Leader | Feb 4 | 2015

• WED., FEBRUARY 4, 2015 • VOLUME 82 • NO. 25 • 2 SECTIONS Coon Lake Classic draws a crowd

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),567 5($' LUCK - WCCO-TV, Channel 4 out of Minneapolis, will be broadcasting live from the Luck Winter Carnival next Thursday evening, Feb. 12, as part of its “Goin’ to the (Frozen) Lakeâ€? series. Mark Rosen and Amelia Santaniello will be visiting Luck both Thursday and Friday, broadcasting from the ice castle for the 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. newcasts on Thursday. See full story inside. - with information from WCCO ••• SHELL LAKE - According to northlandnewscenter.com, layoffs are coming to a Shell Lake company this spring. Hampton Products is eliminating 29 positions, including die-cast and stamping technicians and machinists. The company distributes padlocks, door hardware, security lighting, decorative lighting and builder’s hardware. The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development is providing rapid response services to the affected workers. Staff will help them with job-search and career-planning assistance, resume assistance, job training and access to job-search databases. - with information from northlandnewscenter.com ••• POLK COUNTY - Forty-one adults and 20 children are currently living in the Grace Place and Serenity Home homeless shelters in St. Croix and Polk counties.

This winter has been especially hard as the need for shelter seems to be at an all-time high. The staff is working hard to get those in need into permanent housing as quickly DV SRVVLEOH EXW KHOS LV QHHGHG ,Q RUGHU WR PHHW WKH KHDY\ Ă€QDQFLDO QHHGV VRPH IXQG UDLVLQJ HYHQWV ZLOO EH KHOG WKURXJKRXW WKH \HDU 7KH Ă€UVW RQH LV VFKHGXOHG IRU 0DUFK 1. The event will be a dinner theater-style event with a spaghetti dinner followed by a theatrical presentation by the Silent Messengers. The presentation is a re-enactment of the life of Christ celebrating his resurrection and the promise that it brings. People wanting to see the show and support Grace Place and Serenity Home shelters should purchase tickets soon at Grace Place Shelter in New Richmond, Serenity Home Shelter in Balsam Lake or at Ready Randy’s/RD Catering in New Richmond. Tickets are sold for $10 for adults, $7 for students and 5 and under are free. This dinner theater event will be held at Ready Randy’s RD Catering in New Richmond with the dinner starting at 5 p.m. and the show at 6 p.m. Proceeds from the ticket sales will go to support the homeless families in shelters in the local communities. If you would like to order tickets over the phone, please call 715-246-1222. Tickets will also be available at the door. Questions? Call 715-246-1222 or follow St. Croix County Salvation Army or Polk County Salvation Army of Facebook for more information. - submitted ••• MADISON - Professional and amateur photographers have until Sunday, Feb. 8, to submit their best bald eagle photos for a chance to see their entry soar across the state on vehicle license plates. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources’ Bureau of Natural Heritage Conservation is seeking bald eagle photos to possibly be featured on the new Wisconsin Endangered Resources license plate. The contest will run from Jan. 29 through Feb. 8. DNR staff will review all submitted photos. Should a submitted photo meet size requirements for the license plate, DNR will contact the entrant to let them know their photo was chosen. DNR reserves the right to not choose a photo from the submissions if they do not meet size requirements. To enter photos, go to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Facebook page and click the “License plate contestâ€? tab. Twitter with hashtag #ereagleplate. - from the DNR

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+RSHOHVVO\ 5RPDQWLF HYHQW )HE ST. CROIX FALLS - In keeping with its promise to deliver a lineup to make memories that will last another 25 years, Festival Theatre is hosting its sixth-annual Hopelessly Romantic event on Valentineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day, Saturday, Feb. 14. Everyone is welcome to the Elbow Room for a fun evening with food, drinks and your favorite acting company and guest artists, who specialize in bringing a humorous, jaded, sardonic and/or satiric look at romance.

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by Nancy Conger and improvisational comedy and performance

by Jaclyn Johnson, Andrew Benson and other special guests. Festival has added to the Valentineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day event with a catered dinner from Eichtenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Market. Dinner will be served in the romantically decorated )HVWLYDO 7KHDWUH LQYLWHV \RX WR FHOHEUDWH Elbow room starting at 6 WKHLU VL[WK DQQXDO +RSHOHVVO\ 5RPDQWLF p.m. Following dinner, HYHQW RQ 6DWXUGD\ )HE ZLWK \RXU you and your valentine 9DOHQWLQH 3KRWR VXEPLWWHG will be entertained with improv, comedy, poetry and music. Or simply come preSDUHG WR ODXJK Ă LUW DQG SURSRVH WR \RXU IDYRULWH ORYH DW WKH show. Reservations are recommended for dinner and must be ordered by Tuesday, Feb. 10. The show will begin at 7:30 p.m. This event sold out last year and is well on its way again this year, so get your tickets early. To reserve a spot go to festivaltheatre.org, or call 715-483-3387 during box ofĂ&#x20AC;FH KRXUV 7XHVGD\ WKURXJK )ULGD\ D P WR S P RU DW WKH ER[ RIĂ&#x20AC;FH WKH GD\ RI WKH HYHQW /LNH )HVWLYDO 7KHDWUH RQ Facebook or visit festivaltheatre.org to sign up to receive Festivalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s weekly E-newsletter for up-to-the-minute announcements and promotions. - from Festival Theatre

9DOHQWLQH V &DQGOHOLJKW 1LJKW VHW ST. CROIX FALLS â&#x20AC;&#x201C; People can experience a winter evening by candlelight with hundreds of luminarias lit to guide skiers, snowshoers and hikers on separate trails for a special Valentineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Candlelight Night at Interstate Park on Saturday, Feb. 14. The public can join the Friends of Interstate Park from 6 - 9 p.m. to cross-country ski on the Skyline Trail, snowshoe on the Ojibwa Trail, snowshoes are available for use free of charge for ages 6 and up; or walk EHVLGH WKH 6W &URL[ 5LYHU 7KHUH ZLOO EH ZDUPLQJ Ă&#x20AC;UHV DW WKH trailheads, and refreshments and live music by The Geezers

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Daily passes are $7 for residents or $10 for nonresidents. For more information about the event call 715-483-3747 or become a friend of the friends group on Facebook at facebook. com/pages/Friends-of-WI-Interstate-State-Park. Join naturalist Julie Fox at 10 a.m. on Thursdays through March at the Ice Age Center at Wisconsin Interstate Park for a story and activity chosen especially for preschoolers and their parents. Please bring clothing for outdoor play, weather permitting. For more information about Interstate Park, search the Department of Natural Resources website, dnr.wi.gov, for keyword Interstate. For a complete list of activities at Wisconsin state parks, forests, trails and recreation areas, search for keywords Get Outdoors. - submitted

/RFDO GDQFHUV VKLQH KNOXVILLE, Tenn. - Local dancer Mykayla Parks of Osceola was named the 2015 National Amateur Female Dancer at the Clogging Champions of America Showdown in Knoxville, Tenn., on Sunday, Jan. 25. Parksâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; coach is Sheryl Baker, the owner and instructor of The Clogging Premiere and River City Cloggers out of Taylors Falls, Minn. Nick Stone of Chisago City, Minn., was named the 2015 National Amateur Male Dancer.

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%RVV *UDQW DV -RKQQ\ &DVK ST. CROIX FALLS - On Saturday, Feb. 28, Festival Theatre welcomes Boss Grant and The Johnny Cash Revue to perform in the River Valley. This event is sponsored by Music on the Overlook and WLMX/ WXCE. Many may remember Grant and his performances at Music on the Overlook in the past and this is the only time youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll get to see him in the valley again. His performance brings us back to Johnnyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s early beginnings with the Tennessee Three and performs just about every hit Johnny ever wrote. Boss Grant has opened for major acts like Kenny Chesney, Miranda Lambert, Lady Antebellum and Jason Michael Carrol. It will be a night to remember with the Man in Black at Festival %RVV *UDQW 3KRWR VXEPLWWHG Theatre singing hits like â&#x20AC;&#x153;Ring of Fire,â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Walk the Line,â&#x20AC;? and â&#x20AC;&#x153;Folsom Prison Blues,â&#x20AC;? performed by a band that looks and sounds like the great legend himself. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Boss Grant Johnny Cash Tribute Show is one of the most cherished and popular St. Croix Falls musical attractions over the past 10 years,â&#x20AC;? says Music On The Overlook and Wannigan Days music director Woody McBride. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I have had the pleasure of working with him many times and he is indeed one of the USAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s top tribute artists - and his band is full of family members and experience. Among all the great reasons to attend, Boss will retire soon and so this is a must-see event.â&#x20AC;? Tickets can be purchased online at festivaltheatre.org, or by phone at GXULQJ ER[ RIĂ&#x20AC;FH KRXUV 7XHVGD\ WKURXJK )ULGD\ D P WR S P RU DW WKH ER[ RIĂ&#x20AC;FH WKH GD\ RI WKH VKRZ Like Festival Theatre on Facebook or visit festivaltheatre.org to sign up to receive Festivalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s weekly e-newsletter for upto-the-minute announcements and promotions. - from Festival Theatre

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More work on Polk County ordinance rewrite

Four hours of fine-tuning as committee pushes for completion

Gregg Westigard | Staff writer BALSAM LAKE â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The Polk County Conservation Committee spent an entire meeting Wednesday, Jan. 21, reviewing details of the shoreland protection regulations portion of the draft Polk County Zoning Ordinance.

Michael Wenholz, regional shoreland specialist with the Wisconsin DNR, worked through the ordinance language with the committee. The conservation committee has been working on the ordinance rewrite at its twice-monthly since the end of the public hearings last August.

It has put the ordinance on each agenda, but other committee business has often left little time for the issue. This meeting

Having lost in federal court, Nesvold files state lawsuit

was one of the few entirely devoted to the ordinance. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Polk County is doing a very inclusive process of writing an ordinance that meets the minimum rules of NR 115,â&#x20AC;? Wenholz said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Polk process is great.â&#x20AC;?

NR 115 is the Department of Natural Resources rules chapter titled Wisconsinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Shoreland Protection Program. It sets the basic regulations on the uses of all shorelands in Wisconsin. It states that counties must adopt zoning ordinances that regulate this land use. The Polk ordinance rewrite includes shoreland protection as well as regular zoning regulations.

Wenholz said he will be watching the Polk process as the committee does its work. When the committee is near the end of the revisions to the draft, he will do a review of the shoreland sections to see if they comply with the state regulations and give his comments to the committee. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I will do my review before you send the ordinance to the county board so you

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Wenholz said the purpose and intent of the regulations is to protect the lakes and rivers. He suggested keeping the rules clear, providing options for landowners.

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The committee staff will make changes WR WKH GUDIW EDVHG RQ :HQKRO]¡V VSHFLĂ&#x20AC;F comments. The committee will review those changes as it continues to work its way through the draft. As of the Dec. 17 meeting, the conservation committee has worked its way through about half the pages in the 71-page draft. It will now move into a review of the shoreland section. Its next scheduled meetings are Wednesdays, Feb. 4 and 18.

When grown men bicker

and Nesvold are experienced, decorated law enforcePHQW RIĂ&#x20AC;FHUV (DFK of them has a horde of people willing to vouch for his good Jean Koelz|Staff writer character.

And BURNETT COUNTY - At the end of each of them could 2014, federal district Judge William Conoffer convincing ley almost put to rest a two-year battle testimony that he that was the result of an escalating feud was acting in what among several members of the Burnett he believed was County Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Department and the 7HUU\ 1HVYROG the best interest of county board of supervisors. local citizens. Yet, The case had all the makings for a after supervisors killed the Polk County made-for-television drama: egos, deception, gossip, politics, profanity and even consolidation at the February meeting, violence. In fact, the 30-page judgment it- things went from bad to worse.

Roland and Chief Deputy Scott Burns self would receive an R rating just for the decided that operational improvements number of expletives quoted throughout needed to be made in the call center. the text.

Those improvements called for staff Conley ruled in favor of the defendants, WUDLQLQJ LQFOXGLQJ 1HVYROG¡V UHFHUWLĂ&#x20AC;Burnett County and Dean Roland, on two cation. Nesvold, who had overseen the charges of constitutional rights violations. jail since 2003, said he felt insulted and it The plaintiff, former county jail Admin- was like he was being punished. Court istrator Terry Nesvold, had a window to documents describe him as returning to appeal the decision, and has apparently KLV RIĂ&#x20AC;FH ZKHUH ´KH VREEHG DQG FULHG XQopted not to. However, the judge de- controllably.â&#x20AC;? On Feb. 28, Nesvold sent clined to exercise jurisdiction on a charge an e-mail to Roland and Burns refusing to of assault because it is a matter of state register for training and informing them ODZ 6R RQ -DQ 1HVYROG Ă&#x20AC;OHG D that his resignation would be on their civil suit against Roland and the county desks by Monday morning, March 4. In for assault. a face-to-face meeting later that day, Roland and Burns accepted Nesvoldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s resig%DFNJURXQG nation, effective immediately. Nesvold Although tensions may have existed communicated a desire to work for a few beforehand, this particular disagreement more weeks, but he was informed that his began in 2012 when Burnett County hired resignation was accepted that day and he a consultant to explore options for im- would be paid through March 22. proving the outdated 911 call center. All Then came a monthlong quibble over parties agreed that it was not optimum for whether Nesvold resigned or if he was jailers to double as dispatchers, the room Ă&#x20AC;UHG $OWKRXJK KH QHYHU UHWXUQHG WR was inadequate, and the equipment was work, Nesvold claimed he never resorely in need of replacement. In gen- signed. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s important because, under eral, there were four possible remedies: the law, Roland didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have unilateral remodel the current space; relocate the DXWKRULW\ WR Ă&#x20AC;UH 1HVYROG $IWHU WKH SD\center within the building; build a new FKHFNV VWRSSHG FRPLQJ 1HVYROG Ă&#x20AC;OHG D facility in Burnett County; or combine dis- grievance on March 27 challenging his patch services with a neighboring county. resignation. Former county administraUnderstandably, board members wanted tor and human resourcesdirector Candace to save taxpayer money, and Sheriff Dean Fitzgerald dismissed his claim as â&#x20AC;&#x153;unRoland believed the best bang for the timely,â&#x20AC;? meaning that the 10-day window buck would be to move services into Polk WR Ă&#x20AC;OH D FRPSODLQW XQGHU WKH FRXQW\¡V Countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s newly built center.

SROLF\ KDG HODSVHG 1HVYROG WKHQ Ă&#x20AC;OHG The consultant agreed. The adminis- a lawsuit against the county and Roland. tration committee agreed. But by Feb. 21, 2013, when the county board voted 2ULJLQDO ODZVXLW on the matter, the proposal had unrav7KH RULJLQDO FRPSODLQW LQFOXGHG Ă&#x20AC;YH eled. There is ample evidence to support FKDUJHV DQG ZDV Ă&#x20AC;OHG LQ IHGHUDO FRXUW Rolandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s claim Nesvold had deliberately because Nesvold was claiming that his sabotaged Rolandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s efforts by waging a constitutional rights had been violated.

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BURNETT COUNTY - Four people were transported to a hospital following a two-vehicle crash early Monday morning, Feb. 2, on Hwy. 70 near North Bashaw Lake Road in the Town of Dewey.

have a pretty good idea of the success of your ordinance from the DNR point of view,â&#x20AC;? Wenholz said.

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venue. Regarding the freedom of speech issue, there is legal precedent that â&#x20AC;&#x153;speech is constitutionally protected if the employee spoke as a citizen on matters of public concern.â&#x20AC;? However, there is also precedent that says, 'HDQ 5RODQG â&#x20AC;&#x153;when employees make statements SXUVXDQW WR RIĂ&#x20AC;FLDO GXWLHV WKH\ DUH QRW speaking as citizens for First Amendment purposes.â&#x20AC;?

So, at issue on the freedom of speech question was whether Nesvold was acting in a professional capacity or a personal one (i.e., speaking as a concerned citizen).

Both sides submitted an array of evidence regarding whether Nesvold acted in uniform or in civilian clothes, how he signed his documents, if meetings were scheduled during work hours or while he was off-duty, whether discussions took place on government property or elsewhere, whether or not Nesvold was making use of county resources and proprietary information, etc. Nesvold argued that he had a right to express himself as a concerned citizen, even against a policy to direct all questions and communications from board members and the media to 5RODQG¡V RIĂ&#x20AC;FH 7KDW RUGHU RULJLQDOO\ agreed upon in September 2012, was repeated several times throughout the sixmonth saga.

4XDOLILHG LPPXQLW\ The dichotomy of legal precedent posed a dilemma to the judge. In his decision, Conley spends pages documenting that â&#x20AC;&#x153;the content of (Nesvoldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s) speech is the direct product of his position as the jail administrator, an employee of Burnett County, and not simply a citizen concerned about safety and costs.â&#x20AC;? The comments continued, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Perhaps most telling, Nesvold himself viewed and repeatedly characterized his speech as compelled by his position.â&#x20AC;?

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Four injured in Hwy. 70 accident

According to a press release from the Burnett County Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Department, a vehicle driven by Candie L. Rixman, 37, Danbury, was traveling east on Hwy. 70, and a vehicle operated by Hunter A.

Bjork, 19, of Apple Valley, Minn., was traveling west of Hwy. 70 when the vehicles collided.

Rixman and Bjork, along with two passengers in the Rixman vehicle, were trans-

The court did not agree with Nesvoldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s assertion that he was not an â&#x20AC;&#x153;at-willâ&#x20AC;? employee. In order to win on that point, Nesvold would have had to prove that he had a legitimate claim of entitlement to his job under state law, and that he could only be terminated for cause. Effectively, that DUJXPHQW ZRXOG Ă&#x20AC;UVW KDYH WR EH VHWWOHG in a state court. Secondly, the judgment essentially says that Nesvoldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s perception that he was denied due process is a direct result of his failure to engage in the grievance process within the allotted time. In addition, the grievance process is aimed at restoring a person to his or her position. Nesvold didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want his job back; he wanted compensation for lost earnings, ZKLFK D KHDULQJ RIĂ&#x20AC;FHU ZRXOGQ¡W KDYH had the authority to provide.

&DVH GLVPLVVHG Having dismissed the two federal claims, the court declined to render judgment on the assault claim, relinquishing it back to the state level. So, the court found in favor of the defendants, Burnett County and Roland, and the case was dismissed on Dec. 17, 2014. The state case is yet to come.

The judge repeatedly references an assumed reporting structure in Burnett County in which the sheriff supposedly reports to the county board of supervisors. For example, at one point, the document refers to the supervisors as Rolandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;bosses.â&#x20AC;? This is factually and legally inDFFXUDWH 7KH RIĂ&#x20AC;FH RI VKHULII LV DQ HOHFWHG position, and as such, he or she answers to the citizens. The state Constitution is clear on this; and the decision in the 1952 case, Andreski v. Industrial Commission, FODULĂ&#x20AC;HV LW IXUWKHU VWDWLQJ WKDW WKH VKHULII is â&#x20AC;&#x153;accountable only to the voters of his county.â&#x20AC;? In a similar vein, the chief deputy is appointed by the sheriff and reports directly to him.

Nevertheless, some members of the county board take a different view and attempted to assert authority over both Roland and Burns in public meetings.

The contested reporting structure was a running source of tension between the VKHULII¡V GHSDUWPHQW DQG FRXQW\ RIĂ&#x20AC;FLDOV )RRWQRWH It turns out that grown-up bickering looks very much like children bickering.

In a footnote on page 25 of his opinion, Conley wrote, â&#x20AC;&#x153;While Roland is entitled WR TXDOLĂ&#x20AC;HG LPPXQLW\ WKLV Ă&#x20AC;QGLQJ VKRXOG not be seen as a vindication for either plaintiff or defendant, whose conduct - at least for the purposes of summary judgment - depict unruly and tantruming toddlers, respectively, rather than mature, public servants.â&#x20AC;?

Ironically, the county is still without D VXIĂ&#x20AC;FLHQW GLVSDWFK FHQWHU DQG QHLWKHU man works for the sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s department anymore. It appears that for all the legal costs, and internal stress on a demoralized and divided staff, the real loser in this case is the Burnett County taxpayer.

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Community steps up to help family after Siren mom suffers aneurysm at basketball game

Danbury is holding a meat raffle with proceeds going toward the family. People are comGary King | Leader editor ing together SIREN/ST. PAUL - Keith Nelson of Siren from difis humbled by the outpouring of love and ferent comsupport he and his family have received munities to since his wife, Jaime, suffered an aneurysm offer help while cheering on her daughters at a basketand kind ball game in Spooner on Saturday, Jan. 24. wishes to â&#x20AC;&#x153;I just want to thank the world,â&#x20AC;? he said, the family.

-DLPH 1HOVRQ his voice breaking with emotion. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m 54 More than years old and Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve never seen anybody do 10,000 hits this much for someone else before. This have been registered on Jaimeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Caringcommunity has been unbelievable.â&#x20AC;?

Just a few days after the incident, stu- Bridge website. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s more than seven times the populadents and others organized a fundraiser at tion of Siren,â&#x20AC;? Keith noted. the halftime of a doubleheader basketball Still at Regions Hospital in St. Paul, Jaime, game between Siren and Webster. This 37, is showing remarkable progress, accordpast weekend the fundraising continued at ing to family members, who note that docDQ LFH Ă&#x20AC;VKLQJ FRQWHVW RQ %XUOLQJDPH /DNH and the Gandy Dancer Saloon and Eatery in tors have said her recovery is 40 days ahead of a typical aneurysm patient, due to the

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instant help she received after it happened.

That evening in Spooner she happened to be part of a crowd that included a regisWHUHG QXUVH DQG RII GXW\ GHSXWLHV DQG Ă&#x20AC;UVW responders. She was at Spooner hospital within a few minutes and loaded on an air ambulance, which made a quick trip from its new station at Siren to Spooner, and within a half hour of collapsing she was taken into surgery at Regions. â&#x20AC;&#x153;She died in the ambulance,â&#x20AC;? Keith said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They brought her back to life at Regions â&#x20AC;Ś they gave me my wife back.â&#x20AC;?

He said heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll never be able to express enough gratitude to everyone who has shown such caring and kindness, but heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll never forget the community at large who responded so quickly. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Talk about a community,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If anyone ever says anything bad about this community Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll punch them in the nose.â&#x20AC;?

Those wishing to follow Jaimeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s program can go to caringbridge.org and type in Jaime Nelson.

POLK COUNTY - The new 2015 Polk County Tourism Guides are now available for individuals and businesses to pick up at the Polk County Information Center.

7KH ERRN LV Ă&#x20AC;OOHG ZLWK DOO WKH LQformation needed to explore the four seasons in Polk County. Distribution will be made to many businesses in the area but if larger quantities are needed, call the Polk County Information Center at 715-483-1410. - from PCIC â&#x20AC;˘â&#x20AC;˘â&#x20AC;˘ WEBSTER - The public is invited to take part in a weekly fundraiser for the Larsen Family 3XEOLF /LEUDU\ WR EH KHOG WKH Ă&#x20AC;UVW Friday of every month at Whitetail Wilderness on Hwy. 35. There ZLOO EH D Ă&#x20AC;VK IU\ DW S P DQG WKH game PICTO at 7 p.m. Proceeds from the game will be donated to the library. Everyone is invited to bring family and friends. - from LFPL

Balsam Lake man faces charges on police assault

Continually resisted arrest

Greg Marsten | Staff writer &(1785,$ ² 5HSRUWV RI D PDQ Ă&#x20AC;JKWing with bar patrons in Centuria led to a series of charges against the man, who allegedly refused to comply with police orders, and continually taunted and HYHQ VSLW RQ DQ RIĂ&#x20AC;FHU According to the probable cause report filed with the Polk County Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Depart- 0LWFKHOO 3RWYLQ ment, the incident occurred just after midnight on Friday, Jan. 23. When police arrived they interviewed the bar owner, who said the man was told to leave several times after swearing and

yelling at customers. The man returned a short time later and was escorted out of the bar, but had reportedly attempted to punch the owner.

During the police interview of the owner, the man in question emerged from another Centuria tavern, which is when he was placed under arrest.

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Eventually, Potvin was placed in the

police cruiser, although he continued to WDXQW DQG LQVXOW WKH RIĂ&#x20AC;FHU DQG DV WKH RIĂ&#x20AC;FHU WROG KLP WR EH TXLHW KH UHSRUWHGO\ just got louder. $V WKH RIĂ&#x20AC;FHU FRQWLQXHG WKH LQWHUYLHZ with the tavern owner, Potvin was able to roll down the squad car window, where KH FRQWLQXDOO\ LQVXOWHG WKH RIĂ&#x20AC;FHU DQG WROG WKH RIĂ&#x20AC;FHU KH ´FRXOGQ¡W ZDLW WR PHHW him when he got out of jail.â&#x20AC;?

Potvin refused to take preliminary EUHDWK WHVW DQG MDLO RIĂ&#x20AC;FLDOV ZHUH FRQFHUQHG WKDW KH PD\ EH XQGHU WKH LQĂ XHQFH of other items, so he was transported to the St. Croix Regional Medical Center, where he continued to swear and yell SURIDQLWLHV DW WKH RIĂ&#x20AC;FHU DQG RWKHU SROLFH RIĂ&#x20AC;FHUV ZHUH UHTXLUHG WR JHW KLP LQWR WKH hospital for tests.

It was during that exchange that Potvin

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Potvinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s demeanor continued until after he was locked up, and he had to be physically restrained for every aspect of his arrest.

He was charged with three misdemeanors, including bail jumping, resisting arrest and disorderly conduct. He appeared before a judge on Monday, Jan. 26, where he pleaded not guilty and was released on a $500 cash bond. His next court appearance was set for Friday, Jan. 30.

Potvin also has a pending case involving two similar misdemeanors charges of bail jumping and disorderly conduct, from an incident in late November 2014.

Facebook post leads to suspect arrest Sherill Summer | Staff writer SIREN - On Saturday, Jan. 17, numerous items were taken from vehicles at Blue Collar Sales and Service in Siren.

The items found missing included car stereos, speakers and tools, which altogether have an estimated value of about $2,965.

Once discovered, the theft was reported

to the Siren Police Department. In addition, an employee posted the incident on Facebook, and the Facebook post soon lead to a suspect. By Monday, Jan. 19, the Siren Police Department was told that responses to the Facebook post pointed to Darrell Taylor, 33, of Frederic.

It so happened that Taylor was already

under investigation for a theft by the Polk County Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Department. They had executed a search warrant at Taylorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s residence hours after the items went missing from Blue Collar Sales and Service and unknowingly recovered items taken from Siren. A couple of days later, on Jan. 21, items recovered from the Polk County

executed search warrant were positively LGHQWLĂ&#x20AC;HG DV LWHPV WDNHQ IURP %OXH &ROODU The information was forwarded to the %XUQHWW &RXQW\ 'LVWULFW $WWRUQH\¡V 2IĂ&#x20AC;FH for charges. It is expected that Taylor will be charged with felony theft and criminal damage to property. - with information from the Siren Police Department

Frederic School moves ahead with $1.7 million borrowing

Energy projects plus refinancing will decrease property tax

debt. The school board approved the borrowing at its Jan. 14 board meeting after several months of review and discussion.

District Administrator Josh Robinson told the Leader that this action will set the district up for the coming decade. He said Gregg Westigard | Staff writer WKHUH LV QRW D EHWWHU WLPH IRU UHĂ&#x20AC;QDQFLQJ FREDERIC â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The Frederic School Board The district will be able to make needed has voted to move ahead with the bor- improvements and taxes will not go up.

Under one option explained last Norowing of up to $1.7 million for energyefficiency improvements and general vember, a borrowing of $1.5 million improvements to district buildings. The FRPELQHG ZLWK WKH UHĂ&#x20AC;QDQFLQJ ZRXOG borrowing will be combined with a re- lower the property tax $130 a year on a Ă&#x20AC;QDQFLQJ RI WKH GLVWULFW GHEW 7KH UHVXOW $100,000 home after 2018. Robinson said will be a drop in the districtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s property the borrowing under the energy projects tax mill rate after 2018 even with the new exemption does not limit the districtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s op-

portunity for future borrowing.

Most of the new funds will be used for energy-conservation projects, a category of spending that is exempt from school revenue limits under a Wisconsin statute DGRSWHG LQ DQG PRGLĂ&#x20AC;HG LQ The district will use about $1.3 million for energy-saving projects including reroofing the 6-12 school, and replacing heating, ventilating and air-conditioning controls in both buildings. The projects were idenWLĂ&#x20AC;HG LQ D IDFLOLWLHV VWXG\ UHFHLYHG E\ WKH board in April 2014.

The remaining funds will be used for a list of projects reviewed by the board in September 2014. Those projects include

items such as locker replacement, rekeying the buildings for security, parking lot resurfacing and playground improvement. None of the money will be used for district operations and personnel.

The borrowing does not require further action unless there is a petition for a referendum. That petition would require the signatures of 20 percent of the number of district voters who voted for governor last November. That petition would need WR EH Ă&#x20AC;OHG E\ )ULGD\ )HE GD\V DIWHU the notice to electors was published on Jan. 21.

Channel 4 to broadcast live from Luck LUCK â&#x20AC;&#x201D; WCCO-TV, Channel 4, out of Minneapolis, will be broadcasting live from the Luck Winter Carnival next Thursday evening, Feb. 12, as part of its â&#x20AC;&#x153;Goinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; to the (Frozen) Lakeâ&#x20AC;? series.

Mark Rosen and Amelia Santaniello will be visiting Luck both Thursday and Friday, broadcasting from the ice castle for the 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. newscasts on Thursday. The 6 p.m. Ice Castle Lighting Ceremony, at the corner of Main Street DQG +Z\ ZLOO EH DLUHG OLYH 7KH Ă&#x20AC;OP crew will then broadcast live from the Bon Ton on Luckâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Main Street at 10 p.m. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Folks are encouraged to watch them

broadcast live from the ice castle,â&#x20AC;? said Jen Jimenez, WCCO-TV managing editor. She invited anyone in the Luck area with ideas on what Rosen and Santaniello should do while they are in town to email WCCO-TV on the website at WCCO. com/laketrip.

The Ice Castle Lighting Ceremony event on Thursday evening marks the start of the Luck Winter Carnival.

Events continue Friday night with the 56th-annual queen pageant and coronation in the school auditorium at 7 p.m.

CafĂŠ Wren on Hwy. 35 will host a trivia night that evening, call 715-472-4700 for

more information.

Saturday activities include a kiddie snowman contest, a sawdust pile at Fort Luck Park, the annual book sale at the library and the Lions Club breakfast at the school. Also at the school will be the alumni basketball tournament.

The ninth-annual radar run will take place on Butternut Lake, open to vintage, late-model and new snowmobiles. Bingo will be called at the Lions Hall, and clues for the Winter Carnival medallion hunt will be posted there starting at 10 a.m.

On Saturday, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., cross-country skiers and snowshoers are

invited to ski and snowshoe at Oak Forest Center on 130th Street east of Luck.

Snowshoes will be provided by Luck Community Education.

6DWXUGD\¡V RIĂ&#x20AC;FLDO HYHQWV HQG ZLWK WKH 18th-annual torchlight parade on Park Avenue and Main Street starting at 7 p.m.

6XQGD\¡V LFH Ă&#x20AC;VKLQJ FRQWHVW EHJLQV DW 8 a.m. with registration at the Big Butternut boat landing. The contest runs from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Mary Stirrat with information from WCCO

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Dresser Board addressed DNR water issues

Cross connection and old valve issues Â

Greg Marsten | Staff writer DRESSER â&#x20AC;&#x201C; New Dresser Public Works Director Steve Jacobs addressed a letter by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources the village of Dresser received recently, reminding them that there are several areas that need to be addressed in regard to their water quality.

The latest water supply survey noted that the village needs to address water supply cross-connection issues, and they also need to review their well ordinance, as well. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t reference exactly what they meant on the well issue,â&#x20AC;? Jacobs told the Dresser Village Board at their regular monthly meeting on Monday, Feb. 2. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Other issues were minor.â&#x20AC;?

Jacobs said the village needs to address issues of cross-connection contamination as soon as possible, and pointed to a history that the village has discussed the contamination issue for decades.

Jacobs also said the DNR wants the village to exercise their water valves, includLQJ WKHLU Ă&#x20AC;UH K\GUDQWV DQG RWKHUV VRPH RI which are very old. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If they (water valves) havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t been turned in 20, maybe 30 years, there is a chance of breaking them,â&#x20AC;? Jacobs said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I heard some of the valves are from 1946!â&#x20AC;?

He said they are hoping to have a prepared well ordinance ready for next

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month, and the full village board approved sending all necessary water issue corrections to the village public works committee.

They will also address issues such as cross-contamination hook-up testing and compliance in the coming months, as well as create a calendar for valve exercising, so they can prepare for any maintenance

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issues.

The board approved changes to the municipal utility code, addressing the cross-connection issue and will address the testing and enforcement later.

