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• A smaller Polk County Board, many contested seats • Operation Prosperity Inc. adds interest to the race • School referendums at Siren, St. Croix Falls and Luck • The invisible contest: SCF city has a write-in race • One contest for Burnett County Board; one write-in • Contests for Milltown, Balsam Lake village boards

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Jessica Rademacher Senior, SCF

Carly Gustafson Senior, Frederic

Lara Harlander Junior, Frederic

Jillian Klatt Senior, Luck

Mariah Rohm Junior, SCF

Caitlynn Daniels Sophomore, Siren

Carly Good Senior, Siren

Erica Bergmann Senior, SCF

Macy Hanson Senior, Grantsburg

Angela Gore Junior, Luck

All-Leader Second Team

Camille Marsten Senior, Luck

Emily Howe Sophomore, Siren

Stefani Wambolt Junior, Webster

Laurel Kannenberg Sophomore, Siren

Maddie Ramich Senior, Unity

Hope Peterson Junior, Siren

Lexi Domagala Senior, Frederic

Olivia Tucker Sophomore Grantsburg

Katie Kopp Freshman, SCF

Jessica Strabel Senior, Siren

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Zac Johnson Senior, Unity

Oliver Raboin Senior, Unity

Logan Bader Sophomore, Unity

Dylan Ruck Junior, Unity

Dakota Ward Senior, Unity

Aaron Ruud Sophomore, Siren

David St. John Senior, Siren

Karsten Petersen Senior, Luck

Noah Mortel Sophomore, Luck

Andrew Erickson Senior, SCF

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Zach Schmidt Junior, Frederic

Austin Kurkowski Senior, Frederic

Justin Bradley Senior, Unity

Jacob Ohnstad Senior, Grantsburg

Logan Hamack Senior, Luck

Dade McCarthy Senior, Webster

Lovro Kusec Senior, SCF

Jared Emery Senior, Siren

Jacob Jacobson Junior, SCF

Trent Strapon Junior, Luck

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Please get out and vote on April 1

Just be sure you’re voting in your own best interest!

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NOTICE OF SPRING ELECTION

At the Spring Election to be held on April 1, 2014, in Polk County, Wisconsin, the following polling place locations will be used for the municipalities indicated.

Polling places will open at 7 a.m. and will close at 8 p.m.

Voters must be registered before they may vote. You may already be registered.

If you have any questions concerning your polling place, or registering, contact the municipal clerk prior to the election.

All polling places are accessible to elderly and disabled voters.

City of St. Croix Falls Voting at: City Hall (Located at 710 Hwy. 35 South, intersection of U.S. Hwy. 8 & Hwy. 35 S.) Bonita Leggitt, Clerk - 715-483-3929, ext. 11 Town of Alden Voting at: Alden Town Hall (Located 1 mile east of Hwy. 65 on Cty. Rd. C & CC) Judy Demulling, Clerk - 715-248-7859 Town of Apple River Voting at: Apple River Town Hall 612 U.S. Hwy. 8, Amery Gloria Stokes - Clerk, 715-268-9275 Town of Balsam Lake Voting at: Balsam Lake Town Hall & Shop (Located at 1494 150th Ave., intersection of 150th Ave. & 150th St.) Brian Masters, Clerk - 715-554-2091 Town of Bone Lake Voting at: Bone Lake Lutheran Church (1/2 mile S. of Hwy. 48, corner of Cty. Rd. I & 255th Ave.) Darrell Frandsen, Clerk - 715-472-8212 Town of Clam Falls Voting at: Clam Falls Town Hall (County Road I to 320th Avenue, east to 80th Street, then south 1/4 mile - hall on east side of street) Betty L. Knutson, Clerk - 715-653-4206 Town of Eureka Voting at: Eureka Town Garage 2395 210th Ave. Melody Jacobs, Clerk - 715-483-9899 Town of Farmington Voting at: Farmington Town Hall (Located 1/4 mile west of Hwy. 35 on 30th Ave.) Debbie Swanson, Clerk - 715-294-2370 Town of Garfield Voting at: Garfield Town Hall (Next to Fire Hall, in Wanderoos) Sue Knutson, Clerk - 715-268-4857 Town of Georgetown Voting at: Town Hall (Located corner of Cty. Rds. H & I) Kristine Lindgren, Clerk - 715-857-5788 Town of Laketown Voting at: Cushing Community Center (Located at 2410 241st St., Cushing School) Patsy Gustafson, Clerk - 715-648-5569

Town of Lorain Voting at: Lorain Town Hall (Located at the intersection of 20th St. & 345th Ave., next to fire hall) Susan Hughes, Clerk - 715-653-2629 Town of Luck Voting at: Luck Town Hall (Located at St. Rd. 48, next to Luck Medical Clinic) Lloyd Nelson, Clerk - 715-472-2037 Town of McKinley Voting at: McKinley Town Hall (Located at Corner of Hwy. 48 and 15th St.) Deborah Grover, Clerk - 715-822-3864 Town of Milltown Voting at: Milltown Fire Hall (Located at 127 Eider St., on Hwy. 35 north of Milltown) Virgil Hansen, Clerk - 715-825-2494 Town of Osceola Voting at: Town Hall (516 East Ave. N, Dresser) Lorraine Rugroden, Clerk/Treas. - 715-755-3060 Town of St. Croix Falls Voting at: St. Croix Falls Town Hall (Intersection of U.S. Hwy. 8 and 200th St.) Janet Krueger, Clerk - 715-483-1851 Town of Sterling Voting at: Cushing Community Center (From Hwy. 87 turn by Holiday (Cty. Rd. N), go straight onto 241st St.) Julie Peterson, Clerk - 715-488-2735 Town of West Sweden Voting at: West Sweden Town Hall (Located in Frederic, off Hwy. 48 W., on (N.) 3rd Ave.) Phyllis Wilder, Clerk - 715-327-8951 Village of Dresser Voting at: Municipal Office (Located on the corner of Main St. and Central Ave., 2 blocks off of State Rd. 35) Jodi A. Gilbert, Clerk - 715-755-2940 Village of Frederic Voting at: Frederic Village Hall (107 Hope Road West , 1/2 block west of Hwy. 35) Kristi Swanson, Clerk - 715-327-4294 Village of Luck Voting at: Luck Village Hall (401 South Main St.) Lori Pardun, Clerk - 715-472-2221

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FAW  Real  Estate,  LLC 4908  Bywood  West Edina,  MN  55436, Jane  Doe  and/or  John  Doe Unknown  tenants 145  Royal  Oak  Drive Balsam  Lake,  WI  54810, Defendants Case  No.  13  CV  400 Code  No.  30404 Foreclosure  of  Mortgage Dollar  Amount  Greater  Than  $10,000 NOTICE  OF  SHERIFFâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S  SALE PLEASE  TAKE  NOTICE  that  by  virtue  of  a  judgment  of  foreclo-­ sure  entered  on  November  1,  2013,  in  the  amount  of  $136,665.51,  the  Sheriff  will  sell  the  described  premises  at  public  auction  as  follows: TIME:  May  15,  2014,  at  10:00  oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;clock  a.m.

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

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

3.  Buyer  to  pay  applicable  Wisconsin  Real  Estate  Transfer  Tax. PLACE:  Polk  County  Justice  Center,  1005  West  Main  St.,  Balsam  Lake,  Wis.  54810.

DESCRIPTION:  Lot  13  of  the  Plat  of  Royal  Oaks  Addition  to  the  Village  of  Balsam  Lake,  Polk  County,  except  the  north  half  thereof,  Polk  County,  Wis. TAX  KEY  NO.  106-­00669-­1300.

PROPERTY  ADDRESS:  145  Royal  Oaks  Drive,  Balsam  Lake,  WI  54810.

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

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

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NOTICE  OF  PUBLIC  HEARING VILLAGE  OF  FREDERIC The  Frederic  Village  Board  will  hold  a  Public  Hearing  before  their  regular  Board  Meeting  on  Monday,  April  14,  2014,  at 6:30  p.m.,  at  the  Frederic  Village  Hall,  107  Hope  Road  W.,  for  the  purpose  of  presenting  Village  Ordinance  7.04  (10)  Nonmoving  Violation  and  Registration  Program.  Section  10  is  created  to  read  as  follows: (10) Nonmoving  Violation  and  Registration  Program.

Pursuant  to  the  provisions  of  Section  345.28(4)  of  the  Wisconsin  Statutes,  the  Village  elects  to  participate  in  the  nonmoving  traffic  violation  and  registration  pro-­ gram  of  the  Wisconsin  Department  of  Transportation  and  pay  the  costs  established  by  the  Department  under  Wisconsin  Statute  Section  85.13;͞  such  costs  shall,  in  turn,  be  assessed  against  persons  charged  with  nonmoving  traffic  violations.  The  Village  Attorney  shall  be  responsible  for  complying  with  the  require-­ ments  set  forth  in  Wisconsin  State  Statute  345.28(4).

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HELP WANTED

BISTRO HELP Burnett Dairy Cooperative is looking for part-time Kitchen Help in our new Bistro. 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: Demonstrated excellent customer service skills required and ability to work in a fast-pace environment. Similar kitchen experience preferred. Must be able to work as part of a team in an active work environment. Position requires steady standing and some lifting. Schedule: Part time varied hours throughout the week, evenings and weekends during the year. Must be able to work weekends.

Applications for this position will be accepted through April 4, 2014.

Applications are available at www.burnettdairy.com/ employment.

Applying for the position: You can apply for this position at: Burnett Dairy office, 11631 State Road 70, Grantsburg, WI 54840 or send your resume to jobs@burnettdairy.com.

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NOTICE  OF  ADJOURNED  SHERIFFâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S  SALE Case  No.  11  CV  534 Case  Code  No.  30404 PLEASE  TAKE  NOTICE  that  by  virtue  of  a  judgment  of  fore-­ closure  entered  on  February  3,  2012,  in  the  amount  of  $162,824.05,  the  Sheriff  will  sell  the  described  premises  at  public  auction  as  follows: TIME:  February  27,  2014,  at  10:00  a.m.

ADJOURNED  TIME:  April  10,  2014,  at  10:00  a.m.

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

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

3.  Buyer  to  pay  applicable  Wisconsin  Real  Estate  Transfer  Tax  from  the  pro-­ ceeds  of  the  sale  upon  con-­ firmation  of  the  court.

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

PROPERTY  DESCRIPTION: Parcel  1:  Lot  One  (1)  of  Cer-­ tified  Survey  Map  No.  356 recorded  in  Volume  2  of  Certi-­ fied  Survey  Maps  on  Page  85  as  Document  No.  375846  in  the  Office  of  the  Register  of Deeds  in  and  for  Polk  County,  Wisconsin,  being  included  in LOT  1  of  Certified  Survey  Map  No.  283  recorded  in  Volume  2  of  Certified  Survey  Maps  on Page  12  as  Document  No.  367742,  all  being  located  in  Government  Lot  1  of  Section  Five  (5),  Township  Thirty-­five  (35)  North,  Range  Sixteen  (16)  West,  Polk  County,  Wisconsin.

Parcel  2:  Lot  Two  (2)  of  Certi-­ fied  Survey  Map  No.  356  re-­ corded  in  Volume  2  of  Certi-­ fied  Survey  Maps  on  Page  85  as  Document  No.  375846,  in  the  Office  of  the  Register  of  Deeds  for  Polk  County,  Wis-­ consin,  together  with  a  Nonex-­ clusive  Easement  50  feet  in  width  contiguous  to  the  North  Boundary  Line  of  that  Parcel  recorded  in  Volume  366  on Page  168  as  Document  No.  358868,  being  part  of  Govern-­ ment  Lot  1  of  Section  Five  (5),  Township  Thirty-­five  (35)  North,  Range  Sixteen  (16)  West,  together  with  an  Ease-­ ment  over  and  across  Lot  4  of Certified  Survey  Map  No.  283,  recorded  in  Volume  2  of  Certi-­ fied  Survey  Maps  on  Page  12,  in  the  Office  of  the  Register  of Deeds  for  Polk  County,  Wis-­ consin,  for  lake  access;͞  all  in  Government  Lot  1  of  Section  5,  Township  35  North,  Range  16  West,  Polk  County,  Wis. TAX  KEY  NO.:  026-­00087-­0000  /  026-­00088-­0000.

PROPERTY  ADDRESS:  1080  240th  Avenue,  Luck,  Wiscon-­ sin  54856.

Adam  C.  Lueck State  Bar  No.  1081386 Attorney  for  Plaintiff 230  W.  Monroe  St.,  Suite  1125 Chicago,  IL  60606 Phone:  312-­541-­9710 Johnson,  Blumberg  &  Associ-­ ates,  LLC,  is  the  creditorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  attor-­ ney  and  is  attempting  to  collect  a  debt  on  its  behalf.   Any  infor-­ mation  obtained  will  be  used  for  that  purpose. >5(?37

NOTICE

TOWN OF OAKLAND

ANNUAL TOWN MEETING & REGULAR APRIL MEETING Thursday, April 17, 2014 7 p.m. at the Webster Fire Hall 7420 W. Main St. Webster, Wis.

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(March  19,  26,  April  2) STATE  OF  WISCONSIN CIRCUIT  COURT POLK  COUNTY Central  Bank, a  Minnesota  banking  corporation 2104  Hastings  Avenue Newport,  Minnesota  55055, Plaintiff, vs.

Dan  Jasperson,  a/k/a Daniel  E.  Jasperson 982  South  View  Lane Dresser,  Wisconsin  54009, Susan  A.  Jasperson, through  her  heirs 982  South  View  Lane Dresser,  Wisconsin  54009, United  States  of  America,  Department  of  Treasury  â&#x20AC;&#x201C;  Internal  Revenue  Service  c/o  United  States  Attorney  for  the  Western  District  of  Wisconsin 660  West  Washington  Avenue,  Suite  303 Madison,  Wisconsin  53703, Wisconsin  Department  of  Revenue 2135  Rimrock  Road Madison,  Wisconsin  53713, Portfolio  Recovery  Associates,  L.L.C., a  Delaware  limited  liability  company, c/o  Corporation  Service  Company  Bank  of  America  Center, 16th  Floor 1111  East  Main  Street Richmond,  Virginia  23219, The  RiverBank,  a  Minnesota  banking  corporation, 26777  Fallbrook  Avenue Wyoming,  Minnesota  55092, St.  Croix  Regional  Medical  Center,  Inc. 235  State  Street Saint  Croix  Falls,  Wisconsin  54024, LVNV  Funding  LLC a  Delaware  limited  liability  company, assignee  of  HSBC  Bank  Nevada,  N.  A. c/o  Corporation  Service  Company 1703  Laurel  Street Columbia,  South  Carolina  29223, John  Doe,  Mary  Roe,  and  XYZ  corporation, Defendants.

