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WEEKEND watch â&#x20AC;˘ Memorial Day services â&#x20AC;˘ Truck pull/car jump at Dresser â&#x20AC;˘ Opening of Forts Folle Avoine @ Danbury â&#x20AC;˘ Opening of Frederic depot/ museum â&#x20AC;˘ Smelt fry @ Indian Creek â&#x20AC;˘ Chicken BBQ @ Webster â&#x20AC;˘ Arts & Crafts Extravaganze @ Webster â&#x20AC;˘ Support the troops memorial ride @ Wolf Creek â&#x20AC;˘ Graduation @ Frederic â&#x20AC;˘ Memorial Day roast beef dinner @ Webster See Coming events

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SPOONER - Gov. Scott Walker has been invited to be the Memorial Day keynote speaker at the Northern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery near Spooner. The ceremony is set for Saturday, May 24. Veterans, their families, and the public are invited to attend. The theme for this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ceremony is Remembering Those who Dared all for the Prize of Freedom. At 12:30 p.m. the list of Wisconsin deceased KIAs from Iraq and Afghanistan will be read. A ceremonial Ă \RYHU SURYLGHG E\ 'DYH 6FKPLW] DQG -LP LaPorte, will be at 1 p.m. The cemetery is located at N4063 Veterans Way just off Hwy. 53, three miles south of Spooner. - with submitted information â&#x20AC;˘â&#x20AC;˘â&#x20AC;˘ SIREN - The Siren Community Band will begin rehearsals to prepare for a concert to be played at 8 p.m. on the Fourth of July at the Crooked Lake Park band shell. 5HKHDUVDOV ZLOO EH RQ 0RQGD\V IURP -XQH WKURXJK -XQH IURP WR p.m. in the Siren School band room. All band instruments and players are needed.

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Signatures on â&#x20AC;&#x153;Stop frac trucksâ&#x20AC;? petition near 1,000 Town meeting scheduled Gary King | Editor TAYLORS FALLS, Minn. - An online petition asking that the city of North Branch, Minn., not sell land to Superior Silica Sands and allow a frac sand transloading station to be built had reached VLJQDWXUHV E\ 7XHVGD\ RI WKLV ZHHN 7D\ORUV )DOOV RIĂ&#x20AC;FLDOV DQG UHVLGHQWV DUH concerned over the proposed route of frac-hauling trucks through their city and the impact it would have on residents, business owners and tourism.

According to to the petition established E\ 7D\ORUV )DOOV UHVLGHQW -XOLH +LOGHEUDQG plans now call for 100, and eventually 200 or more trucks, seven days a week, to the â&#x20AC;&#x153;already congested main intersection of this charming and historic tourist town.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our grassroots effort started last TuesGD\ DIWHU WKH FLW\ RI 7D\ORUV )DOOV &LW\ &RXQFLO DSSURYHG D OHWWHU WR WKH FLW\ RI North Branch, asking that they not go through with the sale,â&#x20AC;? noted Hildebrand.

Mayor Mike Buchite indicated at that meeting that he and the council were not happy with the plan and needed to form a plan of action to try to stop it.

Hildebrand said she will be distributing a paper petition to all of the Taylors Falls businesses this week and will be sending out an email to a mailing list of 1,000 with FRQWDFW LQIRUPDWLRQ IRU HOHFWHG RIĂ&#x20AC;FLDOV including the cell phone number for Gov.

round-trips of hundreds of frac trucks that will be on top of our already busy WUDIĂ&#x20AC;F VLWXDWLRQ 7) ZHOFRPHV PRUH WKDQ 300,000 visitors a year and we are congested enough as it is.â&#x20AC;?

1RUWK %UDQFK &LW\ $GPLQLVWUDWRU Bridgitte Konrad told the Leader last week that there would be â&#x20AC;&#x153;multiple opportunitiesâ&#x20AC;? for the public to learn about Superiorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s proposal prior to the potential sale of land to the company. She also said that North Branch is aware of the concerns of Taylors Falls and will try, if possible, to address those concerns during negotiations with Superior.

Superior Silica Sands, in their formal proposal, writes that â&#x20AC;&#x153;SSS is willing to work with the city of Taylors Falls and WKH &LW\ RI 1RUWK %UDQFK WR UHYLVH WUXFNing times during special events in either city. This would likely require that trucking hours be shifted to early morning or late nighttime which would mean that the railcars would be loaded at these times.â&#x20AC;?

The website addresses for the online petition and a Facebook page created to support the online movement are listed below and will be included with the on7KH SURSRVHG URXWH E\ 6XSHULRU 6LOLFD 6DQGV IRU WUXFNV WUDYHOLQJ EDFN DQG IRUWK IURP D SURSRVHG line version of this story at the Leaderâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s IUDF VDQG WUDQV ORDGLQJ VWDWLRQ LQ 1RUWK %UDQFK 0LQQ WR DQ 666 SODQW QHDU %DUURQ WUDYHOV GLUHFWO\ website, leadernewsroom.com. petitions.moveon.org/sign/ WKURXJK 7D\ORUV )DOOV z 3KRWR VXEPLWWHG stop-frac-trucks-through?source=c.

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Polk ordinance information meetings set

Three chances in June to learn about new zoning rules

Shoreland Protection Ordinances, will affect almost every resident in the county.

Three public informational meetings have EHHQ DQQRXQFHG WR H[SODLQ WKH GRFXPHQW to the public and answer questions.

Each informational meeting will start Gregg Westigard|Staff writer at 6 p.m. with a presentation followed by BALSAM LAKE â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The proposed Polk a period where the public can ask ques&RXQW\ =RQLQJ 2UGLQDQFH LV DERXW WR JR tions about the ordinance. These meeting WR WKH SXEOLF 7KH SDJH GRFXPHQW D are for learning, not debating. The public FRPELQDWLRQ RI WKH H[LVWLQJ /DQG 8VH DQG ZLOO JHW D FKDQFH WR H[SUHVV LWV RSLQLRQV DW

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Frederic man dies in Burnett County crash %851(77 &2817< $ VLQJOH YHKLcle crash early Friday morning, May 16, claimed the life of a 23-year-old Frederic man. $OH[DQGHU 6 *LOOLV ZDV SURQRXQFHG GHDG DW WKH VFHQH E\ WKH %XUQHWW &RXQW\ 0HGLFDO ([DPLQHU¡V 2IĂ&#x20AC;FH 7KH %XUQHWW &RXQW\ 6KHULII¡V 'HSDUWPHQW UHSRUWV WKDW WKH FUDVK RFFXUUHG RQ &7+ )) QHDU &7+ U in the Town of Union.

The media release did not indicate if Gillis was the sole occupant of the vehicle or if he was driving at the time of the accident. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The crash is still under investigation,â&#x20AC;?

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so-called â&#x20AC;&#x153;meth labs,â&#x20AC;? has been all but eliminated due to restrictions on the sale of over-the-counter pseudoephedrine for easy production, meth use and the battery of related crimes continues to plague the region and local authorities.

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Rarely does a week go by without a meth-related arrest, and through the FRPELQHG HIIRUWV RI WKH 6W &URL[ 9DOOH\ Drug Task Force, which combines investigative and undercover efforts of law enIRUFHPHQW IURP 3RON 6W &URL[ DQG 3LHUFH counties, as well as numerous municipal SROLFH GHSDUWPHQWV WKH 6&9'7) LV D YHULtable army on the front line of the war.

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LQ PDQ\ ZD\V -RKQVRQ FLWHV WKH IDFW WKDW meth prices continue to rise, showing a tightening supply and wary dealers. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re very aggressive, but the minute we close one avenue, another one seems WR RSHQ Âľ -RKQVRQ VDLG QRWLQJ WKH WDVN forceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s effectiveness and intense investigation that combines undercover buyers and stings have also yielded other drug supplies and dealers.

While the users and dealers continue WR EH D VFRXUJH 3RON &RXQW\ 'LVWULFW $Wtorney Dan Steffen credited that legislative action of making pseudoephedrine a behind-the-counter drug has all but eliminated the meth laboratory that was such a demon half a decade prior. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Oh absolutely,â&#x20AC;? Steffen said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;When , Ă&#x20AC;UVW VWDUWHG DV '$ VHYHQ \HDUV DJR WKH â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;boogeymanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; was meth labs and a fear RI PDQXIDFWXULQJ 7KH QHZ ODZV GLG D good job of eliminating those.â&#x20AC;? :KLOH 6WHIIHQ SUDLVHV WKH 6&9'7) HIforts, he admits that meth demand, dealing and distribution remain â&#x20AC;&#x153;a huge problem.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Meth is the worst possible addiction,â&#x20AC;?

Steffen opined. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s an immediate addiction, a brain addiction. One time can really mean youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re hooked. There are very few high-functioning meth addicts, unlike other drugs. It overtakes you, overwhelms their lives.â&#x20AC;?

Steffen suggested that while other drugs, like heroin, have become â&#x20AC;&#x153;the boogeymanâ&#x20AC;? in other areas of the state and region, the number of local methrelated arrests remains strong, and the domino effect of the drugâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s impact is not lost, from property crimes to bond violations and other criminal activity that ranges from theft and shoplifting to other Ă&#x20AC;QDQFLDO FULPHV WKHUH LV QR GRXEW WKDW the drug has wrecked hundreds of Polk &RXQW\ OLYHV â&#x20AC;&#x153;While in Madison and Milwaukee, the recent concern is for heroin, the meth fears have sort of gone away,â&#x20AC;? Steffen said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;But meth never left here, I think in SDUW EHFDXVH RI RXU SUR[LPLW\ WR WKH 7ZLQ

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&LWLHV Âľ Up until a short time ago, the region had a special prosecutor who rotated between circuit courts all week to do nothing but meth-related case prosecution, freeing up Steffen and other district attorneys, but that grant is no more and the burden again falls on local prosecutors. â&#x20AC;&#x153;True, we no longer have that (special SURVHFXWRU EXW ZH¡UH UHDOO\ KRSLQJ ZH can make inroads with things like drug court or special programs,â&#x20AC;? Steffen said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;But I really think our police departments and investigators do a tremendous job RI DSSUHKHQGLQJ DQG PDNLQJ DUUHVWV through their undercover operations.â&#x20AC;?

While meth-related crimes remain a major diversion and cost for local law enforcement, both ends of law enforcement are happy to see almost no local meth production, but they are also concerned about and preparing for the rising tide of heroin issues. â&#x20AC;&#x153;More and more, thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a growing KHURLQ SUREOHP Âľ -RKQVRQ DGPLWWHG ´7KH\¡YH JRW LW EDG LQ 6W &URL[ &RXQW\ but itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s thankfully been slow in coming up here. Now weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve seen a few cases, but around here, for some people, meth remains the drug of choice.â&#x20AC;? +H DOVR WKLQNV 3RON &RXQW\ LV OLNHO\ WR remain in that unfortunate â&#x20AC;&#x153;top spotâ&#x20AC;? for meth-related evidence going to the state crime lab, but he and others continue to hope their efforts pay off with reduced usage, not just supplies. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re busy, no doubt, and our guys are making progress, but I think weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll stay EXV\ Âľ -RKQVRQ VDLG ZLWK D VKUXJ DQG D deep breath. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Believe me, being No. 1 itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not something weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re proud of.â&#x20AC;?

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The job of keeping Burnett County lakes and trails safe

Priscilla Bauer | Staff writer SIREN - Sheriff Dean Roland came EHIRUH WKH 7KXUVGD\ 0D\ QDWXUDO UHVRXUFHV FRPPLWWHH WR H[SUHVV KLV FRPPLWPHQW WR NHHSLQJ %XUQHWW &RXQW\¡V ODNHV and trails safe. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I am a strong supporter of this program,â&#x20AC;? said Roland, referring to the counW\¡V IRUHVWU\ UHFUHDWLRQ RIĂ&#x20AC;FHU SDWURO ´:H are going to do everything we can to keep the program and increase it.â&#x20AC;?

7KH QRZ VL[ \HDU ROG ODNHV DQG WUDLOV patrol initiative, administered by the sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s department, has proven to be very successful in keeping watch over those using the countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lakes and ATV/ snowmobile trails. %XW NHHSLQJ RIĂ&#x20AC;FHUV RQ WKH MRE RI JLYLQJ out warnings and citations as needed has not always been so. Shortages in sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s department staff and funding have both FRQWULEXWHG WR OHVV IRUHVW DQG UHF RIĂ&#x20AC;FHU patrol time.

Roland turned his attention to Kenny Pardun, who at this time is the countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s only limited-term employee recreation RIĂ&#x20AC;FHU â&#x20AC;&#x153;Kenny has 250 hours left and then we have to pay him as a full-time employee.â&#x20AC;?

While there are no limits on the numEHU RI SDWURO KRXUV UHF RIĂ&#x20AC;FHUV FDQ SXW in to qualify for state funding grants, the limits are in regard to number of hours SXW LQ ZKLOH RQ FRXQW\ WLPH 2IĂ&#x20AC;FHU DUH reimbursed for time spent on ATV, snowmobile and boat patrol with funding amounts varying depending on the year EXW XVXDOO\ EHWZHHQ DQG SHUFHQW Once an employee has worked so many hours for the county, even if employed

only part time, the county is required to VWDUW SD\LQJ EHQHĂ&#x20AC;WV â&#x20AC;&#x153;I would love to make Kenny full time, â&#x20AC;&#x153;said Roland, who added he is looking to hire additional LTEs for the forest and recreation patrol program.

Finding the staff and funds for more IXOO WLPH WUDLOV DQG ODNHV SDWURO RIĂ&#x20AC;FHUV has always been an issue.

If there was a shortage of deputies in VKHULII¡V GHSDUWPHQW RIĂ&#x20AC;FHUV ZHUH SXOOHG RII ODNH DQG WUDLO SDWUROV WR Ă&#x20AC;OO UHJXODU SDtrol shifts.

Such was the case with forest and recUHDWLRQ 2IĂ&#x20AC;FHU 5\DQ %\EHH ZKR ZDV UHassigned to regular patrol duty where he continues to serve.

Bybee, who was largely responsible for WUDLQLQJ DQG VXSHUYLVLQJ /7( RIĂ&#x20AC;FHUV also kept the merits of the forest and rec patrol program known to the natural resources committee through monthly reports and with positive public relations on and off the trails and lakes. ´5\DQ %\EHH KDV GRQH DQ H[FHOOHQW MRE training personnel,â&#x20AC;? commented Roland. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He will still oversee the program with LTEs doing the majority of the work.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a chess game,â&#x20AC;? said Roland of having to move personnel around to where they are needed.

Roland and the committee agreed welltrained LTEs are essential to the proJUDP¡V VXFFHVV DV RIĂ&#x20AC;FHUV QHHG WR EH DEOH to handle any situation that might occur whether with boaters or trail riders.

But the great training LTEs receive ZKLOH ZRUNLQJ IRU %XUQHWW &RXQW\ LV DOVR what makes them great candidates for full-time positions elsewhere. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re a steppingstone,â&#x20AC;? commented

committee member Gene Olson. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We spend time and money training people just to have them leave.â&#x20AC;?

Olson then questioned Roland about a recent funding request made by the sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s department for additional personnel.

Olson wondered if an hours realignment study now under way in the department concluded no additional help was needed for regular deputy duties could be switched to one to hire a forest and rec RIĂ&#x20AC;FHU Roland said if the study determined no need for hiring additional personnel that ZRXOG LQFOXGH QR IXQGLQJ IRU D UHF RIĂ&#x20AC;cer.

Roland then told the committee the DNR had made revisions to forest and recreation requirements, increasing the QXPEHU RI KRXUV DQG FLWDWLRQV RIĂ&#x20AC;FHUV would need to qualify for reimbursement. â&#x20AC;&#x153;What youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll have to have is a desigQDWHG WLWOHG UHF RIĂ&#x20AC;FHU IRU WKH FRXQW\ Âľ LQterjected forest and parks Administrator -DNH 1LFKROV Nichols said while doing so would mean a cost to the county, grants are out there for funding. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If the county wants to keep an actual UHF RIĂ&#x20AC;FHU WKHQ WKHUH QHHGV WR EH D SRsition that is titled and designated as rec RIĂ&#x20AC;FHU Âľ VDLG 1LFKROV ´7KH VDPH JUDQWV would be used to cover a designated rec RIĂ&#x20AC;FHU RXW RI WKH VKHULII¡V RIĂ&#x20AC;FH 6R WKH funding source and reimbursement levels would stay the same.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have to look beyond dollars,â&#x20AC;? remarked Olson. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is about safety.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have a family-friendly approach,â&#x20AC;?

Roland added with regard to how ofĂ&#x20AC;FHUV GHDO ZLWK ODNHV DQG WUDLO XVHUV ´,I

ZH GRQ¡W KDYH RIĂ&#x20AC;FHUV RQ WKH WUDLO DQG we have user injuries we could be shut down.â&#x20AC;?

Roland noted the trails open on May 24 meaning more visitors to the county and more trail usage. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m going to put as many people on the trails as possible,â&#x20AC;? Roland promised. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If we are going to move our department forward with regard to safety then we have to look at programs like this,â&#x20AC;?

Roland concluded.