,Q RWKHU ERDUG EXVLQHVV â&#x20AC;˘ A request by a former resident to use the Dresser Community Center at a reduced cost or free for a fundraiser led to a compromise.

Brad Swager appealed to the board for a May fundraiser to assist his father, Joe 6ZDJHU LQ Ă&#x20AC;JKWLQJ KLV OXQJ FDQFHU The Swagers lived in the village until a decade ago, and Brad grew up in the village, but they currently live in Centuria.

He was hoping to have the hall for free or at a lower rate, to keep overhead down on the event.

After some debate, the board agreed to a reduced rate of rental, noting the Swagerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s history with the village as the reason. â&#x20AC;˘ The board approved a motion to once again close Main Street and use the community center for an Easter egg hunt on April 4. They also donated $300 to the cause. â&#x20AC;˘ The board approved the hire of Rod 7XUQHU DV D SDUW WLPH SROLFH RIĂ&#x20AC;FHU IRU the village. Turner is well known in the region as a retired National Park Service employee. Police Chief Ryan Haass said Turner will undergo the necessary training and should be on board by the end of February.

Roundabout discussion in SCF

ST. CROIX FALLS â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The ongoing discussions of creating a service road in St. Croix Falls at Glacier Drive for businesses to the north of Hwy. 8 moved to new stage at a UHFHQW PHHWLQJ EHWZHHQ RIĂ&#x20AC;FLDOV IURP WKH Town of St. Croix Falls and adjacent St. &URL[ )DOOV &LW\ RIĂ&#x20AC;FLDOV RQ -DQ Much of the discussion centered over issues like business entrances and access, as well as possible routing for the service URDG ZKLFK LV PHDQW WR KHOS ZLWK WUDIĂ&#x20AC;F backups and safety issues at Glacier Drive and Hwy. 8.

The joint meeting was highlighted by comments by Wisconsin Department of Transportation project engineer Mark Bowker, who showed preliminary renderings of the service road, with the newly added business entrances for several properties of interest. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a rough drawing, obviously,â&#x20AC;?

Bowker said of the service road pennings, shown from 200th Street to just past Fawn7KLV LV WKH FRQFHSWXDO URXQGDERXW PDS FUHDWHG E\ :LVFRQVLQ '27 HQJLQHHU 0DUN %RZNHU Doe-Rosa animal park. â&#x20AC;&#x153;But the majority :KLOH QRWKLQJ LV VHW LQ VWRQH WKH IXWXUH RI WKH LQWHUVHFWLRQ DW +Z\ DQG *ODFLHU 'ULYH FRQWLQXHV of it shouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be an issue.â&#x20AC;?

WR XQGHUJR '27 VFUXWLQ\ GXH WR LWV IUHTXHQF\ RI DFFLGHQWV DQG VHYHUDO IDWDOLWLHV z 0DS FRXUWHV\ While the new map was of interest to the :LV'27 SUHOLPLQDU\ 5$% delegation and even some of the business The meeting also focused on the posowners in the crowd, the real question the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re trying to generate some safety sible changes to the intersection, if a new RIĂ&#x20AC;FLDOV ZHUH KRSLQJ WR KDYH DQVZHUHG money at that intersection.â&#x20AC;?

Bowker pointed to what the WisDOT service road were constructed. While that dealt with the future of the Hwy. 8 intersection, and whether it would stay as a used to refer to as â&#x20AC;&#x153;the Five-percent List,â&#x20AC;? latest map showing the service road was stoplight or be replaced by the rumored but now references as the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Locations of In- simply an overlay on a preliminary drawterest Report.â&#x20AC;? ing Bowker made, it did illustrate how it roundabout.

Bowker noted later that the list means might change the area.

While Bowker noted several of the isBowker pointed to several possible easesues with the Glacier Drive/Hwy. 8 inter- the intersection is of concern for safety, because of the crashes and fatalities.

PHQW DQG FRQĂ LFW DUHDV EXW LQ JHQHUDO KH section, he refused to commit to the future, â&#x20AC;&#x153;There are a number of items that are said that the major issue was parking for except to note that the intersection is being ORRNHG E\ WKH '27 GXH WR WKH WUDIĂ&#x20AC;F IDFWRUHG LQWR JHQHUDWLQJ WKH OLVW 7UDIĂ&#x20AC;F several of the affected businesses. ´7KHUH DUH GHĂ&#x20AC;QLWH LPSDFWV WR WKH (DJOH crashes and even fatalities, even with a volume, number of crashes and severity of crashes are some of the key components Valley) Bank and McDonaldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s,â&#x20AC;? Bowker signal light. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We still have a high volume of WKDW DUH XVHG Âľ %RZNHU FODULĂ&#x20AC;HG LQ D VXEVH- said, noting he tried to avoid going into Walmartâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s parking lot as much as poscrashes and fatalities,â&#x20AC;? Bowker said. quent interview. sible, as they may need all of their parking spaces. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They (Walmart) may be near their number of stalls already for a store that size.â&#x20AC;?

Bowker also said the massive power line structures further to the east may present an issue with a service road, and he adjusted the route somewhat.

But the bulk of the talk centered on the future of the Hwy. 8 intersection, and how the two municipalities should address future plans, and whether that future plan might possibly affect of even assist the city and town in service road construction costs.

Bowker was noncommittal, but said that there were very few other options for the agency to try at the intersection for safety, and that a roundabout was the likely longterm solution. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The state does like to push them (roundabouts),â&#x20AC;? Bowker said as he noted that the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Top 5â&#x20AC;? list ranking may be some7KH ODWHVW YHUVLRQ RI WKH VHUYLFH URDG RSWLRQ LQ 6W &URL[ )DOOV LQFOXGHV FODULILFDWLRQ RQ EXVLQHVV thing they can use to help develop the inHQWUDQFHV DQG DGMXVWPHQWV IRU WKH SRZHU OLQHV RQ WKH QRUWK VLGH RI WKH KLJKZD\ z 0DS FRXUWHV\ tersection and adjacent service issues. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;advantageâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; of having an intersecRI :LV'27 VHUYLFH URDG RSWLRQV

7KH 'UHVVHU 9LOODJH %RDUG KRQRUHG ORQJWLPH YLOODJH 7UXVWHH DQG YLOODJH 3UHVLGHQW 5LFN )ODQ GUHQD SLFWXUHG ZKR SDVVHG DZD\ ODVW PRQWK 6HUYLFHV IRU )ODQGUHQD ZLOO WDNH SODFH WKLV )UL GD\ )HE 7KLV ZDV DW KLV ODVW PHHWLQJ $SULO ZKHQ )ODQGUHQD ZDV KRQRUHG IRU KLV VHUYLFH â&#x20AC;˘ Village President Bryan Beseler appointed Karl Beaupre and James Thanig to the Dresser Plan Commission. â&#x20AC;˘ The board opened the meeting with a moment of silence for former Trustee and village President Rick Flandrena , who died in recent weeks. Flandrena had served as a trustee from 2003 - 2007, and then as village president from 2007-2013.

Services for Flandrena are this Friday, Feb. 6, from 1 - 3 p.m. at the Grandstrand Funeral Home.

tion on the list is that when trying to secure funds for improvements,â&#x20AC;? Bowker VDLG QRWLQJ WKH ´FRVW EHQHĂ&#x20AC;W UDWLRÂľ FDQ EH lower in such a situation for funding approval.

While the question of how to pay for a possible service road remains up in the DLU %RZNHU ZDV FRQĂ&#x20AC;GHQW :LV'27 FRXOG build a roundabout at the intersection for under $3 million, which is where the funding is capped anyway.

He also said the actions of the town and city to address the service road issue could be dovetailed into that long-term roundabout plan. â&#x20AC;&#x153;From my perspective, if the town and city can reach agreement (on the service road) and say â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;hereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s what we like,â&#x20AC;&#x2122; well , WKLQN ZH FDQ ZRUN WKDW LQWR RXU Ă&#x20AC;QDO GHsign,â&#x20AC;? Bowker said.

While overall highway funding numbers remain a point of contention in Madison, it also means such a multifaceted approach to the intersection could be several years away, at least, as Bowker noted that 2017-2019 project funding is already in the works. â&#x20AC;&#x153;My sense is that theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll (WisDOT) propose a roundabout,â&#x20AC;? Bowker speculated. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The intersection is already signalized, with protected left turns, thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not much else to do at this point.â&#x20AC;?

He also thinks the two municipalities should continue to work with property owners and stakeholders to resolve any acFHVV FRQĂ LFWV RU LVVXHV DV VRRQ DV SRVVLEOH so they can work it into the long-term plan. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The more thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s worked out at the beginning, the higher likelihood of the project,â&#x20AC;? Bowker said.

1HLWKHU ERG\ WRRN DQ\ RIĂ&#x20AC;FLDO DFWLRQ RQ WKH LVVXH EXW WKH GLVFXVVLRQ E\ FLW\ RIĂ&#x20AC;cials pointed to the possibility that the city wants to extend Maple Drive to the intersection with Golf Course Road to the west, as that intersection with Hwy. 8 has very few safety options. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re hoping to connect Maple Drive (to the future service road) down the line,â&#x20AC;?

Mayor Brian Blesi said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The city bought property for just that purpose.â&#x20AC;?

Bowker was pleased to hear the city had their own long-term plans to address the frontage issue, and suggested they continue to address the business access issues as they arise. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Is it something the city and town wants? Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s important that the businesses are aware (of the plans) and arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t going WR Ă&#x20AC;JKW WKH SODQV HYHU\ VWHS RI WKH ZD\ Âľ Bowker said.

The next step for the issue is to include even more resident and landowner input, and the two municipal bodies scheduled a public hearing on the service road options for Thursday, March 12, at 7 p.m., at the St. Croix Falls City Hall. The public is invited to attend and weigh in on the latest plans.

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Meth maker sentenced in Polk County Court

Steven Greeley sentenced to 15 years

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Polk County District Attorney Dan Steffen noted the extensive â&#x20AC;&#x153;laundry list of chargesâ&#x20AC;? and read-ins Greeley was facing as evidence of the seriousness of his crimes, as well as the need to protect the public. Those dismissed, read-in charges included felony kidnapping, strangulation, felony bail jumping, possession of meth waste, possession of drug paraphernalia, meth possession and possession of D VKRUW EDUUHOHG Ă&#x20AC;UHDUP DOPRVW DOO RI WKH FKDUJHV ZHUH enhanced as a so-called repeater, due to his recent conviction for other felonies.

Steffen not only pointed to the violent nature of the assault on his victim and his drug charges of meth production, but also Greeleyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s extensive criminal history, which went back to his youth, and included weapons, burglary, drug, bail jumping and resisting arrest charges, on top of several jail stints as evidence of his character and enhanced need to protect the public. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He has an extensive and serious criminal history,â&#x20AC;?

Steffen said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;And he blames everybody but himself, and is a prototype domestic abuser.â&#x20AC;?

While seeking extensive prison time for Greeley, the prosecutor pointed to allegations by another of the women Greeley had a child with, stating that their relationship ended after he attempted to strangle her, â&#x20AC;&#x153;she got a nocontact order, as that was the last straw,â&#x20AC;? Steffen said.

Steffen noted that Greeley had held a gun to the head of the last victim, whom he also has a child with, as well as threats to her life â&#x20AC;&#x153;... on top of hostage taking, kidnapping and false imprisonment,â&#x20AC;? and said that he was â&#x20AC;&#x153;unbelievable ... when it came to explaining it all away.â&#x20AC;?

He had sought jail time of 13 years, with another 11 years of extended supervision.

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Greeleyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attorney, Owen Williams, downplayed the â&#x20AC;&#x153;repeaterâ&#x20AC;? charges, and repeated several claims from the semi-trial last October, including implying that a tote full of meth lab tools and supplies belonged to a man who had since died, and again implied that the bulk of the injuries the victim received were not at Greeleyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hand, but came from a tumble from the seat of a minivan during a sexual encounter.

He also downplayed the victimâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s original calls for help, where she showed up at a neighborâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s home frostbitten, nude, bleeding and with a broken tooth, crying hysterically and pleading to call police. Williams attributed it to her â&#x20AC;&#x153;panic disorderâ&#x20AC;? and told the judge that Greeley was only at the barricaded, secured home to â&#x20AC;&#x153;bath and care for his children.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;No doubt my client has a rather bad history,â&#x20AC;? Williams stated. â&#x20AC;&#x153;But he has shown remorse and admitted he was wrong ... I believe this man is salvageable.â&#x20AC;?

Williams implied that the over one year in jail already has â&#x20AC;&#x153;realizing the seriousness of his crimes,â&#x20AC;? while calling prosecution recommendations for prison time â&#x20AC;&#x153;Draconian.â&#x20AC;?

After noting that Greeley had â&#x20AC;&#x153;several children to support,â&#x20AC;? Williams suggested that he had a serious drug problem that could only be solved with counseling and treatment, not by prison time. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The severity of the offense should be recognized, but should be stayed,â&#x20AC;? Williams said.

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Greeley had several people stand up for his character, including the victim, who is also one of the mothers of his FKLOGUHQ 6KH VDLG *UHHOH\ ZDV ´Ă&#x20AC;[LQJ KLV ZURQJV WU\LQJ to better himselfâ&#x20AC;? and she also disputed some of the very evidence of her own injuries and behavior when she was discovered at the neighbors home in distress.

Three of Greeleyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s siblings spoke on his behalf, all seeking counseling and treatment, while also implying that his problems were linked to the tragic death of his son, a dozen years earlier. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s never been able to deal with it,â&#x20AC;? the one sister said, with another sister concurring.

Greeleyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s family, and even the other mother of his children, pleaded for drug treatment instead of prison time and Greeley was visibly shaken when his late son was mentioned.

When given the chance, Greeley addressed the court in a soft, broken voice, holding back tears. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t change my past ... Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve made some mistakes,â&#x20AC;?

Greeley said quietly. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve lost faith in God, because I lost my son. I always feel that hurt.â&#x20AC;?

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After nearly an hour of research, Anderson returned for a verdict, and he was not swayed by appeals for mercy by Greeleyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s supporters. Shooting down many of the claims made by his attorney, victim and even his own family about the extent of his abuse and background.

Anderson noted the severity of the original statements, of a â&#x20AC;&#x153;a naked women with frostbite, screaming (at a neighbor) to call 911, pleading with a deputy not to leave,â&#x20AC;? as evidence that Greeley did more than just strike her one time. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Unless she pulled her own hair out,â&#x20AC;? Anderson said in reference to the medical report. â&#x20AC;&#x153; I think you hit her more than once.â&#x20AC;?

He also noted other evidence and Greeleyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s criminal history, as well as his â&#x20AC;&#x153;progressionâ&#x20AC;? of convictions as evidence he needs more than treatment. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I have two Mr. Greeleys in front of me today,â&#x20AC;? Anderson said, noting the violence, drug use and sales and general criminal history Greeley faced in court, versus the intelligent, kind and assisting person others claimed he was. He also noted the death of his son, but noted his criminal history before and after the death were similar. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Your issues with the law began long before the loss of your son,â&#x20AC;? Anderson said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was your actions and conduct that have taken you away from your family.â&#x20AC;?

In the end, Anderson leveled three consecutive prison sentences for the crimes of substantial battery, three years; PHWK SURGXFWLRQ VHYHQ \HDUV DQG SRVVHVVLRQ RI D Ă&#x20AC;UHDUP DV D IHORQ Ă&#x20AC;YH \HDUV EXW KH ZLWKKHOG VHQWHQFLQJ RQ the false imprisonment. He will also serve 12 years of extended supervision, pay court costs and other charges while he resides at the Dodge Correctional Facility.

After the sentence, Steffen noted how they had to almost â&#x20AC;&#x153;argue against our own victim ... to protect her and others.â&#x20AC;?

He also said he was â&#x20AC;&#x153;amazedâ&#x20AC;? that Greeley failed to WDNH UHVSRQVLELOLW\ IRU WKH FULPHV DQG FRQWLQXHG WR Ă&#x20AC;QG other reasons for his actions. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was ridiculous,â&#x20AC;? Steffen said with a nod. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thankfully, the judge saw through that smoke and gave an appropriate sentence.â&#x20AC;?

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The victim said that the incident began when the duo had been driving toward Greeleyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s home in separate vehicles, and he had stopped her van, threatened her and shot the van window out with a handgun, forcing her to strip naked as he brought her to the home. The woman ZDV EULHĂ \ DEOH WR OHDYH *UHHOH\¡V JUDVS ORQJ HQRXJK WR run to the neighborsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; home, where Greeley followed her and pulled her away.

The woman held on to the neighborâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s deck railing so hard that she ripped it away from the house as Greeley yanked her back to his home.

Greeley then apparently strangled the woman to the point that she nearly passed out, and that she recalled very little else after that. The report noted that Greeley had wounds on his hand, consistent with repeatedly punching a person.

The vicim was taken to the Amery hospital for treatment, where they noted she had a variety of bruises, multiple cuts, scrapes and even showed early signs of frostbite on her feet from being shoeless in the snow. She also had a concussion, broken tooth, bite marks and other injuries, consistent with an assault.

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As authorities searched Greeleyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s home, they also found evidence of methamphetamine and even a plastic tub full of tools and items consistent with what is called a â&#x20AC;&#x153;one potâ&#x20AC;? meth lab. They also discovered a sawed-off .22-caliEHU ULĂ H EHWZHHQ *UHHOH\¡V PDWWUHVV DQG ER[ VSULQJ DQG a variety of weaponry on the wall of his home, as well.

Greeley was out on bail at the time after a 2013 incident in Osceola, where he was facing four felony charges DQG WZR PLVGHPHDQRUV DIWHU D WUDIĂ&#x20AC;F VWRS ZKHUH SROLFH found meth and paraphernalia, as Greeley claimed to be someone else, to avoid bail jumping charges. At that time, he was out of jail on probation for a previous 2012 conviction for meth and paraphernalia possession in St. Croix County.

The Clear Lake incident led to an original tally of 17 charges, including 16 felonies, later brought down to 15 charges, which Greeley took to jury trial last October.

But it never went to the jury, as Greeley and his attorney, Williams, saw that the writing was on the wall, and he agreed to a plea bargain midstream, just as the prosecution presented their last witness, forgoing at least two more days of testimony and possibly even more for jury deliberation.

Greeley has been in jail for 416 days since his latest arrest and will be 52 years old when he is released from prison, where he will then be on extended supervision for another 12 years.

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Greg Marsten | Staff writer BALSAM LAKE â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Steven Greeley, 38, Clear Lake, will spend a decade and a half in the Dodge Correctional Institution after he was sentenced in Polk County Circuit Court on Tuesday, Feb. 3, by Judge Jeffery Anderson.

Greeley had cut short his trial last October after just three days, accepting a plea agreement to reduce his 15count list of felonies down to just four felonies: substantial battery, false imprisonment, manufacturing methamphetDPLQH DQG SRVVHVVLRQ RI D Ă&#x20AC;UHDUP E\ D IHORQ ZLWK QXPHUous other charges dismissed but read-in for sentencing, on top of enhancements for being a repeater.

Even after that October plea agreement, Greeley still faced the potential of up to 50 years in prison and over LQ Ă&#x20AC;QHV With the sentencing on Tuesday, Greeley will serve at least 15 years in prison and will be under strict supervision for another dozen years upon his release.

Greeleyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s charges came about after a disturbing domestic abuse incident in rural Clear Lake on the morning of Dec. 14, 2013, where a 911 call came in, asking for help, west of Clear Lake near the intersection of CTH A and 85th Street. The call came from a woman who would later EH LGHQWLĂ&#x20AC;HG DV ERWK WKH YLFWLP DQG DOVR DV *UHHOH\¡V JLUOfriend and one of the mothers of his children.

When police arrived on the scene, they found an abandoned van with the passenger side window blown out and signs of a struggle. A short time later, a nearby caller reported a completely nude woman trying to get into their home, with a man chasing her. The caller said the man dragged the woman into his home nearby on CTH A. Deputies knocked repeatedly on the door of the home, but received no answer. They tried to enter through both the front and back doors but found they were fortiĂ&#x20AC;HG ZLWK SLSHV UDWFKHW VWUDSV DQG FKDLQV 7KH ZLQGRZV ZHUH DOVR IRUWLĂ&#x20AC;HG EXW WKH RIĂ&#x20AC;FHU ZDV DEOH WR JDLQ HQWU\ through a side window, where he observed an elaborate security monitoring system for the exterior of the home.

That was when Greeley came down the stairs, wearing a blood-covered shirt. Once he was secured, the victim began to cry out for help from the upstairs loft, still nude and covered in blood, limping and showing noticeable scrapes and bruising. She had blood coming from her mouth, legs, one ear and face and she was missing a tooth.

When confronted by police, Greeley seemed puzzled, asking, â&#x20AC;&#x153;What do you mean?â&#x20AC;? The victim was so traumatized, she began to cry out hysterically when the deputy OHIW WKH URRP DQG WULHG WR RSHQ WKH GRRU IRU RWKHU RIĂ&#x20AC;FHUV and personnel to enter.

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Refinancing to save Balsam Lake $49,000

Mary Stirrat | Staff writer BALSAM LAKE â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Monday evening, Feb. 2, the Balsam Lake Village Board DFWHG RQ D UHFRPPHQGDWLRQ IURP WKH Ă&#x20AC;nance/labor committee that will save taxpayers at least $49,106 over the next six years.

The savings are likely possible through WKH UHĂ&#x20AC;QDQFLQJ RI D JHQHUDO REOLJDWLRQ bond taken out some years ago for TID 5 and improvements to the water and sewer utilities. The village will work with Ehlers Associates to obtain bids from local banks to see if they are competitive with the state trust fund.

The note, originally at $2 million, has an outstanding principal balance of $860,000 and an interest rate of 4.5 percent. Ehlers HVWLPDWHG WKH ORDQ FRXOG EH UHĂ&#x20AC;QDQFHG DW about 3.25 percent. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is some debt that has been on the village for a while,â&#x20AC;? said committee Chair Josh Hallberg, â&#x20AC;&#x153;but there is some light at the end of the tunnel.â&#x20AC;?

:LQWHUIHVW The 2015 Balsam Lake Winterfest was a success on all counts, with numerous compliments during the short Feb. 2 meeting of the board.

Village resident Carl Holmgren gave a shout-out to all the volunteers who helped the event possible, noting that it helps local businesses. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was a success for all our businesses,â&#x20AC;? he said.

Holmgren then encouraged the board to thank the volunteers, adding that it is up to the board to see that Balsam Lake becomes a destination for visitors.

Fire Chief Mark Anderson and Police Chief Tommy Thompson both reported that the weekend was fairly uneventful. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We had a couple of minor incidents,â&#x20AC;? said Thompson. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was a success in our opinion.â&#x20AC;?

The Fire and Ice Plunge drew a crowd, said Anderson. Although there was no RIĂ&#x20AC;FLDO QXPEHU DYDLODEOH 7UXVWHH &DURline Rediske estimated there were at least

50 jumpers. â&#x20AC;&#x153;A lot of people like jumping in the ice water,â&#x20AC;? Anderson commented.

In his report from the community club, Trustee Glen Jones described the event as â&#x20AC;&#x153;great.â&#x20AC;? He also thanked many the volunteers for donating their â&#x20AC;&#x153;time, money, blood, sweat and tears.â&#x20AC;?

2WKHU EXVLQHVV â&#x20AC;˘ Thompson led the board in a moment of silence for Brent Johnson, a part-time RIĂ&#x20AC;FHU IRU WKH YLOODJH ZKR GLHG -DQ â&#x20AC;˘ In the absence of Trustee Jeff Reed, chair of the smart growth and economic development commission, board President Geno Dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Agostino presented a report on the commissionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Jan. 12 meeting. At that meeting the commission discussed meeting with the Polk County Highway commissioner regarding future plans for the highway shop. Also discussed was leasing out the village-owned property across from the municipal building. â&#x20AC;˘ At the recommendation of the smart

growth and economic development commission, the board voted to not renew the sign lease agreement for the sign on Hwy. 8 west of Hwy. 46. The property owner was asking for an increase in the rental amount from $250 per year to $200 per month. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The chamber wants to keep the sign,â&#x20AC;? noted Rediske. She said the sign would probably be relocated. â&#x20AC;˘ Thompson said that the 2014 year-end report shows the department received 875 calls compared to 617 in 2013. In 2014, 21 percent of these were dispatched from the county, compared with 16 percent in 2013. He said that the village had a grant LQ WKDW DOORZHG LQFUHDVHG WUDIĂ&#x20AC;F VXUveillance, leading to a larger percent of incidents coming from within the village rather than from the county. â&#x20AC;˘ The board approved the appointment of Angela Peterson as agent for the liquor license at Paradise Landing, as well as an operatorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license for Taylor Markuson at Holiday.

Local medical center conducts Ebola response exercise

volved in regular Wisconsin Department of Health Services web-based seminars and has stayed up to date on the health OSCEOLA - The potential for Osceola threat, including information on individMedical Center to treat a patient with the uals who have recently traveled to areas Ebola virus disease remains remote, but where Ebola is prevalent. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The chances of someone walking into that doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t mean the local health-care facility is ill-prepared to handle such a pos- our hospital with Ebola are very slim,â&#x20AC;? sible medical emergency. she said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;but we still needed to be preEbola was in the news for much of 2014, pared, have systems in place and have as thousands of people in Liberia, Sierra our staff educated.â&#x20AC;? ,QWHUQDWLRQDO KHDOWK RIĂ&#x20AC;FLDOV H[SHFW WKH /HRQH DQG *XLQHD GLHG IURP WKH KRUULĂ&#x20AC;F disease. In September and October of last Ebola outbreak to continue in Africa for at \HDU WKH Ă&#x20AC;UVW FDVHV RI (EROD RQ 8 6 VRLO OHDVW DQRWKHU VL[ PRQWKV WR D \HDU )LĂ&#x20AC;HOG ZHUH UHSRUWHG DQG KHDOWK FDUH RIĂ&#x20AC;FLDOV said, so the global threat will not disapeverywhere have been on high alert since. pear for some time.

OMCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s many meetings, media research Late last year, the state of Wisconsin announced that all hospitals would be and ongoing planning culminated in a required to create a written plan for deal- full-scale Ebola preparedness exercise in ing with the virus and many have already December that involved nurses, doctors, complied. department managers, county observers Even though news about the Ebola and more. The exercise helped OMC and outbreak has disappeared from the front its employees practice the steps necessary pages of newspapers in recent weeks, to isolate an Ebola patient and keep the Osceola Medical Center and medical fa- disease from being transmitted to anyone cilities throughout western Wisconsin else. continue to prepare just in case Ebola After providing general information does somehow spread to this rural area. about Ebola, its spread and its sympâ&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been having Ebola meetings on toms, Haider helped guide the two-hour a weekly basis since October,â&#x20AC;? said Rich exercise at OMC, which even included a Haider, OMC environmental safety and 23-year-old â&#x20AC;&#x153;actorâ&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x201C; complete with fake preparedness manager. OMCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Ebola vomit â&#x20AC;&#x201C; playing the role of a suspected team keeps abreast of all international Ebola patient.

As the exercise progressed, medical public health developments and uses the information to be ready for any emerging center staff followed established procedures to isolate the patient from others, threat. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We monitor whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s going on with and nurses and doctors changed into speEbola every day, just like the weather,â&#x20AC;? cial suits to protect them from catching Haider said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We look to see whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hap- the virus. Exercise participants switched pened overnight while we were away to a more secure communications system, from our jobs, and then we talk about contacted appropriate public health agenwhatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s going on across the country and cies and managed the hazardous waste caused by the â&#x20AC;&#x153;vomit.â&#x20AC;? around the world.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;The staff had to actually bag it up, con3DP )LĂ&#x20AC;HOG 20& LQIHFWLRQ SUHYHQWLRQist and leader of the OMC Ebola team, tain it in special drums and treat it with a said the medical center also has been in- bleach solution,â&#x20AC;? he said.

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Exercise participants even had to handle a situation where the patient used the toilet, which, according to guidelines provided by Osceolaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s municipal wastewater utility, needs to be treated with bleach for a certain amount of time before being Ă XVKHG LQWR WKH SXEOLF V\VWHP When the patient was eventually â&#x20AC;&#x153;transferredâ&#x20AC;? to a Twin Cities hospital, Haider said OMCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s leadership team then discussed its business continuity plan for getting the facility back to normal operations. They also discussed the challenges of paying for the expensive treatment of an Ebola patient and the resulting cleanup efforts. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This kind of exercise helps immensely,â&#x20AC;? Haider said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We tried to make the situation as real as possible. That helps us be prepared for whatever may happen.â&#x20AC;? )LĂ&#x20AC;HOG DJUHHG QRWLQJ WKDW RQH RXWFRPH of the recent exercise was the realization that even more staff members need to be trained when it comes to isolating sick patients and putting on protective equipment meant to stop Ebolaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s spread. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re a small hospital and we have different people on different shifts,â&#x20AC;? she explained. â&#x20AC;&#x153;So in rural America, more people need to be trained in case they are on duty when such a thing happens. We just all need to be prepared.â&#x20AC;?

As a critical access hospital, OMC would not keep an Ebola patient for a long period of time. Once such a patient is isolated and stabilized, he or she would likely be transferred to Regions Hospital LQ 6W 3DXO 0LQQ )LĂ&#x20AC;HOG VDLG ZKLFK LV designated as an Ebola assessment facility. That hospital would evaluate the patientâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s condition and determine if the disease is actually present. Once a diagQRVLV LV FRQĂ&#x20AC;UPHG WKH SDWLHQW ZRXOG EH transferred once more to an actual Ebola hospital, where complete treatment of

the disease and effective quarantine measures can take place.

As an observer of the OMC Ebola exercise, Polk County Emergency Management Coordinator Kathy Poirier was encouraged by the professionalism and SURĂ&#x20AC;FLHQF\ GLVSOD\HG E\ DOO LQYROYHG â&#x20AC;&#x153;Part of my reason for attending was that I was not familiar with Ebola,â&#x20AC;? she admitted. â&#x20AC;&#x153;But I was comforted to know that OMC has a pretty good handle on what they need to do. And itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s comforting to know that the state has a good handle on the Ebola situation, too.â&#x20AC;?

Now that the OMC exercise is done, +DLGHU VDLG PHGLFDO FHQWHU RIĂ&#x20AC;FLDOV SODQ to conduct a similar exercise at the centerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Scandia Clinic, across the river in Minnesota. He notes that Minnesota has a higher population of Liberian nationals than any other state in the nation, and that African country remains among the global hot spots for Ebola cases.

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Public school open enrollment application period has begun MADISON â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Wisconsinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s public school open enrollment application period runs until April 30 for the 2015-16 school year, allowing parents an opportunity to send their children to any public school district in the state.

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Paper application forms must be received by the nonresident school district no later than 4 p.m. on April 30. A postmark for paper forms will not meet the requirement. â&#x20AC;˘ Parents may submit applications to up to three nonresident school districts for each child during the open enrollment application period. Â&#x2021; )RUPV PXVW EH Ă&#x20AC;OOHG RXW FRPSOHWHO\ and accurately. Contact the local school GLVWULFW RIĂ&#x20AC;FH RU WKH '3, LI DVVLVWDQFH LV needed in completing the application. â&#x20AC;˘ Parents may request enrollment in a VSHFLĂ&#x20AC;F VFKRRO RU SURJUDP LQ WKH QRQUHVL-

dent school district, however, enrollment in the requested school or program is subject to space and other limitations and is not guaranteed. â&#x20AC;˘ Most students who attended a nonresident school district under open enrollment last year are not required to reapply for the 2015-16 school year. However, if the student will be entering middle school, junior high school or high school in the 2015-16 school year, parents should call the nonUHVLGHQW VFKRRO GLVWULFW WR Ă&#x20AC;QG RXW LI UHDSplication will be required. â&#x20AC;˘ Parents may apply for their children to attend 4-year-old kindergarten under open enrollment only if the resident school district also offers a 4-year-old kindergarten program for which the child is eligible.

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There were no jury decisions, just a judge who took the management of Wisconsinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wolves from the state wildlife management and gave it to the federal government.

The goal was to reduce our wolf population to the number determined acceptable to the people of Wisconsin.

This was needed if wolves and people were to coexist.

First off, running and training hounds 24/7, 365 days a year is not legal in Wisconsin.

Wolf trapping is highly regulated by the state of Wisconsin and has been used for decades to capture and release wolves for research.

Snares are not legal in Wisconsin, but cable restraints have been used humanely for years.

In the wolf attitude survey, the majority of respondents were supportive of a wolf season that resulted in a sustainable wolf population. In the many pages I read of the survey, I didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t see anything that would support many of the claims presented in the letter.

As I have stated in other letters to the editor, from Sgt. Joe Friday on the old â&#x20AC;&#x153;Dragnetâ&#x20AC;? TV show, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Just the facts maâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;am, just the facts.â&#x20AC;?

