate in. – Sherill Summer
This painting titled “Live” spells out the word in sign language. A painting similar to this one hung in Rice Lake as a part of the Youth Art Month Exhibit. – Photo by Sherill Summer
Siren’s Brynn McBroom is working on another painting that hopefully will find its way onto the school’s walls. – Photo by Sherill Summer
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Twedt-Close joins Bremer as mortgage loan officer FREDERIC – Tamara Twedt-Close has joined Bremer Bank as a mortgage loan officer. In her new role, she will be responsible for originating mortgage loans and counseling customers on appropriate funding options and other products that best meet their individual needs. She will also be responsible for conducting business development within the community, working with builders, professional groups and real estate agents. Twedt-Close joins Bremer from Citizens Bank where she was a mortgage originator. Prior to that, she was employed with Northern Mortgage. She is certified by the Federal Housing Administration and the Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority. She resides in Luck and is a member of the Blizzards Blue
Tamara Twedt-Close
Line Club, is a youth leader at St. Luke United Methodist Church and served as a board member for Operation Help. “I am excited to have Tamara joining our team at Bremer,” said Tom Mathei, vice president and residential real estate sales manager for Bremer. “With her experience, eagerness and determination to take action on behalf of clients, she will
be a great addition to our team.” Bremer Financial Corporation is a privately held, $6.8 billion regional financial services company jointly owned by its employees and the Otto Bremer Foundation. Founded in 1943 by Otto Bremer, the company is headquartered in Saint Paul, Minn., and provides a comprehensive range of banking, investment, trust, and insurance services to over 100 locations in Minnesota, North Dakota and Wisconsin. Company profits are distributed in the form of charitable grants by the Otto Bremer Foundation to communities throughout the company’s footprint. In 2006, employees donated nearly 76,000 volunteer hours to their communities. – from Bremer Bank
Kids preballet and tap dance recital set SIREN - On Tuesday, May 8, several accomplished young girls complete 32 weeks of training, practice and preparation by presenting their recital performance. The show, hosted by Communities United in Education and Dawn Fern, activities director at Capeside
Cove, will begin promptly at 5:30 p.m. at the Siren School Auditorium. Tickets are available at the door for $1 to benefit the Community Education program in the Siren and Webster school districts.
Come and enjoy a heartwarming experience, and give loads of encouragement to these marvelous youngsters. Call 715-349-7070 for more information. submitted
Siren Community Variety Show set for April 29 SIREN – The public is invited to see the “stars” at the Siren Community Variety Show…the local stars that is! This is your chance to experience the talent that Burnett County has to offer. And since the variety show only happens every other year, don’t miss out on the
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opportunity to enjoy all of the talent. The excitement starts on Sunday, April 29, at 2 p.m. at the Siren School, located two blocks east of Hwys. 35 and 70 (stoplights) at CTH B. All of the proceeds will go towards the Siren High
School band trip to Chicago in June. So, bring your friends and enjoy the show! (Tickets are available at the door.) For additional information, call Bonnie at 715497-2230 or JoAnn at 349-5200. - submitted
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Post-prom held at Grand Rios Water Park BROOKLYN PARK, Minn. - On Saturday night after prom, nearly 250 students from Frederic, Siren, Webster, and Grantsburg boarded buses after prom to attend the all-night pool party at Grand Rios Water Park. This activity was planned and promoted by the Four District A.O.D.A. Cooperative from these four districts. The cooperative is made up of advisors and students from each district that have worked together once a month to plan this post-prom activity. The activities are designed to encourage students to find and explore safe and responsible alternatives for post-prom fun and reward them
for doing so. The group began working together to plan this activity last October and have received strong support from the local businesses in Polk and Burnett counties for another year. The support and contributions of the schools, local businesses, and students make these events possible and a successful alternative. The water park’s premiere attraction was the Hurricane Plunge. Frederic Senior Josh Nelson remarked, that the Hurricane Plunge was a “Super-sweet funnelicious time!” The students had a fun time trying each of the slides and spent a lot of the time relaxing on the
535-foot lazy river floating around the water park and visiting. The other popular pool activities were the basketball and 500-gallon water bucket that filled and dumped out onto a roof and splashed down on the activity pool. To top off the night, the student got to build and top off their own ice cream sundaes in one of the hotel’s ballrooms and receive their prizes for attending. The fundraising effort also allows the A.O.D.A. to purchase these attendance prizes for the post-prom participants.
This year the list of prizes included two Nintendo Wii gaming systems, two Playstation II gaming systems, Guitar Hero games, iPods, gift certificates to local area businesses, DVDs, TVs, portable DVD players, and more. The students all left very tired after a long night of fun and happy that they chose the safe and responsible post-prom opportunity provided to them. - submitted
Memory clinic started in area SPOONER – Help for people with progressive memory loss is now available through the Spooner Health System Memory Clinic, a clinic for the early diagnosis and treatment of dementia that opened its doors Jan. 1. The clinic is held on the first Thursday of every month, starting at noon, near the heart center in the basement at Spooner Health System. Two to four patients are seen every month. The five staff members who form the clinic team are: Mark Van Etten, M.D.; licensed psychologist Dr. Travis Hinze; social worker Kimberly Robins, family gerontologist Dr. Jon Bowman, and Joan
Litwitz, outreach coordinator for the Alzheimer’s Association in Hayward. During an initial visit to the clinic, a client receives a neuropsychological assessment, depression screening, functional and sensory evaluation and a targeted physical examination. The client receives educational materials along with a list of area resources. A follow-up appointment with a physician will be made to review the results and receive the diagnosis and treatment plan, if this was not provided at the initial visit. A home phone call from a member of the outreach team will be made in an effort to link the client and
family with resources and services that are available in the community and to provide other educational materials. At one time or another, everyone has misplaced their car keys or forgotten the name of a friend. While these brief memory lapses are frustrating, they usually don’t interfere with daily activities and are generally not a cause for concern. Progressive memory loss is not a normal part of aging, and is a reason for concern. Memory loss may be so gradual that it goes unnoticed in the beginning. Often, family members or co-workers are the first to sense that something is wrong. This is the time when detection
and intervention is most valuable. Ten warning signs of memory loss are: Loss of recent memories. Difficulty performing familiar tasks. Problems with language and communication. Disorientation to time and place. Poor judgment or diminished ability to make decisions. Problems with abstract thinking. Misplacing things or placing them in inappropriate places. Rapid changes in mood or behavior. Personality changes. Loss of initiative. For more information about the Spooner Health System Memory Clinic, contact Joan Litwitz at 715-934-2222 or the Helpline at 800-272-3900.
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Lioness give to senior center
Special Olympian swimmers
The season has started for the Polk County Special Olympian swimmers. Pictured in the front row (L to R) are: Heather Erickson, Donnell Anderson and Erin Anderson. In the back row are coaches Jean Wallis and Lori Paulsen. Not pictured is Natasha Gorne. The first track and swimming meet will be May 5 in Eau Claire. - submitted
Lioness angel drawing winner Margel Ruck, (L), secretary of Webster senior center, receives a $500 check from Millie Hopkins, president of Webster Lioness. The money will be used to improve the exterior of the senior center.- Photo by Sherill Summer
Baby-sitting classes offered POLK COUNTY -The American Red Cross will be offering a Baby Sitter Training Course Saturday, May 12, in the Balsam Lake office of the American Red Cross. This course is for youth ages 11-15. Class time will be 9 a.m. 3:30 p.m.
