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• WED., JANUARY 14, 2015 • VOLUME 82 • NO. 22 • 2 SECTIONS ´2OH DQG /HQD¡V Family Reunion� at Festival

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items and evidence on those computers and hard drives.

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Walker avoids policy details in State of the State address

Governorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s speech was short, light on specifics

ZLWK QHZ $WWRUQH\ *HQHUDO %UDG 6FKLPHO on a lawsuit against federal energy regulations aimed at reducing climate change. â&#x20AC;&#x153;These proposals could have a devastating impact on Wisconsin because we Shawn Johnson | WPR News 0$',621 *RY 6FRWW :DONHU GHOLY- are so heavily dependant on manufacturHUHG KLV Ă&#x20AC;IWK 6WDWH RI WKH 6WDWH DGGUHVV ing,â&#x20AC;? said Walker. %XW EH\RQG WKDW :DONHU¡V 6WDWH RI WKH RQ 7XHVGD\ QLJKW -DQ D VKRUW VSHHFK that was thin on details but that promised 6WDWH ZDV OLJKW RQ VSHFLĂ&#x20AC;FV 7KH JRYHUQRU FDOOHG RQ WKH /HJLVODWXUH WR VHQG KLP â&#x20AC;&#x153;bold reformsâ&#x20AC;? of state government.

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drives that were longer than the governorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s speech this evening,â&#x20AC;? she said.

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Centuria Village nominates candidates for spring election Marty Seeger|Staff writer &(1785,$ ² &HQWXULD KHOG D YLOODJH caucus prior to their regular monthly PHHWLQJ 0RQGD\ -DQ WR QRPLQDWH FDQGLGDWHV IRU RIĂ&#x20AC;FHV YRWHG RQ GXULQJ WKH XSFRPLQJ VSULQJ HOHFWLRQ $SULO One of the seats up for re-election is President Dave Markertâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, who was renominated for the position at the Monday meeting. No other nominations for village president were voiced at the meeting. &HQWXULD ZLOO KDYH WKUHH VHDWV RQ WKH EDOORW XS IRU UH HOHFWLRQ RXW RI WKH VL[ trustees on the board, which include inFXPEHQWV *RUG\ 0RRUH 5RG 3HWHUVRQ and Stan Swiontek. )RXU ZHUH QRPLQDWHG DW WKH PHHWLQJ for the three open seats, including Moore, 3HWHUVRQ 6ZLRQWHN DQG 0LNH .RVKDWND who was not present at the meeting, but ZDV QRPLQDWHG E\ &HQWXULD UHVLGHQW -LP (GJHOO ZKR VDLG KH ZDV XQVXUH LI .Rshatka had a desire to run for a spot on the board.

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April ballots decided for some Polk villages

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2WKHU EXVLQHVV â&#x20AC;˘ Markert gave a brief update on the library, stating that it has been successful in hosting good activities for school-aged people and circulation is slightly up from a year ago. â&#x20AC;˘ The village discussed the police report, noting that they liked the new format. There were few incidents to report, other than the shooting that occurred HDUO\ 7KXUVGD\ PRUQLQJ -DQ 2QH PHPEHU RI WKH ERDUG H[SUHVVHG KLV JUDWLWXGH IRU WKH 3RON &RXQW\ 6KHULII¡V 'Hpartment for stepping in to help solve the PDWWHU VLQFH &HQWXULD GLGQ¡W KDYH DQ RIĂ&#x20AC;FHU RQ GXW\ DW WKH WLPH A personnel meeting is being set for )ULGD\ -DQ WR GLVFXVV DQ\ IXUWKHU SHUsonnel issues, which will be brought to WKH ERDUG DW WKH QH[W PHHWLQJ ´/HW WKH PLQXWHV VKRZ WKDW ZH GHIHU DQ\ GLVFXVVLRQ RI WKDW SHQGLQJ WKH QH[W meeting of the personnel committee,â&#x20AC;?

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Many candidates in Dresser election

Gregg Westigard | Staff writer 32/. &2817< ² 7KHUH ZLOO EH 7XHVday, April 7, election contests in the Town RI 2VFHROD DQG WKH YLOODJHV RI &OHDU /DNH DQG 'UHVVHU &DQGLGDWHV IRU WKH ERDUGV LQ WKH FLW\ RI 6W &URL[ )DOOV DQG WKH YLOODJHV RI 2VFHROD DQG 7XUWOH /DNH DUH UXQQLQJ XQRSSRVHG 7KH Ă&#x20AC;OLQJ SHULRG HQGHG 7XHVGD\ -DQ IRU WKH VL[ PXQLFLSDOLWLHV that use nominating papers for the spring election. All other municipalities in the

county are selecting their candidates in caucuses.

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In the village of Osceola, President *DU\ %HFNPDQQ DQG 7UXVWHHV &DURO 2WWR :DOW 3LV]FHN DQG 6WHSKHQ %MRUN DUH XQRSposed for re-election.

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Mary Stirrat | Staff writer 0,//72:1 Âł 9RWHUV LQ WKH YLOODJH RI Milltown could have a full slate of candidates for village trustee to choose from, but the name of incumbent President /X$QQ :KLWH ZLOO EH WKH RQO\ QDPH RQ the ballot for that position.

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Full ballot nominated for village board

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Four nominated for village board at quiet meeting Gregg Westigard | Staff writer *5$176%85* ² 9LOODJH UHVLGHQWV will soon be able to raise chickens. A preliminary vote on keeping chickens was approved on a split vote at the monthly PHHWLQJ RI WKH *UDQWVEXUJ 9LOODJH %RDUG 0RQGD\ -DQ )RXU FDQGLGDWHV ZHUH nominated for three council seats during the caucus. There was talk about snow on the sidewalks and janitors for the library. ,W ZDV D TXLHW PHHWLQJ 7KH FKLFNHQ NHHSLQJ RUGLQDQFH Ă&#x20AC;UVW raised in December, was approved in concept by a vote of four to three. Residents ZLOO EH DOORZHG WR UDLVH XS WR VL[ FKLFNHQV but no roosters, if they meet certain locaWLRQ UHTXLUHPHQWV 7KHUH ZLOO EH D RQH

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Mary Stirrat | Staff writer %$/6$0 /$.( Âł 0RQGD\ -DQ WKH 8QLW\ 6FKRRO 'LVWULFW KHOG WKH ODVW RI WKUHH community meetings to gain input on facilities needs and, by the school board meeting the following evening, the comments from those meetings were incorporated into possible options for building renovations, additions and maintenance. $V WKH QH[W VWHS WKH VFKRRO ERDUG VHW a special board meeting for Monday, -DQ DW S P ZKHUH GHFLVLRQV ZLOO EH made about whether to go to a referendum vote in order to seek the funding for a building project. $ WRWDO RI DERXW SHRSOH DWWHQGHG WKH three meetings, where basic plans to meet WKH QHHGV LGHQWLĂ&#x20AC;HG LQ D UHFHQW IDFLOLWLHV VWXG\ ZHUH SUHVHQWHG &RQFHUQV KLJKlighted by the study were lack of auditoULXP DQG J\P VSDFH LQDGHTXDWH VFLHQFH space, maintenance issues, and access and security issues. )RU H[DPSOH VDLG GLVWULFW $GPLQLVWUDWRU %UDQGRQ 5RELQVRQ WKH FXUUHQW DXGLWRrium is not big enough to hold a holiday concert for more than one grade at a time, especially for the elementary grades when large numbers of family members attend.

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Fails for lack of a motion ... once again

Greg Marsten | Staff writer 67 &52,; )$//6 ² )RU WKH VHFRQG \HDU LQ D URZ WKH 6W &URL[ )DOOV %RDUG RI (GXcation has given boys soccer the boot, and let the proposal die on the vine, with the lack of a motion of support, and hence, not even a vote.

The issue emerged again at their reguODU PRQWKO\ PHHWLQJ RQ 7XHVGD\ -DQ as the district heard a similar proposal last \HDU DQG DJDLQ WKH\ KDG VHYHUDO GR]HQ students and parents in the crowd to anVZHU TXHVWLRQV DQG VKRZ VXSSRUW VLWWLQJ through the committee meeting prior to the regular monthly board meeting.

And once again, the soccer issue was met with a lack of enthusiasm from the ERDUG HLWKHU GXH WR Ă&#x20AC;QDQFLDO LVVXHV RU RXW of concern that it might negatively affect membership in other sports. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m worried about the numbers beWZHHQ VSRUWV Âľ VWDWHG ERDUG PHPEHU .HQ Stensven. â&#x20AC;&#x153;At what point are we pitting one sport against another?â&#x20AC;?

Several of the parents in the audience disputed the â&#x20AC;&#x153;intrasport competition issue,â&#x20AC;? and Stensven also pointed to esWLPDWHG DQQXDO FRVW WR DGG ER\V soccer, although several offers were made to offset or fundraise for participating families.

The issue also had a strange twist in that there was the unclear likelihood that if the program was approved, it would be D FRRSHUDWLYH SURJUDP VKDUHG ZLWK 8QLW\ High School although the issue was noted on the agenda as simply adding boys soccer, so it was not debated as such.

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8QGHU WKH FRRSHUDWLYH SURSRVDO ERWK school districts would need to commit to two years for the program, with biannual

renewals, such as in several other varsity girls and boys sports, including hockey, skiing and others.

The soccer issue was a repeat of a DeFHPEHU PHHWLQJ ZKHUH D VLPLODU UHTXHVW ZDV PDGH DOWKRXJK WKH 8QLW\ High School sharing was only mentioned EULHĂ \ GXULQJ WKDW GLVFXVVLRQ 6W &URL[ )DOOV FXUUHQWO\ KDV D QRQYDUsity, spring boys soccer program, but it is not sanctioned by the Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association, so it is not DQ RIĂ&#x20AC;FLDO YDUVLW\ VSRUW Martin noted the costs are more than just coaches, but there are a variety of IHHV FRVWV DQG HTXLSPHQW LVVXHV WR DGdress, including where to play. Although the assumption is that they would play RQ WKH VRXWKHUQ Ă&#x20AC;HOG WKH $<62 SURJUDP already uses for all soccer practices and games, near the high school entrance. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I feel we need to support the sports we have,â&#x20AC;? stated board member Steve %RQW ´(VSHFLDOO\ ZLWK RXU HQUROOPHQW Âľ Several parents disputed many of the concerns, and one pointed to the issue of â&#x20AC;&#x153;distinct pride of representing their school as a varsity athlete,â&#x20AC;? and also how the districtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mission statement, read EHIRUH HDFK ERDUG PHHWLQJ VSHFLĂ&#x20AC;FDOO\ DGGUHVVHV ´ GHYHORSLQJ FUHDWLYH H[HPSODU\ VW FHQWXU\ OHDUQHUV ZLWK WKH VNLOOV and enthusiasm to contribute to a constantly changing society.â&#x20AC;?

2QH SDUHQW SRLQWHG WR WKDW Ă&#x20AC;QDO SKUDVH noting that soccer is a growing world sport, with similar programs in a variety of local schools, from Amery to New Richmond, Somerset and more. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think it comes down to dollars,â&#x20AC;? Mc&XUG\ FRXQWHUHG The issue was on a short time line, as the WIAA needs to know if the program ZRXOG EH LQ HIIHFW QH[W IDOO E\ )HE VR DV WR VHW XS VFKHGXOHV DQG RIĂ&#x20AC;FLDOV %XW WKH VRFFHU LVVXH GLG QRW JDUQHU D motion from any of the four board members in attendance, meaning it once again did not even muster a vote, just like one year ago.

That lack of a motion drew a variety of

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Donaghue was apparently hit by a car during icy conditions as he was assisting someone who was stuck in the ditch. He lost one leg and has multiple breaks in the other leg.

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many years but have never had to use the option. â&#x20AC;˘ The board addressed their open enrollment policy on special education students, pointing to state standards for teacher-to-student ratios, which noted WKH\ DUH DERYH WKH WKUHVKROG IRU Ă&#x20AC;IWK through eighth grades, meaning they would not need to accept students in those grades, unless due to cognitive disabilities.

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Divorce

Everyone hopes to never have to endure a divorce, which can be one of lifeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s PRVW WUDXPDWLF H[SHULHQFHV %XW VRPH marriages deteriorate beyond repair.

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hearing. Most divorces take longer than four months. Several factors affect the OHQJWK RI WKH SURFHVV WKH FRPSOH[LW\ of the case, the ability of the spouses to agree on the issues and the amount of other business before the trial court. $ GLYRUFH LVQ¡W HIIHFWLYH XQWLO WKH Ă&#x20AC;QDO KHDULQJ 2QFH WKH GLYRUFH LV Ă&#x20AC;QDO ERWK SDUWLHV PXVW ZDLW DW OHDVW VL[ PRQWKV EHfore marrying other people.

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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.

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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.

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.

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Plaintiff, vs.

Daniel  J.  Flaherty,  Kellie  L.  Flaherty,  Mason  Brothers  Company,  Central  Bank, State  of  Wisconsin  Department  of  Revenue, Defendants.

NOTICE  OF FORECLOSURE  SALE Case  No:  13CV541 Case  Code:  30404 Judge:  Jeffery  L.  Anderson PLEASE  TAKE  NOTICE  that  by  virtue  of  a  Judgment  of  Fore-­ closure  entered  August  7,  2014,  in  the  amount  of  $192,190.46,  the  Polk  County  Sheriff  will  sell  the  described  property  at  public  auction  as  follows: DATE/TIME:  February  17,  2015,  at  10:00  a.m.

