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• WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 20, 2016 • VOLUME 83 • NO. 23 • 2 SECTIONS

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Tribal projects dominate town meeting Becky Strabel | Staff Writer 72:1 2) 6,5(1 7LP '¡-RFN FRQVXOtant/researcher for the St. Croix Tribe, atWHQGHG WKH 6LUHQ 6DQLWDU\ 'LVWULFW PHHWLQJ RQ 7KXUVGD\ -DQ DQG DVNHG DERXW WKH VHZHU à RZ UDWHV DORQJ WKH +Z\ corridor. He learned that the west side has a 6-inch pipe, but the east side has only a LQFK SLSH 7KH WULEDO FRXQFLO LV ORRNLQJ into various options regarding land that they own northwest of the Southwinds Plaza. The district is concerned that the current pumps may not be able to hanGOH WKH DQWLFLSDWHG à RZ 7KH WULEH PD\ QHHG WR ORRN LQWR LQVWDOOLQJ D V\VWHP ZLWK DGGLWLRQDO SXPSV DQG D KROGLQJ WDQN WR DFFRPPRGDWH RYHUà RZ No real problems exist in the district except for outstanding bills of over $23,000. The government center extension added during the Hwy. 35/70 roundabout road project accounts for $20,900 of the debt. %RDUG &KDLU 'X:D\QH :LEHUJ PHW ZLWK

Nathan Ehalt, county administrator, regarding having the amount paid. “Ehalt is aware of it, and he said it’s EHHQ NLQGD WDEOHG , VDLG ZHOO , ZLVK \RX ZRXOG EULQJ LW EDFN XS DJDLQ LW¡V EHHQ four months,â€? said Wiberg. “It would be nice to have it paid.â€? Scott Abbott, the town maintenance suSHUYLVRU NQRFNHG RQ ZRRG ZKHQ DVNHG if there were any problem areas, as he replied, “We have survived one cold spell. I hope we can survive this next one. There have been no freeze-ups so far.â€? '¡-RFN DVNHG VHYHUDO TXHVWLRQV GXULQJ public comments. Again, his comments were generated by the tribe’s interest in developing their land southwest of the URXQGDERXW '¡-RFN VDLG WKDW PRUH GHĂ€nite plans will be available at the February meeting, but he was there to see what the town can offer to help complete phase 1 of the four-phase, multimillion dollar SURMHFW ´$UH \RX ZLOOLQJ WR ORRN LQWR 7,) programs or to create a TIF district for this

RU IXWXUH SURMHFWV" 7KH WULEH LV ORRNLQJ DW expanding its economic development ZLWK DGGLQJ ORWV RI MREV DQG E\ NHHSLQJ EXVLQHVV LQ WKH FRXQW\ Âľ VWDWHG '¡-RFN According to Wisconsin’s 2013 EcoQRPLF DQG :RUNIRUFH 3URILOH WKH 6W Croix Chippewa Indians of Wisconsin is the largest employer in Burnett County and the second largest in Barron County.

Additional concerns '¡-RFN YRLFHG FRQFHUQV WKDW LQFOXGHG WKH IURQWDJH URDG ´:H DUH ORRNLQJ WR have at least four entrances into the SURSHUW\ DQG ZRXOG OLNH D FRPPLWPHQW from the township to update the frontage road.â€? The tribe is considering two complexes on the property requiring 30-foot HQWUDQFHV IRU WUXFN DFFHVV ´, DP KHUH WR reach out and see what we can do. It’s a lot of jobs and a lot of tax base,â€? summaUL]HG '¡-RFN

Other business Other business included the Southwinds Liquor liquor and tobacco appliFDWLRQV 0RUH LQIRUPDWLRQ LV QHHGHG WR complete the application before the town DFWV '¡-RFN VXEPLWWHG D VHFRQG DSSOLFDtion on behalf of the St. Croix Tribe for an additional liquor and tobacco license for a second location. There are no restrictions on the number of off-sale licenses that the town can issue; they are based on address and not the applicant. Also discussed was the sign ordinance, which will be going to the comprehensive land use committee for further review to see if there are any restrictions listed in WKH UHSRUW WKDW PD\ FRQĂ LFW ZLWK WKH FXUrent plan. “We would have more say in the future if the county would change their ordinance,â€? stated board treasurer Wayne Wiberg. The town of Siren’s February meeting will be Thursday, Feb. 11, at the town hall.

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122 mph in a 55-mph zone leads to DUI 0LQQHVRWD PDQ IDFLQJ ELJ Ă€QHV Greg Marsten | Staff writer %$/6$0 /$.( ² $ :KLWH %HDU /DNH 0LQQ PDQ LV IDFLQJ KHIW\ Ă€QHV DW OHDVW DIWHU D 3RON &RXQW\ 6KHULII¡V GHSXW\ FORFNHG KLP GULYLQJ PSK ZKLOH XQGHU WKH LQĂ XHQFH RQ +Z\ QHDU 5DQJH MXVW before midnight on Friday, Jan. 15.

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Proclamation affirming “equality and justice for allâ€? only act of new business E. Royal Emerson | Staff writer 9,//$*( 2) 6,5(1 0DJQLI\LQJ D GLVWXUELQJ WUHQG WKURXJKRXW 3RON DQG %XUQHWW FRXQWLHV ZKHUH FLWL]HQ SDUticipation in the democratic process seems waning, little interest was shown at the Siren Village caucus, held on Thursday, Jan. 7, as two existing trustees were nominated to run unopposed in the April elections. $ WKLUG VHDW WR Ă€OO WKH YDFDQF\ OHIW E\ 3K\OOLV .RSHFN\ who is stepping aside from the village board, did not secure a single nomination. Her trustee position will KDYH WR EH Ă€OOHG E\ D ZULWH LQ FDQGLGDWH RU YLOODJH DSSRLQWPHQW ([LVWLQJ YLOODJH 7UXVWHHV 5XG\ 0RWKHV DQG 'DYH 'RW\ 6U ZHUH QRPLQDWHG E\ RWKHU YLOODJH ERDUG

members, as no members of the general public attended the caucus. A citizen participation meeting was held after the vilODJH FDXFXV WR FORVH RXW WKH SXEOLF IDFLOLW\ EORFN grant project that upgraded water lines in the southeast neighborhood. The meeting is a federally mandated requirement for all communities that receive Community 'HYHORSPHQW %ORFN *UDQW IXQGLQJ 1R YLOODJH FLWL]HQV attended the citizen participation meeting. Teresa AnGHUVRQ RI 06$ (QJLQHHULQJ 6HUYLFHV ZKR DGPLQLVWHUHG WKH &'%* IXQGV SURYLGHG D GHWDLOHG DFFRXQW RI expenditures. The $495,000 in funds received were all dispersed on the water line project. As a further condition to receiving federal community GHYHORSPHQW EORFN JUDQW IXQGLQJ WKH YLOODJH LV UHTXLUHG to annually pass “a proclamation endorsing the principles of fair and open housing to all people.� In addition

to the fair housing pledge the village must also have in place a fair housing ordinance. The ordinance “guarantees the village will provide equal housing opportunity to all Americans and help provide access to affordable KRXVLQJ IRU DOO SHRSOH Âľ 7KH UHTXLUHPHQW GDWHV EDFN WR the federal Fair Housing Act of 1967. “Fair housing is consistent with the principle of equality and justice for all, and we all need to share in the effort to ensure that fair housing is a reality for all Americans,â€? the proclamation concludes. A motion was made by village Trustee Janet Hunter DQG VHFRQGHG E\ 7UXVWHH 0RWKHV WR DGRSW WKH IDLU KRXVing proclamation. The motion carried without objection. The Fair Housing Proclamation was the only act of new business before the village board. The village caucus, citizen participation meeting and regular village board meeting all concluded in 20 minutes.

Frederic School District approves safe routes idea 0RUH ORFDO VWDQGDUGV FRQWURO may be coming Gregg Westigard | Staff writer )5('(5,& ² 7KH )UHGHULF 6FKRRO %RDUG HQGRUVHG the Safe Routes to School plan at its monthly meeting :HGQHVGD\ -DQ 'LVWULFW $GPLQLVWUDWRU -RVK 5RELQson delivered a legislative/regulatory update on which included the possibility of more local choices on acaGHPLF VWDQGDUGV DQG OHVV ORFDO FRQWURO RI Ă€QDQFLDO RSWLRQV 2WKHU DJHQGD WRSLFV LQFOXGHG VFKRRO ORFNV DQG more co-op athletic programs. )UHGHULF 9LOODJH VWXGHQWV RQFH ZDONHG WR VFKRRO EDFN in the days when the school buildings were closer to the center of town. Now, with the high school north of town, YLOODJH VWXGHQWV ULGH EXVHV WR VFKRRO $ VWXG\ LV ORRNLQJ DW VDIH ZD\V IRU PRUH VWXGHQWV WR ZDON DQG ELNH WR school, with the goals of healthier children and a cleaner environment. The school board joined the Frederic VilODJH LQ HQGRUVLQJ D VWXG\ ORRNLQJ DW FUHDWLQJ VDIH URXWHV for students to reach the campuses on their own power. Robinson said that at present, a number of K-5 elementary students get on the bus, ride to the high school, wait IRU WKRVH VWXGHQWV WR ERDUG DQG ULGH WKH EXV EDFN WR D VWRS WZR EORFNV ZHVW RI WKH %LUFK 6WUHHW 6FKRRO ZKHUH about 20 students get off. He said those students could be home earlier and with some exercise if there were safe

URXWH RSWLRQV VXFK DV VHFXUH FURVVZDONV RQ +Z\ The 22-page study, which is available on the school GLVWULFW ZHEVLWH LGHQWLĂ€HV LVVXHV VXFK DV WKH ODFN RI VLGHZDONV RQ %HQVRQ 5RDG DQG WKH WUDIĂ€F LVVXHV FURVVLQJ WKH KLJKZD\V WKDW PDNH ZDONLQJ DQG ELF\FOLQJ KD]DUGRXV The school district, the village and the town of West 6ZHGHQ ZLOO FRQWLQXH WR ORRN DW KRZ WKH 6DIH 5RXWHV WR School proposal can become a reality. There are academic standards changes in play at the state and federal level that will affect the Frederic School 'LVWULFW 5RELQVRQ UHSRUWHG 7KH (YHU\ 6WXGHQW 6XFFHHGV Act is replacing the Elementary and Secondary Education Act which is a successor to No Child Left Behind. Robinson said the process should give states and local districts more control in choosing standards and testing methods. He said that at some point the Frederic disWULFW ZLOO PDNH D GHFLVLRQ RQ ZKDW VWDQGDUG LW FKRRVHV WR adopt. Robinson said an element in the ongoing changes in standards is a switch to supporting local school as they reach for success and away from punishing schools. While the standards issue would give more control to local districts, Robinson said another issue now under consideration by the state Legislature would lessen local control. The Referendum bill, SB355/AB481, would place restrictions on school district referendums and implement a two-year waiting period following a failed refHUHQGXP 'LVWULFWV FDQ QRZ PRGLI\ D UHIHUHQGXP WKDW LV GHIHDWHG DQG EULQJ LW EDFN IRU QHZ FRQVLGHUDWLRQ DW D IRO-

ORZLQJ HOHFWLRQ LW WRRN WKH )UHGHULF 6FKRRO 'LVWULFW WKUHH referendums to approve replacing its old high school and downtown elementary school). Robinson said the School Administrators Alliance is strongly opposed to the bill. The district is getting closer to upgrading and replacLQJ WKH ORFNV DQG GRRU KDQGOHV LQ WKH EXLOGLQJV RQH RI the items included in its current facilities project. Robinson said the cost for the job could be close to $30,000. 7KDW LV OHVV WKDQ WKH DOORFDWHG IRU WKH WDVN LQ WKH bonding proposal and would free up funds for other parts of the project.

Other business Robinson said a group from local businesses and the VFKRRO ZLOO YLVLW WKH (OHYD 6WUXP 6FKRRO 'LVWULFW WR ORRN at how that district has created an in-school program to prepare students for the opportunities and requirements of local employers. Elementary Principal Kelly Steen said WKLV \HDU¡V DGYHQWXUH WKHPH ZLOO EH $XVWUDOLD ZLWK NDQgaroos and wallabies coming to Frederic in February. The administrators reported that enrollment is holding VWHDG\ ZLWK ORWV RI Ă XFWXDWLRQ LQ DQG RXW EXW WKH WRWDO VWXGHQW FRXQW VWD\LQJ HTXDO 5RELQVRQ VDLG WKH GLVWULFW Ă€QDQFHV DUH RQ WUDFN ZLWK WKH EXGJHW DW WKH PLG\HDU SRLQW in the school year. The board approved an athletic coopHUDWLRQ DJUHHPHQW ZLWK /XFN IRU MRLQW FURVV FRXQWU\ DQG girls golf programs for the coming year.

Polk committee calls for highway facility action /RRNV DW UDQJH RI FRXQW\ involvement in outside bodies Gregg Westigard | Staff writer %$/6$0 /$.( ² 7KH DFWLYLWLHV RI FRXQW\ JRYHUQment do not end with the meetings of the county board and the governing committees. The general government FRPPLWWHH RI WKH 3RON &RXQW\ %RDUG FRQWLQXHG WR ORRN at the scope of broader activities of the county and its supervisors during its meeting Thursday, Jan. 14. The committee also initiated action to start moving the highway facilities study forward. The general government committee, one of four standing committees of the FRXQW\ ERDUG KDV RYHUVLJKW RI FRXQW\ Ă€QDQFHV DQG JHQeral county operating issues. The issue of the broader activities and involvement of the county has been an area of concern for Supervisor Ken Sample for many months. He has led the general government committee in a study and discussion on what groups and boards the county is involved with, the cost of that involvement, who represents the county in those activities, what that involvement costs, how the involvement is decided and how the involvement benHĂ€WV WKH FRXQW\ 6DPSOH ZDV QRW SUHVHQW DW WKH PHHWLQJ on Thursday, but the committee continued it discussion, with a focus on where the county is required to be involved and how the results of that involvement are communicated. Committee Chair Russ Arcand said there should be requirements on reporting information from the groups. He said the county’s website could be a place where the county representatives on the groups present news and communicate activities. Arcand said it is an issue of transparency. Supervisor Patricia Schmidt said that segments of the FRXQW\ DOVR ZDQW WR NQRZ ZKDW WKH FRXQW\ JRYHUQPHQW is involved with. Supervisor Josh Hallberg said reporting is not happening and the supervisors are not seeing the information.

And corporation counsel Jeff Fuge said the county board members need information to set criteria and measure the results of county involvement in the outside groups as it determines which groups the county should DIĂ€OLDWH ZLWK 7KH FRPPLWWHH ZLOO NHHS WKH LVVXH RQ LWV PRQWKO\ DJHQGD DV LW ORRNV DW ZKLFK JURXS LQYROYHPHQW VKRXOG be authorized and the cost of that involvement.

lead to a possible bonding for the project in 2017. $UFDQG VDLG WKH QH[W FRPPLWWHH PHHWLQJ ZLOO ORRN DW who should be on the facilities committee and what the time line should be. He said the general government committee needs to get something to the county board for action.

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Gregg Westigard | Staff writer %$/6$0 /$.( ² 3RON &RXQW\ GRHV QRW KDYH D FHQtral list of all its government involvements beyond the county. Burnett County does have such a list. The 2015 %XUQHWW &RXQW\ 'LUHFWRU\ D SXEOLFDWLRQ SUHSDUHG E\ WKH FRXQW\ FOHUN OLVWV FRPPLWWHHV ERDUGV DJHQFLHV FRPmissions and other groups that have county appointees as members. The directory lists the bodies, the names of the appointed members, the length of their terms and when the terms expire. The list includes state-required bodies such as the Board of Adjustment and multicounty agencies such as WKH $JLQJ DQG 'LVDELOLW\ 5HVRXUFH &HQWHU %XW WKH OLVW goes beyond that to include groups dealing with snow WUDLOV LQGXVWULDO GHYHORSPHQW WKH *DQG\ 'DQFHU 7UDLO the community action agency, economic development, tourism, a library, regional trails, regional housing, reCounty highway facility gional planning, recycling and hazardous waste. “We have to get the highway facility committee 7KH OLVWV RI RUJDQL]DWLRQV WKH 3RON &RXQW\ *HQHUDO *RYgoing,â€? Arcand said during the discussion of future HUQPHQW &RPPLWWHH KDV LGHQWLĂ€HG LQFOXGHV VRPH RI WKH agenda items for the general government committee. bodies on the Burnett list but is not as extensive and does ´(YHU\ERG\ ZDQWV VRPHERG\ HOVH WR WDNH WKH Ă€UVW VWHS not list appointment terms and dates. There is informaNothing is happening. We have to start the process.â€? WLRQ RQ FRPSHQVDWLRQ DQG ZKR PDNHV WKH DSSRLQWPHQWV The county has budgeted money to start a study of which is not included in the Burnett list, but the list does when and how to replace or remodel the current county combine in one place information that has not been prehighway building constructed in the1930s. This would VHQWHG GXULQJ WKH 3RON *HQHUDO *RYHUQPHQW VWXG\

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Residents oppose turning county-owned land into hunting preserve

Clam River land swap draws ire

E. Royal Emerson | Staff writer BURNETT COUNTY - The Clam River oxbows its way through the heart of Burnett County, from its bubble-up origins near the old crossroads town of TimberODQG LW à RZV QRUWKZHVWHUO\ WKURXJK '15 PDQDJHG ÀVKHU\ DUHDV XQWLO LW MRLQV ZLWK LWV VRXWK IRUN DW &ODP /DNH ZKHUH LW EHFRPHV RQH XQLWHG ULYHU V\VWHP à RZLQJ in lazy loops and hard bends through county-owned forestlands to its eventual FRQà XHQFH ZLWK WKH ZLOG DQG VFHQLF 6W Croix River. Portions of the Clam are designated as a trout stream. A stretch of the Clam River that winds its way through county-owned forestland in the Town of Lincoln, adjacent to the QRUWKHDVWHUQ HGJH RI WKH &UH[ 0HDGRZV Wildlife Area, became a point of controversy at the Thursday, Jan. 14, meeting of the Burnett County Natural Resources Committee, as five local landowners VSRNH LQ RSSRVLWLRQ WR D SURSRVHG ODQG swap that would have the county deed a 60-acre parcel of Clam River lands for use as a private hunting preserve. Jarrod Washburn has been acquiring private lands in the area to create Clam River Whitetails, a fenced-in hunting preVHUYH :DVKEXUQ VHHNV WR REWDLQ WKH acre, county-owned Clam River lands in exchange for an 80-acre parcel he owns QHDU 6DQG /DNH &XUUHQWO\ &ODP 5LYHU Whitetails includes 160 acres owned by Washburn. Securing the adjacent 60 acres of county-owned land would allow for D IHQFHG LQ KDELWDW RI VXIÀFLHQW VL]H WR breed trophy-sized deer.

