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• WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2015 • VOLUME 83 • NO. 4 • 2 SECTIONS

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),567 5($' STATEWIDE - On Monday, March 23, the United States Supreme Court cleared the way for enforcement of Wisconsin’s 2011 voter ID law. A photo ID is now required to receive a ballot in all special and regular elections. Information intended to help answer questions and assist those individuals who may need to get a proper ID before election season can be found at leadernewsroom.com, under links. - with information from Polk County Clerk ••• MADISON - Wisconsin’s economy will likely add jobs in the last three months of the year, but hiring is slowing from where it was a year ago, according to a new survey. A hiring survey predicts job growth to be slower than the kind foreseen three or 12 months ago. The forecast from the Milwaukee-based Manpower Group said that 22 percent of Wisconsin employers expect to add jobs the rest of this year, while 7 percent predict layoffs. Manpower spokesman Chris Layden said that net employment outlook of 15 percent is positive news. “But that is 10 percentage points lower than the quarter we’re coming out of, the third quarter of 2015, and also lower than one year ago,â€? Layden said. Layden said all industry sectors in Wisconsin should show job gains. The Milwaukee area has the best regional outlook in the state, with slower growth expected in Madison. More than two-thirds of Wisconsin employers said that WKH\ SODQ QR FKDQJH LQ VWDIĂ€QJ OHYHO - Chuck Quirmbach | WPR News ••• MADISON - As the country observes the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War, the Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs is overseeing a two-year statewide commemoration named Operation Welcome Home in 2015 and 2016 which includes the travelling version of the Vietnam Memorial. The Moving Wall is inVFULEHG ZLWK WKH QDPHV RI WKRVH ZKR JDYH WKH XOWLPDWH VDFULĂ€FH $PRQJ WKH names are 1,161 Wisconsin soldiers. The wall will be in New Richmond this weekend, Sept. 10-14. On Sept. 12 in Freedom Park, former WDVA Sec. Ray Boland, who is a Vietnam veteran and co-chair of Wisconsin’s Vietnam War Commemoration Committee, will be a featured speaker. -with information from John Scocos, Secretary of the Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs and an Iraq War veteran 7KH 0RYLQJ :DOO ZLOO EH LQ 1HZ 5LFKPRQG WKLV ZHHNHQG 6HSW 6SHFLDO SKRWR

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0LFN\ 'ROHQ] LQ FRQFHUW DW 6W &URL[ &DVLQR 7XUWOH /DNH 6HSW TURTLE LAKE – Now is your chance to spend an evening with the voice of the Monkees. Micky Dolenz will visit Turtle Lake for an 8 p.m. show on Friday, Sept. 18. Tickets are available online at temptickets. com/stcroixcasinos or in person at the TLC Players Club booth at the casino. In autumn 1965, Micky Dolenz was one of 400 applicants who responded to a trade ad announcing auditions for a new TV show about a rock band. He auditioned for “The Monkeesâ€? TV show playing Chuck Berry’s “Johnny B. Goode,â€? and was chosen along with three other actors, Davy Jones, Michael Nesmith and Peter Tork. The Monkees’ debut single, “Last Train to Clarksville,â€? featur0LFN\ 'ROHQ] ing Dolenz on lead vocals, hit the charts Sept. 10, 1966, and rocketed to No. 1. Two days later, the television show debuted on NBC to great success. Ultimately, The Monkees achieved their greatest success as recording artists, selling in excess of 65 million units and achieving worldwide success. In 1986, MTV broadcast episodes of “The Monkeesâ€? show and exposed a whole new generation to “Monkeemania.â€? Dolenz and Tork recorded new tracks for Arista Records and the single, “That Was 7KHQ 7KLV ,V 1RZ Âľ EHFDPH WKHLU Ă€UVW 7RS UHFRUG VLQFH 1968. In 1996, The Monkees again joined together, this time for a 30 Year Reunion summer tour around America. In 1993, Dolenz’s autobiography “I’m A Believer; My Life Of Monkees, Music, And Madness,â€? Hyperion/Disney, was released. In addition to writing, Dolenz has divided his time between acting, “The Drew Carey Show,â€? “Days Of Our Lives,â€? and “General Hospitalâ€?; directing, “Boy Meets :RUOGÂľ IRU $%& 'LVQH\ DQG ´3DFLĂ€F %OXHÂľ IRU 86$ 1HWworks; and touring with his own band featuring his sister, Coco Dolenz. The three Monkees (Micky, Davy and Peter) regrouped for a worldwide tour beginning in June of 2011. Spanning both England and the U.S., the group garnered some of their best reviews ever. The reviews on Dolenz ZHUH SDUWLFXODUO\ LPSUHVVLYH 7KH UHYLHZ LQ WKH +XIĂ€QJWRQ Post compared his voice to a brilliant cross between Roy Orbison and Freddie Mercury. Dolenz’s solo album, “Remember,â€? was released on Sept. 25, 2012. - from St. Croix Casinos

3HUU\ DW +D\ZDUG WKLV )ULGD\ HAYWARD - The New Auburn, Wis.-based NY Times best-selling author, humorist and radio show host Michael Perry brings his new monologue, “Is He Still Yappin’?â€? to Hayward’s Park Center this Friday, Sept. 11, at 7:30 p.m. The Park Center is located on Hwy. 63 in downtown Hayward. Perry’s best-selling memoirs include “Population 485,â€? “Truck: A Love Story,â€? “Coopâ€? and “VisitLQJ 7RP Âľ +LV Ă€UVW ERRN IRU young readers, “The Scavengers,â€? was published in 2014 DQG Ă€UVW QRYHO IRU DGXOW UHDGers, “The Jesus Cow,â€? came out May of 2015. Raised on a 0LFKDHO 3HUU\ small Midwestern dairy farm, Perry put himself through nursing school while working on a ranch in Wyoming, then wound up writing by happy accident. He lives with his wife and two daughters in rural Wisconsin, where he serves on WKH ORFDO YROXQWHHU Ă€UH DQG UHVFXH VHUYLFH DQG LV DQ LQWHUPLWtent pig farmer. He hosts the nationally-syndicated “Tent Show Radio,â€? performs widely as a humorist, and tours with his band the Long Beds, currently recording their third album for Amble Down Records. He has recorded three live humor albums including “Never Stand Behind A Sneezing Cowâ€? and “The Clodhopper Monologues,â€? and can be found online at sneezingcow.com. Of all his experiences, Perry says the single-most meaningful thing he has ever done is serving 12 years beside his neighbors on the New Auburn Area Fire Department. - from the Park Center

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0DFN DQG +DUPVWRQ WR SHUIRUP DW 7L7: SHELL LAKE — Theatre in the Woods couldn’t be happier as they welcome back the nationally known comedy power couple, Mary Mack and Tim Harmston on Friday, Sept. 18, at 7:30 p.m. Both of these “Last Comic Standingâ€? alums now entertain audiences throughout the country. Among Mack’s recent credits are Comedy Central’s “Live at Gotham,â€? and the voice of Dylan on the Fox series “Golan the Insatiable,â€? just to name a few. Harmston has been featured on David Letterman and more. You’ll get two great comedians for the price of one as TitW welcomes Webster native, comedian and folk humorist, Mack, and her funny guy, Harmston, for an evening that promises laughter and probably a little music, too. Hurry, this one-night show will Ă€OO XS IDVW 5HVHUYDWLRQV are highly recommended, and can be made by visiting titw.org, or calling 715-468-4387. Cash or check accepted, refresh0DU\ 0DFN DQG 7LP +DUPVWRQ ments available. This performance is rated PG-13. 7KHDWUH LQ WKH :RRGV LV D QRQSURĂ€W FRPPXQLW\ WKHDWHU RUganization, now in its 26th season, located at the Erika Quam Memorial Theatre, 605 1st St. in Shell Lake. For more information visit titw.org. — from TiTW

1HZ DQQRXQFHU RQ :KDG <D .QRZ" MADISON - A self-professed “public radio kidâ€? from Lexington, Ky. has joined Wisconsin Public Radio’s resident raconteur, Michael Feldman, to match wits and quips as the new announcer for Feldman’s show, “Michael Feldman’s Whad’Ya Know?â€? Stephanie Lee took over the announcer’s seat in August and has since been awarding prizes and presenting the Town of the Week on the nationally syndicated weekly program. In spring 2015, announcer Sara Nics departed the show for WNYC public radio in New York City. Lee received an unexpected audition when she was selected from the studio audience by Feldman to read “The Four Disclaimersâ€? at a live show in May. During a post-show 6WHSKDQLH /HH chat with Feldman, he invited her to formally audition to Ă€OO WKH UHFHQWO\ YDFDWHG DQQRXQFHU SRVLWLRQ ´6WHSKDQLH LV VPDUW IXQQ\ DQG ZD\ RYHU TXDOLĂ€HG IRU :KDG¡<D .QRZ" so we’re very glad to have her,â€? said host Michael Feldman. - from WPR

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Polk County zoning ordinance goes to county board

Newest draft includes shoreland changes

Gregg Westigard | Staff writer BALSAM LAKE – The proposed Polk County zoning ordinance will go to the Polk County Board for adoption on Tuesday, Sept. 15. The latest version, dated Sept. 2, 2015, was approved by the conservation committee at its meeting Wednesday, Sept. 2. It includes a number of revisions to the shoreland protection sections to bring the ordinance into compliance with the legislative changes included in the Wisconsin Budget Bill, Act 55. Those changes were proposed by Rep. Adam Jarchow.

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If approved by the county board, the ordinance will be sent to the 24 town governments for review, with each town having a year to decide whether to accept county zoning. The ordinance will go into effect one year after county board approval. The action next week is the latest step in a comprehensive revision of the county’s land use policies that started in March 2010. That revision included combining two present ordinances on zoning and shoreland protection into one comprehensive document with a complete review of all the provisions. The conservation committee has been working on the ordinance IRU WKH SDVW \HDU DQG DSSURYHG D ´Ă€QDOÂľ GUDIW RQ 0D\ 7KDW Ă€QDO GUDIW ZHQW

back to the committee after the Jarchow legislation was adopted. The 74-page ordinance can be found on the Polk County website under Zoning Ordinance Rewrite link at the bottom of the Quick Links column. That site also includes a history of the rewrite, links to Act 55 language, the DNR Natural Resources rule 115, background on zoning issues and links to the present ordinances. The committee moved the proposed ordinance to the September county board meeting to be in compliance with a stipulation in NR 115.06 that requires counties to amend their ordinances within two years of Oct. 1, 2014. Since the towns have a year to review the ordinance, the September 2015 board meeting is the last one

Grantsburg bear update:

location of their cubs. There has been an ongoing concern about bears in the village for a number of years. The bears to be shot are a sow with ear tags and a sow with four cubs. They will Gregg Westigard | Staff writer be shot by experienced U.S. Department GRANTSBURG - The Grantsburg Vil- of Agriculture Wildlife Services personnel lage Board took action on the concerns under contract with the DNR. The cubs about bears in the village during a spe- will be captured and moved to another cial board meeting Thursday, Sept. 3. The area. Steven Hoffman, DNR wildlife bicouncil adopted a three-step process that ologist, told the council that the harvest includes enforcing the no-feeding ordi- had been approved by DNR and wildlife nances, starting an aversion conditioning services staff who determined that the program and removing nuisance bears. LGHQWLĂ€HG EHDUV DUH D KXPDQ VDIHW\ FRQAddressing the third point, the board ap- cern. Hoffman said that because of that SURYHG WKH WDUJHWHG NLOOLQJ RI WZR VSHFLĂ€F determination, the DNR will cover the sow bears along with the capture and re- costs of the action.

Village President Glenn Rolloff said the village priority will be to reduce bear interaction, starting with an enforcement of the bear-feeding ban. He said that if you are providing food that bears can access, you are in violation of state regulations. Rolloff said the council will look at how to revise the ordinances to cover issues such as leaving birdfeeders out at night and putting garbage out for collection the night before the pickup. He added that will be a good debate. Aversion conditioning, a nonlethal bear-management tool, involves training people to use negative conditioning techniques that discourage bears from living close to humans. The message to the bears

where action can be taken to meet that 2016 deadline. While the proposed zoning ordinance will not be in effect until 2016, the new shoreland regulations linking that zoning to NR 115 is in effect now. County planner Tim Anderson said it is not clear whether the county needs to revise its present Shoreland Protection Zoning Ordinance, effective April 1, 2010, to bring its wording into compliance for the coming year. A note on the website link to the ordinance states that certain provisions may no longer be applicable.

is delivered by tools such as rubber bullets, pyrotechnics and pepper spray. Rolloff said that studies show the aversion process has been an effective management tool since the early 1970s. Relocation will continue to be the last step to reduce the bear population living within the populated areas of the village. Bears have been trapped and moved in the past, but Hoffman said that at least one of the two selected bears has been trapped and relocated in the past and both are resisting the present bear traps.

Unity’s 2015-16 budget has more state aid, fewer tax dollars Mary Stirrat | Staff writer BALSAM LAKE — Although three key numbers in determining the school budget are not yet available, projections at Unity School indicate there could be a sigQLÀFDQW GHFUHDVH LQ WKH WD[ OHY\ WKLV \HDU District Administrator Brandon Robinson presented some preliminary numbers to the school board of education at its Tuesday, Sept. 8, meeting, noting that the annual district meeting, when residents will vote on the 2015-16 budget, will be held Monday, Oct. 26. The three things that are still missing DUH WKH ÀQDO HQUROOPHQW FRXQW WKDW PXVW be taken on the third Friday of September, the property value within the district, which will be available from the Wisconsin Department of Revenue about Oct. 1, and the amount of state aid the school will receive, which the Department of Public Instruction makes known on Oct. 15. The major players are the property value and the amount of state aid the district will receive. For estimating purposes, the district has a good handle both of those variables. Earlier this summer the district received word that its state aid will be increasing by nearly 50 percent, or about $590,000,

information. The second main form of communication is the district’s newsletter, the Eagle’s Nest, which is mailed to district residents every six to eight weeks. He said that anyone who doesn’t currently get a copy of the Eagle’s Nest but would like to VKRXOG FRQWDFW WKH GLVWULFW RIÀFH

2WKHU EXVLQHVV • The board approved the hiring of Kathryn Dikkers as quiz bowl adviser, Ashley Martinson as forensics adviser and Larry Stencil a drivers education instructor. • This year’s homecoming is Friday, Sept. 18, and the day will begin with the fifth-annual Unity community homecoming parade at Milltown starting at 11 a.m. Students will return to school for lunch and then an early release at 1 p.m. The Unity community picnic will be from 5 to 6:45 p.m. and will feature a free meal, followed by the homecoming game against Webster at 7 p.m.

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WR PLOOLRQ 7KLV LV WKH ÀUVW LQFUHDVH in state aid that the school has received in 10 years. Since state-imposed revenue limits mean that the school cannot increase its budget, the additional aid means that the portion of the budget funded by the tax levy will decrease. At the same time, a projected 4-percent increase in property value means that the lower tax levy will be distributed over a larger tax base, bringing the taxing mill rate down even more. Although no estimate of the total school tax levy was presented, Robinson said that the tax levy rate should decrease by just over $1 for every $1,000 in equalized value. Even if voters approve the $17.5 million referendum this November (see separate story), the mill rate should still decrease about 50 cents for every $1,000 in equalized value. Because the school cannot take in more revenue than last year, an in fact has a revenue limit that is almost 7 percent less than last year, the school board and ad-

ministration developed a budget reduction plan earlier this year to cover rising program, staff, operations and insurance costs. This budget reduction plan included contracting for transportation services with Kobussen Buses, making reductions in teaching staff and aides, and hiring lower-paid staff to replace retiring veteran staff. The school board will hold a special PHHWLQJ WR DSSURYH WKH ÀQDO EXGget after it is approved at the Oct. 26 annual meeting.

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Gregg Westigard | Staff writer Frederic – Shaun Fisher has been hired as the Frederic 6-12 school principal. Fisher, who had been a teacher at Unity Schools, replaces Ryan Fitzgerald who resigned Aug. 21 to take another job. Fisher, a graduate of the University of Minnesota - Duluth, has a dozen years of experience teaching at the high school level, most of those at Unity, where he has also served as head boys basketball and head softball coach. He is married and has two children. He was chosen from 30 applicants for the position.

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in late 2016, but Zelle said that the work will continue into 2017. He said the combined construction teams will present a Ă€QDOL]HG WLPH OLQH LQ WKH QH[W IHZ PRQWKV “We will announce the new completion Greg Marsten | Staff writer BALSAM LAKE – After several years of date before the end of this year,â€? Zelle IDVW WUDFNHG FRQVWUXFWLRQ RIĂ€FLDOV EHKLQG said. “While we know that residents of the new St. Croix River Crossing Project this region want the bridge to be open for DGPLWWHG WKDW WKH XQLTXH GHVLJQ KDV Ă€- WUDIĂ€F DV VRRQ DV SRVVLEOH RXU KLJKHVW SULnally meant a construction delay, forego- ority is to complete the project safely and ing previous plans to open the bridge in to the high standards we’ve set for it.â€? It was unclear how the additional conjust over a year, now delayed until someVWUXFWLRQ WLPH ZRXOG DIIHFW WKH Ă€QDO FRVW time into 2017. 2Q )ULGD\ 6HSW RIĂ€FLDOV IURP ERWK of the bridge project, estimated at $640 the Minnesota and Wisconsin depart- million, shared between the two states. Zelle added that the roadwork on the PHQWV RI WUDQVSRUWDWLRQ FRQĂ€UPHG D GHOD\ in the completion date for the bridge por- Minnesota side on Hwy. 36 is complete and that the Hwy. 64 roadwork on the tion of the St. Croix Crossing project. Citing the complexity of the project, as Wisconsin side of the project is under way well as several challenges with the unique and on schedule. He said there would be extradosed-style bridge design, MnDOT QR QHZ WUDIĂ€F LPSDFWV ZLWK WKH VWUHWFKHG Commissioner Charlie Zelle noted the completion date. The delay is little compared to the litGHVLJQ KDV OHG WR XQVSHFLĂ€HG FKDOOHQJHV “This is only the second major bridge of HUDOO\ Ă€YH GHFDGHV RI HIIRUWV WR UHSODFH its type built in the U.S. and the methods the 80-year-old Stillwater lift bridge. It of construction are taking longer than an- took the efforts of a mediator to bring ticipated,â€? Zelle said in a Stillwater press over two dozen stakeholder groups to the table, working alongside state and federal conference. Original plans had the bridge opening and state regulators to review and evalu-

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Baltic Crossing features noted players from the U.K., Finland and Denmark

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land and Denmark, with the band name coming from the reality that at least one of them “always has to cross the Baltic (Sea)â€? for a show. The band is embarking on a hopscotch U.S. tour that includes stops at dance halls, universities, large concert halls and other unique venues, with shows Greg Marsten | Staff writer LUCK – For over a decade now, a in Chicago, Minneapolis, North Dakota, unique group of European musicians Michigan and more before they head for have been crossing the world play- 1RUPDQG\ )UDQFH DV WKH VQRZ Ă LHV LQ ing their own take on old dance music, November. Baltic Crossing will play two shows lotraditional tunes from their respective FDOO\ QH[W ZHHN Ă€UVW DW WKH :HVW 'HQPDUN FRXQWULHV DQG PRUH IHDWXULQJ ´ Ă€HU\ Scandinavian fiddles, bubbling North Parish Hall, outside Luck, on Thursday, Umbrian pipes and a driving guitar and Sept. 17, with another show the next night at the Barron Area Community Center in double bass rhythm section.â€? Add a sly touch of humor, highlighted Barron, on Friday, Sept. 18. “Baltic Crossing’s ... music would be by interesting back stories and deep traditions, the band has several albums to their considered mostly traditional, from their credit, but has been playing since 2004 on respective countries with modern arseveral other albums and different artists rangements,â€? stated Mark Pedersen, who has become a sort of international music over the years. %DOWLF &URVVLQJ FRQVLVWV RI Ă€YH SOD\HUV coordinator of sorts in recent years for hailing from the United Kingdom, Fin- local residents. He has been at the point

for bringing in music from multiple nations, with strong traditional backgrounds, all with unique interpretations. %DOWLF &URVVLQJ Ă€OOV WKDW ELOO DGGLQJ unique instruments to the usual offerings, some of those instruments are rarely heard outside their home countries or even regions. Guitarist Ian Stephenson adds a unique two-row accordion to the band’s sound, while keyboardist Andy May’s haunting North Umbrian bagpipes compliments Antti Jarvela’s mandolin, contrabass and other stringed items. Add several variations of violin by Kristian Bugge and Esko Jarvela, and the band’s unique sounds are obvious. “They are all accomplished musicians and are known to be very entertaining,â€? Pedersen noted. The entertainment part is also a wellknown reason to attend, and several of the players are notable jokesters on stage. Their tour website even includes a way WR ´)LQG RXW ZKLFK RI WKH Ă€YH SOD\ers) you are,â€? with questions that range

from asking how loud you snore to what you drink, with answers ranging from “mostly fairly quietâ€? to “the cheapest drink possible,â€? respectively. Unlike their music, it sounds like they don’t take themselves all too seriously. Baltic Crossing’s Luck show takes place on Thursday, Sept. 17, at 7:30 p.m. at the West Denmark Parish Hall, 2492 170th St., which is about 1.2 miles west of Luck off CTH N toward Cushing. Turn south at 170th Street. It is the latest offering of the The West Denmark Heritage CounFLO D QRQSURĂ€W JURXS GHYHORSHG WR IRVter cultural events with lectures, musical performances, artistic endeavors, camps, craft workshops and other events, meant to sustain a rich cultural heritage. Baltic Crossing also plays the next night, Friday, Sept. 18, in Barron, at the Barron Area Community Center, 800 Memorial Drive.

Webster man arrested for OWI, 5th offense SPOONER - Robert A. Truitt, 45, Webster, was arrested by the Wisconsin State Patrol, Spooner post, for operating a PRWRU YHKLFOH XQGHU WKH LQà XHQFH ÀIWK offense. On Sunday, Aug. 30, at about 5:30 p.m., a state patrol sergeant stopped Truit be-

cause he and his passengers were not ZHDULQJ VHDW EHOWV 7KH RIĂ€FHU DUUHVWHG 7UXLWW IRU 2:, Ă€IWK RIIHQVH 7UXLWW¡V GULYing status was also revoked, OWI related. Truitt was transported to Rusk County Memorial Medical for a legal blood draw and then transported to and incarcerated

in the Ruak County Jail. There were three adult passengers in Truitt’s vehicle. Truitt was also cited for operating while revoked, open intoxicants in a motor vehicle, carrying no vehicle insurance and failure to fasten seat belt.