PLACE:  Foyer  Area  of  the  Polk  County  Justice  Center,  1005  West  Main  St.,  Suite  900,  Balsam  Lake,  WI  54810.

TERMS:  10%  of  successful  bid  must  be  paid  to  the  Sheriff  at  sale  in  cash  or  by  certified  check.  Balance  due  within  10  days  of  court  approval.  Pur-­ chaser  is  responsible  for  pay-­ ment  of  all  transfer  taxes  and  recording  fees.  Sale  is  AS  IS  in  all  respects  and  subject  to  all  liens  and  encumbrances.

DESCRIPTION:  Lots  7,  8,  9,  10,  11  and  12,  Block  4,  Basilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  First  Addition  to  the  Village  of  Balsam  Lake,  Polk  County,  Wisconsin.

PROPERTY  ADDRESS:  302  First  Avenue  West,  Balsam  Lake,  WI  54810.  The  common  address  is  for  reference  pur-­ poses  only.

Peter  Johnson Polk  County  Sheriff Drafted  by: Eckberg,  Lammers,  Briggs,  Wolff  &  Vierling,  PLLP  Amanda  E.  Prutzman  (#1060975) Attorneys  for  Plaintiff 430  Second  Street Hudson,  WI  54016 715-­386-­3733 Eckberg  Lammers  is  attempt-­ ing  to  collect  a  debt  on  our  cli-­ entâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  behalf  and  any  information  we  obtain  will  be  used  for  that  purpose.  If  you  are  currently  in  bankruptcy  or  have  been  dis-­ charged  in  bankruptcy,  this  is  not  an  attempt  to  collect  the  debt  from  you  personally. >5(?37

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(Jan. Â 14, Â 21, Â 28) STATE Â OF Â WISCONSIN CIRCUIT Â COURT POLK Â COUNTY HOUSEHOLD Â FINANCE Â CORPORATION Â III, Â Plaintiff, vs.

TRICIA  LEIGH  KNUTSON, THE  PACESETTER  CORPORATION, VILLAGE  OF  CLAYTON, Defendants.  HOUSEHOLD  FINANCE  CORPORATION  III,  Added  Defendant.

Case  No.  14  CV  200 Foreclosure  of  Mortgage  30404 NOTICE  OF FORECLOSURE  SALE PLEASE  TAKE  NOTICE  that  by  virtue  of  a  judgment  of  fore-­ closure  in  the  amount  of  $74,023.33,  entered  by  the  court  on  August  6,  2014,  the  under-­ signed  Sheriff  of  Polk  County,  Wisconsin,  will  sell  the  following  described  real  estate.

Outlot  32  of  Assessorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Plat,  Village  of  Clayton,  Polk  County,  Wisconsin.

TAX  KEY  NO.  112-­00171-­0000 STREET  ADDRESS:  104  Church  Street,  Clayton,  WI  54004.

PLACE  OF  SALE:  Front  lobby  of  the  Polk  County  Justice  Cen-­ ter,  1005  W.  Main  St,  Balsam  Lake,  WI. DATE  &  TIME  OF  SALE:  Febru-­ ary  10,  2015,  at  10:00  a.m.

TERMS  OF  SALE: 1.  Property  is  sold  â&#x20AC;&#x153;as  isâ&#x20AC;?  and  subject  to  all  legal  liens  and  encumbrances,  including  but  not  limited  unpaid  and  ac-­ crued  real  estate  taxes,  spe-­ cial  assessments  and  other  governmental  charges,  plus  interest  and  penalties,  if  any.

2.  A  bid  deposit  of  not  less  than  ten  percent  (10%)  of  the  bid  amount  shall  be  due  in  the  form  of  cash,  cashierâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  check  or  certified  funds  at  the  time  of  sale.

3.  Successful  bidder  to  pay  the  entire  unpaid  balance  of  bid  within  ten  (10)  days  following  confirmation  of  the  sale  by  the  court  plus  buyer  to  pay  for  buyerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  title  insurance,  document  recording  fees  and  Wisconsin  Real  Estate  Transfer  Tax. 4.  Failure  to  make  timely  pay-­ ment  following  confirmation  of  sale  will  result  in  forfeiture  of  bid  deposit.

Date:  January  6,  2015.

Peter  M.  Johnson,  Sheriff Polk  County Law  Offices  of  James  E.  Huismann,  S.C. Address: N14  W23777  Stone  Ridge  Dr. Suite  120 Waukesha,  Wisconsin  53188 262-­523-­6400 >5(?37

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This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To complain of discrimination call HUD toll-free at 1-800-6699777. The toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1800-927-9275.

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(Jan. Â 14, Â 21, Â 28) STATE Â OF Â WISCONSIN CIRCUIT Â COURT POLK Â COUNTY HOUSEHOLD Â FINANCE Â CORPORATION Â III, Â Plaintiff, vs.

JAMES  EDWARD  MCCURDY  a/k/a  JAMES  E.  MCCURDY, Defendant.  HOUSEHOLD  FINANCE  CORPORATION  III, Added  Defendant.

Case  No.  14  CV  205 Foreclosure  of  Mortgage  30404 NOTICE  OF FORECLOSURE  SALE PLEASE  TAKE  NOTICE  that  by  virtue  of  a  judgment  of  foreclosure  in  the  amount  of  $92,649.11,  entered  by  the  court  on  August  8,  2014,  the  undersigned  Sheriff  of  Polk  County,  Wisconsin,  will  sell  the  following  described  real  estate.

Lot  6,  the  North  10  feet  of  Lot  7  and  the  South  5  feet  of  Lot  5,  Block  74,  First  Addition  to  the  City  of  St.  Croix  Falls,  Polk  County,  Wisconsin.

TAX  KEY  NO.  281-­00244-­0000.

STREET  ADDRESS:  811  N.  Hamilton  Street,  St.  Croix  Falls,  WI  54024.

PLACE  OF  SALE:  Front  lobby  of  the  Polk  County  Justice  Center,  1005  W.  Main  St,  Balsam  Lake,  WI. DATE  &  TIME  OF  SALE:  Feb-­ ruary  10,  2015,  at  10:00  a.m.

TERMS  OF  SALE: 1.  Property  is  sold  â&#x20AC;&#x153;as  isâ&#x20AC;?  and  subject  to  all  legal  liens  and  encumbrances,  including  but  not  limited  unpaid  and  accrued  real  estate  taxes,  special  assessments  and  other  governmental  charges,  plus  interest  and  penalties,  if  any.

2.  A  bid  deposit  of  not  less  than  ten  percent  (10%)  of  the  bid  amount  shall  be  due  in  the  form  of  cash,  cashierâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  check  or  certified  funds  at  the  time  of  sale.

3.  Successful  bidder  to  pay  the  entire  unpaid  balance  of  bid  within  ten  (10)  days  following  confirmation  of  the  sale  by  the  court  plus  buyer  to  pay  for  buyerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  title  insurance,  document  recording  fees  and  Wisconsin  Real  Estate  Transfer  Tax. 4.  Failure  to  make  timely  pay-­ ment  following  confirmation  of  sale  will  result  in  forfeiture  of  bid  deposit.  Date:  January  6,  2015.

Peter  M.  Johnson,  Sheriff Polk  County Law  Offices  of  James  E.  Huismann,  S.C. Address: N14  W23777  Stone  Ridge  Dr. Suite  120 Waukesha,  Wisconsin  53188 262-­523-­6400 >5(?37

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(Jan. Â 14, Â 21, Â 28) STATE Â OF Â WISCONSIN CIRCUIT Â COURT POLK Â COUNTY JP Â MORGAN Â CHASE Â BANK, Â NATIONAL Â ASSOCIATION Plaintiff vs.

JEREMY  BECKER,  et  al.

Defendants Case  No.  13  CV  577 NOTICE  OF  SHERIFFâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S  SALE PLEASE  TAKE  NOTICE  that  by  virtue  of  a  judgment  of  fore-­ closure  entered  on  July  31,  2014,  in  the  amount  of  $127,510.57,  the  Polk  County  sheriff  will  sell  the  premises  described  below  at  public  auc-­ tion  as  follows: DATE/TIME:  February  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,  encumbrances  and  payment  of  applicable  transfer  taxes  by  purchaser.

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

PROPERTY  DESCRIPTION:  Lot  1  of  CSM  No.  4583  recorded  in  Volume  20  of  Certified  Survey  Maps,  Page  135,  as  Document  No.  685446  being  a  division  of  CSM  No.  986  recorded  in  Volume  4  of  Certified  Survey  Maps,  Page  233,  as  Document  No.  420020  and  located  in  the  Northwest  1/4  of  the  Southwest  1/4  of  Section  19,  Township  35  North,  Range  18  West.  Said  land  being  in  the  Town  of  Eur-­ eka,  Polk  County,  Wisconsin.

ADDRESS:  2394  Big  Lake  Avenue,  Saint  Croix  Falls,  WI  54024.

TAX  KEY  NO.:  020-­00526-­0100.

Dated  this  6th  day  of  January,  2015.

Peter  M.  Johnson Polk  County  Sheriff Cummisford,  Acevedo  &  Associates,  LLC Attorney  for  Plaintiff Mark  R.  Cummisford State  Bar  #1034906 7071  South  13th  Street Suite  #100 Oak  Creek,  WI  53154 414-­761-­1700 Cummisford,  Acevedo  &  Asso-­ ciates,  LLC,  is  the  creditorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  at-­ torney  and  is  attempting  to  col-­ lect  a  debt  on  its  behalf.  Any  information  obtained  will  be  used  for  that  purpose. >5(?37

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Ocwen  Loan  Servicing,  LLC  as  servicer  for  Wells  Fargo  Bank,  National  Association,  as  Trustee  for  Option  One  Mortgage  Loan  Trust  2005-­2,  Asset-­Backed  Certificates,  Series  2005-­2 Plaintiff vs.

MARK  R.  ATHEY,  et.  al Defendant(s) Case  No:  14  CV  83 NOTICE  OF  SHERIFFâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S  SALE PLEASE  TAKE  NOTICE  that  by  virtue  of  a  judgment  of  fore-­ closure  entered  on  July  10,  2014,  in  the  amount  of  $94,503.61,  the  Sheriff  will  sell  the  described  premises  at  public  auction  as  follows: TIME:  February  10,  2015,  at  10:00  a.m.

TERMS:  By  bidding  at  the  sher-­ iff  sale,  prospective  buyer  is  consenting  to  be  bound  by  the  following  terms: 1.)  10%  down  in  cash  or  money  order  at  the  time  of  sale;͞  balance  due  within  10  days  of  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.)  Plaintiff  opens  bidding  on  the  property,  either  in  person  or  via  fax  and  as  recited  by  the  sheriff  department  in  the  event  that  no  opening  bid  is  offered,  plaintiff  retains  the  right  to  request  the  sale  be  declared  as  invalid  as  the  sale  is  fatally  defective.

PLACE:  Polk  County  Justice  Center  at  1005  W.  Main  Street,  Balsam  Lake,  Wiscon-­ sin.

DESCRIPTION:  A  parcel  of  land  in  the  Southeast  Quarter  of  the  Northwest  Quarter  of  Section  32,  Township  33  North,  Range  16  West  (in  the  Township  of  Lincoln)  described  as  follows:  Commencing  at  a  point  288  feet  North  of  the  centerline  of  County  Trunk  Highway  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Fâ&#x20AC;?  on  the  West  line  of  said  Northeast  Quarter  of  the  Northwest  Quarter  of  said  Section  32;Íž  thence  East  200  feet  to  the  point  of  beginning  of  the  par-­ cel  herewith  conveyed;Íž  thence  continuing  East  210  feet,  thence  South  233  feet  to  the  North  line  of  the  said  highway  right  of  way;Íž  thence  West  along  said  North  right  of  way  line  210  feet;Íž  thence  North  233  feet  to  the  point  of  beginning.  PROPERTY  ADDRESS:  1067  65th  Avenue,  Amery,  WI  54001.

TAX  KEY  NO.:  032-­00976-­0000.

Dated  this  19th  day  of  Novem-­ ber,  2014. /s/Sheriff  Peter  M.  Johnson Polk  County  Sheriff Scott  D.  Nabke J.  Peterman  Legal  Group  Ltd. State  Bar  No.  1037979 165  Bishops  Way,  Suite  100 Brookfield,  WI  53005 262-­790-­5719 Please  go  to  www.jpeterman-­ legalgroup.com  to  obtain  the  bid  for  this  sale.  J.  Peterman  Legal  Group  Ltd.  is  the  creditorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  at-­ torney  and  is  attempting  to  col-­ lect  a  debt  on  its  behalf.  Any  in-­ formation  obtained  will  be  used  for  that  purpose. 620081 WNAXLP

2015  TOWN  CAUCUS  -­  TOWN  OF  ST.  CROIX  FALLS FRIDAY,  JANUARY  16,  2015,  7  P.M.

Notice  is  hereby  given  that  the  Town  of  St.  Croix  Falls,  will  be  holding  the  2015  Caucus  to  select  candidates  to  be  voted  on  at  the  2015  Spring  Election  for  the  following  positions:  Town  Chairperson,  two  Town  Supervisors  and  Town  Treasurer.

