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• WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 23, 2015 • VOLUME 83 • NO. 19 • 2 SECTIONS

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(Dec.  16,  23,  30) STATE  OF  WISCONSIN CIRCUIT  COURT POLK  COUNTY Central  Bank 2104  Hastings  Avenue Newport,  MN  55055 Plaintiff, vs. Mary  Jo  Hinz 1579  State  Hwy.  35 Centuria,  WI  54824, Bryan  R.  Harrison 1579  State  Hwy.  35 Centuria,  WI  54824 Defendants. SUMMONS Case  No.:  15-­CV-­410 Foreclosure  of  Mortgage:  30404 THE  STATE  OF  WISCONSIN: This  summons  is  directed  to  Defendant  Mary  Jo  Hinz: You  are  hereby  notified  that  the  plaintiff  named  above  has  filed  a  lawsuit  or  other  legal  action  against  you. Within  forty  (40)  days  after  December  16,  2015,  you  must  respond  with  a  written  demand  for  a  copy  of  the  Complaint.  The  demand  must  be  sent  or  deliv-­ ered  to  the  Court,  whose  address  is  Clerk  of  Circuit  Court,  Polk  County  Justice  Center,  1005  West  Main  St.,  Ste.  300,  Balsam  Lake,  WI  54810,  and  the  plaintiff’s  attorney,  whose  address  is  Joseph  M.  Paiement,  Paiement  Law  Office,  LLC,  221  East  Myrtle  Street,  Stillwater,  MN  55082.  You  may  have  attor-­ ney  help  or  represent  you. If  you  do  not  demand  a  copy  of  the  Complaint  within  forty  (40)  days,  the  Court  may  grant  judg-­ ment  against  you  for  the  award  of  money  or  other  legal  action  requested  in  the  Complaint,  and  you  may  lose  your  right  to  ob-­ ject  to  anything  that  is  or  may be  incorrect  in  the  Complaint.  A  judgment  may  be  enforced  as  provided  by  law.  A  judgment  awarding  money  may  become a  lien  against  any  real  estate  you  own  or  may  in  the  future,  and  may  also  be  enforced  by  garnishment  or  seizure  of  prop-­ erty. Dated  this  16th  day  of  December,  2015. Central  Bank,  Plaintiff By: Joseph  M.  Paiement Attorney  for  Plaintiff >5(?37

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Burnett/Polk County deaths %XUQHWW &RXQW\ +HOHQ ( %\HUV 7RZQ RI *UDQWVEXUJ GLHG 'HF :LOOLDP $ ,QJDOOV 7RZQ RI 2DNODQG GLHG 'HF 5LFKDUG - +DQGUDKDQ 7RZQ RI %ODLQH GLHG 'HF (Dec.  23,  30,  Jan.  6) STATE  OF  WISCONSIN CIRCUIT  COURT POLK  COUNTY RURAL  AMERICAN  BANK-­ LUCK Plaintiff vs. DONALD  C.  STOCKER, and EDWARD  A.  NEUMANN  JOINT  REVOCABLE  TRUST, and NANCY  P.  STOCKER, and PATRICK  McCORMICK, and HARLAN  J.  WIENKE, and CENTURYTEL, and POLK-­BURNETT  SECURITY  SERVICES, and THE  RECOVAR  GROUP, and U-­HAUL  COMPANY  OF  WESTERN  WISCONSIN, and PAM  OIL, and VENEMAN  DENTAL  CARE, and ANCHORBANK  f/k/a  S  &  C  BANK, Defendants Case  No.  10  CV  170 NOTICE  OF  SHERIFF’S  SALE By  virtue  of  and  pursuant  to  a  Judgment  of  Foreclosure  entered  in  the  above-­entitled  action  on  September  2,  2010,  in  the  amount  of  $43,015.42,  I  will  sell  the  described  premises  at  public  auction  at  the  Main  Front  Entrance  of  the  Polk  County  Justice  Center,  1005  West  Main  Street,  in  the  Village  of  Balsam  Lake,  Polk  County,  Wisconsin,  on  Tuesday,  January  19,  2016,  at  10:00  o’clock  a.m. TERMS 1.  10%  down  in  cash  or  cer-­ tified  funds  at  the  time  of  sale;Íž  balance  due  within  10  days  of  confirmation  of  sale;Íž  failure  to  pay  balance  due  will  result  in  forfeiture  of  deposit  to  plaintiff. 2.  Sold  â€œas  isâ€?  and  subject  to  all  legal  liens  and  encum-­ brances. 3.  Buyer  to  pay  applicable  Wisconsin  Real  Estate  Transfer  Tax. DESCRIPTION: Lot  Two  (2)  of  Certified  Survey  Map  No.  100  recorded  in  Vol-­ ume  1  of  Certified  Survey  Maps  on  Page  101,  as  Docu-­ ment  No.  330417,  being  part  of  Outlot  158  of  the  Outlot  Plat  of  the  Village  of  Osceola  a/k/a  the  Assessor’s  Plat  of  the  Village  of  Osceola,  Polk  County,  Wisconsin;Íž  AND Part  of  Outlot  158  of  the  Outlot  Plat  of  the  Village  of  Osceola  a/k/a  the  Assessor’s  Plat  of  the  Village  of  Osceola,  located  in  the  Northwest  Quarter  of  the  Southwest  Quarter  (NW1/4  of  the  SW1/4),  of  Section  Twen-­ ty-­seven  (27),  Township  Thir-­ ty-­three  (33)  North,  Range  Nineteen  (19)  West,  Polk  County,  Wisconsin,  described  as  follows:  Beginning  at  the  Southeast  corner  of  said NW1/4  of  the  SW/14;Íž  thence  North  214  feet;Íž  thence  North  Ă› Âś :HVW IHHW WKHQFH South  214  feet  to  a  point  due  West  of  the  point  of  beginning;Íž  thence  East  150  feet  to  the  point  of  beginning. PIN:  165-­00577-­0000. Dated  at  Balsam  Lake,  Wis-­ consin,  this  7th  day  of  Decem-­ ber,  2015. Peter  M.  Johnson,  Sheriff Polk  County,  Wisconsin Steven  J.  Swanson No.  1003029 Attorney  at  Law P.O.  Box  609 105  South  Washington  Street St.  Croix  Falls,  WI  54024 715-­483-­3787 >5(?37

