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Polk County is hosting the Gov. Doyle 43rd-annual Indianhead Country Governor’s Fishing Opener this weekend on Lake Wapogasset PAGE 28

Watchdog group questions sheriff on prayer breakfast Invitations on sheriff’s department stationery violated separation of church and state laws, group says PAGE 13

City resort tax passes; now what?

Implementation will require passage of a law, says administrator PAGE 3

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The Luck baseball team has many different fans, including these birds that have nested in the field’s lights in order to be around for every game of the season. - Photo by Brenda Sommerfeld

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Muschinske candidate for state Assembly DRESSER Kent Muschinske announced recently he will seek elected office as state Representative in the Wisconsin State Assembly.

“Families in our communities are facing some uncertain times, and they are looking for leadership to get things moving in the right direction,” said Muschinske. “I’m running because I know that we can get our state back on the right track and make Wisconsin a great place to live, raise a family, work and retire.”

Muschinske has been an active member of the Polk County community since the early ‘90s. Originally from Rice Lake, Kent and his family returned to northwestern Wisconsin after a career as an agriculture education teacher and service as a flight navigator in the U.S. Air Force.

Muschinske and his family share a strong military heritage. Muschinske, a captain and navigator in the U.S. Air Force, was preceded in military service by his grandfather who fought in the trenches of WWI, and by his father - a veteran of both WWII and the Southeast Asia conflict - who served in the infantry during the Battle of the Bulge and finished his career as a military chaplain.

Muschinske joined the Air Force in 1984 and served in the first Iraq War, where he received the United States Air Force Air Combat medal for his service in Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm.

“I’m very proud of my military service,” continued Muschinske. “The Air Force provided a unique set of leadership skills that I know make me the best candidate to serve our families in the state Legislature.”

When Hurricane Katrina devastated the Gulf Coast, the Muschinskes were quick to respond. Intimately familiar with the region through family and friends, Muschinske spearheaded a local relief effort collecting donated food, clothing, and medical supplies and traveled to the area to open distribution sites in some of the hardest-hit neighborhoods of Biloxi and Gulfport, Miss.

“I’m a strong believer in public serv-

Kent Muschinske ice,” said Muschinske. “I feel compelled to continue my service to the families of Polk, Burnett, and St. Croix counties in the state Assembly by listening to their needs, taking their message to Madison, and voting their values.”

Muschinske said that affordable health care, lower taxes and economic development are all issues that families across Western Wisconsin are feeling anxiety about. He added that his experience and leadership, both in the military and as a professional in civilian life, give him the tools necessary to address these important issues.

Muschinske and his wife of 26 years, Candi, live in rural Dresser and have three adult children. Muschinske is a pilot for Mesaba Airlines based at the Minneapolis/St. Paul International Airport. He and Candi also enjoy farming. They manage a small herd of cattle and farm 200 acres of corn, soybean, small grain, hay and forest products.

Muschinske is an avid outdoor enthusiast. He hunts, fishes and enjoys hiking.

He is a longstanding member of the NRA, the National Arbor Day Foundation, and the Wisconsin Woodland Owners Association and is a life member of the Wisconsin FFA Alumni Association.

The 28th Assembly District covers Polk, Burnett and St. Croix counties. The general election for the 28th Assembly District will be held on Nov. 4, 2008. from the Muschinske campaign

Kelton elected chair of 7th District Dems CHIPPEWA FALLS – Jan Kelton of Frederic has been elected chairman of the 7th Congressional District Democratic Party.

Kelton, who is chairman of the Polk County Democratic Party, will replace longtime chair Marlys Matuszak, who died in February.

The election came at the district convention Kelton held Saturday, April 26, in Chippewa Falls, hosted by the Chippewa County Democratic Party.

Kelton will serve out the remainder of a two-year term, which expires next April. She will be the administrative head of the Democratic party in the 7th District, the largest Congressional district in the state, comprised of 17 counties and parts of three counties in northwest and central Wisconsin.

The job requires she attend meetings in all 20 counties and serve as a representative on a state administrative committee of the Democratic Party.

“It’s an honor to work with Congressman Dave Obey,” Kelton said.

“We are going to take every step necessary to see that he stays in Washington, D.C., as Wisconsin’s strongest voice on national issues and as chair of the House Appropriations Committee.” – with submitted information

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These ducks seemed to huddle together as they swam in one of the flowages at Crex Meadows Wildlife Area near Grantsburg on a cold, rainy day last week. - Photo by Gary King

Briefly STATEWIDE - Don’t look now, but Wisconsin gas prices ranged from $3.42 to $3.79 this past week, the least expensive price as of Tuesday evening spotted at the Fleet Farm in Hudson, according to wisconsingasprices.com. The fact that there’s are Web sites devoted to keeping track of high and low prices is one more sign we’re in trouble when it comes to the current cost of fossil fuel.

••• BURNETT COUNTY – There is no development this week in the appeal by Larry Main in the results of the April 1 county board election in which he apparently lost by two votes. Main has challenged the legitimacy of some of the ballots in his district. Meanwhile Judge Tim Doyle of Barron County has requested more information regarding the case and when he receives that information - deadline of May 3 - he will set a court date for a hearing on the matter.

••• SPOONER – The famous Budweiser Clydesdales will take part in the 55thannual Spooner Heart of the North Rodeo, July 10 - 12, performing in the Spooner Rodeo arena during the Thursday and Friday evening performances and marching in the Rodeo Parade on Saturday afternoon, pulling the brightred beer wagon. The Budweiser company ahs five traveling hitches of Clydesdales.

The Spooner Rodeo is the oldest professional rodeo in Wisconsin and much of the Eastern United States, representing the partnership of Bob Barnes Rodeo and the Spooner Rodeo Committee since 1954. – from the Spooner Rodeo Committee ••• FREDERIC – Businesses that wish to be included in advertising for Frederic’s Communitywide Garage Sale on Saturday, May 17, are asked to contact Carol at Affordable Quality at 327-4271 by May 6. Anyone interested in having a garage sale as part of the event May 17 are also asked to contact Carol. – with submitted information ••• SIREN – Formal charges have still not been filed against Kyle Huggett, who shot and killed John Peach on Sunday, Jan 20 as he was entering Huggett’s home uninvited. Huggett appeared in court on Wednesday, Jan. 23, and was released on a $50,000 signature bond. Although Huggett has not been formally charged and has not been in court since Jan. 23, Burnett County District Attorney Ken Kutz expects to formally charge Huggett soon. The basic investigation is complete and Kutz is considering the charge options. A series of text messages that Huggett and Peach exchanged in the hours leading up to the shooting is expected to play a role in the case. The Leader will report on the charges as soon as they are filed. - Sherill Summer ••• FREDERIC - There will be a fundraising car wash for the Frederic Vikings baseball team this Saturday, May 3 at Great Northern Outdoors from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Brats and hotdogs from Daeffler’s Quality Meats will be on sale. All proceeds will be used to purchase muchneeded equipment for spring baseball. submitted ••• POLK COUNTY - The United Way of Polk County has recently announced the addition of the Frederic area to the communities they serve. “We are so excited to be finally fully serving all of Polk County,” said Carleen Matosky, regional director of the United Way of Polk County based in Centuria. The United Way of America assigns each of its 1,300 local offices their area of coverage based on zip codes.

When this was first done in 2001, the Frederic zip code 54837 was assigned to the St. Croix Valley United Way located in Hudson, which is also responsible for Burnett County and most of Washburn County. “It just made sense to release the zip code (Frederic’s) to the United Way of Polk County,” said John Coughlin, St. Croix Valley United Way Executive Director. - from United Way of Polk County

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City resort tax passes: Now what?

by Tammi Milberg ST. CROIX FALLS–At the April 1 election, the city of St. Croix Falls had a referendum vote for a resort tax that would tax one-half of a cent on tourism businesses. The extra monies brought into the city would be used to reduce local property taxes.

The idea was discussed and put to a referendum vote by city residents and it passed, with 316 in favor and 180 opposed.

The passing of the referendum has left people under the impression that since the tax passed, it is effective immediately and sales tax in St. Croix Falls has increased a half-a-cent. This is simply not the case.

City Administrator Ed Emerson explained that the referendum was just an indicator of the sentiment of residents about adding a resort sales tax and that there is more involved for the city to implement it.

“The city referendum was an adviso-

ry for the council to get a feel of what local taxpayers were thinking,” Emerson explained. “In order to implement the tax the state would still have to pass a law approving it.”

That could take some time going through the legislative process.

Emerson said someone would have to introduce it to the state.

“The citizens approved the sales tax with 65 percent in favor. However, there was concern from the county and townships upon that passage,” Emerson said, adding that he has no idea how the council wishes to pursue the resort tax issue.

Emerson will be informing state representatives on the results of the referendum, however. What happens after the state has been informed is not clear.

If the state passed a law approving the tax, residents and patrons in St. Croix Falls businesses expect to see an additional tax of one-half-a cent tacked onto the regular state and local sales

tax.

Emerson explained how the tax would be collected. “The state would collect the revenue as part of overall sales tax collections. The state would then filter these funds back to us.”

The question remains regarding which businesses would be required to implement the half-a-cent resort tax and which would not. In other words, which businesses are tourist related, and which are not?

Emerson explained that the state would make the ultimate determination on what shops would be impacted. Adding, “They did estimate it generating around $180,000 per year.”

This amount would come off the top of the property taxes for city residents.

For now, the state will be presented with the information on the referendum, but nothing has changed with respect to additional taxes on sales in the city thus far.

Fall election season starts Lori Lundquist running for county clerk; candidates register for Legislature, Congress

by Gregg Westigard BURNETT/POLK COUNTIES – The fall election season is starting in Wisconsin.

Candidates for state and county offices can start circulating nomination papers June 1. Offices on the November ballot, besides president, include Congress, the Assembly, half the state senate, and four county offices. Several challengers have registered their campaigns, the first step in the election process. More names are expected in the coming month.

The newest candidate is Lori Lundquist of rural Frederic, who has registered to run for Polk County Clerk. The position will probably be open since the present county clerk, Cathy Albrecht, has said she does not plan on seeking another term.

Lundquist has been West Sweden town clerk for 22 years. The West Sweden native is also the office manager for Indianhead Health Care. Lundquist will run as a Democrat.

The county offices up for election this year, besides county clerk, are district

attorney, register of The entire Assembly is deeds and treasurer. In up for re-election.

Polk County, those Ann Incumbents offices are held by Hraychuck, District 28, Daniel Steffen, Laurie and Mary Hubler, District Anderson, and Amanda 75, are expected to seek Nissen. All are expected new terms while Frank to run for re-election and Boyle, District 73, has said all are Democrats. he will retire. All three are In Burnett County, Democrats.

Lauren District Attorney Ken Stephens, Somerset, has Lori Lundquist, registered as a Republican Kutz, county clerk Wanda Hinrichs, treas- West Sweden, has candidate for urer Joanne Pahl, and registered as a candi- Hraychuck’s seat. Jeffery register of deeds Jeanine date for Polk County Monaghan, Superior, is Chell are all expected to Clerk. Lundquist has the only candidate who seek re-election. All are been town clerk for has registered for the open Democrats. It is possible 22 years. – Photo by Boyle seat. Monaghan will that Kutz might be Gregg Westigard run as an Independent. appointed circuit court Finally, Alison Page, judge when Michael River Falls, is the Democratic chalGableman joins the Supreme Court in lenger to Republican state Sen. Sheila August, but that appointment will be Harsdorf, in Senate District 10. Sen. made after the filling period for district Robert Jauch, Senate District 25, is in attorney closes. the middle of his four-year term and With the fall election, all county offi- not up for election. cers will be elected to four-year terms.

All candidates must file a campaign The clerk of court office became a four- registration statement before they start year position in 2006 and sheriffs have to collect nomination paper signatures. held four-year terms for several years. New candidates must register “as soon The six offices are listed on the partisan as intent to seek elective office is ballot. known” according to statutes.

Longtime 7th District Congressman Continuing candidates must amend David Obey, Democrat, has a regis- their registrations before they start to tered opponent, Dan Mielke of collect signatures. No nomination Rudolph, running as a Republican. papers can be circulated before June 1 There are no state races this fall. and all must be turned in by July 8.

Firefighters respond to wildland fires near Hertel

A single-engine air tanker was used to drop Thermo-gel, a fire suppression chemical that is dyed blue for visibility. — Photo by Jay Riewestahl, Spooner DNR HERTEL — Wednesday April 23, a string of wildland fires were reported on Hwy. 70 near Hertel and on CTH X, south of Hwy. 70 at about 10:30 a.m.

Wisconsin DNR and St. Croix/Hertel Fire Department

responded and extinguished 16 fires, the largest grew to five acres in size.

A single-engine air tanker assisted with fire suppression by dropping Thermo-gel, a fire suppression chemical that is dyed blue for visibility.

DNR and St. Croix/Hertel Fire Department spent two hours containing the fires and another six mopping up or fully extinguishing the fires.

Cause is under investigation. — from WDNR

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Business owner questions auditorium - usage fee

by Nancy Jappe SIREN – Local business owner Andy Fox of Attitudes Dance Academy, didn’t get an answer when he questioned the fee charged for usage of the Siren School auditorium. At Monday night’s Siren School Board meeting, district Administrator Scott Johnson told Fox he’d be giving him a call.

Fox’s daughter, Andrea, runs the dance studio. The end of her season is approaching, and she anticipates using the school auditorium for two days of rehearsal and for two evening performances May 9 and 10. For this, she will be charged $400 a night, or a total of $1,600.

“Your fees are four times the national average,” Fox told the board. He presented figures showing the charges made by the Webster, Grantsburg and Frederic schools, all at least three-quarters less than Siren charges.

“Fifty percent of our students are Siren students,” Fox continued, adding the phrase often used by the school that the building is “neighborhood and community oriented.”

“We are hoping to get nonprofit status for our school,” Fox said, emphasizing that the dance academy is considered as a commercial business but has only been around for a year.

Andrea Fox came to the March meeting of the board’s policy, planning and curriculum committee to ask for a reduction in the fee for auditorium use.

According to the minutes for that meeting, the committee did not take any action to approve this request, feeling that the current fees for commercial use of the auditorium (approved in September 2007) would be the rule.

The school board, at the April 28 meeting, did not take any action in regard to the fee or to Fox’s inquiry as to whether it would be permissible for the local florist to bring in flowers for parents/grandparents to purchase for the dancers.

Johnson explained that the fee for auditorium usage was set as it was to avoid stealing business from those people who are already in the business. He also said that the fee schedule has been established for many years.

Public comments Teacher Donna Tjader told the board that she had taken five students to a writing conference Saturday, April 26, and that she is taking her fourth-graders to

Clear Lake Tuesday, April 29, to see the Smithsonian exhibit dealing with early surveying in Wisconsin. The cost for this trip, including treats on the way home, is being paid by the Siren Area Lions Club.

Diane Lund Andy Fox who, with his talked about the team daughter, Andrea, own leadership Attitudes Dance Academy, a (ESEA/Title I/ELL) business in Siren opened last annual spring meetyear, was on the agenda for ing scheduled for the April 28 Siren School May 7 from 4:30Board meeting and ques- 5:30 p.m. in the high tioned board members about school IMC. The the fee charged for auditorium meeting is for paruse, $400 per night. The ents, faculty and dance academy will be having school board memComments its end-of-the-season recital bers.

May 9 and 10, necessitating from the communifour days (two for rehearsal, ty and parents on two for performance) of using how to make the the auditorium at a cost of program better are welcome. $1,600.

Bert Lund Jr. said that his name was misspelled and incomplete on the school board ballot for the April 1 election, but the name was correct in his re-election bid for county board. He asked for names to be checked more thoroughly to make sure they are correct on the ballot.

Johnson explained later that the use of Lund’s nickname, Fudd, could not legally be put on a ballot, and that everything was reported as it should have been, with no error made by the school district on the official ballot that they sent out.

Lund later agreed, saying that the ballot was correct when it left the school district office. The mistake occurred between the time the ballot left the county clerk’s office and it appeared on the voting machine, evidently in the programming of the voting machine.

The finished ballot showed the name spelled at Burt instead of Bert and with the jr. having been dropped, a fact that could have been confusing to voters.

The oath of office was given by Siren School Board President Dayton Daniels to re-elected board member Jeff Howe (L) and new member Jake Mangelsen (R) during the school board meeting Monday, April 28. At this meeting, Daniels was elected board president, Howe as vice president, Dave McGrane as treasurer and Bill Ellis as clerk.

At the beginning of its meeting Monday, April 28, members of the Siren School Board paid tribute to past president/board member Sid Sherstad (L).

Sherstad did not run for re-election to the board in April. The board, through district Administrator Scott Johnson, presented Sherstad with a plaque recognizing his years as a board member and the leadership he gave as its president. – Photos by Nancy Jappe Committee meeting dates The district’s budget and finance committee, with members Bill Ellis, Dave McGrane and Jake Mangelsen, will meet at 5 p.m. Wednesday, May 21.

The building, grounds and transportation committee, Jeff Howe, Ellis and Doug Coyour, will meet at 7 p.m.

Personnel and negotiations, Dayton Daniels, Howe and McGrane, will meet at 6 p.m. Policy, planning and curriculum, Michelle Renberg, Daniels and Jake Mangelsen, will meet at 8 p.m.

The next regular meeting of the school board will be held Tuesday, May 27, at 7:30 p.m.

Actions taken by the board In open session after closed-session discussion, the board: Agreed to post the position of boys varsity basketball coach externally as well as internally. This also affects the assistant varsity coaching position.

Accepted the resignation of Jenny Carlstrom, the girls varsity volleyball coach. Her position and that of the assistant coach will also be posted.

The board accepted the resignation of Corrine Miller, the K-12 special education teacher, who is going on to graduate school. They approved the hiring of Jennifer Sommerfeld from Menominee as the new K-12 special education teacher.

The board accepted the early retirement requests presented to them by Tjader and Chris Erickson with many thanks for years of service to the district.

The board approved 2008-2009 extracurricular hires (with the exception of sprint sports, boys varsity basketball and girls varsity volleyball) as well as a pay increase for dietary director Deb Jaskolka. Contract negotiations for certified/support staff are tentative and need to be finalized.

The board approved the hiring of summer school staff as presented to them, subject to the necessary enrollment. The positions of ag club advisor and environmental advisor have been combined into one position, covering both area.

No nominations for the Wall of Honor have come to the board for approval for this year.

Gerber, Severson appointed to DSI board SIREN - Kent Phillips, chairman of the board of directors of Catholic Charities Bureau has announced the appointment of Ted Gerber, Grantsburg, and Ralph Severson, Siren, to the board of directors of Diversified Services Inc. in Siren.

Diversified Services provides rehabilitation services, employment opportunities, day programming, community living skills training and housing for over 75 developmentally disabled citizens of Burnett and surrounding counties. It is an affiliate agency of Catholic Charities Bureau, Superior, whose board of directors appoints local community leaders to provide governance and oversight of the operations of the agency.

Gerber, a graduate of the University of St. Thomas, previously served on the board. He is president of the Community Bank, which has offices in Grantsburg and Siren. He is a council member of Faith Lutheran Church and is involved in business development activities throughout the area.

Severson recently retired as director of building and grounds for Midway Hospital in St. Paul. He is currently a volunteer with the Siren Senior Center and the Clear Lake Association. Severson has been an active advocate for people with disabilities and has lived in

Siren since 2005.

“We are very pleased to have people with the background and experience of Mr. Gerber and Mr. Severson step forward to volunteer their time and tal-

ent to overseeing the operations of Diversified Services,” said Phillips. “The strength of Catholic Charities is the strong leadership provided by our volunteer board members at the local level.” – from DSI

Would you, could you, can you volunteer?

BURNETT COUNTY - The Central Burnett County Fair in Webster is asking for anyone who might be interested to please volunteer their time, on any day of the Central Burnett County Fair in Webster. The fair will run July 2 -5, with limited rides, from Stipes Shows, and beer garden hours on July 4. Stipes is the same carnival as last year.

The fair board is looking for both teens and adults to help in various areas. None of the jobs are difficult, but they do need a lot of people to make the fair a success.

It takes close to 100 volunteers to give of their time.

Please, help if you could, they would really appreciate it!

Some of the volunteer duties include: organizing exhibits-Wednesday, July 2; assisting the judges by writing down judging results - Thursday, July 3; helping at the truck and tractor pull- Thursday night, July

3; and helping at the demo derby - Saturday, July 5.

They are also looking for adults to help every day in the beer garden for two- to four-hour shifts. Garbage pickup around the fairgrounds needs to be done every morning at 8:30. On Sunday, July 6, in the morning clean up the grandstand and around noon they move picnic and display tables and do general grounds cleanup.

If you have any hobbies, you can show them off by exhibiting them at the fair. Kids and adults can show at the fair. The exhibit books are out and are located in the local banks, libraries and at the UW-Extension Office.

If you would be interested in helping at the fair or want to exhibit and have questions, contact Renelle Sears at 715-866-8261, evenings. – from Central Burnett County Fair Board

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Highway building problems discussed “Emergency” work would cost $73,000

by Gregg Westigard BALSAM LAKE – The problems at the Polk County Highway buildings were back on the table at the property committee meeting Monday, April 28.

After a long discussion where the need for a long-term solution was balanced against immediate issues, the committee decided that some problems need to be resolved now. The price tag for four interim repairs could be an estimated $73,000. This could give the county time to come up with a long-term plan.

The buildings department and the property committee are in charge of all county buildings and have the responsibility to resolve the immediate concerns at the highway property as well as preparing a long-term plan for the complex.

The $73,000 would be used to remediate the fungal problems in the North Shed and basement, seal the basement from moisture, and fix air quality issues in the office area. The costs were a summary of estimates Peterson has received in the past weeks.

The property committee voted to recommend that these issues be resolved now. That process would involve getting bids for the projects, asking finance to recommend how to pay for the projects which are not part of the budget, and getting county board approval to do the work.

Property Director Debra Peterson said the process could mean that work would not start until midsummer, even if the county board gave approval at the May meeting. A solution to the need for a heated storage area must be solved by

October, so there is not much time, Peterson added. Corporation Counsel Jeff Fuge said this is an emergency situation that may require a special county board meeting to grant authority for the work This was the first meeting of the property committee after the spring election.

Returning committee members Mick Larsen and Russ Arcand were joined by new members Bryan Beseler, Larry Jepsen and Joan Peterson. Beseler and Jepsen were involved in the debate on the building’s issues last fall that led to a February referendum on funding a new highway complex. Peterson is new to the board and was having her first close look at the issues.

Also involved in the discussion Monday were Buildings Department Director Debra Peterson, Highway Commissioner Steve Warndahl, Employee Relations Manager Darlene Kusmirek, Finance Director Tonya Weinert and Corporation Counsel Jeff Fuge. Buildings is in charge of all county buildings and must address how to fix the problems. Finance must come up with the funding for the solutions.

Employee relations is there to protect the health and safety of the employees.

And highway is where the employees work.

The immediate topic of discussion leading to the $73,000 request was a response to an air quality assessment in March that identified problems that resulted in the closing and vacating of one building and part of another due to fungal growth and other contamination.

This includes the North Shed, the only heated storage space, which has problems with mold and extensive bird droppings. The study recommends that the building be stripped of insulation and have roof repairs if it is to be used

in the future. That building has been emptied and sealed.

A second trouble spot is the basement of the administration area where fungal and water problems have led to the sealing off of the area. The air exchanger for the building is located here. An old elevator shaft to the sidewalk must be filled to solve water leakage problems and the fungal growth must be professionally remediated.

Resolution of these issues leaves the county with a list of long-term concerns

regarding the 70-year-old highway complex. Those concerns include environmental issues, public and employee access issues, building and structural issues, heating cost issues, vehicle maintenance issues and general safety issues.

The issues are not new. For instance, many of the concerns including air quality issues are outlined in detail in the Polk County Facility Needs Assessment and Master Plan adopted by the county board in 1999.

Patch or fix?

Property committee looks at highway building issues

by Gregg Westigard BALSAM LAKE – The property committee meeting that led to the recommendation that the county spend a possible $73,000 on immediate repairs at the highway department complex included a wide-ranging discussion on the issues facing the complex. Here are highlights from the discussion.

“Who is in charge of the process of building the new building?” Joan Peterson asked. “What is the big picture? Who is looking at the total answer?”

“We are spending money now to put off the big expense,” Larry Jepsen said.

“This is a Band-aid on the overall problem.”

“The county needs a five-to-sevenyear plan,” Deb Peterson said. “We need to decide what to do each year.”

“I think we should get land in place

now and start building there,” Bryan Beseler said. “We need to start building for the future.”

“These are just the immediate issues,” Darlene Kusmirek said referring to the air quality and fungal problems. “There are more safety and health issues. We will be protecting the employees.”

“These solutions do nothing for the big problem,” Steve Warndahl said.

“Abatement doesn’t fix the problem. We need to set a long-term plan. Without a plan, these short-term solutions could backfire.”

“We are grasping at options and throwing out estimates,” Tonya Weinert said. “There is no focus. We have a condemned building. We have not addressed ADA [Americans With Disability Act] issues. We have workers carrying materials up and down steep stairs. The ceiling is falling. The roof is leaking. We need rapid action.”

“We need to re-establish the campus facilities committee,” Jepsen said. “We need to get everyone together. We need to get something going on the overall problem.”

County board may reconsider salary for elected officials Proposed increase said to be too low

by Gregg Westigard POLK COUNTY – The Polk County Board, at its May meeting, will have an opportunity to increase the future salaries of three elected officials.

Supervisor Robert Dueholm is presenting a resolution to increase the salaries of the county clerk, register of deeds, and treasurer for the years 2010, 2011 and 2012. The county board had

approved 1.5-percent increases each of the three years. Dueholm is proposing yearly increases of 2.5 percent, starting January 2010.

Dueholm, in his resolution, says it is in the best interest of the county to pay the elected officials the increase “given the wage increases recently made by Polk County and prevailing economic conditions.”

The three offices would still receive a 1.5-percent increase in salary Jan. 1, 2009. That would increase the present pay from $49,940 a year to $50,939. The

2010 pay would be $51,956 instead of $51,449 under the Dueholm proposal, an increase of $507 for the year.

The personnel committee had recommended a 3-percent increase for 2009 with 2.5-percent increases the next three years. The county board, at its April meeting, amended the increase to 1.5 percent each of the four years.

Salaries of elected officials must be set before the start of the filing period for the offices and can not be changed during the term of office. That filing period starts June 1, 2008. The terms of the

offices for the three officials increase from two to four years starting Jan. 1, 2009.

The office of clerk of court went to four years in 2006. That office was given a 2-percent increase each year through 2010. For 2008, the clerk of court receives the same salary as the county clerk, treasurer, and register of deeds.

The sheriff’s salary was also set for four years in 2006. The salary of the district attorney, the other position up this year, is set by the state.

Property looks at more than highway building Volunteer help offered for Amery-Dresser Trail

by Gregg Westigard BALSAM LAKE – The property committee meeting Monday covered more than the highway building issues (see separate stories). The committee, whose full name is property, forestry and recreation committee (and that title does not include the recycling center oversight) had updates on the fairgrounds, the museum, the Woodley Dam, and other issues during its long afternoon meeting.

The meeting started with the re-election of Mick Larsen as committee chair.

The county board anticipated that the property committee would will be facing some involved and possibly costly issues in the coming year and assigned the current and former county board chairs, Bryan Beseler and Larry Jepsen, to the body. Also joining the committee is new board member Joan Peterson.

The meeting started, during public comments, with an offer to help the county move forward on developing the Amery-Dresser Trail.

“Last month you voted to work with the DNR to develop the Amery-Dresser trial as a nonmotorized trail,” Garfield resident Ed Moersfelder told the committee. “You asked for public help. The friends of the trail are ready to help you.

We will volunteer our time and equipment to help clear the trail. We are ready to help with grant writing for development funds. We also have some seed money to contribute to start things. I am willing, and the group is willing, to start.”

Property Department Director Debra Peterson responded that she is waiting for a response from Tim Miller of the DNR on how to proceed. She said she hopes to report on the next steps for the trail at the May committee meeting.

[Miller told the Leader on April 21 that there should be no problem opening the trail to hiking this summer. He said that all DNR property is open to the public for basic uses. Miller said that

going beyond that to bicycle use will involve creating new plans with the county. He said that the state bought the property to be a recreation trail.]

County forester Paul Pedersen reported that the spring tree planting went very well (see separate story). He also told the committee that he is working on selling 40 acres of forestland in Sterling to the state to be part of the Knowles forest and use the funds to buy 40 acres in Lorain, from a willing seller.

Each transfer would benefit the county forests.

Polk County will hold another Clean Sweep on May 19 and 20. Residents will be able to bring in hard to dispose of items those days. Information is coming on items that will be received. Costs for the annual event are covered by a grant.

A resolution to the issue of removing the Woodley Dam on the Apple River at Hwy. 8 may be approaching, corporation counsel Jeff Fuge reported. The DNR will hold a hearing June 3 on objections to the permits issued last year. The hearing, to be held at the justice center starting at 8:30 a.m. that day,

may clear the way for work to proceed.

Fuge said the county took the tax delinquent property in 2000.

Joan Peterson said the property must be valuable and asked what will be done with it.

Debra Peterson said that nothing has been decided but that nothing can be done with the land until the dam is gone.

Gerianne Christensen, treasurer of the county fair board, and supervisor Neil Johnson, the county rep to the fair board, reported that the fair is developing a five-year plan and will report back next month. Open fair issues include correcting electric service problems and the proposed purchase of property adjacent to the fairground entrance.

Finally, Debra Peterson reported that the elevator addition to the county museum in the former courthouse is near completion. Exterior brick work will start soon and painting bids have been reviewed and awarded. The project was paid for with grants and donations.

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Cause of Cortec explosion revealed, update on injured

by Regan Kohler SPOONER – Results and updates from the explosion at the Cortec Spray Technology Division, Spooner, were given by government officials at city hall Thursday, April 24.

Members of law enforcement and the fire department gave a debriefing and time line on the chemical plant explosion that severely injured two employees and collapsed part of the building.

The two employees, Corey LaBonte and Aaron Merchant, were treated for severe burns but are doing well, and the building will be remodeled soon.

Washburn County Sheriff’s Department Chief Deputy Mike Richter said that the incident occurred at approximately 8:35 a.m. Tuesday, March 18. Two minutes later, he said, the sheriff’s department got the call and responded.

“The response time was fairly quick,” Richter said.

The Spooner and Shell Lake fire departments, sheriff’s department, Spooner Police Department, Department of Natural Resources and Wisconsin State Patrol were all on the scene, with the Spooner Fire Department arriving first. Later, Barron and Sawyer counties and the St. Croix Tribal Police were called in for backup, as was the Superior Fire Department.

The Spooner Fire Department worked on the rescue and suppression while law enforcement rerouted traffic on the highway and evacuated the nearby businesses and residences east and north of Cortec, due to potential chemical hazards.

Fire Chief Darren Vik said rescuing Merchant and LaBonte was the priority, and it was a struggle getting under the collapsed concrete building since there were minor explosions still going off inside. Vik said the fire department got out a positive pressure fan that blew in air for Merchant while he was trapped under rubble, which he added “probably helped the most for him.”

Three firefighters entered the building, with Merchant about 40 feet in and on a higher area. The firefighters, Vik said, were able to grab him by his belt and feet to pull him out.

“It was a very interesting [and stressful] rescue,” Vik said.

The emergency medical technicians then took over, and Vik said they did a great job. Due to the snowstorm that

day, according to the sheriff, medical helicopters weren’t able to fly in, so the men were first taken to the Spooner Health System, then transferred to Minnesota hospitals by ground transport.

At first, there was a torrid fire to suppress, Vik said. After they got it under control, they focused on making sure the outside tanks were safe and the oil drums were intact; they were, eliminating extra concern. It took six hours before the fire was completely out, Vik said, though it wasn’t an ongoing aggressive blaze that entire time.

With the danger of hazardous chemicals escaping into the air and groundwater, Vik said, there were many questions: Did they add more water to the fire and risk runoff, or let it burn out but possibly get in the air? He said there were aerosol cans propelling out of the building; the company fills aerosol spray containers.

Vik was asked what chemicals were involved, and he said they figured out it was propane and a refrigerant that were released. When they first came on the scene, Vik said, they needed to find out what chemicals were involved, if the injured employees came into contact with any and whether it was a public danger. The Cortec employees gave the firefighters their material safety data sheets. Vik said they needed to go with the worst-case scenario for chemical exposure, which figured a half-mile radius from the building for evacuation.

After several weeks of investigation by public and private entities, he said, they determined the explosion came after the plant experienced problems switching the line of chemicals from one to the other. Vik said that when a forklift, operated by LaBonte, came into the area, a spark must have ignited. With the south wind that day, Vik said it most likely made the blaze drift, too.

The day of the explosion, the air and groundwater were tested for chemicals.

Meanwhile, families who lived in the

area had been placed in an evacuation center at the armory, and given food and ways of contacting loved ones by the Department of Health & Human Services. That night, after preliminary tests showed no hazards, the businesses were reopened and families could return home, eight hours after evacuation, Vik said. The roads were opened, too.

“The environmental test results … have shown no threat,” Vik said of the final determination.

Vik said to his knowledge, no OSHA laws were violated. The plant has been in business for around 40 years.

Vik said employees were interviewed and spoke of the difficulty switching the chemicals over that morning. Sheriff Terry Dryden said Cortec handled the investigation and aftermath very well, answering all questions thoroughly and helping where they could.

“I am really pleased with Cortec,” he said.

Dryden spoke highly of those who ventured into the building, as it was an extremely dangerous situation. He said the crew acted smartly in what was probably a frustrating situation.

“In reality … they probably shouldn’t have gone in there,” he said.

The remodeling will begin soon, Vik said, now that the investigation has finished. Bulldozers have been parked in the lot, and Vik said after DNR-required testing at the site, the ruined part will be demolished and removed. Vik said it is still a hazard area due to the cave-in and debris, so it is better to get everything down first.

Dryden was asked about a rumor of miscommunication between departments that day. He said there wasn’t any he heard of, and that such a big incident in a small town naturally will be chaotic, and the law enforcement expects diversions it will have to work through.

“There was a lot of rumor mill,” he said.

Law enforcement and fire department officials met with the public Thursday, April 24, at Spooner City Hall, for a debriefing on the Cortec explosion. Shown are (L to R): Fire Chief Darren Vik, Sheriff Terry Dryden, Chief Deputy Mike Richter, Police Chief Bobby Andrea and Spooner City Administrator William Marx. — Photo by Regan Kohler Police Chief Bobby Andrea said there was a problem with the amount of phone calls to all departments and trying to get responses and timely information to everyone. The immediate worry in these situations is the fire, he added.

Vik said he’d wished there had been more support staff in the first couple of hours, but everyone involved did a great job.

Vik said there weren’t any major health issues reported. Some of the law enforcement responding inhaled smoke at one point, reporting a burning sensation or throat irritation, he said, but the hospital checked them out. The firefighters themselves had proper ventilation, Vik said. The hospitals took six walk-in patients with minor irritations, he added.

Dryden said that Homeland Security had called immediately the day of the explosion, asking if the Duluth Coast Guard could offer assistance.

“After 9/11 and [Hurricane] Katrina, they are on top of these things,” Dryden said.

Family members of the injured attended the debriefing. Nancy Dantzman, Merchant’s sister-in-law, thanked everyone involved that day, on his behalf.

“I wish there were words to say [how much],” Dantzman said. “Cortec has been phenomenal.”

Dantzman said Merchant will be home from the hospital in a month, which made the law enforcement officials present cheer.

Dantzman said that LaBonte is doing better, too; his last condition a few weeks ago was listed as “fair” by the Miller-Dwan Medical Center, and according to the Web page devoted to his recovery, he’s been awake and responsive. Dantzman said both he and Merchant have been speaking to each other, too.

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New maps show ag, arts close to home NORTHWEST WISCONSIN - As gas prices soar this summer, folks throughout Burnett County and beyond will be looking for fun and interesting things to see and do close to home, resort or cabin. There’s a map that makes finding those sights and activities easy: the new 2008 Heritage Passage Map. This year’s map is in its third printing. The first Heritage Passage Map, published in 2001, covered six counties and focused primarily on the Hwy. 63 corridor. Previously, the map did not show Hwys. 35 and 70 very predominantly; this was a disappointment to businesses in the Siren/Webster/ Danbury area.

The new map now shows Hwys. 35 and 70, in addition to Hwys. 2, 8, 10, 13, 53 and 63, in 11 Northwest Wisconsin counties, from Pepin to Bayfield and Polk to Sawyer.

“The new Heritage Passage map is free and lists more than 150 destinations,” said Wisconsin’s Northwest Heritage Passage President Jerry Boucher, who lives in Clear Lake. “It gives you descriptions, operating hours, and locations of artists, galleries, studios, crafts, museums, eateries and farmsteads.”

Every site offers “handmade and homegrown” local food, art, crafts, produce and other goods. “We’ve also listed theaters, historical sites, and farmers markets as well as telephone numbers and Web site URLs for the 11 county tourism bureaus,” said Boucher.

The map is compiled and published

by Wisconsin’s Northwest Heritage Passage, a nonprofit organization of volunteers whose mission is to celebrate and showcase regional handmade and homegrown products. “We also aim to educate the public about Northwest Wisconsin’s rich heritage and history and the important part sustainable arts and agriculture businesses play in that heritage,” added Boucher.

For its role in enhancing and promot-

ing regional arts and growers, the Passage was recognized with the “Wisconsin Trailblazer Award” at the 2004 Wisconsin Fall Tourism Conference.

Printing 25,000 copies of the 2008 map was made possible with the support of Xcel Energy Foundation, the Wisconsin Arts Board and the International Trade, Business and Economic Development Council for Northwest Wisconsin.

Locally, the free maps are available from the Burnett County Tourism Bureau in the Best Western motel, Siren; at Northwind Arts, and at the Lodge at Crooked Lake and other businesses.

The maps are available throughout the area at tourist bureaus, hotels, galleries, and many other outlets throughout the 11 counties. They are also available upon request by calling 715-635-9303 or online at www.heritagepassage.com. submitted

Lincoln Day meeting held

Mark Dahlberg, Grantsburg mayor, Dave Ross, Superior mayor, and Sheila Harsdorf, state sen., attended the Burnett County Republican Lincoln Day meeting held at the government center. In his speech, Mayor Ross emphasized the importance of keeping election promises and principles. Sen. Harsdorf, the main speaker, in defining the GOP stance on government policy stated, “We don’t win because we are Republicans, but because of what we stand for.” — Photos by Carl Heidel

Kent Muschinske, candidate for the 28th State Assembly District, speaking before the Burnett County Republican Lincoln Day meeting.

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Governor’s Opener

weekend’s Governor’s Opener in Polk County is by invitation only.

T his Participants – besides our Gov. Jim Doyle – are key people in media, busi-

ness and state government.

Not exactly elitist or political – but definitely exclusive.

The general public is excluded not only due to lack of space, but because Indianhead Country, an organization that’s been holding the opener for the past 42 years, has honed this event to a science.

Their goal? To showcase the host county to the rest of the Upper Midwest through stories which translate into invaluable promotion. The event also results in a substantial economic impact for the area via lodging, meals and money spent while participants are in the county, specifically Amery and the Lake Wapogasset area.

Welcome to Gov. Doyle and all participants to Polk County and a historically cordial and well-run event.

And to those in charge…Burnett County patiently awaits their turn…

Good news from bad

news story this week dredged up some bad memories of a tense time in ABadour region’s history 25 years ago. because the article reminds us of the fear and ignorance which manifested in some ugly acts and remarks.

The good news is the story itself reminds us that those fears were unfounded.

The ruling that affirmed the rights of Chippewa Indian tribes to hunt, fish and spear off-reservation is marking its 25th year this spring.

Sportsmen claimed the spearing of spawning walleyes was unsportsmanlike and would ruin the hook and line business.

But the DNR, quoted by Associated Press, said that hasn’t been the case at all. “What we have seen over the last 20 years is that angler catch rates, the number of walleye caught per hour fishing, have been stable,” said Joseph Hennessy, the DNR’s treaty fishing coordinator. “People have been as successful as they have ever been.”

Does racism still exist over the issue? Definitely, but not at the level of years ago. And as much as the issue may have unified sportsmen to fight the ruling, called the Voight Decision, it also helped to unify tribes in northern Wisconsin.

It’s an issue that’s in the past, where it belongs.

More of a threat to walleyes today, Hennessy notes, are things like shoreline development and loss of spawning habitat on lakes.

But will those issues generate the passion and hatred displayed by some protesters years ago?

Prayer breakfast

he annual prayer breakfast promoted by the Burnett County Sheriff for T the past eight years, initiated by Tim Curtin and continued by Dean Roland, is a great event, many would agree.

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Even the head of the watchdog group Freedom from Religion Foundation has no problem with the event itself, only the perception that it’s hosted by an entity supported by tax dollars – i.e. the sheriff’s department.

Annie Laurie Gaylor told Associated Press last week that the hosting of a religious event by a sheriff’s department violates the concept of separation of church and state as outlined in the Constitution and Wisconsin law.

It’s something our nation’s founders – the same framers of the Constitution who were often guided by their strong religious beliefs – were obviously concerned about. They saw fit to draft, and incorporate rules to address the separate roles of religion and government.

As for the mixing of the two regarding the prayer breakfast, there was never any formal sponsorship involved, according to Sheriff Roland. He admitted that using county sheriff's department letterhead for the invitation might be wrong, but he reimbursed the county for all the expense of sending out the invitations, i.e. the stationary, envelopes and postage, out of his own pocket.

The invitations cost the people of the county nothing, he noted. Some felt the sheriff was unfairly attacked.

“What is wrong with our country, anyway?!” wrote one visitor to our Web site where the article was posted. “If we spent more time putting God back in our lives instead of trying to keep him out, maybe we wouldn't have the destructive nature that our world has become. I applaud Sheriff Roland's idea to keep something positive going in the community…”

Those sentiments are echoed by others in the community.

Others weighed in on the side of the Foundation which drafted a letter to Roland, which reads in part: “Your letter of April 15, 2008, on Burnett County Sheriff's Department letterhead, violates the letter and the spirit of law dictating that religion and government be kept separate. Its content is deeply troubling, such as this gratuitous reference showing government preference for Christianity over other religions or no religion: ‘Judge Gableman is a man who is deeply committed to our Lord, his religion and his profession.’“ The word “Lord” is a Christian term, they noted.

One taxpayer expressed fear of a lawsuit against the county – an expense she didn’t care to bear.

The prayer events will continue to involve public figures and the Burnett County Sheriff’s Prayer Breakfast will go on, perhaps renamed to better represent a private event not supported by tax dollars.

And in the process of airing out this issue, a little reminder of our middle school civics comes into play - or maybe it simply prompts us to brush up on the Constitution and separation of church and state.

It’s an issue long debated and not quite as simple as it sounds.

James Madison found himself explaining the First Amendment words “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof” years after it was written. He said it was “to prevent the government imposition of religious beliefs on individuals.”

Those words may represent the simple version - but they still sound like wise words today.

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Police Chiefs’ proclamation WHEREAS, nonstranger and stranger rape and sexual assault affect women, children and men of all racial, cultural and economic backgrounds; and sexual violence against the citizens of Polk County continues at an alarming rate; and WHEREAS, women, children and men suffer multiple types of sexual violence; and WHEREAS, this experience can be devastating for not only the survivor, but also for the family and friends of the survivor; and WHEREAS, to prevent future violations of our citizens, it is critical to foster greater public awareness of the causes and effects of sexual violence, and to address this problem on every civic level; and WHEREAS, Community Referral Agency’s staff and volunteers are committed to increasing public awareness of sexual violence and its prevalence and to eliminating it through prevention and education; and WHEREAS, important partnerships have been formed among criminal and juvenile justice agencies, health providers, allied professionals and victim services; and WHEREAS, Community Referral Agency will join other sexual assault service providers, the Wisconsin Coalition Against Sexual Assault and other interested organizations in public awareness initiatives intended to generate greater public understanding of the issues surrounding sexual assault.

NOW, THEREFORE, We, Chiefs Jack Rydeen of the St. Croix Falls Police Department, RJ Severude of the Frederic Police Department, Ryan Haass of the Dresser Police Department, Sheryl Gehrman of the Balsam Lake Police Department, Andy Anderson of the Milltown Police Department, Tim Strobusch of the Clear Lake Police Department and Chief Ranger Bob Whaley of the National Park Service, do hereby proclaim April of 2008 as Sexual Assault Awareness Month.

Signed: Jack Rydeen RJ Severude Ryan Haass Sheryl Gehrman Andy Anderson Tim Strobusch Bob Whaley

Where is the power?