Janet  Krueger,  Town  Clerk 3 >5(?37

NOTICE  OF  CAUCUS TOWN  OF  LAKETOWN TUESDAY,  JANUARY  27,  2015,  AT  7:00  P.M. Notice  is  hereby  given,  that  a  caucus  will  be  held  in  the  Town  of  Laketown,  on  Tuesday,  January  27,  2015,  at  7:00  p.m.  at  the  Cushing  Community  Center,  for  the  purpose  of  nominating  candidates  to  appear  on  the  spring  election  ballot  to  succeed  the  present  incumbents  listed.  The  term  of  office  is  for  two  years  beginning  on  April  28,  2015.

OFFICE INCUMBENT Town  Board  Chairperson Dan  King Town  Board  Supervisor Bruce  Paulsen Town  Board  Supervisor Monte  Tretsven Town Clerk Patsy  Gustafson Town  Treasurer Jill  Cook 3 >5(?37

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GENERAL STORE CLERK WANTED Burnett Dairy Cooperative is looking for a part-time General Store Clerk. Primary position objective is to provide outstanding customer service. Must be prompt, efficient and courteous to all customers while helping them with their transactions. Must be able to take and write orders and record sales transactions accurately. Stock, price, record and maintain products sold in the store. Qualifications: Excellent customer service skills required. Must be comfortable working on the computer. Ability to accurately charge patron accounts, collect money and make change. Similar clerk experience preferred.

Schedule: Part-time varied hours days, nights and weekends.

Applications are available at www.burnettdairy.com Applying for this position: You can apply for this position at: Burnett Dairy office, 11631 State Road 70, Grantsburg, WI 54840 or send your resume and 3 application to jobs@burnettdairy.com.

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2ND- AND 3RD-SHIFT MAINTENANCE TECHNICIANS

Burnett Dairy Co-op is currently accepting applications for Maintenance Technicians. These positions are full time with a competitive benefits package. 2nd shift is from 3 to 11:15 p.m. and 3rd shift is 11 p.m. to 7:15 a.m. Both shifts are M-F including every 3rd weekend.

These positions perform maintenance for the cheese factory buildings, equipment and some grounds work. Applicant must be able to climb ladders, lift up to 60 lbs. and be able to spend long hours on feet. Preferred applicants will have welding experience, electrical background, fabricating and mechanical knowledge. Main-tenance experience in a food manufacturing facility also preferred. Must be reliable and able to troubleshoot and work independently in a fast-paced working environment.

Applications are available at www.burnettdairy.com/employment or you can apply for this 620295 position at the Burnett Dairy Office, 22-23L 11631 State Road 70, Grantsburg, WI 54840 12-13a,d,e

REGISTERED NURSE SPOONER/ GRANTSBURG AREA

Regional Hospice Services, a community-based organization, is seeking a Registered Nurse to join our spooner/Grantsburg team. Duties include direct patient care in home setting, team collaboration as well as providing support to patientâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s families.

Candidates must have strong clinical skills, excellent communication skills and empathy for patients. Become a part of a growing, not-for-profit organization that is honored to provide Hospice and Palliative Care to the communities we serve.

Benefits include flexible scheduling, paid time off, annuity, travel time and mileage reimbursement.

To truly made a difference in peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lives, please send resume to:

1913 Beaser Avenue Ashland, WI 54806

715-685-5151

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(Jan.  14,  21,  28) STATE  OF  WISCONSIN CIRCUIT  COURT POLK  COUNTY U.S.  BANK  NATIONAL  ASSOCIATION 4801  Frederica  Street Owensboro,  KY  42301 Plaintiff, vs.

JULIE  R.  BLANCHE  and  JOHN  DOE unknown  spouse  of  Julie  R.  Blanche 2480  240th  Street Cushing,  WI  54006 Defendants.

Case  No.  14CV453 Code  No.  30404 Foreclosure  of  Mortgage Dollar  Amount  Greater  Than  $5,000.00 FORTY  DAY  SUMMONS THE  STATE  OF  WISCONSIN,  TO: JULIE  R.  BLANCHE  and  JOHN  DOE unknown  spouse  of  Julie  R.  Blanche 2480  240th  Street Cushing,  WI  54006 You  are  hereby  notified  that  the  plaintiff  named  above  has  filed  a  lawsuit  or  other  legal  action  against  you.  The  com-­ plaint,  which  is  also  served  upon  you,  states  the  nature  and  basis  of  the  legal  action.

Within  40  days  after  January  14,  2015,  you  must  respond  with  a  written  answer,  as  that  term  is  used  in  Chapter  802  of  the  Wisconsin  Statutes,  to  the  com-­ plaint.  The  court  may  reject  or  disregard  an  answer  that  does  not  follow  the  requirements  of  the  statutes.  The  answer  must  be  sent  or  delivered  to  the  court,  whose  address  is:  Clerk  of  Circuit  Court,  Polk  County  Justice  Center,  1005  West  Main  Street,  Balsam  Lake,  WI  54810,  and  to  Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Dess  and  Associates,  S.C.,  Plaintiffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  attorneys,  whose  address  is:  Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Dess  and  Asso-­ ciates,  S.C.,  1414  Underwood  Avenue,  Suite  403,  Wauwatosa,  Wisconsin  53213.

You  may  have  an  attorney  help  or  represent  you.

If  you  do  not  provide  a  proper  answer  within  40  days,  the  court  may  grant  judgment  against  you  for  the  award  of  money  or  other  legal  action  requested  in  the  complaint  and  you  may  lose  your  right  to  object  to  anything  that  is  or  may  be  incorrect  in  the  complaint.  A  judgment  may  be  enforced  as  provided  by  law.  A  judgment  awarding  money  may  become  a  lien  against  any  real  estate  you  own  now  or  in  the  future  and  may  also  be  enforced  by  garnishment  or  seizure  of  property.

Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;DESS  AND  ASSOCIATES,  S.C. Attorneys  for  Plaintiff By: M.  ABIGAIL  Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;DESS Bar  Code  No.  1017869 POST  OFFICE  ADDRESS: 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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SOCIAL WORKER

United Pioneer Home currently has a full-time Social Worker position available. The Social Worker is an important component of our interdisciplinary care team who assists in meeting resident needs: Including admissions, care plans and discharge planning.

A Wisconsin Social Worker Certification or a four-year Bachelorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s degree in a human services discipline with the ability to obtain a Social Worker Certification is preferred.

United Pioneer Home offers a variety of benefits including flexible hours, health insurance and many more. Interested applicants can send resume to Dan Valentine at: H L 3

623 S. 2nd Street, Luck, WI dvalentine@unitedpioneerhome.org www.unitedpioneerhome.org EOE

Applications will be accepted until Jan. 9, 2015.

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NOTICE  IS  HEREBY  GIVEN  to  the  electors  of  the  Town  of  West  Sweden,  Polk  County,  that  a  Town  Caucus  will  be  held  at  the  Town  Hall  on  January  20,  2015,  at  6:30  p.m.  for  the  purpose  of  nominating  candidates  for  the  town  offices  to  be  voted  for  at  the  Town  Election  to  be  held  on  April  7,  2015.  The  following  offices  are  to  be  elected  to  succeed  the  present  incumbent  listed.  All  terms  are  for  two  (2)  years  beginning  on  Tuesday,  April  21,  2015.  OFFICE INCUMBENT Town  Board  Chairman Simon  O.  Nelson Town  Board  Supervisor Glenn  J.  Meier Town  Board  Supervisor Scott  Wilder Town  Clerk Phyllis  Wilder Town  Treasurer Brenda  Tesch Phyllis  Wilder,  Clerk

NOTICE TOWN OF WEST SWEDEN MONTHLY TOWN MEETING

Will  be  Tuesday,  January  20,  2015,  immediately  following  the  cau-­ cus.  Agenda  to  include:  Clerk  Report,  Treasurer  Report,  Public  Input,  Employee/Highway  Report,  Culvert  Policy,  Audit  Books,  Correspondence,  Approve  and  pay  all  bills,  Set  next  meeting  date.

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(Jan.  14,  21,  28) STATE  OF  WISCONSIN CIRCUIT  COURT POLK  COUNTY Bank  of  America,  N.A.,  successor  by  merger  to  BAC  Home  Loans  Servicing,  L.P.  fka  Countrywide  Home  Loans  Servicing,  L.P. Plaintiff vs WILLIAM  C.  HOEFLER,  et  al.

Defendant(s) Case  No:  12  CV  246  NOTICE  OF  SHERIFFâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S  SALE PLEASE  TAKE  NOTICE  that  by  virtue  of  a  judgment  of  fore-­ closure  entered  on  September  14,  2012,  in  the  amount  of  $428,756.98,  the  Sheriff  will  sell  the  described  premises  at  public  auction  as  follows: TIME:  February  10,  2015,  at  10:00  a.m.

TERMS:  By  bidding  at  the  sher-­ iff  sale,  prospective  buyer  is  consenting  to  be  bound  by  the  following  terms: 1.)  10%  down  in  cash  or  mon-­ ey  order  at  the  time  of  sale;͞  balance  due  within  10  days  of  confirmation  of  sale;͞  fail-­ ure  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.)  Plaintiff  opens  bidding  on  the  property,  either  in  person  or  via  fax  and  as  recited  by  the  sheriff  department  in  the  event  that  no  opening  bid  is  offered,  plaintiff  retains  the  right  to  request  the  sale  be  declared  as  invalid  as  the  sale  is  fatally  defective.

PLACE:  Polk  County  Justice  Center  at  1005  W.  Main  Street,  Balsam  Lake,  Wis. DESCRIPTION:  Lot  5  of  Certi-­ fied  Survey  Map  No.  4351,  recorded  in  Volume  19  of  Certified  Survey  Maps,  Page  132,  as  Document  No.674078,  located  in  the  Northwest  1/4  of  the  Southeast  1/4  of  Section  12,  Township  35  North,  Range  19  West,  in  the  Town  of  Eureka,  Polk  County,  Wiscon-­ sin.  Together  with  an  undi-­ vided  1/5  interest  in  Lot  4  of  Certified  Survey  Map  No.  4351,  recorded  in  Volume  19  of  Certified  Survey  Maps,  Page  132,  as  Document  No.  674078,  located  in  the  North-­ west  1/4  of  the  Southeast  1/4  of  Section  12,  Township  35  North,  Range  19  West,  in  the  Town  of  Eureka,  Polk  County,  Wisconsin.

ALSO  DESCRIBED  AS: Parcel  1:  Lot  5  of  Certified  Survey  Map  No.  4351,  record-­ ed  in  Volume  19  of  Certified  Survey  Maps,  Page  132,  as  Document  No.  674078,  locat-­ ed  in  the  Northwest  1/4  of  the  Southeast  1/4  of  Section  12,  Township  35  North,  Range  19  West,  in  the  Town  of  Eureka,  Polk  County,  Wisconsin.

Parcel  2:  An  undivided  1/5  interest  in  Lot  4  of  Certified  Survey  Map  No.  4351,  record-­ ed  in  Volume  19  of  Certified  Survey  Maps,  Page  132,  as  Document  No.  674078,  locat-­ ed  in  the  Northwest  1/4  of  the  Southeast  1/4  of  Section  12,  Township  35  North,  Range  19  West,  in  the  Town  of  Eureka,  Polk  County,  Wisconsin.  PROPERTY  ADDRESS:  2434  225th  Avenue,  St.  Croix  Falls,  WI  54024.

TAX  KEY  NO.:  020-­01102-­0150.

Dated  this  20th  day  of  November,  2014. /s/Sheriff  Peter  M.  Johnson Polk  County  Sheriff Scott  D.  Nabke J.  Peterman  Legal  Group  Ltd. State  Bar  No.  1037979 165  Bishops  Way,  Suite  100 Brookfield,  WI  53005 262-­790-­5719 Please  go  to  www.jpeterman-­ legalgroup.com  to  obtain  the  bid  for  this  sale.  J.  Peterman  Legal  Group  Ltd.,  is  the  creditorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  at-­ torney  and  is  attempting  to  col-­ lect  a  debt  on  its  behalf.  Any  in-­ formation  obtained  will  be  used  for  that  purpose. >5(?37

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JAN.  M.  GUSEK,  et  al.

Defendant(s) Case  No:  12  CV  202 NOTICE  OF  SHERIFFâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S  SALE PLEASE  TAKE  NOTICE  that  by  virtue  of  a  judgment  of  fore-­ closure  entered  on  May  30,  2012,  in  the  amount  of  $124,969.39,  the  Sheriff  will  sell  the  described  premises  at  public  auction  as  follows: TIME:  February  3,  2015,  at  10:00  a.m.

TERMS:  By  bidding  at  the  sher-­ iff  sale,  prospective  buyer  is  consenting  to  be  bound  by  the  following  terms: 1.)  10%  down  in  cash  or  money  order  at  the  time  of  sale;͞  balance  due  within  10  days  of  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.)  Plaintiff  opens  bidding  on  the  property,  either  in  person  or  via  fax  and  as  recited  by  the  sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  department  in  the  event  that  no  opening  bid  is  offered,  plaintiff  retains  the  right  to  request  the  sale  be  declared  as  invalid  as  the  sale  is  fatally  defective.