Dick Larson Grantsburg

â&#x20AC;˘ End government ownership, operation, regulation and subsidy of schools and colleges. â&#x20AC;˘ Repeal all taxes on the income or property of private schools, whether SURĂ&#x20AC;W RU QRQSURĂ&#x20AC;W â&#x20AC;˘ Abolish the Environmental Protection Agency. â&#x20AC;˘ Abolish the Department of Energy. â&#x20AC;˘ Dissolve all government agencies concerned with transportation, including the Department of Transportation. â&#x20AC;˘ Privatize ownership of public roads and the national highway system. â&#x20AC;˘ Abolish the Federal Aviation Administration. â&#x20AC;˘ Abolish the Food and Drug Administration.

Note the key action words: privatize, abolish, dissolve, repeal, deregulate any and all programs that call for oversight, for accountability, or any protection or assurance for those of us with little power (money?).

David Koch did not get elected on this radical agenda in 1980. He is now in a position to buy politicians who do what he advocates. Isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t it time to expose the true agenda of people like the Koch brothers as well as the people who are willing to be bought?

Al and Marilyn Krueger St. Croix Falls

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Open letter to Sen. Harsdorf: Thank you for your listening session in Grantsburg Friday, Jan. 30.

One of the questioners brought up the case of a private voucher school that The power of money in politics is on had closed its doors without warning our minds these days especially since in the middle of the school year leavthe Koch brothers just announced that ing parents scrambling to enroll their they will be spending almost a billion children in other schools. You seemed not to know about this. dollars on the 2016 election.

There really was a private Chrisâ&#x20AC;&#x153;Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s in it for them?â&#x20AC;?

To bypass party politics altogether. tian voucher school that did just that. LifeSkills Academy, 3434 N. Why? 38th St. Milwaukee, after receiving To govern on their terms. over $200,000 in state-funded vouchWhat would that mean?

In 1980, David Koch ran for vice ers for the year, closed in December. president on the Libertarian ticket. Sixty-six children were left without a The party platform answered that school! The school had opened for the 2008-09 school year. Since that time question. the school had collected $2.6 million Read a few excerpts: Â&#x2021; 5HSHDO IHGHUDO FDPSDLJQ Ă&#x20AC;QDQFH in state tax money. Only one child laws, and abolish the Federal Election passed the state test in reading.

The owners of the school, Taron Commission. and Rodney Monroe, are now operâ&#x20AC;˘ Abolish Medicare and Medicaid. â&#x20AC;˘ Deregulate the medical insurance ating a similar school, LifeSkills II, in Daytona, Fla. industry.

All of this information is docuâ&#x20AC;˘ Repeal Social Security. â&#x20AC;˘ Abolish the governmental postal mented in the Milwaukee Journal/ Sentinel, Jan. 14, 2014. And there is a service. lot more when you Google this school. â&#x20AC;˘ Repeal all taxation.

As a member of the state education â&#x20AC;˘ Repeal minimum wage laws.

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committee, who has your name as a sponsor of SB1, you need to be aware of the fraud and abuses that exist in the voucher school program. The bill, which I read again when I got home, does not provide for transparent supervision of charter and voucher schools and does not require licensed teachers.

That being said, I would rather see my tax dollars strengthen the public schools in Milwaukee and across the state. I am opposed to having one cent of my tax dollars go to schools that teach religion. I am not opposed to religion and will gladly give to my church to indoctrinate children in my religion, but I do not want to pay taxes to indoctrinate your kids. I also have been reading the Wisconsin ConstiWXWLRQ 2XU IRUHIDWKHUV VSHFLĂ&#x20AC;FDOO\ forbade public tax dollars to support sectarian instruction. If this education bill passes, I do hope that the ACLU or other groups sue the state on constitutional grounds.

SB1 and its evil twin, AB1, are not good for Wisconsin children.

Gail Lando Grantsburg

1RW RQ WRS RI WKH IDFWV On Friday, Jan. 30, Sen. Sheila Harsdorf held a town meeting in the Grantsburg Community Center.

6KH ZDV VSHFLĂ&#x20AC;FDOO\ DVNHG ZKHWKHU voucher schools could legally close their doors from one day to the next and if it had ever happened. A member of the audience stated that indeed, a Milwaukee voucher school had closed in December 2014; the owners had moved to Florida and absconded with $2.2 million of taxpayers money.

Harsdorf questioned the personâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s information and facts. She stated that she did not know of any voucher schools closing their doors at all nor was she aware of the legalities that would be involved if one did or what prevented them from doing so. The fact is that LifeSkills Academy, in Milwaukee, closed its doors without warning in December 2014 leaving 66 children and their families scrambling WR Ă&#x20AC;QG VFKRROV DQG DEVFRQGLQJ ZLWK millions of taxpayers dollars. In hindsight, she was either aware of the closing and was unwilling to comment or, she truly did not know. Either way, it is not acceptable that our state senator, the vice chair of the committee on education reform, was not on top of the facts.

Annette M. Starkite Webster

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/(77(5 72 7+( (',725 playing great sportsmanship on the court and in the stands, but even before any of Sportsmanship is a word tossed around the games began. That evening the Luck in a variety of situations and especially at School staff hosted their annual scholsporting events. The Merriam-Webster arship supper and the fans from both 'LFWLRQDU\ GHĂ&#x20AC;QHV LW DV ´IDLU SOD\ UHVSHFW VFKRROV Ă&#x20AC;OOHG WKH FDIHWHULD DQG FRQVXPHG for opponents and polite behavior by a lot of pancakes. This wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t an unusual someone who is competing in a sport or scene for most of our small towns. However, in a time when we hear so many other competition.â&#x20AC;?

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Others deserving of recognition include Luck retirees Sheila Brom, Marty Messar, Carol Winchell, and Sue Wallin and the many Luck staff members who worked that evening. Donations from Morleyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Maple Syrup, PK Pedersen Maple Syrup, Frandsen Bank, Sterling Bank, Stop-ASec Corp., and Wayneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Foods Plus â&#x20AC;&#x201C; plus cash donations from Luck staff members â&#x20AC;&#x201C; meant that every dollar raised can be

used for the scholarships which will be awarded to members of Luckâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Class of 2015.

Working together, we achieved success â&#x20AC;&#x201C; just as the many small towns of the area do!

Lori Nelson Luck

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Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a rough-and-tumble sport that delivers hard hits and leaves deep resentments, especially during elections.

The battle wounds of politics are very much on display in Oneida County in northern Wisconsin, where claims of election law violations involving a prominent state senator are now under review by the state Department of Justice.

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But Martini, one of the four targeted candidates, insists he has â&#x20AC;&#x153;never made an amendment or proposal to remove dams in Oneida Countyâ&#x20AC;? and does not support a policy of doing so. He adds

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Martini should know: He is the former WKH Ă LHUV RXW +H VD\V KH DFWHG QRW DV D rivers protection coordinator for the state state senator but as a resident of Oneida Department of Natural Resources, where County, â&#x20AC;&#x153;I care about my county. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s important to be engaged.â&#x20AC;? he played a role on controversial dam Tiffany defends the mailing. He says UHPRYDO SURMHFWV +H VD\V WKH Ă LHU VRXJKW that besides Martiniâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;instrumentalâ&#x20AC;? to create confusion on this score. role on past DNR dam removal projects, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just wrong to lie to try to get elected,â&#x20AC;? says Martini, who was trounced he serves on the board of the River Alliance of Wisconsin, which is â&#x20AC;&#x153;associated by challenger Robb Jensen, 213 to 128 withâ&#x20AC;? the national group American RivYRWHV +H WKLQNV WKH Ă LHU ZDV D IDFWRU ers, which has â&#x20AC;&#x153;a bias toward removing others say he ran a lackluster campaign.

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And Tiffany says Martini, during disWKH Ă LHU 6KH DOVR VD\V ´WKHUH KDV QHYHU been any discussion or plan on removing cussions on a county land-use plan, offered â&#x20AC;&#x153;some wording that was favorable Oneida County dams.â&#x20AC;? to dam removal when possible.â&#x20AC;? CandiThe two other targets were incumbent date Ken Dirks, who lost to VanRaalte, Bob Mott, who was narrowly re-elected, admits he doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know the basis for the and newcomer Alan VanRaalte, who Ă LHU¡V FODLP DERXW 0DUWLQL KH VD\V 7LIwon election to an open seat. Both deny IDQ\ FDPH WR KLP ZLWK WKH Ă LHUV DQG KH knowing of any dam-removal plan. Exapproved their use. claims VanRaalte, â&#x20AC;&#x153;I live on a lake thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

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all property owned by spouses is marital property, belonging to both of you equally.

Simply having only your name on the title to an item does not make it individual property. The spouse named on the title does, however, have the right to manage and control that property. The law requires the titled spouse to treat the nontitled spouse fairly if the item is marital property.

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But the Marital Property Act also presents some risks. Debts you incur during marriage are presumed to be in the interest of your marriage. To collect on such a debt, a creditor can go after not only the debtorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s individual property, but also all marital property. For example, if one spouse borrows money and then becomes unemployed and canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t pay the

According to Jensen, a draft land-use plan favored by Martini included language that was removed when some towns objected: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Support dam/drainage way repair and removal where appropriate.â&#x20AC;? This language, which Martini says KH GLG QRW FUDIW LV WKH EDVLV IRU WKH Ă LHU¡V feverish claim of a plan to eliminate dams.

In October, a citizens group formed in UHVSRQVH WR WKHVH PDLOLQJV Ă&#x20AC;OHG D FRPplaint with the Oneida County district attorney, who forwarded it to the state Justice Department, which says it is under review. The complaint alleges possible violations of election law involving WKH Ă LHUV¡ FRQWHQW RULJLQ DQG IXQGLQJ More on this next week.

Bill Lueders is the Money and Politics Project director at the Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism (WisconsinWatch. org). The center produces the project in partnership with MapLight.

The center collaborates with Wisconsin Public Radio, Wisconsin Public Television, other news media and the UW-Madison School of Journalism and Mass Communication. All works created, published, posted or disseminated by the center do not necessarily UHĂ HFW WKH YLHZV RU RSLQLRQV RI 8: 0DGLVRQ RU DQ\ RI LWV DIĂ&#x20AC;OLDWHV

debt, the creditor can garnish the other spouseâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s paycheck

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Wisconsin has other laws that cover the division of property upon divorce.

To learn more about marital property or to view answers to other commonly asked questions, visit WisBar.org/forPublic/INeedInformation.This information does not constitute legal advice and is only intended to provide general information about the law. Before making any important legal decisions, you should seek the advice of a lawyer who can provide guidance about your particular circumstances.

Patricia S. Carrera, J.D., is the director of PINNACLEÂŽ, the leading provider of continuing legal education in Wisconsin. All Wisconsin attorneys are required to earn CLE credits to maintain their licenses and better serve you. With more than 25,000 members, the state bar also aids the courts in improving the administration of justice, and educates the public about the legal system.

Governor appoints Rennicke as Rusk County district attorney MADISON - Gov. Scott Walker appointed Jim Rennicke as the district attorney for Rusk County on Monday, Feb. 2.

Rennicke replaces outgoing Rusk County District Attorney Andrea Nodolf. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Jim Rennicke brings a wealth of expeULHQFH WR WKH RIĂ&#x20AC;FH RI GLVWULFW DWWRUQH\ Âľ said Walker. â&#x20AC;&#x153;In his long career in northern Wisconsin, he has demonstrated he has the skills, character and judgment to serve the citizens of Rusk County well.â&#x20AC;?

Rennicke, 57, a longtime rural Luck resident, has been an attorney in private practice for over 30 years, representing clients in criminal and civil matters across many counties in Wisconsin and Minnesota. As a result, he is widely known in the legal communities where he has practiced. The high quality of his work has earned him the respect of many current GLVWULFW DWWRUQH\V ODZ HQIRUFHPHQW RIĂ&#x20AC;cers and private members of the bar. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Jim has decades of valuable experience

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The current district attorneys for Sawyer, Washburn, and Barron counties also speak very highly of Rennicke. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Attorney Rennicke is a straightforward and genuine man who possesses all the traits necessary to be an extremely successful district attorney,â&#x20AC;? says Sawyer County District Attorney Bruce Poquette. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Jim -LP 5HQQLFNH has the respect of our local law enforceDQG LV KLJKO\ TXDOLĂ&#x20AC;HG WR VHUYH Âľ ZULWHV ment and the legal community.â&#x20AC;? Thomas Burnett County District Attorney Wil- Frost, district attorney for Washburn liam Norine. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Jim brings to his practice County, writes that, â&#x20AC;&#x153;At all times Mr. not only a mastery of the criminal law and Rennicke is an extremely well-prepared the rules of evidence, but also objectivity advocate on behalf of his clients. He is a and a strong moral sense that would serve knowledgeable and skilled attorney. He him well as a prosecutor.â&#x20AC;? Former Bur- is hardworking and innovative.â&#x20AC;? Frost nett County Sheriff Dean Roland is also adds that, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Mr. Rennicke cares about the

criminal justice system as a whole, and his actions as an attorney are always founded in a belief that he is acting to strengthen it.

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Angela Beranek, district attorney for Barron County, also provided a reference recommending Rennicke.

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The governor, who left Marquette University without getting a degree, suggested the UW System should ask faculty to teach an additional course each semester. He said that would limit any future tuition increases â&#x20AC;&#x153;and at the same time we maintain a high quality education.â&#x20AC;?

Walker is starting his second four-year term as governor. He will be governor at least until 2019 unless he goes to Washington, D.C. It could be a lengthy period of lean times for the UW. The long-range future of the university system will continue to be its ability to attract and retain the best teachers and researchers. Walkerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s budget and rhetoric will receive widespread notice because he is preparing to run for the Republican nomination for president.

Sin tax share of state revenue rises slightly Often dubbed â&#x20AC;&#x153;sin taxes,â&#x20AC;? state taxes on tobacco and alcohol rose an unexpected 1.3 percent in 2014. These taxes now represent 5.0 percent of the stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s general fund revenue, up 0.1 percentage point from 2013, 4.9 percent. Sin taxes FRQWULEXWHG VLJQLĂ&#x20AC;FDQWO\ WR WKH VWDWH¡V general fund during the 1960s and early 1970s, accounting for between 8 percent and 13 percent of tax revenues. However,

6WDWH &DSLWRO 1HZVOHWWHU 0DWW 3RPPHU Other universities across the country may seek to lure away the best upcoming stars of the Wisconsin system. Surely the long-range budget picture for the UW campuses will be a factor to current UW top performers if they receive offers from other colleges.

That situation also will make it difĂ&#x20AC;FXOW WR DWWUDFW TXDOLW\ WR WKH V\VWHP campuses. But a $300 million budget reduction in state support to public higher education suggests there wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be much outside recruitment going on at most of the systemâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s campuses.

The cut will stimulate thoughts of retirement about veteran faculty members, but that wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t come quick enough to by the late 1990s, that percentage had declined to just 3.1 percent. Recent cigarette and tobacco tax increases temporarily pushed the share to 6.2 percent in 2009, but that percentage has declined since.

Currently, Wisconsin imposes a $2.52 per pack tax on cigarettes. Collections totaled $573 million in 2014, a 0.7-percent increase over 2013. The state taxes other tobacco products at a percentage of the manufacturerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s suggested retail price: 100 percent for moist snuff and 71 percent for cigars and other tobacco products. Collections totaled $67.7 million, or 7.4 per-

avoid layoffs within the system. Their postretirement pensions seem likely to grow faster than their salaries in coming years.

Other nuts-and-bolts personnel issues include whether those who are laid off ZLOO KDYH WKH Ă&#x20AC;UVW VKRW DW UHJDLQLQJ WKHLU jobs. Employees who are laid off have the ability to collect unemployment comSHQVDWLRQ EHQHĂ&#x20AC;WV ,URQLFDOO\ WKH ODLG RII ZRUNHUV FRXOG EH DPRQJ WKH Ă&#x20AC;UVW WR EH required to undergo Walkerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s drug testing requirements â&#x20AC;&#x201C; another part of his budget plan.

Republicans have large majorities in both houses of the Legislature, meaning the governorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s slash in university money likely will be approved.

But there is some nervousness among legislators because of the potential impact on campuses in their legislative districts. Austerity sounds great in the abstract, but there is political pain when it hits the folks back home. Legislators will be concerned that their home campus gets treated like other campuses in cent more than in 2013.

Wisconsin also imposes taxes on liquor, beer and wine. The $2 per barrel tax on beer has not changed since it was originally imposed in 1969; the tax on liquor has not changed since 1981. By comparison, cigarette taxes have increased eight times since 1981.

Collections of liquor and wine taxes rose 1.5 percent in 2014 to $49.0 million. Beer tax collections were unchanged at $9 mil-

the system.

Smaller and newer campuses could feel the state cutbacks the most. Onethird of the Superior campus budget comes from state aid. It is 25 percent at the Parkside campus in Kenosha County and 20 percent at the Green Bay campus.

Madison, Milwaukee, and Oshkosh â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the campuses with the largest enrollments â&#x20AC;&#x201C; each have been getting 17 percent of their budgets through state aid.

The governorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s plan would give the university more autonomy while slashing state help by 13 percent. Being free of VLJQLĂ&#x20AC;FDQW OHJLVODWLYH RYHUVLJKW DQG VWDWH regulations is supposed to help offset budget reductions.

For decades, one question has lingered: how could a relatively low population, medium-size state like Wisconsin afford a world-class university system such as the UW? Walkerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s budget proposal seems to raise new doubts about the universityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s reputation.

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Walker also took time in his speech to budget through a series of large, targeted oversee job creation in the state. The govcuts while keeping school funding and ernor also notably wants to remove all highlight changes to mental health poliSXEOLF RIĂ&#x20AC;FLDOV IURP WKH :('& %RDUG cies and funding, increased funding for SURSHUW\ WD[HV ODUJHO\ Ă DW The budget address came at a time meaning all board members would domestic violence prevention and assistance, increased aid to rural schools and when Walker has an eye on the Repub- be from the private sector. overall levels of state borrowing. lican nomination in the 2016 presidential 1HZ DXWRQRP\ IRU 8: 6\VWHP race, and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s likely that many of his proAs promised, Walkerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s budget would posals in the budget will be scrutinized in change how the UW System is structured :KDW ZDV OHIW RXW" At just 24 minutes, Walkerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s address the national political arena. in a way that will give it more autonomy Hereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s an overview of what Walker IURP VWDWH JRYHUQPHQW 6SHFLĂ&#x20AC;FDOO\ WKH didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t mention several proposed changes covered in his address and what exactly budget would create a University of Wis- and initiatives that are outlined in the is included in the 2015-2017 biennial bud- consin System Authority, an agency that budget document.

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One of the more contentious elements The governor also pointed to property tax 6OLJKW GHFUHDVH LQ SURSHUW\ WD[HV to come out of Walkerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s budget proposal cuts heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s enacted over the past four years, Walker said that property taxes would was roughly $300 million worth of cuts to and also focused on positive job creation continue to drop in the next biennium, state funding for the University of Wisnumbers that were released recently. which would largely be done through consin System. The governor announced Walker mentioned a number of initiatives and proposals in his budget. Here a $211 million increase in school levy tax the proposed reductions last week as part credits. The tax cut amounts to savings of of a larger policy shift that would give are some of the more notable ones: about $5 for the owner of a $151,000 me- WKH 8: V\VWHP PRUH DXWRQRP\ RYHU Ă&#x20AC;Vdian-valued home this year, and a further cal decisions in the future, something he (QGLQJ WKH HQUROOPHQW FDS RQ WKH VWDWHZLGH $5 for the year after that. highlighted during his address.

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was released prior to the full budget and has already drawn some criticism, both from community groups in Milwaukee and from some state Republicans who argue the state shouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be involved in stadium projects.

7LJKWHU FRQWURO RI WKH '15 The governorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s budget plan included a handful of changes affecting the state Department of Natural Resources, amounting to less autonomy for the agency. Walker requested a 13-year moratorium on new land purchases through the DNRâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s stewardship program. He also called for elimination of 66 positions in the agency and recommended disarming the Natural Resources Board of its regulatory authority. )HZHU JXDUGV LQ VWDWH SULVRQ WRZHUV As part of Reforming Government section of his budget, Walker proposed trimming positions within the Department of Corrections. The plan would eliminate almost all third-shift tower guard positions at state facilities, about 60 in all. According to the budget summary released by :DONHU¡V RIĂ&#x20AC;FH WKH PRYH ZRXOG UHGXFH costs, â&#x20AC;&#x153;while utilizing technology and strategic ground patrol to maintain security.â&#x20AC;? %RUURZLQJ IRU WUDQVSRUWDWLRQ SURMHFWV To help cover costs of transportation projects over the next two year, Walker suggested borrowing $1.3 billion. The JRYHUQRU Ă RDWHG WKH LGHD DIWHU SROLWLFDO opposition forced the administration to scrap plans to raise the state gas tax and other fees. Democratic state lawmakers have expressed opposition to the plan DQG KDYH VDLG WKH\ DUH FRQĂ&#x20AC;GHQW WKH\ FDQ Ă&#x20AC;QG FRPPRQ JURXQG RQ WKH LVVXH ZLWK Ă&#x20AC;VFDOO\ FRQVHUYDWLYH 5HSXEOLFDQV ZKR DUH uneasy with borrowing such a large sum. /HVV VWDWH IXQGLQJ IRU SXEOLF PHGLD Walker proposed cutting funding for the stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Educational Communications Board, the organization that operates Wisconsin Public Radio and Wisconsin Public Television.

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tains our focus on tax relief, reforming government and encouraging job growth.

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Polk County Special Olympics athletes compete in state games WAUSAU - The Special Olympics Winter Games have taken place in Wausau for the last 26 years. Unfortunately, they were canceled the last two years due to cold weather or lack of snow. This year saw ideal conditions at Rib Mountain State Park, and so it was game on.

Polk County brought 10 athletes to the snowshoe-racing portion of competition held at the Nine Mile Forest in the state park. This is the only year, as far back as anyone can remember, that every athlete brought home at least one gold medal due WR ERWK UHOD\ WHDPV WDNLQJ Ă&#x20AC;UVW SODFH First-place winners are given gold medals, second-place winners are given silver medals and third-place winners receive bronze medals. All other places are given ribbons. The athletes who attended are listed below with their accomplishments: Ryan Thompson of Cumberland took Ă&#x20AC;UVW SODFH DV DQ DOWHUQDWH LQ WKH 'LYLVLRQ 2 4x200-meter relay, third in the 50-meter race, and sixth place in the Division 9 100meter race.

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He appeared before Judge Jeffery Anderson on Jan., 28, where he set a $1,500 cash bond and a Wednesday, Feb. 4, preliminary hearing. Police noted that Taylor is a convicted felon.

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The survey of 1,000 people conducted in September by the Wisconsin chapter of AARP found 40 percent of respondents didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have an employer-based retirement plan.

Helen Marks Dicks, AARP state director, said her group will use the poll to lobby for a bill that would create fund that would not place a burden on employers. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It would be very similar to what would happen if your employees said

they wanted to contribute to the United Way,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You are merely a pass through. There is no requirement that as an employer would have to pay money in, no management responsibility on your part as an employer.â&#x20AC;?

Dicks said Republican poll respondents were more likely than Democrats to support the idea. Minnesota and Illinois are already studying a similar approach for creating publicly run, privately funded

workplace retirement fund.

Democratic state Sen. Dave Hansen introduced a bill last session that would fund a feasibility study for creating the fund. Dicks said the study would use the expertise of the state Employee Trust Fund and the Wisconsin Investment Board to create a fund that would allow private-sector employees to pool their money for retirement in the same way public employees do now.

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Jim Sharrow, Duluth Seaway Port Authority facilities manager, said itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the largest construction project there since 1959. The Port Authority approved a $14.5 million contract with Black River Falls-based Lunda Construction. Sharrow VDLG GRFNV DW WKH *DUĂ&#x20AC;HOG 3LHU ZLOO EH XSgraded to increase cargo storage. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It brings together rail, truck and vessel,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We want to be able to serve the regional community as well as we can for these break bulk cargoes.â&#x20AC;?

Sharrow said the project will more than

double storage space for wind turbines, construction materials and clay at the 28acre site. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This construction project will provide for growth and expansion in those activities,â&#x20AC;? he said.

Federal and Minnesota grants are funding a majority of the project. The Duluth Seaway Port Authority will throw in around $3.7 million. Sharrow said construction should wrap up in September 2016.

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The Palmer amaranth has wreaked havoc on cotton and soybean farms in the

south and has been found on two southern Wisconsin farms. Water hemp has become increasingly problematic in the VWDWH ZLWK Ă&#x20AC;HOGV FRPSOHWHO\ UHVLVWDQW WR glyphosate, also known as Roundup.

University of Wisconsin cropping systems weed scientist Vince Davis said there are ways to combat the weeds. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Switching up the different types of herbicides is the No. 1 recommendation, but itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s about diversity in the system,â&#x20AC;? he

said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Anytime we increase diversity, including crop rotation, will help slow the process of herbicide resistance development.â&#x20AC;?

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The company went to court to overturn the rejection of the permit, but a judge upheld the decision this week.

Board Supervisor Tim Zeglin said itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s an important win for the county.

Rich Kremer | WPR News â&#x20AC;&#x153;We feel that our resolve and demonTREMPEALEAU COUNTY - A Trempealeau County decision not to permit a stration of backbone has been upheld and frac sand mine has been upheld in circuit vindicated and I hope other counties get a little backbone from us,â&#x20AC;? said Zeglin. court.

This is the second court battle AllEnIowa-based AllEnergy Sand applied for a permit to build a 550-acre sand mine ergy has lost. Another suit sought $20 and processing plant in late 2013, just be- million in damages from the county.

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The event was billed as the largest gathering of Nordic skiers since the Sochi 2014 Paralympic Winter Games. Wisconsin hosted the world championships for the

Ă&#x20AC;UVW WLPH Volunteers picked up the last group of athletes from Mongolia at the Minneapolis airport on Thursday, Jan. 22.

Event transportation chief Catherine Eglehoff said the road to the championVKLSV KDV EHHQ Ă&#x20AC;OOHG ZLWK PLVVHG Ă LJKWV lost bags and dodging northern Wisconsin critters. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We hit the bear. We swerved for a fox and, this morning, I braked for a deer. I hope thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the end of that,â&#x20AC;? she said.

U.S. athlete Omar Bermejo competed

in the biathlon and cross-country ski races. A U.S. Marine for 10 years, Bermejo served four tours in Iraq. He lost his right arm in a motorcycle accident after coming back from his last tour. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t particularly say to feel sorry for us, but respect the will of humanity, of what our brain and will can do to get above challenges,â&#x20AC;? Bermejo said.

Bermejo took up skiing as part of his rehab after the accident and the U.S. Paralympics recruited him.

German athlete Clara Klug arrived to

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The opening ceremony kicked off Friday night, Jan. 23, with a parade of nations and fireworks. The event ran through Sunday, Feb. 1.

'HPRFUDWV PD\ WU\ WR EORFN :DONHU V SODQ WR ERUURZ % IRU '27 Chuck Quirmbach | WPR News MADISON - Gov. Scott Walkerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s plan to have the state borrow $1.3 billion to pay for transportation projects over the next two years isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t sitting well with some state lawmakers.

Assembly Democratic Leader Peter

Barca said it may be a proposal that his party can convince majority Republicans to block. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The $1.3 billion is excessive, and everybody knows that. The governor promised not to kick the can down the road, but heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s kicking a bigger can down a

longer (pothole-filled) road. So weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re hoping they will in fact recognize itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not healthy,â&#x20AC;? said Barca.

Walker announced the borrowing idea after the state Transportation Department ran into political opposition with its plan to raise the state gas tax and other fees for

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Falls Chamber of Commerce celebrates Winter Gala ST. CROIX FALLS/TAYLORS FALLS - The Falls Chamber of Commerce business community came together Thursday, Jan. 15, for its annual Winter Gala at Trollhaugen Convention Center with a record number of people attending. Visiting dignitaries included Lori Erickson of St. Croix Falls City Council and Drew Nussbaum of the Wisconsin Department of Tourism.

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The Business of the Year Award was given to St. Croix Regional Medical Center, a company that demonstrates all-round excellence in business with commercial success, growth and community involvement. NEI Electric and Rotary Club of St. Croix Falls/Taylors Falls were also nominated.

Scott Hansen received the Falls Spirit Award, given to a person or group that advocates the promotion of business growth by demonstrating ethical leadership and showing an active interest in the betterment of the business community. Bob Kazmeriski and Sue Gerlach were also nominated for this award. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It is an honor to be nominated by your peers and deserving of recognition,â&#x20AC;? chamber President Pam Stratmoen stated during the awards ceremony.

The chamber business community also recognized retiring board member Amy Frischmon, thanking her for tireless dedication and years of service to the chamber board and her continued support of the business com-

munities of Taylors Falls and St. Croix Falls. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We will miss her and are pleased she will continue to be involved in our organization through our marketing committee,â&#x20AC;? said Stratmoen.

The chamber gathering elected Linda Shober of Linda Shober Designs and Images, and re-elected Wade Vitalis of The Drive-Inn and Adventures Mini-Golf to the board for three-year terms.

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Club donates to shelter Danielle H. Moe | Staff writer SHELL LAKE - A total of 27,556 Wisconsinites experienced homelessness over the course of 2013 according to a report by the U.S. Housing and Urban Developmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Homeless Management Information System agency. The report notes that the number was probably higher and some rural areas served many more individuals in need than thought, like the Northwest and West Central regions of the state, which have the highest rates of homelessness in Wisconsin after Milwaukee and Dane counties.

On the shores of Rice Lake in Barron County, the convent of the Sisters of St. Joseph of the Third Order of St. Francis has had many uses besides a home for nuns. Since 2011, it has been used as an emergency shelter called Benjaminâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s House. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Most of their rooms are literally â&#x20AC;Ś you look inside of it and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a twin-sized bed and a chair and thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s it,â&#x20AC;? said Jane Lauterbach. Lauterbach is co-president of the Spooner MOMS Club that has 14 members from across Washburn County.

Lauterbach was at the shelter with other club members to donate 20 childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s essentials bags the club had assembled to be distributed to children that stay at the shelter.

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;The shelter is always in need of pillows and towels because that isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t something that they can reuse,â&#x20AC;? said Lauterbach.

Through fundraising and $470 in donations the club was able to assemble the bags that contained a new pillow, pillowcase, towel, toothbrush, toothpaste, a journal, crayons and colored pencils. The pillowcases in the bags were handmade and donated from Thimbles in Spooner. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The really cool thing about this place is it is 100-percent work-fund donations, they get no state or federal aid,â&#x20AC;? said Lauterbach. The shelter currently has three grants but otherwise private donations from individuals, businesses and churches keep the doors open.

Last year the shelter housed 164 individuals, 62 of them were children. In 2013 the shelter housed 157 people, 43 were children, and served 76 families. More information about the shelter can be found online at benjamins-house.org. More information about the Spooner MOMS Club can be found online at spoonermomsclub. com.

Local businesses that donated for the MOMS Club project include Pointer Outlet, State Farm, Spooner Eye Care, Sather Jewelry, Shell Lake State Bank, Indianhead Floral, Shopko, Thimbles quilt shop and Spooner Tax Professionals.

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Remembering 1964 A look back at FredericĂ&#x2022;s Ĺ&#x201C;Ĺ&#x203A;Ĺ&#x2DC;Ĺ&#x2013; boys state basketball team Marty Seeger|Staff writer FREDERIC â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association will be celebrating its 100th state boys basketball tournament in March, and the road to get there remains a challenge, as many teams still have never had the opportunity to play in the state tournament.

Fifty-one years ago, the 1964 Frederic Vikings boys basketball team got that chance, and it remains their only appearance in school history. Many things have changed since 1964, but many of the philosophies surrounding what it takes to get to that level remain largely unchanged. â&#x20AC;&#x153;(We) came to practice every night, worked hard and could see the big picture. We knew it wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t a given, but we knew we had a shot at the state tournament. I felt that everybody simply wanted to contribute to that. Not only did the players that played less work hard, but they were just good people to be around.

They were fun, involved and I think that made a big difference,â&#x20AC;? said Jack Orgeman, a Frederic 5-foot-10-inch senior deVFULEHG DV ´UDGDU H\HÂľ DQG ´à RRU JHQHUDOÂľ in the 1964 Inter-County Leader newspaper archives. But Orgeman was quick to point out the importance of the entire WHDP IURP WKH VWDUWLQJ Ă&#x20AC;YH WR WKH VHFRQG team players, as well as the coaching staff, managers, cheerleaders and entire Frederic community.

There were no divisions in 1964 as there are today, where teams are lumped into Ă&#x20AC;YH GLIIHUHQW GLYLVLRQV EDVHG RQ HQUROOment. The road to state in 1964 meant competing against schools potentially 10 times larger, with only one team out of the more than 400 schools at the time being crowned tournament champion.