Ezekiel, a prophet of the Holy Bible sent a message from the Lord about the spiritual apathy of the shepherds who were supposed to lead God’s people into a close relationship with him.

Ezekiel 34 portrays the ongoing fate of the present shepherds who do not walk in the name of Jesus’ power of the Holy Spirit, and are fallling short in leading their flock into a close relationship with God. Many of today’s shepherds lack in Holy Spirit power through these actions: manmade creeds and traditions; chanting in congregational unison. “I believe that Jesus died on the cross...” does not mean that a person has been born again, this must be an individual’s decision; chanting in congregational unison “Come Holy Spirit” does not make one baptized in the Holy Spirit, this must be an individual’s decision; the Baptism of water immersion publicly announces that a born-again’s dead self has been washed away and is

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now resurrected in that same power Christ had. When someone is born again, their greatest concern is to get as many to know the truth that they can be set free from eternal hell, and live now in the great promises through the salvation of Jesus Christ. A born-again’s highest goal is to love unconditionally and unselfishly. A born-again’s greatest wisdom is knowing the power of the blood of Jesus.

“Nothing in the kingdom of God will function in power if the law of love is violated. So to live in that supernatural victorious realm of God’s existence we must purge ourselves of discord, strife and unforgiveness.”

(Kenneth Copeland) Without the power of the Holy Spirit, the love of Christ cannot be fully reflected, nor can the understanding of scripture be fully revealed; therefore, supernatural miracles of change or healing of the mind, body, life, finances and community cannot be ministered and prayed to come to pass. Without the power of the Holy Spirit, spiritual warfare cannot be fought against the ongoing battle against curses and bondage of strife, sickness, unforgiveness, poverty and corruption.

College knowledge means nothing in the kingdom of Christ, but Holy Spirit revelation changes everything.

Susan Brandt Balsam Lake

Earth Arts Earth Arts invites you to join us, the artists and artisans of the Upper St. Croix Valley, as we celebrate our annual Spring Tour. This Saturday and Sunday, May 3 and 4, nearly 40 area artists welcome you into their studios and galleries. Come talk to artists about their work, observe the creative process firsthand, and maybe even take home an original creation.

Tour brochures with maps and artists are located at many local businesses, the Polk County information center and online at www.earthartswi.org. Thank you for supporting your local artists!

We look forward to seeing you this weekend.

Laura Tiede President Earth Arts Grantsburg

Head Start Balsam Lake and Frederic Head Start parents would like to extend our gratitude to all the staff at CRA for giving us an opportunity to complete a very meaningful community service project.

We enjoyed helping to make the family room a little cozier for vistors.

Mary Nelson Center Director

Letters The Leader welcomes letters to the editor.

Diverse and varied opinions are welcomed. Letters are subject to being edited for length, taste and/or clarity, and we urge writers to be brief and limit their letters to 500 words or less. Writers must provide their name and give their complete address and phone number. Content that will cause letters to be rejected include: Crude language, poor taste, disrespectful comments regarding a group’s or individual’s ethnicity, gender, religion, culture, sexual orientation or race; other incendiary language or personal attacks.

Senior advocate

April is the time for renewal, spring is definitely here. What will happen to our senior community? Will they be eradicated?

If you have read the front pages lately in the local newspapers, you will know that Golden Age Manor has plans to close as well as the Osceola nursing home. Where will these people go? Who will take care of them? Are their families ready for full-time caretaking? Are they going to pay for full-time care through the county? Do the residents of the nursing homes have funds to pay for their own care at home? Where will they go for a safe shelter and help with medical issues? What will they do for food?

This is my third letter, folks, and I hope you read them and join my concern for the senior population. I have appointed myself as an advocate for senior citizens. I am a member of the Peace Lutheran Quilters and so I am at Peace Lutheran Church once a week for quilting. I no longer stay for meals at the dining site as the quality of the food continues to be unacceptable to me as well as to many others; there have been no changes since my last letters were printed. The county board members have not come to the a site for a meal, the numbers of participants continues to drop and, just this last week on Tuesday, I inquired about how many home-delivered meals were going out…11 meals.

A few weeks ago, after my second letter was printed, I received a personal letter from the supervisor of the site in Dresser. The letter was strong with statistics about the senior dining program, how many meals have been served at the sites, the recommended daily requirements being met through diet and the cost of the meal itself. FYI, the average donation was around $3 per meal in 2007. The letter included an invitation to visit the justice center kitchen and spend the day with Aramark to see the food preparation. I will make an appointment to do this as soon as possible as I was furnished with the name and number of the kitchen manager at Balsam Lake.

With the recent election of new board members at the county, it is my hope that they will read the letters and inquire about the issues I have presented in this letter. Many of the remaining board members have gained new committee assignments and I wonder what will become of the supervisors of the Golden Age Manor committee when it dissolves. I appeal supervisors Patricia Schmidt, Gerry Newville and Bob Dueholm to speak up on the issues stated in this letter as well as the health and aging committee supervisors, Jim Edgell, Gary Bergstrom and Neil Johnson.

Gloria Grange Vollmer Dresser

Growth, but with planning I would like to call attention to a public hearing in the village of Siren that I attended on the 23rd of this month. The area of my concern is on the south side of Crooked Lake, between the lake and South Shore Drive (specifically 7666 and 7662 South Shore Drive). In a very condensed nutshell, the developer is requesting five conditional use permits to convert his existing small tract of land and three dwellings (one being a triplex, the other two single family homes) into 15 residential units with an

estimated rent of over $1,000/month/unit. Two of the conditional use permits are to allow the conversion of the triplex into a quad unit, and to convert one of the single-family homes into a duplex, which coincidently, has already been done without obtaining the permits.

One of the other requirements is for the developer to build and finance a village-approved street where the existing driveway is prior to construction. The developer is requesting to build the additional housing first, and at a later date construct the new village street. In the event that the developer does not fulfill this requirement within the specified time period, the village will construct the street and bill the developer.

As a local business owner, I recognize the need for continued economic development in the village of Siren, but question the feasibility of this project. First of all I believe that the intended area of development is too small for a project this size. Another concern of mine is the marketability of the intended high-rent units. If the village board grants the developer to construct the village street after the construction of the proposed rental units, what guarantee do we the taxpayers have that developer honors his end of the bargain? In these trying times of economic instability, a number of unforseen events could happen. If the property is sold or foreclosed on, who pays for the construction of the new street?

Another concern of mine is that this may open up for development other areas previously designated for singlefamily dwellings. Most of the area around the south side of Crooked Lake is zoned R-l (single-family dwelling), by allowing the proposed conditional use permits, these homes will become duplexes. What message will that send to other developers?

Village ordinances are created to direct the growth of a community in a desired direction that is beneficial to all.

Part of the appeal of the “quaint little town of Siren” is that it is a village in a rural setting where nature’s beauty is not obstructed by small lots and closely built homes that are common in other urban areas.

I encourage you to investigate my summary of the events that took place at the public hearing by contacting a village board member, or a member of the planning commission. I believe that the village board will be voting on the proposed conditional use permits on May 8, and I know that they will welcome any input from the community in order to continue the economic growth of our village, without sacrificing any of the aesthetic value that we love.

Dave Kopecky Siren More letters, next page

Clarification A paragraph in a letter to the editor from Brad Ayers, published in last week’s Leader, should have read: “Thank goodness, because it’s electronic, the garbage has no sustainability as it may be viewed by our progeny as a setback in the evolution of mankind, a modern tower of Babel or contemporary manifestation of the prophesied Antichrist.”

Check out our e-edition at www.the-leader.net

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Islam a challenge It has been with some amusement that we have watched the reaction to the recent exchange of letters regarding West Denmark Lutheran Church’s foray into Islamic relations. The consternation that has been exchanged shows how little we really understand about Islam as a religion and as a political system.

One point that must addressed right off is the claim that all religions are just different paths to same God. This is a false view and totally unscriptural. The historic teaching of the whole Christian Church is that Jesus Christ, and his death and resurrection, are the only way to heaven. This position was articulated by both Pastor Walter and Pastor Olson, with scriptural proof. One writer countered that Pastor Walter’s letter should be viewed as his private opinion. This is not the case. It is the official position of the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod, as well as the American Association of Lutheran Churches. There are about 30 different Lutheran church bodies in the United States, many with quite different doctrinal positions. West Denmark is a member of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. There are five LCMS congregations and two AALC congregations in Polk County, while there are two LCMS congregations in Burnett County. So this is a discussion that reveals the views of different Lutheran church bodies.

According “A Statement of Confessional Principles” adopted by the LCMS in 1973, “/We believe that Jesus Christ is the only way to heaven and that all who die without faith in him are eternally damned. We believe that those who believe in Christ will enjoy a blissful relationship with him during the interim between their death and his second coming, and that on the last day their bodies will be raised. We therefore reject the following: 1. That we may operate on the assumption that there may be other ways of salvation than through faith in Jesus Christ. 2. That some persons who lack faith in Christ

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may be considered ‘anonymous Christians.’ 3. That there is no eternal hell for unbelievers and ungodly men./” This is echoed by the AALC constitution where we read: “/At the heart and center of this faith is confidence in Jesus Christ and love for him, true God and true man, the eternal word of God, the only Son of God, and the only savior of the world/.” This is repeated in the fellowship agreement approved by the LCMS and the AALC in 2007: “/Our two churches confess boldly and zealously that Jesus Christ is our Lord and Savior, the Son God and the Son of man. There is no salvation apart from him/.”

Why have we taken this position?

Well, let’s start with the first commandment: “/You shall have no other gods/.” By this command of God we learn that he is God alone and will tolerate no competitors. Through incidents like Elijah and the prophets of Baal, the three men in the fiery furnace, and Daniel in the lion’s den, we see that the true God is superior and more powerful than the false gods. All through Scripture God identifies himself by name. He bids us come to him only by the names he has revealed in holy scripture. Allah is not one of them. Allah is one of the false gods. Again this is not the opinion of one man, but the official position of the LCMS and AALC. In fact, prior to the advent of modern liberal theology, this was a position held by all of Christendom.

Islam is one of the most perplexing religions to westerners. It operates in its own logic. Bill Warner, representing the Center for the Study of Political Islam, in a February 27, 2007, interview by Front Page magazine, explains at some length the Islamic concept of dualism.

The Rev. Dr. Alvin Schmidt, in an article “Islam - keeping the facts straight,” which appeared in the May 2006 issue of The Lutheran Witness (an official publication of the LCMS), discusses the Islamic doctrine of abrogation at some length. (This teaching requires a longer discussion than is available here.) Both articles can be found on the Internet or

by contacting a local LCMS church.

Without a clear understanding of these two concepts one can easily be deceived

by Islam. Islam poses a great challenge to our future, both as churches and as a nation. We encourage people to carefully research this religion from the east.

Rev. Jody Walter, LCMS Frederic, Rev. David Emmons, LCMS Turtle Lake, Rev. Mark Schoen, LCMS St. Croix Falls

Blog remark Diane Stoneking’s blog ( Polk County Wisconsin Sounding Board ) dated April 18, 2008, stated she is in favor of reducing the size of the county board.

This site proclaims “ A weblog for news and views concerning the Polk County Board of Supervisors.” This I assume makes her an authority on the operation of the board and its members.

She went on to say, the board needs to be reduced in size only if the county hires a professional administrator. Her reason for needing a professional administrator is ( this is the part that makes her sound like an authority on the subject ) and I quote “ Let’s face it, if we reduce the board from 23 bozos to nine bozos, you still have a roomful of clowns, and you haven’t accomplished a thing.”

I respectfully disagree with her. Most of the members on the current board are there to make a difference. The majority of the veterans on the board have been very helpful in bringing the newly elected supervisors up to speed. It will take a little while to catch on, but it will happen soon. The upside to the current board is, the majority have no desire to borrow money to fill budget gaps.

This bozo remark reeks of disrespect for her fellow board members. The voters in District 16 (Diane Stoneking’s district) probably know very little about the majority of the other 22 board members. One thing they know for sure now

is, their county supervisor in District 16 is a self-proclaimed bozo.

Herschel Brown Frederic

More urgent problems Just when you think things have settled down to normalcy, something rears its ugly head.

Driving by the Straight River for the last seven decades, I observe one of the finest, secluded wildlife sanctuaries that we are privileged to have in this area.

I personally do not hunt there but dozens of broods of ducks are produced there annually. It is basically a haven for all nesting songbirds, frogs, turtles and just endless species, mostly because of its seclusion and ideal habitat. In addition, numerous anglers are willing to walk a great distance to partake of uncrowded ice fishing each winter.

The article in the Leader dated April 16 states, “It only takes one complaint,” says a DNR staff person.

My question is, who is it that has the time on their hands, and is able to instigate, then influence, a debate of this nature? Then, to have the powers that be, to actually consider turning this jewel into a useless trickle…let’s not even mislabel it as a stream.

The Leader article is not clear when it states “The dam creating the lake needs to get a permit or be removed.” What does getting a permit involve? And why is the DNR then compelled to remove it?

The name Department of Natural Resources would surely be a misnomer if they should have a part in removing this landmark. For a resource is a wealth or an asset. The Straight River in its present state, is both of the above.

There are many, much more urgent problems facing the DNR today.

Michael J. Murray Frederic

"# t h A s s e m b l y D i s t r i c t Polk County to host Governor’s fishing opener As the ice melts off our lakes and the temperatures continue to climb, our thoughts turn from ice fishing to open water fishing.

I am proud to announce that the 28th District will be hosting the 43rd Governor’s Fishing Opener on our very own Lake Wapogasset in Polk County, the third largest body of water in Polk County. On May 3, Gov. Jim Doyle, along with Department of Natural Resources Secretary Matt Frank, state fisheries chief, Mike Staggs, and Tourism Secretary Kelli Trumble, will make the trip up to Polk County for an

exciting weekend of fishing. The governor and his cabinet members will also be fishing with a young person between the ages of 10 and 16 to encourage children t h r o u g h o u t Wisconsin to enjoy the outdoors.

Ann The Governor’s Hraychuck Fishing Opener was started in 1965 by then-Gov. Warren Knowles, and is put on annually by Wisconsin Indianhead Country, a regional tourism promotion group in

Northwest Wisconsin. The location is decided on by bid. This year, Polk County won, thanks to the excellent work of Sue Mathews, director of the Polk County Information Center, who prepared the bid application. The last time the Governor’s Fishing Opener was held in Polk County was in 2001 on Balsam Lake and before that in 1983 on Lake Wapogasset.

Even though fishing can be an incredibly relaxing and enjoyable activity, it also comprises an important aspect our state’s economy. Sport fishing is a $2.75 billion industry that supports more than 30,000 jobs in Wisconsin and generates $196 million in state and local taxes to help pay for a variety of critical services that benefit Wisconsinites

Area Ne ws at a Glance Historic building to Texas

STAR PRAIRIE - One of the region’s oldest historic landmarks will soon be moving to Texas. The old Horse Creek Store, on the corner of CTH M and CTH X in rural Star Prairie, has been around since sometime between 1860-1870.

Rustic Innovations of Scandia, Minn., is in charge of dismantling the hardwood log structure. Curt Richter of Rustic Innovations works is to remove the roof of the old Horse Creek Store in preparation for shipping to its new home in Texas. “It’s recycling on a big scale,”

said Richter, owner of Rustic Innovations. Richter uses his Web site to match vintage buildings with customers interested in reusing building materials instead of consuming new products from the Earth’s resources. “I try to recycle as much as I can,” Richter said, “even the nails.” Richter deals a lot with old barns that people wish to relocate. Richter predicts the current dismantling project will take about three weeks to complete. Richter and his wife, Bonnie, took the roof off the old Horse Creek Store last week and worked on

some of the interior dismantling as well.

Once the building is taken down, the materials will be shipped to Montgomery, Texas. The old store’s new owner, John Buck, will have contractors reassemble it on a piece of property.

Buck intends to add a stone addition and several porches to the structure, then use the building as a cabin. “It should last for many years,” Richter said. While he’s excited to match the Horse Creek Store with a customer, Richter said he’s bummed the building has to move so far away. He tried to find

everywhere.

If you plan to fish on one of our beautiful lakes this upcoming fishing season, make sure you purchase your license as soon as possible! Wisconsin residents and nonresidents 16 years old or older need a fishing license to fish in any waters of the state. Residents born before Jan. 1, 1927, do not need a license, nor do people who exhibit proof they are in active service with the U.S. armed forces and are a resident on furlough or leave.

Licenses can be purchased through the DNR, and if you have any additional questions on this or any legislative matter please feel free to contact my office via phone at 1-888-529-0028 or email at rep.hraychuck@legis.wi.gov.

a local person or organization that would take the building, but had no luck. “We don’t quite appreciate the old buildings like they do down there,” Richter explained. “Because of hurricanes and termites, they don’t have old buildings still standing down there.” New Richmond News

Number 13 in arson spree

PINE CITY - Another structure in Pine County was burglarized and set on fire early Wednesday morning—the More Area News, next page

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Wisconsin Association of FFA collects shoes for Iraqi civilians Operation Stand Solid launched by student agricultural officers MADISON—More than 5,000 pairs of shoes have been shipped to Iraq in a statewide effort organized by Wisconsin youth to help Iraqi children and adults.

Operation Stand Solid, initiated by Wisconsin FFA officers during the 200607 school year, is drawing to a close.

“FFA officers and members throughout our state have worked hard to support the people of Iraq, and in so doing, have bettered themselves,” noted state

Superintendent Elizabeth Burmaster.

“They have learned skills of social responsibility and organization—21st century skills that will benefit them, and those who share their world, throughout their lives.”

The idea for Operation Stand Solid came from Gary Olson, a Fort Atkinson agricultural educator currently serving in Iraq as a member of the Wisconsin Army National Guard. During his first deployment in Iraq, Olson noticed many Iraqi children didn’t own footwear. He suggested to state FFA officers the idea of starting a shoe collection program to help the youth. The FFA offi-

cers embraced the idea and took charge, soliciting donations in a news blast to FFA chapters throughout the state and through features in agriculture newspapers and other media. FFA members collected shoes and postage money from community members and brought their entire collections to the 2007 Wisconsin State FFA Convention in Madison.

There, FFA members from around Wisconsin sized, boxed, and packed the shoes into a tractor trailer obtained by the Slinger chapter of FFA, which handled shipping the shoes to Olson and his unit in Iraq.

The program eventually expanded

from its original intent of focusing on youth, to collecting shoes for all ages, largely because many adult-sized shoes were donated for the project.

Final details of Operation Stand Solid are being wrapped up in 2008.

FFA is an organization dedicated to making a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education. The Wisconsin chapter is led by an executive director and the state FFA advisor, Jeff Hicken, the DPI agriculture and natural resources education consultant. - submitted

Finance starts list of possible revenue sources Every option being looked at to meet tight budget

by Gregg Westigard BALSAM LAKE – Polk County is facing the prospect of a difficult process preparing a budget for 2009. The state has imposed a 2-percent cap on the increase in the property tax. Expenses are expected to increase, due to higher fuels costs and problems at the highway building among other things. With that in mind, the finance committee has started to look at options to increase the county’s revenue sources.

At this stage, every option is being looked at. The following list includes

ideas from the last budget cycle, ideas put forward by candidates during the election, and a draft of ideas collected by finance director Tonya Weinert.

Everything is in the study stage at this time. The list is in no particular order.

-Hiring freeze. Delay filling vacancies for a period of time. This idea was defeated as an option for the 2008 budget by a vote of 8 yes, 14 no.

-Temporary layoff. Close county offices for some days such as the Friday after Thanksgiving. This idea, which involves union issues and emergency services, has been under review by the personnel committee since last November.

-Vehicle registration or wheel tax. The idea of taxing each vehicle based in the county was almost adopted last

October. A resolution to adopt the tax was defeated on a tie vote 11 to 11 after an attempt to lower the annual tax from $20 to $10 failed.

-Increase fees. The county charges fees for some services in zoning and other departments. Some of these services may be underpriced.

-Sell property. Possible assets that might be considered for sale include the lime quarry, the recycling center and scattered county-owned property including park land.

-Borrow for capital projects. For 2008, the county took $500,000 in expenses for repair projects and vehicles off the levy and used short-term borrowing to cover the costs.

-Continue to use the property tax exemption for library, bridge aid, and

debt service. This allowed exemption has been used in 2007 and 2008.

-Shifting some fringe benefit expenses to employees. The county pays 90 percent of the health insurance premium and 100 percent of the retirement fund expense. More of these costs might be shifted to the employees.

2009-10, and $688,119 for 2010-11.

Informational meetings in regard to the Weyerhaeuser referendum will take place May 21 and May 28 at 6:30 p.m.

Passage of the measure is considered crucial by proponents because cost of operating the district is increasing faster than the mandated revenue caps allow.

Nelson has pointed out that with rising costs and a depleted fund balance, the district needs to secure its financial picture sooner than the fall primary. He advised the board to hold a special election this spring. The Weyerhaeuser board has also committed to pursue consolidation efforts that are under way with neighboring school districts.

Cameron, Chetek and the Bruce boards of education already have had joint meetings with the Weyerhaeuser School Board. Bruce has indicated interest in continuing discussion with Weyerhaeuser, and Chetek is interested in continuing discussions, but Cameron apparently has not expressed an interest. “We have cut as many costs as we can cut. We will lose even more kids if we cut programs, and then we will give people even more reason not to send their kids here. That would not make us a very attractive partner in any consolidation. That’s the real dilemma we face,” Nelson has said. “My immediate concern is that we have to figure out how to pay our bills when the money is running out. He pointed out that the district’s short-term borrowing this year is $475,000, contrasted to $175,000, because of a lowered fund balance.

“Next year, we are going to be unable to pay that back unless we pass a referendum.” The new referendum will ask voters for the actual amounts needed each year, rather than averaging it out over a three-year period, said Nelson. . Ladysmith News

ning for Congress because of what he says is the business as usual in Washington and the politicians there.

“Too many politicians test the winds and move in the direction of least resistance and most political gain,” says Stark on his Web site. “It is also my philosophy that Washington should empower her people to be self-sufficient and not reliant on government,” he adds. Stark founded his own constructions company and is a member of the Chippewa Valley Home Builders Association, the Wisconsin Home Builders Association and the National Association of Home Builders. He is also a member of several real estate associations. Stark has a Bachelor of Business AdministrationAccounting degree from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and attended the University of Minnesota earning a Master of Business Taxation degree. He is also a certified public accountant.

Stark has been married to his wife, Jane, for more than 17 years and they have two children. Find out more about Stark on his Web site: www. starkforcongress.com - Rivertowns.net

Other revenue ideas may be added to the list Beyond this, the county might need to look at cost deductions, including outsourcing services, cutting programs, laying off personnel and delaying projects. Options will be discussed by the finance committee, the executive committee which has the task of setting the budget goals, and the full board.

Area News/from previous page 13th in a suspected arson spree. On Sunday, April 13, 10 buildings were set on fire and three burglarized outside of Finlayson, as well as two fires in Northern Kanabec County and at least two burglaries in Aitkin County.

Wednesday’s burglary and fire occurred at a farmhouse in Willow River, about seven miles from the fires in Finlayson.

Pine County Chief Deputy Steve Ovick said homeowner Mike Cizar returned home from milking the cows at 4:30 a.m. and noticed the door had been kicked in and smoke was streaming out of the house. “The structure is still standing, but it’s trashed because of all the smoke,” Ovick said. Ovick said eerie similarities exist between the previous fires and Wednesday’s farmhouse blaze.

“It looks like they’re connected, but I can’t say for sure,” he said. “It’s scary that this person or persons are out and active.” Ovick said it is also possible the latest incident was a copycat. There is a $9,500 reward for information leading to an arrest and conviction in regards to the Pine County arson fires. The original reward amount was $5,000. Most recently, the Pokegama Lake Association added $1,000 to the fund.

There are no suspects. - Pine City Pioneer

Safety measures could increase with third judge

BARRON COUNTY - With Barron County soon to install its newly elected third judge for the local circuit court system, security measures at the justice center might be beefed up in response.

That is, if enough wiggle room can be found in law enforcement budgets.

Members of the county’s courtroom security committee met April 16 to discuss how the addition of a third judge might affect security at the law-andorder complex in Barron. Currently, Dan Fitzgerald with the Barron County Sheriff’s Department, covers most of the 20 hours per week that the department places an officer in the county’s courtrooms. But with Fitzgerald being named Rice Lake’s mayor this spring, and with Assistant District Attorney Jim Babbitt being elected to the newly created third judge seat, substantial changes lie ahead

for the court’s protection arrangement.

Judge Tim Doyle asked Sheriff Tom Richie at last Wednesday’s meeting how his department plans to meet security demands in the courtrooms, since it will be more likely now that all three branches of the circuit court will be in session simultaneously. “What’s it going to take to wheedle any additional hours out of your office because of the increased court time that we’re going to have in the third branch?” Doyle inquired. “I’d like to have a security officer 40 hours a week. We just haven’t been offered that opportunity. It just makes a world of difference having Dan in the back of the courtroom. I think people settle down in a hurry when they see there’s a cop in the back of the room.” - Barron NewsShield

Area schools to discuss consolidation

CHETEK - Four area school districts, including three that recently had failed referendums, are involved in meetings to talk about consolidation.

Weyerhaeuser and Chetek school districts plan to hold a joint school board session on Thursday, May 8, at the Chetek High School. Weyerhaeuser, Bruce, and Ladysmith-Hawkins school boards will meet jointly at Bruce High School on Wednesday, June 4.

Weyerhaeuser School District voters rejected a referendum for a operational and maintenance funding by 5 votes on April 1, the same date that Bruce School District voters turned down a referendum for maintenance, technology and other expenses. Chetek School District electors defeated an April 1 referendum proposal designed to help save their district by a 1,530 to 342 vote. Chetek is very interested in consolidation, according to Weyerhaeuser School Superintendent Chris Nelson. The Weyerhaeuser Board of Education has voted to return to referendum in a special election to be held on Tuesday, June 3. Voters will be asked to approve specific dollar amounts to cover operational expenses for each of the next three years: $468,119 for 2008-09; $648,119 for

Eau Claire builder in race for 3rd Cong. District

EAU CLAIRE - A home builder from Eau Claire will be challenging U.S. Rep. Ron Kind, D-Wis., for the Third Congressional District seat. According to his Web site, Paul Stark says he is run-

Meningitis diagnosed

BARRON COUNTY - A case of meningococcal disease, or meningitis, has been identified in Barron County, reports the Barron County Department of Health. This disease is caused by the bacteria neisseria meningitidis and is spread only by intimate, direct contact with saliva or respiratory droplets.

Intimate, direct contact includes kissing, sharing eating or drinking utensils, sharing cigarettes, sharing water bottles and providing medical procedures.

Casual contacts of a case are generally not at risk for developing the disease.

People with these contacts received preventive antibiotic treatment. The majority of cases are sporadic and secondary transmission is rare. Only two cases of secondary transmission have occurred in Wisconsin in the last nine years. For more information, contact Barron County Department of Health at 5376580. - Rice Lake Chronotype

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Frederic Watercross holding queen pageant essay contest Committee looking for scholarship sponsors FREDERIC – During the National Championship Watercross competition being held at Coon Lake Park in Frederic, June 28-29, the Frederic Watercross Committee will be holding a queen pageant essay contest.

First-, second- and third-place winners of the contest will be awarded cash prizes to support their college educations. Any student who completed high school from Frederic, Luck, Siren or Grantsburg and has been admitted to an accredited degree-producing college program is eligible. Prizes will be granted upon proof of completion with passing grades for their first semester.

The prize money will be determined by the total amount of donations. The Watercross Committee is currently still looking for sponsors to make donations to go towards this scholarship program.

If you are interested in donating, you may visit the Web site of www.fredericwatercross.com or call 715-497-2222 and leave a message for more information.

Any individual who is interested in taking part in the competition may acquire an application form from the Web site and click on Queen Pageant to print out the form. If you would like to have a form mailed to you call 715-4972222 and leave a message.

The deadline for all entry forms is May 24, and the essay deadline is June 1.

Each applicant will be asked to pay a $25 entry fee. A sponsor that the competitor acquires may pay the fee. All of the entry fees will go into the total amount of the scholarships awarded to the winners.

The judging will be done by a couple of different groups from the surrounding area. The judging will be in four different areas: 1. The application form content. 2. The essay as described below. 3. The personal interview. 4. The public appearance and speaking.

The essays submitted are to address the importance of community. In the writing, students need to answer why it is important for a community’s residents to be active in the community and work to make it a great place in which to live.

The submitted entries will be judged on how effectively they address the theme, considering content and form, what is said and how it is said. The most important aspect of this writing is that it communicates the message effectively.

Manuscripts must be typed, doublespaced on only one side of 8-1/2 x 11 paper and no longer than two pages.

Please do not put names on the essay.

Instead, put name, address, and telephone number, with the title of your essay on a cover sheet. The contest administrator will give each entry a number so the judges do not know the entrant’s name.

Send manuscripts to: Frederic Water X Racing, Attn: Queen Pageant, P.O. Box 752, Frederic, WI 54837.

The judges of the essays will be Carolyn Wedin, Trade Lake, and Boyd Sutton, Siren.

Wedin is a retired college English teacher with many publications, academic and popular. She teaches community education writing and literature courses in Frederic and Luck.

Sutton is a prizewinning author whose essays, articles, and short stories

have appeared in newspapers and magazines. His romantic mystery, “The Chance,” is in serial publication in The Contributor, a literary magazine produced in Florida. He publishes and edits the Wisconsin Writers’ Journal, a quarterly journal of the Wisconsin Regional Writers Association.

All participants in this pageant will be asked to help the Frederic Watercross Racing throughout the weekend of the race. They will need to be at registration held in the Skol Bar on Friday night and at the race site at Coon Lake Park on Saturday and Sunday.

On Saturday evening after racing, there will be a queens taco dinner held at Countryside Inn where all candidates will be able to meet the drivers and local people. If a candidate is under the age of 21, they must have a parent or legal guardian present with them on Friday evening and Saturday evening during registration and the queens dinner.

The winners of the pageant will be announced on Sunday afternoon, after the drag finals, while there is a break between racing events. – submitted

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Watchdog group questions sheriff on prayer breakfast BURNETT COUNTY - Sheriff Dean Roland is expecting a larger than average crowd at Thursday’s Burnett County Sheriff’s Prayer Breakfast, held each year on the National Day of Prayer.

That’s because fellow Christians and others are expected to rally behind the sheriff who came under scrutiny this past week for using his department’s letterhead on invitations and with wording that made it sound like the event was for Christians and excluded other religions.

The invitation, sent to churches, county board members, members of town boards and local police departments, said that Burnett County Circuit Court Judge and State Supreme Court Justiceelect Michael Gableman would be the main speaker and that he is “a man who is deeply committed to our Lord, his religion and his profession.”

Freedom From Religion Foundation co-president Annie Laurie Gaylor noted

Letter to sheriff Following is a copy of the letter sent to Sheriff Roland by the Freedom from Religion Foundation: Re: State/church violation; open records request Dear sheriff: Our organization, which works to protect the constitutional principle of the separation between church and state, is writing on behalf of Burnett County taxpayers who very much object, as we do, to the misuse of your office, stationery, and authority as Burnett County Sheriff, in hosting the eighth-annual prayer breakfast. That your inappropriate government sponsorship of a religious event apparently has been going on for eight years only increases our dismay.

It is fine if you wish to attend this breakfast as an individual, but a sheriff’s department representing and sub-

in a letter of objection to Roland that the Foundation was writing “on behalf of Burnett County taxpayers who very much object, as we do, to the misuse of your office, stationery, and authority as Burnett County Sheriff, in hosting the eighth-annual prayer breakfast.”

Gaylor added that the fact this event has apparently been sponsored by a government department for eight years “only increases our dismay.”

She said the content of the invitation, particularly the reference of Gableman being “deeply committed to our Lord” showed “government preference for Christianity over other religions or no religion.”

After receiving the letter from the Foundation, Roland said he contacted county corporate counsel Dave Grindell to render a legal opinion and found out it was legal to hold the prayer breakfast.

Grindell told the Leader he does not know of any case that specifies that the

word “Lord” is specifically a Christian term. He said as long as the resources of the sheriff’s department are not used, there is no legal conflict.

Roland admitted using county sheriff’s department letterhead might have been wrong - but he reimbursed the county for all the expense of sending out the invitations, the stationery, envelopes and postage - out of his own pocket.

Gableman’s campaign consultant Darrin Schmitz told Associated Press that the judge “is honored to have been invited to the event and is looking forward to sharing his faith and personal commitment with those in attendance.

The anti-faith crowd will not be able to bully Justice-elect Gableman. The foundation’s paranoia is sad and baseless.”

Roland said he received a multipage document from the Alliance Defense Fund out of Scottsdale, Ariz. In this document, it says: “Official proclama-

sidized by taxpayers may not permissibly host a prayer breakfast. There are plenty of tax-exempt religious entities to sponsor such events.

Your letter of April 15, 2008, on Burnett County Sheriff’s Department letterhead, violates the letter and the spirit of law dictating that religion and government be kept separate. Its content is deeply troubling, such as this gratuitous reference showing government preference for Christianity over other religions or no religion: “Judge Gableman is a man who is deeply committed to our Lord, his religion and his profession.”

Sheriff’s department sponsorship of a prayer breakfast violates Wisconsin State Constitution, Art. I, Sect. 18, which guarantees that no one shall “be compelled to attend, erect or support any place of worship, or to maintain any ministry, against his consent, nor shall any control of, or interference with, the rights of conscience be per-

mitted, or any preference be given by law to any religious establishments or modes of worship.”

We write to ask that you act immediately to remedy this First Amendment violation: 1) Remove the Burnett County Sheriff’s Department name from any sponsorship or appearance of sponsorship of the May 1 function; 2) Do not engage in any official department sponsorship of religious functions and activities in the future; 3) Provide an itemization of county funds expended (or committed) to host the eighth-annual prayer breakfast; 4) Privately reimburse Burnett County or its sheriff’s department for any public funds spent on your religious mission (including but not limited to costs for postage, stationery, copying, tickets for yourself or guests, advertising, and any other publicly funded expenditures on behalf of the prayer breakfast, including rent).

tions of thanksgiving and prayer, including the National Day of Prayer, are constitutional.” ADF proclaims to be “a legal alliance defending the right to hear and speak the truth.” It was founded to “aggressively defend religious liberty by empowering our allies…”

Roland said he’s received comments from people all over the country showing him support and is expecting more than the usual 20 people to show up at Thursday’s breakfast.

“I find this absolutely atrocious, but I guess they have a right to their opinion, and I have a right to mine,” Roland was quoted as saying in an article that appeared in the Chicago Tribune and newspapers and Web sites across the country. “This is my freedom of religion. This is my right.” – Gary King with information from Associated Press, Freedom From Religion Foundation and Alliance Defense Fund Web sites Under Wisconsin open records law, we formally request copies of any contracts, agreements or correspondence the Burnett County Sheriff’s Department has entered into with Adventures Restaurant or with speaker Michael Gableman, including a copy of the letter or e-mail of invitation to him or other guests or speakers, or any other correspondence concerning this event, including copies of any e-mails, posters, or other invitations which your office has distributed, designed or paid for, and copies of invoices or paid or outstanding bills pertaining to the function, including but not limited to rental, honorarium, advertising and printing.

May we hear from you at your earliest convenience?

Sincerely Annie Laurie Gaylor Freedom From Religion Foundation

Caregivers convene in Siren Share information on Alzheimer’s and related disorders

patient and the stages of role and emotional change in the caregiver. They also provided information on current technology available for the caregiving process.

At the end of the program, both Petersens led a presentation on therapeutic humor, “Mirth for the Health of It.” After a long day of dealing with very sobering information, the audience appreciated a chance to leave laughing.

by Carl Heidel SIREN - More than 100 caregivers from across northwestern Wisconsin convened at The Lodge in Siren last Tuesday to address concerns in caring for persons suffering from Alzheimer’s disease. Specialists who work in the field of brain diseases and staff from

The conference room at The Lodge in Siren was filled to capacity last Tuesday when caregivers from throughout northern Wisconsin gathered for a program on Alzheimer’s disease. - Photos by Carl Heidel

Dr. Gail Petersen talked about the stages of disease progression in the patient and the corresponding changes in the role and emotional response of the caregivers.

local professional care agencies talked about the nature of these diseases and provided information on resources for the caregivers.

Keynote speaker was Dr. Mark Sagar, director of the Wisconsin Alzheimer’s Institute. He stated that one of the big problems in the treatment of Alzheimer’s is the failure to diagnose the disease in its early stages. That failure is due in part to the lack of accurate diagnostic tools and in part to the failure of physicians to check for the disorder.

He went on to describe the disease

research and treatment as still being in their early stages. Medications on the market now can slow the progression of the disorder, but there is presently no cure.

Following Sagar, Drs. Kim and Gail Petersen addresses a wide range of caregiving concerns. This husband-wife team has been working in the field of geriatrics and dementia for more than 30 years, and lectured and consulted throughout the country, and has written several books and manuscripts.

In their presentation, they discussed the stages of Alzheimer’s disease in the

Dr. Mark Sagar emphasized the need for early diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease, but said that the lack of diagnostic tools combined with physician failure to check for the disease allowed it to progress to more advanced stages before treatment begins.

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Vandalism in SCF

by Tammi Milberg ST. CROIX FALLS-Police Chief for St. Croix Falls, Jack Rydeen, is looking for information regarding downtown vandalism that took place in the evening/overnight hours of April 28-29.

According to Rydeen, vandals spray painted two vehicles, garages, and the back wall of the Festival Theatre building. Rydeen said the vandal(s) spray painted one car parked in Thompson parkway behind the Crystal Tavern and then headed to the alley behind Festival Theatre spray painting the backside of that building, a car parked behind that building, the garage behind Edling Funeral Home and two more garages on the 200-300 blocks in that alley.

“The spray painted graffiti does not look like professional or gang-related,” Rydeen said. “I think we are looking at local talent.”

Some of the graffiti included profanity. Rydeen said at this time the police department is investigating the matter and does not know if there was one or more vandals involved.

He is requesting anyone with information to contact the St. Croix Falls Police Department at 715-483-9282.

Rydeen also mentioned the city had one of it's standup crosswalk signs taken from the downtown last week. He stated the signs are hundreds of dollars and if anyone has information on that to call the department also.

Vandalism is being investigated in St. Croix Falls after someone spray painted choice phrases on vehicles and buildings in the 200 and 300 blocks of the alleyway behind Festival Theatre on the evening of April 28. -Photos courtesy of the St. Croix Falls Police Department

St. Croix National Scenic Riverway receives centennial funding ST. CROIX FALLS - Efforts to protect water quality in the St. Croix River Basin got a boost this week, with the announcement that the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway is one of 76 national parks to receive funding through a new cost-share initiative, the Centennial Challenge.

The Riverway is receiving $200,000, which will be matched with funding from the Twin Cities Metropolitan Council and the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, to develop a watershed model that will help achieve nutrient reduction goals for the St. Croix River.

The model, which will simulate nutrient loading, will be developed at the Science Museum of Minnesota's St. Croix Watershed Research Station.

The St. Croix and one of its major tributaries, the Namekagon, are federal wild and scenic rivers.

“These rivers were designated 40 years ago to protect water quality, scenic beauty, and boating, fishing, camping, canoeing and other recreation opportunities,” said Riverway superintendent Tom Bradley. “We know that phosphorous loading needs to be reduced by 20 percent in order to maintain the kind of water quality that supports these uses.

This project will be a big step forward toward achieving that goal.”

National Park Service Director Mary A. Bomar said, “With the nearly $25 million Congress has appropriated and nearly $27 million of matching commitments from our park partners, the

Centennial Initiative today moves onto the landscape and into people's lives.

It's a great day for the National Park Service and a great day for the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway.”

The National Park Centennial Initiative is a 10-year program to reinvigorate America's national parks and prepare them for a second century. The initiative includes a focus on increased funding for park operations plus a President's Challenge: up to $100 million a year in federal funds to match $100 million a year in philanthropic donations to the National Park Service.

The Centennial will be in 2016.

“This is how we put our Centennial goals on the ground and it's quite a beginning,” Bomar said. “We have 110 programs and projects involving more than 130 individual, public and nonprofit partners benefitting 76 national parks in 38 states and the District of Columbia.”

An interagency St. Croix Basin Water Resources Team has been pooling resources for a decade to protect water quality in the river basin. The team has undertaken a number of research projects to gain understanding of water quality threats. Introduction of phosphorous and other nutrients into tributary streams and, eventually, the St. Croix is the primary concern.

In 2008, Lake St. Croix, the lower 25 miles of the St. Croix Riverway, was named an impaired water by both Minnesota and Wisconsin because it

does not meet Clean Water Act standards for phosphorous and chlorophyll a, which is associated with algae blooms. Pollutants that enter the river from tributaries and upstream reaches accumulate in this part of the riverway because of the lakelike conditions.

The watershed model, known as the Soil and Water Assessment Tool, or SWAT, will identify sources of tributary loading, the management practices that will be effective in reducing loads, and where those practices would be most effective. It can be used by communities, watershed districts, county conservation districts, private landowners and others to help achieve water quality goals for the St. Croix.

The National Park Centennial Initiative provides a framework for the National Park Service to engage the public in its mission. Its goals and strategies will embrace new constituents and gain support from a broad array of public and private partners to ensure America's national parks continue to thrive into the next 100 years.

Centennial Challenge programs and projects for 2008 elsewhere in the United States include: •Lewis and Clark National Historical Park where park rangers and staff will adopt the Class of 2016, today's fourthgraders, and bring them into the park for special programs several times a year until they graduate from high school.

•Nine national parks across the coun-

try will embark on a national effort to discover and catalog all plant and animal life in the national parks - technically speaking, they will conduct all taxa biologic inventories.

•Padre Island National Seashore will expand its project to restore the endangered Kemps ridley sea turtle.

•Restoration of ancient redwood forest and watershed in Redwood National Park.

•Water quality enhancement, restoration of endangered mussels, reintroduction of Trumpeter Swans and wetland habitat learning experiences for visitors at Buffalo National River.

•Rejuvenate coral reefs at Biscayne National Park.

For a complete list of the 2008 National Park Service Centennial Challenge projects and programs please visit www.nps.gov/2016 .

The St. Croix National Scenic Riverway, a unit of the National Park System, was established by the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act in 1968. It is one of a group of eight rivers in the country that first received this recognition. For 252 miles, the St. Croix River and its tributary, the Namekagon, flow through some of the most scenic and least developed country in the Upper Midwest.

For additional information about the riverway, visit www.nps.gov/sacn submitted

Lagus elected to society's board of directors MADISON - The Wisconsin Medical Society's House of Delegates confirmed the election of Dr. Arne T. Lagus, M.D., to the society's board of directors at its annual meeting April 12 in Madison.

Lagus, of St. Croix Falls, was re-elected to the board for a three-year term, 2008-2011. Lagus is a family physician with St. Croix Regional Medical Center in St. Croix Falls.

With nearly 12,000 members dedicated to the best interests of their patients, the Wisconsin Medical Society is the largest association of medical doctors in the state and a trusted source for health

policy leadership since 1841. - from WMS

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Community garden gets a green thumb's up Whose underwear is under there?

by Tammi Milberg ST. CROIX FALLS - The city council discussed a proposal for a community garden at the April 28 meeting.

The proposed garden area would be at the fairgrounds property on approximately one acre of land. Council president Brian Blesi who is also on the park and rec committee indicated the proposal would be for 20-by-30-foot plots with work room around each one.

Blesi said that because of the number of the deer in that area, a fence would need to be put up or the hard work of the gardens would not amount to much.

A 6-foot fence with gates was priced out at approximately $2,000 and Blesi indicated the city was out of park and rec funds to cover the fence cost.

Resident Steve Bont spoke to the council on behalf of the garden indicating he was in favor and felt a lot of people who do not have the opportunity to garden because of apartments or because they live on the side of a hill, would be interested. Bont added he felt

the gardens were a way for the community to come together. He added that students from the high school could help put the fence up as part of their community service day activities as long as the materials for the fence were available.

Sarah Munz, resident, says she worked on a community garden project in Des Moines and that this project in St. Croix Falls has space for 48 plots and 15 people are interested so far. “Word of mouth will make it succeed and people will want to do this,” she said. “We are looking at a fee schedule to help with the cost of upkeep.”

Michelle Carlisle, resident, said she lived in Madison and people were on a waiting list for the community garden.

“It was nice to see children and families working there.”

Discussions about water and fees took place. The city will be looking at placing a watering station like the one they just did at the cemetery for costs as a possible watering solution. Another suggestion was to have the old fire tanker filled with water and park it out next to the gardens for water. The details would be worked out at a later date.

Blesi explained a rough idea for a fee schedule as $20 per plot, and a potential buy-in of six to seven years for $100, but basically, a small fee to have a plot and help with costs like watering. Those details would also be finalized later as well.