PLACE:  Polk  County  Justice  Center  at  1005  W.  Main  Street,  Balsam  Lake,  Wis. DESCRIPTION:  Parcel  1:  Lots  13  and  14,  Block  46,  Original  Plat  of  the  City  of  St.  Croix  Falls,  Polk  County,  Wisconsin.

Parcel  2:  Lot  30,  Block  53,  First  Addition  to  the  City  of  St.  Croix  Falls,  Polk  County,  Wisconsin.  Together  with  that  portion  of  vacated  Massachu-­ setts  Street  lying  between  Lot  30,  Block  53,  First  Addition  to  the  City  of  St.  Croix  Falls,  and Lot  13  Block  46  Original  Plat of  the  City  of  St.  Croix  Falls,  Polk  County,  Wisconsin,  as  per  Resolution  No.  01-­22  recorded  October  15,  2001,  in Volume  892  on  Page  763  as Document  No.  620825.  PROPERTY  ADDRESS:  344  North  Adams  Street,  Saint  Croix  Falls,  WI  54024.

TAX  KEY  NO.:  281-­00767-­0000  &  281-­00094-­0000.

Dated  this  13th  day  of  November,  2014. /s/Sheriff  Peter  M.  Johnson Polk  County  Sheriff Alyssa  A.  Johnson J.  Peterman  Legal  Group  Ltd. State  Bar  No.  1086085 165  Bishops  Way,  Suite  100 Brookfield,  WI  53005 262-­790-­5719 Please  go  to  www.jpeterman-­ legalgroup.com  to  obtain  the  bid  for  this  sale.  J.  Peterman  Legal  Group  Ltd.  is  the  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.

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DIRECTOR OF NURSING SERVICES This position is responsible for the overall leadership and development of the nursing and care partner staff to provide the highest quality of care to the residents of the United Pioneer Home and Lawson Manor while maintaining compliance with State and Federal regulations. Registered Nurse with a bachelorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s degree in nursing preferred.

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(Dec.  31,  Jan.  7,  14) STATE  OF  WISCONSIN CIRCUIT  COURT POLK  COUNTY IN  THE  MATTER  OF  THE  ESTATE  OF BETTY  JEAN  SCHUCHARD Amended Notice  to  Creditors (Informal  Admnistration) Case  No.  14  PR  82 PLEASE  TAKE  NOTICE: 1.  An  application  for  informal  administration  was  filed.

2.  The  decedent,  with  date  of  birth  February  12,  1934,  and  date  of  death  July  27,  2014,  was  domiciled  in  Polk  County,  State  of  Wisconsin,  with  a  mailing  address  of  300  Michigan  Ave.,  Centuria,  WI  54824.

3.  All  interested  persons  waived  notice.

4.  The  deadline  for  filing  a  claim  against  the  decedentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  estate  is  March  31,  2015.

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

Jenell  L. Anderson Probate  Registrar December  23,  2014 Daniel  J.  Tolan Tolan  Legal  Services P.O.  Box  213 Luck,  WI  54853 715-­472-­4002

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Position:  Full-­time,  long-­term  substitute  positions  serving  the  Ele-­ mentary  School  for  the  2014-­2015  school  year  beginning  the  end  of  February  of  2015.  Qualifications  Necessary:  Qualified  applicants  of  high  character  should  possess  a  high  level  of  content  knowledge;͞  believe  all  stu-­ dents  can  learn  and  that  teachers  play  an  active  role  in  the  learn-­ ing  process;͞  display  strong  communication,  leadership  and  organ-­ izational  skills;͞  enjoy  working  with  elementary  school-­age  children;͞  be  willing  to  collaborate  with  colleagues;͞  and  be  dedicated  indi-­ viduals  who  exhibit  a  strong  desire  to  improve  student  learning.   Requirements:  Applicants  must  have  appropriate  DPI  licensure  or  be  eligible  for  such  licensure.   How  to  Apply:  Qualified,  interested  persons  should  apply  by  sending  a  letter  of  application,  district  application  (available  at  www.unity.k12.wi.us),  resume,  copy  of  license  or  evidence  of  license  eligibility,  transcripts  and  three  (3)  letters  of  recommen-­ dation  to: Brandon  W.  Robinson,  District  Administrator Unity  School  District 1908  150th  Street/Hwy.  46  North Balsam  Lake,  WI  54810-­7267 Deadline:  Until  Filled EOE                        3 H K Unity  School  District  does  not  discriminate  on  the  basis  of  age,  sex,  race,  color,  national  origin,  religion,  ancestry,  creed,  pregnancy,  marital  or  parental  status,  sexual  orientation,  or  physical,  mental,  emotional,  or  learning  disability.

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The Leader has been following this story and its issues for several years, since a more extensive proposal for quarrying by the previous Kraemer Mining and Manufacturing group made headlines. $V D EULHI GHĂ&#x20AC;QLWLRQ WUDSURFN JRHV E\ VHYHUDO QDPHV but it was formed when superhot magma cooled as it reached the Earthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s surface, thousands or even millions of years ago. The unique look of the rock and the outcroppings it is known for, in places such as both versions of Interstate Park, are created by its slow erosion and the ´VWDFNLQJÂľ RI WKH YDULRXV VXFFHVVLYH ODYD Ă RZV ,W RIWHQ created bizarre, distinct stair steps, which is reportedly how it earned its name, from a Scandinavian reference to the word â&#x20AC;&#x153;trappa,â&#x20AC;? meaning stair step.

That stair stepping is evident in many places on the Blue Rock property, and the various fractures and cliff walls offer a unique look into the planetâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s early days.

While it is beautiful to look at it and even climb, the superhard, often sharp-edged basalt has a multitude of uses in modern society, from road shoulders to railroad beds to shingles, landscaping, construction blocks, even in concrete.

But it is very heavy and dense, requiring a different type of extraction than other minerals. Traprock is almost always quarried from the top down, using outcropping and lateral quarrying instead of deep mining or digging.

The issue is extracting this valuable, ultrahard and heavy mineral as affordably, and with as little lifting and earthwork, as possible.

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The Scarlet Stone operation built at least one building on an area where the red traprock outcroppings were most visible. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They also built a very light rail system to move the rock around,â&#x20AC;? according to Thorman, who noted that just two years later the red traprock ran out and the business closed its doors. â&#x20AC;&#x153;What remained was the building foundation, portions of the rail system and the visual of an open-face surface quarry from which the original rock was removed.â&#x20AC;?

While brief in lifespan, that Scarlet Stone operation evidence can be seen in several places, if you look close enough, right beside that now abandoned rail line that used to connect Dresser to Amery and points east.

That former Scarlet Stone property was purchased in 1981 and in 1995 by several of the current Blue Rock group, which also purchased an additional adjoining SDUFHO 7KRUPDQ VDLG WKH\ Ă&#x20AC;UVW SXUFKDVHG WKH SURSHUW\ for recreation and deer hunting, and the couple knows the woods well.

During the tour, they would often point to areas where theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve even set up for deer hunting or attempted to climb some of the outcroppings. â&#x20AC;&#x153;(One of my daughters) named this one Cookie Crumbles,â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;? Thorman noted as he walked past an unusual outcropping, which would be part of a proposed 25-acre hiking and interpretive trail system they would develop if the quarry is approved.

7KH SUHYLRXV SURSRVDO 7KH FXUUHQW TXDUU\LQJ SURSRVDO Ă&#x20AC;UVW GHYHORSHG OHJV in 2003, when the current and two additional adjacent property owners were contacted by the Kraemer group to once again remove rock from the property.

Thorman outlined the process since then. â&#x20AC;&#x153;A contract was drawn up with the property owners and the operator began the task of evaluating the property for qualLW\ RI URFN HQYLURQPHQWDO FRQFHUQV ZDWHU LVVXHV WUDIĂ&#x20AC;F management, etc.,â&#x20AC;? he noted.

After several reviews with the state and other agencies, the Kraemer group made a proposal in late 2008 to the Town of Osceola and Polk County for the necessary permits, as the bulk of the land is currently zoned A-1 Agricultural, under the Polk County Comprehensive Land Use Ordinance. The committee noted that quarrying could qualify as a special-exception use of the land if it otherwise fell within the ordinanceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s specialH[FHSWLRQ GHĂ&#x20AC;QLWLRQ â&#x20AC;&#x153;... Any use whereby the location of each such use shall be approved in writing by the Zoning Committee, or as otherwise provided by this ordinance, after public hearing and after reviewing the proposed site or sites. Such approval shall be consistent with the general purpose and intent of this ordinance and shall be based upon such evidence as may be presented at such public hearing tending to show the desirability or undesirDELOLW\ RI VSHFLĂ&#x20AC;F SURSRVHG ORFDtions for the proposed use from the standpoint of the public interest because of factors as (without limitation because of enumeration) smoke, dust, noxious and toxic gases and odors, noise, vibrations from operation of heavy equipPHQW KHDY\ YHKLFXODU WUDIĂ&#x20AC;F DQG LQFUHDVHG WUDIĂ&#x20AC;F Âľ

$ WRXU WKURXJK WKH SDVW Photos by Greg Marsten The approximately 200-acre parcel in question is owned by Glyn and Cindy Thorman, Mike and Laura Loescher and Jim and Jeanne Rochford.

The Thormans offered the Leader a walking tour of the property recently, starting from the area currently used on occasion by the Trollhaugen Recreation Area for summer camping at their off-road rally and other events. Under the revised Blue Rock proposal, the camping area would be closed and moved to another part of the Trollhaugen property.

That area would possibly be used as an entrance and staging area where berms would be created for sound insulation, as well as for ORDGLQJ RU RIĂ&#x20AC;FHV +RZHYHU WKDW camping area is zoned commercial, which would need to be addressed for any quarry operations at that location.

Glyn Thorman noted the extensive history of the property which, back in the 1920s, became a popular spot due to the discovery of relatively rare, red traprock, which led to the creation of the Scarlet Stone Company. Apparently, the discovery of the red stone might have led to the harvesting of other minerDOV VSHFLĂ&#x20AC;FDOO\ FRSSHU ZKLFK FDQ *O\Q 7KRUPDQ RQH RI WKH FR RZQHUV RI WKH %OXH 5RFN 4XDUU\ ODQG VWDQGV QHDU ZKDW ZDV RQFH D EXLOGLQJ IRU sometimes accompany the unique WKH IRUPHU TXDUU\ QRZ ORVW WR WLPH DQG WKH HOHPHQWV red traprock.

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The Thormans noted that although it is similar in operation to the current Dresser Trap Rock Quarry, the proposed Blue Rock operation would be VLJQLĂ&#x20AC;FDQWO\ VPDOOHU LQ ODQG VSUHDG and would be â&#x20AC;&#x153;more vertical, meaning less visual and noise impacts to surrounding areas.â&#x20AC;?

Once inside the Blue Rock land they hope to quarry, it is hard to see any residential housing, and they note that 7KH FXUUHQW SODQ the operation would be sheltered by In 2014 the existing contract with the creation of berms and existing land Kraemer was allowed to expire and features. the three landowners formed the new At the location of the former Scarlet %OXH 5RFN 4XDUU\ Ă&#x20AC;UP WR VHHN D PRUH Stone Quarry, the rock walls lie within amicable agreement for quarrying the a few yards of the CN rail line, which property. would mean less trucking of product.

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That in itself was ironic â&#x20AC;&#x201C; she had walked to this very building for four SUHYLRXV \HDUV Ă&#x20AC;YH GD\V D ZHHN ,W IHOW a bit like being dropped off at kinderJDUWHQ DW DJH Ă&#x20AC;YH ² KH DVVXUHG KHU VKH ZRXOG EH Ă&#x20AC;QH The one bright spot was the fact that the retiring secretary would be with her for two months until her maternity leave began. She was a very kind lady who would show her the ropes, helping her to learn the accounting system and daily routine. Undoubtedly she would also inform her about what to expect from the boss, the principal/superintendent of the school system. +XUGOHV DERXQGHG 6KH KDG OHIW WKH school as a senior â&#x20AC;&#x201C; top of the ladder â&#x20AC;&#x201C; but was now entering again on the bottom rung.

Many of the current senior class were personal friends. Teachers sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d looked up to were now co-workers.

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An opportunity for students to sing AMERY - A special event has been VFKHGXOHG DW WKH $PHU\ +LJK 6FKRRO RQ Saturday, Jan. 24, for young people who OLNH WR VLQJ ,W¡V WKH <RXWK LQ +DUPRQ\ )HVWLYDO DQG LW¡V RSHQ WR VWXGHQWV IURP sixth grade through college from Polk and Burnett counties. Included in the event is D IUHH SXEOLF FRQFHUW DW S P WKDW GD\ The registration fee provides the student with music, learning tracks, lunch, snack and a T-shirt. Registration information is available at youthinharmonyfestival.org. with submitted information

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huge, using up one-third of the room.

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Maybe both!

Both new co-workers welcomed her almost in unison â&#x20AC;&#x201C; â&#x20AC;&#x153;Good morning; come inâ&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and she did!

Thus began four decades of education every day that ended 20 years ago this month, January, 2015.

About the writer: Marlys Spencer, Frederic, continues her interest in education, serving on the local scholarship foundation board. She is writing about her life with an emphasis on stories from her experiences in the Frederic Schools.