To earn a trip to Madison, Frederic had WR Ă&#x20AC;UVW ZLQ VL[ WRXUQDPHQW JDPHV 7KHLU Ă&#x20AC;UVW SOD\RII JDPH FDPH DJDLQVW 2VFHROD a Frederic rival in what was then the St. Croix Valley Conference. Osceola was Fredericâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s only loss entering the tournament play that year, and a battle to the Ă&#x20AC;QLVK 7KH 9LNLQJV HVFDSHG WKDW JDPH with a 67-60 win, despite trailing by as much as 14 points. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Osceola had a really nice team. It was a very talented team. Big. So they matched up with us inside,â&#x20AC;? said Orgeman. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We just kept chipping away at it. And in the end of the game we pulled away. I remember (freshman) Doug Panek playing exceptionally well at the end of the game.

We came up with some steals, and I think we shot free throws very well down the stretch, but that took everything we had.

I mean that could have been the end of it right there.â&#x20AC;?

The team moved on to defeat Grantsburg 60-42 in the subregional playoffs, and Clear Lake 65-44 for the regional title.

The high scoring Vikings were loaded with talent, along with Orgeman, they had brothers Brad McAbee, a 6-foot-6-

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Four players averaged between 15 and 18 points per game and each one had at least one night where they scored 25 or more per game, but the team was unselfish. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I liked rebounding. I always thought that was the key to helping the team,â&#x20AC;? said Brad McAbee. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Joe and I were very respectful toward each other. We complimented each other on the basketEDOO Ă RRU ,I -RH ZDV VFRULQJ , ZRXOG IRFXV on rebounding. If Joe was double-teamed I would pick up the slack in scoring. I thought that Joe was the easiest target to hit. I knew if I got the ball to him a certain way it would be two points.â&#x20AC;?

Orgeman said Dick Magnuson also made contributions to their rebounding success, while Cary Peterson, Bill McAbee, (Brad and Joeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s younger brother), Les Richter, Harry Ogren, Mark Riedash and Donovan Brekke contributed on and off the court, and during practice. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was just great to be a part of something with the whole community, and the team came together, and still proud of being a part of that,â&#x20AC;? said Peterson.

And at the head of all the Vikings success, there was coach Tom Funne.

After the regional title win over Clear Lake, the Vikings faced Hudson in the Spooner subsectional, winning a close, hard-fought game, 50-48. Funne helped come up with a game plan to stop a player by the name of Jack Linehan. During the game, Frederic played a 1-2-2 zone, and

Linehan had been giving them trouble through the middle of the lane. Funne put the Vikings in what would today be considered a box-and-one defense. The team had never practiced it before, but Funneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s plan on defense helped take care of the problem. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was an extremely meticulous game in that each team was trying to get the most out of every possession of the game.

Wild crowd. We were just trying to escape.â&#x20AC;?

0RUH WKDQ D FRDFK â&#x20AC;&#x153;What comes to mind about Tom is that as a team we knew that he cared about us not only as players but young adults,â&#x20AC;?

Orgeman said, adding that Funne essentially worked seven days each week, keeping the gym open Saturday and Sunday afternoons, and the opportunity was there to improve all the time. At the Funne home at the time, much of the discussion was on basketball according to wife Joan Funne â&#x20AC;&#x153;Around the Funne household conversations donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t stray too far away from basketball. Vicki and Tommy (Tom and Joanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s children) are a big part of it. We are very much involved. Partly because we love the game, and the kids, and also because we love the coach.â&#x20AC;?

Funne was also known to focus on the little things in basketball, and the day-today grind in order to be successful. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He put a lot of emphasis on fundamentals. Basically Tom taught us to focus on the day-to-day improvement. He was just fully involved in practices, and we were taught to work and pay attention

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â&#x20AC;˘â&#x20AC;˘â&#x20AC;˘ LEADER LAND â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The Friday, Feb. 6, Unity at Luck girls and boys basketball games can be heard on 104.9 FM starting at 5:45 p.m. The Grantsburg at Frederic girls and boys basketball games Tuesday, Feb. 10, are being broadcast on 104.9 FM, starting at 5:45 p.m. On Thursday, Feb. 5, the Amery at Baldwin-Woodville girls basketball game can be heard on 1260 AM, at 7:30 p.m. The Ellsworth at Amery boys basketball game can be heard on 1260 AM, Friday, Feb. 6, at 7:30 p.m.

The Amery at Barron boys basketball game on Tuesday, Feb. 10, can be heard on 1260 AM starting at 7:30 p.m. All high school games can also be found on msbnsports.net. The Northwestern at Wisconsin college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 7, is being broadcast on 1260 AM, starting at 4:30 p.m. The Colorado at Wild, NHL hockey game can be heard on 104.9 FM, starting at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 7. The Monday, Feb. 9, Vancouver at Wild hockey game can be heard on 104.9 FM, at 7 p.m. â&#x20AC;˘â&#x20AC;˘â&#x20AC;˘ LEADER LAND â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Leader Sports strives to follow the college careers of area athletes. If you know of an athlete playing collegiate sports in 2015 who hasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t been mentioned, send us an email or call and weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll take it from there. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Marty Seeger

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1964 basketball/Continued to details,â&#x20AC;? Orgeman said, adding that he never recalled Funne saying anything about a state tournament, but it was understood that you showed up to practice, gave it your best effort every day and tried to improve every day. Funne wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t a motivational speaker, Orgeman said, but paid attention to the details. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He made corrections during games, but for the most part he let us play. The work was done in practice. It was more about fundamental footwork in the post and how Joe and Brad could get open.

How to get the ball to them when they were open. It was very simple. But the details were still there.â&#x20AC;?

Another factor to the winning success was assistant coach Bob Berquist, who was a standout athlete at St. Croix Falls and played with the Saints in the state tournament. He was also Fredericâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s football coach and helped improve Joe and Brad McAbee. Funne would also bring in Gene Johnson, and Bruce Shattuck, who was an all-state player at UW-Whitewater. Don Ruble, a Frederic music teacher at the time, would come in to scrimmage the team. All were talented basketball players set on improving the team as much as they could volunteer to do so. Even the team managers, Steve Fossum and Brian Rogers, helped the team. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They were fun. It was like a family feeling. We could kid around and joke around with them,â&#x20AC;? Orgeman said.

6SRRQHU VHFWLRQDO After their big win over Hudson, the Vikings earned their trip to the Spooner Sectional. A year earlier, Frederic made LW WR 6SRRQHU EXW IHOO LQ WKH Ă&#x20AC;UVW JDPH to Hudson to end a great 1963 season in ZKLFK WKH\ Ă&#x20AC;QLVKHG $W RQH SRLQW the Vikings were No. 1 in the state among small schools, and in that season, there were many games that stood out, including a 50-48 win in overtime against Shell Lake, who was No. 2 in the state at that time. The Vikings also had a huge win over Cumberland that year, and played Thorp at the University of River Falls to the largest crowd ever held in that gymnasium at the time. â&#x20AC;&#x153;At that point in time, boys basketball was the only show in town. No girls basketball, no wrestling, and thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s bad,â&#x20AC;?

Orgeman said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It did contribute to some of the excitement at the time. Some of these games would really be anticipated, and that was small-town basketball back in the day.â&#x20AC;?

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;When we won that game, thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a feeling I will never forget,â&#x20AC;? Orgeman said, and neither will many other members of the Frederic community at the time. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t remember a time in the years before or since, that the entire community bonded together like that year,â&#x20AC;? said Frederic resident Marlys Spencer, a secretary at the school at the time. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was the topic of all conversations. Even nonbasketball fans got onboard. We were all so proud of the team and excited to be part of the celebration.â&#x20AC;?

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6WDWH WRXUQDPHQW 7KH 9LNLQJV Ă&#x20AC;UVW WULS WR WKH VWDWH WRXUQDment didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t exactly end well as they lost a 58-56 heartbreaker to Waterloo. Frederic OHG WKH HQWLUH JDPH XQWLO WKH Ă&#x20AC;QDO VHFRQGV when Waterloo took the lead. The Vikings JRW RII D Ă&#x20AC;QDO VKRW EXW LW ULPPHG RXW EHfore a crowd of 13,278. â&#x20AC;&#x153;That was hard. At any point you lose on the tournament trail, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hard,â&#x20AC;? Orgeman said, but at that time, tournaments played at the UW-Fieldhouse in Madison gave each team two games. Frederic played in a consolation round against Manitowoc, which included Bob Sullivan, a Wisconsin basketball star who was recruited by John Wooden to play at UCLA, the same class of players that included Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. Sullivan later opted to play for Michigan where he was a three-year starter. Frederic was able to hold Sullivan to about 15 points in the game according to Orgeman, but Manitowoc won that game, 54-43.

Despite the loss, Orgeman said the team felt like they belonged in the tournament, which was eventually won by Dodgeville, another small school of similar size to Frederic. When the team arrived back to Frederic, they were greeted by long lines of cars honking in pride for their team, with a pep rally at the high school held in a packed gym. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We fed off the energy of the community,â&#x20AC;? Orgeman said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s small-town basketball. That meant a lot to us.â&#x20AC;?

'9' DYDLODEOH The Frederic Booster Club recently produced a DVD that features a video of the 1964 Frederic Vikings state basketball game against Waterloo at the state tournament. The video also features a slide show of photos from the season. There is no sound on the video, but bits of information during the game allow you to follow along. DVDs will be available at a cost of $20 at the Frederic doubleheader versus Grantsburg on Tuesday, Feb. 10.

After that copies of the DVD will be available at Bremer Bank in Frederic. Proceeds from the sale of the DVDs will go toward the Frederic Booster Club.

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Gymnasts compete in Hudson Marty Seeger|Staff writer HUDSON â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Grantsburg/Luck/Unity gymnasts competed in Hudson on Saturday, Jan. 31, and took third place overall among seven teams. River Falls placed first, Hudson was second and Menomonie was fourth.

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with an 8.875, Holly Fiedler had a score RI RQ WKH Ă RRU DQG (ULFD 6LPPRQV scored a personal best with 7.4. Other season-high scores included Lindsay Mattson with 7.95 and Lerud, 9.325. â&#x20AC;&#x153;On vault we had a steady climb earning a team event season high with a 34.85,â&#x20AC;? Lund said.

Heidi Schoettle scored an 8.05, Mattson, 8.3, Fiedler took 12th with an 8.6, and Pfaff scored an 8.7 for eighth.

The junior varsity competed for the second time this year, and moved their score up by 12.5 points. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We had improvement from everyone,â&#x20AC;? said Lund.

Mattson made podium on the balance beam with third place and a score of 7.40 and took fourth on the uneven bars with 5DFKHO *ORYHU Ă&#x20AC;QLVKHG IRXUWK LQ WKH all-around with a 25.30. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Gabby Khazraeinazmpour was our

only gymnast to stick a beam routine,â&#x20AC;?

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Unity wrestles strong against Clear Lake Conference meet this SaturdayĆ&#x201A; FebĆ Ĺ&#x2122;Ć&#x201A; in Cameron Clear Lake 48, Unity 26 Marty Seeger|Staff writer BALSAM LAKE â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The Unity wrestling team hosted Lakeland Conference favorite Clear Lake Thursday, Jan. 29, and did

well according to coach Shawn Perkins. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There were a couple of really close matches that our wrestlers really stepped up and gave it their all.â&#x20AC;?

Matches included a win by Derek Johnson at 113 pounds, who defeated Cori Engebretson by a 3-2 decision. A.J. Derek Johnson Bearhart won his match

at 120 over a state-ranked opponent, Gabe Colbeth, by a 7-2 decision, and Damon Bearhart won by fall at 132. Evan Countryman also won by fall at 138, over Mitch Berrier. ,Q WKH Ă&#x20AC;QDO PDWFK RI WKH HYHQLQJ %HQ Traynor won a 13-7 decision at 182 over Trevor Kivi. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are starting to win the close matches and this is great time of the year for that. We have the conference tournament this coming weekend and regionals

the following. We plan on being at our peak the next two weekends,â&#x20AC;? Perkins said.

Wrestling teams will be preparing for the Lakeland Conference tournament this Saturday, Feb. 7, before regionals begin the following Saturday, Feb. 14. Teams at conference include St. Croix Falls, Unity, Luck/Frederic/Grantsburg, Cameron, Flambeau, Shell Lake, Bruce, Turtle Lake/Clayton, Cornell and Clear Lake.

The meet is scheduled to begin at 9 a.m.

Blizzard boys bested by New Richmond New Richmond 6, Blizzard 2 Marty Seeger|Staff writer NEW RICHMOND â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The Blizzard boys dropped a 6-2 conference game at New Richmond Thursday, Jan. 29. After a ORQH Ă&#x20AC;UVW SHULRG JRDO E\ 1HZ 5LFKPRQG Vinny Larson scored an even-strength goal to tie the game in the second period, on assist by Drew Alderman.

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The Blizzard had just one penalty for the game, and Taran Wols saved 37 shots for the Blizzard, who totaled 15 shots on Tigers goalie, Adam Dilley.

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Dragon girls play through tough schedule Unity girls hit a Ă&#x17E;veĹ&#x2018;game winning streak Siren 44, South Shore 42 Marty Seeger|Staff writer SOUTH SHORE â&#x20AC;&#x201C; After a 43-31 grindout win over Webster Tuesday, Jan. 27, the Lady Dragons took to the road Friday, Jan. 30, to battle a 14-1 South Shore team, winning a close one, 44-42. â&#x20AC;&#x153;South Shore game was a very good defensive game for us,â&#x20AC;? said Siren coach Ryan Karsten. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The girls executed the game plan to a T and we held the leading scorer in the state, Megan Gustafson, to 21 points and 19 rebounds, down from 39.7 and 19.7.â&#x20AC;?

6RXWK 6KRUH OHG DIWHU WKH Ă&#x20AC;UVW quarter and tied it at 23 at halftime. The Dragons scored just seven points in the third quarter but were able to hold South Shore to 12 and regain the lead in the fourth quarter. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I thought Ashlee Rightman, Sarah Shaffer, Hope Peterson, Allie Webster and Zoe Emery did a great job defending her all evening. Laurel Kannenburg did a nice job controlling their guards. It was the exact opposite of our game in the sectional last season where we led for most of the game and they caught us, this year WKH\ OHDG IRU WKH Ă&#x20AC;UVW WKUHH TXDUWHUV DQG were up by nine at 39-30 in the fourth before we made a run.â&#x20AC;?

On offense Karsten was pleased with Emily Howe, Caitlynn Daniels and Laurel Kannenburg, who had 10 points, 10, and nine, respectively. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was a great win over a quality team, who was ranked No. 2 in the AP poll in the state. I am proud of the way my girls stepped up to the challenge and answered the bell. There will have to be many more games this season where they will have to do that because we get everyoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s best game every night. With us being 15-1, everyone is trying to take us down and make it the highlight of their season no matter their record,â&#x20AC;? Karsten said.

Siren 42, Cornell 37 CORNELL â&#x20AC;&#x201C; On Monday, Feb. 2, the Dragons faced another long road trip, to Cornell, and picked up a nice win in the process. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was a battle all night. The Cornell girls played very hard and took it to us IRU WKH Ă&#x20AC;UVW WZR WKLUGV RI WKH JDPH EXW DV WKH\ VD\ JRRG WHDPV Ă&#x20AC;QG D ZD\ WR ZLQ and that is what we did,â&#x20AC;? said coach Ryan Karsten.

Emily Howe led the team with 14 points and Caitlyn Daniels added 12. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think we may have been looking back to our big win from Friday night or looking forward to our big game with Clayton on Tuesday, but we were not sharp and it showed. Cornell should get a ton of credit, they outplayed us for most of the game. As my wife tells me, a win is a win and it is better than a loss. She is a very wise woman and I have to remember that from time to time. I know we will get everyoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s best game and be the hunted for the rest of the year because of our 15-1 record. That is what happens this time of year and my girls and myself need to be prepared for everything they could throw at us,â&#x20AC;? Karsten said.

See leadernewsroom.com for results on the Tuesday, Feb. 3, game against Clayton.

Unity 44, Grantsburg 37 Unity 53, Osceola 49 BALSAM LAKE â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The Unity Eagle JLUOV EDVNHWEDOO WHDP LV RII WR D Ă&#x20AC;YH JDPH winning streak and will have a shot at extending that streak to six with a win at Cumberland Tuesday, Feb. 3. See leadernewsroom.com for updates on that game.

7KH (DJOHV Ă&#x20AC;QLVKHG RII WKH 3LUDWHV IRU the second time this season by a score of 44-37, and picked up a big win over 2VFHROD RQ WKHLU KRPH Ă RRU 0RQGD\ )HE 2.

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The Eagles next game will be at Luck Friday, Feb. 6, starting at 5:45 p.m.

Frederic 64, Webster 34 WEBSTER â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The Vikings were led by another big night of scoring from Lara Harlander against the Webster Tigers Friday, Jan. 30, with 28 points, while the Vikings were able to hold back the 7LJHUV GHVSLWH D JRRG Ă&#x20AC;UVW KDOI IRU :HEster. It was tied after one and the Vikings led 26-15 before breaking the game wide

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open in the second half. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Webster played us close for most of WKH Ă&#x20AC;UVW KDOI EXW ZH ZHUH DEOH WR SXOO away with a couple of threes by Lara in the second quarter,â&#x20AC;? said coach Troy Wink. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We had balance in getting scoring from all the girls. Taylor (Alseth) had another strong night, getting a doubledouble with 11 rebounds and 12 points.

Also running the offense at point guard well, making strong passes.â&#x20AC;?

Other scorers included Ann Chenal with nine, Emily Amundson, eight, Shelbi 5RRW Ă&#x20AC;YH DQG 1LFROH 1HOVRQ WZR &KHnal also pulled down 10 rebounds.

)UHGHULF 3UDLULH )DUP WEBSTER â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Frederic extended their winning streak to six with a win over Prairie Farm Monday, Feb. 2, leading DIWHU WKH Ă&#x20AC;UVW TXDUWHU DQG DW the half. The Panthers held the Vikings to eight points in the third but the Vikings

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Vikings, Eagles fall in nonconference games By the two-minute mark in the third quarter the Saints were able to come back to tie the game 29-29. With a Brady Leahy 3-pointer the Saints grabbed a 32-29 lead, and presented a 32-31 score heading into the fourth quarter.

7KH 6DLQWV H[WHQGHG WKHLU OHDG WR Ă&#x20AC;YH points to start the fourth with a 3-pointer from Jake Jacobson but Hawkins came back with a two-and-one opportunity, as well as a three, to take back the lead for Luck, 36-35. Before the buzzer signaled the end of the game, there were as many

Plum City/Elmwood knocks down three at the buzzer for win Plum City/Elmwood 57, Frederic 56 Marty Seeger|Staff writer FREDERIC â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Down by a pair with only seconds to go, the Plum City/Elmwood Wolves were able to knock down a gamewinning 3-pointer to beat the Frederic Vikings Thursday, Jan. 29, in Frederic, KDQGLQJ WKH 9LNLQJV WKHLU Ă&#x20AC;UVW ORVV DIWHU 13 straight wins. The win for the Wolves ZDV WKHLU VHYHQWK VWUDLJKW ZLWK Ă&#x20AC;YH RI those wins coming by two or less points.

The Wolves led the game 15-14 after one and the Vikings led 30-26 at halftime.

The Vikings outscored the Wolves 15-9 in the third to lead by 10 points heading into the fourth quarter, but their lead faded in the fourth.

Austin Kurkowski led Frederic with 22 points and Roman Poirier added 18, followed by Zach Schmidt, 11, Austin Ennis, IRXU DQG *UHJ 3HWHUVRQ RQH 3RLULHU Ă&#x20AC;Qished with four assists, and Kurkowski and Ennis had nine and eight rebounds, respectively.

Frederic 49, Webster 33 Frederic 67, Prairie Farm 44 WEBSTER â&#x20AC;&#x201C; After a disappointing loss against Plum City/Elmwood Thursday, Jan. 29, the Vikings got back on the winning track with a nice conference win over Webster Friday, Jan. 30, and a lopsided win over Prairie Farm Monday, Feb. 2.

The Webster Tigers have been clamping down on teams defensively over the past several games and were able to hold FredHULF WR VHYHQ SRLQWV LQ WKH Ă&#x20AC;UVW TXDUWHU WR take an 8-7 lead. But in the second quarter Frederic outscored the Tigers 23-8 to lead 31-16 at halftime. There wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t much offensive output in the second half as Frederic was held to nine points, while holding Webster to four, but it was enough for the Vikings eighth conference win of the season, where they remain unbeaten.

Zach Schmidt had a double-double to lead Frederic with 14 points and 11 boards, while Austin Kurkowski added SRLQWV ZLWK Ă&#x20AC;YH UHERXQGV 6FKPLGW led in assists with four. Austin Ennis had eight points, John Chenal, six, Zane Matz, four, Ethan Schmidt, three, Roman Po-

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No game stats were available at press time from the Prairie Farm game.

St. Croix Falls 57, Luck 52 WEBSTER â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The Cardinals got off to a good start against the Saints Friday, Jan. 30. It was the second time the teams met WKLV VHDVRQ DQG /XFN ZRQ WKH Ă&#x20AC;UVW JDPH handily earlier in the season. But St. Croix

Falls was at full strength for Fridayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s JDPH DQG Ă&#x20AC;QLVKHG VWURQJ GHVSLWH D Cardinals lead after one quarter.

In the second quarter the Saints got within a point before Luckâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Taylor Hawkins buried two threes and the Cards scored four more to go up 21-12.

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Girls basketball/Continued bounced back better in the fourth quarter according to coach Troy Wink. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our game tonight was a roller coaster.

6WURQJ Ă&#x20AC;UVW DQG IRXUWK TXDUWHUV QRW VR good in second and third. Poor freethrow shooting and turnovers plagued us tonight but we were able to get a comfortable win. Once again Taylor (Alseth) leading us from the point position, strong rebounding, Lara (Harlander) shot well especially early on.â&#x20AC;?

Harlander led with 25 points followed

by Alseth with 10, Emily Amundson and Ann Chenal each had six, and Nicole Nelson added four. Alseth had six assists DQG KDG Ă&#x20AC;YH VWHDOV +DUODQGHU DQG 1HOVRQ HDFK KDG Ă&#x20AC;YH VWHDOV DV ZHOO $PXQGVRQ led the Vikings with 10 rebounds.

St. Croix Falls 56, Luck 46 ST. CROIX FALLS â&#x20AC;&#x201C; A hot-shooting second half for the St. Croix Falls girls basketball team helped stymie the Luck Cardinals chance for a conference victory Friday, Jan. 30.

The teams played even in the first half. The game was tied at eight midway WKURXJK WKH Ă&#x20AC;UVW TXDUWHU EHIRUH WKH 6DLQWV Addie McCurdy completed a two-andone opportunity and Annalise Parks connected for two points to close out a 15-10 Ă&#x20AC;UVW TXDUWHU OHDG IRU 6W &URL[ )DOOV Luck came out ahead offensively in the second quarter, as Angela Gore shot well from the free-throw line and Raelyn Tretsven played solid defense and chipped in six points in the second quarter to knot the game at 23 at the half. But

in the second half the Saints pulled away quickly. Katie Kopp buried a couple of timely threes in the third quarter, which added to her eight total in the third, and the Saints continued to shoot effectively in the fourth. Luck got as close as eight points early in the fourth but it was all Saints from that point on. â&#x20AC;&#x153;In their fourth quarter my stats show WKHP VKRRWLQJ RI IURP WKH Ă&#x20AC;HOG DQG thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just way too good!â&#x20AC;? said Luck coach Marty Messar. /XFN VKRW SHUFHQW IURP WKH Ă&#x20AC;HOG DFcording to Messar and their total of 46 points was their most productive offensive output of the season, but it wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t enough.

Parks led the Saints with 15 points, Mariah Rohm had 14, and Stoffel had 12.

Tretsven had 13 for Luck, Jenni Holdt had 11 and Gore added nine.

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Boys basketball/Continued as eight lead changes, but Neumanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 15 points in the fourth quarter for the Saints made the difference in the game. Alex Johnson also hit a pair of second-half threes and Jacobson scored seven in the fourth to lead the Saints to victory. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Again, it is the little things that will win close ballgames,â&#x20AC;? said Luck coach Rick Giller. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Execution, rebounds, passing, turnovers. We played a very good Ă&#x20AC;UVW KDOI DQG LQWR WKH WKLUG TXDUWHU )Dtigue might be the factor why we canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t play at a higher level in the fourth.â&#x20AC;?

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Osceola 42, Unity 37 GRANTSBURG â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The Eagles lost just their second game of the season on Monday, Feb. 2, against Osceola. Unity scored MXVW SRLQWV LQ WKH Ă&#x20AC;UVW KDOI DQG WUDLOHG by 11 at halftime. Scoring increased in the third quarter as Unity outscored the Chieftains 17-6, but Osceola hung on in the fourth quarter.

Unity was led by Logan Bader with 16 points and Jordan Lowe added 10.

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Unity 51, Grantsburg 38 GRANTSBURG â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The Grantsburg Pirates honored their 2004-05 state boys basketball tournament team on Friday, Jan. 30, as they hosted Unity. During the 04-05 season, the Pirates went 22-5 after ZLQQLQJ WKH VWDWH VHPLĂ&#x20AC;QDO DJDLQVW Roncalli, before losing the state Division 3 championship game to Dominican, 66-57.

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It was a well-balanced scoring attack for Unity as Logan Bader scored 15 points, followed by Nathan Heimstead, 12, Wyatt Stenberg, 10, Dylan Ruck and Cole Garvey each had four, Jordan Lowe and Jesse Vlasnik contributed two apiece and Erik Peterson and Hunter Fjorden each had two.

Webster 54, Birchwood 52 GRANTSBURG â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The Tigers picked up their second win of the season on the road against Birchwood Monday, Feb. 2. No game stats were available at press time.

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Custom turkey call maker recognized Shell Lake resident has strong Ă&#x17E;nish at Midwest Turkey Call Competition Marty Seeger|Staff writer SHELL LAKE â&#x20AC;&#x201C; With turkey hunting a little more than a month away, turkey hunting will be on the minds of many avid hunters over the next few months.

The spring season has become a cherished tradition for many since the reintroduction of the wild turkey, from nonexistence in the early â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;70s, to abundance in most areas of the state today. With the growth of interest in turkey hunting over the years, the interest in turkey calling has followed. For nearly three years, Shell Lakeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Jake Naessen has been producing custom-made calls out of a small workspace at his home west of Shell Lake. Last year, Naessen sold nearly 100 calls, and local interest continues to grow. Recently, Naessen was recognized for his call-making abilities at the Midwest Turkey Calling Competition at Chula Vista Resort in Wisconsin Dells. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Been there three times. Nothing panned out the two previous years. This time everything went good,â&#x20AC;? said Naessen, who entered 10 different turkey calls,

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All of the calls entered into the competition were in the hunting category. There is also a category for decorative turkey calls. Naessenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 10 calls included a tube FDOO ZKLFK ZRQ KLP D Ă&#x20AC;UVW DQG WKLUG place honor. He took fourth and sixth SODFH IRU KLV WURXJK FDOO Ă&#x20AC;IWK DQG WK IRU his aluminum pot friction call, seventh and ninth for a slate-pot friction call and 11th and 14th for his glass-pot friction call. His dad entered a trough call and placed seventh.

Naessen is pleased to get recognized for the hard work heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s put in over the years, and remains humble. He spends at least three nights each week in his shop and continues to try and improve the sound of every call. â&#x20AC;&#x153;When you enter stuff in a competition, I wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t say itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a stepping stone, but itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s kind of like a testing ground where you can see how well you do, how well you compare against other call makers.

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The Midwest Turkey Call Competition is the second largest in the nation, next to the national competition. Naessen plans

to enter in nationals as well. Some of the entries in the Midwestern competition have also won at the national level, and some of Naessenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s calls were comparable, or placed better than some of those who entered. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I was right in the mix with the guys that have placed at nationals,â&#x20AC;? Naessen said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just nice to be in the mix with some of those guys. I see their names on WKH OLVW HYHU\ \HDU SODFLQJ DQG WKHQ Ă&#x20AC;nally, your name is sitting out there.â&#x20AC;?

Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no shortage of turkey-call makers out there, but many at the national level have been producing calls for the past 25-30 years. For Naessen, he seems just happy to be moving in the right direction after several years of hard work and dedication to producing the best possible call he can. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a lot of trial and error. I couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t tell you how many calls that Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve made and then thrown off to the side, because I didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t like them, or I didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t think they were good enough,â&#x20AC;? Naessen said, but itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s clear his calls continue to improve.

And contrary to what some might think, prices for locally made calls are reasonable depending on the type. A frictionpot call sells for around $40 and produces better sounds than many of the factory brands on the market today.

For more information contact Naessen at 715-645-0814 or visit Rugged Custom Calls on their Facebook page.

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Efforts under way for Wisconsin Bikeways Project The bikeways project will evaluate existing roadways and trails to identify priority bikeway routes across Wisconsin MADISON â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The public will have an opportunity through a variety of public participation efforts to help identify, create and promote a network of mapped bicycle routes in Wisconsin.

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statewide bikeways project. Toole Design Group has been hired as a consultant on the project. A bikeway is a road, street RU SDWK WKDW LV VSHFLĂ&#x20AC;FDOO\ GHVLJQDWHG IRU bicycle travel, may be designed for bicycle travel and may be shared with other modes of transportation or recreation. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The bikeways project will evaluate existing roadways and trails to identify priority bikeway routes across Wisconsin,â&#x20AC;? says Brigit Brown, DNR state trails coordinator.

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WHEREAS, it is in the interest of the County that the process used for the selection and appointment of citizens to administrative boards, commissions and committees promote and encourage citizen involvement in public service; and WHEREAS, it is in the interest of the County to provide for the compensation of those persons who are appointed to public service by and through the County.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that pursuant to Wisconsin Statute 92.07(1), the Polk County Board of Supervisors directs that when the Polk County Conservation, Recreation, Development and Education Committee considers a vacancy on Public Inland Lake Rehabilitation District Boards of Commissioners within Polk County that said committee shall consider, as much as practically as possible, selection and nomination of persons who are not seated on the Polk County Board of Supervisors or the Polk County Conservation, Recreation, Development and Education Committee.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that in determining persons to be so selected and nominated to fill such vacancies that the Polk County Conservation, Recreation, Development and Education Committee shall seek and consider the recommendation of the respective Public Inland Rehabilitation Lake District and forwarded the selected nomination to the County Administrator on application materials provided by the County Administrator.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that persons so appointed and confirmed pursuant to Wisconsin Statute Section 33.28(2)(a) shall receive compensation as identified in Resolution 38-13 up to 4 meetings annually.

Funding amount: N/A. Funding source: N/A. Committee Recommendation as to Appropriation: N/A. Effective date: Upon Passage.

Submitted and sponsored by: Ken Sample.

Reviewed by: Dana Frey, County Administrator.

Reviewed and approved as to form by: Jeffrey B. Fuge, Corporation Counsel.

At its regular business meeting on January 20, 2015, the Polk County Board of Supervisors considered and acted on the above resolution, Resolution 0115: Resolution Concerning Selection And Compensation Of Persons Appointed to Public Inland Lake Rehabilitation District, Board of Commissioners, Pursuant To Wis. Stat. Sec. 33.28(2)(a) as follows: Adopted by a vote of 11 in favor and 4 against.

William Johnson IV, County Board Chairperson.

Attest: Carole Wondra, Polk County Clerk.

Chairman Johnson called to the floor, Resolution 01-15, Resolution Concerning Selection And Compensation Of Persons Appointed To Public Inland Lake Rehabilitation District, Board of Commissioners, Pursuant To Wis. Stat.

Sec. 33.28(2)(a). Motion (Johansen/Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Connell) to approve Resolution 01-15.

Supervisor Sample addressed the resolution. Motion (Demulling/Sample) to amend the resolution by striking: â&#x20AC;&#x153;up to 4 meetings annually.â&#x20AC;? lines 49 and 50.

Supervisor Jepsen proposed an amendment to the amendment as follows: changing the original motion to amend to â&#x20AC;&#x153;up to 12 meetings annually.â&#x20AC;? Chairman Johnson declared the motion to amend the pending motion to amend in order if the movant and second agreed to the modification as offered. Supervisors Demulling and Sample confirmed their consent to the modification.

Motion to amend modified to amend the resolution as follows: striking: â&#x20AC;&#x153;up to 4 meetings annuallyâ&#x20AC;? and inserting â&#x20AC;&#x153;up to 12 meetings annually.â&#x20AC;?

A roll call vote was requested. Motion to amend Resolution 01-15 as modified, failed by a roll call vote of 6 Yes/9 No. Voting yes: Supvrs. Schmidt, Moriak, Jepsen, Nelson, Demulling and Johnson. Voting no: Supvrs. Johansen, Hallberg, Sample, Caspersen, Edgell, Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Connell, Luke, Arcand and Bonneprise.

Chairman Johnson called for a vote on Resolution 01-15. A ballot vote was requested. Motion to approve Resolution 01-15 carried by a ballot vote of 11 Yes/4 No. Voting yes: Supvrs. Johansen, Hallberg, Moriak, Sample, Caspersen, Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Connell, Jepsen, Luke, Arcand, Bonneprise and Demulling. Voting no: Supvrs. Johnson, Schmidt, Edgell and Nelson. Resolution adopted.