“It's all moot if we don't have a fence,” said Mayor Darrell Anderson.

The council asked where money from the city could come from to put up a fence. It was noted the impact fee account for park and rec [different account from depleted park and rec fees account] has about $7,000 in it and $2,000 can be taken from there with the fees collected to be returned back to that account. The motion was made to take the funds to buy a fence to get the community garden started.

In other business, The council approved a bid from North Star for the lift station improvements to Maple Drive. Mike Bryant, water department, indicated that the lift station was installed in 1969 with a Chicago Flush Clean System. The new Chicago pumps were added in 1990, and in 2005 the lower volute housing was repaired as well as the priming adapter. The lift sta-

tion handles all the flow from the old industrial park and the new development to the east.

Whose are these?

Bryant also indicated a pair of size 40 men's underwear keeps getting stuck in the lift station between the impeller and volute. After some chuckles and persons imitating checking their waistbands with denial, the council heard the proposal for a bid of two rebuilt pumps with neva-clog impellers. The total for the two pumps is $14,029. The mystery of the size 40 underwear remains unsolved.

The council discussed the possibility of solutions to clean up the city-owned property next to Franklin Square on Main Street. Mayor Anderson has indicated he lined the high school up to clean up the brush and debris. A group of local people will follow-up the clearing with planting some flowers.

Possibilities mentioned included building a little patio as a place for people to sit, while also shielding the weeds from growing back. No formal action was taken on the issue.

SCF features speaker series event ST. CROIX FALLS - St. Croix Falls is hosting a community forum sponsored by the University of Wisconsin River Falls to be held Thursday, May 15, from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the National Park Visitors Center in downtown St. Croix Falls. The community forum is an effort to create and foster community in planning and development.

The program addresses the natural step in pursuing sustainable communities including a broad discussion with five internationally known writers and artists visiting St. Croix Falls.

What is the natural step?

Originally developed in 1989 by Swedish scientist Karl-Henrik Robert, the natural step framework provides a set of basic scientific principles that can guide human action toward a more sustainable path of community development regardless of the starting point. It brings together under one umbrella of shared concerns and common goals the

existing good and useful efforts that otherwise might be in conflict or competition.

The natural step framework includes four system conditions that must be met in order to have a sustainable society.

These are: 1. Eliminate our community's contribution to fossil dependence and to wasteful use of scarce metals and minerals 2. Eliminate our community's contribution to dependence upon persistent chemicals and wasteful use of synthetic substances 3. Eliminate our community's contribution to encroachment upon nature (e.g. land, water, wildlife, forests, soil, ecosystems) 4. Meet human needs fairly and efficiently The power of language Through this project, a speaker series featuring five nationally known speak-

ers with presentations organized in reference to the four system conditions of TNS will be presented.

•David Whyte, one of the foremost international poets of our time on the significance of life and work will present the keynote, providing an overview of TNS; •Richard Bresnahan, a pre-eminent American potter who is an ambassador for the natural environment and serves as director of the St. John's Pottery in Minnesota, will focus on the first system condition, eliminate a community's contribution to fossil fuel dependence and to wasteful use of scarce metals and minerals; •Sandra Steingraber, ecologist, cancer survivor, and author of “Living Downstream,” will focus on the second system condition, eliminate a community's contribution to dependence upon persistent chemicals and wasteful use of synthetic substances; •Barbara Kingsolver, best selling

author of “Animal, Vegetable and Miracle,” and whose other works of fiction, history, essays and poetry reflect themes of social and economic justice, community and the environment, will focus on the third system condition, eliminate our community's contribution to encroachment upon nature; •Winona LaDuke, Anishinaabeg (Ojibwe) tribal member and executive director of Honor the Earth and founding director of White Earth Land Recovery Project, will focus on the fourth system condition, meet human needs fairly and efficiently.

Among the community questions: •What will the St. Croix Valley look like in 10 years?

•What are your hopes for local community development?

•What is your vision for our community?

The lecture series will be free and open to the public. -submitted

TF tables Historic District item

by Tammi Milberg TAYLORS FALLS, Minn. - The city of Taylors Falls held their council meeting April 28. On the agenda was a recommendation from the Heritage Preservation Commission to designate Angel Hill as a local Historic Preservation District.

Concerns from persons who live in that district were that costs to keep the home looking historic or renovating it

would be too expensive for homeowners whose homes are not already preserved.

The council discussed the concerns of those who felt they should have the unique neighborhood preserved and from those homeowners who were opposed to the idea. The council tabled the issue until the May 12 council meeting, at which time the council can discuss the issue more and consider the

Car seat safety check OSCEOLA - Parents concerned about the safety of their child's car seats can have them inspected for free at a Car Seat Safety Check sponsored by Osceola Medical Center. The safety check is Wednesdady, May 7, at the Osceola Fire and Rescue Department from 2 to 6 p.m. According to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation, 80 percent of child safety seats are not used correctly. The car safety check will pro-

vide information and experts that can show how to appropriately use safety seats, and will inspect all types of infant and toddler car seats. Licensed car seat inspectors will perform the inspections.

Parents are asked to bring their child along to the safety check. Safety checks take 20-30 minutes. Space is limited; call 715-294-5679 to reserve a time. You can also stop by for any available openings.

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request.

In other business, the council approved a crosswalk for the elementary school across West Street to be used by parents and staff while the new school construction is taking place. The crosswalk is not for student use, but is a matter of addressing parent and staff safety to cross the street.

The council held a public hearing to vacate Grove Street. Some residents

were in favor and some were opposed to the idea. In the end, the council voted to vacate the street noting the concerns and indicating their decision was for the best interest of the city.

A kennel license request for 691 West Street was granted.

The council also approved a pay request to Encomm Midwest for the well at a cost of $93,090 to come from the new well construction budget.

Empty Bowls event May 7 OSCEOLA - The seventh-annual Osceola Empty Bowls event will take place on Wednesday, May 7, in the Commons of Osceola High School.

Doors open at 5 p.m., with the rice meal served at 5:15 p.m., with a student-led hunger presentation at 6 p.m. in the auditorium.

Guests choose a handmade bowl to use and to keep as a reminder of all the empty bowls in the world. In exchange for the meal, and the bowl, guests give a suggested $10 donation. Also available this year: silent auction of artwork

and professional pottery, marketplace of pottery, T-shirts, all $10, "hunger" necklaces - $5, chances to win a student-made quilt - $5, chances on a handcrafted student clay tile table - $5.

All proceeds benefit Osceola Open Cupboard and Heifer International.

The Wisconsin State Service Learning Award Recipient, Osceola Empty Bowls, involves over 700 Osceola school district students. For more information call: 715-294-2127. submitted

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180,000 trees planted in county forests

180,000 trees planted in county forests; land provides public space and county revenues

by Gregg Westigard POLK COUNTY – Last week 180,000 trees were planted in the Polk County forests.

The plantings, on 197 acres of cutover land on four plots in Sterling, are part of the ongoing process of managing the county forests for wildlife habitat and public recreation while providing a steady source of income to the county through controlled harvests. The forests provided the Polk County government with $161,657 in net revenue after

expenses in 2007, according to figures from Paul Pedersen, county forest administrator.

All the county forests are open for public use and that use is varied. The forests provide the public with large areas for hunting. There is good fishing on rivers that flow through several sections of the forests. The Ice Age Trail winds through several sections of county forest land in Lorain connecting Sand Creek Fishery Area with McKenzie Creek Wildlife Area. There are many additional hiking trails including one around 34-acre Mackie Lake in McKinley. That lake is part of the state’s Wild Lakes initiative.

The planting last week was done by hand with the work performed by 38 workers employed by Northwood Forestry, the firm that won the bid to do

the work. The crew planted the trees, mostly red pine with a mixture of jack pine and white pine, in two warm, clear days before the snow returned.

Pedersen said the trees will be thinned in 25 years and will be ready for harvest in 110 to 130 years.

Polk County has 17,144 acres of county forest land (the state has additional forest lands). Over half the county forest is in the sandy barrens of Sterling, with additional large tracts in Lorain and McKinley. There is an allowed harvest of 630 acres a year, with the timber cutting put out on bids to loggers. In 2007, harvesting was completed on 615 acres.

Those sales brought in total revenue of $415,000. Of that, half the money goes to the county and 20 percent goes to the state to pay off interest-free loans for forest projects.

The towns where the forests are located receive 30 percent of the yearly forest sales to cover lost revenue from land off the tax rolls and help pay for road upkeep. Sterling received $73,952 in severance payments from the 2007 harvest, Lorain took in $26,449, and McKinley received $19,671. Johnstown, Clam Falls, Bone Lake and Apple River also received shares of the revenue.

The total county forest revenue for 2007, including state aids in addition to the timber sales, was $442,365. The towns got $124,539 of that and the county general fund received $161,657. For all that, the total operating expense was only $73,142. About half of that goes to the county forester, a contracted position, not a county employee. An additional $30,000 goes to reforestation and forest road maintenance.

Last week 180,000 trees were planted in the Polk County forests. - Photos by Gregg Westigard

Frederic graduate continues success in owning banks MINNEAPOLIS – A Frederic graduate who owns one of Minnesota’s largest locally based banking groups, has been succeeding despite nervous times for the banking industry, according to a recent article in the St. Paul Pioneer Press.

Dennis Frandsen, owner of Frandsen Financial, and Dan Klein, owner of KleinBank, have purchased five small community banks over the past year.

The acquisitions have bumped both banks to the $1.5 billion mark in assets.

“We’re not trying to catch anybody or get to a specific size by any specific date,” said Rich Hoban, president of Frandsen Financial. “We’re interested in building a group of community

banks by purchasing solid banks and bringing them into our fold.”

After completing its two most recent acquisitions, Arden Hills-based Fransen Financial will have 39 offices. Most of Frandsen’s branches – not all of which bear the Frandsen name – are in outstate Minnesota.

That includes Rural American Bank in Luck, the first bank acquired by Frandsen. Ironically, that bank had turned him down for a loan some 25 years prior to his purchasing it, when he was first going into business on his own.

Frandsen, a 1951 graduate of Frederic High School, has generously shared some of his fortune with the local com-

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munity, including the offer of a $1,000 scholarship to each Frederic graduate in 2001 who decided to further his or her education after high school.

Frandsen himself never went to college and began his business career in the early 1950s, cutting logs that eventually

Staff member selected for summer workshop FREDERIC - Jason Pickering, a history and social studies teacher for juniors and seniors, recently received notice that he was selected to represent Wisconsin in the 2008 Presidential Academy for American History and Civics.

The academy will take place from Sunday, July 13, to Thursday, July 31, and will include classes, travel to historical sites, seminars and opportunities

Burnett County sheriff’s report Accidents Town of Meenon, April 5: Morris J. Bearhart, 33, Danbury, was eastbound on CTH D when he left the roadway and struck two mailboxes and a telephone box. The vehicle was towed. No injuries were reported.

Town of Rusk, April 13: Jeremiah A. Grass, 26, Pine City, Minn., reported hitting a deer while on Hwy. 70. No injuries were reported. The vehicle was moderately damaged.

Arrests Town of Grantsburg, April 18: Elizabeth A. Lemon, 37, Grantsburg, was arrested on a warrant.

Town of Anderson, April 21: Kyle D. Lindus, 19, Grantsburg, was arrested on a Polk County warrant.

Town of Grantsburg, April 21: Justin L. Clemons, 21, Grantsburg, was arrested for domestic disorderly conduct.

Michelle P. Hillman, 20, Grantsburg, was arrested for domestic disorderly conduct.

Town of Swiss, April 22: Lisa M. Benjamin, 26, Hinckley, Minn., was arrested for disorderly conduct. She was cited for an additional disorderly conduct and resisting an officer at the Burnett

County jail.

Town of West Marshland, April 24: Russell E. Towle, 49, Hinckley, Minn., was arrested for drinking on a no-drink probation.

Town of Union, April 26: Gail M. Bearhart, 24, Danbury, was arrested for domestic disorderly conduct and consuming alcohol on a no-drink probation.

Town of La Follette, April 26: Matthew R. Bamberry, 18, Webster, was arrested for violation of bond, criminal damage to property, domestic disorderly conduct and disorderly conduct.

Other incidents Town of West Marshland, April 16: A cabin owned by Philip E. Hinchman, Greenfield, Ind., was repoted burglarized. It is unknown if anything is missing. The incident is under investigation.

Town of West Marshland, April 16: A door to a cabin owned by Jesse Anderson, Grantsburg, was kicked in. It is unknown if anything is missing.

The incident is under investigation.

Town of Grantsburg, April 21: Dallas L. Chute, Grantsburg, reported 300-foot roll of aluminum wire taken from his property. The incident is under investigation.

Town of Grantsburg, April 21: Peter M. Carlson,

were used at the Duncan Yo-Yo factory in Luck. – with information from twincities.com article Two state banks find sweep spot in the middle by Nicole GarrisonSprenger (April 26)

Mounds View, Minn., reported a garage door kicked in. Nothing was reported missing. The incident is under investigation.

Town of Trade Lake, April 21: David R. White, Centuria, reported possible burglary. Twenty-five gallons of diesel fuel and copper wire were noticed missing. The incident is under investigation.

Town of West Marshland, April 25: Donna G. Miller, Hudson, reported a pair of rubber boots taken from a cabin. The incident is under investigation.

Town of West Marshland, April 26: Dave R. Beckstrom, South St. Paul, Minn., reported an attempted burglary at his cabin. The burglars were unable to gain entry and nothing appeared missing. The incident is under investigation.

Town of Meenon, April 27: Robert A. Gerlach, North St. Paul, Minn., reported a battery, life jackets, skis, tackle box, fishing poles and boat cover taken from his boat that was stored in a tent garage. The incident is under investigation.

Town of Siren, April 27: Mary L. Thompson, Cedar, Minn., reported 600 feet of copper wire stolen from her cabin. The incident is under investigation.

for sharing and meeting.

Pickering will spend time in Philadelphia, Gettysburg and Washington, D.C., and will receive graduate credit and a stipend for his experiences and work. This is quite an honor for Pickering and will provide considerable background information and experiences that he can use in the classroom in the future. - submitted

Learn auto body repair through WITC RICE LAKE — Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College-Rice Lake is offering a class in auto body repair, May 27 through June 19 on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6-9 p.m.

Geared for the hobbyist, students will gain auto body repair skills, gaining firsthand knowledge of the auto body repair field. Safety glasses are required and must be supplied by the student.

Students pay for own paint used. Cost for the class is $91.80 or seniors $36.57.

For more information or to register call 715-234-7082 or 800-243-WITC, ext.

5409 or 5410. Or visit witc.edu, click on Class Finder, and type in auto body repair. — from WITC

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Former Leader reporter published in Ripper Notes

by Gary King BLOOMINGTON, Minn. - Craig Hansen has successfully combined his writing skill with his longtime hobby of being a “Ripperologist.”

An award-winning journalist and former Leader reporter, Hansen was recently published in Ripper Notes, The International Journal of Ripper Studies, a publication devoted to facts and theories surrounding the identity of Jack the Ripper, the notorious and still unidentified serial killer of 19th-century London.

Hansen’s article, “Romanticizing Mary Jane Kelly,” focuses on one of the suspected victims of the Ripper and attempts to separate fact from fiction regarding Kelly’s background, her age and even her real name.

With this article – his first to be published in Ripper Notes - and possible future articles, Hansen hopes to change the perspective of other Ripper researchers to open up to look at those who might not fit the stereotypical profile of a serial killer.

“Considering most of those put forward as suspects over the last 120 years, I think what you’ll see is the suspect list is comprised mostly of those cliché stereotypes of what serial killers are

supposed to be – someone with mental illness or a loner,” Hansen said. “No one seems to be looking beyond that stereotype.”

Another bothersome aspect of some Ripper literature, he notes, is the fact that authors sometimes ignore well-documented evidence in order to build a case for their theories.

“Once I realized that, it was hard to read a suspect-oriented book and come to an honest conclusion – one based on all the evidence,” Hansen said.

He said he was nearly guilty of doing the same thing when writing about Mary Jane Kelly, considered the most famous of the Ripper’s victims. Putting forth the theory that Kelly’s boyfriend of nearly two years, Joseph Barnett, may have killed her and mimicked Jack’s style to cover it up, was a tempting thought.

“Had I gone in that direction I would have been making the same mistake as the others – and I would have to start ignoring evidence that disagrees with the conclusion.”

As it was, Hansen had more than a dozen end notes substantiating facts in his article, a good number for a relatively short piece.

Hansen said he began reading books on Jack the Ripper at around age 12, attracted to a real-life whodunit.

“Over the years I’ve read probably 15 or 20 books– only a fraction of the literature that’s out there,” he said.

Eventually he began to expand his research from books to the Internet. He discovered Ripper Notes, and editor Dan Norder, who took over the publication while living in Wisconsin and now is based in Tennessee. Hansen credits Norder with taking Ripper Notes to a “much more professional level of production,” – from basically a 10-page newsletter to a full-fledged perfectbound magazine with more than 100 pages in each issue, distributed internationally and available on amazon.com.

The publication’s Web site can be found at www.rippernotes.com.

Hansen’s article appears in Ripper Notes No. 28.

Writer Craig Hansen’s article, “Romanticizing Mary Jane Kelly,” was published in Ripper Notes, a publication devoted to facts and theories surrounding the identity of Jack the Ripper. – Special photo

Editor’s note: Hansen and his wife of two years live in Bloomington, Minn., where he works for a church called Kehilat Sar Shalom (Prince of Peace Congregation). He is studying to become a Messianic rabbi.

Webster Community Library honors volunteers Busy schedule ahead

LEFT - Webster library staff member Susan Reh (L) visited with volunteer Mary Poretti (R) at the lunchMonday. eon Poretti has been active as a volunteer for many years. She was one of the original members of Friends of the Library and is past president of that organization.

by Carl Heidel WEBSTER - Staff and supporters of the Webster Community Library hosted a luncheon at the library Monday to thank the library’s volunteers for their many efforts. Library director Maxine Petersen said in her thank-you notes to the volunteers, “You are part of a team that gives from the heart.”

Current president of the Friends of the Library association, Bonnie Niemi, said that the schedule of activities for the coming months will make the library a busy place. May 24 there will be a book sale at the library. July 12 the library will host an author’s luncheon at the Webster community center that will feature John Koblas, author of “The Life and Times of Ma Barker.” Then Aug. 9 there will be another book sale at the library.

Photos by Carl Heidel

Bonnie Niemi, current president of Friends of the Library, visited with volunteers at Monday’s luncheon.

Woman arrested for second time this year for theft ST CROIX FALLS – Polk County Sheriff’s Department arrested Ardys Foster, 44, Amery, for attempting to walk away with $867.34 worth of merchandize from Marketplace Foods in St. Croix Falls without paying for it on Wednesday, April 23 at about 1:30 p.m.

Store personnel watched Foster take a shopping cart and Marketplace shopping bags when she entered the store and then fill the shopping bags and cart with merchandize from the store.

Police approached her in the parking lot after she left the store, asking if she

Burnett Dairy receives NWRPC loan check

John Stroschine, program manager for Northwest Regional Planning Commission (on the right) presents a Wisconsin Business Innovation Corporation revolving loan fund check for $250,000 to Burnett Dairy Cooperative President Dan Strabel. The WBIC funds along with $725,000 of private funds will be used to upgrade the dairy’s wastewater treatment system. The Burnett Dairy Cooperative currently employs over 180 area residents and has over 200 area dairy farm suppliers. – Photo submitted

had paid for the items. She admitted that she had not. She also had items from the Marketplace garden center in her vehicle that she had not paid for.

Foster was arrested on March 11 outside of Wal Mart, also in St. Croix Falls with a cart full of merchandized that she

had not paid for.

Foster reported to police that she thinks she has a problem stealing due to her mental condition and is trying to get psychological help. – submitted by the Polk County Sheriff’s Department

Well-paying jobs going unfilled in Wisconsin STATEWIDE - There are well-paying jobs in Wisconsin going unfilled, often because potential employees don’t have the education they need to qualify. A new study looks at the so-called “skills mismatch” and concludes it could have dire consequences for families and for businesses.

The Center on Wisconsin Strategy looked at unemployment data from 2005. Of more than 140,000 unemployed people that year, only about 3,300 got job retraining from the services made available through the federal Workforce Investment Act. Laura Dresser did the study for COWS. She says almost 300,000 adults in Wisconsin don’t have a high school diploma or a GED, and they’re not pursuing their educations at all. Dresser says that could end up hurting the overall economy.

The head of a jobs agency in Green Bay agrees that good jobs are going unfilled. Jim Golembeski chairs the Bay Area Workforce Development Board.

He cites data from Northeastern Wisconsin Technical College that show there are nearly 400 openings statewide for people to do electro-mechanical maintenance on high-tech production machinery, but last year the school produced only four graduates in the field.

Golembeski says parents often don’t encourage their kids to pursue manufacturing jobs. He says it’s because they think manufacturing is going away and they think manufacturing is dirty and physically demanding. He says in some cases it is the case and in some cases not. He says these numbers from the NWTC follow-up report show there are many jobs in manufacturing that pay well and that there’s a shortage of people with these skills.

The NWTC report showed that five years after graduation, people with associates degrees in electrical technology make a median salary of $49,000. Wisconsin Public Radio (Patty Murray)

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Burnett County Criminal Court Mary J. Geske, 37, Siren, dog running at large, $113.00.

Christopher M. Studeman, 28, dog running at large, $154.50.

Michael R. Young, 23, Webster, operate unregistered snowmobile, $184.50.

Joseph A. Vossberg, 25, Siren, fail to properly maintain exhaust system, $113.00.

Federico De La Huerta, 23, Danbury, operating motor vehicle with learning permit but without an instructor, $186.00; speeding, $160.80.

Michael G. Gravning, no DOB given, Grantsburg, place or install nonpermitted trailer house, $248.00.

Aaron J. Thompson, 18, Frederic, fail to keep vehicle under control, $113.00.

Hegge Trucking LLC, Pine City, Minn., violation of weight limits, $406.50.

Benjamin R. Stewart, 29, Siren, operate vehicle without

brake lights, $148.20.

Keith L. Andersen, 50, Webster, fail to keep vehicle under control, $198.60; operate without valid license, $186.00; nonregistration of auto, $160.80.

Michael R. Wells, 55, Spooner, failure to notify police of accident, $249.00.

Emily A. Sutton, 25, Webster, failure to notify police of accident, $249.00.

Brenda L. Staples, 40, Danbury, speeding, $160.80.

Johnathon J. Packard, 17, Webster, speeding, $186.00.

Katherine J. Meyers, 41, Webster, speeding, $160.80.

Steven G. Krueger, 50, Cottage Grove, Minn., speeding, $160.80.

Marty D. Ingalls, 23, Spooner, speeding, $160.80.

Anthony A. Castillo, 36, Cologne, Minn., speeding, $160.80.

Robert A. Plunkett, 67,

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Superior, speeding, $160.80.

Charles R. Haseltine, 73, Cameron, speeding, $168.80.

Rory A. Smith, 41, Webster, reckless driving, $375.00.

Brandon M. Museus, 20, Danbury, operating left of centerline, $198.60.

Amanda K. Rogers, 19, Webster, violate absolute sobriety probation, $375.00; possession of marijuana, $249.00.

Kati K. Day, 20, Webster, underage drinking, $249.00.

Nicole M. Stevens, 20, Danbury, underage drinking, $113.00.

Cheryl B. Gendler, 50, St. Louis Park, Minn., issue worthless check, $56.20 restitution, $225.00.

Christine A. Damman, 41, Siren, issue worthless check, $249.00.

Guadalupe Contreras, 43, St. Paul, Minn., issue worthless check, $117.05 restitution, $243.00.

Chad M. Shires, 35, Siren, operate without valid license, $186.00.

Heather M. Haaf, 27, Webster, operate without valid

license, $186.00.

Joseph A. Vendela, 18, Grantsburg, disorderly conduct, one-year probation, complete psychiatric evaluation, no abusive contact with victim, participate in anger management program, $188.00.

Robin Johnson, 27, Siren, disorderly conduct, one-year probation, $163.00; operate after revocation, $80.00.

Lana A. Lincoln, 39, Hinckley, Minn., disorderly conduct, $249.00.

Jerome D. Melton, 45, Danbury, criminal damage to property, one-year probation, absolute sobriety, no contact with victim, take all prescribed medications, alcohol assessment, return of items, $2,499.00 restitution, $88.00.

Jeremy K. Woodrich, 21, Grantsburg, criminal damage to property, two-year probation, 20 days’ jail sentence, $3,787.11 restitution, $88.00; theft of movable property, two-year probation, $88.00.

Joshua J. Bremer, 22, Frederic, battery, one-year probation, $77.00.

Burnett County civil court Diagnostic Radiology Association vs. Lawrence Lamphere, Webster $513.72.

Farner Bocken Company vs.

Gary Coy, Grantsburg, $4, 114.60.

Credit Management Services vs.

Scott Vandervelden, Webster, $822.92.

Capital One Bank vs. Susan Crone, Spooner, $1,094.30.

Adam Benson vs. Eric Hamer, Shell Lake, $2,465.93.

Burnett County warrants Wendy J. Coffin, 50, Dayton, Minn., warrant – failure to appear, April 23.

David A. Herrera, 41, Grantsburg, arrest warrant – complaint, April 23.

Brandon C. Hugger, 33, Chisago, Minn., warrant – failure to appear, April 23.

Dorothy M. Matrious, 40, Danbury, warrant – failure to appear, April 23.

Daniel P. Petro, 46, Hinckley, Minn., warrant – failure to

appear, April 22.

John B. Shabaiash, 24, Webster, arrest warrant – complaint, April 23.

Kelly L. Skinaway, 49, Danbury, warrant – failure to appear, April 23.

Scott E. Smith, 56, Webster, arrest warrant – complaint, April 23.

Charles F. Sprick, 36, Grantsburg, warrant – failure to appear, April 22.

Burnett County deaths Beverly R. Faudree, 68, Webb Lake, April 10.

Gerald S. Anderson, 80, Siren Village, April 16.

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Tina M. Lowe, 33, Luck, operate after revocation, $413.00.

Brian K. Roseland, 37, Sturgeon Lake, Minn., OWI, $794.00, alcohol assessment, 10 days’ jail sentence, license revoked 12 months.

Nicholas P. Lauer, 20, Grantsburg, OWI, $1,020.00, alcohol assessment, 20 days’ jail sentence, Huber release granted, license revoked 16 months.

Joel L. Wood, 51, Grantsburg, OWI, $1,209.00, alcohol assessment, license revoked 24 months, 30 days’ jail sentence, Huber release granted.

Darlene D. Stinehart, 50, Sarona, OWI, $1,209.00, alcohol assessment, 30 days’ jail

sentence, Huber release granted, license revoked 24 months.

Randall E. Benjamin, 56, St. Cloud, Minn., OWI, $1,209.00, two-year prison sentence followed by two-year extended supervision, alcohol assessment, license revoked three years.

William J. Grenier, 57, Siren, OWI, $1,209.00, three-year probation, six-month jail sentence, Huber release granted, alcohol assessment, license revoked three years.

Mark Chapman, 47, Webster, OWI, $1,209.00, three-year probation, 270-day jail sentence, Huber release granted, alcohol assessment, license revoked 30 months.

Burnett Co. marriage licenses Joshua R. Andersen, Wood River, and Jennifer L. Fussy, Rogers, Minn., April 21.

Siren police report April 27: Barbara Gerilyn Robinson, 43, Ramsey, Minn., was cited for speeding at 5:40 p.m. on Hwy. 35/70 and South Shore Drive.

Phillip Ronald King, 57, St. Paul, Minn., was cited for

speeding at 7:23 p.m. on Hwy. 35/70 and South Shore Drive.

Shawna Lorraine Wells, 53, Andover, Minn., was cited for speeding on Hwy. 70 at Ellis Avenue at 8:22 p.m.

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Siren freshman throws a mean punch

by Brenda Sommerfeld SIREN – Siren freshman Sami Rosado, part of Team Amos from Hayward, was part of the main event during the boxing bout held in Spooner Saturday, April 26. She was put up against Katrina Senatre of Rockford, Ill. Senatre is the champion of Illinois while Rosado is of Wisconsin. This fight was Rosado’s 11th, while Senatre came in with more experience, this being her 30th.

In all matchups, except tournaments, opponents are picked by weight, age and experience. The two competitors have to be within 8 pounds of each other and within two years of age. The coaches decide on the experience qualification.

“We put them together because they both train real hard and show a lot of self-respect in the gym and they both respect everyone else,” Team Amos coach Steve Amos said. “So when we put them together, I knew it was going to be a tough fight either way. Katrina brings it every time but so does Sami.”

Amos was familiar with Senatre after a Team Amos boxer beat her last year and he thought Rosado was a good matchup for the main event of the show.

This decision proved right when Rosado won the first round.

“She was doing awesome,” Amos said.

Coming out in the second round, Senatre hit Rosado with a left hook.

“I could see that it didn’t hurt her, hurt her, but it made it so she backed off and then the other girl just scored more blows,” explained Amos.

Senatre ended up winning the match during the third round.

“She was really good,” Rosado said.

“I wanted to go all three rounds and I almost went all three.”

“We’re proud of her every time she gets in there, win or lose,” Rosado’s stepdad, Mark Mora, said.

Rosado started into boxing after Mora and her brother began boxing for the Team Amos gym in Hayward between 1-1/2 to two years ago.

“At first I didn’t want to. I wasn’t interested,” Rosado explained. “Then I

years old. There is no charge to any of the athletes.

The Hayward gym even has 29 female boxers that work out there. This is the largest number of female boxers at any gym in Wisconsin. Most gyms only have one or two.

Amos explained that there are fights somewhere every weekend. Team Amos travels all over the United States to compete, but they compete more in the winter than in the summer months.

“Anyone that wants to try it, the gym’s always open to them,” Amos said.

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Sami Rosado was in one of the biggest bouts of the season. Coming in she was 5-5 facing an opponent, Katrina Senatre of Rockford, Ill.,who was coming into her 30th match. – Photos by Larry Samson wanted to go up there and just work out and stay in shape.”

Mora describes boxing as a family affair. He boxes and so did Rosado’s brother up until recently and Ruby, Rosado’s mother, coaches and is an official.

“We all pretty much have a big part in it,” Mark Mora said.

After training for a while, she sparred and thought she was doing well with the stances. Then, with encouragement from her coach, she decided to try boxing a match.

“There was a lot of people and I couldn’t keep my attention off them,” Rosado described of her first match. “I was so nervous out there, but then once you hear the bell, you go for your opponent and you get punched, you forget about everything else completely and

Sami Rosado, a freshman at Siren High School, poses with one of her biggest fans and fellow boxers, Kayleigh Butler, a student at Hayward Intermediate School. Both work out at the Team Amos gym in the basement of the Hayward VFW.

you’re just zoned in on it.”

She must have found her zone, winning that first match.

“Winning it gave me a lot of courage,” she said.

Rosado is now 5-6 in her boxing record and after winning regionals, she will hopefully go to Florida to compete at nationals in July.

“He looks out for me a lot,” Rosado said of Amos. “He sets me up with good matches and he believes in me. He thinks I’m going to go somewhere.”

“She’s a very good boxer and she’s real self-disciplined,” Amos replied.

Rosado practices at the Team Amos gym on Mondays and Thursdays for about two hours a night. When she can’t make it, she and her dad always work out at home. The days she is not at the gym, she sometimes runs, but mostly does roadwork to stay in shape.

Rosado has friends who box with her at the gym but wishes a lot more people would get into it. She says she has one friend at Siren who is thinking about it.

“I think she would be really good because she’s got a strong punch,” Rosado said about her high school friend.

Besides boxing, Rosado has also played basketball and been in track in past years, but she finds it difficult to fit all of these sports into her schedule. She was not able to play basketball this last season, but now hopes to get into track since her boxing competitions are mostly over for the summer.

“She also does well in school and is a well-rounded little individual,” Mora described.

She plans to continue boxing until she graduates from high school, but is not sure what will happen after that.

Steve Amos, a former boxer himself, opened the Team Amos gym in Hayward two years ago after moving there from Spencer, where he had a gym for six years. People that are in his boxing program range in ages from 8 to 35

••• MENOMONIE – UW-Stout senior pitcher and former Frederic standout Bryan Vilstrup ended his basball career with the Blue-Devils on Tuesday, April 29. Stout lost big to UW-Stevens Point after they gave up 38 hits and 42 run in two games. The Blue Devils (12-25, 4-20) finished seventh out of seven teams in the WIAC standings. Vilstrup was a captain on the team, yet suffered a shoulder injury midway through the season. – Marty Seeger ••• SIREN – A Pitch/hit and run regional competition will be held on Tuesday, May 13, at the Siren Ballpark. Registration begins at 6:30 p.m. with the competition beginning at 7 p.m. The competition is for ages 7-8, 9-10, 11-12 and 13-14. Contact Mike Murphy at 349-5233 or e-mail at mbmurphy@sirentel.net. You can also visit the Siren Ballpark Web site at www.sirenballpark.net. - Marty Seeger with information from Mike Murphy ••• LEADER LAND – Milwaukee Brewers baseball on WXCE 1260 AM can be heard on the following dates: On May 1 the Brewers at Cubs game begins at 1:20 p.m. The Brewers at Houston games on May 2 and 3 begin at 1:05 and 6:10 p.m. respectively. The Brewers at Florida games on May 6 and 7 can be heard at 6:10 p.m. both nights. - Marty Seeger ••• LEADER LAND – Minnesota Twins baseball is being broadcast on WLMX 104.9 FM on the following dates: On May 2 and 3 the Twins versus Detroit games can be heard at 7:10 p.m. and 1:10 p.m. respectively. The Twins at White Sox games on May 6 and 7 can be heard at 7:10 p.m. both nights. - Marty Seeger ••• LEADER LAND – Local sports tidbits to share? Please contact the Leader by 4 p.m. on Tuesdays to go in Extra Points! – Marty Seeger and Brenda Sommerfeld ••• LEADER LAND – Leader Sports strives to follow the college careers of area athletes. If you know of an athlete who will be playing collegiate sports in 2008 and hasn’t been mentioned, send us an e-mail and we’ll take it from there. – Marty Seeger and Brenda Sommerfeld

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Golf gets under way despite brisk conditions

Lucas Anderson of Frederic eyes up a shot.

Webster Golf Invite Voyager Village (4-24-08) Team Scores Place Team Score 1st Luck 159 2nd St. Croix Falls 181 3rd Webster 186 4th Grantsburg 187 Unity 204 5th 6th Frederic 254 7th Siren (1 golfer) 57 Individual Scores (Top 21 finishers) Score School Name Kody Erickson 39 Luck Noah Thatcher 39 Luck Carson Giller 40 Luck Travis Close 41 Luck Blake Yunker 41 SCF Brad Berner 42 Grantsburg Derek Sando 44 Grantsburg Mitchell Elliott 44 Webster Christian McCabe 44 Luck John Mikl 45 SCF Karl Weber 46 Webster Josh Yunker 47 SCF Sam Bengston 47 Unity Dan Erickson 47 Webster Kyle Christensen 48 SCF Dan Roach 49 SCF Scott Stromberg 49 Webster Tony LaMere 50 Grantsburg Connar Goetz 51 Grantsburg Jake Bengston 51 Unity Alex Clemmons 51 Webster Grantsburg Golf Invite (4-29-08) Siren National Team Scores Place Team Score 1st Luck 161 2nd Grantsburg 172 3rd St. Croix Falls 190 4th Webster 208 5th Unity 211 6th Frederic 226 7th Siren (2 golfers) 125 Individual Scores (Top 20 finishers) Name Score School Kody Erickson 37 Luck Dylan Fultz 38 Luck Blake Yunker 40 SCF Brad Berner 41 Grantsburg Noah Thatcher 41 Luck Tony LaMere 42 Grantsburg Kyle Christensen 43 SCF Derek Sando 44 Grantsburg Connar Goetz 45 Grantsburg Travis Close 45 Luck Mitchell Elliott 46 Webster Carson Giller 47 Luck Jacob Wilhelm 48 Grantsburg John Mikl 48 SCF Jake Bengston 48 Unity David Harlander 49 Frederic Lucas Anderson 49 Frederic Sam Bengston 51 Unity Scott Stromberg 53 Webster Alex Clemmons 53 Webster

Unity’s Sam Bengston tries to warm his hands on the Luck Golf Course on Monday afternoon. Despite less than perfect conditions, golfers played through.

Frederic Golf Invite (4-21-08) Team Scores (Par 36) Place Team Score 1st Luck 162 2nd St. Croix Falls 168 3rd Grantsburg 174 4th Webster 213 5th Unity 220 6th Frederic 223 Siren (1 golfer) 57 7th Individual Scores (Top 20 finishers) Name Score School Josh Yunker 37 SCF Travis Close 40 Luck Noah Thatcher 40 Luck Kyle Christensen 40 SCF Kody Erickson 41 Luck Carson Giller 41 Luck Brad Berner 41 Grantsburg Nate Nelson 42 Luck Tony LaMere 44 Grantsburg Connar Goetz 44 Grantsburg Blake Yunker 45 SCF Jacob Wilhelm 45 Grantsburg John Mikl 46 SCF Derek Sando 46 Grantsburg Alec Carlson 47 Unity Alex Clemmons 49 Webster Mitchell Elliott 50 Webster Ian Anderson 51 Frederic Scott Stromberg 52 Webster Ryan Larson 54 Frederic

Saints Kyle Christensen makes a long putt on hole three in Luck.

Webster’s Karl Weber tees off on hole four in Luck on Monday.

Photos by Marty Seeger

Kody Erickson of Luck found himself in a tough spot Monday afternoon.

Tony LaMere of Grantsburg makes a short chip shot on a brisk afternoon Monday.

Luck Golf Invite (4-28-08) Team Scores Team Score Place 1st Luck 163 2nd St. Croix Falls 184 3rd Grantsburg 185 4th Webster 195 Unity 203 5th 6th Frederic 222 Individual Scores (Top 20 finishers) Name Score School Kody Erickson 39 Luck Travis Close 40 Luck John Mikl 41 SCF Noah Thatcher 42 Luck Carson Giller 42 Luck Tony LaMere 45 Grantsburg Jake Bengston 45 Unity Brad Berner 46 Grantsburg Blake Yunker 46 SCF Derek Sando 47 Grantsburg Jacob Wilhelm 47 Grantsburg Connar Goetz 47 Grantsburg Kyle Christensen 47 SCF Karl Weber 47 Webster Christian McCabe 48 Luck Mitchell Elliott 48 Webster Sam Bengston 49 Unity Alex Clemmons 49 Webster David Harlander 50 Frederic Josh Yunker 50 SCF

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Tuesday night softball games and Lisa Chelmo doubled to help Frederic get their first two runs of the game. Their next set of runs came in the fourth inning after a Melanie Chenal single started off the inning. Then in the fifth, Frederic added three runs to the scoreboard on two outs after a Chelmo single, Melanie Chenal triple and Schmidt single. The Vikings only had one error in the game in comparison to the Saints four.

Luck 5, Unity 4

by Marty Seeger LUCK – The Cardinals earned a nice conference win over Unity Tuesday night despite getting their first round of runs in the fifth inning.

“What can I say?” said Luck coach Aimie Jorgenson. “Way to go girls, way to come back and play like you know how. I think the first few innings we were still trying to thaw out from last night.”

Britta Giller led the fifth inning off with a double, and with the team not getting any hits for the rest of the inning, Luck managed to get runs on four walks. Then in the sixth Jessica Antonson singled, and Taryn Pilz doubled to help tie the game. Antonson singled again in the seventh inning for the go-ahead run and the win. Ali Lehmann eventually scored the winning run after she reached base on a walk.

“I’m proud of them for holding on, and we plan to just get better from here,” Jorgenson said.

Unity took an early lead in the first after Cailin turner smashed an RBI triple. Ashley Hutton singled for an RBI for the second run of the inning. Crystal Donahue and Turner singled in the fourth inning, and Hutton drove in the third run of the game after getting hit by a pitch.

Frederic 13, St. Croix Falls 1 (Game 1)

The Vikings grabbed two key conference wins in a doubleheader in St. Croix Falls Tuesday night, winning 13-1 in the first game and 7-3 in the second.

Erin Schmidt pitched a solid four innings, allowing just one run on two hits with four strikeouts. Lisa Chelmo, Melanie Chenal and Chrissy Chenal each had a pair of hits with the Chenal sisters each picking up a pair of RBIs along with Alex Lonetti.

Frederic’s big innings came in the bot-

Grantsburg 4, Siren-Webster 3

Unity’s Brittney Peters was tagged out by Luck catcher Britta Giller during Tuesday’s game. – Photo by Marty Seeger tom of the first and third. In the first Chelmo singled, Melanie Chenal tripled and Schmidt doubled. Then in the third inning, Frederic capitalized on three of the Saints eight total errors in the game.

Frederic scored six times in the inning.

The Saints only run came in the third inning with the help of an Abby Swenson single.

Frederic 7, St. Croix Falls 3 (Game 2) Chrissy Chenal pitched a total of six innings in the second game of the Saints/Vikings doubleheader Tuesday night. She only allowed three hits and and three earned runs, with two hits coming in the sixth inning.

Michelle Owens and Terri McKinney singled in the top of the second inning,

by Brenda Sommerfeld GRANTSBURG – The Pirate team made it by Siren-Webster, 4-3, with one run during one of the games of their doubleheader Tuesday, April 29.

Grantsburg’s Sasha Chell scored one in the first inning, Heather Davison one in the second and Michelle Davidsavor and Maddie Graves each one in the fourth.

Jamie Kopecky scored the first for the Siren-Webster team in the second and Sam Hogle and Shannon Steiner each ran one in during the third. They couldn’t score in the fifth, which ended the game in Grantsburg’s favor.

Davidsavor had the only RBI for the Pirates, while Rose Kopecky got the only one for Siren-Webster.

Jamie Kopecky went 2-3 for SirenWebster, while all other hitters only nailed one.

Grantsburg 24, Siren-Webster 0 GRANTSBURG – The other game in the doubleheader was over in three innings.

During the first, Grantsburg made it through the batting order twice against Siren-Webster pitcher Siiri Larsen before their three outs. They scored 16 runs after letting four Siren-Webster players up to the plate in the top.

During the next two innings, SirenWebster batters were taken out three in a row, while Grantsburg scored eight more runs.

Pirates Tiffany Meyer went 3-3 and batted in five runners, while scoring two. Ingrid Ames went 2-2, scored three and brought in three runs. Casey Crawford, Sarah Wald, Emily Cole and Michelle Davidsavor each brought two runs in. Melissa Burton brought in one.

Michelle Gibbs managed the only hit for the Siren-Webster team.