This course is ideal for current and future baby-sitters – teaching them the best ways to be safe and keep the children in their care safe. Preregistration is required. Please call 715-485-3025 for more information. - from the American Red Cross
The Leader is a cooperativeowned newspaper
The Frederic Lioness Club held their monthly meeting last Thursday at Sunrise Apartments in the community room. Special guest was Lioness Eileen Stensven from St. Croix Falls who is the affiliate district president of 27-E1. Several months ago, Frederic Lioness Joan Paar, submitted six angel drawings to be considered for the annual pin contest sponsored by the district, and she won. Paar did not know her pin designs were chosen for the next six years, so she was surprised when Stensven presented her with the first pin which says “Lioness – Cheer the Sad.” Paar has won this award before, along with Lioness Marilyn Knuf, who has also won the award several times in the past. Shown (L to R) are LaVonne Boyer, Joan Paar and Eileen Stensven. If you would like more information about the Frederic Lioness Club, call President LaVonne Boyer at 327-4915. – Photo submitted
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Unity FFA represented at State FFA conference
The Unity FFA recently held their annual Memory Walk, this year for support of the three-day Breast Cancer Walk, and a youth with leukemia. Members assisting this year included (L to R): Keila Dunsmoor, Amy VanDeBrake, James Coen, Jason Coen, Jenelle Larsen, Johanna Alling, and Jena Alling. Dunsmoor was this year’s coordinator and said they were happy to sponsor such a worthwhile event.
Photos courtesy Jeanne Alling, Unity Schools
Recycling is a lifetime skill that needs to be addressed on an everyday basis. At Unity the agriculture classes have promoted the recycling of paper products, plastic/glass bottles and aluminum cans on a weekly basis. Their work has made a significant impact on the amount of recycling coming out of the Unity School. Brandon Kahl and Zach Gurtner take their turn recycling the cans and bottles. Members of the conservation class, first semester, and forestry class, second semester, take turns going throughout the K-12 facility to assist with recycling.
Unity FFA was represented at the State FFA Halftime Conference by Vice Presidents Tiffany Larson and Annie Jepsen. They are pictured with State FFA President Matt Anderson from Sauk Prairie. FFA officers review where they are in their chapter’s program of activities and what they had to do to prepare for the rest of the year.
Students from Unity’s Introduction to AgriScience class are working on service learning needs for the community. One of their semester projects has been assisting with the food distribution for Ruby’s Pantry in Luck. Students assisting in April were (L to R): Jon Nielsen, Dan Bailey, Jason Coen, Cory Crowell, Tiffany Larson, Mickey Larson and Charles Leveen. Not pictured student helpers were: Shane Rucks and Dustin Bazille.
Unity competes at FCCLA State Leadership Conference
Johanna Alling and Julia Larson, from Unity High School, were recognized recently for competing in the FCCLA State Leadership Conference, April 15 - 17, at the Green Lake Conference Center, Green Lake. Johanna competed in the STAR Senior Category Entrepreneurship and received a silver recognition. Julia competed in the Star Senior Category Interpersonal Communication and also received a silver recognition. Family, Career and Community Leaders of America is an ultimate leadership experience that teaches responsibility and teamwork which will help in college and future careers. Pictured (L to R) are: Julia Larson, advisor Mary Prestrud, state FCCLA 2006-2007 President Megan Hall from Prairie Farm, and Johanna Alling. – Photo submitted
Moose donate to library
Dick Sweet (L) and Jerry Vogel (R) of the Loyal Order of Moose Lodge 1194 recently presented Maxine Petersen (C), director of Webster Community Library, with two checks for the library’s building renovation fund. The two checks, totaling $600, came from a joint fundraiser sponsored by the lodge and Friends of the Library, and from matching funds from the Lodge. - Photo by Carl Heidel
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Bluegrass concert coming to Siren school SIREN - Communities United in Education and the Siren Chamber of Commerce are pleased to bring you the soon-to-be-famous bluegrass band Pickin’ Up Steam. This rousing finale to our annual Lilac Festival marks the first of a series of stellar musical events we have planned in the Siren-Webster area for this year. The concert will be held in the Siren School Auditorium on Sunday, May 20, at 4 p.m. Advance tickets are $10 for adults, $8 for seniors and kids under 12. Tickets will be available at Adventures Restaurant and several other local area merchants, banks, and through the community education office in Siren. All proceeds from ticket sales will benefit the community education program in the Siren and Webster school districts. Refreshment sales during intermission benefit the Siren Garden Club. Be sure to be there and hear this magnificent auditorium filled with the joyous sound of bluegrass! These four virtuosos will captivate you with everything from
Pack 564 Pinewood Derby winners
the traditional to the contemporary using their unique song styling. You can visit them at www.pickinupsteam.com to learn and hear more. Reserve your tickets early; this show is On Saturday, April 21, five Scouts from Pack 564 (Webster) participated in sure to sell out. Call the community edu- the District Pinewood Derby in Somerset. Shown are Ian Dirschel, Alec Ralph cation Office at 715-349-7070 to place (who took second-place overall with his car and will be advancing to District fiyour order. – submitted nals), Grant Preston (who placed third in the Webelos I class), Alex Gustufson (who competed in the show catagory with a car that looked like a chocolate candy bar) and Joey Formanek. – Photo submitted
Late 1800s Polk County Board of Supervisors
The Polk County Board of Supervisors in the late 1800s, a photo sent by Joanne Malmberg Swenson, now of California. She identifies her grandfather, Oliver Mineau, as second from the left. Does anyone have the names of the other board members? Please let us know by e-mailing the-leader@centurytel.net. – Photo submitted
Four generations
Shown (L to R): Proud grandfather Kevin Phernetton, his daughter Tara Paitrick, greatgrandfather Jack Phernetton and twins, Jakob Evan and Noah James Paitrick. – Photo submitted
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EDUCATION VIBRATIONS Luck Honor Roll and CIA card-earners Honor Roll Seniors Todd Anderson, Josh Bazey – G, Kristine Clarke – G, Natalie Gubrud – G, Peter Hall – R, Sam Hochstetler – R, Bryce Holm – R, Felicia Lane, Alyssa Mellon – R, Iqra Mian – R, Brooke Olson – G, Janny Pairoh – G*, Jenny Roberts, Peter Rozumalski – R, Jesse Schallenberger, Jenny Seck – R, Jesse Sorenson – G, Chris Valentine – R, Adam Wallin – R. Juniors Jessica Antonson – R, Gina Armour – G, Britta Giller – R, Hannah Goneau – R, Megan Hacker – G, Russell Harr, Casey Hatten – G*, Brett Holdt – G, Tanya Holm – R, Cassie Johnson – R, Kelly Johnson – R, Jordyn McGinnity – G, Nate Nelson – G, Daniel Nentwich – R, Sarah Olson – G, Harlan Opitz – R, Ben Panek – R, Sarah Petersen – R, Tyler Petersen – R**, Mason Potvin, Chelsea Rasmussen – G, Wally Rich – G, Ashley Schebo – G, Lacy Sellent –G, Emily Smith, Briana Stage – G, Sami Talmadge – R, Cole Wickstrom – R, Samantha Wilkinson – R*, Erica Wilson – R*. Sophomores Adam Anderson – G, Sheri Belisle – R, Clare Cadogan – R, Brittney Danielson, Melita Ericksen – G, Christine Franzel, Jeff Gackle – R, Keighley James – G, Grace Jenson – G, Kasey Johnson, Dakota Krout – R, Alyssa Lehmann – G, Derek Letch – G, James Longhenry – G, Christian McCabe – G*, Hannah Melin – R, Nick Morgan – G, Brennan Olson – G, Ashley Overby – G, Megan Panek, Jenny Roettger – R, Marnie Rozumalski – G, Harry Seversen-Dickinson, Krystal Stage, Stephanie Tido – G, Ashley Valentine, Justin Virkus – R. Freshmen Derek Buck – R, Joe Dahlke – R,
Dana Ericksen – R, Samantha Fenning – G, Carson Giller – G*, Taylor Horsager – G, Kassi Ingram – G*, Diana Kufalk – R, Peter Langeness – G, Mitchell Larson – G, Aleah Lemieux – G, Mary MaidenMueller – G, Alecia Ouellette – R, Rachel Virkus – G.