,Q RWKHU FRPPLWWHH EXVLQHVV Nichols reported the forestry department had planted 220,000 tree seedlings this spring. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re starting to get busy in the woods,â&#x20AC;? commented Nichols as to timber VDOHV ´5RDG EDQV JR RII -XQH Âľ According to departmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s administrative assistant, Ann Lane, reports of high water and calls about dams on area lakes have been coming in to the Land and &RQVHUYDWLRQ 'HSDUWPHQW /DQH VDLG FRQVHUYDWLRQ VSHFLDOLVW 3DXO &RRN KDG EHHQ out checking dams twice a day. ([WHQVLRQ 'HSDUWPHQW (GXFDWRU DQG Tourism Specialist Mike Kornmann gave WKH FRPPLWWHH DQ XSGDWH RQ WKH -RUGDQ %XFN &HQWHQQLDO &HOHEUDWLRQ (YHQWV VHW LQFOXGH DQ $XJXVW FRPPXQLW\ -RUdan Buck Puppet Project, a free commuQLW\ FHOHEUDWLRQ RQ 6HSW DW )RUWV )ROOH Avoine, and a dinner, silent auction and VSHDNHUV DW WKH -RUGDQ %XFN ([WUDYDJDQ]D 2FW DW WKH 1RUWKZRRGV &URVVLQJ (YHQW &HQWHU 7KH RIĂ&#x20AC;FLDO -RUGDQ %XFN 'D\ ZLOO be Nov. 20.

Grantsburg Board votes for later 2015 graduation date Priscilla Bauer | Staff writer GRANTSBURG â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The class of 2015 will be attending school longer into the spring than previous graduating classes, with the Grantsburg School Board voting for a later commencement date at their May 12 meeting.

In making their decision for the later commencement date the board looked at other area schools graduation dates, which showed a trend toward ceremonies JRLQJ ODWHU LQ 0D\ DQG HYHQ -XQH %RDUG PHPEHU &LQG\ -HQVHQ FRPmented graduation had been held the third Sunday in May for as many years as she could recall. ´-XVW EHFDXVH WKH JUDGXDWLRQ GDWH KDV always been earlier doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t mean it has to stay that way,â&#x20AC;? noted board member &KULV (ULFNVRQ Other board members mentioned graduations are now being held on days other than Saturday or Sunday, which have EHHQ WUDGLWLRQDO IRU FRPPHQFHPHQW H[ercises.

Grantsburg High School Principal Stan Marczak told the board more classes now

KDYH PL[HG JUDGH OHYHOV DQG ZKHQ VHniors are let out sooner a teacher can lose half the students, which can change the teaching dynamics in the classroom.

Board member Dan Ohnstad questioned whether keeping seniors too late LQWR -XQH ZRXOG LQWHUIHUH ZLWK VRPH FROlege orientation schedules.

The two dates proposed by Marczak DQG -RVK :DWW ZKR ZLOO WDNH RYHU KLJK VFKRRO SULQFLSDO GXWLHV QH[W VFKRRO \HDU ZHUH 0D\ DQG -XQH The board voted to approve the May 31 graduation date

,Q RWKHU ERDUG EXVLQHVV 7KH ERDUG HOHFWHG RIĂ&#x20AC;FHUV ZLWK DOO FXUUHQW RIĂ&#x20AC;FHUV UHWDLQLQJ WKHLU SRVLWLRQV DV follows, David Ahlquist will continue as board president, David Dahlberg as vice SUHVLGHQW &KULV (ULFNVRQ DV WUHDVXUHU DQG &LQG\ -HQVHQ DV FOHUN &RPPLWWHH DVVLJQments also remained the same.

The board discussed replacement of WKH KLJK VFKRRO ORFNHUV UDWKHU UHWURĂ&#x20AC;WWLQJ WKH H[LVWLQJ \HDU ROG ORFNHUV ZLWK QHZ GRRUV DQG Ă RRU PDWV DV SURSRVHG DW

WKH ERDUG¡V 0D\ PHHWLQJ 7KH LWHP ZDV tabled at that meeting so bids could be obtained on the new lockers. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d really like to see new lockers,â&#x20AC;? Marczak told the board. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Every few years upkeep on the old lockers is needed.â&#x20AC;?

The board voted to accept a bid of IURP WKH *RRGVRQ &RPSDQ\ IRU new lockers. According to Superintendent Burgin year-end spend-down funds would be available to cover the project.

The board approved open enrollment applications for both iForward and the districtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s brick-and-mortar school students.

7KH ERDUG UHYLHZHG Ă&#x20AC;UVW UHDGLQJV RI several school policies under revision with the memorialization policy receiving the most board discussion. At issue was how the school handles memorializing students or staff after their deaths.

One item in the memorialization policy proposed was no placing of permanent plaques or memorials on school grounds.

Several board members commented a number of memorial trees have already been planted in an area west of the high

school. All the board members agreed a consistent plan is needed with regard to how students and staff are remembered.

Board members also concluded there might be a need for two separate policies to differentiate between accidental or natural deaths and those from suicide.

Marczak told the board suicide contagion, the process by which one suicide death may contribute to another, is always a concern. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We want to take all precautions,â&#x20AC;? commented Burgin, with regard to how suicides can affect other students. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our job is to protect the students,â&#x20AC;? added Marczak. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m in favor of differentiating.â&#x20AC;?

Board President David Ahlquist told the board members to consider the recommendations made by the policy committee and bring back their views on the PHPRULDOL]DWLRQ SROLF\ WR WKH QH[W ERDUG meeting.

The board also approved several staff resignations and retirements.

Public attendance high at Siren School Board meeting Jean Koelz | Staff writer SIRENâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;In the midst of a painful budget-cutting process, concerned parents DQG VWDII PHPEHUV Ă&#x20AC;OOHG WKH URRP DW WKH 0RQGD\ 0D\ 6LUHQ 6FKRRO %RDUG meeting. During the public comments section, parent and volunteer Teri Hinze pleaded with board members to pay attention to what proposed ideas will do to educational quality and how the kids will be affected. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I would just ask that WKH NLGV DOZD\V FRPH Ă&#x20AC;UVW Âľ +LQ]H VXPmarized. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not just about numbers,â&#x20AC;? Hinze said after the meeting adjourned. â&#x20AC;&#x153;For H[DPSOH LW PLJKW PDNH VHQVH RQ SDSHU to combine classrooms. But you have to know these kids and observe what goes on in the classroom to know if thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s JRLQJ WR ZRUN Âľ +LQ]H H[SODLQHG WKDW WKH teachers can provide valuable insight and feedback as the board looks at different cost-cutting measures. She also wishes there was more time to hold discussions with parents and school community members that would like to engage in the process, or at least would like to have a

sense of whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s going on.

At this stage, much of the boardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s discussions have been happening in closed session. Unfortunately, for those looking for answers, thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a prescribed method that the board is legally obligated to follow when making cuts that result in lost jobs. In addition, there are several pieces of the budget puzzle that are still up in WKH DLU )RU H[DPSOH WKH KHDOWK LQVXUDQFH discussion was tabled again this month until the board could meet to review newly provided information. But board members have said repeatedly that maintaining educational quality has always been the top priority.

2Q D SDUDOOHO IURQW 6WHYH &UDNHU IURP &(6$ ZDV LQYLWHG WR WKH PHHWLQJ WR H[plain to board members how the school FRXOG XVH $FW WR Ă&#x20AC;QDQFH FHUWDLQ EXLOGing and maintenance projects that could take some pressure off the budget. Act 32 is Wisconsin legislation that allows VFKRROV WR LVVXH WD[ OHYLHV RXWVLGH RI UHYenue limits that donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t require a referendum if theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re earmarked for projects that would increase the schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s energy

HIĂ&#x20AC;FLHQF\ â&#x20AC;&#x153;Act 32 gives you a tool to use your borrowing power to do projects that canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be Ă&#x20AC;QDQFHG E\ \RXU DQQXDO EXGJHW RU ZRXOG UHTXLUH D UHIHUHQGXP Âľ &UDNHU VDLG ´:H LGHQWLĂ&#x20AC;HG VHYHQ SRWHQWLDO SURMHFWV WRWDOing nearly a million dollars.â&#x20AC;? The type of project, cost of the project and the amount of time it takes to achieve a comparable savings all factor into how long a school could assess the levy. Rather than assess D ODUJH DPRXQW IRU RQH WR Ă&#x20AC;YH \HDUV LQ D UHIHUHQGXP WD[SD\HUV FRXOG EH DVVHVVHG a much smaller amount over 20 or more years.

7KH VFKRRO¡V URRI VHUYHG DV DQ H[DPSOH for discussion purposes. Much of the schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s roof is overdue for maintenance. $V ERDUG PHPEHU -HII +RZH SXW LW ´:H all know that almost 50 percent of the roof is 15 years old and out of warranty.â&#x20AC;? If repairing and adding insulation to the roof ZRXOG UHVXOW LQ JUHDWHU HQHUJ\ HIĂ&#x20AC;FLHQF\ WKHQ WKH VFKRRO FRXOG Ă&#x20AC;QDQFH WKH PDLQWHQDQFH XVLQJ $FW WR DVVHVV WD[ OHYLHV rather than include it in the core budget. ,W¡V LPSRUWDQW WR QRWH WKDW &UDNHU¡V SUH-

sentation was for information purposes only, and the board took no action toward LW +RZHYHU &UDNHU SRLQWHG RXW WKDW LI the board wants to proceed, a resolution would have to be passed by Nov. 1, and it would have to hire a performance FRQWUDFWRU ² &(6$ LV RQH RSWLRQ ² WKDW ZRXOG UHFHLYH D WR SHUFHQW FRPPLVsion, depending on the work.

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Burnett County considers new budgeting procedures Jean Koelz | Staff writer %851(77 &2817<Âł&RXQW\ $GPLQistrator Nate Ehalt is introducing supervisors to a new way of thinking about funding big purchases. Before the 2015 EXGJHWLQJ SURFHVV EHJLQV LQ -XQH (KDOW wanted to meet with department heads to get a handle on potential purchases and future needs. Ehalt recommended that the county look at replacing its current system with an equipment-replacement fund.

The current process requires each department head to anticipate the need for D FRPSXWHU RU D FRSLHU IRU H[DPSOH 7KH manager lists the item in the annual budget request and, if itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s approved, gets to purchase that item later. The problem with the current system is that it creates peaks and valleys from year to year, depending on when equipment needs to be replaced. It can also create situations where, if there are too many requests in one year, some purchases donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get made when they need to be.

Ehalt is calling for a more systematic approach. With what is often called a FDSLWDO H[SHQGLWXUH IXQG DQ RUJDQL]Dtion takes an in-depth look at its current equipment and projects a plan to replace it. Factoring in cost and depreciation, an average annual equipment cost can be determined. Instead of budgeting one big item every couple of years, each department effectively pays an annual rental fee HYHU\ \HDU WR D IXQG VHW DVLGH H[FOXVLYHO\ for equipment purchases. ,W¡V QRW WKH Ă&#x20AC;UVW WLPH VXFK SODQQLQJ KDV EHHQ GLVFXVVHG DW %XUQHWW &RXQW\ /DVW year, an ad hoc capital-improvement policy committee took a broad look at the countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s needs and tried to develop short- and long-range planning windows.

That committee last met in September 2013 and the budgeting process for 2014 was well under way. But the work that LW GLG ZLOO EH XVHIXO WR (KDOW DV KH Ă HVKHV out this new model. â&#x20AC;&#x153;At this point, the idea is just for discussion purposes,â&#x20AC;? Ehalt told the admin-

istration committee members. â&#x20AC;&#x153;But if thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s support for it, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll take a more comprehensive look.â&#x20AC;? Ehalt estimated that he could have something prepared ZLWKLQ GD\V There are some potential problems with the new model. If a department takes good care of its equipment and it RXWOLYHV LWV H[SHFWHG OLIH WKHQ WKH GHSDUWment wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have to pay the rent once an item is beyond its depreciation. However, the system depends on departments replacing equipment in a timely manner WR PDLQWDLQ D FDVK Ă RZ WR WKH IXQG ´,W would require more oversight from the committee,â&#x20AC;? Ehalt challenged supervisors, â&#x20AC;&#x153;because the model requires pay-in from all departments.â&#x20AC;? $OO GHSDUWPHQWV H[FHSW WKH KLJKZD\ department, that is. Both the ad hoc committee and Ehalt determined that because the highway department requires more H[SHQVLYH HTXLSPHQW DQG VRPHWLPHV that equipment can be resold, it should be considered separately.

In a related discussion, Ehalt may have found a way to provide seed money to start the equipment fund. Back in 2011, the county board approved a resolution to maintain a minimum unrestricted fund balance equal to 25 percent of the annual H[SHQGLWXUHV 6LQFH WKHQ WKH FRXQW\ KDV PDLQWDLQHG D IXQG EDODQFH LQ H[FHVV RI that level, and last yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s audit revealed D SHUFHQW IXQG EDODQFH (KDOW VXJgested that the county establish a policy IRU GHVLJQDWLQJ DQ\ IXQGV LQ H[FHVV RI WKH required 25 percent. In a memo to committee members, Ehalt proposed that the money be split as follows: 40 percent to highway infrastructure, 40 percent to the equipment replacement fund and 20 percent discretionary funds.

Supervisor Richard Anderson cautioned, â&#x20AC;&#x153;If we set up these funds, we have to have discretion over them.â&#x20AC;? Ehalt assured the committee that because these funds were unrestricted, the board would retain control of them and have the authority to change course at any time.

Polk property sales ends Friday, no bids on some properties Gregg Westigard|Staff writer %$/6$0 /$.( ² 7KH 3RON &RXQW\ property auction ends Friday, May 23, and there are no bids so far on several pieces of land, including an old homeVWHDG LQ &ODP )DOOV DQG D ZRRGHG ORW LQ the Town of Osceola. There is active biding, however, on a mobile home in Mill-

town. The properties are being auctioned online at wisconsinsuplus.com.

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RQ WK VWUHHW 7KH VLWH DW WKH HDVWHUQ HQG of the short street has a starting bid of $12,500 and is near a property being offered at $20,000.

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National Guard honors Luck police chief with award Mary Stirrat | Staff writer /8&. Âł /XFN 3ROLFH &KLHI 0RQWH Tretsven received special recognition at the Wednesday, May 14, meeting of the village board when he was awarded the Patriot Award for employer support of the National Guard and Reserve. $GDP *RHKULQJ D SDUW WLPH RIĂ&#x20AC;FHU with the Luck Police Department who serves in the National Guard, made the necessary application and wrote a short essay to nominate Tretsven for the award. He told the village board that Tretsven has been very supportive of the time Goehring must commit to the National Guard and to his constantly changing schedule. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Monte has been very supportive,â&#x20AC;?

Goehring told the board.

Trustee Dave Rasmussen pointed out how appropriate the timing is for presenting the award, since May 12 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 16 was National Police Week.

3D\PHQW LQ OLHX After several years of paying $2,000 per

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Rasmussen said he would like to move ahead and approve the change for Maple View Apartments, but added that other PILOT formulas in the village should be reviewed. These consist of United Pioneer Home and Pioneer Apartments. Each is based on a different formula, and the assessment for Pioneer Apartments, at $2,000 per year, hasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t FKDQJHG VLQFH WKH V The new rate of $2,500 was set to automatically roll over to subsequent years, but instead the board voted to approve /XFN 3ROLFH 2IILFHU $GDP *RHKULQJ ULJKW SUHVHQWHG 3ROLFH &KLHI 0RQWH 7UHWVYHQ ZLWK WKH 3D it for one year only. Discussion on the WULRW $ZDUG DXWKRUL]HG E\ WKH 2IILFH RI WKH 6HFUHWDU\ RI 'HIHQVH WR HPSOR\HUV ZKR VKRZ VWURQJ PILOT for the other facilities will conWLQXH QH[W PRQWK VXSSRUW RI WKH 1DWLRQDO *XDUG DQG 5HVHUYH 3KRWR E\ 0DU\ 6WLUUDW

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Flags for veterans I would like to ask for the publicâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s understanding as you are visiting the graves of our departed veterans this year. We are doing our best to mark the JUDYHV DQG SODFH WKH Ă DJV DV LV RXU WUDdition. Each cemetery has a designated veterans organization that is responsible IRU SODFLQJ Ă DJV RQ WKH JUDYHV 9ROXQteers complete this task for the organizations.

Due to the large number of thefts of veterans grave markers, we are having trouble identifying all of the graves this year. Please know that if a grave was missed, it was not intentional.

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Four businesses honored at Economic Development luncheon Gregg Westigard | Staff writer %$/6$0 /$.( ² )RXU 3RON &RXQW\ businesses were honored at the Polk &RXQW\ (FRQRPLF 'HYHORSPHQW &RUS awards luncheon Tuesday, May 13, at 3DUDGLVH /DQGLQJ &KHW -RKQVRQ 'UXJ received the Small Business Award. The Large Business Award went to AFP advanced food products. Polk-Burnett (OHFWULF &RRSHUDWLYH ZDV KRQRUHG ZLWK the Business Service Award. The Energy (IĂ&#x20AC;FLHQF\ $ZDUG ZHQW WR ,QĂ&#x20AC;QLW\ 5HWDLO Services. A large group of prior award recipients were also honored.

6WHYH +HDO\ 3('& H[HFXWLYH GLUHFtor, said that the businesses receiving the awards this year and those in the past are H[DPSOHV RI KRZ 3RON &RXQW\ LV JURZLQJ economically, providing jobs and services to its residents. State Sen. Sheila Harsdorf presented each of the recipients a citation by the Wisconsin Legislature on behalf of the area legislators. &KHW -RKQVRQ 'UXJ $PHU\ KDV EHHQ VHUYLQJ WKH FRPPXQLW\ VLQFH 7KH full-service pharmacy offers counsel and information on staying healthy and sells a full range of health and personal-care LWHPV 6HFRQG JHQHUDWLRQ RZQHUV -XOLH DQG 0DWW -RKQVRQ DQG VWRUH PDQDJHU Sarah Flanum accepted the award. $)3 DGYDQFHG IRRG SURGXFWV &OHDU Lake, is a food-packaging company that produces shelf-stable food products for a number of food-brand owners and retailers. The company, a joint venture

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Assembly task force makes recommendations for helping struggling rural schools STATEWIDE - A task force created last year by Assembly Speaker Robin Vos to study the challenges facing rural schools LQ :LVFRQVLQ SXEOLVKHG LWV Ă&#x20AC;QGLQJV HDUOLHU WKLV PRQWK DORQJ ZLWK UHFRPPHQdations for possible legislation.