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Keep in mind that while the ratings are better overall, there are regional differences and Midwest farmers lean more toward the pessimistic side as the result of low corn and soybean prices and projections that those prices will decline even further. Midwest farmers are also watching the falling fuel prices.

Lower prices at the fuel pump will reduce input costs, but at the same time could negatively impact what farmers are paid for their corn and soybeans with less demand for ethanol and bio-

diesel. )DUPHUV UDLVLQJ DQLPDOV DUH IHHOLQJ positive for now, but their expectations for the future arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t nearly as optimistic, with the expansion in hog production and a larger calf crop pressuring prices.

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explained Micik. As for the next 12 PRQWKV SHUFHQW EHOLHYH SURĂ&#x20AC;WDELOLW\ will get worse, compared with 25 percent who say it will be better and 60 percent who say it will stay the same.

While we are on the subject of surveys, the annual survey of Iowa consumers shows a greater percentage of them understand how their food is grown and they increasingly trust farmers to do a good job of producing food.

There was also an increase, 11 percent, in the number of people who believe farmers are doing the right thing in caring for their livestock along with a 5 percent jump in peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s trust that farmers are also caring for air, soil and water quality. â&#x20AC;&#x153;A nice trend that we hope continues in future surveys.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;Ś Jusâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; sayinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;

Dairy farmers invited to Farming for Profit series SPOONER - UW-Extension is pleased to invite dairy farmers to attend the upFRPLQJ )DUPLQJ IRU 3URĂ&#x20AC;W GDLU\ VHULHV 7KHUH ZLOO EH Ă&#x20AC;YH VHVVLRQV KHOG RQ FRQVHFXWLYH 0RQGD\ DIWHUQRRQV )HE ² 0DUFK IURP S P DW WKH 6SRRQHU $J

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preference given to school groups, organizations serving SHRSOH ZLWK GLVDELOLWLHV DQG RWKHU QRQSURĂ&#x20AC;W JURXSV Camper applications for various programs or information on summer employment opportunities may be obWDLQHG E\ FRQWDFWLQJ :LVFRQVLQ /LRQV &DPS &7+ A, Rosholt, WI 54473. You may call 715-677-4969, email info@wisconsinlionscamp.com or visit their website at wisconsinlionscamp.com.

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students from the surrounding communities. Currently, the band is comprised of about 75 musicians.

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Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s where it starts anyway, with information. Because something some IRONV GRQ¡W UHDOL]H LV WKDW )RUWV )ROOH $YRLQH +LVWRULFDO 3DUN LV QRW D SULYDWH entity. Owned by Burnett County and administered by the Burnett County +LVWRULFDO 6RFLHW\ YLD D VLWH PDQDJHU the parkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mission is to interpret the fur WUDGH DUHD FDOOHG )RUWV )ROOH $YRLQH DV D QRQSURĂ&#x20AC;W HGXFDWLRQDO HQWHUSULVH ,Q other words, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not a theme park with a bunch of made-up attractions. The only theme is the actual history, period.

Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s always the starting point, or should be. This includes various events which may not directly have an obvious fur trade motif but help to support that educational mission, nonetheless. After all, it does take funding to operate an ambitious educational venture, but the events held there are chosen to enhance that objective without straying too far from the fur trade focus.

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Woodswhimsy the gnome ally a fort in the military sense, and )ROOH $YRLQH GRHVQ¡W H[DFWO\ UROO RII the tongues of many Americans these days. But the name does at least start one wondering; and if visitors pay atWHQWLRQ WKH\¡OO Ă&#x20AC;QG RXW WKDW IRUWV ZDV D generic term referring not only to fortiĂ&#x20AC;HG SODFHV EXW DOVR WR FRPPHUFLDO WUDGH locations. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s got more to do with how language is used and how it changes; and knowing that is educational, and hopefully interesting. It opens a window on how those who were here in 1802-05 thought about things.

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So thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the thinking that went into the name. If nothing else, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wholly unique and sets the place apart, an important consideration and part of the educational focus we discussed.

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It serves as a greeting station, a place where visitors can orient themselves.

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Polk County Forest has free deer-damage harvest tags available.

These tags are available on 4 different sites of Polk County Forest all located in Sterling Township. Tags will be issued on a firstcome, first-served basis until we run out. Tags will be valid for a two-week period, not to extend past March 31. The purpose of this program is to protect regeneration sites on the Polk County Forest from excessive deer browse.

How to get your tag: â&#x20AC;˘ Stop by the Polk County Forestry Dept. during guaranteed office hours. > Tuesdays 7 - 10 a.m. (except Feb. 24) > Thursdays 2 - 5 p.m. â&#x20AC;˘ You must have a current (2014) deer hunting license. â&#x20AC;˘ Typical hunting regulations apply. > Shooting hours > Blaze orange required â&#x20AC;˘ Anterless deer only.

For more information, please call the Polk County Forestry Department at 715-485-9265 or stop by during office hours at 100 Polk County Plaza, Suite 40, Balsam Lake, WI 54810.

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Knitting classes offered through Luck Community Education LUCK - Winter is the ideal season to curl up inside, yet be productive and learn a new lifelong skill through these four classes offered through Luck Community Education. Preregistration is required at least one week prior to each class.

Begin at the beginning. The two-night class on ThursGD\V -DQ DQG )HE IURP S P LV WDLORUHG WR SDUticipants who are new to knitting. Instructor Amy Klous will explain, demonstrate and coach participants until WKH\¡UH FRQĂ&#x20AC;GHQW DQG UHDG\ WR JR VROR %ULQJ D SDLU RI size 7 or 8 knitting needles and a skein of worsted yarn WR NQLW D VFDUI $ PLQLPXP RI Ă&#x20AC;YH SUHUHJLVWHUHG VWXGHQWV is needed to hold this class. The class fee is $28.

As you get the hang of knitting, a great beginninglevel project can be knitting a headband on Thursdays, March 5 and 12, from 6-8 p.m. Keep your ears warm and your hair looking good with a knit headband to keep for yourself or to give as a gift. Knit headbands can also be HPEHOOLVKHG ZLWK Ă RZHUV DQG EXWWRQV %ULQJ D SDLU RI size 7 or 8 circular knitting needles and a skein of worsted medium-weight yarn. The WITC class fee is $21.50 or $13 for seniors and is taught by Amy Klous.

Another beginners project of knitting fun and customized bracelets is offered on Monday and Thursday, March 16 and 19, from 6-8 p.m. Instructor Amy Klous will have embellishments available for you to make your unique bracelet, or you can bring your favorite button to class. This is a quick and easy knitting project and makes a great gift. Bring a skein of DK or lightweight yarn and a pair of size 5 or 6 knitting needles. Materials fee covers embellishments and supplies. The WITC class fee is $21.50 or $13 for seniors.

If you already know the basics of knitting, register for the knit holiday stockings class taught by Barb Kass.

Participants will have three classes on Tuesdays, Jan. 27 WKURXJK )HE IURP WR S P WR NQLW XQLTXH heirloom stockings for family members to hang by the chimney with care. Students will learn to personalize each stocking with a name and a choice of many holiday V\PEROV OLNH WUHHV KROO\ VQRZĂ DNHV DQG KHDUWV 6RPH knitting experience is helpful, as this is an advanced beginner project. Contact Luck Community Education for a

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EAGLE - Old World Wisconsin, in Eagle, WKH :DGH +RXVH *UHHQEXVK DQG WKH :LVFRQVLQ +LVWRULFDO 0XVHXP 0DGLVRQ FROlected 909 warm, winter items as part of The Big Bundle Up campaign, a Wisconsin Department of Tourism initiative to help those in need. ,Q WKH :LVFRQVLQ +LVWRULFDO 0XVHXP MRLQHG :DGH +RXVH DQG 2OG :RUOG :LVFRQsin in participating in The Big Bundle Up, and the three historic sites teamed up with a goal of collecting 500 items. Speaking on behalf of all three sites, Lisa McGovern, communications manager of Old World Wisconsin, shared, â&#x20AC;&#x153;The generosity and enthusiasm

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As we head into winterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s coldest months, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re glad to have a role in helping these Wisconsin families stay a little warmer.â&#x20AC;?

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Meet Kimberly Blaeser, Wisconsinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s new poet laureate Blaeser says she hopes to make poetry more public in her new role Chuck Quirmbach | WPR News STATEWIDE - Wisconsinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s next poet laureate hopes to hear more poems in public places, saying that poetry â&#x20AC;&#x153;has a spiritual role to playâ&#x20AC;? in our lives.

Kimberly Blaeser lives in Burlington and is an English professor at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.

Sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s also a member of the White Earth Nation in Minnesota, which is where she grew up.

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Now that Blaeserâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been chosen as Wisconsinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s next poet laureate, she hopes to make poems memorable for more people. The position doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t pay much, but it allows her to travel the state for two years as a poetry ambassador. She said poetry has work to do. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Audre Lorde said, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Poetry is not a luxury.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; And I think poetryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s important in helping us balance ourself in the world.

It has a spiritual role to play. It can serve us in many ways,â&#x20AC;? said Blaeser.

Blaeser said poetry seems to have a bad reputation with many people, and that some are afraid of it. In addition to supporting poetry slams and the Poetry

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Arianna Schultz | Special to the Leader &(1785,$ :LOG 5LYHUV +DELWDW IRU +XPDQLW\ ZLOO EH FHOHEUDWLQJ WKH FRQstruction of its 42nd home during a dedication ceremony in Centuria on Saturday, Jan. 24.

Soon-to-be-homeowner Katie Bantz has KDG D KDUG IHZ \HDUV EXW LV H[FLWHG WR Ă&#x20AC;nally be able to move into a house. Bantz works a full-time job and takes care of her three children, all while living in a 1970sera trailer in Dresser. It has two bedrooms, except one bedroom doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have a wall. The family found it manageable to live in the trailer, until last winterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s snowfall. The heavy snow nearly caved in the roof. Now the ceiling leaks in the kitchen, in the living room and in the bedroom.

And yet, there were other issues pressing on her mind. â&#x20AC;&#x153;In this place weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re all kind of slumped together,â&#x20AC;? Bantz said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The kids really need their own place where they play outside and be kids.â&#x20AC;? They arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t able to play outside because itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not safe â&#x20AC;&#x201C; their trailer is too close to the highway.

The Bantz family has been patiently waiting and working hard on their home, and the day has almost arrived where WKH\ ZLOO EH DEOH WR PRYH LQ DQG Ă&#x20AC;QDOO\ EH able to settle down. Bantz has been working full time, taking care of her kids and managed to clear her schedule to work over 300 hours of sweat equity building her home. Not only will the Bantz family be able to pay mortgage payments and own their house, but their family will have a safe place to play outside and call home.

7KH SXEOLF LV LQYLWHG WR MRLQ :5+)+ and the Bantz family by celebrating their new home during a dedication ceremony on Saturday, Jan. 24, at 808 Centurion Ave. in Centuria from 10 to 11 a.m. All are invited to welcome the Bantz family into the neighborhood and join in the festivities.

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SIREN â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The Burnett County Chapter of the St. Paul Red Cross Service had a successful blood donation event at the Siren Covenant Church in spite of the ultracold temperatures. The attendance of 63 donors presenting themselves produced 59 units of blood. This included Ã&#x20AC;YH GRXEOH UHG FHOO GRQRUV $WWHQGDQFH LQFOXGHG Ã&#x20AC;YH GHIHUUDOV DQG IRXU QRQVXIÃ&#x20AC;FLHQW TXDQWLW\ GRQRUV Multiple-donor pins were awarded for two units, Mary Scalzo; four units, Barbara Lyga and Patricia Sierakowski; six units, Allen Stiner; seven units, Dorothy %XVE\ DQG XQLWV 9HQLWD +LOO Gratitude is extended to the Siren Covenant Church for the donated use of their exceptionally adequate facility.

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The Red Cross recognizes and appreciates donors and volunteers who make the effort for this worthwhile cause for needy recipients of blood. When you give blood, you give someone another birthday, another anniversary, another laugh, another hug, another chance! Thanks again. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; submitted by Katie Hedlund

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5LFKDUG ´'LFN¾ $ )UHHV D resident of Grantsburg, died Jan. 10, 2015. Dick was born in Minneapolis, Minn., on Oct. 29, 1925.

Dick resided in Deephaven and Orono, Minn., before moving to Grantsburg in 1976. In his adolescent years, he was active in the Boy Scouts where he earned the Eagle Scout badge and was elected to the Order of the Arrow. After high school in 1943, he joined the U.S. Army DQG VDZ IRUHLJQ GXW\ LQ (QJODQG )UDQFH and Belgium. On June 1, 1946, Dick married Elaine Greenwald, his high school VZHHWKHDUW +H ZDV D SDVW FRPPDQGHU RI the American Legion Post in Deephaven, Minn., and was raised to Third Degree 0DVRQ LQ -DQXDU\ +H ZDV DOVR DFtive in the Wild River Shriners Club and the Grantsburg Rotary Club.

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2%,78$5,(6 Winton Christner Winton Christner, 92, Spooner, Wis., passed away peacefully at home Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2015.