3RON &RXQW\ %HDWULFH + /HH /XFN GLHG 'HF -RVHSK 9 +LOWRQ $PHU\ 'HF 3DWULFLD / %HQGHU &HQWX ULD 'HF )OR\G . +DQVHQ )UHGHULF 'HF 'DUOHQH 7 &KULVWRSKHUVRQ 2VFHROD 'HF /HHVD ' 'HQWLQJHU 7RZQ RI /DNHWRZQ 'HF (Dec.  23,  30,  Jan.  6) STATE  OF  WISCONSIN CIRCUIT  COURT POLK  COUNTY American  Portfolio  Mortgage  Corporation Plaintiff vs. LOREN  R.  BECKER,  et  al. Defendant(s) Case  No:  15  CV  167 NOTICE  OF  SHERIFF’S  SALE PLEASE  TAKE  NOTICE  that  by  virtue  of  a  judgment  of  fore-­ closure  entered  on  July  17,  2015,  in  the  amount  of  $162,190.98,  the  Sheriff  will  sell  the  described  premises  at  public  auction  as  follows: TIME:  January  19,  2016,  at  10:00  a.m. TERMS:  By  bidding  at  the  sher-­ iff  sale,  prospective  buyer  is  consenting  to  be  bound  by  the  following  terms: 1.)  10%  down  in  cash  or  money  order  at  the  time  of  sale;Íž  balance  due  within  10  days  of  confirmation  of  sale;Íž  failure  to  pay  balance  due  will  result  in  forfeit  of  deposit  to  plaintiff. 2.)  Sold  â€œas  isâ€?  and  subject  to  all  legal  liens  and  encum-­ brances. 3.)  Plaintiff  opens  bidding  on  the  property,  either  in  person  or  via  fax  and  as  recited  by  the  sheriff  department  in  the  event  that  no  opening  bid  is  offered,  plaintiff  retains  the  right  to  request  the  sale  be  declared  as  invalid  as  the  sale  is  fatally  defective. If  the  sale  is  set  aside  for  any  reason,  the  Purchaser  at  the  sale  shall  be  entitled  only  to  a  return  of  the  deposit  paid.  The  Purchaser  shall  have  no  fur-­ ther  recourse  against  the  Mortgagor,  the  Mortgagee  or  the  Mortgagee’s  attorney. PLACE:  Polk  County  Justice  Center  at  1005  W.  Main  Street,  Balsam  Lake,  Wis. DESCRIPTION:  The  East  1/2  of  the  following-­described  real  estate:  a  parcel  of  land  in  the  Southwest  corner  of  the  Southeast  1/4  of  Southwest 1/4,  Section  36-­33-­15,  which  is  660  feet  North  and  South  and  396  feet  East  and  West,  AND  A  parcel  of  land  in  the  South-­ east  1/4  of  Southwest  1/4,  Section  36-­33-­15,  described  as  follows:  beginning  396  feet  East  of  the  Southwest  corner  of  said  Southeast  1/4  of  Southwest  1/4;Íž  thence  North  parallel  to  the  West  section  line  660  feet;Íž  thence  East  par-­ allel  to  the  South  section  line  264  feet;Íž  thence  South  parallel  to  the  West  section  line  660  feet;Íž  thence  West  to  the  point  of  beginning  of  parcel  being  conveyed.  Said  land  being  in  the  Town  of  Clayton,  Polk  County,  Wisconsin.  PROPERTY  ADDRESS:  67  60th  Ave.,  Clayton,  WI  54004. TAX  KEY  NO.:  016-­00895-­0000  &  016-­00893-­0000. Dated  this  19th  day  of  Novem-­ ber,  2015. /s/Sheriff  Peter  M.  Johnson Polk  County  Sheriff Jordan  C.  Staleos J.  Peterman  Legal  Group  Ltd. State  Bar  No.:  1085629 165  Bishops  Way,  Suite  100 Brookfield,  WI  53005 262-­790-­5719 Please  go  to  www.jpeterman legalgroup.com  to  obtain  the  bid  for  this  sale.  J.  Peterman  Legal  Group  Ltd.,  is  the  creditor’s  attorney  and  is  attempting  to  collect  a  debt  on  its  behalf.  Any  information  obtained  will  be  used  for  that  purpose. 639816 WNAXLP

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)ROORZ the /HDGHU OHDGHUQHZVURRP (Dec.  9,  16,  23) FRP STATE  OF  WISCONSIN CIRCUIT  COURT POLK  COUNTY Gordon  Meland  and  Vida  Meland, Plaintiffs, vs. Robert  D.  Gore  and Capital  One  Bank  USA, Defendants. Case  No.  15-­CV-­282 Code  Nos.  30404 NOTICE  OF FORECLOSURE  SALE PLEASE  TAKE  NOTICE  that  by  virtue  of  a  judgment  of  fore-­ closure  entered  on  November  2,  2015,  in  favor  of  Plaintiff,  Gordon  Meland  and  Vida  Meland,  in  the  amount  of  $23,282.21,  the  Sheriff  will  sell  the  described  premises  at  public  auction  as  follows: TIME:  January  5,  2016,  at  10:00  a.m. TERMS:  Pursuant  to  said  judg-­ ment,  10%  of  the  successful  bid  must  be  paid  to  the  sheriff  at  the  sale  in  cash,  cashier’s  check  or  certified  funds,  pay-­ able  to  the  clerk  of  courts  (per-­ sonal  checks  cannot  and  will  not  be  accepted).  The  balance  of  the  successful  bid  must  be  paid  to  the  clerk  of  court  in  cash,  cashier’s  check  or  cer-­ tified  funds  no  later  than  ten  days  after  the  court’s  confir-­ mation  of  the  sale  or  else  the  10%  down  payment  is  forfeited  to  the  plaintiff.   The  property  is  sold  â€œas  isâ€?  and  subject  to  all  real  estate  taxes,  specials  assessments,  liens  and  encumbrances. PLACE:  At  the  front  lobby  of  the  Polk  County  Justice  Center,  1005  W.  Main  Street,  Balsam  Lake,  Wisconsin,  54810. DESCRIPTION:  Part  of  the  Southeast  Quarter  of  the  Southwest  Quarter  (SE  1/4  SW  1/4)  of  Section  17,  Township  36  North,  Range  17  West,  Town  of  Luck,  Polk  County,  Wisconsin,  described  as  follows: Commencing  at  the  Southeast  corner  of  said  Southeast  Quarter  of  the  Southwest  Quarter  of  Section  17  where  the  North  boundary  line  of  the  Highway  intersects  the  East  line  of  said  Forty;Íž  thence  West  along  said  North  highway  boundary  line  27  rods  to  the  point  of  beginning;Íž  from  said  point  of  beginning  continuing  West  along  the  North  highway  boundary  line  5  rods;Íž  thence  at  right  angles  4-­1/2  rods  North;Íž  thence  at  right  angles  5  rods  East;Íž  thence  at  right  angles  South  4-­1/2  rods  to  the  Point  of  Beginning.   TAX  PARCEL  NO.:  036-­00394-­ 0000. PROPERTY  ADDRESS:  1661  270th  Avenue. Dated  this  30th  day  of  Novem-­ ber,  2015. /s/  Peter  Johnson Polk  County  Sheriff Benson  Law  Office,  Ltd. Attorneys  for  Plaintiffs P.O.  Box  370 Siren,  WI   54872 639229 WNAXLP 715-­349-­5215 Â

