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Sparse population, number of seasonal housing units cited as reason for personal visits by census takers in Burnett County Page 13

Candidate files suit against opponent

Brown made false statements affecting election, Peterson claims Page 3

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The hunt CURRENTS, page 2

Depressed economy cited Page 22

A young bald eagle sits in a pine tree near Siren watching a nearby lake. - Photo by Dawn Green

TV request casts confusion on deputy dismissal WQOW info demands may spawn lawsuits Page 5

Shadier Frederic goal of parks group Urban Forestry Grant to add nearly 50 trees to the landscape Page 11

The work of Lydia Rennicke Artspage, Currents, page 19

ELECTION RESULTS INSIDE • Polk County Board Chair Beseler loses seat as does Joan Peterson, Mick Larsen • Taylor, Main, Richard defeat incumbents on Burnett County Board • One vote difference in Centuria race • Main edges out school board president at Webster

Swamped Burnett County clerk of courts sees divorces jump; home foreclosures double from five years ago

by Sherill Summer SIREN - Burnett County Clerk of Courts Trudy Schmidt released first-quarter numbers from the clerk of courts office at the public safety committee on Thursday, April 1.

So far in 2010, there have been 1,067 new court filings - from marriages and divorces to traffic forfeitures to small claims - compared to 919 new court filings during the same time (Jan. 1 to March 31) last year. Schmidt reported March, especially, has been a busy month with 499 new

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The desk of Burnett County Clerk of Courts Trudy Schmidt. - Photo by Sherill Summer

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First voyage of the season On April 1, the Taylors Falls Queen departed from its winter home in Stillwater, Minn., to travel the 28 miles north to Taylors Falls, Minn., where it, along with the Taylors Falls Princess, will provide boat trips seven days a week, May 1 through Oct. 31. The Princess was expected to arrive a few days after the Queen. Captain Mike Kelly (photo at right) navigates away from the dock at the Stillwater Yacht Club. The riverboat (photo below left) passes under the bridge in Osceola 3-1/2 hours after leaving Stillwater. The paddlewheel boats have special permission to travel from Stillwater, Minn., to St. Croix Falls/Taylors Falls, during colder water temps when zebra mussels are dormant. Captain Mike has been navigating the St. Croix for the past 28 years. For more information on the boat tours out of Taylors Falls, Minn., call 651-465-6315. - Photos courtesy The Valley Wire

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LEFT: Cushing Fire Department was paged out at around 4:30 Saturday morning, April 3, to tackle a blaze in one of the Cushing Co-op Society’s grain dryers. Luck Fire Department was called in to assist, as well. According to Cushing Fire Chief Merle Larson, the fire likely started early that morning after workers were drying corn on Friday evening, but quit when the weather turned bad. “We were probably on the scene for about seven hours,” Larson said. In all, about 30 firefighters assisted in the blaze, including personnel from Luck. The top grain dryer was a total loss, but the other two were saved. The Luck Fire aerial truck was used to battle the blaze, since the dryer was approximately 40 feet in the air. There were no injuries, and no cost damage estimates were available at press time. - Special photo

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ST. CROIX FALLS – “Happy and the River” will be presented Thursday, April 22, 7:30 p.m., at the Festival Theatre in St. Croix Falls. Spanning more than a hundred years in history, “Happy and the River” is a funny and thought-provoking original new play by novelist David Rhodes about the St. Croix River, and its champion, Gaylord Nelson, told through the eyes of loggers, trappers, settlers, Native Americans, shopkeepers, tourists – and the River itself.

Reservations are encouraged for this staged reading. Reserved seating – freewill donation. Call the box office at 715-483-3387 or toll free 888-887-6002. - submitted ••• AMERY - U.S. Sen. Russ Feingold will hold listening sessions in Polk County on Thursday, April 8. He has pledged to hold listening sessions in all of Wisconsin’s 72 counties each year of his six-year term, and this will be the senator’s 18th year of holdlistening sessions.

His Polk ing County listening session will be held at 9 a.m. in the auditorium at Amery High School, 555 Minneapolis Avenue South, Amery. The meeting will last up to an hour. “I look forward to meeting with constituents, as I learn more at these town meetings than I learn anywhere else,” Feingold said. “In order for me to be an effective legislator, I need to hear from the people I represent and they deserve every opportunity to let me know directly what they think about a particular issue. This is democracy in action and I am grateful to all those who take time out of their busy schedules to come to my meetings and let me know about the issues important to them. The feedback I receive is essential to my job as a U.S. senator.” - from the office of Sen. Feingold ••• ST. CROIX FALLS – “Once Upon a River ~ A Celebration of Earth Day 2010” will be held Saturday, April 24, 7:30 p.m. Join Dan Chouinard, Ann Reed and Friends on Saturday, April 24, to share the love, laughter and life lessons given to us by our most constant neighbor, the St. Croix River. This unique celebration of Earth Day is made up of music and stories orchestrated by our very own Pied Piper of the St. Croix, onetime riverboat guide, Dan Chouinard. Tickets are $21 in advance or $26 at the door. submitted ••• SIREN - U.S. Sen. Herb Kohl’s regional representative, Marjorie Bunce, will be in Siren on Thursday, April 15, to meet with constituents from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. at the Burnett County Government Center, 7410 CTH K, in Room 162/163. No appointment is necessary. “If you are having a problem with a federal program or agency, or have an opinion on an issue before Congress, please let me know by meeting with my regional representative, Marjorie Bunce,” Kohl said. Bunce can also be contacted at Kohl’s regional office at 402 Graham Ave., Suite 206, in Eau Claire, WI 54701. The telephone number is 715-8328424. - from the office of Sen. Kohl

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Candidate files suit against opponent

Brown made false statements affecting election, Peterson claims

by Mary Stirrat LUCK — Jeff Peterson, candidate for Polk County supervisor in District 5, filed a criminal complaint against incumbent candidate Herschel Brown early Tuesday afternoon, April 6.

In his complaint against Brown, Peterson claims that Brown knowingly violated a Wisconsin statute that prohibits making false statements intended to affect an election.

The complaint will be investigated with results presented to the Polk County district attorney to make a decision on whether to file charges.

At the crux of the complaint is a piece of campaign literature distributed by Brown throughout the supervisory district.

The flyer, titled, “Jeff Peterson borrowing and spending,” was distributed this past weekend and includes what Peterson feels are several distorted claims about his voting record. One passage he believes is particularly inaccurate and misleading pertains to a vote taken at the October 2007 meeting of the Polk County Board of Supervisors.

In his literature, Brown states, “Mr. Peterson voted yes to borrow $12,000,000 for proposed New Highway Facility. (This was stopped by referendum to the voters. Eighty percent of voters voted no to the construction of the new facility)” The vote to which Brown refers was on a resolution establishing the wording of a referendum asking voters whether they wanted to spend $12 million on a new highway facility. The board was not voting on borrowing money, but how to ask voters if the county should pursue financing, design, land acquisition and construction of a new facility.

Peterson voted with the 14-8 majority that the project should go to referendum vote as a binding referendum.

“If one looks in the official proceedings of the Polk County Board of Supervisors at the minutes of the Oct. 16, 2007, meeting,” Peterson states in his complaint, “it is clearly evident that (the resolution) was not a proposal to borrow money, but rather, a proposal to establish the wording of a referendum.

“It is inconceivable that candidate Brown could have gone to the trouble of researching the record in such detail without actually reading and understanding the true purpose of (the resolution).”

Peterson continues his complaint by saying that the issue of building a new highway facility is “highly charged,”

Power line project

Xcel Energy buried the conduit for the 161kV power line through the river valley over the past months. Pictured is a portion of the route coming from Taylors Falls, Minn., to the hydrodam across the St. Croix River that has had conduit buried with repair made to the landscape. The Chisago power line project continues to be under construction as the weather gets warmer. – Photo by Linda Sandmann

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and that he has encountered many constituents who believe Brown’s statements to be true.

“While this letter is being written prior to the election results being known,” said Peterson, “I am certain from many of the conversations I’ve had with voters in my district that candidate Brown’s misrepresentations of my voting record have had a negative impact on my standing as a candidate for the position of county supervisor.”

Peterson felt it important to file the complaint before ballots could be counted.

“I think it is important to do this now, before the election results are in,” said Peterson. “This isn’t about winning or losing. It’s about fair play and making sure all candidates follow the same set of rules.”

When asked about the apparent misrepresentation of the intent of the resolution, Brown said, “I interpreted it that he was willing to borrow the $12 million to build (the highway facility) if the referendum passed.”

With a binding referendum the board is required to follow the results of the vote.

This, said Brown, indicated that Peterson would spend the $12 million if the majority of voters were in favor of the project.

“He was willing to go with the $12 million,” said Brown. “The only thing that stopped him was the referendum.

“I’m not going to apologize for it,” Brown continued. “The biggest mistake they made was to put the referendum out there.”

He said that supervisors would have known that their constituents were opposed to the project just by talking with them.

“However it comes out,” he said, “I still think it was right.”

Other points In his campaign literature, Brown also addressed Peterson’s vote on four other resolutions.

In May 2007, the literature states, Peterson voted yes to spending $20,000 on a needs assessment for a new highway facility. Minutes of the meeting show that Peterson did vote yes on the resolution, which was approved 19 to 3.

In October 2007, the literature states, Peterson voted yes to borrow $3.5 million for capital improvement projects.

Minutes of the meeting show that the original resolution called for $15 million in spending, including funding for a public works campus. Peterson voted in favor of the final resolution that reduced the $15 million figure to $3.5 million.

Included was funding for highway projects and Golden Age Manor, with references to a public works campus removed. To be approved, the resolution needed a threefourths majority vote. It was passed on a vote of 18 yes, 4 no, and one absent.

A third item in the literature states that Peterson made a motion to add $200,000 in proposed spending for capital improvements.

Brown’s flyer claims that the board voted down his motion, and Peterson then voted to borrow $500,000.

Minutes from the meeting, held in November 2007, show that Peterson made a motion to increase the spending by $200,000, but then rescinded his motion before any vote was taken. The borrowing of $500,000, as presented in the original resolution, was approved by 14-8, with Peterson voting with the majority.

The final point on Brown’s flyer states that in December 2007 Peterson voted in favor of spending $7,500 for an educational campaign to promote the new highway facility. Brown stated, “It was decided that this brochure would only show the positives to the new facility and not tell the taxpayers the negative side.”

Peterson voted with the majority in approving the resolution by a vote of 12 to 10. The resolution contains no language limiting the content of the educational materials to “show only the positives,” but was to include the cost.

Recourse “Unfortunately,” said Peterson, “it seems candidates have little recourse when their opponents lie about their record. The Government Accountability Board is only interested in financial irregularities, and libel laws are generally not deemed to apply to political campaigns. So unscrupulous candidates like Herschel can say anything they want and get away with it, knowing that, by the time the truth comes out, the election will be over.”

The GAB representative he spoke with, added Peterson, suggested that the state statute Peterson references in his complaint was “the best — and maybe only — option in terms of setting the record straight.”

District 5 encompasses the townships of Georgetown, McKinley and Johnstown. Brown has held the seat since April 2008, when he defeated Peterson in a write-in campaign.

Clerk of courts/from page 1 cases alone, nearly half the new cases filed so far this year.

The number of divorces and separations has risen dramatically so far this year; 25 filed in the first quarter compared to 11 in the first quarter last year.

This represents a 127-percent increase.

There were a total of 71 divorces and separations last year.

Schmidt told the committee that she expects the number to continue to climb because many are visiting her office to inquire about how to file for a divorce or separation and pick up forms. She is not sure why there is such a spike in numbers now.

Several committee members speculated that stress from the poor economy played a big part.

Home foreclosures also continue to rise in Burnett County. There have been 41 foreclosures filed so far this year compared to 34 filed during the first quarter last year. There were 147 foreclosures in Burnett County last year. To put the number in perspective, in 2005

there were 77 foreclosures all year.

On the positive side, first quarter felony charges, criminal misdemeanor charges and criminal traffic charges all dropped compared to the first quarter last year.

Besides processing new files, the clerk of courts filed 3,557 documents. The documents vary, but all have to be dated and filed in the proper folders.

The number reflects an increased level of documents as well, compared to the monthly average last year. The total number of documents filed last year were 41,465, or roughly 3,455 document per month, on average. A decade ago, in 1999 there were 30,078 documents filed in the clerk of courts office. In 1993, there were 20,785 documents filed all year.

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Western Wisconsin concerns delivered to Madison

by Wm. F. Johnson IV MADISON – The St. Croix Valley Municipal Association visited with Gov. Doyle’s staff, four Cabinet secretaries, department staff, the director of the Wisconsin League of Municipalities, Rep. Hraychuck and other legislative staff, March 24 and 25.

The SCVMA represents Western Wisconsin municipalities from Bay City to Siren. For several years they have sent members annually to Madison to hear how current legislation will affect cities and villages and to bring concerns of the area directly to the people at the Capitol who create and administer the programs signed into law.

Village administrators and elected officials who attended this year were: Kristina Handt, Luck; William F. Johnson, Frederic; Neil Soltis, Osceola; Darcy Long, Amery; Bob Barbian, New Richmond; Peggy Nelson, Ellsworth; Elizabeth Frueh, Prescott; Rita Goveronski, Spring Valley; and Kay Beder, Bay City. The scheduling is coordinated by the governor’s northern representative, Bryce Luchterhand.

Legislators, Cabinet secretaries, and department staff presented updates of pending legislation, reviews of programs implemented under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, and the resulting impact on St. Croix Valley communities.

• Legislators – Ann Hraychuck, D-28th Assembly District and Mike Wagner representing Sheila Harsdorf, R-10th Senate District.

The largest piece of legislation being worked on late in this session is the Clean Energy Jobs Act. Compromise language is being drafted to reconcile differences between the House and Senate versions.

The adoption of the standard of 25 percent use of renewable energy in Wisconsin by 2025 has the potential of creating a lot of jobs here, instead of importing the technology for energy independence.

Both Hraychuck and Wagner addressed issues of reciprocity with Minnesota, always a popular discussion point for border communities. Soltis echoed his concern from last year’s meeting about the cost involved in transporting Chapter 51 detentions to available facilities halfway across the state when the same facilities are 15 miles away in Minnesota, but for lack of reciprocity of standards, are not available. Handt brought an example of how state law requiring projects done by private businesses and given to municipalities are required to follow prevailing wage laws had adversely affected Luck.

In an expansion project the privately owned United Pioneer Home was going to pay to build a new street that would be used as a village street. The cost of construction, using prevailing wage requirements, forced them to just build a private drive from an existing street. It would have been in Luck’s best interest to be able to accept the offer of a free street, saving the taxpayers of Luck the expense of construction. Hraychuck spoke of supporting the use of video conferencing for workforce development and job-skill improvement with UW-Extension and the technical College system. Hraychuck has also started the Rural Caucus which meets to discuss issues of rural Wisconsin.

Frueh brought up the issue of the potentially enormous cost to municipalities if they become liable for the health-care insurance of surviving family members of emergency service personnel they employ who may be killed while on duty.

Shown front row (L to R): Kay Beder, village of Bay City, Rep. Ann Hraychuck and Kristina Handt, village of Luck. Back row: Bob Barbian, city of New Richmond; William Johnson, village of Frederic; Peggy Nelson, village of Ellsworth; Rita Goveronski, village of Spring Valley; Neil Soltis, village of Osceola; Elizabeth Frueh, city of Prescott and Darcy Long, city of Amery. – Photo submitted • Department of Administration – Secretary Michael Morgan and several staff members.

SCVMA members presented a summary of the aforementioned issues to the Department of Administration, primarily focusing on the border issues, inducing interstate cooperation on emergency service qualifications and education, and a need to re-establish the tax reciprocity agreement with Minnesota. DOA staff noted one agreement in the works was a physicians interstate practice agreement.

• Department of Natural Resources – Deputy Secretary Pat Henderson, Executive Assistant Mary Ellen Vollbrecht, and staff members including Jack Connelly.

Connelly talked about the requirement of NR 528 dealing with sediment removal and disposal from storm water runoff into sedimentation or infiltration ponds. Johnson asked about how the DNR is dealing with combustion by-products of coal burning power plants. Ongoing studies are finding that these hazardous wastes are leaching into water supplies from unlined landfills.

A staff member said a pilot project in Wisconsin was using fly ash in building components. Johnson suggested caution in how these by-products are used and stored, saying that they may become the asbestos of 2050.

Johnson, who chairs the Gandy Dancer Trail Commission, mentioned several concerns about the operation of recreational trails owned by the DNR. The DNR should work to standardize the maintenance and operation requirements of their trails. DNR ownership and local management, sometimes with several management units on a single trail, often results in inconsistent conditions across the state.

Johnson also observed the lack of DNR action to deal with terrestrial invasive species – primarily buckthorn – on state trail corridors through western Wisconsin.

Municipalities, like Frederic, work to control invasives on their property, only to have them reintroduced by uncontrolled invasive growth on adjacent stateowned property. These concerns have been previously presented to the state trails coordinator, Brigit Brown, and the State Trails Commission.

• Doyle’s staff – Tim Strumm, policy advisor.

The current budget, signed by the governor, contained a provision that requires the “maintenance of effort” regarding local budgeting for emergency services.

Municipalities are required to compare their future budgets for emergency services to a baseline of the 2009 budget. Reductions below that base number will only be allowed by approval of the Department of Revenue. Soltis offered that municipalities are limited by a levy cap,

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Frueh requested statutory clarification concerning the storage of fireworks in residential areas. The statute is vague in referring only to sales and possession, and it becomes difficult to regulate storage.

• Department of Tourism – Secretary Kelli Trumble and staff members Janet Dushane and Freya Reeves.

Trumble presented the department’s 2010 marketing efforts to bring visitors to Wisconsin. Staff members Dushane and Reeves explained the co-op advertising program offering discounted rates in major metropolitan markets and a new ad section on the state’s tourism Web site.

• Department of Transportation – Executive Assistant Christopher Klein.

Klein addressed the status of transportation aids for 2010. Soltis and Frueh wondered what was happening with projects in Osceola and Prescott that grant money was approved for under the Safe Routea to School program several years ago, but had not been started yet. Klein responded that after several delays, the Osceola project was scheduled for 2010.

Frueh questioned the cost of designing the project in Prescott, which was $3,638 for building a retaining wall and 3 blocks of sidewalk with a construction cost of $9,386.

Johnson wondered if the DOT was aware of the poor condition of Hwy. 8 between St. Croix Falls and the intersection with Hwy. 35 to the east. Johnson said that section of road has been constantly patched, with poor results since it was completely rebuilt many years ago. Hwy. 8 is an entry point to northern Wisconsin and, in such continually bad condition, offers a less-than-inviting first impression of our state. Frueh reminded Klein that the DOT is responsible to adequately share the costs of state highways.

• The SCVMA met with Dan Thompson and Curt Wityniski from the Wisconsin League of Municipalities. The league is a lobbying organization working for the interests of cities and villages. The league’s issues and agenda are available at www.lwm-info.org.

• The SCVMA meets quarterly to share local issues affecting its members and travels to Madison once a year to discuss those issues with legislators, the governor, secretaries and department staff. It was the first time that four secretaries were available, but as it was noted, with Doyle not seeking re-election and Cabinet members serving at the pleasure of the sitting governor, regardless of who becomes the next governor, he or she will appoint new people to those positions, and in 2011, the SCVMA will be visiting with a whole new group of people.

facing reduced shared revenue from the state, and then are not able to adjust their budgets where possible, marginalizing local control.

Frueh voiced concerns over unfunded mandates, no local influence over placement of sex offenders in the community, and the qualification-based selection process for grant-funded municipal projects, all of which work against local control, increase costs, or compromise safety.

Barbian asked about the progress of relief for stressed TIF districts. Many municipalities have used Tax Increment Financing Districts to fund infrastructure upgrades to attract new industry. With the recession, tax increment revenue has fallen behind projections, and payments on borrowed money for improvements are in jeopardy. Legislative action would be required to allow revenue from performing TIF districts to be used in stressed districts until economic recovery takes place. This is being considered.

Barbian also wondered about the progress on an Assembly bill to allow municipalities to influence extraterritorial plat approval or denial when uses of adjacent unincorporated land conflict with their comprehensive plan.

Another issue raised by Soltis was that local municipal court budgets should be controlled by the boards or councils instead of the judge, as statutes require.

• Department of Revenue – Secretary Roger Irwin and staff members Scott Shields, Jean Adier and Linda Earth.

The biggest proposal from the Department of Revenue, according to Irwin, was the implementation of a new system of assessment districts across the state. Titled “property assessment reform,” the proposal is aimed at changing the antiquated and often unfair system of equalized property valuation. A key aspect is the creation of new assessment districts for accurate and realistic value determination.

This proposal will be starting through the Legislature next session.

• Department of Commerce – Richard Leinenkugel and staff members Steve Sabatke and Jim Engle.

Secretary Leinenkugel presented the department’s ongoing incentive programs to attract and retain businesses in the state.

Wisconsin has a long history of manufacturing and agriculture and the Department of Commerce works to enhance those areas. Economic consultant Sabatke said there was $238 million in ARRA stimulus money for Wisconsin and that is being used for tax-exempt recovery zone facility bonds, low-interest business loans, industrial revenue bonds, and other incentives to rebuild the economy. The Department of Commerce regional office in Eau Claire has filled the director position and will be a contact for Western Wiscon-

Governor announces county forest road aids MADISON — Gov. Jim Doyle recently announced that 24 Wisconsin counties will share $284,700 in state funds to help counties maintain and improve public roads in county forests.

The 2010 fiscal year funds are being distributed through the Wisconsin Department of Transportation’s County Forest Road Aids program and will help improve over 900 miles of public roads within county forests in Wisconsin. Marinette County, with over 224 miles of eligible

county forest roads, will receive the largest payment of $70,744. Payments are being distributed to county treasurers this month.

“These funds help defray county costs associated with improving and maintaining public roads within county forests,” Doyle said. “It’s yet another way the state partners with local governments on efforts that enhance our transportation system and overall quality of life.”

Eligible counties are receiving payments

prorated at 94 percent in 2010, or $336 per mile of qualifying road. To qualify, roads must meet minimum design standards of a 16-foot surface width and a 20-foot roadway width, be located within county forests, must be open and used for travel, and not be town roads, county trunk or state trunk highways.

County Forest Road Aids are separate from the larger General Transportation Aids program. GTA returns to local governments roughly 21.8 percent of all state-

collected transportation revenues — fuel taxes and vehicle registration fees, helping offset the cost of county and municipal road construction, maintenance, traffic and other transportation-related costs.

Amount local counties will receive are: Burnett County $11,096.39, 35.16 eligible miles; Polk County $2,464.81, 7.81 eligible miles; Rusk County $6,564.42, 20.80 eligible miles; and Washburn County $29,710.30, 94.14 eligible miles. — from Wis DOT

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Serenity Home served 130 people in 2009 Salvation Army, Habitat for Humanity host fundraiser

by Mary Stirrat BALSAM LAKE — Serenity Home in Balsam Lake opened its doors in late 2008, providing emergency and transitional housing for single people while they prepare to return to independent living.

Sponsored by the Salvation Army, Serenity Home now has more than a full year of operation to look back on, and Duana Bremer, director of the home, provided the Balsam Lake Village with a report on what happened in 2009.

During its first full year of operation, said Bremer, Serenity Home provided 130 adults with a place to live. Another 122 were turned away. The average length of stay, she said, was 120 days, for a total of 6,159 “shelter nights.”

Eighty percent of the individuals served, said Bremer, are Polk County residents.

Another 4 percent are from Burnett County and 14 percent from St. Croix County. The remaining 2 percent are primarily from Barron and Rusk County.

A number of activities and services are

offered to residents, including budgeting classes, AODA services, job training, parenting, adult tutoring and mental health services. There is also a Rent Smart class offered by UW-Extension, that teaches students how to be a good renter.

Nightly meals, which are provided by volunteer organizations most of the week, are shared together by the residents. According to a brochure Bremer brought to the meeting, residents are required to attend this nightly meal, and upon leaving the home many have said it was one of their favorite experiences there.

Nearly 90 percent of the people who lived at Serenity Home in 2009, said Bremer, moved into permanent housing.

In addition to Serenity Home, the Salvation Army operates another housing unit in Polk County. House of Blessings in Osceola provides housing for families that need long-term support, where clients can set personal and family goals and receive the help to achieve their goals.

In 2009, the Salvation Army in Polk County also provided $170,000 in emergency assistance to county residents.

This assistance took the form of rent, utility, transportation and work clothing, as well as help in finishing high school.

A grant that Bremer was able to secure

Duana Bremer, director of the Salvation Army’s Serenity Home in Balsam Lake, provided an update to the village board. – Photo by Mary Stirrat provided $16,000 worth of fresh milk for food shelf clients, and Unity and Amery Head Start children were able to take home backpacks of food each weekend.

The Salvation Army’s Shop with Cops provided each of 25 school children in Polk County with $150 worth of new

school clothing last fall, as they went shopping with local police officers to build trust.

In May, said Bremer, the Salvation Army and Wild Rivers Habitat of both Polk and Burnett counties are teaming up for an event designed to raise funds as well as awareness.

From 4 p.m. on Saturday, May 8, through 8:30 a.m. Sunday, May 9, people can take part in Shanty Town at Unity School. Participants will build and stay overnight in cardboard shanties, purchasing lots for $20 for a group of up to four people. They will be required to bring their own supplies, limited to cardboard, scrap plastic, newspaper, string, and tape, as well as sleeping bags and pillows for sleeping.

Participants are asked to collect a minimum of $25 in pledges to help support Wild Rivers Habitat for Humanity and the Salvation Army.

The evening will include dinner, group games and a program by Unity’s elementary principal, who was homeless as a child. Music and a movie will follow the program, and breakfast will be provided before leaving Sunday morning.

For more information, please contact Wild Rivers Habitat for Humanity at 715-472-6080.

TV request casts confusion on deputy dismissal

WQOW info demands may spawn lawsuits

by Greg Marsten BALSAM LAKE – The recent open hearing by former Polk County Sheriff’s Deputy Eric Swan has drawn interest from other forms of media, and with it, new questions have emerged.

According to Polk County Corporate Counsel Jeff Fuge, WQOW-TV in Eau Claire has sought a release of the more than 20 hours of hearing transcripts, related evidentiary items and accompanying video of the disputed action by Swan while assisting Amery Police in a DUI arrest last August. However, the TV station has reportedly already obtained a copy of the video from the Amery Police Department but now wants all other relevant materials.

“They ‘re asking for everything; lock, stock and barrel!” Fuge said, stating later

he was “concerned at the implications” of releasing anything, since the county is technically not the actual record holder of the information. The dismissal hearing was technically held at Swan’s request, and by his decision, was held in open fashion before the Polk County Public Protection and Judicial Committee, which is a governing committee of the full Polk County Board. Hence, typical records requests don’t apply, and Fuge is unclear whether the transcripts are the county’s to release.

“Of course, we could get sued by the TV station for nondisclosure,” Fuge said with a shrug, adding later that if they do release the items, they may be sued by Swan for releasing records the county is not technically the “custodial holders” of to begin with.

Fuge said it may “open the county up” to all sorts of possible suits, since some of the issues discussed in the hearing were addressed specifically as evidentiary employment/personnel responses to Swan’s performance and later dis-

missal from the sheriff’s force. However, some of that evidence may be potentially damning in regard to other cases, or cases yet to be filed, and may reference actions and comments potentially outside the scope of just the deputy’s dismissal.

“Yes, certain things said in that hearing could lead to actions against Polk County,” Fuge stated, noting that he is investigating any possible precedent. He agreed that the “usual rules” do not apply, since it was technically not a court or judicial hearing.

As mentioned, the Swan case was an appeal hearing to the deputy’s dismissal in January. The three days of hearings included testimony about Swan’s performance in several different cases, specifically concerning the aforementioned Amery DUI arrest. That case is pending and included a controversial dash cam video of Amery Police Officer David Drinkwine being assisted by Swan during an arrest of Mark Robarge.

Swan was accused of using “inappropri-

ate force” during the arrest, breaking county policy and also violating other policy in subsequent infractions, including his disclosure of the incident in a report and his refusal to admit to wrongdoing or other alternatives.

After more than 20 hours of testimony and subsequent closed-door committee deliberation, the public protection and judicial committee upheld Swan’s dismissal on the excessive use of force allegation, but cleared him on the other two issues. Swan has reportedly begun the appeal process through his union representatives but has not formally noticed Polk County, according to Fuge.

WQOW-TV 18 is an ABC-affiliated television station based in Eau Claire, owned and operated by Quincy Newspapers Inc. The station has reportedly obtained a copy of the dash cam video in question through the Amery Police Department on a public records request.

Other news outlets have also obtained the video in question, but not the full transcripts or evidentiary proceedings.

Celebrating 40 years of Polk County’s Earth Day heritage POLK COUNTY – While the annual Earth Day celebration at the Polk County Recycling Center has not been in existence for 40 years, the national holiday has been a tradition throughout the country. Remembering the Polk County native and founder of Earth Day, Gaylord Nelson, the significance of the 40year anniversary is a little more

meaningful for county residents.

Polk County’s Recycling Center located at 1302 208th Street in St. Croix Falls, will be open to the public on Friday, April 23, from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in celebration of Earth Day. Local environmentally minded businesses will also have booths at the Earth Day event. Students from area schools will be present

During a demonstration, Ryan Sterry from UW-Extension explained the impact of water runoff.

Children at the 2009 Polk County Earth Day event, learned about the importance of preserving soil and moving herds of cattle to alternate pastures. – Photos submitted

to take part in the festivities. This year “there are nearly 500 students expected to come and tour the recycling center during our Earth Day event, and they usually learn a few things from the booths sharing in the conservation and

sustainable message,” says Debbie Peterson, the Polk County Parks, Buildings and Solid Waste director.

For more information about the Earth Day event or the Polk County Recycling Center call 715-485-9294. – submitted

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by Sherill Summer SIREN - The Wisconsin Court of Appeals affirmed that Judge James Babbitt was correct in dismissing 34-year-old Kyle Huggett’s second-degree intentional homicide charge with prejudice on Tuesday, April 6.

Unless the case is taken up be the Wisconsin Supreme Court and overturned, this case is closed.

Burnett County District Attorney Bill Norine did not rule out the possibility for further review when he said, “Simply said, the Court of Appeals has made its decision. We are reviewing our options with the Department of Justice to determine if any further review will be sought.”

The charge stems from a Jan. 20, 2008, shooting when Huggett killed John Peach.

The two men had been exchanging heated text messages for a least a week prior to the shooting. Reportedly, Peach wanted to confront Huggett, and so he went to Huggett’s home and broke through the door. Once he entered Huggett’s home, he was shot twice in the chest. Peach was unarmed.

Initially the investigation into the death focused on the text messages the two men had exchanged leading up to the incident.

However, in hindsight, two voice messages left by Peach on the night of the shooting, one left on Huggett’s phone and one left on Huggett’s girlfriend’s phone, played the more important role in subsequent court proceedings.

The voice messages were described as threatening both by Huggett and his girlfriend, Amy Kerbel, on the night of the shooting. Kerbel even played the message for law enforcement and gave them the password to retrieve messages the night of the shooting. The cell phones were confiscated for evidence by the sheriff’s depart-

ment, however, the voice messages where not preserved before they were deleted after seven days.

Because the voice messages were evidence that Huggett could use in his defense, not Kyle Huggett having them preserved was a due process violation. Babbitt believed the violation was serious enough that he dismissed the charge against Huggett on May 28, 2009.

The decision was appealed by the state.

One of the state’s arguments was that there was other evidence that could be used to establish Peach’s mindset on the night of the shooting, and the missing evidence could be corrected in jury instructions.

The appeals court disagreed with the argument citing that the sheriff’s department knew, or should have known, that the voice recordings would be automatically deleted by the cell phone provider at some point in time - this is common knowledge.

The ruling also added that the department was in a better position to preserve the evidence given its collective investigatory experience and access to necessary technical equipment.

TheCourt of Appeals also noted that there is no replacement for live recordings of the threats and they are central to Huggett’s defense to show that his action was reasonable under the circumstances.

Burnett County Sheriff Dean Roland objected to the idea that the sheriff’s department was at fault. “I believe that the department acted in good faith and tried to preserve the rights of both Mr. Huggett and Mr. Peach. It was our intent to pre-

serve all the evidence, and it was not entirely our fault that the subpoenas and search warrant did not collect all the information.”

Roland maintains that without proper permission to save the evidence, the evidence can not be used in court anyways.

Case history

Sunday, Jan. 20, 2008 Kyle Huggett and his girlfriend, John Peach’s former girlfriend Amy Kerbel, and her 5-year-old son with John Peach are at the residence they shared in rural Danbury.

For the last several days, Huggett, Kerbel and Peach had conversed with each other, mostly through text messages. The messages between Peach and Huggett were increasingly antagonistic.

An intoxicated Peach watched the Packers lose a playoff game that afternoon. He left text messages and voice mail messages on both Huggett and Kerbel’s cell phones threatening to come to their residence to settle the ongoing dispute physically.

Huggett and Kerbel consider calling law enforcement, but do not until Peach is at the residence with at least one other person.

Kerbel calls 911 from a back bedroom while Huggett loads a handgun stored in the basement.

Peach calls from the driveway, and when there is no response, he breaks through a locked door and enters the residence where he is shot twice by Huggett.

Peach collapses in the driveway and is pronounced dead at the scene.

Peach is unarmed at the time of the shooting.

Huggett is arrested; he claims self-defense.

Kerbel tells law enforcement about the series of text messages and voice mail messages. She plays the voice mail left by Peach shortly before he arrived at the home. Officers confiscate Kerbel’s phone.

Kerbel gives the officer her pass code to retrieve the voice mail left by Peach.

Officers also confiscate Huggett’s

phone.

Friday, Jan. 25, 2008 The Burnett County Sheriff’s Department issues a subpoena to Alltel for records from Huggett and Kerbel. Records from Peach’s phone are also subpoenaed.

Tuesday, March 11, 2008 A search warrant is obtained to search for evidence stored on the phones.

Tuesday, May 13, 2008 Huggett is charged with second-degree intentional homicide.

Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2009 Huggett’s defense attorney files a motion to dismiss charges.

Thursday, Feb. 26, 2009 Judge James Babbitt orders Huggett, Peach and Kerbel’s cell phones to the Wisconsin State Crime Lab for analysis to determine if more information could be retrieved from the phone.

Friday, May 29, 2009 Babbitt dismisses Huggett’s case after the crime lab failed to retrieve any more information from the phones.

Monday, June 29, 2009 A notice of appeal was filed in the Burnett County Circuit Court.

Friday, Sept. 4, 2009 James Freimuth submits the prosecution’s argument to the Court ofAppeals.

Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2009 Craig Mastantuono submits the defense’s argument to the Court of Appeals.

Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2009 Freimuth submits the final argument to the Court of Appeals.

Tuesday, April 6, 2009 The Court of Appeals affirms that Babbitt was correct in dismissing the charge against Huggett.

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County works with RiverBank on Glacier Ridge foreclosure

New forester hired

by Gregg Westigard BALSAM LAKE – Just days before some of the Glacier Ridge development in St. Croix Falls is due to be sold at a sheriff’s auction, the Polk County Property Committee has agreed to an adjustment on back taxes which may help The RiverBank sell some of the tax delinquent parcels and get the land back on the tax rolls. The committee, at its meeting Monday, April 5, discussed or took action on disposal of the unauthorized furniture, a name for the Amery-Dresser Trail and the Hwy. 8 roundabout. The name of the new county forester was also announced.

Glacier Ridge / RiverBank The Glacier Ridge discussion was first on the agenda. This is the property south of Hwy. 8 from behind Menards on the east to the fireworks store on the west.

Two developers, Biermann and Ficek, were developing this land. Five years ago, the city of St. Croix Falls established a special assessment for sewer, water and street improvements for the project along the new Willberg Boulevard. The cost of the improvement project was $1,950,000.

The RiverBank was the lender for the project. Both developers have defaulted

Both parties admit to growing marijuana POLK COUNTY - On Sunday, April 4, a Wisconsin State Patrol trooper stopped David A. Markham, 38, Clear Lake, for a traffic violation on Hwy. 63 near 50th Avenue in Polk County. The officer noticed the smell of burned marijuana and Markham allegedly admitted smoking some. Marijuana and a pipe were found during a search of the vehicle; Markham said he had grown it. Markham was ar-

on their commitments, and RiverBank is foreclosing on the parcels. Four parcels in the development are scheduled for a sheriff’s auction this Thursday, April 8.

The taxes and assessments have not been paid on the parcels for 2006 and beyond. The amount due on the parcels through 2009 includes $90,123 in property taxes, $684,449 in assessments and $116,525 in interest for a total of $891,000.

The county has paid the city its share of the taxes due over the years even though it has not been collected, so the city of St. Croix Falls has not suffered a loss from the project.

Doug Wynveen, president of RiverBank, came to the property committee to ask if an arrangement could be made with the county to see if some of the amount due could be reduced so the bank could bid for the property at the auction and get it back on the market.

Wynveen said the parcels could be divided into two segments, about 65 acres along Hwy. 8 that he feels could be sold and a similar-sized piece of property south of Willberg Boulevard. Wynveen said the second piece of property, unimproved farm and woodland, is assessed at considerably more than it is worth.

The committee, together with county treasurer Amanda Nissen and corporation counsel Jeff Fuge discussed options that could benefit both the county and the bank with the county not having to

go through a long foreclosure process and the bank being able to start selling the land and recovering some of its investment.

The committee approved a plan to waive all the interest due, $116,500, contingent on RiverBank paying all taxes and assessments due, $774,600, by April 30. The bank could then attempt to sell some of the property and the county would no longer have delinquent land.

Nissen said the arrangement would be a loss of revenue for the county but not an expense against current county funds.

Wynveen said the county’s offer was encouraging and will make a difference as the bank decides what action to take next.

Other business The county has hired a new forester to replace the recently retired Paul Pedersen. Jeremy Koslowski is now the assistant administrator of the Florence County Forestry Department. Koslowski told the Leader that he is a 2008 graduate from UW–Stevens Point. He is a Phillips native, who enjoys biking and all outdoors activities. Koslowski, who starts his new job April 19, says he is eager to start learning about Polk County.

Buildings Department Director Debra Peterson was instructed to start advertising for bids for the $40,000 of chairs and tables that were purchased without au-

thorization by human services Director Sherry Gjonnes last December. The county board had directed that the furniture be disposed off.

The committee supported a proposal from the Amery City Council and others that the new Amery to Dresser State Trail be named the Stower Seven Lakes Trail in honor of Marilyn and Harvey Stower.

The DNR will make the determination on the trail’s name.

The controversial proposed traffic circle on Hwy. 8 at the intersection by Menards and the recycling center is moving forward. The DOT has offered the county $70,000 for a strip of recycling center property. The sum includes the cost of relocating the entrance to the recycling center. The offer, which goes to the county board for approval, was strongly opposed by Supervisor Joan Peterson, a former Wisconsin state trooper.

Peterson feels that the circle will make the intersection more dangerous than the present stoplight.

This was the last meeting of the present property committee. Mick Larsen, chair of the committee, has been on the committee all his eight years on the county board. The other committee members are Joan Peterson, Russ Arcand, Bryan Beseler and Larry Jepsen.

Traffic stops lead to drug arrests rested for operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of drugs (commonly referred to as the “Baby Luke Law”). It was his sixth such offense. He also allegedly told the officer he didn’t think he could handle two years of jail time and that he would need to move out of state so he didn’t have to go to prison. Markham was taken to the Polk County Jail.