Grantsburg’s Michelle Davidsavor looks to throw the ball to a teammate against Siren-Webster. – Photo

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Frederic’s Chrissy Chenal watches a high pitch go past her. – Photo by Brenda Sommerfeld

Saints Amanda Larson whips in a pitch during a previous game. – Photo by Marty Seeger

Team 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Total St. Croix Falls 0 0 1 0 0 x x 1 Frederic 5 2 6 0 0 x x 13 Individual Statistics (Game 1) St. Croix Falls AB H R BB RBI Kelsey Willow 2 0 0 0 0 Kelsey Douglass-White 3 0 1 0 0 Abby Swenson 2 2 0 0 1 Amanda Larson 2 0 0 0 1 Melinda Beyer 1 0 0 1 0 Jessica Houliston 2 0 0 0 0 Emily Scheuerman 2 0 0 0 0 Rachael Hanson 1 0 0 1 0 Megan Yunker 2 0 1 0 0 Totals 3 2 2 2 2

Team 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Total Frederic 0 2 0 2 3 0 x 7 St. Croix Falls 0 0 0 0 0 3 x 3 Individual Statistics (Game 2) Frederic AB H R BB RBI Lisa Chelmo 3 2 1 1 3 Melanie Chenal 4 3 2 1 1 Erin Schmidt 3 1 1 0 0 Chrissy Chenal 4 0 0 0 1 Vanessa Neumann 3 1 0 0 0 Haley Kurkowski 1 0 0 0 0 Alex Lonetti 3 0 0 0 0 Michelle Owens 4 1 0 0 0 Terri McKinney 3 1 2 0 0 Krysta Laqua 2 0 1 0 0 Totals 30 9 7 2 5

Frederic Lisa Chelmo Melanie Chenal Erin Schmidt Chrissy Chenal Vanessa Neumann Alex Lonetti Michelle Owens Terri McKinney Krysta Laqua Haley Kurkowski Totals

St. Croix Falls AB Kim Culver 2 Kelsey Douglass-White 2 Abby Swenson 3 Amanda Larson 3 Angie Sommer 3 Melinda Beyer 2 Heather Gilbert 1 Emily Scheuerman 2 Rachael Hanson 2 Megan Yunker 2 Totals 22

AB 3 4 3 3 3 2 2 3 3 1 27

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BB RBI 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 2

Team Siren-Webster Grantsburg

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Total 0 0 0 x x x x 0 16 6 2 x x x x 24 Individual Statistics Siren-Webster AB H R BB RBI Michelle Gibbs 2 1 0 0 0 Sam Hogle 1 0 0 0 0 Shannon Steiner 1 0 0 0 0 Jamie Kopecky 1 0 0 0 0 Rose Kopecky 1 0 0 0 0 Brittany Burrow 1 0 0 0 0 Ashley Guevara 1 0 0 0 0 Alysha Alden 1 0 0 0 0 Chelsey Bereiter 1 0 0 0 0 Totals 10 1 0 0 0 Grantsburg AB H R BB RBI Casey Crawford 1 1 2 2 2 Alyssa Ryan 1 0 1 0 0 Sarah Wald 3 1 3 1 2 Michelle Lund 4 1 1 0 0 Annie Palmquist 2 1 3 1 0 Amanda Durand 1 1 1 0 0 Ingrid Ames 2 2 3 1 3 Maddie Graves 1 0 0 0 0 Tiffany Meyer 3 3 2 0 5 Lauren Romanowski 1 0 1 0 0 Emily Cole 4 1 2 0 2 Michelle Davidsavor 2 2 2 0 2 Allison McKinley 2 0 0 0 0 Melissa Burton 1 1 2 1 1 Sasha Chell 1 1 1 0 0 Totals 29 15 24 6 17 Pitching Statistics Siren-Webster W/L INN AB K BB H R Ashely Robinson L 0 5 0 4 3 9 Siiri Larsen 3 24 2 2 10 15 Grantsburg W/L INN AB K BB H R Lund W 3 10 4 0 1 0

Team Siren-Webster Grantsburg

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Total 0 1 2 0 0 x x 3 1 1 0 2 x x x 4 Individual Statistics Siren-Webster AB H R BB RBI Sam Hogle 3 0 1 0 0 Michelle Gibbs 3 0 0 0 0 Shannon Steiner 3 0 1 0 0 Jamie Kopecky 3 2 1 0 0 Rose Kopecky 1 1 0 0 1 Ashley Guevara 2 0 0 0 0 Alysha Alden 2 0 0 0 0 Chelsey Bereiter 2 0 0 0 0 Megan Baasch 2 0 0 0 0 Totals 21 3 3 0 1 Grantsburg AB H Michelle Davidsavor 2 0 Alyssa Ryan 3 0 Sasha Chell 3 1 Tiffany Meyer 1 1 Melissa Burton 2 1 Amanda Durand 3 0 Emily Cole 0 0 Lauren Romanowski 1 0 Heather Davison 2 0 Michelle Lund 0 0 Allison McKinley 1 0 Sarah Wald 1 0 Maddie Graves 1 0 Totals 20 3 Pitching Statistics Siren-Webster W/L INN AB K Michelle Gibbs L 4 19 2 Grantsburg W/L INN AB K Davison W 3 15 5 Lund 2 6 0

R 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 4 BB 2 BB 0 0

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Tuesday night baseball games good game,” said Cards coach Wayne Dickinson.

Hatten gave up seven hits, but struck out six for his second win of the season.

He also faced five TL-Clayton batters.

Mitchell Klatt led the team with two hits, but it was key baserunning that got the job done, according to Dickinson.

Klatt scored twice on a groundout and flyout to help the Cardinals get back in the game. Luck evened the game at three runs apiece when Harry SeversonDickinson reached base on an error. Jeff Gackle walked, Cody Richert hit the sacrifice fly, as did Harlan Opitz for the two runs.

Then in the seventh Jamison Gross walked, stole second and reached third base on a groundout. With two outs Severson-Dickinson smashed a hit to second base to score the go-ahead run of the game for the win.

“The kids do a good job of keeping the faith, they believe in themselves and each other,” said Dickinson. “TLClayton has a solid baseball team. You don’t see many high school teams with five left-handed batters.”

Siren-Webster 11, Frederic 1

by Brenda Sommerfeld SIREN – Siren-Webster baseball took their first win, 11-1, over Frederic Tuesday, April 29.

No one scored until Siren-Webster pounded out eight runs in the bottom of the third, giving them a big headstart over the Frederic Vikings. They were then able to score one in the fourth and two in the fifth, to end the game in their favor.

“Bats finally came alive for us and we had a nice night from a few guys,” Siren-Webster coach Greg Sears said. “It was a nice win for us. Hopefully we can continue to play better ball the second time around.”

While his team batted well, SirenWebster’s pitcher Cameron Hughes pulled off a no-hitter. He had 11 strikeouts and four walks.

Nolan Neumann scored Frederic’s only run after being walked to first base.

Adam Daniels, Blake Hall, Spencer Peterson and Ben Roedl brought in two runners each, while also scoring runs.

Unity 7, St. Croix Falls 0

by Marty Seeger Ryan Flaherty pitched another solid game and the Eagles bats gave Flaherty a nice cushion to work with, as the team grabbed their second conference win of the season. Flaherty helped himself as well with three of the team’s 13 hits.

Aaron Schmitdt had three hits as well,

Siren-Webster’s Cameron Hughes pitched his first win of the season. – Photo by Brenda Sommerfeld along with a team-leading three RBIs. Gus Koecher and Josh Larcom had a pair of hits for the Saints, and yet the team stranded runners in the final two innings and couldn’t seem to get any to cross the plate.

“There were many more plays made today,” said Saints coach Paul Randolph. “Our players battled till the end stranding six runners and in the last two innings. We are better than our record indicates, and will work to correct [it].”

win over TL-Clayton Tuesday night.

The Cards fell behind in the third inning after TL-Clayton hit three singles, and a sacrifice fly to help get three runs on the board. Luck had an error in the inning, yet Cards hurler Casey Hatten settled in and pitched the entire seven innings.

“Casey Hatten pitched another very

Luck 5, TL-Clayton 4 LUCK – The Cards held on to a perfect conference record with a one-run 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Total 0 0 0 1 0 x x 1 0 0 8 1 2 x x 11 Individual Statistics Frederic AB H R BB RBI 2 0 0 0 0 Trae Gehl Joe Draxler 3 0 0 0 0 Ben Ackerly 2 0 0 0 0 Nolan Neumann 0 0 1 2 0 Kanan Hackett 2 0 0 0 0 Andrew Kurkowski 1 0 0 0 0 Ethan Cook 2 0 0 0 0 Bryan Meyer 1 0 0 0 0 Peter Draxler 0 0 0 1 0 Brady McWilliam 0 0 0 1 0 Ben Anderson 1 0 0 0 0 Totals 14 0 1 4 0 Team Frederic Siren-Webster

Nolan Neumann runs into home plate scoring the only run for the Frederic Vikings against SirenWebster. – Photo by Brenda Sommerfeld

Siren-Webster Christian Hall Adam Daniels Cameron Hughes Jordan Potvin Blake Hall Spencer Peterson Shane Rossow Ben Roedl Thad Baasch Totals

AB 3 3 1 1 2 3 2 2 3 29

Justin Bader winds up for the swing in a previous game this year. – File photo by Marty Seeger

H 1 2 0 0 1 1 0 2 2 12

R 1 2 1 1 1 0 1 3 1 12

BB RBI 0 0 0 2 2 0 2 0 0 2 0 2 0 1 0 2 0 0 4 9

Team TL-Clayton Luck TL-Clayton Ketz Connell Anderson Klatt Effertz Gross LaBlanc Mae Roemhild Totals

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Total 0 3 0 0 1 0 0 4 1 0 0 1 0 2 1 5 Individual Statistics AB H R BB RBI 4 3 1 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 4 1 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 3 1 1 0 0 3 2 0 0 0 3 0 1 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 3 0 1 0 0 30 7 4 0 0

Luck Jamison Gross Cody Richert Jordan Gross

AB 3 4 4 Harry Severson-Dickinson 3 Mitchell Klatt 3 2 Jeff Gackle Brett Holdt 2 0 Harlan Opitz Casey Hatten 3 Totals 29

H 1 1 0 1 2 0 0 0 0 5

R 2 0 0 1 2 0 0 0 0 5

BB RBI 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 1 0 0 2 2 1 0 0 4 5

Team Unity St. Croix Falls

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Total 1 3 1 0 0 0 2 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Individual Statistics Unity AB H R BB RBI Eric Goulet 4 3 3 1 0 1 0 2 4 1 Dennis McKinney Ryan Flaherty 4 3 0 0 3 Aaron Schmidt 4 3 0 0 3 Justin Bader 3 1 0 2 0 Cory Tunheim 4 0 0 2 0 Luke Nelson 4 1 0 0 0 Seth McKenzie 1 0 0 2 0 Sam Schmidt 1 0 0 0 0 Brady Flaherty 4 2 1 0 0 Totals 30 13 6 11 7

Luck slid its way to another victory in this season against Turtle LakeClayton Tuesday. – Photo by Marty Seeger

Matt Vold looks for the right pitch. – File photo by Brenda Sommerfeld

St. Croix Falls Ben Anderson Cory Gebhard Trygve Chinander Gus Koecher Jake Larcon Will Ball Matt Vold Josh Larcom Sam Schmidt Totals

AB 4 3 4 3 3 2 3 3 2 27

H 1 1 0 2 1 0 1 2 0 8

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Track & Field continues LEFT: Amanda Blok leaps above the bar. She placed in the top 15 at the Amery Invitiational held on Tuesday, April 29. – File photo by Larry Samson

Amery Invitational (4-29-08) Boys Team Results Place Team Points 1st Webster 131.0 2nd Frederic 100.0 3rd Bloomer 77.0 4th Hayward 73.0 Amery 72.5 5th 6th Prescott 71.0 7th Somerset 65.5 8th Durand 29.0 9th Grantsburg 21.0 10th Shell Lake 20.0 11th Flambeau 16.0 12th St. Croix Falls 15.0 13th Barron 10.0 14th Glenwood City 1.0

Girls compete in every event that boys do during track, including throwing discus. – File photo by Brenda Sommerfeld Amery Invitational (4-29-08) Girls Team Results Place Team Points 1st Somerset 130.0 2nd Hayward 101.5 3rd Frederic 97.0 Flambeau 87.5 4th 5th Amery 81.0 6th Bloomer 68.5 7th Prescott 32.5 8th Durand 29.0 Webster 20.0 9th 10th Grantsburg 18.5 11th Shell Lake 17.5 12th Glenwood City 12.0 13th Barron 7.0 Individual Results (Top-three area finishers) 100-Meter dash - 3. Sage Karl, F, 13.43; 8. Candace Buck, F, 14.42.

200-Meter dash - 1. Sage Karl, F, 27.23.

400-Meter dash - 3. Calla Karl, F, 1.02.81; 11. Debbie Faught, W, 1.09.29; 14. Annie Kackman, F, 1.13.14.

800-Meter run - 3. Kathryn Krause, W, 2.31.19; 7. Megan Anderson, F, 2.40.08; 11. Sarah Knauber, F, 2.45.78.

1600-Meter run - 2. Megan Anderson, F, 5.54.23; 3. Sarah Knauber, F, 5.58.86; 8. Angela Gaffney, G, 6.10.49.

3200-Meter run - 1. Sam Nelson, F, 12.26.64; 5. Angela Gaffney, G, 13.34.12; 7. Aimee Rinnman, W, 13.45.11.

110-Meter hurdles - 8. Alex Puetz, F, 20.38.

300-Meter hurdles - 9. Beth Baer, W, 54.54; 11. Alex Puetz, F, 56.09; 12. Jade Johnson, F, 56.81.

4X100-Meter relay - 2. Frederic (Kelly Wondra, Tanesha Carlson, Sage Karl, Candace Buck), 53.53.

4X200-Meter relay - 7. Frederic (Kendra Wells, Ali Anderson, Amanda Blok, Tanesha Carlson), 2.00.98.

4X400-Meter relay - 6. Webster (Debbie Faught, Kathryn Krause, Alyssa Main, Shaina Pardun), 4.32.42; 8. Frederic (Kendra Wells, Ali Anderson, Amanda Blok, Calla Karl), 4.39.25.

4X800-Meter relay - 1. Frederic (Megan Anderson, Sarah Knauber, Calla Karl, Sam Nelson), 10.43.92; 3.

Webster (Debbie Faught, Rachel Salas, Aimee Rinnman, Kathryn Krause), 11.05.13.

High jump - 3. Megan Finch, G, 5-0; 6.

Beth Baer, W, 4-6; 11. Amanda Blok, F, 4-4.

Pole vault - 8. Kortney, G, 7-0; 9.

Shaina Pardun, W, 6-6.

Long jump - 4. Kelly Wondra, F, 15-6.

Triple jump - 1. Kelly Wondra, F, 3211; 5. Candace Buck, F, 30-2.5; 6. Jade Johnson, F, 30-0.5 Shot put - 3. Laura Skifstad, G, 30-10; 8. Ali Anderson, F, 29-0.5.

Discus - 6. Anna Tesch, F, 86-2; 9.

Cathryn McConnell, F, 78-11.

Unity Invitational Track Meet Girls Team Results Place Team Points 1st Unity 146.5 2nd Cumberland 133.0 3rd Clear Lake 109.0 4th Spooner 86.0 5th St. Croix Falls 54.0 Turtle Lake 52.5 6th 7th Luck 35.0 8th Webster 15.5

Unity Invitational (4-29-08) Boys Team Results Place Team Points 1st Spooner 177.5 2nd Unity 141.0 3rd Cumberland 103.0 4th Turtle Lake 74.5 5th Webster 55.5 6th Clear Lake 47.0 7th St. Croix Falls 40.0 8th Luck 36.0

Individual Results (Top-three area finishers) 100-Meter dash - 5. Haley St. Amand, U, 13.80; 8. Gabby Nuckles, SCF, 14.02.

200-Meter dash - 2. Sam Ince, U, 28.62; 3. Brianna Schmid, U, 28.62; 6.

Shadiyah Knutson, W, 31.56.

400-Meter dash - 2. Brianna Schmid, U, 1.05.52; 8. Raya McKenzie, U, 1.14.20.

800-Meter run - 1. Katherine Ebensperger, U, 2.45.56; 2. Erica Wilson, L, 2.48.25; 7. Brittany Rudolph, SCF, 3.01.52.

1600-Meter run - 3. Katherine Ebensperger, U, 6.25.35; 4. Brittany Rudolph, SCF, 6.40.83; 5. Jennifer McMeekin, U, 6.47.74.

3200-Meter run - 1. Jennifer McMeekin, U, 15.46.26.

110-Meter hurdles - 5. Beth Rice, U, 18.94; 6. Morgan Denny, L, 19.33; 8.

Brittany Petznick, SCF, 19.47.

300-Meter hurdles - 6. Diana Kufalk, L, 57.44; 7. Steph Kothlow, U, 58.28.

4X100-Meter relay - 2. Unity, 56.99; 4.

Webster, 59.48; 5. St. Croix Falls, 1.00.58.

4X200-Meter relay - 2. Unity, 2.01.01; 3. Webster, 2.12.71.

4X400-Meter relay - 1. Unity, 4.33.42.

4X800-Meter relay - 1. Unity, 12.00.38.

High jump - 1. Sarah Peterson, L, 4-6; 3. Steph Kothlow, U, 4-4; 8. Brittany Petznick, SCF, 4-2.

Pole vault - 1. Paige Marek, SCF, 6-6; 2.

Cadi Harper, U, 6-6.

Long jump - 6. Amanda Kuske, U, 137.5; 8. Haley St. Amand, U, 13-3.5.

Triple jump - 3. Cadi Harper, U, 294.25, 8. Hayla Bader, U, 26-1.25.

Shot put - 2. Britteny Danielson, L, 285.5; 3. Sam Hill, U, 26-2; 6. Amanda Kuske, U, 23-5.

Discus - 2. Amanda Kuske, U, 81-4; 5.

Sam Hill, U, 70-7; 6. Briana Stage, L, 68-10.

Individual Results (Top-three area finishers) 100-Meter dash - 2. Nick Morgan, L, 11.69; 5. Tyler Christensen, U, 11.99; 7.

Dennis McKinney, U, 12.04.

200-Meter dash - 5. Nick Morgan, L, 23.89; 7. Tyler Christensen, U, 25.09; 8.

Rush Hickethier, U, 25.38.

400-Meter dash - 1. Nick Morgan, L, 53.11; 2. Chad Strilzuk, U, 53.63; 6.

Rush Hickethier, U, 58.40.

800-Meter run - 1. Tim Reed, U, 2.15.78.

1600-Meter run - 2. Tim Reed, U, 5.01.21; 3. Devin Greene, W, 5.13.76; 4.

Steve Olson, U, 5.17.35.

3200-Meter run - 2. Steve Olson, U, 11.32.67; 3. Devin Greene, W, 11.57.35; 7. Mickey Muller, U, 13.06.98.

110-Meter hurdles - 3. Lance Peper, U, 16.83; 4. Cody Turnquist, U, 17.33; 5.

Joe Carpenter, SCF, 18.93.

300-Meter hurdles - 3. Joe Carpenter, SCF, 45.89; 4. Zak Zelinski, SCF, 47.88; 7. Tyler Christensen, U, 48.62; 8.

4X100-Meter relay - 4. Unity, 49.83; 5.

Webster, 50.69; 7. St. Croix Falls, 53.37.

4X200-Meter relay - 4. Unity, 1.45.00; 5. St. Croix Falls, 1.48.46; 6. Webster, 1.48.91.

4X400-Meter relay - 5. Unity, 4.03.03; 6. St. Croix Falls, 4.07.04; 7. Webster, 4.24.75.

4X800-Meter relay - 3. Unity, 9.38.85.

High jump - 4. Luke Hillesheim, U, 56; 5. Zac Rintoul, SCF, 5-2; 6. Adam Anderson, L, 5-0.

Pole vault - 1. Luke Hillesheim, U, 9-0; 2. Ben Jensen, W, 9-0; 3. Zac Rintoul, SCF, 9-0.

Long jump - 2. Chad Strilzuk, U, 194.25; 4. Landen Strilzuk, L, 18-10.25.

Triple jump - 1. Lance Peper, U, 40-4; 6. Cody Turnquist, U, 35-3.5; 7. Luke Hillesheim, U, 35-0.75.

Shot put - 3. Elliot St. Amand, U, 41-3; 6. Kyler Liljenberg, W, 37-8.5.

Discus - 1.Kyler Liljenberg, W, 124-7; 2. Josh Payson, W, 122-8, 3. Joe Swanson, U, 111-2.

Individual Results (Top-three area finishers) 100-Meter dash - 1. Jules Zappa, W, 11.37; 4. Allastant Nuckles, SCF, 11.84; 6. Tom Colombo, SCF, 12.25.

200-Meter dash - 7. Lukas Olson, G, 24.20; 8. Tyler Calabria, F, 24.33.

400-Meter dash - 1. Brian Thill, W, 51.10; 4. Chaz Heinz, W, 53.01; 16.

Ryan Jaremczuk, SCF, 59.07.

800-Meter run - 1. River Karl, F, 2.03.49; 5. Brian Gibbs, W, 2.06.51; 6.

Asa Olson, W, 2.07.03.

1600-Meter run - 1. Peter Walsh, W, 4.40.61; 2. River Karl, F, 4.41.23; 4. Ben Anderson, F, 4.44.46.

3200-Meter run - 1. Peter Walsh, W, 10.01.27; 2. Jack Taylor, W, 10.24.08; 4.

Nick Krinkie, W, 10.30.57.

110-Meter hurdles - 1. Zach Anderson, F, 16.61; 3. Nolan Kriegel, W, 17.55; 6.

Ryan Brickle, W, 18.30.

300-Meter hurdles - 1. Zach Anderson, F, 43.19; 5. Kyle Swenson, 45.14; 6. Ryan Brickle, W, 46.03.

4X100-Meter relay - 1. Frederic (Matt Alden, Peter Carlson, Tyler Calabria, Perry Anderson), 46.84; 2. St. Croix Falls (Allastant Nuckles, Chase Walters, Tom Colombo, Nick Johnson), 47.23; 5. Webster (Adam Rinnman, Trevor Fontaine, Jules Zappa, Mitchell Huser), 47.74.

4X200-Meter relay - 5. Webster (Dan Pope, Ben Estell, Trevor Fontaine, Mitchell Huser), 1.40.96; 7. Frederic (Claire Erickson, Perry Anderson, Robert Kirk, Tony Peterson), 1.43.89.

4X400-Meter relay - 1. Webster (Chaz Heinz, Brian Gibbs, Quentin Johnson, Brian Thill), 3.31.93; 8. Frederic (Perry Anderson, Pat Eaton, Sam Halverson, Matt Alden), 3.55.42; 10. Grantsburg (Daniel Gaffney, Andy Falk, Matt Emerson, Donald Syring), 4.24.55.

4X800-Meter relay - 1. Webster (Brian Gibbs, Bryan Krause, Quentin Johnson, Peter Walsh), 8.23.99; 2.

Frederic (Ben Anderson, Ben Nelson, Kyle Swenson, River Karl), 8.37.10.

High jump - 1. Shawn Pavlik, G, 6-0; 7. Zach Anderson, F, 5-10; 8. Perry Anderson, F, 5-10.

Pole vault - 2. Peter Carlson, F, 12-6; 6.

AJ Holmquist, W, 9-6; 7. Tony Larson, G, 9-6.

Long jump - 6. Kyle Godfrey, W, 189.5; 8. Tyler Calabria, F, 18-2.

Triple jump - 1. Zach Anderson, F, 409.25; 5. Jason Jensen, G, 37-3; 8. Kyle Swenson, F, 36-1.5.

Shot put - 3. Josh Johnson, W, 47-10.5; 9. Jules Zappa, W, 41-6.5.

Discus - 3. Josh Johnson, W, 142-3; 4.

Cody Gruel, F, 134-8; 8. Jordan Lubich, W, 117-5.

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Cardinals get by Siren-Webster Monday who led the Cards with four hits and three RBIs. He also pitched seven innings allowing just four hits, five walks and got seven strikeouts. Mitchell Klatt had a pair of hits in the game.

Jesse Hinze pitched six innings for Siren-Webster, and gave up nine hits and five walks. Christian Hall also pitched Monday night and allowed just one hit in one inning.

“It was a decent ballgame, we just didn’t do much at the plate,” said SirenWebster coach Greg Sears. “Hinze threw five solid innings giving up three runs, two solo shots.”

Severson-Dickinson pitches solid seven; goes 4 for 4 at the plate Luck 4, Siren-Webster 0

by Marty Seeger LUCK – The Cardinals continued to roll through the conference with a victory over Siren-Webster Monday night in less-than-perfect conditions. While it might have slowed the team’s hitting power slightly, the bats started heating up early as Cody Richert got the first Luck hit of the game on a single, which scored Jamison Gross after he was hit by a pitch in the lead-off spot.

In the third inning, Harry SeversonDickinson hit a solo shot to propel the Cards to a 2-0 lead. Siren-Webster held strong defensively in the fourth inning and the Cardinals loaded the bases in the fifth after Luck’s Jordan Gross led off with a solo home run. Severson Dickinson then doubled, Jeff Gackle reached on a fielder’s choice and Derek Letch walked, but Siren-Webster got out of the inning on a groundout by Casey Hatten to end it. Luck scored its final run of the game on an RBI single by Severson-Dickinson in the sixth.

Jordan Potvin singled in the sixth inning and Blake Hall walked to get a pair of runners on base for Siren-

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Total 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 1 1 x 4 Individual Statistics AB H R BB RBI Siren-Webster 3 1 0 1 0 Christian Hall 3 1 0 1 0 Adam Daniels 3 0 0 0 0 Cameron Hughes Jordan Potvin 3 1 0 0 0 2 0 0 1 0 Blake Hall Shane Rossow 1 0 0 2 0 3 1 0 0 0 Spencer Peterson 3 0 0 0 0 Ben Roedl 3 1 0 0 0 Jesse Hinze 24 5 0 5 0 Totals Team Siren-Webster Luck

Harry Severson-Dickinson pitches to the Siren-Webster team on Monday.

– Photo by Marty Seeger Webster in the sixth. But a double play from Richert ended the inning quickly.

Siren-Webster again got a pair of runners on board in the sixth but couldn’t

capitalize.

“Another nice team win,” said Luck coach Wayne Dickinson.

For Luck it was Severson-Dickinson

AB 1 4 4 Harry Severson-Dickinson 4 Mitchell Klatt 3 Jeff Gackle 3 Harlan Opitz 3 Derek Letch 2 Casey Hatten 2 Totals 26 Luck Jamison Gross Cody Richert Jordan Gross

H 0 1 1 4 2 0 1 0 1 10

R 2 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 4

BB RBI 3 0 0 0 0 1 0 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 6 4

Cold weather proves hot for Grantsburg baseball

the Pirates. He struck out nine, walked four and gave up two hits. He also stepped up at bat, going 2-3, bringing in one run with his double and scoring three runs himself.

Al Schwartzbauer also went 2-3 and made it home once to score for Grantsburg.

On the St. Croix Falls side, between three pitchers, nine walks were given to their opponent.

Trygve Chinander and Ben Anderson were the two hits of the night, each bringing in a run.

“We have a number of talented young men here at St. Croix Falls,” Randolph said, “and look for change from this point on.”

Grantsburg 12, St. Croix Falls 2

by Brenda Sommerfeld GRANTSBURG – The Pirates blew St. Croix Falls away in the cold, 12-2, after five innings on Monday, April 28.

“Collectively, we feel we didn’t give Grantsburg our best today and look forward to demonstrate we are a better team,” St. Croix Falls coach Paul Randolph said.

Grantsburg started the game with a 20 lead after the first inning from runs by Ben Larson and Kevin Johnson. In the second inning, Grantsburg was taken out after three batters, while St. Croix Falls scored Jake Larcom for one run.

After four more runs for Grantsburg, the Pirates stepped further ahead while knocking out the three batters right away from St. Croix Falls. The Saints scored one more in the top of the fifth, but Grantsburg ended it with one in the fourth and five in the fifth inning.

Johnson had a good night pitching for

Saints Cory Gebhard gets Grantsburg’s Trent Bonneville out at home during their game on Monday, April 28. – Photo by Brenda Sommerfeld

Grantsburg softball still sailing along Cardinals hold close to Cameron Grantsburg 5, Frederic 0

by Brenda Sommerfeld GRANTSBURG – It was another shutout, 5-0, for the Pirate team as they played Frederic Monday, April 28.

Michelle Lund pitched a one-hitter game. She had 10 strikeouts against the Vikings and one walk.

Starting the game, Lund walked Lisa Chelmo as the first batter and gave up the only hit to Michelle Owens. Owens was called out for missing first base, leaving Frederic scoreless.

Grantsburg, on the other hand, took advantage of Frederic’s five errors and brought in two in the second and one in the fourth, fifth and sixth, not batting the seventh.

Team Frederic Grantsburg

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Total 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 1 1 1 x 5 Individual Statistics Frederic AB H R BB RBI Lisa Chelmo 2 0 0 1 0 Melanie Chenal 3 0 0 0 0 Erin Schmidt 3 0 0 0 0 Chrissy Chenal 3 0 0 0 0 Vanessa Neumann 2 0 0 0 0 Michelle Owens 2 1 0 0 0 Alex Lonetti 2 0 0 0 0 Haley Kurkowski 1 0 0 0 0 Terri McKinney 1 0 0 0 0 Krysta Laqua 2 0 0 0 0 Totals 21 1 0 1 0 Grantsburg Michelle Davidsavor Alyssa Ryan Michelle Lund Sasha Chell Melissa Burton Amanda Durand Allison McKinley Sarah Wald Lauren Romanowski Annie Palmquist Heather Davison Ingrid Ames Totals

AB 3 2 4 2 3 3 0 1 1 2 2 1 24

H 1 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 5

R 0 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 5

BB RBI 0 1 2 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 2 1 6 3

Michelle Davidsavor, Annie Palmquist and Ingrid Ames each got off one hit and brought in a run for the Pirates team. Frederic’s pitcher, Erin Schmidt, gave up two other hits and walked six.

Cameron 12, Luck 4

by Marty Seeger The Cardinals traveled to Cameron on Monday in nonconference action.

The Cards took an early lead in the first inning with the help of a leadoff single from Briana Stage. The Cards scored again in the fourth inning with the help of an RBI double from Taryn Pilz.

“Let’s just say it was a really cold night, literally,” said Luck coach Aimie Jorgenson. “It did have an effect on our game, but I know could have done better. Our batting was kind of cold too.

They played hard.”

Grantsburg Pirate softball players are announced prior to their home game against the Frederic Vikings. – Photo by Brenda Sommerfeld

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Bjelland batting solid for Winona State

Mollie Bjelland

by Marty Seeger WINONA, Minn. – Winona State freshman and former Grantsburg standout Mollie Bjelland has been earning her keep on the Warriors softball roster this spring. On April 21, Bjelland was named as the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference Player of the Week with her hitting power, which at the time stood at a .444 average.

During the week she had 12

hits in 27 at bats, scored 10 times off four doubles, two triples and homered once to go along with four RBIs. She also played a flawless game defensively in left field in the nine plays she had.

The Warriors softball team is currently ranked seventh in the North Central region, and continues to play well against the University of NebraskaOmaha, who is ranked No. 1 in the North Central region, and

fifth nationally.

Bjelland continued to hit well in last Sunday’s 6-5 Warrior’s win that lasted into the 12th inning. Although she didn’t have any recorded hits in the game Bjelland smashed a ground ball to score a Warriors runner from third base, which ended up being the winning run of the game.

The Warriors also played Missouri Western in their second game on Sunday, but lost

4-3. Bjelland had another key game as she jacked a three-run homer in the bottom of the first to give the team an early 3-0 lead. Missouri-Western had the final say, however, as they scored a pair of runs in the seventh to take the lead and the win.

Special Olympians made trip to state competition

The Lakers basketball team played Saturday morning at the state tournament. They won the game in overtime. They came back from being down and had the crowd at the edge of their seats as the teams tied up twice before the Lakers came out on top. They played again on Sunday morning, but despite a valiant effort, came up short. The Lakers brought home the second-place medal. – Photos submitted

Rice Lake Speedway again falls to the elements

by Ed Reichert RICE LAKE — As spring continues to play hide and seek with local racers, the list of cancellations continues to mount for racers at the Rice Lake Speedway. For the third straight week, the season opener was postponed before race night as continued poor drying conditions and week-ending rains put to rest any hopes of starting the local racing season.

Officials of the Rice Lake Speedway will try again to bring a six class of racing action to the speedway on

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Hacker’s Lanes Thursday Early 3-Man Final Standings: Wikstrom Construction 215.5, Full Timers 227, K-Wood 223, Hell Raisers 216, Fab Four 210.5, Grindell Law Offices 195, CenturyTel 189, Frontier Trails 188.

Saturday, May 3, at 6:30 p.m. The May opener, if it happens, will be the latest date for the track to open in several years.

Drivers and fans are getting more than a little anxious for the first green flag to fly, while those racers a little tardy at getting their cars ready for the opener have used the time to get their cars ready to race.

WISSOTA auto racing will again be the sanctioning body for five of the racing divisions that compete at the track including late models, modifieds, Midwest modifieds, super stocks and street stocks along with the Rice Lake pure stocks.

The speedway will host a number of special events along with the regular Saturday night programs. Among the specials slated this year is the Miller Lite Bonus Bucks doubleheader on Memorial Day weekend, the Firecracker special on July 3, the final round of the Rumble Series for late models on Aug. 8 and 9, the Open Wheel Spectacular featuring the IRA sprint cars on Aug. 23 and the Dart WISSOTA Late Model Challenge Series race on Aug. 29 as a part of the two-day Labor Day weekend season finale.

For last-minute updates on the status of the season opener, log on to the speedway Web site at www.rlspeedway.com.

The Cougars earned their first trip to state. While giving a 100-percent effort in both games, they couldn’t pull off a win against either team. They earned a fourth-place ribbon. Both the Cougars and the Lakers got to attend a Back to the ‘80s dance on Saturday night.

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NAME: Harry SeversonDickinson SCHOOL: Luck YEAR: Junior COMMENTS: The Luck hurler has been getting the job done on the mound and at the plate for the Cards recently. He pitched seven innings against Siren-Webster giving up just four hits, and Harry Seversonfanned five. He batted 4 Dickinson for 4 in the game with a solo home run. He hit a single against TLClayton Tuesday to drive in the game winning

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by Marty Seeger SEATTLE, Wash. – Webster native Jarrod Washburn has been having a tough go with run support in his past three starts with the Mariners.

According to mlb.com, Washburn ranks as the fourth lowest in run production in the American League.

In his latest start against the Orioles, Washburn left the game in five innings and his relievers a three-run lead, yet the pitchers couldn't get it done and DATE April 24

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run. – Marty Seeger NAME: Lisa Chelmo SCHOOL: Frederic YEAR: Senior COMMENTS: Vikings catcher Lisa Chelmo has been a persistent catcher and batter for the team so far this year. She drove in five runs in their two games, against the Saints on Tuesday evening with Lisa Chelmo four total hits. In the two games Chelmo only walked once.

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Washburn suffered another disappointing loss despite the solid effort.

"There aren't many times that you can give this bullpen a three- Jarrod Washburn run lead and they'er going to blow it," Washburn told MLB.com reporter Jim Street.

"Today was just one of those days. Its unfortunate. Its a great bullpen and I'll give them a three-run lead with 100percent confidence tomorrow. They just had a bad night." Marty Seeger with info from mlb.com

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West Lakeland Conference Standings Team Luck Grantsburg St. Croix Falls Unity Siren/Webster Frederic

Conf.

4-0 4-0 2-3 2-2 1-4 0-4

Overall 6-0 5-0 3-4 3-2 1-4 0-5

Scores Monday, April 28 Grantsburg 12, St. Croix Falls 2 Luck 4, Siren/Webster 0 Tuesday, April 29 Luck 5, Turtle Lake/Clayton 4 Siren-Webster 11, Frederic 1 Unity 7, St. Croix Falls 0

Coming up

Phil Preston of Webster catches some air time over the hurdles in a track meet held in Frederic. - Photos by Brenda Sommerfeld and Larry Samson

Thursday, May 1 5 p.m.

Luck at Frederic Grantsburg at Unity St. Croix Falls at Webster Friday, May 2 4 p.m.

Luck at Cumberland 4:30 p.m. Unity at Bruce 5 p.m.

Spooner at Grantsburg Saturday, May 3 TBA St. Croix Falls at River Falls Monday, May 5 5 p.m.

Siren-Webster at Grantsburg Unity at Luck Tuesday, May 6 5 p.m.

St. Croix Falls at Frederic

TRACK & FIELD Coming up

Thursday, May 1 4:15 p.m. Webster at Clear Lake St. Croix Falls at Clear Lake Unity at Clear Lake Friday, May 2 3:30 p.m. Frederic at North Branch Grantsburg at North Branch 4:30 p.m. Unity at New Richmond Monday, May 5 4:30 p.m. Frederic at Shell Lake Webster at Shell Lake Tuesday, May 6 4:30 p.m. Grantsburg at Siren St. Croix Falls at Siren Luck at Colfax

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Thursday, May 1 Grantsburg at Frederic 5 p.m.

Unity at Webster St. Croix Falls at Luck Friday, May 2 Rush City at Grantsburg 5 p.m.

Shell Lake at Unity Monday, May 5 4 p.m.

Frederic at Luck 5 p.m.

Turtle Lake at Webster Tuesday, May 5 4:30 p.m. Siren-Webster at Frederic (DH) 5 p.m.

Luck at Grantsburg St. Croix Falls at Unity

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Coming up Friday, May 2 9 a.m.

Frederic at Hayward Grantsburg at Hayward 11 a.m.

Luck at Hayward St. Croix Falls at Hayward Unity at Hayward Saturday, May 3 9 a.m.

Luck at Hayward Unity at Hayward 10:30 a.m. Frederic at Hayward Grantsburg at Hayward St. Croix Falls at Hayward Monday, May 5 4 p.m.

Frederic at Siren Grantsburg at Siren Webster at Siren Luck at Siren Tuesday, May 6 4 p.m.

Frederic at Unity Grantsburg at Unity St. Croix Falls at Unity Siren at Unity Luck at Unity Webster at Unity Wednesday, May 7 10 a.m.

Grantsburg at Siren Webster at Siren

West Lakeland Conference Standings Team Grantsburg Frederic Luck Unity Siren-Webster St. Croix Falls

Ben G. Anderson of Frederic in a relay earlier this year.

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Overall 8-0 4-2 2-4 1-4 1-3 0-4

The Siren boys team is on track for another great season.

Briana Bielmeier of Unity paces through a relay.

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Luck's Jordan Gross has had a couple of big homers lately. This one came as a solo shot against Siren-Webster on Monday night. - Photo by Marty Seeger

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Wild week for new warden recruit Violators cited for spearing; turkey hunters caught shooting off road

by Marty Seeger AMERY – Kyle Kosin, 24, didn’t exactly ease into his position as the new game warden recruit last week in the Amery area. Kosin, who is a spring 2007 graduate of UW-Stevens Point, worked different areas around the state doing different training programs before becoming officially hired as one of the new recruits in early January. He trained for a time at Fort McCoy, and spent some time in Waukesha before arriving in Amery to gain more experience under Warden Rich Thole.

Kosin arrived on April 21, and on April 22 during daylight hours, he and Thole patrolled areas near the Balsam Branch Creek located south of CTH C. “We wanted to see what we had for fish in the creek,” Thole said.

On the way out of the area, Kosin spotted a small walleye and much larger one somewhat hidden behind a tree.

“It looked like the smaller one had some holes in it like maybe someone had speared it,” Thole said.

After taking photos of the two walleye, and finding nothing of the spear, the Wardens backed out of the area. But before leaving, Kosin noticed a broomlike handle on the hill. It turned out to be the spear they had been looking for.

More evidence photos were taken, and the spear and walleye were left where they were in the hope that whoever left them there might come back to retrieve them. Thole and Kosin returned later that afternoon to find the spear and the walleye missing. Kosin and Thole worked the area for the next three nights, and on April 24, at about 11 p.m., four subjects entered the area.

According to Thole, subject Kody Reindahl was seen throwing a spear numerous times into the water, while David Johnson held a light. No walleye or other fish were reportedly taken in the attempts.

When confronted, Thole said Reindahl, the one doing the spearing, threw the spear into the woods across the creek, which happened to land near Kosin. Thole said they denied doing anything wrong or throwing the spear.

After going back and retrieving the spear from across the creek it was found that the spear was the same one left at the scene three days earlier.

Reindahl and Johnson were both cited for possession of the spear, and both for fishing in what is considered a fish

The photo above shows two walleye as they were when warden Kyle Kosin found them on April 22. Shown below is the spear that was found on the same day. - Photos submitted

The above photo was taken on the night of April 24. Wardens Kyle Kosin and Rich Thole cited two subjects for illegal activity. The spear was thrown across the creek and into the woods when the subjects were approached by the wardens. refuge. Thole said they will also be ask- that nature, so it didn’t raise any red ing for a revocation of licenses. Two flags automatically. other subjects were also present with “All of a sudden, in that instant the Reindahl and Johnson, but no citations guy comes running out of the ditch and were issued for those subjects. he’s got this turkey in his hand still flop“What a first week; sometimes you ping,” Kosin said. can sit there a whole year and not make After observing one of the subjects a case,” said Kosin. throw the turkey into the back of a Suburban, Thole and Kosin approached More surprises for Kosin and Thole the vehicle with driver Dean Raveling of Just two days after citing two subjects Amery, and backseat passenger Jordan for illegal spearing, Kosin and Thole Marshall of Hudson in the vehicle. found themselves in the middle of more Kosin and Thole investigated further illegal activity. On Saturday, April 26, and revealed that Raveling stopped the Kosin and Thole observed two subjects Suburban and Marshall shot the turkey, running out of the ditch with a turkey as (a hen) out the window from the back they were driving on CTH C near seat. Marshall did not have a valid Kennedy Mill. turkey permit for the time period. It was “For us to come up over that hill and also revealed that the subjects had to actually see this in progress is kind of a chase the turkey down into the ditch rare thing,” said Thole because it was not instantly killed.

Kosin said at first he and Thole When the wardens went to seize the thought the pair were looking for pussy untagged turkey from the back of the willows in the ditches or something of Suburban, it got up inside of the vehicle

Warden recruit Kyle Kosin holds the hen turkey he and Rich Thole seized on Saturday, April 26. - Photos submitted and started to fly.

“That turkey was very much alive,” Thole said.

Raveling reached for the bird to take it out of the vehicle, but dropped it, and the bird started to fly away and ran back down into the ditch. Thole ended up running back into the ditch to retrieve the bird.

“There was blood and feathers all over the back of this guy's Suburban,” Thole said. He added that it might have been a different story had the subjects started driving away with the bird in the back seat of the Suburban.

Raveling and Marshall were cited for possessing an untagged turkey, possessing a hen turkey during the closed season, hunting within 50 feet of the road’s center and hunting with an invalid permit. They were also warned for numerous other violations, including possessing an uncased and loaded firearm in a vehicle and shooting from a vehicle.

Roughly $2,000 in fines were levied against the two subjects including a $175 restitution for the turkey.

“It was a good experience for a recruit warden to see something of that and kind of put it all together,” said Thole of Kosin, who will be in the area until around Memorial Day. He will then move to other parts of the state where he’ll be evaluated and tested as part of the recruit program.

“Some of the recruits I’ve talked to haven’t even written a citation yet,” Kosin said.

Trout waters to be stocked in northern Wisconsin this spring SPOONER – The state’s inland water trout season starts May 3 at 5 a.m.

Department of Natural Resource fishery managers are ready.

The DNR will stock catchable yearling trout in all children’s ponds and select waters in the department’s 18-county Northern Region this spring. Due to the unseasonably extended winter, some of these waters may not get stocked before opening day of trout sea-

son. To find out which waters may not have been stocked call Larry Nelson at 715-635-4150 just prior to opening day.

All the regular stocking sites in Washburn County will get trout this year with one exception: Mosinee Springs on CTH I near the Minong Flowage Dam will not be stocked.

According to Department of Natural Resource’s Fisheries manager Larry Damman the land is privately owned,

but had been open to the public under the forest crop law. Damman said a new pond in the Minong area has been selected to get those brook trout.

The pond, unofficially called Otter Pond, is located east of Minong on the south side of Taylor Lake Road in the SE NE Section 5 of Gull Lake Township T.41N. - R.11W, in the Washburn County forest. The pond can be seen from Taylor Lake Road. There is no boat landing,

however, it’s a short walk through the woods and can be fished from shore.

Damman explained that the best place to walk down is from the gate on a forest trail on the east end of the lake.

To fish trout, a person needs a regular fishing license along with a trout stamp.

A license is required for anyone 16 years old or older. Residents born before

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Governor’s Fishing Opener coming to Polk County Lake Wapogasset is the site of this weekend's Governor’s Fishing Opener

by Marty Seeger AMERY — Lake Wapogasset will be the location of the 2008 Governor’s Fishing Opener, coming this weekend.

This is the third time the event has been featured in Polk County in its 43-year existence, and the second time on Lake Wapogasset. The first event was in 1983, four months after the election of Tony Earl.

Lake Wapogasset is a 1,186-acre body of water located in southern Polk County that is popular for its musky, walleye, bass and panfish.

The most recent Governor‘s Fishing Opener was held in 2001 on Balsam Lake when Scott McCallum was governor.

“This is a wonderful thing for Polk County to host it,” said Amery Mayor Harvey Stower. Rep. Ann Hraychuck agreed.

“This is a very exciting time for Polk County,” said Hraychuck. “Anytime that we can promote our county is a

Those on hand to announce the 2008 Governor’s Fishing Opener on Lake Wapogasset in June 2007 were (L to R): Harvey Stower, mayor of Amery; Bruce Johnson, chair of Amery Community Club; Gary Taxdahl, president of Amery Community Club; Bill Hughes, Polk County representative for tourism; Julie Riemenshneiber, city administrator of Amery; Ed Gullickson, Garfield Town chair; Doug Johnson, president of the snowmobile council and member of tourism council; Jay Luke, Polk County supervisor and chair of Lincoln Township Board; Sue Matthews, director of the Polk County Information Center; Rep. Ann Hraychuck; Larry Jepsen, county chair and Dave Nelson, president of the Lake Wapogasset Improvement Association.

– Photo by Marty Seeger

great thing, and tourism is a very important part of out economy. And to go down to the fishing level, that is really a fun family thing that’s been very steeped in tradition here in Polk County, we’re very proud of that.” Hraychuck added that the Governor’s Fishing Opener does a great job of promoting the outdoors, and not just at the fishing level.