Honorable Mention Seniors Joe Adair – R. Juniors Laura Byl – R, Brianna Dietmeier – R, Melissa Erickson – R, Jil Goeres – R, Aalyssa Holdt, Mitchell Klatt – R, Brent Moore. Sophomores Aushleana Branville – R, Shane Buchholz, Brett Larson – R, Ross Petersen – R, Noah Thatcher, Ariel Thompson. Freshmen Bryson Clemenson, Tyler Funk – R, Jake Monahan, Taryn Pilz, Brianna Rooney – R, Alex Smith, Colin Svoboda – R*, Bailee Swenson – R.
Additional Red Cards Seniors T. J. Ball, Tom Lobeck. Juniors Jordan Gross, Iner Jeppesen, Kyle Melin, Tyler Otlo. Sophomores Dylan Fultz, Jamison Gross, Tim Kowalik, Jimmy Mellon. Freshmen Chris Aldrich*, Gary Ekholm, Nick Emerson, Sarah Goneau, Jordan Hall, Sabrina Lane, Calvin Nelson, Jason Nelson, Aaron Norlund, Aaron Sorenson*.
Cardinal cards Seniors Nick Elert.
Juniors Chelsie Anderson, Travis Close, Dustin Elm*, Ryan Johnson, Samantha LaBoda, Josh Zappa. Sophomores Jerod Buck, Brittany Douglas, Steven Leisch, Ricky Nelson, Andy Wortman. Freshmen Joe Grovum. * indicates that this is the 1st time the student has earned this higher level of card ** indicates that this is the 9th Red or Gold Card earned by the individual The Cardinal Intelligence Agency was created at Luck High School 17 years ago as a program to recognize and reward student achievement. As a part of this program, the students who demonstrate academic excellence and positive behaviors are recognized with short-term, tangible rewards - just as is done in the business world with employees. The incentives, which have been provided through the generosity of local businesses and individuals, are awarded on a quarterly basis. According to the district motto, “Luck School prepares lifelong learners and responsible citizens,” the Cardinal Intelligence Agency attempts to promote this goal by recognizing students’ perfect attendance and requiring that positive behavior be one of the cornerstones of the C.I.A. program. Gold Card: Students earning this card are full-time regular education students who have an A- or better GPA, no incompletes or failing grades, one or fewer disciplinary referrals, no extracurricular code violations, no unserved detentions, no unexcused absences, and no suspensions.
Red Card: Students earning this card are full-time regular education students who have a B- or better GPA, no incompletes or failing grades, two or fewer disciplinary referrals, no extracurricular code violations, no unserved detentions, no unexcused absences, and no suspensions. Cardinal Card: Students earning this card are full-time regular education students who have a C- or better GPA, no incompletes or failing grades, three or fewer disciplinary referrals, no extracurricular code violations, no unserved detentions, no unexcused absences, and no suspensions.
Perfect Seniors Indicates that this senior has earned a card from the Cardinal Intelligence Agency each quarter that he or she was eligible. Josh Bazey, Kristine Clarke, Peter Hall, Alyssa Mellon, Iqra Mian, Brooke Olson, Peter Rozumalski, Jenny Seck, Jesse Sorenson.
Perfect Attendance Seniors Joe Adair, Iqra Mian, Colin O’Donovan, Justin Pullin, Jesse Sorenson. Juniors Chelsie Anderson, Gina Armour, Brett Holdt, Sarah Olson, Matt Petersen, Sarah Petersen, Chelsea Rasmussen, Ashley Schebo. Sophomores Adam Anderson, Kyle Bottolfson, Aushleana Branville, Jeff Gackle, Melissa Jenssen, Tim Kowalik, Hannah Melin. Freshmen Chris Aldrich, Gary Ekholm, Samantha Fenning, Tyler Funk, Sarah Goneau, Mitchell Larson, Jordan Lundmark, Calvin Nelson.
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OBITUARIES Dorothy Glockzin
Elvira Marguerite Swanson
Larry Irvine Price
Dorothy Glockzin of Frederic died Sunday, April 22, at the age of 89, at the Regions Hospital in St. Paul, Minn. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday April 28, 2007, at 1 p.m. at the Siren United Methodist Church. Visitation will be on Friday from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Rowe Funeral Home in Frederic. Full obituary will follow in a later edition.
Elvira Marguerite Vallentin Swanson, Luck, died April 20, 2007, at the United Pioneer Home. She was 82 years old. She was born on June 22, 1924, to Earl and Pearl (Alden) Vallentin in Laketown. In March 1928, she moved with her parents to St. Paul, Minn. Elvira attended Hendricks grade school, Roosevelt Junior High and Humboldt High School in St. Paul, Minn., and played the bass violin in the high school orchestra. During her junior year in 1941, the family moved back to Wisconsin and settled on their farm in Laketown Township. Elvira graduated from Luck High School in May 1942. In 1943, she moved back to St. Paul, Minn., to attend comptometer school. From 1943 until 1953, she worked at Armour & Company in South St. Paul, Minn., as a bookkeeper. On June 27, 1947 she married Lawrence Swanson in St. Paul. Their son, Paul, was born in 1949. In 1953, they moved to their home in Laketown Township. Their daughter, Mary Jo, was born in 1955. Elvira worked as a bookkeeper, first for Stokely’s Canning in Frederic and then at Land O’ Lakes in Luck from 1959 until the doors were closed in 1977. From 1972 until 1987, she served as clerk for Laketown Township. In 1989, Elvira sold her home in Laketown and moved into Luck. She later lived at the Maple View Apartments until moving into the United Pioneer Home in June 2004. Elvira loved her family and friends and was ready to join them at a moment’s notice. She enjoyed traveling throughout the United States, visiting all but three states. In 1990, she made a trip to Europe. She enjoyed being outdoors, caring for the yard and garden, and taking long walks. Playing the piano and organ gave her and her listeners countless hours of pleasure. Despite numerous health problems in her later years she never lost her cheerful and upbeat attitude. She will be remembered for her happiness, no matter her circumstances. Her parents and husband, preceded her in death. She is survived by her son, Paul, and wife, Cindy; daughter, Mary Jo, and husband, Craig Nelson, all of Luck; grandchildren, Jason Swanson (Michelle) and Justin Swanson (Tricia), of Winston-Salem, N.C. and Katie Schmidt (Cory) of Superior; great-granddaughters, Katlyn, Olivia, Jordon, Isabella and Zelda Swanson; sister, Marianne Tomlinson and husband, Don; and many dear relatives and friends. Funeral services were held on April 25, 2007 at the Luck Lutheran Church with Pastor Mark Hall presiding. Pallbearers were Jason Swanson, Justin Swanson, Cory Schmidt, Alan Tomlinson, Mark Nelson and Bob Jensen. Music was provided by Margie Nelson and Janet Holdt. Internment was at the Hostrup Cemetery in Laketown Township. The Rowe Funeral Home in Luck was entrusted with arrangements.