In a separate incident, on March 29, Randal Hawkins, 47, New Richmond, was arrested and charged with operating while under the influence of drugs and

possession of THC. He was stopped for speeding, not wearing a seat belt, and a cracked windshield and stop lamp lens.

While issuing citations, the officer noticed a toothpick with marijuana residue as well as a marijuana stem. At first Hawkins denied that it was marijuana and then denied that it was his. The offi-

cer searched him and reportedly found a metal canister and a pipe for marijuana.

After he was arrested Hawkins allegedly said he grew the marijuana and that he was “set in his ways,” and wasn’t going to change. He was taken to jail. — with information from the Polk County Sheriff’s Dept.

Bont Chiropractic’s “Spring Into Health”

OPEN HOUSE Bont Chiropractic Clinic

144 N. Adams St. • St. Croix Falls, WI 54024

Saturday, April 10, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Bont Chiropractic wants to invite you to our Annual Spring Into Health, Saturday, April 10 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. This will be a fun-filled day with events for people of all ages. There will be a Meet and Greet of the newest members of the Bont Chiropractic Team, Director of Community Relations Craig Lien and Certified Nutritionist - Mark Norman. During the Open House there will be three FREE workshops offered. Starting at 11 a.m. Heather Raddatz, who is a Certified Transitions Lifestyle Coach, will introduce you to “Eat to Live,” a healthy perspective on glycemic index foods and weight loss.

At noon, Dr. Bont will be presenting “How to Stay Healthy the First 100 Years,” an introduction to quality and quantity living. Then at 1 p.m., Mark Norman will present a class on a 21-Day Functional Detoxification, which is an introduction to the steps needed to rid your body of the toxins that we acquire in our daily lives. Everyone in attendance will receive lunch and a FREE gift.

Hope To See You All There!!!

Spring Into Health Workshops: 11 a.m.................Transitions: Eat To Live!

Noon...................How to Stay Healthy the First 100 Years 1 p.m...................21-Day Functional Detoxification Any Questions, please call Bont Chiropractic: 715-483-3913 www.bontchiropractic.com

Mark Norman, Certified Nutritionist

Bont Chiropractic is proud to announce the return of Certified Nutritionist Mark Norman to our clinics.

Mark has over 16 years of clinical experience and would be considered by many to be an expert in the field. Mark is a graduate of the American Health Science University and completed advanced training in clinical nutrition from Designs for Health Institute in Colorado and completed courses from the Functional Medicine University.

One of the areas that Mark will be focusing on is offering our patients informative classes on a wide variety of topics. We urge you to participate. See clinics for details.

Mark maintains a busy private practice in both Minnesota and Wisconsin and resides in Hammond, Wisconsin.

Craig Lien, Director of Community Relations

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Bont Chiropractic is proud to announce the hire of its newest employee, Craig Lien. Craig has been recently brought onto the staff of Bont Chiropractic/Grantsburg 24-hour Fitness as the Director of Community Relations.

Craig attended Mesabi East High School in Aurora, Minn., and graduated in 1999. After high school he attended the University of Wisconsin Superior where he received a bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science with a minor in Business.

As the Director of Community Relations, Craig will be focusing on many areas. These areas will include but not be limited to: Meet and Greets, Business Appreciations, Spine Care Classes, Business Networking Events and other community events. We look forward to having Craig on our staff and are excited about the direc508719 33L tion that his marketing efforts are taking our clinics.

Craig resides in Luck, Wis., with his wife, Tricia, his son Tayten (2-1/2) & his daughter Rylie (1).

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L e a d e r We b Po l l

Results from last week’s poll:

This week’s question:

Will you pay more to see a 3D movie?

1. Yes 2. No

To take part in our poll, go to www.theleader.net and scroll down to the lower left part of the screen

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F O R U M Poor politics

About 48 hours prior to Tuesday’s election we received an e-mail with the subject title “Dirty politics.”

The challenging candidate for the District 5 seat on the Polk County Board, Jeff Peterson, felt his opponent, incumbent Herschel Brown, had been spreading “lies and distortions” in literature being left at homes throughout the district.

A frustrated Peterson said he had nowhere else to turn but to the local newspaper.

And therein lies the problem.

We really couldn’t offer Peterson a forum in which to respond in time for Tuesday’s election. And even in this era of the Internet, Facebook, e-mail and Twitter, it appeared that the door-to-door delivery of campaign literature may have won out in terms of effectiveness. In this case, anyway.

Peterson was out of luck. And it appeared even our Wisconsin statutes couldn’t offer him legal recourse until he discovered a law that allowed him to file a legal suit against Brown. (See story, page 3).

And even though the Leader couldn't offer a forum prior to election, we can still tell his story, and are compelled to do so. And sad to do so.

Two of our reporters very familiar with Polk County politics investigated claims made in Brown’s campaign literature and found at least two of the statements fell short of the facts, particularly a claim stating Peterson “voted yes to borrow $12 million for a proposed new highway facility.”

Peterson, the record shows, was among 14 supervisors to vote “yes,” but it was to send the issue to voters in a referendum, not to borrow money.

Brown says he knew that, but interpreted it to mean Peterson would have spent the $12 million if a majority of voters were in favor of the project.

He said any supervisor should have known at the time that their constituents didn’t want to spend that kind of money.

A good attorney might respond by saying perhaps the majority of supervisors who voted in favor of the referendum didn’t have their ears as far to the ground as Brown - or perhaps they did - but felt more comfortable having the voters cast the “no” vote for them.

But that’s more speculation - and we're knee deep in that right now.

Supervisor Brown won back his seat on Tuesday. We’ll never know if his version of the truth made had any real impact in swaying voters to his camp.

But it does raise the issue of fair play.

What we know for sure at this point is what the public record shows.

And how supervisor Brown interprets the records. To him, a vote to send an issue to referendum is the same as “voting yes to borrow $12 million.”

C’mon, Hershel.

It’s clear that both Peterson and Brown are passionate about public service and are respected by their peers. As a county supervisor, Brown has written letters to the editor, calling for responsible government and seeking of the truth.

And we’ll give him points for not hiding from our questions this week.

But Polk County taxpayers should be hoping the re-elected supervisor exercises better interpretation skills as he begins his second term.

Patience with the Census

Views expressed on these pages or by columnists elsewhere in the paper do not necessarily represent those of the Inter-County Cooperative Publishing Association management or board.

Where to Write

President Barack Obama 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. Washington, D.C. 20500 www.whitehouse.gov/contact/ Gov. Jim Doyle P.O. Box 7863, Madison, WI 53707 wisgov@mail.state.wi.us

Congressman David Obey (7th District) 2462 Rayburn Office Bldg.

Washington, D.C. 20515 or Federal Building, Wausau, WI 54401 (715) 842-5606 Rep. Nick Milroy (73rd District) Room 221 North, State Capitol P.O. Box 8952, Madison 53708 E-mail: rep.milroy@legis.state.wi.us

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Rep. Ann Hraychuck (28th District) State Capitol, P.O. Box 8942 Madison, WI 53708 Phone: 608-267-2365 • Toll free: 888-529-0028 In-district: 715-485-3362 rep.hraychuck@ legis.state.wi.us Rep. Mary Hubler (75th District) Room 7 North, State Capitol P.O. Box 8952, Madison, WI 53708 or 1966 21-7/8 St., Rice Lake 54868 (715) 234-7421• (608) 266-2519 rep.hubler@legis.state.wi.us U.S. Sen. Herb Kohl 330 Hart Senate Office Bldg.

Washington, D.C. 20510 (715) 832-8492 (608) 264-5338 senator_kohl@kohl.senate.gov

Sen. Robert Jauch (25th District) Room 19 South, State Capitol P.O. Box 788, Madison, WI 53707 E-mail: Sen.Jauch@legis.state.wi.us Sen. Sheila Harsdorf (10th District) State Capitol, P.O. Box 7882 Madison, WI 53707 (608) 266-7745 • (715) 232-1390 Toll-free - 1-800-862-1092 sen.harsdorf@legis.state.wi.us U.S. Sen. Russ Feingold SDB 40, Rm. 1, Washington, D.C. 20510 or 1600 Aspen Commons Middleton, WI 53562-4716 (608) 828-1200 senator@feingold.senate.gov

“I want the printed form sent out to me. Why is that so hard to understand ...

Just because we are rural ... I don’’t get it.”

“I do not think they should refrain from sending forms to residences with permanent home addresses! Why pay all that money for census takers when a postage stamp would save the region a lot of money!”

These comments from readers in response to the story “Census takers go door to door in Burnett County,” express some frustrations with having to deal with a visit from a census worker this month. Residents in about half of the state’s 72 counties are receiving a simple form in the mail which can be filled out in a few minutes and mailed back - but in Burnett County and in about two dozen other counties, the U.S. Census decided they needed to send workers out into the field - to every home.

The reason? For Burnett County it has to do with the high percentage of seasonal homes and post office box addresses, along with its sparse population.

It seems that those with permanent addresses should be able to receive a form in the mail, particularly in light of the time and expense it will take workers to go door to door. Give the ailing U.S. Postal Service as much business as it can get instead of perpetuating the image of inefficient spending by government, eh?

On a positive note, here’s to the notion that a door-to-door census is fairly quick and painless will result in better information - and perhaps - better attention to the county’s specific needs in terms of government grants and programs.

We can only hope.

Mutual aid bill

Hats off to legislators working on a bill to restore cooperation between tribal police and city and county law enforcement - something that was brought to a halt after an opinion was rendered by the state attorney general in 2008.

Mutual aid is crucial in our rural communities, both for the St. Croix Tribe and our local sheriff’s departments and municipal police forces, providing for backup in critical situations. The attorney general, in rendering his 2008 opinion, was attempting to preserve Native American sovereignty, but a bill proposed by Rep. Ann Hraychuck would allow tribal police to receive help without losing any authority.

The plan doesn’t address the requirement of tribal police to follow the state’s open records law, but legislators are first focusing on the need of enacting a mutual aid statute to allow officers to work together.

The Senate is expected to consider the bill when it reconvenes April 13 and if approved, it will go to the desk of Gov. Doyle.

It’s an issue left in limbo too long - and it’s good to see some movement by legislators to address it.

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Editorials by Gary King

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Open letter to Rep. Ms. Ann Hraychuck, I am trying to understand the logic of last year’s proposals and bills that were in last legislative session.

You proposed a bill to minimize the sentences of criminals convicted of driving after suspension of driver’s licenses because of the costs associated with prosecution of those criminals. Some reasons for suspension of licenses are OWI, driving without insurance, not paying previous fines, etc. If you lessen the penalties and impacts for those offenses, you are condoning the actions of the criminals. In fact, lessening the penalties makes less of an impact and increases the likelihood of further offenses for driving without a license as the penalties are a minimum. I am happy that your bill to remove and minimize the penalties for breaking the law did not pass.

Then, the legislative body worked with the special interest groups and auto insurance industry to increase the costs to the general public by increasing insurance premiums for uninsured drivers, underinsured drivers and increasing liability insurance. This was done by the special interests to increase their profits and offset the liabilities for uninsured and underinsured motorists. Then you voted for the bill and it was passed. As a result, when I spoke to my insurance agent, I can expect to see an increase in premiums of approximately 20 percent. According to my agent, the auto insurance industry estimates that approximately 30 percent of all drivers in Wisconsin carry no insurance.

To me, it seems that you want to remove the penalties of breaking the law and transfer the responsibilities to the law-abiding public. I am really confused as to whom you work to help and protect. It appears, on the surface, that you are in office to represent the criminals and the auto insurance industry at the expense of the taxpayer.

In my mind, there appears to be some direct conflict with the logic when looked at from a broader perspective.

Could you reply to this newspaper and explain how you are here to represent your constituents?

Dave Wilhelmy Siren

In support of North I’m writing this letter in support of North Memorial Ambulance Service and their continued EMS coverage in Burnett County.

When I started in 1983, ambulance service was provided at that time by Burnett County with on-call crews at stations in Danbury, Siren, Grantsburg and A&H. Those crews consisted of dedicated men and women working as EMTs and drivers that would respond from their homes and in some cases from their places of employment.

North Memorial Ambulance service became the provider of ambulance operations on Oct. 1, 1989, and is the currant provider. There has been a significant evolutionary change from when I started to what is now North Memorial. But one thing hasn’t changed, and that is the dedication of the men and women that make up these crews.

For those that don’t know, Danbury and A & H remain as on-call stations. On-call crew members can respond from home or work, anywhere as long as they’re at the ambulance within eight minutes, from the time the pager goes off. Grantsburg is a paid station during the day from 6 a.m. until 6 p.m. and on call at night. Crew members are at the EMT license level, several up to the EMT IV tech level and a goal of at least one EMT IV tech on duty at all times at each of those stations. Webster is the only 24-hour paid station at this time.

That crew consists of a paramedic and an EMT IV tech (or EMT) and they are required to be at their station or with their truck if not on an ambulance run. This is a same requirement of the Grantsburg crew during the day.

The option to gain higher level EMS for our patients is always an option to any of our crews. EMT crews have the option to intercept with our paramedic truck or an EMT IV tech truck (depending on location of call, availability of that crew and where the patient wants to go). Our critical care

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transfer truck based in Frederic (from 8 a.m. until 8 p.m.) also provides coverage if they are not on a transfer. That truck is staffed with a registered nurse and a paramedic. North Memorial staffs five medical helicopters in Minnesota with a pilot, a flight nurse and flight medic. Princeton being the closest ship has a 19-minute flight time to Burnett Medical Center in Grantsburg. Frequent air-care intercepts occur at the Siren Airport and scene flights are always an option.

All of North Memorial’s EMTs, EMT IV techs, paramedics and nurses are held to and tested to a high level of care. This consists of meetings, training, run reviews with our medical director (quarterly) and twice-a-year skills testing. This isn’t just a Wisconsin region requirement, it’s done systemwide!

The Commission on Accreditation of Ambulance Services was established to encourage and promote quality patient care on America’s medical transportation system. Accreditation signifies that a service has met the “gold standard” determined by the ambulance industry to be essential in a modern emergency medical services provider. These standards often exceed those established by state or local regulation. The CAAS standards are designed to help increase operational efficiency and decrease risk and liability across the entire spectrum of the organization. North Memorial is the only CAAS accredited service in Minnesota and there is only one other service in Wisconsin, Wisconsin Rapids Fire Department. Additional information on CAAS can be found on their Web site.

I’d like to encourage you to ask your medical provider under what conditions you could/would be transferred from your local hospital of choice to a higher level of care medical facility. Transfer usually requires an advance-level ambulance or medical helicopter.

I encourage you to know how your EMS coverage in Burnett County can be changed and by whom. I encourage you to attending open meetings and ask question if you have them, questions of your township officers and county board members.

Ask the dispatchers, police officers, deputies, first responders, fire fighters and ER staff that interact with EMS. Ask the ambulance crews; ask them how long they’ve worked in EMS, what was required of them to get their license and what do they have to do to keep their license.

I’d like to finish this letter by adding that I’m a Burnett County property owner and taxpayer. My 74-year-old retired father lives in Webster’s response area and I’m a 1983 Webster High School graduate.

Mark Emerson North Memorial Ambulance - Wisconsin Region EMT, North Memorial Ambulance Emergency Communications EMD, Burnett County Deputy Medical Examiner

Downward spiral?

Due to our self-centeredness, greed, corruption, power and control, this is where we are at locally. Loss of jobs, savings, health insurance and lack of frugal financial management at the Grantsburg School Board and the Burnett County Board levels, here are the updated numbers.

Unemployment 13.1 percent up from 11.3 percent. Average time of unemployment is six months and mostly the middle class. Underemployment 20 percent up from 7 percent. Jobs decreased by 4.9 percent.

In poverty, up to 14.1 percent or 2,367 people. Foreclosures up 20 percent. Homeless, 25 singles and 50-plus couples. Arrests up 59 percent. Crimes against people up 178 percent. Not known in detail at this time is how much adult and child abuse is up, along with the increase in suicides based on the increased financial stressors.

Looking at income of the less fortunate: Poverty level (2,367 people) for one is $10,830; for two is $14,570. Social Security (3,812 people) for one is $7,680, for two is $12,132. Average income per person is $21,835. Household income is $ 41,276.

Remember the school and county increases of 8.5 percent and 4.5 percent; they pushed us down at a higher rate of speed, or piled on. So be their fiefdoms, sacred cows and their lack of identifying to all those they serve. Compassion requires feeling for the less fortunate. Sorry, I forgot; they cut that.

Well, big spenders; taking less is a form of giving back to us. What you have taken, so we can use it, as we need it.

Is there hope? Time and behavior changes will tell. It is almost election time.

Hey! “We the People.” Please vote.

Rich Hess Town of Trade Lake

Helping us Half-dozen ways the health-care law will help all of us. While some of the new health-care law will not go into effect until 2014, some of the changes will take place within the next year.

Insurance companies will no longer be able to stop coverage after maximum amount is reached in one’s lifetime. This will be important to patients who have a catastrophic illness.

Insurance companies will not be able to drop you when you get sick.

Extends coverage to children to age 26.

This is important to families of recent graduates and especially those young people who are looking for work.

Insurance companies will be restricted from limiting the amount of coverage on a yearly basis.

The “donut hole” in the Medicare drug plan will start to close; this will help seniors who must take a lot of medications.

Provides funding for the training of more family doctors, nurses and other health professionals.

While there are more changes that will come between now and 2014, this law will provide more protection for families and seniors as time goes on.

Jim North Osceola

Senator Perfect?

I was unaware that the Leader had abandoned its long and principled stand of not endorsing incumbents in election years.

Yet, in the editorial in the March 31, 2010, issue of the Leader, Feingold is described as “a progressive liberal with some fiscal conservatism who isn’t always seeking approval from party leaders is, perhaps, closest to a perfect politician we’ll ever see.”

Really??? The Leader’s departure from what I always considered to be a principled stand – not endorsing candidates – is very disappointing.

So let me see if I understand. McCain/Feingold Campaign Finance Reform: Most of it has been thrown out by the Supreme Court. Apparently Mr. Perfect— a lawyer—didn’t due his due diligence in authoring that one. When his party’s candidate for president decided to ignore Feingold’s legislation, Mr. Perfect was deafeningly silent. To this day he has been silent on finding the source of Obama’s massive campaign fundraising, much of which may have come from illegal foreign sources. Apparently, a principled stand to Mr. Perfect is more a matter of political expediency than real principles.

Health-care reform, a financial disaster that may very well bring the country to its knees if allowed to stand, was crammed down the throat of Mr. Perfect’s constituency in spite of overwhelming opposition in Wisconsin and the rest of the country. Mr. Perfect was – again – deafeningly silent on the bribery of Congressmen to line up the votes to pass this garbage. It seems that Mr. Perfect would have been outraged at the bribery and corruption that was necessary to purchase passage of this terrible legislation. It seems to me Mr. Perfect would feel compelled to listen to his constituents rather than throwing a petulant hissy fit and refusing to respond to questions posed to him by people attending one of his own town meetings.

We are now being bombarded with press releases –”Obey gives stimulus check to library,” “Obey gives stimulus check to something in Spooner and something else in Minong.” “Feingold gives grant check to this fire department or that library.” It’s been going on now for several weeks. It’s our money! They are using our money to buy themselves another term in Congress!

That’s what the “stimulus bill” was. Obey says he wrote it, Feingold fully supports it and all it ever was, was making our money available to them to use to buy their own re-election. If we allow them to continue to

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get away with that, then we deserve whatever unfortunate fate awaits us.

A list of Senator Perfect’s notable failures is too long to go into here, but will surely be a subject of animated discussion prior to the November election when he, Obey and the rest of the crooks must be put out of office.

If Feingold represents perfection in a legislator then God help us all. He and Obey should become the poster children for throwing the whole bunch out on their corrupt, self-serving backsides.

Bob Blake Rural Frederic

Donor registry Wisconsin residents have traditionally been a national leader in their willingness to become organ and tissue donors, with more than half of everyone in this state already raising their hands.

Last week, we launched a drive to do even better in Wisconsin. It’s low cost. And it’s going to save a lot more lives.

On April 1, Wisconsin launched its new online donor registry, which will allow people to register at any time, attract more donors and create a faster, more efficient way to access people’s donor decision at the time of their death. In Wisconsin, that means thousands of lives will be saved through new organ donations or enhanced through new donations of tissue and eyes.

The new YesIWillWisconsin.com registry Web site enables Wisconsin residents to legally and securely authorize the donations of their organs, tissue and eyes after death.

This sounds like a pretty simple step.

That’s because it is. But make no mistake.

It is an enormously important one – a lowcost technology that will save precious minutes for those waiting for a life-saving transplant. We know this is true from other states. When California launched its online registry five years ago, it expected 15,000 new donors to raise their hands in the first year. It received 175,000 new registered donors in six months.

The significance of this is hard to overstate. Each donor could save the lives of eight people who need a transplant. Each could enhance the lives of 50 more people who are waiting for their sight to be restored through eye donation or the chance to live without pain through a bone or soft tissue transplant.

Currently, Wisconsin’s strong partner in organ and tissue donation is our state Department of Transportation/Division of Motor Vehicles, where residents can become donors by fixing an orange dot to their new or renewed driver’s licenses. The DMV is the major reason that 52 percent of Wisconsin drivers are recorded as potential donors. That won’t change.

But the orange dot’ on your driver’s license doesn’t automatically enroll you as a donor on the registry database. That’s why it is still extremely important that everyone who wishes to become a donor, including those who already have an orange dot on their driver’s license or state I.D., sign up on the online registry at www.YesIWillWisconsin.com.

By registering, you’ll give donation professionals immediate 24/7 access to your decision. This is particularly important because personal belongings, including driver’s licenses, aren’t typically available at the time of death. It also means more organs and tissues will be available for the 1,500 people in this state on waiting lists for a new chance at life.

This is also an exciting year for donation and transplantation in Wisconsin —already a national leader. Not only are we launching the online registry, Wisconsin is also hosting the U.S. National Kidney Foundation Transplant Games – an Olympic competition held every two years among athletes across the country who have benefited from transplanted organs or tissues.

We’re encouraging everyone to visit YesIWillWisconsin.com, complete a brief form and become new donors or renew their willingness to become donors. It’s easy. It’s fast. It’s secure. And, as Wisconsin families have repeatedly said for years through their decisions and actions, it’s the right thing to do.

Martha Mallon, president Donate for Life Wisconsin Madison

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Wisconsin’s deer population: The full story As you know, the deer population in Wisconsin has been quite a hot topic over the past year. As chair of the Assembly Fish and Wildlife Committee, I took this issue head on. I held legislative hearings in Spooner and in Madison on this topic, have reached out to hunting groups, and have had ongoing negotiations with the DNR. First, I’d like to explain a little about how our state sets its deer population goals, and then uses those goals to set the deer season structure. Every three years deer management unit boundaries and overwinter deer population goals are reviewed. Currently we have 131 DMUs and Wisconsin’s overwinter deer population goal is 737,000. By the time we get to hunting season, we generally have a substantially larger population than that. The deer season is set to harvest enough deer to bring our total deer population down to

Democrats changes to voting laws costly and risky With only two weeks of session remaining before the state Legislature adjourns, a number of bills are on the fast track to become law. Companion bills authored by legislative Democrats and pushed by a prominent liberal advocacy group, would overhaul voter registration laws. The bills, Assembly Bill 895 and Senate Bill 640, were passed out of committee on a party line vote only eight days after being introduced and without so much as a basic fiscal estimate.

These companion bills seek to utilize state records to automatically register voters regardless of voter eligibility and make

that overwinter goal.

The overwinter population goal must balance a number of factors.

With too many deer on the landscape, our $59 billion agriculture and $26 billion forestry industries suffer from damage to crops and seedlings. The hunt- Ann ing industry gener- Hraychuck $1 billion ates annually, and while 28th District it is less than those Assembly other industries, our northern communities depend on the revenue that hunting tourism dollars bring in.

Now let’s get back to the process for setting population goals. The DNR is given authority in state law to manage our state’s wildlife populations, and the specific details on how this is actually done

are set by administrative rule, which eventually requires legislative approval.

As chair of the Assembly Fish and Wildlife Committee, I held a public hearing on Clearinghouse Rule 09-053, which sets the overwinter deer population goals, in December because I wanted input from all stakeholders on this rule. Based on the testimony we heard from hunters, the committee sent the rule back to the DNR in January requesting an increase in goals so there would be more deer to hunt. In March, the committee received the rule back from the DNR with goal increases in 43 units instead of the 13 proposed in the original rule. In addition, the DNR is beginning several research projects to address many concerns in deer management, which includes talking to hunters about what they’re seeing out in the woods.

As chair, I let this rule become law because if I had taken any other action, the 2010 deer season would have to be set based on the old population goals, which are almost 60,000 less than the new ones.

This rule moves our deer population in

the right direction, which is up.

The decision to decrease our deer herd and implement policies such as Earn-ABuck were made before I was elected to the Legislature. Since becoming chair last year, I made it my top priority to address hunters’ concerns, and I got results. Now we have fewer herd control units, Earn-ABuck only in CWD zones, and with this new rule, we’ll have more deer on the landscape.

The work on this issue is far from over, but implementing this rule is a step in the right direction. I am committed to implementing strategies that will result in a healthy deer population that doesn’t jeopardize our agriculture and forestry industries.

As always, if you have questions about this or any other legislation matter, please feel free to contact my office. I can be reached toll free at 888-529-0028 or by email at Rep.Hraychuck@legis. wisconsin.gov.

new requirements on local governments for the distribution and means of providing absentee ballots. It also provides that these new records would be eventually integrated into a national database.

The changes inherently relax safeguards against voter fraud. For example, a university ID card alone would be offered as proof of residence, even though

many students maintain home residency in different states or countries. Simple protections against voter fraud that could help balance such changes, such as voter identification, have been repeatedly rejected by Democratic leadership. The bill even limits the ability of residents to challenge the legality of specific ballots.

As concerning, these bills would create new costs for local governments and property taxpayers. Local governments would automatically be required to prepare and mail absentee ballots for each election on a permanent basis, without updated individual requests. Town clerks have contacted me to express their alarm with such new unfunded mandates, expressing that they might have to mail thousands of ballots in elections where turnout can be very

small. Additionally, satellite absentee ballot stations could be established at places such as college dorms.

Wisconsin already has same-day voter registration that validates proof of residency. It takes just a few minutes and is pointed to as a national model for ease of voting. Expanding registration in the fashion these bills propose is a recipe for expanding voter fraud. Fraudulent votes disenfranchise honest voters.

I welcome your feedback on these bills.

You can find me online at www.harsdorfsenate.com or by calling my Senate office at 800-862-1092.

Sheila Harsdorf 10th District

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Area News at a Glance Saving bluebirds - one house at a time

STAR PRAIRIE - Bluebirds are making a flourishing return to the Wisconsin countryside due to the efforts of organizations that have dotted the landscape with bluebird houses. Star Prairie Fish and Game has been working to improve the bluebird population in the area. Recently, six members took a day and constructed 50 bluebird houses. Those bluebird houses were donated to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Recently, several members of the SPFG teamed with Tom Kerr, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service district manager, in placing 15 of those houses along waterfowl protections areas in the Star Prairie area.

They were joined in the effort by Lowell Peterson of Somerset, who is the St. Croix County coordinator for the Bluebird Restoration Association of Wisconsin.

BRAW claims that Wisconsin has the highest number of successful hatchings of bluebirds in the country. A record-breaking 28,814 fledgling bluebirds were reported

by BRAW monitors in 2009. - rivertowns.net

First “saltie” expected

SUPERIOR - The first oceangoing vessel of the 2010 navigation season – the Cyprus

- flagged Federal Elbe – was expected to arrive around 11 a.m. Monday and anchor just outside the Duluth ship canal. It is anticipated the vessel will make its way into the harbor beneath the aerial bridge late Tuesday or early Wednesday morning to begin loading grain at Cenex-Harvest States in Superior. Her arrival will mark the first full transit of the Great Lakes St. Lawrence Seaway System this year – 2,342 miles from the Atlantic Ocean to the Port of Duluth-Superior. The Federal Elbe began her voyage in Italy and heads back to that country loaded with nearly 21,500 metric tons of durum wheat for pasta production. It is arriving on the heels of the J.W. Shelley, a Canadian laker that docked at CHS on Sunday evening to load the port’s first grain shipment of the season – approximately 25,600 metric tons of spring wheat. The port’s earliest recorded arrival of an oceangoing vessel was April 1, 1995, the Indian ship LT Argosy. - Superior Telegram

Former caretaker accused of sexual assault

RICE LAKE - Bail has been set at $5,000 cash for Douglas P. Dyson, 46, Rice Lake,

who appeared in court March 30 on five counts of felony second-degree sexual assault. Dyson is accused, while a resident caretaker at the New Beginnings group home in Rice Lake, of having sex with two adult female residents during SeptemberDecember. - www.chronotype.com

Powering up

BARRON - Generating electricity by harnessing the wind is a concept that Chris Olson of Barron feels passionately about.

He has set up a wind turbine in his backyard, and power from the device fuels his home. Olson’s wind turbine doesn’t look too dissimilar from an old-fashioned windmill. Rural agricultural operations commonly used to install windmills to pump water for cattle or to grind grains. Renewable energy advocates today are finding ways to adapt that concept to a more urban environment. Around this time was when Olson came in contact with city officials about Barron’s wind turbine ordinance.

The city did not have a permit to grant for the project, and the wording of the dated ordinance was no longer applicable. Gerald Liden, attorney for the city of Barron, said that a recent change in state law for-

bids municipalities from restricting renewable energy projects such as what Olson is pursuing. As a consequence, Liden hopes to contact the League of Wisconsin Municipalities to see how other communities are handling the new rules. A revised ordinance pertaining to wind turbines will be up for city council’s consideration in the coming months. One major sticking point with Barron’s old ordinance is that it treats a backyard wind turbine just like a utility company-grade wind farming operation, Olson said. The ordinance has specific requirements for high-voltage fencing, parking lots and more. Liden said that Olson is the only Barron resident who would be affected by a change in the ordinance at this time; so although he doesn’t have a permit, the city is working with him to solve the issue. Drafting new rules that will meet state requirements yet fly with city residents could be challenging, however.

“When turbines go up in more populated areas” with neighbors close by, there’s “more potential for complaints,” Liden said. “People get concerned about aesthetics.” - Barron News-Shield

Burn under control

The Frederic Public Works Department started a controlled burn at Coon Lake park on Tuesday, April 6 around 10 a.m. They were forced to put out the fire early when called to a sewer situation, but will resume the burn in the next few days. – Photo by Gary King

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Shadier Frederic the goal of parks group Urban Forestry Grant to add nearly 50 trees to landscape

by Greg Marsten FREDERIC – Observant Frederic visitors may have noticed that some of the trees on the south end of town along Hwy. 35 aren’t looking so good. The road salt and spotty attention may have finally taken their toll.

“Yeah, I’m afraid the salt ate all those trees up,” stated Frederic Village maintenance specialist Mike Laqua.

That may soon change, as the Frederic Park Board was recently approved for a $5,125 Urban Forestry Grant through the state and administered through the Wisconsin DNR. The grant allows for the purchase and planting of 45 trees, all of them at least 1-3/4 inches in diameter, of specific breeds. The trees must be of a certain hardiness for the specific zone applications and must also be planted per spec by the village crew. The money is also to be spent on fertilizers and tree wrap, to ensure they survive the first few months of planting, when they are most vulnerable.

“Our goal is to reduce the mortality rate of existing trees, as well as promote education and having the village crew be involved,” said village board and park board member William F. Johnson IV, who is also involved in several other vil-

lage beautification and enhancement projects to be addressed in future articles.

The grant also includes components for citizen and village crew education on how to properly plant, locate, mulch, prune, water and maintain the new trees.

“The trees will be in concentrated areas,” Laqua said, “mainly in areas where there’s not much there already.”

The Frederic Parks Board has been very busy lately, as well, assisting Laqua in planning on where the newbie trees will go. They have solicited input from residents on areas they feel need trees, or areas where they maybe need to pay better attention to what they have already.

Laqua and others on the park board admit there are some trees in the village that were maybe not planned out so well, where they may be too close together, or too close to the roadway or in areas of high salt concentration, such as near the Hwy. 35 corridor.

That may lead to some delicate “thinning” of some existing trees, to give the others a better shot at thriving. Some of those areas where the trees are too concentrated include near Coon Lake Park, near the football field and near the softball field.

“Might as well thin them out a bit,” Laqua stated. “Give the other ones a fighting chance!”

The Urban Forestry Grant also allows the village to utilize some slick new soft-

ware they have that allows for “layering” of existing fixtures like streetlights, fire hydrants and the infrastructure. With the new tree planting, they will also be better able to create a so-called “tree inventory,” to call up specific species of tree or plants, as well as monitoring growth, watering schedules and even where they may be having problems or requests for more trees.

Laqua said they can already call up streetlights on the software, and he sees programming in the layers that show where all the ash trees or silver maples are located, which can help if disease or pest problems emerge, such as the emerald ash borer. They are currently pursuing a complete Frederic tree inventory, one-third of the village at a time.

“We really want to make it diverse,” park board member Maria Ammend said. “Not just maples!”

That diversity is necessary to keep pests and disease at arms length, should an outbreak occur and also to maintain a variety for seasonal changes, weather conditions and hardiness, or for windbreaks, beauty and even for certain difficult applications, such as near a highway, where salt loads can be high. Some of the areas mentioned for the new plantings include on Linden and 5th, near the Free Church, and also the aforementioned Hwy. 35 corridor.

“But we also want them where people can really see them,” stated park board

member Rebecca Harlander.

The list of specific trees will be finalized in the coming weeks, as will the planting locations, with “high priority” areas being first on the location list, Laqua said. The grant also specifies that they must be purchased from a certified nursery to be eligible. It also specifies quite a bit of educational training for village crew members and even for residents. Much of which will be in the form of displays through the Frederic Public Library and at the lakes fair in August.

Park board members also want to encourage local business owners to take full advantage of the training, as well, as several businesses have inquired about trees they may want to plant, and whether they need approval to do it.

“With that education, we hope it will really get people thinking about their trees and what the village and park board are doing,” Laqua stated.

He also noted that the village encourages residents to plant more trees, but said there are certain concerns, such as how close they are to the sidewalks, roadways or infrastructure and whether they require high maintenance. But it’s also to make sure residents or businesses plant tees that will survive and thrive, so it’s money well spent.

“We’re more than happy to help!”

Laqua said.

In-town summer use of ATVs to be allowed Balsam Lake “in good order” audit says

by Mary Stirrat BALSAM LAKE — All-terrain vehicles will probably be able to run on most Balsam Lake streets this summer thanks to action taken by the Balsam Lake Village Board at its April 5 meeting.

Village ordinance has restricted the use of ATVs on designated streets and alleys only during times of ice on the lake.

“Operation of ATVs on the designated streets and alleys at any other time is illegal,” the ordinance states.

Monday night, however, the board voted to allow summer use of ATVs on those designated roads for a six-month trial period. The change must be reviewed by village attorney John Schneider and possibly published in the paper before it can take effect.

Resident and village employee Jim Duncan asked the board to consider the change, noting that there have been no problems with four-wheelers within the village.

As the ordinance currently states, use of ATVs on CTH I, Hwy. 46 (Main Street), and First Avenue East will not be allowed.

Police Officer in Charge Jennifer Hanson said that signage would be needed to designate routes, but both Duncan and Trustee Jim Broome felt that the fact the law states where ATVs cannot be operated should be enough.

“If you ride on a state highway,” said Duncan, “you’ll get a ticket.”

Trustee Geno D’Agostino suggested that the six-month trial period can be used to determine if signage is needed.

Audit report Auditor Steve Scheidler presented the 2009 audit report, stating that the records and clerk’s office are “in good order,” and that the staff was very helpful during the process.

The 70-page report, he noted, consists of information required by law.

According to the report, the village’s general fund balance remained steady at about $1.2 million, with about $650,000 in undesignated funds. The general fund includes general operations as well

might be approached to take it on as a project.

Chamber President Chris Nelson was in the audience at the meeting, and his response was, “Our motto is we take on anything no one else wants to take on.”

The split-rail fencing needs to be replaced, said Duncan, and the plantings need to be refreshed.

Darryl Ince, public works director at Balsam Lake, standing at left, and surveyor Wayne Swenson present plans for a subdivision of lots on Idlewild Street. Ray and Laura McKenzie were given the OK to create outlots on their property with the condition that there be no accessory buildings and no water or sewer. Limited storage will be allowed. – Photo by Mary Stirrat as items such as transportation and parks but does not include the water and sewer utilities, the dam maintenance fund, the library or the TIF districts.

Looking at the 2009 budget compared with actual expenditures and revenue, said Scheidler, shows that the village stayed on track. The long-term debt was reduced, he said, and the village is in “good financial shape.”

Request for deferment Phil Stener met with the board to ask that the deferment of special assessments on the back portion of his property on Pleasant Avenue be extended.

Because the land is vacant, payment of the $18,533 special assessment for a 2007 water and sewer extension is deferred until the property is sold. Stener has a potential buyer at this time, but the value of the property has decreased tremendously. The property, which he initially bought with the idea of building, is no longer worth near what he paid and will be hard to sell with an $18,000 assessment.

If the person currently interested in buying must pay the assessment at the time of purchase, Stener said, it is likely she will not purchase. On the other hand, if it is deferred, the sale will go

through.

Village President Guy Williams pointed out that policy states that the assessment must be paid at the time of sale.

“You’re opening a can of worms,” agreed public works Director Darryl Ince, when he was asked by Williams for his opinion.

The board agreed that since the situation involves money it should be discussed in closed session. It will be added to the agenda for the April 12 special board meeting.

Improvements Both the computer area in the library and the meeting room in the village hall will have new carpeting soon. The board voted Monday night to purchase and install new carpet in both areas for a total of about $2,540.

The board also discussed some outside improvements in the village, specifically at the triangle landscaped area by the county highway building on the south side of town.

Duncan brought up the need to do something with the area, saying it had been first landscaped 18 years ago by what was then the community club.

“It’s in tough shape,” he said, asking if the Balsam Lake Chamber of Commerce

Other business • Hanson reported that, with spring, “juvenile issues are starting to come to light.” She said there has been increasing curfew violations, cigarette use and marijuana use at the park. Property theft has also been on the rise, particularly the theft of car stereos. “We’re just urging everyone to keep their doors locked,” she said.

• The board agreed to not take action that would stop efforts to enlarge the culvert on CTH I to allow boat traffic to the Mill Pond. Milt Stanze of the lake rehabilitation district asked that discussion on the issue be postponed until a positive proposal could be brought to the board. A “positive proposal” would be one that involves little or no taxpayer dollars, according to discussion at the meeting.

• The board voted to approve use of the ball field by the Unity youth program this summer. Chad Stenborg of the youth program thanked the village for the past use of the field as well as the maintenance and said that the youth program will continue to help keep the field up. “That park is a very special park, “ he told the board.

• The board voted to continue with the current health insurance plan for village employees. The plan, through Medica, carries an 11-percent premium increase for 2010. The labor committee will begin negotiations for a new contract next year.

Liability, workers’ compensation and property insurance policies were also renewed, with a premium increase of $733.

• At the recommendation of the village insurance company, the board voted to deny a claim from Scott and Jacquelin Bossel for sewer backup damages stemming from an October 2009 incident at their property on 1st Avenue West.