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suggestion is after.â&#x20AC;?

Swearingen said that changing licensing requirements is only in the idea stage and would not apply to the entire state.

When it comes to sharing grades between school districts, Swearingen sees it as a way to cut costs while keeping schools open. â&#x20AC;&#x153;These schools are the pride and joy of the community, and so there wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t much talk about consolidation, for instance,â&#x20AC;? said Swearingen.

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The suggestions are the result of a bipartisan effort in the Assembly, but the challenge for Swearingen is now to get more legislators and Gov. Scott Walker on board. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I believe we could potentially get some traction,â&#x20AC;? said Swearingen. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got the attention of the speaker, of course, and the Assembly â&#x20AC;Ś We still have to worry about working with the Senate. We are hoping theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be recepWLYH DV ZHOO DV WKH JRYHUQRU¡V RIĂ&#x20AC;FH Âľ It wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be until after fall elections that the issue could be taken up again in the Legislature, which means struggling schools will have to wait at least until 2015 for any possible changes. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; from Wisconsin Public Radio

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Grantsburg board gets a lesson in governance and hazardous property Gregg Westigard | Staff writer GRANTSBURG â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Derelict buildings.

That was one of the topics discussed when the Grantsburg Village Board received governance training during its board of review and council meeting Tuesday evening, May 20. The teacher was attorney Bill Thiel of Weld, Riley, Prenn and Ricci. He was invited to brief the board on their roles and the powers and responsibilities of villages.

A village board has basic police powers to provide for the safety, health and welfare of the residents, Thiel told the seven board members. That power can lead to the issue of undesirable properties, and the derelict building theme received some of the most intense discussion.

The village has been working to remove abandoned and hazardous structures and is now focused on one site, the building E\ WKH ULYHU EHKLQG WKH SRVW RIĂ&#x20AC;FH $FWLRQ on that building was not on the meeting agenda but the board was told what it can do in similar situations. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Derelict buildings are often a night-

mare,â&#x20AC;? Thiel said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Property rights issues raise hackles but the council can act to protect public safety and welfare.â&#x20AC;?

There are statutes that give a village the power to order the razing of a rotting and hazardous building, Thiel said. And if the owner does not respond to that order, the village has the right to take action on its own. But there is sometimes a hesitance to take action, Thiel said.

The hesitance can come when the village considers the possible costs of getting involved with taking ownership of a possibly hazardous building and site.

That can include the monetary cost of disposing of contaminated materials and WKH FRVW RI FOHDQLQJ D EURZQĂ&#x20AC;HOG 7KH ODVW cost led to the question of availability of grants to clean a contaminated site.

The general board discussion was on the possible costs of taking action and the possible present risks of an unsecured hazard. The tone of the discussion suggested that this may be an agenda item at a coming village board meeting.

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Polk County Museum opens this Saturday

Includes a new exhibit featuring reclaimed bison fossils Greg Marsten | Staff writer %$/6$0 /$.( ² 7KH 3RON &RXQW\ Historical Museum opens for the summer this Saturday, May 24, in Balsam Lake, with a new feature sure to pique the interest of the young and the old.

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State committee recommends fewer wolves be killed for this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hunt

Wolf advisory committee suggests kill quota of 156

Chuck Quirmbach | WPR STATEWIDE - A state committee is recommending hunters kill about 100 fewer wolves than they did last wolf-hunting season.

People who oppose wolf hunting were worried the wolf advisory committee, a group made up of people representing the Department of Natural Resources, Native American tribes and various stakeholder groups, would again recommend a wolf kill the size of last yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s quota of about 250. Instead, the panel is suggesting this fallâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s quota be 156.

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The recommendation pleases Melissa Tedrowe, the Wisconsin director of the Humane Society of the United States. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The HSUS did recommend that the wolf hunt be suspended for the coming year, but if there is to be a hunt, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re pleased that the wolf advisory committee recommended a more modest approach to the harvest than they did last year,â&#x20AC;? she said.

Tedrowe says last seasonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s record wolf kill may have damaged the stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wolf population, which is just a few years removed from being listed as an endangered species. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The wolves were just delisted very reFHQWO\ DQG WKHUH ZDV D VLJQLĂ&#x20AC;FDQW GHFOLQH in population, nearly 20 percent, based

on a single yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hunting season,â&#x20AC;? said Tedrowe. â&#x20AC;&#x153;And itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s too soon to know really what the longer-term effects on the overall wolf population are going to be.â&#x20AC;?

Some hunting groups may be disappointed with the committeeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s recommendation, and may try to pressure DNR staff and the DNR Board to raise the planned TXRWD GXULQJ WKH QH[W IHZ ZHHNV 7HGrowe says wolf advocates may do some outreach too.

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Long winter puts damper on spring home sales

April sales are down 11.6 percent compared to last year

Patty Murray | WPR STATEWIDE - Wisconsinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s home sales for April are down 11.6 percent compared to the same time last year, a decrease that the Wisconsin Realtors Association blames on a persistently long winter. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The distance between accepted offers and when a place actually closes and a

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Parts of far northern Wisconsin got snow in April.

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Woodland Chorale contributes Local music teachers highlighted the 2014 fundraising concert Greg Marsten | Staff writer )5('(5,& ² ,W LV QR VHFUHW WKDW ZKHQ LW FRPHV WR SXEOLF VFKRRO EXGJHWV PXVLF SURJUDPV DUH DPRQJ WKH Ă&#x20AC;UVW things to feel the brunt of funding shortfalls. &KDQJHV LQ VWDWH IXQGLQJ IRUPXODV IRU WD[ UHOLHI DQG other impacts have indeed been felt in schools, making every penny count.

It also means that every donation or fundraising opportunity helps.

6LQFH WKH ORFDO EDVHG :RRGODQG &KRUDOH KDV tried to capitalize on local musical talent, while also rewarding the school districts where its two-dozen-plus participants reside.

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donations, member donations and refreshment sales, but the number continues to grow each year, with a similar amount again this year. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not a huge amount, but will help, I am sure,â&#x20AC;?

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Northwoods Blues Fest icons and up-and-comers to take the stage Frank Zufall | Special to the Register SPOONER â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The lineup for the third Northwoods Blues Festival, to be held -XQH DW WKH :DVKEXUQ &RXQW\ )DLUgrounds, features two national bands on world tours â&#x20AC;&#x201D; both having played and KHDGOLQHG DW WKH IDPRXV :RRGVWRFN )HVWLYDO ² &DQQHG +HDW DQG -RKQQ\ :LQter.

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9ROXQWHHUV RI WKH <HDU â&#x20AC;&#x153;Kind, kind and kind,â&#x20AC;? was one of the many comments made about Scott and Marlene Nelson, this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Volunteers of the Year.

The Nelsons were praised for their willingness to help people, always with a smile, and willingness to tackle volunteer jobs without being asked. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Their senses of humor bring smiles to us all,â&#x20AC;? commented Starr Warndahl, who attends church with the Nelsons at the Lewis United Memorial Methodist &KXUFK ´7KH\ DUH WKH EHVW QHLJKERUV - right there to help and share at any time.â&#x20AC;? &KULV %\HUO\ GLUHFWRU RI WKH )UHGHULF Public Library, said she got to know Marlene well when she began work there in 2005 when Marlene was a volunteer. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s one of the hardest workers I know - she canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t stand being idle,â&#x20AC;?

Byerly said. And Scott, she said, has shown up at the library with his tool belt, ready to repair and build. ´7KHUH¡V VRPHWKLQJ VH[\ DQG JRRG about it all,â&#x20AC;? chuckled Byerly, adding, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re all women there.â&#x20AC;?

Byerly said Marlene has a sense of empathy and fairness and was a key person in establishing a teen reading group, not to mention the most organized library shelves in the area. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They are both very deserving of this honor tonight - and Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m so proud to know them both.â&#x20AC;? )UHGHULF WHDFKHU DQG FRDFK -HII /DUFRP said heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s gotten to know Scott well during Scottâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s volunteering with the crosscountry team.

Larcom praised Scott for not only rearranging his work schedule to help out WKH WUDFN NLGV EXW KH¡V VHHQ H[DPSOHV RI

how he makes time out of a busy schedule to help others.

While shuttling cross-country runners to various starting points, Larcom said he was amazed at Scottâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s endless knowledge of back roads, including a road tagged â&#x20AC;&#x153;Loverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Lane,â&#x20AC;? and surmised how Scott and Marlene used to â&#x20AC;&#x153;just driveâ&#x20AC;? down that road a lot. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Not sure why they called it Loverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Lane - but the history lessons driving around with him were enjoyable,â&#x20AC;? Larcom said, to laughs from the audience.

Larcom also spoke on behalf of school $GPLQLVWUDWRU -RVK 5RELQVRQ ZKR KDG high praise for Scott and his service to the school district, which includes an eight-year stint as a school board member, much of that time as president.

Nelson, Robinson noted, is a leader. â&#x20AC;&#x153;One of our more precious commodities is time, and Scott has shown to give time to school and community - time spent at four-hour board meetings, at state conventions in Milwaukee - time spent away from home and business.â&#x20AC;?

Keeping a level head, speaking the truth and letting others do their jobs were other qualities attributed to Scott.

And despite â&#x20AC;&#x153;not being the greatest with technology,â&#x20AC;? Scott â&#x20AC;&#x153;sees the need for students to learn differently than they did 10 years ago,â&#x20AC;? Robinson noted. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Mr. Robinson has tried to upgrade your phone, without success,â&#x20AC;? Larcom said, but -HII /DUFRP WHDFKHU noting that the DQG FRDFK IURP )UHG outdated flip HULF 6FKRRO UHDG D phone would PHVVDJH IURP )UHGHULF always work 6XSHULQWHQGHQW -RVK well when Scott 5RELQVRQ DERXW 6FRWW was rearrang1HOVRQ V GHGLFDWLRQ WR WKH ing his schedVFKRRO DQG VFKRRO ERDUG ule so he could â&#x20AC;&#x153;help the people he needed to help.â&#x20AC;? %XVLQHVV RI WKH <HDU The Business of the Year award was SUHVHQWHG WR -RKQ 3DUN RZQHU RSHUDWRU of Frederic Hardware on Main Street.

A Unity High School graduate, Park DWWHQGHG :,7& DQG ZHQW RQ WR Ă&#x20AC;QG D MRE in packaging repair and installation for high-speed packaging equipment. +LV MRE WRRN KLP WR &DQDGD 0H[LFR and South Africa, but he longed to return home and start a hardware store.

Park said his family had a lot of rental property years ago and as a small child he learned about homes, houses, property and what it took to upkeep them. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Hopefully Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve done a good job at providing a good service,â&#x20AC;? he said.

Others agreed.

Rick Heltemes, a former longtime St. &URL[ )DOOV UHVLGHQW ZKR KDV FDOOHG )UHGeric home for the past 11 years, said Park makes sure he stocks his store based on customer need - and heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s seen the store inventory just get better and better over the years. ´,¡G JR LQ DQG WHOO -RKQ Âś,¡G OLNH WR EX\ something - and Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m wondering if you might have it,â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;? Heltemes said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d say, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;If I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have it, I will.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;?

Heltemes couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t resist having some IXQ DW 3DUN¡V H[SHQVH WHOOLQJ YDULRXV stories, including those about their instore conversations.

´-RKQ DOZD\V NQRZV PRUH WKDQ , GR or at least he tells me he does,â&#x20AC;? Heltemes joked. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m at a loss for knowledge, he SUHWW\ ZHOO FDQ Ă&#x20AC;OO DOO WKH JDSV Âľ Heltemes took the opportunity to urge Frederic residents to support their community - if they donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t already - by shopping at all the stores on Main Street and the gas stations, etc. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We spend money in our community so that Frederic can grow,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m very proud to say I live here and have a hardware store and a gentleman QDPHG -RKQ 3DUN ZKR UXQV LW DQG ZKR , can go to when Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m in trouble. ´:LWK WKDW WKDQN \RX -RKQ Âľ Longtime Frederic business owner 'DYH &KHQDO DOVR WXUQHG WKH WULEXWH LQWR a bit of a good-natured roast. ´,W ZDV WKH RQO\ ZD\ ZH FRXOG H[SUHVV WKH UDUH Ă DYRUV RI KLV SHUVRQDOity, knowledge and commitment to this FRPPXQLW\ Âľ &KHQDO ODWHU FRPPHQWHG &KHQDO HFKRHG +HOWHPHV¡ FDOO WR VKRS locally, particularly to keep Frederic Hardware, which he called a â&#x20AC;&#x153;necessary asset to this community.â&#x20AC;? &KHQDO VDLG KH¡V HQMR\HG WKH FRQYHUVDtions heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s had with Park at the store but admits heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll never win any debate that

ensues, citing Parkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;home territory advantage,â&#x20AC;? and the fact that Park â&#x20AC;&#x153;thinks if you turn to leave you are giving up so you must back up to the door and try WR H[LW TXLFNO\ ZKHQ KH LV GLVWUDFWHG Âľ Park thanked all the people in the community for the support they have shown his store. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I thank Mom and Dad - without them I couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have gotten this far - itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been a long process and theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been there for pretty much all of it.â&#x20AC;? +H DOVR WKDQNHG -RH DQG -RDQ 3DDU IRU their valuable help at the store.

Parkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s family roots run deep in the DUHD KLV JUDQGSDUHQWV -RKQ DQG ,PUD 3DUN RZQHG WKH IXQHUDO KRPH LQ &HQturia and his great-great-grandfather owned a hardware store in Balsam Lake.

He brought a scrapbook to Fridayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s banquet that showed the history of the hardware building, which was rebuilt LQ IROORZLQJ WKH Ă&#x20AC;UH WKDW GHVWUR\HG that side of Main Street, proud of what has become his lifeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s passion. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s kind of a gift to come home after you go out in the world,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hard to describe, what that gift means and how that comes about.â&#x20AC;?

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Thompson recalled herself how she once admired a red sweater Rae Lynn was wearing. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Several months later she gave it to me because I loved it so much,â&#x20AC;? she said.

0DU\ -R 2UHQ VDLG VKH¡V NQRZQ 5DH Lynn as a friend for more than 30 years. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a can-do, will-do, gotta-get-itdone girl, and I am thrilled that she is my friend.â&#x20AC;? ´6KH RQFH FDPH GRZQ WR WKH &LWLHV WR stay with me for a weekend and said she knew two people who needed clothing off we went to the thrift store - picking out every size of shoes, pants, mittens and gloves - we came out of there with like 25 bags and piled it in her car. She brought it back to Frederic because she knew people who needed things - I was just touched by that - I couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t believe it.â&#x20AC;?

Don, Oren said, is the perfect partner to Rae Lynn, often donating his electrical and carpentry skills for friends and others. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve opened their hearts, their arms, their lives to Frederic and to me,â&#x20AC;? she noted.

Oren ended with the saying, â&#x20AC;&#x153;A life that includes service is a life well-lived.â&#x20AC;?

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Eagles track competes at Boyceville Marty Seeger|Staff writer /8&. ² 7KH 8QLW\ ER\V DQG JLUOV WUDFN team competed at Boyceville on Thursday, May 15, with several top performances on the day.

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took third overall with a time of 56.63.

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Pitching lifts Saints over Siren/Webster ZLWK &DUUROO DOORZing just one hit in WKH JDPH ZLWK Ă&#x20AC;YH strikeouts and five walks. Leahy allowed two hits, with three walks and four strikeouts in the shutout.

The Saints only run came in the bottom of the third ZKHQ -DNH -RKQVRQ walked and later stole second and reached third on a passed ball. On a third-strike swing, Tyler Henk was still able to reach on 6DLQWV EDWWHU %UDG\ /HDK\ LV EUXVKHG E\ D SLWFK IURP 6LUHQ :HEVWHU a dropped ball by the Siren/Webster GXULQJ D EXQW DWWHPSW FDWFKHU DQG -RKQVRQ scored.

Jacobson tosses noĹ&#x2018;hitter in game Ĺ&#x201D; St. Croix Falls 1, Siren/Webster 0 St. Croix Falls 3, Siren/Webster 0 Marty Seeger|Staff writer 67 &52,; )$//6 ² :LWK D SDLU RI ZLQV RYHU 6LUHQ :HEVWHU DW 6W &URL[ )DOOV RQ Thursday, May 15, the Saints will hope WR DGG WR DQ LPSUHVVLYH UHFRUG LQ WKH West Lakeland as the end of the regular VHDVRQ GUDZV QHDU 6W &URL[ )DOOV KDG three conference games scheduled this ZHHN DJDLQVW &DPHURQ *UDQWVEXUJ DQG Shell Lake, but another round of bad ZHDWKHU FDQFHOHG WKH &DPHURQ JDPH OHDYLQJ DQRWKHU KROH WR Ă&#x20AC;OO LQ D VKULQNing time frame to schedule the remaining games.