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LKP[VY'SLHKLYUL^ZYVVT JVT BEFORE  THE  STATE  OF  WISCONSIN  DEPARTMENT  OF  NATURAL  RESOURCES In  the  Matter  of  the  Sale  of 5.40  Acres  of  Land  Located  in  the  Governor  Knowles  State  Forest,  Polk  County,  Wisconsin,  to  Joan  Anderson NOTICE  OF  HEARING Pursuant  s.  28.02(4)(b)4  and  6.,  Stats.,  the  Wisconsin  Depart-­ ment  of  Natural  Resources  pro-­ poses  to  sell  the  following  described  5.40  acres  of  land  in  the  Governor  Knowles  State  Forest,  Polk  County,  Wisconsin,  to  Joan  Anderson: A  parcel  of  land  located  in  the  Northeast  Quarter  of  the  North-­ west  Quarter  and  in  the  South-­ east  Quarter  of  the  Northwest  Quarter,  Section  4,  Township  35  North,  Range  19  West,  Town  of  Eureka,  Polk  County,  Wisconsin,  described  as  follows: Commencing  at  the  North  Quar-­ ter  Corner  of  said  Section  4;Íž  WKHQFH 1 Ă› Âś ´: DORQJ WKH north  line  of  the  Northeast  1/4  of  the  Northwest  1/4  of  said  Sec-­ tion  4,  1,319.46  feet  to  the  Northwest  Corner  of  said  North-­ east  1/4  of  the  Northwest  1/4;Íž  WKHQFH 6 Ă› Âś ´: DORQJ WKH west  line  of  said  Northeast  1/4  of  the  Northwest  1/4,  698.42  feet  to  the  point  of  beginning;Íž  thence  FRQWLQXLQJ 6 Ă› Âś ´: DORQJ said  west  line,  403.00  feet  to  the  Northwest  Corner  of  the  South-­ east  1/4  of  the  Northwest  1/4  of  said  Section  4;Íž  thence  6 Ă› Âś ´( IHHW WR the  south  line  of  said  Southeast  1/4  of  the  Northwest  1/4;Íž  thence  V Ă› Âś ´( DORQJ VDLG VRXWK OLQH IHHW WKHQFH 1 Ă› Âś ´: IHHW WKHQFH 1 Ă› Âś ´( IHHW WKHQFH 6 Ă› Âś ´( 100.00  feet;Íž  thence  1 Ă› Âś ´( IHHW WKHQFH 1 Ă› Âś ´: feet  to  the  west  line  of  the  Northeast  1/4  of  the  Northwest  1/4  of  said  Section  4  and  the  point  of  beginning. Containing  5.40  acres. The  above-­described  land  is  being  transferred  to  an  adjoining  land  owner  and  is  exempt  from  the  Polk  County  Subdivision  Ordinance  under  Section  18.05(A)(3). Notice  is  hereby  given  that  the  Wisconsin  Department  of  Natur-­ al  Resources  will  hold  a  hearing  on  the  proposed  sale  in  Room  200  of  the  Polk  County  Govern-­ ment  Center,  100  Polk  County  Plaza,  Balsam  Lake,  Wisconsin,  DW D P RQ WKH WK GD\ RI January,  2016. Dated  at  Madison,  Wisconsin,  this  18th  day  of  December,  2015. State  of  Wisconsin Department  of  Natural  Resources Richard  Henneger,  Attorney 3 >5(?37

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Responsible  for  preventing,  detecting  and  investigating  crimes,  apprehending  criminals  and  other  violators.  Responding  to  emergencies  and  all  other  calls  for  law  enforcement  services.  Requires  current  certification  as  a  law  enforce-­ ment  officer  in  the  state  of  Wisconsin  or  licensed/certified  law  enforcement  officer  in  another  state  and  eligible  to  become  certified  in  Wisconsin. Full  Time  -­  Averages  39.73  hours  per  week 1  vacancy  and  create  eligibility  list Deadline  to  apply:  December  28,  2015 Zoning  Specialist DOQ Land  Information Full  Time  -­  Nonexempt  (Hourly)  Position Performs  intermediate  professional  work  administering  land  use  ordinances  and  sanitary  sewer  codes  in  Polk  County  including  (but  not  limited  to):  Issuing  and  inspecting  zoning  and  erosion  control  land  use  permits,  monitoring  com-­ pliance,  investigating  violations;Íž  also  assists  with  enforcing  sanitary  system  ordinances.  Work  is  performed  under  the  limited  supervision  of  the  Zoning  Administrator.  Minimum  requirements  bachelor’s  degree  in  land  use  or  related  field  or  associate  degree  in  related  studies  and  two  years’  zoning  and  planning  experience,  or  combination  of  experience  and  education,  see  our  website  for  complete  details  regarding  the  minimum  requirements. Deadline  to  apply:  January  5,  2016 Jailer/Corrections  Officer $20.03/hr Supervise  &  maintain  custody  of  inmates  of  the  jail  by  controlling  inmate  con-­ duct;Íž  conducts  searches;Íž  inspects  living  areas;Íž  maintains  surveillance;Íž  dis-­ penses  medication;Íž  provides  escorts  to  court  and  meetings;Íž  regulates  inmate  visitation  and  coordinates  the  intake  and  release  of  inmates.   Full  Time  -­  averages  39.73  hr./week 1  vacancy  and  future  eligibility  list Deadline  to  apply:  January  11,  2016 Public  Health  Nutritionist DOQ Part-­time  0.9  FTE  â€“  Benefit  Eligible  Position Provides  community-­focused,  population-­based  nutrition  services  to  residents  of  Polk  County.  Promotes  and  maintains  the  health  of  individuals  and  families  through  consultation  and  provision  of  nutrition  and  health  services  in  a  variety  of  settings  including  the  home,  office,  worksite,  school  and  community.  Assists  with  the  Community  Health  Improvement  Plan  work  groups  to  meet  the  identified  nutrition  and  physical  activity  health  priorities  in  the  community  by  collaborating  with  other  professional  and  citizen  groups. 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The  Village  of  Dresser  is  seeking  a  person  or  organization  to   clean  the  Dresser  Community  Hall  following  a  rental.  Payment  is  flat  rate  of  $75.00  per  cleaning.  Ability  to  clean  on  weekends  and  operate  a  motorized  floor  scrubber  is  a  must.  Cleaning  supplies  are  furnished  by  the  Village. Send  letter  of  interest  to  Jodi  Gilbert,  Village  Clerk,  P.O.  Box  547,  Dresser,  WI  54009,  or  via  email  to:  vod@centurytel.net  no  later  than  January  6,  2016. Village  of  Dresser  reserves  the  right  to  reject  any  and  all  pro-­ posals. 639468 18-19L WNAXLP

NIGHT PACKAGING POSITION FULL TIME Burnett Dairy Co-op Cheese Division is currently accepting applications for the position of Night Packager. This is a full-time position that offers an excellent benefits package and a very competitive wage. This position is responsible for boxing/weighing/ stacking/palletizing cheese, monitoring the machinery and ensuring quality of the product and setting up/ breaking down machines daily. This job requires steady standing, lifting and stretching. It also requires frequent lifting and carrying of 50 lbs. Employee must be able to work as part of a team in a very fast-paced work environment, be 18 years of age or older and be available to work during the week and weekend. This shift starts at 8 p.m. and goes until the work is completed, usually about 8 hours. Applications are available at www.burnettdairy.com/employment or you can apply for this position at the Burnett Dairy office, 11631 State Road 70, Grantsburg, WI 54840.