Case  Type:  30404 Case  No.  13CV479 NOTICE  OF  FORECLOSURE  SALE PLEASE  TAKE  NOTICE,  that  by  virtue  of  that  certain  Findings  of  Fact,  Conclusions  of  Law,  Order  for  Judgment  and  Judgment  entered  and  filed  on  November  19,  2013,  and  that  certain  Findings  of  Fact,  Conclusions  of  Law,  Order  for  Judgment  and  Judgment  effec-­ tive  nunc  pro  tunc  to  February  21,  2014,  in  the  above-­entitled  action,  the  Sheriff  of  Polk  County,  Wisconsin,  will  sell  the  following  described  real  property  at  public  auction  as  follows: DATE/TIME:  April  24,  2014,  at  10  a.m.

TERMS:  10%  of  successful  bid  must  be  paid  to  Sheriff  at  sale  in  certified  funds,  with  the  balance  due  and  owing  on  the  date  of  confirmation  of  the  sale  by  the  Court.

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

LEGAL  DESCRIPTION:  Lot  4,  Plat  of  Trollview  Estates,  Polk  County,  Wisconsin.

(FOR  INFORMATIONAL  PURPOSES  ONLY:  Plaintiff  believes  that  the  property  address  is  982  South  View  Lane,  Dresser,  Wisconsin).

Dated:  March  14,  2014.

Peter  Johnson,  Sheriff of  Polk  County,  Wisconsin THIS  INSTRUMENT  WAS  DRAFTED  BY: ANASTASI  JELLUM,  P.A. 14985  60th  Street  North Stillwater,  MN  55082 (651)  439-­2951 Garth  G.  Gavenda,  #16063 >5(?37

(March  12,  19,  26) STATE  OF  WISCONSIN CIRCUIT  COURT POLK  COUNTY CIVIL  DIVISION DEUTSCHE  BANK  NATIONAL  TRUST  COMPANY,  AS  TRUSTEE  ON  BEHALF  OF  THE  MORGAN  STANLEY  ABS  CAPITAL  I  INC.  TRUST  2007-­ HE6,  MORTGAGE  PASS-­ THROUGH  CERTIFICATES,  SERIES  2007-­HE6 Plaintiff vs.

TYRONE Â A. Â SHAFER;Íž Â UNKNOWN Â SPOUSE Â OF Â TYRONE Â A. Â SHAFER;Íž Â ANCHORBANK;Íž Â BADGER Â LIQUOR;Íž Defendants

Please note that the regular scheduled meeting for April will follow this Annual Meeting.

Deanna J. Krause, Clerk

TOWN OF STERLING BURNING BAN NOTICE No burning is allowed until after 6 p.m. on the east side of River Road, per the Town of Sterling fire ordinance. This ordinance is in effect from April 1 through June 1, 2014.

West of River Road a DNR burning permit is required.

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APPLICATION FOR LICENSE TOWN OF CLAM FALLS

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SCOTT Â L. Â KASTENS, CAROL Â I. Â KASTENS, Defendants.

Case  No.  13CV497 Code:  30404 Foreclosure  of  Mortgage NOTICE  OF  SHERIFFâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S  SALE By  virtue  of  a  judgment  of  fore-­ closure  and  sale  rendered  in  the  above-­entitled  action  on  February  10,  2014,  in  the  amount  of  $151,995.31,  the  undersigned  Sheriff  of  Polk  County,  Wisconsin,  will  sell  at  public  auction  at  the  front  entrance  of  the  Polk  County  Courthouse  in  the  City  of  Balsam  Lake,  in  said  County,  on  the  15th  day  of  May,  2014,  at  10:00  a.m.,  the  real  estate  and  mortgaged  premises  directed  by  the  judgment  to  be  sold,  therein  described  as  follows: The  north  one-­half  of  the  Southwest  Quarter  of  the  Northwest  Quarter  of  Section  Thirty-­three  (33),  Township  Thirty-­five  (35)  North,  Range  Eighteen  (18)  West,  Town  of  Eureka,  Polk  County,  Wis. PROPERTY  ADDRESS:  1876  220th  Street,  Centuria,  Wis. TERMS  OF  SALE:  Cash.

DOWN  PAYMENT:  A  deposit  of  10%  of  sale  price  to  be  depos-­ ited  in  cash  or  by  certified  check  with  the  Sheriff  at  the  time  of  sale;͞  balance  to  be  paid  by  cash  or  certified  check  upon  confirmation  of  sale.

Dated  this  14th  day  of  March,  2014. /s/Peter  M.  Johnson Polk  County  Sheriff Attorney  Christine  A.  Gimber WELD,  RILEY,  PRENN  &  RICCI,  S.C. 3624  Oakwood  Hills  Parkway P.O.  Box  1030 Eau  Claire,  WI  54702-­1030 715-­839-­7786 Attorneys  for  Plaintiff This  is  an  attempt  to  collect  a  debt.  Any  information  obtained  will  be  used  for  that  purpose. >5(?37

TOWN  OF  ST.  CROIX  FALLS Polk  County,  Wisconsin www.townofstcroixfalls.org PLAN  COMMISSION  -­  NOTICE  OF  HEARING April  9,  2014 The  Town  of  St.  Croix  Falls  Plan  Commission  will  hold  a  pub-­ lic  hearing  at  6  p.m.  on  Wednesday,  April  9,  2014,  at  the  Town  Hall  at  1305  200th  Street  and  U.S.  Hwy.  8,  St.  Croix  Falls,  Wisconsin.  Written  evidence,  testimony  or  comments,  if  any,  must  be  delivered  in  person  or  by  mail  to  the  Town  Hall.

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

Quinton  Carlson  requests  a  special  exception  to  allow  a  marine  repair  business  in  the  Commercial  District.  The  property  address  is  2205  U.S.  Highway  8,  St.  Croix  Falls,  WI  54024.  The  property  is  located  in  the  Section  29,  parcel  number  044-­ 00814-­0000.

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NOTICE OF POSITION OPENING HIGH Â SCHOOL Â SCIENCE Â TEACHER

Position:   One  position  serving  grades  9-­12,  beginning  with  2014-­ 15  school  year  (the  position  has  the  possibility  to  be  up  to  full  time).  Coaching  and/or  advisory  positions  may  also  be  available.   Qualifications  Necessary:  Qualified  applicants  of  high  character  should  possess  a  high  level  of  content  knowledge;͞  believe  all  stu-­ dents  can  learn  and  that  teachers  play  an  active  role  in  the  learning  process;͞  display  strong  communication,  leadership  and  organiza-­ tional  skills;͞  enjoy  working  with  teenagers;͞  be  willing  to  collaborate  with  colleagues;͞  have  strong  technology  skills  as  Unity  High  School  is  a  1:1  iPad  school;͞  be  dedicated  individuals  who  exhibit  a  strong  desire  to  improve  student  learning  and  has  an  interest  in  teaching  Advanced  Placement  Coursework.  Requirements:  Applicants  must  have  appropriate  DPI  licensure  (605  and  610)  or  be  eligible  for  such  licensure.  Additional  licenses  preferred.

How  to  Apply:  Qualified,  interested  persons  should  apply  by sending  a  letter  of  application,  district  application  (available  at  www.unity.k12.wi.us),  resume,  copy  of  license  or  evidence  of  license  eligibility,  transcripts,  and  three  (3)  letters  of  recommen-­ dation  to: Brandon  W.  Robinson,  District  Administrator Unity  School  District 1908  150th  Street/Hwy.  46  North Balsam  Lake,  WI  54810  7267 Deadline:  April  8,  2014,  or  until  filled  602145  32-­33L  22-­23a,d EOE                        Unity  School  District  does  not  discriminate  on  the  basis  of  age,  sex,  race,  color,  national  origin,  religion,  ancestry,  creed,  pregnancy,  marital  or  parental  status,  sexual  orientation,  or  physical,  mental,  emotional  or  learning  disability.

NOTICE  OF  ELECTION Election  for  the  Town  of  St.  Croix  Falls  will  be  held  on  Tuesday,  April  1,  2014,  at  the  Town  Hall  located  at  1305  200th  Street.  Sample  ballot  is  below.  For  absentee  requests,  contact  the  Town  Clerk  at  715-­483-­1851.  Polls  are  open  from  7  a.m.  to  8  p.m.

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(March  26,  April  2,  9) STATE  OF  WISCONSIN CIRCUIT  COURT POLK  COUNTY CitiMortgage,  Inc. Plaintiff vs JEFFREY  S.  FREIBERG,  et  al Defendant(s) Case  No:   13  CV  255 NOTICE  OF  SHERIFFâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S  SALE PLEASE  TAKE  NOTICE  that  by  virtue  of  a  judgment  of  fore-­ closure  entered  on  August  2,  2013,  in  the  amount  of  $162,816.12,  the  Sheriff  will  sell  the  described  premises  at  public  auction  as  follows: TIME:  April  24,  2014,  at  10  a.m.

TERMS:  By  bidding  at  the  sher-­ iff  sale,  prospective  buyer  is  consenting  to  be  bound  by  the  following  terms: 1.)  10%  down  in  cash  or  money  order  at  the  time  of  sale;͞  balance  due  within  10  days  of  confirmation  of  sale;͞  failure  to  pay  balance  due  will  result  in  forfeit  of  deposit  to  plaintiff.

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

3.)  Plaintiff  opens  bidding  on  the  property,  either  in  person  or  via  fax  and  as  recited  by  the  sheriff  department  in  the  event  that  no  opening  bid  is  offered,  plaintiff  retains  the  right  to  request  the  sale  be  declared  as  invalid  as  the  sale  is  fatally  defective.

If  the  sale  is  set  aside  for  any  reason,  the  Purchaser  at  the  sale  shall  be  entitled  only  to  a  return  of  the  deposit  paid.  The  Purchaser  shall  have  no  fur-­ ther  recourse  against  the  Mortgagor,  the  Mortgagee  or  the  Mortgageeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  attorney.

PLACE:  Polk  County  Justice  Center  at  1005  W.  Main  St.,  Balsam  Lake,  Wisconsin.

DESCRIPTION: Parcel  1:  Lot  4  of  Certified  Survey  Map  No.  123,  record-­ ed  in  Volume  1  of  Certified  Survey  Maps,  on  Page  124,  as  Document  No.  338499,  located  in  the  East  1/2  of  the  Southwest  1/4  of  Section  1,  Township  32  North,  Range  18  West,  in  the  Town  of  Alden,  Polk  County,  Wis. Parcel  2:  Easement  for  ingress  and  egress  for  the  benefit  of  Parcel  1  over  and  along  a  roadway  33  feet  in  width  over  and  across  the  following  described  real  estate:  That  part  of  the  East  1/2  of  the  Southwest  1/4  of  Section  1,  Township  32  North,  Range  18  West,  described  as  fol-­ lows:  Commencing  at  the  Southeast  corner  of  Round  Lake  Beach  Addition;Íž  thence  South  on  the  quarter  line  for  a  distance  of  480  feet;Íž  thence  West  for  a  distance  of  33  feet;Íž  thence  North  on  a  line  parallel  with  said  quarter  line  to  the  Northeast  corner  of  Lot  4  of  that  Certified  Survey  Map  as  recorded  in  Volume  1  of  Certified  Survey  Maps,  Page  124,  as  Docu-­ ment  No.  338499,  in  the  Office  of  the  Register  of  Deeds  for  Polk  County,  Wis-­ consin;Íž  thence  South  71Âş  47â&#x20AC;&#x2122;  East  for  a  distance  of  34.8  feet  more  or  less  to  the  point  and  place  of  beginning.  PROPERTY  ADDRESS:  537  Round  Lake  Court,  Osceola,  WI  54020.

TAX  KEY  NO.:  002-­00980-­0000.

Dated  this  17th  day  of  Febru-­ ary,  2014, /s/  Sheriff  Peter  M.  Johnson Polk  County  Sheriff Dustin  A.  McMahon Blommer  Peterman,  S.C. State  Bar  No.  1086857 165  Bishops  Way,  Suite  100 Brookfield,  WI  53005 262-­790-­5719 Please  go  to  www.blommer-­ peterman.com  to  obtain  the  bid  for  this  sale.  Blommer  Peter-­ man,  S.C.,  is  the  creditorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  attor-­ ney  and  is  attempting  to  collect  a  debt  on  its  behalf.  Any  infor-­ mation  obtained  will  be  used  for  that  purpose. >5(?37

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(Mar.  19,  26, Apr.  2,  9,  16,  23,  30) STATE  OF  WISCONSIN CIRCUIT  COURT POLK  COUNTY FAMILY  COURT  BRANCH In  re  the  marriage  of: KELLIE  K.  JOHNSON 518  COTTONWOOD  LN. AMERY,  WI  54001, Petitioner DANIEL  J.  JOHNSON LAST  KNOWN 202  BIRCH  STREET  EAST  #304 FREDERIC,  WI  54837 Respondent Case  No.  14  FA  31 DIVORCE  40101 SUMMONS  BY  PUBLICATION THE  STATE  OF  WISCONSIN To  the  person  named  above  as  respondent: You  are  hereby  notified  that  the  petitioner  named  above  has  filed  a  petition  for  divorce  against  you.

Within  45  days  after  March  19,  2014,  exclusive  of  the  date  just  stated,  you  must  respond  with  a  written  demand  for  a  copy  of  the  petition.

The  demand  must  be  sent  or  delivered  to  this  court,  whose  address  is:  Clerk  of  Circuit  Court,  Polk  County  Courthouse,  1005  West  Main  Street  #300,  Balsam  Lake,  WI  54810,  and  to  Williams  &  Davis  Trial  Lawyers,  the  petitionerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  attorney,  whose  address  is:  Williams  &  Davis  Trial  Lawyers,  314  N.  Keller  Ave.,  Amery,  WI  54001.

You  may  have  an  attorney  help  or  represent  you.

If  you  do  not  demand  a  copy  of  the  petition  within  45  days,  the  court  may  grand  judgment  against  you  for  the  award  of  mo-­ ney  or  other  legal  actions  re-­ quested  in  the  petition,  and  you  may  lose  your  right  to  object  to  anything  that  is  or  may  be  incor-­ rect  in  the  petition.  A  judgment  may  be  enforced  as  provided  by  law.  A  judgment  awarding  mon-­ ey  may  become  a  lien  against  any  real  estate  you  own  now  or  in  the  future  and  may  also  be  enforced  by  garnishment  of  wages  or  seizure  of  property.

You  are  further  hereby  notified  that  if  you  and  the  petitioner  have  minor  children,  violation  of  the  following  criminal  statute  is  punishable  by  a  fine  or  impris-­ onment,  or  both:  948.31  Inter-­ ference  with  custody  by  parent  or  others.