'HVSLWH WKH VHWEDFN 6W &URL[ )DOOV FRQtinues to come out on top, and pitching has been a big part of it in an evenly balanced conference. Many of the Saints conference wins have come by just a pair of runs. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our pitching has been outstanding all \HDU Âľ VDLG 6DLQWV FRDFK %ULDQ -DFREVRQ %UDG\ /HDK\ DQG -DFRE -DFREVRQ WKUHZ WKH EDOO H[FHSWLRQDOO\ ZHOO DJDLQVW 6LUHQ Webster, only giving up three hits in the '+ :HEVWHU¡V SLWFKHU -HII &DUUROO GLG a very nice job as well, he kept them in both games. Hopefully, our bats will start to come alive as the weather warms up.â&#x20AC;?

The Saints totaled just three hits in the second game of the doubleheader against 6LUHQ :HEVWHU RQ 7KXUVGD\ DV -DFREVRQ SLWFKHG D QR KLWWHU WKURXJK Ă&#x20AC;YH LQQLQJV with eight strikeouts and only one walk. &DUUROO ZDV DOVR VROLG DOORZLQJ RQH KLW through just over two innings with a pair of strikeouts and four walks. He went just over two innings as he had already logged Ă&#x20AC;YH LQQLQJV LQ WKH Ă&#x20AC;UVW JDPH 7ZR UXQV were allowed but both went unearned as Siren/Webster piled on four errors. St. &URL[ )DOOV VFRUHG WKHLU Ă&#x20AC;UVW UXQ RI WKH game in the top of the second inning as Gjovig drew a walk and Brendan Sheehan reached on an error. Gjovig scored on the play after stealing second and getting to

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Cumberland 3, St. Croix Falls 2 &80%(5/$1' ² The Saints baseball team faced the No. VHHGHG &XPEHUland Beavers during a nonconference pickup game SatXUGD\ 0D\ DQG nearly came away with a win against a very good baseball team.

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-DFREVRQ SLWFKHG LQQLQJV ZLWK land answered in the bottom half, scorĂ&#x20AC;YH KLWV IRXU ZDONV WZR VWULNHRXWV DQG ing two runs to take a 2-1 lead. The Saints HQGHG XS W\LQJ WKH JDPH LQ WKH Ă&#x20AC;IWK ZLWK one earned run. Mitchell Gjovig went 2 D -DFREVRQ 5%, VLQJOH 7\OHU +HQN DQG IRU IRU WKH 6DLQWV DQG -DFREVRQ ZDV Brady Leahy also singled in the inning, for 4.

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Unity goes 11 innings against Shell Lake Shell Lakeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Sam Livingston pitched eight innings allowing nine hits with one ZDON DQG VWULNHRXWV =DFK 0HOWRQ Ă&#x20AC;QLVKHG WKH Ă&#x20AC;QDO WZR LQQQJV RI WKH JDPH Ruck, Anderson and Olson each had two hits and Sorensen went 3 for 5 with an RBI.

Fall to Bloomer in nonconference test Unity 3, Shell Lake 2 Marty Seeger|Staff writer BALSAM LAKE â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The Eagles baseball team went 11 innings with Shell Lake on 7KXUVGD\ 0D\ EHIRUH Ă&#x20AC;QLVKLQJ WKH JDPH RQ DQ 5%, VLQJOH WR FHQWHU Ă&#x20AC;HOG E\ Tevin Anderson, and a performance gem IURP 5LOH\ &DUQHV ZKR SLWFKHG LQQLQJV ZLWK Ă&#x20AC;YH KLWV WZR ZDONV DQG QLQH strikeouts. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is a game people will be talking about for a long time,â&#x20AC;? said coach Matt Humpal. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is the longest game I have been a part of. Both teams played great and deserved to win.â&#x20AC;?

After 10 innings of work on the mound, &DUQHV ZDV UHSODFHG E\ '\ODQ 5XFN ZKR gave up one hit with no walks, but it was &DUQHV ZKR XOWLPDWHO\ NHSW WKH (DJOHV LQ the game the entire way. ´5LOH\ &DUQHV ZDV D KRUVH IRU XV DJDLQ 1RW VLQFH WKH :RUOG 6HULHV have I heard of a pitcher going 10 innings a game. The last batter he faced, he struck out. Pretty impressive,â&#x20AC;? Humpal added.

The Eagles totaled 14 hits in the game but couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get the big hit needed, as the Lakers played solid defensively. Unity VFRUHG WKH Ă&#x20AC;UVW WZR UXQV RI WKH JDPH LQ the bottom of the second inning, when &RQQRU 2OVRQ KLW D OHDGRII VLQJOH DQG ODWHU VFRUHG RQ DQ 5%, VLQJOH E\ &DVK Hickethier. Brett Nelson smacked an RBI GRXEOH WR OHIW Ă&#x20AC;HOG DQG 3KLOOLS 6RUHQVHQ hit an RBI single to score Hickethier, but that was all the Eagles could muster for runs until the bottom of the 11th inning.

Bloomer 9, Unity 1 BLOOMER â&#x20AC;&#x201C; A winning week of baseball was met with a tough loss for the Eagles at Bloomer on Friday, May 16. The Blackhawks jumped out to an early lead and never looked back, scoring one run LQ WKH Ă&#x20AC;UVW DQG DQRWKHU IRXU UXQV LQ HDFK of the second and third innings.

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Unity totaled just three hits, with Ruck, Hunter Fjorden and Austin Donahue driving in the Eagles lone run in the top of the seventh. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Once we woke up, we started taking quality at bats and making the plays defensively. Bloomer is a very nice team and for the last four innings, we showed we could play with them,â&#x20AC;? Humpal said. &RQQRU 2OVRQ SLWFKHG WKH Ă&#x20AC;QDO WKUHH 8QLW\ VHQLRU 5LOH\ &DUQHV ODVWHG LQQLQJV RQ WKH PRXQG IRU WKH (DJOHV GXULQJ D ZLQ RYHU 6KHOO innings for the Eagles allowing no runs /DNH RQ 7KXUVGD\ 0D\ +H JDYH XS ILYH KLWV WZR ZDONV DQG KDG QLQH VWULNHRXWV LQ WKH YLF on two hits, with two strikeouts and one WRU\ z )LOH SKRWR E\ 0DUW\ 6HHJHU walk. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We were able to hit the ball in the game but Shell Lake kept coming up with a key defensive play or strikeout to halt our rallies. Hats off to them on a great game,â&#x20AC;? Humpal said.

The 11th inning rally was sparked by a walk from Hunter Fjorden, and a one-out single from Sorensen, followed by a hard grounder up the middle by Anderson for the game winner.

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Luck/Frederic shoots down Pirates Austin Kurkowski has big day at the plate Luck/Frederic 4, Grantsburg 1 Scott Hoffman|Staff writer GRANTSBURG â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Luck/Frederic traveled to Grantsburg and brought some strange weather with them. There was sun, clouds, and there was sleet with a bit of snow, but not necessarily in that order.

But with this spring weather everyone was happy just to get the game in.

Luck/Fredericâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Logan Hamack froze the Pirate batters, going seven innings and striking out four and allowing four hits, while teammate Austin Kurkowski went 3 for 3 at the plate. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This was a big-time win for us going into the seeding meeting on Sunday,â&#x20AC;? said L/F coach Ryan Humpal. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Logan Hamack once again gave us a quality start, he threw all seven innings in the ZLQG UDLQ KDLO JLYLQJ XS RQH UXQ RQ four hits and striking out four. Logan was only a portion of the story on defense, we played real well behind him. The big play of the game came in the bottom of the second when Austin Kurkowski made a diving stab down the third baseline to force the third out and get us out of jam.â&#x20AC;?

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Golfers get rained out once again Prepare for Lakeland Conference Tournament Thursday Marty Seeger|Staff writer )5('(5,& ² *ROIHUV KDYHQ¡W EHHQ DEOH to catch much of a break lately as yet another washout canceled a league match WKDW ZDV VFKHGXOHG IRU 0RQGD\ 0D\ LQ 6W &URL[ )DOOV $UHD WHDPV GLG KRZever, pick up their fourth league match of the shortened season at the Luck Golf &RXUVH RQ 7KXUVGD\ 0D\ The Unity Eagle boys have been coming on strong lately, as they won the match ZLWK D VFRUH RI IROORZHG E\ *UDQWVEXUJ ZLWK 6W &URL[ )DOOV /XFN Frederic, 225, and Siren, 230.

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score of 52 was a key element to their success. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Tannerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been battling with his swing.

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Pirates stifle L/F in the sleet Grantsburg 3, Luck/Frederic 0 Greg Marsten |Staff writer GRANTSBURG â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The weather for softball this â&#x20AC;&#x153;springâ&#x20AC;? has made West Lakeland interconference softball games as UDUH DV 7ULSOH &URZQ ZLQQHUV 7KH OHVV than-pleasant sports weather has left the compressed season with rare conference matches, let alone close games.

However, the cold weather, rain, wind and sleet did not stop a match between Luck/Frederic and Grantsburg last Thursday, May 15 at Grantsburg. Regardless of Mother Natureâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s efforts, the two squads were able to get in a full, seveninning conference contest, in spite of brief periods of sleet and rain and temps akin to March, with the Pirates emerging on top, 3-0.

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did escape with a 3-0 victory ... Last year Grantsburg played Frederic/Luck in the

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Luck/Frederic senior ace Abbie Otlo pitched a solid game, with help from strong defense. As strong as Otlo was, Grantsburg hurler Olivia Tucker was all but impossible to hit, using a good variety of speed, occasional risers and well -placed change-ups to confuse the visitors, leading to 14 strikeouts. ´ 7XFNHU KDG D JUHDW JDPH Âľ -RKQVRQ /XFN )UHGHULF SOD\HUV KXGGOHG XS LQ WKH GXJRXW EHWZHHQ LQQLQJV WR ILJKW WKH FROG ZLQG DQG said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;On a night when the Pirates did not VOHHW ODVW 7KXUVGD\ 0D\ z 3KRWR E\ *UHJ 0DUVWHQ KLW ZHOO VKH NHSW XV LQ WKH JDPH Âľ The two rivals may meet again in the snow. Then they played in the rain at ERWWRP RI WKH VL[WK ZKHQ -RUG\Q 0F.HQzie crossed the plate. second round of the playoffs, depending Grantsburg during the tournament.â&#x20AC;?

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Hands to the Plow 24548 Hwy. 35/70 Siren, WI

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Vintage dishes & books; dolls; garden tiller; patio set; scuba gear; wedding dress size 18.

9188 St. Rd. 70, Siren

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14827 Benson Road, Grantsburg 1 mile north of Hwy. 70.

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606130 40Lp

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7487 Airport Rd., Siren Friday, May 23 & Saturday, May 24, 7 a.m. -­ 5 p.m.

Sunday Funday -­ 1/2 Price -­ 10 a.m. -­ 3 p.m.

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Harley coat, vest, chaps; Tupperware; gun clips & other gun supplies; dishes; bedding; much household; baby clothes & toys; purses; clothes; shoes; books; couch & love seat; treadmill; 1991 BMW; 1953 Olds.

Not responsible for accidents.

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715-483-9008

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Perennial Plants & Vintage Treasures May 15 - 18 & May 25 - 31 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Over 1,000 pots of your favorite and specialty perennials including hosta, daylilies, peonies, clematis and many others.

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POLK  COUNTY IN  THE  MATTER  OF  THE  ESTATE  OF Kathyrn  Ann  Krantz Notice  to  Creditors (Informal  Administration) Case  No.  14  PR  43 PLEASE  TAKE  NOTICE: 1.  An  application  for  informal  administration  was  filed.

2.  The  decedent,  with  date  of  birth  July  26,  1951,  and  date  of  death  March  14,  2014,  was  domiciled  in  Polk  County,  State  of  Wisconsin,  with  a  mailing  address  of  3444  20th  St.,  Frederic,  WI  54837.

3.  All  interested  persons  waived  notice.

4.  The  deadline  for  filing  a  claim  against  the  decedentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  estate  is  August  18,  2014.

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

Jenell  L.  Anderson Probate  Registrar May  5,  2014 Jennifer  M.  Ferret 1313  104th  Lane  NE Blaine,  MN  55434 605861 WNAXLP 763-­923-­5566 (May  21,  28,  June  4) STATE  OF  WISCONSIN CIRCUIT  COURT POLK  COUNTY IN  THE  MATTER  OF  THE  ESTATE  OF REGINA  T.  MILLER DOB:  February  23,  1919 Notice  to  Creditors (Informal  Administration) Case  No.  14  PR  42 PLEASE  TAKE  NOTICE: 1.  An  application  for  informal  administration  was  filed.

2.  The  decedent,  with  date  of  birth  February  23,  1919,  and  date  of  death  February  20,  2014,  was  domiciled  in  Polk  County,  State  of  Wisconsin,  with  a  mailing  address  of  208  North  Madison  St.,  St.  Croix  Falls,  WI. 3.  All  interested  persons  waived  notice.

4.  The  deadline  for  filing  a  claim  against  the  decedentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  estate  is  August  26,  2014.

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

Jenell  L.  Anderson Probate  Registrar May  12,  2014 David  L.  Grindell GRINDELL  LAW  OFFICES,  S.C. P.O.  Box  585 Frederic,  WI  54837 715-­327-­5561 606043 WNAXLP Bar  No.:  1002628

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(May  21,  28,  June  4) STATE  OF  WISCONSIN CIRCUIT  COURT POLK  COUNTY EVERBANK Plaintiff, vs.

MELANIE  J.  GEHRMAN  and  ;OL ;V^U VM 6HRSHUK PZ JOHN  DOE, unknown  spouse  of  MELANIE  J.  HJJLW[PUN IPKZ MVY [OL GEHRMAN \WJVTPUN YVHK^VYR Defendants.

MVY Case  No.  13-­CV-­456 -VY IPK ZWLJZ JVU[HJ[ Code  No.  30404 Foreclosure  of  Mortgage  Dollar  *OHPYTHU >H`UL 3HYYHILL Amount  Greater  Than  $5,000.00

NOTICE  OF )PKZ ^PSS IL VWLULK H[ FORECLOSURE  SALE [OL YLN\SHY TLL[PUN PLEASE  TAKE  NOTICE  that  VU 1\UL by  virtue  of  a  judgment  of  fore-­ +LHUUH 2YH\ZL *SLYR closure  entered  on  March  27,  2014,  in  the  amount  of  $37,486.05,  the  Sheriff  will  sell  (May  21,  28,  June  4) the  described  premises  at  public  STATE  OF  WISCONSIN auction  as  follows: CIRCUIT  COURT TIME:  June  17,  2014,  at  10:00  POLK  COUNTY oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;clock  a.m.

IN  THE  MATTER  OF  THE  TERMS: ESTATE  OF 1.  10%  down  in  cash  or  cer-­ CAROL  HELEN  WEITZ tified  funds  at  the  time  of  DOD:  March  17,  2014 sale;Íž  balance  due  within  10  Notice  Setting  Time  to  Hear  days  of  confirmation  of  sale;Íž  Application  and  Deadline  for  failure  to  pay  balance  due  Filing  Claims will  result  in  forfeit  of  deposit  (Informal  Administration) to  plaintiff.  2.  Sold  â&#x20AC;&#x153;as  isâ&#x20AC;?  and  subject  to  Case  No.  14  PR  44 all  legal  liens  and  encum-­ PLEASE  TAKE  NOTICE: brances.

1.  An  application  for  informal  3.  Buyer  to  pay  applicable  administration  was  filed.

Wisconsin  Real  Estate  2.  The  decedent,  with  date  of  Transfer  Tax. birth  September  28,  1923,  and  date  of  death  March  17,  2014,  PLACE:  Polk  County  Justice  Center  located  at  1005  West  was  domiciled  in  Polk  County,  Main  St.,  Balsam  Lake,  Wis. State  of  Wisconsin,  with  a  mail-­ ing  address  of  310  South  Third  DESCRIPTION:  The  Northeast-­ Street,  Luck,  WI  54853. erly  50  feet  of  Lots  4,  5  and  6,  3.  The  application  will  be  Block  14,  Village  of  CLEAR  heard  at  the  Polk  County  Justice  LAKE,  except  a  parcel  of  land  Center  County  Courthouse,  7  feet  wide  along  Westerly  Balsam  Lake,  Wisconsin,  Room  side  of  said  Lot  4,  Polk  1034,  before  Jenell  Anderson,  County,  Wisconsin.  Probate  Registrar,  on  June  25,  PROPERTY  ADDRESS:  511  2014,  at  10:15  a.m.

3rd  St.,  Village  of  Clear  Lake.

You  do  not  need  to  appear  TAX  KEY  NO.:  113-­00093-­0000. unless  you  object.  The  appli-­ cation  may  be  granted  if  there  is  Peter  M.  Johnson Sheriff  of  Polk  County,  WI no  objection.

4.  The  deadline  for  filing  a  Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;DESS  AND  ASSOCIATES,  claim  against  the  decedentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  S.C. estate  is  August  29,  2014.

Attorneys  for  Plaintiff 5.  A  claim  may  be  filed  at  the  1414  Underwood  Avenue Polk  County  Courthouse,  Bal-­ Suite  403 sam  Lake,  Wis.,  Room  500.

Wauwatosa,  WI  53213 6.  This  publication  is  notice  to  (414)  727-­1591 any  persons  whose  names  or  Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Dess  and  Associates,  S.C.,  address  are  unknown. is  attempting  to  collect  a  debt  Jenell  L.  Anderson and  any  information  obtained  Probate  Registrar will  be  used  for  that  purpose.  If  May  15,  2014 you  have  previously  received  a  Daniel  J.  Tolan Chapter  7  Discharge  in  Bank-­ P.O.  Box  213 ruptcy,  this  correspondence  Luck,  WI  54853 should  not  be  construed  as  an  715-­472-­4002 attempt  to  collect  a  debt.