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Beseler, Larsen, Joan Peterson defeated for Polk County Board

Lowest county board turnover since 1998

by Gregg Westigard BALSAM LAKE – Three incumbent Polk County Board members, Bryan Beseler, Mick Larsen and Joan Peterson, were defeated for re-election in the spring election Tuesday. They will be replaced on the board by Kristine KremerHartung, Warren Nelson and William F. Johnson IV. Also joining the board filling open seats are Harry Johansen and Gerianne Christensen. Five new board members is the lowest turnover for the Polk County Board since the 1998 election.

Beseler, the county board chair, was

serving his second term on the board representing the village of Dresser and parts of the towns of Garfield and Osceola. Larsen, who represented most of Amery, was the longest continuous member of the board with eight years of service. Peterson, serving Frederic and West Sweden, had served one term.

Johansen will be replacing Bob Dueholm in the district that includes Bone Lake, Clam Falls, Lorain and a corner of West Sweden. Dueholm served one term and did not seek re-election. Christensen replaces her father, Gerald Newville, in the Clear Lake town and village district.

Newville served since 1999 with two breaks.

Johnson is returning to the board after

a gap of four years. He previously served five terms from 1996 through 2006.

The highest turnout Tuesday was in District 5 where Herschel Brown defeated former Supervisor Jeff Peterson in a rematch of the 2008 election. A total of 358 votes were cast in the district which includes Georgetown, Johnstown and McKinley. The next highest vote was the 275 cast in Farmington where there was also a school board contest. The BrownPeterson race was hotly contested with flyers, press releases and letters to the editor. A final flyer from Brown has drawn a protest from Peterson (see separate story).

Eighteen members will be returning to

the board when it organizes on April 20.

Adding former member Johnson leaves four first-time supervisors. However, Wendy Rattel could be considered a new board member since she was appointed to the board in January.

This was the last election using the present district lines. The new board will draw new boundaries and possibly create a smaller board, once the 2010 census figures are released.

Craig Moriak was re-elected as a write-in candidate in the Clayton area district. He had tried to retire from the board but re-entered the race when no other candidate came forward. The write-in totals are not available yet.

One vote difference for Centuria trustees

Markert, Ludack and Davison in; Englund out

by Greg Marsten CENTURIA – It seems that every vote truly mattered in the village of Centuria, as the unofficial results suggest that the

village will have a new trustee in Ryan P. Davison, a newcomer who appears to have defeated incumbent Trustee Pete Englund by a one-vote margin.

Incumbent David Markert and former Trustee Gene Ludack both received 41 votes each, while the incumbent Englund received 31 votes to challenger

Davison’s 32 votes.

There were three board vacancies, so the new board will include Markert, Ludack and Davison, unofficially.

However, because of the close finish, it does appear that the final result will be closely canvassed, in spite of there being a relatively small pool of votes overall.

Village of Centuria trustees results (unofficial) David Markert (I) 41 Eugene Ludack 41 Pete Englund (I) 31 Ryan P. Davison 32

Votes for contested elections in Polk/Burnett counties All votes are unofficial Candidates listed in order of votes * winner (I) incumbent (WI) write in Polk County School Districts Amery – two seats *Jane E. Johnson (I) – 709 *Dale Johnson (I) – 697 Fritz Coulter – 317 Thomas J. Bossany – 264 Frederic – three seats / lowest vote gets one-year term *Becky Amundson (I) first place *Scott Nelson (I) second place *Chuck Holicky (I) third place/oneyear term Osceola – two seats *Timm Johnson (I) – 760 *Cathy Olson (I) – 700 Karen Heyer – 223 Maren Mayo – 187 St. Croix Falls – two seats *Sheri Norgard – 407 *Troy De Smet – 341 Tilford E. Hellie Jr - 100 Polk County Municipal City of St. Croix Falls *Darrell E. Anderson (I) – 158 Bill Nelson – 27 Villages – each village elects three trustees Balsam Lake *Chris Sondrol (I) – 108 *JeffreyL. Reed (I) – 105

No surprises for Luck, Unity School Board LUCK, BALSAM LAKE — With only incumbents on the ballot, there were no surprises in the elections for school board at Unity and Luck.

At Luck, incumbents Bob Clifton and LeRoy Buck were returned to the board with 264 and 287 votes respectively.

At Unity, incumbents Chad Stenberg received 469 votes, Jim Beistle received 475 votes and David Moore received 480.

All results are unofficial. – Mary Stirrat

*Caroline A. Rediske – 96 Laura L. McKenzie – 49 Centuria *David Markert (I) – 41 *Eugene Ludack – 41 *Ryan P. Davison – 32 Pete Englund (I) – 31 Clayton *Scott Donath (I) – 48 *Jonathan Bartz (I) – 45 *Doug Anderson – 39 Robert Carlson (I) – 21 Dresser *Kristi Scheet (I) - 71 *Jim Rochford Jr (I) – 69 Luck *Philip Warhol – 105 *Marsha A. Jensen (I) – 97 *Hassan S. Mian – 92 Shane Allen – 46 Milltown *Larry Kuske – 91 *Pete Peterson (I) – 70 *Henry Studtmann – 61 Robert J. Jones (I) – 57 Les Sloper – 51 Joe Castellano – 46 Towns – each town elects two supervisors St. Croix Falls (tied vote) *James H. Beistle (I) – 52 Mary Lynne McAlonie (I) – 48 Michael E. Dorsey – 48

Polk County Board District 1 *Harry Johansen – 121 Robert A. Blake – 91 District 2 *William F. Johnson IV – 64 Joan Peterson (I) – 51 District 5 *Herschel Brown (I) – 213 Jeff Peterson – 145 District 6 *Kathryn Kienholz (I) – 101 Les Sloper – 94 District 10 *Brian Masters (I) – 136 James Drabek – 72 District 14 *Warren Nelson – 197 Mick Larsen (I) – 63 District 17 *Kristine Kremer-Hartung – 135 Bryan Beseler (I) – 88 District 20 *Gary Bergstrom (I) – 149 Lowell C. Enerson – 126 District 21 *Neil L. Johnson (I) – 120 Joe Demulling – 106

Votes in uncontested districts District 3 *Dean Johansen (I) – 76 District 4 *Patricia Schmidt (I) – 136 District 7 *Marvin Caspersen (I) – 77 District 8 *Wendy Rattel (I) – 145 District 9 *James Edgell (I) – 160 District 11 *Ken Sample (I) – 120

Rediske joins incumbents at Balsam Lake

BALSAM LAKE — Incumbents Chris Sondrol and Jeff Reed were returned to the board in Balsam Lake, along with newcomer Caroline Rediske. Rediske will take the seat of Trustee Jim Broome, who chose not to seek re-election.

Unofficial results of Tuesday’s election show Sondrol with 108 votes, Reed with 105 and Rediske with 96. Candidate Laura McKenzie received 49 votes. — Mary Stirrat

Warhol, Jensen, Mian at Luck LUCK — With 340 ballots cast, voters in Luck chose Philip Warhol, Hassan Mian and incumbent Marsha Jensen as trustees on the village board.

According to unofficial results, Warhol

received 105 votes, followed by Jensen with 97 and Mian with 92. Candidate Shane Allen received 46 votes. — Mary Stirrat

District 13 *Russell Arcand (I) – 176 District 15 *Jay Luke (I) – 166 District 16 *Diane Stoneking (I) – 95 District 18 *Larry Jepsen (I) – 181 District 19 *Kim O’Connell (I) – 201 District 22 *Larry Voelker (I) – 121 District 23 *Gerianne Christensen - 63 Burnett County School Districts Grantsburg – three seats *Russ Erickson (I) – 418 *Jim Sundquist (I) – 412 *Dave Dahlberg (I) – 368 Niki Denn-Olson – 292 Siren – two seats *Duane Emery – 160 *Liz Simonsen – 150 Chuck Awe – 77 Webster – two seats *Mark Elliott (I) – 383 *Greg Main – 374 Kitty Holmquist (I) – 358 Burnett County Board District 5 *Dorothy Richard – 68 Mary Falk (I) – 61 District 18 *Donald L. Taylor – 78 Carsten Ro Endresen (I) – 11 District 21 *Clifford Larry Main – 139 Harry Patneaude (I) - 117.

Kuske, Peterson and Studtmann at Milltown MILLTOWN — From a field of six candidates, voters in Milltown chose Larry Kuske, Henry Studtmann Jr. and incumbent Pete Peterson to serve as trustees on the village board. Incumbent Bob Jones was not returned to the board.

Unofficial results show Kuske with 91 votes, Peterson with 70 votes and Studtmann with 61. Other candidates were incumbent Bob Jones with 57 votes, Lester Sloper with 51 votes and Joe Castellano with 46 votes. — Mary Stirrat

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Four new faces on Burnett County Board

Challengers Don Taylor, Larry Main and Dorothy Richard defeat incumbents Endresen, Patneaude and Falk; Sundquist uncontested

by Nancy Jappe SIREN – Four new board members will be seated at the Burnett County

Voter turnout light in Siren Village SIREN – Only 49 voters out of a registered 430 turned out to cast ballots for Siren Village Board trustee positions in the April 6 election. By unofficial tally, incumbent Dave Doty Sr. received 43 votes, newcomer Phyllis Kopecky 39 and incumbent Rudy Mothes 38 votes.

Three seats needed to be filled in this uncontested election, meaning that all three of the persons listed here will be seated at the next village board meeting, scheduled for Thursday, April 8, starting at 2 p.m. – Nancy Jappe

STATEWIDE – A lot of H1N1 vaccine people were clamoring for last fall is sitting unused in public health departments around the country. If not distributed by the time it expires, it will be medical waste.

Board of Supervisor’s April 20 meeting.

The unofficial initial count of votes for the April 6 election showed that board incumbents Mary Falk, Carsten “Ro” Endresen and Harry Patneaude were defeated in their bids for re-election. Jim Sundquist, who ran uncontested in Ward 1, village of Grantsburg, and Ward 1, town of Grantsburg, received 116 votes in his lone bid for election. The official count will be taken Thursday morning, April 8.

Falk, who has served as supervisor for the past six years for Ward 1, town of Trade Lake, received 61 votes to chal-

lenger Dorothy Richard’s 68 votes. Endresen, supervisor for the town of Sand Lake and Ward 2, town of LaFollette, for the past 21 years, received 11 votes to challenger Donald Taylor’s 78 votes.

Harry Patneaude, supervisor for the towns of Blaine and Webb Lake and Ward 2, town of Scott, received 117 votes to challenger Clifford “Larry” Main’s 139 votes.

According to Burnett County Clerk Wanda Hinrichs, the largest turnout of voters was in District 21, where Main defeated incumbent Patneaude. Of 365 registered voters, 178 turned out to cast

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The next highest voter turnout was 33 percent in the town of Blaine, followed by 27 percent in both the towns of Sand Lake and Trade Lake (with contested races in both) and 27 percent in the village of Grantsburg (which had a contested school-board race). The town of Wood River and the village of Webster followed with 17-percent turnouts.

Voter turnout for the rest of the townships were at 15 percent or under.

Emery, Simonsen elected to Siren School Board Unopposed on ballot SIREN – In the unofficial result of the April 6 election, Duane Emery and Liz Simonsen were elected to fill the two open positions on the Siren School

Board. Emery received 160 votes, and Simonsen 150 votes. The two will replace Bill Ellis and Michelle Renberg, two board members who opted not to run for election; Ellis after 19 years on the board, Renberg after three.

Chuck Awe, whose name was also on

the ballot, received 77 votes. Awe had previously stated that he would not be available for service on the board due to health reasons.

The official count will be done Thursday, April 8. – Nancy Jappe

Main edges out school board President Holmquist Elliott returned

WEBSTER – The current Webster School Board President Kitty Holmquist

will not be returning to the board. In a race where the two candidates with the most votes serve on the school board, Holmquist received a close third with 377 votes. Incumbent Mark Elliott re-

Unused flu vaccine going to waste

In Wisconsin about one-fifth of the population was inoculated against H1N1. The state’s chief doctor, Seth Foldy, says there’s still plenty of vaccine to go around, but demand has slowed.

He says human behavior shows people

want something more when there’s a shortage, rather than an adequate supply as there is now with the H1N1 vaccine, which helps explain the lack of demand.

Only six people in Wisconsin with H1N1 have been hospitalized since Jan-

ceived the most votes with 400, and Greg Main received 383 votes. All vote tallies are unofficial at this time. – Sherill Summer

uary but health officials caution the pandemic is not over. There was a recent increase of H1N1 hospitalizations in Georgia, and surrounding states are showing higher rates of influenza. – Shamane Mills, Wisconsin Public Radio

Census takers go door to door in Burnett County

by Nancy Jappe SIREN – Census takers are going door to door to obtain 2010 census information throughout all of Burnett County, according to Gail Krmenec, assistant regional census manager and overseer for all of Wisconsin. Burnett is part of a larger area in the northern section of Wisconsin that is being covered by doorto-door canvassers.

The reason for canvassing the entire county this way, rather than mailing out forms to be filled in and returned, is because Burnett is one of the more sparcely populated counties in the state and it has a number of seasonal housing units.

Census taking started in the field March 22, and the door-to-door questioning will go on through the end of May. There are 10 questions on the census form. It is short and simple, and the sig-

nature of the person giving out the information is not required. It takes about 10 minutes to fill in answers to questions about demographics (age, sex, Hispanic origin, race, relationship to the person filling out the form or reference person), whether the residence is owned or rented, the number of people living in the residence, a telephone number for follow-up (if that is necessary), a quality assurance question to establish if the census taker did, in fact, visit the residence and the names of the people living in the residence.

“We will never ask for a full Social Security number, money or a donation, a request on behalf of a political party and pin numbers or passwords on credit cards, banks or any financial account,” Kremenec clarified.

Taking time from a busy schedule, Krmenec talked by phone from her

Chicago office Thursday, April 1. “As of today, Wisconsin leads the nation in (its) response rate,” Krmenec reported. “This changes minute by minute, but Wisconsin has an incredibly high mail response rate.” She hopes this cooperation holds true on the door-to-door level.

“Some people got advance letters about the census in the mail. I don’t know how to respond (about county people receiving an actual form in the mail), not seeing the form,” she said, affirming that receiving the census form in the mail is not what should be happening in Burnett County.

According to Krmenec, census takers will be going out alone, unless they are accompanied by a supervisor. Husbands and wives are prohibited from going out together, except in rare instances and then only when both are approved census takers. Each person is equipped with

an identification card and a census badge. They must show this identification and give out their name. While there are no photos on the census ID card, a census taker may be asked to show a picture ID. If the person being questioned in Burnett County is suspicious about a census taker, they can call the local census bureau in Superior toll-free at 866-861-2010.

Krmenec has not had any particular cases of scam census takers reported to her, but she acknowledged that there are people out there who try to take advantage of a situation such as this. “It is important for people to be alert, and ask for identification so they know the person is a real census person. I encourage people to cooperate with the census takers,” Krmenec stressed.

Siren School Board extends contract for district administrator

by Nancy Jappe SIREN – In open session following closed-session discussion Monday, April 5, the Siren School Board approved a new two-year contract effective July 1 for district Administrator Scott Johnson.

The board accepted Johnson’s recommendation that he be paid a zero-percent

wage increase for the 2010-2011 school year.

The board approved the following individuals for spring coaching contracts: Jon Ruud as head baseball coach with Jeff Roberts as assistant coach. Wayne Koball as head track coach and Rick Larson as assistant coach. Ryan Karsten as

head middle school track coach and Lisa Danielson as assistant coach. Brian Webster as head golf coach.

The first part of the board’s April 5 meeting involved an administration recommendation for an employee disciplinary action up to the possibility of termination. The employee was there,

represented by legal counsel.

The board deliberated that issue in closed session, with its own attorney in attendance. When the board came out of closed session, its president, Dayton Daniels, announced that no action would be taken that evening and that no comments would be made at this time.

Voters return incuments to Grantsburg School Board

by Priscilla Bauer GRANTSBURG – The three incumbents running for re-election to the Grantsburg School Board, Russ Erickson, Jim Sundquist and David Dahlberg,

were returned to their seats by district voters according to the unofficial results posted on the Grantsburg School District’s website.

Erickson and Dahlberg have served on

the board for the past six years and return for a third term. This will be the sixth term for Sundquist, who has held a seat on the board for the past 15 years.

Erickson received the highest number

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of votes with 429, Sundquist garnered 426 votes and 382 votes were cast for Dahlberg. The only challenger for a board seat, Niki Denn-Olson, received 299 votes.

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Grantsburg trash site open under new management Long-standing issues resolved

by Gregg Westigard GRANTSBURG – The Grantsburg Transfer Station is now open under new management. The station, together with the recycling center and the brush drop site, will now be open to the public on certain hours Thursday, Friday and Saturday. The area, at the south end of Gary Street off Benson Avenue at the northwestern edge of Grantsburg, has been closed most of the winter after the village cancelled its agreement with the former operator.

Grantsburg area residents will now be able to dispose of almost anything they don’t want. There are three operations at the end of the pine-tree-lined road. The transfer station, with a scale and a large dumpster, will take appliances, electron-

Robert Moritz (center) is the new operator of the Grantsburg Transfer Station.

He was joined by Bob Germer of the DNR (left) and village President Roger Panek as they approved of the cleaned-up site. – Photos by Gregg Westigard

The recycling center, which takes paper, glass, plastic and waste oil, is next to the transfer station.

ics, tires, construction materials and household waste. The recycling center will take paper, glass, plastic and waste oil. The brush site will take leaves, brush and tree trimmings. There are fees charged for dropping off items at the transfer station and recycling center.

The gate to the entire area will be open only when there is staff at the station. In the recent past, uncontrolled drop-offs had led to problems. The transfer station will be open Thursdays and Fridays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to noon. The recycling center will be open Thursdays from 1 to 4 p.m. and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The brush site will be open when one of the other sites is open, that is Thursdays and Fridays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Robert Moritz, Siren, owner of North Country Dumpsters, is the new operator

This sign on West Benson Avenue gives the new hours for the reopened Grantsburg area waste disposal site. of the Grantsburg Transfer Station.

Moritz has operated his dumpster business for nine years. Roger Panek, Grantsburg Village president, and Bob Germer from the DNR met with Moritz last week at the site, and both expressed their confidence in the new operator. Moritz is setting his charges for the various materials and says the public can get his dumping fees by calling 715-349-7585.

The Recycling Control Commission, a joint venture of Burnett and Washburn counties, operates the recycling center.

The brush site is owned by the village.

With this change, area residents should have a managed location with regular hours where they can take their unwanted items, and the village council should be able to put to rest its concerns about an unsightly, unregulated and uninsured operation.

No further charges in fatality

by Sherill Summer SIREN - It has been two months since 41-year-old Jeff Busse, Webster, was operating a snowmobile on Krueger Road with three other snowmobiles, when reportedly, Busse was run over by a snow-

mobile after being ejected from his sled.

All of the individuals riding on Krueger Road had been consuming alcohol and were charged with operating a snowmobile while intoxicated. They were also cited for riding off of a snow-

mobile trail or route. There remained the possibility, however, that more charges would be filed in the incident.

Burnett County District Attorney Bill Norine says that is unlikely. “Based on where the investigation stands now, it

does not appear that criminal charges are indicated, particularly in view of the very high standard of liability that exists in criminal cases.”

There have been civil charges filed.

Grantsburg Area Historial Society to hold annual meeting

GRANTSBURG – The annual meeting of the historical society will be held at the Crex Wildlife Educational Visitor Center 102 E Crex Ave., Grantsburg on Thursday, April 15, at 7 p.m.

The society is working on a new ex-

hibit, “Grantsburg Are We There Yet?” The exhibit will illustrate the many means of transportation utilized by all who found their way to Grantsburg over the years from an early walking trail to landing at the airport today.

Hunger Task Force to meet April 15 SIREN - The annual meeting of the Burnett County Hunger Task Force will be 1-3 p.m. Thursday, April 15, in Room 168 at Burnett County Government Center.

Guest speaker for the evening will be a representative from the Minnesota Railroad Museum. His topic will be on the train The Blueberry Special. Included in the program will be a PowerPoint pres-

entation of railroad pictures from the Grantsburg area.

They welcome everyone, member or not. Refreshments will be served. – submitted

Siren Lions Club open house

The meeting will include a review of the first year of activities and goal setting for the year ahead. Everyone is welcome.

- with submitted information

Benefit for Shelly Ford April 17 SIREN – A benefit will be held Saturday, April 17, for Shelly Ford, who has been diagnosed with cancer, to help pay for her mounting medical bills.The event will take place at the Last Call in Siren beginning at 2 p.m. There will be a singles pool tournament starting at 3

p.m.($10 entry - half to winner, half to Ford). There will be drawings every half hour with a list of prizes available at Last Call on the day of the event. The grand prize is a trip to Laughlin, Nev. Spaghetti and fry bread will be served at $2 a plate. - with submitted information

Genealogy society meets April 26 ST. CROIX FALLS - On Monday, April 26, members of the Polk County Genealogy Society are asked to gather at 7 p.m. at the senior center, Main Street in St. Croix Falls. Roundtable discussion: “Over a Brick Wall.”

James Rusch will be the speaker for the

May meeting. Please note change of program.

Members are encouraged to attend and the general public is welcome.

Refreshments will be served. - with submitted information

During their March meeting, the Siren Lions Club held an open house.

The club shares with their guests some of the service projects they provided to the Siren community. Pictured with three members are two of the guests (L to R): Lioness Judy Masel, guest Vicki Bauer, guest Diane Blahauvietz, Siren Lioness Club President Marilyn Lemieux and Lioness Jane Wilcox. – Photo submitted

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Saints pound Blackhawks in home opener

Host Luck in conference opener this Friday

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St. Croix Falls 13, Baldwin-Woodville 0

by Marty Seeger ST. CROIX FALLS – The Saints wasted no time in getting the season started right, with a win over BaldwinWoodville in their home opener on Tuesday. Scoring three runs in the first inning and another seven runs in the second inning left the Blackhawks in a hole they couldn’t dig out of, which in part came from some solid pitching from Saints senior Matt Vold, who allowed no runs on two hits in three innings. Josh Larcom pitched the final frames and allowed no hits.

“We played well from beginning to end. Mistakes were made, but there was nothing that we can’t correct,” said Saints coach Paul Randolph.

In the first inning Nick Johnson led the game off with a single and Vold hit an RBI double. Marcus Campbell and Blake Klopfer also singled in the inning and the Saints grabbed an early 3-0 lead.

St. Croix Falls opened up the game in the second inning when, with two outs, Cory Gebhard reached on an error, and Vold belted a two-run shot over the center-field wall. Campbell and Klopfer both walked to load up the bases, and Ben Anderson smacked an RBI double to make it a 6-0 Saints lead. Johnson also hit an RBI single and the Saints went on to win easily.

“We took advantage of some of the walks they gave us and followed up with some timely hits. Our bats were on today as we had several extra base hitting,” Randolph said, adding that he was pleased with how well his middle infielders played defensively.

The Saints travel to Barron on Thursday, before opening up conference play at home against Luck on Friday.

Unity 13, Barron 3 BALSAM LAKE – The Unity Eagles baseball team began their season with a decisive, 13-3, 10-run-rule walk-off win

Matt Vold is congratulated after a two run homer in the bottom of the second inning against Baldwin-Woodville on Tuesday. – Photo by Marty Seeger Tuesday at home, courtesy of some solid pitching from Luke Nelson, steady bats and smart baserunning.

Unity catcher Brady Flaherty got the Eagle campaign rolling in the first inning with a two-out dinger over the 340-foot mark in center, and the Eagles never looked back or trailed after that.

The Eagles made the most of shaky Barron pitching, forcing them to run the counts up high several times, and drawing a number of walks in the early innings. The Eagles were able to tally four runs alone in the second inning, including off a rare, full-count sacrifice bunt from first baseman Tyler Bublitz.

Eagle starter Luke Nelson gave up three runs on half a dozen hits, including a third inning Barron home run, but otherwise pitched solid ball with few mistakes.

Unity played some sparkling defense at times, including a diving catch in left field by Drew Walker, who also ended up scoring three runs in the contest.

Unity also played pretty solid ball on the

Unity senior Tyler Bublitz surprised everyone with a full-count, RBI bunt early against the Barron Bears. – Photo by Greg Marsten

infield as well, keeping passed balls and errors to a minimum and allowing just three Bears past second base all night.

The Eagles were able to cut the game short ahead of possible rain with a strong fifth inning, where they scored five lastminute runs to force an early closure, 133, with the 10-run rule. – Greg Marsten Amery 11, Luck 0 LUCK – The Cardinals baseball team is off to a 0-2 start in nonconference action after an 11-0 loss to a tough Amery team. Collin Svoboda pitched a solid five innings for the Cardinals over the first five innings, allowing just four runs, (two earned) on two hits to go along with seven strikeouts. Luck trailed after five innings by a score of 4-0, but the Warriors rallied in the last two innings, scoring seven of their runs off Luck’s Connery Johnson.

The Cards mustered just three singles, with Bryson Clemenson going 2 for 3, and freshman Dylan Lemay went 1 for 2.

The Cards travel to St. Croix Falls this Friday for their first conference game of the season. – Marty Seeger Clayton 4, Frederic 0 CLAYTON – The Vikings baseball team dropped their first game of the season in Clayton on Tuesday, and despite a bit of a tough start to the season, there were some bright spots.

The pitching staff didn't give up one earned run, only allowed one walk with four strikeouts and allowed just two hits.

Hitting and defense, however, was a weak spot in the loss.

"Our hitting was shaky at best. We squandered some opportunities. We had bases loaded with one out and were unable to score," said coach Troy Schmidt.

The Vikings struck out 11 times, yet drew 10 walks. They just weren't able to drive in the runs and come through with a timely hit. Offensively, the Vikings had two hits courtesy of Joe Draxler and Trae Gehl.

••• ST. CLOUD, Minn. – Former Luck athlete Travis Pilz has been busy this spring with the St. Cloud Technical and Community College baseball team.

Pilz has played 14 games with the Cyclones this season and is batting .256 with 10 hits, five RBIs and has scored eight times. The Cyclones Travis Pilz started out the season 1-9, but have won the past three of four games. SCTC is part of the Minnesota College Athetic Conference.

••• WINONA, Minn. – Mollie Bjelland smacked her second home run of the season against the University of Mary in Winona State’s sweep of a doubleheader last weekend. The former Pirate standout upped her batting average to .375, and leads the team with 17 RBIs. – Marty Seeger with information from www.winonastate warriors.com ••• LEADER LAND – The Unity at Cumberland baseball game can be heard on WLMX 104.9 FM on Thursday, April 8, beginning at 5 p.m.

••• MILWAUKEE – Milwakee Brewers baseball games are being aired on WXCE 1260 AM on the following dates and times. The Cardinals at Brewers series on April 9, 10 and 11 begin at 7 p.m., 2 p.m., and 7 p.m., respectively. The April 12 and 14 games against the Cubs begin at 1:15 p.m., both days.

••• MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. – Minnesota Twins baseball on WLMX 104.9 FM can be heard on the following dates and times. The April 8 game against the Angels begins at 9 p.m.

The April 9, 10 and 11 games begin at 7 p.m., noon and 1 p.m., respectively.

The Boston at Twins series on April 12 and 14 begin at 3 p.m. and noon, respectively.

••• LEADER LAND – The Badger men’s Frozen Four hockey game vs.

RIT can be heard on 1260 AM, on Thursday, April 8. If the Badgers win, the National Championship game will be aired on Saturday, April 10, beginning at 6 p.m.

••• LEADER LAND – Local sports tidbits to share? Please contact the Leader by 4:30 p.m. on Mondays to go in Extra Points. – Marty Seeger ••• 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 2010 and hasn’t been mentioned, send us an e-mail or call and we’ll take it from there. – Marty Seeger

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Pirates smash Bears in season opener Grantsburg piles on 17 hits against Barron Grantsburg 15, Barron 1

by Marty Seeger BARRON – The current No. 1 Division 3 team in the state showed why they’re deserving on the honor on Tuesday with a big win over Barron. The Pirates led 30 after the first inning when Tiffany Meyer smashed a double in the leadoff spot, and Sarah Wald singled.

The Pirates scored their first run of the season when Michelle Lund bunted home Meyer, and Grantsburg padded an early 1-0 lead. Heather Davison followed with an RBI single, and Annie Palmquist smacking an RBI double.

With a 3-0 lead the Pirates rode the arm of Lund, who allowed three hits, 11 strikeouts, one walk and allowed only one run. Grantsburg had a 6-1 lead heading into the top of the sixth inning, when they opened the game wide-open, scoring nine runs and an easy 15-1 win.

Meyer had the hot bat, going 4 for 5 with one RBI and scored three times.

Lund, Palmquist and Lauren Romanowski each had two hits, and while Cody Crawford had just one hit, she drove in three runs.

The Pirates host Northwood on Thursday, before traveling to Webster on Monday, April 12 for their first conference game of the season.

Grantsburg’s Heather Davison makes contact with the ball against Barron’s pitcher. The Pirates defeated Barron 15-3 in their season-opening game Tuesday, April 6. – Photo by Scott Hoffman

Cumberland 18, Unity 0 Cumberland 5, Unity 2 CUMBERLAND – The Eagles had a tough go in their first two games against Cumberland on Tuesday evening. Unity played two five-inning games and got off to a rocky start in the first game.

“Cumberland hit the ball well,” said new Eagles coach Chris Lesneski, who added that his team hit the ball well for much of the night, but many of their hits fell into the gloves of Cumberland, or hit directly at them.

“We did have some positives come out of the night,” Lesneski said, which was evident in their second game, which they lost 5-2.

Unity was down 3-2 heading into the bottom of the fourth inning. Haley Olson pitched the first inning in game 2, and gave up a three run homer, but the Eagles managed to settle down and get out of the jam. Lesneski was pleased that with only two hits in the second game, his team was able to manufacture runs, by being more selective.

“They showed a little resilience coming back in that second game,” Lesneski said.

The Eagles travel to Shell Lake this Friday for their second non-conference game of the season.

Frederic 15, Clayton 9 CLAYTON – The Vikings picked up their first win of the season in Clayton on Tuesday night, and had an 11-0 lead in the fifth inning, before the Bears bit back.

“Then there were a few walks and a couple of errors, and it got away from us a little bit,” said Vikings coach Erin Hansford.

The Bears scored four runs in the bottom of the inning, and Corissa Schmidt, who was having a great night pitching, was replaced by Chrissy Chenal. Hansford admitted that as the game went on into the late innings, things got tricky because of a cold, wet rain coming down, but the Bears got a few good hits off of Chenal in their next at bat, and continued to add more runs to the game. Despite allowing the Bears to get back into the game, Frederic had three girls with home runs including Chenal, Vanessa Neumann and Schmidt.

The Vikes play at Northwood in their next game this Friday.

LEFT: Saint Alicia Chelberg pitched Tuesdy’s game in St. Croix Falls 19-9 loss to Osceola.– Photo by Marty Seeger

Unity Eagle pitcher Marissa Hacker fires a bullet into the Cumberland lineup in both squads season opener at Unity Tuesday. – Photo by Greg Marsten

Frederic’s Chrissy Chenal throws a pitch against Clayton/Turtle Lake on Tuesday. – Photo by Kelly Schmidt

Osceola slides past Luck in baseball opener Luck fell behind early Osceola 6, Luck 1

by Greg Marsten LUCK – The Osceola Chieftains opened their baseball season with a 6-1 win on Thursday, April 1, at Luck, after several early runs and solid pitching to quell the Cardinal bats.

Osceola stitched together several hits early on off starter Collin Svoboda, and the Chieftains were able to keep their lead against Luck reliever Logan Hacker.

Osceola had quality pitching from senior starter Darby Nelson, who was also an offensive spark plug for his squad.

“Darby Nelson pitched a nice game and jump-started the offense with a couple of doubles for the night,” Osceola head coach Larry Benitz said, “I was also pleased with the number of players that reached base!”

Osceola was able to capitalize on Luck

Safe at second! Luck pitcher Logan Hacker slides under a tag at second against Osceola on Thursday. The Chieftains beat the Cardinals in the season opener at Luck, 6-1. – Photo by Greg Marsten

errors early, and forced them into taking some risks at times and swinging for long balls. The Cards managed just four hits off Nelson, and had a rash of longfly outs that kept them chasing Nelson and the Chieftains all night.

Benitz was proud of his squad’s ability to get on base, either through hits, walks or other means, and is convinced that they must keep their on-base percentage high to win in the Middle Border Conference this year.

The Cards got jumped on early, and had a hard time getting back in the game all night, possibly from first-game jitters, and a lack of outdoor practices. Regardless, head coach Wayne Dickinson is confident his squad will have a quality season, and thinks they “should be able to compete this year.”

“I thought Luck had a nice group of players that we jumped on early, which influenced the outcome,” Benitz said of the Cards in his club’s 6-1 win.

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Seeking the true cost of sports - Part 3 their so-called Fund 10 adjusted, final budget numbers. Some schools kept very good track and had the number easily accessible. Others, not so much. But as we’ll see, one school kept such meticulous track, it raised nearly as many questions as it answered.

Some things to note before looking at the numbers: District enrollment is of course immensely important, but also note that some costs should all be similar, with many comparable facilities and upkeep costs: From football-field-line painting and routine maintenance to floors, baskets, bleachers and other commonalities, like officials and dues. For instance, Frederic budgets $2,000 for contract mowing alone. How much of that is specific to athletic fields? What about where cars park for football? We’re not that persnickety. We’ll also deal with a different look at maintenance costs in a moment.

Identities; costs per district and student; details and the Frederic factor

by Greg Marsten LEADER LAND – “Education should be exercise; it has become massage.” ~ Dr. Martin H. Fischer Much has been said about the languid state of today’s youth, and how more of us have arguably become a bit lumpy.

“Chores” of old included hard physical labor, but today usually involve unloading the dishwasher or cleaning up after a pet. Few can argue against kids needing more physical activity and lessprominent phone texting skills. But paying for it isn’t always cheap. “[Athletics] Keeps students involved in meaningful activities with their free time outside of school,” Grantsburg Superintendent Joni Burgin stated. “It builds teamwork, work ethic, and esprit de corps.”

Walking through local parks or on playgrounds, you often see many of the same kids who play organized school sports. These days, being called a “gym rat” is actually a good thing. We see that extension of athletics outside the school into many things, from softball teams to sand volleyball or league baseball, even flag football and marathons or fun runs.

“We all know how important academics are, but without the extracurricular activities, schools become institutions without personalities,” said Siren Superintended Scott Johnson, concurring with many about the “identity” athletics and activities in general can lend to a district.

“We always need to ask ourselves: Are we building on the skills of the student?”

Unity Superintendent Brandon Robinson said.

As we noted last time, the cost to society of not having sports is enormous. But how much does it really cost to have it?

The whole money issue The money question is the one most think should be simple to calculate, yet it turned out to be the really difficult thing to measure. Delving into the true, fiscal cost of athletics is not as easy or as clear as one might hope. Surveys and interviews were conducted with athletic directors and/or superintendents/administrators in seven school districts: Luck, Siren, Frederic, St. Croix Falls, Unity, Webster and Grantsburg. All were asked the same basic things, with the real “asterisk question” being: Your high school’s overall athletic expenditures? (As close as possible.)

It isn’t cut and dried, or simple black and white, as Grantsburg’s Burgin pointed out: “It is very important that it be consistent among schools (apple to apples). I have seen some of the numbers from the other districts and they are not inclusive of all costs.” Burgin said. “Some have included transportation, some have not.

Some referees, some not. Some athletic director wages, some not.”

She raises a very good point, one that almost stopped this feature in its tracks.

Even in releasing figures for sports costs, school districts are “competing” between

The routine maintanence of sporting equipment, such as basketball hoops, should be pretty similar between each of the seven schools looked into. – File photos themselves. Public scrutiny of those figures makes administrators wary and frankly a little gun-shy. Digging into the cost of sports for high schools brought that front and center, and some of their concerns were well placed.

But they also showed how incomplete some of the numbers really are, and how the standard for tallying those costs is not well defined, even among the districts themselves.

The exceptions Regardless of that cranberry-to-walnut comparison possibility, the feature pressed on. Without going into spreadsheets, the districts were wide apart on raw numbers, but actually quite similar in expenditure per student, which really is not surprising. However, only a handful of districts had truly tracked the specific, detailed costs of athletics as a running budgetary line item(s) versus

The costs of structures Also not included are the initial costs of facilities, for a number of reasons, but mainly due to relevant time lines. Gyms, parks, fields, diamonds and even practice fields were constructed in our seven sample districts over about a half-century period, often in pellmell order.

Some facilities are relatively new and still figure in district debt and mill rates; some have long been paid for, and have purely maintenance costs. But all would have had those costs in the relevant life of their facilities. With that, we are also not including depreciation estimates, for the same reasons. It’s nitpicky and not a typical number to agree upon.

However, looking at it pragmatically, it should be noted that replacement costs can get well into the millions for a combined gymnasium/auditorium facility, so the property value of existing districts is quite impressive.

“It is much easier to maintain good facilities than it is to build new ones,” said Siren Administrator Scott Johnson.

Modern school campuses usually have the most valuable, structurally sound buildings in a region. Schools are often

Gates sales are highest for basketball and football during the year, but are still not enough to pay for the sporting events total costs.

emergency shelters, due to specific construction standards. Districts are entrusted with quite a prospect to maintain those structures, and do it mainly internally, while only a few hire out, mainly just for mowing and snowplowing.

“It’s all about taking good care of what we have,” stated Frederic Administrator Jerry Tischer.

Debts and enrollment We’ll also ignore a district’s debt load in the final figures, in spite of their inclusion in local mill rate formulas. To some degree, they all have varying levels of debt, while some have long ago “burned their mortgages.” Of course, that helps the final mill rates, but is truly not reflected in athletic budgets.

Also note the parenthetic enrollment numbers, which are for the current year and the previous school year, respectively, all from the same source, the Wisconsin Sports Network. You’ll note all seven districts had general drops in enrollment, with Grantsburg seeing a very small rise over the previous year, but still off nearly 40 students from highs of the last decade.

Gates and popcorn?

Also not figured into each budget separately were the annual “gate receipts” for sporting events. Again, the final number on all seven schools was quite similar, varying really only a few thousand dollars between six of the seven districts, all of them bringing in between about $15,000 and $25,000 annually.

Unity even divided it by season, showing they take in about $6,300 for fall sports and $8,900 for winter sports, with “nothing, really, for spring sports,” such as softball, track and baseball, said Unity athletic director Doug Ramich.

“Football and basketball are the revenue sports,” stated Luck Principal and athletic director Mark Gobler. “But never enough to pay for itself.”

Concessions at all districts are a different issue, often used for specialized fundraising like scholarships, booster clubs, Scouts, FFA, student classes and even cancer research and churches, etc.

They’ve all used school events - including some athletic functions - to provide meals or sell concessions. We’ll look closer at sales and concessions in the next installment, as schools find intriguing ways to raise money in a tight economy.

Each district’s final athletic budgets?

So, starting with the less-clarified specific numbers, we begin with Siren (enrollment 164/174) which was spending “about $100,000” annually on high school athletics, according to Johnson, although it was initially unclear what was and was not included, and several other administrators were wary of the estimate.

Several administrators were also wary of the Luck (enrollment 194/221) answer of “about $124,000 overall,” according to Gobler, who said that included: “Coaches salaries, transportation, officials, equipment, about everything but energy. Which is hard to measure.”