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(Dec.  16,  23,  30) STATE  OF  WISCONSIN CIRCUIT  COURT POLK  COUNTY MICHAEL  RAMMER Plaintiff vs. TAMMY  JOSEPHSON Defendant. FORECLOSURE  OF  MORTGAGE PUBLICATION  SUMMONS  &  NOTICE Case  No.  15  CV  404 To  the  person  named  above  as  defendant: You  are  being  sued  by  the  person  named  above  as  Plain-­ tiff.  You  are  hereby  notified  that  the  Plaintiff  has  filed  a  Sum-­ mons  and  Complaint  in  this  ac-­ tion,  copies  of  both  have  been  provided  to  you  by  mail  at  your  home  address  as  stated  in  the  caption  above.  Any  response  on  your  part  must  be  filed  on  or  before  January  5,  2016.  The  response  must  be  sent  or  deliv-­ ered  to  this  court  and  the  plain-­ tiff’s  attorney  whose  addresses  are  as  follows: Clerk  of  Circuit  Court Polk  County  Justice  Center 1005  W.  Main  Street,  #300 Balsam  Lake,  WI  54810 715-­485-­9299 Nicholas  V.  Davis The  Law  Firm  of  Williams  &  Davis 314  Keller  Avenue  North Amery,  WI  54001 You  may  have  an  attorney  help  or  represent  you. If  you  do  not  file  an  answer  to  the  complaint  within  twenty  (20)  days,  the  court  may  grant  a  judgment  against  you  for  the  award  of  money  or  other  legal  action  requested  in  the  com-­ plaint,  and  you  may  lose  your  right  to  object  to  anything  that  is  or  may  be  incorrect  in  the  com-­ plaint.  A  judgment  may  be  en-­ forced  as  provided  by  law.  A  judgment  awarding  money  may  become  a  lien  against  any  real  estate  you  own  now  or  in  the  future,  and  may  also  be  en-­ forced  by  garnishment  or  sei-­ zure  of  property. The  original  complaint  in  the  above-­entitled  action  is  on  file  in  the  office  of  the  Clerk  of  Circuit  Court  for  Polk  County,  Wiscon-­ sin,  and  said  action  is  being  brought  for  the  purpose  of  fore-­ closure  of  mortgage. Dated  this  14th  day  of  Decem-­ ber,  2015. The  Law  Firm  of  Williams  &  Davis Attorney  for  the  Plaintiff By: Nicholas  V.  Davis >5(?37 #1078967

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(Dec.  9,  16,  23) STATE  OF  WISCONSIN CIRCUIT  COURT POLK  COUNTY Royal  Credit  Union, a  Wisconsin  state  chartered  credit  union, 200  Riverfront  Terrace Eau  Claire,  Wisconsin  54703 Plaintiff, vs. Christopher  R.  Dietrich 2189  200th  Street Centuria,  Wisconsin  54824 John  Doe,  Mary  Roe,  and  XYZ  corporation Defendants. Case  Type:  30404 Case  No.  15CV336 PUBLICATION  SUMMONS THE  STATE  OF  WISCONSIN  TO  CHRISTOPHER  R.  DIETRICH: YOU  ARE  HEREBY  NOTI-­ FIED  that  plaintiff,  Royal  Credit  Union,  A  Wisconsin  state  char-­ tered  credit  union,  has  filed  a  lawsuit  or  other  legal  action  against  you. Within  forty  (40)  days  after  December  9,  2015,  you  must  respond  with  a  written  demand  for  a  copy  of  the  Complaint.  The  demand  must  be  sent  or  deliv-­ ered  to  the  Polk  County  Clerk  of  Court,  Polk  County  Justice  Cen-­ ter,  whose  address  is  1005  West  Main  Street,  Suite  300,  Balsam  Lake,  WI  54810,  and  to  Plaintiff’s  attorneys,  Anastasi  Jellum,  P.A.,  whose  address  is  14985  60th  Street  North,  Still-­ water,  Minnesota  55082. You  may  have  an  attorney  help  or  represent  you. If  you  do  not  demand  a  copy  of  the  Complaint  withing  forty  (40)  days,  the  Court  may  grant  judgment  against  you  for  the  award  of  money  or  other  legal  action  requested  in  the  Com-­ plaint,  and  you  may  lose  your  right  to  object  to  anything  that  is  or  may  be  incorrect  in  the  Com-­ plaint.  A  judgment  may  be  en-­ forced  as  provided  by  law.  A  judgment  awarding  money  may  become  a  lien  against  any  real  estate  you  own  now  or  may  in  the  future,  and  may  also  be  enforced  or  garnishment  or  sei-­ zure  of  property. Dated:  November  20,  2015. ANASTASI  JELLUM,  P.A. Garth  G.  Gavenda,  #1079588 Joshua  D.  Christensen,  #1089857 14985  60th  Street  North Stillwater,  MN  55082 Telephone:  (651)  439-­2951 Garth@AJ-­Law.com Josh@AJ-­Law.com Attorneys  for  Plaintiff #16502 >5(?37

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Burnett Dairy Co-op is currently accepting applications for Specialty Maintenance Technicians. This position performs general maintenance for the cheese factory buildings, equipment and some grounds work. Main responsibilities will involve electrical and/or fabrication work both at the Burnett Dairy location and at times, the Cady Cheese location. Qualified applicants will have electrical and/ or fabrication experience, moderate mechanical knowledge, a valid driver’s license, the ability to troubleshoot and work independently in a fast-paced work environment. Preferred applicants will have maintenance experience in a food manufacturing facility. Physical requirements: Must be able to climb ladders, lift up to 60 lbs. and be able to spend long hours on feet. This position is full time with a competitive wage and excellent benefits including 401(k), profit sharing, health/ dental/flexible spending and employer-paid life insurance/ long-term disability and vacation time. Applications are available at www.burnettdairy.com/employment or you can apply for this position at the Burnett Dairy office, 11631 State Road 70, Grantsburg, WI 54840.

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(Dec.  9,  16,  23) STATE  OF  WISCONSIN CIRCUIT  COURT POLK  COUNTY Carrington  Mortgage  Services,  LLC Plaintiff vs. Kyle  J.  Filip, AnchorBank,  FSB Defendant NOTICE  OF  SHERIFF’S  SALE Case  Number:  14CV257 Case  Code:  30404 PLEASE  TAKE  NOTICE  that  by  virtue  of  a  judgment  of  fore-­ closure  entered  on  May  26,  2015,  in  the  amount  of  $115,381.63,  the  Sheriff,  or  Designee,  will  sell  the  described  premises  at  public  auction  as  follows: ORIGINAL  TIME:  January  26,  2016,  at  10:00  a.m. TERMS 1.  10%  down  in  cash  or  money  order  at  the  time  of  sale;Íž  bal-­ ance  due  within  10  days  of  confirmation  of  sale;Íž  failure  to  pay  balance  due  will  result  in  forfeit  of  deposit  to  plain-­ tiff. 2.  Sold  â€œas  isâ€?  and  subject  to  all  legal  liens  and  encum-­ brances. 3.  Buyer  to  pay  applicable  Wisconsin  Real  Estate  Transfer  Tax  from  the  pro-­ ceeds  of  the  sale. PLACE:  Front  lobby  of  the  Polk  County  Justice  Center,  1005  West  Main  Street,  Balsam  Lake,  WI  54810. PROPERTY  DESCRIPTION:  Lot  Three  (3)  of  Certified  Sur-­ vey  Map  No.  5245  recorded  in  Volume  23  of  Certified  Survey  Maps,  page  152  as  Document  No.  720912,  being  part  of  Lot  Two  (2),  Lot  Three  (3)  and  Outlot  One  (1),  of  Certified  Survey  Map  No.  766  recorded  in  volume  4  of  Certified  Survey  Maps,  Page  11,  located  in  Government  Lot  Seven  (7),  Section  Twenty  (20),  Town-­ ship  Thirty-­Five  (35)  North,  Range  Sixteen  (16)  West,  Town  of  Georgetown,  Polk  County,  Wisconsin. TAX  KEY  NO.:  026-­00864-­0000. PROPERTY  ADDRESS:  2084  A  Bone  Lake  Dr.,  Milltown,  WI  54858. Dated  this  3rd  day  of  Decem-­ ber,  2015. Polk  County  Sheriff’s  Office Jack  N.  Zaharopoulos State  Bar  No.  1041503 Attorney  for  Plaintiff 120  North  LaSalle  Street Suite  1140 Chicago,  IL  60602 414-­937-­5992 Pursuant  to  the  Fair  Debt  Col-­ lection  Practices  Act  (15  U.S.C.  Section  1692),  we  are  required  to  state  that  we  are  attempting  to  collect  a  debt  on  our  client’s  behalf  and  any  information  we  obtain  will  be  used  for  that  pur-­ pose. >5(?37