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(May  21,  28,  June  4) STATE  OF  WISCONSIN CIRCUIT  COURT POLK  COUNTY U.S.  Bank  National  Association  as  successor  in  interest  by  merger  to  U.S.  Bank  National  Association  ND, Plaintiff, vs.

Jason  E.  Fangmeier,  et  al, Defendants.

Case  Code:  30404 NOTICE  OF  ADJOURNED FORECLOSURE  SALE Case  No.  13  CV  274 Hon.  Jeffery  L.  Anderson PLEASE  TAKE  NOTICE  that  by  virtue  of  a  judgment  of  fore-­ closure  entered  on  December  6,  2013,  the  Sheriff  of  Polk  County  will  sell  the  described  premises  at  public  auction  as  follows: DATE/TIME:  June  24,  2014,  at  10  a.m.

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

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

DESCRIPTION: Parcel  1:  Part  of  the  South-­ west  Quarter  of  the  North-­ west  Quarter,  Section  18,  Township  35  North,  Range  18  West,  Town  of  Eureka,  Polk  County,  Wisconsin,  described  as  Lot  4  of  Certi-­ fied  Survey  Map  4355,  filed  in  Volume  19,  page  136,  as  Document  No.  674448.  (Par-­ cel  No.  020-­00430-­0400).

Parcel  2:  An  easement  for  ingress  and  egress  over  and  across  Outlot  1  of  Certified  Survey  Map  No.  2236,  filed  in  Volume  10,  page  160,  as  Document  No.  556113.

PROPERTY  ADDRESS:  2378  -­  217th  Avenue,  St.  Croix  Falls,  WI  54024.

Peter  M.  Johnson Sheriff  of  Polk  County Stein  &  Moore,  P.A. Attorneys  for  Plaintiff 332  Minnesota  Street Suite  W-­1650 St.  Paul,  MN  55101 606140 WNAXLP (651)  224-­9683

2-BR Apartment, Downtown St. Croix Falls

Application  for  Retail  Class  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Aâ&#x20AC;?  to  sell  intoxicating  liquors  and  fermented  malt  beverages.  To  (May  21,  28,  June  4) the  Town  of  Daniels,  Burnett  STATE  OF  WISCONSIN County,  Wisconsin.  The  under-­ CIRCUIT  COURT signed: POLK  COUNTY Backwoods  Beer  &  Bait Bank  of  America,  N.A.,  Roger  Wood,  Agent successor  by  merger  to  BAC  10561  State  Rd.  70 Home  Loans  Servicing,  L.P.  fka  Siren,  WI  54872 Countrywide  Home  Loans  NW  1/4,  Sec.  19,  T38N,  R17W Servicing,  L.P. Hereby  applies  for  a  Retail  Plaintiff vs Class  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Aâ&#x20AC;?  License  to  sell  In-­ toxicating  Liquors  and  Fer-­ WILLIAM  C.  HOEFLER,  et  al.

Defendant(s) mented  Malt  Beverages  from  July  1,  2014,  to  June  30,  2015.

Case  No:  12  CV  246  Dated  May  8,  2014 NOTICE  OF  SHERIFFâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S  SALE Elizabeth  Simonsen,  Clerk PLEASE  TAKE  NOTICE  that  Town  of  Daniels by  virtue  of  a  judgment  of  fore-­ 606141 40L WNAXLP closure  entered  on  September  14,  2012,  in  the  amount  of  APPLICATION  $428,756.98,  the  Sheriff  will  sell  the  described  premises  at  public  FOR  LICENSE auction  as  follows: Application  for  Retail  Class  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Bâ&#x20AC;?  TIME:  June  19,  2014,  at  10:00  License  to  sell  intoxicating  liq-­ uors  and  fermented  malt  bev-­ a.m.

TERMS:  By  bidding  at  the  sher-­ erages.  To  the  Town  of  Daniels,  iff  sale,  prospective  buyer  is  Burnett  County,  Wisconsin.  The  consenting  to  be  bound  by  the  undersigned: Siren  National  Golf  Course  following  terms: &  Event  Center,  LLC 1.)  10%  down  in  cash  or  mon-­ Jeff  &  Sarah  Schendel ey  order  at  the  time  of  sale;Íž  8606  Waldora  Rd. balance  due  within  10  days  Siren,  WI  54872 of  confirmation  of  sale;Íž  fail-­ SE  1/4,  Sec.  14,  T38N,  R17W ure  to  pay  balance  due  will  Hereby  makes  application  for  result  in  forfeit  of  deposit  to  Retail  Class  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Bâ&#x20AC;?  Intoxica-­ting  plaintiff.

2.)  Sold  â&#x20AC;&#x153;as  isâ&#x20AC;?  and  subject  to  Liquors  and  Fermented  Malt  all  legal  liens  and  encum-­ Beverages  License  to  be  used  from  July  1,  2014,  to  June  30,  brances.

3.)  Plaintiff  opens  bidding  on  2015.

Dated  May  15,  2014 the  property,  either  in  person  Elizabeth  Simonsen,  Clerk or  via  fax  and  as  recited  by  Town  of  Daniels WNAXLP the  sheriff  department  in  the  event  that  no  opening  bid  is  (May  21,  28,  June  4) offered,  plaintiff  retains  the  STATE  OF  WISCONSIN right  to  request  the  sale  be  CIRCUIT  COURT declared  as  invalid  as  the  POLK  COUNTY sale  is  fatally  defective.

PLACE:  Polk  County  Justice  U.S.  Bank  National  Association Plaintiff Center  at  1005  W.  Main  vs.

Street,  Balsam  Lake,  Wis. DESCRIPTION:  Lot  5  of  Certi-­ NICKOLAS  J.  OUELLETTE, fied  Survey  Map  No.  4351,  et  al Defendant(s) recorded  in  Volume  19  of  Case  No:  12  CV  715 Certified  Survey  Maps,  Page  132,  as  Document  No.674078,  NOTICE  OF  SHERIFFâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S  SALE located  in  the  Northwest  1/4  of  PLEASE  TAKE  NOTICE  that  the  Southeast  1/4  of  Section  by  virtue  of  a  judgment  of  fore-­ 12,  Township  35  North,  Range  closure  entered  on  June  12,  19  West,  in  the  Town  of  2013,  in  the  amount  of  Eureka,  Polk  County,  Wiscon-­ $70,919.20,  the  Sheriff  will  sell  sin.  Together  with  an  undi-­ the  described  premises  at  public  vided  1/5  interest  in  Lot  4  of  auction  as  follows: Certified  Survey  Map  No.  TIME:  June  19,  2014,  at  10:00  4351,  recorded  in  Volume  19  a.m. of  Certified  Survey  Maps,  TERMS:  By  bidding  at  the  sher-­ Page  132,  as  Document  No.  iff  sale,  prospective  buyer  is  674078,  located  in  the  North-­ consenting  to  be  bound  by  the  west  1/4  of  the  Southeast  1/4  following  terms: of  Section  12,  Township  35  1.)  10%  down  in  cash  or  North,  Range  19  West,  in  the  money  order  at  the  time  of  Town  of  Eureka,  Polk  County,  sale;Íž  balance  due  within  10  Wisconsin. days  of  confirmation  of  sale;Íž  ALSO  DESCRIBED  AS: failure  to  pay  balance  due  Parcel  1:  Lot  5  of  Certified  will  result  in  forfeit  of  deposit  Survey  Map  No.  4351,  record-­ to  plaintiff. ed  in  Volume  19  of  Certified  2.)  Sold  â&#x20AC;&#x153;as  isâ&#x20AC;?  and  subject  to  Survey  Maps,  Page  132,  as  all  legal  liens  and  encum-­ Document  No.  674078,  locat-­ brances. ed  in  the  Northwest  1/4  of  the  3.)  Plaintiff  opens  bidding  on  Southeast  1/4  of  Section  12,  the  property,  either  in  person  Township  35  North,  Range  19  or  via  fax  and  as  recited  by  West,  in  the  Town  of  Eureka,  the  sheriff  department  in  the  Polk  County,  Wisconsin. event  that  no  opening  bid  is  offered,  plaintiff  retains  the  Parcel  2:  An  undivided  1/5  right  to  request  the  sale  be  interest  in  Lot  4  of  Certified  declared  as  invalid  as  the  Survey  Map  No.  4351,  record-­ sale  is  fatally  defective. ed  in  Volume  19  of  Certified  Survey  Maps,  Page  132,  as  PLACE:  Polk  County  Justice  Center  at  1005  W.  Main  Document  No.  674078,  locat-­ Street,  Balsam  Lake,  Wis. ed  in  the  Northwest  1/4  of  the  Southeast  1/4  of  Section  12,  DESCRIPTION:  The  East  64  feet  of  Lot  1  and  the  West  10  Township  35  North,  Range  19  feet  of  Lot  2,  Fred  Petersen`s  West,  in  the  Town  of  Eureka,  Addition  to  the  Village  of  Luck,  Polk  County,  Wisconsin.  Polk  County,  Wisconsin.  PROPERTY  ADDRESS:  2434  225th  Avenue,  St.  Croix  Falls,  PROPERTY  ADDRESS:  107  East  3rd  Avenue,  Luck,  WI  WI  54024.

54853.

TAX  KEY  NO.:  020-­01102-­0150.

TAX  KEY  NO.:  146-­00038-­0000.

Dated  this  17th  day  of  April,  Dated  this  16th  day  of  April,  2014.

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

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(May  21,  28,  June  4) STATE  OF  WISCONSIN CIRCUIT  COURT CIVIL  DIVISION POLK  COUNTY BANK  OF  AMERICA,  N.A. Plaintiff vs.

JANNA  PECKMAN;Íž  WAYNE  M.  PECKMAN;Íž  SECURITY  CREDIT  SERVICES,  LLC;Íž  BARCLAY  BANK  DELAWARE;Íž  OSCEOLA  COTTAGES  CONDOMINIUM  ASSOCIATION,  INC.;Íž Defendants NOTICE  OF  SHERIFFâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S  SALE Case  No.  13  CV  000266 Case  Code  No.  30404 PLEASE  TAKE  NOTICE  that  by  virtue  of  a  judgment  of  fore-­ closure  entered  on  December  6,  2013,  in  the  amount  of  $158,919.67,  the  Sheriff  will  sell  the  described  premises  at  public  auction  as  follows: TIME:  June  19,  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:  Unit  136  in  Osceola  Cottages  Condominium,  created  by  a Declaration  of  Condominium recorded  on  September  27,  2000,  in  the  office  of  the Register  of  Deeds  for  Polk  County,  Wisconsin,  in  Vol.  828  of  Records,  at  Page  666,  as Doc.  No.  603218,  and  by  its Condominium  Plat.

TAX  KEY  NO.:  165-­00601-­0136.

PROPERTY  ADDRESS:  136  Cottage  Dr.,  Osceola,  Wiscon-­ sin  54020.

Charles  A  Walgreen State  Bar  No.  1087876 Attorney  for  Plaintiff 230  W.  Monroe  St.,  Ste.  1125 Chicago,  IL  60606 Phone:  312-­541-­9710 Johnson,  Blumberg  &  Associ-­ ates,  LLC,  is  the  creditorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  attor-­ ney  and  is  attempting  to  collect  a  debt  o  its  behalf.  Any  infor-­ mation  obtained  will  be  used  for  that  purpose.

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(May  21,  28,  June  4) STATE  OF  WISCONSIN CIRCUIT  COURT POLK  COUNTY Hiawatha  National  Bank, Plaintiff, vs.

Steven  D.  Smith  and   Estate  of  Sandra  E.  Smith, Defendants.

NOTICE  OF FORECLOSURE  SALE Case  No:  13  CV  462 Case  Code:  30404 Judge:  Jeffery  L.  Anderson PLEASE  TAKE  NOTICE  that  by  virtue  of  a  Judgment  of  Fore-­ closure  entered  February  28,  2014,  in  the  amount  of  $159,352.95,  the  Polk  County  Sheriff  will  sell  the  described  property  at  public  auction  as  fol-­ lows: DATE/TIME:  June  10,  2014,  at  10:00  a.m.

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

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

DESCRIPTION:  Lot  4,  Certified  Survey  Map  No.  269,  recorded  in  the  office  of  the  Register  of  Deeds  of  Polk  County,  Wis-­ consin,  on  October  10,  1975,  in  Volume  1  of  Certified  Sur-­ vey  Maps,  page  272,  as  Document  No.  366070,  being  part  of  the  Northeast  North-­ east,  Section  26,  Township  35  North,  Range  15  West,  Town  of  Johnstown,  Polk  County,  Wisconsin.

PROPERTY  ADDRESS:  2005  Long  Lake  Lane,  Comstock,  WI  54826.

The  common  address  is  for  reference  purposes  only. /s/  Peter  Johnson Polk  County  Sheriff Drafted  by: ECKBERG  LAMMERS  Nicholas  J.  Vivian  (1047165) Attorneys  for  Plaintiff 430  Second  Street Hudson,  WI  54016 (715)  386-­3733 Eckberg  Lammers  is  attempt-­ ing  to  collect  a  debt  on  our  cli-­ entâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  behalf  and  any  information  we  obtain  will  be  used  for  that  purpose.  If  you  are  currently  in  bankruptcy  or  have  been  dis-­ charged  in  bankruptcy,  this  is  not  an  attempt  to  collect  the  debt  from  you  personally.

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(May  21,  28,  June  4) STATE  OF  WISCONSIN CIRCUIT  COURT POLK  COUNTY Royal  Credit  Union, a  Wisconsin  state  chartered  credit  union, 200  Riverfront  Terrace Eau  Claire,  Wisconsin  54703, Plaintiff, vs.

Robert  A.  Tonnar a/k/a  Robert  Tonnar N7040  Bumble  Bee  Road Winter,  Wisconsin  54896, Virginia  C.  Tonnar a/k/a  Virginia  Tonnar a/k/a  Virginia  Geis  Tonnar N7040  Bumble  Bee  Road Winter,  Wisconsin  54896, Central  Bank, a  Minnesota  banking  corporation, 2104  Hastings  Avenue Newport,  Minnesota  55055, Theresa  A.  Beaulieu, through  her  heirs 511  5th  Street Centuria,  Wisconsin  54824, Herman  C.  Geis, N7040  Bumble  Bee  Road Winter,  Wisconsin  54896, John  Doe,  Mary  Roe,  and  XYZ  corporation, Defendants.

Case  Type:  30404 Case  No.  14CV87 PUBLICATION  SUMMONS THE  STATE  OF  WISCONSIN  TO  THERESA  A.  BEAULIEU,  THROUGH  HER  HEIRS: YOU  ARE  HEREBY  NOTI-­ FIED  that  Plaintiff,  Royal  Credit  Union,  a  Wisconsin  state  char-­ tered  credit  union,  has  filed  a  lawsuit  or  other  legal  action  against  you.

WITHIN  forty  (40)  days  after  May  21,  2014,  you  must  re-­ spond  with  a  written  demand  for  a  copy  of  the  Complaint  and  Amended  Complaint.  The  de-­ mand  must  be  sent  or  delivered  to  the  Polk  County  Clerk  of  Court,  Polk  County  Justice  Cen-­ ter,  whose  address  is  1005  West  Main  Street,  Suite  300,  Balsam  Lake,  Wisconsin  54810  and  to  Plaintiffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  attorneys,  Ana-­ stasi  Jellum,  P.A.,  whose  ad-­ dress  is  14985  60th  Street  North,  Stillwater,  Minnesota  55082.

You  may  have  an  attorney  help  or  represent  you.

If  you  do  not  demand  a  copy  of  the  Complaint  and  Amended  Complaint  within  forty  (40)  days,  the  Court  may  grant  judgment  against  you  for  the  award  of  money  or  other  legal  action  requested  in  the  Complaint  and  Amended  Complaint  and  you  may  lose  your  right  to  object  to  anything  that  is  or  may  be  incor-­ rect  in  the  Complaint  and  Amended  Complaint.  A  judg-­ ment  may  be  enforced  as  pro-­ vided  by  law.  A  judgment  award-­ ing  money  may  become  a  lien  against  any  real  estate  you  own  now  or  may  in  the  future,  and  may  also  be  enforced  or  gar-­ nishment  or  seizure  of  property.

Dated:  May  6,  2014.

ANASTASI  JELLUM,  P.A. Garth  G.  Gavenda,  #1079588 Joshua  D.  Christensen,  #1089857 14985  60th  Street  North Stillwater,  MN  55082 Telephone:  651-­439-­2951 Attorneys  for  Plaintiff #17154 605722 WNAXLP

NOTICE

TOWN OF LORAIN ROAD REVIEW Sat., June 21, 2014 6 p.m.

Agenda: Town board to meet at the town hall. Call road review to order. Proceed to drive the township roads. Return to the town hall to review. Adjourn.

606045 Susan E. Hughes, Clerk 40L 30a (May  14,  21,  28) STATE  OF  WISCONSIN CIRCUIT  COURT POLK  COUNTY ANCHORBANK,  FSB Plaintiff vs.

THE  ESTATE  OF  JEFFREY  R.  ROEMHILD c/o  Robert  E.  Roemhild,  Personal  Representative  Defendants.

Case  No.  14CV56 Code  No.  30404 Foreclosure  of  Mortgage Dollar  Amount  Greater  Than  $5,000.00  NOTICE  OF FORECLOSURE  SALE PLEASE  TAKE  NOTICE  that  by  virtue  of  a  judgment  of  fore-­ closure  entered  on  April  1,  2014,  in  the  amount  of  $109,323.90,  the  Sheriff  will  sell  the  described  premises  at  public  auction  as  follows: TIME:  June  10,  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;Íž  balance  due  within  10  days  of  confirmation  of  sale;Íž  failure  to  pay  balance  due  will  result  in  forfeit  of  deposit  to  plaintiff.  2.  Sold  â&#x20AC;&#x153;as  isâ&#x20AC;?  and  subject  to  all  legal  liens  and  encum-­ brances.