Larry Irvine Price, 58 of Frederic, died on April 22, 2007, at Regions Hospital in St. Paul. Larry was born in Menomonie, on June 1, 1948, to Irvine and Caroline Price. He graduated from Luck High School in 1966. He served in the National Guard for eight years. He worked at UFE for 28 years and then at Parker Hannafin for seven years. He retired in 2003. He was an avid sportsman and spent many hours fishing, hunting and enjoying nature. He loved and enjoyed his kids and grandkids and spent time teaching them to appreciate the outdoors. He was committed to the Lord and was baptized in 2003. He was a member of the Trade Lake Baptist Church in Frederic. He is survived by his wife and best friend, Mary; son, Michael (Kathy) Price; daughters, Kim Grube, Lori Kessler, Michelle (Shawn) Patterson; grandchildren, Calvin, Morgan, Allanah, Jordan, Mariah, Justin, Jared, David, Mikayla and Kyle; sisters, Sandra (Bill) Olmschenk, JoAnn (Darrel) Rachner, Becky Kurkowski, Betty (Tom) Finn, Jane (C.A.) Quinn, and brother Mark (Fay) Gustafson; several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Larry was preceded in death by is parents, Irvine and Caroline Price; mother-in-law, Margret Swanson; father-in-law, Stanford Gustafson. Services were held at Trade Lake Baptist Church in Frederic on Wednesday, April 25, officiated by Pastor Ray Harrison and Pastor Andy Bollant; organist Larry Fisk; pianist, Kathy Lexen; and soloist, Penny Bistram. Honorary pallbearers were Michael Price, Shawn Patterson, Bill Olmschenk, Darrel Rachner, Mark Gustafson, C.A. Quinn and Tom Finn. The Rowe Funeral Home of Frederic was entrusted with the arrangements.
Mary Jane Anderson Mary Jane Anderson, St. Croix Falls, died March 17, 2007. She was 73 years old. Mary Jane was born September 10, 1933, in Grantsburg, the youngest of seven children. She was raised in Cushing and graduated from St. Croix Falls High School, where she met her husband, Ken. After their marriage, Ken and Mary Jane moved to the Twin Cities and eventually settled in South St. Paul, Minn., to raise their children. Mary Jane worked for most of her married life at Hartford Insurance in downtown St. Paul, Minn., at the telephone exchange for the Stockyards and at Westlund Foods. She retired in 1993 when they moved from South St. Paul, to their lake home on Big Butternut Lake in Luck. Mary Jane loved to crochet. Most of her relatives and friends have at least one pair of the slippers she made. She bowled on a league with her friend Bernie and they often went to the casino. She cherished time spent with her family and enjoyed entertaining. Mary Jane was preceded in death by her husband; her parents, Jacob and Mathilda Warming; her in-laws, Clifton and Lillian Anderson; her sisters, Ethelyn Peterson and Bernadine Grabowski; her brothers, Gordon and Stanford Warming; and longtime friend Dick Hatlestad. Mary Jane is survived by her children Roxanne (Al) Graupman, Jeff (Claudia) Anderson and Kathy Anderson (friend Tom Ferguson); grandchildren, Nick, Katherine and Tim Anderson, Dan and Joe Graupman; special friend, Bernie Colaizy; much-loved pet, Mikey; sisters, Elaine Vaughn and Harriet (Kenny) Edmondson; sister-in-law, Ginny (Roger) Seaborg; brothers-inlaw, Chuck (Barbara) Anderson and Rick (Linda) Anderson; longtime friends, Joanne Rathke, Jack and Vivian Johnson; and many other relatives and friends. In accordance with Mary Jane’s wishes, her ashes and Ken’s ashes will be buried together in a plot near her parents’ graves in the Cushing Community Cemetery in Cushing.
Timothy Wade Swedberg Timothy Wade Swedberg died on April 16, 2007, at Luther Hospital in Eau Claire. He was 50 years old. He was born on Sept. 25, 1956, in St. Paul, Minn., the third son of Ray and Lucille Swedberg. He attended the Webster Schools. On Mother’s Day of 1972, he was injured in a car accident leaving him disabled. He currently was a resident in the Aurora House in Spooner. He is survived by two brothers, Jack (Marjorie) Swedberg of Webster and Lon (Ellen) Swedberg of Shawano; two nephews, Jon (Bridget) Swedberg of Grantsburg and Todd (Sarah) Swedberg of Milwaukee; four nieces, Jonna (Al) Klisch of Minneapolis, Minn., Pamela (Chris) Rosequist of Ostego, Minn., Angela Swedberg of Maple Grove, Minn., and Ginger Swedberg of Shawano; two great-nephews, Jonny Swedberg of Rush City, Minn and Bryce Rosequist of Ostego, Minn.; numerous cousins, special friend, Mark Emerson, and his Aurora family. Tim was preceded in death by his parents, John and Lucille Swedberg. Funeral services were held Saturday, April 21, at Grace United Methodist Church in Webster with Pastor Cindy Glocke officiating. Music was provided by organist, Dianne Gravesen and soloist, Patrick Taylor. Casket bearers were Jim Olson, Russell Connor, Paul Connor, Mick Sears, Mark Emerson and Arnie Holcomb. Interment was in the family lot in the Oak Grove Cemetery at Webster. The Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home, Webster, was entrusted with arrangements.
Mildred A. Martini Mildred A. Martini, 75, a resident of Rusk Township died April 22, 2007. Memorial services will be held Friday, April 27, at 1 p.m. at Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home, Webster, with a time of gathering from noon – 1 p.m. The Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home, Webster, was entrusted with arrangements.
Katherine “Katie” V. Johnson Katherine “Katie” V. Johnson, 90, a resident of Webster, died April 22, 2007, at Burnett Medical Center. Services were held Wednesday, April 25, 2007, at Grace United Methodist Church, Webster. The Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home, Webster, was entrusted with arrangements. A full obituary will be printed in a future paper.
Donald E. Johnson Donald E. Johnson, 79, a resident of Webster died April 19, 2007, at his home. Services were held Tuesday, April 24, 2007, at Grace United Methodist Church, Webster. The Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home, Webster, was entrusted with arrangements. A full obituary will be printed in a future paper.
Marjorie J. Vogel Marjorie J. (nee Hammer) Vogel, 80, of St. Paul, Minn., died April 21, 2007. Marjorie was born April 1, 1927. Marjorie was a member of the Holy Spirit Choir for 46 years. Marge and her husband, Gene, spent time every week during the summer at their family’s cabins on North Shore Drive, Siren. They were members of the Burnett County Moose Lodge. Marge was a member of the Women of the Moose Chapter 1819. She was preceded in death by parents, James F. and Bertha T. (Ballauf) Hammer; and brother, James L. She is survived by husband of 61 years, Eugene; children, Gerald L. of Webster, Bernadette M.( Walter) Kopischke of Lindstrom, Minn., Joan C. (James) McKeown of Grantsburg, Jeanne E. (Carl) Wymer of Coon Rapids, Minn., Thomas E. and companion Gail Mortrud of St. Cloud., Minn., Marjorie M. (Gregory) Mueller of St. Paul, Minn., James L. (Jenifer Wagner) of Apple Valley, Minn.; 15 grandchildren and 16 greatgrandchildren. Visitation was held Tuesday, April 24, at the Kessler & Maguire Funeral Home, St. Paul, Minn. Mass of Christian Burial was held Wednesday at Holy Spirit Catholic Church. Interment will be at Calvary Cemetery. Memorials preferred.