If  you  and  the  petitioner  have  minor  children,  a  document  set-­ ting  forth  the  percentage  stan-­ dard  for  child  support  estab-­ lished  by  the  Department  of  Workforce  Development  under  Wis.  State  §  49.22(9)  and  listing  the  factors  that  a  court  may  con-­ sider  for  modification  of  that  standard  under  Wis.  Stat.  §  767.25  (1  m)  is  available  upon  your  request  from  the  clerk  of  court.

You  are  further  hereby  notified  of  the  availability  of  information  set  forth  in  Wis.  State  §  767.081  from  the  office  of  family  court  commissioner.

Dated:  March  11,  2014.

Williams  &  Davis Trial  Lawyers Attorney  for  the  Petitioner By: Nicholas  V.  Davis State  Bar  No.  1078967 Williams  &  Davis Trial  Lawyers 314  Keller  Ave.  N. Amery,  WI  54001

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THE  ESTATE  OF  EDGAR  M.  MILLER  JR.,  c/o  Diane  S.  Diel,  Special  Administrator;͞  126  North  Jefferson  Street,  Suite  402 Milwaukee,  Wisconsin  53202;͞ CAROLYN  SIMONIS  and JOHN  DOE  unknown  spouse  of  Carolyn  Simonis  1338  320th  Avenue  Frederic,  WI  54837 AND  906  Prospect  Avenue  Wausau,  WI  54403  Defendants.

Case  No.  14CV67 Code  No.  30404 Foreclosure  of  Mortgage Dollar  Amount  Greater  Than  $5,000.00  FORTY-­DAY  SUMMONS THE  STATE  OF  WISCONSIN,  TO  : CAROLYN  SIMONIS  and JOHN  DOE  unknown  spouse  of  Carolyn  Simonis  1338  320th  Avenue  Frederic,  WI  54837  You  are  hereby  notified  that  the  plaintiff  named  above  has  filed  a  lawsuit  or  other  legal  action  against  you.  The   com-­ plaint,  which  is  also  served  upon  you,  states  the  nature  and  basis  of  the  legal  action.   Within  40  days  after  March  12,  2014,  you  must  respond  with  a  written  answer,  as  that  term  is  used  in  Chapter  802  of  the  Wisconsin  Statutes,  to  the  com-­ plaint.  The  court  may  reject  or  disregard  an  answer  that  does  not  follow  the  requirements  of  the  statutes.  The  answer  must  be  sent  or  delivered  to  the  court,  whose  address  is:  Clerk  of  Circuit  Court,  Polk  County  Courthouse,  1005  West  Main  Street,  Balsam  Lake,  WI  54810,  and  to  Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Dess  and  Associates,  S.C.,  Plaintiffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  attorneys,  whose  address  is:  Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Dess  and  Associ-­ ates,  S.C.,  1414  Underwood  Avenue,  Suite  403,  Wauwatosa,  Wisconsin  53213 You  may  have  an  attorney  help  or  represent  you.

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

Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;DESS  AND  ASSOCIATES,  S.C. Attorneys  for  Plaintiff By: M.  ABIGAIL  Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;DESS Bar  Code  No.  1017869 POST  OFFICE  ADDRESS: 1414  Underwood  Avenue,  Suite  403 Wauwatosa,  WI  53213 (414)  727-­1591 Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Dess  and  Associates,  S.C.,  is  attempting  to  collect  a  debt  and  any  information  obtained  will  be  used  for  that  purpose.  If  you  have  previously  received  a  Chapter  7  Discharge  in  Bank-­ ruptcy,  this  correspondence  should  not  be  construed  as  an  attempt  to  collect  a  debt. >5(?37

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Plaintiff vs.

GARY  G.  OTLO,  et  al Defendant(s) Case  No:   13  CV  54 NOTICE  OF  SHERIFFâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S  SALE PLEASE  TAKE  NOTICE  that  by  virtue  of  a  judgment  of  fore-­ closure  entered  on  April  15,  2013,  in  the  amount  of  $130,392.73,  the  Sheriff  will  sell  the  described  premises  at  public  auction  as  follows: TIME:  April  24,  2014,  at  10  a.m.

TERMS:  By  bidding  at  the  sher-­ iff  sale,  prospective  buyer  is  consenting  to  be  bound  by  the  following  terms: 1.)  10%  down  in  cash  or  money  order  at  the  time  of  sale;͞  balance  due  within  10  days  of  confirmation  of  sale;͞  failure  to  pay  balance  due  will  result  in  forfeit  of  deposit  to  plaintiff.

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

3.)  Plaintiff  opens  bidding  on  the  property,  either  in  person  or  via  fax  and  as  recited  by  the  sheriff  department  in  the  event  that  no  opening  bid  is  offered,  plaintiff  retains  the  right  to  request  the  sale  be  declared  as  invalid  as  the  sale  is  fatally  defective.

If  the  sale  is  set  aside  for  any  reason,  the  Purchaser  at  the  sale  shall  be  entitled  only  to  a  return  of  the  deposit  paid.  The  Purchaser  shall  have  no  fur-­ ther  recourse  against  the  Mortgagor,  the  Mortgagee  or  the  Mortgageeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  attorney.

PLACE:  Polk  County  Justice  Center  at  1005  W.  Main  Street,  Balsam  Lake,  Wis. DESCRIPTION:  That  part  of  the  Northeast  1/4  of  the  Northeast  1/4  of  Section  25,  Township  36  North,  Range  18  West,  lying  South  of  the  Town  Road  as  now  laid  out  and  travelled  except  the  East  435  feet  thereof  and  except  the  parcel  described  in  Volume  418  of  Records  on  Page  741,  as  Document  No.  393228,  in  the  Town  of  Laketown,  Polk  County,  Wisconsin.

PROPERTY  ADDRESS:  1806  260th  Avenue,  Luck,  WI  54853.

TAX  KEY  NO.:  030-­00591-­0000.

Dated  this  17th  day  of  Febru-­ ary,  2014. /s/  Sheriff  Peter  M.  Johnson Polk  County  Sheriff Stephen  A.  Smith Blommer  Peterman,  S.C. State  Bar  No.  1090098 165  Bishops  Way,  Suite  100 Brookfield,  WI  53005 262-­790-­5719 Please  go  to  www.blommer-­ peterman.com  to  obtain  the  bid  for  this  sale.  Blommer  Peter-­ man,  S.C.,  is  the  creditorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  attor-­ ney  and  is  attempting  to  collect  a  debt  on  its  behalf.  Any  infor-­ mation  obtained  will  be  used  for  that  purpose. >5(?37

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Notices

NOTICE  OF  ELECTION WEBSTER  SCHOOL  DISTRICT Notice  is  hereby  given  to  the  qualified  electors  of  the  Webster  School  District,  Burnett  County  and  Douglas  County,  Wisconsin,  that  on  April  1,  2014,  being  the  first  Tuesday  in  April,  the  spring  election  of  candidates  for  school  board  will  be  held  at  the  polls  normally  used  for  state,  local  and  judicial  elec-­ tions.  The  polls  will  be  open  for  those  hours  established  by  each  municipality.

Wendy  Larson,  Clerk Webster  Board  of  Education The  following  is  the  facsimile  of  the  ballot:

NOTICE  -­  SIREN  SANITARY  DISTRICT TOWN  OF  SIREN  BOARD  MEETINGS

PUBLIC NOTICE

The Polk County Land Information Committee will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, April 2, 2014, at 9 a.m., in the Government Center (County Boardroom), Balsam Lake, Wisconsin, to consider the following and other agenda items: JUSTIN & STACY NELSON: District change from Residential to Agricultural, location: 2406 Beede Lake Trail, Lot 1, CSM Vol. 21/ Pg. 63, located in NE 1/4 of the SE 1/4, Sec. 25/T35N/R19W, Town of Eureka (1.34 acres).

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The  Siren  Sanitary  District  will  hold  their  monthly  Board  Meeting  on  Thursday,  April  10,  2014,  at  6:30  p.m.  The  meeting  will  be  held  at  the  Siren  Town  Hall.  Immediately  following  the  Sanitary  District  Meeting  the  Town  of  Siren  will  hold  their  Monthly  Board  Meeting  at  approximately  6:45  p.m.  The  agenda  will  be  posted. If  you  wish  to  be  on  the  agenda,  please  call  Mary  Hunter,  Clerk.

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SPRING ELECTION APRIL 1, 2014 LOCATION AND HOURS OF POLLING PLACES The Spring Election will be held on Tuesday, April 1, 2014, in the State of Wisconsin. This notice of location and hours of polling places is published on behalf of the municipalities. Following is a list of polling place locations for Burnett County municipalities: Town of Anderson Town of Blaine Town of Daniels Town of Dewey Town of Grantsburg Town of Jackson Town of LaFollette Town of Lincoln Town of Meenon Town of Oakland Town of Roosevelt Town of Rusk

Town Hall Town Hall (Northland Comm Ctr.) Town Hall Town Hall Town Hall Town Hall Town Hall Town Hall Town Hall Town Hall (Timberland Luth. Church) Town Hall

13808 Anderson Rd. 1232 E. School Rd. 9602 Daniels 70 Rd. 24433 Town Hall Rd. 23211 State Rd. 48/87 4599 County Rd. A 24184 Malone Rd. 9110 Perida Rd. 7396 Kruger Rd. 27826 Lone Pine Rd. 20805 Cty. Rd. H 25195 County Rd. H

Town of Sand Lake Town of Scott Town of Siren Town of Swiss Town of Trade Lake Town of Union Town of Webb Lake Town of West Marshland Town of Wood River Village of Grantsburg Village of Siren Village of Webster

Town Hall Town Hall Town Hall Town Hall Town Hall Town Hall Town Hall Town Hall Town Hall Village Hall Village Hall Community Center

5364 County Rd. X 28390 County Rd. H 7240 S. Long Lake Rd. 7551 Main Street 11811 Town Hall Rd. 9015 County Rd. F 31000 Namekagon Trail 12259 County Rd. F 11610 State Rd. 70 316 S. Brad St. 24049 First Ave. N. 7421 Main St. W.

The polls will open at 7 a.m. and close at 8 p.m. All of the polling places are accessible to elderly and disabled voters. If you have questions concerning your polling place, contact the municipal clerk: Town of Anderson Jessica King, Clerk 2773 185th St. Luck, WI 54853 715-472-4753 Town of Blaine Rita Ronnigen, Clerk 33426 North Mans Trail Minong, WI 54859 715-466-4884 Town of Daniels Liz Simonsen, Clerk 8851 Waldora Road Siren, WI 54872 715-349-2291 Town of Dewey Pamela Brown, Clerk 1148 Swiss Chalet Rd. Shell Lake, WI 54871 715-468-7111 Town of Grantsburg Romey Nelson, Clerk-Treasurer 118 E. Madison Avenue P.O. Box 642 Grantsburg, WI 54840 715-463-5600

Town of Jackson Lorraine Radke, Clerk 4742 County Rd. A Webster, WI 54893 715-866-8412 Town of LaFollette Linda Terrian, Clerk 23928 Malone Rd. Siren, WI 54872 715-349-2531 Town of Lincoln Wanda Washkuhn, Clerk 25603 Icehouse Bridge Road P.O. Box 296 Webster, WI 54893 715-866-4201 Town of Meenon Suzanna M. Eytcheson, Clerk 25863 E. Bass Lake Dr. Webster, WI 54893 715-866-4893 Town of Oakland Deanna Krause, Clerk 7426 W. Main St. P.O. Box 675 Webster, WI 54893 715-866-8213

Town of Roosevelt Patricia Hayden, Clerk 2997 County Road EE Shell Lake, WI 54871 715-468-2468 Town of Rusk Bonnie Harder, Clerk 26985 E. Benoit Lake Rd. Spooner, WI 54801 715-635-4723 Town of Sand Lake Peggy Tolbert, Clerk P.O. Box 165 Webster, WI 54893 715-222-9375 Town of Scott Karen Wiggins, Clerk 28390 County Rd. H Spooner, WI 54801 715-635-2308 Town of Siren Mary Hunter, Clerk 23340 Soderberg Rd. Siren, WI 54872 715-349-5119

Town of Swiss Judy Dykstra, Clerk 7551 Main St. P.O. Box 157 Danbury, WI 54830 Office: 715-656-3030 Town of Trade Lake Deborah Christian, Clerk 13361 St. Rd. 48 Grantsburg, WI 54840 715-488-2600 Town of Union Mary Eifler, Deputy Clerk 8639 County Rd. U Danbury, WI 54830 715-866-4547 Town of Webb Lake Gail Keup, Clerk 2363 Escape Drive Webb Lake, WI 54830 715-259-3439 Town of West Marshland Margaret A. Hess, Clerk 25161 Spaulding Rd. Grantsburg, WI 54840 715-463-2922

Town of Wood River Cindy Olson, Clerk 24242 County Rd. M Grantsburg, WI 54840 715-689-2398 Village of Grantsburg Jennifer Zeiler, Clerk 316 S. Brad St. Grantsburg, WI 54840 715-463-2405 Village of Siren Ann Peterson, Clerk/Treasurer 24049 First Ave. P.O. Box 23 Siren, WI 54872 715-349-2273 Village of Webster Patrice Bjorklund, Clerk-Treasurer 7505 Main St. W. P.O. Box 25 Webster, WI 54893 715-866-4211

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FACSIMILE  BALLOT  NOTICE  OF  SCHOOL  BOARD  ELECTION April  1,  2014 Office  of  the  Siren  School  District  Clerk To  the  Electors  of  Siren  School  District: Notice  is  hereby  given  of  a  school  board  election  to  be  held  in  the  several  wards  in  the  School  District  of  Siren,  on  April  1,  2014.

Notice  is  hereby  also  given,  at  which  the  officers  named  below  shall  be  chosen.  The  names  of  the  candidates  for  each  office  to  be  voted  for  whose  nominations  have  been  certified  to  or  filed  in  this  office,  are  given  under  the  title  of  the  office,  each  in  its  proper  column,  together  with  the  questions  submitted  to  a  vote,  for  a  school  district  referendum,  if  any,  in  the  sample  ballot  below.

INFORMATION  TO  ELECTORS Upon  entering  the  polling  place,  an  elector  shall  give  his  or  her  name  and  address  before  being  permitted  to  vote.  Where  ballots  are  distributed  to  electors,  the  initials  of  two  inspectors  must  appear  on  the  ballot.  Upon  being  permitted  to  vote,  the  elector  shall  retire  alone  to  a  voting  booth  or  machine  and  cast  his  or  her  ballot,  except  that  an  elector  who  is  a  parent  or  guardian  may  be  accompanied  by  the  electorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  minor  child  or  minor  ward.  An  elec-­ tion  official  may  inform  the  elector  of  the  proper  manner  for  cast-­ ing  a  vote,  but  the  official  may  not  in  any  manner  advise  or  indi-­ cate  a  particular  voting  choice.