POLK COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS JANUARY 20, 2015 - 6 p.m.

Chairman Johnson called the regular January 20, 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 a legal newspaper in accordance with Wisconsin Statute Section 985.02 and posted on the county website the week of January 12, 2015. In addition, the Office of the County Clerk distributed on January 8, 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 amended notice of meeting was posted to the website and posted in 3 public buildings on January 15, 2015. The County Board received the verbal opinion of Corporation Counsel that the advance written meeting notice, posted and published, as described by the Clerk satisfied the applicable provisions of Wisconsin Open Meetings Law and the applicable procedural provisions of the Polk County Board Rules of Order. Corporation Counsel further noted that due to the amended notice of meeting, there was a need to suspend the Rules of Order to allow for the approval of the agenda conforming to the amended meeting notice.

Chairman Johnson recognized the County Clerk for purposes of taking roll call. Roll call was taken with all 14 members present. Supervisor Johansen was absent for roll call, but joined the meeting immediately after. Chairman Johnson led the Pledge of Allegiance. Chair asked for volunteers for the Time of Reflection, none offered.

Chairman Johnson explained that they would not be handling the Consent Agenda as one item due to the need to suspend the Rules of Order for the approval of agenda. Chairman Johnson requested a motion to suspend the Rules of Order to allow the amended agenda to include the Confirmation of Emergency Fire Wardens for Polk County year 2015. Motion (Sample/Nelson) to suspend the Rules of Order, Article 3, Paragraphs 2 and 4, to allow for approval of the agenda conforming to the amended notice of meeting. Motion carried by unanimous voice vote.

Chairman Johnson called to the floor the approval of the Agenda consistent with the amended notice of meeting. Motion (Jepsen/Schmidt) to approve the agenda conforming to the amended meeting notice. Motion carried unanimously. Chairman called to the floor approval of the Minutes of the December 16, 2014, meeting. Motion (Jepsen/Schmidt) to approve the Minutes of the December 16, 2014, County Board meeting. Motion carried by unanimous voice vote.

Time was given for public comment. Time was given for Committee Q&A. Reports and Presentations Received: Chairmanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Report was received as presented by Chairman Johnson.

Chairman Johnson recognized Supervisor Moriak. The Board received from Supervisor Moriak an update on Wisconsin Chapter of American Planning Association awards issued to the NW Wisconsin District. The two award recipients from Polk County were William F. Johnson IV for Distinguished Leadership by an Elected Official and Julie Neuman for Distinguished Leadership by a Citizen.

The Board received a presentation from Tim Ringhand, Public Health Regional Office Director, awarding the entire Polk County Health Department for continued designation in providing health services as a Level 3 Health-Care Provider.

Chairman called for a 10-minute recess. Chairman declared meeting back in session 6:45 p.m.

RESOLUTION 02-15

The board received a legislative update presentation from Daniel Bahr, Government Affairs Associate, Wisconsin Counties Association.

Chairman called for a 10-minute recess. Chairman declared meeting back in session 7:45 p.m.

Chairman Johnson recognized Administrator Frey for receipt of the Administratorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s report. The Board received the Administratorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Report.

RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE PREPARATION OF THE POLK COUNTY CODE OF ORDINANCES IN ELECTRONIC FORMAT

Confirmation of Appointments: Administrator Frey offered appointments to the ADRC - Polk County Aging Advisory Committee. Chairman Johnson called for a motion to confirm the Administratorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s appointments of Sheila Junso, David Ross and Marlene Denissen to the Polk County Aging Advisory Committee. Motion (Jepsen/ Schmidt) to confirm appointments. Motion carried unanimously.

Chairman called for a motion to approve the Emergency Fire Wardens for Polk County year 2015. Motion (Bonneprise/Johansen) to confirm said appointments. Motion carried unanimously.

The Polk County Emergency Fire Wardens for 2015 are as follows: â&#x20AC;˘ Keith Schmidt Town of Clam Falls Michelle Schmidt (Clam Falls Tavern) â&#x20AC;˘ Patty Fredericks Towns of Clam Falls & West Sweden Ron Fredericks (Sundown Saloon Bar & Grill) â&#x20AC;˘ Julie Haines (Wolf Creek Bar) Towns of St. Croix Falls & Sterling â&#x20AC;˘ Jeff Moats (Rayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Firestone) Town of West Sweden Action of Proposed Resolutions:

RESOLUTION 01-15

RESOLUTION CONCERNING SELECTION AND COMPENSATION OF PERSONS APPOINTED TO PUBLIC INLAND LAKE REHABILITATION DISTRICT OF COMMISSIONERS, PURSUANT TO WIS. STAT. SEC. 33.28(2)(a) TO THE HONORABLE SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY BOARD OF THE COUNTY OF POLK: Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS, pursuant to Polk County Resolution 16-14, the Polk County Conservation, Recreation, Development and Education Committee has been delegated to, amongst things, to serve as the county land conservation committee and to perform the functions of said committee as enumerated under law; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Wisconsin Statute Section 33.28(2)(a), the Polk County Conservation, Recreation, Development and Education committee is delegated the responsibility of selecting the persons to be appointed by County Administrator and confirmed by the Polk County Board of Supervisors to serve on the Public Inland Lake Rehabilitation District Boards of Commissioners located within Polk County; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Wisconsin Statute Section 92.07(1), the powers of the land conservation committee function assigned to the Polk County Conservation, Recreation, Development and Education Committee are subject to the approval of the Polk County Board of Supervisors; and WHEREAS, the County Administrator has implemented an application process used to determine for selection those persons who are appointed, subject to confirmation of the County Board of Supervisors, to serve on various administrative boards, commissions and committees; and WHEREAS, the Polk County Board of Supervisors has adopted Resolution 38-13 which, amongst things, fixes compensation of the citizens appointed by the County Administrator and confirmed by the County Board of Supervisors to serve on administrative boards and special committees; and WHEREAS, it is appropriate and in the interest of the County to have one uniform process for nominating and selecting of persons to be appointed by the County Administrator and confirmed by the Polk County Board of Supervisors to serve on various administrative boards, commissions and committees; and

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TO THE HONORABLE SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY BOARD OF THE COUNTY OF POLK: Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS, Polk County has enacted numerous ordinances that regulate a variety of activities and that establish certain processes of county government; and WHEREAS, the development of Polk County Code of Ordinances, especially in electronic format, would provide comprehensive access to ordinances of the County in an up-to-date and understandable format in locations that both citizens, county officials and employees and other government officials can find and use; and WHEREAS, a Polk County Code of Ordinances would increase efficiency and cost effectiveness in the operation of county government; and WHEREAS, the compilation of all county ordinances into a Polk County Code of Ordinances would increase the capability and efficiency of enacting additional ordinances and revising and correcting ordinances that have been enacted; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Wisconsin Statute Section 66.0103, the Polk County Board of Supervisors may authorize the preparation of a code of some or all of the ordinances of Polk County.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that pursuant to Wisconsin Statute Section 66.0103(1), the Polk County Board of Supervisors authorizes the preparation of a Polk County Code of Ordinances in electronic format with a copy of the enacted code posted on the Internet from the website of the County, along with a paper format to be available in the Office of County Clerk.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Polk County Board of Supervisors directs the County Clerk to cause to make available for inspection in the Office of County Clerk a copy of the proposed Polk County Code of Ordinances once such proposed code has been sufficiently prepared for purposes of enactment by the Polk County Board of Supervisors.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County Clerk shall cause to give notice of inspection by Class 2 notice and make the proposed code available for public inspection not less than 2 weeks before the Polk County Board of Supervisors considers an ordinance to enact the Polk County Code of Ordinances.

Funding amount: N/A. Funding source: 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: January 20, 2015.

Submitted and sponsored by the Polk County Administrative Committee: William Johnson, Craig Moriak, Patricia Schmidt, Jay Luke and Larry Jepsen.

Reviewed and recommended by: Dana Frey, County Administrator.

Reviewed, approved as to form and recommended by: Jeffrey B. Fuge, Corporation Counsel.

At its regular business meeting on January 20, 2015, the Polk County Board of Supervisors considered and acted on the above resolution, Resolution 0215: Resolution To Authorize The Preparation Of The Polk County Code Of Ordinances In Electronic Format, as follows: Adopted by unanimous voice vote.

William Johnson IV, County Board Chairperson.

Attest: Carole Wondra, Polk County Clerk.

Chairman Johnson called to the floor, Resolution No. 02-15, Resolution To Authorize The Preparation Of The Polk County Code Of Ordinances In Electronic Format. Motion (Jepsen/Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Connell) to approve Resolution 02-15.

Motion to approve Resolution 02-15, carried by unanimous voice vote.

Resolution adopted.

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(Feb.  4,  11,  18) STATE  OF  WISCONSIN CIRCUIT  COURT POLK  COUNTY IN  THE  MATTER  OF  THE  ESTATE  OF GREGOR  LUNDE DECEASED Order  Setting  Time  to  Hear  Petition  for  Administration  and  Deadline  for  Filing  Claims (Formal  Administration) Case  No.  15  PR  04 A  petition  for  formal  admini-­ stration  was  filed.

THE  COURT  FINDS: The  decedent,  with  date  of  birth  March  25,  1929,  and  date  of  death  November  7,  2014,  was  domiciled  in  Polk  County,  State  of  Wisconsin,  with  a  mailing  address  of  1569  310th  Avenue,  Frederic,  WI  54837.

THE  COURT  ORDERS: 1.  The  petition  be  heard  at  the  Polk  County  Courthouse,  Bal-­ sam  Lake,  Wisconsin,  Br.  2,  before  Circuit  Court  Judge  Jeffery  Anderson,  on  March  10,  2015,  at  8:45  a.m.

You  do  not  need  to  appear  unless  you  object.  The  petition  may  be  granted  if  there  is  no  objection.

2.  The  deadline  for  filing  a  claim  against  the  decedentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  estate  is  May  1,  2015.

3.  A  claim  may  be  filed  at  the  Polk  County  Courthouse,  Bal-­ sam  Lake,  Wis.,  Room  500.

4.  Heirship  will  be  determined  at  the  hearing  on  petition  for  final  judgment.

5.  Publication  of  this  notice  is  notice  to  any  persons  whose  names  or  addresses  are  un-­ known.

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A  Special  Elector  Meeting  will  be  held  Tuesday,  February  10,  2015,  at  7  p.m.  at  Daniels  Town  Hall  called  for  the  purpose  of  constructing  a  new  Siren  Fire  Hall.

Regular  Town  Board  meeting  will  follow.  Agenda  will  be  posted  24  hours  in  advance.  Visit  Town  of  Daniels  website,  www.townofdaniels.org.

Special  Town  Board  Meeting  will  be  held  Tuesday,  February  10,  2015,  at  6  p.m.

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Schmidt) to approve Resolution 03-15. Motion (Johansen/Demulling) to postpone action on Resolution 03-15 to a later regular meeting following the Committee of the Whole meeting during which reassignment of committee responsibilities will be discussed. Motion to postpone action on Resolution 0315 carried unanimously.

Chairman Johnson relinquished his seat as Chairman to Vice Chairman Jepsen. Acting Chairman Jepsen called to the floor, Resolution 04-15, Resolution Concerning Offer To Purchase Funk Gravel Pit Lands Located In Town Of Lorain. Motion (Sample/Johnson) to approve Resolution 04-15. Administrator Frey addressed the resolution.

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to exceed $200,000 plus costs of real estate transfer fee and recording, and upon as negotiated by the Highway Commissioner.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Polk County Board of Supervisors authorizes a transfer in the amount of $100,000 from the Polk County Asset Fund (Account No. 110-30-59270-821-015-00) to the Highway Department Fund Balance (Account No. 701-29-49212-000-000-00) to finance this transaction.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Polk County Board of Supervisors authorizes an expenditure from the Highway Department Fund Balance, after said transfer, in an amount of the authorized purchase amount to complete the land acquisition transaction.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that pursuant to Wisconsin Statute Section 65.90(5)(a), the Polk County Board of Supervisors directs the Clerk to cause to be published notice of the transfer authorized herein by Class 1 notice within 10 days of passage of this resolution.

Date Reviewed as to Appropriations: January 15, 2015.

Effective date: Upon Passage.

Date Submitted to County Board: January 20, 2015.

Submitted by: Jay Luke, Marvin Caspersen, Larry Jepsen and John Bonneprise.

Reviewed and recommended by: Dana Frey, County Administrator.

Reviewed and approved as to form by: Jeffrey B. Fuge, Corporation Counsel.

At its regular business meeting on January 20, 2015, the Polk County Board of Supervisors considered and acted on the above resolution, Resolution 0415: Resolution Concerning Offer To Purchase Funk Gravel Pit Lands Located In Town Of Lorain, as follows: Adopted by unanimous voice vote.

William Johnson IV, County Board Chairperson.

Attest: Carole Wondra, Polk County Clerk.

Motion (Sample/Johansen) to amend Resolution 04-15 with insertions as follows: On Line 34, the price term of not to exceed $200,000.00; on Line 38, $100,000.00, said sum to be transferred from the Asset Fund; on Line 39, the Asset Fund account reference, Account No. 110-30-59270-821-015-00; and on Line 40, the Highway Department account reference, Account No. 701-2949212-000-000-00. Motion to amend Resolution 04-15 carried unanimously.

Motion to approve Resolution 04-15, as amended, carried by unanimous voice vote. Resolution adopted.

Supervisors Reports were received.

Motion (Bonneprise/Demulling) to adjourn. Motion carried by unanimous voice vote. Chairman Johnson declared meeting adjourned 9:12 p.m.

RESOLUTION 04-15

RESOLUTION CONCERNING OFFER TO PURCHASE FUNK GRAVEL PIT LANDS LOCATED IN TOWN OF LORAIN TO THE HONORABLE SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY BOARD OF THE COUNTY OF POLK: Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS, since 2001, Harlan and Virjean Funk have leased to Polk County 74 acres of vacant land located in the Town of Lorain for the operation and maintenance of a gravel pit; and WHEREAS, the lease gravel pit lands have provided Polk County a supply of gravel necessary to cost-effectively maintain the county highway system; and WHEREAS, Harlan and Virjean Funk have offered to sell the County of Polk 40 acres that are subject to the lease; and WHEREAS, the gravel deposits located within the subject 40-acre parcel are considerable and acquisition of the offered lands would provide the County with a long-term source of gravel needed to maintain cost-effective maintenance of the county highway system and avoid costs otherwise incurred when purchasing gravel on the open market; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Polk County Policy No. 916, Management of CountyOwned Nontax Forfeiture Real Estate, the County Administrator, upon review of the appraisal report concerning the gravel pit property and after consulting the Highway Commissioner regarding the long-term gravel needs of the County to maintain the county highway system, has recommended acquisition of the property; and WHEREAS, it is in the interest of the County to fund the land acquisition through an expenditure of Highway Department Fund Balance and a transfer from the Asset Fund to the Highway Department Fund Balance.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Polk County Board of Supervisors authorizes the purchase of the 40 acres owned by Harlan and Virjean Funk, physically located along County Trunk Highway O in the Town of Lorain and having the legal description as follows: â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Southeast One-Quarter (SE 1/4) of the Northeast One-Quarter (NE 1/4) of Section 30, Township 37 North, Range 15 West, Town of Lorain, Polk County, Wisconsin.â&#x20AC;?

Parcel Identification Number: 034-00582-0000.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that pursuant to Wisconsin Statute Section 83.07, the Polk County Board of Supervisors directs the Highway Commissioner to purchase said lands in the name of the Polk County in an amount not

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I, Carole T. Wondra, County Clerk for Polk County, do hereby certify that the foregoing minutes are a true and correct copy of the County Board Proceedings of the Polk County Board of Supervisors Session held on January 20, 2015.

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PLEASE NOTE...IMPORTANT NOTICE You Will Lose Title To Your Property If These Taxes Are Not Paid On Or Before April 17, 2015 TAKE NOTICE that all persons having, or claiming to have any right, title or interest in or lien upo n the real property described in the list of tax liens 2015-2, on file in the office of the Clerk of Circuit Court of Polk County, dated January 21, 2015, attached hereto, are hereby notified that the filing of such list of tax liens in the Clerk of Circuit Court of Polk County constitutes the commencement by said Polk County of a special proceeding in the Circuit Court for Polk County to foreclose the tax liens therein described by foreclosure proceedings In Rem and that a notice of the pendency of such proceeding against each piece or parcel of land therein described was filed in the office of the Clerk of Circuit Court on January 21, 2015. Such proceeding is brought against the real property herein described only and is to foreclose the tax liens described in such list. No personal judgment will be entered herein for such taxes, assessments or other legal charges or any part thereof.

TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that all persons having or claiming to have any right, title or interest in or lien upon the real

property described in said list of tax liens are hereby notified that a certified copy of such list of tax liens has been posted in the office of the County Treasurer of Polk County and will remain posted for public inspection up to and including April 17, 2015, which date is hereby fixed as the last day of redemption.

TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that any person having or claiming to have any right, title or interest in or lien upon such parcel may, on or before April 17, 2015, redeem such delinquent tax liens by paying to the County Treasurer of Polk County the amount of all such unpaid tax liens and in addition thereto, all interest and penalties which have accrued on said unpaid tax liens computed to and including the day of redemption, plus the reasonable costs that the County incurred to initiate the proceedings plus the personâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s share of the reasonable costs of publication under sub. (6).

POLK COUNTY

By Amanda Nissen, Polk County Treasurer

STATE OF WISCONSIN - CIRCUIT COURT - POLK COUNTY In the Matter of the Foreclosure of Tax Liens under Section 75.521 Wis. Statutes by Polk County PETITION FOR JUDGMENT VESTING TITLE TO POLK COUNTY: 2015 - 2 - Case No. 15CV 31 Now comes the County of Polk, by Carole T. Wondra, Polk County Clerk, in her official capacity and by and through the undersigned attorney, petitions the Court pursuant to Section 75.521 for judgment vesting title in Polk County and as and for said petition alleges and states as follows: 1. The Polk County Treasurer, Amanda Nissen, has prepared a List of Tax Liens of Polk County being Foreclosed by Proceeding In Rem, a verified copy of which is attached and incorporated herein by reference.

2. The foreclosure of the tax liens through in rem proceedings is governed by Section 75.521 Wisconsin Statutes and the requirements therein have been fulfilled.

3. The time periods after the date of the tax certificates, as stated is set forth in Section 75.521 (3), have lapsed for the properties included and described in said List of Tax Liens.

4. Notice of this proceeding shall be given to all parties specified in Section 75.521 (3) c Stat. by the County Treasurer sending a copy of this petition, and a copy of said List of Tax Liens of Polk County by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested.

WHEREFORE, the Petitioner requests that the court grant judgment in favor of Polk County vesting title to the parcels of land described in the attached â&#x20AC;&#x153;List of Tax Liensâ&#x20AC;? in Polk County, thereby, barring any and all claims whatsoever of the former owners or any persons claiming through and under the former owners since the date of filing the list of tax liens in the Office of the Clerk of Circuit Court.

Dated this 16th day of January, 2015.

Carole T. Wondra, Polk County Clerk Jeffrey B. Fuge, ID# 1024292 Polk County Government Center Corporation Counsel, Attorney for Polk County 100 Polk County Plaza, Suite 110 1005 West Main St., Ste. 100, Balsam Lake, WI 54810 Balsam Lake, WI 54810 PH: 715-485-9210 Per Wisconsin State Statute, all possible child support liens are listed. Because of the limitations of information in the Treasurerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office, they are based solely on name matches. While we are required to list them based on name matches, we understand that they may not be against the person indicated. This practice is consistent with other property tax foreclosure listings by County Treasurerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Offices across the State of Wisconsin

List Of Tax Liens Of Polk County Being Foreclosed By Proceeding In Rem 2015-2 STATE OF WISCONSIN - CIRCUIT COURT - POLK COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLOSURE OF TAX LIENS UNDER SECTION 75.521 WISCONSIN STATUTES BY POLK COUNTY, LIST OF TAX LIENS FOR YEARS INDICATED. NO.

DESCRIPTION

OWNER/MORTGAGE CO. LIEN/JUDGMENT HOLDER

001

Town of Eureka 020-00048-0100 Lot 1 CSM 4505 V20 Pg 57 Doc 682193 Loc in NE NW Sec 3-35-18

Owner: Shawn D Johnson Mortgage Holder: The RiverBank, nka Central Bank Liens/Judgments: WI Department of Revenue

002

Town of Eureka Owner: Rocky Hills Silent Retreat Inc 020-00745-0000 Mortgage Holder: NW SE Sec 29-35-18 desc Thorp Finance Corporation V385 Pg 416 Doc 370386 exc pcl desc V434 Pg 967 Doc 404498

003

Town of Eureka 020-01131-0000 NE NE Secontion 14-35-19

Owners: Tiffany Laszlo & Scott Harris Mortgage Holder: Agstar Financial Services FLCA

004

Town of Eureka 020-01134-0000 SE NE Sec 14-35-19

Owners: Tiffany Laszlo & Scott Harris Mortgage Holder: Agstar Financial Services FLCA

005

OWNER/MORTGAGE CO. LIEN/JUDGMENT HOLDER

YEAR TAX

AMT. TAX

CERT.#

INT. RATE

NO.

DESCRIPTION

SC

2011 2011

313.76 165.00

695

12% Annually

017

Town of Johnstown 028-00859-0000 N 210â&#x20AC;&#x2122; of the W 240â&#x20AC;&#x2122; of the SE NW Sec 34-35-15

Owners: Michael T & Connie J Minteer Liens/Judgments: Country Comfort Lakeview Medical Center Cumberland Clinic

SC

2011 2011

3,508.02 165.00

764

12% Annually

018

Town of Laketown 030-00627-0000 Lot 1 CSM 5485 V24 Pg 170 Doc 736132 Loc NE SW & SE SW Sec 26-36-18

SC

2011 2011

1,697.89 165.00

778

12% Annually

Owner: Amy J Eliason Land Contract Holders: Elmer & Susan L Eliason Liens/Judgments: Capital One Bank USA Kirk-Hischer Well Drilling & Repair

019

SC

2011 2011

698.58 165.00

779

12% Annually

Town of Laketown 030-00733-0000 Pcl in SW SW Sec 30-36-18 Desc V399 Pg 453 Doc 379897

Owners: Eugene R & Linda Baker Mortgage Holder: Firstar Bank NA Liens/Judgments: Resurgence Financial LLC

Town of Garfield Owner: Donald S Paar & J Scott Olson 024-00683-0000 S 1012â&#x20AC;&#x2122; of E 921â&#x20AC;&#x2122; of SE SE Sec 32-33-17 Desc Doc 824046 exc parcels

2011

890.74

936

12% Annually

020

Town of Laketown 030-00882-0000 Pcl in NE SW Sec 35-36-18 Desc V999 Pg 568 Doc 727705

Owner: Susan K Wheeler

006

Town of Garfield 024-00822-0000 NE NE Sec 13-33-18 exc the E 660â&#x20AC;&#x2122; thereof

Owner: Dennis P Peterson Mortgage Holder: Kathleen M Gionis

2,043.61 165.00

942

12% Annually

021

SC

2011 2011

007

Town of Garfield 024-00823-0000 NW NE Sec 13-33-18 exc the W 1048â&#x20AC;&#x2122; thereof

Owner: Dennis P Peterson Mortgage Holder: Kathleen M Gionis

SC

2011 2011

30.41 165.00

943

12% Annually

Town of Laketown Owner: Christopher Lee Sullivan 030-00974-2000 Lot 2 Plat of Sunset Cove East Sec 9-36-18 Plus undivided interest in Outlot 1 CSM 2461 V11 Pg 169 Doc No 568388

022

Owner: Loyd L Pilgrim Liens/Judgments: U.S. Attorney

Town of Garfield 024-00824-0000 SW NE Sec 13-33-18 exc the W 1048â&#x20AC;&#x2122; thereof

Owner: Dennis P Peterson Mortgage Holder: Kathleen M Gionis

SC

2011 2011

123.22 165.00

944

Town of Lincoln 032-01295-0000 Pt of SW NW Sec 36-33-17 as desc V432 Pg 754

023

009

Town of Garfield 024-00825-0000 SE NE Sec 13-33-18 exc the E 660â&#x20AC;&#x2122; thereof

Owner: Dennis P Peterson Mortgage Holder: Kathleen M Gionis

SC

2011 2011

75.21 165.00

945

12% Annually

Town of Lincoln 032-01303-0000 Lot 1 CSM 326 V2 Pg 55 Doc No 371539 Loc NW SW Sec 36-33-17

Owner: Loyd L Pilgrim Mortgage Holder: First Federal Savings and Loan Land Contract Holder: James A Olson Liens/Judgments: U.S. Attorney

010

Town of Garfield Owner: SMI Liquidation Trust 024-01300-0500 Lot 5 Plat of Rolling Hills Loc in NW NW Sec 13-33-18 desc Doc 816388 exc pcl desc in V987 Pg 244 Doc 715107

264.04 165.00

979

12% Annually

024

SC

2011 2011

Town of Lincoln 032-01304-0000 Lot 2 CSM 326 V2 Pg 55 Doc No 371539 Loc NW SW Sec 36-33-17

011

Town of Georgetown 026-00128-0000 Lot 1 CSM 1240 V6 Pg 56 Doc 457074 Loc Gov Lot 4 Section 5-35-16 Desc V657 Pg 671 Doc 532086

Owners: Gary J & Elizabeth W Boryczka

SC

2011 2011

768.26 165.00

990

12% Annually

Owner: Loyd L Pilgrim Mortgage Holder: First Federal Savings and Loan Land Contract Holder: James A Olson Liens/Judgments: U.S. Attorney

025

Town of Lincoln 032-01380-0000 Lot 10 Plat of Harmony Hills Sec 16-33-16

012

Town of Georgetown 026-00333-0000 Pt NW NW Sec 9-35-16 Desc V959 Pg 766 Doc 686876

Owner: Allen Wyman Liens/Judgements: Custom Heating & Cooling Inc Goodin Company US Dept of the Treasury â&#x20AC;&#x201C; IRS

SC

2011 2011

590.59 165.00

1008

12% Annually 026

Town of Georgetown 026-00794-0000 Pt SW SW Sec 19-35-16 desc V508 Pg 841 Doc 453273

Owner: Rick & Mary Ann Scoglio

SC

2011 2011

161.28 165.00

1054

008

013

014

015

016

Town of Georgetown Owner: Eleanore K Nelson 026-00814-0000 Pt Gov Lot 1 Sec 20-35-16 desc V182 Pg 500 Doc 270814 Town of Georgetown Owners: Jeffrey B & Theresa M Olson 026-01569-0000 Mortgage Holder: Bremer Bank NA Lot 4 Plat of Blakes Lake Shores Sec 22-35-16 Desc V587 Pg 246 Doc 499004 Town of Johnstown Owner: CDR Enterprises LLC 028-00396-0000 Mortgage Holder: The N 380â&#x20AC;&#x2122; of SW NW (Sec 16) MTT Financial LLC & the E 250â&#x20AC;&#x2122; of NE NE (Sec 17) & the W 78â&#x20AC;&#x2122; of E 328â&#x20AC;&#x2122; of N 528â&#x20AC;&#x2122; NE NE (Sec 17) & the N 380â&#x20AC;&#x2122; of E 250â&#x20AC;&#x2122; of SE NE (Sec 17) all in T35N R15W desc Doc 816797

SC

2011 2011

2,311.24 165.00

1056

SC

2011 2011

2,879.40 165.00

1085

12% Annually

YEAR TAX

AMT. TAX

CERT.#

INT. RATE

SC

2011 2011

796.57 165.00

1132

12% Annually

SC

2011 2011

1,746.65 165.00

1172

12% Annually

679.72 165.00 1,093.81 430.61 363.50

1280

12% Annually

SA DC

2010 2010 2011 2011 2011

1178

12% Annually 12% Annually 12% Annually

SC

2011 2011

332.05 165.00

1186

12% Annually

SC

2011 2011

532.37 165.00

1203

12% Annually

SC

2011 2011

812.57 165.00

1292

12% Annually

SC

2011 2011

1,727.96 165.00

1293

12% Annually

SC

2011 2011

312.35 165.00

1294

12% Annually

Owners: Gene E & Kathleen G Swanson Mortgage Holder: SC Central Bank Liens/Judgments: Midland Credit Mgmt GE Capital Retail Bank WI Dept of Revenue

2011 2011

1,902.57 165.00

1299

12% Annually

Town of Lorain 034-00052-0000 Lot 5 Lorain Assessorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Plat Loc in pt NE SW Sec 3-37-15

Owners: Patrick L Schmidt Mortgage Holder: SC Alliance Bank Land Contract Holders: Debra L Olson aka Debra L Olson-Henke Frederick A Commers

2011 2011

590.40 165.00

1310

12% Annually

027

Town of Luck 036-00252-0000 SE NE Sec 11-36-17

Owner: Jordan Gall

2011 2011

1,484.23 165.00

1361

12% Annually

028

Town of Luck 036-00454-0000 SE NW exc S 60 rds of E 32 rds Sec 20-36-17

Owner: Bruce A & June A Coen Mortgage Holder: SC 1st Alliance Lending LLC Liens/Judgments: Kathleen M Gionis dba Gionis Law Office

2010 2010 2011

294.79 165.00 695.06

1509

12% Annually

1373

12% Annually

Town of Luck 036-00489-0100 Lots 1 & 2 CSM 976 V4 Pg 223 Doc 418731 Loc NW SW Sec 21-36-17

Owners: Brian W Nutter Mortgage Holder: SC The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Co NA

2011 2011

256.68 165.00

1377

12% Annually

12% Annually

12% Annually

12% Annually 029

SC

2011 2011

2,489.41 165.00

1115

12% Annually

SC

SC

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NOTICE  IS  HEREBY  GIVEN  that  a  public  test  of  the  electronic  voting  equipment  to  be  used  at  the  Feb.  17,  2015,  Primary  Elec-­ tions,  will  be  held  at  6:30  p.m.,  on  Tues.,  Feb.  10,  2015,  at  the  West  Sweden  Town  Hall.  This  test  is  open  to  the  general  public.

Phyllis  Wilder,  Clerk 3 >5(?37

POLK COUNTY POSITION ANNOUNCEMENTS Conservation Planner/Technician Wage -­ DOQ As  an  essential  team  member  of  the  Land  &  Water  Resources  Department,  this  posi-­ tionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  primary  focus  will  be  program  development  and  implementation  of  agriculture  land  use  and  conservation;Íž  and  administering  the  nonmetallic  mining  reclamation  ordi-­ nance.  Successful  candidates  will  have  a  Bachelorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  degree  in  agricultural  sciences,  agrononmy,  soil  and  water  conservation,  soil  science,  natural  resource  management  or  related  field,  and  two  (2)  yearsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  experience  and/or  knowledge  related  to  soil  and  water  conservation  and/or  management,  or  an  equivalent  combination;Íž  and  have  experience  and  knowledge  of  CAD  and  GIS  software.

Full  time  40-­hour  week.

Deadline  to  apply:  Feb.  16,  2015.

Full-Time Position

Knowledge of Medicare/Medicaid Billing, Accounting, Human Resources/Payroll

3 H I J K

BUSINESS OFFICE MANAGER

Send resume to Administrator at: 623 S. 2nd Street, Luck, WI 54853 715-472-2164 dvalentine@unitedpioneerhome.org www.unitedpioneerhome.org

Deputy Sheriff $25.44/hr.

Responsible  for  preventing,  detecting  and  investigating  crimes,  apprehending  crimi-­ nals  and  other  violators.  Responding  to  emergencies  and  all  other  calls  for  Law  Enforcement  services.

Full  time  -­  averages  39.73  hours  per  week.

1  vacancy  and  create  eligibility  list.

3 Deadline  to  apply:  Feb.  9,  2015.

YOU MUST COMPLETE AN ONLINE APPLICATION TO BE ELIGIBLE. For com-­ plete job description, position requirements, application and details, please visit our website at www.co.polk.wi.us, Employment Opportunities. AA/EEOC

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PART-TIME FLIPBOOK BOOTH OPERATORS WANTED!

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JOB POSTING

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 a competitive benefits package and a wage of $12+/hour.

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, 3 11631 State Road 70, Grantsburg, WI 54840 H K L

Notices/ Employment opportunities

(Jan. Â 21, Â 28, Â Feb. Â 4, Â 11, Â 18, Â 25) STATE Â OF Â WISCONSIN CIRCUIT Â COURT POLK Â COUNTY LAKE Â AREA Â BANK, Plaintiff vs.