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CHURCH NEWS Parents need to reply “yes” as often as they can Q: I find I’m more likely to say “no” to my children than to say “yes,” even when I don’t feel strongly about the permission they are seeking. I wonder why I automatically respond so negatively. DR. DOBSON: It is easy to fall into the habit of saying “no” to our kids. “No, you can’t go outside.” “No, you can’t have a cookie.” “No, you can’t use the telephone.” “No, you can’t spend the night with a friend.” We could have answered affirmatively to all of these requests, but chose almost automatically to respond in the negative. Why? Because we didn’t take time to stop and think about the consequences; because the activity could cause us more work or strain; because there could be danger in the request; because our children ask for a thousand favors a day and we find it convenient to refuse them all. While every child needs to be acquainted with denial of some of his or her more extravagant wishes, there is also a need for parents to consider each request on its own merit. There are so many necessary “nos” in life that we should say “yes” whenever we can. ••• Q: Tell me why it is inevitable for couples with good marriages to go through “flat spots” or “the blahs,” and can you offer more advice about what to do when those times come? DR. DOBSON: Romantic love is an emotion, and as
such, it has a way of coming and going. Emotions tend to oscillate from high to low to high, etc. One of the best ways to regenerate "that lovin' feeling" in the down times is to talk about the times and places when passion ran high. Do you recall those days when you just couldn't wait to see each other, Dr. James and how each minute apart seemed Dobson like an eternity? Recalling those moments together is one way to regenerate what you felt before. Even better than talking about them is re experiencing them. My wife and I celebrated a recent wedding anniversary by exploring what we called our "old haunts." On a single evening, we went to the theater where we had our second date; we ate at the same restaurant for dinner. The next week we visited the farmers market where we used to stroll on lazy summer evenings. We talked about warm memories and relived the excitement of those days. It was a wonderful reprise. Another suggestion is to return regularly to the kinds of romantic activities that drew you together in the first place. Couples need to put some fun and laughter into their lives, which otherwise can get dreary and oppressive. A few years ago, Shirley and I found ourselves in that kind of situation where we had almost forgotten how to play. We finally got fed up and decided to do something about it. We loaded the car and headed for
FOCUS ON THE
FAMILY
Æbleskiver fever May 5 at West Denmark LUCK - It would not be spring without the West Denmark Lutheran Church’s annual Æbleskiver supper. For more than 60 years, church members have been serving the traditional Æbleskiver meal to neighbors and friends from an ever-widening circle. At the peak of the dinner rush, as many as 16 bakers can be seen turning batter into perfectly round Æbleskiver, the Danish version of a pancake, to go with the Medisterpølse traditional Danish sausage, and Sødsuppe, fruit
soup. The meal finishes with dessert and lots of coffee. The 2007 West Denmark Æbleskiver dinner will be held Saturday, May 5, from 3:30-7:30 p.m. at the West Denmark Church Hall. Cost for the dinner is $6 for adults, $3 for youth 6-12, and children 5 and under free with paid adult. The hall is 1.2 miles west of Luck off CTH N toward Cushing. Turn south at 170th Street. The day will also include a bake sale and a raffle. For more information call 472-4196. - submitted
a winter wonderland in the mountains. There we spent the weekend skiing, eating and laughing together. That night, we built a fire in the fireplace and talked for hours while our favorite music played on the stereo. We felt like kids again. The next time you feel that you're losing that closeness you once shared, try talking about your memories of earlier days and revisit the old haunts, sing the old songs, tell the old stories. It's the best bet to rekindle the sparks of romance that first drew you together. To keep a marriage vibrant and healthy, you simply have to give it some attention. Water the plant, place it in the sunlight, and it will grow. If you put it in a cold, dark corner, however, it is likely to die. With a little effort and creativity, you can keep the fireworks in your marriage ... even when the 4th of July has come and gone. ••• Dr. Dobson is founder and chairman of the board of the nonprofit organization Focus on the Family, P.O. Box 444, Colorado Springs, CO. 80903; or www.family.org. Questions and answers are excerpted from “The Complete Marriage and Family Home Reference Guide“ and “Bringing Up Boys,” both published by Tyndale House. COPYRIGHT 2007 JAMES DOBSON INC., DISTRIBUTED BY UNIVERSAL PRESS SYNDICATE, 4520 Main St., Kansas City, Mo. 64111; 816-932-6600.
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CHURCH NEWS Implusive acts bring regret
Finding the right words
As a youngster, I was small but ate more than my dad, who farmed. I’d come home from school starved—yelling to my mom, “Food, food! I need food!” She’d have homemade bread still Sally Bair warm from the oven, and I’d down half a loaf. I was just like Esau of the Old PERSPECTIVES Testament—to a point. Esau actually ate his way right out of his inheritance. He came home from hunting one day and demanded his brother Jacob give him some homemade stew. “I’m starving!” he said. Jacob thought, “Aha! Here’s my opportunity,” and offered Esau the fleeting meal of stew in exchange for his birthright. Esau clearly allowed his hunger to get the best of his common sense. Hebrews 12:16-17 tells us to “watch out for the Esau syndrome: trading away God’s lifelong gift in order to satisfy a short-term appetite.” Esau later regretted his impulsive act but in spite of his copious tears, he could not get his inheritance back. There are other kinds of hunger that can get the best of us if we’re not careful. How many families have been destroyed because the woman (or man) of the house maxed out the credit cards? How many people spend someone else’s money—the bank’s, for instance—for something that will bring “happiness” for a short time? How many marriages have been shattered because the man (or woman) decided to have “one drink” on the way home from work? How many Christians have lost out on God’s blessing of peace because they allowed worry or fear to cloud their reliance on God? Esau saw his physical prowess and hunting ability as his strength and it led to one huge, impulsive act that brought great regret. Like Esau we do have weaknesses and vulnerabilities that come in the form of short-lived desires. The acronym, HALT, can help us prevent impulsive acts. We must HALT—stop and think—before we do something and ask ourselves, are we Hungry? Angry? Lonely? Tired? Those four attitudes are the cause of many impulsive acts. Eventually, because of them, we may lose out on God’s gracious promises— our spiritual inheritance of peace with him and the hope of eternal life. Lord, make us aware of our weaknesses so we can stop and think before we act. We don’t want to miss out on your blessings, which you have promised through your son, Jesus Christ. Amen. (Mrs. Bair may be reached at sallybair@gmail.com)
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OBITUARIES Dave Allen Davidson Dave Allen Davidson, 46, of Manila, died Sunday at his home. Dave was born at Monette, he had lived his life in Manila and was a disabled truck driver. He was a graduate of Manila High School and was of the Baptist faith. He is survived by his son, A.J. Walsh-Brenizer of Luck; parents, R.A. and Mabel Rickard Davidson of Manila; brothers, John Parker and wife Nicole of Jonesboro, Dennis Parker and wife Sharon of Cleburne, Texas and Jamie Davidson of Manila; and sisters, Kaye Grossmann and Phyllis Stout and husband John, all of Temple, Texas. Funeral services were Wednesday, April 23, at Howard Funeral Service Chapel at Manila with the Rev. William Piercy officiating. Burial followed in Manila Cemetery. The Howard Funeral Service Chapel, Manila, was entrusted with arrangements.