The public is advised that a charge is merely an accusation and that a defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty. - from Wisconsin State Patrol

Grantsburg’s sesquicentennial celebration to be held during Grantoberfest GRANTSBURG - Plans are wrapping up for the seventh-annual fall festival, Grantoberfest. This year Grantsburg will be celebrating its sesquicentennial, 150th birthday. The event will be held at the Grantsburg fairgrounds on Saturday, Sept. 19, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and is free to attend. Sesquicentennial celebration events include a historical transportation display, Blueberry Special 5K/10K run at 8 a.m., vintage photo booth, medallion hunt, time capsule, Legislative proclamation

by Sen. Sheila Harsdorf at 2:30 p.m., as well as displays by local businesses and organizations showing the history of their businesses/industry. Additional Grantoberfest activities include three bounce houses, clown with balloon animals, face painting, mini golf, ladies nail-driving contest at noon, men’s apple-peeling contest, corn pit, pumpkin bowling, Great Pumpkin contest at 2 p.m., car seat checks from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., coloring station, music, free memory screens from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., storybook stroll and many more

activities and games, all free of charge. On Sunday, Sept. 20, you can watch a vintage baseball game at 1 p.m. at the *UDQWVEXUJ 6FKRRO¡V -9 Ă€HOG ZLWK D IUHHwill donation. Many local food establishments will offer samples and food and drinks for purchase including hamburgers, pizza, German food, brats, hot dogs, cheese, homemade bread, apples, cookies, rolls, mini doughnuts, popcorn and more. There will be many local vendors showcasing their products and services.

Grantoberfest is hosted by the Grantsburg Area Chamber of Commerce and is supported by the following premier sponsors: Burnett Dairy Cooperative, Burnett Medical Center, Community Bank, Drive In Restaurant, Four Cubs Farm, Grantsburg Animal Hospital, Grantsburg Telcom, Indianhead Credit Union and The Pizza Place. For more information and a schedule of events, visit grantoberfest. com. – submitted

Naturalist programs at Wisconsin Interstate Park 6DWXUGD\ 6HSW Wild About Wild Rice, 1-3 p.m. at the Ice Age Center. A popular food source of the North Woods, wild rice reaches its peak in August and September. Learn how to gather rice of your own. A game for kids and kids at heart will also be provided. 6XQGD\ 6HSW State Symbol Memory Game, 1-3 p.m. at the Ice Age Center. Join the fun with a game of memory, Wisconsin style. Match the symbols and discover everything from our state dance to our state dog. 6DWXUGD\ 6HSW Meet Aztec the Owl, 1-3 p.m. at

the Ice Age Center. Drop in and meet Aztec, a live South American spectacled owl, and talk to the naturalist about all the wonderful adaptations that make owls some of the most fascinating creatures on earth.

6XQGD\ 6HSW Modern Day Dinosaurs, 1-3 p.m. at the Ice Age Center. Meet several live reptiles up close and personal and see why people are so intrigued by dinosaurs. 6DWXUGD\ 6HSW Molten Lava and Melted Ice, 10 a.m. at the Pothole Trail sign. Hike around the Pothole Trail and hear about the Gee Whiz Geology of Interstate Park.

Hiking Echo Canyon, 2 p.m. at the Summit Rock Trail sign. Hike into Echo Canyon and along the shore of Lake O’ the Dalles and see a nature-made rock face along the trail.

6XQGD\ 6HSW Etched in Stone, 1-3 p.m. at the Ice Age Center. Drop in for a chance to learn PRUH DERXW ODYD Ă RZV DQFLHQW VHDV DQG the creatures that lived there. View the different types of lava rock and hold a trilobite in the palm of your hand. 6XQGD\ 2FW Sunday Morning Coffee Walk, 9 a.m. at the Silverbrook Trail sign in the Pines Group Camp. Enjoy the beauty and tranquility of a St. Croix River Valley trail

with fresh coffee, good conversation and a healthy morning walk on the Silverbrook Trail. Sponsored by the National Park Service, this hike will be led by Interstate Park naturalist Julie Fox. Bring water, snacks and don’t forget to wear comfortable shoes. Interstate Park is located in St. Croix Falls, on Hwy. 35 just one-half mile south of Hwy. 8. The programs are free of charge, but a Wisconsin state park sticker is required to enter the park. For more information call Julie or Barb at 715-4833747, go to dnr.wi.gov, or Like them on Facebook at Friends of WI Interstate State Park. - from Wisconsin Interstate Park

Interfaith Caregivers of Polk County receives grant from United Way St. Croix Valley Group coordinated volunteers to help 599 clients with 8,194 services

to seniors, disabled adults and their caregivers. In 2014, Interfaith coordinated volunteers to help 599 clients with 8,194 services. This included many rides, visits, household chores, caregiver support and many other services. Volunteers donated BALSAM LAKE - “United Way and 94,973 miles and 9,599 hours helping. their generous donors continue to bless The program provided 5,442 rides with XV E\ Ă€QDQFLDOO\ VXSSRUWLQJ RXU ZRUN Âľ volunteer drivers using their own vehisaid Karen Krupa, program director of cles and gas: Interfaith Caregivers of Polk County. • 1,989 medical rides, including 103 for “Together we make a positive impact on dialysis and 35 for cancer treatments. residents of Polk County that want to re• 1,656 rides for access to grocery stores main living independently at home. and food shelves. Interfaith Caregivers has received the • 207 rides to government and legal Ă€UVW RI VL[ LQVWDOOPHQWV IURP D JUDQW SUR- services. vided by United Way St. Croix Valley. In• 129 rides to social interaction. terfaith Caregivers shares United Way’s Besides rides, the other services provision that “communities are healthy vided in 2014 included: when seniors and persons with disabling • 411 friendly visits at clients homes conditions remain independent.â€? and 328 phone calls. %HFDXVH RI WKH Ă€QDQFLDO VXSSRUW SUR• Light housekeeping 254 times and vided by the United Way, Interfaith Care- minor repairs 18 times. givers is able to offer services at no charge • 194 respite care visits so family care-

givers could get a break. • Youth groups provided 588 hours to do 76 yard projects in the spring and fall. • Volunteers shopped for clients 207 times and delivered items to them. A volunteer hour in Wisconsin is worth $22.24 per hour. Interfaith Caregivers volunteers provided 9,599 hours in 2014, worth $202,072.64. Currently, 17 percent of Polk County citizens are age 65 and above. Over the next 20 years that number is projected to rise to 27 percent. “Soon one in four people in our county

will be over the age of 65, including me,� said Krupa with a laugh. “I want our program to continue to thrive, so it is available for me when the time comes.� “Grants, like those from United Way St. Croix Valley, help our program recruit, train, match and support our volunteers who are so essential to helping Polk County adults age in place at home.� Those interested in learning more about Interfaith Caregivers should call 715-4859500, email info@interfaithpolk.org and visit interfaithpolk.org. - from Interfaith Caregivers of Polk County

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Veterans memorial ground breaking planned for Sunday

Osceola event to reveal giant eagle statue, dovetails with parade

this Saturday, as well as in the parade Sunday afternoon. Volunteers believe the eagle is going to be a prominent feature at the memorial site, beside the Osceola Mill Pond. As it runs out, that giant, metallic bird of prey is also a homemade product, designed and constructed just a few blocks away by American Bronze Castings of Osceola, who are donating the eagle, along with the Wally Schoop family. Jepson said they are hoping to have a large crowd of veterans to take part in the Sunday morning program. “We’ve invited veterans groups from our area to participate in our Ă DJ FHUHPRQ\ DQG WR DOVR EH D SDUW of our Osceola grand parade,â€? he said, noting that the program will include music, speeches, traditional ceremonial presentations by the color guards and a formal ground breaking, “Come join in the celebration.â€? Jepson said the eagle could use some riders in the parade, as he also invited any local veterans

Greg Marsten | Staff writer OSCEOLA – After years of volunteer fundraising, community input, proposals and plans, setbacks and problem solving, the St. Croix River Valley Veterans MePRULDO LV Ă€QDOO\ FRPLQJ WR IUXLWLRQ ZLWK D ground breaking scheduled for this Sunday, Sept. 13, at 10 a.m. at Mill Pond Park in downtown Osceola. “This new, exciting memorial was originally started by Mr. John Jenkins, community members and organizations,â€? stated lead project planner Larry Jepson, who also serves on the Polk County Board of Supervisors and has been championing the “lost projectâ€? for the past few years. Jepson has been dedicated to seeing the plans through to completion, after health problems claimed much of the original momentum, started by Jenkins. The local memorial is the culmination of that effort. “This is really going to be something,â€? Jepson said. “It’s meant to recognize veterans from the St. Croix River Valley ... from Grantsburg to Somerset and from Lindstrom to Balsam Lake.â€? Jepson encourages all valley residents to attend this event as the kickoff to the memorial construction. “You’ve got to see the awesome, 9-foothigh bronze eagle statue,â€? Jepson added. That donated, giant eagle will also appear at the Wheels and Wings celebration

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who would like to take part in the Sunday grand parade to ride along in the military “deuce-and-a-half� truck and escort that new eagle statue. He said the truck will be located near the start point of the parade, with a ladder for easy access. “We really want people to come out and see this (eagle) and celebrate this memorial,� Jepson said. The SCRV Veterans Memorial is solely funded by donations, primarily through the sale of paver bricks. Anyone can buy a brick, and with a purchase comes engraving with the name of the veteran or organization of choice. To assist in the memorial project, go to the Osceola Village website: vil.osceola.wi.us. Information on brick or paver purchase is available in the residents section.

Trade River church to host annual fall festival

TRADE RIVER—The Trade River Evangelical Free Church will hold its annual fall festival this Saturday, Sept. 12, at the church. The fun starts at 1:30 p.m. with a petting zoo, Little Smokey train rides, cotton

candy and a bouncy house. A sheepshearing demonstration will take place at 2:30 p.m. At 4 p.m., Mike Norton’s Musical Magical Menagerie will perform, and at 5 p.m. is the well-known pig roast with

fresh corn on the cob and all the trim- of Grantsburg on Hwy. 87. For more inmings. formation, call 715-488-2296 or 715-488“Come for the fun, stay for the meal,â€? 2297. – submitted VD\ RIĂ€FLDOV 7KHUH LV QR FKDUJH IRU WKH events or for the pig roast. The church is located nine miles south

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Franconia Sculpture Park named Falls Chamber Business of the Month FRANCONIA, Minn. - The Franconia Sculpture Park has been named the Falls Chamber of Commerce Business of the Month for September. Located in the scenic St. Croix River Valley, Franconia Sculpture Park is a nonSURÀW DUWV RUJDQL]DWLRQ RSHUDWLQJ D acre outdoor sculpture park, active artist residency, and community arts programming. Franconia was founded in 1996 by a small group of professional artists, including current artistic director/CEO John Hock, who envisioned a supportive artist residency community and open-air sculpture laboratory accessible to all. Today, this vision has been achieved through an active artist residency program that serves 40 artists each year and public arts learning programming that serves over 100,000 annual visitors. Franconia’s mission is to provide physically and intellectually wide-open spaces where all are inspired to participate in the creative process. Franconia provides the surrounding community an intriguing and exciting place to discover an ever-changing exhibition of monumental sculpture, and the opportunity to meet artists-in-residence who invite the public to engage with their creations. Through its artist residency program,

and exhibition of large-scale sculpture at the 43-acre sculpture park and artist residency in Franconia, Minn. Franconia also provides artists the opportunity to exhibit two- and three-dimensional artwork at Franconia in the City @ Casket Gallery in Northeast Minneapolis. “We foster an inspiring outdoor environment for the community to create, engage and learn about three-dimensional art through an annual exhibition of over 100 sculptures created by artists-in-residence,â€? a statement from FSP reads. Membership in Falls Chamber is open to individuals, large and small businesses DQG QRQSURĂ€W RUJDQL]DWLRQV )RU PRUH information about membership or beneĂ€WV SOHDVH YLVLW IDOOVFKDPEHU RUJ FRQQHFW with the chamber on Facebook and Flickr, (Falls Chamber); on Twitter (@FallsChamberSCV), and on Instagram (FallsChamberSCV). Chamber events can be found at web.fallschamber.org/events. Falls Chamber of Commerce advocates, 7KH )UDQFRQLD 6FXOSWXUH 3DUN KDV EHHQ QDPHG WKH )DOOV &KDPEHU RI &RPPHUFH %XVLQHVV RI promotes and supports business memWKH 0RQWK IRU 6HSWHPEHU 3KRWR VXEPLWWHG bers and our communities. The chamber represents members throughout the St. Croix River Valley and is a registered Franconia awards competitive fellow- ing, midcareer and established visual 501(c) (6) organization supported by volships and internships to up to 40 emerg- artists each year, supporting the creation unteers and members. - from Falls Chamber

Polk County EDC board tours Schaffer Manufacturing and Great Northern Innovation MILLTOWN – During their August board meeting, members of the Polk County Economic Development Corporation met with leaders from Schaffer Manufacturing, a custom metal fabricator, and Great Northern Innovation, which manufactures vibrating screens and wear media for the mining industry. Schaffer Manufacturing specializes in heavy fabrication, sheet metal fabrication, engineering and inventory management, and has 86 full-time employees. Great Northern Innovation is in the process of leasing a new 22,000-square-foot building and is expected to create up to 35 jobs. During the PCEDC board visit, Steve Schaffer, vice president of Schaffer Manufacturing, discussed the steady growth of the company which began in a 1,500-square-foot building in Luck in 1992. Today, the company occupies more than 80,000 sq. ft. of manufacturing and warehouse space and has plans continued growth in the coming years. Gabe Feuerhelm,

president of Great Northern Innovation, also discussed his company’s products and its desire to continue to grow within the area. “These are two great examples of innovative businesses that are growing the economic base right here in Polk County,� said Steve Healy, executive director, PCEDC. “These site visits allow our board of directors

to associate with these business owners directly, and we appreciate their willingness to take the time to show us their operations.� For more information on the PCEDC, please visit its website polkcountyedc.com. - submitted

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Big game hunters to begin registering kills electronically Rich Kremer | WPR News STATEWIDE - Starting this week, deer and bear hunters in Wisconsin will need to register their kills electronically instead of hauling carcasses to a physical registration location. The electronic registration can be done with the state Department of Natural Resources either online or by phone. The procedure has been the norm for WXUNH\ KXQWHUV EXW LW¡V D Ă€UVW IRU ELJ JDPH DNR big game ecologist Kevin Wallenfang said the change will be helpful to early-season hunters racing to process

their game in the late summer heat. “This new way, they can register that deer or their bear immediately after they recover it. They can take it home, they can process it that very night,â€? said Wallenfang. :DOOHQIDQJ VDLG H YHULĂ€FDWLRQ ZLOO VDYH DNR staff time and money as the manual registration of tens of thousands of deer tags becomes a thing of the past.

Webb Lake bar to sponsor Ingram benefit WEBB LAKE – The Lumberjack Bar and Grill in Webb Lake is sponsoring a EHQHÀW IRU .LUN ,QJUDP DQG KLV IDPLO\ RQ Saturday, Sept. 19. Ingram was injured

in a swimming accident on Lake Minnetonka in Minnesota, in which he broke his neck and became paralyzed from the neck down.

Patriotic program at Frederic Elementary

FREDERIC - Frederic Elementary School will be having a 9/11 patriotic program on Friday, Sept. 11, at 2 p.m. They will be honoring local heroes, servicemen and servicewomen and veterans. The

public is welcome to attend the program. – submitted

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with others. That’s part of the real world that awaits them. We want our kids to be creative, to show appropriate leadership skills, and to develop the behaviors of perseverance, responsibility and adaptability so they are ready for the inevitable struggles in life. Our schools and teachers need family and community support to deliver the rigorous, rich and wellrounded education our kids deserve. Throughout the spring and summer, we’ve been working on strategies that will support educators as they build relationships that strengthen results for our students. Look for more information on the work of my Parent Advisory Council in September. During this school year, a number of schools are piloting academic and career planning. It’s a bit of a change in the way schools do things, but the process is a great opportunity for our young people to really think through with their parents and teachers what

they want to do going forward. The process honors all postsecondary routes, including military, apprenticeship, FHUWLÀFDWLRQ WHFKQLFDO FROOHJH and university education. It also helps students and their families recognize that many people move in and out of different routes throughout their lives. While Wisconsin’s statewide assessments, used to measure how well students are learning, are changing, they will still have the goals of measuring student academic achievement and improving classroom instruction. And that’s really what it’s all about. Moving kids forward, closing achievement gaps, and making sure the next generation is ready and willing to take charge. We can all make that happen by supporting our hardworking students, educators and school leaders. Our plan for every child to graduate ready for college and careers is called Agenda 2017. I just know it’s going to be a great year. Let’s do it.

culture. Today, one in every nine jobs is related to agriculture in Wisconsin, which Teyanna Loether | makes an $88.3 billion eco68th Alice in Dairyland nomic impact on our state. With a generation that is As Alice in Dairyland, I work in further removed from prothe unique space of agriculture be- duction agriculture than tween producers and consumers. ever before, we need to reintroduce As consumers are increasingly in- agriculture into people’s lives in a terested in where their food comes way that captivates while providing from, producers are likewise con- context. So the question becomes, FHUQHG DERXW Ă€QGLQJ KHOS WR VKDUH how do we meet the future generatheir message. tions where they are at with their I’m often asked the question, perspective, and open their eyes to “How do we keep the next genera- the endless possibilities? tion interested in careers within agriDuring graduate school at the culture?â€? In today’s world where the University of Wisconsin - Madison, average person is three to four gen- I had the opportunity to serve as erations removed from the farm that the teaching assistant for our introprovided their ancestors food and ductory animal sciences course. The FORWKLQJ Ă€QGLQJ D ZRUNIRUFH WKDW majority of my 120 freshmen did not has a background in agriculture is have a background in production certainly a concern. The next genera- agriculture, but each week we held tion does not have the same perspec- a three-hour lab where they were tive as their parents or grandparents. able to work with livestock using a However, they shouldn’t have the hands-on approach. These labs took same perspective. The word “ag- students out of their traditional lecricultureâ€? in relation to future ca- ture seats where they experienced reers has evolved over the decades DJULFXOWXUH Ă€UVWKDQG to encompass many opportunities On a weekly basis, my students for the next generation. Journalism, were trimming sheep hooves, crackengineering, pharmaceuticals and ing open and grading eggs, and medicine, marketing and computer handling day-old piglets. They were science are all vital threads in agri- even able to reach in to the rumen of

a cannulated cow and feel the waves of digestion. One of my students was from Chicago and had never even approached a dairy cow before. As the semester went along I watched KLP EHFRPH PRUH FRQÀGHQW asking more questions, and becoming increasingly fascinated E\ DJULFXOWXUH %\ WKH ÀQDO H[DP KH was considering options for future careers in animal science. This was not an exception, as many students went along a similar journey. In order to help people discover the endless possibilities in the world of agriculture, we need to continue to provide opportunities to experience LW ÀUVWKDQG %\ LQFRUSRUDWLQJ D EURDG range of skills into these activities that require the use of technology, teamwork and problem-solving, agriculture becomes a relevant career for anyone. Incorporating active learning into classrooms is increasingly important, and organizations out of the classroom such as FFA and 4-H are integral inspiring future generations. ,I ZH SURYLGH EHQHÀFLDO DJULFXOWXUDO education, our future generation will provide innovation, creativity and inspiration.

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I’m always excited by the start of a new school year. It provides fresh opportunities for our teachers and students to get going on new learning while they make new friends and renew social and extracurricular activities. Amidst the many challenges and changes for the 2015-16 school year, there will be one constant: a singular focus on preparing students to be college and career ready. But what does that mean, to be ready for college, ready for careers? Certainly, we expect all of our students to gain solid academic knowledge in the various subject areas. But there’s more. Students also need to have the social and emotional competence to be able to apply their knowledge, think critically, and communicate and collaborate The next generation of agricultural education

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he immigration debate swirling among Republican presidential candidates worries the dairy industry in Wisconsin. A substantial part of the hard labor on those farms, especially the large ones, is provided by Latino workers. Many of these workers lack papers and are here illegally, as the politicians are quick to say. These workers do the “grunt workâ€? that other Americans are slow to take. Republican front-runner Donald Trump has proposed that workers without proper immigration permits be sent back to their native countries. The “good onesâ€? would be let back into the country, according to some of Trump’s rhetoric. The Migration Policy Institute has estimated that 76,000 people in Wisconsin lack immigration papers. It estimates 48,000 work outside the home. Those working on large dairy farms would be GLIĂ€FXOW WR UHSODFH John Rosenow, who operates a large

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unaltered kittens are coming from farms and the surrounding countryside. A sigQLĂ€FDQW QXPEHU RI UHSURGXFLQJ GRJV DQG cats are coming from hoarders. Shelters with SNAPs are missing the mark. We suggest Arnell open their surgery suite to help in hoarding situations, for altering dogs rescued from puppy mills and community cats living in colonies. If they did, maybe we would see a reduction in their kill rate as well as improved relations with the public by helping solve a real problem. Then potential supporters would recognize a true attempt to help companion animals instead of an empty program that helps no one. Tanya Borg Centuria

.XGRV WR 7RZQ RI :HEE /DNH I visited the cemetery in the Town of Webb Lake recently. I was so thrilled to see what the two-year or more improvements have done for it. I’m sure there were many people involved in order for it to look as nice as it does, including Mother Nature in the abundance of rainfall we have had this summer. My ancestors came to Webb Lake in 1898; they must have known what a great town

6WDWH &DSLWRO 1HZVOHWWHU 0DWW 3RPPHU dairy farm near Cochrane in Buffalo County, notes the animals must be milked twice a day and the barns must be cleaned. His warning was spelled out in an interview in the Guardian magazine. “Of course, his proposals, as he (Trump) mouths them, would put us out of business and it would put most dairy farmers in the state out of business,â€? he said. A decade ago, Rosenow helped IRXQG 3XHQWHV %ULGJHV D QRQSURĂ€W WKDW helps farmers visit Mexico and learn to speak Spanish. Rosenow says about half of the workers in his operation are Mexi-

7KH YLHZ IURP KHUH Steve Pearson lives are woven together with their nonNative neighbors, as is the case here in our neck of the woods. The Friends of the Library have already made several purchases with the $1,000 that would have gone to the author. They developed their criteria in conjunction with Krueger, St. Croix 7ULEDO 3UHVHUYDWLRQ 2IĂ€FHU :DQGD McFaggen and community member Margaret Whalen. The books include D PL[ RI Ă€FWLRQ LQFOXGLQJ FKLOGUHQ¡V ERRNV DQG QRQĂ€FWLRQ 7KH\ UXQ WKH gamut from oral histories to the enterWDLQLQJ Ă€FWLRQ RI DZDUG ZLQQLQJ 1DWLYH author Sherman Alexie and the gripping tales of Louise Erdrich. One volume the library won’t need to purchase is Lafayette Connor’s remarkable story “Cecilia: The Trials of an Amazing Ojibwe Woman.â€? They already have a copy on the shelves, courtesy of the Burnett County Historical Society, which published the biography in 2006, largely through the efforts of local historian Carol Fure. I became acquainted with Cecilia’s story back in 2000 while digging through the archives at the historical society’s library in preparation for writing the score for “Echoes from the Northwoods,â€? a historical musical of our area.