(Dec.  9,  16,  23) STATE  OF  WISCONSIN CIRCUIT  COURT POLK  COUNTY In  The  Matter  Of  The  Name  Change  Of Michael  Howard  Haaf By:  (Petitioner): Michael  Howard  Haaf Notice  and  Order  for  Name  Change  Hearings Case  No.  15CV417 NOTICE  IS  GIVEN: A  petition  was  filed  asking  to  change  the  name  of  the  person  listed  above: From:  Michael  Howard  Haaf To:  Michael  Howard  Haaf-­ Alseth Birth  Certificate:  Michael  Howard  Haaf IT  IS  ORDERED: This  petition  will  be  heard  in  the  Circuit  Court  of  Polk  County,  State  of  Wisconsin:  Judge  Molly  E.  GaleWyrick,  1005  West  Main  St.,  Balsam  Lake,  WI  54810,  January  8,  2016,  1:15  p.m. If  you  required  reasonable  accommodations  due  to  a  dis-­ ability  to  participate  in  the  court  process,  please  call  715-­485-­ 9299  at  least  ten  (10)  working  days  prior  to  the  scheduled  court  date.  Please  note  that  the  court  does  not  provide  transpor-­ tation. BY  THE  COURT: Molly  E.  GaleWyrick Circuit  Court  Judge November  30,  2015 >5(?37 (Dec.  9,  16,  23) STATE  OF  WISCONSIN CIRCUIT  COURT POLK  COUNTY Nationstar  Mortgage,  LLC Plaintiff vs. ROBERTA  M.  HORNING,  et  al. Defendant(s) Case  No:   15  CV  145 NOTICE  OF  SHERIFF’S  SALE PLEASE  TAKE  NOTICE  that  by  virtue  of  a  judgment  of  fore-­ closure  entered  on  August  7,  2015,  in  the  amount  of  $81,715.31  the  Sheriff  will  sell  the  described  premises  at  public  auction  as  follows: TIME:  January  5,  2016,  at  10:00  a.m. TERMS:  By  bidding  at  the  sher-­ iff  sale,  prospective  buyer  is  consenting  to  be  bound  by  the  following  terms: 1.)  10%  down  in  cash  or  mon-­ ey  order  at  the  time  of  sale;Íž  balance  due  within  10  days  of  confirmation  of  sale;Íž  fail-­ ure  to  pay  balance  due  will  result  in  forfeit  of  deposit  to  plaintiff. 2.)  Sold  â€œas  isâ€?  and  subject  to  all  legal  liens  and  encum-­ brances. 3.)  Plaintiff  opens  bidding  on  the  property,  either  in  person  or  via  fax  and  as  recited  by  the  sheriff  department  in  the  event  that  no  opening  bid  is  offered,  plaintiff  retains  the  right  to  request  the  sale  be  declared  as  invalid  as  the  sale  is  fatally  defective. PLACE:  Polk  County  Justice  Center  at  1005  W.  Main  Street,  Balsam  Lake,  Wiscon-­ sin. DESCRIPTION:  Lot  1  and  the  East  1/2  of  Lot  2,  Block  B,  Minnie  Jensen’s  Corrected  First  Addition  to  the  Village  of  Milltown,  Polk  County,  Wis-­ consin.  PROPERTY  ADDRESS:  302  West  Main  Street,  Milltown,  WI  54858. TAX  KEY  NO.:  151-­00005-­0000. Dated  this  4th  day  of  Novem-­ ber,  2015. /s/Sheriff  Peter  M.  Johnson Polk  County  Sheriff Jordan  C.  Staleos J.  Peterman  Legal  Group  Ltd. State  Bar  No.  1085629 165  Bishops  Way,  Suite  100 Brookfield,  WI  53005 262-­790-­5719 Please  go  to  www.jpeterman legalgroup.com  to  obtain  the  bid  for  this  sale.  J.  Peterman  Legal  Group  Ltd.  is  the  creditor’s  attor-­ ney  and  is  attempting  to  collect  a  debt  on  its  behalf.  Any  infor-­ mation  obtained  will  be  used  for  that  purpose. >5(?37

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Notice  is  hereby  given  to  the  electors  of  the  Village  of  Luck,  Polk  County,  that  a  Village  Caucus  will  be  held  at  the  Luck  Vil-­ lage  Hall  on  Wed.,  Jan.  13,  2016,  at  7:15  p.m.  to  nominate  can-­ didates  for  the  offices  of:  Village  Board  Trustees  (3)  to  be  voted  on  at  the  Spring  Election,  April  5,  2016.  Dated:  12/23/2015. Lori  Pardun,  Village  Clerk 3 >5(?37

PUBLIC Â HEARING Â NOTICE VILLAGE Â OF Â SIREN VILLAGE Â HALL 24049 Â FIRST Â AVENUE, Â SIREN, Â WI Â 54872 JANUARY Â 7, Â 2016, Â 2:00 Â P.M.

The  Village  of  Siren  is  holding  a  Public  Hearing  regarding  the  Village’s  Community  Development  Block  Grant  for  Public  Facilities  (CDBG-­PF)  grant  program.  This  project  involved  the  water  system  improvements  throughout  the  Village.  The  public  is  invited  to  review  the  program  performance  and  to  express  citizen  views.  The  Agenda  for  the  Public  Hearing  is  as  follows: 1.  Review  of  program  performance. 2.  Citizens  views  on  the  program. 3.  Other  CDBG  issues. Residents  of  the  Village  of  Siren  are  encouraged  to  attend,  3 especially  residents  with  low  to  moderate  incomes. >5(?37 The  meeting  room  is  handicapped  accessible. Persons  needing  additional  accommodations  should  contact  Ann  Peterson,  Village  Clerk  at  715-­349-­2273.