On  referenda  questions  where  paper  ballots  are  used,  the  elec-­ tor  shall  make  a  cross  (X)  in  the  square  at  the  right  of  the  answer  which  he  or  she  intends  to  give.  If  in  favor  of  the  question,  the  elector  shall  make  a  cross  (X)  in  the  square  at  the  right  of  â&#x20AC;&#x153;YES.â&#x20AC;?  If  opposed  to  the  questions,  the  elector  shall  make  a  cross  (X)  in  the  square  to  the  right  of  â&#x20AC;&#x153;NO.â&#x20AC;?

At  the  spring  election,  where  paper  ballots  or  lever  machines  are  used,  the  elector  shall  make  a  cross  (X)  in  the  square  or  depress  the  lever  or  button  at  the  right  of  the  name  of  the  can-­ didate  for  whom  he  or  she  intends  to  vote.  To  vote  for  a  person  whose  name  does  not  appear  on  the  ballot,  the  elector  shall  write  the  name  of  the  candidate  of  his  or  her  choice  in  the  space  pro-­

vided  for  a  write-­in  vote.  On  referenda,  where  paper  ballots  or  lever  machines  are  used,  the  elector  shall  make  a  cross  (X)  in  the  square  at  the  right  of  or  depress  the  lever  or  button  next  to  â&#x20AC;&#x153;yesâ&#x20AC;?  if  in  favor  of  the  question,  or  the  elector  shall  make  a  cross  (X)  in  the  square  at  the  right  of  or  depress  the  button  or  lever  next  to  â&#x20AC;&#x153;noâ&#x20AC;?  if  opposed  to  the  question.

The  vote  should  not  be  cast  in  any  other  manner.  If  the  elector  spoils  a  ballot,  he  or  she  shall  return  it  to  an  election  official who  shall  issue  another  ballot  in  its  place,  but  not  more  than  three  ballots  shall  be  issued  to  any  one  elector.  If  the  ballot has  not  been  initialed  by  two  inspectors  or  is  defective  in  any  other  way,  the  elector  shall  return  it  to  the  election  official,  who  shall  issue  a  proper  ballot  in  its  place.  Not  more  than  five  minutesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  time  shall  be  allowed  inside  a  voting  booth.  Unofficial  ballots  or  a  memorandum  to  assist  the  elector  in  marking  his  or  her  ballot  may  be  taken  into  the  booth  and  copied.  The  sample  ballot  shall  not  be  shown  to  anyone  so  as  to  reveal  how  the  ballot  is  marked.

After  an  official  paper  ballot  is  marked,  it  shall  be  folded  so  the  inside  marks  do  not  show  but  so  the  printed  endorsements  and  inspectorsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  initials  on  the  outside  do  show.  After  casting  his  or  her  vote,  the  elector  shall  leave  the  booth,  and  where  paper  ballots  are  distributed  to  the  electors,  deposit  his  or  her  folded  ballots  in  the  ballot  boxes,  or  deliver  the  ballots  to  an  inspector  for  deposit,  and  shall  leave  the  polling  place  promptly.

An  elector  may  select  an  individual  to  assist  in  casting  his or  her  vote  if  the  elector  declares  to  the  presiding  official  that he  or  she  is  unable  to  read,  has  difficulty  reading,  writing,  or  understanding  English  or  that  due  to  disability  is  unable  to  cast  his  or  her  ballot.  The  selected  individual  rendering  assistance  may  not  be  the  electorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  employer  or  an  agent  of  that  employer  or  an  officer  or  agent  of  a  labor  organization  which  represents  the  elector.

The  following  is  a  facsimile  of  the  official  ballots:

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ANNUAL MEETING NOTICE The Town Of Clam Falls Annual Meeting Will Be Held At 7 p.m., Wednesday, April 16, 2014, At The Town Hall

MEETING NOTICE NOTE CHANGE OF DATE The Monthly Meeting Of The Clam Falls Town Board Will Be Held Wednesday, April 16, 2014, Immediately Following The Annual Meeting. The Agenda Will Be Posted.

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The  question  will  appear  on  the  ballot  as  follows: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Shall  the  School  District  of  Luck,  Polk  County,  Wisconsin,  be  authorized  to  exceed  the  revenue  limit  specified  in  Section  121.91,  Wisconsin  Statutes,  by  $300,000  for  five  years  beginning  with  the  2014-­2015  school  year  through  the  2018-­2019  school  year  for  non-­ recurring  purposes  consisting  of  technology  initiatives  and  operating  costs?â&#x20AC;?

Location  and  hours  of  polling  places  are  available  at  the  District  Office.

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NOTICE  OF  FREDERIC  SCHOOL  BOARD  ELECTION April  1,  2014 Notice  is  hereby  given  to  the  qualified  electors  of  the  Frederic  School  District,  that  on  Tuesday,  April  1,  2014,  an  election  for  one  school  board  member  will  be  held.

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Notices/Employment opportunities SIREN  SCHOOL  DISTRICT NOTICE  OF  ELECTION  OF  SCHOOL  BOARD  MEMBERS April  1,  2014

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You must preregister by April 7, to be admitted into VIP Section. For information about preregistering, please contact the Polk County Job Center, 715-485-3115.

At  the  election  to  be  held  on  April  1,  2014,  in  the  School  District  of  Siren,  the  following  polling  place  locations  will  be  used  for  the  wards  indicated: Municipality Polling  Place Municipal  Clerk Village  of  Siren Village  Offices Ann  Peterson Town  of  Siren Siren  Town  Hall Mary  Hunter Town  of  LaFollette LaFollette  Town  Hall Linda  Terrian Town  of  Daniels Daniels  Town  Hall Elizabeth  Simonsen Town  of  Lincoln Lincoln  Town  Hall Wanda  Washkuhn Town  of  Meenon Meenon  Town  Hall Suzanne  Eytcheson Town  of  Sand  Lake Sand  Lake  Town  Hall Peggy  Tolbert All  polling  places  will  be  open  at  7:00  a.m.  and  will  close  at  8:00  p.m.

If  you  have  questions  concerning  your  polling  place,  contact  the  municipal  clerk.

All  polling  places  are  accessible  to  elderly  and  disabled  voters.

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Here is where, just maybe, an English/Swedish dica marriage proposal a spectacular event, on a stadium screen or streamed across the sky behind an airplane, tionary might be of use. Young, unmarried women often worked as domestic servants and were treated as memperhaps.

Other proposals are less spectacular, and handing or bers of the family. They quickly assimilated and learned mailing a marriage proposal written on paper prob- the English language and local customs. In contrast, DEO\ IDOOV LQ WKH OHVV VSHFWDFXODU FDWHJRU\ ,W¡V GLIĂ&#x20AC;FXOW newly arrived Swedish men were often employed in allto imagine needing to use a marriage proposal printed Swedish work gangs and lacked the in the back of a dictionary, espebenefit of practicing cially if it is translated into a lanEnglish. guage not your own, but one of So what was a seMy dear Miss! rious-minded and the more interesting items at the well-intentioned Harris Palmer Historical Research es when we have been tim ny ma d de young man to do if Library at Forts Folle Avoine is en int ve I ha question, which this ple he became starstruck a worn copy of an old, pocketsim the t pu to er togeth t although it by a non-Swedish size Leachmanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Swedish-English bu e; os op pr to d de en note is int ke speaker? Turn to the Lexikon with a marriage proposal ma to rld wo in the seems the easiest thing dictionary, of course. in both English and Swedish on as is t ar he the t when Did the previous pages 162-163. an offer of marriage, ye answer as mine is, it is owner of this dictionAlso printed are sample replies, deeply i nterested in the re ary use the marriage either yes or no. tical moment. Can I, da apt to fail one at the cri ? ne mi u proposal printed in Dictionaries are known to include yo ll ca to me it rm pe I hope, that you will the back of the Enginformation that will probably not ing os by vanity, in supp lish/Swedish dicbe used by the average user, but a Am I mistaken, misled t in the truest spiri tionary? It seems volunteer at the historical library, that this proposal, made pleasing to dis be unlikely, but no inSusan Armstrong, points out that a t no ll wi e, lov ul of respectf rrant me in formation about the Swedish - English dictionary would wa cts pe os pr d an ion you? My posit le donor of the dicbe of use in Burnett Countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s past tab or mf co a for you tionary was passed because many of the countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s early saying that I can provide no u yo ut add that witho ly tru y down to the current settlers arrived from Sweden, espema I d an , me ho . me cially between 1879 and 1890. historical library to me ho a be n ca place ain, rem I er, sw an By 1890, 60 percent of the stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s staff. The dictionur yo ing Anxiously await ary was carefully Swedish population lived on newly D. C. y, tel stored all these opened lands in the northwest part na tio ec Yours aff years, so it was of the state, particularly in Burnett evidently of value and Polk counties along the St. Croix to its owner.

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It is these sorts of oddities that make a historical library fun. The Harris Palmer Historical Research Library is located at Forts Folle Avoine Historical Park south of Danbury on CTH U. It is open on Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and welcomes browsers to stop by and read a little or conduct research on a topic of interest, whether it is researching a family tree or reading letters from the &LYLO :DU EDWWOHĂ&#x20AC;HOGV 7KH OLEUDU\ KDV QHZVSDSHUV VWRUHG RQ PLFURĂ&#x20AC;OP and has lots of old photographs.

It is also possible to ask the historical library staff to do the needed research via query. Volunteer staff members answer about 50 to 60 such questions a year, most of them online, but queries can also be sent to the historical library by mail. A $10 fee is requested for all queries.

The historical library is always interested in donated items such as old photos, uniforms, school yearbooks, church records, etc. It is never known paying jobs and increasingly affordable transporta- exactly what will strike someoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fancy in the years tion. The newly arrived Swedish immigrants, like other ahead, perhaps even the pages of an English/Swedish

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Questions may be sent by mail to Burnett County Historical Society, History Library, 8500 CTH U, Danbury, WI 54893, or by email at fahp@centurytel.net.

For more information on the Harris Palmer Historical Research Library, Forts Folle Avoine or the Burnett County Historical Society, visit theforts.org.

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Dancing Dragonfly to host bridal fair ST. CROIX FALLS - Brides and their friends and family DUH LQYLWHG WR DWWHQG 'DQFLQJ 'UDJRQĂ \ :LQHU\¡V Ă&#x20AC;UVW annual bridal fair. This event is to be held Sunday, March 30, from noon to 5 p.m., at the winery, which is south of Menards off of Hwy. 8.

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A harpist will perform live in the state-of-the-art event center. Door prizes will be given away every hour during the event, and a runway show featuring a variety of gowns will take place at 2:30 p.m.

Best of all, the bridal fair will be featuring the winery, itself, a fantastic choice for wedding ceremonies and receptions. As the owners of the newest wedding venue of its kind in this area, Bill and Christine Bluhm knew that holding a bridal fair at the winery was an important part of the business and a way to showcase their state-of-theart event center. â&#x20AC;&#x153;My husband, Bill, and I are thrilled with how the public has received us so far. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re passionate about making great wines, and the public has really responded to that. Being able to offer a bridal fair in our event center this year was something our entire staff was committed to making happen,â&#x20AC;? said Christine Bluhm.

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Area vets to host 2014 pet fair GRANTSBURG â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Local vendors and national pharmaceutical representatives will be on hand to answer your questions and conduct seminars at the 2014 Pet Fair to be held at the Grantsburg Community Center Saturday, April 5, from 10 a.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 3 p.m.

There will also be a vaccination, heartworm and microchip clinic, discounts on vet product supplies, care and training advice, pets for adoption and kids activities.

Grantsburg Animal Hospital, Wild River Vet Clinic and Frederic Vet Clinic are the sponsors for this free event.

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CLIMB Theater comes to Webster Elementary

WEBSTER - The Title I, Title III and After 3 programs at Webster Elementary sponsored a family night on Tuesday, March 11. The evening started with dinner and a time for families to visit with one another. After dinner, CLIMB Theater, a group of artists that write, produce and present plays, provided an evening of education and entertainment. The evening performance focused on bullying and three types of students: the perpetrator, the target and the bystander. The play was designed to inspire bystanders to intervene rather than look the other way or to take part in the bullying.

The theater group also did an assembly performance during the day on Tuesday. This production focused on the social skills necessary to make friends. They acted out the wrong way to try to make a friend and the correct way. They explained you need to listen to people, show interest in others by asking them questions about themselves, always play by the rules, share, donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be bossy and learn to take turns.

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Join Million March Against Child Abuse April 5 ST. CROIX FALLS - On Saturday, April 5, Americans all across the nation will join together in over 100 cities in 50 states in walks to raise awareness of child abuse and crimes against children in the U.S. Cities include Washington, D.C., Chicago, Atlanta, Boston, Phoenix, Los Angeles and Dallas along with many others. Please join the second-annual March Against Child Abuse at the Overlook in St. Croix Falls on Saturday, April 5, from 10 a.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 5 p.m.

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headed by Children Without a Voice of Atlanta, Ga. Director Lin Seahorn stated, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Children are the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s greatest natural resource and should be protected above all else on earth. We have to break the silence around the magnitude of crimes against our children, educate the masses, hold our lawmakers accountable for taking these crimes seriously and keeping violent offenders in prison where they belong. We are asking everyone to join us in the streets on April 5, 2014.â&#x20AC;?

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lined by a cemetery, nursing home and VR\EHDQ Ă&#x20AC;HOGV Chet sent his ketch dogs after the bull who had already cleared the woods and was bearing down on the nursing home. The old folks heard the baying of the dogs and the bull bellering! They had their noses to the window glass and were hoopinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; and hollerinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;! The senior attendant was trying to get the residents back to nap time, but having no luck.

The dogs had turned the bull back when Chet caught up. Then he noticed a funeral service was in progress. Blacky

was pounding toward the gravesite. In the short seconds before contact, Chetâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s keen cowboy intuition sensed that the deceased had been a veteran. The 21gun salute cracked like a thunder bolt scaring the dogs poopless!

Chet rode after Blacky like Trevor Brazile at the Preakness. They were chunking out a fusillade of divots, scattering water sprinklers and churning up the sacred lawn. Chet pushed his horse against the bull and turned him back through the woods. The bull ran into a tangle of old fence which stopped him.

With the quick-thinking presence of a cowboy in a wreck, our hero threw a neat loop over the bullâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s head, simultaneously and accidentally double looping a chunk of wooden fence post, which jerked out and intruded itself in the mess. The rope came tight. Chet was

whoopinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; and yellinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; as he pushed, drug and yee-hawed olâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Blacky back through the brush.

When they bumbled out of the woods onto the parking lot, they were quite a sight! Chet still had his hat, but one sleeve was torn off, his saddle was cockeyed, and the bull was wearing a necklace of wire, post and rope!