speaking situation. Just consider how many people fear public speaking. So many people fear speakGranted, not every conversation is difficult or ing in front of others, that there have been numernerve-wracking, but if you are like me, you have ous books written that address the issue, with the probably had difficulty at one time or another promise that their fear will be cured. Nonetheless, finding the right words to say to someone. Have speaking, like walking, running, driving, hunting, crafting, gaming, and every other task, becomes you ever been hesitant to speak with others? Pereasier the more often it is done. Some conversations haps you’ve hesitated because you worry about are easy; others are arduous; still, others are embarsaying the wrong thing. Or, perhaps you’ve hesitated because you worry about speaking in the rassing. Yet through practice and patience we can wrong way. For whatever reason, there are times improve. But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing. that we have trouble finding the right words. (James 1:4 KJV) Would it comfort you to know that Scriptures THE You might be thinking, “How else can we imrecord one of the greatest biblical leaders as havprove?” One of the blessings God gave Moses was ing self-proclaimed speech difficulties? Moses an assistant, his name - Aaron. If you have trouble said in Exodus 4:10; “Please, Lord, I have never been eloquent, neither recently nor in time past, with speaking, have you considered asking somenor since You have spoken to Your servant; for I one to help you? Maybe not to actually speak for am slow of speech and slow of tongue.”(NASB) you, like Aaron did, but in other ways. May be to Let’s move this verse up to 21st-century America. The He- help clarify your thoughts or let you practice? If you are a brew word for eloquent refers to speech and words, interest- Christian, are you compounding your fear of speaking, by ingly enough one translation renders Moses’ statement as: adding to it, the fear of asking for aid? The LORD is on my “I am not a man of words.” Somehow, Moses believed he side; I will not fear: what can man do unto me? (Psalm 118:6 could not find the right words. We all experience this from KJV) If you need someone to help present your thoughts, time to time, not having the right words. But let’s not stop ask a brother/sister to help you. But remember, we all have been given talents, gifts if you there. Moses also claimed he was slow of speech and slow of will, from God. If you do not have difficulty speaking, but in tongue. The Hebrew word for slow means heavy. The He- fact, have a talent for it, have you considered helping othbrew word for speech means mouth. Have you ever heard ers? …Do not neglect doing good and sharing, for with such someone with a heavy mouth and tongue? Moses believes sacrifices God is pleased. (Hebrews 13:16 NASB) As we first, he can’t find the right words; and second, he reveals have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all men... that he has a speech impediment. Oddly enough, up to this (Galatians 6:10 KJVR) point in Moses’ life he does not appear to have let his strugIf readers have questions or simply wish to know more gle for proper words or his heaviness of tongue bother him. about the Church of Christ, we invite you to call 715-866Not, that is, until he was placed in such an important posi- 7157 or stop by the church building at 7425 W. Birch St. in tion with such important consequences. But what is our ap- Webster. Office hours are Tuesdays through Fridays 9 a.m.plication? noon. Sunday Bible class begins at 9:30 a.m., worship is at There are times where we are uncomfortable with a 10:30 a.m. We also meet Wednesday evenings at 7 p.m.
Garret Derouin
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Children from Pilgrim Lutheran entertain residents FREDERIC – The voices of the children from Pilgrim Lutheran Church rang through the halls and entertained the residents of the Frederic Care Center last Sunday morning. This coming Sunday, April 29, at the 10 a.m. service, secondgraders and new members will be receiving their Bibles. Also during the service the children will be singing, playing a song or two on the small hand bells, and other musical talents of the children will be heard and seen. The youth group, grades 7-12 will meet Sunday, April 29, from 4 to 7 p.m. to help clean up around the church grounds, then play outdoor games and have a wiener roast. If this is something you would like to do, please join them. All are invited to Sunday morning worship services at 8 and 10 a.m. and Sunday school meets from 8:50 to 9:50 a.m. For
more information about Pilgrim Lutheran Church go to its Web site: www.pilgrim lutheranfrederic.com or call the church office at 715-327-8012. - Photo/information by Carol Thompson
Swedish Klub meets May 1 AMERY - The Swedish Klub meets Tuesday, May 1, at 7 p.m. at Our Savior Lutheran Church in Amery. Eva Apelqvist, who emigrated from Sweden and now lives in Spooner, will discuss her book, “Swede Dreams.” Apelqvist’s book is a young adult novel in the Penguin series called “Students Across the Seven Seas.” It is about a young girl traveling to Sweden as an exchange student – mostly to visit her Swedish boyfriend,
St. Peter’s holds confirmation
Brianna Rooney was confirmed this past Sunday at St. Peter’s Church in Luck. She is shown with Pastor Mark Hall. – Photo submitted
Jonas, whom she met when he was an exchange student at her high school in Moon Lake, Wisconsin. The intent of the Penguin series is to expose young readers to foreign cultures. Copies of her book will be available at the meeting. Further information about the program can be had at 269-5307. - submitted
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Students o f the Week GRANTSBURG
Tim Josephson has been chosen Grantsburg High School’s student of the week. He is a senior and the son of Dean and Kathy Josephson. Tim is respectfull, responsible, trustworthy and hardworking. He is on student council. Tim enjoys sports, hunting and buying useless possessions. He plans to attend the University of North Dakota for law. The greatest influences in his life have been his family.
FREDERIC
Corissa Schmidt has been chosen Frederic Middle School’s student of the week. She is in seventh grade and the daughter of Kelly and Brad Schmidt. Corissa is in band, bells, church choir, basketball, volleyball, softball and bowling. She enjoys hunting, football, reading, and watching the Brewers. At this time she is considering becoming a lawyer.
Sarah Lexen has been chosen Frederic High School’s student of the week. She is a sophomore and the daughter of Kathleen and Kyle Lexen. Sarah is an honor student with an academic letter. She is a good worker, does what is asked, has a positive personality and shows enthusiasm. Sarah is in AODA, FACT, forensics, youth group, drama club, volleyball and track. Future plans include college.
UNITY
Carly Ince has been chosen Unity Elementary School’s student of the week. She is in fifth grade and the daughter of Marty and Tammy Ince. Carly is a positive role model that leads by example both academically and socially.
Ashley Bottolfson has been chosen Luck Middle School’s student of the week. She is in sixth grade and the daughter of Brian Bottolfson. Ashley is a very good student and friend to her classmates. She is always pleasant and gets along well with teachers and classmates. Ashley is involved in safety patrol. She enjoys four-wheeling, biking, talking with friends and riding in her uncle’s truck, the Beast.
Laura Peroceski has been chosen St. Croix Falls Elementary School’s student of the week. She is in fourth grade and the daughter of Sam Peroceski and Lisa Peroceski. Laura likes social studies and math. She likes playing badminton and golf, going swimming and rollerskating and helping her mom with yardwork. Laura is a lovely young lady.
Jesse Schallenberger has been chosen Luck High School’s student of the week. He is a senior and the son of Brian and Shelly Schallenberger. Jesse is on the honor roll and is an academic letter winner. He is a great writer and thinker. He gets good grades and has an excellent work ethic. Jesse is willing to help others and is respected by his classmates. He is involved in forensics and wrestling. His hobbies are hunting, listening to music and learning new things. He plans to attend UW-Stout.