3.  Buyer  to  pay  applicable  Wisconsin  Real  Estate  Transfer  Tax. PLACE:  Polk  County  Justice  Center  located  at  1005  West  Main  Street,  Balsam  Lake,  Wisconsin.

DESCRIPTION: PARCEL  1:  Lots  13,  14  and  15,  Block  2,  Henry  Johnson  Addition  to  the  Village  of  Osceola,  Polk  County,  Wisconsin.  PARCEL  2:  Together  with  that  portion  of  the  S  1/2  of  the  vacated  alley  abutting  the  North  side  of  said  Parcel  1.   PROPERTY  ADDRESS:  409  7th  Avenue,  Village  of  Osceola.

TAX  KEY  NO.:  165-­00167-­0000  and  165-­00168-­0000.

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

605008 WNAXLP

SCHOOL DISTRICT OF WEBSTER INVITATION FOR BIDS

Notice is hereby given that the School District of Webster is accepting bids for: Carpet: 5 Or 6 Elementary Classrooms, 1 High School Classroom And Office.

Blacktop: 40â&#x20AC;&#x2122; x 120â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Apron At The High School.

Gym floor Resurfacing: Middle School And High School Gyms.

Please obtain specifications from Brian Sears at the High School, 715-866-4281 ext. 336 or bsears@webster.k12.wi.us.

Send bids to: Brian Sears, School District of Webster, P.O. Box 9, Webster, WI 54893 by 4 p.m. on Friday, May 30, 2014.

The Board of Education reserves the right to reject any part of a bid or all bids.

The School District of Webster does not discriminate in education or employment based on sex, race, color, national origin, ancestry, creed, pregnancy, marital or 605529 39-40L 29-30a parental status, sexual orientation or disability.

NOTICE

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(May  21,  28,  June  4,  11) STATE  OF  WISCONSIN CIRCUIT  COURT POLK  COUNTY Frandsen  Bank  &  Trust  formerly  known  as  Rural  American  Bank-­ Luck Plaintiff, vs.

John  P.  Costello  and  Dawn  M.  Costello,  husband  and  wife, and Capital  One  Bank  USA, and FIA  Card  Services  N.A., and LVNV  Funding,  LLC Defendants.

NOTICE  OF  SHERIFFâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S  SALE Case  No.  13  CV  211 Case  Code  30404 Foreclosure  of  Mortgage By  virtue  of  and  pursuant  to  a  judgment  of  foreclosure  entered  in  the  above-­entitled  action  on  the  16th  day  of  December,  2013,  I  will  sell  at  public  auction  at  the  Polk  County  Justice  Center,  1005  West  Main  Street,  Balsam  Lake,  Polk  County,  Wisconsin,  on  the  19th  day  of  June,  2014,  at  10:00  a.m.,  all  of  the  following  described  mort-­ gaged  premises,  to-­wit: The  East  Half  of  the  North-­ east  Quarter  of  the  Northeast  Quarter  (E1/2  NE1/4  NE1/4),  Section  Sixteen  (16),  Town-­ ship  Thirty-­five  (35)  North,  Range  Nineteen  (19)  West,  Polk  County,  Wisconsin;Íž Said  property  now  known  and  described  as: Lot  Two  (2),  Certified  Survey  Map  #5160  recorded  in  Vol-­ ume  23  of  Certified  Survey  Maps  on  page  67  as  Docu-­ ment  No.  716060,  and  being  located  in  the  East  Half  of  the  Northeast  Quarter  of  the  Northeast  Quarter  (E1/2  NE1/4  NE1/4),  Section  Six-­ teen  (16),  Township  Thirty-­ five  (35)  North,  Range  Nineteen  (19)  West,  Polk  County,  Wisconsin;Íž PROPERTY  ADDRESS:  2698  Nevers  Dam  Road,  St.  Croix  Falls,  WI  54024 TERMS  OF  THE  SALE:  Cash  due  upon  confirmation  of  sale.

DOWN  PAYMENT:  Ten  percent  (10%)  of  amount  bid  by  certi-­ fied  check  due  at  time  of  sale.

Dated  at  Balsam  Lake,  Wis-­ consin,  this  1st  day  of  May,  2014.

Peter  M.  Johnson,  Sheriff Polk  County,  Wisconsin GRINDELL  LAW  OFFICES,  S.C. P.O.  Box  585 Frederic,  WI  54837 715-­327-­5561 Plaintiffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Attorney 605674 WNAXLP

Notices/ Employment (May  21,  28,  June  4) STATE  OF  WISCONSIN CIRCUIT  COURT POLK  COUNTY FRANDSEN  BANK  &  TRUST, Plaintiff, vs.

KIMBERLY  RAE  GANNAWAY, Defendant, Case  No.  14  CV  18 NOTICE  OF  SHERIFFâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S  SALE By  virtue  of  and  pursuant  to  a  Judgment  of  Foreclosure  entered  in  the  above-­entitled  action  on  May  5,  2014,  in  the  amount  of  $30,880.23,  I  will  sell  the  descried  premises  at  public  auction  at  the  Main  Front  Entrance  of  the  Polk  County  Justice  Center,  1005  West  Main  Street,  in  the  Village  of  Balsam  Lake,  Polk  County,  Wis.,  on: Tuesday,  June  17,  2014,  at  10  oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;clock  a.m., TERMS  OF  SALE: 1.  10%  down  in  cash  or  cer-­ tified  funds  at  the  time  of  sale;Íž  balance  due  within  10  days  of  confirmation  of  sale;Íž  failure  to  pay  balance  due  will  result  in  for-­ feiture  of  deposit  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. DESCRIPTION: A  parcel  of  land  located  in  Outlot  128  of  the  Assessorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Plat  of  the  City  of  St.  Croix  Falls,  also,  the  Southeast  Quarter  of  the  Northwest  Quarter  (SE1/4  of  NW1/4),  Section  Twenty-­nine  (29),  Township  Thirty-­four  (34)  North,  Range  Eighteen  (18)  West  described  as  follows:  Commencing  at  the  Southeast  corner  of  Polk  County,  Certified  Survey  Map  No.  1038B  Volume  5,  page  28;Íž  thence  South  89Âş  52â&#x20AC;&#x2122;  10â&#x20AC;?  East  543.26  feet  to  the  point  of  beginning;Íž  thence  North  05Âş  34â&#x20AC;&#x2122;  29â&#x20AC;?  West,  568.42  feet;Íž  thence  North  87Âş)  09â&#x20AC;&#x2122;  08â&#x20AC;?  East,  270.32  feet  along  the  Southerly  right  of  way  of  Maple  Drive;Íž  thence  South  06Âş  00â&#x20AC;&#x2122;  26â&#x20AC;?  East,  394.47  feet  along  the  Westerly  right  of  way  of  the  Soo  Line  Railroad;Íž  thence  continuing  on  said  right  of  way  188.19  feet  along  the  arc  of  a  curve  that  is  concave  to  the  West,  with  a  radius  of  3,769.83  feet,  a  central  angle  of  02Âş  51â&#x20AC;&#x2122;  37â&#x20AC;?,  and  a  chord  bearing  South  04Âş  34â&#x20AC;&#x2122;  37â&#x20AC;?  East  for  188.17  feet;Íž  thence  North  89Âş  52â&#x20AC;&#x2122;  10â&#x20AC;?  West,  271.06  feet  to  the  point  of  beginning.

PIN:  281-­01133-­0000 Street  Address:  916  Maple  Drive,  St.  Croix  Falls,  WI  54024 Dated  at  Balsam  Lake,  Wis.,  this  12  day  of  May,  2014. /s/ Peter  M.  Johnson,  Sheriff Polk  County,  Wisconsin Steven  J.  Swanson/No.  1003029 Attorney  at  Law P.O.  Box  609 105  South  Washington  Street St.  Croix  Falls,  WI  54024 715-­483-­3787 606183  WNAXLP

2014 SIREN SUMMER SCHOOL

This summer Siren will be holding Summer School from July 28 to Augst 14, 2014. Classes will be held Monday-Friday from 8 a.m.-1 p.m.

Summer School is available for all children entering kindergarten through high school.

As in the past, breakfast and lunch will be provided at no cost.

Enrollment is limited, and students are admitted to the program based on class openings and when registration forms are received. Please register by May 27, 2014.

If you need more information about Summer School, please contact Heather Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Brien, Summer School Director, at 715349-2277 ext. 204 or hobrien@siren.k12.wi.us. 3 H

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Notices/Employment

ORDINANCE  2-­2014 AN  ORDINANCE  AMENDING  CHAPTER  143  OF  THE  GENERAL  ORDINANCES  FOR  THE  VILLAGE  OF  WEBSTER,  BURNETT  COUNTY,  WISCONSIN,  PERTAINING  TO  FAIR  HOUSING The  Village  of  Webster  Board  for  the  Village  of  Webster,  Burnett  County,  Wisconsin,  does  ordain  as  follows: WHEREAS,  the  Village  Board  for  the  Village  of  Webster  has  determined  that  in  conformity  with  other  relevant  sections  of  the  Municipal  Code;;  for  the  orderly  operation  and  development  of  the  Village;;  and  to  protect  the  health,  safety  and  well-­being  of  its  citizens  that  it  is  an  appropriate  exercise  of  its  authority  and  power  to  amend,  create  and  recreate  its  municipal  ordinances  so  as  to  implement  rules,  policies  and  regulations  pertaining  to  the  orderly  operation  of  the  Village;; NOW,  THEREFORE,  the  Village  Board  for  the  Village  of  Webster  does  hereby  approve,  amend  and/or  create  Chapter  143-­1;;  143-­2  Sections  A-­G;;  143-­3  Section  C  of  the  Municipal  Code  for  the  Village  of  Webster,  Wisconsin,  regarding  Fair  Housing  within  the  municipal  limits  for  the  Village  of  Webster  according  to  the  following  provisions,  to-­wit: 143-­1;;  143-­2  &  143-­3 FAIR  HOUSING. The  full  ordinance  can  be  viewed  at  the  clerkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  office  located  at  the  Village  of  Webster,  7505  Main  Street  West,  Webster,  Monday  through  Friday  from  8  a.m.  -­  4:30  p.m.

Respectfully  Submitted, Patrice  Bjorklund,  Clerk 606040 40L Village  of  Webster WNAXLP

JOB POSTING

TRUCK DRIVERS NEEDED Burnett Dairy Cooperative, headquartered in Grantsburg, WI, is seeking full-time truck drivers to support the Agricultural Retail portion of the business.

Responsibilities include: Transporting feed and grain products between residences, grain terminals and Burnett Dairy. Transports other agricultural products to customers locally.

Requirements: Applicants must have Class A CDL license with air brake and tanker endorsements. This position requires Interstate travel and a valid medical card. Applicants must have the ability to work independently, occasionally lift up to 60 lbs. Frequently climb ladders and other additional physical requirements. As a representative of Burnett Dairy Cooperative, this individual must provide prompt, friendly and efficient service to our customers.

This is a full-time position with a comprehensive benefit package.

Please submit resume and/or application to jobs@burnettdairy.com or mail to Burnett Dairy Cooperative, Attn.: Human Resources, 11631 State Road 70, Grantsburg, WI 54840, May apply online on company website - completing commercial driver application. 605554

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ADVERTISEMENT  FOR  QUOTES VILLAGE  OF  LUCK Notice  is  hereby  given  that  sealed  quotes  for  the  following  pro-­ jects  will  be  received  by  the  Director  of  Public  Works  until  2  p.m.  on  Wednesday,  May  28,  2014,  at  the  Luck  Municipal  Building,  P.O.  Box  315,  401  Main  St.,  Luck,  WI  54853.  Project  includes:  Mill  and  HMA  Overlay-­  Approx.  9,925  sq.  yd.  -­  Various  Areas  in  the  Village  of  Luck.

Copies  of  the  Specifications,  Instructions  to  Bidders,  Forms  of  Proposals  and  other  contract  documents  are  on  file  at  the  Municipal  Building  and  may  be  obtained  without  charge.  Contractors  should  contact  the  Director  of  Public  Works  regard-­ ing  any  questions  about  the  specifications  or  location  of  work.

Projects  may  not  start  before  July  22,  2014.

The  Village  of  Luck  reserves  the  right  to  reject  any  and  all  bids,  to  waive  any  informalities  in  the  bids  received  and  to  accept  any  bid  which  it  deems  most  favorable.

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NOTICE OF HEARING The Polk County Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, June 10, 2014, at the Government Center in Balsam Lake, WI. The Board will call the public hearing to order at 8:30 a.m., recess at 8:45 a.m. to view the sites and reconvene at 12:30 p.m. at the Government Center in Balsam Lake, WI. At that time, the applicant will inform the board of their request. (THE APPLICANT MUST APPEAR AT 12:30 P.M. WHEN THE BOARD RECONVENES AT THE GOVERNMENT CENTER.) JOHN & MARGOT MURPHY request a special exception to Article 8D1(a) of the Polk County Shoreland Protection Zoning Ordinance to have a tourist rooming house. Property affected is: 1631 Niles Ln, part of Govâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t Lot 4, Sec 8/T34N/R17W, Town of Balsam lake, Loveless Lake (class 1).

JUSTIN & STACY NELSON request a special exception to Section VIB8 of the Polk County Comprehensive Land Use Ordinance to have an automotive repair shop. Property affected is: 2406 Beede Lake Trl, Lot 1, CSM #4736, Vol 21/Pg 63, Sec 25/ T35N/R19W, Town of Eureka.

THE ITALL LLC requests a special exception to Article 8D1(a) of the Polk County Shoreland Protection Zoning Ordinance to have a tourist rooming house. Property affected is: Lot 6, unrecorded plat of Porterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bay, Sec 24/T33N/R17W, Town of Lincoln, Lake Wapogasset (class 1).

PATRICIA HELDT requests a variance to Article 11C Table 1, 11F2(a)(1) and 11E3 of the Polk County Shoreland Protection Zoning Ordinance to place a deck and a garage less than 75â&#x20AC;&#x2122; from ordinary high-water mark and less than 63â&#x20AC;&#x2122; from centerline of a town road. Property affected is: 1617 S White Ash Ln, Lot 55, White Ash Park, Sec 11/T34N/R16W, Town of Apple River, White Ash Lake (class 1).

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PUBLIC NOTICE

The Polk County Conservation, Development, Recreation & Education Committee will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, June 4, 2014, at 9:30 a.m. in the Government Center (County Boardroom), Balsam Lake, Wisconsin, to consider the following and other agenda items: TODD & CHERRISE MILLER: District change from Agricultural to Commercial. Location: Northeast of 2956 State Hwy. 35, part of Lot 1+2, CSM #6328, Sec 4/T36N/R17W, Town of Luck, approx. 6.8 acres.

3 >5(?37 SBA/VERISON WIRELESS: Wireless telecommunication facility.

Location: part of NE1/4 of the SE1/4, Sec 26/T34N/R18W, Town of St. Croix Falls (Dale/Judy & Richard/Jolene Wester property).

JOB POSTING MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN

Burnett Dairy Cooperative is currently accepting applications for Maintenance Technician. This is a fulltime position with a competitive benefits package.

This position performs maintenance for the cheese factory buildings, equipment and some groundswork.

Applicant must be able to climb ladders, lift up to 60 lbs. and be able to spend long hours on feet. Preferred applicants will have welding experience, electrical background, fabricating and mechanical knowledge.

Maintenance experience in a food manufacturing facility also preferred. Must be reliable and able to troubleshoot and work independently in a fast-paced working environment.

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JOB POSTING WAREHOUSE ASSISTANT FULL TIME Burnett Dairy Cooperative Division is currently accepting applications for the position of Warehouse Assistant. This is a full-time position that reports directly to the shipping/receiving manager.

The Warehouse Assistant is responsible for receiving, storing and distributing materials and products within the company. This is a fast-paced working environment that has physical requirements of being able to lift/push/pull/stack up to 50 lbs. Forklift knowledge a must. This position is full time, daytime hours.

Applications are available at www.burnettdairy.com/ employment or you can apply for this position at the Burnett Dairy office, 11631 State Road 70, 605556 Grantsburg, WI 54840.

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Notices/Employment SCHOOL DISTRICT OF LUCK REGULAR BOARD MEETING Monday, May 26, 2014 6:00 p.m.

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AGENDA Call to order and seek approval of the agenda, Daryl Bazey Consideration of previous minutes, LeRoy Buck Presentation of Vouchers, Amy Dueholm Treasurerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Report, Amy Dueholm Citizen request to address the Board A. Must sign up before the meeting Presentations Reports A. Student Rep B. Mr. Palmer C. Mr. Werner D. Mrs. Goldbach E. Mr. Stonesifer New Business A. Addendum to CESA contract for Director of Special Ed. B. Request by Tom Wesle to Retire.

C. Request by Mark Babcock to Retire.

D. 21st Century Learning Grant.

E. Discussion of ACH Monthly Payments.

F. Resignation of Director of Spec Ed/School Psych.

Policy Review: Approximately five Board Policies per month will be reviewed for possible revisions. Policy Section 400 dealing with students will be addressed first.

A. Policy 413 Release Time for Students â&#x20AC;˘ Senior Late Arrival/Early Departure â&#x20AC;˘ Work-Release B. Policy 420 Enrollment of Nonpublic School Students C. Policy 425 Public Open Enrollment D. Policy 426 Postsecondary Class Credit Motion to convene into executive session per WI Statute 19.85(1)(c) for discussion of Personnel items.