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Due to a case of porphus ileades (Latin for poor facilities) at the local sales barn, two big bulls crashed the unloading chute and plowed into the parking lot!

Dale called Chet. By the time he arrived and rode into the ruckus, the barn crew had managed to pen one of the bulls. The other one left in his wake a smashed car, a dented dually, turnedover trailer and a broken sign pointing to the scale. The bull, Blacky, escaped into a 35-acre patch of overgrown brushy woods that separated the auction barn from a blacktop road that was

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So weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d like to give you $10,000 for the challenge match.â&#x20AC;?

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Osceola Community Health Foundation in partnership with community members is organizing giveBIG. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This will be the second year of giveBig Osceola which raised $90,000 for local charities on April 23, 2013. These charities touch nearly all areas of our lives, from maintaining trails along the St. Croix River to hosting local theater events and providing food, clothing and health care to those in need,â&#x20AC;? according to Sue Gerlach, Osceola Community Health Foundation director.

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by April 29.

All donations are tax deductible.

To learn more about Interfaith Caregivers, go to interfaithpolk.org or call me at 715-485-9500 or email us at info@interfaithpolk.org.

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50 years ago The Frederic Vikings basketball team was escorted WKH Ă&#x20AC;QDO PLOHV RI WKHLU WULS KRPH IURP WKH VWDWH WRXUnament by a large contingency who met their cars in Luck. Besides police escorts, there were about 180 cars, D VFKRRO EXV DQG D Ă&#x20AC;UH WUXFN ZKR KRQNHG KRUQV DQG generally celebrated the return of their heroes as they drove to Frederic, where â&#x20AC;&#x153;the band played, the kids cheered, and everyone gathered around to show their pride in a group of boys who, in spite of the loss of two games at Madison, won the respect and admiration of many for their attitude of good sportsmanship and their plucky spirit.â&#x20AC;?â&#x20AC;&#x201C;St. Croix Valley Conference coaches picked their all-conference team, which included Duane Clausen, Joe McAbee, Brad McAbee and Jack Orgeman, Frederic; Jim Carlson, Webster; Steve Jensen and Dick Sievert, Osceola; Rod Campbell, St. Croix Falls; and Bruce Lundmark and Dan Wilson, Unity.â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Joan Nyberg of Siren graduated March 21 from the University of Minnesota with a Bachelor of Science in public health nursing.â&#x20AC;&#x201C;The 40-voice Mounds-Midway School of Nursing chorus included Ruth Stauter of Grantsburg and Phyllis Olson of Webster, and would perform in Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa and South Dakota over the coming months.â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Valerie Matson, Unity eighth-grader, won the Polk County spelling bee and ZRXOG SDUWLFLSDWH LQ WKH 7ULEXQH Ă&#x20AC;QDOV LQ 0LQQHDSRlis. A tie for second place went to David Rasmussen, Unity seventh-grader, and Arthur Schuna, Clear Lake, eighth grade, and in third place was Donald Haumant, Frederic, seventh grade.

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Community coalition and police join forces to prevent teen drinking youth very seriously,â&#x20AC;? said Sheriff Dean Roland. Individuals who purchase, provide or pour alcohol for anyone under age 21, except their own child, is breaking the law and will be charged under state or municipal law,â&#x20AC;? he warned.

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20 years ago Tammy Gustafson of St. Croix Falls placed fourth on balance beam in the Division 2 state gymnastics competition.â&#x20AC;&#x201C;The all-conference basketball teams were chosen. The girls team consisted of Jill Nichols, Amy Fisk and Jackie Jensen of Luck; Lisa Bray of Grantsburg; Jody Mullen, Cindy Luchsinger and Steph Bullard of Osceola; Kristy Mitchell of Unity; Shannon Swanson of Somerset; Jody Geisler and Holly Wade of Webster; Kim Lay and Shelly Bonneville of St. Croix Falls; and Renna Lehmberg of Frederic. The boys team included Tim Andrews, Grantsburg; Ray Gobin, Frederic; Ryan Jamieson and Brian Lund, St. Croix Falls; Mike Budge and Jason Larson, Webster; Ben Cox and Henry Studtmann, Unity; Eugene Wynn, Luck; and Brian Olson, Zach Floyd, Dan Grimsrud and Andy Dunham, Osceola.â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Corinne Hardenbergh, a Frederic eighth-grader, was one of two winners at Rice Lake who would go to Madison for state competition for the National Spelling Bee.â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Bending Branches, a 12-yearold company that manufactured hockey sticks and canoe paddles, had outgrown its facility in Minnesota and was planning to build a 21,000-square-foot facility in the Osceola industrial park in the spring.â&#x20AC;&#x201C;The high temperature at Luck on March 14 was 53 degrees.â&#x20AC;&#x201C; )UHGHULF +LJK 6FKRRO VWXGHQWV ZKR TXDOLĂ&#x20AC;HG IRU WKH state music competition included Heather Bosak, Shawn Brawford and Marci Frandsen.â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Third-grade winners of the Rainbow of Fun Carnival coloring conWHVW LQ 6LUHQ ZHUH 'DQQ\ 3DYHOND Ă&#x20AC;UVW /HDK 'DQLHOV second and Jethro Dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Jock, third.

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An Eagle Court of Honor was planned for March 28 to promote Dale Boyer of Frederic to the rank of Eagle Scout.â&#x20AC;&#x201C;The Frederic Lions Club was chartered by the Lions International. There were 26 charter members, with Duane Wisse elected president, Barry Berdal, secUHWDU\ &KDUOHV +HGEHUJ WUHDVXUHU *DU\ (GOLQJ Ă&#x20AC;UVW vice president; Robert Hall, second vice president; Elmer Taylor, third vice president; Bill Trautman, lion tamer; Erling Hvambsal, tail twister; and directors Pastor C.W. Briggs, Larry Hinzman, Earl Hansen and Larry Swanberg.â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Alice (Hopkins) Norell, from Webster and living in Fort Worth, Texas, was listed in the Whoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Who of American Women.â&#x20AC;&#x201C;The champion of the inter-school spelling bee sponsored by the Burnett County Sentinel was eighth-grader Harold Reidel from Webster. Seventh-grade winner was Dan Adler, 6LUHQ VL[WK JUDGH 5RQ 3DXOVRQ *UDQWVEXUJ DQG Ă&#x20AC;IWK grade, Beverly Carlson, also from Grantsburg.â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Winners in the Americanism essay contest sponsored by the Indian Creek American Legion Post were JunelO\Q /XQGTXLVW Ă&#x20AC;UVW %HWK %HUTXLVW VHFRQG DQG .DUHQ Marek, third.â&#x20AC;&#x201C;U.S. Army Master Sgt. Clifford L. Nyren, from Siren, re-enlisted for six years, serving as an operations sergeant with Company A on Okinawa, Japan.â&#x20AC;&#x201C;The Nykreim Story, by Mrs. Thea Nykreim, was running in installments in this paper.

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Luck ag construction class builds cedar planter boxes LUCK - Two agriculture construction students are working with Luck School teacher Tom Wesle on a spring project that improves their construction skills and raises funds for the FFA. To make this project, the students improved their skills using the chop saw, table saw, radial arm saw, wood glue and air nail gun.

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old evergreens each year.

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Creative economy workshops open to area businesses CENTURIA - A two-part business-planning workshop KDV EHHQ GHVLJQHG VSHFLĂ&#x20AC;FDOO\ IRU VPDOO EXVLQHVVHV LQ WKH creative sector and will be held on the two Thursdays in April. Sponsored by the Polk County Economic Development Corporation, this professional development experience will provide participants the tools to start and/ or grow a business.

Individual artists, craftsman and those who are creating any niche products or services are especially encouraged to attend. The two sessions will be held at Polk-Burnett Electric Cooperative in Centuria on Thursdays, April 10 and 24, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. both days. ´, NQRZ KRZ GLIĂ&#x20AC;FXOW LW FDQ EH WR UXQ D EXVLQHVV Âľ said PCEDC Director Steve Healy. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Small businesses are the backbone of our communities and vital to economic growth in the St. Croix Valley, and I think it is our job to partner with them to make sure entrepreneurs in the creative sector have the support they need to succeed.â&#x20AC;?

Last fall, nearly 30 artists and craftsmen attended an Economic Impact of the Creative Sector dialogue in St. Croix Falls. One of the outcomes of that meeting was a request for assistance in writing business plans. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve taken this to heart,â&#x20AC;? said Trudy Popenhagen, PCEDC board chair, â&#x20AC;&#x153;and believe this two-part workshop will

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Participants attending the workshop will have the opportunity to ask questions during a presentation from Small Business Development Center Director Steve Dewald. Following the presentation, participants will work on their own unique business plan, and at the second session, participants will work in small groups where experts will be available to discuss topics such as business concepts, marketing, customer relations, legal issues and operations. The workshop series will also include discussion that will help participants identify key points that they can take away for their organizations, and a lunch reception at dayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s end will allow participants and others to share ideas and spark more creativity and innovation. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m excited and grateful to see PCEDC respond so enthusiastically to the request for business-planning services,â&#x20AC;? said Danette Olsen, a PCEDC board member and advocate for the creative sector in the St. Croix Valley. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been a pleasure to work with UW-Extension on imagining this two-part workshop.â&#x20AC;?

The workshop is part of ongoing efforts to develop

the St. Croix Valley as a creative economic hub. Bob Kazmierski, community resource agent at Polk County UWExtension, is organizing the workshop. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The St. Croix Valley can be a major contributor in the regionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s creative economy because of its entrepreneurial spirit, creative talent and quality of life,â&#x20AC;? Kazmierski said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;along with intriguing collaborations across the arts, business, government and education that attract dynamic people and organizations.â&#x20AC;?

Presenters include Small Business Development Center UW-River Falls, Polk County Economic Development Corporation and Polk County UW-Extension.

The workshop will be held at the Polk-Burnett Electric Cooperative, 1001 Hwy. 35, in Centuria. The fee for the two-session event includes lunch and materials. Space for the workshop is limited, but organizers are seeking a diverse mix of organizations to create the best results.

Registration is being handled by ArtReach St. Croix with enrollment online at artreachstroix.org or by calling 651439-1465. - from PCEDC

If bees go, the earth goes Wayne Anderson | Special to the Leader BALSAM LAKE â&#x20AC;&#x201C; â&#x20AC;&#x153;If the bees disappeared off the face of the earth, man would only have four years left to live.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Albert Einstein.

This dire statement by one of mankindâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most brilliant minds was the topic of warning last Friday, March 21, by a University of Wisconsin entomologist to a group of local beekeepers and other concerned citizens.

Those gathered at the Polk County Government Center were taken through a colorful and eye-opening slide-show presentation by Dr. Christelle Guedot, entomologist and fruit crop specialist.

She said of the 25,000 known bee species, 390 of these reside in Wisconsin. In this vast insect community, the honeybee only accounts for 7 percent of the total species, yet it is responsible for 84 percent of all pollination. That makes this little creature a very big insect to U.S. agriculture and the economy at large.

Unfortunately, there is an ongoing problem with the known 2.62 million American colonies, Guedot said. They are plagued by diseases, insect adversaries and agricultural pesticides.

Guedot said bee losses are around 30 percent annually, but with effective management techniques, the population and supplies of bees have been fairly stable. How long this stable ratio can be maintained is another question.

The university is reaching out to state beekeepers for local information on how to develop strategies for conserving and enhancing bee colonies. If answers do not come soon, the fear of one of mankindâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most brilliant minds may come true.

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Corporate sponsors support Festival programming ST. CROIX FALLS â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Amery Regional Medical Center, Chateau St. Croix Winery and Vineyard, Edina Realty, Royal Credit Union and Thrivent Financial have all accepted the invitation to be sponsors of Festival Theatreâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 2014 season of professional theater and music, and Festivalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s board of directors and leadership team acknowledge these corporations for their generosity. $V D QRQSURĂ&#x20AC;W RUJDQL]DWLRQ )HVWLYDO 7KHDWUH LV HOLJLEOH to receive tax-deductible charitable gifts from individuals and corporations alike. These dollars are put to use producing and presenting theater and arts education programming, and to bring high-level musicians to the historic Civic Auditorium in St. Croix Falls for concert events. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Corporate sponsors play a huge role in Festivalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s success formula,â&#x20AC;? states Pam Fuchs, general manager of Fes-

tival Theatre. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This support from our community is vital, and so appreciated.â&#x20AC;?

Corporations may designate their sponsorships, as Royal Credit Union did this year and last. RCU is speFLĂ&#x20AC;FDOO\ VSRQVRULQJ WKH <RXWK )DPLO\ 7KHDWUH VHULHV and creativity camps, including the production of â&#x20AC;&#x153;Aesopâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Fablesâ&#x20AC;? which closed recently after a successful two-week run.

Festival Theatre recently learned that it has been approved as a recipient in the Thrivent Choice charitable grant program. Through Thrivent Choice, eligible memEHUV RI 7KULYHQW )LQDQFLDO DUH KHOSLQJ VXSSRUW QRQSURĂ&#x20AC;W organizations across the country, including Festival Theatre.

Thrivent Choice gives members the opportunity to recommend where some of Thrivent Financial charitable

outreach funds go by participating in voting events and directing Choice Dollars. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our organization is membership-owned and member-governed,â&#x20AC;? said Brad Hewitt, Thrivent Financial president and CEO. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thrivent Choice is designed to let members recommend where Thrivent Financial distributes part of its charitable outreach dollars each year and feel more personally involved in Thrivent Financial decision making.â&#x20AC;?

For more information on supporting the arts in the St. Croix River Valley, contact Fuchs, general manager, or Seth Kaltwasser, development associate, at 715-483-3387.

More information about donating to Festival Theatre can be found on the website at festivaltheatre.org/donate. from Festival Theatre

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Hazardous wastes are wastes that have the potential to harm the environment or human health. Hazardous wastes fall into four categories: ignitable, corrosive, reactive and toxic. To deal with hazardous waste effectively, VXEVWDQFHV PXVW EH LGHQWLĂ&#x20AC;HG FRUUHFWO\ WR HQVXUH SURSHU handling, storage, transport and disposal.

The cost to participate in these special events varies depending on the type and quantity of waste present for disposal. Prices for material disposal can be quoted by calling Jen Barton at 715-635-2197, or email at jbarton@ nwrpc.com. A list of materials wishing to be disposed of, approximate quantity and type of container/condition is helpful to know as well; please fax to to 715-635-7262 or email.

All waste presented for disposal through this program is sorted and packaged for shipment by NW Cleansweep staff along with the expertise of a licensed hazardous waste management company. The waste is then transported to and disposed of, usually recycled, at a licensed hazardous waste disposal plant. Disposal costs, as well a transportation fee, will 33 Shares Lakeland as be charged to all businesses, Communications schools or municipalities wishing to use this service.