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Village  of  Dresser  is  seeking  a  candidate  for  the  position  of  Part-­Time  Office  Assistant.   Desired  qualifications:  An  associate  degree  in  accounting  or  business  and  a  minimum  of  2  years’  work  experience  in  local  government  and/or  accounting. Candidate  must  be  a  self-­starter  with  strong  work  ethic  and  organizational  skills.  This  position  requires  the  applicant  to  keep  clear,  concise  and  accurate  records.  The  ability  to  work  alone  or  with  minimal  supervision  in  a  small  office  accomplish-­ ing  a  variety  of  tasks  as  directed  by  the  Village  Clerk.   Computer  skills  are  critical  and  must  be  proficient  in  Microsoft  Office.  Position  requires  a  working  knowledge  of  office  pro-­ cedure  and  equipment.  Strong  customer  service  and  excellent  oral  and  written  communication  skills.   20  hours  per  week.  Will  be  eligible  for  Wisconsin  Retirement  Benefits.  Hourly  Wage:  DOQ.  Candidate  must  have  a  valid  driver’s  license  and  pass  a  drug  test.   Please  submit  cover  letter,  resume  and  employment  appli-­ cation  by  4  p.m.  on  January  6,  2016,  to  the  Village  of  Dresser,  102  W.  Main  Street,  P.O.  Box  547,  Dresser,  WI  54009,  or  via  email  to:  vod@centurytel.net.  Employment  application  can  be  found  online  at  www.villageofdresser.com  or  at  the  Village  of  Dresser  Municipal  Office.  Any  questions,  please  call  715-­755-­ 2940.  Position  open  until  filled.  The  Village  of  Dresser  is  an  equal  opportunity  employer.   3 >5(?37

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The  Village  of  Dresser  is  accepting  proposals  for  an  Inde-­ pendent  Contractor  for  Building  Inspection  Services.  Inspector  must  possess  all  Uniform  Dwelling  Code  certifica-­ tions  and  hold  commercial  credentials  in  compliance  with  the  State  of  Wisconsin.  Proposals  should  include:  proof  of  insur-­ ance,  copy  of  State  UDC  and  Commercial  licenses/certifi-­ cations,  current  and  past  municipalities  serving  or  served  and  three  references. Inspector  will  be  expected  to  work  pursuant  to  Municipal  Code,  Chapter  14,  Building  Code.  A  copy  is  available  from  Village  Clerk  or  at  www.villageofdresser.com. Proposals  are  due  in  the  Village  of  Dresser  Municipal  Office by  January  6,  2016.  Proposals  may  be  mailed  to  Village  of  Dresser,  P.O.  Box  547,  Dresser,  WI  54009,  or  emailed  to  vod@centurytel.net.  If  there  are  any  questions,  please  call  1-­ 715-­755-­2940. The  Village  of  Dresser  reserves  the  right  to  reject  any  and  all  proposals. Dated  this  7th  day  of  December  2015. Jodi  A  Gilbert,  Village  Clerk 3 >5(?37

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WHEREAS, Claimant, Lakeland Communications Group, LLC., did serve on Polk County on August 12, 2015, two separate claims for damages dated August 6, 2015, as follows: 1. Claim for money damages in the amount of $1,006.21 for repair costs incurred for a cable TV pedestal, allegedly damaged on September 11, 2013, by a county employee while conducting mowing activity within the right of way along County Road I near 164th Street; and 2. Claim for money damages in the amount of $580.00 for repair costs incurred for a cable TV pedestal, allegedly damaged on July 16, 2014, by a county employee while conducting mowing activity within the right of way along State Road 35 and 160th Street. WHEREAS, the County’s insurance company, after conferring with the Highway Commissioner and the Corporation Counsel, has recommended that the Polk County Board of Supervisors disallow the claims by resolution and issue formal notice of disallowance. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Polk County Board of Supervisors disallows the two referenced claims of Lakeland Communications Group, LLC., dated August 6, 2015, and served upon Polk County on August 12, 2015. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this resolution shall constitute a Notice of Disallowance, and that a certified copy of the same shall be served by certified mail, return receipt requested, upon Claimant, Lakeland Communications Group, LLC . BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that pursuant to Wis. Stat. § 893.80(1g), no action or claim may be brought against Polk County or its officers, boards, committees, agents or employees after six months from the date of service of said notice. Funding source: N/A. Funding amount: N/A. Date Reviewed as to Appropriations: N/A. Committee Recommendation as to Appropriation: N/A. Effective date: Upon Passage. Date Submitted to County Board: December 15, 2015. Submitted by: William Johnson. Reviewed and recommended by: Andrea Jerrick on behalf of Dana Frey, County Administrator. Reviewed, recommended and approved as to form by: Jeffrey B. Fuge, Corporation Counsel. At its regular business meeting on December 15, 2015, the Polk County Board of Supervisors considered and acted on the above resolution, Resolution 49-15: Resolution To Disallow Claims Of Lakeland communications Group, LLC, as follows: Adopted by a unanimous vote. William Johnson IV, County Board Chairperson. Attest: Carole Wondra, Polk County Clerk. Chairman Johnson called to the floor, Resolution 49-15, Resolution To Disallow Claims Of Lakeland Communications Group, LLC. Motion (Jepsen/ Schmidt) to approve Resolution 49-15. Corporation Counsel addressed the resolution. Motion to approve Resolution 49-15, carried by unanimous voice vote. Resolution Adopted. Time was given for Supervisor reports. None offered. Motion (Demulling/Nelson) to adjourn. Motion carried by unanimous voice vote. Chairman Johnson declared meeting adjourned 7:30 p.m.

POLK COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS DECEMBER 15, 2015 - 6 p.m.

Chairman Johnson called the regular December 15, 2015, meeting of the Polk County Board of Supervisors to order at 6:00 p.m. Chairman Johnson recognized the County Clerk for purposes of receiving evidence of proper notice. The County Clerk stated that the notice of meeting, was properly posted in three public buildings, published in the county’s legal newspaper in accordance with Wisconsin Statute Section 985.02 and posted on the county website the week of December 7, 2015. In addition, the Office of the County Clerk distributed on December 3, 2015, copies of such notice of meeting and proposed resolutions to supervisors in accordance with Article 3, Section 2 of the County Board Rules of Order. The County Board received the verbal opinion of Corporation Counsel that the initial advance written meeting notice, posted and published, as described by the County Clerk satisfied the applicable provisions of Wisconsin Open Meetings Law. Chairman Johnson recognized the County Clerk for purposes of taking roll call. Roll call was taken with 13 members present. Craig Moriak was excused from the meeting and Kim O’Connell was absent for roll call, but she joined the meeting shortly after. Chairman Johnson led the Pledge of Allegiance. Chairman Johnson asked for a volunteer for a Time of Reflection. None offered. Chairman Johnson called for a motion to approve all points identified in the Consent Agenda, including December 15, 2015, Agenda and November 10, 2015, Minutes of the County Board meeting. Motion (Jepsen/Luke) to approve the Consent Agenda. Motion carried unanimous by voice vote. Time was given for public comment. None offered. Chairman Johnson introduced John Will, President of WITC, for a presentation on WITC. Chairman Johnson introduced Robin Tibideaux, Deputy Director for WestCAP, for an update on WestCAP. Chairman Johnson introduced Chris Zeman, Regional Director for Senator Ron Johnson, for an update on the happenings in Washington. Time was given for Receipt and Discussion of Committee Reports. None offered. Chairman’s Report was received as presented by Chairman Johnson. Chairman Johnson recognized Administrator Frey for the purposes of receiving the Administrator’s Report. Chairman Johnson called for a motion to approve Administrator’s appointments of Gretchen Sampson as Community Services Division Director, Andrea Jerrick as Deputy County Administrator and Maggie Wickre as Director of Department of Administration. Motion (Demulling/Jepsen) to confirm the Administrator’s appointment of Gretchen Sampson as Community Services Division Director; Andrea Jerrick as Deputy County Administrator and Maggie Wickre as Director of Department of Administration. Motion to confirm appointments, carried by unanimous voice vote. Chairman Johnson called for a motion to approve the 2016 Polk County Forest Annual Work Plan. Motion (O’Connell/Johansen) to approve the 2016 Polk County Forest Annual Work Plan. Supervisor O’Connell and County Forester Jeremy Koslowski addressed the plan. Motion to approve the plan, carried by unanimous voice vote.