Webb Lake was. I will soon be moving on to the next phase of my life, but my heart will always be close to the Namekagon River, by which I grew up, and then residing in another location also in the town. Thank you to those whose diligence pays off in the end. Pat Hanson Town of Webb Lake

*RYHUQPHQW LQDFWLRQ ULJKW KHUH Probably most of your readers don’t know that a new dialysis treatment center has been opened right here in Siren. It has been in operation for over eight months, opening in January of this year. I am a relative newcomer to dialysis as I am only in my third year. I travel to St. Croix Falls three times a week for treatments of 3-1/2 hours each day. Traveling time is at least 45 minutes each way, making it a pretty full day. I am very thankful for the treatments but cannot understand the delay in getting this new facility inspected by MediFDUH DQG FHUWLÀHG IRU 0HGLFDUH SDWLHQWV , have written to my congressman, who did respond, and I was told that they would pursue as to why it had not inspected and

FHUWLÀHG WKH IDFLOLW\ KHUH LQ 6LUHQ $SSDUently they had no luck as my inquiry was in January of this year. I have written to 0HGLFDUH RIÀFHV LQ %DOWLPRUH 0G DQG South Bend, Ind., with no response from either of them. This facility has been treating privateinsured patients since the opening in January so it isn’t as if they are treating GLDO\VLV SDWLHQWV IRU WKH ÀUVW WLPH $W WKLV time there are four of us who are traveling to St. Croix Falls three times a week who are awaiting transfer to Siren for treatments because it will be much less travel time involved. I am hoping that somehow some action will be taken before winter as the hazards of driving with snow and ice is not a pleasant drive when having to drive that distance and then come home in the same conditions. As I said, I can’t understand why the government is dragging their feet to accommodate dialysis patients when Davita, the caregiver, has made the big investment that they have made right here in Siren. Neal D. Wilcox Siren

cans. The importance of the issue is not limited to just those who own or work on the dairy farms. It has been estimated that one in every nine jobs in Wisconsin has some of sort of tie to the dairy industry. Much of Wisconsin’s milk is converted to cheese and that leads easily to its large role in production of frozen pizzas. Clearly, Wisconsin has different agricultural economics than Iowa, where corn seems to be king. But Iowa also has large meat processing plants that require workers willing and able to do the required heavy lifting jobs. As September started, Trump held a substantial lead in polls measuring presidential politics in Iowa, which will EH WKH ÀUVW VWDWH WR VHOHFW GHOHJDWHV WR the presidential nominating conventions next year. Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker is among the 17 announced candidates seeking the Republican presidential nomination. He has bounced around the immigration is-

sues, taking three different positions in one week. Walker needs a good showing in Iowa to have a chance. But then, there is the dairy industry situation in Wisconsin. Dairy organizations have spoken out against Trump’s immigration plans. Against that background, a late-summer poll by the Marquette University Law School showed Walker’s support slipping among Wisconsin citizens. There is a “substantial falloff in his support,â€? said poll director Charles Franklin. The decline was noticeable in rural areas and urban areas across the western and central parts of the state. Some 56 percent of those polled outstate disapproved of Walker in the latest Marquette poll, according to Franklin. Last year in a similar poll, only 41 percent in outstate Wisconsin disapproved of the governor. The content in this column does not UHĂ HFW WKH YLHZV RU RSLQLRQV RI WKH :LVconsin Newspaper Association or its member newspapers.

The book is an account of the life of Cecelia Connor, whose Ojibwe name was Odaygawmequay. Author Lafayette Connor, who lived to be 102, was her grandson, and when you read the book, you’ll see why he wanted to preserve her story. Her life spans the years from 1834 to 1892, a period of great change in our area. In her early years, her family lived the traditional Ojibwe life, moving with the seasons as they had for hundreds of years. By the end of the 19th century, this way of life had been totally disrupted by widespread logging and previously unknown diseases brought to the area by settlers, e.g., smallpox, diphtheria, chicken pox and measles. The history is fascinating and at times heartbreaking, and Cecilia’s life is a story of remarkable courage as exHPSOLÀHG E\ D MRXUQH\ VKH XQGHUWRRN in August of 1864 when her husband, %HQMDPLQ ZDV FDOOHG XS WR ÀJKW LQ WKH Civil War. After deciding she didn’t want to stay without her husband at the couple’s farm in Polk County, she set out for her ancestral homeland at Fond du Lac, along the banks of the St. Louis River south of Duluth. She made her journey in a canoe she built herself, starting on the Apple River. From there, she paddled eastward to the St. Croix River, then headed upstream to the headwaters where she portaged overland to the Brule River. She followed the Brule, with its 418-foot drop in elevation, all the way to Lake Superior, then paddled the lake itself to the St. Louis Bay, presumably entering

it at what is now known as the Superior entry between Minnesota and Wisconsin Points. From there, she paddled upriver once more, following the St. Louis River to the Fond du Lac Reservation, a total distance of about 150 miles. This journey would have been remarkable as a solo trip, but Cecilia did it with her three children, one of whom was less than a year old. Benjamin returned home at the end of the war, and after retrieving his family in Fond du Lac, they resumed their life in Polk County. Eventually, they moved north to Burnett County where many of their descendants live today. Cecilia was known throughout her adult life as a healer and medicine woman, well-versed in tribal ways and wisdom, as well as a loving mother and wife. Her gravesite, along with her husband’s, is at the Orange Cemetery, just east of Devils Lake. You can read more about Cecilia and her family, including the details of her incredible journey, in the book. Cecelia Connor’s story is just one of many remarkable tales of Indian life past and present in northwestern Wisconsin. Because of New York Times best-selling author William Kent Krueger’s generosity, we’ll have the opportunity to learn much more of this fascinating history and the culture of the Anishinabeg, the name the Ojibwe people call themselves. And if you come out to hear Krueger in Webster on Oct. 3, I’m guessing you’ll be checking out some of his titles as well if you haven’t already done so.

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Group asks Polk County seat to become bee friendly Greg Marsten | Staff writer BALSAM LAKE – Local beekeepers are raising alarms over serious issues with bee populations, and efforts to make the region more “bee friendlyâ€? are meant to reverse that trend, noted by Patrick McElhone of the Polk Burnett Beekeepers Association, who made a presentation before the Balsam Lake Village Board at their regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 8. McElhone explained the reasons bees are dying in a presentation, citing socalled colony collapse disorder, which hit Polk County beekeepers in dramatic form in recent years, reportedly decimating approximately 85 percent of all county hives in one year alone. Pointing to international research on CCD connecting the use of so-called neonicotinoids in pesticides to what he called the “four P’sâ€? of what causes the beehive problems, poor nutrition, pesticides, parasites and pathogens. The poor nutrition issue relates to not enough variety or inconsistent foods, as well as relating to the monoculture of the American lawn, which is all one type of grass. “Lawns are a food desert for bees,â€? McElhone said, adding that what many bees eat are mowed as weeds. But the pesticide issue is front and FHQWHU DQG KH FLWHG WKH VSHFLĂ€F XVH RI neonics, which he said was pretty much unnecessary, as the primary cause for CCD. “Pesticides are the focus,â€? McElhone said, noting several large U.S. cities, as well as several Western European countries that have banned the use of neonics or severely limited their uses. ´<RX FRXOG EH WKH Ă€UVW FLW\ LQ :LVFRQVLQ to do this,â€? McElhone said on his recommendations for Balsam Lake to become a “Bee-Friendly City.â€? “It may even save the city some money.â€?

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3DWULFN 0F(OKRQH VWDQGLQJ RI WKH 3RON %XUQHWW %HHNHHSHUV $VVRFLDWLRQ PDGH D SUHVHQWDWLRQ WR WKH %DOVDP /DNH 9LOODJH %RDUG RQ 7XHVGD\ 6HSW DVNLQJ WKHP WR FRQVLGHU SROLFLHV WR PDNH WKHP D PRUH |EHH IULHQGO\} YLOODJH z 3KRWR E\ *UHJ 0DUVWHQ McElhone said the village could adopt policies to assist in bee population recovery, which will assist in local farming pollination, as well as help local colonies recover. “I would like to see Wisconsin (force) chemical companies to list ... and label all ingredients,â€? McElhone said, citing how through various subcontracting and labeling inconsistencies and loopholes, consumers may not know what neonics or other potentially harmful chemicals may be in certain pesticides and other products. “They add things not listed, making it a hotter poison.â€? State Rep. Adam Jarchow was in attendance at the Balsam Lake meeting, and McElhone has reportedly sent his inforPDWLRQ WR -DUFKRZ¡V 0DGLVRQ RIĂ€FH According to McElhone, the neonics issue is a serious one, and it literally makes typical food sources for bees “into a poison,â€? and may contain many times a

lethal dose for bees. Even in lesser amounts, neonics can disrupt bee reproduction, navigation, feeding, foraging, memory and learning, turning them away from their young, which is otherwise unheard of in bees. “Bees will not leave their young, ever,� McElhone said, citing what happens when plants sprayed with neonics were introduced into a bee colony. “Yet these bees left.� McElhone is making similar presentations to other Polk County government bodies, hoping for a more concerted effort in making more bee-friendly environment, and suggested a more systemic approach to things like pesticide applications, weed control, even mowing and the planting of certain plants, which he said could lead to savings to taxpayers. “Last year, we lost approximately 42 percent of all bee hives in Wisconsin,� McElhone said. “That could be devastat-

ing to agriculture across the state.â€? The 85-percent colony loss in Polk County is of major concern, and is what he calls “the canary in the coal mineâ€? of what could amount to major pollination issues and crop losses in the not-too-distant future. McElhone said the village could even SURPRWH LWVHOI DV :LVFRQVLQ¡V Ă€UVW EHH friendly city, if they follow a pretty simple approach to turn some public places into more bee-safe areas, as well as plant pesWLFLGH IUHH Ă RZHUV DQG SODQWV DQG OLPLW pesticide spraying on bee food. He also suggested they promote beefriendly policies and promote those policies through education, promotion and online. He presented several sample ordinances used by several Minnesota cities regarding bee policies. The Balsam Lake Board took no action, but will consider the suggestions in the future.

,Q RWKHU YLOODJH DFWLRQ • The board approved driveway permits for Joe Jerrick and Jeff Hollenback, after staff review. • Police Chief Tom Thompson outlined the village and county policy regarding who is responsible for incidents at county-owned buildings within the village limits. The issue was a major point of a recent Balsam Lake Public Protection Committee meeting, and while there were no policy changes, Thompson said the policy will EH UHDIĂ€UPHG ZLWK DOO RIĂ€FHUV LQ ERWK agencies. In essence, if an incident occurs in the parking lot of a public facility, the local police will handle it, if it occurs inside a public building, then the PCSD will respond. “This is basically just clarifying that policy to the village board,â€? Thompson said later. “It’s what out agreement (with the county) is and how it will be handled.â€?

Unity referendum information available on the Web Mary Stirrat | Staff writer BALSAM LAKE — Residents of the Unity School District have about two months until the upcoming $17,495,000 referendum vote, and District Administrator Brandon Robinson said at the Tuesday, Sept. 8, meeting of the school board that he wants voters to have as much information as possible in order to make an informed decision. That information will soon be available to residents in the form of a brochure, but right now much of it is on the district’s website at www.unity.k12.wi.us. At the time of the board meeting it could be found under the district tab, but it will be soon placed right on the home page. Robinson reviewed the information that can be found on the website, including a letter that outlines the purpose of the Nov. 3 referendum and the ways in

which is different from the April referendum. Addressing the programming needs and the issues of “an aging 1958 facility and infrastructureâ€? is the main impetus behind the referendum. Mechanical and electrical systems will be renovated and upgraded throughout the entire building, including boiler repair and replacements, heating and ventilation upgrades, repair and replacement of the cooling tower, and electrical repairs and improvements. “There’s not much of this facility, from a mechanical perspective, that will not be touched by this referendum,â€? said Robinson. “We really focused on the mechanical issues and maintenance.â€? Security and safety will be improved through new school entrances, new bus entrances and drop-off areas, and new parent drop-off areas. Common spaces, rest rooms, hallways and classrooms will be remodeled and updated. Areas of new additions consist of a 12,000-squarefoot auditorium, a 12,000-squarefoot gymnasium and new high school science labs. Changes were made to the design since the April referendum, explained Robinson, resulting in a $2 million reduction in overall cost. However, he added, the time line for construction goes out 8QLW\ V 1RY UHIHUHQGXP SODQ LQFOXGHV H[WHQVLYH XSJUDGHV WR WKH PH WR DQG LQĂ DFKDQLFDO DQG HOHFWULFDO V\VWHPV DORQJ ZLWK VRPH UHQRYDWLRQV DQG QHZ DGGL tion of construcWLRQV { 3KRWRV E\ 0DU\ 6WLUUDW tion costs during

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already available on the website, indicating that the tax impact will be about 54 cents for every $1,000 in property value. This means that the project will add about $54 per year in taxes on property valued at $100,000. Even with an increase of 54 cents for every $1,000 in property value, taxes are expected to go down thanks to an increase in state aid (see separate story). A copy of the ballot and a listing of polling place is also on the website. A tax-impact calculator will soon be on the website so property owners can input the fair market value of their property DQG Ă€QG RXW WKH HVWLPDWHG DQQXDO WD[ LQcrease. Also soon to come is a new video highlighting the purpose and scope of the project. “There is a lot of information on the website,â€? said Robinson, “and I hope people will use that.â€?

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Grantsburg 25, Unity 18 Scott Hoffman|Staff writer GRANTSBURG – Things were looking bleak for Grantsburg on their big opening night and rededication of the revamped Robert Olson Stadium. With only 6:33 left in the game Unity was on the move and had the momentum. Running back Jesse Vlasnik had recently scored the Eagles third touchdown to take the lead 18-17. The Pirates needed a spark. Things had gone the Pirates way most of the night, starting off with a big sack by Pirate freshman Leo Chenal to stop 8QLW\¡V Ă€UVW GULYH RQO\ WR WKURZ DQ LQWHUFHSWLRQ RQ *UDQWVEXUJ¡V Ă€UVW SOD\ IURP the line of scrimmage. The Eagles took the ball inside the Grantsburg 30-yard line but couldn’t get any farther. After Grantsburg had a three-and-out, Unity sustained another long drive to the 30yard line but came away with no points. The Pirates then drove deep into Unity’s end, sitting on a fourth down, and ended up getting a face-mask penalty to continue the drive to the 9-yard line, ZKHUH RQ WKH Ă€UVW SOD\ WKH\ IXPEOHG D pitchout to come away empty-handed again. The Pirate defense stiffened to shut down Unity on the next series. Getting the ball back, Grantsburg’s Avery Fagerberg launched a long pass to Pirate receiver Brett Anderson, who made a fantastic catch for a long 30-yard touchdown. 3LUDWH 1R /HR &KHQDO VNLHV IRU D SDVV WKDW ZRXOG HYHQWXDOO\ EH LQWHUFHSWHG E\ 8QLW\ V 1R Fagerberg capped off another drive with $XVWLQ 'RQDKXH $OVR SLFWXUHG LV *UDQWVEXUJ V -DNH :LFNOXQG z 3KRWRV E\ 6FRWW +RIIPDQ D \DUG Ă€HOG JRDO Unity’s Vlasnik escaped the Pirate defense for a 27-yard scoring romp to get the Eagles on the board. “Before the half, we scored on a kickoff return, but that was called back due to a penalty. Our kids didn’t let the penalty ID]H WKHP DQG ZH PDUFKHG GRZQ WKH Ă€HOG IRU RXU Ă€UVW VFRUH ULJKW EHIRUH WKH KDOI That score showed a lot of determination from our kids and it swung the momentum back to us,â€? said Eagles coach Cory Nelson. The Pirates were able to pin Unity down deep in their own end on a great punt by Fagerberg and recovery on the 1-yard OLQH E\ 'DNRWD 6FKXOW] 2Q WKH Ă€UVW SOD\ Unity lost the handle on the ball, giving Grantsburg a gift that Fagerberg took full advantage of, diving into the end zone and making it 17-6 at halftime. Then it was all Unity. Taking advantage

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••• SIREN – The Knights of Columbus Council Punt, Pass and Kick contest is being planned for Saturday, Sept. 19, on the east end of the the Siren Ballpark in Siren. Registration will take place from 9:15 a.m. to 9:50 a.m. The starting time for competition is at 10 a.m. Age 8-12 girls and boys are eligible if their birthday came prior to Aug. 7KH ÀUVW SODFH LQGLYLGXDO PRYHV RQ in each age category. The Diocesan Punt, Pass and Kick contest is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 10, at the Siren High School football ÀHOG 5HJLVWUDWLRQ WLPHV DUH D P to 9:50 a.m., with warm-ups to follow registration. Each participant will get a total of six tries. Complete details RI WKH HYHQWV FDQ EH IRXQG RQOLQH DW sirenballpark.org or contact Mike Murphy at 715-491-5798, or email at mbmurphy@sirentel.net. – with submitted information ••• LEADER LAND – The Cameron at St. Croix Falls football game on Friday, Sept. 11, is being broadcast on 104.9 FM beginning at 7 p.m. The Amery at Prescott football game can be heard on 1260 AM on Friday, Sept. 11, starting at 7 p.m. The football JDPHV DERYH FDQ DOVR EH KHDUG RQOLQH at msbnsports.net. The Miami (Ohio) at Wisconsin Badgers college football game Saturday, Sept. 12, can be heard on 1260 AM beginning at 11 a.m. The Packers at Chicago Bears football game Sunday, Sept. 13, can be heard on 105.7 FM, starting at noon, and the Vikings at San Francisco NFL football game is on 104.9 FM, Monday, Sept. 14, at 9:20 p.m. ••• GRANTSBURG – The Grantsburg fastpitch fall fundraiser golf tournament is set for Saturday, Sept. 19, at the Grantsburg Golf Course. Cost is IRU LQGLYLGXDOV RU IRU D IRXU person team. Proceeds help support the Grantsburg fastpitch program. For more information about sponsoring a hole or playing call 715-463-2300. ••• CORRECTION: – The Inter-County /HDGHU VSRUWV SUHYLHZ KDG DQ error in the Frederic Volleyball porWLRQ RI WKH SUHYLHZ RQ SDJH QLQH 7KH QDPHV RI -RKDQQD 6XUYLOD DQG +DUOL Kelton were switched around and WKXV LGHQWLÀHG LQFRUUHFWO\ 7KH /HDGHU apologizes for the error. ••• LEADER LAND – Leader Sports strives to follow the college careers of area athletes. If you know of an athlete playing collegiate sports in 2015 who hasn’t been mentioned, send us an email or call and we’ll take it from there. – Marty Seeger

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Vikings open conference season with a win Frederic 44, Turtle Lake 14 Marty Seeger|Staff writer FREDERIC – After a 0-2 start, the FredHULF IRRWEDOO WHDP SLFNHG XS WKHLU ÀUVW win of the year against Turtle Lake FriGD\ 6HSW ,W ZDV DOVR WKH 9LNLQJV ÀUVW conference game of the season and a big one as they move forward in what appears to be a competitive Lakeland South Conference. Pepin/Alma is already out to a 3-0 record overall and currently ranked No. 1 in Division 7 according to the latest wissports.net coaches poll, and Lake Holcombe/Cornell and Elmwood/Plum City are also off to a good start in the conference with overall records of 2-1. The Vikings ran into a Lakers team that put a lot in the air yet Frederic was able to step up defensively, putting pressure on the Lakers throughout much of the game. The Vikings got out to a 14-0 lead thanks WR D JRRG GULYH ODWH LQ WKH ÀUVW TXDUWHU After a Roman Poirier 25-yard run and unsportsmanlike conduct penalty on the Lakers, it put the Vikings in position to score on a Poirier run to go up 7-0. Frederic junior Brady Evans had a big night for the Vikings both on offense and

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through the third quarter on a 5-yard run thanks to a gaping hole provided by the Vikings offensive line, and Evans scored his third touchdown of the game on a 60-plus-yard touchdown catch to put the Vikings up 36-8. The Lakers answered right back with a 70-yard kickoff return for a touchdown but that would be the last of the scoring the Vikings defense would allow. With 2:39 left in the game, Jaret Corty helped put Frederic up 44-14 on a 20-yard touchdown run, and a Collin Jeske interception took the ball out of the 5RPDQ 3RLULHU EUHDNV IUHH IRU D ELJ JDLQ DJDLQVW WKH /DNHUV )ULGD\ 6HSW z 3KRWRV E\ 0DUW\ Lakers hands for good. 6HHJHU The Vikings play host to a struggling Shell Lake football team this Friday, Sept. defense, as he pulled in a Lakers option The Lakers would convert a fourth- 11, before hitting the road to Elmwood/ pass early in the second half and got the and-eight, 13-yard touchdown pass with Plum City the following week. They’ll Vikings to the Lakers 25-yard line after ÀYH PLQXWHV WR JR LQ WKH ÀUVW KDOI EXW WKH have two more home games against Claythe interception. Evans caught a big pass Vikings stretched their lead to 22-8, when WRQ DQG &OHDU /DNH EHIRUH ÀQLVKLQJ RXW on the next play to put the Vikings on the Poirier came down with another Vikings the year on the road against Pepin/Alma 4-yard line, and quarterback Austin Ennis interception. Poirier took the ball to the and Lake Holcombe/Cornell. kept the ball on the next play to help put 9-yard line and Evans caught the next the Vikings up 14-0 with 10:08 still to play pass for the score. in the second half. Poirier would score again midway

Tigers take one from the Castle Guards for first win at home against Grantsburg. After the Pirates, they’ll travel to Unity Sept. 18. “We knew with the two big boys of the conference coming up the next two weeks, we needed to get a win against Washburn, and we were able to wear them down as WKH JDPH PRYHG RQ ,W VHHPV OLNH WKH Ă€UVW Webster 35, Washburn 20 win each year is always the toughest to get, and we did some things that kept Marty Seeger|Staff writer WEBSTER – Webster was able to wear Washburn hanging around in the game down the Washburn/Bayfield/South when we could have stretched our lead Shore Castle Guards on Friday, Sept. 4, RXW D OLWWOH IDUWKHU LI ZH Ă€QLVKHG GULYHV RQ IRU WKHLU Ă€UVW ZLQ RI WKH VHDVRQ LQ WKHLU both sides the ball,â€? said Webster coach Ă€UVW FRQIHUHQFH JDPH ,W ZDV DQ LPSRU- Jovin Kroll. $IWHU D VFRUHOHVV Ă€UVW TXDUWHU :DVKEXUQ tant win for the Tigers as they prepare for a big test this week, Friday, Sept. 11, ZDV WKH Ă€UVW WR DGG SRLQWV RQ WKH ERDUG

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with a passing touchdown early in the second quarter, but the Tigers answered. Frank DeBlase scored on a 24-yard run and the Tigers were able to lead 7-6 at halftime. They never surrendered the lead, getting two more touchdowns in the third quarter, with a DeBlase 30-yard run and another 43-yard touchdown with 2:23 left to play in the third. Washburn was able to score on the ensuing kickoff for the 60-yard touchdown and make it a 21-14 game heading into the third quarter, and Washburn cut it to a 27-20 game with 5:37 left to play, but Webster held on. DeBlase scored both of Webster’s touchdowns in the fourth quarter, once on a 13-yard run

and another 3-yard touchdown with 1:39 to play. “Frankie ran the ball really well, and our line had some really positive moments, but there is so much work to do if we want to hang with Grantsburg this week,� Kroll said. “They have clearly emerged as a favorite to win our conference this year, and it will not be easy slowing them down. Our offense is getting there, but now we need to be able to vary snap counts and throw the ball a bit more than we have. This Friday will be a great challenge for our team.�

didn’t quit and had a strong second half. ,Q WKH Ă€UVW KDOI RXU GHIHQVH UHDOO\ VWHSSHG up and kept Unity out of the end zone after our offense sputtered on several possessions. In the second half Unity had all the momentum and they were wearing us down until we got the big play we desperately needed.â€? Despite the loss Nelson was pleased with how his Eagles bounced back, and they’ll hope to correct some of their mental mistakes as the season progresses. “We hurt ourselves quite a bit during the game on penalties and turnovers. Every time we had a good drive going,

we would make a mistake that would end the drive. We also have to work harder RQ JHWWLQJ EHWWHU ÀHOG SRVLWLRQ 0RVW RI RXU GULYHV EHJDQ ZLWK D ORQJ ÀHOG ZKLOH we gave the ball to Grantsburg with a VKRUW ÀHOG QXPHURXV WLPHV ZKLFK SXW D lot of stress on our defense. I was very impressed with our team’s determination and will once they got behind. They were able to battle back against a very dynamic Grantsburg team and take the lead late in the game only to give it up a few plays later,� Nelson said.