Gobler and others generally concurred that the heat is pretty well turned down to much lower temperatures after school hours, regardless of activities. Besides, was that heat for the Community Ed

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For specifics, that first Frederic number of “high school athletics” included detailed rundowns of per-sport costs for both genders - which includes the actual tallied costs of salaries, workers, transportation, specific sport janitors for gyms/fields, substitute teacher costs, even the specific costs of workers and supervisors for the weight room. Carley also included the recent costs of new baseball and basketball uniforms under the athletic director’s general budget of $9,553, which falls under the overall athletic costs.

In the end, the only athletic-specific costs - other than depreciation - that Carley “wasn’t quite sure of” were things like staff time for locker room and gymnasium-specific maintenance, and their specific heat and water. Which is a little like not liking a house for its address.

Cost of sports/continued classes, study group or the wrestlers?

Nitpicky. We’ll tackle the energy issue next week.

Unity (enrollment 364/372) came in at $181,070, according to district Administrator Brandon Robinson and AD Doug Ramich, who said that included “buses, transportation, coaches, officials, equipment, AD salary ... pretty much everything,” Robinson stated.

St. Croix Falls (enrollment 365/375) came in at $236,000 for all high school athletics, “minus gate receipts,” according to Superintendent Glenn Martin.

Grantsburg (enrollment 309/306) came in at $152,010, without transportation costs, according to Burgin, since like Siren, they contract out for that service. “[For] Transportation, our budgeted costs for this are $45,000,” she stated.

Adding that to the “raw cost” equals $192,010. “That includes WIAA fees, athletic director salary, equipment, maintenance of equipment, uniforms, supplies, travel, mileage, entry fees, tournament fees, coaching salaries, game timers, ticket takers, supervisors of games, clock workers, official fees,” she stated, noting that because the district contracts for transportation [as does Siren] it’s a dif-

Frederic Superintendent Jerry Tischer was the most wary to discuss the schools cost of sports because they kept such close track.

On the request of a former school board member, Frederic athletic director Jeff Carley broke down cost summary totals sport by sport. – File photos ferent type of assessment.

Burgin also noted what was not included in this total: “Energy, incidental costs, coaching inservice fees, postage, printing, telephone,” she said.

Webster (enrollment 238/277) came in at approximately $136,000, which included “Athletic director, uniforms, equipment, referees, coaches, contests, supplies,” according to superintendent Jim Erickson. He noted that it did not include their so-called “Owl Bus,” which is an after-school, generic bus ride service for extracurriculars.

The numbers break down to a pretty consistent spread per student of between $497 to $646. Using the extremes of both, with Unity being lowest, and St. Croix Falls as the highest ... well, sort of. It really depends on how close you look, as we’ll see next.

The Frederic factor Of all the administrators and school officials who were asked, none were more wary to discuss their cost of sports than Frederic Superintendent Jerry Tischer. In part, it seems, because they kept such close track. Due to a school-board-member request half a decade back, the num-

LEADER SPORTS SCOREBOARD BASEBALL

West Lakeland Standings Team Conf.

Overall St. Croix Falls Saints 0-0 1-0 Unity Eagles 0-0 1-0 Frederic Vikings 0-0 0-1 Luck Cardinals 0-0 0-2 Siren/Webster 0-0 0-0 Grantsburg Pirates 0-0 0-0 Scores Thursday, April 1 Osceola 6, Luck 1 Tuesday, April 6 Unity 13, Barron 3 St. Croix Falls 13, Baldwin/Woodville 0 Amery 11, Luck 0 Clayton 4, Frederic 0 Upcoming Thursday, April 8 4:30 p.m. Shell Lake at Webster 5 p.m.

Northwood at Grantsburg Unity at Cumberland Friday, April 9 4:30 p.m. Unity at Shell Lake Spooner at Webster 5 p.m.

Frederic at Northwood Clayton/Turtle Lake at Grantsburg Luck at St. Croix Falls Monday, April 12 5 p.m.

St. Croix Falls at Frederic Grantsburg at Webster Unity at Luck Thursday, April 13 4:30 p.m. Luck at Clayton

TRACK & FIELD Upcoming

Monday, April 12 4 p.m.

At Webster (Frederic, Siren, Unity, Luck St. Croix Falls)

Tuesday, April 13 4 p.m Grantsburg at Cumberland 4:15 p.m. Luck at Baldwin/Woodville St. Croix Falls at Osceola

SOFTBALL

West Lakeland Standings Team Conf.

Frederic Vikings 0-0 Grantsburg Pirates 0-0 St. Croix Falls Saints 0-0 Unity Eagles 0-0 Luck Cardinals 0-0 Webster/Siren 0-0 Scores Tuesday, April 6 Cumberland 18, Unity 0 Cumberland 5, Unity 2 Grantsburg 15, Barron 1 Frederic 15, Clayton 9 Osceola 19, St. Croix Falls 9 Upcoming Thursday, April 8 4:30 p.m. Shell Lake at Webster 5 p.m.

Northwood at Grantsburg Clear Lake at St. Croix Falls Friday, April 9 4:30 p.m. Unity at Shell Lake 5 p.m.

Frederic at Northwood Luck at St. Croix Falls Turtle Lake/Clayton at Webster Monday, April 12 5 p.m.

St. Croix Falls at Frederic Hayward at Siren Tuesday, April 13 5 p.m.

Frederic at Cameron Grantsburg at Siren Unity at Luck

Overall 1-0 1-0 0-1 0-2 0-0 0-0

ber had indeed been tracked almost to the pencil for five years. And it was quite a bit more detailed, it seems, as things that others might not have thought to follow were indeed noted with an accuracy that would make old Ebenezer proud on Christmas Eve. Athletic Director Jeff Carley’s athletic summary totals are broken down into sport-by-sport costs for nearly everything. He even includes the cost of substitute teachers for state coaching trips, outdoor bathroom rentals, the specific costs of energy and maintenance for football-field lighting, even the cost of computer ink for sports programs, brochures and rosters! Carley’s breakdown includes not just “secretarial time,” but feecollection secretarial time, athleticspecific payroll time and even bus coordination time.

Everything, it seems, but the football coach’s chewing gum.

The Frederic numbers The final numbers for the 2009-2010 cost of sports at Frederic (enrollment 172/193) are not just one number, but are broken down as such: High school athletics $123,365.62. That does not include the following: Group insurance - $5,500 (which also includes all after-school activities); portable toilet rentals - $900 (baseball and football fields); football field lights - $350; gymnasium lights $3,000; mowing - $2,000; secretaries $500; maintenance and misc. - $20,000 (including all sports-specific janitors).

They also add a number of estimated costs: School vehicle - $720; phone and fax - $500; copy machine - $125; computer ink - $150; pens, paper, pencils, etc.

- $25; tractor use on athletic fields - $400; secretarial time for fee collection - $225; secretarial time for bus coordination $375; secretarial time for official’s checks - $550; business office time for sportsspecific payroll - $450.

Leaving out the mowing costs and group insurance costs, for reasons mentioned earlier, the overall applicable numbers add up to $151,635.62, or approximately $881 per student at a current enrollment of 172. However, using the previous enrollment numbers of 193 students, that per-student expenditure falls about $100 each to $785 per student, which is pretty typical and very much within the window of other districts when including many of the hidden costs that others may have overlooked or not factored into their specific estimates.

That final number also shows how truly important the enrollment figures are when figuring the cost-per-student, and a small fluctuation between big and small classes can mean a lot on the balance sheets, even though many overhead costs of simply having programs and facilities will be static annually, and are

Details are our friends Frederic’s breakdown was quite impressive. But to their detriment, it was laser accurate and hence, higher per student than everyone else. They even had the similarly tuned costs of middle school athletics ($27,099.58), which weren’t even requested.

But it also showed what some people might not even thing about, like game workers, broken down by individual sport, and even specific janitorial time for specific sports. Their elicit breakdown was so specific, it was both interesting and enlightening. It also showed how focused districts will likely need to be in the future, as money gets even tighter.

Regardless of the district, “[Athletics] are comparatively a fairly minor portion of the budget,” Unity’s Brandon Robinson said. “But each year it gets more difficult.” He’s quite right. In fact, all of the districts final athletic costs amounted to less than 2 percent of their overall budgets, regardless of enrollment, accounting methods, number of teams or their success on the fields.

In many ways, the Frederic numbers show that the devil is not only in the details, but that the details themselves are the devil to some.

The next installment The fourth installment of the true cost of sports will focus not only on what it costs, but what districts are doing to reduce those costs without reducing offerings, safety or competition. From energy savings and doubleheaders to “impact fees,” to unique fundraising activities that range from beanbag tosses and raffles, to selling their school logo or ads on their scoreboards; a stumbling economy can sometimes test a district in what they find both acceptable and appropriate.

Also, how coaches, volunteers and parent groups affect those bottom lines, sometimes in amazing and moving ways.

We’ll also look into the future, from socalled “club sports” to online education, and also address an issue nobody seems to talk about: The shrinking numbers of multisport athletes, and how some school officials feel about it.

It’s not just dollars anymore.

Ads on scoreboards is one of the fundraisers that will be discussed in next week’s installment of cost of sports.

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FPD hosts bowling fundraising event FREDERIC – On Saturday, April 3, the Frederic Police Department hosted its first-annual fundraiser bowling event at Hacker’s Lanes in Frederic to raise money for the Frederic Children’s Activity Fund. The Frederic Police Department extends gratitude to each and everyone who came to support this bowling event. They had 19 people who came to bowl, as well as to enjoy some homemade pizzas made by Hacker’s Lanes. Several sponsors made healthy donations to the event and to the fundraiser. Those sponsors include Skol

Bar, Affordable Quality Appliances, Frederic Hardware, Hacker’s Lanes and Frederic Promotion and Designs. A total profit of $331 was donated to the Frederic Children’s Activity Fund. Bowlers were able to walk away with trophies for first, second or third, for high series and first place in the doubles division.

First place for an 809 high series went to Jack Buecksler of Luck. In second place for a 785 high series was Linda O’Donnell of Frederic. Dustin Irving of Minnesota took third place with a 760 high series, and first place in the doubles

McKenzie Lanes bowls for the Red Cross CENTURIA – On Friday, March 19, McKenzie Lanes in Centuria hosted a no tap tournament, and raised muchneeded dollars for the local American Red Cross Chapter. The American Red Cross extends gratitude to all of the bowlers who participated in the Bowl for the Red and also to all the bowling teams at Hacker’s Lanes in Frederic and Club 53 in Amery for their donations. Rick Fox came in first place during the no tap tournament in league, Kathy Braund took second place in league, Nancy Oakes took first place in nonleague and Terry Anderson took second in nonleague.

These and many more programs and services are the reason why the Red Cross, St. Croix Valley Chapter, hosts these kinds of fundraisers, and they extend gratitude to the attendees and all of those who have donated to provide much-needed services. – submitted

A R E A Hacker’s Lanes

Monday Afternoon Seniors Standings: Vultures 35, Zebras 34, Nite Hawks 31, Badgers 26, Cardinals 23, Swans 22, Eagles 19, Bears 18.

Women’s games: Carol Messer 185, Betty Schandorff 177, Lila Larson 171.

Women’s series: Lila Larson 494, Karen Wiemer 455, Carol Messer 439.

Men’s games: Duane Doolittle 248, Dale Johnson 245, Tom Johnson 221.

Men’s series: Duane Doolittle 655, Dale Johnson 639, Tom Johnson 598.

Team games: Vultures 742, Nite Hawks 682, Eagles 616.

Team series: Vultures 2115, Nite Hawks 1982, Eagles 1792.

Monday Night Ladies Standings: House of Wood 52, Hacker’s Lanes 51, The Bottle Shop 50, AnchorBank 46, Chicks 40, Mane Attractions 34.

Individual games: Linda Giller (AB) 191, Kathy Java (HL) 189, Rhonda Bazey (HW) 185.

Individual series: Kathy Java (HL) 537, Rhonda Bazey (HW) 511, Linda Giller (AB) 486.

Team games: Hacker’s Lanes 651, AnchorBank 600, Mane Attractions 596.

Team series: Hacker’s Lanes 1819, Mane Attractions 1744, House of Wood 1674.

Tuesday Classic Standings: Hacker’s Lanes 102.5, Great Northern Outdoors 102, Bottle Shop 93.5, Yellow Lake Lodge 90.5, Olsen & Son 63.5, Pioneer Bar 55.

Individual games: Ed Bitler (GNO) 280, Brett Daeffler (BS) 257, Josh Henry (PB) 234.

Individual series: Ed Bitler (GNO) 663, Reed Stevens (BS) 659, Brett Daeffler (BS) 654.

Team games: Great Northern Outdoors 701, Bottle Shop 639, Olsen & Son 637.

Team series: Great Northern Outdoors 1882, Yellow Lake Lodge 1799, Bottle Shop 1788.

Consecutive strikes (5 or more): Tom Coen 5x = 225; Brett Daeffler 7x = 257; Ed Bitler 10x = 280.

division went to Buecksler and Roger Messer with a combined total of 1553.

There were other door prizes that were given away as well. Bowling T-shirt winners were Judy Bennett and Marge Traun. Bowling towel winners were Joe Lindberg and Amanda Johnson. Movie Vault gift certificate winners were Traun and Charlie Lindberg.The Movie Vault tanning products winner was Messer.

The folding lawn chair winner was Greg Mravik. – submitted RIGHT: Jack Buecksler and Roger Messer won first place in the doubles division with a combined total of 1553.

Jack Buecksler of Luck won first place with an 809 high series.

Rick Fox was the first-place winner at the Bowl for the Red fundraiser at McKenzie Lanes in Centuria on Friday, March 19. The money raised supports the St. Croix Valley Chapter of the Red Cross. – Photo submitted

ABOVE: Dustin Irving took third place with a 785 high series.

RIGHT: Linda O’Donnell of Frederic took second place with a 785 high series. – Photos submitted

B O W L I N G Games 50 pins or more above average: Ed Bitler 280 (+75); Brett Daeffler 257 (+50).

Splits converted: 2-7-8: Josh Henry. 46-7-8-10: Reed Stevens.

Wednesday Night Early Men’s Standings: Skol Bar 39, Lewis Silo 36, Pioneer Bar 31, Cummings Lumber 30, 4 Seasons Wood Products 25, A-1 Machine 20, Larsen Auto Center 20, Bye 7.

Individual games: Brett Daeffler (4S) 287, Don Swanson (CL) & Duane Doolittle (LS) 237.

Individual series: Brett Daeffler (4S) 695, Don Swanson (CL) 654, Duane Doolittle (LS) 612.

Team games: 4 Seasons Wood Products 989, Lewis Silo 986, Cummings Lumber 962.

Team series: Lewis Silo 2836, 4 Seasons Wood Products 2825, A-1 Machine 2727.

Thursday Early Standings: Frontier Trails 44, Grindell Law Offices 35, Fab Four 34, Full Timers 34, K-Wood 32, Wikstrom Construction 31.5, Hell Raisers 25, Daefflers Quality Meats 24.5.

Individual games: Leonard Knauber (FT) 257, Ed Bitler (KW) 249, Don McKinney (FF) 234.

Individual series: Ed Bitler (KW) 679, Simon Nelson (GLO) 649, Leonard Knauber (FT) 603.

Team games: Grindell Law Offices 617, Frontier Trails 599, Daeffler’s Quality Meats 584.

Team series: Grindell Law Offices 1732, Frontier Trails 1641, Full Timers 1601.

Consecutive strikes (5 or more): Simon Nelson 6x = 232; Leonard Knauber 5x = 257; Ed Bitler 6x = 249.

Games 50 or more above average: Leonard Knauber 257 (+90); Simon Nelson 232 (+57).

Series 100 or more above average: Simon Nelson 649 (+124).

Splits converted: 4-5: Dennis Lieder. 46-10: Chad Carlson. 5-7: Chad Carlson, Karen Carlson. 4-7-10: Leonard Knauber.

R E S U L T S McKenzie Lanes

Thursday Late Mixed Standings: Hog Wild BBQ & Grill 29.5, Stotz & Company 27, Johnson Upholstery 26, Fisk Trucking 25.5, Hansen Farms Inc. 22.5, North Wind Arts 21.5, Rural American Bank 18.

Women’s games: Rita Bohn 188, Amy Goalen 169, Rita Frandsen 158.

Women’s series: Rita Bohn 553, Rita Frandsen 443, Amy Goalen 426.

Men’s games: Aaron Arjes 221, Eugene Wynn Sr. 207, Tom Bainbridge 203.

Men’s series: Dale Frandsen 559, Larry Stotz 536, Daryl Bazey 535.

Team games: Hansen Farms Inc. 904, Rural American Bank 851, Fisk Trucking 850.

Team series: Rural American Bank 2496, Hansen Farms Inc. 2433, Johnson Upholstery 2407.

Friday Night Ladies Standings: Hole in the Wall 57, Meyer’s Plus 55, Junque Art 51, The Pin Heads 50, Pioneer Bar 47, Frederic Design & Promo 36, The Leader 34, The Dozers 34.

Individual games: Karen Carlson 259, Jeanne DesJardins 212, Austin Otis 192.

Individual series: Karen Carlson 572, Jeanne DesJardins 516, Jen Carlson 514.

Team games: Junque Art 718, Pioneer Bar 637, Meyer’s Plus 601.

Team series: Junque Art 1938, Pioneer Bar 1726, The Pin Heads 1696.

Games 50 or more above average: Karen Carlson; Jeanne DesJardins; Austin Otis; Toni Harvieux.

Spits converted: 5-7: Edla Meyer. 3-10: Jen Carlson.

Monday Night Ladies (last week) Standings: Bogus Pumpkins 85, Frederic Truck & Tractor 81, Milltown Appliance 80, Sam’s Carpentry 77, Metal Products Co. 76.5, Edina Divas 75, Wolf Creek Log Furniture 69, McKenzie Lanes 68.5.

Individual games: Allison Magner 199, Yvonne Snyder 197, Brenda Lehmann 195.

Individual series: Brenda Lehmann 550, Cindy Castellano 501, Jane Smith 497.

Team games (Handicap): McKenzie Lanes 844.

Team series (Handicap): Edina Divas 2333.

Monday Night Ladies Standings: Bogus Pumpkins 98, Sam’s Carpentry 89, Edina Divas 88, Milltown Appliance 85, Frederic Truck & Tractor 85, Metal Products Co. 80.5, Wolf Creek Log Furniture 80, McKenzie Lanes 74.5.

Individual games: Jane Smith 189, Cindy Castellano 182, Linda McCurdy 179.

Individual series: Jane Smith 518, Cindy Castellano 513, Marsha Guggisberg 475.

Team games (Handicap): Bogus Pumpkins 796.

Team series (Handicap): Bogus Pumpkins 2323.

Wednesday Night Men’s Standings: Tiger Express 27, Harvest Moon 26, Edina Realty 26, Dalles Electric 22, Davy’s Construction 17, Reed’s Marina 16, McKenzie Lanes 16, Hanjo Farms 10.

Individual games: Dan Flaherty 246, Daryn Sylvester 235, Jason Loney, Bob Carey and Darren McKenzie 234.

Individual series: Gene Braund 671, Daryn Sylvester 659, Jason Loney 632.

Team games (Handicap): Tiger Express 1099, Hanjo Farms 1020.

Team series (Handicap): Tiger Express 3009, Hanjo Farms 2964.

Thursday Night Ladies Standings: KJ’s 108.5, Hack’s Pub 99, RiverBank 98, Cutting Edge Products 93, Truhlsen Chiropractic 88.5, Bont Chiro-

practic 80, Eagle Valley Bank 78.5, Hauge Dental 74.5.

Individual games: Jackie Patterson 239, Jen Whelan 219, Denise Donaghue 214.

Individual series: Denise Donaghue 586, Jackie Patterson 557, Paula Foerst 524.

Team games: Cutting Edge Products 833, Hauge Dental 830, Bont Chiropractic 814.

Team series: Hauge Dental 2377, Bont Chiropractic 2295, Cutting Edge Products 2283.

Saturday Night Mixed Standings: Pin Busters 67.5, Roller Coasters 65, Ten Pin Titans 61.5, Eureka Bombers 61, Happy Campers 61, Fish Trucking 61, Tiger Express 50.5, The InLaws 48.5.

Women’s games: Kim Delaney 203, Amber Duncan 175, Janelle Johnson 172.

Women’s series: Kim Delaney 512, Janelle Johnson 484, Amber Duncan 457.

Men’s games: Gordy Johnson 253, Erv Lehmann 237, Gene Braund 223.

Men’s series: Gene Braund 590, Cory Crowell 585, Gordy Johnson 575.

Team games: Happy Campers 884, Tiger Express 874, Pin Busters 781.

Team series: Happy Campers 2528, Pin Busters 2506, Tiger Express 2482.

Black & Orange

TNT Congrats to the Hole in the Wall – 2nd-Half Champs Standings: Hole in the Wall 35-21, Cashco 33.5–22.5, Flower Power 22-34, Larry’s LP 21.5-34.5.

Individual games: Audrey Pardun (HITW) 222, Jennifer Kern (L) 192, Vicki Tollander (C) 185.

Individual series: Audrey Pardun (HITW) 547, Jennifer Kern (L) 529, Cheryl Scallon (C) 476.

Team games: Hole in the Wall 894, Larry’s LP 890, Flower Power 857.

Team series: Hole in the Wall 2567, Flower Power 2520, Cashco 2431.

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by Greg Marsten SIREN – The Burnett Blizzard girls hockey squad was honored recently with a banquet and awards, as well as some notes on their graduating players, who were part of the first four-year class ever.

The team celebrated their best season ever at their annual awards banquet in March. Head coach Tim Bennett said it was a real treat to coach the squad this year, and noted how they gelled like never before.

“We had a very successful season,” Bennett stated, noting they finished with a record of 14 wins, nine losses and one tie.

The Blizzard girls set several team records this year, including most wins in a season, and most goals scored in a season with 96, which works out to a 3.8 goals-per-game average.

Bennett also noted that they played in seven overtime games, and that three Blizzard players ranked in the WIAA top

Blizzard 09-10 seniors, (pictured, L to R): Nicole Steiner, Paola Endara, Camilla Collovati, Casey Crawford, Kelsey Lien, Alex Lonetti and Cody Crawford. – Photos by Greg Marsten 50 list for total points: Alex Lonetti (ranked 23rd), Kassie Lien (ranked 24th) and Samantha O’Brien (ranked 49).

This year’s seniors were the first Blizzard girls to letter all four years in a Bliz-

Pilz to play in WBCA All-Star game LUCK – Taryn Pilz, who started four years for the Luck girls basketball team, and who now ranks No. 6 on the all-time scoring list, will represent Luck Schools and the community in the annual allstar game that pits her north Division 4 All-Star team against the south Division 4 All-Stars.

The game is a charitable event that to date has raised alTaryn Pilz most $2 million for a most worthy cause, devoting proceeds to research and treatment of childhood cancers.

The opportunity for Pilz to participate in this game is a great honor and will be a fitting climax to her high school basketball career. The loss of Pilz’s father, Bob Pilz, to cancer in 2007 makes this event especially meaningful for her.

Pilz is seeking your generous support for her fundraising efforts on behalf of the MACC Fund. All contributions are tax deductible and the MACC Fund tax exempt number is ES16609. Contributions of any size will be appreciated.

Make out your checks to Wisconsin Basketball Coaches Association. Contributions can be dropped off in the school office, given to Pilz or coach Marty Messar directly, or mailed to Luck High School, 810 Seventh St., Luck, WI 54853.

Pilz is inviting all interested fans to consider attending the all-star game, on June 19, at the Madison Area Technical College. The Division 4 game is the last one to be played, with tip-off scheduled for 2:30 p.m. She has a supply of tickets for the event. All four divisions in the state will play June 19 at the MATC and your ticket is good for the entire day.

Any questions, contact Messar at the Luck High School at 715-472-2152, ext.

142. – submitted

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zard uniform, which is a testament to the team’s success and program’s future.

“Our seniors did a great job for us this year,” Bennett noted. “They were leaders and all contributed to our success!”

The Blizzard coaches also extended gratitude to everyone who came out to support them this season and for the support of all the communities involved with the Blizzard Hockey co-op. The Blizzard girls varsity hockey team is a cooperative squad made up of players from Webster, Frederic, Luck, Grantsburg and Siren. Blizzard seniors were Alex Lonetti (Frederic), Casey Crawford (Grantsburg), Cody Crawford (Grants-

Blizzard girls varsity Hobey Baker Award winner Nicole Steiner. burg), Kelsey Lien (Grantsburg), Nicole Steiner (Webster), Camilla Collovati (Frederic) and Paola Endara (Frederic).

The coaching staff also gave out several awards to the team: 1) Nicole Steiner: Winner of 2009/2010 WIAA Hobey Baker Character Award 2) Alex Lonetti: WSFLG Blizzard Most Valuable Player Award 3) Johanna Lauer: WSFLG Blizzard Most Improved Player Award 4) Kassie Lien and Samantha O’Brien: WSFLG Blizzard Rookie(s) of the Year Award 5) Kelsey Lien: WSFLG Blizzard Tough Girls Award 6) Tanesha Carlson and Brittani Hopkins: WSFLG Blizzard Hustle Award.

Bulldog wrestlers compete at state

Two Burnett County Bulldogs wrestled at the state championships in Madison on Friday and Saturday. Tony Britton won state at the 105-pound weight class and Tristan Brewer, 97 pounds, took second place. Both boys wrestled well and the competition was tough. They will be headed to Cedar Falls, Iowa, to wrestle at the Asics Nationals Tournament along with other members of the Burnett County Bulldogs. – Photo submitted

SCF youth wrestlers back from state

The Crex Meadows JO 12s sixth-grade volleyball team out of Grantsburg participated in four play dates at the Ralia Sports Center in Blaine, Minn., recently, and finished with a season record of 8-4.

The girls participated, on average, once a week starting in mid-December and going through midMarch. The team’s focus was to develop a love for volleyball while teaching technique, basic skills and building on those skills as they progress through the program. Pictured back row (L to R): Coach Roxi Tucker, Olivia Tucker, Delia Labatt, Violet Ohnstad, Hannah Jones, Katie Hutton and coach Heather Jensen. Front row: Amber Pedersen, Amanda Corry, Briena Jensen, Kristin Olson and Drew McNally. – Photo submitted

LEFT: The St. Croix Falls youth wrestling team sent five athletes to the state tournament held at the Alliant Energy Center in Madison March 26-27.

Pictured back row (L to R): Joe Rademacher, 160, Luke Clark, 90 and Noah Berg, 87. Front row: Kyle Zehm, 75 and Luke Thaemert, 45. – Photos submitted TOP: Three St. Croix Falls wrestlers placed at the state tournament in Madison on March 26-27. From (L to R): Joe Rademacher, second, Luke Thaemert, state champion and Luke Clark, fifth place.

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Learn to Hunt Program gets off to great start 19 area youths participate in successful turkey hunt

by Marty Seeger FREDERIC – She’s not big on tiny bugs, onions or mushrooms, and squirms at the thought of a woods filled with creepy crawly ticks, but at some point during the morning of Saturday, April 3, Unity Elementary student Brianna Gunderson found turkey hunting a thing she could get used to, and given the opportunity, she’d love to be able to do it again.

Brianna was one of 19 enthusiastic young people who participated in a Learn to Hunt Program over the weekend, sponsored by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, conservation wardens Chris Spaight and Jesse Ashton, and Great Northern Outdoors in Frederic. According to the DNR, the program gives inexperienced hunters, both youth and adults, a high quality, safe, and rewarding first-time hunting experience under the guidance of qualified hunter education instructors and hunting mentors.” For 10-year-old Brianna, it was an opportunity she wouldn’t have had without the help of the program.

“I’ve been longing to do this ever since my counselor told me about going hunting,” she whispered, as we sat patiently in the darkness, waiting for day to break on a piece of property on which we had permission to hunt near Balsam Lake.

Just moments earlier, turkeys could be heard flapping away from nearby trees, and a gobble sounded off from about 150 yards to our north. We had set up too close, yet the start to an exciting morning was well under way.

Getting started Mentors were paired up with their hunters on the Friday evening before the actual hunt, and safety was the focus of

Conservation Warden Chris Spaight adresses firearm safety with hunters during the seminar portion of the Learn to Hunt Program at Great Northern Outdoors in Frederic. Also pictured are Dave Hraychuck and mentored hunter Brianna Gunderson.

A handful of the 19 participants in the Learn to Hunt Program paused for a group photo after a morning hunt last Saturday. Two successful hunters tagged large gobblers, including Elijah Newton (left), Amery, and Jett Kobs of Balsam Lake. – Photos by Marty Seeger discussion for much of the night. Wardens Ashton and Spaight were both on hand throughout the evening to talk about gun safety, as well as handle questions about the different hunting laws surrounding turkey hunting. It was a great opportunity too, for the youths to ask, and answer some questions about gun safety.

After the conservation wardens completed their portion of the seminar, Jeff Butler of Frederic had some fun with the kids by showing them the different kinds of turkey hunting calls, and the basics on how to use them in the field.

In completion of the program, Dave Hraychuck of Balsam Lake reiterated the importance of safety, as well as the importance of following the lead of the mentor. Both Hraychuck and Al Briese of Luck played a big role in bringing the Learn to Hunt Program back to the community. He and Briese spent time at the Hunting Heritage Conference back in mid-February, and learned everything they possibly could about how to get the program off the ground.

In conclusion of the meeting on Friday night, all 19 mentored hunters were treated to a turkey hunting kit, which included two quality turkey hunting calls, a hen decoy, hunting mask and other items to get them started. Since several of the youths had never hunted before, other basic hunting needs were met by the mentors, such as camouflage clothing, guns or other turkey-getting gear.

As part of the Learn to Hunt Program, the turkey hunting kits given to the hunters were paid for through a $90,000 settlement that was awarded to the DNR in 2009. The settlement stemmed from the 2008 turkey hunting license fiasco, where hundreds of hunters statewide were forced to stand in line waiting for a hunting permit because the Automated License Issuance System had crashed.

Saturday morning success story The wind was howling before daybreak as Brianna and I prepared for the early morning hunt. Since she was entirely new to the world of hunting, we spent a good portion of our time scouring through piles of camouflage clothing for something for her to wear. After find-

ing a jacket that was nearly perfect, some gloves, and a hat, we focused more time with firearm safety.

“I read as much as I could before going to bed last night,” she said, referring to a small packet of information that was given to each of the participants.

She hadn’t slept well the night before, and neither had I, but the grogginess went away and our excitement grew as we navigated our way to a spot known for turkey activity. It didn’t take long to set up, but already, turkeys were heard flying from their roost nearby.

We sat for maybe 15 minutes before a gobble sounded off, and then another.

Her eyes lit up and her head swung quickly toward the next gobble.

“We need to be absolutely still as it gets light, OK?” I said calmly. She obliged, and remained still for a few minutes before she pointed quickly to movement in the woods.

“What’s that!” she said, lifting her arm toward movement in the dark.

I couldn’t see what she had been pointing at, but moments later, as the darkness finally gave in to an already lively morning, feathers could be heard flapping overhead, and a large gobbler dropped down from above, landing just 30 yards from the decoys.

It was difficult not to move for both of us, as the big gobbler worked slowly away from our position, and I caught a look in Brianna’s eye as she saw her first big gobbler up close and personal. I whispered that I’d try calling the gobbler back, but he headed for a hen that was still in the roost. For several minutes, he strutted merely 100 yards in front of us, and we watched the show from there.

Several minutes later, I glanced at my watch, which read 6:23 a.m. Legal shooting light was 6:17 a.m., so deciding against the shot, given the darkness of the woods, was probably the best decision. Either way, it was a first, for both of us.

Brianna had fun later that morning, trying out her new turkey calls, learning about firearm safety, and a little more about how to hunt turkeys. It was a lot of information to soak in, and it was for the other 18 hunters as well, but all of them got off to a great start, and some,

including two youngsters, Elijah Newton of Amery, and Jett Kobs of Balsam Lake, killed their first gobblers. Two other hunters had opportunities, but missed, while others experienced at least some level of success in either seeing or hearing birds.

Youth hunt April 10, 11 As of Wednesday, April 7, there were over 600 over-the-counter turkey hunting permits still available in Zone 4 during period F, which runs from May 19-23.

By purchasing this turkey license, along with the stamp, youth ages 10-15 are eligible to participate in the youth hunt this Saturday and Sunday, April 10-11. If the youth is unsuccessful during the April 10-11 season, they may hunt in the turkey hunting zone designated on their permit during the time period the permit is issued for. All hunting regulations apply.

Conservation Warden Jesse Ashton talks to youth hunters about some of the regulations associated with turkey hunting.

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The Haven Adult Day Care to close its doors

POLK COUNTY - The Haven Adult Day Care Advisory Committee has voted to formulate a plan of closure for the program effective Friday, April 30.

The Haven has provided adult daycare services to individuals with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia in Polk County since 1994. It is a county-spon-

sored program that receives no county funding. All revenue for the program comes from client fees or fundraising.

Fundraising efforts have concentrated on providing sliding fee rates to make the program more affordable. Unfortunately, with a depressed economy and a client base that is on a fixed income, po-

tential clients are unable to pay, even with a reduced rate. Decreased census has resulted in a program that is unsustainable.

The Haven extended gratitude to the Polk County community that has supported this program for the last 16 years.

Three area churches donated space and

utilities for the program: First Lutheran Church in Amery, Luck Lutheran Church in Luck and Peace Lutheran Church in Dresser.

Any questions or concerns should be directed to Marci Wicklund-Allee at 715485-8412. - with submitted information

Unemployment rates remain in double digits locally

by Sherill Summer BURNETT/POLK COUNTIES - Wisconsin, as a whole, posted a seasonally adjusted unemployment rate of 8.7 percent in February, the latest monthly statistics available. This rate is the same as Wisconsin posted in January.

The Wisconsin rate is lower than the seasonally adjusted national unemploy-

ment rate of 9.7 percent. Last year, however, both the Wisconsin and national February rate was lower, 7.7 percent in Wisconsin and 8.2 percent nationally.

Wisconsin showed a gain of 5,200 seasonally adjusted jobs in February, the first January to February net job gain since 2006. The largest gains were in construction, manufacturing and admin-

istration and support services.

Locally, the unemployment rate is in double digits in both Burnett and Polk counties. Burnett County ranks ninth statewide (72 counties) with a rate of 13.2 percent. Polk County ranks 25 with a rate of 11.9 percent.

Burnett County’s rate held steady from January to February, but Polk County’s

rate was higher than last month’s post of 11.5 percent.

Both Taylor and Rusk counties posted rates of 14.7 percent, the worst rate in the state.

Dane County had the lowest unemployment rate in the state with 6.2 percent.

St. Croix Chippewa Indians of Wisconsin apply for a private fish hatchery permit SIREN – St. Croix Chippewa Indians of Wisconsin, have applied to the Department of Natural Resources for a permit to use Fern Lake as a fish farm to raise walleye fingerlings for stocking into public waters. Fern Lake is a landlocked, winter-kill lake on private lands leased by the applicant.

Because all navigable water bodies in

the state belong to the public, state law requires the DNR to request if anyone has an objection to the permit.

If no substantive written objection is received by April 16, the DNR may grant the application without a public hearing.

The permit will be granted if the DNR finds that no substantial public interest exists in the waters and that no public or

private rights in the waters will be adversely impacted.

For more specific information or to file a written hearing request on this application contact Larry Damman, Fisheries Biologist, 810 West Maple, Spooner, WI 54801, 715-635-4089, or e-mail at larry.damman@wisconsin.gov. Any comments or requests for hearing must be re-

ceived by Damman by Friday, April 16.

Fern Lake is 17 acres in size located on the Burnett/Polk county line in the SW SW Sec 36 T38N R17W;town of Daniels, Burnett County and the NW NW Section 1, T37N R17W town of West Sweden, Polk County. Fern Lake was previously used as a walleye-rearing pond from 1992 through 2005. – submitted

Bird-watching along the riverway TREGO – Want to discover the tools used in identifying and studying birds?

Interested in the diversity of birds along the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway?

Join the National Park Service for an engaging lesson about birds that live along the St. Croix and Namekagon rivers. This free workshop will be held on Saturday, April 17, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., at the Namekagon River Visitor Center in Trego.

The workshop will be conducted by Robin Maercklein, a National Park Service biologist. Maercklein will teach basic identification skills, share tools and

methods used in studying birds, and suggest ways to contribute to research through “citizen science” projects. The workshop will also feature a short walk to demonstrate some of the skills while encouraging participation from the group.

Workshop participants should bring binoculars and field guides if they have them and be prepared for a short walk outside.

This workshop is the last in a series of six workshops on the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway being held during the 2009-2010 school year. The workshops

Norgard and DeSmet join SCF School Board ST. CROIX FALLS - Sheri Norgard and Troy DeSmet received the most votes in a three-way contest for two open seats on the St. Croix Falls School Board, Tuesday.

Unofficial results show that Norgard received 407 votes, DeSmet 341 and Til-

are designed to increase awareness of the riverway as a teaching resource by providing experiences that focus on using the riverway as a learning laboratory.

While the workshops were designed for classroom teachers, all educators at any level are welcome to attend.

Space is limited and registration for the workshop is required. Please call park ranger Jean Van Tatenhove at 320629-2148 to register or for more information. Registration deadline is Thursday, April 15.

The Namekagon River Visitor Center is located on Hwy. 63, a half mile east of

Hwy. 53, in Trego.

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 which first received this recognition. For 255 miles, the St. Croix and Namekagon rivers flow through some of the most scenic and least-developed country in the Upper Midwest.

For additional information on the riverway visit www.nps.gov/sacn or call 715-635-8346. – submitted

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ford Hellie Jr. 100 votes.

The two open seats were left vacant when incumbents Ken Stensven and Max Fahrenbacher chose not to seek reelection.

Legislators make proposals to help rural schools in tight budget times MADISON - Rural lawmakers are making a push for several bills that could help their school districts cope with tight budgets.

Among the plans recently introduced is one by Baraboo Assembly Democrat Fred Clark that would set aside money for districts to study consolidation and other ways to cut costs. He told a Senate panel it would be money well spent.

Clark says a district spending $10,000 to consider major operating changes that could impact residents and taxpayers is not a bad use of funding.

The overall price tag for Clark’s bill would be $150,000. That’s scant in terms of the overall state budget, but senators say it needs to be pared down.

Lawmakers are also considering relaxing the rules for Wisconsin’s SAGE program that grants schools money if they keep small class sizes. This would let

some districts still take the money even if staff cutbacks mean their class sizes are a little bigger. Instead of 15 students per teacher, they could have 18.

Another proposal focuses on schools with declining enrollment. When schools lose students they can’t levy as much from local property taxpayers. This plan would cushion at least part of that that financial blow for two years.

Among the backers is John Forester of the School Administrators Alliance. He told an Assembly panel earlier this week that Wisconsin faces a tough challenge right now figuring out how to educate students in every corner of the state.

Where lawmakers agree on these bills, they can act quickly. But there’s only about a month to go in this legislative session. - Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio

Over 100 children and their families attended a recent Mina Copeland Head Start event. After a potluck lunch, the children raced cars provided by Grandpa Earl and Ms. Diane. Janet and Kathy from the St. Croix Tribal Head Start and Health Clinic used an egg demonstration to show everyone the importance of children being in a car seat. For more information on the Head Start program please call 715-866-4867. – Photo submitted

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Frederic lake quality, biology and storm water relationship is focus

by Greg Marsten FREDERIC – The little 41.7-acre Coon Lake in the heart of Frederic will go under the microscope like never before, after the state approved a $12,216 study of water quality, biology, stormwater runoff and other issues that make the popular lake and adjacent park so vulnerable. The lake has all but dried up at times over the last year, and because it is the recipient of much of Frederic’s storm water, it has a questionable quality that is also a barometer of sorts for the village.