Local property owners raise concerns “In my opinion, it is incomprehensible WKDW 0U :DVKEXUQ¡V FRPPHUFLDO ÂśKXQWing preserve’ can possibly bring appreFLDEOH LQFRPH DQG WD[ EHQHĂ€WV WR %XUQHWW &RXQW\ Âľ VDLG 'DQ %XOOLV DQ DGMDFHQW property owner, in a written statement provided to committee members. “The money derived from the very few, elite individuals willing to pay the high dollar fees to shoot (not ethically hunt) the JHQHWLFDOO\ PDQLSXODWHG OLYHVWRFN FDSWLYH behind the fences of Clam River WhiteWDLOV LV LQFRPH RQO\ WR 0U :DVKEXUQ¡V private business concerns. Please do not DOORZ WKLV LVVXH WR EHFRPH D ÂśEDFNURRP

&LWL]HQV JDWKHU DW WKH %XUQHWW &RXQW\ 1DWXUDO 5HVRXUFHV &RPPLWWHH PHHWLQJ 7KXUVGD\ -DQ RSSRVHG WR SODQV WR GHHG FRXQW\ RZQHG ODQGV IRU XVH DV D SULYDWH KXQWLQJ SUHVHUYH GHDO¡ EHQHĂ€WLQJ D VLQJOH LQGLYLGXDO RYHU the broader public good.â€? “If the land trade goes through I would ORRN RXW P\ NLWFKHQ ZLQGRZ DQG VHH DQ IRRW KLJK IHQFH Âľ VDLG -RVHSK %MRUNOXQG who owns land to the north of the county-owned parcel. %MRUNOXQG VKRZHG FRPPLWWHH PHPEHUV D VKRUW Ă€OP RI WKH FRXQW\ RZQHG ODQG that is proposed to become a hunting preserve. ´, EOXHEHUU\ SLFN KLNH DQG VQRZVKRH RQ WKH FRXQW\ ODQG Âľ %MRUNOXQG VDLG ´,W LV D UHDO JHP ,W LV MXVW EUHDWKWDNLQJ LQ WKH fall.â€? The Clam River, narrow and shalORZ Ă RZV WKURXJK WKH FRXQW\ ODQGV LQ a constant shift of sandbar to shoal, as it meanders through a wide bottomland Ă RRGSODLQ LQ DQ HYHU FKDQJLQJ FRXUVH “I hope the committee understands the LPSRUWDQFH RI NHHSLQJ WKLV SURSHUW\ DQG the future protection of the Clam River FRUULGRU Âľ %MRUNOXQG VDLG ´,W LV RQH RI WKH nicest parcels on the Clam River with a beautiful stand of white pine timber.â€? The county logged sections of the site 10 years ago. The land is a series of unGXODWLQJ KLOOV DQG ROG Ă RRG ZDVKHG ULYHU channels, with new-growth birch, aspen DQG VFUXE RDN SUHGRPLQDQW 5HG WZLJ dogwood and blueberry shrubs are numerous. The site is home to deer, bear, FR\RWH WXUNH\ DQG RWKHU ZLOGOLIH %MRUNOXQG¡V EURWKHU -RKQ DOVR RZQV land adjacent to the county-owned parcel and proposed hunting preserve. “The public shouldn’t have to suffer EHFDXVH 0U :DVKEXUQ GLG QRW ORFDWH KLV preserve in an adequate area. If he had a plan to have a commercial shooting pre-

serve he should have had the foresight to locate it at an appropriate site,â€? John said. Washburn did not attend the committee meeting. The county owns considerable land in Burnett County. It manages the land primarily for logging, Last year it netted $1.5 million in timber sales. It is not averse to trading recently logged lands for harvestable parcels. “It is bad precedence for the county to even entertain these types of land swaps. You’re opening the door to a series of bad deals. You’ll be trading my happiQHVV DQG P\ EURWKHUV KDSSLQHVV IRU 0U Washburn’s) happiness,â€? John stated. &KDG /HFKPDQ DOVR VSRNH LQ RSSRVLtion to the land swap. “The entire public QHHGV WR NQRZ DERXW WKLV 7KH &ODP 5LYHU SDUFHO LV D UHDO JHP 7KH SXEOLF EHQHĂ€WV JUHDWO\ E\ NHHSLQJ WKLV ODQG LQ SXEOLF ownership,â€? Lechman said. :DQGD :DVKNXKQ WKH FOHUN IRU WKH Town of Lincoln, also attended the committee meeting. She stated she will be providing the committee with a formal statement regarding “what the town plans to doâ€? and will be forwarding to the committee copies of correspondence the town has received.

Committee to act in February %XUQHWW &RXQW\ )RUHVWU\ DQG 3DUNV $GPLQLVWUDWRU -DNH 1LFKROV SURYLGHG committee members with a preliminary map of the proposed county-owned land swap lands that included metes and bounds prepared by Wagner Surveying Associates. The preliminary map shows 58.27 acres in the proposed swap, with WKH FRXQW\ PDLQWDLQLQJ WKH FXUUHQW Ă RZ

$ YLHZ RI WKH &ODP 5LYHU IURP WKH 2OG ,FH KRXVH %ULGJH SXEOLF DFFHVV QHDU WR FRXQ W\ RZQHG ODQG SURSRVHG WR EH GHHGHG WR SULYDWH RZQHUVKLS IRU XVH DV D KXQWLQJ SUH VHUYH 3KRWRV E\ ( 5R\DO (PHUVRQ boundary of the Clam River. The survey was prepared at Washburn’s expense. ´:H NLQG RI FDPH XS ZLWK D SUHOLPLQDU\ PDS ,W¡V NLQG RI ZKDW ZH WDONHG DERXW ² NHHSLQJ WKH SDUFHO VZDS DZD\ from the river,â€? Nichols told committee members. “We said we wanted to protect the Ă RRGSODLQ DQG DFFHVVLELOLW\ RI WKH ULYHU for public access,â€? committee member and county Supervisor Gene Olson said. “If that river happens to change course again it could go up into the hunting preserve.â€? “That river is always changing channels,â€? Bullis said. “There is no way you can go through with the land swap withRXW LQWHUIHULQJ ZLWK WKH &ODP 5LYHU Ă RRGplain. It’ll be a shame to allow that land to slip from the public trust to an individual for his public gain.â€? Roger Noe, of the Burnett County /DNHV DQG 5LYHUV $VVRFLDWLRQ ZKR VLWV RQ the Natural Resources Committee, urged FRPPLWWHH PHPEHUV WR ZDON WKH SDUFHO for themselves. “We have real concerns over maintaining public access to the river and how the Clam River at this location is always FKDQJLQJ LWV Ă RZ Âľ 1RH VDLG Committee Chair and county Supervisor Ed Peterson explained the committee ZRXOG WDNH XS WKH ODQG VZDS DW LWV PHHWing on Thursday, Feb. 11.

Village of Webster plans for redevelopment Demolition of old school house a top priority E. Royal Emerson | Staff writer VILLAGE OF WEBSTER - The old schoolhouse on Hwy. 35 in Webster, adjaFHQW WR WKH )DPLO\ 'ROODU 6WRUH LV D PHJD structure of 79,000 square feet. It has long VDW HPSW\ 7KH 6W &URL[ 5HJLRQDO 0HGLFDO Center has expressed interest in building a clinic at the site. All that is needed is to tear the old schoolhouse down. And that is where the problem lies. The village of Webster has received a cost estimate of $800,000 to tear down and UHPRYH WKH PDVVLYH DQG VSUDZOLQJ EULFN HGLÀFH VR WKH ODQG FDQ EH PDGH UHDG\ IRU redevelopment. Such a price tag is more than the village’s annual budget. It’s not easy to come up with that sort of cash for a small rural village in the northwoods. The Webster Village Board met on Wednesday night, Jan. 13. The board authorized $10,000 be transferred from its reserve fund account to contract with 06$ (QJLQHHULQJ 6HUYLFHV WR SUHSDUH JUDQW SDSHUZRUN LQ KRSHV RI VHFXULQJ Ànancial assistance to tear the old schoolKRXVH GRZQ $ VWDWH SXEOLF IDFLOLWLHV EORFN fund grant is being targeted, in addition to other funding sources.

Redevelopment under way The old schoolhouse site is just one of the redevelopment initiatives the village entertained at its January meeting. 5HFHQWO\ WKH YLOODJH ZRUNHG LQ SDUWQHUship with Sid Sherstad of Siren Telephone to secure state funding to provide village residents and businesses with underground broadband wireless service. The

“We have a lot of troubles with the same houses over and over again. This will help us with removing those problem tenants. We just don’t want to deal with them anymore. We’ve had nothing but trouble,â€? Stafford said. 7KH RUGLQDQFH ZLOO EH UHDG\ IRU D Ă€UVW reading at its February meeting.

New village hall 7KH YLOODJH RI :HEVWHU RIĂ€FHV DUH ORFDWHG DW WKH IDU HQG RI 0DLQ 6WUHHW DFURVV WKH ROG UDLOURDG WUDFNV LQ DQ LQGXVWULDO building whose most prominent feature LV D ODUJH JDUDJH GRRU ,QVLGH YLOODJH RIĂ€cials utilize the cramped space with great HIĂ€FLHQF\ 7KH ERDUG PHHWV DW D VPDOO conference table squeezed into an alcove. Old schoolhouse chairs are pushed up against the wall to accommodate report:HEVWHU 9LOODJH WUXVWHHV DW WKHLU -DQ PHHWLQJ LQ WKH FUDPSHG FRQGLWLRQV RI WKH :HEVWHU ers and other guests. The village hopes to set aside funds each year to allow for 9LOODJH 2IILFH 3KRWR E\ ( 5R\DO (PHUVRQ D VPDOO H[SDQVLRQ RI LWV RIĂ€FH VSDFH 7KH board authorized $25,000 be set aside in a village authorized entering an agreement Ă€YH WD[ IRUHFORVHG DQG YDFDQW KRXVLQJ building fund. The village also authorized a new powith Siren Telephone outlining various XQLWV WKH YLOODJH KDV LGHQWLĂ€HG IRU GHPlice vehicle, designating $25,620. construction details. The laying of the olition. Cleaning up these decrepit units broadband will begin in spring with ser- is a priority for the village. They have devices to be available in the fall. molished one house last year. The hope Village caucuses Village board Trustees Sarah Casady, The new library at the intersection of is that once the houses are removed, the *UHJ :LGLNHU DQG .HOVH\ *XVWDIVRQ ZHUH 0DLQ 6WUHHW ZLWK +Z\ LV DOVR D ZHO- lots will be ready for construction of new comed addition to the village. The board housing units. Getting rid of the eyesores, nominated at the village caucus to be on authorized $5,000 in increased library and the problems associated with them, is the April ballot. There were no other nominations. One village resident was funding to expand its community ser- WKH Ă€UVW VWHS vices. 9LOODJH 3ROLFH &KLHI 0LNH 6SDIIRUG in attendance, to nominate Casady for presented a draft ordinance that would re-election. “Obviously we’re doing a decent job,â€? Vacant houses, problem rentals address law enforcement problems with 9LOODJH ERDUG PHPEHU 7LPRWK\ 0DORQH\ 7KH YLOODJH VHHNLQJ WR FOHDQ XS WKH rental units in town. The ordinance aftereffects of the Great Recession and would empower the police department VDLG UHJDUGLQJ WKH DSSDUHQW ODFN RI SXEfinancial collapse, authorized $15,000 to order the eviction of problem tenants lic interest in serving on the village board. from its reserve fund account for the if three or more police calls are received “Or maybe nobody cares.â€? demolition of vacant houses. There are from the same residence in a single year.

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Becky Strabel | Staff writer TOWN OF LAFOLLETTE - While the :KLWH 3LQHV &HPHWHU\ +HUWHO FDUHWDNHU LV DZD\ 'DUZ\Q %URZQ ZLOO EH DYDLODEOH to assist in locating plots. This agenda

item and choosing board members to attend the Wisconsin Towns Association’s district meeting in Cumberland were the FULWLFDO TXHVWLRQV FRQVLGHUHG DW WKH 0RQday, Jan. 11, Town of LaFollette Board

meeting. Other general business included road items such as repairing of a few road signs and replacing a couple of batteries in town machinery.

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Siren’s school board busy Becky Strabel | Staff writer SIREN - The Siren School Board of EduFDWLRQ KDV EHHQ TXLWH EXV\ WKLV SDVW ZHHN First, they met for a special board PHHWLQJ 0RQGD\ -DQ WR GLVFXVV WKH hiring of a permanent, full-time superintendent, and all of the committees had their monthly meetings. And with half the month remaining, three of the board members and the district administrator are attending the Wisconsin Association of School Boards annual convention in 0LOZDXNHH SOXV WKH\ VWLOO KDYH WKH UHJular monthly board meeting at the end of the month. 0RVW RI WKH SROLF\ SODQQLQJ DQG FXUULFXOXP FRPPLWWHH PHHWLQJ KHOG RQ 0RQday, Jan. 11, focused on crossing T’s and dotting I’s on policies that will go in front of the full board, but there were a few things that led to a discussion. 7KH 6LFN %DQN /HDYH 3ROLF\ ZKLFK ZLOO KDYH LWV ÀUVW UHDGLQJ DW WKH HQG RI WKH month, is designed as a voluntary option IRU HOLJLEOH HPSOR\HHV WR GRQDWH VLFN WLPH WR D EDQN IRU IXWXUH XVH E\ RWKHU HOLJLEOH employees that may need additional time off due to extenuating circumstances. The EDODQFH RI WKH EDQN LV VDLG QRW WR H[SLUH School staff has developed a curricuOXP SODQ WKDW FRPPLWWHH PHPEHUV OLNHG however, the plan didn’t include costs

and administration noted that the current budgeted amount is slim. Some additional funding resources are needed. Grant searching and writing committee members are wanted. “With our high level of poverty there is no reason that we shouldn’t be eligible for some available money,â€? commented FRPPLWWHH PHPEHU 3HJJ\ 0RRUH Other committee items included a posVLEOH WZHDNLQJ RI WKH VFKRRO FDOHQGDU IRU 0DUFK WR LQFOXGH DQ H[WUD GD\ off but it would follow a long day of parent/teacher conferences, a community meal and an organization fair. 7KH *3$ FODVV UDQN GHWHUPLQDWLRQ IRU students in the special education program ZDV PRGLĂ€HG :KLOH WKLV LWHP ZDV IDLUO\ straightforward, it brought about a discussion regarding honor points and policy from 1995. “Honor points are given for each grade HDUQHG 0RUH FODVVHV HTXDO PRUH KRQRU points. Classes are not weighted, but if \RX WDNH DQ ,79 FODVV EHIRUH VFKRRO RU during study hall you will gain more SRLQWV DQG \RXU FODVV UDQNLQJ FRXOG LPprove,â€? suggested board member Jim KoSHFN\