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RESOLUTION 49-15

RESOLUTION TO DISALLOW CLAIMS OF LAKELAND COMMUNICATIONS GROUP, LLC. TO THE HONORABLE SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY BOARD OF THE COUNTY OF POLK: Ladies and Gentlemen:

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GUDZQ VOHLJK +H VROG LW IRU MXVW enough to buy the watch for $33. )RU RYHU \HDUV , KDYH NHSW WKH watch in the case and box it came in. The last time I wore it was to my dad’s memorial service. It lies in my dresser drawer to look at and remember. The words printed on the box are “The Gift RI $ /LIHWLPH Âľ About the writer: Meryl Walsten enjoys her country home out by Atlas, sharing it with wildlife and birds. Her spare time is spent traveling, reading, quilting and writing about family history. She hosts many family-and-friends events of music and chili cook-offs in her party shed. Writers’ Carousel, a revolving menagerie of pieces for your enjoyment, is created by participants in Carolyn Wedin’s Write Right Now WITC Community Education classes in Frederic and Luck.

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Charles “Chuckâ€? J. Hahr Sr. &KDUOHV ´&KXFNÂľ - +DKU 6U RI 6LUHQ :LV SDVVHG DZD\ SHDFHIXOO\ DW KLV KRPH RQ 0RQGD\ 'HF &KXFN ZDV ERUQ )HE WR -RKQ DQG *ODG\V 0F&LPPRQ +DKU LQ $XURUD ,OO &KXFN grew up in northeast Illinois and atWHQGHG HOHPHQWDU\ VFKRRO LQ %ULVWRO ,OO DQG WKHQ DWWHQGHG DQG JUDGXDWHG from Yorkville High School in 1956. 2Q -XQH &KXFN ZDV XQLWHG LQ PDUULDJH WR KLV SURP GDWH EHVW IULHQG DQG VZHHWKHDUW +D]HO 0LWFKHOO 6KRUWO\ DIWHU WKHLU XQLRQ &KXFN ZDV drafted into the United States Army and served his term in South Korea as D UDGLR RSHUDWRU 8SRQ KLV UHWXUQ KRPH &KXFN ZRUNHG DW &DWHUSLOODU 7UDFWRU &RPSDQ\ LQ 0RQWJRPHU\ IRU \HDUV +H WKHQ EHJDQ KLV RZQ FRPSDQ\ & ' &RQVWUXFWLRQ ,Q &KXFN DQG +D]HO ERXJKW WKH %X]] ,QQ 5HVRUW RQ 0XGKHQ /DNH LQ 6LUHQ ZKLFK HYHQWXDOO\ EHFDPH WKHLU IXOO WLPH UHVLGHQFH %\ &KXFN KDG ODXQFKHG DQRWKHU FRPSDQ\ %XUQHWW &RXQW\ 5RRĂ€QJ ,Q KH EHJDQ KLV FDUHHU LQ UHDO HVWDWH DQG LQ KH SXUFKDVHG WKH -RKQVRQ 5HDO (VWDWH 2IĂ€FH LQ 6LUHQ ZKLFK KH RSHUated until his retirement. Chuck was very active in his community throughout his life. He was a longtime member of the Siren Lions &OXE )LVKERZO 8QLWHG 6SRUWVPDQ¡V &OXE DQG 7UDS 5DQJH 6LUHQ $PHULFDQ /HJLRQ /XQG %URZQ 3RVW /R\DO 2UGHU RI 0RRVH /RGJH DQG WKH 6LUHQ 8QLWHG 0HWKRGLVW &KXUFK 0HQ¡V *URXS ,Q OLIH &KXFN HQMR\HG Ă€VKLQJ KXQWLQJ ERZOLQJ DQG JROI +H ZDV D PHPEHU RI VHYHUDO OHDJXHV LQFOXGLQJ KRUVHVKRHV DQG SRRO &KXFN ORYHG DOO VSRUWV EXW KDG D VSHFLDO DIĂ€QLW\ IRU EDVHEDOO ZKLFK KH SOD\HG DQG FRDFKHG for years. He especially enjoyed spending time with his JUDQGFKLOGUHQ ZKRP KH ORYHG YHU\ PXFK DQG ZDV H[tremely proud of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and a large community of friends. The memorial service honoring the life of Chuck Hahr 6U ZLOO EH FRQGXFWHG DW S P RQ 6DWXUGD\ -DQ DW WKH 6LUHQ 8QLWHG 0HWKRGLVW &KXUFK ZLWK 3DVWRU (GGLH &ULVH RIĂ€FLDWLQJ 9LVLWDWLRQ ZLOO EH EHIRUHKDQG IURP QRRQ WR S P 7KHUH ZLOO EH D OLJKW OXQFK WR IROORZ WKH VHUYLFH 3DOOEHDUHUV DUH 'HQQLV +DKU -DFN +DKU 'RQDOG +DKU 7RP 'DQLHODN &KDUOHV +DKU -U DQG -RKQ +DKU +RQRUDU\ SDOOEHDUHUV DUH 7LPRWK\ -DYD -RUGDQ -DYD (WKDQ -DYD -DFRE +DKU /DQFH +DKU DQG 'DYLG 5LWFKH\ $Urangements have been entrusted with Swedberg-Taylor )XQHUDO +RPHV DQG &UHPDWLRQ 6HUYLFHV RI *UDQWVEXUJ Siren and Webster. Online condolences may be expressed at swedberg-taylor.com ,Q OLHX RI Ă RZHUV DQG SODQWV PHPRULDO GRQDWLRQV PD\ be made on behalf of Chuck for the Siren Ballpark.

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CUSHING COOPERATIVE SOCIETY Feed Mill - Grain Dept. Cushing, Wis. 715-648-5215

FREDERIC BREMER BANK, N.A. Full-Service Banking Member FDIC Frederic - Danbury - Siren

DAEFFLER’S QUALITY MEATS, INC. Wholesale & Retail Meats Custom Butchering & Processing Phone 715-327-4456

Frederic, Wis. - 715-327-4236 Shell Lake, Wis. - 715-468-2314 Siren, Wis. - 715-349-2560 St. Croix Falls, Wis. - 715-483-9008

Corey T. Arnold, Agent Frederic, Wis. Phone 715-327-8076

BEAN’S COUNTRY GRIDDLE

LUCK

SIREN

WEBSTER

VAN METER’S MEATS

D & L FINANCIAL SERVICES

HOPKINS SAND & GRAVEL, INC.