Winton was born July 31, 1922, to Margaret and Joseph Christner LQ *DVO\Q :LV +H JUDGXDWHG IURP 6SRRQHU +LJK 6FKRRO LQ 6HSW 13, 1940, Winton enlisted in the Army $LU &RUSV $LU )RUFH DV D SLORW +H served his country during World War II, Korea and Vietnam.

Col. Winton Christner retired Nov. 1, 1967, from his last post at the Pentagon.

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5XWK / 6QRZ 5XWK /RXLVH 6QRZ RI 5LYHU )DOOV :LV SDVVHG DZD\ -DQ DW WKH 5LYHU )DOOV $UHD +RVSLWDO 6KH ZDV ERUQ 2FW in Danbury, Wis., to Burr and Thalia (Gardner) Chipman. On Aug. 16, 1940, she was united in marriage to Leo Snow in Pine City, Minn.

Ruth was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Leo; son, Dennis; and brother, Marvin.

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Shirley Ilene Orlins, 77, passed away peacefully Saturday, Jan. 3, 2014, in Chattanooga, Tenn. Shirley was born Jan. 9, 1937, in Gowrie, Iowa, to Ellsworth and Anna (DeBoer) Cox. The family moved to Centuria where Shirley was raised and graduated from Centuria +LJK 6FKRRO LQ 6KH JUHZ XS LQ D farming family, loved animals and was an expert with horses. Shirley met her husband, Michael Orlins, in 1956 while relaxing by a lake near Centuria. Shirley and Michael were married in 1957 and raised their three children in MinneapoOLV 0LQQ DQG )RUW 0\HUV )OD EHIRUH PRYLQJ WR &KDWtanooga in 1986 and eventually retiring there.

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5LFN )ODQGUHQD IRUPHUO\ RI 'UHVVHU :LV SDVVHG away on Monday, Jan. 5, 2015, in Roseau, Minn.

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%HWW\ -DQH 'DYLVRQ Betty Jane Davison, 87, Grantsburg, Wis., passed away Monday evening, Jan. 5, 2015.

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Clover. She attended elementary school at Evergreen School in the Town of Sterling, Polk County, and GrantsEXUJ +LJK 6FKRRO 'XULQJ KHU ODWHU WHHQ \HDUV %HWW\ ZDV of invaluable help to her parents in raising her younger brothers.

On Jan. 31, 1946, Betty was united in marriage to WalODFH ) 'DYLVRQ LQ &HQWHU &LW\ &KLVDJR &RXQW\ 0LQQ Not only were they husband and wife, but they were also best friends, enjoying each otherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s company and experiencing life together. After 61 years of a very loving PDUULDJH :DOODFH SDVVHG DZD\ RQ )HE 7KH\ traveled extensively over the years together and with their children. They visited many tourist sites and scenic areas and experienced incredible landscapes throughout the Midwestern and far-western United States. A special trip was made to Washington, D.C., with their son, Chuck, and his daughter, Courtney.

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Preceding her in death are her parents, Carl and Elsie Clover; her husband, Wallace; a son, Barry Davison; grandsons, Tyler Davison and Shawn Williamson; sisters, Pearl Clover and Shirley Wells; and brothers, Bob, Ted, Chuck and Mickey Clover. %HWW\ LV VXUYLYHG E\ Ă&#x20AC;YH FKLOGUHQ 3DXOLQH *HRUJH

Swift, Richard Davison, Carleen (Maynard) Williamson, Anna Lisa Davison, and Chuck Davison; granddaughters, Shannon Williamson, Tracy Vail, Keri Diederich DQG &RXUWQH\ )RXON JUDQGVRQ 'R\OH 6ZLIW JUHDW JUDQGchildren, Kyle Louis, Brittany Davison, Kayla Looney, +HDWKHU 'DYLVRQ 0HOLVVD .LHOW\ 0LUDQGD .LHOW\ $UULND 'DYLVRQ 7HG .ROODU +DOH\ .ROODU $XVWLQ /RXLV DQG Nicole Swift; great-great-grandchildren, Jackson Looney and Kason-McQuay Louis. She is also survived by a brother, Tom (Peggy) Clover; sister-in law, Linda Clover; and numerous nieces and nephews.

A memorial service honoring the life of Betty Davison was conducted Monday, Jan. 12, at Central United Methodist Church, Grantsburg, with Pastor Mike Brubaker RIĂ&#x20AC;FLDWLQJ ,QWHUPHQW ZLOO EH KHOG LQ 5LYHUVLGH &HPHWHU\ *UDQWVEXUJ DW D ODWHU GDWH +RQRUDU\ SDOOEHDUHUV were Shannon Williamson, Doyle Swift, Tracy Vail, Keri 'LHGHULFK &RXUWQH\ )RXON DQG 7LQD 'DYLVRQ %HUJOXQG Arrangements have been entrusted to Swedberg-Taylor )XQHUDO +RPH &UHPDWLRQ 6HUYLFHV *UDQWVEXUJ 2QOLQH condolences may be expressed at swedberg-taylor.com.

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/RLV 0DULH 1HOVRQ Lois Marie Nelson, 59, passed away suddenly Jan. 7, 2015, at St. Croix Regional Medical Center in St. Croix )DOOV /RLV ZDV ERUQ )HE LQ Amery, beloved daughter of Clifford and Rosemary (Moschkau) Tasker.

She grew up in Turtle Lake on the family farm. Lois was baptized and FRQĂ&#x20AC;UPHG DW =LRQ /XWKHUDQ &KXUFK in Turtle Lake. In 1973 Lois graduated IURP 7XUWOH /DNH +LJK 6FKRRO DQG DWtended UW-Stout in Menomonie and later went on to obtain a bachelorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s degree in human services from UW-Superior.

Lois met the love of her life, Glen Nelson, and they were married Sept. 12, 1987, at Zion Lutheran Church in Turtle Lake. They were happily married 27 years, and their pride and joy was their daughter, Greta, who was born in 1988. Lois loved working on the family farm alongside Glen, and they enjoyed many honors over the years including being honored by Gov. Tommy Thompson and receiving a commendation from the Wisconsin state Legislature. Lois and Glen received the Distinguished Service Award from the University of Minnesota Dairy Club and the Wisconsin Ayrshire Breeders Association. Lois VHUYHG DV D + OHDGHU LQ 3RON &RXQW\ IRU PDQ\ \HDUV mentoring young people. In addition, Lois spent time as a meal site manager for Polk County and volunteered with Interfaith Caregivers.

Lois treasured the time spent with family and friends and attending her daughterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s many activities, taking pride in Gretaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s achievements. Lois spent numerous hours as a dedicated member of West Denmark Lutheran Church and Milltown Lutheran Church. Lois lived a life of faith and was a servant in Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s work to all she enFRXQWHUHG +HU PRUDO FRPSDVV URRWHG LQ IDLWK VHW DQ H[ample to all of us. Lois was a loving wife, doting mother, faithful sister and a loyal friend. Lois was blessed with the ability to connect to others and words fall short when trying to describe her generous and lively spirit. Loisâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; family members are forever grateful for the outpouring of support from their family, friends and community.

Lois was preceded in death by her parents, Clifford and Rosemary Tasker; parents-in-law, Vernon and Opal Nelson; sister-in-law, Cherryl Nelson; aunts, Lucille Anderson and Jean Moschkau; and uncles, Werner Anderson, Roger Moschkau and Clarence Tasker.

Lois is survived by her loving husband, Glen; daughWHU *UHWD DQG VRQ LQ ODZ 0LWFK /HZLV RI +XGVRQ :LV VLVWHU )UDQ 6KD\QH 'XQFDQVRQ RI $PHU\ QHSKHZ -RH Tasker of Luck, Wis.; goddaughter, Michelle Leisz of Ellsworth; special cousin/sister, Bobbi Moschkau of St. Paul; and aunt, Jane Livock of Lake Norden, S.D. Lois is also survived by her sisters-in-law, Jan (Bill) Dubats, Linda (Chuck) Dube, Lila (Charlie) Jachim and Adele (Paul) Danielson; brother-in-law, Bruce Nelson; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and cherished friends. )XQHUDO VHUYLFHV ZHUH KHOG DW 0LOOWRZQ /XWKHUDQ Church, Milltown, Wis., on Monday, Jan. 12, with the 5HY 0HO 5DX RIĂ&#x20AC;FLDWLQJ DQG DVVLVWHG E\ 9LFDU $QJLH .XWney. Music was presented by organist Cheryl Peper and vocalist Rachel Peterson. Interment took place Tuesday, Jan. 13, at Lakeview Cemetery in the Tasker family plot LQ 7XUWOH /DNH 3DOOEHDUHUV DVVLVWLQJ ZHUH 5LFKDUG )UDQWD Mitch Lewis, Shayne Duncanson, Joe Dube, Charles Jachim and Tyler Jachim.

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SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST - FREDERIC 605 Benson Road; Pastor John Redlich Sat. Worship 11 a.m.; Sabbath Schl. 9:30 a.m.

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ALLIANCE CHURCH OF THE VALLEY 1259 Hwy. 35 S., St. Croix Falls Senior Pastor Gary Russell Sunday Worship: 8:30 & 11 a.m.

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WORD OF LIFE CHURCH Meeting in homes. Elder: Cliff Bjork, 715-7553048; Sun. Fellowship - 10 a.m.; Wed. 7 p.m.

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BALSAM LUTHERAN CHURCH 1115 Mains Crossing, Amery 1/2 Mile South Hwy. 8 On 110th St.; Sun. Worship 8:30 a.m.; Sun. School 9:45 a.m.

BEAUTIFUL SAVIOR LUTHERAN (WELS) Gene E. Jahnke, Pastor, 715-635-7672, Hm. 715-354-7787, Hwy. 70 at 53, Spooner Sun. Wor. - 9:30 a.m.; Sun. School & Bible Classes For All - 10:45 a.m.

BETHANY LUTHERAN - BRANSTAD Pastor Jay Ticknor, 715-463-5746 3 miles So. of Grantsburg on Hwy. 87 Sun. Schl. - 9:30 a.m.; Worship - 11 a.m.

BETHANY LUTHERAN - SIREN Hwy. 35, 1/2 blk. N. Main St. Pastor Paul Peterson, Cell # 715-566-3758 Pastoral Serv. 715-349-5280 Sun. Worship - 8:30 a.m,; Sun. School 9:45 a.m.

BETHESDA LUTHERAN - DRESSER (LCMC) www.bethesdalutheran.ws Pastor Peter Rimmereid, 715-755-2562 1947 110th Ave., Dresser Cont. Serv. 8:30 a.m.; Education hr.: 9:30 a.m.; Traditional Serv. 10:45 a.m.

BONE LAKE LUTHERAN bllc@lakeland.ws Pastor Ann Fenlason, 5 mi. E. of Luck on Hwy. 48, 1/2 mi. S. on I; Office - 715-472-2535; Pastor - 715-472-8153, 9 a.m. Sunday School & Adult Bible Study; 10:30 a.m. Worship; 11:30 a.m. Fellowship; Communion 1st & 3rd Sunday Of The Month CHRIST LUTHERAN (LCMS) Pipe Lake CTH G & T, 715-822-3096 Pastor Steve Miller Sun. Serv. 10:45 a.m.; Sun. Schl. 9:15 a.m. during schl. yr.; christlutheranpipelake.com CLAM FALLS LUTHERAN (AALC) Pastor Gary Rokenbrodt, 218-371-1335 715-327-4461 Worship 9 a.m.; Sunday School 10:15 a.m.

FAITH LUTHERAN - BALSAM LAKE faithlutheran@lakeland.ws Pastor Diane Norstad 715-485-3800; CTH I & Mill Street Worship 9:30 a.m.; Sun. Schl. 10:40 a.m.

FAITH LUTHERAN - GRANTSBURG 715-463-5388 Sun. Wor. 9:30 a.m., broadcast on WCMP 100.9 FM; Sun. School 10:45 a.m.

FIRST EVAN. LUTHERAN 561 Chestnut St., Taylors Falls, MN, 651-465-5265 tflutheran.org Sun. Worship 9 a.m. (Memorial Day - Labor Day) FIRST LUTHERAN - CUSHING Pastor Marilyn Crossfield, cushingparish.org 715-648-5323 or 715-648-5324 Sun. Wor. 9 a.m.; Sun. Schl. 9 a.m.

FRISTAD LUTHERAN - CENTURIA ELCA - 501 Hwy. 35, 715-646-2357, Mel Rau, Pastor Sun. Worship 9 a.m.

GEORGETOWN LUTHERAN - ELCA 877 190th Ave., CTH G, Balsam Lake, WI (Fox Creek) Pastor Neal Weltzen; GT Office - 715-857-5580, Parsonage - 715-822-3001, TR Office - 715-822-3001 Wor. Serv. 10:30 a.m.; Sun. Schl. 9:30 a.m.

GRACE LUTHERAN - WEST SWEDEN Phone 715-327-4340, 715-651-5363, 715-327-8384, Pastor Thomas McShannock Worship 9:15 a.m.; Sun. School 10:30 a.m.

IMMANUEL LUTHERAN - FREDERIC (Missouri Synod) Pastor Jody R. Walter Office: 715-866-7191; Parsonage: 715-866-4622 Sun. Schl. - 8:45 a.m.; Service - 10:45 a.m.