Pirates win/Continued of a huge front line, the Eagles pounded the Grantsburg defense, roaring back and taking the lead 18-17. Grantsburg needed that spark, and that came in the form of a 41-yard touchdown run and two-point conversion by John Chenal. Grantsburg coach Adam Hale commented. “In the second half Unity had all the momentum and they were wearing us down until we got the big play we desperately needed. The offensive line opened a nice hole and John had a great run for the go-ahead score.� Unity was not done yet, and started a long, methodical drive just like they had

been doing throughout the second half. With time dwindling down the potential game-winning Unity drive hinged on a fourth and two at the Pirate 25. Hale added, “Our defense then came up big on their last drive as well and Dakota Schultz made the play of the game, chasing down the play from the back side and making the tackle on fourth down. I was proud of how our guys responded after losing some momentum in the second half. Both teams battled all night in very warm conditions and we were fortunate to come out with the win against a good Unity team. Give Unity lots of credit for they

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Cards edge Saints in five Webster hangs on in Ăžve over Frederic Luck 3, St. Croix Falls 1 Marty Seeger|Staff writer LUCK – The West Lakeland Conference is stacked with an equal amount of talent this season and Thursday’s match between Luck and St. Croix Falls is a good example of what fans can expect this season when any of the Lakeland teams come together. It was hot and muggy in the Luck gym on Thursday, Sept. 3, but an exciting night for the Cardinals to get their season under way, as they pulled out a tough win that went to four sets, 2520, 22-25, 25-22 and 25-19. “We knew that St. Croix Falls would be tough and ready to play some good volleyball. They played great defense and it was a fun match,â€? said Luck coach Chelsey Foeller. The Saints appeared to have the upper KDQG LQ WKH Ă€UVW VHW OHDGLQJ DW RQH point before Luck battled back to tie the game at 19. The Cardinals went up 22-21 after going back and forth, and with help from an ace by Lindsay Mattson and kill by Paige Runnels Luck secured the win. The second, third and fourth sets went much the same and were close, yet the Cardinals held on. /LQGVD\ 0DWWVRQ JHWV D NLOO DJDLQVW WKH 6DLQWV GXULQJ D ELJ FRQIHUHQFH ZLQ DW KRPH 7KXUVGD\ “They were tough games with long 6HSW z 3KRWRV E\ 0DUW\ 6HHJHU XQOHVV RWKHUZLVH QRWHG

$GULHQQH 6WRIIHO VHQGV WKH EDOO RYHU WKH QHW DJDLQVW WKH &DUGV RQ 7KXUVGD\ 6HSW rallies. We came really close at times. It’s good early in the season to see what works and what doesn’t,â€? said Saints coach Alyssa Notermann. “We have some YHU\ VSHFLĂ€F DUHDV WR ZRUN RQ Âľ The Cardinals were led by Runnels with 22 kills, eight digs and six aces. Isabelle Jensen had 11 kills, 16 digs, and Alyssa Foeller had 32 assists, eight digs, two kills DQG Ă€YH DFHV 0RUJDQ 3IDII KDG GLJV

Webster 3, Frederic 2 FREDERIC – Frederic and Webster volleyball teams took it to the max on Thursday, Sept. 3, as Webster came out with the ZLQ LQ Ă€YH VHWV E\ VFRUHV RI 24-26, 26-24 and 15-8. ´%RWK WHDPV SOD\HG Ă€YH WRXJK JDPHV Âľ said Webster coach Stefanie Janssen. “We each had our bright moments, but in the end we came out on top. We still have some working to do on defense and serving, but I’m happy with the progress the team is making. These close games helped them learn to come together and keep 7KH 9LNLQJV YROOH\EDOO HDFK RWKHU Ă€UHG XS Âľ WHDP SOD\HG D WRXJK JDPH The Tigers had a solid defensive presDJDLQVW :HEVWHU 7KXUVGD\ ence with Sophie Phernetton leading with 6HSW EXW IHOO LQ ILYH VHWV 19 blocks, followed by Kaitlyn Moser with 13, and Victoria Tyndall and Lydia Wilson each with seven. Taylor Howe led with 15 kills, and Lydia Wilson and Moser each had 10. Skyler Winkler led the team with 18 kills while Wilson had seven and Moser had three. Hailey Hunter had 25 assists and Howe had 14 assists in the win. No game stats were available from Frederic.

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Pirates endanger Eagles Grantsburg remains unbeaten in conference play Grantsburg 3, Unity 0 Scott Hoffman|Staff writer GRANTSBURG – The Grantsburg girls volleyball team hosted the Unity Eagles at Grantsburg Thursday, Sept. 4. The Pirates were already off to a quick start, winning the silver division at the Menomonie Sprawl tournament and a fresh victory over St. Croix Falls. The Eagles challenged in a few of the sets but Unity has a few less games under their belt. Grantsburg was able to pick DSDUW WKH 8QLW\ GHIHQVH LQ WKH ÀUVW VHW with huge kill shots from Livi Tucker. 7KH 3LUDWHV ZRQ KDQGLO\ LQ WKH ÀUVW game. The second game started off slow for the Pirates as they fell behind 5-1 before they went on a tear. Great passing by Delia Labatt and Drew McNally to setter Briena Jensen followed by great kills and blocks by Rihana Pochman, Cassidy Lee and Kenna Johnson. In game three, Grantsburg led from VWDUW WR ÀQLVK +HDG FRDFK 'HE $OODPDQ Johnson commented from her Grantsburg

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Whitney Rock is a rock. Solid and strong. $QRWKHU ÀQH SHUIRUPDQFH 7KHUH LV D ORW of talent on that team and we will need to stay sharp every time we face them. Our setters put up good, hittable balls and our hitters connected with them for 35 kills. Claire connected on 41.7 percent of her

sets and Brie 34.6. Offensively, Livi had the hot hand with 15 kills and a .565 hitting percentage. Delia added seven kills, Rhiana six, Kenna, four. Cassidy led the team with three aces and served a whopping 27 times.�

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Siren enters bye week with big win over Bruce the end zone for the winning touchdown. “The ‘D’ held on and we got the win against a very good Bruce team. It is the Siren 44, Bruce 38 Ă€UVW WLPH LQ TXLWH D IHZ \HDUV ZH KDG D win against one of the top three powers Marty Seeger|Staff writer in the conference, Bruce, Luck, or Prairie SIREN – The Dragons football team dug Farm. It was the best football I have had themselves into a 16-0 hole to start their the pleasure to coach. It was a team effort Ă€UVW KRPH JDPH RI WKH VHDVRQ DJDLQVW and we played a ton of kids and they all Bruce on Friday, Sept. 4, but managed to performed well, and our coaching staff bounce back big. and JV kids did a great job getting the varIt was the game of the year so far accordsity prepared for the win, so this is truly ing to coach Ryan Karsten, who predicted a win for everyone in the program. We a great game between the two conference have the week off to get healthy and then contenders. Karsten said the team started we head to Minong next week to take on slow and miscues helped Bruce take what a strong Northwood program,â€? Karsten might appear to be a commanding lead to said. start, but in eight-player football scoring The scoring summary for the Dragons can be done in a hurry. Karsten said that included a 7-yard run by Josiah Wegner starting with one-minute at the end of the LQ WKH Ă€UVW TXDUWHU DQG WKUHH :HJQHU Ă€UVW TXDUWHU DQG WR WKH HQG RI WKH Ă€UVW KDOI scores in the second that included a 16the Dragons scored 32 unanswered points yard run, 4-yard run and a 24-yard touchto regain the lead. down catch from Highstrom. Anton had “The run was sparked by a big punt the 35-yard touchdown interception rereturn by Neil Oustigoff, a blocked punt turn late in the second quarter, Oustigoff by Keenan Cook, and an INT for a TD by caught the 3-yard pass from Brady ManTyler Anton. We had the game in control JHQ LQ WKH WKLUG DQG +LJKVWURP Ă€QLVKHG and then had a couple of mental lapses the game with the 68-yard touchdown. and Bruce took advantage and tied it at The Dragons next game at Northwood/ 6LUHQ VRSKRPRUH TXDUWHUEDFN 'RODQ +LJKVWURP ZDV RQH RI VHYHUDO SOD\PDNHUV IRU WKH 'UDJRQV 38-38 with 3:20 remaining,â€? Karsten said. Solon Springs will begin at 7 p.m., Friday, LQ D ZLQ RYHU %UXFH )ULGD\ 6HSW +LJKVWURP KDG D \DUG WRXFKGRZQ WKDW HQGHG XS EHLQJ WKH Then sophomore quarterback Dolan Sept. 18. Highstrom had what Karsten called a JDPH ZLQQHU $ERYH +LJKVWURP LV VKRZQ GXULQJ 6LUHQ V ILUVW JDPH RI WKH VHDVRQ z /HDGHU ILOH SKRWR E\ 0DUW\ 6HHJHU “highlight scrambleâ€? totaling 68 yards to

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Chris Pouliot and a 9-yard run by Casey Ogilvie. Then Austin Hamack scored on a 29-yard run with 1:49 to play in the Marty Seeger|Staff writer FARIBAULT, Minn. – The Luck eight- ÀUVW KDOI DQG WKH &DUGLQDOV OHG %XW player football team traveled to Faribault, the Hilltoppers came out with two quick Minn., on Thursday, Sept. 3, to compete scoring drives to start the second half. A against the Minnesota State Academy for 43-yard run and 13-yard touchdown pass got the Hilltoppers to within two touchthe Deaf Hilltoppers. The Cardinals scored four times in the downs, but that’s as close as they’d get as ÀUVW KDOI ZLWK DQG \DUG UXQV E\ /XFN FRQWLQXHG WR UXQ WKHLU HIÀFLHQW RI-

fense. Hamack would score three more times including a run for 50 yards, and Pouliot scored on a 30-yard run in the second half for the Cardinals win. 3RXOLRW ÀQLVKHG ZLWK \DUGV RQ carries and Hamack had 143 yards on 16 carries. Preston Lane had 45 yards on six carries, Noah Mortel, 25 yards, two carries, Alex Warren, 11 yards, two carries,

and Ogilvie had a 9-yard run. Lane led the defense with seven solo tackles and four assists that included 4.5 tackles for loss. Hamack and Pouliot each had 2.5 tackles for a loss. Hamack had four solo and three assisted tackles. Mortel had an interception, and Pouliot had one sack and assisted with one sack along with Jared Hunter.

Saints defense shuts down Falcons St. Croix Falls 36, Flambeau 6 Marty Seeger|Staff writer FLAMBEAU – The Saints football team picked up a conference win on the road against Flambeau Friday, Sept. 4, nearly earning a shutout. St. Croix Falls was up 34-0 when the Falcons scored six points with 27 seconds remaining in the game. “Another good win for our boys. The kids really kept their focus in this week’s

game versus the Falcons,â€? said coach Grant Belisle. “The boys overcame some Ă€UVW KDOI DGYHUVLW\ 2XU GHIHQVH ORRNHG much better this week, and the special teams had another solid effort.â€? 7KH 6DLQWV OHG DIWHU WKH Ă€UVW KDOI with help from Tyler Henk who scored a 10-yard touchdown run and another 8-yard run three minutes midway through the second quarter. Saints quarterback Alex Johnson connected with Jake

Johnson on a 42-yard pass and ran twice more in the second half to give St. Croix Falls the commanding lead and the victory. $OH[ -RKQVRQ ÀQLVKHG ZLWK \DUGV RQ 13 carries while Chris Swanson rushed for 49 yards on 14 carries. Henk had 32 yards on seven carries and John Petherbridge had 57 yards on seven carries. Chris Swanson had three catches for 31 yards, and Jake Johnson and Daniel Crandall

each had one catch for 42 and 31 yards respectively. Crandall also had two of the Saints four interceptions, while Petherbridge and Alex Johnson each had an interception. The Saints will be hosting Cameron in their next game this Friday, Sept. 11. Cameron is off to a 1-2 start and will be IDFLQJ 6W &URL[ )DOOV IRU WKHLU ÀUVW FRQIHUence game of the year.

Spooner Invitational sees more than a dozen teams Marty Seeger|Staff writer SPPONER – As many as 174 boys and nearly 140 girls competed at the Spooner Invitational Thursday, Sept. 3, with more than a dozen other teams. In the boys race it was Rice Lake who came out on top followed by Northwestern, Ashland, Grantsburg, Superior, Unity, Bloomer, Spooner, Webster and Hayward to round out the top 10 teams. Dan Pederson of Spooner continues to VHW WKH EDU IRU WKH ER\V DIWHU WDNLQJ ÀUVW place with a time of 16:53, followed by

VHFRQG SODFH ÀQLVKHU 0DXU\ 0LOOHU RI Ashland with a time of 18:49. Alex BinIHW ZDV D ÀIWK SODFH RYHUDOO ÀQLVKHU ZLWK 19:07, Webster’s Andrew Ruiz was eighth RYHUDOO ZLWK D WLPH RI 7KH WRS ÀQisher from the Frederic boys was Zach Peterson with a time of 24:14. The Grantsburg’s fourth place overall finish was highlighted by Joseph 2KQVWDG ZKR ÀQLVKHG WK RYHUDOO ZLWK D WLPH RI $QG\ +DUWVKRUQ ÀQLVKHG with a time of 20:55, followed by Spencer Louis, 21:13, Jackson Gerber, 21:33, Nate

McKinley, 22:10, Joey Duncan, 22:41, and David MacKean, 22:49. Girls highlights included Ashland on top followed by Northwestern, Superior, Rice Lake, Grantsburg, Hayward, Unity, Barron, Cumberland and Shell Lake in the top 10. Brittanie Blume of Grantsburg was fourth overall with a time of 23:24, folORZHG E\ WHDPPDWH +DOOLH -HQVHQ LQ ÀIWK overall with 23:30. The rest of the Pirate JLUOV ZLWK WKHLU ÀIWK SODFH ÀQLVK LQFOXGHG Grace Gerber with a time of 25:06, fol-

lowed by Danielle Bertelsen, 28:40, Maddie Duncan, 29:14, Holly Fiedler, 31:54 and Alyssa Swenson, 38:59. )UHGHULF¡V 1LFROH 1HOVRQ Ă€QLVKHG DQother strong race with a 19th-place overDOO Ă€QLVK DQG WLPH RI 8QLW\¡V 6LHUUD )MRUGHQ Ă€QLVKHG WK ZLWK D WLPH RI and Webster’s Sam Nelson led the Tigers with a time of 26:47. Complete results and times can be found at itiming.com.

Pat Doar wins Laursen Classic for a third time Terry Lehnertz|SCVR CENTURIA - The Russ Laursen Classic has existed, on and off, since the legendary racer’s untimely death in September of 1970. After a recent hiatus, the tribute race has returned as the Russ and Brent Laursen Classic, part of St. Croix Valley Raceway’s annual Bullring Blast, honoring both Russ Laursen and his son, Brent Laursen, also a successful racer, who passed away in 2010. Pat Doar has won the Laursen Classic twice before, in 2003 DQG DJDLQ LQ ,Q KLV ÀUVW WLPH HYHU racing a late model on the quarter-mile

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Local bags bear on Learn to Hunt program FREDERIC – Rachael Bugella, 11, of Frederic, was successful recently in shooting a 200-pound black bear recently in the Foxboro area. Bugella shot the bear on Saturday, Aug. 29, during the Wisconsin DNR Learn to Hunt bear program. Between 60 and 120 people apply for the Learn to Hunt bear program yet only 1-5 are actually chosen to hunt. “I had so much fun, I can’t wait to go again,â€? Bugella said. “The hunt was with dogs, we let some of the dogs out into the woods on a GPS, so we could track them. The dogs were chasing two bear at the same time, so we kept driving back and forth for three hours.â€? %XJHOOD H[SODLQHG WKDW WKH\ ZHUH Ă€QDOO\ able to tree a bear and eventually hiked 600 yards to the bruin, where Bugella made a perfect heart shot. Along with the bear hunt Bugella hopes to try a different species in the future. ´0\ QH[W KXQW" $ ZROI Âľ %XJHOOD VDLG – with submitted information

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Text-a-tip? DNRÕs Violation Hotline gets an upgrade to take citizens info MADISON – For people who prefer texting instead of calling, the Department of Natural Resources has made it easy to pass on valuable tips of suspected violations in the public’s effort to protect Wisconsin’s natural resources. Text-a-tip was made possible this year thanks to a system upgrade to the DNR Violation Hotline that allows users to call or text the toll-free number, 800-TIP-

WDNR or 800-847-9367. Kevin Barman, who coordinates the hotline, says phone calls remain an effective way to reach the 24-7 hotline, but texting provides cusWRPHUV WKH Ă H[LELOLW\ WR UHOD\ LQIRUPDWLRQ when a phone call is not possible. Texting also provides the opportunity to include a photo. Chief Conservation Warden Todd Schaller says the Department of Natural 5HVRXUFHV ODZ HQIRUFHPHQW RIĂ€FHUV VHULously consider every tip that comes from the citizens on the hotline. “The protection of Wisconsin’s natural resources and ensuring people are safely enjoying the resources is the duty and the responsibility of all citizens,â€? Schaller says. “It takes a team effort between the citizens and the

department. We can’t be everywhere, so we value the eyes and ears of citizens who care deeply about Wisconsin’s resources.� “We have trained dispatchers who can take your information and pass it on to the conservation wardens,� Barman said. “Remember, anyone who calls the hotline and provides info can remain anonymous.� There is also an online violation report, which also maintains anonymity, that can be found by searching the DNR website for keywords report a violation. Barman says the hotline is part of Wisconsin’s membership in the Interstate Wildlife Violator Compact, which holds violators accountable for their actions and can result in privileges being withheld in

all members states in some cases. Nearly all states are members. The concept of the interstate violator FRPSDFW ZDV ÀUVW FUHDWHG LQ WKH V when law enforcement agencies were looking for a way to deal with individuals who violated wildlife and resource laws outside of their home state. Colorado and Nevada worked independently to GUDIW WKH ÀUVW FRPSDFW GRFXPHQWV 7KH\ merged the draft documents and in 1989 legislation was passed into law in Colorado, Nevada and Oregon to form the RIÀFLDO ,QWHUVWDWH :LOGOLIH 9LRODWRU &RPpact. – from dnr.wi.gov

Fall wild turkey, grouse and woodcock seasons set to open MADISON - Prospects are good for fall wild turkey, ruffed grouse and woodcock hunting seasons, according to state wildOLIH RIÀFLDOV ZKR VD\ KXQWHUV VKRXOG ORRN forward to another exciting year in the ÀHOG

:LOG WXUNH\ “It’s a great time of year to be out in the woods, and fall turkey hunting offers some enjoyable challenges compared to the spring season,â€? said Krista McGinley, assistant upland wildlife ecologist with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. “We anticipate good numbers for this fall’s hunt, especially given favorable weather conditions during the winter and the spring breeding and nesting seasons.â€? The fall turkey season runs from Sept. 12 to Nov. 19 statewide, with an extended fall season in turkey management zones 1-5 from Nov. 30 to Dec. 31. Overall, Wisconsin’s statewide wild turkey population remains strong. After 30 years of sustained population growth and expansion across the state, wild turkeys are now found statewide. Wild turkey numbers appear to be stabilizing at levels suitable to available habitat - they ZLOO OLNHO\ HEE DQG Ă RZ DURXQG WKRVH OHYels in response to weather, food availability and other natural factors. Biologists closely monitor harvest during the either-sex fall turkey hunting season, as excessive hen harvest can affect turkey populations. Recent hen harvests in Wisconsin have been very low, and

current hen harvest rates do not play a VLJQLĂ€FDQW UROH LQ WKH G\QDPLFV RI :LVFRQVLQ¡V WXUNH\ Ă RFN “While this spring’s turkey harvest was down slightly compared to 2014, weather has been favorable across the state for much of the year, and hunters should see good recruitment of young birds into the population,â€? said McGinley. “Above all, we encourage hunters to enjoy the time spent in Wisconsin’s woods, and to always keep safety in mind.â€? Turkey hunters are reminded that they are subject to the blaze orange requirement for ground blinds erected on DNR lands during any gun deer season. Ground blinds on DNR lands left unattended during legal hunting hours must display the owner’s name and address or DNR customer ID number near the door opening. Ground blinds may not be left out overnight, and must be removed entirely from the property at the close of hunting hours each day. Turkey ground blind rules do not apply to ground blinds being used for hunting waterfowl, or blinds built using only natural vegetation found on DNR property. However, all waterfowl blinds on stateowned property and used for waterfowl hunting must permanently display the name of the owner in lettering 1 inch square or larger, including when a hunter is using the blind. As in recent years, the use of dogs to hunt wild turkey is allowed statewide.