Reconvene to Open Session. No Action on Executive Session Items Expected.

Motion to Adjourn.

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NOTICE  OF  THE  OPEN  BOOK  FOR  THE TOWN  OF  DANIELS NOTICE  IS  HEREBY  GIVEN  that  the  Open  Book  Session  for  the  Town  of  Daniels,  Burnett  County,  will  be  held  on  Thursday,  June  5,  2014,  at  the  Daniels  Town  Hall,  from  3  to  5  p.m.  This  session  gives  the  property  owner  an  opportunity  to  meet  with  the  assessor,  ask  questions  of  the  assessor  and  look  over  their  property  assessments.

NOTICE  OF  THE  BOARD  OF  REVIEW  FOR  THE TOWN  OF  DANIELS NOTICE  IS  HEREBY  GIVEN  that  the  Board  of  Review  for the  Town  of  Daniels  of  Burnett  County,  shall  hold  its  first  meet-­ ing  on  Thursday,  June  5,  2014,  at  the  Daniels  Town  Hall  from 6  to  8  p.m.

Please  be  advised  of  the  following  requirements  to  appear  before  the  Board  of  Review  and  procedural  requirements  if  appearing  before  the  Board: No  person  shall  be  allowed  to  appear  before  the  Board  of  Review,  to  testify  to  the  Board  by  telephone  or  to  contest  the  amount  of  any  assessment  of  real  property  if  the  person  has  refused  a  reasonable  written  request  by  certified  mail  of  the  assessor  to  view  such  property.

After  the  first  meeting  of  the  Board  of  Review  and  before  the  Boardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  final  adjournment,  no  person  who  is  scheduled  to  appear  before  the  Board  of  Review  may  contact,  or  provide  information  to  a  member  of  the  Board  about  the  personâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  objection  except  at  a  session  of  the  Board.

No  person  may  appear  before  the  Board  of  Review,  testify  to  the  Board  by  telephone  or  contest  the  amount  of  the  assess-­ ment  unless,  at  least  48  hours  before  the  first  meeting  of  the  Board  or  a  least  48  hours  before  the  objection  is  heard  if  the  objection  is  allowed  because  the  person  has  been  granted  a  waiver  of  the  48-­hour  notice  of  intent  to  file  a  written  objection  by  appearing  before  the  Board  during  the  first  two  hours  of  the  meeting  and  showing  good  cause  for  failure  to  meet  the  48-­ hour  notice  requirement  and  files  written  objection,  that  the  per-­ son  provides  to  the  clerk  of  the  Board  of  Review  notice  as  to  whether  the  person  will  ask  for  removal  of  any  Board  members  and,  if  so,  which  member  will  be  removed  and  the  personâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  reasonable  estimate  of  the  length  of  time  that  the  hearing  will  take.

When  appearing  before  the  Board  of  Review,  the  person  shall  specify,  in  writing,  the  personâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  estimate  of  the  value  of  the  land  and  of  the  improvements  that  are  the  subject  of  the  personâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  objection  and  specify  the  information  that  the  person  used  to  arrive  at  that  estimate.

No  person  may  appear  before  the  Board  of  Review,  testify  to  the  Board  by  telephone  or  subject  or  object  to  a  valuation;Íž  if  that  valuation  was  made  by  the  Assessor  or  the  Objector  using  the  income  method  of  valuating;Íž  unless  the  person  supplies  the  Assessor  all  the  information  about  income  and  expenses,  as  specified  in  the  Assessorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  manual  under  Sec.  73.03  (2a)  of  Wis.  Statutes,  that  the  assessor  requests.  The  Town  of  Daniels  has  an  ordinance  for  the  confidentiality  of  information  about  income  and  expense  that  is  provided  to  the  Assessor  under  this  paragraph  which  provides  exceptions  for  persons  using  information  in  the  discharge  of  duties  imposed  by  law  or  the  duties  of  their  office  or  by  order  of  a  court.  The  information  that  is  provided  under  this  paragraph,  unless  a  court  determined  that  it  is  inaccurate,  is  not  subject  to  the  right  of  inspection  and  copying  under  Sec.  19.35  (1)  of  Wis.  Statutes.

The  Board  shall  hear  upon  oath,  by  telephone,  all  ill  or  dis-­ abled  persons  who  present  to  the  Board  a  letter  from  a  phy-­ sician,  surgeon  or  osteopath  that  confirms  their  illness  or  dis-­ ability.  No  other  persons  may  testify  by  telephone.

Respectfully  Submitted Elizabeth  Simonsen,  Clerk Town  of  Daniels 3 >5(?37

SUBSTITUTE FOOD SERVICE HELPER NEEDED Frederic School District

Frederic School District is looking for food service subs to do a variety of food service related type of things such as, washing dishes, serving, food prep and cleanup. Anywhere from 2 - 6 hours as needed.

Applications are available online at http://www.frederic.k12.wi.us/district/employment-opportunities Applications can be dropped off at the 6 - 12 office. Please contact Judy Shafer, Food Service Director, at 715-327-4223, Ext. 605753 40L 1139 or shafer@frederic.k12.wi.us

NOTICE OF EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Grantsburg School District

Job Title: H.R. Contact: Contact Phone: Job Description:

Qualifications: Requirements:

How to Apply:

Employer:

Job Address:: Website: Description:

Art Instructor Elementary/Middle School William Morrin, GMS Principal 715-463-2455 1.0 FTE Art Instructor Teacher for Grantsburg Elementary/Middle School for the 2014-2015 school year.

Appropriate Wisconsin Certification: Art 55 Certification or ability to obtain said WI licensure.

The ideal candidate will have a passion for teaching young children and the skills to guide them to success in their learning. Candidates should also have experience with data-driven decisionmaking. Desire to work in a team of collaborative, progressive thinking educators focused on the development of the whole child. Candidate must have the ability to provide a safe and positive learning environment for all students. Technology literacy is also desired.

Send letter of application, resume, email address, credentials, including three letters of recommendation, transcripts and a copy of license by May 30, 2014.

Grantsburg School District Attn: William Morrin 500 E. James Ave. Grantsburg, WI 54840 Same as the employer address. http://www.gk12.net Grantsburg School District is a PK-12 School System of 1,000 students that is located in NW Wisconsin. It is located just over an hour from the Twin Cities Metro area. Grantsburg is located on the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway and is the home of Crex Meadows Wildlife Center.

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The School District of Grantsburg does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age or handicap.

NOTICE  OF  BOARD  OF  REVIEW TOWN  OF  LAKETOWN POLK  COUNTY Notice  is  hereby  given  that  the  Board  of  Review  for  the  Town  of  Laketown  of  Polk  County,  will  be  held  on  the  29th  day  of  May,  2014,  from  6  to  8  p.m.,  at  the  Cushing  Community  Center.

Please  be  advised  of  the  following  requirements  to  appear  before  the  Board  of  Review  and  procedural  requirements  if  appearing  before  the  Board: No  person  shall  be  allowed  to  appear  before  the  Board  of  Review,  to  testify  to  the  Board  by  telephone  or  to  contest  the  amount  of  any  assessment  of  real  or  personal  property  if  the  person  has  refused  a  reasonable  written  request  by  certified  mail  of  the  Assessor  to  view  such  property.

After  the  first  meeting  of  the  Board  of  Review  and  before  the  Boardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  final  adjournment,  no  person  who  is  scheduled  to  appear  before  the  Board  of  Review  may  contact,  or  provide  information  to  a  member  of  the  Board  about  the  personâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  objec-­ tion  except  at  a  session  of  the  Board.

No  person  may  appear  before  the  Board  of  Review,  testify  to  the  Board  by  telephone  or  contest  the  amount  of  assessment  unless,  at  least  48  hours  before  the  first  meeting  of  the  Board  or  at  least  48  hours  before  the  objection  is  heard  if  the  objection  is  allowed  because  the  person  has  been  granted  a  waiver  of  the  48-­hour  notice  of  an  intent  to  file  a  written  objection  of  appear-­ ing  before  the  Board  during  the  first  two  hours  of  the  meeting  and  showing  good  cause  for  failure  to  meet  the  48-­hour  notice  requirements  and  files  a  written  objection,  that  the  person  pro-­ vides  to  the  Clerk  of  the  Board  of  Review  notice  as  to  whether  the  person  will  ask  for  removal  of  any  Board  member  and,  if  so,  which  member  will  be  removed  and  the  personâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  reasonable  estimate  of  the  length  of  time  that  the  hearing  will  take.

When  appearing  before  the  Board,  the  person  shall  specify,  in  writing,  the  personâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  estimate  of  the  value  of  the  land  and  of  the  improvements  that  are  subject  of  the  personâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  objection  and  specify  the  information  that  the  person  used  to  arrive  at  the  esti-­ mate.

No  person  may  appear  before  the  Board  of  Review,  testify  to  the  Board  by  telephone  or  subject  or  object  to  a  valuation;͞  if  that  valuation  was  made  by  the  Assessor  or  the  objector  using  the  income  method;͞  unless  the  person  supplies  the  Assessor  all  the  information  about  income  and  expenses,  as  specified  in  the  manual  under  Sec.  73.03(2a),  that  the  Assessor  requests.  The  municipality  or  county  shall  provide  by  ordinance  for  the  con-­ fidentiality  of  information  about  income  and  expenses  that  is  provided  to  the  Assessor  under  this  paragraph  and  shall  pro-­ vide  exemptions  for  persons  using  the  information  in  the  dis-­ charge  of  duties  imposed  by  law  or  of  the  duties  of  their  office  by  the  order  of  a  court.  The  information  that  is  provided  under  this  paragraph,  unless  a  court  determined  that  it  is  inaccurate,  is  not  subject  to  the  right  of  inspection  and  copying  under  Sec.  19.35(1)  of  Wisconsin  Statutes.

The  Board  shall  hear  upon  oath,  by  telephone,  all  ill  or  dis-­ abled  persons  who  present  to  the  Board  a  letter  from  a  phy-­ sician,  surgeon  or  osteopath  that  confirms  their  illness  or  dis-­ ability.   No  other  persons  may  testify  by  telephone.

Patsy  Gustafson,  Laketown  Town  Clerk 3 >5(?37

NOTICE  OF  PUBLIC  HEARING  â&#x20AC;&#x201C;  PRELIMINARY  CERTIFIED  SUVEY  MAP  VILLAGE  OF  SIREN Public  notice  is  hereby  given  to  all  persons  in  the  Village  of  Siren,  Wisconsin,  that  a  public  hearing  will  be  held  by  the  Plan  Commission  on  Wednesday,  May  28,  2014,  at  10  a.m.,  at  the  Village  Hall,  24049  First  Avenue,  Village  of  Siren,  Wisconsin,  at  the  request  of  the  Village  Board  for  review  of  a  Preliminary  Certified  Survey  Map  for  the  following  properties: 23883  &  23893  State  Road  35  (PIDs  07-­181-­2-­38-­16-­17-­5  15-­024-­013000  &  07-­181-­2-­38-­16-­17-­5  15-­024-­014000) All  persons  interested  are  invited  to  attend  said  hearing  and  be  heard.  Information  on  the  proposal  is  available  at  the  Village  Office  at  24049  First  Avenue.

Ann  L.  Peterson Village  Clerk/Treasurer Week  of  January  15,  2014 3 >5(?37

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NOTICE  OF  OPEN  BOOK  AND  BOARD  OF  REVIEW TOWN  OF  McKINLEY NOTICE  IS  HEREBY  GIVEN  that  the  Open  Book  for  the  Town  of  McKinley  will  be  held  at  the  McKinley  Town  Hall,  Hwy.  48  and  15th  St.,  on  Saturday,  June  7,  2014,  from  8  to  10  a.m.,  and  that  the  Board  of  Review  will  be  held  from  10  a.m.  to  noon,  for  the  purpose  of  reviewing  and  examining  the  assessment  roll  of  real  and  personal  property  in  said  Town  and  all  sworn  statements  and  valuations  of  real  and  personal  property  therein,  and/or  cor-­ recting  all  errors  in  said  roll,  whether  in  description  of  property  or  otherwise,  and  to  perform  such  other  duties  imposed  by  law.

Taxpayers  may  appear  at  this  meeting  and  examine  the  assessment  roll,  sworn  statement  and  valuations.

No  person  shall  be  allowed  to  appear  before  the  Board  of  Review,  to  testify  to  the  Board  by  telephone  or  to  contest  the  amount  of  any  assessment  of  real  or  personal  property  if  the  person  has  refused  a  reasonable  written  request  by  certified  mail  of  the  assessor  to  view  such  property.

After  the  first  meeting  of  the  Board  of  Review  and  before  the  Boardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  final  adjournment,  no  person  who  is  scheduled  to  appear  before  the  Board  of  Review  may  contact,  or  provide  information  to  a  member  of  the  board  about  that  personâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  objec-­ tion  except  at  a  session  of  the  Board.

No  person  may  appear  before  the  Board  of  Review,  testify  to  the  Board  by  telephone  or  contest  the  assessment  unless,  at  least  48  hours  before  the  first  meeting  of  the  Board  or  at  least  48  hours  before  the  objection  is  heard  if  the  objection  is  allowed  under  WI  Stat.  Sub  (3)(a),  that  a  person  provides  to  the  clerk  of  the  Board  of  Review  notice  as  to  whether  the  person  will  ask  for  removal  under  WI  Stat.  Sub  (6m)  and  if  so  which  member  will  be  removed  and  the  personâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  reasonable  estimate  of  the  length  of  time  that  the  hearing  will  take.

When  appearing  before  the  Board,  the  person  shall  specify,  in  writing,  the  personâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  estimate  of  the  value  of  the  land  of  the  im-­ provements  that  are  the  subject  of  the  personâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  objection  and  specify  the  information  that  the  person  used  to  arrive  at  that  esti-­ mate.

No  person  may  appear  before  the  Board  of  Review,  testify  to  the  Board  by  telephone  or  subject  or  object  to  a  valuation,  if  that  valuation  was  made  by  the  assessor  or  the  objector  using  the  income  method  of  evaluation;͞  unless  the  person  supplies  to  the  assessor  all  of  the  information  about  income  and  expenses,  as  specified  in  the  manual  under  WI  Stat.  73.03(2a),  that  the  as-­ sessor  requests.  The  municipality  or  county  shall  provide  by  ordinance  for  the  confidentiality  of  information  about  income  and  expenses  that  is  provided  to  the  assessor  under  this  paragraph  and  shall  provide  exceptions  for  persons  using  the  information  in  the  discharge  of  duties  imposed  by  law  or  of  the  duties  of  their  office  or  by  order  of  a  court.  The  information  that  is  provided  under  this  paragraph,  unless  a  court  determines  that  it  is  inac-­ curate,  is  not  subject  to  the  right  of  inspection  and  copying  under  s.19.35(1).

Dated  this  18th  day  of  May,  2014.

Town  of  McKinley,  Deborah  Grover,  Clerk 606129 40L WNAXLP

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Citizen review is beginning now of areas of geology, social history, environ- participants to share key stories and culthe feasibility study that makes the case mental history, cultural resources, tribal tural traditions within the region and that this area is deserving of national to identify existing natural, cultural, history, and regional interpretation. recognition for its stories and special Sixteen public meetings in communi- historical and scenic resources. A total places. If successful, the North Woods ties across the watershed lay at the core of 286 people attended the workshops, and Waters of the St. Croix National of the community engagement strategy. representing a combined 10,412 years of Heritage Area would be our nationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s These meetings were organized into experience in the region. This input was 50th National Heritage Area. three rounds, with each round building captured in an events record that can The feasibility study is available at upon the accomplishments of the previ- be viewed at stcroixheritage.org. In all, stcroixheritage.org/feasibility-study or ous one. This structure helped create a SDUWLFLSDQWV LGHQWLĂ&#x20AC;HG VWRULHV DQG at local libraries around the region.

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These 148 students, said program instructor Bill Alleva, have gone on to become business owners, electricians, real estate brokers, construction workers, nurses, current college students and parents. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Graduates,â&#x20AC;? said district Administrator Brandon Robinson, â&#x20AC;&#x153;we are all proud of your accomplishment. We know that

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700,000 times more than what it takes to kill a honeybee. She says the bee die-offs in their area all happen during cornplanting season.

Bayer Crop Science, the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the largest seed company to use neonics, has been developing a waxy substitute for the powder that comes out of the planter, with claims the product will reduce the amount of pesticide-laced dust by 50 percent.

In an effort to protect bee populations, some states are considering regulations on the use of neonics. Minnesota is one of the big corn-producing states that is discussing control options, including a possible ban or restricted use. The Minnesota state Ag Department is currently in the process of reviewing input from agriculture groups, seed manufactures

and beekeepers before making a decision on what action they may or may not take.

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When I noticed they had hooked up to an overhead 600-gallon iron gasoline tank and tried to drag it, I called the sheriff.

But my boneyard theft pales in contrast to what goes on in heavily farmed parts of the country. California suffers mightily. Stealing is a business. They use scouts, spotters, truck drivers, buyers and, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m sure, lawyers. Machinery, iron, copper wire, plastic pipe and prod-

ucts like avocados are high on the list.

Victims in Californiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Central Valley have organized, involving local law enforcement, neighborhood watches and private security. It has helped recover some of their losses. But the violated victims must have a wish down deep to just catch them in the act and shootâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;em like any other predator.

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NORTHWEST WISCONSIN â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Wild Rivers Habitat for Humanity kicked off the second Build-A-Thon, SunGD\ 0D\ GXULQJ WKHLU RSHQLQJ FHUHPRQ\ DW /XWKHU Point Bible Camp. About 100 AmeriCorps members from around the country are here for a week. The AmeriCorps members will be building and repairing homes with members of the WRHFH, Habitat for Humanity International, and the Corporation for National and Community Service, which is the agency that manages the AmeriCorps program.