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Reps. Brooks, Quinn and Tranel spearhead Rural Wisconsin Initiative Seven bills included in initial plan; website launched to gather public feedback 0$',621 /DVW ZHHN D JURXS RI 5HSXEOLFDQ OHJislators hailing from rural areas across the state came together to announce the Rural Wisconsin Initiative, an LQLWLDO SDFNDJH RI VHYHQ SLHFHV RI OHJLVODWLRQ WKDW WKH\ hope will jump-start a conversation on opportunities in outstate Wisconsin. The group is led by Reps. Ed %URRNV 5HHGVEXUJ 5RPDLQH 4XLQQ 5LFH /DNH DQG 7UDvis Tranel, Cuba City. The plan includes bills that will boost funding for broadband expansion grants, increase available re-

sources for youth apprenticeship grants and tuition reimbursement grants for apprenticeships, create rural opportunity zones, expand a student loan repayment SURJUDP IRU UXUDO WHDFKHUV HQFRXUDJH H[SDQGHG 67(0 education programs and bolster funding for the Wisconsin Rural Physician Residency Assistance Program. ´,W¡V WLPH IRU UXUDO :LVFRQVLQLWHV WR VSHDN ZLWK RQH YRLFH LQ 0DGLVRQ Âľ VDLG 4XLQQ ZKR FRQWULEXWHG OHJLVlation to the plan. “The Rural Wisconsin Initiative will serve as an umbrella to galvanize rural legislators to bring our issues to the Capitol and ensure that the issues that affect us every day are addressed. We have so much of the same talent and potential; it’s time that rural WisFRQVLQ FKLOGUHQ KDG WKH VDPH RSSRUWXQLWLHV DV NLGV LQ 0LOZDXNHH RU 0DGLVRQ Âľ 6HYHUDO OHJLVODWRUV KDYH MRLQHG %URRNV 4XLQQ DQG

Tranel in supporting the plan, including Reps. Joan BallZHJ 0DUNHVDQ .DWK\ %HUQLHU &KLSSHZD )DOOV 0DU\ Czaja, Irma; James Edming, Glen Flora; Joel Kitchens, 6WXUJHRQ %D\ 6FRWW .UXJ 1HNRRVD %RE .XOS 6WUDWIRUG 7RP /DUVRQ &ROID[ -HII 0XUVDX &ULYLW] -RKQ 0XUWKD %DOGZLQ /HH 1HULVRQ :HVWE\ 7RGG 1RYDN 'RGJHYLOOH :DUUHQ 3HWU\N (OHYD .HLWK 5LSS /RGL -RKQ 6SLURV 0DUVKĂ€HOG 5RE 6ZHDULQJHQ 5KLQHODQGHU *DU\ 7DXFKHQ %RQGXHO DQG 1DQF\ 9DQGHU0HHU 7RPDK “The most important part of the Rural Wisconsin IniWLDWLYH LV SXEOLF LQYROYHPHQW Âľ FRQWLQXHG 4XLQQ ´:H ZDQW WR ZRUN ZLWK SHRSOH WR GHYHORS OHJLVODWLRQ WR EXLOG our future in rural Wisconsin.â€? To view the plan or offer suggestions, please visit RuralWisconsinInitiative.com. Âł IURP WKH RIĂ€FH RU 5HS 4XLQQ

Rep. Jarchow works at Bill’s Distributing Working With You Day 0$',621 /DVW )ULGD\ -DQ VWDWH 5HS $GDP -DUFKRZ FHOHEUDWHG RQH \HDU RI :RUNLQJ :LWK <RX GD\V E\ ZRUNLQJ DW %LOO¡V 'LVWULEXWLQJ Jarchow spent a full eight-hour shift on the road to &OD\WRQ DQG &OHDU /DNH WR GLVWULEXWH EHYHUDJHV WR ORFDO taverns, restaurants, grocery stores and gas stations. He assisted Andy, one of the service representatives at Bill’s 'LVWULEXWLQJ KDXOLQJ FDVHV DQG NHJV RI EHHU LQWR WKH FXVtomers locations. %LOO¡V 'LVWULEXWLQJ ZDV IRXQGHG LQ LQ 0HQRPRQLH by father and son, Henry and Bill Giertz. Bill’s began out RI WKH EDFN RI D )RUG WUXFN VHOOLQJ FDVHV RI EHHU Over the next 62 years, Bill’s has broadened their variety of beverages and outgrown many buildings as they

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grew. Today, with 100 employees companywide, Bill’s LV VWLOO RZQHG E\ WKH *LHUW] IDPLO\ LQ 0HQRPRQLH 7KHLU current home is a 153,000-square-foot facility on 22 acres, which can hold up to eight million cases. Jarchow commented on his day at Bill’s, “When you open up a beer at your local bar, you don’t realize all the ZRUN LQYROYHG LQ JHWWLQJ WKDW EHHU WR WKH FXVWRPHU ,W ZDV a great experience being able to see what is involved in WKDW SURFHVV , WUXO\ HQMR\HG ZRUNLQJ ZLWK $QG\ DQG JHWting to see the relationships he and the rest of the team at %LOO¡V KDYH IRVWHUHG RYHU WKH \HDUV 7KH IRONV , ZDV DEOH WR LQWHUDFW ZLWK LQ &OD\WRQ DQG P\ KRPHWRZQ RI &OHDU /DNH on Friday are being well-served by Bill’s and their entire VWDII , ZDQW WR H[WHQG P\ WKDQNV WR %LOO¡V 'LVWULEXWLQJ IRU KDYLQJ PH DQG OHWWLQJ PH ZRUN ZLWK WKHLU VWDII IRU D GD\ &UDLJ $QGHUVRQ VDOHV PDQDJHU DW %LOO¡V 'LVWULEXWLQJ said, “Friday, Jan. 15, was a very special day for Bill’s

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Three arrests for meth and other drugs

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Webster boys end conference losing drought Fend oČ” Dragons in Ăžnal seconds Webster 41, Siren 39 Marty Seeger|Staff writer :(%67(5 ² ,W¡V EHHQ PRUH WKDQ WKUHH \HDUV VLQFH WKH :HEVWHU ER\V EDVNHWEDOO WHDP FRXOG SXW D ´:Âľ LQ WKH :HVW /DNHland Conference win column. In early February 2012, the Tigers last won when they defeated St. Croix Falls 39-35, but things are starting to improve for the Tigers, and on Friday, Jan. 15, they defeated ULYDO 6LUHQ WR HQG WKH ORVLQJ VWUHDN Coach Rob Scherrer called it a total team victory. “Each individual did their job to get this win for us. I thought defensively we ZHUH URFN VROLG 7DWH )RKUHQNDPP GLG D nice job controlling the paint while a host of our guys pressured Siren into hurried shots. Those guys would include Joey )RUPDQHN )UDQNLH 'H%ODVH -DFN :DVKEXUQ '\ODQ .HJHO DQG %UDG 6LJIULGV Âľ Webster was able to hold Siren to 19 SRLQWV LQ WKH Ă€UVW KDOI ZLWK $DURQ 5XXG VFRULQJ DQG 1HLO 2XVWLJRII DGGLQJ Ă€YH but the Tigers held Ruud to one 3-pointer in the second half. “Offensively we are still a little stagQDQW EXW -DFN :DVKEXUQ DQG 7DWH )RKUHQNDPP ERWK SURYLGHG VSXUWV LQ WKH VHFRQG half that ultimately got us over the top,â€? Scherrer said.

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Boys basketball/Continued )RKUHQNDPP Ă€QLVKHG ZLWK SRLQWV for the Tigers including a pair of threes in the second half. Washburn added nine, IROORZHG E\ 6LJIULGV VHYHQ 'H%ODVH VL[ 7UHYRU *XVWDIVRQ Ă€YH DQG )RUPDQHN one. 7KH JDPH FDPH GRZQ WR WKH Ă€QDO VHFonds as Siren’s Oustigoff had a chance to tie the game but the shot went long. ´+H LV D KHFN RI D SOD\HU DQG KDV KLW huge shots for them against us in the past. All in all, it was a huge win for the program. Not only is Siren a rival school but a conference school,â€? said Schererr. ´,W IHHOV UHDOO\ JRRG WR JHW WKH PRQNH\ RII WKH EDFN Âľ Oustigoff led Siren with 16 points, followed by Ruud, 13, Tanner Lee, four, and .DDQDQ &KULVWLDQVRQ 'RODQ +LJKVWURP DQG 0D[ /LQGTXLVW HDFK KDG WZR

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their 61-58 nonconference loss against 3UDLULH )DUP RQ 0RQGD\ -DQ 7KH 9LNLQJV PDWFKHG XS ZHOO DJDLQVW the Panthers and the game was tied at halftime 30-30. Roman Poirier had 23 points for Frederic and was 9 for 9 from the free-thow line. Jonah Tinman had SRLQWV IROORZHG E\ 0DVRQ *XVWDIVRQ and Austin Ennis with eight apiece. Ethan 6FKPLGW KDG ÀYH DQG &DOHE 6FKRWW DGGHG two. Frederic was 14 of 23 from the freethrow line and Prairie Farm went 8 of ZLWK -RUGDQ 6LHEHUW DQG 4XLQQ /DUson providing the offense with 15 points apiece.

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Blizzard boys give Baldwin-Woodville a battle Baldwin-Woodville 6, Blizzard 3 Marty Seeger|Staff writer 6,5(1 ² $IWHU GLJJLQJ D KROH LQ WKH ÀUVW SHULRG WKH %OL]]DUG ER\V KRFNH\ WHDP EDWWOHG EDFN DJDLQVW RQH RI WKH WKUHH WRS WHDPV LQ WKH 0LGGOH %RUGHU &RQIHUHQFH Thursday, Jan. 14. Baldwin-Woodville LV FXUUHQWO\ WLHG IRU ÀUVW SODFH ZLWK 1HZ Richmond and Somerset but the Blizzard played tough behind goalie Taran Wols, who had 45 saves for the Blizzard. 7KLQJV ORRNHG EOHDN IRU WKH %OL]]DUG LQ WKH ILUVW SHULRG DV WKH %ODFNKDZNV IRXQG WKH EDFN RI WKH QHW WKUHH WLPHV RQ even-strength goals. But just four minutes into the second period the Blizzard IRXQG QHZ OLIH ZKHQ 0D[ 1RUPDQ VFRUHG with assists from Austin Bowman and -DVH 4XLPE\ ,W WRRN DQRWKHU IRXU PLQXWHV before the Blizzard scored again, this time RQ D -DNH 6PLWK HYHQ VWUHQJWK JRDO ZLWK DVVLVWV E\ 7DQQHU 9DQ 0HWHU DQG 7DQQHU %XFN Trailing by just one goal, the speedy %ODFNKDZNV DQG %OL]]DUG ER\V SOD\HG more physical than at the start of the game and while it was a great effort by :ROV WKH %ODFNKDZNV PDQDJHG WR WDNH D two-goal lead heading into the third period, when, with under a minute to go, 0LWFKHO +XUWJHQ RI %DOGZLQ :RRGYLOOH scored on a power play. The Blizzard was never out of the game once they got in, but Baldwin-Woodville scored just 24 seconds into the third peULRG 7KH %OL]]DUG DQVZHUHG ULJKW EDFN however, as Andrew Ruiz was left open in front of the net just inside the blue line. 5XL] UHDUHG EDFN DQG ÀUHG WKH VKRW LQWR the net to bring the Blizzard within two goals, but that was as close as they’d get.

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Vikings hang on over improving Cardinals UnityĆ‚ Siren continue winning ways Frederic 56, Luck 52 Marty Seeger|Staff writer /8&. ² 7KH /XFN JLUOV EDVNHWEDOO WHDP was able to build a 19-7 lead over Frederic on Friday, Jan. 15, but was unable to hang RQ DV WKH 9LNLQJV FDPH VXUJLQJ EDFN WUDLOLQJ E\ RQO\ WZR SRLQWV DW WKH EUHDN “It was a hard-fought second half but we just couldn’t come up with it,â€? said /XFN FRDFK %ULWWD 3HWHUVHQ ´:H PLVVHG several bunnies that we should have had LQ WKH Ă€QDO PLQXWHV DQG )UHGHULF ZDV solid from the free-throw line to seal the deal.â€? /XFN KDV EHHQ VWHDGLO\ LPSURYLQJ DV the season continues to cruise along, and proved Friday that they can compete against one of the top teams in the conferHQFH DIWHU ORVLQJ WR WKH 9LNLQJV E\ PRUH WKDQ SRLQWV WKH Ă€UVW WLPH WKH WZR WHDPV met. ´0\ NLGV SOD\HG UHDOO\ KDUG DOO WKURXJKout the game and I am proud of their effort and improvement since the last time )UHGHULF DQG /XFN SOD\HUV VFUDPEOH IRU D ORRVH EDOO GXULQJ D FORVH JDPH DW /XFN )ULGD\ -DQ we played them,â€? Petersen said. “And z 3KRWR E\ %HFN\ $PXQGVRQ our offense scored 52 points, moved the ball well, and made some good decisions so I was happy with that. Our rebounding really struggled and is something we QHHG WR FRQWLQXH WR ZRUN RQ Âľ /XFN KDG ZHOO EDODQFHG VFRULQJ ZLWK Paige Runnels leading with 13, followed by Emma Pedersen and Olivia Nielsen HDFK ZLWK %ULWWDQ\ 'RQDOG QLQH .\OD 0HOLQ VHYHQ DQG ,VDEHOOH -HQVHQ WKUHH For Frederic, Ann Chenal led the ViNLQJV LQ WKH Ă€UVW KDOI ZLWK SRLQWV DQG shot 8 of 9 from the free-throw line. Taylor Alseth had to sit out for a portion of 8QLW\ V *DEULHOOH WKH Ă€UVW KDOI DIWHU JHWWLQJ LQWR IRXO WURXEOH )RHOOHU WDNHV FRQ 6KH KDG WKUHH IRXOV DW WKH EUHDN EXW KHU WURO XQGHU WKH KRRS WHDPPDWHV ZHUH DEOH WR SLFN XS WKH VODFN DJDLQVW 6KHOO /DNH DFFRUGLQJ WR FRDFK 7UR\ :LQN )ULGD\ -DQ z ´/XFNLO\ $QQ VWHSSHG XS KHU EDOO KDQ3KRWR E\ /DUU\ 6DP dling along with Nicole (Nelson) to get VRQ XV EDFN LQWR WKH JDPH Âľ VDLG :LQN QRWLQJ &KHQDO¡V Ă€UVW KDOI IUHH WKURZV DQG D SDLU of big 3-pointers by Nelson in the second KDOI WR KHOS WKH 9LNLQJV JHW EDFN WKH OHDG “Emily (Amundson) was pretty steady all game long, leading us with 18 points and playing her usual strong defense,â€? VDLG :LQN 1HOVRQ Ă€QLVKHG ZLWK SRLQWV RQ WKH night while Alseth had seven and Kalyn 0LOOHU DQG 6KHOEL 5RRW HDFK KDG IRXU Unity 63, Shell Lake 45 6+(// /$.( ² :LWK D QRQFRQIHUHQFH ZLQ RYHU 6KHOO /DNH RQ )ULGD\ -DQ WKH Unity Eagle girls improved to 5-4 overall while winning their fourth straight game to start a stretch of three consecutive road games.