BRIAN  R.  WINGES,  TOTI  DEVELOPMENT,  LLC,  TOTI  ST.  CROIX  FALLS,  RE,  LLC,  HUGO  COH  III,  LLC,  HUGO  COH  IV,  LLC,  HUGO  COH  V,  LLC,  HUGO  COH  VI,  LLC,  HUGO  COH  VIII,  LLC,  HUGO  COH  X,  LLC,  HUGO  COH  XI,  LLC,  HUGO  COH  XII,  LLC,  MICHAEL  J.  BUSCH,  CHARLES  R.  BUSCH,  SUITE  LIVING  OF  HUGO,  LLC,  SUITE  LIVING  OF  CHAMPLIN,  LLC,  SUITE  LIVING  OF  MAPLEWOOD,  LLC,  AND  SUITE  LIVING  OF  NORTH  BRANCH,  LLC, Defendants.  NOTICE  OF  SHERIFFâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S  SALE Case  No.  12-­CV-­647 Case  Code: 30404  (Foreclosure) 30403  (Other  â&#x20AC;&#x201C;  Contracts) PLEASE  TAKE  NOTICE  that  by  virtue  of  a  judgment  of  fore-­ closure  entered  on  May  13,  2014,  and  September  8,  2014,  in  the  amount  of  $813,016.31,  the  Sheriff  will  sell  the  described  premises  at  public  auction  as  follows: TIME:  March  10,  2015,  at  10:00  a.m.

TERMS: 1.  10%  down  in  cash  or  by  certified  or  cashierâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  check  at  the  time  of  sale,  with  the  bal-­ ance  to  be  paid  upon  confir-­ mation  of  sale,  except  that  Lake  Area  Bank  may  credit-­ bid  at  the  sale.

2.  Sold  â&#x20AC;&#x153;as  isâ&#x20AC;?  and  subject  to  all  legal  liens  and  encum-­ brances.

PLACE:  The  front  lobby  of  the  Polk  County  Justice  Center,  1005  W.  Main  Street,  Balsam  Lake,  WI  54810.

DESCRIPTION:  The  NE  1/4  of  the  NE  1/4  of  Section  33,  Township  34  North,  Range  18  West,  except  the  following  described  parcel:  Commenc-­ ing  at  the  NE  corner  of  said  Section  33;Íž  thence  South  Ă&#x203A; Âś ´( DORQJ WKH (DVW line  of  said  Section  33,  99.62  feet  to  the  South  R/W  of  U.S. Â

Highway  â&#x20AC;&#x153;8â&#x20AC;?;Íž  thence  Westerly  84.72  feet  along  said  R/W,  being  a  curve  concave  to  the  North,  having  a  central  angle  of  P38â&#x20AC;&#x2122;22â&#x20AC;?,  a  radius  of  2,960.51  feet  whose  chord  EHDUV 1RUWK Ă&#x203A; Âś ´: 84.71  feet;Íž  thence  North  Ă&#x203A; Âś ´: DORQJ VDLG 6RXWK R/W,  170.07  feet  to  the  point  of  beginning;Íž  thence  North  Ă&#x203A; Âś ´ :HVW DORQJ VDLG South  R/W,  1,058.42  feet  to  the  West  line  of  said  NE  1/4  of  the  NE  1/4;Íž  thence  South  Ă&#x203A; Âś ´( DORQJ WKH :HVW line  of  said  NE  1/4  of  the  NE  1/4,  1,217.86  feet  to  the  Southwest  corner  of  said  NE  1/4  of  the  NE  1/4;Íž  thence  6RXWK Ă&#x203A; Âś ´( DORQJ WKH South  line  of  said  NE  1/4  of  the  NE  1/4,  1,313.48  feet  to  the  Southeast  corner  of  said  NE  1/4  of  the  NE  1/4,  thence  1RUWK Ă&#x203A; Âś ´: DORQJ WKH East  line  of  said  NE  1/4  of  the  NE  1/4,  711.82  feet;Íž  thence  1RUWK Ă&#x203A; Âś ´: IHHW to  the  beginning  of  a  curve  concave  to  the  Northeast,  said  curve  having  a  radius  of  367.00  feet,  a  central  angle  of  Ă&#x203A; Âś ´ DQG ZKRVH FKRUG EHDUV 1RUWK Ă&#x203A; Âś ´: 321.52  feet;Íž  thence  North-­ westerly  332.81  feet  along  said  curve;Íž  thence  North  Ă&#x203A; Âś ´: IHHW WKHQFH 1RUWK Ă&#x203A; Âś ´( 43.65  feet  to  the  beginning  of  a  curve  concave  to  the  North-­ west,  said  curve  having  a  rad-­ ius  of  333.00,  a  central  angle  RI Ă&#x203A; Âś ´ DQG ZKRVH FKRUG EHDUV 1 Ă&#x203A; Âś ´( feet;Íž  thence  Northerly,  302.03  feet  along  said  curve;Íž  thence  1RUWK Ă&#x203A; Âś ´( IHHW to  the  point  of  beginning,  Polk  County,  Wisconsin.

PROPERTY  ADDRESS:  2102  U.S.  Highway  8,  Saint  Croix  Falls,  WI  54024.

TAX  IDENTIFICATION  NOS.:  281-­01394-­0100.

Dated  this  20th  day  of  Janu-­ ary,  2015. /s/Peter  Johnson Polk  County  Sheriff Winthrop  &  Weinstine,  P.A.  (CAC) State  Bar  No.  1077922 225  South  Sixth  Street Suite  3500 Minneapolis,  MN  55402 >5(?37 612-­604-­6649

POLK COUNTY TAX LIENS 2015-2 (Continued) OWNER/MORTGAGE CO. LIEN/JUDGMENT HOLDER

NO.

DESCRIPTION

030

Town of McKinley Owners: William K Renz Fka 038-00697-0000 nka 038-00697-0100, 038-00697-0200, 038-00697-0300, 038-0697-0400, 038-00697-0500, 038-00697-0600 Lot 1 CSM 5996 V27 Pg 60 Doc 781703 and that portion of Lots 2, 3, & 4 CSM 5996 lying within Town of McKinley Rec V27 Pg 60 Doc 781703 and that portion of Lots 5 & 6 CSM 5988 lying within Town of McKinley Rec V27 Pg 52 Doc 780323 all Loc Gov Lot 4 Sec 30-36-15

AMT. TAX

CERT.#

INT. RATE

NO.

DESCRIPTION

2011 2011

1,493.00 165.00

1437

12% Annually

038

Town of Osceola 042-00399-0200 Lot 2 CSM 3229 V14 Pg 251 Doc 604664 Loc in SW SW Sec 19-33-18

039

Town of Osceola Owner: Elton E Babbitt, c/o Dawn Gile 042-00782-0200 Lot 2 CSM 3732 V16 Pg 245 Doc 633529 Loc in NE SW Sec 31-33-18

040

Town of Osceola 042-01140-3200 Lot 32 CSM 2756 V13 Pg 10 Doc 584641 Loc NE SW and SE SW Sec 24-33-19

SC

031

Town of McKinley Owners: Donald C & Rebecca J Seaquist 038-00857-0000 SC Lot 2 Plat of Sunrise Roost Sec 10-36-15

2011 2011

713.80 165.00

1447

12% Annually

032

Town of Milltown Owner: Lonnie P Simon 040-00082-0000 Pcl in SE SE Sec 3-35-17 Desc V620 Pg 396 Doc 514404

2011 2011

382.17 165.00

1456

12% Annually

Town of Milltown Owners: Christopher & Michelle Madison 040-00329-0000 SC Pcl of land in NW SW Sec 12-35-17 Desc V929 Pg 516 Doc 656122

2011 2011

220.14 165.00

1481

Town of Milltown Owners: Gerald & Joyce Hughes 040-00357-0000 Pt SE SE Sec 12-35-17 Desc V536 Pg 621 Doc 470820

SC

2011 2011

229.31 165.00

1485

SC

2011 2011

61.14 165.00

1507

033

034

035

Town of Milltown 040-00843-0000 Pt SE SW Sec 26-35-17 Desc V950 Pg 871 Doc 677760

Owner: R David Sawyer Liens/Judgments: David Lendosky Beneficial Wisconsin Asset Acceptance

036

Town of Milltown Owners: Jeffry A & Patricia A McArdle 040-00923-0000 Parcel B CSM 244 V1 Pg 247 Doc 363521 Loc in Gov Lot 2 Sec 27-35-17

037

Town of Milltown Owner: Virginia J Wahlquist 040-01447-0000 Lot 1 CSM 5091 V22 Pg 198 Doc 711394 Loc pt Lots 13 & 14 Plat of Green Bay of Half Moon Lake in Gov Lot 1 Sec 25-35-17

OWNER/MORTGAGE CO. LIEN/JUDGMENT HOLDER

YEAR TAX

SC

12% Annually

12% Annually

AMT. TAX

CERT.#

INT. RATE

2011 2011

329.16 165.00

1569

12% Annually

SC

2011 2011

3,131.91 165.00

1602

12% Annually

Owner: Richard J Jennings Mortgage Holder: Affinity Plus Federal Credit Union

SC

2011 2011

1,463.77 165.00

1622

12% Annually

041

Town of St Croix Falls Owner: John C & Rhett C Werner 044-00618-0000 Part of Gov Lot 3 Sec 25-34-18 Desc Doc 820703

SC

2011 2011

2,015.35 165.00

1701

12% Annually

042

Town of St Croix Falls Owners: John C & Rhett C Werner 044-00619-0000 Lot 1 CSM 318 V2 Pg 47 Doc 370989 Loc in Gov Lot 3 Sec 25-34-18 Desc Doc 820703

SC

2011 2011

3,279.72 165.00

1702

12% Annually

043

Town of St Croix Falls 044-00795-0000 Pt SE SE Sec 28-34-18 Desc V961 Pg 835 Doc 689008

Owner: Richard H Hansen Mortgage Holder: First State Bank of Wyoming Liens/Judgments: St Croix Valley Good Samaritan Center WI Department of Revenue Dept of the Treasury - IRS

SC

2011 2011

4,402.87 165.00

1718

12% Annually

044

Town of St Croix Falls 044-00926-0000 Lot 6 CSM 751 V3 Pg 243 Doc 401522 exc W 200â&#x20AC;&#x2122; & exc E 100â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Loc NW NE Sec 34-34-18

Owner: Tryn D Johnson Mortgage Holders: Polk County Bank Herbert Hanson Liens/Judgments: U.S. Dept of the Treasury - IRS

SC

2011 2011

430.62 165.00

1724

12% Annually

045

Town of St Croix Falls 044-01060-0000 Pcl in NW NE and in Gov Lot 2 Sec 25-34-18 Desc V1003 Pg 851 Doc 732077

Owner: Jake L & Deborah J Riegel Mortgage Holder: S & C Bank Liens/Judgments: Lakes Gas Co

SC

2011 2011

677.42 165.00

1732

12% Annually

12% Annually

SC

2011 2011

3,259.70 165.00

1510

12% Annually

SC

2011 2011

1,631.23 165.00

1528

12% Annually

YEAR TAX

Owners: Gary F Brunclik & Illean F Weber Mortgage Holder: SC Central Bank

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PLEASE NOTE...IMPORTANT NOTICE You Will Lose Title To Your Property If These Taxes Are Not Paid On Or Before April 17, 2015 TAKE NOTICE that all persons having, or claiming to have any right, title or interest in or lien upo n the real property described in the list of tax liens 2015-3, on file in the office of the Clerk of Circuit Court of Polk County, dated January 21, 2015, attached hereto, are hereby notified that the filing of such list of tax liens in the Clerk of Circuit Court of Polk County constitutes the commencement by said Polk County of a special proceeding in the Circuit Court for Polk County to foreclose the tax liens therein described by foreclosure proceedings In Rem and that a notice of the pendency of such proceeding against each piece or parcel of land therein described was filed in the office of the Clerk of Circuit Court on January 21, 2015. Such proceeding is brought against the real property herein described only and is to foreclose the tax liens described in such list. No personal judgment will be entered herein for such taxes, assessments or other legal charges or any part thereof.

TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that all persons having or claiming to have any right, title or interest in or lien upon the real

property described in said list of tax liens are hereby notified that a certified copy of such list of tax liens has been posted in the office of the County Treasurer of Polk County and will remain posted for public inspection up to and including April 17, 2015, which date is hereby fixed as the last day of redemption.

TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that any person having or claiming to have any right, title or interest in or lien upon such parcel may, on or before April 17, 2015, redeem such delinquent tax liens by paying to the County Treasurer of Polk County the amount of all such unpaid tax liens and in addition thereto, all interest and penalties which have accrued on said unpaid tax liens computed to and including the day of redemption, plus the reasonable costs that the County incurred to initiate the proceedings plus the personâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s share of the reasonable costs of publication under sub. (6).

POLK COUNTY

By Amanda Nissen, Polk County Treasurer

STATE OF WISCONSIN - CIRCUIT COURT - POLK COUNTY In the Matter of the Foreclosure of Tax Liens under Section 75.521 Wis. Statutes by Polk County PETITION FOR JUDGMENT VESTING TITLE TO POLK COUNTY: 2015 - 3 - Case No. 15CV 32 Now comes the County of Polk, by Carole T. Wondra, Polk County Clerk, in her official capacity and by and through the undersigned attorney, petitions the Court pursuant to Section 75.521 for judgment vesting title in Polk County and as and for said petition alleges and states as follows: 1. The Polk County Treasurer, Amanda Nissen, has prepared a List of Tax Liens of Polk County being Foreclosed by Proceeding In Rem, a verified copy of which is attached and incorporated herein by reference.

2. The foreclosure of the tax liens through in rem proceedings is governed by Section 75.521 Wisconsin Statutes and the requirements therein have been fulfilled.

3. The time periods after the date of the tax certificates, as stated is set forth in Section 75.521 (3), have lapsed for the properties included and described in said List of Tax Liens.

4. Notice of this proceeding shall be given to all parties specified in Section 75.521 (3) c Stat. by the County Treasurer sending a copy of this petition, and a copy of said List of Tax Liens of Polk County by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested.

WHEREFORE, the Petitioner requests that the court grant judgment in favor of Polk County vesting title to the parcels of land described in the attached â&#x20AC;&#x153;List of Tax Liensâ&#x20AC;? in Polk County, thereby, barring any and all claims whatsoever of the former owners or any persons claiming through and under the former owners since the date of filing the list of tax liens in the Office of the Clerk of Circuit Court.

Dated this 16th day of January, 2015.

Carole T. Wondra, Polk County Clerk Jeffrey B. Fuge, ID# 1024292 Polk County Government Center Corporation Counsel, Attorney for Polk County 100 Polk County Plaza, Suite 110 1005 West Main St., Ste. 100, Balsam Lake, WI 54810 Balsam Lake, WI 54810 PH: 715-485-9210 Per Wisconsin State Statute, all possible child support liens are listed. Because of the limitations of information in the Treasurerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office, they are based solely on name matches. While we are required to list them based on name matches, we understand that they may not be against the person indicated. This practice is consistent with other property tax foreclosure listings by County Treasurerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Offices across the State of Wisconsin

List Of Tax Liens Of Polk County Being Foreclosed By Proceeding In Rem 2015-3 STATE OF WISCONSIN - CIRCUIT COURT - POLK COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLOSURE OF TAX LIENS UNDER SECTION 75.521 WISCONSIN STATUTES BY POLK COUNTY, LIST OF TAX LIENS FOR YEARS INDICATED. NO.

DESCRIPTION

OWNER/MORTGAGE CO. LIEN/JUDGMENT HOLDER

001

Town of Sterling 046-00094-0300 S 1/3 of N 1/2 of NW SE & the W 1/3 of SE NW SE Sec 4-36-19

Owner: Valerie C Jensen Liens/Judgments: Riverside Finance Inc Scott W & Kathy Willis

002

Town of Sterling 046-00095-0200 W 1/3 of NE SW SE Sec 4-36-19

Owner: Valerie C Jensen Liens/Judgments: Riverside Finance Inc Scott W & Kathy Willis

003

Town of Sterling 046-00491-0200 Lot 2 CSM 4464 V20 Pg 16 Doc 680113 Loc in NW NW Sec 21-36-19

Owners: David & Carol Parsons Land Contract Holder: Louis & Daniel Dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Jock Liens/Judgments: Rock County Child Support Agency

004

Town of Sterling Owner: James Alford Dimmers 046-00834-0200 Lot 2 CSM 2385 V11 Pg 92 Doc 564254 Loc W 1/2 SE 1/4 Sec 33-36-19

005

Town of Sterling 046-00837-0000 S 210â&#x20AC;&#x2122; of Pt NW SE Sec 33-36-19

006

007

Owners: Phillip R & Joshua P Brenizer Mortgage Holder: Community Bank Cameron-Grantsburg Liens/Judgments: St Croix Regional Medical Center

Town West Sweden Owner: John Lindell 048-00109-0000 S 660â&#x20AC;&#x2122; of the W 800â&#x20AC;&#x2122; of the SW SW Sec 5-37-17 Exc W 1/2 thereof Town West Sweden Owner: John Lindell 048-00110-0000 W 1/2 of the S 660â&#x20AC;&#x2122; of the W 800â&#x20AC;&#x2122; of the SW SW Sec 5-37-17

AMT. TAX

CERT.#

INT. RATE

NO.

DESCRIPTION

SC

2011 2011

401.20 165.00

1755

12% Annually

017

Village of Dresser 116-00468-3500 Lot 35 Plat of Silver Ridge Sec 18-33-18

Owner: Dale R Selzler

SC

2011 2011

134.32 165.00

1757

12% Annually

018

Village of Dresser 116-00468-4100 Lot 41 Plat of Silver Ridge Sec 18-33-18

Owner: Dale R Selzler

SC

2011 2011

264.95 165.00

1776

12% Annually

019

Village of Dresser 116-00468-5300 Lot 53 Plat of Silver Ridge First Addition Sec 18-33-18

Owner: Dale R Selzler

100.12 165.00

1808

12% Annually

020

Village of Dresser 116-00468-5800 Lot 58 Plat of Silver Ridge First Addition Sec 18-33-18

Owner: Dale R Selzler

SC

2011 2011

607.23 165.00

1809

12% Annually

021

Village of Dresser 116-00468-6000 Lot 60 Plat of Silver Ridge First Addition Sec 18-33-18

Owner: Dale R Selzler

SC

2011 2011

022

Village of Dresser 116-00468-6600 Lot 66 Plat of Silver Ridge First Addition Sec 18-33-18

Owner: Dale R Selzler

023

Village of Dresser 116-00468-6900 Lot 69 Plat of Silver Ridge First Addition Sec 18-33-18

Owner: Dale R Selzler

024

Village of Dresser 116-00468-7100 Lot 71 Plat of Silver Ridge First Addition Sec 18-33-18

Owner: Dale R Selzler

025

Village of Dresser 116-00468-7200 Lot 72 Plat of Silver Ridge First Addition Sec 18-33-18

Owner: Dale R Selzler

026

Village of Dresser 116-00468-7300 Lot 73 Plat of Silver Ridge First Addition Sec 18-33-18

Owner: Dale R Selzler

027

Village of Frederic 126-00077-0000 Part of Lot 13 Block 8 Original Plat of the Village of Frederic Sec 27-37-17

Owner: Audry Donald Mortgage Holder: Regional Business Fund Inc Land Contract Holder: Retional Business Fund Inc Liens/Judgments: Target National Bank

028

Village of Frederic 126-00353-0000 Lot 11 Block 6 Industrial Subdivision Sec 34-37-17

Owner: Jeffrey L Moats Liens/Judgments: Capital One Bank USA

029

Village of Frederic 126-00434-0000 Lot 2 Block 4 Wm J Starrâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Subdivision exc N 150â&#x20AC;&#x2122; thereof Loc SE NW Sec 27-37-17

Owner: Kyle Gjonnes Liens/Judgments: Eliasco Inc Burnett County Child Support Agency Marathon County Child Support Agency Owner: Susan A Alden

SC

SC

2011 2011

2011 2011

844.05 165.00

217.38 165.00

1837

1838

12% Annually

12% Annually

008

Village of Balsam Lake 106-00424-0000 Pcl in Gov Lot 4 Sec 3-34-17

Owners: Ray J & Laura L McKenzie

SC

2011 2011

977.84 165.00

1917

12% Annually

009

Village of Balsam Lake 106-00459-0000 N 166â&#x20AC;&#x2122; of S 216â&#x20AC;&#x2122; of E 193â&#x20AC;&#x2122; of Gov Lot 5 Sec 3-34-17

Owners: Herbert M & Mary H Richardson Mortgage Holder: SC PNC Bank National Association DC

2011 2011 2011

1,686.95 165.00 480.18

1921

12% Annually

1921

12% Annually

Village of Centuria 111-00112-0300 Lot 3 Plat of Centurion Estates Sec 11-34-18

Owner: John DuBois Land Contract Holder: Impact Seven Inc Liens/Judgments: University of Wisconsin Credit Union

2011 2011

2,865.67 165.00

1941

12% Annually

010

011

SC

Village of Centuria 111-00184-0000 Lot 9 and N 25â&#x20AC;&#x2122; of Lot 4 Blk 16 First Addition Sec 11-34-18

Owner: Grover N Lutgen Mortgage Holders: Heritage National Bank Central Bank

SC

2010 2010 2011

975.75 165.00 2,430.71

2096

12% Annually

1944

12% Annually

Village of Centuria 111-00320-0000 Lot 7 Block 12 Original Plat of the Village of Centuria Sec 11-34-18

Owner: Samuel W Leggitt Mortgage Holder: SC Deustche Bank National Trust Company DC

2011 2011 2011

1,731.58 165.00 512.41

1955

12% Annually

Village of Clayton 112-00064-0000 Lot 7 Block 1 First Addition of the Village of Clayton Sec 24-33-15

Owner: Donald E Kittelson Mortgage Holder: Citifinancial Inc Lien/Judgment Holders: Wisconsin Electric Power Company Amery Regional Medical Center Dental Arts

2011

691.75

1963

014

Village of Clayton 112-00228-0000 Outlot 78 of Outlot Plat of the Village of Clayton Sec 24-33-15

Owner: Kerri L Schoel Mortgage Holder: Beneficial Wisconsin Inc Liens/Judgments: GMAC

015

Village of Dresser 116-00147-0000 Pt Lot 10 First Addition Sec 18-33-18

Owners: Roger F & LuAnn Wood Land Contract Holder: John R Krischuk

016

Village of Dresser 116-00468-3400 Lot 34 Plat of Silver Ridge Sec 18-33-18

Owner: Dale R Selzler

012

013

OWNER/MORTGAGE CO. LIEN/JUDGMENT HOLDER

YEAR TAX

12% Annually

12% Annually

SC

2011 2011

1,167.83 165.00

1984

12% Annually

030

Village of Frederic 126-00579-0600 Lot 6 CSM 5915 V26 Pg 181 Doc 773411 Loc in SW SE Sec 28-37-17

SC

2011 2011

4,351.09 165.00

2042

12% Annually

031

Village of Frederic Owner: Susan A Alden 126-00579-0700 Lot 7 CSM 5915 V26 Pg 181 Doc 773411 Loc in SW SE Sec 28-37-17

SC

2011 2011

319.99 165.00

2066

12% Annually

032

Village of Luck 146-00266-0000 Lot 12 Block 4 Plat of Lawson Sec 28-36-17

Owner: Johnson Rental Properties Inc Other Interested Party: Cherokee State Bank

YEAR TAX

AMT. TAX

CERT.#

INT. RATE

SC

2011 2011

319.99 165.00

2067

12% Annually

SC

2011 2011

316.80 165.00

2069

12% Annually

SC

2011 2011

262.59 165.00

2073

12% Annually

SC

2011 2011

330.62 165.00

2074

12% Annually

SC

2011 2011

284.91 165.00

2075

12% Annually

SC

2011 2011

280.65 165.00

2080

12% Annually

SC

2011 2011

155.21 165.00

2081

12% Annually

SC

2011 2011

262.59 165.00

2082

12% Annually

SC

2011 2011

273.22 165.00

2083

12% Annually

SC

2011 2011

261.52 165.00

2084

12% Annually

SC

2011 2011

611.94 165.00

2091

12% Annually

SC

2011 2011

3,962.71 165.00

2113

12% Annually

SC DC

2011 2011 2011

3,596.44 165.00 496.11

2116

12% Annually

2116

12% Annually

SC

2011 2011

2,477.68 165.00

2135

12% Annually

SC

2011 2011

413.00 165.00

2136

12% Annually

SC DC

2011 2011 2011

701.70 165.00 193.59

2150

12% Annually

2150

12% Annually

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LAWSON MANOR CAREGIVER POSITIONS

TOWN  OF  ST.  CROIX  FALLS Polk  County,  Wisconsin www.townofstcroixfalls.org PLAN  COMMISSION  -­  NOTICE  OF  HEARING February  11,  2015

Accepting applications for all shifts.

Will provide training/certification to right applicants.

Apply in person or request application Mon. - Fri. 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

The  Town  of  St.  Croix  Falls  Plan  Commission  will  hold  a public  hearing  at  6  p.m.  on  Wednesday,  February  11,  2015, at  the  Town  Hall  at  1305  200th  Street  &  U.S.  Hwy.  8,  St.  Croix  Falls,  Wisconsin.  Written  evidence,  testimony  or  comments, if  any,  must  be  delivered  in  person  or  by  mail  to  the  Town Hall.

Frost  Services  requests  a  special  exception  to  allow  light  manufacturing  and  assembly  in  the  Commercial  District.  The  property  address  is  2205  U.S.  Highway  8,  St.  Croix  Falls,  WI  54024.  The  property  is  located  in  Section  29,  parcel  number  044-­00814-­0000.

Jim  Alt,  Zoning  Administrator 3 >5(?37

Apply At:

United Pioneer Home 623 S. 2nd Street., Luck, WI 54853

(Feb. Â 4, Â 11, Â 18, Â 25, Â Mar. Â 4, Â 11)

(Feb.  4,  11,  18,  25,  Mar.  4,  11) STATE  OF  WISCONSIN CIRCUIT  COURT POLK  COUNTY Central  Bank,  as  successor  in  interest  to  The  RiverBank, 2104  Hastings  Avenue Newport,  MN   55055, Plaintiff, vs.

Jamie  S.  Melin 209  East  3rd  Avenue Luck,  WI  54853, State  of  Wisconsin  -­  DWD 201  E.  Washington  Ave. RM.  C100 Madison,  WI  53703, Defendants.

Case  No.  14-­CV-­226 Code  No.   30404 Foreclosure  of  Mortgage Dollar  Amount  Greater  Than  $10,000 NOTICE  OF  SALE PLEASE  TAKE  NOTICE  that  by  virtue  of  a  judgment  of  fore-­ closure  entered  on  September  12,  2014,  in  the  amount  of  $67,676.09,  the  Sheriff  will  sell  the  described  premises  at  public  auction  as  follows: TIME:  March  24,  2015,  at  10:00  oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;clock  a.m.

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

2.  Sold  â&#x20AC;&#x153;as  isâ&#x20AC;?  and  subject  to  all  legal  liens  and  encum-­ brances.

3.  Buyer  to  pay  applicable  Wisconsin  Real  Estate  Transfer  Tax. PLACE:  The  front  lobby  of  the  Polk  County  Justice  Center,  1005  West  Main  Street,  Balsam  Lake,  Wis.  54810.

DESCRIPTION:  Lots  9  and  10,  Block  Eighteen  (18),  Original  Plat  of  the  Village  of  Balsam  Lake,  except  the  West  65.0  feet  of  Lot  9,  and  except  the  West  65.0  feet  of  the  South  7.0  feet  of  Lot  10,  Block  Eigh-­ teen  (18),  Polk  County,  Wis. TAX  KEY  NO.:  106-­00273-­0000  and  106-­00272-­0000.

PROPERTY  ADDRESS:  315  Main  Street,  Balsam  Lake,  WI  54810.

Peter  Johnson Sheriff  of  Polk  County,  WI PAIEMENT  LAW  OFFICE,  LLC Attorneys  for  Plaintiff 221  East  Myrtle  Street Stillwater,  MN  55082 651-­967-­5050 Paiement  Law  Office,  LLC  is  attempting  to  collect  a  debt  and  any  information  obtained  will  be  used  for  that  purpose. >5(?37

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STATE  OF  WISCONSIN CIRCUIT  COURT POLK  COUNTY Central  Bank,  as  successor  in  interest  to  The  RiverBank, 2104  Hastings  Avenue Newport,  MN   55055, Plaintiff, vs.

Jamie  S.  Melin 209  East  3rd  Avenue Luck,  WI  54853, State  of  Wisconsin  -­  DWD 201  E.  Washington  Ave. RM.  C100 Madison,  WI  53703, Defendants.

Case  No.  14-­CV-­227 Code  No.   30404 Foreclosure  of  Mortgage Dollar  Amount  Greater  Than  $10,000 NOTICE  OF  SALE PLEASE  TAKE  NOTICE  that  by  virtue  of  a  judgment  of  fore-­ closure  entered  on  September  12,  2014,  in  the  amount  of  $74,413.23,  the  Sheriff  will  sell  the  described  premises  at  public  auction  as  follows: TIME:  March  24,  2015,  at  10:00  oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;clock  a.m.

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

2.  Sold  â&#x20AC;&#x153;as  isâ&#x20AC;?  and  subject  to  all  legal  liens  and  encum-­ brances.

3.  Buyer  to  pay  applicable  Wisconsin  Real  Estate  Transfer  Tax. PLACE:  The  front  lobby  of  the  Polk  County  Justice  Center,  1005  West  Main  Street,  Balsam  Lake,  Wis.  54810.

DESCRIPTION:  Lot  1  of  Certi-­ fied  Survey  Map  No.  2683,  filed  in  Volume  12  CSM,  Page  170  as  Document  No.  581799  located  in  the  Northwest  Quarter  of  the  Southwest  Quarter,  Section  28,  Township  36  North  of  Range  17  West,  Village  of  Luck,  Polk  County,  Wisconsin.

TAX  KEY  NO.:  146-­00477-­0000.

PROPERTY  ADDRESS:  49  1st  Avenue,  Luck,  WI  54853.

Peter  Johnson Sheriff  of  Polk  County,  WI PAIEMENT  LAW  OFFICE,  LLC Attorneys  for  Plaintiff 221  East  Myrtle  Street Stillwater,  MN  55082 651-­967-­5050 Paiement  Law  Office,  LLC  is  attempting  to  collect  a  debt  and  any  information  obtained  will  be  used  for  that  purpose. >5(?37

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DESCRIPTION

033

Village of Luck 146-00279-0000 Lot 17 Block 4 Original Plat of Village of Luck Sec 28-36-17

034

035

Village of Luck 146-00559-0000 Parcel Loc in Gov Lot 1 Sec 28-36-17

OWNER/MORTGAGE CO. LIEN/JUDGMENT HOLDER Owner: Paula Kristine Holmquist Liens/Judgments: David Swiontek Robert Schaber Rural American Bank-Luck Troy Ashton William Jack & Tracy Songetay WI Dept of Workforce Development

AMT. TAX

CERT.#

INT. RATE

NO.

DESCRIPTION

2011 2011

674.92 165.00

2152

12% Annually

036

Village of Osceola 165-00589-0000 Parcel Loc in Outlot 165 of the Outlot Plat of the Village of Osceola Sec 27-33-19

Owner: Rowbough Partners Mortgage Holders: State Bank & Trust Bell State Bank & Trust

037

City of Amery 201-00012-0000 Lot 16 & W 1/2 of Lot 15 Amundson and Johnsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Addition exc S 60â&#x20AC;&#x2122; thereof Loc in SE NW Sec 28-33-16

Owners: James E & Judith K Hoffland Liens/Judgments: WI Dept of Revenue

SC

Owners: John M & Robert P Wright and Mary Kaye & John E Rausch SC Mortgage Holder: S & C Bank WC Liens/Judgments: Capital One Bank (USA) NA AnchorBank FSB Milwaukee County Child Support Agency

Village of Luck Owners: Daryoosh & Karen A Tirandazi 146-00650-0300 Lot 3 CSM 5028 V22 Pg 135 Doc 705982 Loc Gov Lot 5 Sec 32-36-17

OWNER/MORTGAGE CO. LIEN/JUDGMENT HOLDER

YEAR TAX

SC

2011 2011 2011

591.30 165.00 200.16

2165

12% Annually

2165

12% Annually

2011 2011

972.88 165.00

2170

12% Annually

YEAR TAX

AMT. TAX

CERT.#

INT. RATE

2011 2011

13,571.70 165.00

2261

12% Annually

2011

1,404.16

2498 2498

12% Annually 12% Annually

SC

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Notices/Employment opportunities

(Jan.  21,  28,  Feb.  4) STATE  OF  WISCONSIN CIRCUIT  COURT POLK  COUNTY  U.S.  Bank,  National  Association  successor  by  merger  to  U.S.  Bank  National  Association,  N.D., Plaintiff, vs.

Bruce  R.  Huber, Sherry  A.  Huber, Cassandra  Dehmer, Defendants.

Case  Code:  30404 NOTICE  OF FORECLOSURE  SALE Case  No.  14  CV  310 Hon.  Molly  E.  Galewyrick PLEASE  TAKE  NOTICE  that  by  virtue  of  a  judgment  of  fore-­ closure  entered  on  December  17,  2014,  the  Sheriff  of  Polk  County  will  sell  the  described  premises  at  public  auction  as  follows: DATE/TIME:  February  17,  2015,  at  10:00  a.m.  TERMS:  10%  of  successful  bid  must  be  paid  to  the  sheriff  at  sale  in  cash  or  cashierâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  check;Íž  balance  due  in  cash  or  cashierâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  check  within  10  days  of  confirmation  of  sale.  Pur-­ chaser  is  responsible  for  pay-­ ment  of  all  transfer  taxes  and  recording  fees.  Sale  is  AS  IS  in  all  respects.