Sue Matthews, director of the Polk County Information Center, explained a bit more about how the governor’s opener works. Matthews also had a big job in helping to promote the governor’s opener on Balsam Lake in 2001.

Matthews explained that the Governor’s Fishing Opener is more than just a one-day event, but rather, three days.

It will begin on Friday, May 2, and end in the afternoon on Sunday, May 4.

Typically the opener begins on Friday evening with a governor’s banquet followed by a Saturday kickoff breakfast.

Other banquets are added, and fishing is done on both Saturday and Sunday.

“It’s really a media event,” said Matthews, who added that the opener will be organized with the help of Wisconsin Indianhead Country Inc., a promotional group out of Chetek.

By water, road or trail see birds at the Crex Bird Festival GRANTSBURG – Outdoor enthusiasts have an opportunity to see 275 kinds of birds on Saturday and Sunday, May 10 and 11, during the spring bird festival at the Crex Meadows Wildlife Area hosted by Department of Natural Resources and the Friends of Crex.

This event coincides with the peak of the spring bird migration and International Migratory Bird Day. “We have seen more than 275 kinds of birds, including many rare and endangered species on this 30,000-acre wildlife area,” says Interpretive Naturalist James Hoefler. He adds that this is a great time to learn about birds and bird management, as visitors will see a variety of birds including trum-

Wildlife biologists show how, and tell why, birds are banded and released at Crex Meadows. – Photo submitted

South Dakota success

peter swans, loons, eagles, osprey and sandhill cranes.

The event begins 5 p.m. Saturday with a presentation on the Birds of Crex, followed by a birding tour through Crex Meadows to watch the sun set over the refuge. Sunday leads off with the “Crex Specialty” tour from 4 to 7 a.m. and the Early Bird Special tour from 7 to 9:30 a.m. Space is limited for the two earlymorning tours, and reservations are required.

Buses leave the education center at 10 a.m. and noon for 90-minute birding tours of Crex Meadows and Fish Lake Wildlife Areas. Reservations are not required for the bus tours, but a nominal donation is requested to cover the

cost of bus rental.

Various birding-related programs are scheduled throughout the day. Tag along with bird bander Bruce Bacon, as he tends the “mist nets” and bands a variety of songbirds. Chris Cold, a wildlife biologist, will be on hand along with several live birds for a program on raptors. Wildlife photographers Dale Bohlke and John LaMere will share their favorite images of Crex during their program called Birds and Light.

For more information, or to reserve a spot on the Early Bird Tour, call 715-463CREX (2739) or visit the Web site at: crexmeadows.org. - submitted

Three's a crowd

These three gobblers were photographed as they strutted for three other hens, according to a Leader subscriber near Cushing. – Photo submitted

These Merriam’s gobblers were harvested by six Luck residents recently in the Black Hills of South Dakota. Pictured (L to R): Gary Giller, Randy Petersen, Rande Giller, Cris Moore, Alan Tomlinson and Mikey Petersen. – Photo submitted

Trout/continued Jan. 1, 1927, do not need a license, nor do people who exhibit proof they are in active service with the U.S. Armed

RIGHT: Rick Sellent harvested his first gobbler recently. It weighed 21 pounds and had an 8-?inch beard with 1-inch spurs. – Photo submitted

Forces and are a resident on furlough or leave. People can buy licenses: over the Internet through the Online Licensing Center; at any DNR Service Center; at DNR license vendors; or by calling toll-

free 1-877-WI LICENSE 1-877-945-4236.

Anglers should check the 2008-2009 Trout Fishing Regulations and Guide for daily bag limits and size limits. These limits can vary from waterway to water

way and on different stretches of the same stream. The state’s inland water trout season run through Sept. 30. – from the DNR

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BMC celebrates Phase 1 completion

by Kerri Harter GRANTSBURG – Burnett Medical Center hosted a private open house Friday night to celebrate the completion of Phase I, the construction of its new emergency department and family practice and specialty clinic. Over 100 people instrumental in making the expansion project happen attended the event, catered by Kelli’s Catering. Sunday, a second open house was held for the public which brought in approximately 500 people. Guided tours were given and refreshments were served.

Phase II, due to be completed by next fall, will focus on completing the interior. The new ER and clinic will be open for use in May. (L to R) Wisconsin Assembly Rep. Ann Hraychuck and Mary Poretti at the BMC open house on Sunday, April 27. Hraychuck thought the BMC addition was beautiful and a needed addition to the community. With the recent news of another area nursing home to close, she was grateful that BMC is committed to keeping its continuing-care center open.

Photos by Sherill Summer

(L to R) McKenzie and Kamrin Harmon of Grantsburg made themselves comfortable in a new examination room.

EMTs from North Ambulance in Grantsburg, (L to R) Karen Spafford and Tom Ferrell, check out the EMT office. Both thought that it was great that BMC thought far enough ahead to include a separate office for them.

Becky Tessman is shown cutting into the third of six cakes ordered for the open house.

All of the new equipment in t h e physical therapy a r e a sported balloons for the o p e n house.

Grantsburg Village Trustee James O. Nelson enjoyed the food served by Kelli Harter of Kelli’s Catering. – Photo by Kerri Harter

View of the new registration area that is just inside the new main entrance of BMC, off of Hwy. 70 in Grantsburg.

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Frederic fourth- through sixth-grade students, under the direction of Pat Anderson and Patti Burns, presented their spring concert last Thursday evening with performances by the bell choirs, the bands and a musical entitled “On the Radio.” Upper left, guitarists Nathan Chastek, Mark Wylie and Lenin Guzman perform during the “Hound Dog” number; left, Abby Pickard and Jazzy Anthony perform on drums; above Kendra Mosay, Hayden Swanson, Melana Nelson and Jami Siebenthal dance to “Footloose,” and at right, Alyssa Backlin and Abby Brightbill play recorders. Photos by Gary King

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A moose apiece Women of the Burnett County Moose Lodge 1194 gave stuffed Tommy Moose toys to the county’s first responders recently. The responders will give Tommy to children experiencing a trauma. Pictured (L to R) front: Catherine Eaton, Edna Schroeder (Moose Lodge) and Joe Walsh.

Back: Marge Knudson and Norm Bickford. All but Schroeder are part of the responder team.

Tommy is the one with the antlers. - Photo by Carl Heidel

Leadership Academy Field Trip This sign on a lawn near Pine City, Minn. (above) has motorists doing a doubletake as they glance at what is actually an unusual lawn ornament rather than a truck stop. At right: Is this a sign of things to come — $4 a gallon by Memorial Day? That is what some analysts are saying as crude oil hit $116.56 a barrel compared to last year’s price of $53 a barrel. Last year at this time gas prices in Wisconsin were $2.59. — Photo abov e by Gary King, photo at right by Larry Samson

Members of the Burnett-Polk Leadership Academy heard a presentation on the Deer Lake Conservancy located along Hwy. 8 east of St. Croix Falls at their April meeting. They then took a walking tour of the area, led by Jim Miller, Deer Lake Conservancy member. — Photo by Priscilla Bauer

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Couple each survived personal bouts with cancer Dale and Janice Skow are honorary chairpersons for the Luck Finish Line event, May 10

by Sherill Summer LUCK - The Luck area American Cancer Society Run/Walk Finish Line started 13 years ago to raise money for the American Cancer Society.

For all but one of the first seven years, this year’s honorary chairpersons, Dale and Janice Skow, participated because it was a good cause, and Dale couldn’t say no to co-worker Patti Mattson who organized the annual event.

Five-and-a-half years ago, however, the American Cancer Society’s fight to eliminate cancer as a major health problem became more personal for the Skows when Dale developed colon cancer at 48 years old. Janice, too, developed cancer when she was 48 years old, oddly enough. Five-and-one-half years and four years later, respectively, the Skows are both cancer survivors and are able to add an encouraging note to this year’s event to be held May 10 at the Luck High School.

Colon cancer is the third most common form of cancer and the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States but is rare in people under the age of 50 unless colon cancer runs in the family.

Unfortunately, it wasn’t until after Dale was diagnosed with cancer did he find out about his family history with colon cancer.

“People didn’t like to talk about cancer in the past,” Dale explained, noting he was fortunate to have found his cancer early, before it spread throughout the body.

In hindsight, he thinks he could have caught his cancer even earlier because he was experiencing the symptoms of reduced energy and weight loss for about six months.

Finally he went to the doctor. Although his vital signs looked fine, he had a low blood count and more tests were scheduled to find out where the blood was going.

A colonoscopy discovered a nearly 8-inch-long tumor that tested positive for cancer.

Dale was placed on a six-week radiation treatment coupled with low dose of chemotherapy dispensed 24/7 with the portable chemo pack. After this round of treatment, the shrunken tumor was removed surgically, and Dale went through another round of chemotherapy. Further tests found no more cancer, and Dale officially became a cancer survivor.

Janice’s story Their celebration of Dale being one year cancer free quickly soured when Janice found a peanut-sized lump in her breast. The lump tested positive for cancer, but she too was lucky that the cancer had not spread into the nearby lymph nodes. A lumpectomy removed the lump, and she was placed on four weeks of chemotherapy.

Unlike Dale who received a low dose of chemo, Jan-

Dale and Janice Skow are honorary chairpersons for the Luck Finish Line event, May 10. – Photo by Brenda Sommerfeld ice says her form was nasty stuff that can put a hole in countertops, so she is not sure how it can be used in humans. By the second treatment, Janice had lost most of her hair. Losing hair is traumatic for some people, but Janice didn’t mind wearing wigs for a summer and laughs now as she thinks back to her resemblance to Uncle Fester from the Addams Family that summer.

Less of a laughing matter is how sick the treatments made her feel, especially after the third treatment when Janice was sick the entire four weeks between treatments. The other treatment left her horribly sick for days afterwards. Thirty-six weeks of radiation treatment followed chemo.

Unlike Dale who traveled to Maplewood for treatment, Janice was able to use the clinic in Wyoming, Minn., that opened after Dale was cancer free. Janice’s drive was shorter, and she was able to carpool from Centuria with a woman who also was going through cancer treatment. They tried to make the trip as pleasant as possible by going to garage sales and the like.

The treatment eliminated Janice’s cancer, and she too can count herself as a cancer survivor.

Different perspective As can be expected, Skow’s brush with cancer

Janice Skow is working on this baby afghan to donate for raffle at this year’s Relay for Life in St. Croix Falls. – Photo by Sherill Summer

changed their lives; they now look at things differently.

They urge all to listen to the body and to not miss recommended checkups and screenings. Janice’s experience is a case in point. Even after a mammogram pinpointed exactly where the lump was located in her breast, neither she nor her doctor could feel the lump.

The cancer could have spread throughout the body before the lump was large enough to feel. It frustrates her that some skip annual mammograms because of the cost and she helps schedule exams during the month of October when mammogram exams are free. She also chats with new cancer patients via Internet through the American Cancer Society Web site.

Janice regained a hobby as a result of Dale’s cancer.

Faced with many trips to the cities, Janice took up crocheting for something to do. She is still at it, and this year those who pledge money for the Skow’s run/walk will have a chance to win a bedspread crocheted by Janice.

Luck area walk/run finish line hopes to surpass $300,000 in money raised for the American Cancer Society over the 13 years of the event. While there is not yet a cure for cancer, if it is caught early, cancer is manageable and treatable. The Skows are living proof.

There is a chance to win this bedspread crocheted by Janice Skow during this year’s Luck area American Cancer Society Run/Walk Finish Line. It is currently on display at Rural American Bank in Luck. – Photo submitted

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Grantsburg Prom 2008

The prom court makes room as junior royalty Jonathan Michaels and Jadyn Watt enter the stage with this year’s crowns.

Jesse Swanson and Chandra Krout get noticed in their patriotic formals at grand march.

2008 Grantsburg Prom royalty (L to R): Tyler Meyers, Jason Jensen, Trent Bonneville, Brad Berner, King Kevin Berry, Queen Lydia Benge Briggs, Lauren Leonard, Nicole Davis, Kirsten Kaiser and Samantha Oman. Junior Royalty: Jonathan Michaels and Jadyn Watt. – Photos by Kerri Harter

Newly crowned king and queen, Kevin Berry and Lydia Benge Briggs pose for the cameras. Also shown (L to R) are Brad Berner, Lauren Leonard, Nicole Davis and junior royalty Jadyn Watt.

Frederic Prom 2008

2008 Prom King Zach Anderson and Queen Megan Anderson have their first dance after being announced.

Megan Anderson is crowned by 2007 Prom Queen Melanie Chenal.

Viva Las Vegas was the theme for the Frederic Prom held Saturday, April 26, at the elementary school. The gym was transformed into a lavish Las Vegas nightclub complete with a red carpet and beautiful Vegas skyline. The Frederic High School had been involved in a project this spring that used the Electoral College in conjunction with elections for prom court. The Electoral College is a complex system that many do not understand. In an effort to give students a feel for how the Electoral College works, the elections for royalty included the standard popular vote and registration for voters, primaries, election/voting day and electoral voting. The electoral winners were announced prior to coronation at prom and were presented with red sashes (Sarah Lexen and Zach Anderson). After this, the real prom king and queen were announced: Queen Megan Anderson and King Zach Anderson. Pictured front row (L to R): Kaitlin Bartlett and Andrew Tinman. Second row: Electoral Queen Sarah Lexen, Ben Knauber, Chelsey Chute and Patrick Eaton. Third row: 2007 Queen Melanie Chenal, 2008 Prom Queen Megan Anderson, 2008 Electoral and Prom King Zach Anderson and 2007 King Nolan Neumann. Back row: Stephanie Tido, Brent Crandell, Kelly Daeffler and Tyler Berdahl. – Photos by Brenda Sommerfeld

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Hiding in the Dark

by Brandie Sjoholm, Webster high school senior Sitting alone in my dark closet.

Praying they won’t find me, Or have they even started to look yet?

I hold my head on my knee.

I can hear them now rummaging, Rummaging through my room.

“Sean!” they are yelling, And then there’s a huge BOOM! My heart is going crazy, And almost escapes my chest.

They’re lost like its hazy, And I now know I’m the best.

PoCo Penners The PoCo Penners meet the second Friday of the month at 2 p.m. at the county boardroom in the government center in Balsam Lake. Contact Gladys Frokjer at 483-3208 or Iris Holm 284-3174 for more information. - submitted

Writer’s Corner One More Look

by Amanda Taylor, Webster high school senior A quiet sanctuary is what it is for me.

It’s relaxing don’t you see?

I know it keeps me up all night, I swear in ten minutes I’ll turn out the light.

As I lie in bed it’s after four.

I wake up and head for the door.

As I come back I see it on the floor, I can’t help it; I’ve got to go back for more.

It’s such a great book, I need just one more look.

Skittles

by Cathrine Loso, Webster high school senior They are so small, Yet so colorful, I want them so much I am dying to touch.

Strawberry is my favorite, It’s so wonderfully good I don’t like grape It makes me ape.

Northwest Regional Writers The Northwest Regional Writers meet at 1 p.m. the second Friday of the month either in Frederic or Grantsburg. Each month we have a topic to write about and read to the group. The following writing was read at the last meeting. Call Mary Jacobson at 715-349-2761 for more information about the organization.

Submissions should be typed, double-spaced on one side only of 8 -1/2 x 11 white paper, leaving a minimum of 1-inch margins all around. Handwritten submissions will not be accepted. Submissions should be no more than 800 words.

Submissions may be delivered to The Leader’s offices in Frederic or Siren, mailed to Box 490, Frederic, WI 54837 or e-mailed to the-leader@centurytel.net. We prefer e-mailed copy.

If hand-delivered or mailed, please write "Writers’ Corner" somewhere on the front of the envelope. If e-mailed, please use "Writers’ Corner" as the subject and include the submission as body text of the e-mail. No attachments, please. Your submission to Writers’ Corner grants The Leader one-time rights to publish the item in the weekly newspaper. The author retains the copyright and all future publication rights. The Leader may edit submissions for grammar and punctuation, clarity and length. If you have any questions about this new feature, please contact us at the-leader@centurytel.net or call 715-327-4236. - Editor

Why support the American Cancer Society Run/Walk?

FREDERIC - There area many reasons to take up the fight against cancer. Cancer strikes one out of two men and one out of three women. You or someone you know or love will fight cancer in their lifetime.

The American Cancer Society Run/Walk provides funds for research, education, advocacy and services in the fight against cancer. The walk is being held in Frederic on Saturday, May 10. There is still time to register as an individual, form a team, make a contribution to a walker, or purchase a tribute flag in honor or memory of someone who has had cancer.

Money raised by the walk is carefully spent. The ACS receives the highest ratings from philanthropic watchdog groups and was recognized by Money Magazine for its efficient use of funds.

Since 1946 the ACS has invested $3 billion in cancer research. The research has improved treatment and survival rates. Sixty-five percent of cancer patients survive this disease as opposed to one in five in 1939 and one in four in 1949. An estimated 11 million Americans alive today have a history of cancer. This is encouraging news!

ACS-funded researchers have developed many methods of detecting cancer such as Pap and PSA tests, and mammography to screen for breast cancer. Numerous techniques for treating cancer were discovered by ACS researchers. Researchers funded by ACS have won 40 Nobel Prizes in the past 41 years.

An important new cancer drug called Gleevec has been a tremendous breakthrough treatment for people with chronic myloid leukemia. Gleevec was developed through ACS cancer research grants.

The Hope Lodge in Marshfield. has been open for five years and is available to cancer treatment patients who must travel for treatment in Marshfield. The Hope Lodge is a short-term residential facility designed to offer no-cost housing, emotional and practical support and referral services free to any cancer patient receiving outpatient oncology treatment. Through 2006, 2,758 cancer patients have stayed there, which has saved over $500,000 in lodging costs for the families. There is a new Hope Lodge near the University of Minnesota hospitals that may be used by cancer patient families from our area.

Lioness Hyslop receives Birch-Sturm Fellowship SIREN – The board of directors of the Wisconsin Lions Foundation recognized Charlene Hyslop with the Birch-Sturm Fellowship. This is the foundation’s highest form of recognition that may be bestowed upon an individual.

The board of directors commended Hyslop for her dedication, service and commitment to District 27-E1 Lioness, as well as her service as a member of the Siren Lioness Club. Hyslop’s fellowship will provide continuous support to the foundation and its programs and has created an everlasting tribute to her name.

Lioness Hyslop has been a Lioness member since 1987, and has 21 years of perfect attendance. She has served as affiliate district president two times, affiliate district secretary six times and four terms on the state advisory council. She

has also served as area director, newsletter editor and membership and retention chairperson.

Hyslop has attended two U.S./Canada forums and alldistrict conventions and two international conventions, one in Minneapolis and the other in Hawaii.

Hylsop is active in her local club, holding numerous offices and chairing many committees.

Hyslop is active with the food shelf, waterfront project and many other community projects. She has won numerous awards from her district. Hyslop is also a Melvin Jones Fellow, an honor given to her by her Siren Lioness Club. – submitted

Snowstorm doesn't stop writers BALSAM LAKE – More than 40 writers from five surrounding counties traveled through a late spring snowstorm to attend the 36th-Annual Northwest Area Writers’ Conference held Saturday, April 26, at the Balsam Lutheran Church.

Speakers included mystery writer Elizabeth Esther, who wrote “Murder in the Pines,” with a setting in the Balsam Lake area; Ben Anderson who wrote “IQ 63 – So What,” with LaMoine MacLaughlin reading por-

tions of that book; CRA representative, Kristine Brede telling about the functions of CRA; and Greg Breining, who has written several books. His last book “Super Volcano – The Ticking Time Bomb Beneath Yellowstone Park,” tells about the history of Yellowstone eruptions; and contract book printer, Elizabeth Fischer, from the Menomonie area.

The noon meal was prepared by the church women.

- submitted

The ACS is working to educate Americans about the importance of living healthy lifestyles in order to lower the risk of certain cancers. Proper diet, maintaining a normal weight, exercising on a regular basis, not using tobacco products, staying out of the sun, using sunscreens, not using tanning beds, having regular checkups and screening tests are some of the ways we can reduce our risk for cancer.

The ACS is dedicated to continuing the fight until cancer is no longer a health problem. Join in this fight by participating in the Frederic Run/Walk Finish Line on Saturday, May 10. For more information on how to form a team, be an individual walker or make a contribution, call Elvira Schmidt at Frederic, 653-2684. – from the Frederic Run/Walk Finish Line committee

Bowl for a Cure CENTURIA – The first Bowl for a Cure fundraiser will be held at McKenzie Lanes in Centuria to help strike out breast cancer. Team WildFlowers (Shari Steele, Cindy Lamirande, Shannon Brice, Angie Gorres and Gwen Gierke) are hosting the event in hopes of gathering support in this year’s three-day 60-mile breast cancer walk.

People may join in the festivities on Saturday, May 10, at 6 p.m. The cost is $25 per person, which includes two hours of bowling, bowling shoes and appetizers.

Other events will include a DJ from 8 p.m. to midnight, a paddle wheel 50/50 raffle, a silent auction and other major raffles (quilt, bed and breakfast package, fishing package and more).

Due to limited space, participants are asked to RSVP to guarantee a spot on a lane. You may send the $25 per person to Team WildFlowers, c/o Shari Steele, 1915 Hwy. 87, St. Croix Falls, WI 54024. Checks may be made payable to one of the above walkers.

On the day of the event, registration will begin at 5:15 p.m. Team WildFlowers would like everyone ready to bowl by 6 p.m.

If anyone is unable to attend and would still like to participate, the team will be selling $5 raffle tickets for the major raffle items ahead of the event. – Brenda Sommerfeld with information submitted

Tickets for Citizens banquet avaialble FREDERIC – Tickets for the Frederic Citizen of the Year banquet, to be held May 16, must be purchased

by May 10, according to organizers.

Tickets are available at U.S. Bank, Bremer Bank and Harlander/Tesch Dental Office. Cost is $12 per ticket.

Dave and Jane Pederson have been named this year’s Frederic Citizens of the Year.

The couple will be honored, along with Volunteers of the Year Delores Duncan and Eleanor Duncan, Business of the Year Bean’s Country Griddle and Founders of the Year, the Reuben and Ruth Wedin Family.

The banquet begins at 6 p.m. with a dinner at Hacker’s Lanes. A program will follow the meal. – with submitted information

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River Road Ramblings

collected by Russ Hanson

Rambling through Cushing in 1896 by Henry Sornson

by Russ Hanson In the 1960s, 90-year-old Henry Sornson, carpenter and farmer of Cushing, went blind. He corresponded with his daughters Margie and Helen by audio tape.

They ask him to tell about the history of Cushing when he first moved there as a 16-year-old boy in 1896.

George Laier passed along a copy of the tape that Russ Hanson transcribed, preserving Henry’s own words as he rambles through the Cushing he remembered.

Remember he is telling the story in the 1960s, so when he says something is now, it is nearly 50 years ago. In parenthesis are some of my comments in 2008. “ When we got here to Cushing in 1896, there was the old creamery that was about a year old. Harvey’s store (building on northeast corner of Cushing intersection where Harvey Olson had his electric shop and home) that was built by Thomas Hansen and Jens Petersen the year before. Henning (sometimes he says Henning and sometimes Hennings referring to Andrew Hennings, first merchant in Cushing) was at where Edward Olson is now. About one-third of that.

He had a framed house back of there. (The Hennings store was later owned by Gullickson, Reitz, Dramdahl and Olson and is just north of the north bar), Tom Hansen had a framed house right back of the Co-op Store (Vern’s store—house was later owned by Mike Laier). He had bought 20 acres of land (land from the south bar south on the east side of the road— part of Nils Gullickson’s original homestead).

Frank Petersen had the west end of what Lindahl has now (southwest corner house of Main Street and Hwy. N). The west end of the house. Then the blacksmith shop was the south side of it (this blacksmith shop was across the road from the current feedmill— before the Nick shop at the top of the hill). Then Nels Gullickson had a little log cabin right next to Hennings between him and Tom Hansen and he was an old shoemaker. He had all the land of that 80 acres and had sold it to his son-in-law, Andrew Hennings. And he (Hennings) had the post office. Then a fellow from the Cities, Jens Petersen (also called Jeppe Petersen), who came up and bought a half-interest in it and had it for a while and then sold out to Henning again.

He (Jens Petersen) had that lot where the new bank is now, that was his. He built a house there back, then he put up a little store where the telephone exchange now stands. He had that for quite a few years and then he got sick. He sold the whole works, the house and the store to Dr. Brown. He (Brown) made it into a doctor’s office (Brown left Cushing in 1915 or so and Dr. J. A. Riegel moved in next. Riegel later moved to St. Croix Falls and started the hospital there in his wife’s mansion—the Baker house). First he was down there in the old building where the old bank is. Then when he got married, he bought the Hansen store (store at northeast corner - later owned by Harvey Olsen and now apartments).

The old bank building was built down here about one-half mile south (of Cushing on west side of road).

That was Mort Haven’s corner then (northeast corner of Marshland farm). They called that the Hell’s Half Acre. Frank Anderson bought that from Hymie Cohen, a Jew, who had built it (for a saloon). He sold it to Bonneville and he run it a while. He sold it to Charlie Anderson who moved it up here for a meat market. And he built the house onto what is now the old bank. He was doing a meat market there for a while. I guess it didn’t pay out too well so he sold it. I think his brother-in-law had it for a while (the old bank burned and was torn down and is the driveway into the post office now).

Then they took the meat market over to Ole Gullickson’s store (later Ed Olson’s store). Then Johnson got it and then Theresa Gullickson. Then they sold it (saloon building) to H. D. Baker. Then it was turned into a bank. That was our first bank. It was quite a town then!

William Johnson had a farm a few miles north of

Cushing in the early days looking northwest up Main Street. The “Cushing History” book, Volume 1 is at the printers with the Sterling Eureka and Laketown Historical Society to start selling them in midJune. Work on Volume 2 is under way. – Photo submitted here. He built a store (about 1900). It had a hall upstairs. It is now burnt down (the old north bar where Jack’s tap is now). He moved down from the farm, sold the farm and run that for quite a few years. There was a hall upstairs and a confectionary downstairs. He finally sold it out to his son-in-law. And he had it till they died, I guess.

The Askov building. It was a harness shop. He sold it to Handy Pete and Haustrop. They had it awhile and then Askovs got it. They rebuilt it double and made it longer and longer and put on living quarters upstairs (this building is across from the north bar and is the co-op office and apartments in 2008).

Handy Pete had the first feed mill here and planing mill. He turned it into a sawmill. He sold out the feedmill to Peter M. Hansen who moved it down there to right next to Nicky Jensen’s house (across from the new Lutheran church). I guess Nicky has that building too now. I don’t know just when, but in about 1893 or 1894 it (Jensen’s hardware shop building west of the hardware?) was built down there by Hymie Cohen.

Hymie Cohen was a Jew and he was a peddler.

Then he got a license and built a saloon down there on Mort Haven’s (south of Cushing on what is now Lundgren’s farm built in 1903). He couldn’t get it anywhere else because people wasn’t interested in a saloon. He had two brothers, Nate and Phillip. They had it (saloon) for a while then they sold it to Jack Bonneville from Grantsburg or Branstad. He lived up there someplace. The old Bonneville place is still up there. He had it for awhile then he sold it to Charlie Anderson. Charlie, he was going to have a meat market. He built up there on cement (factory), where Harold Jensen’s house is. He built up on the hill there what is now Nicky Jensen’s machine shop (the small building that was just west of the Jensen Hardware where tractor repair was done?).

That was Jensen and Eklund. They had rented the Smith house there where the blacksmith shop is (northwest part of Cushing just north of the Methodist church). That’s where they started out. Then they bought this building of Bonneville and moved it down there where it now stands. Dwight Rice from Frederic, he moved it down there. (this is confusing—maybe the Cohen’s had two buildings since Henry says Rice moved one building for Jensen and Eklund—the hardware store owners, and then says in the next paragraph that Henry Jensen moves the saloon).

When Charlie Anderson bought that building down there (Cohen saloon south of town), he was going to move it up here for a meat market. That’s the old bank building now. Then he built the house onto it after he moved the building up here. Henry Jensen, he got the job of moving the building. They jacked it up and put two bobsleds in under it. I don’t remember if they had

more than four horses on it or not. I think four was all they had, Johnnie Jensen’s team and Henry Jensen’s team. That was before the big ditch was dug down there. It was early in the spring, the snow was just about gone. We came across the big ditch—there wasn’t much of a ditch there then. I was down there and put some braces on the inside of it, because it was just a shell and they were afraid it would fall down if we didn’t get it braced up. We did that. It got to be quite a job to move that building. We had to cut off a telephone pole over here to make the turn to get in. We didn’t come up the road. We went through the field there that Tom Hansen had and then crossed the road.

In some spots it was pretty near bare ground. We got it in there anyway. Charlie got started with his meat market. He had it for awhile as a meat market, then Martin Gullickson had it for a meat market. Then he sold the equipment to John and Ole Gullickson. Then Doc Brown had it for an office. He had a housekeeper.

Churchill was a Methodist preacher here and he lived there too. It didn’t go very well with Doc Brown and Churchill. Churchill, he quit and went over and boarded by Mrs. Henning while he was here and before he got married. Doc Brown was there quite a while. Then Doc, he bought the Jeppe Petersen place.

That was the store up there on the corner. He had that for an office and then he lived in the house after he was married. Then he thought that wasn’t handy enough and built an office down there by the house.

He sold his old office to Constan Christensen for a meat market. He had a one-eyed butcher up there working for him and they did quite a bit of business.

Then Connie, he had that old Selah Peterson place and he lived out there and run the market here. Tim, he had a meat market in St. Croix for a while first. He hired Nels Simonsen to work for him. Nels Simonsen worked for him for a while and it didn’t take long before Nels was running the meat market and Tim was working for him! Then he came up here and worked for Constan Christensen. He was a good butcher all right, but I guess he liked to drink pretty well. Well, they were there for awhile then Constan sold it to Walter Larson. In the meantime, Theresa Johnson had her millinery store over there in the bank building for a while. “ This is excerpted from our soon-to-be-available new book “Cushing, WI History Volume 1.” The Leader will be printing it, and the Sterling Eureka and Laketown Historical Society selling it as a fundraiser for $15 per copy. There are 208 pages with over 225 photos. SELHS box 731, Cushing, WI 54006, with $2 postage for shipping. Available mid-June. Russ Hanson, 715-488-2776, riverroadrambler@gmail.com is collecting photos and stories for volume 2 all summer.

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Surprises are surprising!

One day last week when I was digging for news for Do You Remember, I stopped for a few minutes to visit with a good friend. She was reading a book about looking for surprises in our lives. I thought that sounded interesting. It must have power in it!

Bernice A copy of the Shell Lake Abrahamzon newspaper was on a table there, evidently someone had cut a picture or article out of it so it couldn’t go back into the file.

I read it every week, but the cover looked unfamiliar, so I took it home to read. Oh, my, the date was Oct. 17, 2007. I enjoy the Writer’s Corner, Pauline’s column and Sue Johnson’s column, plus Diane’s feature and the feature pictures.

My goodness, I did a double take. My picture was with Sue’s. She wrote that I was her mentor as she was the one who typeset my column every week when she worked at the Inter-County Leader in Frederic. What a lovely compliment. What a surprise! And I hadn’t even looked for it. It just fell into my lap. I called up Sue’s sister to share my experience. What a coincidence!

Then I called the Shell Lake Register office to talk to Sue. Surely she must have wondered why I never wrote to her and commented. Better late than never, but after all, writing is what I do. Don’t fall over if I tell you I’ve been writing for the Leader since 1968.

That’s what I love to do, and evidently it’s contagious and Sue caught it, too. So thank you, dear girl.

When I was eating lunch, I had a telephone call from Milwaukee from my one-time bridesmaids.

They are my age, Greek twins and this past Sunday was their Easter. I wish I were there to share their lamb dinner and red eggs. What a surprise to have a phone call from them on a plain old weekday.

And then I had a delightful phone call from Murial Peterson, one of my children’s teachers. We have had

BEHIND THE

SIGNPOST

Opening day Versus, ESPN, Cabela’s, Bass Pro, Gander Mountain, Great Northern Outdoors; they’re all my favorite places during this time of year. I spent so much time wandering around at GNO I think Tony thought I was shoplifting.

I’ve been sitting here all winter living vicariously through Al Lindner and the other guys.

My wife is sure I have fondled the finish off all my Rapalas.

Every warm day during the winter I was in my deluxe Nelson pole building, sitting in the boat; dreaming about adding accessories. Last year I added so many vertical rod holders the boat looked like a marine antenna farm. In retrospect, I decided these weren’t too smart if there was an electrical storm. I’m still trying to figure out how to keep from stepping on my rod when I’m running from one end of the boat to the other during the heat of the moment.

I also added a set of bunkers so I could get the boat back on the trailer. I used to have my wife jump in and guide the bow onto the trailer; she won’t jump in anymore.

This year I’m adding a GPS/locator and a weather radio. I told my wife I needed the GPS to get home,

similar life experiences.

So that’s how my day unrolled, one surprise after another.

Why couldn’t Sunday’s weather have been Saturday’s? Some of our writers were not able to attend the 36th-annual Spring Writers Conference sponsored by the Poco Penners at the Evangelical Lutheran Church on Saturday on account of the snowstorm. It was held beyond Balsam Lake, and in spots the roads were slippery.

Wonderful program. I would have liked to buy every book there. I couldn’t resist “Murder in the Pines” by Elizabeth Esther. She gave us some very helpful hints about mistakes along the way, which editors hopped all over.

Ben Anderson was misdiagnosed as a child and wrote a book “IQ of 63 – So What?” A reader shared excerpts from the book. How easily we put people into boxes and judge them. A concept shared in educational circles. How we limit their potential, often unfair and wrong. He accomplished his goal of setting his record straight.

The Chippewa Valley Writer’s Group published a book representing 15 writers. Every time one of the members was asked “What is the book about?” she said, “Just read the darn thing!” and that’s how it got its title.

A very prolific newspaper writer started to write books and one opportunity led to another. His name is Greg Breining, author of “Super Volcano.”

Most writers like to read and hear what other writers are doing. The conference was once held at Hunky Dory Farm on Lake Clare, with Betty Bridgment our keynote speaker and mentor. When a friend called me a mentor recently, it was a real compliment. (Especially with all my cross-outs!)

Until next week, Bernice

she didn’t say anything.

I bought my wife a couple more rods and reels; she says they will go nice with the size 44 long jacket I got her last year.

I’ve been pracBrooke ticing backing up Biedinger with the boat trailer. I still can’t figure out how the boat ends up 90 degrees to the hitch in such a short distance.

I’m not too sure that putting a ball hitch on the front of my vehicle wouldn’t be such a bad idea.

If fish cost $4 per pound, I figure I need to catch about 6,000 lbs. to break even, and that doesn’t account for the hours I spent daydreaming about fishing.

I can’t wait for opening day.

IRREGULAR columnist

Knights of Columbus hold Tootsie Roll drive ST. CROIX FALLS – Each year, councils throughout the state participate in the raising of funds for local programs in their area through the Tootsie Roll Drive for people with intellectual disabilities. The Knights hand out Tootsie Rolls in exchange for a donation to this fund. On May 2, 3 and 4, the Knights of the Lakes Council in Balsam Lake will be handing out Tootsie Rolls to raise funds at Wal-Mart and MarketPlace in St. Croix Falls. A majority of the funds raised will be used for people with intellectual disabilities in the area (Polk Co.), approximately 80 percent, and the other 20 percent to programs throughout the state of Wisconsin.

The Knights appreciate the support in the past years from the people in the communities allowing them to assist organizations such as the Polk County Special Olympics, Polk County Special Education, and the Polk County Adult Developmental Center. During this time of state cutbacks it is now even more important to support programs like this; for example, allowing these organizations to provide field trips, transportation to events, thus allowing the programs to continue.

The Balsam Lake Council Of the Knights of Colum-

bus would like to express gratitude to Wal-Mart and MarketPlace for allowing then to collect donations, but most of their gratitude is extended to all who have donated to the Tootsie Roll drive. - submitted

Swedish Club to meet AMERY - The Swedish Club at its May 5 meeting will hear Eva Apelqvist of Spooner discuss former United Nations Secretary General Dag Hammarskjold.

Hammarskjold (1905-1961) was a renowned Swedish diplomat and economist before he was elected to the UN post in 1953. He was also a Nobel Peace Prize winner before his untimely and mysterious death in 1961 on a flight in the Congo. His book, “Markings” - a study of his personal spiritual journey, was published after his death. Apelqvist is a native of Sweden and the author of children’s books. The meeting convenes at 7 p.m. at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, Deronda Street in Amery. - submitted

Do you remember ?

Compiled by Bernice Abrahamzon

50 Years Ago Polk County sportsmen favor same deer season and earlier bass season.-The Frederic Country Club official opening was May 30.-It was written that 55 would graduate from Frederic High School this year.-NW Elec. was building a new line from Milltown to Balsam Lake.-The 9th-annual Spring Concert would be held May 15 at the high school auditorium.-Notices were published to control noxious weeds.-Specials at Route’s Super Market, Frederic, were baby food at 12 jars for $1, Jell-O at 6 pkgs. for 49¢ and vanilla extract at 2 for 29¢.-Men were wanted for pitching peas in field and at viner stations from about June 25 to July 15.-Officers arrested 41 more teenagers at Interstate Park over the weekent.-Consignment sales were held every Thursday at the Clear Lake Livestock Market.-B & B Clothing (formerly Evensen’s in Amery) had a sale on children’s coats, men’s suits and ladies suits.Specials at the Super Market, Danbury, included Vet’s dog food at 12 cans at $1, flour at 25 lbs. for $1.59 and 12 rolls of toilet tissue for $1.-The Frederic Municipal Hospital Board voted to make final bond payment.-The Robert Mettler home burned at Sand Creek.

40 Years Ago Frederic Farm Lockers were ready to show off new look.-Specials at Route’s Super Market, Frederic, included smoked picnics at 37¢ lb., book matches at 50 for 10¢ and ice cream at ? gallon, assorted flavors at 59¢.-Sppecials at the Frederic Coop Super Market included white potatoes at 10 lbs. for 69¢, dill pickles at 2 qts. for 89¢, Swan liquid pint, a 6-oz. bottle for 46¢ and fryers at 29¢ lb. (whole).-Webster residents paid tribute to Dr. Maas.-Specials at the Clover Farm Store, Frederic, included lettuce at 19¢ head, bananas at 2 lbs. for 29¢ and porkettes at 68 for 12-oz. pkg.-Now open, Edgewater Inn, on Mudhen Lake.-A wedding dance was set for May 11 at West Sweden Hall with music by Glenn Anderson, given for Mr. and Mrs. Don Wicklund (Carol Tschumperlin).-Herman Schnechel passed away.-Mrs. Arthur Branstad was Frederic State Champion of Gideon Society.-Current prices were 3 dozen eggs at 89¢, peas at 7 cans for $1 and Miracle Whip at 49¢.-A dance was set for May 18 at Indian Creek Hall with music by Glenn Anderson.-A dance was set for May 18 at Yellow Lake Lodge with music by Paul Miklos.

20 Years Ago Open House was held by Floyd and Ruth Hansen and Arlee and Ruby Hansen for the 40th wedding anniversary for their parents on April 30, 2 to 10 p.m. at Ruby’s Bakery, Milltown, with music from 4-10 p.m.-Obituaries included Agnes Svoboda, Edward Harr, Mercedes Smith, Henning (Hank) Holland and Patrick Lynch.-1988 Polk County tax deed notice was published in this newspaper.-Fire destroyed the home of Clyde and Lucille Allen, one mile east of Milltown.-A baby shower was held for Barb Lenz at the Lewis Methodist Church on April 30.-An open house was held for Mildred Lindberg’s 80th birthday party on May 1, at the Golden Oaks Apts., Frederic.-Jay Larrabee was honored for community center work at Webster.-Burnett County was expected to receive first right to acquire rail line.-David Swingle was named Webster School Board President.-Comment was invited on proposed Yellow River boat access.-Summer marching bnad uniforms were goal for Grantsburg band.-Bob Becker wrote his column on aging of a fish.-A rummage sale was held at St. John’s Catholic Church, Webster, on Friday and Saturday, April 29-30.-The annual meeting was held April 30 at the Trade Lake Mission Church, Trade Lake.

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TOWN TALK/COUNTRY CHATTER Hello, everybody, Blacky here from Humane Society of Burnett County.

If you haven’t noticed already by my picture this week, I am having a bit of a temper tantrum. Here I’ve been touting the spaghetti fundraiser for weeks and weeks, and I wasn’t even Blacky allowed to go! To make matters worse, they made fun of me by taking a picture of me and setting it next to a plate of spaghetti! Talk YAPpenings about humiliating. So this week, all you get to look at is the back of my head until I regain my composure. I might be just a dog, but I have feelings nonetheless.

My own issues aside, the fundraiser dinner was a success, I’m told. There were lots of folks that came out on a blustery late-April day to support the shelter. I think that is just great and want to tell all the donors, volunteers and supporters, “Thanks a bunch!”

The winner of the hot air balloon ride, in case you’d like to know, was Kim McKeller from Beroun, Minn., and the winner of dinner and a movie at Adventures/Timbers Theatre was Rhonda Parker from Web-

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ster. We already have another party in the works for May. This time it will be a wine and cheese tasting event at Trade Lake Winery in Frederic. The date is Saturday, May 31, from 4 to 8 p.m., and music will be provided by local musicians Cynthia Rintala and Dave Frank. The admission price is $15 with proceeds benefiting the shelter. I have already resigned myself to the fact I won’t be going. Dogs don’t have money, and I cannot drink wine - even if I wanted to (but you can bring me some cheese). Some people think it’s great fun to slip a dog a beer or a cocktail and watch him walk funny, but alcohol is very bad for dogs. The only lampshades we should be wearing on our heads are the kind the vet gives us to keep us from gnawing our stitches out after an operation. My brother had to wear one of those once. He looked like the RCA dog swallowed up by an old Victrola.

Before I move on to more shelter news, I’d like to recognize a special little girl from Siren. Laurel got some reward money for returning a camera to its rightful owner, and with that money she made some doggy beds to go home with the lucky dogs here that found new families. What a neat kid! There have been many compliments on her handiwork, too.

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We had a visit again last Monday night from our little black four-legged critter. Guess he decided to come back and check out our bird yard for any leftover sunflower seeds. Looks like we will have to put up with this fella and buddies all summer. Along with the irritations comes the fun of seeing the summer birds return; most are here but I am waiting for the orioles and tiny hummingbirds. Have you seen some of the deer? They are starting to shed their old winter coats in favor of their beautiful summer red ones.

Sympathy to the family of Charles Tollander who passed away April 22.

Come watch the first-annual Attitude Dance Academy perform their recitals on Friday, May 9, and Saturday, May 10, at the Siren High School at 7 p.m. both days. If you wish to register your child for lessons, or for more info, call 715-349-5556.

Congratulations to elementary student Sage Ortez, middle schooler Mathew Wampfler and high schooler Cassi Olson for being chosen Siren schools students of the

week. Good job, kids.

The annual bird festival will be coming up on Friday and Saturday, May 10 – 11 at Crex Meadows. This event is great for area bird watchers or anyone interested in nature. For more info call 715-463-2739.

The Siren Lioness have purchased, and have available, material from speaker Heidi, who spoke on the dangers of child pornography and prostitution, to any group, be it a church group, school group or a 4-H group. If you wish to use the material, ask any Siren Lioness; they will be more than willing to help. This is not a stick your head in the sand subject, it happens to girls and boys more often than you realize. Let’s learn all we can so we can stop it in our community before it starts.

There was a good group out for the spaghetti supper last Saturday at the Moose Lodge. It’s good to see people of our area out willing to help the gals at the humane society. You gals do a great job. Too bad many more of the people don’t take to the idea of spay or neuter your animals. Sure would make your job a whole lot easier.

Frederic Senior Center Monday spades was played with the following winners: first place, Lola Hinschberger; second place, Jim Bly; third place, Vi Luke; fourth place, Netha Polson.

Tuesday we enjoyed talking with Assembly Rep. Ann Hraychuck. She was very informative and we got to tell her our concerns and made a very good listening period to benefit us.

Wednesday pokeno group, as always, enjoyed themselves.

Thursday night 500 cards with the following winners: first place, Rich Hustad; second place, Tim Abrahamzon; third place, Willis Williams; fourth place, Arvid Pearson.

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Friday the pokeno players enjoyed their game, and Marion Miller treated all to cake for her birthday.

Saturday food, fellowship and games. We enjoyed a delicious turkey dinner and all the trimmings. Bingo and cards were played after dinner and refreshments served at coffee time.