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Gymnasts set season highs at River Falls Compete at Rice Lake this weekend Marty Seeger|Staff writer 5,9(5 )$//6 ² 7KH *UDQWVEXUJ /XFN 8QLW\ J\PQDVWLFV WHDP FRPSHWHG at River Falls among 10 other teams. GLU Ă€QLVKHG LQ Ă€IWK SODFH RQ 6DWXUGD\ -DQ and several hit personal best scores along the way. “We had a good meet. We were consisWHQW ÂŤ VWDUWLQJ WKH PHHW RII RQ WKH Ă RRU H[HUFLVH ZLWK VROLG URXWLQHV DQG ZH NHSW a steady momentum ending on the balDQFH EHDP ZLWK WKUHH VWXFN URXWLQHV E\ Brittanie Blume, Erica Simmons and Gracie Gerber,â€? said coach Kathy Lund. $V D WHDP WKH\ Ă€QLVKHG ZLWK D VFRUH RI MXVW RYHU D SRLQW EDFN IURP $VKland in fourth place with 127.750. The top WZR WHDPV ZHUH 5LYHU )DOOV LQ Ă€UVW SODFH IROORZHG E\ *DOH (WWULFN 7UHPpelau, 133.450. Among those with season highs were Holly Fiedler with 7.325 on bars, 6.75 on EHDP DQG LQ WKH DOO DURXQG 0RUJDQ Pfaff had a personal best on beam with DQG RQ Ă RRU %OXPH KDG D VFRUH of 6.65 on beam and 7.30 on vault. “Freshman Gracie Gerber went up alPRVW WKUHH SRLQWV IURP ODVW ZHHN ZLWK SHUVRQDO EHVWV LQ DOO HYHQWV WDNLQJ WK RQ vault with an 8.75 and coming home with WKUHH PHGDOV Âľ /XQG VDLG *HUEHU Ă€QLVKHG WK RYHUDOO RQ EDUV ZLWK VKH WRRN VHYenth on beam with 8.2, and was eighth in all around with a 33.325. With lingering injury, senior Jessee /()7 0RUJDQ 3IDII KDG D SHUVRQDO EHVW LQ WZR HYHQWV LQFOXGLQJ WKH EHDP DQG IORRU DW 5LYHU )DOOV 6DWXUGD\ -DQ 5,*+7 *UDFLH *HUEHU RI WKH Lerud competed in one event in River *UDQWVEXUJ /XFN 8QLW\ J\PQDVWLFV WHDP FRPSHWHV RQ WKH XQHYHQ EDUV LQ 5LYHU )DOOV z 3KRWRV E\ -RVK 5LHZHVWDKO )DOOV EXW VWLOO PDQDJHG WR WDNH Ă€UVW SODFH on the uneven bars with a score of 8.975. ZH NHHS DGGLQJ GLIĂ€FXOW\ DQG LW¡V PDNLQJ 7KH WHDP LV KHDGHG WR 5LFH /DNH +LJK which will be Saturday, Jan. 23, starting “We made some good improvement a big difference,â€? said Lund. School for their next scheduled invitation, at 11 a.m. WKLV ZHHN URXWLQHV DUH FRPLQJ WRJHWKHU

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Saints push Pirates in thriller GrantsburgÕs Jordan KnutsonÕs near perfection at the line helps sink Saints Grantsburg 62, St. Croix Falls 57 Scott Hoffman|Staff writer *5$176%85* ² 6W &URL[ 6DLQWV FDPH in with an upset in mind Friday, Jan. 15, and they simply outhustled, with Tyler +HQN DQG -DNH -RKQVRQ OHDGLQJ WKH charge. Grantsburg was sputtering trying WR ULJKW WKH VKLS DW OHDVW LQ WKH ÀUVW KDOI 7KH 3LUDWHV WUDLOHG WKH HQWLUH ÀUVW KDOI EXW went on a run closing the gap 21-28, as

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All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Fair Housing Act which makes it illegal to advertise “any preference limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin, or an intention, to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination.� Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians; pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18. This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To complain of discrimination call HUD toll-free at 1-800-6699777. The toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1800-927-9275. 445101 8a-etfcp 19Ltfc

(Jan.  20) NOTICE  IN  REPLEVIN STATE  OF  WISCONSIN CIRCUIT  COURT POLK   COUNTY Case  Code   31003 Case  No.  15-­SC-­864 To:  KATHERINE  M.  SAVOY You  are  hereby  notified  that  a  summons  and  complaint  has  been  issued  to  recover  posses-­ sion  of  the  following  described  goods  and  chattels,  to  wit: 2013  FORD  FIESTA,  VIN  #3FADP4AJ9DM185797  of  which  I,  the  plaintiff,  am  entitled  to  the  possession,  and  which  you  have  unjustly  taken  and  unlaw-­ fully  detain  from  me. NOW,  THEREFORE,  unless  you  shall  File  an  Answer  in  the  Circuit  Court  of  Polk  County,  located  in  the  Polk  County  Courthouse  in  the  City  of  Balsam  Lake,  State  of  Wisconsin,  on  February  15,  2016,  at  1:30  p.m.  before  the  calendar  judge  or  any  other  judge  of  said  court  to  whom  the  said  action  may  be  assigned  for  trial,  judgment  will  be  ren-­ dered  against  you  for  the  delivery  of  said  property  to  the  plaintiff  and  for  damages  for  the  deten-­ tion  thereof  and  for  costs. Dated  at  Milwaukee,  WI,  this  11th  day  of  January. SANTANDER  CONSUMER  USA,  INC. Plaintiff By: Jerome  C.  Johnson,  Attorney State  Bar#  1016307 839  N.  Jefferson  St.,  #200 Milwaukee,  WI  53202 Tele:   414-­271-­5400 PO  No.:  1877.98 >5(?37

(Jan.  6,  13,  20) STATE  OF  WISCONSIN CIRCUIT  COURT POLK  COUNTY OCWEN  LOAN  SERVICING,  LLC, Plaintiff  vs. BRIAN  W.  NUTTER,  et  al. Defendant(s) Case  No:  15  CV  146 NOTICE  OF  SHERIFF’S  SALE PLEASE  TAKE  NOTICE  that  by  virtue  of  a  judgment  of  fore-­ closure  entered  on  October  30,  2015,  in  the  amount  of  $88,012.89,  the  Sheriff  will  sell  the  described-­premises  at  public  auction  as  follows: TIME:  February  2,  2016,  at  10:00  a.m. TERMS:  By  bidding  at  the  sher-­ iff  sale,  prospective  buyer  is  consenting  to  be  bound  by  the  following  terms: 1.)  10%  down  in  cash  or  mon-­ ey  order  at  the  time  of  sale;Íž  balance  due  within  10  days  of  confirmation  of  sale;Íž  fail-­ ure  to  pay  balance  due  will  result  in  forfeit  of  deposit  to  plaintiff. 2.)  Sold  â€œas  isâ€?  and  subject  to  all  legal  liens  and  encum-­ brances. 3.)  Plaintiff  opens  bidding  on  the  property,  either  in  person  or  via  fax  and  as  recited  by  the  sheriff  department  in  the  event  that  no  opening  bid  is  offered,  plaintiff  retains  the  right  to  request  the  sale  be  declared  as  invalid  as  the  sale  is  fatally  defective. PLACE:  Polk  County  Justice  Center  at  1005  W.  Main  Street,  Balsam  Lake,  Wis. DESCRIPTION:  Lots  1  and  2,  of  Certified  Survey  Map  No.  976,  recorded  in  Volume  4  of  Certi-­ fied  Survey  Maps  on  Page  223  as  Document  No.  418713,  lo-­ cated  in  the  Northwest  Quarter  of  the  Southwest  Quarter  (NW  1/4  of  SW  1/4),  Section  Twen-­ ty-­one  (21),  Township  Thirty-­ six  (36)  North,  Range  Seven-­ teen  (17)  West,  Luck  Town-­ ship,  Polk  County,  Wisconsin.  PROPERTY  ADDRESS:  2636A  State  Rd.  35,  Luck,  WI  54853. TAX  KEY  NO.:  036-­00489-­0100. Dated  this  1st  day  of  Decem-­ ber,  2015. /s/Sheriff  Peter  M.  Johnson Polk  County  Sheriff Jordan  C.  Staleos J.  Peterman  Legal  Group  Ltd. State  Bar  No.  1085629 165  Bishops  Way,  Suite  100 Brookfield,  WI  53005 262-­790-­5719 Please  go  to  www.jpeterman legalgroup.com  to  obtain  the  bid  for  this  sale.  J.  Peterman  Legal  Group  Ltd.  is  the  creditor’s  att-­ orney  and  is  attempting  to  col-­ lect  a  debt  on  its  behalf.  Any  in-­ formation  obtained  will  be  used  for  that  purpose. 640069 WNAXLP

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POLK COUNTY POSITION ANNOUNCEMENTS

Business  And  Operations  Manager  -­ Community  Services

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Full-­time  -­  Exempt  (Salaried)  Position Position  is  responsible  to  provide  strategic  management  and  leadership  of  the  overall  business  operations  of  the  Community  Services  Division.  This  position  assists  the  Community  Services  Director  in  developing  and  imple-­ menting  sound  fiscal  policy,  coordinating  division  technology  services,  and  assuring  overall  coordination  and  progressive  service  delivery  for  Division  business  and  office  operations.  The  goal  of  the  position  is  to  ensure  the  busi-­ ness  and  operational  aspects  of  the  Community  Services  division  run  effi-­ ciently  while  the  needs  of  stakeholders  and  clients  are  managed  effectively.   Deadline  to  apply:  January  25,  2016

Social  Worker  -­  Mental  Health Community  Services $23.80/hour Full-­time  -­  Nonexempt  (Hourly)  Position Position  is  responsible  for  providing  a  variety  of  direct  and  indirect  services  to  clients  with  mental  illness  and/or  substance  abuse  concerns.  These  clients  may  be  under  mental  health  or  drug  commitments  and  either  living  in,  or  returning  to  the  community.   Involves  working  with  service  providers,  includ-­ ing  various  community  agencies,  ensuring  appropriate  level,  intensity  and  effectiveness  of  services,  while  serving  as  the  communication  liaison  between  the  client  and  all  other  involved  parties.  Candidates  must  be  a  cer-­ tified  Social  Worker  by  the  State  of  Wisconsin,  or  eligible  for  certification  and  certified  within  two  years  of  employment. Deadline  to  apply:  January  27,  2016 Full-­time  positions  offer  a  comprehensive  benefit  package,  including  partici-­ pation  in  the  Wisconsin  Retirement  program  for  government  employees  and  optional  health,  dental  and  vision  insurance.  Polk  County  promotes  the  health  and  well-­being  of  their  employees  with  opportunities  to  support  your  level  of  involvement  in  a  Worksite  Wellness  Program. YOU MUST COMPLETE AN ONLINE APPLICATION TO BE ELIGIBLE. For complete job description, position requirements, application and details, please visit our website at www.co.polk.wi.us, Employment Opportunities. 3 AA/EEOC

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TOWN OF LORAIN COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING NOTICE January 26, 2016, 7 p.m. Town of Lorain Town Hall

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POLK COUNTY POSITION ANNOUNCEMENTS DOQ Â Â Â Â

Full-­time  â€“  Exempt  (Salaried)  Position Polk  County  is  seeking  experienced  law  enforcement  professionals  as  candidates  for  the  position  of  Chief  Deputy  Sheriff.  This  position  is  responsible  to  provide  strategic  management  and  leadership  of  the  overall  four  divisions  of  the  Sheriff’s  Department:  Field  Service,  Jail,  Emergency  Manage-­ment  and  Communication.  Must  be  an  experienced  law  enforce-­ ment  professional  and  proven  leader,  committed  to  the  professional development  of  the  department.  The  candidate  will  be  an  exceptional  communicator,  able  to  thoughtfully  represent  the  interests  of  the  depart-­ ment  and  Polk  County,  be  politically  astute  and  committed  to  a  positive  working  environment  in  the  delivery  of  services.  Qualifications  include  a  bachelor’s  degree  in  a  closely  related  field  with  executive  management  certificates  including  the  FBI  National  Academy,  Northwestern  Univer-­ sity  Center  for  Public  Safety  or  other  similar  state  and/or  national  pro-­ grams  desirable.  The  candidate  will  have  at  least  five  years  of  related  experience  in  a  law  enforcement  leadership  position  and  the  knowledge,  skills  and  abilities  to  perform  the  essential  duties  of  the  position.  Candidates  must  be  eligible  for  Wisconsin  Law  Enforcement  Standards  Board  Administrative  Certificate  within  a  reasonable  period  of  time  follow-­ ing  appointment.   Submit resume, cover letter and contact information with 5 professional references by February 28, 2016, to Joseph De Lopez or Paul Harlow at: www.govhrusa.com/current-­positions/recruitment. Electronic submis-­ sions are required. Telephone inquiries: 847-­380-­3240. Polk County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. AA/EEOC 640836 23L

REPUBLICAN PARTY OF POLK COUNTY CALL TO CAUCUS Sunday, January 31, 2016, 2 p.m. Village Pizzeria Of Amery 325 Keller Ave. N • Amery, WI 54001

715-268-7010 The 2016 Republican Party of Polk County Caucus is only a few weeks away - we hope you’ll be able to join us! We’ve invited several of our state officials: State Senator Sheila Harsdorf Assemblymen Adam Jarchow & Romaine Quinn State Supreme Court Justice Rebecca Bradley NW Regional GOP Coordinator Will Sexauer

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During our County Caucus we will elect delegates to represent our County at: • The District 7 Caucus on April 16, 2016, in Wisconsin Rapids • The 2016 RPW State Convention May 13 - 15 in Green Bay Please remember, you need to be a member to vote at the caucus or to be a delegate. You may pay your 2016 membership dues at the County Caucus.

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HELP WANTED

BISTRO - FULL TIME

Burnett Dairy Cooperative is looking for a customer-service superstar to join our Bistro crew. Primary position objective is to provide outstanding customer service. Must be prompt, efficient and courteous to all customers. Must be able to take and make orders for the following: cheese trays, pizzas, sandwiches, cheese curds and all other food preparation as needed. Stock, keep seating area clean and maintain products sold in the Bistro area. Qualifications: Demonstrates excellent customer-service skills and has the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Similar kitchen experience preferred. This position has a competitive wage and comprehensive benefits package. The schedule varies including weekday and weekend hours. Weekends are required. This position requires steady standing and some lifting.

Immediate Opening For Resident Admission $ 500 Off First Full Month’s Rent Qualifications for admission are based on a FREE nursing assessment

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REGIONAL HOSPICE SERVICES

Join our nonprofit, community-based hospice and palliative care team. We are seeking RN staff for parttime casual position to serve patients and families with a life-limiting illness in their home setting. Candidates must have strong clinical and patient/ family relationship skills, willing to travel and provide care to patients in our Spooner/Grantsburg service area. Benefits include flexible scheduling, paid time off, annuity, travel time and mileage.

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The Polk County Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, February 2, 2016, at the Government Center in Balsam Lake, WI. The Board will call the public hearing to order at 8:30 a.m., recess at 8:45 a.m. to view sites and reconvene at 1:15 p.m. at the Government Center in Balsam Lake, WI. At that time, the applicant will inform the Board of their request. (The applicant must appear at 1:15 p.m. when the Board reconenes at the Government Center.) LBL PROPERTIES LLC request a special exception to Article 8D1(a) of the Polk County Shoreland Protection Zoning Ordinance to operate a tourist rooming house. Property affected is: 2019 12th St., Lot 5, CSM #3608, Vol. 16/Pg. 121, Sec. 23/T35N/ R15W, Town of Johnstown, Long Lake (class 2), Parcel #02800581-0500. LAURITSEN FIREWOOD & RENTAL INC. requests a special exception to Article 8D8 of the Polk County Shoreland Protection Zoning Ordinance for a gravel pit. Property affected is: Part of NW 1/4 of the SW 1/4, Sec. 26/T36N/R19W, Town of Sterling, pond, Parcel #046-00644-0000. MIKE TRAYNOR requests a variance to Article 11C, Table 1 & 12B2(e) of the Polk County Shoreland Protection Zoning Ordinance to have retaining walls within 75’ of the ordinary highwater mark and walkway greater than 4’ in width. Property affected is: 1859 136th St., Lot 4, King’s Park, Sec. 35/T35N/R17W, Town of Milltown, Balsam Lake (class 1), Parcel #040-1541-0000. KYLE & KAYLI SCHOUNARD requests a variance to Article 11C, Table 1 of the Polk County Shoreland Protection Zoning Ordinance to have a garage less than 25’ from side property lines. Property affected is: 1927 35th Ave., Lot 14, CSM #4412, Vol. 19/Pg. 193, Sec. 14/T32N/R18W, Town of Alden, pond, Parcel #002-01302-1400. 3 >5(?37

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BURNETT COUNTY FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER Burnett County Family Resource Center, Inc., has a parttime with potential up to full time:

FAMILY SUPPORT WORKER POSITION AVAILABLE The FWS is responsible for conducting strength-based, familycentered home visitation consistent with the Healthy Families America model. Focus is on promoting child development, parentchild relationships and safe and stable home environments. A successful candidate will have an Associate Degree in Early Childhood or related field, experience with infants/toddlers, working with families in a home-based setting. Interested applicants can send resume to: Burnett County Family Resource Center, Inc. 24062 State Road 35/70 P.O. Box 139 Siren, WI 54872 Resumes will be accepted through January 31, 2016.

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BASIC  TELEPHONE  SERVICE  FROM  YOUR  LOCALLY  OWNED  TELEPHONE  COMPANY LAKELAND  COMMUNICATIONS Lakeland  is  designated  as  an  Eligible  Telecommunica-­ tions  Carrier  by  meeting  the  guidelines  of  the  Federal  Communications  Commission  and  the  Wisconsin  Public  Utilities  Commission.   Basic  Telephone  service  from  Lakeland  includes: Single-­party  service  including  unlimited  local  calling  min-­ utes;͞  touch-­tone  service;͞  voice  grade  access  to  the  public  switched  network;͞  access  to  emergency  services  (includ-­ ing  911  and  enhanced  911);͞  access  to  operator  assistance;͞  inter-­exchange  carriers  and  directory  assistance. Low-­income  individuals  may  be  eligible  for  Lifeline  and  Tribal  Lands  for  Lifeline  and  Link-­up  telephone  assistance  programs,  which  provide  discounts  from  these  basic  rates.   Also  available  to  Lifeline  customers,  as  well  as  all  of  our  customers,  is  toll  blocking  which  lets  customers  block  outgoing  long  distance  calls  free  of  charge.  If  you  have  any  questions  please  contact  Lakeland  Communications  at  715-­825-­2171  or  715-­472-­2101  or  you  may  stop  in  at  our  business  office  at  825  Innovation  Ave.  Milltown,  WI,  or  28  640789 23L WNAXLP 1st  Ave.  W.  Luck,  WI.

FULL-TIME OPENINGS

Comforts of Home in Frederic has openings for both female and male full-time residents.

RESPITE OPENINGS

Comforts of Home in Frederic is now offering Overnight Respite Care from one night up to 28 nights for your loved ones.