LAKESIDE COMMUNITY LUTH. - ELCA CTH H, 1/2 mi. N. of CTH A & H on H Church Off. 715-635-7791, Pastor Bill Schroeder Sunday Worship w/Communion 10 a.m., Sunday School 9 a.m.

LAKETOWN LUTHERAN - CUSHING Pastor Marilyn Crossfield, cushingparish.org Sun. Wor. 10:30 a.m.; Sun. Schl. 10:30 a.m.

LUCK LUTHERAN Pastor Ralph Thompson - 715-977-0694 Office 715-472-2605; lucklutheran.org (Sept.-May) Sun. Wor. 8 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.; Sun. Schl. 9 a.m.

MILLTOWN LUTHERAN Vicar Angie Kutney, Pastors Mel Rau & Maggie Isaacson; 113 W. Main St.. W., 715-825-2453 9:30 a.m. Sunday Schl.; 10:30 Worship Communion 1st & 3rd Sunday of the Month NEW HOPE LUTHERAN CHURCH Senior Pastor Emory Johnson, 715-463-5700 Asst. Pastor Nate Johnstone newhopelutheranchurch.org 685 W. State Road 70, Grantsburg Sat. Cont. Services 5 p.m.

Sun. Wor. Serv. 9:30 a.m.; Sun. Schl. 11 a.m.

NORTH VALLEY LUTHERAN Pastor Maggie Isaacson, 715-825-3559 3 mi. W. of Milltown on â&#x20AC;&#x153;Gâ&#x20AC;?

Sunday Worship - 9 a.m.

OUR REDEEMER LUTHERAN, (LCMS) WEBSTER Pastor Jody Walter Office: 715-866-7191; Parsonage: 715-866-4622 Sunday Worship - 9 a.m. facebook/OurRedeemerWebster PEACE LUTHERAN - DRESSER (ELCA) 2355 Clark Road, Dresser, WI, 715-755-2515 plcdresser.org Pastor Valerie Peterson Sunday Worship 8:30 & 10:45 a.m.

PILGRIM LUTHERAN - FREDERIC (ELCA) Pastor Paul Peterson 507 Wisconsin Ave. N., 715-327-8012 Sun. Worship - 10:30 a.m. pilgrimlutheranfrederic.org REDEEMER EV. LUTHERAN (Wisconsin Synod) Pastor Gene DeVries 200 N. Adams St., St. Croix Falls Sun. Wor. - 9:30 a.m.; Sun. Schl. - 8:30 a.m.

ST. JOHNâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S EV. LUTHERAN (Wis. Synod) 350 Michigan Ave., Centuria Sun. Worship - 10:45 a.m.; Sun. School - 10 a.m.

ST. PETERâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S LUTHERAN - LCMC 1614 CTH B, North Luck, Pastor Rob Lubben Sunday Worship - 9 a.m.

Contact Leslie Valentine, 715-646-2390; Email: leslie56@centurytel.net SHEPHERD OF THE VALLEY LUTHERAN (Missouri Synod) 140 Madison St. South, St. Croix Falls Pastor Mark K. Schoen Sun. Service - 9 a.m.; Sun.School - 10:30 a.m.

TRINITY LUTHERAN - ELCA 10 mi. W. of Cumberland on Hwy. 48 (McKinley) Pastor Neal Weltzin GT Office 715-857-5580 Parsonage 715-822-3001 TR Office - 715-822-3001 Wor. Serv. - 9 a.m.; Sun. Schl. - 10:15 a.m.

TRINITY LUTHERAN - FALUN Hwy. 70 East, 715-689-2271, Pastor Carl Heidel Worship 9 a.m.; Sunday School 10:15 a.m.

TRINITY EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN OSCEOLA 300 Seminole Ave. (CTH M) Mark Kock, Pastor, 715-294-2828 Sunday Worship 9 a.m.

WEST DENMARK LUTHERAN Pastors Mike & Linda Rozumalski 1 mi. west of Luck on N, 2478 170th St., Luck Sunday Worship 10 a.m.; Sunday School 9 a.m.

Fellowship 11 a.m.

WEST IMMANUEL LUTHERAN - ELCA Rev. Rexford D. Brandt 447 180th St., Osceola, 715-294-2936 June 1, 2014 - Sept. 7, 2014 Sun. Wor. 9 a.m.; Communion twice a month YELLOW LAKE LUTHERAN 1/2 mi. W. of Hwy. 35 on U, 715-866-8281, yellowlakelutheranchurch.org Pastors Douglas Olson, Roger Kampstra, Myron Carlson and Danny Wheeler Service at 9:30 a.m.

ZION LUTHERAN - BONE LAKE (LCMC) 5 miles E. of Frederic on W, 2 miles south on I; Church: 715-472-8660 Pastor Mike Fisk, 715-417-0692 Sunday Schl. & Adult Study 9:15 a.m.; Worship 10:30 a.m.

ZION LUTHERAN - EAST FARMINGTON (WELS ) Pastor Martin Weigand - 715-294-3489 Sun. Wor. 10:30 a.m.; Sun. Schl. 9 a.m.; Bible class 9:15 a.m.; Thurs. Wor. 4:30 p.m.

ZION LUTHERAN - MARKVILLE Pastor Tim Faust, Cell 612-390-8620; Parsonage, 320-384-6321 Worship - 11 a.m.; Sunday School - 10 a.m.

ZION LUTHERAN - TRADE LAKE Pastor Thomas McShannock 715-327-8384, 715-651-5363 Fellowship - 10:30 a.m., Sunday School 9:45 a.m.

Worship 11 a.m.

PRESBYTERIAN

PRESBYTERIAN

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN Pastor Medhat Yoakiem 715-483-3550 719 Nevada St., St. Croix Falls Sunday Wor. - 10 a.m. ; Fellowship - 11 a.m.

METHODIST

METHODIST

ATLAS UNITED METHODIST - UPPER ST. CROIX PARISH Rev. Kris Johnson; Rev. Mike Brubaker, 715-463-2624 Sunday School - 11 a.m.; Worship - 11 a.m.

CENTRAL UNITED METHODIST - UPPER ST. CROIX PARISH - GRANTSBURG Rev. Kris Johnson; Rev. Mike Brubaker 715-463-2624 Wor. - 9 a.m.; Sun. Schl. - 10:30 a.m.

DANBURY UNITED METHODIST 7520 Water St., 715-866-8646 Rev. Gil White, Sr. Pastor Rev. Thomas Cook, Assoc. Pastor Sunday Worship - 8:45 a.m.

GRACE UNITED METHODIST - WEBSTER 26503 Muskey Ave., 715-866-8646 Rev. Gil White, Sr. Pastor, Rev. Thomas Cook, Assoc. Pastor Sun. Schl. 9:15 a.m., Sun. Worship - 10:30 a.m.

HOLY TRINITY UNITED METHODIST htslumc@gmail.com 1606 165th Ave., CTH I, Centuria Pastor Freddie Kirk, 715-485-3363 Sunday Worship - 8:30 a.m.

LAKEVIEW UNITED - HERTEL Pastor Jack Starr Wor. - 9 a.m.; Sun. Schl. - during worship hour LEWIS MEMORIAL UNITED METHODIST 3482 115th St., 715-866-8646 Rev. Gil White, Sr. Pastor Rev. Thomas Cook, Assoc. Pastor Worship 8:45 a.m.

OSCEOLA UNITED METHODIST osceolawiumc.org; oumc@centurytel.net 306 River Street, Osceola, 715-755-2275 Pastor Kathy Huneywell Sunday Early Risers Class - 8:30 a.m.; Sunday Worship - 10 a.m.

ST. CROIX FALLS UNITED METHODIST UPPER ST. CROIX PARISH Rev. Kris Johnson; Rev. Mike Brubaker Sunday Worship Serv. - 10 a.m.; Sunday School is at 9 a.m., Nursery available ST. LUKE UNITED METHODIST - FREDERIC 100 Linden Street, Frederic Pastor â&#x20AC;&#x153;Freddieâ&#x20AC;? Kirk, 715-327-4436 Sun. Wor. 10:30 a.m.; Wed. Serv. 5:15 p.m.

SIREN UNITED METHODIST 24025 1st Ave. So., 715-866-8646 Rev. Gil White, Sr. Pastor Rev. Thomas Cook, Assoc. Pastor Sun. Schl. 9 a.m.; Wor. - 10:15 a.m.

(Nursery available) TAYLORS FALLS UNITED METHODIST 290 W. Government Street, 715-294-4436 Reverend Dr. Rolland Robinson Sunday Service - 10 a.m. with nursery Sunday School - Sept. - May at 10 a.m.

WOLF CREEK UNITED METHODIST Rev. Kris Johnson; Rev. Mike Brubaker Sunday Worship - 8:15 a.m.

COVENANT

COVENANT

CALVARY COVENANT - ALPHA Pastor Scott Sagle, 715-689-2541 Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Sunday Worship 10:30 p.m.; Elevator provided, welcome SIREN COVENANT Pastor Ken Sohriakoff 7686 Lofty Pines Drive, Siren, 715-349-5601 Worship 10 a.m.; Sunday School 9 a.m.

UNITED COVENANT - CLEAR LAKE Pastor Dan Pearson Sunday School 8:45 a.m.; Worship 10 a.m.

CATHOLIC

CATHOLIC

ASSUMPTION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY Rev. Andy Anderson, 715-247-3310 255 St. Hwy. 35, East Farmington Mass Sunday 9 a.m.

CHURCH OF ST. JOSEPH Pastor - Father Frank Wampach 490 Bench St., Taylors Falls, 651-465-7345 Sat. Vigil 5:30 p.m.; Sun. 7:30 & 10:30 a.m.

Tues. - Thurs. 7:30 a.m.

OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP Danbury - 7586 St. Rd. 77, 715-866-7321 Pastor - Father Michael J. Tupa Mass - Sat. 4 p.m., Fri. 9 a.m. (Sept.-May).

Reconciliation as per bulletin & by appt.

OUR LADY OF THE LAKES Balsam Lake Father Gene Murphy; Pastor - 715-405-2253 Mass: Sat. eves. 6 p.m.; Sun. 8:30 a.m.; Tues. 5:30 p.m.; Fri. 9 a.m.

Sacrament of Reconciliation 7:30 a.m.

Sunday or by appt.

SACRED HEARTS OF JESUS & MARY Pastor Father Michael J. Tupa CTHs A & H - 715-866-7321 Crescent Lake Voyager Village area.

Mass Sun. 8 a.m., Thurs. 9:30 a.m.

Reconciliation as per bulletin and by appt.

ST. DOMINIC - FREDERIC Fr. Louis Reddy, 715-327-8119 Mass: Sat. 4:30 p.m.; Sun. 10:30 a.m.

Call the office for daily & holy day Mass times IMMACULATE CONCEPTION - GRANTSBURG Fr. Louis Reddy, 715-327-8119 Mass: Sat. 6:30 p.m.; Sun. 8:30 a.m.

ST. ANNE PARISH Rev. Andy Anderson, 715-247-3310 139 Church Hill Rd., Somerset Mass Sat. 5 p.m.; Sun. 7 a.m. & 11 a.m.; Tues., Wed., Thurs. & Fri. 9 a.m.

ST. FRANCIS XAVIER Pastor Father Frank Wampach, 651-465-7345 25293 Redwing Ave., Shafer, MN Sunday 9 a.m.

ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST Pastor Father Michael J. Tupa, 715-866-7321 Cedar & Muskey Ave. - Webster Mass Sun 10 a.m., Wed. 5:30 p.m. (Sept.-May), Fri. 9 a.m. (Summer) ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC 1050 North Keller Ave., Amery, 715-268-7717 Father Gene Murphy, Pastor Sat. Mass 4 p.m., Sun. Mass 10:30 a.m.

Mass Wed. & Thurs. 9 a.m.

ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC Rev. Andy Anderson 255 E. 10th Ave., Osceola, 715-294-2243 Masses: Saturday 4 p.m.; Sunday 11 a.m.

ASSEMBLY

ASSEMBLY

CENTURIA ASSEMBLY OF GOD Pastor Don Wiltshire, 715-640-6400 Centuria - Phone 715-646-2172 Sunday Service: 10 a.m.

OSCEOLA COMMUNITY CHURCH Pastor Larry Mederich, 715-294-4332 2492 Education Drive Saturday Service 6:30 p.m.; Sunday Service - 10 a.m.

Child care offered at both services SIREN ASSEMBLY OF GOD Pastor Andrew Bollant Sun. Schl. - 8:30 a.m.; Morn. Serv. - 9:30 a.m.; Supervised Nursery; Wed. Evening - Worship Serv. 6:30 p.m.

EVANGELICAL

EVANGELICAL

APPLE RIVER COMMUNITY (EFCA) Pastor Justin Hosking, 942 U.S. Hwy. 8, Amery, 715-268-2176 Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Worship 10:30 a.m.

CROSSWALK COMMUNITY CHURCH Pastor Greg Lund, 715-327-8767 700 Churchwood Lane; 505 Old CTH W, Frederic Sunday School - 9 a.m.; Morning Worship - 10:15 a.m.; Nursery provided for all services HOPE EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH 933 248th St., Osceola Pastor Dave Williams Morning Worship 10 a.m.; Sunday School Sept.-May 8:45 a.m.

Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Church & Nursery provided TRADE RIVER EVANGELICAL FREE Pastor Dale VanDeusen, 715-488-2296 or 715-488-2653 20296 Hwy. 87, Grantsburg Morning Wor. 9:30 a.m.; Sunday Schl. 10:45 a.m.; Nursery provided for all services BAPTIST

BAPTIST

EAST BALSAM BAPTIST - BALSAM LK. 1816 108th St., CTH I Pastor Gabe Brennan, 715-857-5411 eastbalsam.org Wor. Service - 9 a.m.; Sun. School - 10:30 a.m.

EUREKA BAPTIST 2393 210th Ave., St. Croix Falls Dr. Harry H. Buckwalter Jr., 715-483-9464 Sun. School - 10 a.m.; Wor. Service - 11 a.m.

FAITH FELLOWSHIP Hwy. 35 and CTH N., Luck Bill McEachern Pastor, 715-485-3973 Sun. Bible study - 9 a.m.; Sun. Wor. - 10 a.m.

FIRST BAPTIST - AMERY 131 Broadway St., 715-268-2223; fbcamery.org; Email: churchoffice@fbcamery.org Reg. office hours: Tues.-Thurs. 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Pastor Charlie Butt, Lead Pastor; Nick Buda, Associate Pastor Sun. Serv.: 9 a.m.; All ages Sun. Schl. 10:30 11:30 a.m.; Nursery available FIRST BAPTIST - FALUN 715-689-2125 or 715-689-2156 Brian Krause, Lead Pastor Steve Ward, Assoc. Pastor of Visitation Sun. School (all ages) 9:30 a.m.; Church Serv. 10:45 a.m.; Nursery provided FIRST BAPTIST - MILLTOWN Pastor Marlon Mielke, 715-825-3186 Assoc. Pastor Dan Mielke Sunday Schl. 9:45 a.m.; Worship 11 a.m., 7 p.m.

FIRST BAPTIST - TAYLORS FALLS, MN Located across from elemen. school on West St., Pastor, Dr. Kevin Schumann; 651-465-7171 Sun. Morn. - Sun. School for all ages - 9 a.m.

Morn. Worship - 10:15 a.m.; Nursery provided.

FIRST BAPTIST - WEBSTER Church Phone 715-866-4111 Pastor Tim Quinn Sun. School 9:30 a.m.; Worship - 10:45 a.m (Nursery provided) GRACE CHURCH OF OSCEOLA â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Cure for the Common Churchâ&#x20AC;?

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GRACE BAPTIST - GRANTSBURG 716 S. Robert St., Grantsburg, 715-463-5699 Sr. Pastor Brad Moore George Selbher, Assoc. Pastor Sunday Worship 9:30 a.m.

Sunday School 11 a.m.

LIVING HOPE CHURCH Pastor Doug McConnell Youth Pastor Chris Radtke At Grantsburg High School, 715-463-5794 Sun. Serv. 9:30 a.m.; Sun. Schl. 11 a.m.

TRADE LAKE BAPTIST Pastor David Prince, 715-327-8402 Sun. Schl. - 9:15 a.m.; Wor. Serv. - 10:15 a.m.; Nursery provided.; tradelakebaptistchurch.org

CHURCH OF CHRIST

CHURCH OF CHRIST

CHURCH OF CHRIST - WEBSTER Minister Garret Derouin, 715-866-7157 Musky & Birch St., Avail. in office 9 a.m. - noon, Tues.-Fri.; Sun. Bible Study 9:30 a.m.; Worship 10:30 a.m.

CHURCH OF CHRIST - FREDERIC Minister Guy McCarty Frederic Senior Citizen Building Robert Rutherford, 715-327-8387 Sunday Worship 9 a.m.

WESLEYAN

WESLEYAN

WOODLAND WESLEYAN Dairyland - Rev. Andrea Wittwer 715-244-3649 Sunday School - 10 a.m.; Worship - 11 a.m.

FULL GOSPEL

FULL GOSPEL

WOOD RIVER CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP Pastor Dan Slaikeu 4 mi. SE of Grantsburg on Williams Rd. Worship 9:30 a.m., Sunday School 10:30 a.m.

HOPE FELLOWSHIP OF SOMERSET 231 Bluff Drive, 715-247-2435 Services are Sundays at 10:30 a.m.

CHRISTIAN CENTER

CHRISTIAN CENTER

EL SALEM/TWIN FALLS CHRISTIAN CENTER 1751 100th Ave., Dresser Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Morning Wor. 10:30 a.m.

Evening Services Sun. 6 p.m.; Wed. 7 p.m.

Call Pastor Darryl Olson at 715-755-3133 for information and directions

ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN

CHRISTIAN ORTHODOX

HOLY TRINITY ORTHODOX 523 1st St., Clayton, 715-948-2493 Fr. Christopher Wojcik, Pastor Sat. Vespers - 5 p.m.; Sun. Liturgy - 9:30 a.m.

HOLY CROSS ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN Meeting at Zion Lutheran Church, 28005 Old Towne Rd., Chisago City, MN; holyx.net Sunday Worship Service 9:30 a.m.

NAZARENE

NAZARENE

CALVARY CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 510 S. Vincent, St. Croix Falls Rev. Richard Brunner, 715-483-3696 Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m.

FAITH COMMUNITY 7534 Peet St., Danbury, 715-656-4010 Pastor Jason Peterson Sunday Worship Service 10 a.m. & 7 p.m.

UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST

UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST

ST. CROIX UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST FELLOWSHIP 715-553-2821 201 N. Adams, St. Croix Falls

NONDENOMINATIONAL

NONDENOMINATIONAL

CROSSROADS CHRISTIAN CHURCH 28509 CTH H, 1/8 mi. north of A&H intersection Pastor Tryg Wistad 715-635-4816 crossroadschurch@gmail.com Sunday Worship: 10 a.m.

NEW LIFE COMMUNITY - AMERY Interim Pastor Craig Jorgenson Sunday Worship 10 a.m.; Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Church: K to 6th Grade NEW LIFE CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY 201 Hwy. 35, Dresser (formerly The Boulevard) Pastor Tony Minell, 715-417-1982; Office 715-417-0945 Sunday Wor. 9:30 a.m.; Nursery available.

NEW WINE CHURCH - CENTURIA 309 5th Street, 715-338-2751 Pastor Scott Petznick Sunday Worship 10 a.m.; Sunday School 9 a.m.

NORTHERN PINES QUAKER MEETING 715-866-5016 or 715-733-0480 for time of meeting OSCEOLA MEDICAL CENTER SPIRITUAL CARE 2600 65th Ave., Osceola, 715-294-5645 Rev. Thomas Reaume MyOmc.org/specialtyserv 1chapel.php Chapel open daily for meditation.

INTERDENOMINATIONAL

INTERDENOMINATIONAL

RIVER VALLEY CHRISTIAN 1289 160th St. (Hwy. 65), St. Croix Falls, 715-483-5378 Senior Pastors Paul and Sonja Hanson Sunday Adult Bible Class 9 a.m.

Worship and Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Sunday Schl. 10 a.m.

ST. PETERâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S COMMUNITY CHURCH â&#x20AC;&#x153;Faith on Purposeâ&#x20AC;? (Love God, Love People...period) faithonpurpose.org CTH F, Dresser, 715-553-1800, Pastor Rick VanGundy Sunday Worship 10 a.m.

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Events Coming

JANUARY

NOW THRU JANĆ Ĺ&#x2022;Ĺ&#x201C; Amery â&#x20AC;˘ Art exhibition at ArtZ Gallery, co.polk.wi.us, artzgallery. org.

THURSDAY/Ĺ&#x201C;Ĺ&#x2014; Amery â&#x20AC;˘ Bingo at the VFW post, 6:30 p.m.

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Osceola â&#x20AC;˘ Military family support group meeting at the community center, 6-7:30 p.m., 715-557-0557.

St. Croix Falls â&#x20AC;˘ Baby and Me at the medical center, 1:30-2:30 p.m.

Webster â&#x20AC;˘ Burnett County Democrats meeting at Whitetail Wilderness Resort. Dinner 6 p.m., meeting 7-9 p.m.

WEDNESDAY/Ĺ&#x201D;Ĺ&#x201C; Balsam Lake

Balsam Lake

â&#x20AC;˘ Friends of the Library meeting, 6:30 p.m., 715-4853215.

â&#x20AC;˘ Autism support group at the government center, 7 p.m. â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;&#x153;Dolphin Tale 2â&#x20AC;? movie at the library, 4 p.m., 715-4853215.

â&#x20AC;˘ Poverty task force meeting at the government center, Room 615, 1 p.m.

â&#x20AC;˘ American Legion & Auxiliary meeting at the village hall, 7 p.m.

THURSDAY/Ĺ&#x201D;Ĺ&#x201D;

Siren

Luck

Milltown

Amery

â&#x20AC;˘ LaMoine MacLaughlin, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Secrets from the Wings,â&#x20AC;? at the library, 6 p.m., 715-825-2313.

â&#x20AC;˘ Bingo at the VFW post, 6:30 p.m.

Balsam Lake

St. Croix Falls

â&#x20AC;˘ Blood drive at Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic Church, 1:30-6:30 p.m., 800-733-2767. â&#x20AC;˘ Teddy Bear Sleepover at the library, 5:30 p.m., 715485-3215.

â&#x20AC;˘ The Latch (breastfeeding moms group) meeting at the medical center, 10:30 a.m.-noon, 715-483-0576.

Webster

Milltown

â&#x20AC;˘ Second Harvest food distribution at Connections, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., 715-866-8151.

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FRIDAY/Ĺ&#x201C;Ĺ&#x2DC;

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Falun

â&#x20AC;˘ Informational meeting on new Farm Bill programs at ag station, 10 a.m. or 1 p.m.

â&#x20AC;˘ Free bread distribution, every Friday until further notice at Trinity Lutheran Church, 11 a.m.

St. Croix Falls

SATĆ & SUNĆ /Ĺ&#x201C;Ĺ&#x2122; & Ĺ&#x201C;Ĺ&#x161;

â&#x20AC;˘ The Latch (breastfeeding moms group) meeting at the medical center, 10:30 a.m.-noon, 715-483-0576.

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Webster

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â&#x20AC;˘ Parkinsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s support group, 2 p.m. at the library, 715220-3193.

SATURDAY/Ĺ&#x201C;Ĺ&#x2122; Balsam Lake â&#x20AC;˘ Pizza & movie night at East Balsam Baptist Church, 5 p.m.

Siren

â&#x20AC;˘ Burnett County Democratic Party volunteer recognition dinner at the senior center. Dinner 5 p.m., speeches 6 p.m., 715-869-6081. â&#x20AC;˘ .LP 3KHUQHWWRQ¡V IDPLO\ EHQHĂ&#x20AC;W at Jedâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, 1-8 p.m. 715349-5120.

St. Croix Falls â&#x20AC;˘ Chris Hawkeyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s country concert at Festival Theatre, 7:30 p.m., 715-483-3387, festivaltheatre.org.

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Webster

Falun â&#x20AC;˘ Free bread distribution, every Friday until further notice at Trinity Lutheran Church, 11 a.m.

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TUESDAY/Ĺ&#x201D;Ĺ&#x2019;

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Clam Falls

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â&#x20AC;˘ Coffee hour at Clam Falls Lutheran Church, 9 a.m.

St. Croix Falls â&#x20AC;˘ DVD - â&#x20AC;&#x153;Christian persecution in a post-Christian Americaâ&#x20AC;? by Dr. Andy Woods, at the library, 6:30 p.m.

MONDAY/Ĺ&#x201C;Ĺ&#x203A;

â&#x20AC;˘ Dance at the community center for all ages, contra dancing, 7-10 p.m., thevalleydances.com. â&#x20AC;˘ Senior center potluck, 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m., cards &

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games after, 715-866-7927.

FRIDAY/Ĺ&#x201D;Ĺ&#x2022;

Centuria â&#x20AC;˘ Cemetery Assoc. meeting at St. Johnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Lutheran Church, 7 p.m.

Dresser â&#x20AC;˘ Caregiver support group meeting at Peace Lutheran Church, 2 p.m., 715-755-2515.

Luck â&#x20AC;˘ Rubyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Pantry at Home & Away Ministries. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. $20 donation. Distribution noon-1 p.m., 715472-2535.

Osceola

Amery â&#x20AC;˘ Vinter Fest at DD Kennedy Park, skinnyski.com, 715268-6857. â&#x20AC;˘ Celebrating the Haggis, Scottish songs & poems, at Northern Lakes Center for the Arts, 7:30 p.m., northernlakescenter.org. â&#x20AC;˘ Youth in Harmony Festival concert at the high school, 4:30 p.m., youthinharmonyfestival.org.

303 years of service at Northwestern Wisconsin Electric Company celebrated Priscilla Bauer | Staff writer SIREN â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Eight retiring Northwestern Wisconsin Electric Company employees were honored for their years of service at a celebration dinner held )ULGD\ -DQ DW WKH /RGJH DW &URRNHG /DNH The retirees have worked for the local power company for a combined total of 303 years.

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More than one generation of several other employees have also worked and continue to work for NWEC, making it a truly family-oriented business.

There were laughs and tears as co-workers and those retiring recalled some of the more humorous and also serious memories of working together.

When NWEC President David Dahlberg asked each retiree to say a few words about their time at NWEC all expressed admiration and thanks to those they had worked under and with over the years.

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