Common Stock Send offer by April 4, 2014, to: A complete schedule of the residential collection events Steven J. Swanson can be found at nwrpc.com.

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Luck area ACS Walk/Run kickoff breakfast held LUCK - The kickoff breakfast for the annual American Cancer Society Walk/Run was held Friday, March 21, at CafĂŠ Wren. Local businesses, churches and organizations received team packets and other materials for this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s event to be held Saturday, May 10, at Luck High School. Team packets can also be picked up at Luck Museum. Individual registration forms can also be obtained there, as well as Luck Medical Clinic and )UDQGVHQ %DQN 7UXVW 6SRQVRUV this year are Amery Regional Medical Center, St. Croix Valley Hardwoods Inc., Frandsen Bank and Wayneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Foods Plus.

ACS regional representative Courtney Haas welcomed all and spoke about how ACS is gaining SURJUHVV LQ WKH Ă&#x20AC;JKW DJDLQVW FDQcer with funds raised from events like the walk/run. Aleck Aguado, this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s honorary chairperson, spoke about his journey with nonHodgkinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lymphoma. Door prizes were donated by Flowers Forever, Nails by Cathi, Luck Country Inn, the Luck walk/run committee and :LONLQV %RQH /DNH %DU 5HVRUW Besides donations received by participants in this event, several other options are available. Foot-A-

Bucks cutout footprints can be purchased for a $1 donation at many local businesses and restaurants/ bars. Think about purchasing one where you see them displayed.

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These names will be honored at the opening ceremony of the walk/run and on posters along the route in Triangle Park. To purchase, contact Sandy Lundquist, 1505 345th Ave., Frederic, WI 54837. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Earthly angelsâ&#x20AC;? are available for a $5 minimum individual donation or angel tree sponsorship. These paper angels are decorated by Luck Elementary students and will be in trees in Triangle Park. Contact Lundquist for this also.

Several community members do fundraising in their own way.

Marlys Hedberg writes individual letters to family and friends. She received over $3,000 last year to be the top individual fundraiser. Margie Nelson bakes and sells fresh caramel rolls for a $10 minimum donation per dozen. To order, call 715-472-2828. Sheila Berklund bakes and sells 18 different kinds of cookies for a $5 minimum donation per dozen. To order, call 715-4728356.

There are two community events to help raise dollars for this walk/ run. Saturday, April 26, from 8 a.m. to noon, is the Rags to Riches, Trash to Treasurers, Cash for Cancer sale at Home and Away Min-

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LUCK â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Few dramatic presentations are as scary funny that often develop from obscure references months prior, But not before a nice appetizer of time traveled-inas the Luck High School Drama Clubâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Spring Show, with constant preening and top-of-the-head improv dur- spired pistol duels or homegrown, radioactive hair colwhich has a history richer than most Ethiopian coffee ing practices. oring. blends and more ridiculous references than a certain â&#x20AC;&#x153;We think about it all year, but we start working in â&#x20AC;&#x153;I should point out that weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re not quite done writing news networksâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; commentaries on presidential vacations. earnest in January,â&#x20AC;? Wicklund said, noting that one skit it yet ... itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s never done,â&#x20AC;? Wicklund admitted. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are But this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s annual production - herein referred to came from the concept of the giant check donations so adding and tweaking until the last seconds.â&#x20AC;? simply as â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Showâ&#x20AC;? - stretches the bounds of relevance popular in (other) newspapers, and another skit features Be afraid. Be very afraid. But not so afraid that you stay and goes where few high school drama students have student Gabbie Grohâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s uproarious Soviet-inspired char- home and protect your LP tank from criminal elements. trekked, at least without a GPS, fairy wings and a fancy acter from the drama clubâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 2013 fall play.

The Luck Drama Clubâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Spring Show plays this compinata. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Other skits just come from fooling around in re- ing Friday and Saturday, March 28 and 29, starting at ´7KH Ă&#x20AC;UVW RQH ZDV LQ Âľ UHFDOOHG /XFN (QJOLVK hearsal, like the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Granny Rapâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; between Camille (Marsten) 7:30 p.m. at the Luck High School. There is a fee to enter, teacher and longtime director/writer Judy Wicklund. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I and Whitney (Petersen),â&#x20AC;? Wicklund said, adding that but no background checks will be performed. Pets are do most of the basic writing, based on brainstorming sesone not to miss is a musical about phlebotomy, featur- not allowed, but service dogs are welcome. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t even sions we have, as well as ideas people bring to us. Then ing blood-based medical issues. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Yeah, that will be a think of bringing a bird or a cat, even if they â&#x20AC;&#x153;get along we tweak the scripts in rehearsals.â&#x20AC;? highlight. Karl Wicklund wrote the music, and I wrote MXVW Ă&#x20AC;QH Âľ The Show is a constant work in progress, and after a the lyrics.â&#x20AC;? special, covert sneak peak of a late evening rehearsal just That original idea came from a social media a few days prior to opening night later this week, the posting, asking for rhymes for â&#x20AC;&#x153;phlebotomist.â&#x20AC;? script is bound to undergo dramatic infusions of creative It now has full choreography by Whitney Pejuicing, without any free-range kale. tersen and Reilly Giller. All it needs is a publiâ&#x20AC;&#x153;Often at rehearsals we realize something isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t workcist, a hash-tag and a YouTube channel to be a ing - the lines arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t funny, or something doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t make â&#x20AC;&#x153;trendâ&#x20AC;? and cool enough for an Adam Levine sense, so we rewrite there, or the kids say, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;What if it tattoo or an Oscar joke by Ellen.

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Wicklund said proudly, although she thinks the pinata piece and a skit based on a special â&#x20AC;&#x153;birthday hospitalâ&#x20AC;? are sure to be popular, as will a statement on emergency dental accessories, a subject that stretches the boundaries of appropriate hygienic acceptability. â&#x20AC;&#x153;(That skit) just disgusts me, but in a good way,â&#x20AC;? she admitted.

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A spring showing

Priscilla Bauer | Staff writer GRANTSBURG - For those looking for a sign of season, the Grantsburg Legion Auxiliary spring craft fair on March 22 was a welcome break from winter woes.

Tables with bright pastel crocheted bunnies, delicately designed vases, candles and holders, elaborate embroidery, and original designed jewelry were just some of the craft and gift items just begging to be bought for spring decorating and wear.

Shoppers took their time browsing at annual spring show then munched on lunch prepared and served by auxiliary members.

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Marty Seeger â&#x20AC;&#x153;We did a lot of banquets. It was bor|Staff writer ing, though, after a while. With banquets FREDERIC â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The Ridge Eatery, for- everybody has the same thing. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s assemmerly Aspen Leaf, located just one mile bly-line work,â&#x20AC;? Jordan said, but he and north of Frederic on Hwy. 35, has been Kim appear excited with what The Ridge bustling with life over the past couple of Eatery is capable of offering, as well as the PRQWKV DV PRUH DQG PRUH SHRSOH Ă&#x20AC;QG hospitality of the Frederic community. out about the quality of food and reaâ&#x20AC;&#x153;I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know how many people have sonable prices. Owners Jordan and Kim offered us a place to stay, because of the 3HFKXPDQ RIĂ&#x20AC;FLDOO\ RSHQHG WKHLU GRRUV hard winter,â&#x20AC;? said Kim, noting their long on Jan. 2, and business has been improv- commutes from Roberts, where they curing as their regular customers continue rently call home. Jordan is a native of Robto return with larger groups. One recent erts, while Kim is a native of Whitehall.

Friday they served more than 180 people, The couple have been married now for with about 60 of those orders being their the past 10 years, and they are currently popular shore lunch, which is served in looking for living options in the area. a cast-iron skillet with baby red potatoes Along with the shore lunch, thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s alDQG WZR ODUJH SLHFHV RI Ă&#x20AC;VK ways something new and exciting on the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Up here Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m trying to keep it pretty menu, with weekly specials from mahi simple, pretty basic,â&#x20AC;? said Jordan, who PDKL WR IUHVK FDWĂ&#x20AC;VK KDOLEXW RU HYHQ has worked in restaurants since he was 16 shark. Jordan also specializes in his own years old, when he started out washing smoked meat products with a homemade dishes. Since then heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s done just about ev- barbeque sauce, offering smoked brisket,

pork or ribs. They also have their own in-house smoked bacon and a Saturday prime rib special. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re trying to go back to everything from scratch, and fresh,â&#x20AC;? Jordan said, adding that they are also trying to keep things ORFDO ZLWK PHDWV FRPLQJ IURP 'DHIĂ HU¡V in Frederic and items from the Frederic bakery. He also said his homemade desserts have been selling like crazy, including the cheesecake and French silk pie.

The interior design and ambiance of the Ridge Eatery hasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t changed much, which is one of the reasons the Pechumans decided to buy it. Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve only added a few larger TVs for the bar area, and expanded the beer and wine selection, but their main focus of the restaurant is geared toward a family-friendly dining experience. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We just wanted a place to go up here, where people can go and enjoy themselves with family, be comfortable and come together. Not like a bar scene,â&#x20AC;? Kim explained.

Currently The Ridge Eatery of Frederic is operating on their winter hours. The bar is open Wednesdays and Thursdays from 4 p.m. to close, Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to close, and Sundays from

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The Ridge Eatery of Frederic opened its doors on Jan. 2, and has since served many happy customers who continue to return each week.

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11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The dining hours run on Wednesday and Thursday from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m., Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Depending on demand, the Pechumans say the restaurant might be open later this summer but for now they will wait and VHH DV -RUGDQ Ă&#x20AC;JXUHG WKH VXPPHU PLJKW slow down a bit compared to their current Ă RZ RI FXVWRPHUV 2Q 7KXUVGD\ ZKHQ WKH couple met with the Leader, Kim was handling another reservation for 11 people, so things continue to pick up on unexpected days. She said that for those who want to eat on the weekends, reservations are a good idea with groups larger than three or four.

The Pechumans admitted theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve had some growing pains to start out but they say the community so far has been very forgiving. They also have close to 20 employees now, and brought in mini iPads to help place orders and make things PRUH HIĂ&#x20AC;FLHQW IRU WKH ZDLWVWDII 7KH\ DOVR hope to update their menu sometime in April or May. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We just look forward to being here for a while,â&#x20AC;? said Kim.

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It takes a stud to build a home

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WRHFH hopes to raise enough funds through the stud fundraiser to cover the materials cost, which is about $72,000. Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got a way to go, as to date they have raised $3,422.

To learn more about how Habitat helps families and our community and to read about some of the families that have been helped in the past, go to wildrivershabitat.org. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I love the quote on the Bass Lake Lumber stud,â&#x20AC;? Kube added. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They wrote, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;It takes hands to build a house, but only hearts can build a home.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Habitat is about helping people change their lives by getting out of the poverty housing trap. Stud sponsors can make it possible to get six more local families into homeownership this year.â&#x20AC;?

Those interested in sponsoring studs may contact Cassie Shaker at 715-483-2700 or cassie@ wildrivershabitat.org.

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Cassandra Shaker | Special to the Leader ST. CROIX FALLS - Things are getting pretty wild at Wild Rivers Habitat for Humanity.

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Habitat is holding a fun fundraiser to do just that, with the theme of â&#x20AC;&#x153;It takes a stud to build a home.â&#x20AC;? WRHFH is selling stud sponsorships for $150 for a full stud or $50 for a shorter â&#x20AC;&#x153;jackâ&#x20AC;? stud. Anyone can purchase one - businesses, organizations, churches, families and individuals. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sponsoring a stud is a great way to promote your business or organization and let people know you support your community,â&#x20AC;? said Kube.

Many businesses have chosen to display the stud and have their customers sign it.â&#x20AC;?

Studs are being colorfully decorated with logos, messages or images and they will be built into one of the Habitat homes in Centuria this May. Sponsors at the $150 level will be invited to participate in a wallraising the opening day of the build-a-thon.

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St. Croix Valley EMS will provide service to Milltown area MILLTOWN - In 2011, St. Croix Valley Emergency Medical Services purchased the assets of Life Link IIIâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s St. Croix Valley Ground Transport Services to maintain local ambulance services in the region.

This April, SCVEMS is expanding by operationally integrating the Unity Ambulance Service area. Having two bases, St. Croix Falls and Milltown, in Wisconsin, will enable SCVEMS to provide service PRUH HIĂ&#x20AC;FLHQWO\ DQG DOORZ JUHDWHU Ă H[ibility in the deployment of ambulances.

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All the organizationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ambulances are staffed and equipped to provide advanced life support care. This means they can essentially â&#x20AC;&#x153;bring the emergency room to the patient.â&#x20AC;? Paramedics and EMTs are trained in advanced procedures and medications to provide emergency treatment for both traumatic injury

and sudden illness. â&#x20AC;&#x153;With these skills and equipment available in the ambulance,â&#x20AC;? said Lee Huber, Wisconsin operations manager, â&#x20AC;&#x153;the time it takes to receive lifesaving treatment goes down and the chances for survival go up.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have been very happy with the relationships weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been able to build with Unity Ambulance staff, the communities, 3RON &RXQW\ GLVSDWFK Ă&#x20AC;UVW UHVSRQGHUV and law enforcement agencies we are serving in western Wisconsin, â&#x20AC;&#x153; said Ben Wasmund, director of operations. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re pleased with the opportunity to become

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St. Croix Valley EMS will have two ambulances staffed 24 hours a day, seven days a week starting April 8. - from SCRMC

SCF Elementary students practice Common Core math skills ST. CROIX FALLS - Learning basic math facts is key in the Common Core Standards as well as critical in math learning in general. During the month of February, daily math facts practice at school and home were encouraged. All secondthrough fourth-grade St. Croix Falls Elementary School students practiced their addition, subtraction, multiplication and/ or division facts daily. Together, students spent a total of 19,078 minutes practicing their math at home. Classes worked to beat each other in a friendly competition.

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CHURCH NEWS/OBITUARIES Roger K. Kuske

Joan V. Brihn (nee Pinto)

Darwin Leroy Lien

Joan V. Brihn (nee Pinto), 78, Siren, Wis., formerly of White Bear Lake, Minn., passed away peacefully on March 17, 2014, with her daughter, Micki, at her side.

Joan was born on July 23, 1935, in Camden, N.J. For 43 fantastic years, Joan lived and raised three children in White Bear Lake, Minn. She spent the next 10 years in Siren, Wis., living in a beautiful home in the woods.

Joan was preceded in death by her mom, Gladys Spicker; her father, Jeremiah Pinto; and her sister, Janet Allison.

She is survived by her brothers, Robert and Benjamin â&#x20AC;&#x153;Guyâ&#x20AC;? Doherty; sons, Alan (Michele) and Scott (Shelle); and daughter, Micki (Dave) Alden.