We pride ourselves in providing the highest-quality care at the most affordable price around. Please Call:

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A woman’s world is magically reopened, courtesy her neighbors and the Lions Club Greg Marsten | Staff writer ST. CROIX FALLS – While it was nearly a century ago, Gladys Frokjer, 94, admits that she used to run away from home as a very young kid. $V D SUHVFKRROHU KHU PRWKHU IDFHG WKH SRVVLEO\ KRUULĂ€F VFHQDULR WKDW KHU OLWWOH Ă€UVWERUQ FKLOG KDG GLVDSSHDUHG for hours at a time, only to receive that prayed-for phone call that she was safe and sound and would be returned home in a few hours ... when the school bus swept by. “I’d run away to the school to go be with the kids!â€? Gladys said proudly. “I couldn’t wait to start school and reading.â€? While many parents worry about their kids truancy from school, young Gladys would run away to school. She became a voracious reader, even before kindergarten, and began an early habit of devouring books, magazines, newspapers and recipes. “Anything. I’d read just about anything. I’ve always loved it,â€? she said with a grin that would melt even the iciest sidewalk. With such an insatiable appetite for reading, it only seemed natural that she would be a schoolteacher, which she became. Gladys ended up attending the Polk County Normal (teaching) School, and went on, further enhancing her resume and learning, to later become an eighthgrade science teacher at her alma mater, St. Croix Falls, ending her career at the Unity School District, where she ZDV DPRQJ WKH Ă€UVW WHDFKHUV DW WKH QHZO\ FRQVROLGDWHG school. She retired in the 1970s and traveled, relaxed and enjoyed her time, while expanding her literary addiction even more as a widow, even after her age-related macular degeneration began to rob her of her vision. “But then it just got too hard to see,â€? she said with a soft sigh, admitting she canceled all of her magazine and newspaper subscriptions. “I was sort of lost.â€?

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“It just needed a little bit of work,â€? Jensen said. “They (Luck Lions Club) had gotten it from another Lions Club and, well, it just came together.â€? Mathews and Jensen rendezvoused at Gladys’ home “It was really a void in my life before a few days later, after Jensen had also secured a proper desk chair for Gladys’ application. *ODG\V¡ GLDJQRVLV this.â€? - Gladys Frokjer “I didn’t even tell Gladys we were looking for one,â€? Like many people nearing the century mark in age, Mathews said with a smile. “It was the perfect storm, *ODG\V¡ VLJKW KDG Ă€QDOO\ VWDUWHG WR VXFFXPE WR DJH UHlated macular degeneration, a progressive retinal disease to come up with ideas for her neighbor, who went from where everything came together!â€? -HQVHQ HYHQ VHFXUHG PRUH /LRQV &OXE Ă€QDQFLQJ IRU DQthat usually begins in the later years. UHDGLQJ HYHU\WKLQJ VKH FRXOG Ă€QG WR QRW EHLQJ DEOH WR Depending on dozens of other factors from environ- safely even sign a check, read her bills or even follow other unit or two, which he began bidding for online. He ment to genetics and yes, age, AMD has commonly de- her friends and family’s holiday letters, let alone read a later secured another very similar reading machine, at club expense. Ă€QHG HDUO\ DQG ODWH VWDJHV JHQHUDOO\ UHODWLQJ WR KRZ recipe. “They are out there and available,â€? Jensen said, noting serious and progressively worse it will become. Mathews did some research and talked to a few friends /XFNLO\ IRU *ODG\V VKH KDV WKH HDUOLHU Ă DYRU RI $0' before she ran into her friend, Steve Jensen, at the bank. how he has since been able to get the other reading maFKLQH JRLQJ ´, ZDV HYHQ DEOH WR Ă€[ WKH RWKHU RQH XS Âľ referred to as “dryâ€? AMD, while cases of a more severe “I had thought of the (St. Croix Falls) Lions Club, and progression, “wetâ€? AMD, would likely mean pending here was ‘Mr. Lion’ at the bank,â€? she said, talking at *ODG\V DQG WKH PDFKLQH total blindness. length with Jensen about Gladys’ issue. Not too far back, during a round of physical therapy “That was the good news,â€? she said, noting how she She talked to the right guy, as Jensen is not only the would still be able to see, even if she could not read up secretary for the St. Croix Falls Lions Club, but is also a at the Good Samaritan Center, Gladys had seen and even close or see faces. Like a fuzzy carpet of color, Gladys past district governor and known for his connections to used a similar model magnifying reader, so she was somewhat used to the concept, but having one in her described how her world was slowly becoming more un- the causes. clear, regardless of her glasses. “A couple of days later he called and said he had a own living room was another matter. Mathews said she could hardy hold back her emotions Fiercely independent, Gladys’ lack of vision was mul- ‘reading machine’ for Gladys,â€? Mathews said. “It was ZKHQ -HQVHQ Ă€UVW JRW WKH QHZ UHDGLQJ PDFKLQH KRRNHG tiplied more by her inability to read anything. just that fast!â€? up. With some slight adjustments, and Jensen carefully sliding her giant display shelf over for power access, the $ QHLJKERU ZHLJKV LQ 7KH /LRQV FRPH WKURXJK Aladdin Apex model Telesensory magnifying reader was Even at her later age, with limited mobility and vision, After some fast research, Jensen was able to track down Gladys still lives on her own, maintaining her town home an unused magnifying reader from the Luck Lions Club. now a part of Gladys’ life. She took to it pretty quickly, and within a short time with aplomb among a tight-knit cul-de-sac of friends in After a few knobs were replaced and the works were adwas reading the Christmas cards, holiday letters and St. Croix Falls. Several of her neighbors keep a close eye justed, it was ready for use. photos from her family and friends, her previous Good on her, and help when needed, while also enjoying coffee Samaritan tutoring paying off almost immediately. EUHDNV Ă€OOHG ZLWK EDNHG JRRGV FDIIHLQH DQG WDON “It was really a void in my life before this,â€? Gladys “She’s amazing!â€? stated Gladys’ kitty-cornered neighsaid with a smile as she talked about the “newâ€? (used) bor, Sue Mathews, the former Polk County Information magnifying reader. Center director. “She’s sharp as a tack and so funny and Steve Jensen quick! She just can’t read anymore ... that really began to 6HH Gladys SDJH wear on me.â€? Mathews admits to spending “sleepless hoursâ€? trying

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Frederic student council holds successful blood drive FREDERIC - On Wednesday, Jan. 13, the Frederic High School Student Council held their annual Red Cross blood drive. Community members, students and staff all participated and were able to exceed their donation goal of 55 pints. In total, 59 pints of blood were donated, each being able to help up to three people. Gratitude is extended to all who helped, donated and supported this effort. – submitted

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It is made with fermented black beans, mixed with minced garlic. By itself it smells terrible, but when added to the food, it is heavenly. I never cook without it. Hoisin sauce (or plum sauce). A must with Mu Shu’s, Peking Duck and lotus blossoms. It is dark, sweet and pungent. That and hot mustard are great dipping sauce companions for any appetizers. (Forget the duck sauce. Don’t even know where it comes from. And trust me, there are no parts of any ducks involved in the manufacturing process.) Roasted sesame oil. Another all-time favorite. Very aromatic, and adds a glisten to your foods. Fish sauce, a product from Thailand RU 9LHWQDP $GGV D XQLTXH à DYRU WR \RXU IRRG 0DGH ZLWK IHUPHQWHG ÀVK 7KRVH ZKR ORYH OXWHÀVN ZLOO ÀQG WKLV sauce totally irresistible. Five spice powder – made with star anise, fennel seed, Szechuan pepper, cinnamon and cloves. Can you just feel the aromatic sensations? Great with stews or marinades.

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is a great place for a blind person. The aisles are wide which prevented me from running into anything. There was enough room for someone to lead me around the store too. When we passed through the refrigerated section, I noticed. The main thing I had taken note of was the “hum� of the freezers. I could feel myself gradually becoming colder when we walked by. Another thing I realized is that I became easily bored because I was not able to draw or play on my tablet as I normally do. I struggled to assist my mom in preparing lunch. The only thing I was told to do was open a few cans. It had taken me three minutes to open two or three cans! I desired to go blind for a day because of a friend of mine, Jeannie Wicklund. Jeannie has been blind since she was born. She attended a boarding school for the blind as a child. Mrs. Wicklund loves telling people about her talking computer and meeting new people. Jeannie is skilled in playing the Autoharp, piano, and even more instruments! She attends the monthly music jams at the Lewis Methodist Church.

Just a week or two ago Jeannie made a CD for my dad that included a bunch of the Heritage Singers songs. How sweet is that? In her spare time, she runs her Christian Thrift Store from her house. One of the necessities a blind person must have, especially if you live alone, is Braille stickers or raised dots. Jeannie has raised dots on the buttons of her microwave. She is able to tell what setting she sets her slow cooker and toaster to by memorizing how many “clicks� go to each setting. Can you imagine having to remember things like that? We sighted people are so lazy – we have it easy. Jeannie’s talking computer is pretty cool, but so is her talking watch. Her watch tells her the time! After performing this experiment, I found that the meaningful parts of life are the same for all of us. For Jeannie, the most important things in her life are family, her relationship with God, and community connections. What matters most to you? Hopefully it doesn’t take eight hours of blindness for you to truly “see.�

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Lorraine, live on Polk County’s Bone Lake. Bob has a byline in a Minnesota outdoors newspaper and his writing focus has been on short stories about his encounters and adventures. His stories have also appeared in Wisconsin publications and outdoor news websites. Writers’ Carousel, a revolving menagerie of pieces for your enjoyment, is created by participants in Carolyn Wedin’s Write Right Now, WITC Community Education classes in Frederic and Luck.

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anti-war movement; no one wants war, we’re told, but those who have been there often want it less than others. Fast-forward to 1985. Kerry is now Sen. Kerry and he and fellow Sen. Tom Harkin, of Iowa, travel to Nicaragua to meet with President Daniel Ortega ZKR LV HQJDJHG LQ D Ă€JKW ZLWK WKH &,$ backed Contra rebels who are using terrorist tactics to incite fear in people across the country. Kerry negotiates a FHDVH Ă€UH DJUHHPHQW EHWZHHQ WKH ´UHEelsâ€? and Ortega’s Sandinista government, but back home President Reagan rejects the idea, calling it a “propaganda initiative.â€? But Kerry has shown his mettle as a negotiator, someone willing to put diplomacy on an equal footing with warfare. Two years later, Kerry chaired a committee that investigated the role of WKH &RQWUDV LQ GUXJ WUDIĂ€FNLQJ 7KH committee’s 1989 report states that “individuals who provided support for the Contras were involved in drug trafĂ€FNLQJ DQG HOHPHQWV RI WKH &RQWUDV WKHPVHOYHV NQRZLQJO\ UHFHLYHG Ă€QDQcial and material assistance from drug WUDIĂ€FNHUV Âľ (YHQ PRUH GDPQLQJ WKH Kerry committee report concluded that “the Contra drug links included payPHQW WR GUXJ WUDIĂ€FNHUV E\ WKH 8 6 6WDWH Department of funds authorized by the Congress for humanitarian assistance to the Contras.â€? In 1994, Kerry and fellow Vietnam veteran John McCain co-sponsored a resolution that called for an end to the trade embargo against Vietnam. The resolution passed and, in much the same way as events are unfolding with Iran, it led to action by President Clinton in 1995 that re-established diplomatic relations with our former enemy. His action had the full support of McCain, but others objected, including Republican Sens. Bob Dole and Trent Lott, though their rhetoric was a considerably toned down version of what you would expect to hear today. While Vietnam remains a Communist country, our engagement has had positive rami-

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Unity schedules tailgate party for Cancer Night BALSAM LAKE - Mark your calendars for the Unity Eagles Booster Club tailgate party and Unity basketball’s Cancer Night on Friday, Jan. 29. A tailgate dinner

will be served from 5-7 p.m. in the Unity cafeteria during the Luck/Unity doubleheader basketball game. No One Fights Alone will be the theme

of the evening’s cancer night. There will EH D EDVNHWEDOO UDIà H FKDLQV RI KRSH FROoring pages and cancer color ribbons for sale. All proceeds from the sales will be

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Rehearsals for Communiversity Symphonic Band to start RICE LAKE - The Communiversity Symphonic Band invites area musicians interested in joining the adult concert EDQG WR DWWHQG WKH ÀUVW UHKHDUVDO RI WKH spring semester on Monday, Jan. 25, at the University of Wisconsin - Barron County in Rice Lake. Band members will meet for rehearsals on Monday evenings at 7 p.m. in the music room of the UWBC Fine Arts Build-

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band includes musicians not only from the student base, but adults and high school students from the surrounding communities Joosten has a Bachelor of Music Education from UW-La Crosse and a master’s degree from Southern Oregon University. Since 1984 he has been teaching instrumental music in the Cameron School District, directing the high school and middle

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)RUWV )ROOH $YRLQH +LVWRULFDO 3DUN LV DQ WLFLSDWLQJ D QHZ LQWUR ILOP DW WKH VLWH VRRQ 3KRWR VXEPLWWHG site. After retiring from the media department of Macalester College, I began to produce my own videos.â€? One of these turned out to be “Voices of the St. Croix,â€? the production which OHG KHU WR Ă€OPLQJ ODVW VSULQJ DW )RUWV Folle Avoine’s Yellow River Echoes event. She adds, “Over the years, I developed an interest in sharing the story of the St. Croix Valley from prehistoric times to 1900 through a variety of voices - Native American, French, English and American - people who had lived along the valley or traveled through it. This program has been shot over the past two years and will run about 45 minutes. “In the process of recording one of the narrators, the French explorer Charles Gauthier (an ancestor of Jackson Buxton), Steve Wierschem of the Folle

school concert bands, marching band and jazz ensembles. Joosten has been the director of the Communiversity Symphonic Band since 2001. Band membership fees are $20/year or $10/semester. If you want to join the Communiversity Band, contact Joosten at 715-458-4803 or at joosten0789@gmail. com. — from UWBC Avoine site told me he would be interested in having me create a short orientation video for the site. That 10-minute program will be narrated by a voice telling a story based upon the journal of young fur trader George Nelson, who spent the fall, winter and spring of 180203 on the Yellow River. The footage has been shot over this past summer and autumn.â€? :KLOH WKH Ă€QLVKLQJ WRXFKHV DUH VWLOO in process, Wheeler hopes to have the Ă€OP UHDG\ before the site’s tours recommence this summer. %DFN WR WKH SUHVHQW WKH VLWH¡V RIĂ€FLDO cross-country ski event ran into some brutally cold weather on Jan. 10 and was canceled, but has been rescheduled for Feb. 28. On Feb. 20-21, the site will host its second-annual winter trade festival. My info source, the Old Recluse, is gathering more details on these and I’ll write about them soon. Meanwhile, the Harris Palmer Historical Library welcomes the public to visit each Wednesday. More info on the site can be garnered by tooting 715866-8890 or scooting over theforts. org website.

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Annual CAFO workshop set RICE LAKE - This year’s Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations workshop will be held at WITC in Rice Lake on Thursday, Feb. 4, from 10 a.m.- 2:30 p.m. Registration begins at 9:30 a.m. This workshop features new on-farm practices and technologies for farmers and consultants, and updates on nutrient management planning and regulations associated with CAFO permit holders. Topics covered include use of GPS-controlled manure injection, cutting-edge technologies for removing phosphorus from manure, the role of cover crops, new mapping features of SnapPlus, and updates on permits and regulations required by the Wisconsin DNR and OSHA. Speakers include Ben Peterson, Four Cubs Farm; Clinton Church, USDA Agriculture Research Service; Joe Baeten, WisDNR; Stephanie Schneider, Wisconsin Department of Agriculture; Tyler Gruetzmacher, Barron County Soil and Water Conservation Department, and

Tim Jergenson, Barron County UW-Extension. This annual workshop is intended for current CAFO owners and managers, crop consultants, agency staff, or those farms considering CAFO status. CEU credits are DYDLODEOH IRU &HUWLÀHG &URS $GYLVHUV Advance registration is $15, or $20 at the door. Checks or credit cards are accepted for preregistration; check or cash only at the door. For more information and to preregister, call Kim at Barron County UW-Extension OfÀFH DW 715-537-6250. This workshop is co-sponsored by UW-Extension and AgStar Financial Services in cooperation with the Wisconsin DNR and Wisconsin Department of Agriculture. The University of Wisconsin - Extension provides equal opportunities in employment and programming. Requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities should be made prior to the date of the program or activity for which it is needed. — from UWEXT

Vocalists invited to join Red Cedar Choir RICE LAKE - Area vocalists are invited to join the Red Cedar Choir, which will begin rehearsals for the spring semester on Thursday, Jan. 28. The choir will rehearse from 7 p.m. in the Fine Arts Music Room at the University of Wisconsin - Barron County in Rice Lake under the direction of Beth Joosten. Rehearsals will take place on Thursday evenings, Jan. 28-April 14. The choir will perform their spring concert on Tuesday, April 19, at 7 p.m. in the UW-Barron County Fine Arts Theatre. Music for the spring semester will be a tribute to the stage, from opera choruses to Broadway musicals. Joosten has been teaching general music and directing choirs in Cameron School District since 1998. In addition, she is now teaching music classes at UW-Barron County. She is director of music at Living Water Lutheran Church

in Cameron, has served as a state honors coach, clinician and adjudicator for the Wisconsin State Music Association, and is active in community music opportunities. Her educational background includes a bachelor’s degree in music education from UW-River Falls and a master’s degree from UW-La Crosse. A letter with pertinent information has been emailed to current members. New members are invited to attend WKH ÀUVW UHKHDUVDO $Q DXGLWLRQ PD\ EH UHTXHVWHG RI SDUticipants. Choir membership fees are $20/year or $10/semester. For more information, please contact Joosten at 715458-4803 or email elizabeth.joosten@uwc.edu. — from UWBC