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SHS celebrates National Hospital Week 63221(5 Âł 6SRRQHU +HDOWK 6\VWHP celebrated National Hospital Week May 12-16. Their Rewards and Recognition Team, made of employees from various hospital departments, planned a fun week to recognize and show appreciation to the staff. Employees enjoyed the â&#x20AC;&#x153;M*A*S*Hâ&#x20AC;?

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Words of wisdom found in recollections of school days past Priscilla Bauer | 6WDII ZULWHU GRANTSBURG â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Grantsburg alumni Allan Johnson shared recollections of his own school days as a way of imparting advice to graduates during his keynote address at the schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Sunday, May 18, commencement exercises. â&#x20AC;&#x153;As I tell you a little about my story, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m going to give you some advice, as you move into the next phase of your lives,â&#x20AC;? the 1980 Grantsburg grad told the 2014 class.

Johnson followed each of his often-humorous student experiences with a few words of wisdom.

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The Minneapolis-based organization was started in 2010 with a mission to provide classes promoting honey and beekeeping and to put before state and federal legislators how critical bees are to our economy.

The value of crops in U.S. agriculture that depend on bee pollination is $19 billion, according to USDA estimates. Worldwide, that crop value is $217 billion.

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The group would like to visit more people in the inter-county area, as well. They offer in-hive classes to the public and speakers to community organizations to bring more awareness of honey and bees.

For more information visit their website at thebeezkneezdelivery.com or call 612-990-9770.

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OBITUARIES Alexander â&#x20AC;&#x153;Alecâ&#x20AC;? Gillis Alexander â&#x20AC;&#x153;Alecâ&#x20AC;? Gillis, age 23, of Grantsburg, Wis., died May 16, 2014. Funeral Survives will be held Thursday, May 22, at 1 p.m. with visitation from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Trade River Evangelical Church in Grantsburg. Full obituary to follow. Arrangements were handled by Swedberg - Taylor Funeral Home Grantsburg.

Online condolences can be made at swedberg-taylor.com.

Richard Robert â&#x20AC;&#x153;Richieâ&#x20AC;? Daniels

Enid was born on Oct. 1, 1935, in Webster, Wis., to (OPHU *HQH .OHFNQHU DQG 0DGJH (GLWK /DUUDEHH .OHFNner.

Enid had a lifelong desire to live in Montana, but found herself drawn back to Danbury, Wis., several times, where she was a member of the Danbury Methodist Church.

Enid dedicated her life to health work in both Wisconsin and Montana.

She worked many years at Capeside Cove in Siren, Wis., as she was caring for her ailing mother. She also worked several years at Intermountain Deaconess Home in Helena, Mont. She earned a degree in 1995 from MSU, Billings, Mont., at the age of 60. She continued her public service work with Senior Companions until her retirement forced by a diagnosis of Alzheimerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s-like dementia.

(QLG VSHQW KHU Ă&#x20AC;QDO \HDUV LQ WKH H[FHOOHQW FDUH RI 6SULQJPHDGRZV $VVLVWHG /LYLQJ LQ %R]HPDQ 0RQW where she made many friends both with other residents and the staff. The family is eternally grateful for the loving and compassionate care Enid received from the staff at Springmeadows and Rocky Mountain Hospice during KHU Ă&#x20AC;QDO GD\V She was preceded in death by her son, Denis; her parHQWV DQG KHU VLVWHUV 6KLUOH\ 6HDUV DQG .DWKU\Q +DUULV Enid is survived by her sisters, Dolores Cockerham and -HDQ .HQQ\ 5DVPXVVHQ DQG EURWKHUV 5REHUW 0DUJLH

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There was a graveside service for Enid at Meadowview Cemetery in Manhattan on Friday, May 16, 2014.

Memories and condolences may be shared with the family at dahlcares.com.

Richard Robert â&#x20AC;&#x153;Richieâ&#x20AC;? Daniels, 37, of Cleveland, Tenn., formerly of the Webster area, was suddenly and tragically taken from us on May 8, 2014.

Richie was born in Frederic, Wis., on June 10, 1976, a son of Nancy â&#x20AC;&#x153;Soozâ&#x20AC;?

(McIvor) Daniels Haaf and Robert Daniels. He spent most of his schoolage years in the Webster area and received his high school diploma in Huntingdon Beach, Calif. Richie had a passion for hockey. He was an excellent player; it was his favorite activity during his younger years. Richie served in the U.S. Army. He had basic training at Fort Benning, Ga., was stationed in Newport News, Va., and also served in Iraq for six months.

5LFKLH LQLWLDOO\ PDUULHG 6WDF\ /\QQ 3HDFK EXW ODWHU PHW Catherine Coley, who was the mother of Ritchieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s two sons, Spencer Daniels, 10, and Douglas Daniels, 9, whom KH ORYHG YHU\ PXFK +H ZDV FXUUHQWO\ HQJDJHG WR /LVD Evans Barron. Richie loved riding his Victory motorcycle. +H DOVR HQMR\HG KXQWLQJ DQG Ă&#x20AC;VKLQJ JROĂ&#x20AC;QJ DQG SOD\LQJ pool. He was a big Green Bay Packer fan.

He is survived by his parents, Sooz and David Haaf, and Bob Daniels; two sons, Spencer and Douglas Daniels; IRXU VLVWHUV /LVD 'DQLHOV +HDWKHU +DDI 0DJJLH 2¡0DOO\ and Amanda Taylor; a brother, Jack Daniels; an aunt, Dr. 3DXOD 'DQLHOV DQG KLV VRXO PDWH /LVD %DUURQ DV ZHOO DV several aunts and uncles, nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his paternal great-grandparents, Joe and Pearl Czekalski; paternal grandparents, Dick Daniels and Clare Robinson; maternal grandparents, Arthur and Nancy McIvor; great uncle, Danny Czekalski; and aunt, Clara Gunderson.

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Christine R. Hansen, age 61, died May 17, 2014, at her home in the presence of her family in Birchwood, Wis. She was born in Frederic, Wis., to William and /XFLOOH 6RGHUEHUJ RQ -XO\ 6KH LV VXUYLYHG E\ KHU KXVEDQG .RUULH VRQV )O\QQ 5DFKDHO +DQVHQ 7D\ler (Rina) Hansen and Marshall (Deven) Hansen; and daughter, Hillary (Michael) Schave. She also had four grandchildren, Emma, Aiden, Wesley and little Macy. Also surviving are her VLVWHUV )D\H 0DUN *XVWDIVRQ /DXULH (Frank) Mendez, Sharon (Gary) Suffron and Ginny (Brian) Blomberg; and EURWKHUV /RUHQ DQG :HQGHOO 6RGHUberg. Chris was preceded in death by KHU PRWKHU /XFLOOH IDWKHU :LOOLDP sister, Shirley; and brother, Robert.

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Russell was a World War II veteran. Services will be held at West Immanuel Church in Osceola, Wis., on Wednesday, May 28, at 11 a.m.

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Donna M. Vilstrup Donna Vilstrup, 85, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 9, 2014.

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Donna was a dedicated master teacher, starting with all eight grades in a rural Osceola school and retiring in 1987 with her favorite, second grade. She taught hundreds of students of two generations in the Middleton community. She provided leadership at West Middleton School as it grew from the original two teachers with four grades each to the large modern school it is today. Her greatest joy was to see her students succeed, achieve new goals and contribute to the community. She survived breast cancer and valiantly fought Alzheimerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s for the past 10 years. We will all miss her courage and attitude toward life with never a complaint. She always faced lifeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s challenges with a smile.

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Steven M. Zelinski Steven M. Zelinski, age 42, of Webster, died May 18, 2014.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, May 23, at 11 a.m., visitation 10-11 a.m., at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Webster. Interment will follow at Oakland Cemetery.

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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

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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

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CUSHING COOPERATIVE SOCIETY Feed Mill - Grain Dept.

Cushing, Wis. 715-648-5215

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

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

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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

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

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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

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Landscape - 715-825-2202 Garden Center - 715-554-2542

Location: 3 miles north of Balsam Lake on Hwy. 46, east on 200th Ave., east of VFW, 1/8 mile on the right.

Milltown

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200th Ave. Lakeside Landscaping & Greenhouse Balsam Lake

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Phone (715) 472-2121 Eye health exams, glaucoma checks, foreign body removal, full line of street wear, safety and sport wear, contact lenses

341 Keller Ave. N. â&#x20AC;˘ Amery, Wis.

Phone 715-268-2020 Daily: 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home Webster, Wisconsin

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5400 Town Line Road Frederic

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At Coyland Creek

Hwy. 35 & â&#x20AC;&#x153;FF,â&#x20AC;? Webster Flowers Phoned Anywhere

Robert L. Nelson New York Life Insurance Company

Call 715-866-7261

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Rated PG-13, 131 Minutes Fri. & Mon.: 1:00, 1:30, 4:30, 7:00 & 8:00 Tues. - Thurs.: 5:00 & 6:00 p.m.

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All shows and show times before 6 p.m. $5.50.

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Trophies and Milk Trophy Each Day. Some Special Awards.

ASA RULES Roster with ages and entry fee in before first game.

Ball will be furnished. 18-player limit, boys or girls.

Player cannot be on more than one team.

Umpire decisions will be final.

No foul language or roughhousing player.

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AUSTIN LAKE GREENHOUSE & FLOWER SHOP

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

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Mulch, Natural & 4 Other Colors Huge Selection Of Annuals

Family Eye Clinic

DOUBLE ELIMINATION

3307 40th St., Frederic

4 - 7 p.m.

Dr. T.L. Christopherson Dr. B.A. Christopherson

Fri., Sat. & Sun., June 13, 14 & 15 Melgren Field, Milltown

Sawyer James Tietz

Sun., May 25

Christopherson Eye Clinic

37th-ANNUAL YOUTH SLOW-PITCH MILK TOURNAMENT

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Sat., May 24, 2014

Variety Of Hanging Baskets

Dr. Daniel C. Satterlund

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THURSDAY/Ĺ&#x201D;Ĺ&#x201D; Amery

â&#x20AC;˘ Stepping On 7-week series begins at the senior center, to improve balance, prevent falls. Sign up at 877-4852372, 9:15-11:15 a.m., Wednesdays.

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

â&#x20AC;˘ Blood drive at the Legion Post, 12:30-6:30 p.m., 715483-3475, redcrossblood.org.

St. Croix Falls

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Webster

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

â&#x20AC;˘ Humane Society of Burnett County monthly meeting DW WKH Ă&#x20AC;UH KDOO S P

St. Croix Falls

THURSĆ & FRIĆ /Ĺ&#x201D;Ĺ&#x203A; & Ĺ&#x2022;Ĺ&#x2019;

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

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

FRIĆ Ĺ&#x2018;MONĆ /Ĺ&#x201D;Ĺ&#x2022;Ĺ&#x2018;Ĺ&#x201D;Ĺ&#x2DC; Luck â&#x20AC;˘ Garden art sale at Cafe Wren, Fri. & Sat. 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun. & Mon. 10 a.m.-4 p.m., cafewren.org, 715-472-4700.

FRIDAY/Ĺ&#x201D;Ĺ&#x2022; Dresser â&#x20AC;˘ Truck pull at Trollhaugen, 6:30 p.m., 651-373-1302.

Grantsburg

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Indian Creek â&#x20AC;˘ Legion smelt fry, noon till gone, 715-653-2671.

Jackson â&#x20AC;˘ 7XUI 7XQGUD $79 &OXE PHDW UDIĂ H at Crow Bar, 4 p.m.

Laketown â&#x20AC;˘ Rummage, bake and plant sale at Laketown Lutheran, 8 a.m.-noon.

Siren

â&#x20AC;˘ RSVP deadline for Explore Bowhunting Educator Workshop at Crex, June 7, 608-235-4619.

â&#x20AC;˘ Lions/Lioness yard sale donations drop-off at their building, 9 a.m.-noon, 715-349-2400.

St. Croix Falls

St. Croix Falls

â&#x20AC;˘ Troubles for Turtles presentation at Interstate Park Ice Age Center, 3 p.m., 715-483-3747.

SATĆ & SUNĆ /Ĺ&#x201D;Ĺ&#x2013; & Ĺ&#x201D;Ĺ&#x2014; Danbury

â&#x20AC;˘ Forts Folle Avoine opening weekend. Plant sale Sat. 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Sun. 8 a.m.-gone. Wild rice pancake breakfast Sun. 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m., theforts.org, 715-8668890.

SATURDAY/Ĺ&#x201D;Ĺ&#x2013; Balsam Lake â&#x20AC;˘ Youth .22 shoot DW WKH ULĂ H UDQJH DJHV VLJQ XS at 10:30 a.m. Start at noon. 715-857-5873.

Dresser â&#x20AC;˘ Go-4-Big-Air car jump at Trollhaugen, 2 p.m., 651-3731302.

Frederic â&#x20AC;˘ Depot/museum opens for season, weekends/holidays 11 a.m.-4 p.m. â&#x20AC;˘ 3ODFLQJ RI Ă DJV in Maple Grove Cemetery, 9 a.m.

Grantsburg â&#x20AC;˘ Birdathon fundraiser at Crex Meadows, 4 a.m.-4 p.m., Preregister, 715-463-2739, crexmeadows.org.

â&#x20AC;˘ Drumming 101 with Don Karsky at Festival Theatre, 10-11:30 a.m., 715-483-3387. â&#x20AC;˘ Apple River Riders Saddle Club at the fairgrounds, 8:30 a.m. Info on Facebook.

Webster â&#x20AC;˘ Lions chicken BBQ at Gandy Dancer Saloon, 715-8667151. â&#x20AC;˘ Arts & crafts extravaganza at the school, 9 a.m.4:30 p.m., 715-635-6775. â&#x20AC;˘ Used book sale at the library, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., 715-8667697.

Wolf Creek â&#x20AC;˘ Support the Troops memorial ride & fundraiser at Wolf Creek Bar. 715-483-9255.

SUNDAY/Ĺ&#x201D;Ĺ&#x2014; Cushing â&#x20AC;˘ $79 PHDW UDIĂ H IXQGUDLVHU at Dugout Bar, 5:30 p.m.

715-648-5275.

Danbury â&#x20AC;˘ Wild rice pancake breakfast at the Forts, 715-8668890, theforts.org.

Wolf Creek

â&#x20AC;˘ Blood drive at St. Lukeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. Thurs. 1-7 p.m., Fri. 9 a.m.2 p.m., 715-327-8951.

THURSDAY/Ĺ&#x201D;Ĺ&#x203A; St. Croix Falls

â&#x20AC;˘ 7KH :LJ 5XQ EHQHĂ&#x20AC;W IRU /RFNV RI /RYH at Wolf Creek Bar. 715-483-9255.

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

MONDAY/Ĺ&#x201D;Ĺ&#x2DC;

FRIĆ & SATĆ /Ĺ&#x2022;Ĺ&#x2019; & Ĺ&#x2022;Ĺ&#x201C;

Balsam Lake â&#x20AC;˘ Ham and meatball dinner at the Legion Hall, noon - 2 p.m. 715-485-3639.

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Webster

â&#x20AC;˘ Thrift & bake sale at Holy Trinity United Methodist Church on CTH I, Fri. 8 a.m.- 5 p.m., Sat. 9 a.m.-noon.

715-485-3363.

â&#x20AC;˘ Legion Auxiliary roast beef dinner at the community center, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

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Wolf Creek â&#x20AC;˘ Memorial Day Dinner at Wolf Creek United Methodist Church, noon, after the service at the cemetery.

TUESDAY/Ĺ&#x201D;Ĺ&#x2122; Balsam Lake â&#x20AC;˘ Polk County Alzheimerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s support group at social services building, 715-483-3133.

Milltown â&#x20AC;˘ Create and Connect at the library, Open Art Night, 5:30 p.m.

Siren

â&#x20AC;˘ Food & Friends community dinner at the Siren Methodist Church, 5 p.m. â&#x20AC;˘ Burnett County Republican Party meeting at the government center, 7 p.m., 715-349-2859.

St. Croix Falls â&#x20AC;˘ Baby and Me at the medical center, 1:30-2:30 p.m. â&#x20AC;˘ Open Arms hosted by Alliance Church of the Valley.

Meal & fellowship, 5-6:30 p.m., 715-483-1100.

Wood Lake â&#x20AC;˘ Taco supper celebration at Wood Lake Bible Camp, 4-7 p.m., 715-689-2411.

Frederic

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.

Grantsburg â&#x20AC;˘ Songbird banding demo at Crex Meadows, 7 a.m.noon. Preregister, 715-463-2739, crexmeadows.org. â&#x20AC;˘ Ground-breaking ceremony for the libraryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s addition, 10 a.m. 715-463-2244.

McKinley â&#x20AC;˘ Garage sale at Trinity Lutheran Church, 8 a.m.-1 p.m.

Siren â&#x20AC;˘ 5XQ WKH 6LUHQ ,QIHUQR Ă&#x20AC;UH GHSDUWPHQW IXQGUDLVHU at Veterans Park, 8 a.m. start, 715-220-5711.

Spooner â&#x20AC;˘ Household hazardous waste collection at 1650 Cottonwood, 8 a.m.-noon, 715-635-2197.

JUNE

SUNDAY/Ĺ&#x201C; Danbury â&#x20AC;˘ RSVP deadline for June 13 dinner at the Forts. 715866-8890, theforts.org.

â&#x20AC;˘ Graduation at the high school, 2 p.m.

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