5XIIHG JURXVH In Zone A, the ruffed grouse season opens Sept. 12 and runs through Jan. 31, 2016. In Zone B, the season will open Oct. 17 and close Dec. 8. Ruffed grouse drumming surveys have been used since 1964 to help monitor ruffed grouse population trends. “While we did see some continuing regional declines, our roadside survey index to track ruffed grouse populations is essentially unchanged from 2014,� said DNR wildlife surveys coordinator Brian Dhuey. “Ruffed grouse populations are known to rise and fall over a nine- to 11-year cycle, and the last peak in Wisconsin’s cycle occurred in 2011. Survey results suggest that we have reached the low point in the population cycle and we should start to see increases in the next few years as our grouse population starts to move toward the next peak.� Grouse hunters are reminded to register with the Harvest Information Program if they plan to pursue woodcock, mourning doves or other migratory game birds. Registration is free and is available through all license vendors, as well as online. In 2015, woodcock season will be open from Sept. 19 to Nov. 2. )LHOGV )RUHVW /DQGV ,QWHUDFWLYH *DPHELUG +XQWLQJ 7RRO Those interested in hunting on DNR managed lands and discovering new favorite spots are reminded to check out the

department’s Fields & Forest Lands Interactive Gamebird Hunting Tool. FFLIGHT helps hunters of all types locate young aspen and alder habitat, pheasant-stocked public hunting grounds, and managed GRYH ÀHOGV Features available within FFLIGHT can help hunters locate DNR public parking areas, overlay township descriptions, and view topographic maps or aerial photos of prospective hunting areas. Users can choose which type of habitat to highlight ))/,*+7 FDQ KHOS \RX ÀQG WKH EHVW grouse and woodcock cover in the woods near your cabin. The FFLIGHT mapping application is compatible with all major desktop and mobile Web browsers (Internet access required). To learn more and start your search for hunting land, visit dnr.wi.gov and search keyword FFLIGHT. Grouse and turkey hunters must wear blaze orange clothing during any gun or muzzleloader deer season. A hat, if worn, must be at least 50 percent blaze orange. Hunters are encouraged to check out the 2015 Fall Hunting and Trapping Forecast for further season information and hunting previews for Wisconsin. The fall forecast provides a great deal of information and helpful tips for all types of hunting and trapping. For more information regarding wild turkeys and ruffed grouse in Wisconsin, search keywords turkey and ruffed grouse. – from dnr.wi.gov

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Duffy, commentator wife analyze Trump’s campaign surge Glen Moberg | WPR News STATEWIDE - U.S. Rep. Sean Duffy, R-Wis., said that he believes frustration with Republican leaders in Congress is fueling the popularity of presidential hopeful Donald Trump. Duffy said that many conservatives think more should be done to block President Barack Obama’s executive actions. Duffy, who represents northern Wisconsin’s sprawling 7th Congressional District, said Trump is leading in the polls because he’s voicing the frustration of conservatives who think the president has overstepped his bounds and Republican congressional leaders haven’t done enough to stop him. “There are some people in the leadership positions that could be far more vocal on the abuses from this administration and they haven’t been,� he said. “And when you have a candidate who steps up and is boldly speaking and saying things that the conservative wing had wished that their leaders would say, they get behind him.� Duffy said that Trump isn’t a real conservative and predicts that he won’t get the nomination. Meanwhile, Duffy’s wife, Rachel Campos-Duffy, said she believes part of Trump’s message is resonating with the Hispanic community and most Hispanics are concerned about criminals crossing the border. Campos-Duffy, who is a activist and commentator in her own right, said Trump is a “mixed bag,� and that

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The Stringsmiths, Sherry DePolis Thompson, The Seeger Boys, The River City Ramblers, Hand-Picked Bluegrass, The King’s Countrymen, Gospel Notes, Cabin Dwellers Reunion Band, The John and Rose Band, Highview, Midnight Coal Co., Clawhammer Mike & Handlebar Matt and Loose Ends. For more information, contact Krug, 715-205-2346, or Larry Werner, 612-743-5117. — submitted ••• CUMBERLAND — Gov. Scott Walker announced a $1,102,074 improvement SURMHFW IRU DLUÀHOG SDYHPHQW UHFRQVWUXFtion and navigational upgrades at Cumberland Municipal Airport. The funds will be used to design and reconstruct runway

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Burnett Dairy Cooperative is currently accepting applications for a full-time Propane Driver. As a representative of Burnett Dairy Cooperative, this individual must provide prompt, friendly and efficient service to our customers. Responsibilities include delivering to will-call and scheduleddelivery customers, maintaining routes, connecting and maintaining petroleum equipment. Requirements: Propane delivery experience preferred, but will train the right person. Applicants must be able to lift up to 75 lbs. and have a valid CDL license with Hazmat, Tanker, Airbrakes endorsement and pass all pre-employment testing. This position is full-time, however, could be part time if the applicant so preferred. M-F with an on-call rotation. You can apply for this position at:

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Special Education Paraprofessional Josh Robinson, Superintendent 715.327.5630 The Frederic School District is seeking a special education paraprofessional, one full-time position working with special education students. Duties will include collaborating with teaching staff to meet the individual needs of students. The paraprofessional will work primarily in the 6-12 building, but may be utilized across the district as well. Candidates should be passionate about students, learning, and working in a fastpaced environment. Candidates should be able to lift 50 pounds. Wisconsin paraprofessional certification required. Special Education or teaching licensure preferred. Send application, resume, letter of interest and two letters of reference to: Josh Robinson, Superintendent, Frederic School District, 1437 Clam Falls Drive, Frederic, WI 54837. Telephone 715.327.5630 ext. 1104; FAX 715.327.5609. Frederic School District 1437 Clam Falls Drive Frederic, WI 54837 Until Filled For further information on the Frederic School District, please visit our website at www.frederic.k12.wi.us.

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EXPENDITURES & OTHER FINANCING USES Instruction (Function 100 000) Support Services (Function 200 000) Nonprogram Transactions (Function 400 000) TOTAL EXPENDITURES & OTHER FINANCING USES SPECIAL PROJECTS FUND Beginning Fund Balance Ending Fund Balance REVENUES & OTHER FINANCING SOURCES EXPENDITURES & OTHER FINANCING USES

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Audited 2013-2014 866,722.38 894,424.80

Audited 2014-2015 894,424.80 908,191.56

Budget 2015-2016 908,191.56 600,804.91

REVENUES & OTHER FINANCING SOURCES Transfers-In (Source 100) 0.00 0.00 0.00 Local Sources (Source 200) 2,211,594.35 2,196,549.62 2,188,048.00 Interdistrict Payments (Source 300 + 400) 95,922.34 141,155.85 181,000.00 Intermediate Sources (Source 500) 7,625.00 4,701.00 3,700.00 State Sources (Source 600) 2,853,312.06 2,851,829.13 2,930,588.00 Federal Sources (Source 700) 231,408.19 221,429.41 209,000.00 All Other Sources (Source 800 + 900) 113,567.33 25,111.32 31,000.00 TOTAL REVENUES & OTHER FINANCING SOURCES 5,513,429.27 5,440,776.33 5,543,336.00

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CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND Beginning Fund Balance Ending Fund Balance REVENUES & OTHER FINANCING SOURCES EXPENDITURES & OTHER FINANCING USES FOOD SERVICE FUND Beginning Fund Balance Ending Fund Balance REVENUES & OTHER FINANCING SOURCES EXPENDITURES & OTHER FINANCING USES COMMUNITY SERVICE FUND Beginning Fund Balance Ending Fund Balance REVENUES & OTHER FINANCING SOURCES EXPENDITURES & OTHER FINANCING USES PACKAGE & COOPERATIVE PROGRAM FUND Beginning Fund Balance Ending Fund Balance REVENUES & OTHER FINANCING SOURCES EXPENDITURES & OTHER FINANCING USES

2,636,108.18 2,691,474.32 2,689,986.42 1,981,790.43 1,897,957.98 2,060,159.22 867,828.24

837,577.27 1,100,577.01

5,485,583.94 5,427,009.57 5,850,722.65 17,729.83 26,418.19

26,418.19 26,418.19

26,418.19 26,418.19

702,502.71

668,722.71

733,310.01

693,814.35

668,722.71

733,310.01

115,883.26 121,811.44

121,811.44 133,819.94

133,819.94 121,585.31

767,456.91 3,201,476.70

799,876.00

761,528.73 3,215,376.06

812,110.63

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348,546.000 1,151,454.00

0.00 6,197.68

6,197.68 27,068.87

27,068.87 35,411.49

283,589.27

298,080.94

275,035.00

277,391.59

277,209.75

266,692.38

75,310.26 72,711.19

72,711.19 65,727.08

65,727.08 67,564.11

33,294.45

30,687.39

33,500.00

35,893.52

37,671.50

31,662.97

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0.00 0.00

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63,754.89

65,202.00

93,887.09

63,754.89

65,202.00

TOTAL EXPENDITURES AND OTHER FINANCING USES GROSS TOTAL EXPENDITURES ALL FUNDS 7,608,099.22 10,038,290.48 8,911,154.64 Interfund Transfers (Source 100) - All Funds 456,691.70 453,031.46 594,277.01 Refinancing Expenditures (Fund 30) 0.00 2,399,846.46 0.00 NET TOTAL EXPENDITURES ALL FUNDS 6,793,707.57 7,185,412.56 8,316,877.63 PERCENTAGE INCREASE - NET TOTAL FUND EXPENDITURES FROM PRIOR YEAR -7.33% 5.77% 15.75% PROPOSED PROPERTY TAX LEVY FUND General Fund 2,184,320.00 2,162,740.00 2,164,698.00 Referendum Debt Service Fund 640,423.00 643,523.00 622,901.00 Nonreferendum Debt Service Fund 127,027.00 154,035.00 160,032.00 Prior Year Chargeback 764.00 0.00 0.00 Community Service Fund 20,000.00 20,000.00 20,000.00 TOTAL SCHOOL LEVY 2,972,534.00 2,980,298.00 2,967,631.00 PERCENTAGE INCREASE TOTAL LEVY FROM PRIOR YEAR -2.68% MILL RATE 10.26042 3 >5(?37

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(Aug.  26,  Sept.  2,  9) STATE  OF  WISCONSIN CIRCUIT  COURT POLK  COUNTY CitiMortgage,  Inc.  as  servicer  for  Bank  of  America,  National  Association Plaintiff vs JOHN  T.  ALLEE,  et  al. Defendant(s) Case  No:   14  CV  345 NOTICE  OF  SHERIFF’S  SALE PLEASE  TAKE  NOTICE  that  by  virtue  of  a  judgment  of  foreclo-­ sure  entered  on  June  17,  2015,  7VSR *V\U[` .V]LYUTLU[ *LU[LY in  the  amount  of  $84,006.59,  the  7VSR *V\U[` 7SHaH )HSZHT 3HRL >0 Sheriff  will  sell  the  described  premises  at  public  auction  as  *V\U[` )VHYKYVVT follows: ;\LZKH` :LW[LTILY TIME:  September  22,  2015,  at  9LN\SHY )\ZPULZZ 4LL[PUN ! W T 10  a.m. 6WLU :LZZPVU 69+,9 6- )<:05,::! TERMS:  By  bidding  at  the  sher-­ *HSS [V 6YKLY iff  sale,  prospective  buyer  is  ,]PKLUJL VM 7YVWLY 5V[PJL consenting  to  be  bound  by  the  9VSS *HSS following  terms: 1.)  10%  down  in  cash  or  mon-­ 7SLKNL VM (SSLNPHUJL ey  order  at  the  time  of  sale;Íž  ;PTL VM 9LMSLJ[PVU balance  due  within  10  days  *VUZLU[ (NLUKH! of  confirmation  of  sale;Íž  fail-­ H *VUZPKLYH[PVU VM UV[PJLK HNLUKH MVY :LW[LTILY ure  to  pay  balance  due  will  TLL[PUN" result  in  forfeit  of  deposit  to  I *VUZPKLYH[PVU JVYYLJ[PVUZ [V [OL W\ISPZOLK TPU\[LZ VM (\N\Z[ plaintiff.  *V\U[` )VHYK 4LL[PUN 2.)  Sold  â€œas  isâ€?  and  subject  to  7\ISPJ *VTTLU[Z TPU\[LZ WLY WLYZVU UV[ [V L_JLLK TPU all  legal  liens  and  encum-­ \[LZ [V[HS brances. 9LJLPW[ VM *VTTP[[LL 9LWVY[Z HUK +PZJ\ZZPVU! 3.)  Plaintiff  opens  bidding  on  H 6WWVY[\UP[` MVY *VTTP[[LL *OHPY JVTTLU[Z VU JVTTP[[LL the  property,  either  in  person  HJ[PVUZ or  via  fax  and  as  recited  by  I 6[OLY YLWVY[Z the  sheriff  department  in  the  *OHPYTHUÂťZ 9LWVY[ >T 1VOUZVU event  that  no  opening  bid  is  (KTPUPZ[YH[VYÂťZ 9LWVY[ +HUH -YL` offered,  plaintiff  retains  the  H 7YVWLY[` 0U]LU[VY` right  to  request  the  sale  be  I )\KNL[ 9LJVTTLUKH[PVU declared  as  invalid  as  the  *VUMPYTH[PVU VM (KTPUPZ[YH[VYÂťZ (WWVPU[TLU[Z [V 9LUL^HISL sale  is  fatally  defective. ,ULYN` *VTTP[[LL LMMLJ[P]L :LW[LTILY *VUHSS .HSSHNOLY 7YVWVZLK 9LZVS\[PVUZ 6YKPUHUJLZ PLACE:  Polk  County  Justice  ( 9LZVS\[PVU ! 9LZVS\[PVU [V 9LJLP]L :\ITP[[LK 7VSR Center  at  1005  W.  Main  *V\U[` 6WLYH[PUN HUK *HWP[HS )\KNL[ MVY *HSLUKHY @LHY Street,  Balsam  Lake,  Wis. ) 9LZVS\[PVU ! 9LZVS\[PVU [V (KVW[ +YHM[ 4HZ[LY -LL DESCRIPTION:  A  parcel  of  land  :JOLK\SL MVY )\KNL[ 7YVWVZHS located  in  the  Northeast  1/4  of  * 9LZVS\[PVU ! 9LZVS\[PVU [V .YHU[ H AVUPUN KPZ[YPJ[ the  Northwest  1/4,  Section  34,  *OHUNL [V (TLUK AVUPUN +PZ[YPJ[ 4HW MVY ;V^U VM )SHJR Township  37  North,  Range  17  )YVVR West,  Village  of  Frederic,  Polk  + 9LZVS\[PVU ! 9LZVS\[PVU (KVW[PUN [OL 7VSR *V\U[` County,  Wisconsin,  described  (X\H[PJ 0U]HZP]L :WLJPLZ :[YH[LNPJ 7SHU as  follows:  Beginning  at  a  , 9LZVS\[PVU ! 9LZVS\[PVU [V (\[OVYPaL (NYLLTLU[ ^P[O point  on  East  boundary  line  of  =PSSHNL VM ;\Y[SL 3HRL MVY :HSL VM ;H_ +LSPUX\LU[ 7YVWLY[` Industrial  Addition  to  Village  of  3VJH[LK H[ 0U[LYZLJ[PVU VM >LZ[LYU )V\SL]HYK HUK 0UK\Z[YPHS Frederic,  Polk  County,  Wis-­ (]LU\L ;\Y[SL 3HRL >PZJVUZPU WHYJLS 0+ consin,  290  feet  South  0  de-­ - 6YKPUHUJL ! 7VSR *V\U[` AVUPUN 6YKPUHUJL ( grees  25  minutes  East  of  *VTWYLOLUZP]L 9L]PZPVU >PZJVUZPU :[H[\[LZ :LJ[PVU Northwest  corner  of  above-­ K mentioned  Northeast  1/4  of  the ;OL VYKPUHUJL PZ H]HPSHISL MVY PUZWLJ[PVU H[ [OL SPUR SVJH[LK VU Northwest  1/4  of  Section  34,  [OL 7VSR *V\U[` >LIZP[L OVTL WHNL [OL *V\U[` *SLYRÂťZ HUK Township  37  North,  Range  17  [OL 3HUK 0UMVYTH[PVU 6MMPJL VM [OL 7VSR *V\U[` .V]LYUTLU[ West,  thence  running  South  *LU[LY 88  degrees  47  minutes  East  :\WLY]PZVYZ 9LWVY[Z 480.2  feet  more  or  less  to  cen-­ (KQV\YU ter  of  highway,  thence  running  South  5  degrees  24  minutes  ;OPZ TLL[PUN PZ VWLU [V [OL W\ISPJ HJJVYKPUN [V >PZJVUZPU :[H[L West  along  center  of  highway  :[H[\[L 7LYZVUZ ^P[O KPZHIPSP[PLZ ^PZOPUN [V H[[LUK HUK VY WHY to  a  point  where  said  line  inter-­ [PJPWH[L HYL HZRLK [V UV[PM` [OL *V\U[` *SLYRÂťZ VMMPJL H[ sects  centerline  of  County  SLHZ[ OV\YZ PU HK]HUJL VM [OL ZJOLK\SLK TLL[PUN [PTL ZV HSS YLH Highway  â€œWâ€?  said  intersection  ZVUHISL HJJVTTVKH[PVUZ JHU IL THKL 3 point  being  point  of  beginning;Íž Â

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The  September  meeting  of  the  Village  Board  of  Siren  will  be  held  Thursday,  Sept.  10,  2015,  at  2  p.m.  at  the  Village  Hall.  Agenda  posted. Ann  Peterson 634400 Clerk-­Treasurer 4L

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PUBLIC  NOTICE DEVILS  LAKE AQUATIC  PLANT  MANAGEMENT  PLAN The  Devils  Lake  Association  will  hold  a  public  meeting  to  pre-­ sent  the  completed  Devils  Lake  Aquatic  Plant  Management  Plan  for  Devils  Lake,  Burnett  County,  WI. There  will  be  a  presentation  and  discussion  and  then  a  vote  to  approve  the  plan. The  public  meeting  will  be  held  on: Saturday,  September  19,  2015,  at  9  a.m. Bumps  Lakeside 27625  Gables  Road,  Webster,  WI A  rough  draft  of  the  APM  will  be  available  for  the  public  to  review  from  August  24  through  September  14  on  the  Burnett  County  website,  Devils  Lake  website,  at  Bumps  Lakeside,  and  at  Burnett  County  Land  &  Water  Conservation  Department,  RM  21. 3W

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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,  September  30,  2015,  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: 7671  Johnson  Street  &  24031  Third  Avenue PID: 07-­181-­2-­38-­16-­08-­5  15-­659-­142000 07-­181-­2-­38-­16-­08-­5  15-­659-­141000 The  proposed  CSM  is  to  re-­divide  two  lots  which  are  currently  approximately  50  feet  x  140  feet.  The  house  on  Lot  7  is  well  over  the  line  onto  Lot  8.  With  this  plan  the  two  lots  would  be  approximately  70  feet  x  100  feet. 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  September  9,  2015 Village  of  Siren  is  an  Equal  Opportunity  Provider  and  Employer.  Complaints  of  Discrimination  should  be  sent  to:  USDA,  Director,  Office  of  Civil  Rights,  1400  Independence  Avenue,  S.W.,  Washington  DC  20250-­9410. 3 >5(?37

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NOTICE  OF  PENDING  APPLICATION  FOR  PROPOSED  DAM  TRANSFER  OF  OWNERSHIP The  Estate  of  Robert  Sherrard,  2194  90th  St.,  Luck,  WI  54853,  has  applied  to  the  Department  of  Natural  Resources  for  a  per-­ mit  to  transfer  ownership  of  the  Blake  Lake  Dam  on  Straight  River. The  project  is  located  in  the  NE  1/4  of  the  SW  1/4  of  Section  22,  Township  35  North,  Range  16  West,  Town  of  Georgetown,  Polk  County. The  Blake  Lake  Dam  failed  in  April  2014,  and  as  a  result  of  an  order  issued  by  the  Department,  the  Blake  Lake  Protection  &  Rehabilitation  District  has  applied  to  own  the  dam.  The  dam  is  to  be  reconstructed  at  the  location  of  the  easement(s)  between  the  Estate  of  Robert  Sherrard  and  the  Blake  Lake  Protection  &  Rehabilitation  District. The  Department  will  determine  whether  the  proposal  complies  with  1.11  and  31.06,  31.185,  31.12,  31.14,  Wisconsin  Statutes,  and  NR  150,  Wisconsin  Administrative  Code. The  Department  has  made  a  tentative  determination  that  it  will  issue  the  permit  for  the  proposed  activity. If  you  would  like  to  know  more  about  this  project  or  would  like  to  see  the  application  and  plans,  please  visit  the  Department’s  permit  tracking  website  at  https://permits.dnr.wi.gov/water/ SitePages/Permit%20Search.aspx  or  you  may  contact  Michael  Rogney,  1300  W.  Clairemont  Ave.,  Eau  Claire,  WI  54703,  phone  number  715-­839-­3735. If  you  object  to  this  proposal  and  would  like  to  request  a  con-­ tested  case  hearing  before  an  Administrative  Law  Judge  your  objection  shall  specify: 1) Why  the  proposed  project  violates  the  legal  standards  found  under  Chapter  31  Wisconsin  Statutes;Íž  and 2) That  you  or  your  representative  will  appear  at  the  hearing  and  present  information  supporting  your  objection. A  request  for  a  contested  case  hearing  must  be  received  within  30  days  of  publication. If  no  objections  are  received  which  request  a  hearing,  the  Department  may  issue  its  decision  without  a  hearing. Docket  Number  IP-­NO-­2015-­49-­03029 WISCONSIN  DEPARTMENT  OF  NATURAL  RESOURCES For  the  Secretary Michael  Rogney Date:  Sept.  1,  2015 Water  Management  Engineer 3W >5(?37

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(August  26,  September  2,  9) STATE  OF  WISCONSIN CIRCUIT  COURT POLK  COUNTY FEDERAL  NATIONAL  MORTGAGE  ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, vs. TAMARA  DAWN  GALOW  and  JOHN  DOE unknown  spouse  of  Tamara  Dawn  Galow and  MORTGAGE  ELECTRONIC  REGISTRATION  SYSTEMS,  INC., c/o  Electronic  Data  Systems  Corporation and  BANK  OF  AMERICA,  NA Defendants. Case  No.  13-­CV-­83 Code  No.  30404 Foreclosure  of  Mortgage Dollar  Amount  Greater  Than  $5,000.00 AMENDED  NOTICE  OF FORECLOSURE  SALE PLEASE  TAKE  NOTICE  that  by  virtue  of  a  judgment  of  fore-­ closure  entered  on  April  25,  2013,  in  the  amount  of  $190,908.11,  the  Sheriff  will  sell  the  described  premises  at  public  auction  as  follows: TIME:  September  22,  2015,  at  10:00  o’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€œas  isâ€?  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:  All  that  part  of  Government  Lot  Three  (3),  Section  Eighteen  (18),  Town-­ ship  Thirty-­five  (35)  North,  Range  Sixteen  (16)  West,  Town  of  Georgetown,  Polk  County,  Wisconsin,  lying  North  and  East  of  Town  Road,  known  as  West  Bone  Lake  Drive,  as  now  laid  out  and  traveled. PROPERTY  ADDRESS:  2126  West  Bone  Lake  Drive,  Town  of  Georgetown. TAX  KEY  NO.:  026-­00739-­0000. Peter  M.  Johnson Sheriff  of  Polk  County,  WI O’DESS  AND  ASSOCIATES,  S.C. Attorneys  for  Plaintiff 1414  Underwood  Avenue Suite  403 Wauwatosa,  WI  53213 414-­727-­1591 O’Dess  and  Associates,  S.C.,  is  attempting  to  collect  a  debt  and  any  information  obtained  will  be  used  for  that  purpose.  If  you  have  previously  received  a  Chapter  7  Discharge  in  Bank-­ ruptcy,  this  correspondence  should  not  be  construed  as  an  attempt  to  collect  a  debt. 633147 WNAXLP