PLACE:  Front  Entrance  of  the  Polk  County  Justice  Center,  1005  West  Main  Street,  Balsam  Lake,  WI  54810.

DESCRIPTION: Situated  in  the  County  of  Polk,  State  of  Wisconsin: The  North  Fractional  One-­Half  of  the  Northwest  One-­Quarter  (NFR.  1/2  NW  1/4)  of  Section  Four  (4),  Township  Thirty-­Five  (35)  North,  Range  Seventeen  (17)  West,  except  convey-­ ances  for  highway  purposes,  railroad  right  of  way  described  in  Deeds  recorded  in  Volume  193  of  Deeds,  Page  613,  and  Volume  153  of  Deeds,  Page  608,  in  the  Office  of  the  Reg-­ ister  of  Deeds  in  and  for  Polk  County,  Wisconsin.

Less  And  Except: The  Northeast  Quarter  of  the  Northwest  Quarter  (NE  1/4  NW  1/4)  and  that  portion  of  the  Northwest  Quarter  of  the  Northwest  Quarter  (NW  1/4  NW  1/4)  Lying  Easterly  of  the  Gandy  Dancer  Trail,  all  loca-­ ted  in  Section  Four  (4),  Town-­ ship  Thirty-­Five  (35)  North,  Range  Seventeen  (17)  West.

Less  And  Except: Lot  1  of  Polk  County  Certified  Survey  Map  No.  3664  record-­ ed  in  Volume  16  CSM,  Page  177,  Document  No.  630850,  being  located  in  the  Northwest  Quarter  of  the  Northwest  Quarter,  Section  4,  Township  35  North,  Range  17  West,  Polk  County,  Wisconsin,  reser-­ ving  unto  grantors,  their  heirs  and  assigns  an  easement  over  the  West  66  feet  of  the  North  126.36  feet  thereof.

Less  And  Except: Lot  Three  (3)  of  Certified  Sur-­ vey  Map  No.  4883  recorded  in  Volume  21  of  Certified  Survey  Maps,  Page  210  as  Document  No.  700423,  located  in  the  Northwest  Quarter  of  the  Northwest  Quarter  (NW  1/4  of  NW  1/4)  Section  Four  (4),  Township  Thirty-­Five  (35)  North,  Range  Seventeen  (17)  West,  Town  of  Milltown,  Polk  County,  Wisconsin.

Said  property  now  described  as  Lots  2  and  4  of  the  Certified  Survey  Map  No.  4921,  as  re-­ corded  in  Volume  22,  Page  28,  Instrument  No.  701007,  of  the  Polk  County,  Wisconsin  records.

PROPERTY  ADDRESS:  2378  State  Road  35,  Milltown,  WI  54858.

Peter  Johnson Sheriff  of  Polk  County Stein  &  Moore,  P.A. Attorneys  for  Plaintiff 332  Minnesota  Street Suite  W-­1650 St.  Paul,  MN  55101

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NOTICE

TOWN OF APPLE RIVER Monthly Town Board Meeting Will Be Held Mon., Feb. 9, At 7 p.m. At The Town Hall, 612 Hwy. 8.

Agenda to be posted.

Gloria Stokes, Clerk

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(Jan. Â 21, Â 28, Â Feb. Â 4) STATE Â OF Â WISCONSIN CIRCUIT Â COURT CIVIL Â DIVISION POLK Â COUNTY U.S. Â BANK Â NATIONAL Â ASSOCIATION Â AS Â SUCCESSOR Â BY Â MERGER Â OF Â U.S. Â BANK Â NATIONAL Â ASSOCIATION Â ND Plaintiff vs.

JEFFREY  J.  MCFADDEN;Íž  DIANA  C.  MCFADDEN;Íž Defendants NOTICE  OF  SHERIFFâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S  SALE Case  No.  14  CV  0091 Case  Code  No.  30404 PLEASE  TAKE  NOTICE  that  by  virtue  of  a  judgment  of  fore-­ closure  entered  on  September  11,  2014,  in  the  amount  of  $106,786.51,  the  Sheriff,  or  Designee,  will  sell  the  described  premises  at  public  auction  as  follows: TIME:  February  17,  2015,  at  10:00  a.m.

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

2.  Sold  â&#x20AC;&#x153;as  isâ&#x20AC;?  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  upon  con-­ firmation  of  the  court.

PLACE:  Lobby  of  the  Polk  County  Justice  Center,  1005  West  Main  Street,  Balsam  Lake,  WI  54810.

PROPERTY  DESCRIPTION: All  that  certain  parcel  of  land  situate  in  the  City  of  Frederic,  County  of  Polk  and  State  of Wisconsin,  bounded  and  de-­ scribed  as  follows: A  parcel  of  land  located  in  the  Northwest  Quarter  (NW  1/4  SW  1/4)  of  the  Southwest  Quarter  of  Section  11,  in Township  36  North,  Range  16  West,  Polk  County,  Wisconsin,  described  as  follows:  Beginning  at  the  Southwest Corner  of  the  NW  1/4  SW  1/4,  Section  11-­36-­16,  thence North  along  the  West  Line  of  the  NW  1/4  SW  1/4,  Section 11-­36-­16,  180  Feet  to  a  point  of  beginning;͞  thence  East  100  Feet;͞  thence  North  300  Feet;͞  thence  West  100  Feet  to  the  West  Line  of  said  NW  1/4  SW  1/4,  Section  11-­36-­16,  thence South  300  Feet  along  the West  Line  of  said  NW  1/4  SW  1/4,  Section  11-­36-­16,  to  the  point  of  beginning.

And,  parcel  of  land  located  in  the  Northeast  Quarter  of  the  Southeast  Quarter  (NE  1/4  SE  1/4),  Section  10,  in  Township  36  North,  Range  16  West,  Polk  County,  Wisconsin, described  as  follows: Beginning  at  the  Southeast  Corner  of  the  NE  1/4  SE  1/4,  Section  10-­36-­16,  thence North  along  the  East  Line  of  said  NE  1/4  SE  1/4,   Section 10-­36-­16,  a  distance  of  180  Feet  to  a  point  of  beginning;͞  thence  West  200  Feet;͞  thence North  300  Feet;͞  thence  East  200  Feet  to  the  East  Line  of  said  NE  1/4  SE  1/4,  Sec-­ tion  10-­36-­16,  thence  South  along  the  East  Line  of  said  NE  1/4  SE  1/4,  Section  10-­36-­16,  300  Feet  to  the  point  of  beginning.

Together  with  reasonable  in-­ gress  and  egress  over  and  across  the  now  existing  drive-­ way  as  now  laid  out  and  trav-­ eled  and  situated  in  the  East  Half  of  the  Southeast  Quarter (E  1/2  SE  1/4),  Section  10-­36-­ 16,  Polk  County,  Wisconsin.

TAX  KEY  NO.:  012-­00194-­0000 PROPERTY  ADDRESS:  803  280th  Avenue,  Frederic,  Wis-­ consin  54837.

Charles  A.  Walgreen State  Bar  No.  1087876 Attorney  for  Plaintiff 230  W.  Monroe  St.,  Ste.  1125 Chicago,  IL  60606 Phone:  312-­541-­9710 Johnson,  Blumberg  &  Associ-­ ates,  LLC  is  the  creditorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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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DEBRA  L.  COOPER  and  JOHN  DOE  unknown  spouse  of  Debra  L.  Cooper  and  U.S.  BANK,  NATIONAL  ASSOCIATION,  as  Trustee  of  CVI  Loan  GT  Trust  I Defendants.

Case  No.  14-­CV-­125 Code  No.  30404 Foreclosure  of  Mortgage Dollar  Amount  Greater  Than  $5,000.00  NOTICE  OF FORECLOSURE  SALE PLEASE  TAKE  NOTICE  that  by  virtue  of  a  judgment  of  fore-­ closure  entered  on  August  29,  2014,  in  the  amount  of  $332,716.24,  the  Sheriff  will  sell  the  described  premises  at  public  auction  as  follows: TIME:  March  3,  2015,  at  10:00  oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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  forfeit  of  deposit  to  plaintiff.  2.  Sold  â&#x20AC;&#x153;as  isâ&#x20AC;?  and  subject  to  all  legal  liens  and  encum-­ brances.

3.  Buyer  to  pay  applicable  Wisconsin  Real  Estate  Transfer  Tax. PLACE:  Polk  County  Justice  Center  located  at  1005  West  Main  S.,  Balsam  Lake,  Wis. DESCRIPTION:  The  Northwest  Quarter  of  the  Southeast  Quarter,  Section  13,  Township  36  North,  Range  16  West,  Town  of  Bone  Lake,  Polk  County,  Wisconsin.  PROPERTY  ADDRESS:  616  275th  Avenue,  Town  of  Bone  Lake.

TAX  KEY  NO.:  012-­00258-­0000.

Peter  M.  Johnson Sheriff  of  Polk  County,  WI Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;DESS  AND  ASSOCIATES,  S.C. Attorneys  for  Plaintiff 1414  Underwood  Avenue Suite  403 Wauwatosa,  WI  53213 414-­727-­1591 Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Dess  and  Associates,  S.C.,  is  attempting  to  collect  a  debt  and  any  information  obtained  will  be  used  for  that  purpose.  If  you  have  previously  received  a  Chapter  7  Discharge  in  Bank-­ ruptcy,  this  correspondence  should  not  be  construed  as  an  attempt  to  collect  a  debt. >5(?37

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Defendants Case  No.  14  CV  236 NOTICE  OF  SHERIFFâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S  SALE PLEASE  TAKE  NOTICE  that  by  virtue  of  a  judgment  of  fore-­ closure  entered  on  August  26,  2014,  in  the  amount  of  $82,101.96,  the  Polk  County  Sheriff  will  sell  the  premises  described  below  at  public  auc-­ tion  as  follows: DATE/TIME:  March  10,  2015,  at  10:00  a.m.

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

2.  Sold  â&#x20AC;&#x153;as  isâ&#x20AC;?  and  subject  to  all  legal  liens,  encumbran-­ ces,  and  payment  of  appli-­ cable  transfer  taxes  by  pur-­ chaser.

PLACE:  In  the  Lobby  of  the  Polk  County  Justice  Center,  located  at  1005  West  Main  Street,  Balsam  Lake,  Wisconsin  54810.

PROPERTY  DESCRIPTION:  Lot  4,  Block  1,  Jens  S.  Peder-­ senâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Subdivision  of  the  East  1/2  of  the  Northeast  1/4  of  the  Northeast  1/4  of  Section  31,  Township  36  North,  Range  17  West.  Said  land  being  in  the  Town  of  Luck,  Polk  County,  Wisconsin.

ADDRESS:  2477  170th  Street,  Luck,  Wisconsin.

TAX  KEY  NO:  036-­00900-­0000.

Dated  this  7th  day  of  January,  2015.

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They were gone! Sometime following her bedtime check on Wednesday night they had jumped the fence and were nowhere to be seen.

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The sheep, which are commonly mistaken for goats, were headed south across the lake. Rumor has it they spent some time that afternoon with Gina and Dave Sarrow, approximately 12 miles from home. They settled in for the night at the Kemis farm, a few miles north of their daytime sighting. The Kemis family, who keep horses and cows, understood the implications of lost livestock and began calling neighbors. A neighbor, who also keeps Icelandic sheep, thought to post a message on Facebook regarding the missing animals. Thus began the sheep recovery!

Tammy Brenizer, a friend of the Boland family, saw the Facebook post on the Northwest Wisconsin Garage Sale site and called Kristin. She passed on the location and contact information for the Kemis family. The Bolands rushed over, excited, yet reserved. The Kemis family lives over 10 miles from the Bolands, and they felt unsure these could be their sheep. However, 10-year-old Ann stated, â&#x20AC;&#x153;How likely do you think it is that two other horned sheep would be lost tonight?â&#x20AC;?

Arriving at the Kemis farm the Bolands were relieved and excited to see Gythja and Sindri standing by the barn door. The family worked with David, Maddie and Eli Kemis to corral the sheep into the barn, to no avail. In the end, the Icelandic duo raced north into the woods.

Kristinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s heart sank again. The sheep were on their third night alone in the wilds of Polk County, and David stated he had heard coyotes in the woods north of his house the previous night. The Bolands returned home

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Sunday led to more contacts with people who had either seen or heard of a sighting of the sheep, now frequently referred to as goats. There had been several calls to the sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s department, and many sighting postings on Facebook. Kristin made contact with a local dogcatcher, Curtis Schmid, who graciously offered his services. The family was hopeful for an early Sunday sighting, but none came. Sunday wore on and midafternoon Kristin announced the missing sheep at the Bone Lake Beavers 4-H meeting. Jaymie Johnson of Sundown Border Collies was also in attendance at that meeting and offered the assistance of her sheepdogs. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This was nothing short of a miracle!â&#x20AC;? noted Chris.

The call came not more than half an hour after the 4-H meeting. The sheep had once again arrived at a local farm for an evening snack. This time they were 15 miles from home, and had crossed Hwy. 35. They arrived at the Bainbridge farm, just north of Milltown. Judy Bainbridge had, by chance, checked Facebook that morning and saw the post about the missing Icelandics. She looked up that afternoon to see the fugitives standing under the tree in her backyard. The Bolands contacted Jaymie with the dogs; Curtis the dogcatcher; and their family friends, the Browns, and the chase began.

Converging on the Bainbridge farm, Gythja and Sindri

were found lying under the tree, basking in the midwinter sun. They looked at the crowd gathering, but did not move. The Bolands had only purchased the sheep one ZHHN SULRU DQG KDG QR LQĂ XHQFH RYHU WKHP JLYHQ WKHLU lack of relationship. Jaymie and her dogs sprang into action. At last, under less than perfect herding conditions, but with expert dog handling, the Icelandics were caught, tethered and secured in the back of the Boland family minivan. Thanks to the help of many, many people the sheep are now safe and sound in their barn, recovering from their adventures. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d like to thank all of the people who called the VKHULII¡V GHSDUWPHQW WKH GLVSDWFKHUV ZKR Ă&#x20AC;HOGHG WKH many calls, the people who posted on Facebook or called neighbors, the people who called the Bolands, and all the farms whose hay the sheep munched during their travels,â&#x20AC;? said a statement from the Boland family. They gave special gratitude to Jaymie and family of Sundown Border Collies, Curtis Schmid, Tammy Brenizer, Martha Solfest, the Brown family, the Kemis family and the Bainbridge family. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It is because of the efforts of many people in this community that Gythja and Sindri are safely home,â&#x20AC;? the Bolands noted. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It is truly a blessing to live here!â&#x20AC;? - submitted

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Snowshoeing at Crex GRANTSBURG - The Burnett County Family Resource Center and Crex Meadows Wildlife Area hosted a Junior Ranger program and snowshoeing event on Saturday, Jan. 31.

Branda Thwaits, a National Park Service ranger, taught the children about the Junior Ranger program and the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway. Crex Meadowâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wildlife educator, Kristi Pupak, taught the children how to snowshoe and led them on a winter scavenger hunt through the woods. - submitted

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Unity School District seeks speakers for CTE Month BALSAM LAKE â&#x20AC;&#x201C; February is Career and Technical Education Month. Unity School District is celebrating all month long with some common fun facts and a Student of the Day. CTE at Unity consists of the business and information technology department, agriculture department and the technology and engineering department.

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The Sweater Mary Krull ary loved to go to her grandpaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s house in Monterey, the twin town to Triumph, sometimes compared to the Twin Cities, Minneapolis and St. Paul. Going there usually meant seeing aunts, uncles and cousins, hearing noisy talking and laughter, and smelling food cooking.

As they drove home from Triumph one Saturday night where her mother had grocery shopped while her father went to Kochâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bar, her dad said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s stop for a minute to see Dad.â&#x20AC;? The streetlights twinkled as they turned off Main Street toward the two-story white house on the corner.

They walked up the steps onto the porch and her dad knocked.

Grandpa sat in the living room, reading. He came to the door, spectacles on his nose above his bushy mustache. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Well, hello, Elmer and Viola. How were things on the farm today?â&#x20AC;? Mary knew she was included in the welcome. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just how Grandpa was; he didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t talk to kids.

After they sat down to visit, Grandpa asked Mary to get the paper.

He wanted to show Elmer an article in The Fairmont Sentinel about a new plow. Mary walked into the kitchen and saw the newspaper on the table.

She also saw Grandmaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s gray sweater, hanging over the back of a chair pulled up to the table.

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AMERY â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Come and meet several Master Gardener volunteers on Saturday, Feb. 7, 9 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 11 a.m., at the Amery Public Library.

People will receive answers to their gardening questions, receive gardening tips and suggestions from those who have much gardening experience (both good GRANTSBURG â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The next meeting and not so good); and perhaps even learn of the Parkinsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s support group will about becoming a Master Gardener volunbe held on Thursday, Feb. 26, at 2 p.m., teer as well. at Burnett Medical Center. The guest Come check this out. - submitted speaker will be the hospital nutrition-

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The sleeves hung limp from the posts of the kitchen chair. Mary pictured her Grandma wearing the sweater, although Mary did not remember her, since Grandma died when she was 4 years old.

After Mary brought the paper to Grandpa, she listened to him talk with her dad about the new plow and the farm. They lived on the home farm now, where Grandpa and Grandma had settled a long time ago and raised their family before moving to Monterey.

While the adults visited, Mary wandered into the entryway and slowly climbed the stairs, following the turns and sliding her hand on the smooth railing. She bent over the railing to SHHU DW WKH Ă RRU EHORZ WKHQ VKH ZHQW into the bathroom; it was larger than theirs at home. She played with the chain on the sinkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s rubber stopper, as it dangled like an anchor. The sink held her weight, as she placed her hands on

the sides and pushed herself up to look in the mirror.

Soon, her dad called up, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Mary, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s time to go.â&#x20AC;?

Driving home on the winding road around Cedar Lake, her mom said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Did you see he still has Grandmaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sweater in the kitchen?â&#x20AC;? and her dad replied. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know why he keeps it there.â&#x20AC;?

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The gray sweater bent to the motions of the wearer, embracing her in its warmth. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s why Grandpa kept it â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the sweater had touched her as she worked. It had her feel and her scent and reminded him of their everyday routine.

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fter many years of being bullied by anti-agriculture groups and dealing with widespread misinformation, farmers are using social media to Ă&#x20AC;JKW EDFN Meet â&#x20AC;&#x153;Farmer Nice,â&#x20AC;? the creation of 'HV 0RLQHV Ă&#x20AC;OPPDNHU DQG DFWRU 6FRWW Siepker. Siepker has produced a video for YouTube that stars an Iowa farmer explaining the realities of farming. Nice Guy asks viewers, â&#x20AC;&#x153;So I hear you think you know something about farmers.

Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a word for what you know and farmers use it as fertilizer.â&#x20AC;? He also says, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Food doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t start with factories or the Keebler Elves, it starts with farming.â&#x20AC;?

He tells viewers that a person needs 1,400 pounds of food a year to survive.

And he asks, â&#x20AC;&#x153;How much of that do you want to grow yourself?â&#x20AC;? The â&#x20AC;&#x153;in-yourfaceâ&#x20AC;? dialog continues with the Iowa Nice Guy talking about how farmers

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ldo Leopold once wrote â&#x20AC;&#x153;There are two spiritual dangers in not owning a farm. One is the danger of supposing that breakfast comes from the grocery and the other is that heat comes from a furnace.â&#x20AC;? First published in 1949, â&#x20AC;&#x153;A Sand County Almanacâ&#x20AC;? is a classic collection of essays on conservation and environmentalism. Rural Wisconsin is backdrop for his insight and wisdom in caring for our great outof-doors. As a student of ecology and environmentalism and also a graduate of the great University of Wisconsin I regard the writings of Aldo Leopold as foundational to the way we should live and work in rural America. That being said I confess I am a pretender of sorts.

I am a product of the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;60s and â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;70s when counterculture looked into a conceptual living arrangement called â&#x20AC;&#x153;back to the land.â&#x20AC;? That meant many things to many people but it wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t all bad.

To some it was quitting your corporate job and joining a commune to raise sheep and spin your own yarn. To others it was all body hair all of the time, no shaving and no plucking. To others

&ROG WXUNH\ John W. Ingalls, MD it was protesting the Vietnam War and not trusting anyone over the age of 30. It was the age of â&#x20AC;&#x153;Deep Throatâ&#x20AC;? and â&#x20AC;&#x153;Watergate,â&#x20AC;? peace signs and tie-dyed shirts if you wore one.

Aldo Leopold was probably an unwitting accomplice to those retreating from the city to grow carrots and peas. His advice was to respect the land and to use it wisely. As a postwar educator he probably looked at rural America differently than I did but we have common bonds. I had the chance to revisit Aldo recently when some good friends gave us a copy of his classic work as a Christmas gift. It has been refreshing to read about simpler times.

With the complexity of the world increasing exponentially it is comforting to consider something quiet, peaceful and less likely to provoke anxiety.

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ist. Come with any questions. There will be time for general questions at the end. If anyone missed seeing the DVD at the January meeting at Webster, it can be borrowed. It was a good DVD from

the National Parkinson Foundation. Any questions, call Bev at 715-220-3193. - submitted

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Using Facebook, Twitter and other popular social media outlets, they will post messages asking consumers to go to their website for accurate information about dairy. In addition to promoting WKH PDQ\ EHQHĂ&#x20AC;WV RI PLON WKH\ ZLOO DOVR challenge the nondairy alternatives like almond milk, which has seen sales increase 39 percent this past year.

Julia Kadison, CEO of Milk Processor Education Program, says the dairy industry is going to stop â&#x20AC;&#x153;the seeds of doubt that naysayers, these anti-dairy folks and the competitors are planting in peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mind about milk, before the fever gets too high.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have a growing â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;trust problemâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;

with the millennial generation,â&#x20AC;? says David Pelzer, senior vice president of strategic communications with Dairy Management, Inc. â&#x20AC;&#x153;As an example,â&#x20AC;?

Pelzer says, â&#x20AC;&#x153;35 percent of the millennials believe dairy farmers abuse their animals and that more than 50 percent of farms have a problem with animal care.â&#x20AC;?

With more than 80 million people that qualify as millennials, those born between the early 1980s and early 2000s, they are greatly outnumbering the baby boomers. Unlike their parents and grandparents, they have had little, if any, exposure to farming. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s our job to make sure they are getting an accurate picture of modern agriculture because their perceptions and opinions about farming are going to dictate how food is produced in this country. ÂŤ -XV¡ VD\LQ¡

the mainstream of life and retreating to a sort of pseudo â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;70s life. No I havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t tie-dyed anything yet but I did let my hair grow out a bit and a close cropped beard. (Such radicalism).

I pretend to be a farmer and a homesteader. I raise potatoes, pumpkins, soybeans and radishes, of which most LV HDWHQ E\ WKH GHHU , KXQW DQG Ă&#x20AC;VK for my own food (although I havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t convinced my wife to try raccoon stew or braised squirrel legs). I returned to trapping furs this winter and realized those who depend on this for income are forever destined for poverty. I split P\ RZQ Ă&#x20AC;UHZRRG E\ KDQG EXW , KLUHG someone to cut and deliver it to my house. We raise chickens but they live in relative luxury with heated water, an electric light on a timer and a solarpowered automatic door to keep the critters and the cold out at night. With careful attention to cost we can produce a dozen eggs for about $7 and sell them for $2.50. I built a log cabin with my own hands by cutting the trees on our own land. I skidded the logs out of the woods, peeled the logs and scribed each DQG HYHU\ ORJ WR Ă&#x20AC;W WLJKWO\ XSRQ WKH RQH below. Heated with a small woodstove, it is my quiet winter retreat from com-

plexity and chaos. I can skin muskrats, dry my boots and toast my shins by the Ă&#x20AC;UH ZLWKRXW DQ\ LQWHUUXSWLRQV Although the concept of leaving it all behind and living a simple life is compelling it isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t practical without serious lifestyle changes. I have nothing against Aldo and what he wrote. I think he is right on. If we donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t take his teaching seriously we will have some problems with our environment. But maybe it is just a bit easier to pretend to live the VLPSOH OLIH ZKLOH , ZULWH E\ WKH Ă&#x20AC;UH ZLWK my laptop computer and Wi-Fi connections while sipping an espresso from my digital coffeemaker. Instead of going outside to check the weather I can tap the icon on my smartphone app and get a detailed weather update complete with radar and a video commentary without ever getting out of my chair.

As time passes I may yet slip further out of the mainstream and back to some notion of simplicity, if the good wife is willing and the creek doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t rise. Until WKHQ , DP FRQWHQW WR VLW E\ WKH Ă&#x20AC;UH OLVten to some old John Denver songs, read Aldo Leopold and pretend.

Canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t wait for the paper? See local breaking news and more @ leadernewsroom.com

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ABC Seamless of Siren named National Franchise of the Year FARGO, N.D. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Engstromâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ABC Seamless Siding of Siren was recently honored and presented the 2014 National ABC Seamless Steel Siding â&#x20AC;&#x153;Franchise of the Yearâ&#x20AC;? award. ABC Seamless president Jerry Beyers presented the award to Rick and Chris Engstrom, owners of Engstromâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Siding and Window Company of Siren during the 36th Annual ABC Seamless National Franchise Meeting held in Fargo, ND. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The National Franchise of the Year is seen as a role model for our other franchisees,â&#x20AC;? said Jerry Beyers, president of ABC Seamless. â&#x20AC;&#x153;To receive this award, a franchise must deliver an exemplary level of integrity, creativity, commitment and hard work. Engstromâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ABC Seamless has continued to inspire not only their customers, but us as well, leading by example as mentors, role models and good business ambassadors. The Engstroms have surely earned the honor of being our ABC Seamless National Franchise of the Year.â&#x20AC;?

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Siren franchise since 1987, was deeply honored to receive the companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s award. â&#x20AC;&#x153;To be named National Franchise of the Year is very humbling,â&#x20AC;? he said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;especially with all the outstanding dealers from which to choose. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s nice to be recognized coming from a small market. As a small market dealer, we were 15th largest volume dealer overall. Embracing the $%& 5RRĂ&#x20AC;QJ V\VWHP ZDV D JUHDW DGGLWLRQ to our business. Without our great staff and loyal customers, none of this would have been possible. Thank you for the honor!â&#x20AC;?

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UW budget cuts bad economics, says Democratic rep Gilman Halsted | :35 1HZV MADISON - A Democrat on the state OHJLVODWXUH¡V MRLQW Ă&#x20AC;QDQFH FRPPLWWHH VDLG sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll lobby to reduce Gov. Scott Walkerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s proposed $300 million budget cut for the University of Wisconsin System.

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son Rep. Chris Taylor said Republicans should be open to compromise. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Republicans represent a lot of people who went to the UW,â&#x20AC;? Taylor said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They represent employers who depend on being able to hire from the UW and they represent companies coming out of the UW. So they understand too that this is

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Heart of the Farm â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Women in Agriculture conference to be held in Cable CABLE â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The Heart of the Farm Women in Agriculture conference series is a UW-Extension program that is committed to addressing the needs of farm women by providing education on farm business topics, connecting them with agricultural resources and creating support networks. The conference will be held at Lakewoods Resort in Cable, Saturday, Feb. 14, from 9 a.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 3:15 p.m.

This conference will provide women with the opportunity to network with other farm women and learn about ZRUNLQJ ZLWK \RXU VSRXVH Ă&#x20AC;WQHVV IDUP insurance and promoting your farm.

Throughout the day there will be a chance to get a chair massage for a small donation. Topics and presenters include: â&#x20AC;˘ Communicating with Your Spouse (role-play scenario) â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Bob Cropp, emeritus ag agent, and Julie Kewon-Bomar, UW-Extension NW regional director â&#x20AC;˘ How Fitness Can Improve your Life, plus information on farm property and casualty insurance â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Shirley Armstrong, Curves for Women and Armstrong Insurance Agency, Hayward â&#x20AC;˘ Telling the Story of Your Farm â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Jason Fischbach, ag agent for Ashland and BayĂ&#x20AC;HOG &RXQWLHV

â&#x20AC;˘ Short presentation on the Cable Natural History Museum â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Emily Stone â&#x20AC;˘ Short presentation on the Cable Community Farm â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Katie Hancock â&#x20AC;˘ Ask a Vet â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Dr. Abby Beaver, large animal veterinarian, Hayward â&#x20AC;˘ Chair massage â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Kelly Senn, Sennses Massage, Hayward â&#x20AC;˘ Local foods presentation and tasting, local wine and goat cheese, and door prizes Registration is $20 per person. Lakewoods Resort is located at 21540 CTH M, DERXW Ă&#x20AC;YH PLOHV HDVW RI &DEOH RII +Z\ LQ VRXWKHUQ %D\Ă&#x20AC;HOG &RXQW\ )RU PRUH

information, a brochure, or to register, contact UW-Extension ag agents Jason Fischbach or Matt Cogger in Ashland at 715-373-6104, Otto Wiegand or Kevin Schoessow in Spooner at 715-635-3506, or Jenny Vanderlin, UW-Madison, 608-2637795. The registration deadline is Feb. 10.

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John Klatt elected to 2015 NTCA Board of Directors MILLTOWN â&#x20AC;&#x201C; John Klatt was recently elected to serve as one of 12 rural telecommunications providers represented on the 2015 board of directors for NTCA â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The Rural Broadband Association, the premier national association representing nearly 900 independent, communitybased telecommunications companies.

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Planning a garden?

BALSAM LAKE â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Stuck in the house over a long winter? Now is the opportune time to get out a pencil and paper and start planning your veggie garden.

On Monday, Feb. 16, the Polk County Master Gardener Volunteers will welcome Jennifer Lutz of True Health. She will give a presentation on nutritional eating with a focus on organic gardening and veggies and fruits we can grow here in northwestern Wisconsin.

What better way to start those garden plans!

The public is invited to attend what promises to be an

educational and enjoyable evening at the Polk County Justice Center in Balsam Lake. The business meeting, to which all are invited, begins at 6 p.m. and the presentation will begin shortly thereafter at 7 p.m. As always, they welcome all to their meetings and presentations which are without cost.

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Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Carlson, Siren, visited Florida for three weeks during the holidays. Their son Paul was employed at Cape Kennedy and gave his parents a four-day cruise from Miami to Nassau, the Bahamas, which they took while they were there.â&#x20AC;&#x201C;The candidates for queen of the Luck Winter Carnival, chosen by their classmates, were Carol Nelson, Betty Strenke, Melody Cook, Renee Olson, Linda Erickson, Jil Shamblee, Janice Hendricks, Shannon Hiller, Marjorie Berklund and Becky Bohn.â&#x20AC;&#x201C;The basketball teams on top of the conference standings were undefeated 2VFHROD DQG )UHGHULF ²7KH ELJ LFH Ă&#x20AC;VKLQJ contest on Wood Lake would be Feb. 7, and the ad VDLG ´7HOHYLVLRQ VHW SOXV RWKHU SUL]HV IRU Ă&#x20AC;VKHUmen and spectators. Holes drilled, bait available; tickets 50 cents.â&#x20AC;?â&#x20AC;&#x201C;The Dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Lux Theatre in Luck was showing ´6RXWK 3DFLĂ&#x20AC;F Âľ VWDUULQJ 0LW]L *D\QRU DQG 5RVVDQR Brazzi, and the Auditorium Theatre in St. Croix Falls featured â&#x20AC;&#x153;Get Yourself a College Girl,â&#x20AC;? starring Mary Ann Mobley, Chad Everett, Joan Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Brien, Nancy Sinatra and Chris Noel. The Frederic Theatre was showing â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d Rather Be Rich,â&#x20AC;? with Sandra Dee, Robert Goulet, Andy Williams and Maurice Chevalier.â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Francine Rock was chosen as the senior girl â&#x20AC;&#x153;Good Citizenâ&#x20AC;? at Siren High School, to compete for the DAR National Award and other honors.â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Girls vying for the title of queen of Grantsburgâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Mid-Winter Sports Day were Linda Bonneville, Pam Maxwell, Mary Lou Woodrich, Candy Johnson and Pat Selander.â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Seaman Recruit Robert C. Clark, rural Frederic, graduated from recruit training at the Naval Training Center, San Diego, Calif.