Friday, May 2, is our monthly meeting. All members urged to attend. We will be picking out our floor covering samples. We want everyone’s input.

Hoping the weather will be warming up. Our garden rooster was covered with snow Saturday.

Happy May Day.

The dog population has remained mostly steady this week, which is good because we are full up again.

We did get two new pups in, however. Hoku and Love, two little girls, were found playing in the streets of Grantsburg. That’s dangerous, and a good way to become a sail dog! They are safe and sound now and are whiling their days away playing as they wait to be adopted, or claimed. They’re black Lab-mix pups, chubby and adorable, and are about 3 months old.

Earth Day has come and gone, but for a growing number of people, Earth Day is every day. I’d like to remind you folks that the shelter does recycle aluminum cans, cell phones and ink cartridges and, in turn, we use the money from that for general expenses. It all helps.

Time for me to sign off. Someone must be feeling guilty, because there’s a big chicken-flavored rawhide coming my way. Her shoes will now be spared the ire of Blacky. Take care, everyone, and I’ll see you here next week!

HSBC is saving lives, one at a time. www.hsburnettcty.org 866-4096.

Engagement

Taylor/Ristow

Michael and JoAnn Taylor of Frederic proudly announce the engagement of their daughter, Brandie Taylor, to Jason Ristow of Anoka, Minn.

Brandie is a 2004 graduate of Frederic High School.

Jason is a 1996 graduate of Coon Rapids High School in Coon Rapids, Minn.

Brandie and Jason are planning a Sept. 13, 2008, wedding.

They will reside in Anoka, Minn. – submitted

Wedding

Birth announcements Born at Burnett Medical Center A boy, David Allen Edaburn, born April 22, 2008, to Brittany Hollan and David Edaburn, Grantsburg. David weighed 6 lbs., 6 oz. and was named in memory of his grandpa, David Allen Edaburn. David has an older sister, Faith Edaburn. Grandparents are Joe and Val Chapman of Pine City, Minn., and Sherry Ann Mesecher of Grantsburg.

Great-grandparents are Gloria and Harold Edaburn of Grantsburg, Joanne and Rich Smith of Stillwater, Minn., and Vernice Valunda of Pine City, Minn.

••• A boy, Dakota Darrell Yunk, born April 24, 2008, to Rachel and Wes Yunk, Grantsburg. Dakota weighed 7 lbs., 10 oz. and was 20-3/4 inches long. Grandparents are Bob and Edna Bowman of White Bear Lake, Minn., Kevin Johnson of Sandstone, Minn., and Annette Zacharias of Sturgeon Lake, Minn. Great-grandparents are Bill and Nettie Yunk of Grand Rapids, Minn., and Mildred Bowman of White Bear Lake, Minn.

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Born at St. Croix Regional Medical Center: A girl, Launa Michelle Daniels, born April 14, 2008, to Chad and Gina Daniels, Balsam Lake. Launa weighed 6 lbs., 4 oz.

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A boy, Prakhar Deep Khare, born April 15, 2008, to Meenakski and Pranay Khare, Osceola. Prakhar weighed 7 lbs., 4 oz.

••• A girl, Natallie Marie White, born April 17, 2008, to Ashley Fjorden and Josh White, Frederic. Natallie weighed 6 lbs., 7 oz.

••• A boy, Bradon Joseph Peterson, born April 18, 2008, to Robert and Jessica Peterson, Siren. Bradon weighed 6 lbs., 15 oz.

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Born at Amery Regional Medical Center: A boy, Caleb Jonathan Hile, born April 10, 2008, to Nicole and Jonathan Hile, Cumberland. Caleb weighed 6 lbs., 12-1/4 oz.

••• A son, Samuel Carl Sigsworth, born April 14, 2008, to Cynthia and Jason Sigsworth, Balsam Lake. Samuel weighed 9 lbs., 1 oz.

••• A boy, Logan Cash Sigsworth, born April 21, 2008, to Elizabeth and Shawn Sigsworth, Balsam Lake. Logan weighed 8 lbs., 1-1/2 oz.

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Roush/Seeger

Dean and Rhonda Roush of Cushing and Dennis and Tamera Seeger of Beldenville are happy to announce the marriage of their children, Sarah Nicole and Matthew Duane.

The couple was married on Jan. 26, 2008. The wedding and reception were held at The Lodge at Crooked Lake in Siren. Sarah is a 2003 graduate of St. Croix Falls High School and a 2006 graduate of UW-River Falls. She is currently working at 3M. Matt is a 2004 graduate of Ellsworth High School and is currently working for Belair All-Season Landscaping. The couple resides in Ellsworth.

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TOWN TALK/COUNTRY CHATTER Lewis

653-4281 Sunday, April 20, was Camp Sunday at the Lewis church, and the Scott Nelson family set up a small tent in the sanctuary with a pair of feet sticking out of it. This year they added snores to the sound effects. It’s a lot of work setting up, building a fake campfire, etc., and we appreciate it. They keep adding a new touch each year.

Several weeks ago I misquoted myself. It was Phil Schaetzel who sang a solo, and we appreciated that also.

This week we are preparing for a rummage sale on Friday and Saturday from 8 a.m.-2 p.m., at the Lewis church.

Donations accepted, especially clothing in good condition, books, novelties and misc. Helpers are needed as well, both days.

Last Saturday arrived with snow, ice and slippery roads.

Members of the Northwest Regional Writers who attended the spring conference at the Evangelical Lutheran Church somewhat near Balsam Lake were Mary Jacobsen, Alice Ford and Bernice Abrahamzon. Also, Bob MacKean of Luck. He and wife, Betty, just returned from Mississippi, where they attended a funeral of a family member.

It was held in a new church with writers of several local clubs attending. Speakers included Elizabeth Ester, author of “Murder in the Pines;” Ben Anderson, author of “IQ of 63 – So What?;” Kristine Brede, representative of CRA. Because of the snowy, chilly weather, the catered lunch by the churchwomen was changed from a chicken salad to a chicken soup. Entertainment at the piano followed in the big, beautiful sanctuary with community singing. Greg Breining, author of “Super Volcano” and other books spoke about his writing career.

A number of authors set up a sales display of their books. One of the books that was eye-catching was “Just Read the Darn Thing” by the Chippewa Valley Writers Group. Every time members were asked what the book was about, that was the reply.

Attendees were treated royally, with many giveaways, delicious food, lots of coffee or juice and much positive feedback. It was educational and entertaining despite the nasty weather.

The regular monthly church board meeting will be held this Wednesday at 7 p.m., at the Lewis church. No congregational potluck dinner, just the meeting. It is important to be present.

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Hank and Karen Mangelsen visited Hank’s aunt, Beatrice Lee, in Rice Lake Tuesday. She has been staying with her daughter, Charlene Nedland, for several months.

Don and Lida Nordquist were Thursday visitors of Marlene and Bruce Swearingen and they played some cards.

Karen and Hank Mangelsen called on Dick and Shirley Quinton Thursday.

Marvin Knoop is home again after having been in the hospital several days following an accident where he broke his arm. He is wished a complete and speedy recovery.

Randy Schacht and Don Nordquist were visitors of the Hank and Karen Mangelsen during the week.

Donna and Gerry Hines went to the Twin Cities Friday.

They visited Brenda Sweet and family that day. On Saturday they went to the lacrosse game of grandson Bryton Hines. Sunday they attended Bryton’s confirmation and later they went to the soccer game of grandson, Bryce Sweet.

Lida and Don Nordquist visited Roy and Dee Nordquist Sunday afternoon.

Hank, Karen, Larry, Celie and Baxter Mangelsen were lunch guests at the home of Jake and Holly Mangelsen Sunday.

Beverly Brunclik had coffee with Maynard and Ronda Mangelsen Saturday afternoon.

Judy Albee joined a large number of people at the home of Don and Charlene Strabel Saturday evening. The 50th birthdays of Charlene and her twin, Cheryl Hotchkiss, were celebrated.

Don Schleiss and Judy Albee attended the adult retreat at Faith Lutheran Church in Spooner on the weekend.

Guest leader was Pastor Bill Mann from Ashburn, Va. He was pastor at Faith several years ago.

Beverly Brunclik and Judy Albee attended a bluegrass gospel program in Centuria Sunday evening.

Clam River Tuesday Club will meet Wednesday, May 7, at 1:30 p.m. at the home of Kris Fjelstad.

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Doris Pederson has decided to vacate her apartment at Golden Oaks Apartment and stay as a resident of Frederic Care Center and Rehabilitation where she is healing from a broken hip replacement. Her sister, Shirley Olson has been a resident there quite awhile.

It is officially spring, so some Lewis church snowbirds are expected back in the very near future. The calendar does say spring.

The NW Regional Writers will meet Friday, May 9, at 1 p.m. The April meeting was supposed to be at Grantsburg, but was cancelled on account of snow. So the May meeting will be a Frederic, at 1 p.m., at Sunrise Apts. Assign-

ment: same as April’s.

Mickey Lenz (Glockzin) was a patient at the St. Croix Falls Hospital for several days. On Monday, her husband, John, transported her to Regions Hospital for treatment.

Wishing her a good recovery.

The farm auction on the Ted Johnson Estate, Virginia Johnson farm was well attended with good bidding last Friday. Ad was in last week’s Indianhead Advertiser.

An auction was held Sunday at the Bob and Sue Marcum place (the former Ernie Bengtson place across from the LeRoy Jones farm). Many beautiful items. The home was extensively remodeled.

Lucy is a 10-week-old, diluted Tortie, female kitten with short hair.

She and her sisters, Libby and Lizzie, were found on the side of the road where their mother was hit by a car. All three are now at the shelter, playing, pouncing and putting on a show for all who come to visit. These three outgoing kittens Arnell are ready to find their way into a Humane new home. If grey tabby and grey Society tortie are not your style, also available are Mia, Molly, Missy, Maggie and Mercedes. These five M kittens are 9 weeks old with varying color combinations of white, black, gray and tabby. All of the M kittens have Magnified Motors to warm your heart. And if an adult cat fits your lifestyle, Arnell has an adoption room full of wonderful spayed or neutered and some declawed adult cats to fit most any household. We have the cat for you.

The field of animal welfare is a community in itself.

It exists for the care and consideration of animals in our society; be it stray, injured or neglected. Animal welfare personnel, vets, humane officers, animal control officers and shelter animal caregivers, regularly attend training from various organizations within the animal welfare field.

Last week, Arnell sent two staff members, Mary and Jody, to the Wisconsin Federated Humane Societies Animal Caregiver Seminar in Wausau. Animal Caregivers are the backbone of any humane society. Caring for animals in the shelter setting is not the same as caring for a household pet. Caregivers must consider the spread of disease, legal requirements of animal care, safety and pet ownership rights when caring for the stray and surrendered animals at their shelter.

Training allows them to expand their knowledge about health and care of the animals as well as share

“same species caregiver” ideas.

At the caregiver seminar, Mary and Jody got a refresher course on animal shelter cleanliness and the newest research ideas on how to keep the animals healthy once they come to the shelter. Techniques of animal capture, restraint and transport were also learned. As animals are only half of the pet equation, care of the human client was also a topic of interest.

Not all pet owners are happy that Fido was brought to the safety of the animal shelter. Resolving conflict and dealing with the two-legged fractious client in the shelter setting was addressed by a representative of the Humane Society of the United States. For a caregiver, the motivation and behavior of a cat or dog is easy to understand. This is not always true of the human animal. These trainings are important for shelter staff to attend. Much of what they learn is on-thejob training and are not within the scope of skills available outside of the animal welfare community.

Earlier this month, Mary attended an animal control conference. She received instruction on dealing with captive large cats, animal kennel inspections, reptile handling, dealing with the mentally ill, defensive tactics and animal fighting. Caring for rescued animals requires a specific set of skills. Most people are surprised to learn the content of these seminars because the business of animal welfare is a community in itself. Continuous training allows our staff to gain the knowledge needed to provide the best care to the animals and humans they serve.

Arnell Memorial Humane Society, Amery 715-2687387 (PETS) or online: arnellhumane.org.

HAPPY TAILS

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Amery Senior Center Written for this week The spring rains are here, the robins are back, and hopefully the ice will be off of Lake Wapogasset in time for the fishing opener with Gov. Doyle in attendance. The last ice and snowstorm is just a memory, and we’re having more and more sunny days. I see people out raking, cleaning their yards and getting their gardens ready for planting, which means we made it through another long, hard, cold and snowy winter. We survived!

We have so many activities to look forward to in May here at the Amery Senior Center. Our monthly birthday party will be May 1, at 11:45 a.m., and everyone is invited to join us for a fun time and a great meal. Afterwards, at 12:30 p.m., Gloria Bauer will be there to give us tips on healthy aging and how to maintain your brain.

The Stamp til ya Cramp and Crop til you Drop stamping day is being held on Saturday, May 3, from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

You can still register, the cost is $15 and includes a 6-foot table, make-and-take projects and demonstrations, entry into great door prizes and snacks.

We are looking forward to the trip to the Minnesota Arboretum on Tuesday, May 13. If you haven’t signed up yet, call 268-6605 right away, as we still have seats on the bus and would love to have you join us for a fun day with friends seeing all the beautiful flowers, riding the Trumpet Creeper Tram, wandering through the gift shop and gardens, and enjoying lunch at the arboretum’s new cafeteria. Cost is $30 for the transportation, entrance fee and tram if you are a member, $42 for a nonmember with $12 going towards membership.

Thursday, May 29, at 9:30 a.m. we’re off to Treasure Island Casino. The casino will give us a coupon good for $3 off lunch, a certificate for $5, and the Island Sweeps are held at 2 p.m. Bingo games are from noon until 3 p.m.

After leaving the casino at 3:30 p.m., we will be making our usual stop at the Ellsworth Creamery to purchase cheese curds, butter, cheese, etc.

I have received about 10 names of people who would like a Door County trip this fall. I would need at least 30 for the trip, so if you are interested, please call and just sign up on a list at the center, and I’ll start setting up a trip for the first weekend after Labor Day in September Don’t

forget the Branson, Mo., trip Oct. 19 thru 25. This trip leaves directly from the center and costs $649 member, $661 nonmember.

You all take care and let us hear from you. - Judith Alles Trip, coordinator

Written for last week The lakes are getting darker, which means we should soon see open water! I, for one, am thrilled. It’s been a long winter, and it will be nice to see the trees and flowers blooming.

A seminar we have planned is “Long-term Care – Retain Your Choices.” Tom Wagner of Mutual of Omaha will address your concerns and questions about this very important issue on Thursday, May 15, at 6:30 p.m., at the senior center. Knowledge and understanding now will maintain your choices later on.

Do you have a digital camera and don’t know how to use it? Instructor Jerry Boucher will be giving classes at the senior center on Monday, June 2, and Monday, June 9, from 6-7:30 p.m. The cost is $20 for both nights. Please bring your camera and manual. Stop by Centennial Hall/Amery Senior Center to register and pay.

Looking to have some fun and get your creative juices flowing? Sign up for our Stamp ‘til you Cramp and Crop ‘til you Drop day on Saturday, May 3, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m., at Centennial Hall. The price of $15 includes a reserved table, make-and-take projects, door prizes and some delicious snacks. Call Amery Centennial Hall to register today. Keep in mind that if you preregister you will receive a goody bag when you arrive!

We still have plenty of room for our Branson, Mo., trip in October. For $649 you travel to Branson on a spacious video-equipped motorcoach with an onboard bathroom.

The price also includes six nights lodging, 10 meals and admission to seven amazing Branson shows! Call Centennial Hall to reserve your seat for this wonderful trip. A deposit of $150 is due by June 20, and final payment by Aug. 13.

Happy spring to all of you. – Susan Shachtman, assistant director

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TOWN TALK/COUNTRY CHATTER 866-4334 Bruce Behrens, Bob Gleason and Harold Peterson enjoyed playing a couple games of pool after eating Deb’s yummy lasagna casserole on Monday. The seniors had their monthly meeting after lunch with seven people attending. Secretary Margel Ruck was absent due to illness. President Mary Klar reported that she will be meeting with Ms. Kaying Hang, a representative from the Otto Bremer Foundation on Thursday, May 1, to discuss a proposed grant application. Mary got a confirmation date of Friday, May 9, for Mrs. Olson’s firstgrade class to meet with our seniors after lunch.

Three tables of diners enjoyed Deb’s stuffed pork chop dinner on Wednesday.

Winners of the hat contest were Berenice Quernemoen who was wearing a hat purchased by her mother in the early 1940s, and Dudley Dingman wearing a baseball cap with two bills stating “I’m the leader, which way did they go?” Both received a plate of homemade frosted cinnamon rolls.

Twelve ladies had fun playing dime bingo in the afternoon and enjoyed eating the tasty refreshments furnished by Millie Hopkins. A number of our seniors received pill holders donated by the Washburn County Unit on Aging that Gladys Beers and Theresa Gloege picked up on Tuesday at the Alzheimer’s Caregivers Conference held at The Lodge, Siren. Sandy Wohletz spent the day visiting her mother in the Twin Cities.

Pat O’Brien, Dave Wardean, Ken Hayes and Gene Johnson enjoyed playing pool on Thursday evening while Theresa Gloege, Jane Wardean, Gladys Beers, Nancy O’Brien and Carol Berglind played cards. And yes, they had their usual array of goodies to munch on!

Dwaine Bentley stopped by the center for coffee on Friday morning to see what was happening. Since the center stopped having 500 cards on Wednesday in favor

Webster Senior Center of the now-popular dime bingo, we don’t see Dwaine and Marie as often, and we miss you guys, so come back again soon.

Margel recovered sufficiently to make a trip with me on Friday to the Red Hat store in Stillwater to get items for our luncheon on April 29. Since I’ve started counting my steps daily, I’m sure I must have made the recommended daily 10,000. Margel gave me her extra pedometer so now I can really count them as I was just doing the old 1-23 count on the treadmill. I’ve decided to walk and swim my way back to good health!

Margel Ruck and I attended the phase one completion open house on Sunday afternoon for Burnett Medical Center’s new addition building project, and it was fantastic. Not that I contemplate being a patient there any time soon, but if and when it happens, I can’t think of any other place I’d rather be.

Judy Baker visited her family in Superior over the weekend, including Laura and Jake Swanson and Zane, Gunnar and Jarrett Gronski, John and Anne, and Antone and Tammy Gronski.

Just a reminder that the American Legion Auxiliary Otis Taylor Post 96 annual rummage and bake sale is on Friday, May 2, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Saturday, May 3, from 8 a.m. to noon at the Webster Community Center. They will appreciate any donations of baked goods, household items, clothing in good condition, and furniture.

Also, don’t forget that the Feet First foot clinic will be at our center again on Tuesday, May 6, from 1 to 3 p.m. The sign-up sheet is on the bulletin board at the center.

The next Dining at Five evening meal is on Thursday, May 8, at 5 p.m. and it is being combined with the annual volunteer recognition awards dinner. Please call 866-5300 to make your reservation.

Gratitude is extended to Angie Sperling

Cloverton-Markville Let’s take a look first at a really pleasant social event, then skip over to some reports on animals and birds, both tame and wild, that have come in from the residents of Arna and New Dosey.

The proprietors and staff of the Hay Creek Outpost put on a little going away party for Evelyn Johnson, who has moved to Sandstone. Over 50 people came to the Outpost on April 18 to say bon voyage.

Everyone ate and visited to the background music provided by Joe Leiner of Stillwater. Joe is the son-in-law of Cloverton resident Boots Raboin. He’s been playing guitar semi-professionally now for about 25 years. His specialty is country and rock music from the ‘70s. Evelyn would like to give a huge thank-you to everyone who came.

Evelyn’s home was purchased by Darla and Bob Shank from the Cities, and they have already moved in.

Now for the the animals. Jan Proffit is still taking round-the-clock care of 22 baby lambs who were rejected by their mothers. Weather-stress has been hard on the lambs also.

Patty Koehler and Bob Brewster have been keeping a list of each bird as it arrives back for the summer. The newest addition to the list are the bluebirds. Bob also picked up his bees the other day and, of course, they are busily adding more apples, plums and pears to their orchard.

Eleanor and Mel Elliott have had three sets of twin calves born on their farm so far this year. One set is a brown heifer calf and a black bull calf. Mel says to not ask him how that happened.

Speaking of baby calves…Ed and Beverly Carlin had three born during that snowstorm awhile back and two more since then. They’ve been feeding three of them with bottles since they, too, were not taken in by the mother.

One of the Carlin dogs came in the yard the other day with a big goose egg in its mouth. Carlins have seven tame geese

and, interestingly enough, they never go near the river.

In other news, Mary and Frank Schaaf went to Mora on business one day so they stopped to visit with former Markville resident, Blanche Howard, who resides at the Villa Health Care Facility.

On Tuesday, Frank had his final checkup following his prostate procedure a few weeks ago and all is fine. While in Duluth they visited with another former Markville person, Maxine Smythe Holter, at St. Mary’s Hospital.

The cleanup date for the Markville Cemetery is Saturday, May 17, beginning at 9 a.m. Anyone who is available is strongly encouraged to come over and help out.

A correction is necessary here. Betsy Danielson, the person who is designing a garden for Jan Streiff is not a master gardener as formerly reported. Betsy is a horticulturalist and garden designer. We do look forward to what she is doing for Jan. Eleanor Elliott has spent some special time with her mom, Mabel Burson, recently. She visited her at the Sandstone Nursing Home one day, then on Saturday, Eleanor’s sister-in-law came up and they took Mabel out to eat.

A wonderful sighting here on the home front the other day. I was helping my husband, Dave Baker, unload a truck bed of straw he had gotten from Don Mishler when I spotted some animal standing on the road a few yards away looking at us.

When it slowly turned, we could see that it was a wolf. It just gently ambled off, then into the forest. It reminded us of the White Fang coming up over the hill and looking at Jack. It is only the second wolf I’ve seen since moving over here 12 years ago, and I will never forget it. I know that wolves can be a hazard in many ways, but I am one of the many Minnesotans who still view them as a romantic symbol of our past.

Listen for the cry of the wolf, wherever you are.

Mary Klar

for donating aluminum cans; and Gladys Packer for vases and baskets of flowers to be used as table decorations.

Our get-well wishes and prayers go to Mildred Buggert who is a patient at the Cumberland Hospital, Sam Williamson, Jan Cutler, Mick Sears, Barb Lemire, Sue

Fran Krause

Becker, Antone and Jeremy Gronski, Don Peterson and Susan Haninen. Our sympathy and prayers also go out to the families of Sylvia Pardun, Dennis Winslow and Charlie Tollander in their recent passing.

Orange

The Harmony H.C.E. Club was a part of the international dinner meeting at the government center Monday evening. Students from Germany and New Zealand and their host families were guests. They gave informative talks about their home countries.

On Wednesday morning, Harmony H.C.E. had their monthly meeting at Cedarwood Manor with Sandy Trano and Carole Neuman as hostesses.

Sympathy is extended to the family of Charlie Tollander. He was well-known for his involvement in Burnett County civic affairs.

Sympathy is extended to the family of

LaVonne O’Brien

John Nagy whose funeral was on Monday.

John and Reeny Neinstadt spent Monday with Sandy and Lamar Johnson and family at Cadott.

Mike and Lavonne O’Brien attended the fourth- through sixth-grade band concert at Frederic Elementary School that Tylyn participated in Thursday evening.

Friday night supper guests of Kent and Nancy Krause were Tom and Marge Ammend.

Webster Lions chili supper at Webster Elementary School will be Friday, May 2, 5-7 p.m. Proceeds will benefit the fourthgrade trip to Madison.

Happy Corners Mardel Barnette and Shawn visited Vern Catlin on Monday afternoon.

Mary Kolstad, Marilyn Peers and Mardel Barnette attended their Almena VFW Auxiliary meeting on Tuesday evening.

Mardel Barnette and Shawn had supper at Staples Lake on Monday.

Gene Doster, Mardel Barnette and Shawn attend Vic Jansen’s 96th birthday party on Sunday afternoon at Cumberland

Mardel Barnette

E.C.U., and they also visited Bob Berglind, Mary Moen and George Littlepipe.

Mardel Barnette and Shawn visited at the Gene Doster home on Saturday evening.

Mardel Barnette and Shawn played bingo in Turtle Lake with the ladies, and they had dessert with their coffee afterwards.

St. Croix Valley Senior Center The Tuesday afternoon domino winners were: Ione White in first place, Janice Mevissen in second place, Ione Meixner in third place. 500 card winners were Dave Anderson in first place, Ron Flostrand in second place, Pete Schlosser in third place, Ruth Flostrand in fourth place and Jim Anderson in fifth place.

Happy birthday to those who have May birthdays. They are Clarence Johnson, Darryl Nelson, Carrie Holmquist, Artis Swenson, Marcella Frojker, Emma Klawitter, John Brown, James Lunde and Marion Edler. Best wishes to all.

Patience These days it is hard to be patient, let alone teach patience to our children. We find ourselves impatient for things to begin

– a vacation. It is important to slow down so we can enjoy life’s not-so-instant pleasures such as cooking, gardening or watching the sunset.

Read books to your child that can’t be read in one sitting – you’ll have to wait to find out more. Use a timer to help your child visualize the wait. Bring something to occupy yourself and your kids when you anticipate a wait. Work on slow-paced projects as a family, a garden, a large puzzle or a model. Watch nature – sunsets happen slowly, but are worth the wait. Our patience will achieve more than our force.

Thursday evening 500 card winners were: Darlene Knutson in first place, Don Benson in second place and Elaine Edlund in third place.

Have a great day!

Academic news PLATTEVILLE – The UW-Platteville awarded a master of science in engineering to Susan Sondergaard Ankrom in the fall of 2007. Ankrom is from Frederic and earned the degree through the UWP distance education program. – submitted •••

Michelle Christensen of Minneapolis recently graduated from the Richfield campus of the Minnesota School of Business.

She received her associate’s in applied science degree in medical administrative assistant. Michelle is the daughter of Bruce and Sandy Christensen. – submitted

News from the Service Air Force Airman Jacob J. Berger has graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas.

During the six weeks of training, the airman studied the Air Force mission, organization, and military customs and courtesies; performed drill and ceremony marches, and received physical training, rifle marksmanship, field training exercises,

and special training in human relations.

In addition, airmen who complete basic training earn credits toward an associate degree through the Community College of the Air Force.

He is the son of Jerome and Renee Berger of St. Croix Falls. Berger is a 2006 graduate of Lincoln High School, Wisconsin Rapids. - submitted

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J & A Custom Homes, Inc., presents tree importance for Arbor Day OSCEOLA–J & A Custom Homes, Inc., presented a tree importance program at Osceola Elementary to first-graders for Arbor Day. Arbor Day began in Nebraska. J. Sterling Morton moved there from Detroit, and he and his wife planted trees and shrubs in their bare yard.

As a journalist, and then editor, for the first newspaper in Nebraska, Morton spread the word on agriculture and

shared his love for trees. He taught people about how important trees were.

Trees are a natural windbreak to keep soil in place; they’re a good fuel and building material source and a great place to get away from the blazing sun.

The first Arbor Day occurred on April 10, 1872. Prizes were given to the counties and individuals for properly planting the greatest number of trees. All together, more then one million trees

Jesse Smith talks to Osceola first-graders about Arbor Day and the importance of trees. – Photos submitted were planted on that day. During the 1870s other states began to celebrate Arbor Day, and the tradition began in schools nationwide in 1882.

Jesse Smith along with J&A Custom Homes continues to carry out this tradition. For the last few years, Smith has helped Osceola first-graders understand how important trees are, not just to people, but to animals and the environment as well. The students watched a brief

video that was produced by the National Association of Home Builders. In this video students learned some interesting facts relating to new home construction, wild animals and forest management.

After watching the video and participating in a question and answer session, each student was given their own 8- to 10-inch Colorado blue spruce to plant with their parents/guardians. – submitted

Club's Earth forums making some difference?

CENTURIA - The Earth Month forum series at The Cepia Club LLC in Centuria went better than expected, according to club manager Tim Krenz. Whereas one person attended the first forum, by last week’s forum on April 23, six individuals participated overall in both the informal and regular sessions on Community Action and the Environment.

Held every Wednesday in April, the last forum was scheduled for April 30.

“We just hope that the public feedback from those not able to attend our forums, which was a lot of hopeful people, will

in some way generate greater awareness.

But the dilemma is always how to get people interested enough to move beyond the desire, the decision, and to take positive, peaceful, personal actions for change,” commented Krenz. “Humanity’s entire viewpoint on natural conservation, regardless of any ideology or party, requires change, no matter what one believes is occurring, how, or where lack of caution and care of the planet will take us.”

The most important theme seen within the forums related to individual initia-

tive, not reliance on someone or something else. “We cannot wait for or expect any government to clean up the mess we all created together,” said, Leroy, one of the participants. “The government is neither capable nor responsible for fixing the mistakes we make [as individuals and as a culture] in the abuse of nature and the waste of world resources.”

The Cepia Club, in downtown Centuria, is a private enterprise initiative to form a common ground “connecting point” for all citizens, regardless of beliefs, and to find areas of cooperation, not

differences, for the greater good of all.

The club promotes peace and community via “free minds and free markets,” in a radical departure from other organizations using tax-subsidies and tax-sheltered deductible donations. For more info on the club or the forums, visit www.cepiaclub.com, call 715-646-9933, or check availability of its free publications at your local libraries in western Wisconsin. – from Cepia Club

16-year-old legislation for Wisconsin donors STATEWIDE – If you have a 16-yearold who has expressed an interest in donating at an upcoming American Red Cross blood drive, the state of Wisconsin allows 16-year-olds to donate blood with written parental/guardian consent.

While this has been an accepted policy for some time in other states, it is a new and exciting development in Wisconsin, and we are asking you to support your 16-year-old.

In Wisconsin, beginning March 15, 16year-old residents were able to start do-

nating blood to the American Red Cross with written parental/guardian consent.

Exposure to voluntary blood donation in high schools is an important opportunity for the Red Cross to educate potential donors on the benefits of a lifetime of service to the community through blood donation.

Parental support in fostering this goal is critical and we fully respect parental involvement in decision making around blood donation.

Blood donation is a safe procedure

using single-use sterile needles and supplies. To ensure that your student has a positive experience, we recommend that they follow these guidelines: • Get a good night’s sleep before the blood drive.

• Eat a well-balanced breakfast and lunch the day of the donation.

• Drink at least 16 oz of caffeine-free fluid (2 cups) three to four hours before the donation and after.

• Be honest about their weight (donors must weigh at least 110 lbs).

The Red Cross hopes you will encourage your 16-year-old to support their blood drives. Since one blood donation can be separated into three components, your 16-year-old has the potential to save as many as three lives with a single donation.

For more information or to make an appointment, please call Terry at 715485-3025. - submitted

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POLK COUNTY LIBRARY NEWS Dresser Public Library Dresser Public Library is located at 117 S. Central Ave. Library hours Monday 9 a.m.–5 p.m., Tuesday noon5 p.m., Thursday 10 a.m.–noon and 1–7 p.m., and Saturday 9 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

Contact the library at 715-755-2944 which is our telephone and fax number or e-mail us at www.dresserpl@ifls.lib.wi.us. Our Web site, www.dresserpubliclibrary.org has information about story times, days closed, reference links, library policy and community information.

Milltown Public Library Community game day Play at the library Saturday, May 10!

We’ll have games available for all ages and all interests. Try out our new Wii with 10 awesome games, or wow the crowd by trying “Rock Band” on PlayStation. We also have six computers to play our recommended collection of Web-based, family-friendly games. If you prefer unplugged gaming, you can spend the time playing Scrabble, checkers, Connect Four, cards or Jenga.

Free beverages will be available to quenish your thirst. Videogames are available on a first-come, first-served basis – players can sign up on site to play the games they want. Never played a Wii – or don’t know what a Wii is?

Don’t worry, Milltown’s Gamer’s Club members will be on hand to provide assistance. All ages are welcome to attend.

The Community Game Day will run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. In spite of the noise and excitement, the library will be open for business during our regular Saturday hours, which are 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Gamers Club The new Gamers Club at the Milltown Public Library is the coolest way to spend Thursdays after school. Take the bus to the library, or get a ride from your parents, and play with the new Wii until 7 p.m. This is only open to high school and middle school teenagers who have a library card with under $10 in fines.

Find out how you can get community service credit for playing video games!

Find out how reading and writing can

get you more access to the Wii! For more information, call Matt at 825-2313 or email milltownpl@ifls.lib.wi.us.

Book club Calling all bibliophiles, rabid readers and literary looky-loos. No book assignments and no boring discussions. The next gathering of the Milltown Book Club will be May 5 at 7 p.m. The Milltown Book Club is a forum for everyone to talk about the books they love and hate, recommend books, and share their passion for reading.

We are wireless Bring your laptops to the Milltown Public Library and enjoy our free, fast, wireless Internet access. No more waiting for an open computer. Surf the Net from a comfortable chair. No time limits.

Story hour Milltown Public Library offers story time every Tuesday at 10 a.m. yearround. Story times are free and are designed for children under 6 and their caregivers. Each story time lasts 30 to 45 minutes and includes time to browse and check out books.

Hours Library hours are Monday and Tuesday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., Thursday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Friday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Frederic Public Library What are the book groups reading?

The Thursday morning reading group meets May 15 at 10 a.m. to discuss “Montana 1948,” by Larry Watson, a novel about a middle-class family torn apart by scandal. The evening book group also meets May 15 at 7 p.m. to talk about “Little Heathens: Hard Times and High Spirits on an Iowa Farm During the Great Depression,” by Mildred Armstrong Kalish, a memoir listed as one of the 10 Best Books of 2007 by the New York Times Book Review. Copies of both books are available at the library, and new members are always welcome.

It’s a mystery Preschoolers and their caregivers are invited to story time Wednesday, May 7, at 10:30 a.m., when the theme will be a mystery! Come and listen to the books our volunteer readers have chosen to us.

If you are spring housecleaning, the library has a list of materials that story time could always use, so stop in to see if you might be able to donate some craft items.

Will you share your talents with the library?

We’re planning summer activities and there are many volunteer opportunities for you! Are you able to help at the Family Days book and bake sale, Friday, June 20? Are you interested in reading for story hours on Wednesday mornings?

How about helping with the summer reading program? The Friends of the Frederic Library are also looking for members who will help support and promote the library. Volunteering at the library is also a good way to earn community service hours for high school students. Let’s talk!

Hours and information Frederic Public Library, 127 Oak Street West.

715-327-4979, e-mail fredericpl@ifls.lib.wi.us. Regular open hours are Monday through Friday 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.; and Saturday 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Osceola Public Library

St. Croix Falls Public Library Library Project FAQ How is fundraising going?

Since November 2007, the library has raised $410,660.

Of that amount, $100,000 has been spent. So our “in-thebank” total is $310,660. We also have $81,900 in pledges. And we will receive $100,000 from the Otto Bremer Foundation when we raise that amount locally, as of March 2008.

How much do we need to build a library?

About $1.2 million! So, we still need to raise $807,440. We are applying to regional and national foundations for support, but need local funding as well.

Every dollar is important in this project.

Giving now means your gift is doubled, thanks to the Otto Bremer Challenge Grant.

What is the best way to give?

Mailing a check to the library works well; St. Croix Falls Library Building Fund, 710 Hwy. 35 So., St. Croix Falls, WI 54024. Or visit our Web site and dousing your credit card. nate www.stcroixfallslibrary.org.

Are donations tax deductible?

Definitely! The library is a department of the city of St. Croix Falls, so is tax exempt. Also, the Friends of the St Croix Falls Library is a nonprofit 501 c (3) organization.

Saturday talk about the book club The book club will meet on Saturday, May 17, at 9:30 a.m., at the Buzz. The current selection is “The World Without Us,” by Alan Weisman. A study of what would happen to Earth if the human presence was removed examines our legacy for the planet, from the objects that would vanish without human intervention to those that would become long-lasting remnants of humankind.

Check out the library Web site and explore the links – Go to www.stcroixfallslibrary.org Technology Free wireless is available at the library.

Also, visit the library Web site www.stcroixfallslibrary.org to get information on the building project, programs at the library and much, much more!

Story hour Listen to stories, create great art and have fun with other kids and parents every Wednesday, 10:30 a.m.

Hours, contact The library is open from 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. every day except Saturday 10 a.m.

– 1 p.m. Closed on Sundays. 715-4831777.

Clear Lake Public Library Upcoming “Between Fences” Activities: Quilt show on Friday and Saturday, May 3 and 4; Discussion of the book “The Tortilla Curtain” at 7 p.m. on Thursday, May 8, and discussion of the “The Devil’s Highway” on May 15 at 7 p.m., led by Professor Renee Gralewicz.

Books are available through your local library. All are welcome!

Third-annual planting of the Clear Lake Area Community Garden will take place on Saturday, May 24, beginning at 9 a.m. This will also be your last chance to see “Between Fences.” Donations of vegetable plants are welcome.

New young adult fiction arrivals: • “Once Upon a Time in the North,”

by Philip Pullman (Prequel to “The Golden Compass”) • “Queste,” by Angie Sage (No. 4 in “Septimus Heap”) • “Saturday Night Dirt,” by Will

Weaver • “City of Bones,” by Cassandra Clare • “Dark Foundations,” by Chris Walley (No. 3 in “Lamb Among the Stars”) • “Death in the Air,” by Shane Peacock (No. 2 in the “Boy Sherlock Holmes”) • “Payback,” by Melody Carlson (No. 4 in “The Secret Life of Samantha McGregor”) • “Circle of Stone,” by A. J. Lake (No. 3 in “Darkest Age”) Regular library hours Monday: Noon - 7 p.m.; Tuesday noon - 6 p.m.; Wednesday 3 - 9 p.m.; Thursday: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.; Friday: noon - 5 p.m.; and Saturday: 9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

We can be reached by phone at 715-2632802 or by e-mail at clearlakepl@ifls.lib.wi.us.

Polk County Library Federation Brown bag library lectures at the Polk County Library Federation The warm, gentle rain of the past week provided much-needed moisture and an opportunity for plants to jump up and shout “Hooray” – as they burst through the ground seeking warmth and sunlight. Gardeners of all ages and genders are greeting this new season with zest. All the libraries have a great supply of gardening books for any type of season of gardener, and for those of you wanting a little direction in the “how tos” check out the following brown bag library lectures. There will be a small fee and details next week on the upcoming programs:

Frederic Public Library

Mystery Container Gardener on May 14, noon – 1 p.m.; and Ultimate Gardens Herb Workshop on May 28, noon – 2 p.m.

Both programs will be presented at the Polk County Library Federation, and a $5 fee will be charged.

For further information, contact the library at 485-8680. The director is Colleen Gifford, assistant director/youth services is Molly Kessler, and the library clerk is Stephanie Fansler.

The Polk County Library Federation is open Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

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POLK COUNTY LIBRARY NEWS Amery Public Library “Once a Warrior,” by Mary McMahon An unusual novel, “Once a Warrior,” was written by Minnesota author Mary McMahon and published by North Star Press of St. Cloud, Minn. The book tells the story of Molly Malone, crusading defense attorney, who is called to northern Minnesota to defend Michael Brave Owl who is accused of murdering Ned Grady, the white man who allegedly raped and brutalized Michael’s sister Hope, leaving her a quadriplegic.

Malone has found an associate, Cree Blazing Arrow, a local Native American attorney, who will help her with research and state and local law. Soon Malone and Cree find a mutual attraction, which makes their work a lot more complicated. Hope wants to testify for her brother but her failing health makes it an unlikely possibility.

Will Malone be able to make a white jury understand the actions of her young Lakota client or will Michael spend the rest of his life in prison?

Mary McMahon has written an interesting book about the way our court systems deals with Native American clients. “Once a Warrior” is worth reading.

Library notes Thanks to everyone who helped at the Friends of the Library Book Sale. Thanks to those who donated items, who helped set up, who did publicity and those who worked on the day of the book sale.

Story time continues on Wednesday mornings at 10:30 a.m. with songs and stories. Stop in and check out these ac-

tivities for your children now that the weather is better.

The Friends of the Library book group meets on Monday, May 19, at 7 p.m. to discuss “The Land Remembers”

by Ben Logan. The charming, poetic look at growing up in Wisconsin in the 1930s is a classic look at Midwestern life.

Pick up a book at the circulation desk and join us.

The teens read book group meets on Monday, May 19, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. to discuss “The Book Thief” a holocaust novel by Marcus Zusak. Pick up a copy at the circulation desk and join us. Note we will meet on the third Monday because of Memorial Day. Remember that summer reading will begin in June after school is out. This year’s theme is Catch the Reading Bug, and we will have fun with that theme.

Otaku Club begins at 5 p.m. on Tuesday afternoons for teens and older who love manga, and anime. Stop in and check it out.

The history group meets on Monday, May 12, to discuss “The Times of Their Lives: Life, Love and Death in the Plymouth Colony,” by James Deetz, and Patricia Scott Deetz. They meet with Professor Herb Cederberg at 7 p.m.

Library hours Monday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Tuesday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Wednesday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Thursday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Friday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Saturday 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Balsam Lake Public Library “Perhaps no place in any community is so totally democratic as the town library. The only entrance requirement is interest. “ - Lady Bird Johnson Story time Story time is at 11 a.m. every Wednesday here at the library. All ages are welcome to join us for stories, crafts, music and snacks.

Book club The book club meets Wednesday, May 21, at 3 p.m. “Waiting for White Horses”

by Nathan Jorgenson is our selection.

“Waiting for White Horses,” set in the tall pines of northern Minnesota’s spectacular lake country, is a story of trusted friendship, loss and redemption, love and rediscovery.

New books “Phantom Prey” by John Sandford, “Comfort Food” by Kate Jacobs, who

also wrote “Friday Night Knitting Club.” ”Plague of Doves” by Louise Erdich, “Hollywood Crows” by Joseph Wambaugh, “Secrets” by Jude Deveraux, “Skeletons at the Feast” by Christopher Bohjalian, “Front” by Patricia Cornwell, “Twenty Wishes” by Debbie Macomber. “Odd Hours” by Dean Koontz. Nonfiction “Beautiful Boy: A Father’s Journey Through His Son’s Meth Addiction” by David Sheff, “Last Lecture” by Randy Pausch and “Gorgeously Green: 8 Simple Steps to an Earth-Friendly Life” by Sophie Uliano.

Balsam Lake Public Library, (under the water tower) at 404 Main St., Balsam Lake. Hours are Monday 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Tuesday 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Wednesday 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Friday 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m.-2 p.m. E-mail: balsamlakepl@ifls.lib.wi.us Web site www.balsamlakepubliclibrary.org.

Osceola Public Library Book Discussion “White Noise,” by Don DeLillo will be the book discussed on Tuesday, May 27, 6 p.m. Chairman of the department of Hitler studies at a Midwestern college, Jack Gladney is accidentally exposed to a cloud of noxious chemicals, part of a world of the future that is doomed because of misused technology, artificial products and foods, and overpopulation. Pick up a copy of the novel at the circulation desk. New participants always welcomed!

Friends meeting Mark your calendars for Wednesday, May 21, 5 p.m. The Friends of the Osce-

ola Public Library will be having one of four yearly meetings in May! Pop in and see what you can do to contribute to this service-based group. The Friends support the library by contributing funds and manpower to collections and programming that the library otherwise would not be able to afford.

Hours, contact Our hours are Monday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Friday from noon to 5 p.m., and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Our phone number is 715-294-2310, and our Web address is www.osceolapubliclibrary.org.

Centuria Public Library Regular library hours Monday: Noon - 5 p.m.; Tuesday: noon - 7 p.m.; Wednesday: noon - 5 p.m.; Thursday: noon - 7 p.m.; Friday: closed;

and Saturday: 10 a.m. - noon.

Luck Public Library Stampin Up Cards For Kids Class The class will be held Saturday, May 3, 10 a.m. - noon.

The greeting card season is approaching: graduations, Mother’s Day, spring birthdays, Cinco de Mayo, Memorial Day. Come learn cool techniques for making original cards. Everyone gets one free card to design themselves.

More will be available for purchase.

Kids welcome ages 4 and up. Children under 10 must bring an adult. Sign up at the library – 472-2770 so we know how many to plan on.

Luck Book Club meets May 19 at 6:30 p.m. at the Luck School.

This month’s selection will be “Wuthering Heights” by Emily Bronte.