Notices/Employment opportunities (Sept.  9,  16,  23) STATE  OF  WISCONSIN CIRCUIT  COURT POLK  COUNTY WILMINGTON  SAVINGS  FUND  SOCIETY,  F.S.B.,  not  in  its  individual  capacity  but  solely  as  Trustee  of  the  PrimeStar-­H  Fund  I  Trust  c/o  Statebridge  Company,  LLC,  its  servicer Plaintiff, vs. PAUL  V.  POPE  and  GRETCHEN  A.  POPE  husband  and  wife Defendants. Case  No.  15-­CV-­183 Code  No.  30404 Foreclosure  of  Mortgage Dollar  Amount  Greater  Than  $10,000.00 NOTICE  OF FORECLOSURE  SALE PLEASE  TAKE  NOTICE  that  by  virtue  of  a  judgment  of  fore-­ closure  entered  on  August  7,  2015,  in  the  amount  of  $34,938.76,  the  Sheriff  will  sell  the  described  premises  at  public  auction  as  follows: TIME:  October  6,  2015,  at  10:00  o’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€œas  isâ€?  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  St.,  Balsam  Lake,  Wis. DESCRIPTION: Parcel  1:  Lot  Four  (4)  of  Certi-­ fied  Survey  Map  No.  4887  recorded  in  Volume  21  of  Cer-­ tified  Survey  Maps,  page  214  as  Document  No.  700575,  located  in  the  Southeast  Quar-­ ter  of  the  Southeast  Quarter  (SE  1/4  of  SE  1/4)  Section  Nine  (9),  Township  Thirty-­five  (35)  North,  Range  Eighteen  (18)  West,  Town  of  Eureka,  Polk  County,  Wisconsin.   Parcel  2:  Together  with  and  subject  to  the  rights  of  others  in  and  to  the  66  foot  wide  ingress/egress  and  utility  easements  as  shown  on  Certi-­ fied  Survey  Map  No.  4887  recorded  in  Volume  21  of  Cer-­ tified  Survey  Maps,  page  214  as  Document  No.  700575,  AND,  Certified  Survey  Map  No.  4888  recorded  in  Volume  21  of  Certified  Survey  Maps,  page  215  as  Document  No.  700576,  AND,  Certified  Survey  Map  No.  4889  recorded  in  Volume  21  of  Certified  Survey  Maps,  page  216  as  Document  No.  700577,  AND,  Certified  Survey  Map  No.  4890  record-­ ed  in  Volume  21  of  Certified  Survey  Maps,  page  217  as  Document  No.  700578,  AND,  Certified  Survey  Map  No.  4891  recorded  in  Volume  21  of  Cer-­ tified  Survey  Maps,  page  218  as  Document  No.  700579  AND  Certified  Survey  Map  No.  4892  recorded  in  Volume  21  of  Certified  Survey  Maps,  Page  219  as  Document  No.  700580. PROPERTY  ADDRESS:  Lot  No.  4  Maple  View  Hollow,  Town  of  Eureka. TAX  KEY  NO.:  020-­00233-­0400. Peter  M.  Johnson Sheriff  of  Polk  County,  WI O’DESS  AND  ASSOCIATES,  S.C. Attorneys  for  Plaintiff 1414  Underwood  Avenue Suite  403 Wauwatosa,  WI  53213 414-­727-­1591 O’Dess  and  Associates,  S.C.,  is  attempting  to  collect  a  debt  and  any  information  obtained  will  be  used  for  that  purpose.  If  you  have  previously  received  a  Chapter  7  Discharge  in  Bank-­ ruptcy,  this  correspondence  should  not  be  construed  as  an  attempt  to  collect  a  debt. >5(?37

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(Sept.  9,  16,  23) STATE  OF  WISCONSIN CIRCUIT  COURT POLK  COUNTY REVERSE  MORTGAGE  SOLUTIONS,  INC. Plaintiff, vs. THE  ESTATE  OF  VIRGINIA  M.  NEWBAUER  c/o  Diane  S.  Diel,  Special  Administrator  and  UNITED  STATES  OF  AMERICA Defendants. Case  No.  15-­CV-­166 Code  No.  30404 Foreclosure  of  Mortgage Dollar  Amount  Greater  Than  $10,000.00 NOTICE  OF FORECLOSURE  SALE PLEASE  TAKE  NOTICE  that  by  virtue  of  a  judgment  of  fore-­ closure  entered  on  June  26,  2015,  in  the  amount  of  $82,957.81,  the  Sheriff  will  sell  the  described  premises  at  public  auction  as  follows: TIME:  October  6,  2015  at  10:00  o’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€œas  isâ€?  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:  Lot  56  of  the Assessor’s  Plat  of  the  Village  of  Clear  Lake,  Polk  County,  Wisconsin,  more  particularly  described  as  that  Part  of  Gov-­ ernment  Lot  2,  Section  Twenty  (20),  Township  Thirty  Two  (32)  North,  Range  Fifteen  (15)  West,  described  as  follows:  Beginning  at  a  Point   2  Rods  South  of  the  Northwest  Corner of  said  Government  Lot  2,  thence  running  South  on  the Section  Line  40  Rods;Íž  thence East  8  Rods;Íž  thence  North  40  Rods;Íž  thence  West  8  Rods  to  the  point  of  beginning,  Such  parcel  being  also  known  as Outlot  53  of  the  Village  of Clear  Lake.   More  commonly  known  as  208  1st  Ave.  East. TAX  KEY  NO.  113-­00276-­0000.  PROPERTY  ADDRESS:  208  1ST  Avenue  East,  Village  of  Clear  Lake. TAX  KEY  NO.:  113-­00276-­0000. Peter  M.  Johnson Sheriff  of  Polk  County,  WI O’DESS  AND  ASSOCIATES,  S.C. Attorneys  for  Plaintiff 1414  Underwood  Avenue Suite  403 Wauwatosa,  WI  53213 (414)  727-­1591 O’Dess  and  Associates,  S.C.,  is  attempting  to  collect  a  debt  and  any  information  obtained  will  be  used  for  that  purpose.  If  you  have  previously  received  a  Chapter  7  Discharge  in  Bank-­ ruptcy,  this  correspondence  should  not  be  construed  as  an  attempt  to  collect  a  debt. >5(?37

(Sept.  9,  16,  23) STATE  OF  WISCONSIN CIRCUIT  COURT POLK  COUNTY REVERSE  MORTGAGE  SOLUTIONS,  INC. Plaintiff, vs. LOUISETTE  J.  FABBRINI  and  UNKNOWN  SPOUSE  of  Louisette  J.  Fabbrini  and  UNITED  STATES  OF  AMERICA, Defendants. Case  No.  15-­CV-­196 Code  No.  30404 Foreclosure  of  Mortgage Dollar  Amount  Greater  Than  $10,000.00  NOTICE  OF FORECLOSURE  SALE PLEASE  TAKE  NOTICE  that  by  virtue  of  a  judgment  of  fore-­ closure  entered  on  August  19,  2015,  in  the  amount  of  $244,917.35,  the  Sheriff  will  sell  the  described  premises  at  public  auction  as  follows: TIME:  October  6,  2015,  at  10:00  o’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€œas  isâ€?  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:  That  part  of  Lot  One  (1)  of  Certified  Survey  Map  No.  194  recorded  in  Vol-­ ume  1  of  Certified  Survey  Maps  on  Page  195,  as  Docu-­ ment  No.  356127,  described  as  follows:  Beginning  at  a  SRLQW )HHW 6RXWK Ă› Âś ´ (DVW DQG 6RXWK Ă› Âś :HVW 24.75  Feet  from  the  Northwest  Corner  of  Section  Three  (3)  WKHQFH 6RXWK Ă› Âś :HVW 1,287.48  Feet  along  the  East  right-­of-­way  line  of  Wisconsin  Highway  46;Íž  thence  on  a  curve  to  the  right  parallel  to  and  60  Feet  Easterly  at  right  DQJOHV WR D Ă› Âś FHQWHUOLQH curve,  chord  of  right-­of-­way  FXUYH EHDUV 6RXWK Ă› Âś ´ West  56.36  Feet;Íž  thence  6RXWK Ă› Âś (DVW )HHW WR point  of  beginning  of  parcel  herein  described;Íž  thence  6RXWK Ă› Âś ´ :HVW )HHW 7KHQFH 6RXWK Ă› Âś West  59.59  Feet;Íž  thence  6RXWK Ă› Âś (DVW )HHW WKHQFH 1RUWK Ă› Âś ´ East  353.35  Feet;Íž  thence  1RUWK Ă› Âś ´ :HVW Feet;Íž  thence  in  a  Southwest-­ erly  direction  to  the  point  of  beginning,  being  a  part  of  Government  Lot  Six  (6),  Sec-­ tion  Three  (3),  Township  Thir-­ ty-­Four  (34)  North,  Range  Seventeen  (17)  West,  Village  of  Balsam  Lake,  Polk  County,  Wisconsin.  Excepting  there-­ from  that  portion  of  land  con-­ veyed  to  Sean  M.  Horgan  by  deed  recorded  April  1,  2002,  in  Volume  905,  Page  184  of  Official  Records.  More  com-­ monly  known  as  Tax  Key  No. PROPERTY  ADDRESS:  132  Pleasant  Avenue,  Village  of  Balsam  Lake. TAX  KEY  NO.:  106-­00487-­0000. Peter  M.  Johnson Sheriff  of  Polk  County,  WI O’DESS  AND  ASSOCIATES,  S.C. Attorneys  for  Plaintiff 1414  Underwood  Avenue,  Suite  403 Wauwatosa,  WI  53213 414-­727-­1591 O’Dess  and  Associates,  S.C.,  is  attempting  to  collect  a  debt  and  any  information  obtained  will  be  used  for  that  purpose.  If  you  have  previously  received  a  Chapter  7  Discharge  in  Bank-­ ruptcy,  this  correspondence  should  not  be  construed  as  an  attempt  to  collect  a  debt. >5(?37

(Sept.  9,  16,  23) STATE  OF  WISCONSIN CIRCUIT  COURT POLK  COUNTY IN  THE  MATTER  OF  THE  ESTATE  OF WAYNE  R.  SCHNEIDER DOB:  January  24,  1938 Notice  to  Creditors (Informal  Administration) Case  No.  15-­PR-­71 PLEASE  TAKE  NOTICE: 1.  An  application  for  informal  administration  was  filed. 2.  The  decedent,  with  date  of  birth  January  24,  1938,  and  date  of  death  May  23,  2015,  was  domiciled  in  Polk  County,  State  of  Wisconsin,  with  a  mailing  address  of  2023  Island  View  Lane,  Milltown,  WI  54858. 3.  All  interested  persons  waived  notice. 4.  The  deadline  for  filing  a  claim  against  the  decedent’s  estate  is  December  8,  2015. 5.  A  claim  may  be  filed  at  the  Polk  County  Courthouse,  Bal-­ sam  Lake,  Wis. Jenell  L. Anderson Probate  Registrar August  28,  2015 David  L.  Grindell GRINDELL  LAW  OFFICES,  S.C. P.O.  Box  585 Frederic,  WI  54837 715-­327-­5561 Bar  No.:  1002628 >5(?37 (Sept.  2,  9,  16) STATE  OF  WISCONSIN CIRCUIT  COURT POLK  COUNTY JP  MORGAN  CHASE  BANK,  NATIONAL  ASSOCIATION Plaintiff vs. JEREMY  BECKER,  et  al. Defendants Case  No.  13  CV  577 NOTICE  OF  SHERIFF’S  SALE PLEASE  TAKE  NOTICE  that  by  virtue  of  a  judgment  of  fore-­ closure  entered  on  July  31,  2014,  in  the  amount  of  $127,510.57,  the  Polk  County  Sheriff  will  sell  the  premises  described  below  at  public  auc-­ tion  as  follows: DATE/TIME:  October  6,  2015,  at  10:00  a.m. TERMS: 1.  10%  down  in  cash  or  money  order  at  the  time  of  sale;Íž  bal-­ ance  due  within  10  days  of  confirmation  of  sale;Íž  failure  to  pay  balance  due  will  result  in  forfeit  of  deposit  to  plain-­ tiff. 2.  Sold  â€œas  isâ€?  and  subject  to  all  legal  liens,  encumbran-­ ces  and  payment  of  appli-­ cable  transfer  taxes  by  pur-­ chaser. PLACE:  In  the  Lobby  of  the  Polk  County  Justice  Center,  located  at  1005  West  Main  Street,  Balsam  Lake,  Wis.  54810. PROPERTY  DESCRIPTION:  Lot  1  of  CSM  No.  4583  record-­ ed  in  Volume  20  of  Certified  Survey  Maps,  Page  135,  as  Document  No.  685446  being  a  division  of  CSM  No.  986  recor-­ ded  in  Volume  4  of  Certified  Survey  Maps,  page  233,  as  Document  No.  420020  and  located  in  the  Northwest  1/4  of  the  Southwest  1/4  of  Section  19,  Township  35  North,  Range  18  West.  Said  land  being  in  the  Town  of  Eureka,  Polk  County,  Wisconsin. ADDRESS:  2394  Big  Lake  Ave.,  Saint  Croix  Falls,  WI  54024. TAX  KEY  NO:  020-­00526-­0100. Dated  this  26th  day  of  Aug-­ ust,  2015. Peter  M.  Johnson Polk  County  Sheriff Cummisford,  Acevedo  &  Associates,  LLC Attorney  for  Plaintiff Mark  R.  Cummisford State  Bar  #  1034906 7071  South  13th  Street Suite  #100 Oak  Creek,  WI  53154 414-­761-­1700 Cummisford,  Acevedo  &  Asso-­ ciates,  LLC,  is  the  creditor’s  at-­ torney  and  is  attempting  to  col-­ lect  a  debt  on  its  behalf.  Any  in-­ formation  obtained  will  be  used  for  that  purpose. >5(?37

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Delia and I, along with 13 students from the Permanent Five countries, had an opportunity to interact with the 200 Chinese students participating in the program. Why, you might ask, is a program such as ACE this important? It breaks cultural barriers, confronts stereotypes and forms bonds between various nationalities, making the world a more global-citizen-friendly place! Arriving at my dorm, I was reunited with Audrey Lauer | Special to the Leader Delia, my partner in crime. After enjoying a GRANTSBURG/BEIJING - I was headed to dinner of authentic Chinese food with other Beijing, a city of 11-plus million people with a newly arrived students, we all decided to run KLVWRU\ RYHU \HDUV ROG Ă€OOHG ZLWK WRXUback to the dormitories in the pouring rain. ist attractions, authentic locations of Chinese As fun as it was splashing through ankleculture, steamed dumplings, and hazy morndeep water, we all seemed to overlook the ings, due to smog, if the wind doesn’t blow fact all the showers in the rooms only had quite right. cold running water. Oops! I, myself, had also 0\ Ă LJKW WR &KLQD VWDUWHG ZLWK D Ă€YH KRXU overlooked the fact I didn’t have a towel to layover in Toronto. The following 13-hour shower with. Whoops! 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Take Me to the River begins this weekend

Live music, art, comedy and more ST. CROIX VALLEY - Vibrant fall colors, a beautiful river and great music ‌ sounds like the recipe for a perfect fall weekend in the St. Croix Valley. Whether you are looking for an intimate concert venue featuring well-known artists or a lively family-friendly outdoor music festival, it can be found during Take Me to the River, Sept. 12-27. Since beginning in 2010, Take Me to the River has been a celebration of arts in the St. Croix Valley. While the event has always included music and performing arts, this year music is becoming a more integral part of this “festival of festivalsâ€? with the addition of three new music events: St. Croix Festival Theatre concert series in St. Croix Falls, Barrels and Bluegrass at 45th Parallel Distillery in New Richmond and Prairie Burn Music Festival at YMCA Camp St. Croix in Hudson.

0XVLF KLJKOLJKWV St. Croix Festival Theatre’s historic vaudeville venue will come alive with music and laughter during the three weekends of Take Me to the River. This year’s scheduled concert performances will include an intimate evening with blues musicians Koerner and Glover on Saturday, Sept. 12, an afternoon of musical theater hits by the Belting Babes of Broadway with Colleen Raye on Sept. 13, hilarious stand-up comedy with Mary Mack and Tim Harmston on Sept. 19 and a return performance by Billboard-charting songwriter and guitarist Michael Johnson on Sept. 26. In New Richmond, a local microdistillery, 45th Parallel, will hold its sixth-annual open house, Barrels and Bluegrass, on Saturday, Sept. 26, with musical performances by The Dang Ol’ Tri’ole, High Strung String Band and No Tent featuring Reina Del Cid. The free event will also feature limited release of their “W� wheat whiskey and live art demonstrations by Jesse Brodd as well as tours of the distillery, tastings, local food vendors and artists. Farther down the river in Hudson, YMCA Camp St. Croix will be host to the inaugural Prairie Burn Music Festival. The family-friendly festival will feature two stages featuring local music by The Lucy Michelle Band, Zach Dyer, Ruben and more. Don’t miss the opportunity to try out some camp activities like archery, the climbing wall, camp song sing-alongs and the giant swing, complete with views of the St. Croix River. (YHQ PRUH OLYH PXVLF While Festival Theatre, Barrels and Bluegrass and Prairie Burn are all about music, many of the other Take Me to the River events also feature live music as part of their fall arts celebrations. On Saturday, Sept. 12, Franconia Sculpture Park in Shafer, Minn., will host their 19th-annual Art & Artists Celebration to celebrate the new work created by this year’s artists-in-residence. Kid-friendly activities, artist

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tival Theatre, St. Croix Falls Sept. 13, 2 p.m. 6HSWHPEHU • Abnet Farm Art Show & Sale, Stillwater, Minn., Saturday, and Sunday, Sept. 19-20, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., free admission. • Marine Art Fair, Marine on St. Croix, Minn., Sept. 19-20, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., free admission. • Peter Jadoonath Backyard Pottery Sale, Shafer, Minn., Sept. 19, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Sept. 20, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., free admission. • Mary Mack and Tim Harmston at Festival Theatre, St. Croix Falls, Sept. 19, 7:30 p.m. 6HSWHPEHU • Afton Art in the Park, Afton, Minn., Saturday, Sept. 26, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday, Sept. 27, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., free admission. • Barrels and Bluegrass at 45th Parallel Distillery, New Richmond, Sept. 26, noon to 6 p.m., free admission. • Guillermo Cuellar and Friends: Fall Pottery Sale, Shafer, Minn., Sept. 25-27, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., free admission. • Prairie Burn Music Festival, Hudson, Sept. 26, 1 to 10 p.m., children under 12 free. • Spirit of the St. Croix Art Festival, Hudson, Sept. 26, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sept. 27, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., free admission. • Michael Johnson at Festival Theatre, St. Croix Falls, Sept. 26, 7:30 p.m.

7KURXJKRXW 6HSWHPEHU • “Subtleties, Silhouettes and Silenceâ€? gallery exhibition at ArtReach St. Croix, Stillwater, Minn., Wednesday-Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., except Sept. 5, noon to 4 p.m., free admission. For detailed information on each event, visit TakeMeToTheRiver.info. where visitors can navigate their ZD\ WR WKH YDULRXV IHVWLYDOV DQG HYHQWV DV ZHOO DV Ă€QG galleries, open studios, theater productions, live music and more that can create a trip to the St. Croix Valley customized to their tastes. Take Me to the River is made possible with support from our media sponsor SPACES Magazine. $UW5HDFK 6W &URL[ LV D QRQSURĂ€W UHJLRQDO DUWV RUJDQLzation committed to the mission of connecting communities to the arts throughout the St. Croix Valley from St. Croix Falls to Prescott in Wisconsin and from Hastings to Taylors Falls in Minnesota. ArtReach supports the work of artists and arts organization by coordinating events, marketing initiatives and education opportunities that foster and celebrate the visual, literary and performing arts in the St. Croix Valley. The work of ArtReach St. Croix is made possible through generous donations from individuals and businesses. ArtReach is a member-supported organization. Visit artreachstcroix.org to learn more. - submitted

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would immediately be killed. It was a historically engaging place to see. Now for something more literal, Forbidden City was called the Forbidden City because citizens were forbidden to enter. During the rest of our time in Beijing we appreciated hearing lectures from various professors, who addressed global issues such as the overproduction of food and potential solutions. We also learned about a Chinese student’s rigorous school schedule and listened to different opinions on China’s future role in the global community alongside

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Annual harvest festival to be held GRANTSBURG – As summer winds down, plans are under way for the 2015 harvest festival at Immaculate Conception Church in Grantsburg. The festival will be Sunday, Sept. 13, at the church on Hwy. 70, serving dinner from 11 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. The festival will kick off with a special Harvest Fest Mass at 9:30 a.m. The church will be grilling their nowfamous chicken and, new this year, fresh roasted pork. The festival will feature D UDIĂ H NLGV JDPHV D ODUJH LQĂ DWDEOH bounce castle, a farmers market, crafts, baked goods and outdoor music entertainment. “Everyone is welcome, this is about community!â€? says Mike Myers, festival chair. “The festival is organized and run by the entire parish. The participation and cooperation makes it meaningful for all,â€? added Mike Cole, co-chair. The price of the chicken and pork dinner is $9 for adults and $4 for children age 11 to 6, free for 5 and under. Dinner includes DOO WKH Ă€[LQJV LQFOXGLQJ DX JUDWLQ SRWDtoes, fresh garden produce and homemade pie. Express carryouts will be available. For more information about the festival, please contact Myers at 715-431-0352 or Cole at 715-463-2688. – submitted

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The running of the birder Robin Maercklein Looking over my shoulder I saw a shadow in the moonless night, an outline barely perceptible from the forest background. “Is she really following me?â€? I picked up my pace as my stalker trotted slowly 30 yards behind. I quickly calculated the distance to safety. I could cover the quarter mile in a couple of minutes if I ran. A fellow camp- 5RELQ 0DHUFNOHLQ er’s warning echoed in my mind: “Stay away from the white one. She has a baby and is very protective of her young.â€? How could I know a band of them would join her in this madness? My wife, Irene, and I had gone for D VKRUW ZDON RXU Ă€UVW DIWHUQRRQ LQ $ULzona’s Patagonia Lake State Park. The Sonoita Creek trail dropped down a rocky hill on rustic stone steps under a canopy of trees at the east end of our campground. Near the bottom, we passed through a small gate that kept out 20 cows, freely grazing. The trail clung to the hillside before reaching the flat, floodplain forest through which we could walk to reach the creek. We WKULOOHG WR SDLUV RI YHUPLOLRQ Ă \FDWFKHUV sallying forth for insects in the open forest, their brilliant red darting in the sun. Leaving the hillside we saw cow pies in the sand, mostly old and dried, but a fragrant pungency informed us via our nostrils to be on the lookout for fresher piles. Approaching an opening in the trees, we were no longer alone. Lying in the sun was the white cow with its calf. Snorting, the mother stood up, her SUHVHQFH VZHOOLQJ WR Ă€OO WKH RSHQ VSDFH ahead of us. We had been warned about

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yards away. I froze in the dark but could not see them. Apparently they could not see me either. The stampede having passed me by, I glided quietly back to the trail. The vengeful moaning continued behind me as I reached the meadow. Halfway through the meadow I looked behind me and got a fright. A black beast was silently following me just 30 yards away. I began walking faster and she or he followed suit just as three more emerged from the woods to my left. They were gaining on me and I began a slow jog. 7KH\ EHJDQ WURWWLQJ ZLWK D ÀIWK QRZ joining the herd. That was enough for me, and I broke into a dead run through the darkness. I could hear the pounding of the hooves behind me and I ran as fast as I could the last 100 yards into the cover of the forest. I only slowed to catch my breath and look for my stalkers, but they were nowhere to be seen. The gate and sure safety was just ahead and I climbed out of the valley and into the campground with its soft glow of light from trailers DQG FDPSÀUHV OLJKWLQJ WKH URDGZD\ As I walked along, watchful for rattlesnakes warming themselves on the dark road, I wondered if the cows were really following me or if it was just coincidence. I’ll never know. But next time I’ll take my chances with the snakes. ••• About the writer: Robin Maercklein is known to most of his acquaintances as a bird enthusiast. His love of the outdoors has led to many stories told while sitting around a FDPSÀUH VKDUHG ZLWK KLV RIWHQ YHU\ ORXG DQG enthusiastic family. He is enjoying trying to write down some of those tales. ••• Writers’ Carousel, a revolving menagerie of pieces for your enjoyment, is created by participants in Carolyn Wedin’s Write Right Now WITC Community Education classes in Frederic and Luck.