Government Inspected Slaughtering and Processing, Sausage making • Ham & Bacon Cured & Smoked Sides and Quarters of Beef and Pork Available Old-fashioned Fresh Meat Counter Tim Van Meter and Ross Anderson, Owners Luck, WI 54853 Plant 715-472-2141

10022 Elbow Lake Road Siren, Wis. 54872 715-689-2539

Sand, Gravel, Ready-Mix, Concrete, Black Dirt, Dozer Work, Landscaping & Septic Tanks Installed Hwy. 35 North Webster, Wis. Phone 715-866-4157 M.P.R.S. #03059

SWEDBERG-TAYLOR FUNERAL HOME Webster, Wis. Phone 715-866-7131

Churches 8/10

ALPHA

Hwys. 35 & 48, Downtown Frederic Phone 715-327-5513

NORTHWESTERN WISCONSIN ELECTRIC CO.

“Your Electric Servant� Serving Polk & Burnett Counties “Use Energy Wisely�

CARLSON-ROWE FUNERAL HOME

Frederic, Wis. - 715-327-4475

Any area business wishing to help sponsor the church listings should contact the Leader at 715-327-4236.

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ALLIANCE

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BIBLE FELLOWSHIP

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PRESBYTERIAN

PRESBYTERIAN

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METHODIST

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COVENANT

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CATHOLIC

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ASSEMBLY

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EVANGELICAL

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BAPTIST

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CHURCH OF CHRIST

CHURCH OF CHRIST

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WESLEYAN

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NOW THRU MONDAY/JANĆ Ĺ– Siren • The Big Bundle Up winter items drop-off at the Lodge, visitsiren.com.

THURSDAY/ŔŖ Amery • Bingo at the VFW post, 6:30 p.m.

FRIDAY/Ŕŗ Amery • Christmas dinner at the community center, 11:30 a.m. social, noon dinner. RSVP at 715-268-6605.

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Amery Clam Falls • Coffee hour at Clam Falls Lutheran Church, 9 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church, 10 a.m.

St. Croix Falls

Christmas/Advent Church Services

• The Spirit of the Drum with Don Karsky at Festival Theatre, 10-11 a.m., 715-483-3387, festivaltheatre.org.

MONDAY/ŔŚ Luck • Polk County genealogy meeting at the museum, 1 p.m.

THURSDAY/ŕœ Amery • Bingo at the VFW post, 6:30 p.m. • Book sale at the library, 4-7 p.m., 715-268-9340.

Grantsburg • New Year’s Eve party, 10:30 a.m., at the library, 715463-2244.

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SATURDAY/Ŕ Amery • Book sale at the library, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., 715-268-9340.

Danbury • Ruby’s Pantry at the town maintenance shop, $20 donation. Open 9:30 a.m., distribution 10-11:30 a.m.

Lewis • Gospel music at Lewis Methodist Church, 6-9 p.m.

Siren • Burnett Washburn Amateur Radio Association meeting at the government center, 9 a.m.

SUNDAY/ŕ Frederic • RSVP deadline for weight loss seminar at Seventhday Adventist Church beginning Jan. 6, 715-222-7195.

St. Croix Falls • “Downton Abbeyâ€? premiere party at the library, 710 p.m.

MONDAY/Ŗ Clear Lake • Compassionate Friends, Tri-County Chapter, grief support in death of a child at First Lutheran, 7 p.m., 715-263-2739.

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

Osceola • Military family support group meeting at the community center, 6-7:30 p.m., 715-557-0557.

WEDNESDAY/Ĺ˜ Amery • Early-stage Alzheimer’s support group at the community center, 10 a.m., 715-268-6605.

Frederic • Blood pressure screening at Bremer Bank, 9 a.m.

Luck • Blood drive at Luck Lutheran Church, 1-7 p.m., redcrossblood.org.

THURSDAY/ř Amery • Bingo at the VFW post, 6:30 p.m.

Dresser • GriefShare support group meeting at New Life Christian Community, 6:30-8 p.m., griefshare.org, 715-5771431.

Milltown • Friends of the Library meeting at the library, 6 p.m., 715-825-2313.

SATURDAY/Ĺ“Ĺ˜

• Free seminar on care of pets in winter at the community center, 9 a.m., 715-268-6605.

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TUESDAY/Ĺ“Ĺ›

St. Croix Falls

• Free bread distribution, every Friday until further notice at Trinity Lutheran Church, 10 a.m.

Falun • Free bread distribution, every Friday until further notice at Trinity Lutheran Church, 10 a.m.

Grantsburg

• “A Christmas Carolâ€? at Festival Theatre. Sat. 7:30 p.m., Sun. 2 p.m., 715-483-3387, festivaltheatre.org.

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• Author Carol Ann Bartz book signing at the library, 9:30-11:30 a.m.

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Siren • Northwoods Flyers Experimental Aircraft Assoc. Club meets at the government center, Rm. 165, 7 p.m.

Webster • Lions & Lioness food distribution at Connections, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., 715-866-8151.

FRIDAY/Ś Balsam Lake • Poco Penners meeting at the library building, 2 p.m., 715-648-5244, 715-825-5357.

Lewis • VFW Post 10232 meeting at the hall, 11 a.m.

St. Croix Falls • Hingepoint meeting for men battling sexual addictions, at River Valley Christian Church, 9 a.m.-noon, 715483-5376.

Webster

Falun

• Used book sale at the library, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., 715-8667697.

• Free bread distribution, every Friday until further notice at Trinity Lutheran Church, 10 a.m.

MONDAY/Ĺ“Ĺ“

Frederic • Head injury support group at the library, 2 p.m.

Grantsburg • Snowshoe trek at Crex Meadows, 8-10 a.m., 715-4632739, crexmeadows.org.

Grantsburg • American Legion Post 185 meeting, 7 p.m.

WEDNESDAY/Ĺ“Ĺ• Frederic

SATĆ & SUNĆ /Ĺ› & Ĺ“Ĺ’

• Blood drive at the high school, 9:15 a.m.-2:15 p.m., redcrossblood.org.

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THURSDAY/Ĺ“Ĺ–

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SATURDAY/ś Amery • Ruby’s Pantry at Congregational Church. Doors open 8:30 a.m. Dist. 9 a.m. $20 donation, 715-268-7390.

Grantsburg • Crex Meadows Nature Photography Club meets at Crex, 10 a.m.-noon, 715-463-2739. • Snowmobile ride at Crex Meadows, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m., 715-463-2739, crexmeadows.org.

Amery • Bingo at the VFW post, 6:30 p.m.

Baldwin • St. Croix Valley Beekeepers meeting at Peace Lutheran Church, 7 p.m., stcroixbeekeepers.org.

Dresser • GriefShare support group meeting at New Life Christian Community, 6:30-8 p.m., griefshare.org, 715-5771431.

Grantsburg • Older Wiser Learning Series at Crex Meadows, 1011 a.m., 715-463-2739, crexmeadows.org.

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