SIREN
Dakota LaSarge has been chosen Siren Elementary School’s student of the week. He is in first grade. Mrs. Erickson nominated Dakota for being helpful in school. Dakot is a good friend. He is always willing to help his friends complete work on projects. Dakota’s favorite class is reading. He loves working with volunteer Tim Tjader at school.
Jacob Stiemann has been chosen Siren Middle School’s student of the week. He is the son of Sheryl and Phillip Stiemann. He is a high achiever who works diligently to attain good grades. Jacob won three gold medals from Scholastic for his writing thesis. He was invited to New York to accept his award. Jacob is involved in band, forensics, football, basketball and track. Jacob has a positive outlook on life and plans to attend college in the future at Madison to become a writer and engineer.
Denae Brager has been chosen Unity High School’s student of the week. She is a senior and the daughter of Shannon and Brian Zbleski of Milltown. Denae was chosen for her work ethic, personality and above and beyond participation in the ag. dept. She enjoys reading, writing and raising small animals. She will be attending UW-River Falls and majoring in biology next year.
ST. CROIX FALLS
LUCK
Logan Hibbs has been chosen Luck Elementary School’s student of the week. He is in third grade and the son of Nathan and Gail Hibbs. Logan is very polite and well mannered. He is active in sports and likes hunting with his dad. Logan shows care and concern for others and is becoming a good friend and citizen.
Haley StAmand has been chosen Unity Middle School’s student of the week. She is in eighth grade and the daugter of Tom and Martha StAmand. Haley does wonderful work in class and did a great job in the play that the middle school preformed. She has great work ethics, an excellent attitude and a fun personality.
Madilyn Hanson has been chosen St. Croix Falls Middle School’s student of the week. She is in sixth grade and the daughter of Lonnie and Anette Hanson. She has one brother, Chase, a dog, two cats and two bearded dragons. Her hobbies includ listening to music, volleyball, dancing and drawing. Madi is involved in volleyball and a funkdance class. Her favorite subject is science. Madi is a very bright and friendly student. She is always willing to lend a hand.
WEBSTER
Emily Muus has been chosen Siren High School’s student of the week. She is a sophomore and the daughter of James and Therese Muus. Emily was chosen for her accomplishments both academically and as an outstanding music student. She is involved in band, choir and swing choir. Emily was in the state forensics competition and is on the honor roll. She is a good example for her peers because she always strives to do her best. Emilyl also displays outstanding character.
Carter Doriott has been chosen Webster Elementary School’s student of the week. He is in kindergarten and the son of Dale and Cheryl Doriott. Carter is very excited about learning how to read. He is an avid writer and storyteller. Carter has a happy, positive attitude and is respectful and polite to his teacher and classmates. It is noticeable how he encourages and cares for members of the class. Carter enjoys hunting with his family.
Kristine Watral has been chosen Webster Middle School’s student of the week. She is in fifth grade and the daughter of Wayne Watral. Kristine has been chosen because of her wonderful work ethic and quality of work. She is very consistent with her schoolwork and takes pride in what she does. When not in school, Kristine likes to play softball and hang out with her friends.
Kristy Echeverria has been chosen Webster High School’s student of the week. She is a senior and the daughter of Patricia and Henry Bearheart. Kristy is a hard worker and is on the honor roll. She will be successful at whatever she chooses to do in life. Kristy tutors and works three part-time jobs. She does kickboxing and trains horses. Kristy enjoys horseback riding, 4wheeling, photography and most outdoor activities. She plans to have a career in law enforcement.
Barron dance team to compete nationally BARROM – St. Croix Falls graduate Becky (Johnson) Thayer, took her Becky’s School of Dance to two dance competitions in the Twin Cities. All team members scored high enough to compete at a national level. Becky’s School of Dance is located in Barron. Becky is the daugther of Kitty and larry Coen and Scott Johnson. Granddaughter, Brenna Thayer, also comepted in the competition and will be going on to nationals. First row L to R, Kimberly Robbins, Becky Thayer. Second Row: Sarah Robole, Carolyn Queiser, Jolayne Cross, Rebecca Roth, Brenna Thayer (lying down), Lizzy Jutila, Sarah Nichols, Hannah Bailey and Emily Antonson. Back Row: Emily Stephens, Jessica Coleman, Jenna Snively, Brooke Babineau, Kailey Tillung, Anna Kurzynski, Emily Yenter, Rachel Robole and Sam Brunslik. – Photo submitted
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WEDNESDAY/25 Balsam Lake
• American Red Cross CPR Infant/child class, 5:30-9:30 p.m. at the Polk County Red Cross Office. Preregistration is requested. Call Terry Anderson at 715-4853025.
Coming events
Frederic
Frederic
Luck • ALPHA Dinner, Video & Discussion, “Why & How Should We Tell Others?” 6:30-8:45 p.m., Faith Fellowship. Call Maggie at 715825-3559 for more info.
Osceola • Senior Citizens Club monthly potluck and program at the Methodist Church, 1 p.m. 715294-3670.
FRI.-SUN./4-6 Baldwin
THURS.-SAT./26-28
• Gun Show, at the civic center. Fri. 5-9 p.m., Sat. 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Call 608-752-6677 for more info.
Dresser
• Villagewide Garage Sale, beginning at 3 p.m. on Thursday and ending at noon on Satday.
FRIDAY/4 Frederic
THURSDAY/26
• Pokeno, 1 p.m., at the senior center.
Balsam Lake
Jackson
• American Red Cross first aid class, 5:309:30 p.m. at the Polk County Red Cross Office. Preregistration is requested. Call Terry Anderson at 715-485-3025.
• Smelt/Fish Fry, 5 p.m., at the town hall. Sponsored by 2nd Alarm.
SATURDAY/5 Frederic
Frederic • 500 cards, 6:30 p.m. at the senior center. • American Cancer Society Frederic Run/Walk Finish Line committee meeting at 5:30 p.m. in the Upper Fireside Room of Pilgrim Lutheran Church. A white hawk leaves its perch from a tree in southern Polk County. • Grades four through six spring concert John Reed in the elementary gym at 7 p.m. • ALPHA Dinner, Video & Discussion, “How Can I Resist Evil?” 6:30-8:45 p.m., Faith Fellowship. Call Maggie at 715-825-3559 for more info.
Rice Lake • Workshop for parents of children with autism, dinner 6-6:30 p.m. dinner with presentation 6:30-8:30 p.m., at WITC. Call 715-9862020 for more info.
St. Croix Falls • Historical Society meeting at city hall, 7 p.m.
FRI. - SAT./27 & 28 Lewis
• Rummage Sale, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. at the United Methodist Church.
Siren • Shine! Women’s Spring Conference at the Event Center at Northwoods Lodge, call 715349-7185 or www.handstotheplow.org for info.
St. Croix Falls • Citywide garage sales. • Garage Sale, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. St. Croix Valley Senior Center, 140 Washington, St. Croix Falls. Food available.
Trade Lake • Rummage and Bake Sale, 8 a.m.-3 p.m., at the Baptist Church.
Webster • Students perform Neil Simon’s “The Odd Couple” (Female Version) in the cafetorium. Friday at 7 p.m. and Saturday at 2 p.m. • Meeting for the Central Burnett County Fair Demo Derby at White-Tail Wilderness, 7 p.m. Call 715-866-8261 for more info.
FRIDAY/27 Frederic
• Pokeno, 1 p.m. at the senior center. Everyone welcome.
Lewis
• Rummage Sale, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., at the Methodist Church.