Blood drive coming to Frederic FREDERIC - September is National Preparedness Month, and the American Red Cross asks eligible donors to help prepare for emergencies by giving blood. The mission of the Red Cross is to help the public prevent, prepare for and respond

to emergencies. The stability of our nation’s blood supply is in the hands of healthy volunteer donors who give generously for others in need. Frederic is fortunate to have many of those donors in the area.

The Frederic Lioness Blood Drive is scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 10, from 1-7 p.m. and Friday, Sept. 11, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the St. Luke’s Methodist Church. If you are interested in scheduling an appointment please call Phyllis

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Cedar canoe exhibit at Frederic Arts FREDERIC – Frederic Arts is pleased to exhibit some of the cedar-strip canoes handcrafted by Frederic lifetime resident Daniel O. Johnson. The exhibit at the Frederic Art Cen-

ter will be open to the public on Friday, Sept. 11, 6-8 p.m. and Saturday, Sept. 12, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. As well as the cedar canoes, there will be a collection of paddles of varied design on display. Johnson was

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&ROG WXUNH\ John W. Ingalls, MD ents as they are vividly reminded of how quickly little ones grow up. More delightful are the tears of busy parents when the last little one is shuttled off to school, shepherded by an older sibling who would rather have leprosy than be seen in public watching after their own little brother or sister. Suddenly there is a brief but real sense of peace and quiet in the home. Gardening has a way of bringing tears to your eyes as well. Our garden produce bounty builds until the hapless gardener is overwhelmed. We plant and water and pamper the tender plants hoping for summer warmth and just the right amount of rain. We tend to our tomatoes with more care than sending a child off to school. Then it happens, WKH ÀUVW ULSH WRPDWR WKHQ DQRWKHU DQG soon you are engulfed in a truckload of produce. Beans, cucumbers, sweet corn and tomatoes seem to ripen in waves not unlike a hurricane. I confess I had to kill a zucchini plant, but I swear it was in self-defense. I have long ago given up trying to pick them at a tender, young size. Now I am letting them grow to see how big they get. Instead of giant pumpkin contests we should have a giant zucchini contest. My chickens

awarded several trophies by the Minnesota Canoe Association for his craftsmanship. Johnson’s brother, William, will be on hand to share stories of how the canoes and paddles were built. have been eating zucchini every day for a month. We should be getting green eggs soon. If we are serious about world hunger, we should send zucchini seeds to starving countries. Currently I have one zucchini about as big as my leg and it is still growing. I will probably get tears in my eyes trying to lift it into the truck. Making salsa is another rite of passage for the end of summer. Heaps of tomatoes and hot peppers are fun to chop and eat on corn chips. I was slicing a hot pepper just yesterday, thinking of how good it was going to taste. I took a break from my slicing activity and absentmindedly rubbed my eye. Big mistake! My eye erupted in a volcano of tears as the searing, hot pain went straight into my brain. Blindness was not far behind. Frantic to wash the pepper juice out of my eye, I turned on the kitchen faucet and doused my face with cold water. Another big mistake! Hot peppers are like napalm and gasoline, WKH ZDWHU RQO\ VSUHDGV WKH ÀUH 1RZ P\ H\H ZDV RQ ÀUH DQG WKH HQtire side of my face was beginning to melt. My hands still wet with peppers and squished tomatoes and my eyes blinded, I could only yell for help as my head was under the faucet. My wife grabbed the eye drops and eyewash and promptly wrenched my blind eye open and poured on the sauce. The relief that I hoped would follow was nonexistent. The liquid torch was now running down my neck and the inside of my shirt. I prayed it would go no lower. Ice

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Living Well workshop series begins Sept. 18 WEBSTER - The ADRC of Northwest Wisconsin will be offering a Living Well workshop series beginning Friday, Sept. 18, through Friday, Oct. 23, at Larsen Family Public Library in Webster. Living Well is a six-week program for people with chronic diseases and their caregivers. Chronic diseases are ongoing health conditions and include diabetes, arthritis, HIV/AIDS, high blood pressure, depression, heart disease, chronic pain, DQ[LHW\ PXOWLSOH VFOHURVLV ÀEURP\DOJLD and others. During the workshop, participants receive support from trained leaders and other workshop participants, learn practical ways to manage their pain and fatigue, learn about nutrition and exercise options, understand new treatment choices and learn better ways to communicate about their conditions with doctors

and family members. The goal is to help people better manage their health conditions and deal with the frustration, fatigue and pain that can accompany a chronic disease. “This program proves that people are able to improve their health by improving their healthful behaviors,� notes Sally Johnson, Living Well leader. Johnson, a Polk County public health nurse, will be co-teaching this workshop with Laurel Stusek, director of nursing at the St. Croix Tribal Clinic. The Living Well workshop is open to adults of all ages. The cost of the workshop is $10. To register or for more information on the upcoming Living Well workshop, contact Carrie Myers, ADRC resource specialist, at 877-485-2372. - submitted

St. Croix Valley Orchestra preparing for its 25th concert season ST. CROIX FALLS – The St. Croix Valley Orchestra is preparing to begin its 25th concert season under the leadership of their new director, Adam Bever. Rehearsals are held on Monday evenings in the music room of the St. Croix Falls High School and will begin on Monday, Sept. 14, at 7:30 p.m. Musicians come from all around the Upper St. Croix Valley area, including, but not limited to, Amery, Turtle Lake, Frederic, Clear Lake, Grantsburg and St. Croix Falls in Wisconsin and from Taylors Falls, Forest Lake, Hugo, North Branch,

Shafer, Wyoming, Chisago City, Center City and Lindstrom in Minnesota. The orchestra provides opportunities for amateur and professional musicians to play with a fully orchestrated, professionally directed ensemble. It welcomes inquiries from any musician. There are no competitive auditions. Openings in the brass and wind sections depend on the need for balance. The string sections have QHHGV IRU YLRODV EDVVHV DQG ÀUVW YLROLQV They welcome you to enjoy the music. - submitted

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part - for this luxurious evening, you are requested to come as you are. The only people needing to “dress upâ€? will be those nutcases, the performers. Back at ye olde historic site, fur trade/ Indian camp tours in September will only be available Saturdays-Sundays. The historical library’s doors open each Wednesday and the gift shop/museum is also open. For more info or just for some good laughs (?) you can dial up 715-866-8890 or unraveling the tangled website found by visiting theforts.org. Signed, Woodswhimsy DQ LQGHSHQGHQW ZULWHU QRW DIĂ€OLDWHG ZLWK Forts Folle Avoine Historical Park.

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Annual meeting of the Burnett County Historical Society announced DANBURY - The annual meeting of the members of the Burnett County Historical Society will be held at Forts Folle Avoine Historical Park on Saturday, Sept. 19, from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. This meeting will include lunch. The meeting agenda includes reports by the executive director, president and treasurer. Election of new board members will take place. Members of the society who are current in the payment of their dues are entitled to vote in this election. Following the election of board

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members, there will be a slide-show presentation on logging in Burnett County in the early years. Those in attendance will be invited to tour the new logging museum, which opened in June. Please RSVP by phone or email to assist the society in planning this meeting. If you would like to join the Burnett County Historical Society, please call 715-866-8890 or email fahp@centurytel.net. – from BCHS

PBREA meets Thursday BURNETT COUNTY - The Polk-Burnett Retired Educators Association cordially invites all retired educators and spouses, administrators and support staff to the September general meeting to be held Thursday, Sept. 10, at the Calvary Covenant Church in Alpha.

Plan on meeting at 11:30 a.m. Entertainment, to be determined, will be followed by lunch. Please call your contact person if you plan to attend. - from PBREA

Whitetails fall banquet Sept. 19 GRANTSBURG - The Burnett County Whitetails Chapter will be holding their annual fall banquet on Saturday, Sept. 19, at the American Legion in Grantsburg. Reservations are required. This event not only supports Whitetails missions but also the endeavor Whitetails has established to commit

to purchasing and placing full-access hunting shacks, for those with disabilities, throughout the county. For ticket information please call Ellen Schwanke, 715417-0923, or Terry Hendricks, 715-488-2036. - submitted

50 years ago The Bill Skow and the Roger Larsen families noticed strange lights in the sky near their homes between Luck and Frederic. They used binoculars to see that there were red, green and yellow lights, and the object moved around, back and forth, in the vicinity for two or three hours before disappearing. No plausible explanations had been offered.–Marlys Langkos and Douglas Beedle were married Aug. 7 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church of Centuria.–Midge Diede, from North Luck, married Wallace Anderson, La Crosse, on Aug. 28 at the Assembly of God Church.–Gary Petersen, son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Petersen, Luck, earned his doctor’s degree in soil research and accepted a faculty position at Pennsylvania State University.–Myrvin Christopherson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Christopherson, Milltown, was awarded his Doctor of Philosophy in speech from Purdue University and would be an assistant professor in the speech department at UW-Madison.–Diane Sundby, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Olof Sundby, Grantsburg, earned her master’s degree in education, also at Purdue, and would be a guidance counselor at Lombard Junior High School in Lombard, Ill.–Pvt. Linda Kordus, an Osceola graduate, completed basic training at the Women’s Army Corps Center, Fort McClellan, Ala.–Mrs. Phillip Moyer, of rural Grantsburg, discovered she had a four-legged chicken. One of the chicks she had gotten from the hatchery in the spring had an extra set of smaller legs, behind the ones it walked with.

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Violet F. Monson, age 102, formerly of Balsam Lake, Wis., passed away at the Good Samaritan Society in St. Croix Falls, Wis., on Thursday, Sept. 3, 2015. Violet was born March 10, 1913, to Adolph and Florence Peterson. She was raised in rural Polk County along with her sister, Annie, and brother, Kermit, also her brother, Raymond, who also reached the age of 102 before he passed away two years ago. Violet attended school in, and was a graduate of, St. Croix Falls. After graduating from school she ZHQW RQ WR PDUU\ ,QJROI 7 0RQVRQ DQG WKH\ UDLVHG Ă€YH children: Loretta, Geraldine, Loren, Linda and Leonard. They lived on a farm in rural Balsam Lake until after their children were grown and then sold the farm and moved to West Bone Lake Drive. Violet loved to do gardening and was an avid home canner of the produce she raised in her garden. She loved KHU VWUDZEHUU\ DQG UDVSEHUU\ SDWFK Ă RZHUV JDUGHQ DQG loved to feed the birds and being outside enjoying these things. Violet was a leader in 4-H club and enjoyed entering things she had made in the Polk County Fair. She was also a Girl Scout and Brownie leader. She enjoyed working with children. Violet was an excellent cook and worked at Indian Head Lodge in Balsam Lake for many years. She then took over the Mill Inn CafĂŠ in Milltown, Wis., where she ran a very successful restaurant until she retired to her home on West Bone Lake Drive. She remained active in the Milltown Lutheran Church for many years until she sold her home and moved into Comforts of Home, an assisted living facility that was newly built in St. Croix Falls. Violet lived at Comforts of Home for many years until she needed more nursing care, and was transferred to the Good Samaritan. She was preceded by her parents, Adolph and Florence Peterson; husband, Ingolf; daughter, Loretta Larsen; sister, Annie; and two brothers, Kermit and Raymond Peterson. She is survived by her children, Geraldine (Derald) Gehrke, Loren (Debbie) Monson, Linda Shaw (James “Red Manâ€? Besserud) and Leonard (Connie) Monson; 17 grandchildren; 24 great-granchildren; and 16 great-greatgrandchildren. Funeral services will be held at Milltown Lutheran Church, Milltown, on Thursday, Sept. 10, at 11 a.m. with one hour of visitation prior to the service. Visitation will also be held on Wednesday, Sept. 9, from 5 to 7 p.m. at WKH 5RZH )XQHUDO +RPH LQ /XFN :LV ,Q OLHX RI Ă RZHUV the family requests contributions be made to the Good Samaritan Society in St. Croix Falls. Violet will be laid to rest next to her husband, Ingolf, at Bunyan Cemetery following the service at church. Pallbearers will be Cristopher and Timothy Shaw, Thad Monson, Paul Larsen, Jeffery Gehrke and Kent McConnell. An online guestbook is available at rowefh.com. Arrangements are entrusted to Rowe Funeral Home in Luck, 715-472-2444.

Roberta Jane “Bobbieâ€? Young, age 81, of Grantsburg, Wis., passed away Monday afternoon, Aug. 31, 2015, at the Continuing Care Center in Grantsburg. %RUQ LQ 6SULQJĂ€HOG 0R RQ -XQH 2, 1934, Bobbie was the daughter of the late Robert Laverne and Elva Jane (Wooldridge) Smith. In 1952, she graduated from Pickett High School in St. Joseph, Mo., and also attended community college. Her father was a Baptist minister and her parents also owned and operated a motel in St. Joseph. Bobbie met Allen Young in Wichita, Kan. while he was serving in the U.S. Air Force. They were married Dec. 20, 1953, in St. Joseph. Following his honorable discharge from active duty, they lived in Minneapolis and later moved to Blaine, Minn., where Bobbie worked part time for Mutual of Omaha Insurance Company. In 1964, Bobbie and Allen purchased a dairy farm in the 7RZQ RI 7UDGH /DNH ,Q WKH\ EULHĂ \ OHIW WKH DUHD DQG returned to Trade Lake in 1972, where they again bought a dairy farm and lived there for over 30 years. During this time, Bobbie also worked at Northwestern Wisconsin Electric and later became manager of the credit union in Grantsburg. Some years after that she was the assistant to the school psychologist in the Grantsburg School District. Bobbie was a longtime member of Zion Lutheran Church in Trade Lake, and served as church secretary for several years. Besides her strong faith in the Lord, she was devoted to her family. She was a hardworking woman with a strong will, but she also had a humble and gentle demeanor. Bobbie was very creative and artistic, and was an excellent seamstress. When they were young, she made clothing for her children, and also for charity. She was a very good upholsterer, a great cook and baker, DQG VKH HQMR\HG JDUGHQLQJ DQG WHQGLQJ KHU Ă RZHUV %REbie loved music and played the organ. She was a generous and giving woman. Preceding her in death were her parents, Pastor Robert and Elva Smith; her husband, Allen Young, in 2006; her daughter, Ann Hanson, in 2005; a twin brother and two sisters. Bobbie is survived by four children, Janie (Richard) Moore, Mary Swanson, Greg (Amy) Young, and Kim Young (Gene Burnham); 11 grandchildren, Ben Moore and Angie (Chris) Beck, Kyle Swanson, Kathy (Mike) Komula and Jill Hanson, Elisha Young, triplets - Nicole, Zachary and Jacob Young, Tyler Young and Hannah Young; nine great-grandchildren, Nick, Adam, Alex, Isaac, Melanie, Eli, and Emily, Lucas and Anders; and many nieces and nephews. A memorial service honoring the life of Roberta Young will be held Monday, Sept. 14, at Zion Lutheran Church in Trade Lake with the Rev. Thomas J. McShannock ofĂ€FLDWLQJ $ IHOORZVKLS OXQFKHRQ ZLOO IROORZ WKH VHUYLFH Arrangements have been entrusted with Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Grantsburg. Online condolences may be expressed at swedberg-taylor.com.

Joyce J. Norlander, of Osceola, Wis., died Tuesday, Sept. 1, at Regions Hospital at the age of 88. Joyce was born July 9, 1927, to John and Lucille Brunberg. She graduated from Turtle Lake High School in 1945. On March 9, 1955, she married George Norlander. She and George raised six children. She worked at Kroy Industries as a lead and supervisor. In her free time she enjoyed reading, gardening, garage sales, birdwatching, the Packers and especially family gatherings. Joyce was preceded in death by her parents; husband, George; son-in-law, Barry Breault; grandchildren, Jeremy Norlander and Tammi Buchholz; brother, John; sisters, Betsy and Audrey; and two infant siblings. She is survived by her sons, John (Estelle) of Vermont, Jeffery of Osceola and Steven (Mary) of Amery; daughters, Jeanine (David Otterness) Breault of Hudson, Wis., JoAnne (Brian) Duppong of Red Wing, Minn., and Elizabeth (Fred) Buchholz of Comstock, Wis.; grandchildren; great-grandchildren; a great-great-grandson; sisters, Faye Covey and Janet Weinhardt; other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held Saturday, Sept. 5, at West Immanuel Lutheran Church. Interment was in the West Immanuel Cemetery. Arrangements by the Grandstrand Funeral Home, grandstrandfh.com.

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Betty Charlotte Nelson, 86, of Grantsburg, Wis., passed away Wednesday morning, Sept. 2, 2015. Betty was born in Grantsburg on July 4, 1929, a daughter of the late Charles and Bertha (Sather) Carlson. She was raised on the family farm in Branstad, Wis., and attended public schools in Branstad and Grantsburg. On July 6, 1946, Betty was united in marriage to Arthur P. “Budâ€? Nelson at a ceremony in Pine City, Minn. While raising three children, Betty worked part time as a nurse at the Grantsburg hospital. She later was employed for over 20 years at the Rainbow Cafe. Betty was a neighborhood news correspondent for the Inter-County Leader newspaper and was a member of the Sky Watch Auxiliary during the Cold War. She also sold and delivered Avon products for many years; driving her moped in good weather and having Bud drive her when it was cold or wet outside. Betty was an original member of New Hope Lutheran Church in Grantsburg and was quite active in church activities and events. She was a very helpful member of the American Legion Auxiliary Post 185. She enjoyed playing cards, cooking, baking, canning, traveling and campLQJ LQ WKH :LQQHEDJR DQG Ă€VKLQJ ZLWK KHU KXVEDQG Bud. She enjoyed time with her family and especially loved the holidays. Betty had a very friendly, kind and gentle personality. She had a strong faith in The Lord, and was loving, caring and giving. Preceding her in death were her father, Charles Carlson; her mother and stepfather, Bertha and Jonny Larson; her husband, Bud Nelson, on Feb. 28, 2003; a daughter, Barbara Jean “BJâ€? Braynard, on March 22, 2015, and Barbara’s husband, Bruce E. Braynard, on April 9, 2013; a grandson-in-law, Roy York; as well as six brothers and sisters and their spouses. Betty is survived by two sons, Steve Nelson and Kevin (Darla) Nelson; a daughter-in-law, Rhonda Nelson; seven grandchildren: Roxanne (Ryan) Smith, Debi York and Ron (Kristin) Carlson; Lonnie (Angie) Nelson and Brad (Kandy) Nelson; Cathy (Duane) Truehart and Krystal Nelson; 18 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; and numerous other relatives. The funeral service for Betty Nelson was held Saturday, Sept. 5, at New Hope Lutheran Church, 635 Hwy. *UDQWVEXUJ ZLWK 'U (PRU\ / -RKQVRQ SDVWRU RIĂ€ciating. Interment will follow in Riverside Cemetery. In OLHX RI Ă RZHUV PHPRULDOV DUH DSSUHFLDWHG $UUDQJHments have been entrusted with Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home, Grantsburg, Wis. Online condolences may be expressed at swedberg-taylor.com.

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Paul T. Williams, 80, of Balsam Lake, Wis., passed away on Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2015, at the Willow Ridge Healthcare Center in Amery. Paul was born on Dec. 30, 1934, in Minneapolis, Minn., the son of Paul V. and Elsie Williams. He was a fourth-degree knight in the Knights of Columbus, he was the Polk County Snowmobile Council vice president and secretary for many years, Polk County aging van driver, an early member of Luck Sno-rovers Snowmobile Club, a member of Balsam Lake Rod and Gun Club and a member of Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic Church in Balsam Lake. Paul was preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Elsie; sister, Barbara; and grandson, Scott. Left to mourn are his wife of 61 years, Pat; children, David (Cathy) Williams, Mark (Marion) Williams, Susan (Richard) Krenz, Steve (Laura) Williams and Kathryn (Mark) Hoen; 11 grandchildren, Heather Williams, Blake Williams, Michael Williams, Angela Krenz (Brian Prochaska), Stacy (Bill) Quist, Josh Williams, Cory Williams, Erin Williams, Vicki (Henry) Studtmann, Larry (Tanya) Hoen and Christine (Christopher) Winkler; and seven great-grandchildren, Addison Williams, Mac Kenna Prochaska, Emma Prochaska, Kyla Quist, Owen Quist, Isaac Studtmann and Decker Hoen. Funeral Mass will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 11, at Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic Church in Balsam Lake. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the Mass at the church. Burial will be at St. Patrick’s Cemetery, Town of Milltown. A luncheon will follow at Our Lady of Lakes in Balsam Lake. In lieu RI à RZHUV GRQDWLRQV DUH SUHIHUUHG to the COPD Foundation or the National Arthritis Research Foundation. The Kolstad Family Funeral Home of Centuria has been entrusted with arrangements.