Blood donations urgently needed by the American Red Cross POLK COUNTY – The American Red Cross urgently needs blood donors to make an appointment to give this winter. Eligible blood donors of all types are needed, especially those with O, AB, B negative and A negative. Blood is needed to respond to emergencies, large and small, across the country every day. For Heather Von Glahn, it was a personal emergency, her 8-year-old daughter’s leukemia diagnosis, that inspired her to make the commitment to give blood regularly. “I’ve seen blood save her life at least 10 times,â€? said Von Glahn. “When friends and family ask what they can do for my daughter, I tell them to donate blood. It matters so much!â€? Blood donations are urgently needed now and throughRXW WKH ZLQWHU WR PDLQWDLQ D VXIĂ€FLHQW EORRG VXSSO\ IRU patients in need. Make an appointment to donate blood

by downloading the free Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting redcrossblood.org or calling 800-RED CROSS (800-733-2767). Upcoming opportunities to give blood in Polk County are scheduled for Monday, Feb. 1, from 12:30-6:30 p.m. at Hope Evangelical Free Church, 933 248th St., in Osceola; and Monday, Feb. 15, from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 1050 Keller Ave. N., in Amery. Blood donors can now save time at their next donation by using RapidPass to complete their predonation reading and health history questionnaire online, on the day of their donation, prior to arriving at the blood drive. To get started and learn more, visit redcrossblood.org/ RapidPass and follow the instructions on the site. – from American Red Cross

Candlelight Night at the Park set for Feb. 13 ST. CROIX FALLS - The Friends of Interstate Park invite you to Candlelight Night at the Park on Saturday, Feb. 13, from 6 to 9 p.m. Experience a winter evening by candlelight as hundreds of candles are lit to guide skiers, snowshoers and hikers on separate trails. If snow cover permits, cross-country ski at your own pace on the Skyline Ski Trail, which is intermediate level. Snowshoers will disFRYHU WKH ZLQWHU VROLWXGH RI IRUHVW DQG ÀHOG RQ WKH 2MLEZD Trail. Snowshoes are available for use free of charge for ages 6 and up. Both trails begin at the Ice Age Center. Beginning at the Camp Interstate Shelter, hikers can enjoy a candlelit walk beside the St. Croix River. There will be warming ÀUHV DW WKH WUDLOKHDGV OLYH PXVLF IRRG DQG UHIUHVKPHQWV

available at the Ice Age Center served by the Friends of Interstate Park. This is an event you won’t want to miss. There will be hiking opportunities no matter the snow conditions! Plan to attend Candlelight Night at the Park on Saturday, Feb. 13. Interstate Park is located in St. Croix Falls, on Hwy. 35, just one-half mile south of Hwy. 8. The event is free of charge, but a Wisconsin state park sticker is required to enter the park. Annual passes for 2016 are $28 for Wisconsin residents or $38 for nonresidents. Daily passes are $8 for residents or $11 for nonresidents. For more information about the event call 715-4833747, visit wiparks.net or become a friend on Facebook at Friends of WI Interstate State Park. - from Interstate Park

Heart of the Farm: Women in Agriculture Conference to be held in Spooner SPOONER - Mark your calendars! A Heart of the Farm: Women in Agriculture Conference will be held at the Spooner Ag Research Station on Saturday, Feb. 13, from 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. The Heart of the Farm: Women in Agriculture Conference series is a UW-Extension program that is committed to addressing the needs of farm women by providing education on farm business topics, connecting them with agricultural resources and creating support networks. This conference will provide women with the opportunity to network with other farm women and learn about farm business challenges, how they as farm women can make a difference, and how to balance their lives. The agenda will include: • 9:30 a.m.: Understanding The Generations, Beverly Stencel, Washburn County UW-Extension community resource development educator. • 10:45 a.m.: Managing Farm Resources, Dr. Doris Mold, president of Sunrise Agricultural Associates LLC, University of Minnesota professor, and dairy farmer from Cumberland.

• Noon, lunch catered by Spooner Market & Grill. • 1 p.m.: Retirement Planning, Jason Kohl and Beth Hanson-Love, Thrivent Financial. • 2 p.m.: How to Run a Multienterprise Farm, Stephanie Schneider, farmers market gardener and livestock farmer from Mondovi, also nutrient management specialist for the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture and Consumer Protection • 3:15 p.m., Wine tasting by Clover Meadow Winery, and cheese, door prizes. •All day, chair massage by Jerry Elsen, Spooner Health System. Registration for the workshop is $20 per person. To register, obtain a brochure, or for more information, contact Otto Wiegand at Spooner UW-Extension, 715635-3506. Please register by Wednesday, Feb. 10. Heart of the Farm is supported by the UW-Center for Dairy 3URÀWDELOLW\ 8: ([WHQVLRQ :LVFRQVLQ 0LON 0DUNHWLQJ Board, Farm Service Agency and a USDA risk management grant. — from UWEXT

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\HDUV DJR The Voyager Motor Inn in St. Croix Falls was purchased by the National Park Service to be used for the headquarters of the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway. Landscaping and building improvements were planned for early spring.–Airman Gregory Awes, from Webster, was selected for technical training in the PXQLWLRQV DQG ZHDSRQV PDLQWHQDQFH Ă€HOG DW /RZU\ Air Force Base, Colo.–Mike Adler, a senior at Siren High School, was selected for the DAR Good Citizen Award.–Army Spc. 4 James Duncan, from Frederic, returned to Fort Bragg, N.C., after 16 days’ leave, spending time with friends and relatives and celebrating the 55th wedding anniversary of his grandparents.–Airman Steven Peterson, from Milltown, graduated from the aircraft mechanic course conducted by the Air Training Command at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas.–A Frederic bicentennial program planned for Jan. 25 would include an organ performance by Frederic High School student John Harlander, playing his own composition, “Tribute to American Cities.â€? 1976 was the bicentennial year of the nation and the 75th anniversary of the village of Frederic.–Summer People Suffer Losses was the headline of a story listing robberies to cabins on area lakes, owned by people from Minnesota.–The Luck Winter Carnival would begin Feb. 5 with the queen pageant. Contestants were Kandi Anderson, Laura Jean Chaffee, Joann Hendricks, Sharon Jorgenson, Wendy Nelson, Connie Porter, Debbie Randall and Terri Tyler.–Students from area schools who would participate in the Indianhead Honors Band included Donald Knauber and Karen Peterson, Frederic; Aleta Bittner and Mike Geske, Siren; and Julie Gravesen, Webster.

\HDUV DJR Patricia Elliot, Cushing, and Mary Vincent, St. Croix Falls, had conducted a needs assessment among young people in Polk County and were spearheading an effort to establish a youth center, offering classes, tutoring, recreation and more, in the county. They planned to present their ideas at village and town board meetings and to the Polk County Board of Supervisors Jan. 16. They suggested that shuttle buses might be provided to bring young people to the site from outlying areas of the county. They weren’t pressing for a particular location, but mentioned the former St. Croix Falls Middle School as a good choice.–The Polk County Public Protection Committee planned to present, at the aforementioned county board meeting, the need for a juvenile detention facility in this part of the state. Additionally, Sheriff Craig Benware had applied for a JUDQW WR SD\ IRU DQ DGGLWLRQDO MXYHQLOH RIĂ€FHU VD\LQJ “I think we owe it to the community to take a more proactive stand in dealing with juveniles.â€?–Kristie Kuenkel, River Falls, a 1991 graduate of Luck High School, graduated with special high honors from UWRiver Falls with a major in elementary education and a minor in health.–Steven Bohn, a 1979 Grantsburg grad and an employee of Cargill in Florida, received a Master of Business Administration from the University of Central Florida, Orlando.–Winter graduates from UW-Eau Claire included Rochelle Alen, nursing, and Andrew Danielsen, biochemistry/molecular biology, both from Balsam Lake; and Louis Neurer, history, Frederic.–David Tripp, Siren, was named sales rep of the year by his employer, Harper Collins Publishers.

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mation, call 800-243-9482, ext. 5308 or visit their website at witc.edu/adult/basicedprogram.htm. A nationally top-ranked college, WITC serves the educational and career needs of more than 25,000 residents of northwestern Wisconsin each year. With multiple campuses, WITC offers career-focused associate degree programs, technical diSORPDV VKRUW WHUP FHUWLĂ€FDWHV FXVWRPized business training and a wide array of

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Graduate story: Goals met with hard work, adviser’s support MENOMONIE - Elizabeth Novak, of Amery, graduated from UW-Stout in December with a Bachelor of Science degree in family and consumer sciences education. Before leaving campus, she answered some questions about her college choice, career and future. Q: Why did you choose UW-Stout? A: I chose UW-Stout because it was one of two universities in Wisconsin that offered the program I wanted. After carefully considering both options, UW-Stout appeared to have the stronger program. Q: What are the biggest challenges you faced in getting your degree? $ /DFN RI ÀQDQFLDO IXQGLQJ VFKHGXOLQJ FRQà LFWV EHWZHHQ ZKHQ FODVVHV DUH RIfered, and the many tests and assessments involved with attaining my degree: Praxis I and II, edTPA, benchmark portfolio reviews. Q: What stands out about your college experience? A: From the moment I began my studies I was given all the support and attention

Diane stands out because she consistently goes above and beyond to make sure all her students achieve. Q: What’s next? A: I have recently been hired as the family and consumer sciences teacher at the Alma and Pepin schools. I continue to work hard at my student-teaching placement while also looking forward to my duties as a real teacher next semester. A total of 598 undergraduate students received bachelor’s degrees and 116 graduate students received master’s degrees at the Dec. 19 commencement ceremonies. UW-Stout, Wisconsin’s polytechnic university, has 48 undergraduate majors and 23 graduate programs, including one doctoral degree. UW-Stout, established in 1891, prides itself on the success of its students in the workplace, with an employ(OL]DEHWK 1RYDN RI $PHU\ JUDGXDWHG IURP 8: 6WRXW LQ 'HFHPEHU ZLWK D %DFKHORU RI 6FLHQFH ment rate at or above 97 percent for recent GHJUHH LQ IDPLO\ DQG FRQVXPHU VFLHQFHV HGXFDWLRQ 6SHFLDO SKRWR graduates. The university was awarded the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality I needed to succeed. My adviser and pro- to answer all my questions, counsels me Award in 2001. Enrollment in fall 2015 was a record gram director, Diane Klemme, has always with my problems and is there to listen 9,535. - from UW-Stout made time for me; she has and continues when I need to talk. My experience with

Grants help districts address AODA and school-violence issues MADISON — Students in about 100 public schools and school districts, including Amery, Clayton and Somerset, ZLOO MRLQ SURMHFWV DQG DFWLYLWLHV WR Ă€JKW alcohol, tobacco and drug use, improve WUDIĂ€F VDIHW\ DQG UHGXFH YLROHQFH LQ DQG around schools. Funding for 2015-16 school year grants, administered by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, totals more than $940,000 and comes from the penDOW\ VXUFKDUJH IURP WUDIĂ€F Ă€QHV DQG IRUfeitures. Student activities originate from two grant programs: competitive alcohol and other drug-abuse grants and student minigrants. “Students can be their own best teachers,â€? said state Superintendent Tony Evers in commending students and districts for applying for grants. “When our young people create solutions to the problems of alcohol and drug use or other risky behaviors, they become part of a school

ate, provide and respond, and examine training to improve school safety and the screening, brief intervention, referral to treatment program to address student AODA use. Grant recipients can reapply for a second year of funding. An additional $74,508 in student AODA minigrants, for up to $1,000 each, were awarded to 82 student groups from 63 different school districts. Each student group

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Scholarship opportunities available through Wisconsin 4-H Foundation PDNH LW HDVLHU DQG PRUH HIĂ€FLHQW IRU VWXGHQWV WR DSSO\ 7R apply, interested 4-H youth need to submit an application consisting of a resume, cover letter, list of 4-H projects in which they participated and a recent photo, preferably STATEWIDE - The Wisconsin 4-H Foundation plans to at a 4-H event or working on a 4-H project. Applicaaward more than $10,000 in scholarships to outstanding tions should be limited to three pages and, along with the Wisconsin students pursuing undergraduate degrees in photo, submitted to and received by the Wisconsin 4-H 7R EH FRQVLGHUHG IRU Ă€QDQFLDO VXSSRUW DSSOLFDWLRQV Foundation on or before March 15. All applications must must be received by the Wisconsin 4-H Foundation by be submitted by email to info@wis4hfoundation.org. To be eligible for these scholarships, students must March 15. Wisconsin 4-H Foundation scholarships are awarded have been a 4-H member for at least one year, have a to students based on demonstrated personal growth, de- grade-point average of at least 2.5 on a 4.0 scale and be YHORSPHQW DQG OHDGHUVKLS DFDGHPLF SHUIRUPDQFH Ă€QDQ- enrolled or planning to enroll in a university, college or cial need and future educational goals. “The generosity technical school during the 2016-2017 academic school of our donors makes these scholarships possible,â€? said year. “The generous support of our donors allows us to recBrenda Scheider, director of development for the founRJQL]H DQG SURYLGH Ă€QDQFLDO DVVLVWDQFH WR QXPHURXV VWXdation. Changes have been made to the application process to dents throughout the state,â€? says Jim Reid, president of

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SCVF announces grant opportunities ST. CROIX FALLS - The St. Croix Valley Foundation is pleased to announce that they are accepting applications for their two spring competitive grant programs. The Valley Arts Initiative and Health and Wellness grants support eligible organizations in in Burnett, Pierce, Polk and St. Croix counties in Wisconsin and Chisago and Washington counties in Minnesota. Through the Valley Arts Initiative, the SCVF supports organizations that bring a wider audience to understand, experience or appreciate an artistic or cultural experi-

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which are used for special projects and recognition. Currently, there is no fee for students to participate in the CLC, however, students need to be enrolled. Enrollment forms are located on the CLC website, accessed from the middle school drop-down menu or by calling to have them sent home with your student. Open enrollment allows students to join at any time during the school year. Once enrolled, students can come any or all days of the week that CLC operates. At this time, CLC is only open after school from 3:30-6 p.m., Monday through Thursday. Students are welcome to come as it works into their sports and activities schedules as well. A late bus is DYDLODEOH WR WKH &/& VWXGHQWV DQG KDV ÀYH VWRSV WKH 6W Croix Falls Cinema, Wayne’s Cafe, St. Croix Falls Public Library, Eureka Town Hall, Stop-a-Sec (now the Minit Mart) and the Town of Sterling garage. Or parents can pick their child up. The Community Learning Center is always looking for volunteers. Opportunities abound for adults who wish to share a hobby, tutor or just visit with students. If interested, please contact Julie Herrick, CLC program director, at herriju@scfschools.com for more information, or call 715-483-9823, ext. 1323. Information about the CLC program itself can be found on the CLC website accessed from the drop-down menu on the St. Croix Falls School District website, or like them on Facebook. Calendars and a bulletin board in the media center also let students and parents know what’s happening at their CLC. – from CLC

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Siren’s Destination Wedding Fair coming soon

Area wedding experts showcase latest in services, styles and designs

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Retired Barronett carver finds harmony as guitar maker Danielle Danford | Staff writer SHELL LAKE - In Barronett there’s a wood shop where one-of-a-kind guitars are born. The man behind the handcrafted instruments is Ron Helstern, a semiretired professional wood-carver. Helstern has been wood carving for more than 35 years, with carvings scattered across the world in places like Germany, Italy and France. Helstern’s love of art started as a child but he got into wood carving because he thought he’d try it. “It’s just so cool when you think about it. I went from working for somebody else to working for myself. I count my blessings every time I come in here,â€? he said, gesturing to his wood shop. “’Cause I think, I did all this? ... I still have to pinch myself from time to time.â€? It wasn’t long after he had retired from the wood-carving business that the thought, which changed Helstern’s retirement, hit him. Helstern decided he wanted something in his home to remind him of the 22 years he played as a musician. The self-taught wood-carver had earlier in his life taught himself how to play drums and guitar. Even though he doesn’t play drums anymore, the memory of playing in the band had sparked his inspiration. He decided a guitar would be the symbol to pay tribute to those years playing country rock music every weekend. “I’m a craftsman, all I can do is screw it up, I’m going to try to make one,â€? he decided. So he made a guitar, and another, DQG DQRWKHU 7KH Ă€UVW VL[ JXLWDUV +HOVWHUQ made were given to each of his six grandkids. “Some of them play now, one pretty good,â€? he said. One day Helstern was in his shop when Gregg Peters, who owns the 20 Mile General Store in Barronett,

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Scams - don’t be the next victim SIREN - A scary and important topic these days is the subject of scams and identity fraud, and how to avoid being the next victim. It’s scary because someone can “become you� and make off with your whole life’s savings in a matter of minutes or even seconds. It’s an important topic to stay up to date on because each and every day

scam artists come up with a new way to scam people out of anything from a few hundred dollars to their whole identity. The public is invited to join the Aging and Disability Resource Center of Northwest Wisconsin for an informative presentation on current scams, who is targeted and what steps you can take to prevent becoming a scam artist’s next victim.