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• Senior Center monthly potluck, 5 p.m. at the center. Guest speaker Dan Beal, the Rock Man. A fun and interesting evening. Public welcome.
Rice Lake
• E-commerce training at the WITC conference center, 6 p.m. Call 715-537-6250 for more info.
Webster • Passport Fair at the post office, 3 - 6 p.m.
SAT. - SUN./28 & 29 Frederic
• Good News Singers Coffeehouse Concert, at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church. Saturday 7 p.m., Sunday 2:30 p.m.
Milltown • The Right Reverends Quartet will perform, 5 p.m. at the Lutheran Church as a fundraiser
league meets, 7 p.m., at the Blacksmith Shop. • 500 cards, 6:30 p.m. at the senior center.
• Pokeno, 1 p.m. at the senior center. Everyone welcome.
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for Malawi. Everyone is welcome.
Osceola • ArtBarn presents, the 10th-annual Friends Show, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Call 715-294-2787 for more info.
St. Croix Falls • 9th-annual SCV Home & Sport Show at the fairgrounds. Sat. 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m.4 p.m. Multiple shows, demonstrations, seminars and activities. Call 715-483-2610 or 715-483-1690 for more info.
SATURDAY/28 Alpha
• Fishermen’s Feast, Game warden Jesse Ashton to share experiences and regulations for area fishermen. Calvary Covenant Church, five miles east of Grantsburg on Hwy. 70. Breakfast served beginning at 7 a.m. Free and open to the public. Just come and share a story and have a good time. More information: 715463-2836.
Balsam Lake
• Spring Salad Luncheon, 11 a.m., at Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic Church. Seating is limited, call Judy at 715-646-2005 or Brenda at 715-485-3571.
Barronett • Community garage sale, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. at the community center. Call 715-822-2118 for more info.
Burnett County • Crappie Fishing Contest. Sign up or info at Wild Bill’s, Webster - 866-4220; Big Mike’s, Siren or Backwoods Beer and Bait, Falun.
Cumberland • Lake Country Chapter of the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Banquet at the Das Lach Haus Banquet Center, 4:30 p.m. Call 715-2052131 or 715-822-8860.
Frederic • Noon potluck lunch, at the senior center. Bingo, cards, pool or fellowship begins at 1:30 p.m. Please bring a dish to share or a monetary donation. • Good News Singers Coffeehouse Concert, 7 p.m. at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church. Call Kordi at 715-327-8316. Public welcome.
Grantsburg • Rummage/Bake Sale, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Immaculate conception, Hwy. 70. • Burnett County Whitetails Fundraising Spring Fling, at the American Legion Hall. Social hour 5:30 p.m., dinner 7 p.m. Call 715-6892233 or 800-274-5471 for more info.
Haugen • NWHC Bear Field Trial. Registration 9 a.m. Start 10 a.m. 715-234-2595.
Milltown • Third-annual Blue Ribbon Walk, fundraiser for Kinship of Polk County, registration at 8 a.m., opening ceremonies 9 a.m., at the community center.
• Noon potluck lunch, at the senior center. Bingo, cards, pool or fellowship begins at 1:30 p.m. Bring a dish to pass or a monetary donation.
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• Spaghetti Dinner, noon-3 p.m. at North Valley Lutheran Church on CTH G. Quilt raffle with proceeds for confirmation youth camperships.
Osceola • Artbarn presents “Songs I Want Played at My Funeral,” 7:30 p.m. Call 715-294-2787 for more info.
St. Croix Falls • Butterfly House Open House, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., 336 North Washington Street. • Kroy Reunion, at the Dalles House, 3 p.m. to? For more info, call Bud Sloper at 715-8253638.
Siren
• Benefit for Lisa Robbin (Chenal), at Kris’ Pheasant Inn, 2 p.m. Call Tina at 715-645-0005 for info.
Taylors Falls, Minn. • Taylors Falls Firefighters Relief Association 65th-Annual Smelt Fry, 4 - 7:30 p.m. at the fire hall.
Webster • Motorcycle Freestyle Exhibition, 4-6 p.m., at the fairgrounds. Call 715-656-34767 for more info.
SUNDAY/29 Frederic
• Good News Singers Coffeehouse Concert, 2:30 p.m. at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church. Call Kordi at 715-327-8316. Public welcome.
Siren
• Community Variety Show, 2 p.m., at the high school. Call 715-497-2230, 715-349-5200 or 715-349-5661 for more info.
MONDAY/30
Grantsburg
• Spring Sale, at Faith Lutheran Church, 8 a.m.-?
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• 2nd-annual Thrift Sale, raising funds for the American Cancer Society Finish Line Walk/Run at the medical clinic, 9 a.m.-noon.
MONDAY/7 Frederic
• Spades played, 1 p.m. at the senior center. Everyone welcome/no charge.
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• Indianhead Gem and Mineral Society meets, 7 p.m. gathering with meeting promptly at 7:30 p.m. Ron and Bev Shetley will have the program on sandblasting. Potluck lunch. Door prizes.
WEDNESDAY/9 Frederic
• Pokeno, 1 p.m., at the senior center.
St. Croix Falls • Career Quest Job Fair, 2-6 p.m. at the high school. Call 715-485-3115 for more info.
THURSDAY/10 Bone Lake
• Spaghetti Dinner Benefit for Danny & Ernestine Hoffmann, Bone Lake Store owners, 4-7 p.m., at the DBS Hall. Call 7155542912 for more info.
Frederic • 500 cards, 6:30 p.m. at the senior center.
Luck • ALPHA Dinner, Video & Discussion, “Does God Heal Today?” 6:30-8:45 p.m., Faith Fellowship. Call Maggie at 715-825-3559 for more info.
FRIDAY/11 Frederic
• Pokeno, 1 p.m., at the senior center.
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Siren
• Spades played, 1:30 p.m. at the senior center.
• Interfaith Caregivers of Burnett County’s Big Band Gala Night, 5:30 p.m.at The Lodge at Crooked Lake. Call 715-866-4970, 715-3495168, 715-966-4878 or 715-259-7876 for more info.
MAY
TUESDAY/1 Amery
• The Swedish Klub meets, 7 p.m. at Our Savior Lutheran Church. Eva Apelqvist will discuss her book “Swede Dreams.” Call 715-269-5307 for more info.
Clam Falls • Coffee Hour, 9 a.m. at the Lutheran Church.
WEDNESDAY/2 Frederic
• Blood pressure screening at Bremer Bank, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Sponsored by Bremer Bank. • Pokeno, 1 p.m., at the senior center.
St. Croix Falls • Good Samaritan Auxiliary meets, 1:30 p.m. at the Good Samaritan Home.
THURSDAY/3 Balsam Lake
• Fox Creek Gun Club spring trap shooting
SATURDAY/12 Amery
American Cancer Society Run/Walk Finish Line, registration at the high school from 8-9 a.m. Walk begins at 9:15 a.m. Call 715-2689802 for more info.
Frederic • American Cancer Society Run/Walk Finish Line, registration at the Birch Street Elementary School from 8-9 a.m. Walk begins from the school at 9:15 a.m. Call 715-653-2684 for more info. • Communitywide garage sales, 715-3274271. • Noon potluck lunch, at the senior center. Bingo, cards, pool or fellowship begins at 1:30 p.m. Bring a dish to pass or a monetary donation.
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• American Cancer Society Run/Walk Finish Line, registration at the high school from 8-9 a.m. Walk begins at 9:15 a.m. Call 715-4728478 for more info.