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Daniel J. Belisle, 56, was born Nov. 7, 1958, at the St. Croix Falls Memorial Hospital to Donald J. and Patricia E. (Berry) Belisle. Dan passed away on Aug. 27, 2015, in Osceola, Wis., with his daughter, Wanda, and son, Clayton, at his side. Dan didn’t always elaborate on his faith but had a strong belief in God. In 2001, Dan married Tammy Gustafson and this union was blessed with a son, Jacob Tyler. Dan loved music, riding his motorcycle with friends, and spending time with his children and family. Dan loved cars and was an automotive enthusiDVW %HLQJ HPSOR\HG DV D FHUWLÀHG ZHOGHU DQG D FUHDWLYH metal fabricator brought him great pride. Dan is survived by his wife, Tammy, and son, Jacob Gustafson; children, Wanda Jo Taylor and Clayton James Belisle; father, Donald; mother, Patricia (Arnie) Larson; siblings, Lori Ann (Glenn Stauffer, Kristal Leske), William Leske Jr., Scott (Tracie) Belisle, Keith (Janice) Belisle and Jill (Steve) Golubic; grandchildren, Kyara, Shayne and Kaylee. He is also survived by many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Dan was preceded in death by grandparents, Everet and Ann Berry, and Victor and Marion Belisle.

Jeanne Muriel Burman was born as the afternoon school bell tolled in Fennimore, Wis., on April 21, 1914. She was the only child of Joseph A. and Hazel D. (Squire) Heberlein. Her father being of an entrepreneurial nature, moved the family often throughout Wisconsin, Iowa, California and Minnesota. She spent many hours with her books and a bulldog in the backseat of a car. Her half-sister, Myrna, visited them frequently during her childhood as they were very close. Her baptism was in Tomah, Wis., at St. Mary’s Episcopal Church. Maternal grandparents Lynn B. and Jennie P. (Button) Squire were her sponsors. She was FRQĂ€UPHG DW 6W $QGUHZ¡V (SLVFRSDO &KXUFK LQ 0DGLVRQ :LV LQ +HU UHOLJLRXV WUDLQLQJ ZDV YHU\ GLYHUVLĂ€HG but never neglected. Jeanne attended high school in Cumberland, Wis., River Falls, Wis., and graduated from West High in Minneapolis, in 1932. She was involved in music, library, basketball, archery, golf, swimming and tennis. A love of sports would continue for a lifetime, being an avid Minnesota Gopher, Viking and Twins fan. Jeanne became reacquainted with many friends from her childhood travels while attending the University of Minnesota. She enjoyed time as a member of a Methodist Darrell D. “Dillyâ€? Jensen, 83, passed away, surrounded sorority while there. She graduated in 1936 and planned by his family, on Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2015, at St. Croix Re- to teach English and Spanish and use her library traingional Medical Center. ing. Spending several summers at cottages in the Amery Dilly was born in Cushing, Wis., on area, she made friends with members of the Burman famMay 22, 1932. He attended the old, ily. She caught the eye of a promising attorney, Bill Burone-room Cushing School and St. man. They were married Sept. 18, 1936, at the Plymouth Croix Falls High School. On July 22, Congregational Church in St. Paul, Minn. Bill continued 1950, he married his wife, Lila. They to practice law and also chose to partner with his brother, lived in Cushing for many years, ownJohn, in the hardware/variety business that their father ing and operating the Cushing Corner had originated in 1888. Jeanne stayed at home to raise Store. Known to the local residents four daughters. Despite being raised alone, she quickly as “the coach,â€? Dilly worked for the became acclimated to her husband’s relatives, living Town of Sterling for many years and retired from the St. in the same block with four generations of them for 75 Croix Falls School District after 15 years. years. No easy feat for a girl who moved 20 times in the Dilly enjoyed a couple of trips to Mexico with family, Ă€UVW \HDUV RI KHU OLIH %LOO DQG -HDQQH ZHUH YHU\ LQas well as several hunting trips to Wyoming, and truly volved in politics throughout their married life. Bill ran enjoyed many summers on his houseboat on the St. for Assembly and district attorney and was justice of the Croix River. He had a passion for deer hunting and en- peace and Republican county chairman with Jeanne at joyed many years of hunting at the family cabin north of his side. Grantsburg. He shot his “trophy buckâ€? at 78 years of age. She was active in many Congregational Church comDilly was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Lila; mittees and women’s fellowship, Girl Scouts, the Amery sisters, Phyllis Vezina and Peggy Evanoff; and brother, Clayton Jensen. He is survived by his daughters, Wendy Golf Club, two bridge clubs and the Amery Woman’s (Clark) Natalie of Cambridge, Minn., Kelly (Scott) Ca- Club. She has been a fervent supporter of the Amery roon of St. Croix Falls, Wis., and Heidi (Bryan) Cox of Public Library since the 1930s. She was very spirited, Milltown, Wis.; sons, Peter (Susan) Jensen of St. Croix well-dressed and a good sport. Always proper, pleasFalls and Kevin (Wanda) Jensen of Columbus, Minn.; 10 DQW DQG SROLWH -HDQQH SHUVRQLĂ€HG WKH ZRUG ODG\ -HDQQH grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and one great- died at River Bend in Amery on Thursday, Sept. 3, 2015, at the age of 101. great-grandson. Remaining to carry on her legacy are daughters, Pat Memorial services were held Monday, Sept. 7, at the Cushing Community Center. Private interment was in Canham, Bobbi (Larry McVittie), Nancy (Tom) Olson the Cushing Cemetery. Arrangements were made by and Mary Burman; grandchildren, Renita Deane, Bill the Grandstrand Funeral Home – Edling Chapel, grand- Rutcosky, Brad (Sandi) Canham, Blake (Dana) Canham, the late Mark Thomas Olson, Stacy (George) Sigsworth, strandfh.com. Craig Olson, Maria (Brent) Paulsen, Tony Burman-Loffredo and Gino (Lori) Burman Loffredo; great-grandchildren, Brandon and Hunter Deanne, Sierra, Jac and Eliina Canham, Cally and Ridge Sigsworth, Carter and Dillon Paulsen. Funeral services were held Tuesday, Sept. 8, at the ConJeanette Laverne (nee Mattson) Smith, 93, of Woodgregational Church in Amery. Burial was at the Amery bury, Minn., died Aug. 30, 2015. She was born July 25, 1922. She made it to heaven to Cemetery. You may sign an online guest book and view celebrate her 69th wedding anniversary with her hus- a video tribute at williamsonwhite.com. The WilliamsonWhite Funeral Home and Cremation Services assisted the band, Ira, who passed six months earlier. She was preceded in death by daughter, Christine family. -DFNVRQ SDUHQWV &KULVWLDQ DQG 6HOPD 0DWWVRQ KHU Ă€UVW husband of one year, John Hughes; her four sisters, Ella Mattson, Laura Gutzmer, Helen Yira and Sylvia Lindberg; and one brother, Clarence Mattson. She is survived by children Larry (Vicky), Beatta and Gloria Mae (Bode) Kettering, 88, of Minneapolis, Eric (Wendy); grandchildren, Katrina, Joshua, Mikayla, Minn., passed away peacefully on Sept. 4, 2015. She died Arrika and Wes; great-grandchildren, Evan, Aurora, Da- surrounded by her children at her lake kota, Hendrix and Asher; sister-in-laws, Isabel Anderson home in Webster, Wis., where she hapand Leona Mattson; many godchildren and relatives. pily spent every summer gardening, Funeral services will be held Monday, Sept. 14, at noon cooking and entertaining family and with visitation at 11 a.m. at St. John’s Lutheran in Wood- friends. bury, Minn. Interment at Haustrup Cemetery, Luck, Wis., Gloria was born Nov. 1, 1926, in to follow. Camden, N.J., a daughter of the late Frank and Anna (Callis) Bode. She was preceded in death by her parents; a sister; a brother; and her beloved husband, Robert Wayne “Bobâ€? Kettering Sr. Gloria is survived by her children, Robert (Susan) Kettering, John (Kathy) Kettering, Patricia Kettering, Susan (Joel) Rowland, Elaine (Tom) Gibbs, Jeanne Jaeger, Kathleen (Buck) Anderson and Lisa Kettering. She is also survived by 13 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. The funeral liturgy with Eucharistic celebration, Memorial Mass, for Gloria Kettering will be held at 11 a.m. with visitation 30 minutes prior to service, on Friday, Sept. 11, at the Church of St. Albert the Great, 2836 33rd 4-7 p.m. Ave. S, Minneapolis, Minn. Gloria’s family would appreciate memorials be sent to St. Albert the Great Church for Located at Hacker’s Lanes Camp Tamarack. Frederic, WI Local arrangements have been entrusted with SwedProceeds go to Amish school. berg-Taylor Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Webster, WI, 715-866-7131. Online condolences may be expressed at swedberg-taylor.com.

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Dennis Lowell “Tony� Finch Sr. Dennis Lowell “Tony� Finch Sr., 75, of Minong and Danbury, Wis., passed away Friday, Sept. 4, 2015. Tony was born Feb. 20, 1940, in Amador Township, Chisago County, Minn., to Lewis and Sarah (Clover) Finch. He served in the U.S. Navy for six years stationed on the aircraft carriers USS Kitty Hawk, CV-63, USS Okinawa, LPH-3, and USS Wasp, CVS-18. After he was honorably discharged in 1966, Tony made his home in Grantsburg, Wis., where he met the love of his life, Julie Hokanson. They were married on April 19, 1969. One son, “T.J.� Dennis Jr., his dad’s pride and joy, was born. While living in Grantsburg, Tony worked several jobs. He and Julie moved to Minong in 1974. Tony was employed at Link Brothers Trailer Department for many years, and then worked at Machtronic Products until he retired in 2003. Tony enjoyed working with wood and started Tony’s Wooden Creations. He created many ornaments, clocks, pictures and many other wooden items for his family and friends. He also made a crib and high chair for his niece’s dolls. Tony also enjoyed watching his beloved Packers with Julie, Jake and Melissa. He was preceded in death by his parents, four brothers, two sisters and other family members. Tony is survived by his loving wife of 46 years, Julie; and his son, T.J. Also surviving are sisters, Pat Ernest and Ruby Johnson; mother-in-law, Tootie Hokanson; his honorary daughter, Raelynn Hunter; many brothers-inlaw and sisters-in-law; nieces, nephews, cousins, friends; as well as his special nephew, Jake Hunter (Melissa); and special niece, Hailey Hunter. A Celebration of Life for Tony Finch will be held at 11 a.m., Thursday, Sept. 10, at the Webster Community Center, 7421 Main St., Webster, WI, with a lunch to follow. A private family burial will be held at a later date at the Oak Grove Cemetery in Webster. Honorary pallbearers are Jerry Hokanson, Greg Hunter, Raelynn Hunter, Hailey Hunter, Jake Hunter and Melissa Huempfner. Arrangements have been entrusted with SwedbergTaylor Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Webster, WI, 715-866-7131. Online condolences may be made at swedberg-taylor.com.

Christian E. Mathys Christian Edward Mathys, 85, a resident of Willow Ridge Healthcare in Amery, died Friday, Sept. 4, 2015. He was born in Maiden Rock, Wis., on Feb. 22, 1930, the son of Christian and Emma “Tobyâ€? (Tyler) Mathys. Ed spent his childhood playing along the Mississippi River and the hills surrounding the town. He went through parochial grades in Plum City and was a server often for Mass. He attended high school in River Falls where he belonged to the United States Naval Reserve and he took a couple of cruises with the Navy. After completing high school he joined the United States Air Force, serving for the next four years. When he was discharged he returned home and began working for NSP at their high bridge plant in St. Paul, Minn., operating the boilers and turbines. On April 25, 1953, he married his very best friend, Betty Lou Moelter, in Hudson, Wis., and together they raised a family of three boys, Karl, Ed and Tom. After 34 years with NSP, Ed retired and he and Betty Lou moved to their retirement home on Blake Lake in Polk County, Wis. He was an avid Packer IDQ DQG HQMR\HG KXQWLQJ DQG Ă€VKLQJ +H ZDV DOVR DQ HQthusiast of radio-controlled boats and airplanes, and he built several of them over the years. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Betty Lou; and two sisters. Surviving family members include his sons, Karl (Marie), Edward David (Sandra) and Tom (Lori); six grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren as well as other relatives and friends. A Mass of Christian Burial was held on Wednesday, Sept. 9, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Amery. Burial was at the Holy Rosary Cemetery. You may sign an online guest book and view a video tribute at williamsonwhite.com. The Williamson-White Funeral Home and Cremation Services assisted the family.

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from evil, that I may not cause pain!’ So God granted him what he requested.â€? (1 Chronicles 4:9) Jabez’s mother must have suffered a lot of pain when he was born, to give him a name that means “pain.â€? However, her son grew up to be an honorable man of God. As he walked with God in righteousness and justice, his relationship with the Lord became so strong that he could ask for blessing, protection and removal of the stigma of his name. The prayer of Jabez is an example of IDLWK DQG EROGQHVV :H FRXOG DOO EHQHĂ€W from praying it for ourselves each day, especially during the times we are in pain. When we feel closed in or even KRSHOHVV EHFDXVH RI Ă€QDQFLDO ZRUU\

poor health or painful memories, we can ask God to remove the barriers so our territory of opportunities will broaden. When we are hurt by a cruel remark, we can ask the Lord to keep his hand on us. When we’re tempted to go back to an unhealthy habit, knowing we’ll experience pain from it, we can ask him to keep us from evil. When we feel any kind of pain, we can ask with humility DQG XQVHOĂ€VKQHVV WKDW ZH ZRQ¡W FDXVH someone else to be hurt. Lord, thank you for inserting Jabez’s inspirational prayer into your word. By faith that is bold and humble, we ask you to exchange our pain with your blessings of mercy and grace. In Jesus’ name, amen. Mrs. Bair may be reached at sallybair@ gmail.com.

rious issues showing up in other areas of their life together. Values, goals, priorities, philosophies, training -- it’s important to understand all of these things about yourself and your intended spouse before you get married. For more insights, I would humbly suggest the book Jim Daly “Ready to Wedâ€? from Dr. Greg and Erin etc., are essential aspects of preparing for Smalley, general editors (Tyndale House marriage. Publishers Inc., 2015). You should also address your re••• spective beliefs about credit cards (and Jim Daly is a husband and father, an auwhether either of you are bringing any thor, president of Focus on the Family and credit debt into the marriage), along with host of the “Focus on the Familyâ€? radio protopics like student loans, children (when gram. Catch up with him at jimdalyblog.com and how many), how soon you expect to or at facebook.com/DalyFocus. Copyright buy a house and other lifestyle expecta- 2014 Focus on the Family, Colorado Springs, tions. CO 80995. International copyright secured. It can actually be a good idea for young All rights reserved. Distributed by Universal couples to prepare a combined budget Uclick, 1130 Walnut St., Kansas City, MO EHIRUH WKH\ JHW PDUULHG 0RVW RI WKH Ă€- 64106; 816-581-7500. This feature may not QDQFLDO FRQĂ LFW WKDW RFFXUV LQ PDUULDJH be reproduced or distributed electronically, in can be avoided if couples spend some print or otherwise, without written permistime talking through these issues prior to sion of Focus on the Family. the wedding. These questions assume an HYHQ ODUJHU VLJQLĂ€FDQFH ZKHQ GLYRUFHG or widowed individuals come together in a second marriage. Brought to you by: Many of the money problems that arise in marriage are actually communication problems. If a couple can’t discuss Frederic money, which will affect their lives on a daily basis, they are bound to have se-

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THURSĆ & FRIĆ /Ĺ“Ĺ’ & Ĺ“Ĺ“ Frederic • Blood drive at St. Luke’s. Thurs. 1-7 p.m. and Fri. 8 a.m.-1 p.m., 715-327-8951, 715-327-8972.

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

Baldwin • St. Croix Valley Beekeepers meeting at Peace Lutheran Church, 7 p.m., stcroixbeekeepers.org.

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• Cedar canoe exhibit at the Frederic Art Center. Fri. 68 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

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Osceola • Community fair, truck/tractor pulls, music, parade & coronation Sun., osceolacommunityfair.com.

Webster • Burnett County Democrats meeting at Whitetail Wilderness. Dinner early, meeting 6:30 p.m., 715-869-6081.

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4:15 p.m., 715-327-8767. • 100-year celebration open house & rededication at the Masonic Lodge, 1 p.m.

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• Tony Melendez concert at St. Peter Church, 3-5 p.m.

• Crex Meadows Nature Photography Club meets at Crex, 10-11:30 a.m., 715-463-2739. • Rummage sale at the senior center, 8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

• Free Sunday tours at the sculpture park, 2-3 p.m., franconia.org.

Siren • Scandinavian smorgasbord at the Methodist church, 4-7 p.m., 715-349-2514.

SATĆ & SUNĆ /Ĺ“Ĺ” & Ĺ“Ĺ• Danbury • Slow-pitch softball tourney at Danbury ballpark. Class C & D, 715-244-3403.

St. Croix Falls • Grape Stomp Festival at Chateau St. Croix Winery. Sat. 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m.-6 p.m., 715-483-2556, chateaustcroix.com.

SATURDAY/œŔ Amery • Ruby’s Pantry at Congregational Church. Doors open 8:30 a.m. Dist. 9 a.m. $20 donation, 715-268-7390.

Clam Falls • Harvest supper at Clam Falls Lutheran Church, 3-7 p.m.

Franconia, Minn. • Art & Artists Celebration at the sculpture park, 10 a.m.-8 p.m., franconia.org.

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• RSVP deadline for soil & cover crops workshop at Crex & Melin farm on Sept. 15, 715-349-2186, 715-6353506. • Crex Bird Club meeting at Crex Meadows, 8-10 a.m., 715-463-2739, crexmeadows.org. • %HQHÀW IRU -RKQ DQG &DQG\ -RKQVRQ at Dreamers, spaghetti dinner, bake sale, etc., 4-8 p.m.

Danbury • Beaver Club banquet at Forts Folle Avoine is Sat., Oct. 10, RSVP ASAP, 715-866-8890.

Grantsburg

• Northwoods Flyers Experimental Aircraft Assoc. Club meets at the government center, Rm. 165, 7 p.m. • Burnett Co. Democrats brat and bean feed at Crooked Lake Park, 5 p.m.

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

• Fall Fling at the medical center, 4-6 p.m., 715-463-2347.

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• Caring for the caregiver support group meeting at Peace Lutheran Church, 2 p.m., 715-755-2515.

• Friends of Victims of Violence support group at North Valley Lutheran, 6 p.m., 800-261-7233.

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

St. Croix Falls • Published authors panel discussion on “Someday I’ll Publish My Book,â€? at the library, 7 p.m., 715-483-1777. • St. Croix Valley Orchestra rehearsals begin at the high school, 7:30 p.m., scvorchestra.org.

Luck • Dedication of “Sophieâ€? statue at the library, 11 a.m., 715-472-2770.

Osceola • Wheels & Wings airshows, skydiving, car/cycle shows, radar run, wheelswings.com. • Rustic Road Fun Run, preregister or race day 6:307:30 a.m. at the middle school, teachersites.schoolworld. com/webpages/commed • Friends of the library’s fall used book sale, at new location: Royal Credit Union, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., 715-294-2657.

Siren • Continental breakfast and Operation Christmas Child kickoff & info at the Covenant Church, 10 a.m.-noon.

Spooner • Master Gardener volunteers seminar at the ag station, Plenty to Pick, 10 a.m., spooner.ars.wisc.edu, 800-5281914.

St. Croix Falls • Hingepoint meeting for men battling sexual addictions, at River Valley Christian Church, 9 a.m.-noon, 715483-5376. • Koerner & Glover concert at Festival Theatre, 7:30 p.m., 715-483-3387, festivaltheatre.org.

Webster • Work day at the senior center. Call 715-259-3335 for info or to volunteer. • Used book sale at the library, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., 715-8667697. • Lake Country Pedalers bike ride, 715-866-8600.

SUNDAY/œŕ Cameron Franconia, Minn. Frederic • Siren Lions golf tourney at the golf course, 10 a.m.

Grantsburg • Harvest Festival at Immaculate Conception Church, 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m., 715-431-0352 or 715-463-2688.

St. Croix Falls • Song Circle at Festival Theatre with Lia Falls, 4:305:30 p.m., 715-483-3387, festivaltheatre.org. • Broadway Babes with Colleen Raye at Festival Theatre, 2-4 p.m., 715-483-3387, festivaltheatre.org.

MONĆ Ĺ‘SATĆ /Ĺ“Ĺ–Ĺ‘Ĺ“Ĺ› Grantsburg • Hunters safety class. Mon.-Fri. 5:30-8:30 p.m. at Crex. Sat. 9 a.m.-noon at rod & gun club, crexmeadows.org, 715-463-2900.

MONDAY/œŖ Grantsburg • 4-week grief support group begins at medical center, 10-11:30 a.m. Preregister at 715-635-9077. • Diabetes support group meeting at the medical center, 5 p.m. Register at 715-463-7218.

Luck • AARP safer driving class at the senior center, 12:30 p.m. Register at 715-825-2239.

Rice Lake • First rehearsal of Communiversity Symphonic Band at UWBC for fall concert, 7 p.m., 715-458-4803.

• Trade Lake Baptist Church Awana Club kickoff/potluck picnic at the park, 6 p.m., 715-488-2784.

Balsam Lake • Friends of the Library meeting, 6:30 p.m., 715-4853215.

Siren • Poverty task force meeting at the government center, Room 615, 1 p.m. • Potluck at the senior center, (note change of date), 11:30 a.m., 715-349-7810. • Registration deadline for Sept. 19 drag race at the airport, 715-468-4451.

THURSĆ Ĺ‘SUNĆ /œřőŔŒ Amery • Amery Fall Festival, rides, runs, parade Sat., music, displays, rides, food, ameryfallfestival.org.

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

Balsam Lake • Autism support group at the government center, 7 p.m. • Polk-Burnett Bee Association meeting at the justice center, 7 p.m., 715-268-6793.

Grantsburg • Park Superintendent Kyle Anderson, “Forests and Fires,â€? at the library, 7 p.m., 715-463-2244.

Luck • American Legion & Auxiliary meeting at the village hall, 7 p.m.

Statewide • Cub Scout sign-up event for K-5 boys, at all elementary schools, 7-8 p.m., RocketIntoScouting.org.

St. Croix Falls • Diabetes support group at the medical center, 6-8 p.m., 715-483-0431.

Webster • Second Harvest food distribution at Connections, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., 715-866-8151. • Author Lisa Doerr at the library, 7 p.m., 715-866-7697.

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