The program will be presented Friday, Jan. 29, at 10:30 a.m. at the Siren Senior Center. Those planning to attend are asked to RSVP 48 hours in advance if they plan to stay for a meal at 11:30 a.m. at the Siren congregate dining meal site at the center, 715-349-2845. For individuals 60 years of age and older there is a $4 suggested donation

price for the meal. Those needing transportation assistance, please call 877-485-2372 at least 48 hours in advance (one week in advance if you are new to the transportation program). For more information contact Carrie Myers at 877-485-2372. - submitted

Two short business classes to begin soon RICE LAKE - Two short business classes, Business Communication: How to Write Effectively, and Start Your Own Business, will begin soon at UW-Barron County in Rice Lake. Business Communication: How to Write Effectively is a four-session course that will run on Tuesday evenings, Feb. 2, 9, 16 and 23, from 6-7:15 p.m., and will meet in Room 237, Ritzinger Hall. This course, instructed by UWBC English professor Dr. Quentin Vieregge, will teach participants

how to write clear, concise and to-thepoint messages. Types of communications to be examined include emails, requests, adjustments, detailed instructions, and how to deny claims and give bad news. The class will also include the writing of formal and informal business reports. The course registration fee is $49. Start Your Own Business is a four-session course that will meet on Wednesday evenings, Feb. 10, 17, 24 and March 2, from 6-8 p.m., in Room 228, Ritzinger

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February are Computer Basics for Beginning Beginners, Computer Basics for Beginners, Learn to Curl and Yoga Beginner Series. For a complete list of class descriptions and further details or to register and pay online go to barron.uwc.edu/ce or call Doug Edwardsen in the UWBC continuing education department at 715-234-8176, ext. 5403, or email doug.edwardsen@uwc. edu. — from UWBC

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any of the recycling drop-off sites or if you use Allied Waste Services (Republic) as your curbside hauler. Mixed paper 7KLV LV DQ\ W\SH RI SDSHU QRW VSHFLÀcally mentioned above. The paper must be clean, dry, and free of food, most plastic, wax, and other contamination. Due to technology, plastic window envelopes and staples are generally OK. Plastic-laminated paper such as fast-food wrappers, juice boxes and pet-food bags can’t be recycled. Aluminum/tin/steel food-grade cans and containers can be recycled. Rinsing isn’t even required, but does cut down on smells and in the summer, doesn’t attract bees. 7R VXP LW XS WKLQN ÀUVW EHIRUH \RX SXUFKDVH +RZ will I recycle this? Can someone else possibly use this when I am through with it? We all need to do our part to help protect resources, and it starts with you. If you have questions or concerns about recycling please contact Jen at jbarton@nwrpc.com, or call at 715-635-2197.

St. Croix Valley Health Care Foundation requests applicants for health-care scholarships ST. CROIX FALLS - The St. Croix Valley Health Care Foundation now has applications available for three types of scholarships: for high school seniors, post-high school students and nontraditional (adult returning to VFKRRO VWXGHQWV SXUVXLQJ D GHJUHH LQ D KHDOWK FDUH ÀHOG For many years, the foundation has provided scholarship assistance of varying amounts to individuals from area communities served by the medical center, and to children of medical center employees who are continuing their education and have been accepted to an accredited program for health-care occupations. Scholarships are limited to graduating seniors or stu-

dents currently attending a college or university from Clayton, Frederic, Luck, Osceola, Siren, St. Croix Falls, Unity and Webster school districts in Wisconsin and Chisago Lakes School District in Minnesota, including Lindstrom and residents of Taylors Falls. Children of SCRMC medical staff and employees are also eligible. Each year, a percentage of foundation funds, including contributions and dollars earned from the golf classic and gala, are earmarked for this scholarship award program. Many past scholarship recipients now are putting their education and experience to work in this region, and several are SCRMC employees.

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Brenda Jean Flodin, 64, died Jan. 17, 2016, at her home in Riverton, Wyo. She was born Dec. 4, 1951, in Elgin, Ill., the daughter of Kenneth and Barbara (White) Halverson. Brenda graduated from high school in Minong, Wis. On May 4, 1974, she married Donald L. Flodin in Frederic, Wis. In 2006, the couple moved to Riverton, Wyo., from Luck, Wis. Brenda worked throughout her life as a caregiver in health care. Her family said she enjoyed reading, crocheting, cooking and spending time with her grandchildren. Survivors include her son, Adam L. Flodin of Montesano, Wash.; daughters, Corinna (Justin) Long of Riverton, Wyo., and Bonnie Flodin of Rochester, Minn.; two grandchildren, Tegan and Kaitlin Long; brothers, Craig Halverson of Laramie, Wyo., Lane Halverson of Rawlins, Wyo., and Lance Halverson of Gillette, Wyo.; sister, Karen (Joe) Forschler of Riverton, Wyo.; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; grandson, Jayden Long; and brother, Bruce Halverson. A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 23, 2016, at the United Baptist Church of Riverton, :\R ZLWK 3DVWRU 'HDQ :KLWDNHU RIĂ€FLDWLQJ &UHPDWLRQ has taken place. Inurnment will follow services at the Mountain View Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Help for Health Hospice Home in care of the Davis Funeral Home, 2203 W. Main St., Riverton, WY 82501. Online condolences for the family may be made at theDavisFuneralHome.com. Services are under the direction of the Davis Funeral Home.

0DUMRULH -RQHWWH /DUVRQ Marjorie Jonette Larson, 91, of Virginia, Minn., died Monday, Jan. 18, 2016, in Essentia Care Center, Virginia. She was born Sept. 16, 1924, in Amery, Wis., the daughter of Orville and Ethelyn (Anderson) Peterson. She grew up in Dresser, Wis. ,and graduated from high school in Superior, Wis. After high school she was employed by the Great Northern Railroad. On March 9, 1946, Marjorie married William C. Larson Sr. in Apple River, Wis., and they made their home in Virginia where she was employed as a secretary for the Mesabi Daily News for many years. In retirement, they returned to Cushing, Wis. Following William’s death in 1990, Marjorie moved to St. Croix Falls, Wis. and resided there until returning to Virginia three years ago. She was a member of First Lutheran Church in Cushing and its women’s circle; enjoyed reading, gardening and playing the piano and organ. Marjorie is survived by her children, William (Linda) Larson Jr. of Eveleth, Minn., and Christine (Lane) Nogle of Solon Springs, Wis.; sister, Lois (Carl) Renoos of Superior; grandchildren, Shari (Paul) Undeland and Chad (Danielle) Larson; great-grandchildren, Hailey and Abby Undeland and Blake and Brianna Larson; several nieces and nephews; extended family and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, William, in 1990; and brothers, Dale Peterson and Ellsworth Peterson. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, Jan. 23, in the First Lutheran Church in Cushing. Pastor MarLO\Q &URVVÀHOG ZLOO RIÀFLDWH $ YLVLWDWLRQ ZLOO EHJLQ RQH hour prior to the service at the church. Interment will be in the Cushing Cemetery. Family services provided by Bauman-Cron, a Bauman Family Funeral Home in Virginia. To share condolences online, please see baumanfuneralhome.com.

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-RKQ 5 /HWFK John R. Letch, 83, Osceola, died Sunday, Jan. 17, 2016, at his home. John was born Oct. 21, 1932, in Osceola to Finis and Norma Letch. He graduated from Osceola High School and the University of Minnesota with a degree in business. John served in the U.S. Army in Korea, earning his combat infantry badge. After working construction he became a Realtor in the Osceola area. John celebrated 44 years of sobriety and was a mentor for many through Alcoholics Anonymous. John was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Marlene; grandson, Nathan Schmidt; great-granddaughter, Ashlynn Austin-White; and brother and sister-in-law, Tom and Kathryn Letch. He is survived by his children, Kim Letch, Greg (Kari) Letch, Larry (Diane) Schmidt, Doug (Dorinda) Schmidt, Debra Schmidt, Linda (Jim) Davidson, Gloria Schmidt, Bob (Lisa) Schmidt and Todd Schmidt; 16 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; sisters, Jean Rooks and Dorothy (Bob) Hansen; and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Saturday, Jan. 23, at the Osceola United Methodist Church. Interment will be in the spring in Mount Hope Cemetery. Arrangements were made by the Grandstrand Funeral Home, grandstrandfh. com.

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Carole (Dahlquist) Heichel died peacefully on Jan. 8, 2016, at the Osceola Memorial Hospital with her family at her side. She was 74 years old. Carole and her twin sister, Crystal, were born Dec. 12, 1941, to Bertil and Henrietta Dahlquist in Chicago. &DUROH ZDV EDSWL]HG DQG FRQĂ€UPHG in the Lutheran faith and remained a strong Christian woman all her life. She attended schools in Ohio and California, graduating from Van Nuys High School in 1959. She started working at age 14 as a ZDLWUHVV DIWHU VFKRRO DQG ZDV DEOH WR SXUFKDVH KHU Ă€UVW car at age 15. Carole worked several other jobs until a back injury removed her from the workforce. She had enjoyed attending and helping out at motorcycle races and was a member of the American Motorcycle Association. Carole married Robert Golubic in 1963. There were three children from this marriage which ended in divorce. She relocated to St. Croix Falls, Wis., in 1980 to be near her mother, sisters and families. She met Eugene Heichel and they were married Oct. 15, 1983. He was the love of her life. Eugene passed away on Dec. 13, 2005. She was preceded in death by her parents; her sisters, Crystal Bentley and Kiff Wherry; infant daughter, Mary Kristine Golubic; husband, Eugene Heichel; brother-inlaw, Terry Hansford; and several aunts, uncles and cousins who were close to her. She leaves to celebrate her life her sisters, Yvonette Hansford and Diane (John) Stanley; brother, Rodney Brown; brothers-in-law, Fred Bentley and Chuck Wherry; many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews, three great-great-nieces and one great-great-nephew. Carole’s request was to have a private graveside service, which was held at Kahbakong Cemetery in Taylors Falls, Minn., on Jan. 14, 2016. She was laid to rest between Eugene and her infant daughter, Mary Kristine. Arrangements were made by Jane Austin of the Bratley Funeral Home in Washburn, Wis. To view this obituary online, sign the guestbook or express online condolences, Marguerite Constance Everson Johnson Walsten, 93, visit bratleyfamilyfuneralhomes.com. was born July 23, 1922, in Stoughton, Wis. She was the daughter of the Rev. James Christian Everson and Olga Sophia (Thorpe) Everson. She attended schools in Minnesota and Wisconsin and graduated from Luck High School Thomas “Tomâ€? E. Stusek, 69, of Siren, Wis., passed LQ 6KH JRW KHU Ă€UVW MRE DW WKH DJH away Saturday, Jan. 16, 2016, at his residence. of 16 in Madison as a nanny and then Tom was born April 7, 1946, in ChiDV D VHFUHWDU\ LQ D UHDO HVWDWH RIĂ€FH 6KH cago, to parents Emil and Elmire (Vauwas married to Maxwell Arnold Johndreuil) Stusek. Tom was the youngest son for 27 years and was the vice president of Maxwell’s RI Ă€YH FKLOGUHQ restaurant supply business for many years. She had one At 6 months old, the family moved daughter, Maxine Louise Johnson, and went to work as a to the Siren and Grantsburg area. Tom keypunch operator at Giesholt Machine Factory and later attended Grantsburg School until eigth for IBM after Maxine started school. grade when the family moved to YelAfter Maxwell’s death, Marguerite moved back to Luck low Lake in Webster. Tom graduated to be near family. She was married to C. Gorden Walsten, from Webster High School in 1964. He of Cushing, for 23 years and they enjoyed many trips then went on to attend the University across the U.S., Canada and Mexico together. of Wisconsin - River Falls and later transferred to the UniMarguerite was a talented artist who won several versity of Superior. county and state fair ribbons for her paintings, quilts, Tom was united in marriage to Laurel (Simonson) on ceramics, knitting and sewing items. Her favorite sub- March 29, 1970, and together they moved to the Twin Citmission was an authentic, Norwegian costume that she ies area where Tom was employed by Ford. Not too long sewed by hand, which included a beaded cap, inset and after, Tom and Laurel found themselves moving back to an embroidered vest. She was also a musician and spent the Siren area so Tom could start a plumbing apprenticemany years singing in the church choir, on the radio and ship under his father. He continued his education and acting in several plays. REWDLQHG KLV FHUWLĂ€FDWLRQ DV D PDVWHU SOXPEHU DW :,7& LQ She loved to help people and was a supporter of many Superior. After his schooling, he established, owned and ministries. An avid reader, Marguerite committed to operated, Thomas Stusek Plumbing until his retirement. reading through the Bible yearly and had many Scripture Preceding Tom in death were his parents; brother, John passages memorized. Stusek; sisters-in-law, Marilyn Rutz and Karen Tucker; She was preceded in death by her parents, the Rev. and brothers-in-law, Loren and David Simonson. James Everson and Olga Everson; brothers, James ChrisTom is survived by his loving wife of 45 years, Laurel tian Everson and Everett A. Everson; sister-in-law, Mar- Stusek; sons, Blake Stusek and Damon (Vanessa) Stusek; jorie Hermstad Everson; brother-in-law, Edward Phillips; brother, Charles (Mary) Stusek; sisters, Caron (Saul) husband, Maxwell A. Johnson; husband, C. Gorden Weinstein and MaryAnne Johnson; sisters-in-law, MarWalsten; daughter, Maxine L. Johnson; and stepson, garet and Marie Simonson; brother-in-law, Richard Rutz; James C. Walsten. and many other nieces nephews, relatives, friends and She is survived by her brother, Ronald (Betty) Everson; man’s best friend, Duncan. sister, Joan Phillips; stepdaughter, Jacquie Nordby; stepMemorial Mass will be held on Friday, Jan. 22, at 11 daughter-in-law, Merle Walsten; son-in-law, John C. John- a.m. with visitation from 10 to 11 a.m. at St. John the son Jr.; grandchildren, Lori Johnson, Candice (Charles) Baptist Catholic Church in Webster. Arrangements were Brewster, J. Clifford (Angela) Johnson III, David (Jane) entrusted to Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home in Webster. Nordby, Kurt (Carolyn) Nordby, Britt (Duncan) Nordby, Online condolences may be expressed at swedberg-tayRenee (Mark) Walsten, Patti (Tim) Walsten and Mark lor.com. (Amy) Walsten; and 11 great-grandchildren. ,Q OLHX RI Ă RZHUV RU RWKHU PHPRULDO WKH IDPLO\ LV DVNThe memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Satur- ing that donations are made to Burnett County Youth day, Jan. 23, 2016, at the Atlas United Methodist Church, Hockey Association. 2110 295th Ave., Luck, Wis. Visitation will be at the church at 10 a.m. An online guest book is available at rowefh.com or wicremationcenter.com. Arrangements are entrusted to Rowe Funeral Home in Luck, 715-472-2444, and the Diane Frances (DeDe) Moran, 70, of Balsam Lake, Wis., Northwest Wisconsin Cremation Center in Milltown, died peacefully on Jan. 13, 2016, at United Hospital in St. 715-825-5550. Paul of heart complications. A memorial service will be held at the Rowe Funeral Home in Luck on Friday, Jan. 29, with visitation begining at 10 a.m. followed by the service at 11 a.m. Pastor Emily Margaret Daniels Drohman Randolph, 98, died $UYHGD )UHGGLH .LUN ZLOO EH RIĂ€FLDWLQJ Tuesday morning, Jan. 19, 2016, at Burnett Medical CenYou are invited to sign an online guestbook at rowefh. ter Continuing Care Center in Grantsburg. com or wicremationcenter.com. 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Jon (Yohon) C. Fredrickson, of St. Croix Falls, Wis., formerly of Shafer, Minn., died suddenly on Thursday, Jan. 14, 2016, at the age of 52. Jon was born Sept. 10, 1963, in St. Croix Falls to Loren and Carolyn Fredrickson. He grew up in the Town of Franconia and attended the Chisago Lakes School District. Jon also spent many of his years working for the Jackson family in Shafer. Jon had worked for Croix Valley Coach for many years where he enjoyed driving various local students and sports teams to activities and tournaments. Jon was a gentle soul who loved his family and kept in touch on a regular basis. He always enjoyed attending IDPLO\ JDWKHULQJV DQG ZDV XVXDOO\ WKH ÀUVW RQH WKHUH DQG the last to leave. He was a friend of Bill W. since 1997. Jon was preceded in death by father, Loren Fredrickson; grandparents, Clarence and Henrietta Fredrickson and Emil and Violet Kuether. Survived by mother, Carolyn Thompson, of Fort Bragg, Calif.; sister, Jeanne (Steven) Jensen, of St. Croix Falls; brothers, Scott Succo, Bill (Nanette) Fredrickson of Lindstrom, Minn., Tom (Barbara) Fredrickson of Lindstrom; uncle, Vernon Fredrickson; and aunt, Marilee Fredrickson, of Chisago City, Minn.; nephew, Travis (Audrey) Jensen of Wausau, Wis.; niece, Tara (Jared) Rothe of Almelund, Minn.; nieces and nephews, Avery, Elias and Ayden Fredrickson; great-nephews and great-nieces, Cade and Maren Jensen and Carter and Kenzey Rothe; and many cousins. There will be a memorial service at 6 p.m., Friday, Jan. 22, at the Grandstrand Funeral Home in Lindstrom. The family will greet friends starting at 4 p.m. Interment will be at a later date in Panola Cemetery. Condolences may be expressed online at grandstrandfh.com.