40 years ago Siren man David Ernst was building woodstoves and all-terrain vehicles in his garage workshop. The former dairy farmer from the Rice Lake area had left farming to become a master tool proofer for the Bureau of Ordnance, and had retired to Siren after managing Herzl Camp for several years.â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Miss Frederic Rosemarie Lockert would be one of the 50 regional visiting queens to the St. Paul Winter Carnival.â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Pvt. Michael E. Daniels, from Webster, completed advanced training at Fort Knox, Ky., learning the duties of a tank crewman.â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Becky Briggs, 1974 Frederic grad, ZDV RQ WKH GHDQ¡V OLVW DW 8: &HQWHU 0DUVKĂ&#x20AC;HOG :RRG County, and her classmate, Brad Taylor, was on the deanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s list at Iowa State University.â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Belle King, former Lewis resident, was promoted to the position of loan RIĂ&#x20AC;FHU DW 7KRUS )LQDQFLDO LQ 6SRRQHU DQG .HUU\ %UHQdel, now a Frederic resident, was appointed manager RI WKH 7KRUS &UHGLW RIĂ&#x20AC;FH DW WKH 6XQ 5D\ 6KRSSLQJ Center, St. Paul, Minn.â&#x20AC;&#x201C;A story in the Jan. 29 Leader outlined numerous strange sightings, both of the UFO and Sasquatch varieties, by local citizens, and gave a phone number in River Falls where they could be reported.â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Contestants for the Luck Winter Carnival queen pageant were Terri Redman, Sonja Petersen, Ruth Pedersen, Theresa Ackerly, Jody Jensen, Sue Nygren, Dawna Erickson, Kandi Anderson, Linda Hochstetler and Donyce Gillespie.

20 years ago Shell Lake High School reported a dropout rate of 0.0 percent for the school years of 1992-93 and 199394.â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Queen contestants for the Luck Winter Carnival, Feb. 10-12, were Heidi Irish, Donna Engstrand, Jamie Anderson and Angie Johansen. Thirty-two little girls were signed up as Little Miss Luck candidates. The second-annual New World/Northern Lites Snowshoe Classic would be held in Luck on Feb. 11, and Harvey Nelson would be the grand marshal of the Winter Carnival parade.â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Siren schools were closed for the funeral of Siren home ec teacher Kathy Snaza, who had battled cancer for two years, and died on Jan. 14.â&#x20AC;&#x201C;WebVWHU +LJK 6FKRRO VWXGHQWV (ULFD 3HDUVRQ ZKR WRRN Ă&#x20AC;UVW place, Jean Zimmer and Mollie Peterson won savings bonds in the VFW Voice of Democracy scriptwriting contest.â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Jeremy Byers, from Grantsburg, a member of the 1st Infantry Division of Cavalry Scouts stationed at Fort Riley, Kan., was the subject of a story about a contest on the Texas-New Mexico border to determine the Armyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s best Cavalry Scout unit.â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Over 500 people attended the Scouts chariot races hosted by Frederic Cub Scout Pack 128, and 200 boys competed, from 10 packs. First-place winners in the Bear/Webelo event, from Frederic, were Greg Lundquist, Matt Talmadge, Bryan Vilstrup and Jordan Hackett.â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Mande Jensen and Nick Kuechenmeister were married on Oct. 22, 1994, at Bone Lake Lutheran Church.

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Knights make donation to local girl for AED LUCK - Knights of the Lakes Council 12609 of Balsam Lake recently made a donation to the Joe Bloom family for the purchase of DQ DXWRPDWHG H[WHUQDO GHĂ&#x20AC;EULOODWRU for their home. On New Yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Eve of this year, Hailey Bloom passed out and ended up at Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hospital. She was diagnosed with long QT syndrome. LQTS is a glitch in the electrical recharging phase of the heart, which means she could go into cardiac arrest at any time.

Hailey is the 10-year-old daughter of Joe and Katie Bloom, of Luck, and a student at Luck School. Anyone or any organization wanting to make a donation for an AED for Hailey should contact Katie at 715472-6201. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; submitted

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Polk-Burnettâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Operation Round-Up donates $16,300 to local programs CENTURIA â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Polk-Burnettâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Operation Round-Up awarded $16,300 to 19 community organizations at its Friday, Jan. 16, meeting. Funding for Operation RoundUp is donated by members of Polk-Burnett Electric Cooperative who round their monthly electric bill up to the next even dollar amount. Grant recipients are selected TXDUWHUO\ E\ D FRPPLWWHH RI FR RS PHPEHUV ZLWK Ă&#x20AC;QDQFLDO GRQDWLRQV DZDUGHG WR QRQSURĂ&#x20AC;W RUJDQL]DWLRQV WKDW improve our local quality of life. Community support is a core value of Polk-Burnett Electric Cooperative.

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3. Friends of DD Kennedy Environmental Area, $500 to restore 32 acres of prairie.

4. Clear Lake Area Community Center, $1,000 to improve safe access to community center.

5. Balsam Lake Area Chamber of Commerce, $1,000 to install a new sign at Pine Island Park.

6. Car Care: Christians in Action, $1,000 to help people in need with car repairs so they have reliable transportation.

7. Luck School District, family and consumer science department, $500 to replace microwave and stove in classroom.

8. Amery Lions Club, $1,000 to purchase materials to construct handicapped ramps on local homes.

9. Lifeline Food Pantry, $1,500 to provide food assistance to local families.

10. Amery Intermediate School, music department, $500 to purchase small percussion instruments for music education.

11. Milltown Public Library, $750 to support 2015 summer reading program for youth.

12. Friends of Balsam Lake Public Library, $500 to host community program with best-selling author, Michael Perry and his band.

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18. Grantsburg Area Food Shelf, $1,500 to help pay rent and utilities at new food shelf location.

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Sign up by Feb. 27 for 2015 funding

MADISON â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service is accepting new applications for the Conservation Stewardship Program. Farm and forest landowners may apply by Friday, Feb. 27, for possible 2015 funding. CSP encourages agricultural producers to maintain existing conservation activities and adopt additional ones on their operations.

Applications can be made at any time at all USDA Service Centers, but only appli-

cations received by Feb. 27 will be ranked for funding in 2015. The program is open to all farmers, regardless of size or type of operation.

In 2014, 450 Wisconsin farmers and forestland owners enrolled in CSP, with an average payment of $6,900 per contract. Over $3.2 million in payments will be made to those farm families this year, and over $16 million over the course of WKH Ă&#x20AC;YH \HDU FRQWUDFW â&#x20AC;&#x153;For many farmers, CSP offers reward and recognition for the conservation they are already doing, plus a little extra incentive to try a few more or new practices,â&#x20AC;?

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Eligible lands include cropland, pastureland, nonindustrial private forestland and tribal agricultural lands.

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Reagan Lily Robertson, age 3, died Monday, Feb. 2, 2015, at the University of Minnesota Amplatz Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hospital. She passed peacefully in her mom and dadâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s arms into the arms of Jesus.

Reagan was born Oct. 7, 2011, in Amery, Wis., to Allen Robertson and Alison Lake. Reagan lived in Frederic, Wis., until the age of 2, when she was diagnosed with leukemia on Oct. 17, 2013. Reagan spent the majority of the next year undergoing treatment at Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hospital in Minneapolis.

On Oct. 24, 2014, Reagan had a bone marrow transplant at Amplatz. Unfortunately, an infection after the bone marrow transplant was too much for her body to recover from.

Reagan brought joy and smiles to every person that met her. At home, she stayed very busy playing with her kitties, riding ponies at her grandparents house and loving babies (both her younger cousins and her dolls).

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Her family members and their close friends will always be grateful for the generosity, support and prayers from their family, friends, communities and churches.

Reagan is survived by her father, Allen Robertson of Chetek; mother, Alison Lake, and brother, Aiden Lake of Frederic; grandparents, Karl and Gail Lake of Frederic; aunt, Mindy (Kevin) Clark of Frederic; aunt, Amber (Brent) Richardson of Amery; uncle, Steven Lake of Frederic; and cousins, Cora Clark and Leyna Richardson.

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Donna Nebel-Maliszewski died Jan. 16, 2015, at the age of 85.

She was born Donna Lois Currey, daughter of Ed and Ethel Currey, on Dec. 2, 1929, in Duluth, Minn. She was the second youngHVW RI WKHLU Ă&#x20AC;YH GDXJKWHUV 7KH IDPLO\ moved to Webster, Wis., in 1937, where her â&#x20AC;&#x153;Paâ&#x20AC;? started farming, and yes, she did walk 1-1/2 miles to school every day along Hwy. 35, which was still a dirt road at the time. She graduated from Webster High School in 1947.

After graduation she was a bartender at Oak Grove. This is where she met her future husband, Harley. On Dec. 27, 1947, she married Harley L. Nebel. Their daughter, Candy, and son, David, were both born in Siren, Wis. In 1950 they moved to Omaha, Neb., to be part of the Ak-Sar-Ben family and two more sons were born, Bobby and Don. They enjoyed many wonderful years, made lifelong friends and met many celebrities that entertained at Ak-Sar-Ben. In 1980, they returned to Yellow Lake, Wis., to their retirement home, which Harley had built on 122 acres that he purchased for less than a $1 an acre when he returned from World War II. They were happy to be back in Wisconsin with their family again. Donna returned to Omaha in October 1993 after Harley passed away from a sudden heart attack.

Over the years Donna stayed very busy! She never met a stranger. She enjoyed bowling, snowmobiling and playing cards. She worked at Sears and sold Sarah Coventry. She and Harley were active members of the Lions Club. She was a Eucharistic minister at St. Johnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Catholic Church in Webster. She spent many years as a volunteer at Capeside Cove retirement home in Siren, and 13 years volunteering at the Josie Harper Hospice House in Omaha. She also volunteered at Bergan Mercy Hospital, which is where she was when the tornado of 1975 tore through Omaha. She was a member of the Red Hat Society, which she really enjoyed. She also wrote many poems for her family to enjoy.

In February 2004, she underwent back surgery after four of her vertebrae collapsed. After months of recovery she went back to her volunteer work. In 2002 she PDUULHG UHWLUHG Ă&#x20AC;UHĂ&#x20AC;JKWHU )UDQN ´/DODÂľ 0DOLV]HZVNL Frank worked for many years as a security guard at AkSar-Ben, where the two met. In 2005, Donna took care of Frank before he passed away at Hospice House from Leukemia. After more surgery on her vertebrae, when it EHFDPH GLIĂ&#x20AC;FXOW WR ZDON RU GULYH VKH PRYHG WR 1HZ &DVsel retirement home â&#x20AC;&#x201C; where she met many wonderful people who helped her in many ways.

Donna always handled adversity with such grace and dignity. She always wore a smile on her face and faith radiated from her. Even though she suffered many ailments through the years, she always took time to travel and spend time with her four children, eight grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. She traveled to Mexico and Alaska, made trips to California to visit her son, Don, and his family, and enjoyed many trips with her niece, Diane Vezzani.

She was preceded in death by parents, Edward and Ethel Currey; husbands, Harley L. Nebel and Frank â&#x20AC;&#x153;Lalaâ&#x20AC;? Maliszewski; son, Harley David Nebel; sisters, Eleanor â&#x20AC;&#x153;Dodoâ&#x20AC;? Proulx, Margaret Poupard, Marie Locke and Naomi â&#x20AC;&#x153;Bootsâ&#x20AC;? Anderson.

She is survived by daughter and son-in-law, Candice Hoch-Stark (Bob); sons and daughters-in-law, Robert and Shirley Nebel, and Donald and Kathy Nebel; eight grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; numerous other relatives and friends.

Services were held at the West Center Chapel in Omaha, Neb., with a vigil on Jan. 21 and Mass on Jan. 22 at Mary Our Queen Catholic Church.

Interment will be in Webster.

The family suggests memorials to Josie Harper Hospice House.

Helen Marie Steffen, 72, of Webster, Wis., died Sunday, Feb. 1, 2015, in the Middle River Health Care Center.

She was born Nov. 24, 1942, in Watton, Mich., to Alexander and Mathilda Leppala. Helen grew up in Watton and graduated from Lâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Anse High School in 1960. She married LeRoy Steffen in August of 1973.

Helen was the Burnett County clerk for many years, retiring in 2005. She was a member of the Independent Apostolic Lutheran Church and the Burnett County Historical Society. She enjoyed gardening. She was kindhearted, well-liked, had a wonderful laugh and was kind to every single person she met.

Helen was preceded in death by her parents.

She is survived by her husband, LeRoy; daughter, Betsy (Roger) Walli, Hibbing, Minn.; three grandchildren, Steven Walli, Vanessa (Travis) Harju, and Finn Rogde; brothers, Allyn (Bev) Leppala, Marengo, Wis., Jim (Elaine) Leppala, Watton, Randy (Julie) Leppala, Maplewood, Minn., and Steve Leppala, Duluth; many friends and a host of brothers and sisters in faith.

Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m., Friday, Feb. 6, at Independent Apostolic Lutheran Church, 6273 Old Hwy. 2, Munger, Minn. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until the 11 a.m. funeral service Saturday, Feb. 7, 2015, also in the church. A time of lunch and fellowship will follow in the church social hall. Burial will be in the Veterans Cemetery in Spooner, Wis. Arrangements were entrusted to Atkins-Northland Funeral Home, 801 14th St., Cloquet, Minn. To sign the guest book and leave an online tribute, see atkinsnorthlandfuneralhome.com

Lawrence (Larry) Grandbois Lawrence (Larry) Grandbois passed away Jan. 26, 2015, on his terms at his home with his family.

Lawrence was born on Sept. 4, 1941, in Minneapolis, Minn., and raised in Webster, Wis. He is survived by his bride of 55 years, Lois; daughters, Rodna, Pamela (Tim Barnett) and Andrea (Tod Jordan); grandchildren, Eric, Maria, Kevin, Scott, Brian and Julia; greatgrandchildren, Jordan and Oliver; sister, Audree; in-laws, Donna, Margel, Doug, Bob and Joanne.

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Nancy Jo Jappe Nancy Jo Jappe, former resident of Siren, Wis., passed away at the age of 76 at her home in Apache Junction, Ariz., on Feb. 1, 2015.

Nancy was born Sept. 21, 1938, in Minneapolis, Minn., to Howard and Emily Sembla. She was a graduate of Southwest High School in Minneapolis and St. Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s College, Winona, Minn. Nancy was a licensed nursing home administrator and was the administrator of the Frederic Nursing Home. Later she worked for The Inter-County Leader, 1994-2012, as a reporter/photographer. She and her husband, Lou, moved to Arizona in 2012, and both retired.

Nancy is survived by her husband, Lou, of Apache Junction; her daughter, Wendy of Fairbanks, Alaska; her son, Chris, and daughter-in-law, Cathy, of San Ramon, Calif.; sister, Ann Froelich of Clam Falls, Wis.; stepson, Peter, of Champlin, Minn.; sister-in-law, Erna; and brother-in-law, Stanley Lueck of Siren; two aunts and one uncle; two grandsons; one stepgrandson and several cousins.

A memorial service is being planned to be held at The United Methodist Church in Gold Canyon, Ariz., with date not yet determined. Memorials may be send through the United Methodist Church of Webster/Siren.

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Belva Berniece Rand Ollikain, 89, passed away Jan. 23, 2015, at the Frederic Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, where she was cared for during the past seven years.

Belva was born July 28, 1925, to George Brier and Mary Ellen Brown in the Town of Blaine in Burnett County, Wis. Belva was united in marriage to Otis Rand on Oct. 21, 1943. To this XQLRQ Ă&#x20AC;YH FKLOGUHQ ZHUH ERUQ %HOYD and Otis resided in rural Webster while raising their family. Following the death of her husband, Otis, in 1993, Belva married Alfred â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sonnyâ&#x20AC;?

Ollikain in March 1997. They resided in White Sulphur Springs, Mont., for a time before moving back to Webster.

She called Webster home until she became a resident at the Frederic Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Frederic.

In addition to her roles of wife and mother, Belva was employed as a waitress at The Shanty and The 35/70 Cafe. She also spent time doing factory work, retiring from Doerr Electric/Emerson Electric Company. She spent a few years in her retirement as an Avon sales representative, allowing her to enjoy one of her favorite pastimes, meeting new people and visiting with friends and loved ones.

Belva was preceded in death by her parents, George Brier and Mary Ellen; husband, Otis; and brothers, Bernard, Raymond and Leonard Brown.

She will be sadly missed by her husband, Alfred â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sonnyâ&#x20AC;? Ollikain; his children and grandchildren; her children, Carol Thomas, Charlotte (John) Fink, Larry (Karen) Rand, Jerry (Irene) Rand and Janell (Greg) Rand :DJQHU JUDQGFKLOGUHQ JUHDW JUDQGFKLOGUHQ Ă&#x20AC;YH great-great-grandchildren; sisters-in-law, Marian F. Brown and Dorothy Rand; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

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Ray H. Gackle, 83, a resident of Frederic, Wis., died Jan. 25, 2015.

Ray was born Nov. 6, 1931, in Fredonia, N.D., to Daniel and Ida Gackle. He attended country school in Fredonia for his early education and then later attended high school in Dickey, N.D. After graduating from high school, he drove truck for Collins Gravel out of Fargo, N.D., until 1951. Ray served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War and was honorably discharged in February of 1954. After his discharge from the service, he went to St. Paul, Minn., where he was employed at Remington Rand Univac.

On May 28, 1960, Ray married his wife, LouAnn, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Fergus Falls, Minn. They moved to Dickey, where they farmed his parents farm until 1969, when they moved to Frederic and purchased their own farm. Along with farming, Ray was employed

by Hartzell Manufacturing Company in the shipping and receiving department where he worked for 26 years before retiring in 1995. Rayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s love for farming continued long after his retirement. He was tenderhearted and loved animals. He enjoyed spending time with his family, grandchildren and friends. He also enjoyed watching sports, bird-watching and working on crossword puzzles.

Ray was preceded in death by his parents; infant grandson, Austin; brothers, Russell and James; and sister, Mildred.

Grateful for having shared his life are his wife, LouAnn; four children, Sharon (Mark) Rasmusson, Greg (Pam) Gackle, Nancy (Joe) Stepaniak and Jeanne (Lonnie) Erickson; eight grandchildren, Jeremy (Alicia), Jeffrey, Cory, Katelyn, Kallie, Bradley, Brian and Brett; three great-grandchildren, Trey, Blaise and Arianna; and his brother, Lloyd; along with numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

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Rick was born Dec. 14, 1957, to Donald and Mary Flandrena. He grew up in St. Louis Park, Minn., alongside his Clarence John McKenzie, 66, passed away Jan. 30, 2015. brother, Mike. He also lived for many He resided in Luck, Wis. He had a major heart attack. years in La Crosse, Wis., before reloHe was born July 31, 1948, at Bethesda Hospital â&#x20AC;&#x201C; St. cating to Dresser.

Paul, Minn., to John and Isabelle Marjamaa. He was Rick served the community of raised by Isabelle and Eugene McKenzie. Clarence went Dresser as a board trustee from 2003 to school in California, then back to Minnesota. He graduntil 2006. In 2007, he became the viluated from Humbolt High School in St. Paul. Clarence lage president and served in that caworked most of his adult life as a carpenter, building pacity until 2013.

KRPHV ZLWK KLV IDWKHU +H ORYHG WR JR Ă&#x20AC;VKLQJ KDG ORYH Rick was preceded in death by his parents. He leaves for all the animals the family had and he loved helpto celebrate his memory his former wife, Lori Flandrena, ing people. Clarence was a donor, and 50 people will and their two precious daughters, whom he adored, be helped through his donation. When Clarence was a Kristina Jayne Flandrena of Minneapolis and Kamille young man he saved three people from drowning. He Jayne Flandrena of St. Croix Falls, Wis. He also leaves failed to save the fourth one and felt really bad. a brother, Michael (Cheryl) Flandrena of Marlborough, Clarence married Joy in December 1988. He became Ma.; nieces and nephews, Lara (Elijah) Keever, Brent a wonderful father, grandfather and great-grandpa. He (Kristen) Flandrena and Juline Flandrena Murphy. had a wonderful sense of humor and played jokes on evA memorial service will be held Friday, Feb. 6, at 2 p.m. eryone. He was also a great husband. at Grandstrand Funeral Home in Osceola, WIs. He was preceded in death by his parents, Eugene and The Flandrena family will be greeting visitors starting Isabelle McKenzie; nephew, Jeffrey Wonka; uncle, Huntz at 1 p.m. until the memorial service.

Colburn; aunt, Betty Hall; father-in-law, Vane Grushus; We who are alive and remain on earth, will one day be mother-in-law, Lucille Blanding; and cousin, Pee Wee together in the clouds to meet our Lord. - 1 Thessalonians Rothbauer.

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Clarenceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s survivors are his wife, Joy; children, Alisa Huss and Alexander Wefel; grandchildren, Amethyst Huss, Daniel Eliason, Symone Wefel, Ethan Wefel and Sign up for emails of breaking local Evette Parenteau/Wefel; great-grandchildren, Elias Bjerke and Miah Eliason; sisters, Karen Bratrude and news @ Roseanna Wassen; brothers, Roger Marjamaa and Byron Marjamaa; nephews, Dion Bratrude, Troy Searle and Joey Wassen; nieces, Nina Fouks and Rachel Wassen; sisterin-law, Mary Kaasa and husband Gunnar; many cousins and friends. He is also survived by aunts, Rosie Rothbauer and Vi Banitt; and uncle, Mel Colburn. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We will all miss you so much and thank you for being a part of our lives. Keep laughing. Love and God bless you.â&#x20AC;?

Funeral services will be held at the Rowe Funeral Home in Luck on Friday, Feb. 6, and visitation will begin at 10 a.m. and be followed by the service at 11 a.m.

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Douglas Erling Voss Douglas Erling Voss, 83, passed away peacefully in his sleep, Jan. 31, 2015, at the family farm by Half Moon Lake, Wis. He was born Jan. 26, 1932, to Ragnvold and Mabel Voss. He married his high school sweetheart and the love of his life, Marjorie Petersen, in 1952, and the family was soon growing.

Doug lived a life full of faith, and he wanted to share the wonder and mystery of it with whoever would listen.

He always had a song in his heart that found the way to his lips. He was famous for singing, â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Auctioneer.â&#x20AC;?

He loved to farm the land and most of all to gather with his six kids and spouses, Bryan (Ivy), Beth (Matt), Bruce (Deb), Brenda (Greg), Barbara (Bob) and Steve (Janet); his 20 grandchildren; and soon-to-be 11 great-grandchildren.

Doug was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Russell; his beautiful wife, Marjorie; and grandchildren, Brent, Tawnee and TaeLynn.

Dougie will be missed by all.

Memorial service details to follow at a later date.

Judith A. Vilz Judith A. Vilz, 69, Frederic, Wis., passed away Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2015, at Golden Age Manor in Amery, Wis. She was born Aug. 10, 1945, in Amery, to Richard and Frieda (Burke) Kunkel. Judith enjoyed going to garage sales finding hidden treasures. She had a great sense of humor and loved spending time with her family. Judith was a proud and loving mother, grandmother and sister.

Judith is survived by her children, Brian Vilz of Montana and Jody (Chris) Brewer of Luck, Wis.; six grandchildren, Arron, Eric, Nicholas, Jacob, Cailean and Jasmyne; and siblings, Kenneth (Connie) Kunkel of Amery, Joann (Larry) Kahl of Almena, Wis., Jean (Victor) Wirth of Deer Park, Wis., and Ileene (Ron) Cress of Clear Lake, Wis. She was preceded in death by her daughters, Tammy Lynn and Rhonda Renee; mother, Frieda Briesemeister; father, Richard Kunkel; brothers, Walter, Alvin and Gerald Kunkel; and sister, Joyce Becker.

Funeral services were held Saturday, Jan. 31, 2015, at Skinner Funeral Home, Turtle Lake, Wis., with the Rev. &OLQWRQ +RII RIĂ&#x20AC;FLDWLQJ %XULDO ZDV LQ 6W 0DWWKHZ &HPHtery, Almena. Pallbearers were Nathan Cress, Barry Kahl, Jeff Kahl, Ron Dorn, Lonnie Becker and Larry Becker.

Honorary pallbearer was Gary Kunkel.

Skinner Funeral Home of Turtle Lake is serving the family.

Gary Segelstrom Gary Segelstrom, 79, Osseo, Minn., died Jan. 23, 2015.

Gary was born on June 1, 1935, to Myron and Irene (Dahl) Segelstrom in Washburn County, Wis. Gary lived most of his life in the Grantsburg, Wis., area and was well known for his sense of humor and storytelling.

Gary worked at Northern Manufacturing, Versatile Power and McNally Industries. After retirement he drove truck for Painted Feather. Being â&#x20AC;&#x153;on the roadâ&#x20AC;? is something Gary truly loved whether for business or pleasure. In his free time he enjoyed playing cards, especially poker, Cribbage and *LQ *DU\ ORYHG Ă&#x20AC;VKLQJ DQG LQ KLV \RXQJHU \HDUV ZDV DQ avid partridge hunter.

Gary is survived by his wife, Sharon; children, Jeff (Debby) Segelstrom, Jim (Lonnie) Segelstrom, Kristina (Duane) Melin and John Segelstrom; stepsons, Mark Wagenius and Gary Wagenius; grandchildren, Alex, Samantha, Erik, Amy, Shari and Crystal; along with seven great-grandchildren; other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

The memorial service was Saturday, Jan. 31, at Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home, Grantsburg Chapel. Online condolences can be made at swedberg-taylor.com.

Thank You Thank you to all our many family and friends for your prayers, calls, cards and for being there for me during this difficult time. Thank you to the members of the American Legion Post 396 and the ladies of the Auxiliary for all you did.

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Call 715-866-7261

$19.50

The Woodshed is open for lunch at 11 a.m.

Every Friday, Saturday & Sunday

SPONGE OUT OF WATER

GOOD THRU FEBRUARY 14!

Friday & Saturday Herb-Crusted Prime Rib Au Jus

Certified Angus Steaks â&#x20AC;˘ Wood-fired Pizza Specialty Sandwiches â&#x20AC;˘ Pasta â&#x20AC;˘ Seafood Prime Rib on Weekends

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Signature Dishes by Chef Jon Dykeman

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Visit http://fredericluckayso.weebly.com, or call Prudence at 715-501-4517

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Copies must be: â&#x20AC;˘ 8-1/2 x 11, 1-sided (letter size) â&#x20AC;˘ Printed on 20# white paper â&#x20AC;˘ Black ink â&#x20AC;˘ Scanned copies (no electronic files) Other sizes & colors of paper available at regular prices.

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INTER-COUNTY COOPERATIVE PUBLISHING ASSOCIATION 303 Wisconsin Ave. N Frederic, Wis.

715-327-4236

107 N. Washington St. St. Croix Falls, Wis.

715-483-9008

24154 State Rd. 35N Siren, Wis.

715-349-2560

11 West 5th Ave. - Lake Mall Shell Lake, Wis.

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Supporting our area students and their accomplishments.

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2547 State Road 35, Luck, Wis. (in the Evergreen Plaza)

www.sterlingbank.ws

Helping young people reach towards their goals and promote kindness in a world that sometimes doesn't remember the significance of it.

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FEBRUARY

THURSĆ & FRIĆ /Ĺ&#x2014; & Ĺ&#x2DC; Grantsburg â&#x20AC;˘ AARP tax assistance at the library. 715-463-2244 for appt.

THURSDAY/Ĺ&#x2014; Amery â&#x20AC;˘ Bingo at the VFW post, 6:30 p.m. â&#x20AC;˘ Book sale at the library, 4-7 p.m.

Milltown â&#x20AC;˘ Friends of the Library meeting, 5 p.m., 715-825-2313.

Events Coming

MONDAY/Ĺ&#x203A; Siren â&#x20AC;˘ AARP tax assistance at village hall. 612-437-3560 for appt.

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TUESĆ & WEDĆ /Ĺ&#x201C;Ĺ&#x2019; & Ĺ&#x201C;Ĺ&#x201C; Webster â&#x20AC;˘ AARP tax assistance at the library. 715-866-7697 for appt.

TUESDAY/Ĺ&#x201C;Ĺ&#x2019;

St. Croix Falls

Amery

â&#x20AC;˘ Chronic pain support group at the medical center, 5-6:30 p.m., 715-483-0431. â&#x20AC;˘ AARP tax assistance at the library, 9 a.m.-noon, 715483-1901 for appt.

â&#x20AC;˘ Cancer support group at Our Saviorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Lutheran Church, 7 p.m., 715-268-6722 or 715-268-7290. â&#x20AC;˘ AARP tax assistance at the library, 715-268-6605 for appt.

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â&#x20AC;˘ Registration deadline for snowshoe-making class at WCHM on Thurs., Feb. 19 & 26, 6-9 p.m, 715-635-2479, WisconsinCanoeHeritageMuseum.org.

â&#x20AC;˘ RSVP deadline for the Women in Agriculture conference at Lakewoods Resort on Sat., Feb. 14, 9 a.m.3:15 p.m., 715-635-3506.

Webster

Luck

â&#x20AC;˘ Lions & Lioness food distribution at Connections, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., 715-866-8151.

â&#x20AC;˘ Youth soccer sign-up at the school, 5-7 p.m., 715-5014517, fredericluckayso.weebly.com.

St. Croix Falls

FRIĆ /Ĺ&#x2DC; THRU SUNĆ /Ĺ&#x201D;Ĺ&#x201C;

â&#x20AC;˘ Topics on Tap at the Dalles House, Hermit Poet, Ed Emerson, 6:30 p.m., 715-483-1777. â&#x20AC;˘ Dinner ticket deadline for Hopelessly Romantic Event Sat., Feb. 14, at Festival Theatre, festivaltheatre. org, 715-483-3387, .

Amery â&#x20AC;˘ Poker run, amerysnowmobileclub.com.

FRIDAY/Ĺ&#x2DC; Falun

WEDNESDAY/Ĺ&#x201C;Ĺ&#x201C;

â&#x20AC;˘ Free bread distribution, every Friday until further notice at Trinity Lutheran Church, 10 a.m.

Siren â&#x20AC;˘ Potluck at the senior center, 11:30 a.m.

Luck

THURSĆ & FRIĆ /Ĺ&#x201C;Ĺ&#x201D; & Ĺ&#x201C;Ĺ&#x2022;

â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;&#x153;Twelve Angry Menâ&#x20AC;? movie at the museum, 7 p.m.

Siren â&#x20AC;˘ RSVP deadline for Burnett Medical Center Foundationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Valentineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Dinner, Sat., Feb. 14, 715-463-7285.

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Siren â&#x20AC;˘ Gun show at Lakeview Event Center, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m., 715-327-8951. â&#x20AC;˘ Fishing contest, Clear Lake, enter at Little Mex, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

Danbury

Amery â&#x20AC;˘ ,FH Ă&#x20AC;VKLQJ FRQWHVW on Lake Wapogasset, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Kids contest noon-1 p.m. â&#x20AC;˘ ,QGRRU Ă&#x20AC;VKLQJ FRQWHVW at Birch Street Bar, 12:45 p.m., 715-268-8922. â&#x20AC;˘ Book sale at the library, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. â&#x20AC;˘ Master Gardeners at the library, 9-11 a.m., 715-2689340.

â&#x20AC;˘ Feed My Sheep at Grace Church in Grantsburg. Doors open 8 a.m., 715-463-5699. â&#x20AC;˘ Candlelight snowshoe hike at Crex, 6-8 p.m., 715-4632739, crexmeadows.org.

Balsam Lake

â&#x20AC;˘ Lewis Jam - Bluegrass, gospel & country music at Lewis United Methodist Church, 6-9 p.m.

â&#x20AC;˘ Canvas and Soul painting class at the library, 2 p.m.

RSVP, 715-485-3215.

Grantsburg

Lewis Osceola â&#x20AC;˘ Food writer Eleanor Ostman will speak at the library, 1:30 p.m., 715-294-2310.

THURSDAY/Ĺ&#x201C;Ĺ&#x201D; Amery

Clam Falls â&#x20AC;˘ ,QGRRU Ă&#x20AC;VKLQJ FRQWHVW at the bar, 4-10 p.m., 715-6532518. â&#x20AC;˘ Rubyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Pantry at the town maintenance shop, $20 donation. Open 9:30 a.m., distribution 10-11:30 a.m.

â&#x20AC;˘ AARP tax assistance at the library. 715-463-2244 for appt.

SUNDAY/Ĺ&#x161; Balsam Lake â&#x20AC;˘ 3RON &RXQW\ 6SRUWVPHQ¡V &OXE ZLQWHU UDIĂ H ERR\D at the Legion, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.

Siren â&#x20AC;˘ Clam Lake Community Ice Racing, noon. Entrance at Jedâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Laker Lounge.

St. Croix Falls

â&#x20AC;˘ Bingo at the VFW post, 6:30 p.m.

Frederic â&#x20AC;˘ AARP tax assistance at Golden Oaks Apts, 715-3278603 for appt. â&#x20AC;˘ Youth soccer sign-up at the elementary school, 57 p.m., 715-501-4517, fredericluckayso.weebly.com.

Milltown â&#x20AC;˘ Friends meeting at the library, 6 p.m. 715-825-2313. â&#x20AC;˘ Friends of Victims of Violence support group at North Valley Lutheran, 6 p.m., 800-261-7233.

Siren â&#x20AC;˘ Northwoods Flyers Experimental Aircraft Assoc.

Club meets at the government center, Rm. 165, 7 p.m.

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