The grant was just recently approved and was reportedly among the most supported of all applications this year, according to William F. Johnson IV, who sits on the Frederic Village Board and is also on the parks committee.

“It’s all been approved, so now it’s just about mobilizing,” Johnson said.

The grant is more than just a microscopic view of the water body, it also in-

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cludes detailed analyses of the nearby influences, affects on groundwater, local features that help the water quality, and even local perception of the lake, its quality, uses and with it, possible storm water solutions.

“There is really little if any information on Coon Lake, so from a management perspective, this study is imperative,” stated Polk County Land and Water Resource Department water quality specialist Jeremy Williamson, who said that the study will actually begin “in the next week and will run through early October.” The report and management plan will take “six months or so to put together after all the data is analyzed,” he added.

On top of the lake study, the village of Frederic has several adjacent projects that will dovetail into long-range plans and improvements within the village.

“The time is ripe for a lake management plan and storm water plan,” the application stated. Indeed, developing a better snapshot of the Coon Lake influences and effects will compliment several other Frederic projects, including a massive buckthorn invasive species eradication

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Elise King, 4, recently sacrificed 10 inches of her hair to help kids who are fighting cancer, though the Locks for Love program. Elise is the daughter of Paul and Kristine King of Luck. – Photo by Greg Marsten

near Coon Lake park, and recently approved DNR Urban Forestry grant plan for the whole village. [See adjacent story] “We are going to look at the biota, aquatic plants, algae, zooplankton and the chemistry of the water and the incoming water - including storm water from the streets and industrial areas,” Williamson clarified. Putting Coon Lake under the microscope will address numerous aquatic biology questions, and even address exotic or invasive species both in the lake and on its shores. The study will finally give any future lake quality monitoring a true “baseline.”

Monitoring storm water runoff at a number of locations should also yield results for the whole village to address in future infrastructure plans. The storm water review will essentially give realtime snapshots of all the village’s runoff volumes and existing or possible filtering solutions, including measuring many deposits and heavy metals that are best left out of lakes, such as phosphorus, ammonium and other water quality killers.

The Coon Lake grant also includes socalled sociological surveys and numerous educational offerings at a number of

fairlike events and through the Frederic Library. It also includes ongoing educational training on how to deal with storm water, and how residents can help keep the little lake clean and useable for generations to come.

“The community should be heavily involved,” Williamson said. Volunteers and citizens will be used for storm water monitoring at various locations and for at least five events. The grant includes an assumption of volunteer time from citizens and Frederic Park Board members, many of whom have long been involved in shaping or improving the village’s ecological future.

The study will culminate with a lakes fair in Coon Lake Park on Aug. 21 where they will also have several educational presentations on the other village projects, as well. While they may not have a handle on all of the Coon Lake data by then, Williamson is confident they will have a better picture than ever before of the ways to improve, maintain and keep the tiny lake useable for generations to come.

SCF reading record broken Hal Edwards has broken the St. Croix Falls Elementary School record by earning 375 Accelerated Reading points so far this year. Hal is a fourthgrader at St. Croix Falls. He has read over 2.5 million words this year and has passed 62 out of 62 quizzes. Congratulations to Hal. - Special photo

Kindergarten Circus is coming!

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Paul Baker of Branstad watches his 1996 Plymouth Caravan engulfed in flames Monday morning, April 5. He said he was taking the van to the scrap yard when a transmission line broke and the vehicle caught fire near the intersection of 160th and 300th avenues in the Luck Township. Local fire departments quickly put out the fire. No one was hurt. - Photo by Wayne Anderson

One and all are welcomed to the Frederic Kindergarten Circus. There will be thrills and chills for young and old. The kindergarteners can’t wait to see you there on Thursday, April 15, at 7 p.m. at the Frederic Elementary School. The girls in the picture are ringmasters Rachael Bugella and Ellie Eklof. – Photo submitted

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Woman charged with disorderly conduct after fight over spanking

TURTLE LAKE – A Turtle Lake woman was arrested on March 30 after a verbal fight between herself and a man at her home after an apparent disagreement about a spanking given to her 2-year-old. Sabrina Cooper, 29, was charged with disorderly conduct with charge modifiers for domestic abuse and repeater.

The responding police officer was told that the fight began after Cooper’s 2-year-old woke up at 5 a.m. and came into Cooper’s room, crying. Cooper said she thought the child was crying because her shirt was stuck to her and she spanked her. That’s when she and a male at the home began to argue. The man said Cooper also told the child to shut up and be quiet as well as spanking

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her. During the argument, the man said he was going to call the sheriff’s department. Cooper said she would do it and did place the call.

Cooper admitted to drinking six beers between 5 p.m. and midnight that night. She was given a Breathalyzer which registered .10. Cooper pleaded not guilty on March 31. She is next due in court on June 11 in front of Judge Rasmussen. She has many previous arrests on her record, including operating while revoked, issuing worthless checks, resisting an officer, criminal damage to property and bribery of a public official. — with information from the Polk County Sheriff’s Dept.

Arrested for OWI at home

BALSAM LAKE – David Anderson, 43, Balsam Lake, was arrested and charged with OWI on April 4 at about 1:30 in the morning after crashing his truck near his home.

Police were called to the scene of the accident, arriving about five minutes after the report came in. The truck was in the ditch on its side. The landowner was there and said the truck belonged to his neighbor, Anderson. The officer found Anderson at home with his wife. He had a small cut on his head, a skinned knee and leg, which all had both dry and wet blood on them. Anderson said he had

had a little bit of alcohol before the accident, but had had “a big slug” when he got home.

Since the officer had noted the truck was still steaming when he first saw it, and he also saw glass from the truck’s broken window falling into the truck, and because Anderson still had wet blood on his wounds, he felt Anderson had just gotten home. Field sobriety tests were given, including a breath test, which registered .18. — with information from the Polk County Sheriff’s Dept.

Amery man arrested for burglary and theft

AMERY – Codie Erickson, 20, Amery, was arrested and charged with burglary, a felony, and theft on March 29.

The alleged victim reported on March 25 that there had been a burglary at a home near Star Prairie.

Reported stolen was a welder and torch set, among other things, with an initial estimate of the value of stolen property totaling $2,000. On the March 29, the arresting police officer received information that Erickson was try-

ing to sell a welder and torch set that were stolen. The officer talked with Erickson, who denied it.

The officer then spoke to another party who admitted to stealing the items along with Erickson, and who said they had taken a generator also. He said he intended to sell the items for gas money. — with information from the Polk County Sheriff’s Dept.

Bill could be first step to allowing concealed weapons

Rep. Hraychuck co-sponsor of bill

MADISON - Gun rights advocates say a bill making its way through the state Legislature now is the first step toward granting all gun owners in the state the right to carry a concealed weapon. The legislation would grant all retired law enforcement officers in the state the right to carry a concealed weapon. Federal law already grants the right to federal law enforcement officers.

At a recent hearing – broadcast on the Wisconsin Eye Network – one of the bill’s sponsors, Ann Hraychuck, D - Balsam Lake, said for her, passing the bill is a matter of life and death. Hraychuck is a former county sheriff. She investigated a case involving a former high school class-

mate who was convicted of felony child abuse who told her he was going to kill her when he gets out of prison.

Hraychuck says the man is now free, and she can no longer carry a concealed firearm to protect herself.

The bill has strong support from police and sheriff’s departments across the state. Former state Sen. Robert Welch is now a lobbyist for the Wisconsin Bear Hunters Association. He urged the committee to pass the bill and then move on to expanding concealed carry rights to all state residents.

Both the Milwaukee police chief and the Milwaukee district attorney also testified in favor of this first step toward universal concealed carry rights in the state. - Gil Halsted, Wisconsin Public Radio

Burnett County criminal court operating with PAC greater than .08, license revoked six months, $250.00.

Ronald J. Reis Jr., 53, Danbury, OWI, $691.50, license revoked six months, alcohol assessment.

Scott R. Powell, 39, Webster, intentionally mistreat animals, two-year probation, sentence withheld, anger management assessment, attend gun safety course, $100.00; disorderly conduct, two-year probation, sentence withheld, $100.00 Cody M. Janes, 19, Grantsburg, theft of movable property,

Interfaith Inter faith Caregivers Caregivers Fundraiser Fu n d r a i s e r

Fri. & Sat., April 9 & 10

Clothing, some marked and some “freewill” offering.

We will also have our traditional wonderful bake sale.

Byers, Halls & Seume Families

Saturday, April 24

Tons of stuff for sale! Nice selection of perennial bulbs, flower seeds, garden decor; women’s, ladies & girls clothes; men’s clothes; lots of guy stuff; household items; home decor & much misc. Something for everyone!

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Paul, Minn., possession of marijuana, $309.00.

Brandon L. McKinney, 25, Grantsburg, possession of THC, 90-day jail sentence, $100.00.

Christine A. Darsow, 59, St. Croix Falls, OWI-cause injury, $1,105.00, 50-day jail sentence, Huber release granted, license revoked 18 months, restitution to be determined.

Peggy L. Christopherson, 48, Grantsburg, OWI, $1,800.00, 55-day jail sentence, Huber release granted, license revoked 24 months.

7-FAMILY HUGE SPRING GARAGE SALE

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st The Beins at the Webster Fire Hall Bargand. from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m.

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one-year probation, sentence withheld, obtain GED during term of probation, $100.00.

Sadie E. Rogers, 22, Hertel, fraudulent use of credit card, two-year probation, $444.86 restitution, alcohol treatment, $102.64; fraudulent use of credit card, two-year probation, $100.00.

Juliann R. Beach, 50, St. Paul, Minn., possess drug paraphernalia, $309.00.

Dusten A. Smith, 29, Siren, possess drug paraphernalia, $330.50.

John D. Einfeldt, 69, St.

Friday, April 9, Noon - 6 p.m.

Sat., April 10, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

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Jeffrey T. Born, 37, Grantsburg, fail to check traps, $280.60.

Rick’s Forest Products, Bemidji, Minn., violate weight limits, $1,000.

Rachel M. Holmes, 17, Danbury, driver’s permit violation, $200.50.

Ryan L. Dupay, 26, Andover, Minn., fail to dim multibeams, $148.20.

Jacob P. Weaver, 17, Webster, unsafe passing, $833.47.

Sandra J. Walkup, 50, Siren, reckless driving, $389.50.

Lisa M. McCoy, 28, Webster,

2 miles south of Grantsburg on Hwy. 48/87, then 1.5 miles east on Solness Rd. Watch for signs.

April 4: John D. Myhr, 26, Lindstrom, Minn., was arrested on a Burnett County warrant.

April 4: Nathan K. Anderson, 19, Grantsburg, was issued citations for careless operation of ATV and operating ATV on a roadway.

Other incidents

April 5: Brian Sargent, Webster, reported a 12-foot duck boat missing from property in Swiss Township. The incident is under investigation.

April 5: It was reported that mailboxes owned by Anthony Nelson, Leslie Demarre and Ken Burkhardt, all of Grantsburg, were damaged.

Burnett County civil court St. Croix Regional Medical Center vs. Randall S. Decker, Webster, $897.30.

St. Croix Regional Medical Center vs. Bonnie M. Foehser, Siren, $895.65.

SMDC Health System vs.

Theresa M. Nelson, Webster, $3,179.92.

St. Lukes Hospital vs. Donna Soderbeck, Grantsburg, $832.53.

Burnett Medical Center vs.

Patrick H. Henderson, Webster, $3,080.74.

Burentt Medical Center vs.

Russell D. Messer, Danbury, $1,366.38.

Burnett Medical Center vs.

James V. Wessels, Grantsburg,

$1,846.00.

Spooner Health System vs, Tracee R. Belisle, Webster $896.50.

Specially Turf and Ag. Inc. vs. John R. Freese, Webster, $3,009.57.

Capital One Bank vs. Raymond C. Frederickson, Grantsburg, $1,271.33.

RAB Performance Recoveries vs. Judy Albee, Shell Lake, $1,137.91.

Capital One BAnk vs. Linda Zielsdorf, Grantsburg, $2,771.67.

Dickinson Financial LLC vs.

Patrick Root, Grantsburg, $1,410.65.

Burnett Co. marriage licenses Zachary M. Dyson, Blaine, and Charlene R. Deuker, Anoka, Minn., March 22.

Terry A. Newman Jr., Wood River, and Nichole M. Staples, Wood River, March 16.

Burnett County warrants Thurston Crutchfield, 71, Pasadena, Texas, arrest warrant - complaint, March 29.

Kit A. Drake, 35, Everett, Wash., warrant - failure to appear, March 31.

Elizabeth E. Icard, 26, St. Paul, Minn., failure to pay fines, March 31.

Burnett Co. deaths Amanda O. Rainey, 89, Grantsburg Village, March 17.

William F. Johnson Sr., 92, Grantsburg Township, March 22.

Lloyd E. King, 44, North Mankato, Minn., arrest warrant complaint, March 29.

Thomas J. Polski, 19, Danbury, warrant - failure to appear, March 29.

Catherine S. Sturtze, 26, Spooner, arrest warrant - complaint, April 1.

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

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(April 7, 14, 21) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF Eve M. Herget a/k/a Eva M. Herget Notice to Creditors (Informal Administration) Case No. 10 PR 28

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An application has been filed for informal administration of the estate of the decedent, whose date of birth was November 30, 1919, and date of death was February 7, 2010.

The decedent died domiciled in Washington County, State of Minnesota, with a post office address of: 6016 Linden Road, Woodbury, MN 55125. All interested persons have waived notice.

Creditors’ claims must be filed with the probate registrar on or before July 1, 2010.

Case No. 09 CV 1279 Personal Injury - Other: 30107 AMENDED SUMMONS TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANTS: You are hereby notified that the Plaintiffs named above have filed a lawsuit or other legal action against you. The Complaint, which is attached, states the nature and basis of the legal action.

Within forty-five (45) days of receiving this Summons, you must respond with a written Answer, as that term is used in chapter 802 of the Wisconsin Statutes, to the Complaint. The Court may reject or disregard an Answer that does not follow the requirements of the statutes.

The Answer must be sent or delivered to the Court whose address is: 1101 Carmichael Road, Hudson, Wisconsin 54016-7708 and to Michael J. Brose, Doar, Drill & Skow, 103 North Knowles Avenue, New Richmond, Wisconsin 54017, Plaintiff’s attorney. You may have an attorney help or represent you.

If you do not provide a proper Answer within (45) days, the court may grant judgment against you for the award of money or other legal action requested in the Complaint, and you may lose your right to object to anything that is or may be incorrect in the Complaint. A judgment may be enforced as provided by law. A judgment awarding money may become a lien against any real estate you own now or in the future, and may also be enforced by garnishment or seizure of property.

Dated: March 10, 2010 Michael J. Brose, #1000827 DOAR, DRILL & SKOW, S.C. Attorneys for Plaintiffs 103 North Knowles Avenue New Richmond, WI 54017 Telephone: 715-246-2211 Gregory N. McEwen, #0273843 Lisa M. Dailey, #0349975 McEWEN LAW FIRM, LTD. Attorneys for Plaintiffs Pro Hac Vice 5850 Blackshire Path Inver Grove Heights, MN 55076 Telephone: 651-224-3833

(April 7, 14, 21) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY AnchorBank, fsb f/k/a S&C Bank f/k/a Polk County Bank 25 West Main Street P.O. Box 7933 Madison, WI 53707, Plaintiff, vs.

Doris Usher 200 Indian Head Shores Balsam Lake, WI 54810, Unknown Spouse of Doris Usher 200 Indian Head Shores Balsam Lake, WI 54810, Unknown Tenants 200 Indian Head Shores Balsam Lake, WI 54810, Defendants SUMMONS Case No: 10 CV 148 Case Code: 30404 Judge: Molly E. GaleWyrick THE STATE OF WISCONSIN, To each person named above as a DEFENDANT: You are hereby notified that the Plaintiff named above has filed a lawsuit or other legal action against you. The complaint, which is attached, states the nature and basis of the legal action.

Within 20 days of receiving this summons (45 days if you are the State of Wisconsin or an insurance company, 60 days if you are the United States of America), you must respond with a written answer, as that term is used in chapter 802 of the Wisconsin Statutes, to the complaint. The court may reject or disregard an answer that does not follow the requirements of the statutes. The answer must be sent or delivered to the court, whose ad-dress is Polk County Clerk of Circuit Court, Polk County Justice Center, 1005 West Main Street, Ste. 300, Balsam Lake, Wisconsin 54810, and to Nicholas J. Vivian, Plaintiff’s attorney, whose address is Eckberg, Lammers, Briggs, Wolff & Vierling, P.L.L.P., 1809 North-western Avenue, Stillwater, Minnesota, 55082.

You may have an attorney help or represent you.

If you do not provide a proper answer within 20 days, the court may grant judgment against you for the award of money or other legal action requested in the complaint, and you may lose your right to object to anything that is or may be incorrect in the complaint. A judgment may be enforced as provided by law. A judgment awarding money may become a lien against any real estate you own now or in the future, and may also be enforced by garnishment or seizure of property.

Dated: February 24, 2010 Eckberg, Lammers, Briggs, Wolff & Vierling, P.L.L.P. By: /s/ Nicholas J. Vivian Nicholas J. Vivian, Esq. Attorney for Plaintiff State Bar I.D. No.: 1047165 1809 Northwestern Avenue Stillwater, Minnesota 55082 651-439-2878 Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (15 U.S.C. Section 1692), we are required to state that we are attempting to collect a debt on our client’s behalf and any information we obtain will be used for that purpose.

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ANNUAL MEETING Tues., April 13, 2010 7 p.m.

Eureka Town Hall 508287 22d 33L

(Mar. 10, 17, 24, 31, April 7, 14) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY WELLS FARGO BANK, NA as Trustee under Pooling and Servicing Agreement Dated as of February 1, 2005, Asset-Backed Pass-Through Certificates Series 2005 WHQ1 c/o Homeq Servicing Corporation, Plaintiff, vs.

RYAN S. BAILLARGEON and JANE DOE, unknown spouse of Ryan S. Baillargeon, and J.M. BAILLARGEON a/k/a JOY BAILLARGEON and JOHN DOE, unknown spouse of Joy Baillargeon, and JOHN DOE and/or JANE DOE, unknown tenants and STATE OF WISCONSIN, and ARGENT MORTGAGE COMPANY, LLC, and UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, and UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, Defendants.

Case No. 09-CV-101 Code No. 30404 Foreclosure of Mortgage Dollar Amount Greater Than $5,000.00 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on October 23, 2009, in the amount of $166,268.96, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: April 28, 2010, at 10 o’clock a.m.

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

2. Sold “as is” and subject to all legal liens and encumbrances.

3. Buyer to pay applicable Wisconsin Real Estate Transfer Tax. PLACE: Polk County Justice Center located at 1005 West Main St., Balsam Lake, Wis. DESCRIPTION: Lot Twelve (12) of Certified Survey Map No. 627 recorded in Vol. 3 of CSM Pg. 119, as Doc. No. 393296, and Lot Thirteen (13) of CertiFied Survey Map No. 2745 recorded in Vol. 12 of CSM, Pg. 232, as Doc. No. 584218, all located in the Southeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter (SE1/4 NW1/4) and Government Lot Two (2) in Section Thirty-Two (32), TownShip Thirty-Three (33) North, Range Sixteen (16) West, Town of Lincoln, Polk County, Wisconsin.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 1070 Wood Court, Town of Lincoln.

TAX KEY NO.: 032-00990-0000 Timothy G. Moore Sheriff of Polk County, WI O’DESS AND ASSOCIATES, S.C. Attorneys for Plaintiff 1414 Underwood Avenue Suite 403 Wauwatosa, WI 53213 414-727-1591 O’Dess and Associates, S.C., is attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

If you have previously received a Chapter 7 Discharge in Bankruptcy, this correspondence should not be construed as an attempt to collect a debt.

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ANNUAL TOWN MEETING

PLEASE NOTE DATE CHANGE: The annual town meeting for the town of Meenon will be held on Monday, April 19, 2010, at 7 p.m., at the Meenon Town Hall.

Agenda to include: Minutes from the last annual meeting; 2009 annual report; set date for next annual meeting; adjournment.

Suzanna M. Eytcheson 508737 33-34L Meenon Town Clerk 23-24a

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NOTICE OF DATE CHANGE

TOWN OF EUREKA

(March 31, April 7, 14) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY In the matter of the name change of Tyler Eric Berdal Notice and Order For Name Change Hearing Case No. 10CV242 NOTICE IS GIVEN THAT: A petition has been filed asking to change the name of the person listed above: From: Tyler Eric Berdal To: Scout Tyler Calabria IT IS ORDERED: This petition will be heard in the Circuit Court of Polk County, State of Wisconsin.

Judge’s Name: Judge GaleWyrick Place: Justice Center 1005 West Main St. Balsam Lake, WI 54810 Date: May 5, 2010 Time: 9:15 a.m.

Dated: 3/26/10

BY THE COURT: Molly E. GaleWyrick March 26, 2010

(Mar. 10, 17, 24, 31, April 7, 14) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY The RiverBank, a Minnesota banking corporation 26777 Fallbrook Avenue Wyoming, Minnesota 55092 Plaintiff, vs.

Magnor Lake Villas, LLC, a Wis. limited liability company 846 Moonbeam Road West Hudson, Wisconsin 54016, John Doe, Mary Roe and XYZ corporation, Defendants.

Case Type: 30404 Case No.: 09CV541 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered in the aboveentitled action on October 21, 2009, the Sheriff of Polk County, Wisconsin, will sell the following described real property at public auction as follows: TIME/DATE: April 29, 2010, at 10 a.m.

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

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

LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Lot 5, Magnor Lake Assessor Plat, Polk County, Wis. (“Property”).

(FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY: Plaintiff believes that the property address is 870 Magnor Lake Lane, Clayton, Wis. 54005.)

Dated this 5th day of March, 2010.

Timothy G. Moore Sheriff of Polk County, Wis. THIS INSTRUMENT WAS DRAFTED BY: ANASTASI & ASSOCIATES, P.A. 14985 60th Street North Stillwater, MN 55082 651-439-2951 DCA/14376 506682 WNAXLP

(Mar. 24, 31, April 7, 14, 21, 28) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY THE RIVERBANK, a Minnesota banking corporation, Plaintiff, vs.

CYNTHIA M. REITMEIER, DAVID R. REITMEIER AND JOHNNIE B. DALTON SALOON & TEX-MEX EATERY, INC., Defendants.

Case No.: 09-CV-22 Burnett County Case No. Case Code: 30404 Foreclosure of Mortgage NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered in the Circuit Court of Polk County on December 7, 2009, in the amount of $41,412.70, against Johnnie B. Dalton Saloon & Tex-Mex Eatery, Inc., in the amount of $238,199.79 against Cynthia M. Reitmeier and David R. Reitmeier, jointly and severally, and in the amount of $8,417.87 against Johnnie B. Dalton Saloon & Tex-Mex Eatery, Inc., Cynthia M. Reitmeier and David R. Reitmeier, jointly and severally, the Sheriff will sell the described Burnett County premises at public auction as follows: TIME: May 11, 2010, at 10 a.m.

TERMS: Pursuant to said judgment, 10% of the successful bid must be paid to the sheriff at the sale in cash, cashier’s check or certified funds, payable to the clerk of courts (personal checks cannot and will not be accepted). The balance of the successful bid must be paid to the clerk of courts in cash, cashier’s check or certified funds no later than ten days after the court’s confirmation of the sale or else the 10% down payment is forfeited to the plaintiff. The properties are sold “as is” and subject to all liens and encumbrances.

PLACE: In the Front Lobby of the Burnett County Government Center, 7410 Cty. Road K, Siren, Burnett County.

DESCRIPTION: Lot Ten (10) of Pickerel Point, according to the plat thereof on file in the office of the Register of Deeds for Burnett County, Wisconsin, the said plat being located in Government Lot Four (4) of Section Twenty-one (21) and Government Lot One (1) of Section Twenty-eight (28), all in Township Thirty-seven (37) North, of Range Eighteen (18) West, Town of Trade Lake, Burnett County, Wisconsin.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 12183 Pickerel Point, Town of Trade Lake, WI. Dean Roland Burnett County Sheriff MURNANE BRANDT Attorneys for Plaintiff 30 E. 7th Street, Suite 3200 St. Paul, MN 55101-4919 Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (15 U.S.C. Section 1692), we are required to state that we are attempting to collect a debt on our client’s behalf and any information we obtain will be used for that purpose.

NOTICE

Polk County will be suspending the Spring Road Restriction Postings as of Monday, April 12, 2010, at 12:01 a.m. Effective April 12, 2010, the following Polk County roads will no longer be restricted to six (6) tons single-axle weight: • County Trunk Highway “W” from County Trunk Highway “E” to 80th Street • County Trunk Highway “GG” from State Highway 48 to County Trunk Highway “G” • County Trunk Highway “D” from County Trunk Highway “JJ” to State Highway 63 This removal of restrictions does not include town roads.

Please check with Townships regarding seasonal weight restrictions on town roads.

Please also note, it is unlawful to deposit anything in the road rights of way, including the planting of crops. Generally, the road right of way is 33 feet from the centerline. Contact the Polk County Highway office with concerns about specific rights of way.

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(April 7, 14, 21) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT ST. CROIX COUNTY JOSEPH R. DUBAK 692 170th Avenue Somerset, WI 54025, and CHRISTINA A. DUBAK 692 170th Avenue Somerset, WI 54025, Plaintiffs, and WISCONSIN WORKERS COMPENSATION UNINSURED EMPLOYERS FUND 201 East Washington Avenue Madison, WI 53707, Involuntary Plaintiff, vs.

PRAXAIR DISTRIBUTION, INC. 2000 Hwy. 65 N. New Richmond, WI 54017, OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY Old Republic Risk Management, Inc. 445 South Moorland Road, Suite 300 Brookfield, WI 53005, PRAXAIR, INC. 39 Old Ridgebury Road Danbury, CT 06810-5113, OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY Old Republic Risk Management, Inc. 445 South Moorland Road, Suite 300 Brookfield, WI 53005, CAMACHO PROPERTIES, LLC 1072 Golden Oaks Drive Hudson, WI 54016, GHI INSURANCE COMPANY A fictitious insurance company, Defendants

Notices

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March 27: Lynann L. Gruel, 47, Webster, was cited for operating after suspension (fourth plus) during a traffic stop at 7:51 p.m. on Hwy. 35 and Tewalt Avenue.

March 30: Citations for excessive truancy were mailed to two Siren School students.

March 31: A citation for excessive truancy was mailed to a Siren School student.

John A. Madden, 63, Frederic, was cited for speeding at 4:35 p.m. on CTH B and Fourth Avenue.

Albert E. Reitzel, 61, Harris, Minn., was cited for failing to wear his seat belt during a traffic stop on CTH B and Fourth Avenue at 4:54 p.m.

Laurence G. Sears, 45, Siren, was cited for nonregistration of an auto during a stop on Hwy. 35 and Bacon Street at 5:29 p.m.

Adam J. Cummings, 19, Siren, was cited for not fastening his seat belt during a traffic stop at 5:50 p.m. on First Avenue and Hwy. 70.

A dog that followed a Siren resident to her home from the First Avenue and Lake Street area just before 6 p.m. was taken to the humane society by the Siren officer on duty. The dog was a white male with brown patches and wearing a blue collar. He was believed to be some type of spaniel, possibly a springer spaniel.

Brent S. Petersen, 26, Siren, was cited for speeding on Hwy. 35 and Tower Road at 10:17 p.m.

April 2: Blake A. Hall, 20, Siren, and a juvenile from Shell Lake were cited for failure to fasten their seat belts in a traffic stop on CTH B and Hwy. 35 at 4:56 p.m.

Susan A. Miller, 54, Grantsburg, was cited for failing to wear her seat belt. Miller was stopped on Hwy. 35 and D’Jock Street at 5:25 p.m.

Robert D. Olson, 44, Siren, was cited for operating after suspension on Old 35 and Main Street at 7:24 p.m.

Amy L. Henck, 24, Luck, was cited for operating after revocation (first offense) at 8:58 p.m. on Hwy. 35 and Landquist Avenue.

April 4: Keith D. Kult, 44, St. Croix Falls, was cited for operating after revocation (OWI-related) at 2:41 p.m.

Rosemary A. Peterson, 57, Eagan, Minn., was cited for speeding on Hwy. 35 and Elizabeth Street at 5:12 p.m.

Verna M. Pickard, 83, Amery, died March 10, 2010.

Gerald R. Johnson, 74, Dresser, died March 16, 2010.

Ethel A. Peterson, 100, Frederic, died March 17, 2010.

Alvie J. Anton, 67, Luck, died March 20, 2010.

Dale E. Schuna, 71, Scandia, Minn., died March 21, 2010.

Lois Arntson, 95, Amery, died March 22, 2010.

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Jenell Anderson Probate Registrar March 25, 2010 Alexander A. Crosby Personal Representative/ Attorney 332 Minnesota Street Suite W2610 St. Paul, MN 55101 (651) 228-0497

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The April monthly meeting will be changed to Monday, April 19, 2010, at 7 p.m.

The 2010 Annual Meeting will be held at 7:30 p.m. following the April meeting at the Milltown Fire Hall.

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Virgil Hansen, Clerk

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASSISTANT INSTRUCTOR WITC Rice Lake Search Reopened

Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College is seeking learning-focused, creative and dynamic individual for a full-time Occupational Therapy Assistant Instructor. The ideal candidate will demonstrate interest in and potential for excellence in facilitating student learning and development.

Qualifications include: Bachelor’s degree, minimum of two years’ occupational experience, current NBCOT certification, current Wisconsin state licensure and membership in state and national associations.

Deadline to apply: May 7, 2010.

WISCONSIN For a complete list of qualifications INDIANHEAD and to apply visit our Web site at TECHNICAL www.witc.edu/employ.

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WITC is an equal opportunity/access/employer and educator.

NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING TOWN OF CLAM FALLS

!The annual meeting for the Town of Clam Falls will be held at 7 p.m., Wednesday, April 14, 2010, at the town hall.

Betty Knutson, Clerk For the Town Board

TOWN OF CLAM FALLS MONTHLY BOARD MEETING

!The monthly meeting of the Clam Falls Town Board will be held immediately following the annual meeting, Wednesday, April 14, 2010, at the town hall. Agenda: Minutes of last meeting; treasurer’s report; old business; correspondence; letter to Polk Co. Zoning; Pat Rawlings (dumping issue); representative for Polk Co. Zoning rewrite; pay bills; any other business to legally come before the board.

Betty Knutson, Clerk 508690 33L 23a For the Town Board

Must have excellent people skills and be detail-oriented. Retail experience preferred, but not required. Flexible schedule and benefits available. Add’l. $2.50 per hour for weekend hours.

MENARDS 1285 208th St. St. Croix Falls, WI 54024

Darrell Frandsen, Town Clerk

(Mar. 17, 24, 31, April 7, 14, 21) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, L.P., AS SERVICER FOR THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATE HOLDERS CWABS ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATE TRUST 2005-BC4 Plaintiff, vs.

BRADLEY A. ANDREWSON, et al Defendants.

Case Number: 09 CV 785 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on February 4, 2010, in the amount of $191,949.35, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: May 5, 2010, at 10 a.m.

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

2. Sold “as is” and subject to all legal liens and encumbrances.

PLACE: Front Entrance to the Polk County Justice Center located at 1005 W. Main Street, Balsam Lake, Wis. DESCRIPTION: The South 246.25 Feet of the North 626.25 Feet of the West 417.5 Feet of the Northwest 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 23, Township 34 North, Range 18 West, Polk County, Wisconsin.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 1490 200th Street, Saint Croix Falls, WI 54024.

TAX KEY NO.: 044-00553-0000.

Dated this 9th day of March 2010. /s/Timothy G. Moore Sheriff of Polk County Shannon K. Cummings State Bar #1033710 Attorney for Plaintiff 13700 W. Greenfield Avenue Brookfield, WI 53005 262-790-5719 Please go to www.blommerpeterman.com to obtain the bid for this sale. Blommer Petermann, S.C. is the creditor’s attorney and is attempting to collect a debt on its behalf. Any information obtained will be used for the purpose. (189995)

Agenda: Call to order; reading of agenda; clerk’s minutes; treasurer’s report; payment of bills; dam update; plan commission report; road report; bids for blacktopping 255th Avenue; and public comments.

Darrell Frandsen 508555 33L Town Clerk

TOWN OF LUCK ANNUAL TOWN MEETING

No burning is allowed until after 6 p.m. on the east side of River Road, per the Town of Sterling fire ordinance. This ordinance is in effect from April 1 through June 1, 2010. West of River Road a DNR burning permit is required.

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Monthly Town Board Meeting Thursday, April 8, 2010, 7 p.m., at the clerk’s home

NOTICE

TOWN OF STERLING BURNING BAN NOTICE

Yard, Sales & Cashier

Apply In Person At...

Tuesday, April 13, 2010 7 p.m.

Bone Lake Lutheran Church

TOWN OF BONE LAKE

Julie Peterson, Clerk

(March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, April 7) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY U.S. Bank National Association, Plaintiff, vs.

John G. Peterson and Unknown Spouse, and Allyson E. Meyers and Unknown Spouse, Defendants.

Case Code: 30404 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Case No. 09 CV 877 Hon. Robert H. Rasmussen PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on the 8th day of January, 2010, the Sheriff of Polk County will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: DATE/TIME: April 15, 2010, at 10:00 a.m.

TERMS: 10% of successful bid must be paid to the Sheriff at sale in cash or by certified check. Balance due within 10 days of court approval.

Purchaser is responsible for payment of all transfer taxes and recording fees. Sale is AS IS in all respects.

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

DESCRIPTION: Parcel I: Lot Four (4) of Certified Survey Map No. 1131 recorded in Volume 5 of Certified Survey Maps, page 121, Document No. 439240, located in the Southwest Quarter of Northwest Quarter (SW1/4 of NW1/4), Section Sixteen (16), Township Thirty-Four (34) North, Range Seventeen (17) West, Polk County, Wis. Parcel II: Together with an easement for ingress and egress as indicated on said Certified Survey Map and on adjoining Certified Survey Maps #1131, #1132 and #1035 to the Town Road.

(FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY: Plaintiff believes that the property address is xxxx 157th Street, Balsam Lake, WI) Timothy G. Moore Sheriff of Polk County Stein & Moore, P.A. Attorneys for Plaintiff 332 Minnesota St. Ste. W-1650 St. Paul, MN 55101 651-224-9683

Notice is hereby given to electors of the Town of Luck, in Polk County, Wisconsin, that the Annual Town Meeting of said town will be held on second Tuesday of April 2010, at 8 p.m., at the Luck Town Hall, following the regular monthly town meeting for the transaction of such business as shall come lawfully before it.

Dated March 29, 2010.

508161 Lloyd Nelson, Town Clerk 32-33L (March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, April 7) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY AnchorBank, FSB Plaintiff, vs.

ERIC LEE ERICKSON, et al Defendants.

Case Number: 09 CV 301 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on June 5, 2009, in the amount of $125,717.24, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: April 21, 2010, at 10 a.m.

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

2. Sold “as is” and subject to all legal liens and encumbrances.

PLACE: Front Entrance to the Polk County Justice Center located at 1005 W. Main Street, Balsam Lake, Wis. DESCRIPTION: That part of the Northeast 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 34, Township 33 North, Range 15 West (in the Town of Clayton) described as commencing at a point 50 feet South of the Northeast corner; thence West 480 feet; thence South 990 feet; thence East 480 feet; thence North 990 feet to the place of beginning. Said land being in the Township of Clayton, Polk County, Wisconsin.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 691 20th Street, Clayton, WI 54004-3317.

TAX KEY NO.: 016-00834-0000.

Dated this 23rd day of February, 2010. /s/ Timothy G. Moore Sheriff of Polk County Chaz M. Rodriguez State Bar #1063071 Attorney for Plaintiff 13700 W. Greenfield Avenue Brookfield, WI 53005 262-790-5719 Please go to www.blommerpeterman.com to obtain the bid for this sale. Blommer Peterman, S.C., is the creditor’s attorney and is attempting to collect a debt on its behalf. Any information obtained will be used for the purpose. (188597)

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MONTHLY AND ANNUAL MEETING

PART-TIME POSITIONS AVAILABLE

TOWN OF BONE LAKE NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING

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TOWN OF MILLTOWN

NOTICE

The monthly Board meeting for the Town of McKinley will be held on Tues., April 13, 2010, 7 p.m., at the Town Hall. Agenda will be posted at the Town Hall. NOTICE IS HEREBY ALSO GIVEN, that the Annual Town Meeting will be held immediately following the Board meeting.

Comprehensive Plan Board will meet on Wednesday, April 14, 2010, at 7:30 p.m.

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The School District of Webster is accepting bids for shingle roof replacement. * Reshingle roofs at the Administration Office and Press Box. * Installation of new shingles and new underlayment.

Work will include tear off and debris removal of all materials.

All bids are to be sealed and submitted no later than 4 p.m. on April 16, 2010, to the School District of Webster, P.O. Box 9, Webster, WI 54893.

Please direct all questions, clarifications or bid specifications to Brian Sears at 866-4281 or bsears@webster.k12.wi.us.

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

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Notices/ Employment

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SCHOOL DISTRICT OF WEBSTER INVITATION TO BID

(Mar. 24, 31, April 7, 14, 21, 28) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY THE RIVERBANK, a Minnesota banking corporation, 304 Cascade Street, Osceola, WI 54020, Plaintiff, vs.

CURTIS VENTURES, LLC, a Wisconsin limited liability company, 885 162nd Ave., Balsam Lake, WI 54810; MICHAEL J. CURTIS, an individual, 1361 100th St., Cty Rd. H., Amery, WI 54001; JEFFREY M. CURTIS, an individual, 112 2nd Ave. E., Luck, WI 54853; REBECCA CURTIS-WAALEN, an individual, 885 162nd Ave., Balsam Lake, WI 54810; POLK COUNTY ASSESSOR, c/o Polk County Treasurer, 100 Polk County Plaza, Suite 150, Balsam Lake, WI 54810; BULL DOZIN, INC., a Wisconsin corporation, 2405 23rd Ave., Rice Lake, WI 54868; SCHANON MORTGAGE, INC., a Wisconsin corporation, c/o Michael J. Schanon, 228 N. Keller Ave., Amery, WI 54001; ST. CROIX COUNTY ASSESSOR, c/o St. Croix County Treasurer, 1101 Carmichael Road, Hudson, WI 54016.

Defendants.

Case No. 09CV740 Case Code: 30404 Foreclosure of Mortgage NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on January 5, 2010, in the amount of $76,079.99 on Note 30522, and in the amount of $143,121.55 on Note 46202, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: May 5, 2010, at 10 a.m.

TERMS: Pursuant to said judgment, 10% of the successful bid must be paid to the sheriff at the sale in cash, cashier’s check or certified funds, payable to the clerk of courts (personal checks cannot and will not be accepted). The balance of the successful bid must be paid to the clerk of courts in cash, cashier’s check or certified funds no later than ten days after the court’s confirmation of the sale or else the 10% down payment is forfeited to the plaintiff. The property is sold “as is” and subject to all liens and encumbrances.

PLACE: In the foyer area of the Polk County Justice Center, 1005 West Main Street, in the City of Balsam Lake, Polk County.