This was Emily Bronte’s only novel and was originally published in 1847 under the pseudonym, Ellis Bell. The narrative tells the tale of the all-encompassing and passionate, yet thwarted, love between Heathcliff and Catherine Earnshaw, and how this unresolved passion eventually destroys both themselves and many around them. While on the surface, the story in this novel is a complete downer, it is also considered a classic of English literary fiction. It delves into the darkness of the soul. Set against the harsh and lonely landscape of the British moors, it is a tale of the dark side of passion. Emily Bronte was definitely ahead of her time in that she was aware of the destructive patterns of obsession versus the healing nature of love. In a time when young ladies were not encour-

aged to think beyond their own marriage and family, this young lady chose to write a novel that exposed the misuse of power in the ruling social class and the psychological damage it does to children. She chose to write about the destructiveness of obsession in emotionally unchanging characters and parallel it with a second love story in which the characters emotionally grow and change. It is a facinating story with so much to discuss. As you are reading, pay close attention to these themes: 1. Obsession (emotions that grow darker and more destructive) versus Love (emotions that grow and change and make allowances for differences in others) 2. The psychological effect both love and obsession have on children.

3. The effects of power in the English upper class.

4. The way Bronte structures the novel and parallels the two stories.

5. The reoccuring motifs of ghosts, darkness, loneliness (physically, emotionally and socially) and nature versus culture.

6. Is Bronte codeming or praising the idea of “Byronic Romantic Love” with this novel?

Good luck reading this one. Hope you have a lot of lively discussion.

Hours: Monday 1 – 5 p.m., Tuesday 1 – 8 p.m., Wednesday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., Thursday 1 – 8 p.m., Friday 1- 5 p.m., and Saturday 10 a.m. to noon.

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Humane Society fundraiser held SIREN - What started out as a dismal, snowy day in Burnett County turned into a good time for the folks that turned out for the fundraiser dinner for the Humane Society of Burnett County. The turnout was great and, according to eyewitnesses, only one piece of garlic toast blew off a plate as it was whisked out the kitchen. More or less, it went off without a hitch. The dinner was great, there were plenty of desserts, and the cameraderie and support was something to behold. It was a good time for the supporters, as well as the crew of volunteers. The sheer volume of people that came to support the shelter will be etched on the minds of the staff for a long, long time.

Also, the shelter staff would like to send out a huge debt of gratitude to the folks that provided food: Darrin Langanki from Cozy Corner Inn, Wayne’s Foods Plus, Four Winds Market and the Grantsburg Moose Lodge. And then there’s the many folks that didn‘t for-

Lucas Avery, kennel manager at the Humane Society of Burnett County, takes time out from grilling garlic toast at the HSBC fundraiser dinner to model his spiffy apron. He doesn’t wear one at the shelter, but he probably should.

It was a full house at the Humane Society of Burnett County’s spaghetti dinner fundrasier last Saturday, April 26. The grand prize drawing was for a hot air balloon ride, but it was the shelter that got a lift Local resident Bob Bump eyes up the silent raffle from all the supporters that turned out for the event. items while harrassing the photographer. Bump later won a piece of artwork donated by Darrin Langanki of Cozy Corner Inn. – Photos by Connie Gardner get about dessert. It was a dazzling display of goodies, and the staff, and partakers, appreciate the time and effort made to make the night a little sweeter.

The lucky winner of the hot air balloon ride prize was Kim McKeller from Beroun, Minn. The winner of the Adventures dinner/Timbers Theatre package was Rhonda Parker from Webster. Congratulations to the both of them!

Next month, the shelter is holding a wine and cheese fundraiser at the Trade Lake Winery. They are anticipating an equally good time at that event, and all are welcome. Watch for details in Blacky’s shelter column, and elsewhere in the paper.

Your local shelter strives to care for the lost and unwanted pets in the area and find them loving homes.

The public support has been tremendous, but so is the need. Kudos to all that support the cause. The society could not do it without that help. To donate funds or supplies, you may contact the shelter either by phone or e-mail at 866-4096 or www.hsburnettcty.org. – Connie Gardner from HSBC

This is as close to a plate of spaghetti as Leader shelter columnist Blacky got at the HSBC fundraiser last Saturday, April 26. He had been trying to devise a plan to get into the kitchen, but was left at home due to health code reasons. Days later, he’s still grumbling about being left behind at home for the evening.

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Students of the Week GRANTSBURG

FREDERIC

Samantha Penberthy has been chosen Frederic Elementary School’s student of the week. She is in fourth grade and the daughter of Rick and Josie Penberthy.

Samantha loves everything about school, especially math. Her ambition is to one day become a teacher. Samantha is a gentle spirit who treats those around her with kindness. She enjoys being outdoors riding her bike or playing with her guinea pig, Tippi.

David Crandell has been chosen Frederic Middle School’s student of the week. He is in seventh grade and the son of Anita Baker and Wayne Crandell. David gets his work done and is a good listener. He has an outgoing personality, is involved in school and has multiple interests. David is involved in weight lifting, football and basketball. He enjoys hunting, fishing, swimming and sports.

He would like to become a chef.

Ashley Bergeron has been chosen Frederic High School’s student of the week. She is a freshman and the daughter of Mary and Larry Bergeron. Ashley is an academic letter winner who is on the honor roll and excels academically. She has a likeable personality, is quiet, cooperative, respectful and works well individually and with others.

Ashley enjoys listening to music.

She plans on attending the U of M to become a vet.

Jada Hecht has been chosen Grantsburg Elementary School’s student of the week. She is in first grade and the daughter of Josh and Vicky Hecht. Jada is very kind and generous. She is a good friend to her classmates and a great student who always does her best work, no matter what it is. Jada enjoys recess and writing. Her hobbies are playing with her brother, drama, guitar and dance during CLC.

Kristi Weaver has been chosen Grantsburg High School’s student of the week. She is a senior and the daughter of David and Cary Weaver. Kristi is an academic and group leader in her food classes.

She is willing to go above and beyond what is expected without being asked, and shows empathy and concern for all fellow classmates. Kristi works at Burnett Dairy Cheese Store. She enjoys playing guitar.

ST. CROIX FALLS

LUCK

Seth Richey has been chosen Luck Elementary School’s student of the week. He is in kindergarten and the son of Robin Richey. Seth’s favorite activities in school are recess, gym and computer. He is a good friend to everyone. Seth is also a good helper in the classroom.

Krissy Vendela has been chosen Grantsburg Middle School’s student of the week. She is the daughter of Traci and Don Vendela. Krissy is hardworking and serious about her academics. She is kind and good natured with both staff and students.

Krissy enjoys baseball, football, hunting and camping. Krissy enjoys being with her friends in middle school.

Katie White has been chosen Luck Middle School’s student of the week. She is in sixth grade and the daughter of Karrie VanSickle.

Katie is an excellent student. She takes time to help other students and is extremely thoughtful, caring and takes tremendous pride in her work. Katie is involved in band, school plays, has had art and poetry published and took first place in the Knights of Columbus Spelling Contest. She enjoys reading and caring for her pets.

Brian Benson has been chosen Luck High School’s student of the week. He is a senior and the son of Scott and Sheila Benson. Brian is a good-hearted student who always seems to be in a good mood.

He is willing to help out his peers, is responsible and is a pleasure to teach. Brian works in the electronics department at Wal-Mart. He enjoys spending time with his girlfriend, weightlifting and playing video games. He plans on attending WITC-New Richmond.

Derek Fisk has been chosen St. Croix Falls Elementary School’s student of the week. He is the son of Doug and Diane Fisk of Eureka Center. He enjoys reading because he likes stories. On the playground, Derek plays football with his friends and at home he enjoys riding his bike.

Derek is a good student with a fun sense of humor.

WEBSTER

SIREN

Tricia Kopecky has been chosen Siren Middle School’s student of the week. She is a dedicated student who works very hard to earn and maintain above-average grades.

Tiffany Jacobs has been chosen St. Croix Falls Middle School’s student of the week. She is in fifth grade and the daughter of Kellie Stewart. She has two sisters, three brothers and a fish named Bubbles. Tiffany is involved in soccer and her favorite subject is language arts. Tiffany is an energetic, fun young person with a great personality and many friends. Her favorite pastime was going to Disney World.

Emily Elizabeth Muus has been chosen Siren High School’s student of the week. She is a junior and the daughter of Jim and Therese Muus. Emily is an exceptional student and a superb actress/vocalist as was seen in the community musical “The Music Man” where she played Marian the librarian. She has a sweet and charming disposition.

Emily participates in swing choir, solo and ensemble, school plays and is a member of the National Honor Society. Her hobbies are singing, acting and dancing. She plans to major in theater with a minor in music performance.

Congratulations students on a job well done!

Keith Glienke has been chosen Webster Elementary School’s student of the week. He is the son of Susan Freymiller and David Glienke. Keith is a great listener and likes to help others.

He enjoys playing with friends and his cats. Keith likes doing homework and playing soccer.

Matt Hophan has been chosen Webster Middle School’s student of the week. He is the son of Greg and Michelle Hophan. Matt has earned A’s in all 16 of his classes this year and has good attendance. He likes to play catch with his dad, read and play sports video games. Matt is a big Brewers fan. The greatest influence in his life has been his parents.

Amber Powell has been chosen Webster High School’s student of the week. She is a sophomore and the daughter of William Powell Jr. and Tracie Belisle. Amber is a hard worker, and does a great job as an office aide. Her positive attitude and energy are very much appreciated. Amber is involved in basketball. She enjoys football, basketball, volleyball, running and horseback riding. Amber plans to major in zoology in college.

UNITY

Jack Volgren has been chosen Unity Elementary School’s student of the week. He is the son of John and Shannon Volgren.

Academically, Jack is an outstanding student. He loves to learn and always has a book in his hands. Jack is a great friend to his classmates, not to mention an exceptional role model. He broke the school record for the “Mileage Club” by walking 150 miles this year during recess.

Kasey Heimstead has been chosen Unity Middle School’s student of the week. She is in seventh grade and the daughter of Paul and Linda Heimstead.

Kasey is kind and a hard worker, with a positive attitude. Her sense of humor is very appreciated and she is a fun student.

Kasey is willing to share her gifts and is talented.

Aaron Schmidt has been chosen Unity High School’s student of the week. He is a senior and the son of Jamijo Schmidt and Terry Larsin of Balsam Lake. Aaron is always willing to lend a hand if needed and brings a positive attitude to school every day. He is also a conscientious student and committed athlete. Aaron enjoys hunting, snowboarding and friends. He plans to attend Lakeland College and major in biology.

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Interstate State Park News Introduction to eBird at Interstate Park Do you enjoy watching and identifying birds? Do you keep a list of the birds you’ve seen? Would you like to start? Come to the Ice Age Center at Wisconsin Interstate Park on Friday evening, May 2, for a bird walk followed by a special program, “Introduction to eBird: Powering up your observations for the betterment of birds!”

Guest speaker Andy Paulios is the coordinator for the Wisconsin Bird Conservation Initiative and works for the Wisconsin DNR in Madison.

Among many projects, the WBCI is working to coordinate and expand bird monitoring efforts in Wisconsin and the larger region. One of the innovative new programs is eBird (www.ebird.org), an online database for your birding observations. With eBird, birders can keep track of their bird observations from anywhere in the Western Hemisphere. eBird acts as a personal birding journal and allows ornithologists to use birder sightings to generate better information on bird migration, phrenology, distribution and populations. To date, eBird has captured over 30 million individual bird records on well over 1,500 species from the Western Hemisphere.

Come see how you can get involved with bird monitoring and conservation and have a little fun in the process! The evening begins at 6 p.m. at the Ice Age Center with a bird walk led by Robin

Maercklein of the National Park Service. At 7 p.m. Paulios will share his “Introduction to eBird” presentation at the Ice Age Center. Come to the bird walk, the presentation, or both!

The following morning, from 7-9 a.m. on Saturday, May 3, Maercklein will lead a bird walk on Silverbrook Trail which begins at the Pines Group Camp in Interstate Park. Additional bird walks are scheduled for Saturday mornings on May 10 and 17.

Morning bird walks Migrant songbirds are returning to northern Wisconsin and Interstate Park. Many species of birds will remain here while others are passing through on their way further north.

Don’t miss the opportunity to view and listen to these messengers of spring! Join Robin Maercklein of the National Park Service for a two-hour Morning Bird Walk on Silverbrook Trail from 7 to 9 a.m. Saturdays, May 3, 10 and 17. Meet at the Pines Group Camp at Wisconsin Interstate Park.

Bring binoculars and a bird field guide if you have them.

Interstate Park is located in St. Croix Falls, on Hwy. 35 just one-half mile south of Hwy. 8. The eBird presentation and the bird walks are free of charge, but a Wisconsin State Park sticker is required to enter the park.

Annual passes for 2008 are $25 for Wisconsin residents or $35 for nonresidents; daily passes are $7 for residents or $10 for nonresidents. For more information about the programs call Julie at 715-483-3747.

ArtBarn continues run of “Smoke on the Mountain” OSCEOLA - St. Croix ArtBarn continues the run of the popular musical adventure, “Smoke on the Mountain,” Thursday through Saturday, May 1-3, at 7:30 p.m.

The story unfolds at a Saturday night sing-along at Mount Pleasant Baptist Church. The local pastor has invited the Sanders Family Singers to help him provide an uplifting evening of singing and witnessing as the group performs over 20 bluegrass and gospel songs with hi-

larious stories for an entertaining evening of clapping, singing and laughing. The intergenerational cast includes 20 actors and musicians from the St. Croix Valley. ArtBarn is located at 1040 Oak Ridge Drive, one block east of Hwy. 35, next to the Osceola middle and high schools. For tickets or more information call 715-294-2787 or visit www.stcroixartbarn.com Tickets are $8 students, $10 seniors, and $12 adults. submitted

Host familes wanted for AFS exchange students POLK COUNTY – AFS-USA works towards a more just and peaceful world by providing international and intercultural learning experiences to individuals, families, schools and communities through a global volunteer partnership. Families are needed at this time to help to build bridges of intercultural understanding by sharing their homes and daily lives with an AFS high school exchange student. Hosting is exciting and rewarding!

The North Central Region of Wisconsin has many students and teachers arriving

in August 2008. Please contact AFS to learn more about hosting an exchange student for a school year or semester, or about spending a year abroad living with a family in another culture.

Call 1-800-AFS-INFO or visit www.afs.org/usa.

Local contacts: Amy Myers, Regional Area Team Coordinator 715-234-4487, Nancy Buley, AFS volunteer at 715-3274743 or. Do it for your family, your community, and the world! - submitted

Quilt show to be held this weekend CLEAR LAKE – The community of Clear Lake is hosting a quilt show Saturday, May 3, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and Sunday, May 4, noon-4 p.m. at the Clear Lake Community Center in conjunction with the Smithsonian Museum traveling exhibit, “Between Fences.” The show will feature new and antique quilts from quilters and collectors throughout Wis-

consin. There will be vendors, door prizes including a queen-sized quilt and lunch available. Admission is $5 for adults, children 12 and under, free. For more information contact Anne Kusilek at 715-455-1911 or toomanydogs@chibardun.net. - submitted

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Earth Fair 2008

Don’t miss the 2008 Earth Fair on Saturday, May 17, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Forts Folle Avoine Historical Park in Danbury. This is a free family event offering informational booths, presentations, adult and kids activities and games, vendors, food and Smokey Bear.

The Forts Folle Avoine Historical Park was the wintering post used by two fur trading companies in the early 1800s. If you’ve never taken advantage of this local treasure, this is a perfect reason to go check it out, the grounds are on the Yellow River and are absolutely beautiful!

Presenters and informational booths include: recycling and recycled products display, household hazardous

waste collection information and schedule, information on special collections being held in 2008 — garden pots and trays, tennis Jen Barton shoes, medications and electronics, National Park Service presentation and movie, kids fish painting Reycling activity, Burnett Control County Land and Commission Water Conservation activity and presentation, Master Gardeners composting display, Burnett County Bee

EARTH NOTES

Keepers presentation and display, Legacy Solar presentation on options in residential renewable energy and informational display, Dirk’s Heating and Cooling presentation on geo-thermal heating and cooling, Happy Tonics Monarch Butterfly Sanctuary movie and presentation, Burnett County Sustainability Group information, as well as informational videos and documentaries shown throughout the day. The Fort will offer: exhibits, a working blacksmith, the museum, and beautiful gardens and grounds to explore. There will also be a talk-and-tour by Legacy Solar of two homes in Burnett County that are currently using alternative forms of energy. If you are interested in this tour, please call or e-mail Jen if possible so we can plan transportation accordingly.

The goal of the Earth Fair is to educate residents about a broad range of environmental topics, and to offer solutions where we can. We promote ways of living a sustainable lifestyle by providing presenters, educational material, media, and fun! The Forts Folle Avoine Historical Park is located three miles west off Hwy. 35 between Danbury and Webster on CTH U. Earth Fair 2008 is made possible by a cooperative effort between The Recycling Control Commission of Burnett and Washburn Counties and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. If you have any questions or would like to be a part of Earth Fair 2008, please call or e-mail Jen at 715-6352197, or jbarton@nwrpc.com. It is sure to be a fun day, hope to see you there!

May is Lyme disease awareness month STATEWIDE – Lyme disease is the most frequently reported tick-borne illness in the United States including Burnett County. There were 70 reported cases in 2007 in Burnett County and an increase in reports of the other two tick-borne diseases: Ehrlichiosis and Babesiosis. People of all ages can be infected. There is no vaccine for people to prevent Lyme disease or other tick-borne diseases, so prevention is very important.

Here are some steps that you can take to reduce your risk of Lyme disease and other tick-borne diseases: 1. Avoid wooded and bushy areas with high grass

and leaf litter. Take extra precautions late spring through early fall when ticks that transmit disease are active. Walk in the center of the trail when in woods or high grass.

2. Keeps ticks off your skin. Apply insect repellant with 20 percent DEET or more on skin and clothing when you go outdoors (for kids too!) Do not spray repellant on skin under clothing. Cover up! Wear long pants, long sleeves and long socks. Light colored clothing will help you spot ticks more easily.

3. Perform tick checks! Remove ticks from your clothes before going indoors. Wash your clothes with hot water and dry them using high heat for at least one hour. Check your body and your child’s body for ticks

after being outdoors, even in your own backyard.

4. Control ticks around your home and in your community. Many infections happen in your own yard. Remove leaf litter and brush around your home and at the edges of lawns. Place wood chips or gravel between lawns and wooded areas. Mow the lawn and clear brush regularly.

4. Don’t forget your pets! Use tick medicine or collars on dogs and cats. Check pets regularly for ticks.

If you would like further information on Lyme disease, please contact your health care provider or you can go online to www.lyme.org, or you can call the Burnett County Department of Health and Human Services at 349-7600. - submitted

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Fourteenth consecutive successful post-prom held WYOMING, Minn. – For the 14th year, Grantsburg, Siren, Webster and Frederic worked together to provide another drug-free post-prom party to provide a safe and fun activity for prom night. Student AODA representatives from each of the four schools chose to have the post prom 2008 party to be at Stars N’ Strikes in Wyoming, Minn. Starting back in October, student AODA members from the four schools have been meeting at the Siren Government Center once a month to put plans in place for this event.

Each year the students elect the location and start to work on the fundraising to make this event possible. The students also choose a list of prizes that they feel will motivate kids to attend the event. This year again was very successful, with attendance of nearly 300 students. And a special congratulations to Webster for bringing over 100 kids! Stars N’ Strikes provided the bowling, laser tag, and arcade entertainment and a never ending taco bar along with homemade pizzas.

This year the list of prizes and their winners are: Nintendo Wii – Ashley Monicken of Webster, Nintendo Wii – Thomas Gravelle of Frederic, PS3 – Alix Berth of Siren, X-Box 360 – Chelsey Robinson of Webster, Mp3 Zune – Michelle Lund of Grantsburg, Mp3 Zune – Calla Karl of Frederic, $50 Visa check card – Diana Olson of Grantsburg, $50 Visa check card – Candace Buck of Frederic, $50 Visa check card – Staci Kopecky of Siren, $40 gas card – J.T. Elmgren of Webster, $40 gas card – Jacob Neurer of Siren, $40 gas card – Kelly Dupre of Webster, digital camera – Seth Odegard of Grantsburg, digital camera – Brett Sjoholm of Webster, iPod Shuffle – Baylee Heimstra of Frederic, iPod Shuffle – Brent Crandell of Frederic, iPod Nano – Ben Cole of Grantsburg, $25 gas card – A.J. Rickford of Siren, $25 gas card – Joel Anderson of Frederic, $25 gas card – Andrew Kurkowski of Frederic, and a $25 gas cCard – Allison Leef of Webster. submitted

Chris Waddel, Claire Erickson and Nolan Neumann watch to see Ben win more tickets.

Shown above are the big winners of some of the big 4-District prizes.

Reba Smallwood of Webster waits for her turn to bowl.

Ashley Guevara and Tyler Finch show off their dance moves in Dance, Dance Revolution. – Photos submitted

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Siren Prom 2008

Tyler Johnson was crowned king and Janey Emery the queen at the Siren High School Prom held Saturday, April 26, at the Lakeview Event Center north of Siren. Las Vegas Night was the theme for the prom, which was followed by the all-night postprom event at Wyoming, Minn.

Members of the 2008 Siren Prom Court were (L to R), front row: Seven-year-old junior attendants Patyn McKnight and Derek Highstrom. First row: Emily Muus, Janey Emery (chosen prom queen), Jenna Wambolt, Allison Didier, Cassi Olson (chosen prom princess), Tyler Johnson (the prom king), Jesse Hinze (prom prince), Collin Tewalt, Charles Brown IV and Aaron Engstrand. Back row: The 2007 prom royalty, Princess Alysha Alden, Queen Jennifer Mitchell, King Kyle Malm and Prince Thad Baasch. The prom was held at the Lakeview Event Center Saturday, April 26. – Photos by Nancy Jappe

Unity Busy Bugs attend thirdannual prekindergarten prom UNITY – On Tuesday evening, April 22, the Unity Busy Bug children attended the third-annual prekindergarten prom. Boys and girls were dressed in their best formal wear and were “crowned” as royalty as they entered the prom. Children and their parents danced the night away to familiar tunes, which included: “YMCA,” “The Chicken Dance,” “The Locomotion,” “The Twist” and “The Hokey Pokey.” A great time was had by all!! – Photos submitted

Chevy and Reagan wearing the crowns of the evening at the Unity Busy Bug third-annual prekindergarten prom held April 22.

Payden and Heath dancing to one of the songs played during the evening.

A group of Busy Bugs dancing to “The Locomotion” at the third-annual prekindergarten Unity Busy Bug prom. – Photos submitted

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Webster band plays at Battle of the Bands in Duluth

by Jody Pearson DULUTH - Four lucky and talented guys from Webster High School had the time of their lives on April 20, when they performed their music in front of thousands of cheering people at the Battle if the Bands Concert at the DECC Arena in Duluth.

This was a very big honor for Tyler Hayes, Mike Macke, Tyler Macke and Judd Moser. Their band, No Such Hero, was one of 15 bands chosen out of a field of 300.

Each band performed a 15-minute set on a massive stage with professional lighting and sound. This was the second annual High School Rocks - Battle of The Bands presented by Lake Superior College and Subway.

A panel of seven experienced judges rated the bands, and No Such Hero won fifth place. Some of the judges included men and women that had worked with Bob Dylan, Eric Clapton, The Rolling Stones, Bonnie Raitt and Jackson Browne, just to name a few.

The fifteen bands were: Amauros Hermantown High School; 19:11 - Duluth Denfeld High School, Aphamy Ashland High School; Boyind Mondoay - Proctor High School; Colmekill - East Range Academy; Eveleth, Fall of the Condemned - Hinckley-Finlayson High School; forfend - Two Harbors High School; HydoWizard - Superior High School; Only Ashes Remain - Duluth Central High School; Persephone - Cloquet High School, The Bricks - Marshall School of Duluth; The Grasshoppers Duluth East High School; The Planets International Falls High School; The Summer Scene - Drummond High School.

The McNally Smith College of Music supported the rock stars of tomorrow by sending a crew of its leading instructors along with five of its student to record the entire concert through use of Digidesign ProTools. The music will be brought back to McNally Smith where a crew of students will be waiting at the school’s 12 state-of-the-art studios to mix

and master one song from each band.

These songs will be featured on the High School Rocks Battle of the Bands compilation CD, which will be released in a few weeks.

The energy that day in the DECC Arena can only be described as intensely exhilarating. The flashing colored lights, the fog floating onto the stage, the wild ensembles of the musicians and the fans - and the music. Loud, rhythmic, jump up in the air music. It was a day they’ll never forget.

No Such Hero, a band that includes (L to R) Judd Mosher on keyboards, Mike Macke on Drums, Tyler Macke on lead guitar and Tyler Hayes on bass, played at the High School Rocks Battle of the Bands competition in Duluth, April 20.

– Photos by Jody Pearson

Tyler Hayes of the Webster band No Such Hero, is shown during the band’s performance at the Battle of the Bands, held in Duluth earlier this month.

Tyler Macke takes a lead vocal during the band’s performance at Duluth.

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20th-annual Encore held at Siren High School

The 20th-annual presentation of Encore, a display of work by students in fine-arts programs at Siren High School, was held Monday, April 28. In addition to demonstrations of handwork/artwork done by the students, a program of instrumental music, singing and play production was presented. One of his fellow students pointed out the sculpture of a man done by Jesse Hinze in one of the displays.

“Jesse is a funny guy who does abstract stuff,” the student commented.

This collage of photos of singer Dolly Parton was produced on a computer by Siren art student Alaina Java. “The students are given the same project, the same materials, the same start, open-ended, to be creative. The critique is so much different. The personalities (of the artists) are coming through,” commented art teacher Dave Smith.

This photo of her neighbor, Joe Hunter, was done by Siren High School art student Mackenzie Swenson for use in a library backdrop in the school’s production of the musical “West Side According to her Story” recently. teacher, Dave Smith, Swenson is a classical/traditional artist. She is hoping to attend Atelier, a classical/realist art program in the Twin Cities when she graduates from high school. – Photos by Nancy Jappe

Siren High School senior Jace Carter was responsible for throwing all of the pots on display at this year’s Encore.

Carter picked out the bowl beside him in the senior display as his favorite work.

He plans to attend Riverland College in Austin, Minn., next year, as part of a network security program.

Siren High School sophomore Mackenzie Swenson (R) makes colorful hula hoops using pipes, water, and duct tape for her friends, like Sarah Howe (L) and Jessica Morris, to use. “They’re a good, fun, summertime activity, and are good when it is raining because you can still use them inside,” Morris said.

Ninth-annual Spring Fling Gala held RIGHT - Joe Muench, executive director of Regional Hospice Services, Hayward, welcomed gala attendees. Muench explained that Regional Hospice, which was founded in 1991, was the first program of its kind in the country.

“Hospice is about living. It helps the patient and family get the most out of what time they have left.

People say, ‘We wish we had used hospice sooner.’ We have served over 3,000 patients and families in the area, and 75 (out of) Spooner every year.”

Angel Wings angel Ardis Sawyer measured Regional Hospice Volunteer Coordinator Kathy Hansen for the amount of tickets she could buy (an arm’s length) to bid on a table full of prizes. According to Hansen, 238 people bought tickets for the gala, which raised around $10,000.

Hansen’s goal for the year (July 2007-July 2008) is $30,000. “We haven’t gotten there yet, but we’re still hoping,” Hansen said.

LEFT - Many, many items were offered for silent auction during the Spooner/Grantsburg Regional Hospice Ninth-Annual Spring Fling in Siren Saturday, April 26. The fundraising, which brought in about $10,000, made up what was called a “good night” by Regional Hospice Volunteer Coordinator Kathy Hansen.

Hansen was given credit by Master of Ceremonies Tom Twining for putting the gala together.

Photos by Nancy Jappe

The Spooner/Grantsburg Regional Hospice Ninth-Annual Spring Fling Gala was held at the Northwoods Crossing Event Center, Siren, Saturday, April 26.

Music for the gala was provided by Take Three, a group consisting of Kevin McMullen, Sarona; Tom Draughon, Ashland; and Lisa McGinley, Washburn.

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Kindergarten students celebrate Arbor Day DRESSER – The village of Dresser hosted the annual Arbor Day celebration at Dresser Elementary April 25. Village President Rick Flandrena spoke about trees and maple syrup, naturalist Julie Fox talked about the history of Arbor Day and poster coloring winners were announced by Julie Emerson of Rural American Bank. The village crew planted a tree in the school yard, and gave away seedlings to the students. Dresser Trap Rock, Andrie Electric and Bernick’s Companies provided refreshments.

Photos by Tammi Milberg

Students are shown what materials will represent colors of leaves for a project they will work on for Arbor Day. Kindergarten students at Dresser Elementary sing the song “I Need the Earth and the Earth Needs Me” during the Arbor Day celebration put on by the village of Dresser.

Students hear a story about trees during Arbor Day.

Seventh-grade present renaissance and medieval costumes FREDERIC – On Thursday morning, April 17, costumer/teacher Judy Kastelle delighted the Frederic seventh-grade classes (with Mrs. Karl’s class as special guests) with a presentation of renaissance and medieval costumes. Students learned about materials used, lifestyles of some of the people who would wear such clothing and hygienic practices of the time. They also learned how to convert clothing they might have at home into medieval-type costumes. Of course, the part the students most enjoyed was seeing their classmates dressed up in the costumes.

Lady Kastelle returned in the afternoon for a language presentation in which students learned how to talk like someone from renaissance times. Kastelle will return on Friday, May 30, to costume staff and assist the Frederic Middle School teachers in holding the fifth-annual Medieval Fest and King’s Feast. - submitted

Judy Kastelle and Aaron Vossen model the renaissance and medival costumes on Thursday, April 17, to the seventh-grade classes.

McKenna Cook and Judy Kastelle show two of the medieval dresses.

Photos submitted

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Co-op's oldest stockholder turns 100 years

by Nancy Jappe FREDERIC – Mildred Lindquist Lindberg, the InterCounty Cooperative Publishing Association’s oldest stockholder, turned 100 years old Monday, April 28. In her honor, a party was held at Pilgrim Lutheran Church Saturday afternoon, April 26. No one seemed to enjoy the party more than Lindberg herself.

Pastor Catherine Burnette said she tried twice to see Lindberg at her apartment in St. Croix Falls, only to find that Lindberg was not at home. “Any time anybody calls her (to go out), she is on the way,” commented her daughter, Doris Jones.

One year ago, at the age of 99, Lindberg went out to visit her granddaughter and great-granddaughter in San Diego, Calif. They went to see Bob Barker on the Price Is Right TV show in Los Angeles. “Mom didn’t get on the show, but Bob talked to her,” Jones reported.

Lindberg said she doesn’t have any special clue as to how she got to be the age of 100. “She has always taken (vitamin) B12,” Jones said, adding, “She has always been a very honest, faith-based, wholesome person.”

Jones and her brother, Wayne, were adopted by Lindberg and her husband, Helge. Helge died Sept. 7, 1987.

Wayne died 10 years ago.

“On the day Mom was born, April 28, 6 feet of snow was on the ground. Her dad had trouble getting the horses through when he went for the midwife,” Jones said. The Lindquist children attended the Round Lake School at a time when everybody around there spoke Swedish. The teacher had to have an interpreter in order to understand her students.

Jones recalled her mother working at the Turner Hotel in Frederic, cleaning, cooking and making beds.

She worked at the Stokley plant when it was operating in Frederic and at Northern Manufacturing in Grantsburg. She was known for baby-sitting the children of Ray and Evelyn Moats and Bruce and Belle King (including the Leader’s editor, Gary King, when he was a year or 2 old).

Lindberg rented out apartments to schoolteachers, including Lynn Lindh, who was one of the many people who came to Pilgrim Lutheran to pay tribute to the centenarian. She and husband Helge liked to fix up and sell houses.

The two were married at the Grantsburg fairgrounds

Mildred Lindberg’s grandson, Dan Lindberg, and his son, Calvin, played guitar duets as part of the birthday program.

Mildred Lindquist Lindberg, the Inter-County Cooperative Publishing Association’s oldest stockholder, turned 100 years old Monday, April 28. A party in her honor was held at Pilgrim Lutheran Church, Frederic, Saturday, April 26. Lindberg lives in her own apartment in St. Croix Falls. Pastor Catherine Burnette from Pilgrim Church was told she was a shut-in, but the pastor went to see Lindberg twice, only to find out she wasn’t home.

Sept. 19, 1929. Two-thousand people were on hand for the wedding. They were given gifts like an ironing board, a 10-pound bag of sugar and a 50-pound sack of flour.

Lindberg is known for the rye bread that she still makes. She lives in her own apartment in St. Croix Falls, having moved there after Helge died. She does her own cooking, and makes a lot of quilts, giving quilts to the members of every generation of the family. She loves to mingle with people, which her family hopes she will always be able to do because it keeps her going.

A humorous story told on Lindberg during the party involved the time she sold her purse at a garage sale.

Then she had to go and find the person who bought the purse – because her house keys were still in the purse.

Nephew Dale Anderson read a poem that he attributed to Lindberg as the writer when she was in the fourth grade. No official confirmation of that, though.

The poem went like this: “It could have been worse – Friends never see London – They’ve never been to France – This morning at recess – They saw my underpants.”

“She was embarrassed they saw them, but glad she had them on,” Anderson said. He chose the song, “Look for the Silver Lining,” as seeming to sum up Mildred Lindberg’s life.

Lindberg’s biggest worry was how she was going to thank everybody for coming to celebrate her 100th

Mildred Lindberg’s daughter, Doris Jones from St. Croix Falls, is shown here holding Lindberg’s great-great-granddaughter, 9-month-old Charlotte Priestley, who is visiting the area from San Diego, Calif., for 10 days with Jones’ daughter. On display at Lindberg’s 100th birthday party was a five-generation photo starting with Lindberg and ending with young Charlotte. - Photos by Nancy Jappe birthday. She just didn’t want to miss anybody. “Thank you very much. God bless you all,” she said, hoping to reach as many people as possible.

Mildred Lindberg’s cousin, Leona Cummings, presented a skit called “Dolly Has the Flu.” She involved Lindberg’s nephew, Dale Anderson, in playing a doctor. “I haven’t played doctor for years,” Anderson quipped. Cummings explained that the dolly got the flu when her arms and her legs flew off.

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Frederic High School announces valedictorian and salutatorian

Megan Neumann, valedictorian

Kyle Swenson, salutatorian

FREDERIC – The Frederic High School has announced its valedictorian and salutatorian for the graduating class of 2008. The valedictorian for the class of 2008 is Megan Neumann, the daughter of Al and Sue Neumann. Neumann will be attending the College of St. Scholastica after graduation and will be studying in the premedicine field. Neumann has been involved in a number of activities during high school including athletics, forensics and music. Her favorite classes during high school have been physics and band.

The salutatorian for the class of 2008 is Kyle Swenson. Swenson is the son of Rick and Patty Swenson.

Swenson will be attending the University of Minnesota in the Twin Cities and plans on studying architecture.

Swenson has also been very involved in athletics, including basketball, cross country and track during high school, and lists math as his favorite class.

Graduation for the class of 2008 is set for Sunday, May 25, at 2 p.m., at the high school. Highlights of the commencement exercise will be speeches by the valedictorian and salutatorian and the presentation of awards and scholarships to deserving graduates. - submitted

NARFE to meet DRESSER - The National Active and Federal Employees Chapter 1581 will hold a dinner meeting at noon on Thursday, May 8, at The Village Pizzeria in Dresser.

All federal and retired federal employees are welcome. Reservations may be made by calling 715-2943185 by noon on May 5. - submitted

May PBREA meeting set AMERY – The speaker for the Thursday, May 8, meeting of the Polk-Burnett Retired Educators’ Association will be police officer Abie Saleh of Amery. He will address the group on issues concerning Palestine and Israel. He will be speaking at the VFW in Dresser on Hwy. 35 following the noon meal. Retired educators, support staff and the public are welcome to attend.

Reservations for this meeting are to be made by calling Ione Meixner, 715-483-3547, by Monday, May 5. - submitted

Peter Draxler is Badger Boys State nominee FREDERIC - Approximately 850 young men from every part of Wisconsin will come to Badger Boys State this year.

The Frederic representative this year is Peter Draxler, a junior at Frederic High School. Peter is the son of Ray and Colleen Draxler of rural Frederic. Peter is involved in a number of sports at Frederic and is also a member of the concert and marching bands. He enjoys a number of classes but lists U.S. history as his favorite class.

The program is designed to teach young men that the American form of government is stronger and more vital in today’s world of struggle and change than ever before, and that the American people have no more precious possession than that great document, the Constitution.

Badger Boys State is held at Ripon College June 1421 and is sponsored and coordinated by the American Legion and has been held every year except during WWII since 1939. The local Frederic American Legion, Post 249, is sponsoring a Frederic High School student this year. – with submitted information

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Luck Cub Scout Pack 147 held awards night

Pictured are first-year Webelos, front row (L to R): Lance Lindvall, Nick Mattson, Christopher Pouliot and Devyn Ellefson. Back row: Nick Demydowich, Parker Steen, Luke Woltz, Leader Nancy Hunter, Jared Hunter and Aage Rovney.

Luck Cub Scouts Pack 147 had their annual picnic/awards night on Monday, April 21. All Scouts earned their badges and will advance to the next level. Shown are the Tigers and their parents, front row (L to R): Matt Anderson, Beau Brenizer, Derek Hendrickson, Brandon Hostrup, Jonathan Skow and Tyler Welch. Back row: Gwen and Ross Anderson, Marney Hendrickson, Lori and Brent Hostrup, Ron Skow and Charlie Welch.

RIGHT: Pictured are the Wolves and Bears, front row (L to R): Payton Ellefson, Jack Johansen, Brady Lunsmann and Tanner Van Meter. Back row: Nick Aguado, Cashton Ellefson, Leader Dawn Holm, Jacob Aguado and Seth Holm.

Pictured second-year Webelos, front row (L to R): Sean Haasnoot, Jordan Hendrickson and Sam Nelson. Back row: Leader Joe Hutton, Derek Hutton and Leader Wayne Hendrickson. – Photos sumitted

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Family Home and Sportshow held in St. Croix Falls

The lawn mower and ATV pull was just one of the many events going on simultaneously at the Family Home and Sportshow last weekend. – Photos by Marty Seeger

Youngsters lined up to ask questions for Chad Allram last Saturday in the Wisconsin Buck and Bear Classic building.

The home and garden building bustled with visitors on Saturday. It was a welcome place for many as they scampered in from the windy and cold conditions.

There was always a large line at the trout tank located in the sport show building for kids to catch live trout on Saturday and Sunday.

The Wisconsin Buck and Bear Classic featured many different trophies from Polk County and beyond.

Luck High School forensics MADISON – The Luck High School forensics squad had a great time at state Saturday, April 19, despite the rain. Most of the students and coaches got very wet.

The students had rather soggy scripts to use and the critique forms, used to claim the medals, were likewise very wet.

Thirty-one speakers started out the season speaking at Unity on Feb. 25.

They spoke three times and needed two scores of 16 or above to advance to the next round.

On Saturday, March 29, the squad competed at Hudson in the district contest. Again the students spoke three times. During this level of competition, the students needed two scores of 20 or above. At the end of the day Luck had 28 students qualifiying for state Listed below are the members of the LHS Forensics Team and their medals from state. A gold is a perfect score of 25, a silver is 23-24, and bronze is 20-22.

Group Interpretation – "Bulwar Lytton" – Bronze Gina Armour, Emily Smith, Wally Rich, Harlan Opitz and Tanya Holm Group Interpretation – "The Onion" – Bronze

Taylor Horsager, Laura Byl, Megan Hacker, Carson Giller and James Longhenry Group Interpretation – "Spray" – Silver Sarah Petersen, Chelsea Rasmussen, Nate Nelson, Britta Giller and Marnie Rozumalski Group Interpretation – "Bad Driving" – Silver Tyler Petersen, Cole Mortel, Ashley Overby, Jessica Antonson and Karen Lund Demonstration Melissa Jenssen—Bronze Four Minute Shuqing Chen—Gold Moments in History Megan Panek—Bronze Luck's State Forensics contestants -– Bottom row (L to R): Chelsea Rasmussen, Laura Byl, Carson Giller, Ashley Overby, Ashley Valentine, Aushleana Branville and Megan Panek. Row 2: Lacy Sellent, Sarah Petersen, Wally Rich, Clare Cadogan, Gina Armour, Shuqing Chen and Tanya Holm. Row 3: Emily Smith, Grace Jenson, Marnie Rozumalski, Melissa Jenssen, Britta Giller and Jessica Antonson. Top Row: Megan Hacker, Nate Nelson, Harlan Opitz, Karen Lund, Tyler Petersen, Adam Anderson, Cole Mortel, Taylor Horsager and James Longhenry. Missing: Coach Barbara Petersen. — Photo submitted

Oratory Aushleana Branville—Bronze Radio Speaking Adam Anderson—Silver Clare Cadagan—Gold Solo Acting Ashley Valentine—Gold

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Gateway Plaza celebrates with an open house GRANTSBURG – Gateway Plaza in Grantsburg held their open house celebration all day on Saturday, April 26, with activities for both kids and adults. Gateway Plaza is the home of Woodlands Grille Pub, Crex Conventions, Hands Down Salon, The Pizza Place, Insight Schools and Family Dollar. - by Kerri Harter

Cody Engstrand blows through his straw to coax his minnow down the lane during the minnow races.

Snow and blustery winds may have forced the sawdust pile to be held in an enclosed trailer, but kids still had fun digging for prizes. – Photos by Kerri Harter

Savanna Trittelwitz gets her face painted by Terri Finding treasures (quarters) in the sawdust pile Wittman, owner of Hands Down Salon. are (L to R): Isabelle, Cassidy and Isaac Quimby.

Knitters Give Big Hats and mittens donated to the Knitters Give Big project were displayed at the Frederic Elementary School Thursday, April 24, during the spring concert. Knitters and crocheters are encouraged to keep making items to be given to people in Polk and Burnett counties. Completed items may be brought to the Frederic Public Library. – Photo submitted

Mike Timmer, The Piano Man, performed at Woodlands Grille Saturday evening.

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Siren Elementary K-4 program presented SIREN – The Siren Elementary K-4 Spring Music Program, under the direction of Cora Sower, was held Thursday, April 24, in the school auditorium. The theme, Colorful Spring! was demonstrated through the use of bright paper birds, fish and swirls. The kindergarten through third grade sang a variety of spring songs, including “Rainbow Rock!” (using the swirls), “Go Fish,” “Bunny Go Away” and “Dance with

Your Hands.” The third- and fourthgraders put on a West Indian folk story, “Cat and Rat,” which told how the cat caught the rat playing the drum, and since that day, cat and rat were enemies.

The use of musical instruments from “Down Jamaica Way” (one of the songs) added the West Indian flavor to the story. – Nancy Jappe

Photos by Nancy Jappe

“Go Fish”

“Rainbow Rock”

Showing spring veggies

Shaking the maraca

Hospice memorial service held April 20

Pictured back row (L to R): Deb Swanson, bereavement coordinator; Lori Aherns, RN; Diana Coen, RN; Becki Lueck, social worker; and Marlene Johnson, RN. Front row: Bonnie Eastvold, RN; Matt Saarem, chaplain; Bruce Tanner, chaplain; and Nancy Kuckler, volunteer coordinator. – Photo submitted AMERY – The 11th-annual Lakeview Hospice Memorial Service was held at the Amery Senior Center on Sunday, April 20. The Wisconsin Hospice Team, along with Wisconsin volunteers, offered a tribute to over 70 hospice fami-

lies in memory of their loved ones.

Denise Christiansen provided music with her harp. The memorial service was a meaningful event, celebrating the special memories of their hospice patients. - submitted

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Unity Solo and Ensemble held April 1

BALSAM LAKE – High School Solo and Ensembles was held April 1 at Unity School.

Other schools in attendance were Webster, Grantsburg, Frederic and Siren. State Solo and Ensembles will be at the UW- Eau Claire. Pictured back row (L to R): Laura Krueger, Elizabeth Ebensperger, Elliott St. Amand, Ethan Schmidt, Tim Hallin, Maddie Anderson, Jen Gorne and Brandi Larson. Middle row: Angela Berthold and Patrick Jones. Front row: Kim May, Andrea Leis, Kayla Turner, Kayla Johnson, Ashley Elfers, Jessica Kutina and Katherine Ebesperger.