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Visitation and services were held Friday, March 21, at the Mueller Memorial Lake Chapel in White Bear Lake, Minn. Interment was at Evergreen Memorial Gardens, Mahtomedi, Minn.

Darwin Leroy Lien was born June 14, 1931, in Grantsburg, Wis., a son of Ole and Hannah (Torgeson) Lien.

He graduated from Grantsburg High School in 1951. He proudly served his country as a member of the U.S. Navy, serving as a submariner aboard both diesel and nuclear-powered submarines from World War II in Japan to Korea, Vietnam and into the Cold War. Following his retirement as a FKLHI ZDUUDQW RIĂ&#x20AC;FHU KH EHJDQ D FDUHHU in the civilian shipbuilding industry at General Dynamics, and later for many years in the STO program, retiring in 1998.

He enjoyed time with family, his dog, Guiness, and Ă&#x20AC;VKLQJ DQG ZDV ZHOO NQRZQ IRU KLV EOXH ´MXPSVXLW Âľ He is survived by his loving wife, Shirley (Lamagdelaine) of Kittery, Maine; a son, Darwin â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sonnyâ&#x20AC;? Leroy Lien Jr.; stepdaughter, Kathrine Barrett; stepson, Nelson Vachon, and his wife, Bonnie; grandchildren, Todd and his wife, Gina; Jacob, Tara, Jack and Barinica; and sisters, Janice Christenson of Wisconsin and Ardyce Sazl of Minnesota.

He was predeceased by a son, John; a grandson, Jeremiah Pomerleau; four brothers and two sisters.

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TRADE LAKE - Broadway is coming back. On SunShe is survived by four children, Todd (Lydia), Tom day, March 30, at 2 p.m., at Zion Lutheran Church, Trade (Kathy), Tim and Tanya (Matthew) Hinton; eight grandST. CROIX FALLS â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The St. Croix Falls United Method- Lake, you will hear music from â&#x20AC;&#x153;Oliver!â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Cinderella,â&#x20AC;? children, Justin, Eric, Drew, Keith, Katlyn, River, Madiist Church will be hosting a pizza, bluegrass and gospel ´*UHDVH Âľ ´0DPPD 0LD Âľ ´6RXWK 3DFLĂ&#x20AC;FÂľ DQG PRUH son and Zeke; one sister, Kelly Graves; and several nieces, event Saturday, April 12. Not Forgotten, a bluegrass and It is the same great group that has put this show on at nephews, cousins and friends. gospel band featuring local musicians, will hold a concert Grace Lutheran Church of West Sweden the past several She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and in the sanctuary beginning at 6 p.m. Pizza and pop will years. Since they are only doing one performance, they Marvel Morgan; her sisters; Wanda and Janet; and son, be served in the lower fellowship hall from 5:15 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 6 p.m. are going to hold it at Zion since their sanctuary can hold Charles.

This free family event is open to the public and every- more music lovers.

Services were held at Trinity Lutheran Church in the one is welcome. The church is located at 309 N. Adams They are pleased to have Greg Heine, from the Frederic 7RZQ RI *DUĂ&#x20AC;HOG RQ 0RQGD\ 0DUFK $ YLVLWDWLRQ St. in St. Croix Falls. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; submitted music department, as their guest choral conductor. They was held Sunday, March 23, at Williamson-White Funeral will have a lot of the same soloists and groups, and the +RPH LQ $PHU\ ,Q OLHX RI Ă RZHUV SOHDVH FRQVLGHU GRLittle Ladies of Broadway all singing. And the audience nations to one of the organizations which she served. To will get to sing along too! sign an online guest book, and view a video tribute, visit There is no admission fee, just a freewill offering. williamsonwhite.com.

After some expenses, the proceeds will be split among The Williamson-White Funeral Home and Cremation area food shelves, Interfaith Caregivers and the Burnett Services of Amery were entrusted with arrangements.

County Family Resource Center. So please join them on Sunday at Zion Lutheran Church, at the corner of Hwy. 48 and CTH Z near Featuring 40+ Local Vendors Trade Lake. The church is For handicapped accessible.Ellishia D. Baugh, 62, of Osceola, passed away WednesSaturday, March 29 Becky & Emma submitted day, March 19, 2014, at the Christian Community Home 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Osceola.

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Bonita Rae â&#x20AC;&#x153;Bonnieâ&#x20AC;? Johnson, 66, of Madison, Wis., passed away on Wednesday, March 19, 2014, at St. Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hospital, surrounded by her family and friends.

Bonnie was born Aug. 6, 1947, in Frederic, Wis., the daughter of Roland and Marian (Anderson) Lundquist. She graduated from Frederic High School in 1965 and the University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire in 1969.

Bonnie worked for several years in an administrative position in the chemistry department at Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, Va. After moving back to Wisconsin, she worked as an administrative director in the electrical engineering department at the University of Wisconsin - Madison until her retirement.

Bonnie is survived by her two sons, Paul (Mary Beth â&#x20AC;&#x153;Swedeâ&#x20AC;?) and Adam (Mallory); and their father, Steven Johnson; her new grandson, Gunner; a sister, Debby (Vern) Kleman; nephew, Jacob (Kim) Kleman; niece, Rachel (Chip) Burns; and great-nephew, Jonas Burns; and many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents.

A memorial service was held at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Madison, on Monday, March 24, with WKH 5HY 6KHU\O / (ULFNVRQ RIĂ&#x20AC;FLDWLQJ 3OHDVH VKDUH \RXU PHPRULHV DW FUHVVIXQHUDOVHUYLFH FRP &UHVV )XQHUDO Cremation Service, 3610 Speedway Road, Madison, was entrusted with arrangements.

Ruth Summer of Siren, Wis., passed from this world on March 18, 2014, at Shell Lake, Wis., with family by her side. She was 89 years old.

Ruth was born on Oct. 24, 1924, to Bert and Lois Cramer of Turtle Lake, Wis. She grew up on a farm outside of Turtle Lake. She was one of nine children in the Cramer family.

She married Harlan Summer on Dec. 13, 1941. Harlan and Ruth had a dairy farm outside of New Richmond, Wis., and later moved to St. Paul, Minn., DQG UDLVHG WKHLU Ă&#x20AC;YH FKLOGUHQ WKHUH She worked for the Whirlpool Corporation as an administrative assistant and once the children were all raised, Harlan and Ruth moved to their dream spot on the Clam River near Webster.

She loved the river and all the wildlife around her. She ORYHG WR Ă&#x20AC;VK JDUGHQ SOD\ FDUGV DQG WR VKDUH WKHLU EHDXtiful spot with their all their children and many grandchildren. She bowled in a league for many years at the Black and Orange in Webster and was an active member of the Moose Lodge in Siren. She was also the lady who gave out all the samples at the Holiday Store in Siren. She was active in the community well into her 80s. She lost her home in the Siren tornado and survived by hiding in her closet with her beloved dog, Tiger. She was bruised but as always she was a trooper and rebuilt her life and continued to live in Siren.

Ruth was preceded in death by her parents; seven of her siblings; and her husband, Harlan.

Left to celebrate her life are her children, Jerry Summer of Siren, Buzz (Mae) Summer of Webster, Wis., Dawne Summer of Webster, Greg (Terry) Summer of St. Paul, Minn., and Rodney (Leslie) Summer of Lino Lakes, Minn.; brother, Bert Cramer of Owatonna, Minn.; 15 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

A memorial was held Sunday, March 23, at the Washburn-McReavy Funeral Home at 5125 West Broadway, Crystal, Minn. Tributes and pictures can be placed on the Washburn-McReavy website.

Olive Gehrke, 98, went to her eternal resting place on Monday, March 17, 2014.

She was born to parents Dennis and Elsie Cornelison on Jan. 17, 1916, the youngest of nine children. Her father was English to the bone, and mother was Canadian French and Scotch.

They were blessed with longevity, except Oliveâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s brother, Wesley, who died at 9 months old from meningitis.

When Olive was 3, two neighbor girls, age 3 also, and Olive came down with pneumonia. The other two girls did not survive, but God spared Olive, He must have had a plan for her.

7KHLU Ă&#x20AC;UVW KRPH ZKHUH 2OLYH ZDV ERUQ LQ +HUWHO :LV was a very large farm home. Their plumbing and water were on the outside, so there were memories of pumping water, especially the time when the pump handle came back up and hit Olive under the nose and knocked her teeth loose.

Her church life memories as a child were when a missionary came and stayed with the family for two weeks at a time. Her favorite one was Miss Olson who always held her hand as they walked two miles to a one-room school that was called Green Grove. Miss Olson always made her feel safe from the bears and wolves that she thought were in the woods where they walked. Her school years were happy ones. They had ice-cream socials and basket socials, where a lady or girl would pack a basket and they would be auctioned off to the highest bidder who would get to eat with the person who packed it. However, before eating, the girl or woman who packed the basket would stand behind a sheet with a bright light shining so it showed only her silhouette and they would have to identify her.

They moved to Spooner where she attended Spooner High School and graduated in 1933. In 1935, she was united in marriage to her high school sweetheart, Floyd Wedlund, of which they were blessed with three daughters, Margel and twins, Charlene and Dorene. They then moved to Balsam Lake, Wis. Floyd never got to see his girls grow up as he died in 1940 in a tragic accident while digging a cesspool. She then met and married Emil Gehrke on May 21, 1941. They were blessed with two daughters, Sharon and Juneal. When she married Emil she gained a son, Robert Gehrke, whose mother had passed away. When people would ask about their children they always told them â&#x20AC;&#x153;it was my kids, your kids and our kids,â&#x20AC;? and it turned out they had a loving and caring life together.

Olive was baptized into the Christian faith on June 5, 1944, along with her daughters, Margel, Charlene and 'RUHQH 6KH ZDV FRQĂ&#x20AC;UPHG RQ -XO\ DW 6W -RKQ¡V Lutheran Church in Centuria, Wis. On July 3, 1947, they transferred their membership to Faith Lutheran Church in Balsam Lake, where she taught Sunday school, was security and treasurer of ladies aid and sewed bandages or helped wherever she was needed. She was also active in the Polk County Homemakers Club. Her favorite activities were dancing in her younger years, crocheting, embroidery and baking. Her specialty was delicious banana EUHDG WKDW VKH VKDUHG ZLWK WKH FOHUN RI FRXUW¡V RIĂ&#x20AC;FH PDQ\ times, and it never lasted for long and was very much appreciated by all who enjoyed it.

Olive worked for Polk County for 24-1/2 years in the superintendent of schools, county clerk and county extenVLRQ RIĂ&#x20AC;FHV 7KHQ DIWHU UHWLULQJ IURP 3RON &RXQW\ VKH worked six years from home for the credit bureau out of New Richmond. ,Q KHU Ă&#x20AC;QDO \HDUV VKH UHVLGHG DW )UHGHULF 1XUVLQJ DQG Rehab Center in Frederic, where she shared many good moments with friends and staff.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her sisters DQG EURWKHUV Ă&#x20AC;UVW KXVEDQG )OR\G :HGOXQG DQG VHFRQG husband, Emil Gehrke; son, Robert Gehrke; sons-in-law, LeRoy Ruck and Lavern Saxe; grandsons, Warren Hendrickson and John Saxe; great-grandson, Brian Gehrke; and great-great-grandson, Benjamin Maurer. She leaves to celebrate her memory daughters, Margel Ruck of Danbury, Charlene Saxe of Blair, Dorene (Duane) Hendrickson of Balsam Lake, Sharon (Carter) Barker of Lynd, Minn., and Juneal (Fred) Hammar of Camarillo, Calif.; daughter-in-law, Doris Gehrke of Minneapolis, Minn.; 20 grandchildren; and several great- and great-great-grandchildren.

The funeral service for Olive was held on Tuesday, March 25, at Faith Lutheran Church in Balsam Lake. PasWRU 'LDQH 1RUVWDG RIĂ&#x20AC;FLDWHG DQG PXVLF ZDV SURYLGHG E\ Karen Paulsen. Olive will be laid to rest at the Balsam Lake Cemetery in the spring. Pallbearers were grandsons Reg and Douglas Gehrke, Wayne, Wesley and Bill Hendrickson, Craig, Jeff, Rod and Scott Saxe, Mike Asher, and Jarred and Jason Barker.

The Kolstad Family Funeral Home of Centuria was entrusted with arrangements.

David E. Sampson David E. Sampson, 54, suddenly passed on Friday, March 21, 2014, at North Memorial Hospital in Robbinsdale, Minn. David was born Nov. 4, 1959, in St. Croix Falls, the son of Bernhard and Marjorie (Glunz) Sampson.

David worked at Viking Electric in St. Paul, Minn., for over 30 years. He enjoyed being surrounded by his loved ones, which often entailed cooking amazing meals, hunting, concerts and cheering on the Minnesota Vikings and Minnesota Twins. His dog, Annie, will miss their daily walks. David was a generous, thoughtful and very kind person.

He will be greatly missed by his son, Matt Sampson (Nichole), Hudson; daughter, Cassie Sampson, Minneapolis, Minn.; brother, Denny (Gretchen) Sampson, Osceola; sister, Diane (Mike) 9ROW] %DOVDP /DNH ORYLQJ IULHQG %HWK +HXHU 1RUWKĂ&#x20AC;HOG Minn.; and the mother of his children/ex-wife, Lisa Russell; and many other loving family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bernhard and Marjorie Sampson; and his brother, Dale Sampson.

A celebration of Davidâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s life was held at the Kolstad Family Funeral Home in Centuria on Tuesday, March 25.

We love and miss you dad!

Kolstad Family Funeral Home of Centuria was been entrusted with arrangements.

Phyllis L. Nyberg Phyllis L. Nyberg, 85, of St. Croix Falls, died Wednesday, March 19, 2014, at the Christian Community Home in Osceola.

Phyllis was born Dec. 15, 1928, in Rosholt, S.D., to Charles and Ruby Van Mill. She graduated from Rosholt High School in 1946. On Oct. 19, 1946, she married John Nyberg at the United Methodist Church in Rosholt. She worked as a seamstress in a sewing factory and at the arsenal in the Twin Cities, along with being a homemaker. In her free time she sewed wedding dresses, decorated cakes, was an avid quilter, but especially enjoyed her family.

Phyllis was preceded in death by her parents; husband, John; brother, Donald Van Mill; and sisters, Emogene Roby and Darlene Snyder. She is survived by her children, Jacqueline Nyberg of St. Croix Falls, David (Kandace) Nyberg of Hudson, and Marcia (Tom) Schmidt of Osceola; three grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

Memorial services were held Tuesday, March 25, at the United Methodist Church in St. Croix Falls. Arrangements by the Grandstrand Funeral Home â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Edling Chapel.

Barbara Ann â&#x20AC;&#x153;Maâ&#x20AC;? Schulz Barbara Ann â&#x20AC;&#x153;Maâ&#x20AC;? Schulz, 77, of Webster, died March 20, 2014.