DESCRIPTION: Note 30522. Lot 75 of the Assessor’s Plat of the Village of Dresser.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 300 E. Avenue, Dresser, Wis. 54009.

DESCRIPTION: Note 46202. Lot Six (6) of Certified Survey Map No. 379 recorded in Volume 2 of Certified Survey Maps, page 108 as Document No. 378754, being located in the Southeast Quarter of Northeast Quarter (SE 1/4 of NE 1/4), Section Thirty-three (33), Township Thirty-four (34) North, Range Eighteen (18) West, Town of St. Croix Falls, Polk County, Wisconsin.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 2101 125th Avenue, St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin, 54024.

Timothy G. Moore Polk County Sheriff MURNANE BRANDT Attorneys for Plaintiff 30 E. 7th Street, Suite 3200 St. Paul, MN 55101-4919 Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (15 U.S.C. Section 1692), we are required to state that we are attempting to collect a debt on our client’s behalf and any information we obtain will be used for that purpose.

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The Polk County Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, April 27, 2010, at the Government Center in Balsam Lake, Wisconsin. The board will call the public hearing to order at 8:30 a.m., recess at 8:45 a.m. to view site and will reconvene at 10:30 a.m. at the Government Center in Balsam Lake, Wisconsin. At that time each applicant will inform the Board of their request. (THE APPLICANT MUST APPEAR AT 10:30 A.M. WHEN THE BOARD RECONVENES AT THE GOVERNMENT CENTER.) LARRY & JEAN HART request a variance from Article 11F2(a)(1)+(2) of the Polk County Shoreland Protection Zoning Ordinance to build an addition which will exceed 750 sq. ft. footprint and be off to the side. Property affected is: 81 S. Horseshoe Dr., Lots K, L and M, Desc. V388/555, Pt. of Gov’t. Lot 3, Sec. 13/T34N/R15W, Town of Beaver, 508560 33-34L 23a,d Horseshoe Lake.

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NOTICE OF HEARING

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715-472-2164

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TOWN OF LAKETOWN BURNING RESTRICTION

Patsy Gustafson Town Clerk

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No burning is allowed from midnight until 6 p.m. from April 1 through June 1, 2010.

The Annual Meeting Will Be Held Tuesday, April 13, 2010, 7 p.m., At The Town Hall 508714 33L

www.townofstcroixfalls.org Janet Krueger, Town Clerk

ANNUAL TOWN MEETING

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Annual Town Meeting for the Town of Georgetown, in the County of Polk, State of Wis., for transaction of business as is by law required or permitted to be transacted at such meeting, will be held at the town hall in said town on April 13, 2010, at 8 p.m.

Dated this 26th day of March, 2010.

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INVITATION FOR BIDS School District of Siren - Bleacher Removal

The Siren School District is accepting bids from qualified parties interested in disassembling and removing the entire bleacher apparatus in the big gym. The party awarded the bid will receive all of the bleacher hardware and lumber. All materials must be fully disassembled and removed from the property within the dates below. The project shall be started no sooner than June 4, 2010, and shall be completed no later than June 16, 2010. All interested parties must show proof of adequate damage and liability insurance for this project.

Interested parties may submit your bids in a sealed envelope marked “Bleacher Removal Project” to the Siren School District office at 24022 W. 4th Avenue, Siren, WI 54872. The deadline to submit bids is 4 p.m., April 16, 2010. Bids will be opened at a Building and Grounds Committee meeting on April 19, 2010, at 4 p.m. Further questions may be directed to Don Fleischhacker, Director of Building and Grounds, at 715349-2290, extension 403.

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INFORMATION CLERK POLK COUNTY INFORMATION CENTER PART TIME • 16-24 HOURS/WK. • WEEKEND ROTATIONS

Deadline is April 22, 2010 Submit resume to:

Sue Mathews, Director, Polk County Information Center 710 Hwy. 35 So., St. Croix Falls, WI 54024

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This is a unique opportunity to share your talents in a friendly and challenging field of tourism. Knowledge of Polk County, outgoing personality, flexibility, organizational skills, teamwork and ability to learn quickly are essential. Duties will include greeting visitors, providing information on the county and state, some lifting, general office and computer work.

Equal Opportunity Employer * Polk County Tourism Council

LUCK KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION LUCK KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION FOR THE 2010-2011 SCHOOL YEAR WILL TAKE PLACE ON THURSDAY, APRIL 8, AT 6 P.M. IN THE LUCK SCHOOL CAFETERIA

This evening is designed for parents only, so they may have a better understanding of the kindergarten program and details of their child’s day at school.

If your child is currently enrolled in the 4-K Program in Balsam Lake, your child will bring home a registration packet to be completed by you and returned on April 8.

If your child does not go to the 4-K Program, then a packet may be picked up at the Luck Elementary School Office anytime.

Parents of those children that are not enrolled in 4-K will also need to bring their child’s birth certificate and immunization records.

A school physical will be required to attend kindergarten.

According to state law, (chapter 429, section 118.14), a child must be five years old on or before September 1, in order to go to kindergarten in the fall.

If you have questions regarding this, please call us at 715507031 30-33L 20-22a 472-2153, ext. 108.

The Annual Meeting Will Be Held Sat., April 17, 2010, At 10 a.m. At The Town Hall, 4599 County Road A

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Lorraine Radke, Clerk

BONE LAKE MANAGEMENT DISTRICT

Commissioners Meeting Wilkins Resort Sat., April 10, 2010 9 a.m.

Agenda • Call to order.

• Roll call.

• Recognition of guests • Reading and approval of minutes.

• Treasurer’s report.

• Amendment of 2009/2010 budget • Lake Management Plan update...Phil/Cheryl/Joe A. Crop fields B. Waterfront runoff C. Fisheries D. Evaluation and studies E. Wildlife and Natural beauty F. Volunteer reimbursement • APM plan...Bob B./Phil • Boat safety and buoys...Dick B. • Communications Committee...Bob/Phil • Fireworks...Joe C./Bob B. • Social Committee...Sue Schnarr • Old business • New business 507690 • Adjournments 32-33L

(Mar. 31, Apr. 7, 14, 21, 28, May 5) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY BAC Home Loans Servicing, L.P., as servicer for Countrywide Home Loans Servicing, L.P. Plaintiff, vs.

ERNEST T. ATHEN, et al.

Defendants.

Case Number: 09 CV 311 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on July 15, 2009, in the amount of $129,841.41 the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: May 19, 2010, at 10:00 a.m.

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

2. Sold “as is” and subject to all legal liens and encumbrances.

PLACE: Foyer area of the Polk County Justice Center, 1005 W. Main Street, Balsam Lake, WI DESCRIPTION: Lot 1 of Certified Survey Map No. 3616 recorded in Volume 16 of Certified Survey Maps, Page 129, as Document No. 628842.

Located in part of the Northeast 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4, Section 18, Township 32 North, Range 17 West, Town of Alden, Polk County, Wis. PROPERTY ADDRESS: 1752 40th Ave., Osceola, WI 54020.

TAX KEY NO.: 002-00450-0000.

Dated this 4th day of March, 2010. /s/Timothy G. Moore Sheriff of Polk County Chaz M. Rodriguez State Bar #1063071 Attorney for Plaintiff 13700 W. Greenfield Avenue Brookfield, WI 53005 262-790-5719 Please go to http://www.blommerpeterman.com to obtain the bid for this sale. Blommer Peterman, S.C., is the creditors’ attorney and is attempting to collect a debt on its behalf. Any information obtained will be used for this purpose. (191201)

Tuesday, April 13, 7 p.m., Town Hall

5 a.m. - 9 a.m. Monday through Saturday.

Apply In Person At:

For information, contact: Perry Karl, 715-653-4247 or Brad Olson, 715-327-4614.

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Agenda: Reading of minutes; treasurer’s report; review & pay bills; discuss & act on 280th Road project; discuss replacement of 1 town truck; patrolman’s report. Any additional agenda will be posted in Luck Town Hall.

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(March 17, 24, 31, April 7, 14, 21) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY THE RIVERBANK, a Minnesota banking corporation, 304 Cascade Street, Osceola, WI 54020 Plaintiff, vs.

FREBERG CONSTRUCTION, INC. a Minnesota corporation, c/o Joel Freberg, 3475 Shorewood Drive, Rush City, MN 55069; JOEL FREBERG, an individual, 3475 Shorewood Drive, Rush City, MN 55069; POLK COUNTY ASSESSOR c/o Polk County Treasurer 100 Polk County Plaza, Suite 150 Balsam Lake, WI 54810.

Defendants.

Case No.: 09 CV 650 Case Code: 30404 Foreclosure of Mortgage NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on October 8, 2009 in the amount of $89,033.70 against Freberg Construction, Inc. and Joel Freberg, jointly and severally, and amended order entered on March 1, 2010, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: April 28, 2010 at 10 a.m.

TERMS: Pursuant to said judgment, 10% of the successful bid must be paid to the sheriff at the sale in cash, cashier’s check or certified funds, payable to the clerk of courts (personal checks cannot and will not be accepted). The balance of the successful bid must be paid to the clerk of courts in cash, cashier’s check or certified funds no later than ten days after the court’s confirmation of the sale or else the 10% down payment is forfeited to the plaintiff. The properties are sold “as is” and subject to all liens and encumbrances.

PLACE: In the foyer area of the Polk County Justice Center, 1005 West Main Street, in the City of Balsam Lake, Polk County.

DESCRIPTION: Lots EightySeven (87) and Eighty-eight (88) of Gateway Meadows, said plat being located and subdivision of part of the Northeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter (NE1/4 of SE1/4), the Southeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter (SE1/4 of SE1/4), the Northwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter (NW 1/4 of SE1/4) and the Southwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter (SW1/4 of the SE1/4), Section Twenty-Six (26), Township Thirty-three (33) North of Range Nineteen (19) West; also being part of Outlots 169 and 170 of the Osceola Outlot Plat, Village of Osceola, Polk County, Wisconsin.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 1220 Corey Court and 1230 Corey Court, Osceola, WI. MURNANE BRANDT Attorneys for Plaintiff 30 E. 7th Street, Suite 3200 St. Paul, MN 55101-4919 Timothy G. Moore Polk County Sheriff Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (15 U.S.C. Section 1692), we are required to state that we are attempting to collect a debt on our client’s behalf and any information we obtain will be used for that purpose. 507176 WNAXLP

(April 7, 14, 21, 28, May 5, 12) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY AnchorBank, fsb f/k/a S&C Bank, Plaintiff, vs.

Lorna R. Knutson and Craig R. Knutson, husband and wife, Defendants NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Case No: 09 CV 661 Case Code: 30404 Judge: Molly E. GaleWyrick PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on the 23rd day of November 2009, in the amount of $118,595.02, the Polk County Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: DATE/TIME: June 2, 2010, at 10 a.m.

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

PLACE: Foyer Area of Polk County Justice Center, 1005 West Main Street, Ste. 900, Balsam Lake, WI 54810 DESCRIPTION: A parcel of land in Government Lot 1, Section 24, Township 35 North, Range 16 West, in the Town of Georgetown, Polk County, Wisconsin, described as follows: Beginning at a point on the East line of said Government Lot 1, a distance of 593.39 feet North of the Southeast corner of said Government Lot 1; thence parallel with the South line of said Government Lot 1, North 89 deg. 07’ 54” West, 636.69 feet to the Westerly right of way of Private Road as shown on Certified Survey Map No. 1096 as recorded in Volume 5, Page 86 of said maps in the Register of Deeds Office in and for said Polk County; thence North along said right of way, North 05 deg. 27’ 51” West, 205.80 feet; thence continuing along said right of way North 29 deg. 26’ 17” West, 113.12 feet; thence along said right of way, North 12 deg. 35’ 27” West, 28.89 feet; thence parallel with the South line of said Government Lot 1, South 89 deg. 07’ 54” East, 715.38 feet to the East line of said Government Lot 1; thence along said East line, South 00 deg. 29’ 18” East, 330.40 feet to the point of beginning.

Reserving the Westerly 66 feet of the above-described parcel for said Private Road purposes. Together with an easement for road purposes along the said Private Road shown on said Certified Survey Map No. 1096, Southerly from this parcel to the Town Road, called Clara Drive. Together with an easement along the existing Private Access Road to Big Round Lake, said access is shown on said Certified Survey Map No. 1096.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 2070 68th Street. Balsam Lake, WI 54810.

Timothy G. Moore Polk County Sheriff ECKBERG, LAMMERS, BRIGGS, WOLFF & VIERLING, P.L.L.P. Nicholas J. Vivian #1047165 Attorney for Plaintiff 1809 Northwestern Avenue Stillwater, MN 55082 (651) 439-2878

(April 7, 14, 21, 28, May 5, 12) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee in trust for the benefit of the Certificateholders for Argent Securities Trust 2006-M2, Asset-Backed Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2006-M2 by American Home Mortgage Servicing Inc., its attorney-in-fact, Plaintiff, vs.

DARIN A. BJORNSON and TANIA L. BJORNSON, husband and wife; and JANE DOE and/or JOHN DOE, unknown tenants; and LAKES GAS CO. d/b/a Lakes Gas Company #7, Defendants Case No. 09-CV-496 Code No. 30404 Foreclosure of Mortgage Dollar Amount Greater Than $5,000 Code No. 30405 Other Real Estate NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on August 25, 2009, in the amount of $215,617.75, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: May 27, 2010, at 10 o’clock a.m.

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

2. Sold “as is” and subject to all legal liens and encumbrances.

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

DESCRIPTION: Part of the Southwest Quarter of Southwest Quarter (SW 1/4 of SW 1/4), Section One (1), Township Thirty-Five (35) North of Range Seventeen (17) West, described as follows: Beginning at the West 1/8 stake between Sections 1 and 12, Township 35, Range 17, then in Section 1, Northerly 80 rods to the East and West line, then 31 rods Westerly then Southerly 55 rods, to the North boundary stake between Lot 5 and 6 of Crystal Bay of Pine Lake Subdivision then Easterly 150 links to the North boundary stake between Lot 6 and Lot 7 of above-named subdivision, then Southerly 45˚ East, 890 links to the 1/8 stake to beginning.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 1283 230th Ave., Town of Milltown.

TAX KEY NO.: 040-00027-0000.

Timothy G. Moore Sheriff of Polk County, WI O’DESS AND ASSOCIATES, S.C. Attorneys for Plaintiff 1414 Underwood Avenue Suite 403 Wauwatosa, WI 53213 (414) 727-1591 O’Dess and Associates, S.C., is attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

If you have previously received a Chapter 7 Discharge in Bankruptcy, this correspondence should not be construed as an attempt to collect a debt.

MENARDS

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TOWN OF ST. CROIX FALLS

The Clam Falls Township Comprehensive Planning Committee will meet monthly in 2010. Each meeting will be on the second Tues. of the month at 7 p.m. in the Clam Falls Town Hall.

TOWN OF LUCK BOARD MEETING

MORNING STOCK CREW

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Part-time position.

Night shift.

ANNUAL TOWN MEETING NOTICE

ATTENTION CLAM FALLS TOWNSHIP RESIDENTS

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TOWN OF JACKSON ANNUAL MEETING NOTICE

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Notices/ Employment

NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE STATE OF WISCONSIN : : SS. COUNTY OF POLK : By virtue of and pursuant to a judgment of foreclosure entered in the above-entitled action on October 23, 2009, I will sell the following-described mortgaged premises at public auction in the foyer area of the Polk County Justice Center, 1005 West Main Street, Balsam Lake, Wisconsin, on April 28, 2010, at 10:00 a.m.: Lot 21, Plat of First Addition to Camelie Heights, Village of Clayton, Polk County, Wis. TAX PARCEL NO.: 112-0035100000.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 602 Clayton Avenue, Clayton, WI. The property will be sold subject to all legal encumbrances.

TERMS OF SALE: Cash. 10% down in the form of cash, certified check or cashier’s check, or money order must be paid at the time of sale. No personal checks or letters of credit will be accepted. Buyer to pay applicable Wisconsin real estate transfer tax from the proceeds of the sale. The balance of the price shall be paid to the Clerk of Courts by cash, certified check or cashier’s check no later than 10 days after confirmation of the sale by the Court. If the balance is not paid within that 10-day period, Bidder forfeits the down payment made.

DATED at Balsam Lake, Wisconsin, this 22nd day of February, 2010. /s/Timothy G. Moore, Sheriff Polk County, Wisconsin THIS DOCUMENT DRAFTED BY: Metzler, Timm, Treleven, Pahl, Beck, S.C. Attorneys for Plaintiff By: Ronald F. Metzler WI Bar Member No.: 1010044 222 Cherry Street Green Bay, WI 54301-4223 920-435-9393 505898 WNAXLP

TOWN OF SIREN - ANNUAL MEETING

The Annual Meeting for the Town of Siren will be held on Thursday, April 22, 2010, at the Siren Town Hall. The meeting will be called to order at 6:30 p.m. The agenda will be posted at the Siren Town Hall, U.S. Bank, O’Reilly Auto Parts and 23340 Soderberg Road.

Mary Hunter, Clerk, Town of Siren, 715-349-5119 508343 33-34L

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING VILLAGE OF LUCK

NOTICE is hereby given that the Village of Luck Plan Commission will hold a Public Hearing on Monday, April 19, 2010, at 6:00 p.m. in the Village Hall to hear testimony with regard to amending Village of Luck Zoning Ordinance Article H: Signs and Billboards. Copies of the proposed changes to the ordinance are available at Village Hall, 401 Main St., Luck, WI 54853.

This notice is being provided pursuant to Wisconsin Statutes 62.23(7)(d)2. All interested parties are invited to come and be heard.

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NOTICE OF SPRING CLEANUP Danbury and Swiss Cemeteries

The Town of Swiss will be conducting its spring cleanup of both the Danbury and Swiss Cemeteries on or about the 1st of May, 2010. We will be removing faded/ dried-up decorations as to prepare for Memorial Day Weekend. Should you desire to save items, please have decorations removed by the above date.

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(March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, April 7) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY FIRST NATIONAL BANK & TRUST, Plaintiff, vs.

NATHAN L. HIBBS and GAIL J. HIBBS -andTAHOE-I, LCC -andHSBC BANK NEVADA -andCAPITAL ONE BANK -andATLANTIC CREDIT & FINANCE, Defendants.

NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Case No. 09 CV 614 Classification No.: 30404 Under and by virtue of Judgment for Foreclosure in the above-entitled action issued by the Court aforesaid on the 7th day of October, 2009, I am commanded to sell the following described property: Lot 2 of Certified Survey Map No. 5085, Volume 22, Page 192, being a part of the Southeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter of Section 13, Township 36 North, Range 16 West (in the Town of Bone Lake), Polk County, Wis. Tax Key No.: 012-00245-0200.

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on the 14th day of April, 2010, at 10 o’clock a.m., on that day at the front entrance of the Polk County Courthouse located in Balsam Lake, Wisconsin, I will sell the abovedescribed real estate to satisfy said judgment with interest and with costs to the highest bidder for cash.

TERMS OF SALE: 1. This is a cash sale. A certified check or bank check in the amount of 10% of the amount bid must accompany the bid, with the balance due upon confirmation of the sale by the court.

2. Sale is subject to all unpaid real estate taxes and special assessments.

3. Purchaser shall pay any Wisconsin real estate transfer fee.

4. The property is being sold in an “as is” basis without warranties or representations of any kind.

Dated at Balsam Lake, Wisconsin, this 1st day of February, 2010.

Tim Moore, Sheriff Polk County, Wisconsin Drafted by: Andrew S. Lawton, Attorney at Law P.O. Box 119 Spooner, WI 54801 Ph.: 715/635-7525 State Bar No.: 1000824

TOWN OF ST. CROIX FALLS Polk County, Wisconsin www.townofstcroixfalls.org PLAN COMMISSION NOTICE OF HEARING April 14, 2010 The Town of St. Croix Falls Plan Commission will hold a public hearing at 6 p.m. on Wed., April 14, 2010, at the Town Hall at 1305 200th Street & U.S. Hwy. 8, St. Croix Falls, WI. Written evidence, testimony or comments, if any, must be delivered in person or by mail to the Town Hall.

The Town of St. Croix Falls is holding a public hearing to discuss amendments to the Town’s Driveway Ordinance. Drafts of the proposed changes are available at the Town Hall or on the town Web site: www.townofstcroixfalls.rg.

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NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING TOWN OF TRADE LAKE

The Annual Meeting Of The Town Of Trade Lake Will Be Held On Tues., April 20, 2010, Immediately Following The April Monthly Town Board Meeting Which Begins At 6 p.m.

Please see postings for agenda for the Monthly Meeting.

Trade Lake Town Hall Deborah L. Christian, Clerk 508516 22-24a 33-34L www.tradelakewi.com

(April 7, 14, 21) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY North American Banking Company, Plaintiff, vs.

Cascade Falls, LLC, et al Defendants Case Classification: 30404 SUMMONS (For Publication) Case No. 10 CV 190 Hon. Molly E. GaleWyrick THE STATE OF WISCONSIN, to Defendant Cascade Falls, LLC: You are hereby notified that the plaintiff named above has filed a lawsuit or other legal action against you.

This is a real estate foreclosure action. Therefore, within 40 days after April 7, 2010 (60 days as to the United States of America), you must respond with a written demand for a copy of the complaint. The demand must be sent or delivered to the court, whose address is Clerk of Court, Polk County Justice Center, 1005 West Main Street, Balsam Lake, WI 54810 and to Ralph Moore, Plaintiff’s attorney whose address is 332 Minnesota Street, Suite W-1650, St. Paul, MN 55101. You may have an attorney help or represent you.

If you do not demand a copy of the complaint within 40 days (60 days as to the United States of America), the court may grant judgment against you for the award of money or other legal action requested in the complaint, and you may lose your right to object to anything that is or may be incorrect in the complaint. A judgment may be enforced as provided by law. A judgment awarding money may become a lien against any real estate you own now or in the future, and may also be enforced by garnishment or seizure of property.

The object of this action is to foreclosure a mortgage recorded with the Register of Deeds for Polk County, Wisconsin, on August 30, 2005, in Vol. 976 of Records, Page 830 as Document No. 704449.

Date: April 2, 2010 STEIN & MOORE, P.A. By: /s/ Ralph L. Moore I.D. #1046351 Attorneys for Plaintiff 332 Minnesota St. Suite W-1650 St. Paul, MN 55101 (651) 224-9683

(April 7, 14, 21) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY ARROW FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC ASSIGNEE OF 5996 W. TOUHY AVE. NILES, IL 60714 Plaintiff, vs.

KARI KOWALSKI 2868 210TH ST. LUCK, WI 54853-3413 Defendant(s) Case No. 10CV51 AMENDED SUMMONS Money Judgment: 30301 Our File: 843110 THE STATE OF WISCONSIN, To each person named above as Defendant: YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that the Plaintiff named above has filed a lawsuit or other legal action against you. The complaint, which is also served upon you, states the nature and basis of the legal action.

Within 40 days after April 21, 2010, you must respond with a written answer, as that term is used in chapter 802 of the Wisconsin Statutes, to the complaint. The court may reject or disregard an answer that does not follow the requirements of the statutes. The answer must be sent or delivered to the court whose address is 1005 W. Main Street, Suite 300, Balsam Lake, WI 54810-4410 and to Rausch, Sturm, Israel, Enerson & Hornik, LLC, Plaintiff’s attorney, whose address is shown below. You may have an attorney help or represent you.

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

Dated: March 24, 2010. /s/ Ryan M. Peterson Rausch, Sturm, Israel, Enerson & Hornik, LLC Attorneys in the Practice of Debt Collection 250 N. Sunnyslope Rd., Ste. 300 Brookfield, WI 53005 Toll-Free: (888) 302-4011

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Case No. 09-CV-585 Case Code No. 30404 Foreclosure of Mortgage

(Mar. 17, 24, 31, April 7, 14, 21) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY CitiMortgage, Inc. Plaintiff, vs.

THOMAS A. SAVINDA, JR. A/K/ A THOMAS A. SAVINDA, et al Defendants.

Case Number: 09 CV 445 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on October 30, 2009, in the amount of $97,874.19, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: May 6, 2010, at 10 a.m.

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

2. Sold “as is” and subject to all legal liens and encumbrances.

PLACE: Front Entrance to the Polk County Justice Center located at 1005 W. Main Street, Balsam Lake, Wis. DESCRIPTION: Lot 16 and the Westerly 1/2 of Lot 15, Amundson and Johnson’s Addition, being a part of the Southeast 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 28, Township 33 North, Range 16 West, in the City of Amery, Polk County, Wisconsin. EXCEPTING the South 60 feet thereof.

ALSO DESCRIBED AS: Lot 16 and the Westerly 1/2 of Lot 15 Amundson and Johnson’s Addition to the City of Amery, according to the official plat thereof on file and of record in the Office of the Register of Deeds in and for Polk County, Wisconsin, said lots lying in and comprising of a part of the Southeast 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 28, Township 33 North, Range 16 West, Polk County, Wisconsin, Except the South 60 feet thereof.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 234 Summit Avenue, Amery, WI 54001.

TAX KEY NO.: 201-00012-0000.

Dated this 3rd day of March, 2010. /s/ Timothy G. Moore Sheriff of Polk County Christina E. Demakopoulos State Bar #1066197 Attorney for Plaintiff 13700 W. Greenfield Avenue Brookfield, WI 53005 262-790-5719 Please go to www.blommerpeterman.com to obtain the bid for this sale. Blommer Peterman, S.C., is the creditor’s attorney and is attempting to collect a debt on its behalf. Any information obtained will be used for the purpose. (188766)

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STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY BRANCH 2 ASSOCIATED BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, Plaintiff, vs.

MICHAEL P. KOHNEN, RHU & ASSOCIATES, INC.; MPK CO.; MICHAEL P. KOHNEN and MICHAEL P. KOHNEN, II, Defendants

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(March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, April 7)

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(March 17, 24, 31, April 7, 14, 21) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT Branch 2 POLK COUNTY WESTCONSIN CREDIT UNION 444 South Broadway Menomonie, WI 54751, Plaintiff, vs.

ROBERT J. BURROWS 465 280th Street Osceola, WI 54020, and KIMBERLY J. BURROWS, a/k/a Kimberly J. Klabunde 1221 Hialeah, Apt. #2 Osceola, WI 54020, Defendants.

Case No. 09CV625 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE Code: 30404 By virtue of and pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above-entitled action on October 23, 2009, I will sell at public auction at the Polk County Courthouse in the Village of Balsam Lake, in said County, on May 5, 2010, at 10 o’clock a.m., all of the following described mortgaged premises, to-wit: Lot 2, of Burrows Subdivision, on CSM No. 4138, recorded in Volume 18, Page 168, located in the Southeast Quarter (SE 1/4) of the Northeast Quarter (NE 1/4), Section Eight (8), Township Thirty-two (32), Range Nineteen (19) West, Town of Farmington, Polk County, Wisconsin.

The above property is located at 465 280th Street, Osceola, WI 54020.

TERMS: 1. 10% cash or certified check down payment at time of sale, balance upon confirmation by Court.

2. Sale is subject to all unpaid real estate taxes and special assessments.

3. Purchaser shall pay any Wisconsin real estate transfer fee.

4. Property is being sold on an “as is” basis without warranties or representations of any kind.

5. Purchaser shall be responsible for obtaining possession of property.

Dated at Balsam Lake, Wisconsin, this 26th day of February, 2010.

Timothy Moore, Sheriff Polk County, Wisconsin SCHOFIELD, HIGLEY & MAYER, S.C. Attorneys for Plaintiff Bay View Offices, Suite #100 700 Wolske Bay Road Menomonie, WI 54751 715-235-3939

TOWN OF SIREN SIREN SANITARY DISTRICT BOARD MEETING TOWN OF SIREN BOARD MEETING

The Siren Sanitary District meeting will be held on Thursday, April 8, 2010, at 6:30 p.m., at the Siren Town Hall. Immediately following the Sanitary District meeting the Town of Siren will hold a Board meeting at approximately 7 p.m. If you wish to be on the agenda please call Mary Hunter, Clerk.

Mary Hunter, Clerk 507706 32-33L 715-349-5119

OPEN BOOK

The Open Book for the Village of Siren will be held on Monday, April 19, 2010, from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m., at the Siren Village Hall. The assessor will be available at this time to hear any and all complaints from the taxpayers. Please contact Village Hall at 715-349-2273 to schedule an appointment.

Board of Review will be held on Monday, May 10, 2010, from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m.

Notice is hereby given this 7th day of April, 2010, by Ann L. Peterson, Clerk 508341 33L WNAXLP

COACHING OPPORTUNITIES

The Frederic School District is accepting applications for the following coaching positions: • Head High School Volleyball Coach • Assistant High School Volleyball Coach Send letter of application, resume and credentials to: Jeff Carley, Athletic Director, Frederic School District, 1437 Clam Falls Drive, Frederic, WI 54837. Telephone, 715-327-4223.

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The Frederic School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Patsy Gustafson Town Clerk

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Annual town meeting will be held Tuesday, April 13, 2010, at 7:30 p.m. at Cushing Community Center

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(Mar. 24, 31, April 7, 14, 21, 28) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY THE RIVERBANK Plaintiff, vs.

ALFREDO ARANA, and PAMELA L. MARTIN, Defendants.

Case No. 09 CV 835 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE By virtue of and pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above-entitled action on December 8, 2009, and an Order Amending Judgment entered on March 3, 2010, in the original amount of $74,803.24, I will sell the described premises at public auction at the Main Front Entrance of the Polk County Justice Center, 1005 West Main Street, in the Village of Balsam Lake, Polk County, Wisconsin, on Thursday, May 6, 2010, at 10 o’clock a.m.

TERMS OF SALE: 1. 10% down in cash or certified funds at the time of sale; balance due within 10 days of confirmation of sale; failure to pay balance due will result in forfeiture of deposit to plaintiff.

2. Sold “as is” and subject to all legal liens and encumbrances.

3. Buyer to pay applicable Wisconsin Real Estate Transfer Tax. DESCRIPTION: Lot 1, Block 2, Original Plat, Village of Frederic, Polk County, Wisconsin.

PIN: 126-00007-0000.

STREET ADDRESS: 215 Polk Ave. No., Frederic, WI 54837.

Dated at Balsam Lake, Wis., this 9th day of March, 2010.

Timothy G. Moore, Sheriff Polk County, Wisconsin Steven J. Swanson No. 1003029 Attorney at Law P.O. Box 609 105 South Washington Street St. Croix Falls, WI 54024 715-483-3787

The Village of Siren is in possession of four mobile homes that are located at Lot 23, Lot 30, Lot 35 and Lot 42B in the Siren Trailer Courts, at 23642 State Road 35, Siren, Wisconsin.

The homes must be moved within 10 days of the date of purchase.

Sealed bids will be accepted until April 16, 2010. Please mail your bid to Siren Police Department, P.O. Box 23, Siren, WI 54872. We reserve the right to accept or refuse any and all bids. Minimum bid $50.00.

For additional information, please contact Chief Chris Sybers 508732 33L at 715-349-7181.

(Mar. 31, Apr. 7, 14, 21, 28, May 5) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY RURAL AMERICAN BANK LUCK, Plaintiff, vs.

MICHAEL A. RUPP, and CAPITAL ONE BANK USA, Defendants.

Case No. 09 CV 748 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE By virtue of and pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above-entitled action on November 12, 2009, in the amount of $95,590.46, I will sell the described premises at public auction at the Main Front Entrance of the Polk County Justice Center, 1005 West Main Street, in the Village of Balsam Lake, Wisconsin, on Thursday, May 13, 2010, at 10:00 o’clock a.m.

TERMS OF SALE: 1. 10% down in cash or certified funds at the time of sale; balance due within 10 days of confirmation of sale; failure to pay balance due will result in forfeiture of deposit to plaintiff.

2. Sold “as is” and subject to all legal liens and encumbrances.

3. Buyer to pay applicable Wisconsin Real Estate Transfer Tax. DESCRIPTION: Lots 10, 11, 12 & 13, Block 3, Resurvey of Syndicate Addition to the City of St. Croix Falls, Polk County, Wisconsin.

PIN: 281-00845-0000 & 28100846-0000.

STREET ADDRESS: 502 Kentucky Street, St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin 54024.

Dated at Balsam Lake, Wis., this 18th day of March, 2010.

Timothy G. Moore, Sheriff Polk County, Wisconsin Steven J. Swanson / #1003029 Attorney at Law P.O. Box 609 105 South Washington Street St. Croix Falls, WI 54024 715-483-3787 508019 WNAXLP

ATLAS COOPERATIVE ANNUAL MEETING & CUSTOMER APPRECIATION DAY Wednesday, April 14 Annual Meeting - 11 a.m.

At The Mill

(Mar. 24, 31, April 7, 14, 21, 28) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY Financial Freedom, as servicer for Financial Freedom Acquisition, LLC Plaintiff, vs.

ESTATE OF PATRICIA E. STAGE, et al Defendants.

Case Number: 09 CV 783 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on February 9, 2010, in the amount of $87,830.89, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: May 12, 2010, at 10 a.m.

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

2. Sold “as is” and subject to all legal liens and encumbrances.

PLACE: Front Entrance to the Polk County Justice Center located at 1005 W. Main Street, Balsam Lake, Wis. DESCRIPTION: The South 16 rods of the East 10 rods of the Southwest 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 25, Township 36 North, Range 19 West, in the Town of Sterling, Polk County, Wisconsin.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 2518 State Road 87, Cushing, WI 54006.

TAX KEY NO.: 046-00607-0000.

Dated this 19th day of March, 2010. /s/ Timothy G. Moore Sheriff of Polk County J. T. Lovett State Bar #1019525 Attorney for Plaintiff 13700 W. Greenfield Avenue Brookfield, WI 53005 262-790-5719 Please go to www.blommerpeterman.com to obtain the bid for this sale. Blommer Peterman, S.C. is the creditor’s attorney and is attempting to collect a debt on its behalf. Any information obtained will be used for the purpose. (190804)

NOTICE OF EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY GRANTSBURG SCHOOL DISTRICT

Job Title:

Middle/High School Physical Education Teacher Job Description: Grantsburg School District is accepting applications for a full-time physical education/health teacher responsible for instruction of students in grades 4-6 and 9-12 beginning with the 2010-2011 school year.

Qualifications: Must have PreK - 12 physical education certification (530) and 6-12 health certification (910).

Requirements: Be able to tailor instruction to student needs and state standards utilizing best practice approaches for physical education/health. We want a dynamic teacher who is a team player as well as understanding of the develpmental needs of the students.

How to Apply: Send letter of application, resume, credentials, (three current letters of recommendation and transcripts) and a copy of license by April 9, 2010.

Employer: Brad Jones, PrincipalL Grantsburg Middle School 50 E. James Ave. Grantsburg, WI 54840 715-463-2455

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Agenda: Reading of the annual report; director elections; any other business to come before the board.

Lunch served Noon - 5 p.m.

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(Apr. 7, 14, 21, 28, May 5, 12) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY BAC Home Loans Servicing, L.P. Plaintiff, vs.

JOSEPH FOSTER, et al.

Defendants.

Case Number: 09 CV 593 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on November 20, 2009, in the amount of $118,441.59, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: May 26, 2010, at 10:00 a.m.

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

2. Sold “as is” and subject to all legal liens and encumbrances.

PLACE: Foyer area of the Polk County Justice Center, 1005 W. Main St., Balsam Lake, WI. DESCRIPTION: Lot 11, First Addition to Camelia Heights, in the Village of Clayton, Polk County, Wisconsin.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 521 Clayton Avenue West, Clayton, WI 54004.

TAX KEY NO.: 112-00341-0000.

Dated this 26th day of March, 2010. /s/Timothy G. Moore Sheriff of Polk County Chaz M. Rodriguez State Bar #1063071 Attorney for Plaintiff 13700 W. Greenfield Avenue Brookfield, WI 53005 262-790-5719 Please go to www.blommerpeterman.com to obtain the bid for this sale.

Blommer Peterman, S.C., is the creditor’s attorney and is attempting to collect a debt on its behalf. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. (191582)

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Monthly Board Meeting April 8, 2010 7 p.m.

Agenda: Call to order; minutes and reports; old business, updates.

New Business: Gravel crushing; review road maintenance; citizen comment time; correspondence; discussion items/announcements; sign vouchers to authorize payment 508288 22d 33L adjournment.

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

(March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, April 7) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY CitiMortgage, Inc. Plaintiff, vs.

KARL W. NELSON, et al Defendants.

Case Number: 08 CV 595 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on July 15, 2009, in the amount of $259,258.46, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: April 14, 2010, at 10 a.m.

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

2. Sold “as is” and subject to all legal liens and encumbrances.

PLACE: Front Entrance to the Polk County Justice Center located at 1005 W. Main Street, Balsam Lake, Wis. DESCRIPTION: Lot 1 of Certified Survey Map No. 2955 recorded in Volume 13 of Certified Survey Maps on Page 209 as Document No. 593634, located in the Southeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter (SE 1/4 of NE 1/4), Section 30, Township 32 North of Range 17 West, Town of Alden, Polk County, Wisconsin.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 1704 W. Church Road, Star Prairie, WI 54026.

TAX KEY NO.: 002-00783-0100.

Dated this 17th day of February, 2010. /s/ Timothy G. Moore Sheriff of Polk County Chaz M. Rodriguez State Bar #1063071 Attorney for Plaintiff 13700 W. Greenfield Avenue Brookfield, WI 53005 262-790-5719 Please go to www.blommerpeterman.com to obtain the bid for this sale. Blommer Peterman, S.C., is the creditor’s attorney and is attempting to collect a debt on its behalf. Any information obtained will be used for the purpose. (188040)

(Mar. 24, 31, April 7, 14, 21, 28) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY THE RIVERBANK Plaintiff, vs.

GLENN E. SAGER, and BREMER FINANCIAL, Defendants.

Case No. 09 CV 907 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE By virtue of and pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above-entitled action on January 11, 2010, and an Order Amending Judgment entered on March 2, 2010, in the original amount of $133,672.40, I will sell the described premises at public auction at the Main Front Entrance of the Polk County Justice Center, 1005 West Main Street, in the Village of Balsam Lake, Polk County, Wisconsin, on Thursday, May 6, 2010, at 10 o’clock a.m.

TERMS OF SALE: 1. 10% down in cash or certified funds at the time of sale; balance due within 10 days of confirmation of sale; failure to pay balance due will result in forfeiture of deposit to plaintiff.

2. Sold “as is” and subject to all legal liens and encumbrances.

3. Buyer to pay applicable Wisconsin Real Estate Transfer Tax. DESCRIPTION: Lots Twenty-one (21), Twentytwo (22), Twenty-three (23) and Twenty-four (24), Block Twenty (20), Original Plat of the Village of Balsam Lake, Polk County, Wisconsin, located in Government Lot One (1), Section Ten (10), Township Thirty-four (34) North, Range Seventeen (17) West.

PIN: 106-00291-0000.

STREET ADDRESS: 210 Tuttle St., Balsam Lake, WI 54810.

Dated at Balsam Lake, Wisconsin, this 9th day of March, 2010.

Timothy G. Moore, Sheriff Polk County, Wisconsin Steven J. Swanson No. 1003029 Attorney at Law P.O. Box 609 105 South Washington Street St. Croix Falls, WI 54024 715-483-3787

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NOTICE

TOWN OF EUREKA

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Notices/ Employment

NOTICE OF EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY GRANTSBURG SCHOOL DISTRICT

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

How to Apply:

Employer: Job Address: Web Site: Description:

School Social Worker Kathleen Coppenbarger 715-463-2320 100% FTE School Social Worker for Nelson Primary and Grantsburg Elementary School.

Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction Certification 50 School Social Worker.

Candidate must have the ability to provide a safe and positive learning environment for all students and a firm belief that all students can learn and be successful. They must also have exceptional communication skills and be able to work cooperatively, not only with students but also with parents, teachers and administration. The ability to build positive relationships with students, families and community resource agencies is essential.

Send letter of application, resume, credentials, including three letters of recommendation, transcripts, and a copy of license by April 30. Please include a current e-mail address in your application materials.

Grantsburg School District 475 E. James Ave. Grantsburg, WI 54840 Same as the employer address. http://www.gk12.net Grantsburg School District is a K-12 School System of 1,000 students that is located in NW Wisconsin. It is located just over an hour from the Twin Cities Metro area. Grantsburg is located on the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway and is the home of Crex Meadows Wildlife Center.

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

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GRANTSBURG SCHOOL DISTRICT

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

Special Education Teacher Kathleen Coppenbarger 715-463-2320 100% FTE Special Education Teacher at Grantsburg Elementary School.

Qualifications: Teachers with the following Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction Certifications will be considered for this position: 810 Cognitive Disabilities, 801 Cross Categorical or 811 Learning Disabilities.

Requirements: Candidate must have the ability to provide a safe and positive learning environment for all students and a firm belief that all students can learn and be successful. They must also have exceptional communication skills and be able to work cooperatively, not only with students but also with parents, teachers and administration. The ideal candidate will also have experience writing and implementing Individual Education Plans, providing instruction in positive behavior strategies and differentiating instruction for students.

How to Apply: Send letter of application, resume, credentials, including three letters of recommendation, transcripts, and a copy of license by April 23. Please include a current e-mail address in your application materials.

Employer: Grantsburg School District 475 E. James Ave. Grantsburg, WI 54840 Job Address: Same as the employer address.

Web Site: http://www.gk12.net Description: Grantsburg School District is a K-12 School System of 1,000 students that is located in NW Wisconsin. It is located just over an hour from the Twin Cities Metro area. Grantsburg is located on the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway and is the 508564 33-34L home of Crex Meadows Wildlife Center.

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

NOTICE REGARDING BADGERCARE PLUS OR SSI HMO ENROLLMENTS IN POLK COUNTY

Over 400 Polk County residents have been enrolled in a United Health Care HMO for BadgerCare Plus (275), for SSI (86) or for the Core Plan for Adults without Dependent Children (49). Some individuals are being incorrectly ordered to remain in an HMO or in a particular HMO. Others are being told they have to change medical clinics and find a new doctor. Still others are being billed for services that could have been covered by BadgerCare Plus.

Any person who has encountered a problem related to this issue may still have the opportunity to exercise appeal or disenrollment rights despite what they may have been told previously by anyone.

If you have concerns or problems related to this issue, you may call 715-4858824. The phone is for messages only. Please leave your name and a phone number where we may reach you and an advocate for ABC for Rural Health or from the Polk County Health Department will call you back.

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NOTICE TOWN OF LAFOLLETTE

The Monthly Board Meeting For The Town Of LaFollette Will Be Held At The LaFollette Town Hall On Mon., April 12, 2010, At 7:30 p.m.

Agenda: Verification of Posting, Clerk’s Minutes, Treasurer’s Report, Resident Issues, Road Items, Cranberry Marsh, Ambulance Service, White Pine Cemetery, Pay Bills and Look at Correspondence.

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(March 24, 31, April 7, 14, 21, 28) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY THE RIVERBANK, Plaintiff, vs.

ZACHARY J. FOELLER and CYNTHIA A. FOELLER, DEFENDANTS. Case No. 09 CV 1000 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE By virtue of and pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above-entitled action on March 4, 2010, in the amount of $172,854.43, I will sell the described premises at public auction at the Main Front Entrance of the Polk County Justice Center, 1005 West Main Street, in the Village of Balsam Lake, Polk County, Wisconsin on: Thursday, May 6, 2010, at 10:00 o’clock a.m., TERMS OF SALE: 1. 10% down in cash or certified funds at the time of sale; balance due within 10 days of confirmation of sale; failure to pay balance due will result in forfeiture of deposit plaintiff.

2. Sold “as is” and subject to all legal liens and encumbrances.

3. Buyer to pay applicable Wis. Real Estate Transfer Tax. DESCRIPTION: Lot Thirteen (13) of Montriol Estates, City of St. Croix Falls, Polk County, Wisconsin.

PIN: 281-01322-0000 PROPERTY ADDRESS: 581 Moody Road, St. Croix Falls, WI 54024 Dated at Balsam Lake, Wis., this 16th day of March, 2010.

Timothy G. Moore, Sheriff Polk County, Wisconsin Steven J. Swanson No. 1003029 Attorney at Law P.O. Box 609 105 South Washington Street St. Croix Falls, WI 54024 715-483-3787

Notices TOWN OF ST. CROIX FALLS ROAD DITCH CLEANUP

Cleanup of roads and ditches located in the Town of St. Croix Falls has begun.2Residents of the Town can pick up garbage bags at the Town Hall located at 1305 200th Street and Highway 8.2All garbage picked up from the ditches of Town Roads can be left on the shoulder of the road for pickup on Mondays.2Many thanks go to all who volunteer as well as those who clean up the roadsides year-round.

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JOINT MEETING AND PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE Ordinance to Adopt the Town of Trade Lake Year 2030 Comprehensive Plan

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT the Town of Trade Lake Town Board and Planning Commission will conduct a joint meeting and public hearing on a proposed ordinance to adopt the Town of Trade Lake Year 2030 Comprehensive Plan. The joint meeting and public hearing will be held on the 8th day of May, 2010, 10 a.m. at the town hall, 11810 Town Hall Road, Frederic, Wis. The Town of Trade Lake Year 2030 Comprehensive Plan is a policy document that will be used by the town plan commission and town board as a guide for making decisions regarding land use and development in the community. The plan contains background information and goals, objectives, policies and recommendations addressing each of the following nine (9) elements required by Wisconsin’s Comprehensive Planning Law: 1. Issues and Opportunities 2. Housing 3. Transportation 4. Utilities and Community Facilities 5. Agricultural, Natural and Cultural Resources 6. Economic Development 7. Intergovernmental Cooperation 8. Land Use; and 9. Implementation A “Recommended Plan” of the Town of Trade Lake Year 2030 Comprehensive Plan and plan adoption ordinance will be available for review at the Clerk’s Home, the Burnett Community Public Library or compact discs of the Recommended Plan are available from the clerk. The plan can be accessed on the Town of Trade Lakes Web site at: www.tradelakewi.com, on the home page and also under Comprehensive Plan, info. Copies of the draft version of the Comprehensive Plan and maps will be on display at the meeting. Residents and land owners are encourage to review the plan and submit verbal and/or written comments at the public hearing. Please contact Deborah Christian, clerk, at 715-4882600 for more information. Written comments will be accepted by the town at any time before the public hearing.

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NOTICE OF EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY GRANTSBURG SCHOOL DISTRICT MARCH, 2010

Job Title High School English/Language Arts Teacher Job Description Full-time High School English/Language Arts teacher for the 2010-2011 school year. Applicants with certification in English/Language Arts are strongly encourage to apply.

100% FTE. Qualifications Applicant should have the appropriate Wisconsin Certification for English/Language Arts or ability to obtain the certification.

Requirements Applicants must possess the dynamics to build relationships with students in order to create an atmosphere of learning and mutual respect. The ability to interact and be a contributing member of a talented teaching faculty is also desired. Technology skills and the ability to apply them in the classroom are essential to this position. Strong references for this position are essential.

Applicants need to be prepared to deal with aspects of the personal, social and academic needs of high school students. Applicants should possess the skills necessary to communicate effectively with parents in order to build educational partnerships.

Interested applicants should be willing to take part in school and student improvement initiatives.

Interest in Journalism and publications would be an asset.

How to Apply Send letter of application, resume, credentials (3 current letters of recommendation and transcripts) and a copy of license by April 19, 2010. Be sure to include your e-mail address.

Contact Stanc Marczak, Principal Grantsburg High School 480 East James Ave. Grantsburg, WI 54840 715-463-2531 The School District of Grantsburg is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, sex, religion or handicap.

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NOTICE OF EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

(March 24, 31, April 7) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF PAULA G. PEARSON Notice to Interested Persons and Time Limit for Filing Claims (Informal Administration) Case No. 10 PR 26 An application has been filed for informal administration of the estate of the decedent, whose date of birth was November 16, 1924, and date of death was February 24, 2010.

The decedent died domiciled in Polk County, State of Wisconsin, with a post office address of: 2962 - 210th Street, Luck, WI 54853.

Please take notice that: 1. The application will be heard at the Polk County Courthouse, Balsam Lake, Wisconsin, Room 1034, before Jenell Anderson, Probate Registrar, on April 20, 2010, at 9 a.m. or when scheduled thereafter. You need not appear unless you object. The application may be granted if no objection is made.

2. Creditors’ claims must be filed with the probate registrar on or before June 25, 2010.

3. Publication of this notice shall constitute notice to any persons whose names or addresses are unknown.

Jenell L. Anderson Register in Probate March 16, 2010 Please check with attorney below for exact time and date.

George W. Benson Attorney at Law BENSON LAW OFFICE LLC P.O. Box 370 Siren, WI 54872 715-349-5215 Bar No. 1012978

NOTICE

The April meeting of the Village Board of Siren will be held Thursday, April 8, 2010, at 2 p.m. at the Village Hall.

Agenda posted.

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The Town of St. Croix Falls Plan Commission will hold a public hearing at 6 p.m. on Wed., April 14, 2010, at the Town Hall at 1305 200th Street & U.S. Hwy. 8, St. Croix Falls, WI. At that time the applicant will inform the Commission of their request.

(THE APPLICANT MUST APPEAR AT 6 P.M. WHEN THE COMMISSION CONVENES AT THE TOWN HALL). Written evidence, testimony or comments, if any, must be delivered in person or by mail to the Town Hall.

Midwest Vinyl Systems requests a SPECIAL EXCEPTION for a Construction business in the Commercial District. The property address is 2000 U.S. Hwy. 8, St. Croix Falls, WI. The property is located in Section 34; the parcel number is 044-009210300.

Jim Alt, Zoning Administrator 508137 32-33L WNAXLP

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Frederic Village Board will meet, at the Village Hall, 107 Hope Road W., in the Village of Frederic, for the purpose of conducting general village business. This meeting will be held on Monday, April 12, 2010, at 7 p.m.

Kristi Swanson, Village Clerk Frederic, Wis. 508298 33L

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TOWN OF ST. CROIX FALLS Polk County, Wisconsin www.townofstcroixfalls.org PLAN COMMISSION NOTICE OF HEARING April 14, 2010

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Forest fifirre burns 150 acres in Sterling TOWN OF STERLING - On Tuesday, March 30, Wisconsin DNR and Cushing Fire Department responded to a forest fire located on 285th Street in the town of Sterling. According to DNR Forest Ranger Ross Larson of Grantsburg, “fire towers reported the smoke at 1:09 p.m. and we were on scene shortly after that.

The fire at that time was already three to four acres and moving very quickly to the north. The wind was gusting up to 25 miles per hour from the south, so I anticipated it was going to go some dis-

tance before we could contain it.

“The Trade River is located just north of the fire origin which added additional complexities to suppressing the fire. Our dozers would not be able to cross the river and equipment would have a difficult time working in the river bottoms.

A Minnesota Helicopter was available, and we ordered it right away. It proved to be a valuable resource for working on the numerous spot fires. The fire eventually spotted across the river and burned an additional 17 acres. We had additional firefighters and equipment staged on that side of the river in anticipation that it would jump across.

“Fortunately, there were no structures within the fire perimeter,” stated Larson, “we did start evacuations along County Line Road in case the fire reached that area. However, there were several deer stands that were destroyed.” DNR units from Webster and Spooner as well as heavy equipment from Crex Meadows responded to the incident. Fire departments from Luck, St. Croix Falls and Grantsburg were also called upon to work on the fire. “The fire departments did an excellent job with patrolling the fire lines and mopping up.”

The fire, called the Sterling Fire, was declared contained shortly after 6 p.m.

The final fire size was 153 acres. Personnel from DNR and Cushing Fire Depart-

ment worked on the fire for the next several days to ensure that lines were secure. Cause of the fire is currently under investigation. Larson also commented, “I would like to thank all of those people who worked on the fire. The fact that we had no injuries emphasizes how important safety is to the firefighters.”

The Grantsburg ranger also com-

mented that the rain on Friday did very little to lessen the fire danger. “We had about a third of an inch at Grantsburg.

We need several more inches to improve our current fire situation. I would encourage everyone to be extremely careful outdoors until we get decent rain, which hopefully comes sometime soon.”

- information from DNR

River ice left its mark

Two weeks after the big ice jam on the St. Croix River north of St. Croix Falls (photo at left), some evidence of the damage to the trees along the shore in Lions Park was exposed. - Photo by Linda Sandmann, photo at left submitted

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“Bye Bye Birdie” this weekend at Frederic FREDERIC – The Frederic High School Drama Club and community have been working diligently on “Bye Bye Birdie,” a 1950s musical satire on rock ‘n’ roll singers. This production, the first musical presented by Frederic High School in over 20 years, involves students from the high school and middle school as well as several community members and homeschooled students.

The show features in its large, talented cast Dan Halverson as Conrad Birdie, the rock ‘n roll singer about to leave for the Army. Cast as the recipient of his “One Last Kiss” is Isabel Lexen. The role of the singer’s manager, Albert Peterson, is played by Joel Knauber. The very demanding role of Rosie, Mr. Peterson’s girl Friday, is portrayed by April HalverCamilla Collovati and Brad son.

Knauber are cast as Mae Peterson and Hugo Peabody, respectively, with the

Albert Peterson, played by Joel Knauber, and Rose Alvarez, played by April Halverson, explain to reporters that Conrad Birdie is just “A Healthy, Normal, American Boy.” – Photos by Brenda Sommerfeld

roles of the McAfee family played by Will Primm, Haley Kurkowski and Jared Lund.

Choreography and assistant direction is given by Amy Tinman, and the pit band is directed by Patti Burns. Director Kathy Lexen says that this production could have never happened without the work of these two women as well as hours of help from Pat Anderson and Terri Stoner on vocals, Kyle Lexen on the set, Carol Everson on piano, Bryan Knauber on technical elements and numerous other community members.

Performances will be held at the Frederic Elementary School on Birch Street at 7 p.m. on Friday, April 9, and Saturday, April 10, and at 2 p.m. on Sunday, April 11. General admission tickets will be $6 and will be available at the door one-half hour before curtain time. – submitted

RIGHT: Isabel Lexen plays Kim McAfee from Sweet Apple, Ohio. McAfee is the 15-year-old girl chosen to receive a last kiss by rock and roll superstar Conrad Birdie before he sets off for the Army.

Patti Burns is instructing the pit band, which will perform throughout the play. Performances will be held Friday, Saturday and Sunday, April 911, at the Frederic Elementary School.

LEFT: The Frederic High School Drama Club’s production of “Bye Bye Birdie” not only includes Frederic High School and Middle School students, but also home-schooled students and community members such as (pictured) Carol Thompson.

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Currents N

‘Follow the Leader’

O R T H E R N

News and views from the NW Wisconsin community

The small-town trial of Thomas Gannon

A Dillinger gang member went on trial for the armed robbery of a bank in Amery in 1943

Editor’s note: The author, Gordon Moore of Centuria, is the son of James and Katharine Moore, who each served as sheriff of Polk County for a total of 22 years, James for 16 years, Katharine for six years, beginning in 1941. His oldest brother, James Jr., was a Wisconsin State Highway Patrol officer and his next-older brother, Robert, served as Polk County Sheriff’s Chief Deputy. The first part of this story was published last year in the Leader, about Gannon’s arrest following the robbery of a bank at Amery. Both parts can be found on the Web site at the-leader.net.

by Gordon Moore BALSAM LAKE - After I wrote the article about having one of John Dillinger’s henchmen in the Polk County Jail in Balsam Lake back in 1943-44, several people said how much they enjoyed it.

A lot of them remembered the incident because they lived in Balsam Lake at the time and were in school there. The upper grades and high school students had a chance to go to the trial. Some of them remembered Gannon’s behavior in the courtroom.

Tommy Gannon, the last of the Dillinger gang and one of the few survivors of the “Public Enemy” era, stole the show as he went on trial for his alleged connection with the $42,000 robbery of the Union State Bank of Amery. The stone deaf gangster, now a symbol of an age that was immortalized by Hollywood, and defeated by J. Edgar Hoover and the FBI, played his role to perfection, shouting at one point, “I have been illegally extradited to Wisconsin!”

In the opening session of court, Gannon would have nothing to do with the court procedure. He refused to offer any defense, he spurned the court’s offer to appoint an attorney to defend him, and would not enter a plea.

Circuit Judge Carl M. Daley of Superior appointed attorney James McGinnis of Balsam Lake to defend Gannon and the defendant showed his appreciation by suddenly kicking and toppling a new typewriter from the table and smashing it. He was still trying to prove to the public he was a super gangster and just about the top public enemy of 1944.

Attorney James McGinnis entered a plea of innocent on behalf of Gannon for bank robbery. Gannon reciprocated by making an attempt to burn the arm of District Attorney M. J. McDonald, then flipped the cigarette at Judge Daley's head, only to lose his cigarettes for the rest of the trial. Time after time he shouted, “I am being framed!”

The jury Selection of the jury was next. Twenty people were called and of the 12 chosen, six were housewives, five were farmers and one was a retired merchant. After the jury was selected, Gannon shouted at them “I hope God will strike you dead before morning.” Court was adjourned for the day.

Judge Daley wanted Gannon examined to see if he was sane enough to stand trial. After court on Monday the judge ordered an examination of him. Two physicians, Dr. W.B. Cornwall of Amery and Dr. J.A. Riegal of St. Croix Falls, were appointed to examine Gannon. The fact that he was being tried in the smallest county-seat town in Wisconsin seemed to infuriate Gannon all the more. He said that before he had always been able to buy his way out of trouble. He constantly referred to the fact that his pals had gotten him out of “bigger and better jails than this.”

After more than an hour they found him sane enough to stand trial. When they asked him why he carried on in such a manner in court he replied, “Wait till tomorrow, I’ll really open their eyes.”

The promises Gannon’s wife had written him a letter a week before the trial, which was censored, saying, “I have a different outlook on things now and will fight tooth and nail for you. I have a plan in mind and am working on it right tonight. I will not mention it to you now as it is better kept secret. I will get it

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Forty-two years old and deaf, Tom Gannon managed to dodge the law for nearly a decade before being indicted in 1943 for the Amery bank robbery, one of four men who robbed the bank armed with machine guns. Gannon was given court transcripts to read during his trial in Balsam Lake but often tore them up in a rage and threw them on the floor. He repeatedly threatened to kill the prosecutor and judge. He was found guilty on April 20, 1944, and sentenced to 15 to 40 years in state prison. - Special photo

James and Katharine Moore served as Polk County Sheriff, James for 16 years, Katharine for six. - Special photo to a head before you go to trial just wait and see, please have faith in this. Above all things no matter what they say or do to make you angry, please just overlook it, and keep in mind there are a few things coming up as a surprise to them.”

The scare On the Monday night of the trial, there was a robbery of a department store in Minneapolis; three submachine guns and several other weapons were taken. With this break-in, with submachine guns taken, and the letter from Gannon ‘s wife, the threat that someone might try to spring him looked very much like it could happen.

Early on Tuesday morning before court, more guards were called in. I remember there was an armed guard in one of the upstairs bedroom windows in our house; from that window they could see the south door to the courthouse. Also across the street in what was then Les Lind's Bar, another guard was placed in the upstairs window which overlooked the west door to the courthouse. Everyone was screened before entering the courthouse. Everyone was tense.

The trial Tuesday, court was in session. Gannon referred to Judge Daley as “the most insidious rat I have ever seen.” The first witnesses to take the stand were from the bank, Vincent

Christensen and C. M. Olson, and both men testified that four men had broken into the bank sometime in the night and were waiting for the bank employees to open the bank. Neither man could identify Gannon because all four hold-up men were masked. Next to take the stand was John Tierney, a member of the St. Paul Police Department. James A. Olson, the Polk County Sheriff in 1933, called the St. Paul Police Department in to help investigate the site at the bank. They were much more advanced in fingerprinting and photographing at that time. The only fingerprint the court had was the one taken from the handgun the bank had which Gannon had unloaded and left in the bank. Next on the stand was Fredrick Knowles, a fingerprint expert from the FBI from Washington, D.C. All claims were that the fingerprint was that of one Thomas Gannon.

Gannon insulted his appointed attorney, McGinnis, to the point where he withdrew as his attorney, after repeated insults from the defendant and outbursts from Gannon when he sought twice to intervene on Gannon’s behalf on technical matters. Gannon expressed a wish he was armed with a pistol so he “could see to it that McGinnis had made his last objection.” He was unable to shake the serenity of the judge or jury.

Defense Gannon took over his own defense. He called Christensen and Olson to the stand only to get the same answer they gave before, that the men were masked. Next he called FBI agent Knowles only to hear the fingerprint was Gannon’s. The FBI agent then gave him a blow to his ego when he told, “His bigshot claim to fame was that he hung around with Dillinger, and that the FBI considered him as only a small-time hoodlum.” All he could say after that was “I’m being framed.”

After three days of unbelievable courtroom tactics during which he acted as his own attorney, Gannon wound up his closing arguments by flatly accusing the jurors of being prejudiced against him and asking them to find him guilty. “Find me guilty just as quickly as possible,” Gannon said, “so I can enter Waupun Prison where there is some element of character and principle. Also get me out of your town just as quickly as possible, back with old friends," were his closing words.

The jury was out just an hour, then ate lunch before returning its verdict of guilty. When the typed verdict was handed to Gannon he burst out, “You are so rotten, and you are beyond human destruction, each and every one of you.”

The sentence When Judge Daley handed Gannon the written sentence of 15 to 40 years in Waupun, Gannon screamed, “You can retire to your chamber and blow your corrupt brains out and I’II be satisfied.”

His wish - “Get me out of town as quickly as possible” – was fulfilled. Dad and the deputies left the courthouse with Gannon and went in the front door of the jail, in through the kitchen, down to the basement garage, loaded up the car and headed out the back streets to Hwy. 46 and headed south to Waupun. Deputy Merle Beedle and one other deputy followed Dad’s car as far as Eau Claire, making sure no one was following them. The trip went fine and Gannon arrived to his old home.

Happiest person in town Dad called mother to let her know that Gannon was safely behind the bars of Waupun Prison. Mother told Dad it was “One of the happiest moments of my life.” She felt she lived in mortal fear ever since Gannon became the star boarder in the Polk County Jail.

Life goes on I’m not sure if all of the 452 residents of Wisconsin’s smallest county seat looked back with a sigh of relief, but I do know this: there was one family of six living in the sheriff’s home right next to the jail that was.

Now all that there was to wait for was the fishing opener and the resort season to get under way.

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Grantsburg Community Easter Egg Hunt

Memory Lake Park in Grantsburg was crowded with egg hunters last Saturday morning as 190 youngsters and their families set off to find the 2,000 Easter eggs hidden around the lake and campground for the annual Grantsburg Community Easter Egg Hunt.

This little bunny wasn’t quite sure what to make of the egg she found during the Grantsburg Community Easter Egg Hunt.

Samantha Kramer, 2-1/2, drew lots of attention as she hopped around Memory Lake Park with her family at the annual egg hunt last Saturday morning.

Two-year-old Autumn Rikkola was feeling just ducky after finding an egg during the Grantsburg Community Easter Egg Hunt held on April 3 at Memory Lake Park.

Melissa Johnson had a hopping good time dressed as a big bunny at the Grantsburg Easter egg hunt held at Memory Lake Park on Saturday, April 3.

Four-year-old Melanie Lee smiled as she showed off her basket of Easter eggs. Lee and other egg hunter didn’t seem to mind the cool Saturday morning temperatures as they searched for the 2,000 eggs hidden for the Grantsburg Community Easter Egg Hunt at Memory Lake Park. – Photos

by Priscilla Bauer

Kelly Gerber of Community Bank climbed a ladder to get above the crowd of excited egg hunters anxiously awaiting Gerber to give the start signal for the Grantsburg Community Easter Egg Hunt. One hundred ninety youngsters and their families gathered in Memory Lake Park on April 3 to hunt for 2,000 Easter eggs. Community Bank, Jensen-Sundquist Insurance, Grantsburg Holiday Store, and Burnett Dairy sponsored the annual event.

Tiffany Gronski was the winner of a girls bicycle at the Grantsburg Community Easter Egg Hunt. The 5-year-old was one of six lucky golden egg finders. The eggs contained entries for a drawing for girls and boys bicycles, remote control cars and a savings bond.

“Look, I found it!” Two-year-old Travis Gaspar held up the golden egg he found during the Grantsburg Community Easter Egg Hunt. Six golden eggs, each containing a drawing entry and a $5 bill, were among the 2,000 eggs hidden at Memory Lake Park at the April 3 event. Goldenegg winners also qualified for drawings for remote control cars, a savings bond and a girls and boys bicycle.

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Pancake breakfast a success

Two of my best friends are not friendly

I am so sad that they do not seem to be able to understand one another. When I realize how anymore—to each other that is. fragile those ties really are, I feel helpless.

They are both still friends with me, but it From this distance, what can I really do? appears that they are not getting along with I take Milo for a walk along one of our old each other. We were all three friends when I paths. lived in Lagos, but in this three-way friendBirds are everywhere, busying themselves ship, I provided some connective tissue and, with new construction projects, there are trafin my absence, the connection has frayed to fic jams of geese overhead, and the pond is a the point of breaking. cacophony of frogs. The frogs make all sorts of We were planning to vacation together and sounds. They growl, peep, rattle, and crunch. when I heard they were not getting along, I They do it all at once and Milo and I stop and cheerily assured myself that the vacation listen, amazed by the racket. would be an ideal opportunity to sew up I read up on frogs; I wanted to know why these neglected ties. Now it seems the ties are they make such a terrific clamor. The experts so badly torn there may be no opportunity to say frogs call: (1) when they are mating, (2) to do the stitching, and I am left sitting with my Letters from identify where they are, (3) when they are sewing basket, wondering what to do. frightened, or (4) to announce a change in When I was married, I didn’t realize my weather. need for friends. I spent much of my time in No offence to frog experts, but it occurs to a universe of two and, while it was not alme that these are the reasons we have nearly ways the happiest universe, it was easy to keep track of the variables. There was only one other all our conversations—these are the reasons we have orbiting body. But after my marriage ended, I realized friends—whether we are frogs or not.

When Milo and I return to the house I know there will how badly I needed good friends.

These two women were two of my strongest supports be a message from one or both of my two feuding when I went through my most difficult times. My friends so far away. There will be an e-mail or a mesfriends listened to me, supported me, rescued me, and sage on Facebook, a text message or a chat. One or the made me laugh when I was crying. My friends taught other will call or text or write to tell me: (1) the latest me how to say, “I need help” (something I had very lit- about her boyfriend, (2) when she will travel, (3) why tle practice in) and they taught me that I could be weak she is worried, scared, or annoyed, or just to say, (4) and wrong and foolish and they would still be my “WAnd I will call back. “Daniel is doing well.” “I am up north.” “My tomatoes have still not sprouted.” friends.

They are both hard-headed, hardworking, opinion- “Spring is finally here.” ated women. They approach conflict from opposite Till next time, sides: one as a purely intellectual challenge, one as an —Carrie emotional threat—and that leads to a lot of the trouble.

But both are also fiercely loving and loyal, which is why

Carrie Classon

Home

Frederic Grocery, Daffler’s Quality Meats and the Frederic Senior Center helped make a pancake breakfast a success on Saturday, March 20. As a result, a profit of $305 was raised and over 120 people were served. The money will go toward the Frederic Children’s Activity Fund, which can be used to purchase items such as bikes and helmets, such as those given away last year as part of the bike education program. The Frederic Police Department also uses the money to purchase stickers, books, flyers, pencils, workbooks and other items that might be needed through their public education program. Workers in the photo include from (L to R): Officer Jesse Kohls, Courtney Douglas and Kevin Douglas. – Photo by R.J. Severude

A Country Boy moves into the Hood, Part IV My longest bicycle hike In the spring of 1948, when I was 14 years old, I convinced my mother to let me bike to Lester Prairie in Central Minnesota, where we had many family members, to find work for the summer. She and my father were separating and mother’s budget was strained, so she would have just five at the table instead of six. I said that I could earn my way in Lester Prairie and stay in touch there with Grandma Ada Spellum. My parents, Harriet and Arthur each signed permission slips for this 400-mile bike trip. I would sleep wherever I could get permission to hang my jungle hammock between two trees. My grandmother, Ada, checking their local newspaper in Lester Prairie, found a farmer who offered to try me as a farmhand for the summer.

Setting out I planned to spend the first three days traveling from South Milwaukee to La Crosse. I would stay a day there to bunk at my great-uncle and aunt’s home. Then I would tackle the remaining 212 miles from La Crosse to Lester Prairie, Minn.

My first day’s ride toward Madison was uneventful. I covered 70 miles, and then secured a camping spot in a grove near the highway. I just needed two trees from which to hang my hammock. It began to rain in the middle of the night, which soon revealed that I had a rip in the roof of my hammock. The result was a puddle in the bottom, making sleep a challenge, and greatly changing the rest of my journey.

The next morning, riding through Madison, the Wisconsin state capital, I did not realize either the challenge or the beauty of the countryside ahead of me. It was hills and valleys reaching virtually all of the way from Madison to my day’s destination, Viroqua. There were many large and prosperous-looking farms and ranches in these valleys, surrounded by hills covered with hardwood forests. The evident rich soil had brought very productive fields.

Riding through one valley I saw a horse-drawn carriage ahead. It turned out to be an Amish family’s vehicle. Their carriage and their dress were jet black. I exchanged greetings as I passed by. It was my first experience in passing another vehicle with my Schwinn.

However, my second such experience came later in the day. When hill-climbing, I passed a semi pulling a flatbed trailer loaded with concrete blocks. The driver actually appeared amused as I pumped past his cab. The

Talent! Coming your way in Webster!

by Breeanna Watral WEBSTER - Burnett County’s musical talent will explode on Friday, April 9, when the Webster High School National Honor Society hosts the Webster High School Variety Show. The National Honor Society is hosting the show for a second year as a fundraising event.

Several familiar faces will be appearing that evening including Jerry Olson and Tim Widiker’s band, Rose Bauman on piano and singing; Aaron and Julie Strang traffic was light on this road, and the scenery was beautiful.

The first of the large hills on Hwy. 14 taught me that by just coasting down from these peaks to the valleys, a bicyclist could get killed.

Yes, without even pedaling you just go faster and faster until, if you don’t hit the brakes, you would fly right off the road and crash into the woods. I came close to leaving the road on the first such slope. I still wonder how fast I was traveling just at that decisive moment. Bad brakes or a weak tire could be fatal. I realized I had to brake, not pedal.

Dick Ugland

“Welcome to Viroqua” My early departure from Madison allowed me to pedal close to Viroqua by the end of the afternoon. My attempts to secure a camping spot along the that highway had failed. Then I rolled into town. Stopping at a restaurant, I was repeatedly urged by the waitress to go to the police station down the street and ask them about accommodations for bikers in Viroqua – “They’re very helpful.”

After downing a little food I went along with her idea.

I thought the police and I would be talking about a park in Viroqua that had at least two trees about seven feet apart for my hammock (it wasn’t raining then). Not so. First they wanted to check my permission slips, and then left the room to call my parents. This took quite a while, and it was getting dark. When an officer returned he said he was going to call the mayor who was at a banquet. The mayor told him that they could house me in the city jail as long as they did not lock the door. I accepted the offer. This would not have been my first choice but, lots of adventures are like that.

The jail keeper greeted me at the door, stored my bike, and led me up the stairway to my suite. It was a oneroom jail cell, with just a cot hanging from the wall, a barred window, and a sink and toilet. There were no other inmates in the jail, and after a while, no noises from the jailer below. The only diversion was to read the messages previous inmates had left on the wall for friends of theirs who might be in this “hotel” later. Such as: “Mike, I’m going to Waupun for a year, Johnny B.” “Well,” I thought, “at least I have it better than Johnny B.” Since I was very tired, I slept OK on the cot and I woke up just as it was getting light. I knew that I had only a short ride ahead to La Crosse and the Mississippi River but I wanted to be out of there so I started with a normal “hello,” then a louder one. Soon I realized the

doing a trombone/clarinet duet; and Miranda Burger performing a vocal solo.

The stage will also be graced by some new faces - Felicity Bell, who will be singing, and Mohammed “Akef” elKasir, who will be performing an Egyptian rap song.

The show will be at the Webster High School cafetorium at 7 p.m. Admission is $5 for adults and $2 for students.

hard, cold truth. I rattled the door vigorously with no luck. I was locked in jail and I was the only person in that entire jailhouse.

After about an hour, the jailer arrived (It turned out that he lived in a separate building nearby). He offered me some breakfast his wife was cooking in their house, but I turned them down. I just wanted to get on the road and far away from that spooky place. I was in no mood to meet this jailer’s wife. They might like me and ask me to stay another day or two.

Greeted in Coon Valley As I entered Coon Valley, the deepest descent on this trip so far, I thought that this was an Amish community because so many of the men were bearded. Then I saw a sign on a building threatening that: “Any man in Coon Valley who shaves before the Centennial Celebration will be jailed for three days.”

Proud of their anniversary, many of the people on the street greeted me enthusiastically. I rested a while in Coon Valley and stocked up on pop for the coming hilly workout, The climb out of Coon Valley was so difficult that I had to stop to rest many times before I reached the top. I had to not only stand up and use my own weight to turn the sprocket but also needed to pull up hard on the handlebars with each turn of the pedals and sprocket, or the bike would stop cold. What a drag – it was like weight lifting! No wonder that my skinny body lost 7 pounds on that trip.

Reaching La Crosse, Uncle Nick and I spent the afternoon of my trip’s day three sitting on his porch facing the river and exchanging stories. Then to bed early because I anticipated another hilly ride the next day - this one up along the Mississippi River Valley, and then target St. Paul.

NEXT WEEK: The final leg: Flying into my future

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The Wasa – 1628

An artist’s view of the Wasa being launched at Skeppsgården Shipyard in the spring of 1627.

(Part 1)

by Stanley Selin Sweden was busy building an empire around the Baltic Sea early in the 17th century. A strong navy was essential to accomplish this. During the 1620s, Sweden was at war with Poland, and needed to continue to fight the Poles in order to keep their newly won Baltic states. The Swedish king, Gustav II Adolph (Gustavus Adolphus), had written, “Next to God, the Welfare of the Nation Depends on Its Navy.”

The king ordered the building of a number of large, heavily armed warships, to modernize his navy. Until this time, the Swedish navy consisted of single-decker ships with relatively light guns. A fleet of large ships would make a bold statement, and would be an effective way to impose his authority on enemies and allies alike.

A large navy was vital in order for Sweden to protect its Baltic ports.

In 1625, the Swedish Crown signed a contract to build five warships, intended to be among the heaviest and the most splendid of their time. The contract was signed by the Dutch shipbuilders Henrik Hybertszoon, and his brother, Arendt Hybertszoon de Groote, who ran a shipbuilding operation on a contract basis at the Royal Shipyard in Stockholm. Dutch shipbuilders were in demand, as Holland was considered to be the greatest shipbuilding nation in Europe during this period in history.

The Royal Shipyard was a large industry in Sweden, employing 300 people. The five new warships to be built were the Vasa (Wasa), Äpplet, Kronan, Scepter and Göta Ark. All except the Wasa were successful and formed the backbone of the Swedish navy until the 1660s.

The Wasa was the first of this group to be built, and the ambitious Gustavus Adolphus insisted on having extra cannons on this ship. In addition, the king

Gustav II Adolf, Gustavus Adolphus, (1594-1632) was king during the Golden Age of Sweden. He came to the throne at 17 when his father, Charles IX, died in 1611. He was considered an able military commander and led his Swedish army to many victories until he was killed in the Thirty Years War. He innovated tactical integration of infantry, cavalry, artillery and logistics. Future military commanders studied and admired him, including Napoleon I of France. He had made Sweden a dominant military power for the next 100 years.

also made another request to Hybertszoon, ordering measurements for the keel to be modified to 120 feet. This gave the shipbuilder problems, as it fell between large and smaller ship measurements. This, in turn, reduced the space for ballast below the waterline, which was critical for keeping the vessel from becoming top-heavy. The two extra rows of bronze cannons that were ordered for the upper deck made the problem worse.

However, the king was so intent on having his ship able to fire a massive broadside (588 pounds of cannonballs, the heaviest yet conceived), that he threw caution to the winds.

Although there were serious flaws in design, which the Dutch shipbuilders, the construction supervisor and the vice admiral in charge of procurement were keenly aware of, no one dared to try and change the king’s mind. Gustavus Adolphus had been sending a steady stream of letters insisting that the ship be put to sea as soon as possible. Construction began in 1626. The ship was built of oak cut from the Swedish Crown’s forests. About 1,000 oak trees were used. No formal drawings or plans were used in the construction.

Rough calculations of the ship’s dimensions were made, which were called reckonings, and were kept secret. The building of the hull was started on large wooden beams, with the prow (front) facing toward the water. As soon as the bottom and sides of the hull were planked, and the ship was able to float, it was launched into the water in the spring of 1627, where the construction was completed. Here, the upper deck, stern castle, beakhead and rigging were finished.

As was the custom with warships at this time, the Wasa was decorated with wooden sculptures intended to glorify the authority, wisdom and military prowess of the monarch, and to deride, taunt and intimidate the enemy. The sculptures made up a considerable part of the effort and expense of building the ship. They also added considerable weight, which hampered its maneuverability. Many of the approximately 500 figures were in Dutch grotesque style, depicting fantastic and frightening creatures, such as mermaids, savages, sea monsters and tritons.

Sweden had not developed a large sailcloth industry, so the sailcloth had to be ordered from France, Germany or Holland. The sails were added in the spring of 1628.

Unfortunately, Henrik Hybertszoon never saw the Wasa completed. He fell ill in late 1625 and died in the spring of 1627.

Supervision of the project was assigned to his assistant, Henrik Jacobsson.

After construction had been completed in the summer of 1628, a demonstration was arranged by Söfring Hansson, the captain responsible for supervising construction, in order to test the ship’s stabil-

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Survivors clung to debris to save themselves, and many nearby boats came to their aid. The flags and the tops of the main and foremasts were still visible above the surface, but were leaning to port because the ballast had shifted during the sinking.

The Wasa sank in full view of a crowd of hundreds, perhaps thousands, of ordinary people who had come to see the great ship set sail. Included in the crowd were foreign ambassadors, in effect spies of Gustavus Adolphus’ allies and enemies.

Note: Portions of the text and some illustrations are courtesy of the Wikipedia Encyclopedia and the Swedish Vasa Museum. (To be continued.)

Notes from the Rambler The lake opened the earliest ever in my memory, on March 28 (average is April 15). There were a few hundred smaller panfish that didn’t make it through the winter, floating to the top as the ice melted—a slightly larger than normal winter fish kill. On March 28, there were 14 bald eagles, countless gulls and crows all doing spring cleaning to clear fish, floating just under the thin remaining ice.

The sap run has been early and so far an average year. The warm-up we are having this week is likely to end the season.