Frederic Family Days button winners

Frederic High School senior Alyssa Fuller and Greg Heine are this year’s Frederic Family Days button design winners for 2008. Fuller’s design features three farm animals, and Heine’s design features the teddy bear dedicated to the memory of Marilyn Knuf. – Photo by Marty Seeger

Pictured back row (L to R) Maddie Anderson, Andrea Leis, Angela Berthold, Lexi Kothlow and Kayla Johnson. Middle row: Tyler Bublitz, Matt Picton, Kaitlyn Swiontek, James Slate, Lance Peper and Brady Flaherty. Front row: Stephanie Lobert, Tayler Matteson, Amanda Koethe, Alicia Milander and Justin Anderson. – Photos submitted

Poppy Day set in Siren SIREN -The Siren Legion Auxiliary has declared Saturday, May 3, as Poppy Day. Auxiliary members will be outside local businesses beginning at 8 a.m., selling poppies for a goodwill donation. Please be prepared to buy a poppy and support local needs and charities. - submitted

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Luck third quarter honor roll Honor Roll Seniors Jessica Antonson – R, Gina Armour – G, Brian Benson – R, Laura Byl – R, Melissa Erickson – G, Hannah Goneau, Megan Hacker – G, Casey Hatten – G, Aalyssa Holdt, Tanya Holm, Iner Jeppesen – G**, Kasey Johnson, Kelly Johnson – G, Josie Kurkowski – R, Karen Lund – R, Jordyn McGinnity – G, Harlan Opitz, Tyler Otlo – R, Sarah Petersen – G, Tyler Petersen – G, Mason Potvin, Chelsea Rasmussen – G, Wally Rich – G, Ashley Schebo – G, Franziska Schmidt – R, Lacy Sellent – G, Briana Stage – G, Cole Wickstrom – G, Samantha Wilkinson – G**, Erica Wilson – R. Juniors Adam Anderson – R, Cody Borresen, Aushleana Branville – R, Clare Cadogan – G, Shuqing Chen – G, Melita Erickson, Christine Franzel – G, Jamison Gross, Keighley James – G, Grace Jenson – R, Melissa Jenssen – G, Kasey Johnson, Brett Larson, Ali Lehmann – R, Derek Letch – R, Christian McCabe – R, Hannah Melin – G, Jimmy Mellon – R, Nick Morgan – R, Brennan Olson – G, Ashley Overby – G, Megan Panek – G, Ross Petersen – R, Marnie Rozumalski – G, Krystal Stage – R, Noah Thatcher, Ashley Valentine – R, Justin Virkus – R, Andy Wortman – R. Sophomores Derek Buck – R, Joe Dahlke – R, Samantha Fenning – R, Carson Giller – R, Taylor Horsager – G, Kassi Ingram – G, Diana Kufalk – G, Peter Langeness – G, Mitchell Larson – G, Aleah Lemieux – G, Mary MaidenMueller – G, Alecia Ouellette – R, Taryn Pilz, Bailee Swenson – R, Rachel Virkus – G. Freshmen Bryce Amlee – R, Karie Bartlett – R, Morgan Denny – G, Sarah Elert – G, David Franzel – G, Karissa Giller – G, Logan Hacker – G, Kyle James – G, Brady Klatt – G, Megan Moore – G, Alec Mortel – G, Ashlyn Petersen, Tabitha Pilz, Lindsey Stapel – R**, Kristine Wortman – G. Honorable Mention Seniors Ivet Arghiani – R**, Kody Erickson – R, Jordan Gross, Nate Nelson, Ben Panek, Matt Peterson – R.

Juniors Jerod Buck, Brittney Danielson, Jared Jensen – R, Tim Kowalik – R, James Longhenry – R, Glen Mishler – R, Danny Salas – R, Ariel Thompson – R. Sophomores Chris Aldrick – R, Bryson Clemenson – R, Nick Emerson, Jordan Hall – R, Brianna Ronney, Alex Smith – R. Freshmen Nick Leal – R, Matt Lindberg – R, Cole Mortel – R, Kasey Ouellette – R, Sammie Schallenberger – R, Jade Schrock – R, Roger Steen – R, Stephanie Stevens – R, Kelly Stokes, Landen Strilzuk – R. Additional Red Cards Seniors Kayla Bubendorf, Brett Holdt, Derek Holzknecht**, Mitchell Klatt.

Juniors Shane Buchholz, Jeff Gackle, Dakota Krout, Chantalle Rowley, Harry Severson-Dickinson.

Sophomores Jordan Lundmark**.

Freshmen Stacie Buck, Rebecca Hutton **, Neal Mellon, Max Musial, Devon Nelson, Adrian Riedman, A. J. Walsh-Brenizer.

Cardinal cards Seniors Chelsie Anderson, Steven Ball, Travis Close.

Juniors Dylan Fjorden, Kaleb Harr, Joe Thompson.

Sophomores Calvin Nelson, Jason Nelson, Lakeysha Schallenberger, Amanda Shannon, Aaron Sorenson.

Freshmen Curtis Donald**, Gena Pearson, Chris Spencer, Brandon Stencil.

Perfect Seniors (These are individuals who have earned a Card every quarter that they were eligible.)

Gina Armour, Laura Byl, Melissa Erickson, Megan Hacker, Casey Hatten, Iner Jeppesen, Kelly Johnson, Jordyn McGinnity, Sarah Petersen, Chelsea Rasmussen, Ashley Schebo, Cole Wickstrom. * indicates that this is the first time the student has earned this higher level of card The Cardinal Intelligence Agency was created at Luck High School 17 years ago as a program to recognize and reward student achievement. As a part of this program, the students who demonstrate academic excellence and positive behaviors are recognized with short-term, tangible rewards - just as is done in the business world with employees. The incentives, which have been provided through the generosity of local businesses and individuals, are awarded on a quarterly basis.

According to the district motto, “Luck School prepares lifelong learners and responsible citizens,” the Cardinal Intelligence Agency attempts to promote this goal by recognizing students’ perfect attendance and requiring that positive behavior be one of the cornerstones of the C.I.A. program.

Gold Card: Students earning this card are full-time regular education students who have an A- or better GPA, no incompletes or failing grades, one or fewer disciplinary referrals, no extracurricular code violations, no unserved detentions, no unexcused absences and no suspensions.

Red Card: Students earning this card are full-time regular education students who have a B- or better GPA, no incompletes or failing grades, two or fewer disciplinary referrals, no extracurricular code violations, no unserved detentions, no unexcused absences and no suspensions.

Cardinal Card: Students earning this card are full-time regular education students who have a C- or better GPA, no incompletes or failing grades, three or fewer disciplinary referrals, no extracurricular code violations, no unserved detentions, no unexcused absences and no suspensions.

WITC names scholarship recipients announced NEW RICHMOND – Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College-New Richmond recently announced WITC Foundation Scholarship recipients for 34 summer and fall 2008 scholarships. Selection was made by committee based on content in the application materials. The next scholarship deadline is Nov. 1. Updated application materials will be available on the WITC Web site at witc.edu beginning Oct. 1. Questions about the scholarships may be directed to Natalie Landgreen, WITCNew Richmond college advancement associate, 246-6561, ext 4217. *Denotes summer scholarship.

Balsam Lake Beth Foeller, Nursing, $500 WITC New Richmond

Alumni Association Scholarship Clear Lake Rachel Zimmer, second-year Nursing, $250 Marilyn McCarty Nursing Scholarship Dresser Heather Wimer, Early Childhood Education, $200 Xcel Energy Scholarship* Grantsburg Alex Nelson, Automated Packaging Systems Technician, $500 AMSCO - Education Achievement Scholar-

ship; Cody Marek, Agricultural Power and Equipment Technician, $250 WITC New Richmond Agriculture Scholarship Luck Krystal Marek, Medical Assistant, $250 First National Community Bank Scholarship Osceola Kaitlyn Danner, Marketing, $500 LBC Scholarship; Ronelle Riemann, Early Childhood Education, $500 Robert Knowles Scholarship *; Jessie Nelson, Pre Nursing, $500 Robert Knowles Scholarship. - submitted

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OBITUARIES Charles Tollander

Elvin A. Hinze

John G. Nagy

Charles Tollander, 81, of Webster, died April 22, 2008, suddenly while working on his son’s farm, just outside of Webster, doing what he liked best, helping someone.

Charles was born Sept. 17, 1926, in Grantsburg to Ruth and Edwin Tollander. He was raised in the town of Trade Lake and graduated from Grantsburg High School in 1944. In May of 1949, he was united in marriage to Eunice C. Hendricks. They lived in Luck and he worked for Land O’ Lakes. They had two sons, Roger and Tim. In February of 1955, they purchased the Bockmeyer Insurance and Real Estate Agency in Webster. Eunice and Charlie sold the insurance agency and then continued to work in real estate. Their office and home was located in what now is the current Curves business.

Charlie and Eunice retired in 1975 and moved to their new home.

Charlie enjoyed fishing, hunting, golfing and life.

He is survived by his wife, Eunice; sons, Roger (Vicki) Tollander of Webster and Tim (Mary) Tollander of Milwaukee; grandsons, Ryan (Jessica) Tollander of Siren, Ross (Jenelle) Tollander of Webster, Matthew Tollander and Jacob Tollander of Milwaukee; great-grandchildren, Macy Ryan, Morgan Ryan, Dane Riley and Reid Jeremy Tollander.

Funeral services were held April 26, 2008, at Bethany Lutheran in Siren with Pastor John Clasen officiating.

Burial was at the Oak Grove Cemetery in Webster.

Judge Michael Gableman, Merlin Johnson and Jack Swedberg were guest speakers.

The Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home of Webster was entrusted with arrangements.

Elvin A. Hinze, 71, a resident of Siren, died after an extended hospital stay on Saturday, April 26, 2008, at his home.

Elvin was born March 28, 1937, in Daniels Township, to Herman and Bertha Hinze. Elvin attended and graduated from Siren Schools. He served in the United States Marine Corps for two years. He was employed at the Thompson Hayward Chemical Company in Minneapolis, Minn., and also worked in construction.

Elvin was an avid fisherman and hunter.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and brother, Leslie.

Elvin is survived by the love of his life, Charlotte Eggen of Siren; daughter, Lorelei (Ernest) Voigt of Arlington, Minn., Jo (Lee) Correll of Mankato, Minn., Michelle (John) Donahue of Mayer, Minn.; brothers, Alfred (Delores) Hinze of Roseville, Minn., Roy (Nina) Hinze of Coon Rapids, Minn., Larry (Barb) Hinze of Siren, Norman (Cathy) Hinze of Siren; twin sisters, Elvina (Arnold) Wellnitz of Siren; brother-in-law, Dennis McQuillan; former wife, Carol Hinze; and best friend, Jim Taylor; eight grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and Charlotte’s children, Scott (Jenifer) Eggen, Jeff (Kim) Eggen, Tim (Jan) Eggen, Jean Sandberg, Joan (Dan) Proffit; her 14 grandchildren and her eight greatgrandchildren.

Funeral services were held Tuesday, April 29, at Siren United Methodist Church with Pastor Tom Cook officiating. Music was provided by organist Fran McBroom and soloist Pat Taylor. Interment followed at Lakeview Cemetery in Siren. Casket bearers were Jodie Wellnitz, Shane Hinze, Wes Hinze, Rob Hinze, Josh Proffit and Jean Sandberg. Honorary casket bearers were Jim Taylor, Paul Schauer, Swede Schauer, Mike Henricksen, Kenny Johnson and grandchildren.

The Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home, Webster, was entrusted with arrangements.

John G. Nagy, 86, a resident of Webster, died April 23, 2008, at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Minneapolis, Minn.

John was born June 18, 1921, in St. Paul, Minn., to Domokos and Ethel Nagy.

John is survived by his daughter, Jean (Leon) Larsen; sons, John Bela (Priscilla) Nagy, Joel (Shari Atwood) Nagy; six grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services were held Monday, April 28, at Grace United Methodist Church with Pastor Cindy Glocke officiating. Music was provided by Dianne Gravesen. Interment followed at Oak Grove Cemetery in Webster. Casket bearers were Scott Sutherland, Shelley DeBuono, Rowland Sutherland, Eric Nagy, David Olmsted and Geannea Hartzell.

The Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home, Webster, was entrusted with arrangements.

Correction for Marie Turner Marie Turner died March 26, 2008, at the home of her daughter and son in Oak Park Heights, Minn., not her son-in-law as listed in a previous issue.

Dennis Winslow Dennis Winslow, formerly of Webster, died April 22, 2008, at the Rice Lake Convalescent Center at the age of 60 with family by his side.

Dennis was born on Oct. 5, 1947, to Earnest and Lois Winslow in Minneapolis. He was the fourth of eight children. At an early age, Dennis moved to Webster to live on a farm with his uncle and aunt, Paul and Bessie Winslow.

On Jan. 21, 1967, Dennis married Lynn Wakeman.

Two daughters were born to this union which lasted 11 years. Dennis loved being outdoors and it showed in the jobs he held. They varied from a heavy equipment operator to a lawn service business he operated for several years. Through all this he never lost the love of farming. Dennis looked forward to putting up hay every year. Even after his heart attacks, you could still find him out in the fields. It was time spent with family as well. His daughter, Tracie, was almost always on the wagon with Dennis on the tractor. Grandchildren would ride on the tractor or hay wagon, help unload, or pile in the hay mound. He enjoyed loading shells for deer season, hunting, fishing, traveling, but he always said he didn’t know what he’d do when he could no longer farm.

Dennis was preceded in death by his parents; uncle and aunt, Paul and Bessie Winslow; one sister; three brothers, and two nephews.

Dennis is survived by two daughters, Carrie Hunter of Webster; Tracie Roy of Siren; three brothers, Leslie Winslow of Burnsville, Minn., Jack Winslow of Webster and Jon Winslow of Siren; six grandchildren, Cassondra, Whitney, Randi, Jeremy, Daniel and Keisha; and one great-grandson, Seth; 16 nieces and nephews and friend, Elaine Lamson.

Funeral services were held Friday, April 25, at the Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home, Webster. Interment was at Oak Grove Cemetery.

The Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home, Webster, was entrusted with arrangements.

Dorothy E. Maurer Dorothy E. Maurer of Osceola died Tuesday April 22, 2008, at the L.O. Simenstad NCU at the age of 90 years.

She was born Oct. 31, 1917, in Medford, to William and Grace Allmann. She attended Medford High School. On Oct. 5, 1935, she married Galen A. Maurer at Medford. Dorothy worked as a deputy county clerk for over 15 years. She was a longtime member of the Balsam Lake United Methodist Church serving as organist and member of the choir. For the last 11 years she was a member of the Osceola United Methodist Church. She enjoyed writing music and her family.

Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents, husband Galen, daughter Carol Berg, three sisters and 3 brothers. She is survived by her children Larry (Lillian) Maurer, William (Sharon) Maurer, Judy Johnson, Barbara (Michael) Anderson, Nancy Maurer, Neleeta Maurer, Galen (Elizabeth) Maurer, 21 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were held Saturday, April 26, at the Osceola United Methodist Church with the Rev. Alan Hagstrom officiating. Music was provided by Norma Kretzschmar and William Maurer. Private interment will be in the Oak Grove Cemetery in Farmington.

The Grandstrand Funeral Home, Osceola, was entrusted with arrangements.

David Veroy Alden David Veroy Alden, 84, Luck, died Saturday, April 26, at the St. Croix Regional Medical Center.

He was born on Feb. 17, 1924, to Ernest and Emma Alden at the Daeffler farm in Frederic. David attended Frederic High School and worked with his father at the Chrysler Garage in Frederic. David moved to Minneapolis where he worked for D.W. Onan and Sons. In March of 1944, David married his high school sweetheart Theodora Sahr. David and Theodora moved back to Frederic where he operated his own gas and mechanic business until 1963. In 1963, David moved his mechanic business to Milltown, and resided there until 1987. A move was made to the Sahr farm in Luck in 1987 where a new auto repair shop was built. In 2005, David retired as a lifetime auto mechanic and moved to the village of Luck.

David was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Laurine and brother, Willard.

He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Theodora; children, Sharon Alden, Diane Pravettoni and James Alden; grandchildren, Bret and Erica Stultz, Shannon and Bruce Buck, Craig Pravettoni, Josh and Victoria Alden and Andrew Alden; 13 great-grandchildren, other family members, Bernie Stultz and Edythe, Kyle Barnes; cousins, nieces, nephews and many friends.

Memorial service at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Luck on April 30, 2 p.m. Private burial at a later date.

Audrey Ilene Branstad Audrey Ilene Branstad, 74, of Grantsburg, died April 26, 2008, at Regions Hospital in St. Paul, Minn.

Audrey was born Aug. 1, 1933, to Andrew and Ruby (Nelson) Anderson in Frederic. She graduated from Frederic High School in 1952. She married Bevan Branstad on April 17, 1954. To this union, three sons were born.

Audrey and Bevan farmed Bevan’s family farm from the time of their marriage until the present. She enjoyed ice fishing, card playing, puzzles, an occasional trip to the casino, gardening, canning, cooking, knitting, sewing and most especially time spent with family and friends.

Audrey was baptized at Bone Lake Lutheran Church, confirmed at Clam Falls Lutheran Church and joined Central United Methodist Church when she married Bevan.

She was preceded in death by son, Paul; granddaughter, Emily; parents; sister, Marion Lundquist; brothers, Donald and Arvid Anderson.

Audrey is survived by her husband, Bevan; sons Terry (Nancy) and Peter (Kayleen); grandchildren, Sarah (Curt) Fluegel, David (Kallie) Branstad, Amanda (Chris) Martin, Allison Branstad and Megan Branstad; great-grandchildren Briana Fluegel, Kaitlee Fluegel, Nolan Branstad and Lilah Fluegel; sisters, Lois (Charlie) Djock, Norma (Ken) Zittleman and Sandra (Dennis) McKee; brothers, Douglas (Cheryl) and Roger (Pat) Anderson; sisters-in-law, Joan Anderson, Liz Branstad and Marcella (Bob) Griep; many nieces and nephews.

Memorial services will be held on Thursday, May 1, at 2 p.m. at Central United Methodist Church in Grantsburg. Visitation was held Wednesday, April 30, at the church. Interment will be at Riverside Cemetery at a later date.

The Minnesota Cremation Society was entrusted with arrangements.

Donna M. Thill Donna M. (Swenson) Thill, 69, died April 23, 2008, at her home in Dresser.

Donna is survived by her husband, Bernie Thill; three children; three stepchildren; six grandchildren; six step-grandchildren.

The date of memorial service pending. A full obituary will follow closer to the time of the memorial service.

The Edling Funeral Home, St. Croix Falls, was entrusted with arrangements.

Georgia A. Williams Georgia A. Williams, resident of Minneapolis, Minn., formerly of Frederic, died Friday, April 25, 2008, at the age of 79.

She is survived by her sister, Lillian Erickson.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, May 1, at 2 p.m. at Rowe Funeral Home in Frederic. Visitation will begin at 1 p.m. just prior to the service at the funeral home.

The Rowe Funeral Home of Frederic was entrusted with funeral arrangements.

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CHURCH NEWS

OBITUARIES

Summer fun for youth at Peace Lutheran

William Grant Osborn

DRESSER – Peace Lutheran Church in Dresser is offering three different opportunities this summer for children and youth entering grades kindergarten through ninth grade.

Children entering grades kindergarten through third grade are invited to RainForest Adventure Vacation Bible School on Wednesday afternoons from noon until 4:30 p.m. on June 11, June 18 and June 25. Cost is $30 and includes lunch, fun with Luther Point staff, and all activities.

Children entering fourth through sixth grade are invited to Summer Splash, an afternoon program filled with Bible learning, fun projects, and an opportunity to learn a lifetime skill (sports, outdoors, arts, cooking, or sewing). Summer Splash will meet on Wednesday af-

ternoons from noon until 4:30 p.m. on June 11, June 18 and June 25. Cost is $30 and includes lunch, fun with Luther Point staff, and all activities.

Youth entering seventh through ninth grade are invited to Summer Stretch, an all-day event with community service projects in the morning and fun, fellowship activities in the afternoon. Summer Stretch will meet Thursdays from 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. beginning July 10 through Aug. 7. Cost is $120 and includes all events, Valley Fair tickets, lunches, snacks, transportation and T-shirts.

To register for Vacation Bible School, Summer Splash, or Summer Stretch please call the church office at 715755-2515. Registrations and deposits are due May 18.

- submitted

Rocky Mountain College Choir and Orchestra to perform

The 55-member Rocky Mountain College Choir and Orchestra from Calgary, Alberta, will be performing at the St. Croix Falls Elementary School gymnasium on Saturday, May 10, at 6 p.m. and at Grace Baptist Church in Grantsburg on Sunday, May 11, at 9:30 a.m. The group is under the direction of Andrew Love has become a favorite with many audiences in Calgary and beyond. Their ministry has been well-received in churches and concert halls throughout Canada and the United States, and has included performances at the annual Calgary Mayor’s Breakfast, in the Ottawa Parliament Building chambers for MPs and senators, in New York City at St. Paul’s Chapel - the site of George Washington’s Inauguration Prayer Service and on the nationally televised Canadian TV program, “100 Huntley Street.” Stephanie Mettler, from St. Croix Falls, sings with and plays the piano for the group. Her parents, the Rev. and Mrs. Ken Mettler, recently returned from Calgary where they enjoyed Stephanie’s sr. piano recital and the spring choir and orchestra concert that was a tribute to love. The school is located on Louisiana Street in St. Croix Falls. - submitted

William “Bill” Grant Osborn, 73, resident of Balsam Lake, died on April 29, 2008, in his home surrounded by his family.

Bill was born on Sept. 28, 1934, in Stone Lake, to William J. and Mae F. (Grant) Osborn. He was raised on the 80-acre family farm near Spooner, where the family lived in their log cabin. He attended school in Spooner. After completing his education, Bill enlisted in the United States Army. He served overseas in Germany. He returned to Frederic where he had a milk can route. He married Edith Huges of Balsam Lake on May 11, 1963, at the Little Brown Church in Nashua, Iowa.

After their marriage the couple made their home in Balsam Lake, and to this union two children were born.

Bill worked for the Midland Co-Op in Milltown for several years until being employed for the Polk County Courthouse for 22 years, until his retirement.

Bill was very active in the community. He volunteered many hours at the Unity School, Polk County Aging Department, East Balsam Baptist Church and Bunyan Union Cemetery.

Bill was a very devoted family man. He loved spending time with his family and was very devoted to his grandchildren.

Bill is survived by his wife; son, Rick (Kim) Osborn of Dresser; daughter, Roxanne (Joe Conlan) Osborn of Sleepy Hollow, N.Y.; six grandchildren, Heather, Zach and Libby Osborn, Sophie and Emma Aguilar and Maggie Conlan; brother, Donald Osborn of Spooner; and sister, Bev (Paul) Schaeffer of Shell Lake.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, May, 2, at the East Balsam Baptist Church at 11 a.m. Pastor David Sollitt will officiate. Visitation will be held at the Kolstad Family Funeral Home, Centuria from 4-7 p.m., on Thursday, and then again at the church one hour prior to the service. Interment will follow the service at the Bunyan Union Cemetery in Georgetown Township.

Military honors will be rendered. Family will greet visitors after the interment at the church for a luncheon and fellowship.

Kolstad Family Funeral Home of Centuria is entrusted with the arrangements.

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CHURCH NEWS Heavy-Laden

The recent blizzard caused me to look out my window with amazement at the cedar trees that surround my house. Though winds blew continuously at 40 mph for 36 hours, the heavy snow that covered each cedar bough didn’t Sally Bair budge. The branches hung so low, one tree’s lowest branch actually drooped to the ground.

PERSPECTIVES I prayed that none of the heavyladen branches would break. But I should have known because previously I had used a saw to remove some of their low branches that were in the way, and it wasn’t easy. They clung to the trunks like a babe to its mother. And the main trunks of the cedars remained as unmoving as steel during the windstorm. Only the tops of the trunks rocked back and forth.

On the third day, warm temperatures and the relentless wind either melted or flung off great gobs of snow and every cedar branch sprung back to its original position.

As I studied this phenomenon, it reminded me of our lives. At times we must face an insurmountable or hopeless situation that causes us to feel its heavy burden, and we think our heart will break. Any burden—physical, emotional or spiritual—can bow us down. The relentless winds of abuse can toss our emotions to and fro. A loss of any kind might cause our mental or spiritual balance to fail. Dark memories, addictions, unforgiveness, anger—you name the storm, it can bring us feelings of hopelessness. We may wonder if we’ll break under the strain.

But we are like the cedar when we cling to God and his word. We can be as heavy-laden as my cedar branches and yet know that he will bring release from the storms we face. He is sturdy, unshakeable and reliable, and will help us to be resilient in our attitudes and actions in the midst of our worst trials. It’s no wonder that the psalmist compared righteous, Godfearing people to a cedar tree. “The righteous shall flourish…like a cedar in Lebanon (majestic, stable, durable and incorruptible).” (Psalm 92:12) Jesus has an invitation for you. “Come to me, all you who labor and are heavy-laden and overburdened, and I will cause you to rest (I will ease and relieve and refresh your souls).” (Matthew 11:28) Lord, thank you for easing our heavy-laden hearts. We release our problems that assail us like the storms which bow the cedars, for we know there is no peace to be found except in you. In Jesus’ name, amen.

(Mrs. Bair may be reached at sallybair@gmail.com)

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Abeleskiver dinner is Saturday LUCK - The 2008 West Denmark Abeleskiver dinner will be held Saturday, May 3, from 3:30-7 p.m. at the West Denmark Church Hall.

They will be serving spherical Aebleskiver, the Danish version of a pancake, to go with the Medisterpolse traditional Danish sausage, and Sodsuppe, fruit soup, dessert and coffee.

Cost for the dinner is $7 for adults, $3 for youth, and children 5 and under free with paid adult. The hall is one mile west of Luck off CTH N toward Cushing.

Turn south at 170th Street.

The day will also include musical entertainment, a bake sale and a raffle. Raffle prizes include a handmade quilt, wooden birdhouse trellis, ironwork art and a Swiss Army watch. - submitted

Joint service at Siren Assembly of God SIREN – A joint service at Siren Assembly of God church will take place on Sunday, May 4.

The lineup is as follows: 3 to 3:10 p.m. Introduction; 3:10 to 3:55 p.m., Glory Train; 4 to 4:15 p.m., Pastor Andy McDaniel; 4:30 to 5:05 p.m., New Life Ministry team; 5:05 to 5:20 p.m., Tom Kelby; 5:20 to 6:15 p.m., dinner; 6:15 to 6:35 p.m. Brad Alden and Company; 6:35 to 6:55 p.m., Jeff and Rhonda Miller; 6:55 to 7:10 p.m., Pastor Kevin Miller; 7:10 to 7:45 p.m., Siren Ag music team; 7:45 to 8 p.m., Peter Walsh. - submitted Swiss Army watch. - submitted

A faith of their own

believed because of his own word” (4:41). This growth in their faith caused confidence, trust, courage, and hope in their own salvation. We In John chapter 4, after Jesus had His conknow this by their own words; “And they said versation with the woman at the well, she unto the woman, now we believe, not because of was convinced that He was the promised thy saying: for we have heard him ourselves, and Christ. “Come, see a man, which told me all know that this is indeed the Christ the Savior of the things that ever I did: is not this the Christ?” world” (4:42). These individuals now had a (verse 29). She immediately went and faith of their own, based on God’s Word, not shared this valuable information with the the word of someone else. men of the city with whom she came in conGarret When we study God’s Word we not only intact. Because of this woman’s willingness to Derouin crease our faith, we gain confidence in what share this good news, “Many of the Samariwe believe, trust in what we know, gain tans of that city believed on him for the saying of courage in our ability to share this same good the woman which testified, He told me all that THE news with others, and most of all we obtain ever I did” (verse 39). These Samaritans were not satisfied with a belief based on the re- PREACHER’S the “grace and peace” that is multiplied unto us through the “knowledge of God and of Jesus our port of the woman only; they wanted a faith Lord” (2 Peter 1:2). No one can do it for us. We of their own. Here is a perfect example of must increase our faith by our own diligent how our faith grows (So then faith cometh by effort, through God’s inspired Word. (From an hearing, and hearing by the word of God. Romans 10:17). The text next tells us that the Samaritans article written by David Harris) If readers have questions or simply wish to know “besought him that he would tarry with them: and he abode there two days” (John 4:40). One can only imagine how more about the Church of Christ, we would like to ingreat it would be to listen to the Savior of the world in vite them to call 715-866-7157 or stop by the church a setting such as this. What all did Jesus tell them? Did building at 7425 W. Birch St. in Webster. Sunday Bible He tell them of His fulfillment of prophecy? Or did class begins at 9:30 a.m. and worship begins at 10:30 He tell them of the new covenant that was “at hand”? a.m. We also meet Wednesday evenings at 7 p.m. OfWe can only imagine. One thing we do know is that fice hours are Tuesdays through Fridays, 9 a.m. His Word caused them to have faith; “And many more noon.

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Bethany Lutheran visited by puppet ministry

A standing ovation was the response to the Christian Puppet Revival puppets hosted by Bethany Lutheran in Siren on Sunday, April 27. The team performed “Jonah’s Tubular Adventure,” an original script written by creative director, Marie Hudon, and her sister. The delightful music featured Christian words to ‘50s and ‘60s tunes and the performance was enhanced by special effects, including black lights and elaborate props appealing to both young and old. CPR, started 11 years ago, is an outreach ministry of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Wyoming, Minn. The group performs for churches and travels throughout the Upper Midwest region. It is an intergenerational team composed of up to 25 members from as young as fourth grade to 60-plus years old. Truly a family endeavor, Sunday’s cast included six families totalling 17 members: Neal, Janelle and Jacob Albee; Frank, Katie, Allison, Paul and Matt Edwards; Don, Elodee and Marie Hudon (creative director); John and Jordan Lee (John grew up in Siren); Austin Reed; Mike, Sue and Genna Temte. - submitted

Confirmation celebration at Luck Lutheran LUCK – Luck Lutheran realized the Affirmation of Baptism through a Confirmation Celebration of 10 students on Sunday, April 27. Each student participated in the laying on of hands with their mentors, parents, friends and family members, as well as reading their faith statement from the Bible before the congregation.

Shown (L to R) are the recent confirmeds of Luck Lutheran: Nicholas Leal, Lindsey Stapel, Karissa Giller, Alec Mortel, Haley Johnson, Nathan Dorrance, Cole Martel, A.J. Walsh Brenizer, Roger Steen, Sarah Elert and Danny Salsa. – Photos submitted LEFT: An additional celebration was held to honor the “29th” birthday of Pastor Mark Hall.

A painting by Alan Tomlinson was presented to Pastor Mark of the sanctuary at Luck Lutheran.

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CHURCH NEWS Physicians need to respect parents authority Q: Our family physician wants to examine my 13year-old son without my being in the room. That's OK with me, but I expect him to tell me what my boy says and what his medical condition is. That's where we disagree. He says he must keep their conversation confidential. Am I right to expect to be informed and involved?

DR. DOBSON: Teenagers are typically sensitive and modest about their bodies - especially when their parents are around - so I can understand the need for privacy during a physical exam. The larger issue here, however, is the physician's accountability to you as the mother, and at this point, I agree entirely with the position you have taken. Other parents have expressed similar concerns to me.

I'm reminded of a mother who told me that she took her 14 year old daughter to their pediatrician for a routine physical exam. The mother was aware that her daughter was beginning to develop physically and might be sensitive to her being in the examining room with her. She offered to remain in the waiting room, but the girl objected.

"I don't want to go in there by myself," she said.

"Please come with me." After arguing with her daughter for a moment, the mother agreed to accompany her to the examining room.

When the exam was over the doctor turned to the mother and criticized her for intruding. He said in front of the girl, "You know, you really had no business being in the examining room. It is time I related

directly to your daughter. You should not even be aware of the care that I give her or the medication I prescribe. Nor should you know the things that are said between us. My care of your daughter should now be a private matter between her and me.”

The girl had been going through a Dr. James period of rebellion, and the mother Dobson felt her authority was weakened by the doctor's comments. It was as though he were saying, "Your day of supervision of your daughter has now passed. She should now make her own decisions." Fortunately, that mother was unwilling to do as she was told, and promptly found a new doctor. Good for her!

I have discussed this conversation with several pediatricians, and they have each agreed with the doctor in this case. They emphasized the importance of a youngster having someone to talk with in private. Perhaps, but I object to the autonomy demanded by the physician. Fourteen-year old boys and girls are not grown, and their parents are still the best people to care for them and oversee their development. It is appropriate for a physician to have some private moments with a young patient, but he or she should never forget to whom accountability is owed.

Furthermore, if greater authority is to be granted to the doctor, the parent had better find out just what he or she believes about contraceptives for minors, premarital sex, spiritual matters, and the like. Be careful

FOCUS ON THE

FAMILY

whom you choose to trust with the body and the soul of your child. The pace of living is so frantic today that we have become dangerously willing to accept surrogate parenting from a variety of professionals who meander through our lives. Educators, youth ministers, athletic coaches, music instructors, psychologists, counselors, and physicians are there to assist parents in raising their kids - but never to replace them.

••• Q: I really believe in giving children the freedom to do wrong as long as there isn't any danger involved. For example, I let my kids curse and use swear words and don't see any harm in it. Do you agree?

DR. DOBSON: No. I would hope that parents wouldn't use that kind of language and certainly don't believe they should permit their kids to do so. It is disrespectful, crude and unnecessary to talk like that.

••• Dr. Dobson is founder and chairman of the board of the nonprofit organization Focus on the Family, Colorado Springs, CO 80995 (www.family.org). Questions and answers are excerpted from "Solid Answers" and "Bringing Up Boys," both published by Tyndale House.

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National Day of Prayer service at Pilgrim Lutheran National Day of Prayer scheduled for May 1 FREDERIC - Tens of thousands of prayer events are planned across the country on this Thursday May 1, in recognition of the 57th-annual National Day of Prayer.

In churches, parks and on courthouse steps, citizens will pray for our nation; government leaders, military, schools, churches and the world.

The Frederic Ministerium will be holding a National Day of Prayer service at 7 p.m. at Pilgrim Lutheran Church. They welcome everyone to attend this event and hope people will stay afterwards for a time of fellowship.

Recognizing that prayer has been and continues to be an integral part of our nation’s history, Congress established the National Day of Prayer in 1952. This observance is currently held on the first Thursday each May, when all Americans are encouraged to exercise their religious freedom by gathering publicly to worship and pray for our land. - submitted

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Luck Prom 2008

Luck’s 2008 Prom Royalty – Front row (L to R): Krystal Stage, Melissa Jenssen, Jamison Gross and Jeff Gackle.

Middle row: crown-bearer Amy Gilhoi, 2008 Junior Prom Queen Ali Lehmann, 2008 Junior Prom King James Longhenry and crown-bearer Gage Johansen. Back row: Michelle Lindberg, Grace Jenson, Aushleana Branville, 2008 Senior Queen Laura Byl, 2008 Senior King Josh Zappa, Nick Morgan and Jarod Buck. - Photos by Lori Nelson

2008 Junior Prom Queen Ali Lehmann and King James Longhenry pose for pictures following their coronation.

2007 Queen Emily Smith crowns 2008 Junior Prom Queen Ali Lehmann as attendants Krystal Stage, Michelle Lindberg, Grace Jenson, Aushleana Branville, and crownbearer Amy Gilhoi look on.

Webster Prom 2008

The girls on the Webster prom court were Alisa Miller, Reba Smallwood, Kaci Deering, Shonne’ Stoll, Gabby Marazzo, the 2008 Prom Queen Becca Schrooten and Lynsie Hayes on the junior prom. – Photos by Raelynn Hunter

2008 Prom Queen Becca Schrooten and 2008 LEFT: 2007 Prom Queen and King Chelsey Bereiter and Peter Walsh make their final entrance before crowning the new prom Prom King Jake Holmes dance to the first dance after being crowned. royalty.

2007 Prom King Peter Walsh, junior prom Daniel Ingalls, Jacoby Mosher, Jordan Werdier, 2008 Webster Prom King Jake Holmes, Tony McCain, Travis Moser and Kyle Godrey.

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MAY

THURS. - SAT./1 & 3 Osceola

• St. Croix ArtBarn Theatre presents “Smoke on the Mountain,” 7:30 p.m., 715-294-2787.

THURSDAY/1 Balsam Lake

Coming events

• UW Alumni Association Polk County Chapter Founders’ Day Dinner, 5:30 p.m. cocktails, 6:30 p.m. dinner, 715-268-7270.

• American Legion Post 278 & Auxiliary will meet at the hall in Pine Park, 7 p.m.

Frederic St. Croix Falls • Art group, 9:30 a.m.-noon; knitting & crocheting, 1-3 p.m. at the senior center.

Siren • Burnett Area Arts Guild meets at the Northwind Arts Gallery, 5 p.m.

• National Day of Prayer at the Alliance Church of the Valley. Doors open at 8 a.m.; service at 7 p.m.

• Exercise, 10-11 a.m.; Skipbo, 11 a.m.-noon; crafts, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. and 500 cards, 6:30 p.m. at the senior center.

• Annual Casserole Supper at the United Methodist Church, 5-7 p.m.

• American Legion Post 143 meeting at the hall, dinner at 7 p.m., meeting to follow.

TUESDAY/6 Amery

• Pinochle, 1 p.m., at the senior center.

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

Dresser

Siren

• Zion Lutheran Church garage sale on CTH I, 8 a.m.-3 p.m.

• Pray and Walk, gather at Zion Lutheran Church, 8:30 a.m., 715-472-2062.

Lewis • Rummage Sale at the Memorial United Methodist Church, 8 a.m.-2 p.m.

St. Croix Falls • Spring Gathering of Friends at Interstate Park, Ice Age Center, Randy Korb to speak about amphibians, 6 p.m., 715-483-3747.

Webster • American Legion Auxiliary rummage & bake sale at the community center. Fri., 8 a.m.4 p.m.; Sat., 8 a.m.-noon.

• Food & Friends community dinner at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church. Dinner 5-6 p.m.

FRI. - SUN./2 - 4 Amery

• 43rd-annual Governor’s Fishing Opener on Lake Wapogasset.

Baldwin • Gun show at the civic center. Fri. 5-9 p.m., Sat. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sun. 9 a.m.-3 p.m., 608752-6677.

FRIDAY/2 Frederic

• Pokeno played at the senior center, 12:30 p.m. & meeting at 1:30 p.m.

Jackson • 26th-annual smelt/fish fry by Second Alarm at the town hall, 5 p.m.

MONDAY/5

• Spade cards at the senior center, 1:30 p.m.

St. Croix Falls

Frederic

St. Croix Falls • Lone Maple Community Club pancake breakfast, 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Amery

• 500 cards at the senior center, 6:30 p.m.

• Support group for people with bipolar disorder and depression at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church, 7:30 p.m. Call 715-327-4436 for more info.

FRI. & SAT./2 & 3

Dresser

• VFW Post #4186 & Auxiliary All-You-CanEat Breakfast at the VFW Hall, 8 a.m.-noon.

• Bridge, 1 p.m., at the senior center.

• Swedish Club meeting at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, 7 p.m.

Frederic

• Eighth-annual prayer breakfast hosted by Burnett County Sheriff’s Department, 8 a.m.

SUNDAY/4

It looks for all the world like a bird born headless, but it’s just a goldfinch with head tucked beneath a wing in an attempt to ride out some of the recent winter snow and wind. - Photo by Carl Heidel

St. Croix Falls

Frederic

• Bingo at the senior center, 1 p.m.

• “Introduction to eBird” at Interstate Park, 6 p.m., 715-483-3747.

• Share-a-lunch & monthly birthday party at the senior center, noon.

Siren/Webster

• Morning Birding Field Trip at Crex Meadows, 8-10 a.m., 715-463-2739 or visit www.crexmeadows.

• Faith Lutheran Church’s spring cleaning sale & bake sale, 8 a.m.-1 p.m.

• American Legion Auxiliary Garage Sale at the hall, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

• Cub Scout Pack 564 will be holding Annual Food Drive for Indianhead Food Shelf, 5:307:30 p.m., at Four Winds, Russ’ Meats, Auto Stop & Yourchuck’s in Siren and Wayne’s & Holiday in Webster.

SAT. & SUN./3 & 4

Grantsburg

A&H

Luck

• Burnett County Relay for Life Peregrine Saints Team Fundraiser bake sale & craft fair at Sacred Hearts Church. Sat. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. and Sun. 9 a.m.-noon.

• Bird hike at Straight Lake State Park entrance, 7 a.m., 715-472-2248.

• Third-annual thrift sale for ACS at the medical center, 9 a.m.-noon.

• Spring expo & craft fair at Hog Wild, 10 a.m.3 p.m., 715-472-4884.

• Aebleskiver Dinner at the West Denmark Church Hall, 3:30-7 p.m.

Burnett & Polk counties • Earth Arts Spring Tour, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Maps and info at www.earthartswi.org. or 800-2227655.

Clear Lake

Milltown

• “Between Fences” Quilt Show at the community center. Sat. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and Sun., noon-4 p.m., 715-4455-1911 or toomanydogs@chibardun.net.

• Unity Area Ambulance pig roast at the ambulance base, 3-7 p.m., 715-825-4444.

SATURDAY/3

• May Day Folk Dance Fundraiser w/the band Rush River Ramblers, caller: Corey Mohan at Community Homestead, 7-10 p.m.

Cumberland

• 27th-annual garage, plant & bake sale at Trinity Lutheran Church, 8 a.m.-2 p.m.

Danbury • Trinity Lutheran Church’s Pancake Breakfast at the town hall, 8-11 a.m.

Osceola

St. Croix Falls • Bird walk at Interstate Park, 7-9 a.m., 715483-3747.

• Speaking of Women’s Health at Wal-Mart, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

• TotTime, a fun-filled hour of Bible story, music, craft & snack for preschoolers, toddlers & adults held at Peace Lutheran Church, 9:3010:30 a.m., 715-755-2515.

Frederic • Pray and Walk, gather at Zion Lutheran Church, 8:30 a.m., 715-472-2062.

• Whist played at the senior center, 1 p.m.

• Frederic Area Historical Society meeting at the Sunrise Apartments, 6:30 p.m.

• Eastern Star Friends Night at the Masonic Center, 7:30 p.m.

St. Croix Falls • Exercise, 10-11 a.m.; Skipbo 11 a.m.-noon, 500 cards & dominos, 12:30 p.m., at the senior center.

Siren • Burnett County VFW Post 1256 monthly meeting at the VFW Hall, 7:30 p.m.

WED. & THURS./7 & 8 Siren

• AARP Driver Safety Program at the government center, 5-9 p.m., 715-349-7070.

WEDNESDAY/7 Dresser

• Joint baccalaureate service at Peace Lutheran Church, 7:30 p.m.

Frederic • Blood pressure screening at Bremer Bank, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Sponsored by Bremer Bank.

• Pokeno played at the senior center, 1 p.m.

Osceola • Car seat safety check at the fire department by the medical center, 2-6 p.m., 715-294-5679.

• Seventh-annual Empty Bowls event at the high school, 5 p.m., 715-294-2127.

St. Croix Falls • Good Samaritan Society – St. Croix Valley Auxiliary meets in the community room, 1:30 p.m.

Dresser • Spring Fling 2008 at the hall, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.

Nat King Cole Tribute up next in the Festival Theatre Music series ST. CROIX FALLS – An exciting tribute to one of America’s most beloved performers, the unforgettable Nat King Cole, comes to the Festival Theatre stage on Saturday, May 10, for a single performance at 7:30 p.m. This one-of-a-kind production called Straighten Up and Fly Right explores the genius of a unique entertainer and his hit-filled career spanning the decades from 1939 to 1962.

“One of the things that intrigued us most about the opportunity to have this production come to Festival Theatre is the thorough research and meticulous arrangements that accurately convey the sound and stylings of Nat King Cole, his musicians, and his arrangers,” says Danette Olsen, director at Festival Theatre. Straighten up and Fly Right looks at more than music. In song and narration, it captures a tumultuous and transformative period in America and the career of a creative and influential musician who helped shape, and was shaped by, the times.

The show is part musical memories, and part history lesson about the man, his music, and the times in which he

Maurice Jacox as Nat King Cole. – Photo submitted lived. Singing the role of Nat King Cole is award-winning vocalist Maurice Jacox, supported by five talented instrumentalists, and a vocal duo, who recre-

ate the full spectrum of Cole’s group sound. From jazz trio to big band, audience members will be treated to many beloved hits, from “Route 66” and “Ram-

blin Rose” to “Mona Lisa,” “Unforgettable,” and many more.

Maurice Jacox is the winner of Minnesota Music Academy Jazz Award; Twin City Pages Best Male Vocalist; and the Blues Society Best Blues Artist. He is a former cast member of Dudley Riggs Brave New Workshop, and has acted in productions and performed at the Guthrie, Southern and Children’s theaters. Jacox is an original member of Willie and the Bees, the Butane Soul Review and Soul Tight Committee and he has worked with Bonnie Raitt, Dr. John and the Funk Brothers, to name just a few.

Tickets for the 7:30 p.m. Nat King Cole Tribute concert are $25 in advance or $30 at the door. They can be purchased on the Web at www.festivaltheatre.org, by phone at 715-483-3387 or 888-887-6002, or in person during box office hours. Flex Pass subscriber tickets may be used for this concert event for a savings of 20-25 percent. Festival Theatre is located in downtown St. Croix Falls, at 210 North Washington. - submitted