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available to walk you through the nuts and bolts of doing that. But, for now, understand that a plan is a crucial tool to help you live within your means and to make saving for a rainy day possible. Why? Because budgets force you to prioritize your spending habits. It’ll probably mean less of “thisâ€? and no more of “thatâ€? – which, admittedly, are tough decisions and key reasons many folks avoid budgets altogether. But remember the goal: getting your money under control together, so you can reduce the conĂ LFW WKUHDWHQLQJ \RXU UHODWLRQVKLS ,I \RX feel like you need more guidance in this matter, you can start with our licensed staff counselors by calling 855-771-HELP (4357). ••• Q: Should we be concerned about a child who doesn’t like to take risks? For example, our 8-year-old consistently avoids scary roller coasters. My husband thinks he should be pushed harder and forced to face his fears. I feel we should give him time to develop FRQĂ€GHQFH DW KLV RZQ SDFH :KDW¡V \RXU perspective? Greg Smalley, vice president, Family 0LQLVWULHV 0\ Ă€UVW VXJJHVWLRQ LV WKDW you and your husband try to come to a mutually agreeable consensus. In general – and as my wife, Erin, and I can attest –

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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 Blended contemp./traditional serv. 9 a.m.; Education hour and fellowship 10:15 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. Sun. Schl., Adult Bible Study & Middle Schl cafe; 9:15 a.m. SHY; 10:30 a.m. Worship with Communion 1st & 3rd Sun. Of The Month; 11:30 a.m. Fellowship 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 Rev. Sandra Hutchens; 715-463-5388 myfaithlutheran.org Sunday Worship with Communion 9:30 a.m.; Sun. service radio broadcast 100.9 FM 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) serving@georgetownlutheran.net Interim Pastor Paul Settergren; Parish Office - 715-857-5580 Wor. Serv. 10:30 a.m.; Sun. Schl. 9:30 a.m. GRACE LUTHERAN - WEST SWEDEN Phone 715-327-4340, 715-327-8384, 260-336-5974, 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 Sun. Wor. w/Comm. 10 a.m.; Sun. Schl. 9 a.m. LAKETOWN LUTHERAN - CUSHING Pastor Marilyn Crossfield, cushingparish.org Sun. Wor. 10:45 a.m.; Sun. Schl. 10:45 a.m. LUCK LUTHERAN Pastor Ralph Thompson - 715-977-0694 Office 715-472-2605; lucklutheran.org Sun. Wor. 8 & 10:30 a.m. (Sept. 13 - May 29); Sun. Schl. 9-10:30 a.m. (Sept. 27 - May 8) 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 newhopelutheranchurch.org 685 W. State Road 70, Grantsburg 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 “G� 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 Rev. Alan Buresh Sun. Wor. 8:30 & 10:45 a.m.; Sun. Schl 9:35 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 Timothy Blauret 200 N. Adams St., St. Croix Falls Sun. Wor. - 9:15 a.m.; Sun. Schl. - 8:15 a.m. ST. JOHN’S EV. LUTHERAN (Wis. Synod) 350 Michigan Ave., Centuria Sun. Worship - 10:45 a.m.; Sun. School - 10 a.m. ST. PETER’S LUTHERAN - LCMC 1614 CTH B, North Luck, 715-472-8190 Pastor Roger Kastelle Sunday Worship - 9 a.m. SHEPHERD OF THE VALLEY LUTHERAN (Missouri Synod) 140 Madison St. South, St. Croix Falls Pastor Mark K. Schoen Sun. Service - 9 a.m.; Sun.School - 10:30 a.m. TRINITY LUTHERAN - ELCA 10 mi. W. of Cumberland on Hwy. 48 (McKinley) Interim Pastor Paul Settergren Parish Office 715-857-5580 Church 715-822-3001 Worship Service - 9 a.m.; Sunday School - 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 EV. LUTHERAN CHURCH (WELS) 300 Seminole Ave. (Hwy. M), Osceola, WI 715-294-2828, Pastor David Rosenow www.trinity.osceola.com Sunday Worship 9 a.m., Bible Class 10:30 a.m. Wednesday Worship 7 p.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 7, 2015 - Sept. 6, 2015 Sun. Wor. 9 a.m.; Communion 1st & 3rd Sunday 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. Schl. 9 a.m.; Bible class 9:15 a.m.; Worship 10:30 a.m.; Thurs. Serv. 4:30 p.m. Communion 1st & last Sunday of month ZION LUTHERAN - MARKVILLE Pastor Janeva Stromberg, 320-679-1012; Council Chair, 715-244-3301 Worship - 11 a.m.; Sunday School - 10 a.m. ZION LUTHERAN - TRADE LAKE Pastor Thomas McShannock 715-327-8384, 260-336-5974 Fellowship - 10:30 a.m., Sunday School 9:45 a.m.; Worship 11 a.m.

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FIRST PRESBYTERIAN Pastor Barbara Anne Keely 715-483-3550 719 Nevada St., St. Croix Falls Fellowship - 10:15 a.m.; Sunday Wor. - 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. Eddie Crise, Sr. Pastor Rev. Thomas Cook, Assoc. Pastor Sunday Worship - 8:45 a.m.

GRACE UNITED METHODIST - WEBSTER 26503 Muskey Ave., 715-866-8646 Rev. Eddie Crise, 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. Eddie Crise, Sr. Pastor Rev. Thomas Cook, Assoc. Pastor Worship 8:45 a.m. OSCEOLA UNITED METHODIST osceolaunitedmethodistchurch@gmail.com 306 River Street, Osceola, 715-755-2275 Sunday Worship - 10 a.m.; Fellowship - 11 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 “Freddie� 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. Eddie Crise, 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 Schl. 9:30 a.m.; Sunday Wor. 10:30 p.m. Elevator provided, welcome SIREN COVENANT Pastor Brian Pardun 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. IMMACULATE CONCEPTION - GRANTSBURG Rev. Tom Thakadipuram, 715-327-8119 Mass: Sat., 6:30 p.m.; Sun. 8:30 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 Rev. Tom Thakadipuram, 715-327-8119 Mass: Sat. 4:30 p.m.; Sun. 10:30 a.m. Call the office for daily & holy day Mass times 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 9:30 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 CHURCH Pastor - Father Frank Wampach 490 Bench St., Taylors Falls, 651-465-7345 Sat. 5:30 p.m.; Sun. 7:30 a.m. Tues. - Fri. 7:30 a.m. 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 Saturday Mass 4 p.m.; Sunday Latin Mass 8:30 a.m., Mass 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 Serv. 6:30 p.m.; Sunday Serv. - 10 a.m. Child care offered at both services SIREN ASSEMBLY OF GOD Pastor Andrew Bollant Morn. Serv. - 9:30 a.m.; Supervised Nursery; Wed. Evening Youth

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. Children’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 715-483-9464 Wor. Service - 9 a.m.; Adult Sun. Schl. - 10 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 - 10:15 a.m.; All ages Sun. Schl. 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.; Nursery available FIRST BAPTIST - FALUN 715-689-2125 or 715-689-2156 Mike Kleven, 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 “The Cure for the Common Church� 722 Seminole Ave., Osceola Pastor Dr. Kent Haralson; 715-294-4222 or 715-755-3454; info@gracechurchosceola.com Sun.: Praise & Worship Serv. 9 am., Adult Bible Study 10:45 a.m., Children’s Sun. School 10:45 a.m. GRACE BAPTIST - GRANTSBURG 716 S. Robert St., Grantsburg, 715-463-5699 Sr. Pastor Brad Moore George Selbher, Assoc. Pastor Sunday Schl. 9 a.m.; Sunday Worship 10:15 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. DWELLING POINT Timbers Theatre in Siren, 912-424-5993 Pastors Bryan and Rebekah Davis Sunday Worship 10 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 715-483-1113 201 N. Adams, St. Croix Falls Services On 1st 3 Sundays of the Month, 10 a.m. www.scuuf.org

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.; Children’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 Children’s Sunday Schl. 10 a.m. ST. PETER’S COMMUNITY CHURCH “Faith on Purpose� (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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NOW THRU SATĆ Ć‚ JANĆ Ĺ•Ĺ’ Amery • “Warmthâ€? nature photography by youth at artZ. Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., 715-268-8600, artzgallery.org.

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

Milltown • Domestic violence family group, 5-6 p.m., 800-2617233. • Domestic violence support group, 6-7 p.m., 800-2617233.

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

Osceola • Blood drive at Hope Evangelical Free Church, 12:306:30 p.m., redcrossblood.org, 800-733-2767.

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

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

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

Webster • Second Harvest food distribution at Connections, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., 715-866-8151.

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

FRIDAY/ŔŔ

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Grantsburg

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

Grantsburg

• AARP tax assistance at the library, 715-463-2244 for appointment.

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

THURSDAY/Ĺ– Amery

Webster

• Bingo at the VFW post, 6:30 p.m.

• Islam special studies at the library, 10:30 a.m.-noon. RSVP required, 715-866-7697, webster.wislib.org.

Milltown • Friends of the Library meeting at the library, 6 p.m., 715-825-2313. • Domestic violence family group, 5-6 p.m., 800-2617233. • Domestic violence support group, 6-7 p.m., 800-2617233.

SATĆ & SUNĆ /Ŕŕ & ŔŖ Grantsburg • Adult moccasin workshop at Crex Meadows, 8 a.m.noon. Preregister at 715-463-2739, crexmeadows.org.

SATURDAY/Ŕŕ

Rice Lake • CAFO workshop at WITC for farmers, consultants, etc. 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Reg. 9:30 a.m., 715-537-6250.

St. Croix Falls • “Glacial History of St. Croix Valleyâ€? presentation DW ULYHU DVVRF RIĂ€FH D P 5693 WR stcroixriverassociation.org. • Wedding fair DW 'DQFLQJ 'UDJRQĂ \ :LQHU\ QRRQ S P GDQFLQJGUDJRQĂ \ZLQHU\ FRP

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

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St. Croix Falls

• Winterfest: Pub crawl, truck ice drag races, snowshoe UXQ ZDON LFH ÀVKLQJ FRQWHVW HWF balsamlake.cc.com.

• Meet-and-greet workshop for animal welfare advocates serving Polk and St. Croix counties at the library, 1-3 p.m., 715-501-8488, tanyaborg@hotmail.com. • Potluck at the senior center, 715-483-1901.

St. Croix Falls • “Fully Committedâ€? at Festival Theatre. Fri. & Sat. 7:30 p.m., Sun. 2 p.m., 715-483-3387, festivaltheatre.org.

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Frederic

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

• Snowmobile safety class at the high school, 5:308 p.m. Register at 715-327-4868, ext. 1117.

Webster

MONDAY/Ŕŗ

• Islam special studies at the library, 10:30 a.m.-noon. RSVP required, 715-866-7697, webster.wislib.org.

Frederic

SATURDAY/Ĺ˜

• Organizational meeting for Family Days volunteers at Frederic Art Center, facebook.com/fredericareachamber, 7 p.m. • “Inside Outâ€? movie at the library, 1 p.m., 715-327-4979.

Luck • Polk County genealogy meeting at the museum, 1 p.m., 715-472-2030.

TUESDAY/Ĺ”Ĺ˜ Siren • Burnett County Republican Party meeting at the government center, Room 162, 7 p.m., 715-463-5400.

St. Croix Falls • Open Arms hosted by Alliance Church of the Valley. Meal & fellowship, 5-6:30 p.m., 715-483-1100.

Webster • Food and Friends Community Dinner at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, 5 p.m.

WEDĆ & THURSĆ / Ŕř & ŔŚ Amery • Two-day watercolor workshop at the community cenWHU 3UHUHJLVWHU DW SDXORPDQĂ€QHDUW FRP 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

WEDNESDAY/Ŕř Frederic • Senior center bimonthly meeting, 9 a.m., 715-3278623.

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

Frederic • Friends meeting at the library, 6 p.m., 715-327-4979, fredericlibrary.org.

Luck • History of Maple Syrup Making at the Luck Museum, 7 p.m.

Milltown • Domestic violence family group, 5-6 p.m., 800-2617233. • Domestic violence support group, 6-7 p.m., 800-2617233.

Balsam Lake

$ ZHHN RI VXE]HUR ZHDWKHU ZLWK ZLQG FKLOO IDFWRUV SOXQJLQJ WR EHORZ ]HUR DQG FROGHU PD\ • Movie at the library, “Eight Below,â€? PG, 11 a.m., 715EH FRPLQJ WR DQ HQG WKLV ZHHN DV WKH IRUHFDVW FDOOV IRU KLJK WHPSHUDWXUHV LQ WKH V E\ WKH HQG 485-3215. RI WKH ZHHN 3KRWR E\ *DU\ .LQJ • Ice drags at the landing. Register 10-11:30 a.m., starts at noon, 715-557-0211, 715-205-3940. • ,QIRUPDO Ă€EHU DUWV JURXS at the library. Bring a project, 1-3 p.m.

St. Croix Falls • Canoeist Natalie Warren to speak at the library, 7 p.m., 715-483-1777.

Webster • Parkinson’s support meeting at the library, 2 p.m., 715-220-3193. • Lake Country Pedalers Bicycle Club meeting at Cog & Sprocket bike shop, 5:30 p.m., facebook.com/lakecountrypedalers.

FRIDAY/Ŕś Balsam Lake • Tailgate dinner, 5-7 p.m. and basketball’s CanFHU 1LJKW UDIà H FKDLQV RI KRSH HWF at the school, facebook.com/unity.eagles.

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

Siren • Presentation on scams and identify theft at the senior center, 10:30 a.m. RSVP if staying for lunch: 715-3492845, by Jan. 27.

Webster • Islam special studies at the library, 10:30 a.m.-noon. RSVP required, 715-866-7697, webster.wislib.org.

SATURDAY/ŕŒ Atlas/Long Trade Lake • ,FH ÀVKLQJ FRQWHVW, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Check in at Suzy Q’s starts at 7 a.m. RSVP food count by Jan. 25, 715-6485223.

Danbury • ,FH ÀVKLQJ FRQWHVW on Burlingame Lake, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

Frederic • Winter Expo arts & crafts at the elementary school, 8 a.m.-3 p.m., 715-566-0371, aschartrand@hotmail.com. • Candlelight snowshoe and ski on Coon Lake trails, 5:30-8 p.m., 715-327-4868, ext. 1117.

• Fishing contest, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.; medallion hunt, 11 a.m.; vintage snowmobile show, register 11 a.m. on Coon Lake, 715-529-0913.

Grantsburg

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

Dresser

• Park ranger program and snowshoeing at Crex Meadows, 10 a.m. RSVP, 715-349-2922, bcfrc.com.

• Turn Around concert at Peace Lutheran Church, 7 p.m.

Luck

• Candlelight snowshoe hike at Crex, 6-8 p.m., crexmeadows.org, 715-463-2739.

• Tree-tapping seminar at the Lions Hall, 10 a.m.-noon, 715-554-2301.

Trade Lake • “Woodlawnâ€? movie and popcorn at Trade Lake Baptist Church, 6:30 p.m.

SUNDAY/Ĺ•Ĺ“ Amery • 6W -RVHSK &KXUFK¡V LFH Ă€VKLQJ FRQWHVW on North Twin Lake, 7 a.m.-3 p.m., amerywisconsin.org.

Siren • Destination Wedding Fair at Lakeview Event Center, 11 a.m .-3 p.m., 715-349-8399, visitsiren.com.

FEBRUARY

MONĆ Ĺ‘WEDĆ /Ĺ“Ĺ‘Ĺ• Webster • AARP tax assistance at the library, 715-866-7697 for appointment.

MONDAY/Ĺ“ Balsam Lake • RSVP deadline for bus trip to Orpheum Theatre, “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat,â€? on Sun., April 3, 715-825-2101, ext. 1560, unity.k12-wi.us. • RSVP deadline for bus trip to Plymouth Playhouse, “Country Roads: The Music of John Denver,â€? on Fri., April 22, 715-825-2101, ext. 1560, unity.k12-wi.us.

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

Luck • )RRWEDOO SURJUDP IXQGUDLVHU LFH ÀVKLQJ FRQWHVW on Bone Lake, 8 a.m.-3 p.m., 715-472-2152, ext. 164.

Siren • Gun show at Lakeview Event Center. For info call Richard, 715-653-2271, Scott 715-327-8951. • 0DULQH &RUSV LFH ÀVKLQJ FRQWHVW on Clear Lake, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

Webb Lake • ,FH ÀVKLQJ WRXUQH\ oakridgecampground.com, 715259-3346.

SUNDAY/Ĺ™ St. Croix Falls • “Israel Standing Alone â€? DVD at the library, 6:308 p.m., 515-708-2120.

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

TUESDAY/ś Webster • Friends of the Library meeting at the library, 9:30 a.m., 715-259-3219.

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