Barbara Ann Pogorzelski was born Feb. 4, 1937.

She was a special lady and saw the good in everyone.

People called her Ma because she didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t always give you the answer you wanted to hear. She loved her family and friends. Barbara had a strong faith in God, loved to cook and was always hospitable. She will be dearly missed.

Barbara is survived by her loving husband, Dennis; son, Richard (Cindy) DeVaughn; daughters, Kim (Gerry) Trepczyk; Renee (Jared) Colsrud, Carol Medina, Linda Medina and Sunshine Schulz; and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

A Celebration of Life will be at Lakeview Event Center, 24467 State Hwy. 35/70, Siren, on Saturday, March 29, 2014, noon to midnight.

Carol H. Weitz Carol H. Weitz, 90, of Luck, Wis., passed away Monday, March 17, 2014, at her residence.

Carol was born Sept. 28, 1923, to Dr. Tonnes and Clara 5LHV 6KH ZDV EDSWL]HG DQG FRQĂ&#x20AC;UPHG DW /XFN /XWKHUDQ Church. Carol graduated from Luck High School in 1941 and graduated from the University of Minnesota, School of Dental Hygiene in 1947. She later graduated from Pasadena City College in Pasadena, Calif., as a registered nurse in 1960.

Carol worked as a hygienist in Billings, Mont., Minneapolis and Red Wing, Minn. She worked as a nurse in Pasadena, Minneapolis, and the last 20 years of her career at the United Pioneer Home in Luck.

She married Chauncey Weitz on Sept. 26, 1968.

Carol was preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Elizabeth, Alice and Muriel; and husband, Chauncey.

Carol is survived by her brother, Bob Ries and wife Lois; nephews, Rob Ries and Steve Ries.

Funeral services were held at Luck Lutheran Church on Friday, March 21, with the Rev. Ralph Thompson ofĂ&#x20AC;FLDWLQJ DQG 0DUJLH 1HOVRQ DV RUJDQLVW &DURO ZDV ODLG to rest at the Luck Village Cemetery following the service.

Online condolences may be left at rowefh.com. Arrangements have been entrusted to Rowe Funeral Home of Luck, 715-472-2444.

Cynthia L. Throngard Cynthia â&#x20AC;&#x153;Cindiâ&#x20AC;? L. Throngard, 61, of the Town of Grantsburg, Wis., passed away unexpectedly on March 21, 2014.

Cindi was born Nov. 18, 1952, in Rugby, N.D., to Alvin and Ella Sanderson, and was the oldest of two daughters. In September of 1974, she married Michael B. Throngard and they settled into life in Voyager Village. Together they had four children and eventually came to Grantsburg. Once the children were in school, she began work at the Grantsburg Elementary School as a secretary. After many years at the elementary school, she went to the high school and became the technology secretary and took care of many, many other duties.

In her free time, Cindi enjoyed the performing arts, gardening and quilting. She discovered a brand-new love 10 years ago when she became a grandma and found it to be the best hobby of all.

Cindi was preceded in death by her father, Alvin.

She is survived by her mother, Ella; her children, Missy (Ed) Stickland, Naomi (Scott) Rieland, Leif (Dana) Throngard and Matthew (Brooke Olson) Throngard; her grandchildren, Truman, Bennett, Louisa, Eliana, Zachary, William, Harrison, Tyler and Lane; her sister, Karen â&#x20AC;&#x153;Kayâ&#x20AC;? (Paul) Bentrup; and many other relatives and friends.

A funeral service was held Wednesday, March 26, at Grace Baptist Church in Grantsburg with Pastor David $KOTXLVW RIĂ&#x20AC;FLDWLQJ $UUDQJHPHQWV ZHUH HQWUXVWHG WR Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home, Grantsburg. Online condolences can be made to swedberg-taylor.com.

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strangers. Sometimes God may be nudging us to walk away and let someone else do the talking, urging us rather to merely show Christâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s love by our actions. Whether we use our voice or our silent expressions of love, we can still pray that somehow they will accept his truth.

Lord, guide us as we share your love with others. Tell us when to speak and when to let someone else do the speaking. Help us to be like discerning mothers in showing your love in such a way that our loved ones will see Jesus in us. Amen.

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Church listings sponsored by the following area businesses: BASS LAKE LUMBER â&#x20AC;˘ Complete Line of Building Supplies & Lumber â&#x20AC;˘ Cabotâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Stains Grantsburg, Wis. 715-488-2471 or 715-327-8766

BURNETT DAIRY CO-OP

1988 World Champion Cheesemaker Earl Wilson, Cheese Plant Mgr. Dan Dowling, Ag. Supply Mgr. for Feed, Propane & Fertilizer Alpha, Wis. 715-689-2468 715-689-2467

CUSHING

CUSHING COOPERATIVE SOCIETY Feed Mill - Grain Dept.

Cushing, Wis. 715-648-5215

FREDERIC

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

Wholesale & Retail Meats Custom Butchering & Processing Phone 715-327-4456

INTER-COUNTY COOPERATIVE PUBLISHING ASSOC.

Printers & Publishers â&#x20AC;˘ Office Supplies Frederic, Wis. - 715-327-4236 Shell Lake, Wis. - 715-468-2314 Siren, Wis. - 715-349-2560 St. Croix Falls, Wis. - 715-483-9008

STATE FARM INSURANCE COMPANIES

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

BEANâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S COUNTRY GRIDDLE

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

NORTHWESTERN WISCONSIN ELECTRIC CO.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Your Electric Servantâ&#x20AC;?

Serving Polk & Burnett Counties â&#x20AC;&#x153;Use Energy Wiselyâ&#x20AC;?

CARLSON-ROWE FUNERAL HOME

Frederic, Wis. - 715-327-4475

LUCK VAN METERâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S MEATS

Government Inspected Slaughtering and Processing, Sausage making â&#x20AC;˘ Ham & Bacon Cured & Smoked Sides and Quarters of Beef and Pork Available Old-fashioned Fresh Meat Counter Tim Van Meter and Ross Anderson, Owners Luck, WI 54853 Plant 715-472-2141

SIREN

WEBSTER

OLSEN & SON

CASHCO BUILDING SUPPLIES

Your Full-Service Drugstore Siren, Wis. Phone 715-349-2221

D & L FINANCIAL SERVICES

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

Complete Lumber & Building Supplies

Phone 715-866-4238 Hwy. 35 N., Webster, Wis. Tom & Becky Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Brien, Owners

HOPKINS SAND & GRAVEL, INC.

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

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

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

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DAEFFLERâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S QUALITY MEATS, INC.

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304 1st St. So., Luck, Wis.

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23985 State Road 35 â&#x20AC;˘ 715-349-7878

Located in The Northwoods Crossing Event Center at the stoplights in Siren, WI

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MARCH

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

Grantsburg

THURSDAY/Ĺ&#x201D;Ĺ&#x2122;

â&#x20AC;˘ Burnett & Polk County grief support group for loss of a loved one, at the Burnett Medical Center. Must preregister - 715-635-9077.

Amery â&#x20AC;˘ Bingo at the VFW post, 6:30 p.m. â&#x20AC;˘ Lyme disease education & support at Our Saviorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Lutheran Church, 7 p.m., 715-268-2856, 715-268-2035.

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

Frederic

St. Croix Falls

â&#x20AC;˘ Grades 1-3 spring concert at the elementary school, 7 p.m. â&#x20AC;˘ Friends of the Library meeting, 6 p.m., 715-327-4979.

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

Webster

Grantsburg

â&#x20AC;˘ AARP Tax-Aide appointments at the library, 8 a.m.noon, 715-866-7697.

â&#x20AC;˘ Burnett County Deer Herd Status meeting at Crex, 7 p.m., 715-463-2896, crexmeadows.org. â&#x20AC;˘ RSVP deadline for Learn to Hunt Turkey Event for adults, April 3, 5-6, at Crex, crexmeadows.org, 715-4632739.

WEDNESDAY/Ĺ&#x201D; Amery â&#x20AC;˘ Early-stage Alzheimerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s support group at the senior center, 10 a.m., 715-268-6605.

Siren â&#x20AC;˘ Burnett County Citizens Patrol meeting at the government center, jury room, 7 p.m.

Frederic â&#x20AC;˘ Blood pressure screening at Bremer Bank, 9 a.m. â&#x20AC;˘ 4-year-old kindergarten registration. Call for appointment, 3-7 p.m., 715-327-4221.

Spooner â&#x20AC;˘ All About Bears presentation at the DNR Service Center, with Q&A, 6:30-8 p.m.

Luck

St. Croix Falls

â&#x20AC;˘ Historical society meeting at the museum, 1-3 p.m.

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

Siren â&#x20AC;˘ AARP Tax-Aide appointments at the VFW, 8 a.m.noon, 715-349-7810 to schedule.

Webster â&#x20AC;˘ Parkinsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s support meeting at the library, 2 p.m., call Bev at 715-689-2350.

St. Croix Falls â&#x20AC;˘ TED Talk on Parks, Trails & Green Infrastructure at the library, 7 p.m., 715-483-1777.

FRIĆ & SATĆ /Ĺ&#x201D;Ĺ&#x161; & Ĺ&#x201D;Ĺ&#x203A;

THURSDAY/Ĺ&#x2022;

Frederic â&#x20AC;˘ High school drama clubâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s One Act Night at the elementary school, 7 p.m., 715-338-2949.

Luck â&#x20AC;˘ The Spring Show at the high school, 7:30 p.m.

FRIĆ Ĺ&#x2018;SUNĆ /Ĺ&#x201D;Ĺ&#x161;Ĺ&#x2018;Ĺ&#x2022;Ĺ&#x2019; Webster â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;&#x153;Fiddler on the Roofâ&#x20AC;? play in the cafetorium. Fri. & Sat. 7 p.m., Sun. 2 p.m., webster.k12.wi, 715-866-4281.

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

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Centuria â&#x20AC;˘ Arts & crafts fair at Fristad Lutheran Church, 9 a.m.3 p.m.

Grantsburg â&#x20AC;˘ Maple syrupinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; workshop at Crex, 10 a.m.-noon. Preregister at 715-463-2739, crexmeadows.org.

Amery â&#x20AC;˘ Genealogy class at the library, 10-11:30 a.m.

Frederic â&#x20AC;˘ Frederic Area American Cancer Society Walk/ Run team chairpersons kickoff meeting at Hackerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Lanes, 7 a.m., 715-653-2684.

SATĆ & SUNĆ /Ĺ&#x201D;Ĺ&#x203A; & Ĺ&#x2022;Ĺ&#x2019;

Luck â&#x20AC;˘ RSVP deadline for April 5 Apple River Conf. WELCA Spring Day of Renewal at Luck Lutheran. Call 715-2687923.

Taylors Falls, Minn. â&#x20AC;˘ Valley Dances series at the community center, Light of the Moon Ceili Dance Band, 7-10 p.m., 763-245-3894.

SUNDAY/Ĺ&#x2022;Ĺ&#x2019;

Amery â&#x20AC;˘ Maple Fest at Glenna Farms, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., 715-2684702, glennafarms.com.

SATURDAY/Ĺ&#x201D;Ĺ&#x203A; Amery â&#x20AC;˘ Rubyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Pantry at Congregational Church. Doors open 8:30 a.m. Dist. 9 a.m. $20 donation, 715-268-7390.

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Trade Lake â&#x20AC;˘ Broadway Comes to West Sweden (or Trade Lake) at Zion Lutheran Church, 2 p.m.

Frederic â&#x20AC;˘ Kindergarten Circus at the elementary school, 7 p.m.

Grantsburg

MONDAY/Ĺ&#x2022;Ĺ&#x201C;

â&#x20AC;˘ AARP Tax-Aide appointments at the library, 8 a.m.noon, 715-463-2244.

Siren â&#x20AC;˘ AARP Tax-Aide appointments at the VFW, 8 a.m.noon, 715-349-7810 to schedule.

Luck â&#x20AC;˘ Funeral & cremation guide to planning at Rowe Funeral Home, 10 a.m. or 6 p.m., 715-472-2444.

Trade Lake â&#x20AC;˘ RSVP deadline for regional cow-calf meeting on Wed., April 2, 5-9 p.m., Lucky Oats Farm on Melo Drive, 800-528-1914.

APRIL

TUESDAY/Ĺ&#x201C; Amery â&#x20AC;˘ Cardiac support group at the medical center, 1 p.m., 715-268-0291.

Centuria â&#x20AC;˘ :RUNVKRS RSHQ KRXVH RQ YHW EHQHĂ&#x20AC;WV IXQHUDO preplanning, etc. at Kolstad Funeral Home, 10 a.m. or 6 p.m., 715-646-2200.

Milltown â&#x20AC;˘ Friends of the Library meeting, 6 p.m., 715-825-2313.

Siren â&#x20AC;˘ CUE focus group event at the school, 5-6 p.m., 715349-7070.

St. Croix Falls â&#x20AC;˘ AARP Tax-Aide appointments at the library, 9 a.m.noon, 715-483-1901. â&#x20AC;˘ Chronic pain support group at the medical center, 5-6:30 p.m., 715-483-0431. â&#x20AC;˘ The Latch (breastfeeding moms group) meeting at the medical center, 10:30 a.m.-noon, 715-483-0576.

Webster â&#x20AC;˘ Lions & Lioness food distribution at Connections, 1-3 p.m., 715-866-8151.

Guest housing needed for artists ST. CROIX FALLS - In the middle of May, Festival Theatreâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s summer acting troupe arrives to begin the rehearsal process for the summer season. Most of the actors come from outside the area, and host homes are needed for their housing.

Festival Theatre utilizes a long-standing host home program, which matches guest artists with area hosts for the duration of their time working at Festival. Guest artistsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; full-time stays range from three weeks to seven months, but part-time hosts are also needed for shorterterm stays.

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Host families become an integral part of a guest artistâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s experience by welcoming them into the community. In addition to helping ensure Festival can hire the best talent from all over the nation, because Festival Theatre is a 501(c)(3) organization, hosts may also wish to check with their tax adviser to determine if they are eligible for a tax-deductible donation for hosting a guest artist.

To learn more about hosting an actor (or two), please contact Jaclyn Johnson at artistic@festivaltheatre.org, RU FDOO WKH ER[ RIĂ&#x20AC;FH DW )HVWLYDO¡V VXPPHU season of live professional theater opens June 19 with â&#x20AC;&#x153;A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum,â&#x20AC;? then on July 5, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Almost, Maineâ&#x20AC;? opens in rotating rep.

The opening of the comedy classic â&#x20AC;&#x153;The 39 Stepsâ&#x20AC;? is set for Aug. 9. Details about all the upcoming shows and concerts can be found on the website at festivaltheatre. org. - from Festival Theatre