Mom planted peas, radishes and lettuce in the garden for the first time in March this year. I am afraid trappers may have gotten the beaver family, as I see no signs of them this spring around their house.

The pair of trumpeter swans claimed the lake three weeks ago. Over all it looks like spring is about three weeks ahead of time.

My neighbor tells me “these early springs and dry weather are Al Gore’s fault—he and his global warming hooey. If he’d shut up, things would get back to normal.” Margo and son Scott are making the sap collecting easy for me as I get my leg back functioning again. I have what Margo call’s a “Walter Brennan limp.”

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ity. It consisted of having 30 men run together back and forth across the upper deck to start the ship rolling, first to one side, and then the other. The test did not go well for the Wasa, and it was stopped after only three trips, as Hansson feared that the ship would capsize. At this time, the king was in Poland with his army, so it was out of the question to tell him about any new problems that arose. Therefore, it was decided to keep the test results secret and hope for the best, as time was of the essence and everyone was well aware of the king’s growing impatience.

On Aug. 10, 1628, Captain Söfring Hansson ordered the Wasa to begin her maiden voyage from Skeppsgården (The Shipyard) to the naval station at Älvsnabben. The day was calm, and the only wind was a light breeze from the southwest. The ship was towed along the island to the south. Then the sails were set as it headed east to more open water. The ship continued east toward the island of Beckhomen. The gun ports were open, and the cannons were rolled out to be ready to fire a full volley at the time it went by the huge crowd at Beckholmen.

The great ship had finally begun her maiden voyage.

As the Wasa moved along the bay, a gust of wind filled her sails, and she suddenly heeled to the port (left) side. The sails were quickly turned aside, and the ship slowly righted herself as the gust passed. After the sails were adjusted back again to catch the breeze, a stronger puff of wind came and forced the ship over hard to her port side again, this time causing water to flow into the open lower gun ports. The incoming rush of water tipped the huge ship even further down on her left side. The water continued to rush in through all the port-side gun ports, causing the ship to quickly sink in about 100 feet of water, only 390 feet from shore.

There were about 150 people on board, of which 30 to 50 perished with the ship.

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Problems of a proofreader For 20 years I was the sole proofreader at a small-town publishing company in northern Wisconsin. As such, I proofed all the copy for the weekly newspaper, all the ads for five different advertising shoppers, and all the job work. The latter included letterheads, envelopes, tax lists, Abrahamzon brochures and even books.

I brought to the job my credentials as an English teacher, exchanging my red pen for a proofreader’s blue one. I probably overstepped my authority, invading the copy editor’s territory, by inserting notes in the margins, i.e. split infinitive, unclear, better word?, pronoun agreement or good point, yes.

Proofing is not without humor. A last-minute headline said, “Wreckless driver arrested for accident” or “Last year’s queen sacheted behind the candidates and placed the crown on the winner’s head” or “He was pushed back in the foreground.”

One reporter wrote about a mother swan and her baby signets. I made a correction, and the young reporter stormed into my office, “How do you know it’s cygnets?” he demanded. “I just know,” I said.

Chalk it up to a liberal education where a student is exposed to a little bit of everything. Also, credit the reading of wildlife magazines.

The trouble with proofreading is that a person has to think all the time, and not lapse into just reading words. Another problem is that it plants the desire to write your own words instead of always reading what someone else has written. At least, that’s what happened to me and I turned into a columnist.

As a writer, I was not immune to making my own mistakes or errors in judgment. Even as a child I took great delight in my own passbook at the local bank, noting how birthday and Christmas gift money slowly accumulated into a satisfying sum. I wrote a column lamenting the passing of the passbook. My boss called me on the carpet, saying I’d set banking back 20 years.

“I did that?” What power! Being called on the carpet is not the same as having a red carpet rolled out for you, however.

In another column, I suggested that Girl Scouts sell their own cookies and refrain from sending order blanks with their mothers to their place of employment. I suggested that selling cookies is supposed to be a learning experience for the girls. Wow! I opened up a beehive there. No, of course, I didn’t expect little girls to go alone to knock on strangers’ doors. No, of course, I didn’t want little girls put in harm’s way.

I thought their mothers would accompany them, or drive them around the neighborhood, watching from their cars.

I wrote a feature story on a local woman who went blind in her latter years, and the local Lions Club se-

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cured a Seeing Eye Dog for her. I had feedback on that one. I should have written Leader Dog. I’ll never make that mistake again. I had proofread my own copy and didn’t know it was wrong.

Then I wrote a column about church women using china cups and washing them instead of using styrofoam cups and compromising the environment. A thick packet of printed material came in the mail from a company. An accompanying letter stated, “We do not make cups. We make insulation.” I went to the newspaper’s storeroom and looked at the box of cups. In big letters it said foam cups. As a proofreader I became fanatical and eliminated styrofoam cups on all copy. Today I find those words in hardcover novels. I wonder if established authors receive huge packets of info on insulation. A proofreader is never aware of good or bad performance until a glaring error surfaces. One day I received a phone call from a proofreader at Midwest Living magazine. “How do you spell “Leinenkugel’s?” she asked. I wrote it on a scratch pad and slowly spelled it.

“Are you sure?” she asked “Yes, I am.”

“You can see to what lengths we go to get everything right.”

“Good,” I said. Chalk one up for me I thought to myself.

One day I noticed that new signs had been placed on all department doors, including “Bookkeeping,” “Editorial,” “Subscriptions,” “Bindery,” etc. There was no sign on my door, and that made me feel left out. So I printed my own sign saying “Prufreeding,” and taped it to my door. It attracted a lot of attention and laughs. My boss didn’t say a word, but several weeks later a professional sign replaced my crude one, correctly spelled this time.

Along the way I decided to collect all my columns and put them in a book. I told the head man in the bindery, “I’ll proofread it myself and save a little money that way.”

He said, “Oh, we don’t charge for proofreading.”

That was news to me as I thought what I was doing was important. My weekly paycheck had given me the impression that I was performing a valuable service.

I am now retired, but I’m still proofreading. I walk into a grocery store and cringe when I see signs saying “Lillies” or “Kumquats” or “Pickels.” I try not to make a scene.

Proofreading is a terrible habit to break! When I eat breakfast, I read the backs of cereal boxes, and learn a lot about nutrition that way. My friends apologize for their letters and write, “Please excuse the mistakes.” I always do. After all, I am retired! But did you see that terrible mistake in the city newspaper last night, right in the headline, too?

Until next week, Bernice

Compiled by Bernice Abrahamzon

50 Years Ago

The Inter-County Leader would sponsor the Polk County speech team tourney.–John Surbaugh was manufacturing fuel for your outdoor fire.–David Zieman of Unity School was named Polk County’s champion speller. He was a seventh-grader.–Ernest Benson injured his left hand in feed mill at Atlas.–Superior College Choir sang at Frederic on March 31.–The annual meeting of the Frederic Farmers Union was held March 26.–The grand opening was held at the new headquarters for Ford tractors and equipment on March 26 at Minar & Minar Tractor Division, SCF.–Specials at Route’s Super Market, Frederic, included pork chops at 43¢ lb., sirloin steak at 69¢ lb., bananas at 2 lbs. for 25¢, and candy bars at 10 for 39¢.–Specials at the Clover Farm Store, Frederic, included cabbage at 7¢ lb., Hills Bros. coffee at 2 lbs. for $1.39, and Swansdown cake mixes at 4 pkgs. for $1.–Meetings were held to form rescue squads in Burnett County.–Virgil Highstrom bought the tire business from Lyle Russ.–Siren Forensic A winners went on to competition at River Falls.–Over 200 attended the farm show at Siren and enjoyed the outstanding program.–East Burnett County will have second First Aid class.–Efforts would be made to revive junior baseball in area.

40 Years Ago

The Burnett Board re-elected Chairman Charles Tollander, adopted a new sanitary code and named committees.–A grand opening was set at the Frederic Mobilrama April 24, 25 and 26, with mobile homes open for inspection. Coffee and doughnuts would be served to all visitors.–A small appliance repair shop would open two blocks off Hwy. 35 on Hwy. 70, Siren, under Bill Wilson.–Specials at Route’s, Frederic, included bacon at 2 lbs. for $1.53, fryers at 31¢ lb., Pillsbury cake mixes at 3/$1, and lettuce at 2 heads for 29¢.–Specials at the Frederic Co-op included sauerkraut at 5 cans for 98¢, wieners at 69¢ lb., cervelot chubs at 89¢ lb., and Russett potatoes at 98¢ for 20 lbs.–Paradise Lodge on the south side of Balsam Lake was open.–Teacher contact agreement was reached at the Frederic School.–A feature article told about the maple syrup business of Dilly and Betty Hoover with pictures to illustrate the industry.–A big closing-out sale was held at Schauls Shoe Store, Frederic.–The Polk County Board acted on 11 resolutions in a three-day session.–Lakes Realty Co., Siren, was asking for listings.–The new addition to the Luck Assembly of God Church would be decided May 1.–The aebleskiver supper at West Denmark Lutheran Church was set for Monday, May 4.–Fresh smelt was available at the Frederic Co-op Store for customers. (No price given).

20 Years Ago

Eastern Star chapters make a difference NORTHWESTERN WISCONSIN – Eastern Star chapters in the following communities of northwestern Wisconsin recently participated in a Let’s Make a Difference week using several diverse approaches: • Chippewa Chapter of Chippewa Falls donated 26 soft, hand-knit chemo caps to the Sacred Heart Hospital’s cancer center in Eau Claire. This was a cooperative effort – some donated the yarn and others had their knitting needles clicking away. It is hoped that patients who receive these caps will long remember this kindness and the difference it made for them.

• Northwest Chapter of Clear Lake really celebrated the green. They filled 109 baskets with home-baked and decorated cupcakes for St. Patrick’s Day, ice-cream cups and a greeting card from their chapter. They delivered the treats to five apartment complexes plus individual homes. All those they visited were very appreciative and thanked them for this kind gesture.

The members felt rewarded to know they had made a day special for so many people.

• Ellsworth Chapter joined forces with their Masonic Lodge in serving a pancake breakfast to raise funds for scholarships, which benefit local high school seniors.

These workers willingly offered their time and talents to make a difference in the lives of area young people through scholarships.

• Frederic Chapter baked and donated platters of cookies to the police, firefighters and/or ambulance crews in Frederic, Grantsburg, Centuria, St. Croix Falls, Spooner, Webster and Siren along with a special card thanking them for their services. This project also benefited the chapter with the satisfaction of doing something nice for vital components of our communities and

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the pleasure of fellowship while working on this good deed.

• Willow River Chapter of New Richmond entertained the residents at the Deerfield Retirement Center with lots of music – a sing-along, solos and the musical grand finale which was a funny skit titled “Three Blind Mice.” The audience joined in and thoroughly enjoyed themselves. Singing and laughing makes a difference in everyone’s day.

• Kinnickinnic Chapter in River Falls donated their time and effort, in conjunction with other local organizations, to serve a hot meal for approximately 100 people from their community. Cooking, serving and cleaning up for a meal serving such a large group is a major project. Feeding hungry people is a basic that does indeed make a difference.

• Loyal Chapter of Star Prairie went on the road to visit shut-ins. Dresser, was the first stop for lunch and reminiscing with Geraldine who is a 62-year Eastern Star member. Returning south to Star Prairie for cake, coffee and recollecting memories with Lucille, who is a 64-year dedicated member. The last town on their tour was New Richmond. First, they visited Mary, another 64-year member, at the St. Croix Health Care Center.

There they recalled days gone past and joined in the afternoon entertainment of a sing-along with “Elvis.”

Deerfield Gables Care Center was the last stop of the day where they shared dinner with Arlene, a member of Loyal Chapter for 21 years. The members who participated in this road trip came away refreshed on a beautiful spring day knowing they had made a difference in the lives of these individuals. – submitted by Mary Norgard

Cattle and calf numbers were edging higher.–Rainbow Café was the center for daily news at Grantsburg. –Woodland management has benefits.–Congressman Dave Obey introduced resolutions on treaty rights.–Correction on 20 years ago: Sylvan Erickson was written about as a man who liked to make people laugh in an Eye to Eye feature article. Yes, I knew him, too, and the error was just a typo.–4-H clubs were encouraged to recycle.–A oneyear subscription to the Leader costs only $15.–Ruth Bunher Christiansen was featured in an Eye-to-Eye article written by Sandy Benson. Ruth was a freelance writer and poet and founded the Northwest Regional Writers Club.–”Just say no to drugs” was stressed in schools, and is still stressed today. (Does anyone listen?)–Obituaries included Russell Lien, Lester Marsh, Henry Huebscher, Jeannie Duncan, Paulette Wright, May Haynie, Alice Jorgensen, Esther Jensen and Alex Magnuson.–The Luck community was planning an Earth Day observance.– Between 6,000 and 8,000 spectators watched the Siren Waterskip, which was considered good despite the cold weather.–Owners of unlicensed dogs in Burnett County will pay fines, it was decided by county officers.–Columnist Bob Becker wrote about logging camps.

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TOWN TALK/COUNTRY CHATTER Lewis

653-4281 It rained on Saturday, but was sunny and bright on Easter Sunday, bringing out a good crowd for that day at the Lewis church. What a display of Easter lilies in the sanctuary, and LaVerne Leep and LaVonne Boyer arranged them on Saturday and finished up the next day. Other plants also.

The children of the church took part in the service with several numbers, and that brought smiles to every face.

The choir sang, and a duet was a special treat by Sylvia Schaetzel and husband, Phil.

They especially love Easter and served coffee and goodies after the service.

Sylvia assisted Pastor Tom with the introduction and announcements, and Kara Alden read scripture.

Judy Mrdutt of Danbury was in church although she admitted, a bit ruefully, that she

broke her other toe this past week.

Best wishes, too, to Carl Warndahl who has been undergoing routine tests this past week. (Wishing him well!)

The Spring Writers Conference was held all day Saturday at Amery with a good lineup of speakers and interesting program. In order to get certain speakers it was moved to April 3 instead of later in the month.

Thursday Maundy services were held at both the Lewis and Siren United Methodist Churches last week. At Lewis the offering was accepted for church scholarships.

This year Lewis has two high school graduates including Ethan Cook and Kim Jones.

The church newsletter arrived Saturday in the mail. Please read it and determine if you wish to volunteer for any needed positions.

Needed are chairmen for the annual tent re-

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vival for the second weekend in August and also chairman for the harvest supper in September.

It was Communion Sunday on April 4, with JoAnn Gibbs, LaVonne Boyer and Marlene in charge assisting Pastor Tom. Sheila Staples and Laurene Edge went to the Andover, Minn., high school spring choir concert a week ago Thursday evening. Laurene’s grandson, Brandon, is a member of the choir. Brandon also sang in an ensemble of six students who performed their awardwinning selection, “Chariots Comin’.”

Easter Sunday guests of Laurene and Dan Edge, Balsam Lake, were Sheila Staples, Clarice Nelson, Jim and Geri Prodger, Steve Prodger, Brandon, Barbie, Tim Prodger and Melissa. Sheila visited later in the day with her cousin, Jon Olson and family of Somer-

Siren Senior Center Gratitude to Chairman Pat Bresina, her committee and all of the great volunteers who came forth to help make our Good Friday Breakfast successful. Everyone did a great job, but we have to extend gratitude to Ken Peterson who manned the dishwasher, what

a miserable job that is, and he did such a great job keeping up with all of the dishes.

We didn’t have quite the number of diners as last year; the number of people attending were around 170 plus a few children.

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Last week was a busy week here in bear country; living in the woods, so to speak there are always leaves to rake up both fall and spring. However, Mother Nature wasn’t in the mood to cooperate, because as soon as I got a pile of leaves big enough to haul away she would blow them all over again. It seemed like she wanted them to stay right where they were. While raking, I found a few of the tree rat’s winter supply of black walnuts I had thrown out for them to eat. They really aren’t as smart as I thought as they buried them in the snow piles in the backyard. It was funny though, after I finally uncovered them from under the leaves and put them in plain sight as usual they were as busy as beavers until every last one was promptly confiscated and once again hidden somewhere. I have fed black walnuts for a few years now and if any were forgotten, maybe a tree or two will spring up.

If you have never been to a Native American powwow and have wondered what they are like, mark your calendars for Friday, April 16. There will be a powwow held in the Siren School gym with the grand entrance at 1 p.m.

Come and enjoy the rich American culture of our area tribes. Maybe you will enjoy it to the point you will want to see the huge powwow during the rice festival.

New math During the runup to voting on Socialized Medicine, the president enthralled a crowd of several hundred in Cleveland.

With the unemployment rate in Cleveland at 17 percent, I suspect the crowd would have been larger if they could have afforded transportation to the event. Too bad they didn’t have a free governmentfunded transit system. It’s a shame they didn’t get a free meal and free tickets to a Cleveland base-

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Sympathy to the family of Janice E. Bennett who passed away March 21.

Sympathy to the family of Nita Howland who passed away last week.

Art and Bev Beckmark spent last Tuesday evening in Siren visiting Art’s aunt, Violet Beckmark. Easter Sunday found her at their home for dinner.

Congratulations to elementary student Silas Vasatka, middle-schooler Jade Taylor and high-schooler Jacob Stiemann for being chosen Siren Schools students of the week.

The Burnett County Humane Society’s annual spaghetti dinner, silent auction and raffle is coming up soon – Saturday, April 17, to be exact – so make it a date. Serving starts at 4:40 to 7 p.m. Tickets are $8 for adults and kids under 16, just $6. The meal is always great and there is always plenty. This event is a great way to show our support for all the humane society does, hope to see you there.

Don’t forget it’s expo season again coming up on Saturday and Sunday, April 17 and 18, at the Siren Lodge Center arena. Come see Molly Engstrom, 10 a.m. to noon, Saturday, and Packer great Lynn Dickey, on Sunday, noon to 2 p.m. Stop in both days as there is something for everyone to see.

ball game. What the heck, the savings from the proposed Socialized Medicine legislation will cover everything. The president said “The savings on health insurance will be 3,000 percent.” Using these figures I expect my check for $135,790 to arrive shortly after the vote.

The government is going to divert $500 billion from our soon-to-be-defunct Medicare, to finance the new Socialized Medicine I’m going to the bank on Monday and withdraw all our money and deposit it in the other bank so I can write checks at both banks. I’ll just tell the banks that the president said “It’s OK.” When I saw the president talking in Cleveland I was wandering what would catch on fire first, the river or his pants.

This all makes me want to join Americorpse.

My e-mail address is biedingerb@wildblue.net.

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by Marian Edler We received a much-needed rain on Friday. Let’s hope there will be more April showers on the way for our May flowers.

Tuesday winners at 500 cards were Bern Nel Ward, Roger Greenley, Phil Mevissen, Jeanette Berquam and Elaine Edlund. Bern Nel Ward and Irene Campbell were the winners of the 9-bid. Domino winners were Gladis Weikert, Don Anderson and George

Meixner.

Thursday evening 500 card winners were Charly Mevissen, Arliss Rosen, Roger Greenley and Bob Norlander.

Our next indoor flea market will be held on Wednesday, April 14, from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Stop in and browse and have a cup of coffee.

This a good time to visit the center and get acquainted.

of treats to all of the home deliveries and to the people who were dining in on Thursday.

The nutrition team, CeCe and Carol, certainly have the Siren senior diners spoiled. We know we are blessed and we want you two girls to know that we do appreciate all that you do for us.

We had five snowbirds land last week to show their tanned faces at cards on Wednesday. Welcome back, Doris and Tom Knopik, Shirley Doriott and Mary and Dale Secord.

Hopefully everyone will be back in time to participate in our 500-card tournament, which will be held on May 1.

We have had a great response from the businesses in the community to our request for door prizes and items for the silent auction. We will be exhibiting the silent auction several weeks before the party so that everyone will have a chance to stop in and make a bid on items that have been donated.

We would like to offer sympathy to Millie and Bill Ihrig, two of our fellow card players, on the loss of their daughter.

Winners at cards on Wednesday were,

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Retirement Ronald and Marilyn Peterson, Rich and Renae Peterson and Randy and Robin Peterson went to Rapid City, S.D., last week to witness the retirement ceremony of Master Sergeant Robert Peterson, as he completed 21 years in the U.S. Air Force. It was a very impressive ceremony, according to them.

Robert and his family have plans to spend more time traveling, including visits to Lewis.

Robert also has some cars he hopes to restore and he enjoys hunting.

Congratulations to him on his record. Here in Lewis the four brothers, sons of the late Bernice and Martin Peterson, are familiarly known as the “Peterson Boys.”

Barb Munger Anke Olesen, Shirley Doriott, Doris Knopik, Flo Antiel and Marie Van Guilder.

Gratitude to Dave Peterson for the box of practically new paperback books that he brought into the center this week. We have a nice supply of books in our library and I am happy to say they go out the door as fast as they come in. As I mentioned before we also have some audiotape books for those of you who like to just listen instead of straining your eyes.

Dining at Five will be this Thursday, April 8, so if you have neglected to reserve a spot you had better do it immediately or you will lose out on a dinner of roast beef.

The center is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The activities include Dime Bingo on Tuesday, 500 cards on Wednesday and Spades on Friday. All of the activities begin at 1 p.m. and everyone is welcome to come out and join us. For any information call 715-349-7810 and to make dinner reservations call 715-349-2845.

Dewey - LaFollette Ervin and Barb Moser visited Hank and Karen Mangelsen Tuesday evening.

Ann Srachta, Lorri and Julie McQuade, Marlene Swearingen, Donna and Nina Hines, Karen Mangelsen and Kay Krentz were guests of Lida Nordquist for cake and coffee Thursday afternoon. They celebrated the birthdays of Ann, who is 90, and Lorri, who is 50.

Visitors of Gerry and Donna Hines Thursday were Mark and Sue Hines and family, David Hines and family from Florida, and Connie Miller. Barry and Josh Hines visited Donna and Gerry Friday and stayed overnight.

Hank and Karen Mangelsen attended the Easter Sunrise service and breakfast at Siren United Methodist Church Sunday. Granddaughter Patty Close performed in the human video, “Sunday Is Coming,” during the service. Karen and Hank then visited April and Dave Close and family at their home for a short time and helped April celebrate her birthday.

Kelli Marlow, daughter of Connie Quam, sang a vocal solo Sunday morning during the Easter service at Lakeview United Methodist Church.

Don and Lida Nordquist and other family members celebrated Easter at the home of Joleen and Richard Funk Saturday.

Karen and Hank Mangelsen and other family members and several friends were supper guests of Holly and Jake Mangelsen and family Sunday to celebrate Easter.

Nina and Lawrence Hines went to Eden Prairie, Minn., Saturday and stayed overnight with Nancy and Steven Hagen. Other relatives came there Sunday and they celebrated Easter together.

Lisa and Johnny Unertl spent several days during the week with Lisa’s parents, Jack and Kay Krentz.

Please remember the gift certificate shower for Kathy Spears at the home of Garry and Beth Crosby Saturday, April 10, at 1:30 p.m.

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TOWN TALK/COUNTRY CHATTER Waldo is an extralarge, 4-year-old, soft gray tabby with a white bib and mittens.

His owner was unable to afford his care and surrendered him in January.

Having spent two months at the shelter, Waldo has become a shelter staff favorite. Waldo is the kind of cat that grows on you. First you notice his large stature; huge head, prominent ears and substantial frame. His face has a calm reserve, like he is thinking about his next move to the comfy couch. A toss of a ball or a flick of a feather is all that is needed to enlist his playful nature. Waldo has several layers. He was raised with teenagers, multiple cats, dogs and a reptile. Waldo is

handsome gentleman in need of a forever home.

Rasta, Pax, Lucy, Polly, Andy, Holly and Smokey all found homes last week. Still waiting to meet that special someone is a cat room full of friendly felines. Some have been waiting for a while and some are new. All are adults. Jinx is a classically marked shorthair calico. She is active and friendly. Griffen has a long gray coat with white mittens and tuxedo. Mitch and Wayne are declawed white-and-gray neutered males. They are quiet, gentle siblings that would love to find a home together if possible. They are available two for the price of one.

Pickles is a spayed female brown tabby with orange highlights. She was surrendered to the shelter when her caregiver moved.

Pickles is a petite girl with a stunning long coat that makes her look larger than she is.

Pete is another large boy, neutered and declawed. He has a short orange tabby coat

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Webster students had spring break Thursday through Monday.

John and Reeny Neinstadt took Brianna and Brendon Bray to Cadott on Thursday to visit the Johnsons and meet their dad. They will return to school on Tuesday.

Kalie Freeborn spent the weekend with Marvel Merriam. All the Freeborns, Marvel Merriam and Lucille Adamitz, were dinner guests at Dennis Gravesen’s on Easter Sunday.

Two weeks ago, Jack and Jeri Witzany were at Grantsburg with their grandkids while Chris and Melody were in Cancun. Last week was spent at Big Lake, Minn., with their grandkids there. Jack and Jeri entertained their family Easter weekend, Mike from Champlin, Patty and Mike Kringen and family and Chris and Melody and family.

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Theresa Childers spent the weekend with Jack and LaVonne O’Brien. Easter Sunday guests at the O’Briens were Theresa’s family, Tim, Mike and Tylyn, Bobbi Jo and Travis O’Brien and Amy. Tom and Becky O’Brien hosted her family on Easter.

Pat and Nancy and Jack and LaVonne O’Brien attended the funeral for Richard O’Brien at Webster on Wednesday.

Allyson and Kathryn Krause were home for Easter weekend.

Fran Krause had supper with the Mark Krause family Saturday evening. On Sunday, she had dinner with Kent and Nancy Krause while the Mark Krause had dinner with the Glovers.

Tom and Marge Ammend were Sunday guests of Steve Ammends.

Thursday 500 cards were played at 6:30 p.m., with the following winners: Phyllis Peterson in first place, Arvid Pearson in second place, Bob Peterson in third place and Dave Peterson in fourth place.

Friday several of our members attended the breakfast at the Siren Senior Center.

Saturday there was a mini buffet with birthday cake. Cards were enjoyed after dinner.

Easter weather was wonderful to enjoy.

Have a wonderful week!

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A boy, Damien William Garcia, born March 30, 2010, to Jacelyn (Foulkes) Garcia and Ruben Garcia, Bethlehem, Pa. Damien weighed 7 lbs., 14 oz.

Maternal grandparents are Wayne and Anita Wiberg of Siren. Paternal grandparents are Ruben and Antoinette Garcia of New Bedford, Ma. •••

Born at Burnett Medical Center:

A boy, Tyler Lucas Britnell, born March 30, 2010, to James Owens and Danielle Blessard, Webster. Tyler weighed 6 lbs., 12 oz. and was 19-1/2 inches long. Siblings are Sara, Chase and Aaron Britnell.

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Born at Osceola Medical Center:

A girl, Anya Theresa Myers, born March 23, 2010, to Bernadette Lidberg and André Myers, Wyoming, Minn. Anya weighed 7 lbs., 10 oz.

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Born at St. Croix Regional Medical Center:

A boy, Asher Scott Daniel Wheeler, born March 23, 2010, to Deanna and Benjamin Wheeler, Milltown. Asher weighed 8 lbs., 4 oz.

••• A boy, Ashton Dale Patterson, born March 19, 2010, to Mike and Laurie Patterson, Centuria. Ashton weighed 7 lbs., 8 oz. Big brothers are Chase and Blake.

••• A girl, London Mae Vitzthum, born March 19, 2010, to Melody R. Vitzthum, Milltown.

London weighed 6 lbs., 11 oz.

••• A girl, Molly Marie Lyoma, born March 23, 2010, to Jill and Aaron Lyoma, Lindstrom, Minn. Molly weighed 6 lbs., 1 oz.

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National Library Week next week is a time to celebrate the contributions of your library, librarian, library staff and library volunteers.

The Grantsburg Public Library is celebrating by having a book drawing, be sure to register. Kendra Petersen will be sharing her knowledge and love of rabbits with the preschool reading hour children on Wednesday, April 14, at 10:30 a.m. when she brings in some of her pets. Join us on Tuesday, April 13, for coffee and cake.

The learningexpresslibrary.com Web site offers practice tests, exercises, skill building courses and information needed to achieve results for school, work or life in many categories. Materials included are college preparation, computer skills and occupation practice tests along with many others.

Our Web site, grantsburg.wislib.org, is your link to what’s happening at your library. Two new features are found under Our Library Catalog. To search for books, DVDs and audio books lick search the catalog.

To retain a list of materials you’ll be checking out in the future, click my patron record, fill in your name and card number and click on opt in. Once registered, all transactions will be recorded under your name. The list can be seen by you only. If you have any questions about this feature call the library 715-4632244 for assistances. Books ordered for April and May are found under new items and can be put on hold for you by calling the library or reserving online.

There’s still time to make your reservations for the Friends of the Library’s Spring Gala to be held Saturday, April 24, at the Crex Convention Center. Call Liel Hunt 715-463-2485 or Sally Craven 715-463-2347 to let them know you’ll be attending.

Library hours

The library is open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday noon to 6 p.m., Wednesday 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., Friday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m. to noon.

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A boy, Caleb Peter Johnson, born March 22, 2010, to Sarah and Bruce Johnson, Cushing. Caleb weighed 9 lbs., 1.6 oz.

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by Ardyce Knauber Spades was played on Monday, March 29, with the following winners: Roger Greenley in first place, Shirley Sandquist in second place, Holly Stonesifer in third place and Willis Williams in fourth place.

Morning is coffee time and pool players time.

Wednesday Pokeno is played at 1 p.m. Refreshments after the game. This group enjoys playing together.

and a sweetheart personality.

Zima and Norimon are gentle homebodies.

Zima delivered a litter of kittens in a foster home and is now looking for a home herself.

Norimon is a senior gray-and-white neutered male. While Zima is tiny, Norimon is extralarge. He likes to hang out, eat treats and practice yoga stretches on a cat tree.

All of these cats and more are waiting for homes at the Arnell shelter. A long list of dogs delivered as strays are now available after their seven-day hold. Two shepherd mixes, two bluetick-heeler mixes, a yellow Lab mix, a Chesapeake-mix pup and a medium size Black Lab mix are all waiting for you. They hope to see you soon.

Arnell Memorial Humane Society, Amery, 715-268-7387 or online at arnellhumane.org.

Harold Peterson and Judy Behrens were the winners in the nutrition drawing on Friday.

Bruce Behrens won the grand ginale drawing on Wednesday. Congratulations to all of the winners.

Hopefully, you have your calendars marked for the evening meal on Thursday, May 8.

We will be having a class to make baskets from 2-liter pop bottles on Thursday, April 15, at 12:30 p.m. Nancy O’Brien will hold the class and furnish the fabric, lace, ribbon and batting for a $2 fee. Just bring a clean 2-liter pop bottle and she will show you how to make a pretty basket to be used for flowers, candy dish or just for decoration. Please sign up at the center.

There were 19 players for dime Bingo on Wednesday, who enjoyed the treats furnished

by Fran McBroom and Theresa Gloege.

Come on and join the fun every Wednesday at 12:30 p.m.

We had a nice group for pool and cards on Thursday with lots of laughter going on. Always room for more. It starts at 7 p.m., and

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ends about 9 p.m.

The monthly senior meeting will be held on Monday, April 19, at 12:30 p.m. Please plan to attend. It is “your” center and all new ideas and suggestions are welcome.

We will be starting the summer raffle next week. The prizes are: First prize is a handtied quilt donated by Eunice Tollander; second prize is a hand-crocheted afghan donated by Margel Ruck; third prize is a small gas grill donated by Theresa Gloege and fourth prize is an air mattress and pump donated by Gladys Beers. The proceeds will go to the television fund. We are anxious to get our new TV so we can start using the new Wii game. We are hoping that many will want to come and enjoy the bowling, golf and many other games that the Wii system offers.

Be sure to mark your calendars for April 24, which is the last potluck of the season.

Remember, it is your center so come in and enjoy the activities.

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It was exciting to see Ken Gradall of MSA Professional Services busy drilling five test holes on Monday and Tuesday at the site for the new Burnett Community Library on the corner of Main Street and Hwy. 35 in Webster (the former Larsen Chevrolet building). If all goes as planned, construction should be started by August 2010. Yayyyy! Stop in at the library to see a copy of the proposed floor plan.

Sixteen ladies from the Ravishing Rubies Red Hat Society met for lunch on Tuesday at the Yellow River Saloon & Eatery, Webster.

After singing their Red Hat song they sang “Happy Birthday” to Marty Janey who had a birthday on March 16. The two door prizes, which were won by Marlene Kufalk and Marty, were donated by former Vice Queen Joan Berg when Queen Mother Mary Martin and husband, Bud, were visiting her in York, Pa., last September. Numerous jokes and stories were told by Jeannie Bickford, Janet Snelson, Marlene and QM Mary. The thought for the day was “A good exercise for the heart is to bend down and help another up.” Their next luncheon will be at noon on Tuesday, April 27, at Lunker’s Lodge, 29770 Long Lake Road, east of Webster off CTH A to CTH H, then to Long Lake Road. You can call me at 715-866-4334 for exact directions.

While still having Joan on my mind, it would be nice for her friends and acquaintances to shower her with letters or cards or encouragement as she is going through a rough time healthwise. Her address is Joan Berg, 814 Pennsylvania Avenue, York, PA 17404.

A number of friends gathered at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church on Tuesday evening for the baked lasagna/pasta community dinner. Even though the food is always good, it is the friendship and fellowship that draws people together.

I was only one of many grandparents that joined a grandchild on Wednesday afternoon at the Grantsburg Elementary School. It was a “Down Through the Years” get-together where my grandson Ricky Stahl gave me a lengthy interview about me and my family history. During the course of the school year, we

have also been exchanging letters and emails so that Ricky can compile information to write a book about “me.” The school also furnished the grandparents and children with coffee, lemonade and cookies to enjoy together. The final get-together is on June 4.

The Webster Lioness Club met on Thursday afternoon at the Webster Community Center for their monthly board meeting. As part of their regular business, President Gladys Beers reported that the Webster High School Award Night is at 7 p.m. on May 7 and she will be awarding four scholarships, to Rachel Larson, Bryan Krause, Kendra Spurgeon and Sarah Walsh. Discussion was held regarding the July Fourth parade and activities falling on a Sunday this year; and other fundraising activities.

Vi Swanson had her granddaughter, Kim, of St. Paul, Minn., take her to the Webster Senior Center on Friday afternoon to have her taxes done by the AARP tax aide representatives. She was celebrating her 92nd birthday and everyone at the center sang “Happy Birthday” to her. Vi and Kim later stopped at the home of her friend, Margel Ruck, for a visit.

Mary Heier had a houseful of company over the weekend as her granddaughter Mandy and Eric Lewis of Bloomington, Minn., and children Adam, EJ, Alyssa and Grace Mary spent the Easter holiday with her. Also present were her son, Dru Heier, and his friend, Laura Prey, of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula.

Don’t forget to mark your calendar for Saturday, May 1, when the family of Gladys Beers is giving a party for her at the Webster Senior Center from 1 to 4 p.m. to celebrate her 80th birthday.

On this coming Saturday, April 10, at 1 p.m., Wisconsin author Dr. Thomas W. King, professor emeritus, UW-Eau Claire, will be giving a presentation on “Bloom Where You Are Planted,” at Grace United Methodist Church, Webster. He is the author of “The Red Pump” and other books. His talk is about getting involved in your community, and rural life is what you make it, with friends and neighbors. There will be no charge as the

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Former longtime resident Edna Bremer of Bloomer has been in and out of the hospital for treatment of a heart condition. I grew up and graduated from Webster High School with Lawrence and Edna’s oldest daughter, Loreli Stone, who now lives in Eau Claire.

Others needing your get-well wishes and prayers are Andrew Macke who is having foot surgery on Thursday; Jim Gatten, Marge Swedberg and Lee Scheumann. Our thoughts and prayers also go out to the families of Anita Howland, Betty Estridge, Mary J. Hills and Rhunae Buskirk in their recent passing.

Rhunae Buskirk lost her battle with cancer on Wednesday evening, March 31, but the fundraiser scheduled for her on Saturday, April 24, from 1 to 5 p.m. at the Black & Orange in Webster will go on as planned because Rhunae had no medical nor funeral insurance. Donations, raffle items, food for the benefit, etc., may be dropped off at Wild Bill’s or to her sister, Bea Reese, both in Webster.

Spring is in the air, and I have been reveling in the mild temperatures. Spring is not just a “figure of speech.” It actually is a frame of mind. Scientists have stated that there is a marked degree of increased brain activity when people are experiencing the effects of spring. Spring is a time for tilling the soil and planting crops, vegetables and flower gardens. It is a greening up” of the grass and trees, birds making nests to lay their eggs in, and butterflies and bumblebees all about. Oh, yes, and mosquitoes too! All of this is God’s creation. Each of us, too, was uniquely designed by the Creator. “You made all the delicate, inner parts of my body and knit me together in my mother’s womb. Thank you for making me so wonderfully complex! Your workmanship is marvelous, Lord.” - Psalm 139:13-14. “We are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works.” - Ephesians 2:10.

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Cost of crimes

• In 2007, for crimes both reported and not reported, the total economic loss to victims was $2 billion for violent crime and $16 billion for property crime.1 • In 2007, 15 percent of violent crimes and 94 percent of property crimes resulted in economic losses from theft or damage.2 • In 2008, an estimated $581 million worth of property was stolen during robberies reported to the police. The average dollar value of property stolen per robbery offense was $1,315.3 Twothirds of property crimes reported in 2008 were larceny-thefts, with the value of stolen property averaging $925 per offense.

• The total value of stolen property was an estimated $6.1 billion. 4In 2008, the average dollar loss due to arson was $16,015 per offense.

• 5An estimated 30,500 fires were intentionally set to structures in 2008, a decrease of 6 percent from 2007. These fires resulted in 315 civilian deaths and $866 million in property loss (an increase of 18 percent from 2007).

• 6Approximately 17,500 fires were intentionally set to vehicles in 2008, resulting in $139 million in property damage, a 4-percent decrease from 2007.

• 7In 2008, the average dollar loss per burglary offense was $2,079. The total

amount lost to burglaries was an estimated $4.6 billion.

• 8Victim compropensation grams distributed $461 million in 2008. This amount is an increase over the $453 million paid in 2007 and $444 million paid in 2006.

• 9 Victim compensation programs paid $29 million for forensic sexual assault exams in 2008, a 28-percent increase from 2007.

• 10 Victims of child abuse constituted 19 percent of the recipients of crime victim compensation in 2008.11 • In 2008, domestic violence victims made up 22 percent of all adult victims compensated by victim compensation pro-grams; 35 percent of all assault claims were paid to domestic violence victims.

• 12In 2008, medical expenses constituted 52 percent of all victim compensation payments; economic support for lost wages for injured victims and for lost support in homicides made up 16 percent of the total; 11 percent of total payments were for funeral bills; and 8 percent went toward mental health counseling for crime victims.

• 13In 2008, the total amount of money lost from all cases of Internet fraud referred to law enforcement for investigation was $264.6 million, with a median

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dollar loss of $931 per complaint. This amount is up from $239.1 million with a median dollar loss of $680 per complaint in 2007.

• 14 In 2007, the two most common types of telemarketing fraud were fake check scams (average loss of $3,855) and false prizes or sweepstakes (average loss of $6,601), together accounting for 72 percent of telemarketing fraud complaints.

• 15Fake check scams were also the most common type of Internet fraud in 2007, constituting 29 percent of complaints, with an average loss of $3,311.

The second most common type of Internet fraud was nonauction general merchandise sales (goods never delivered or misrepresented).

• 16In 2007, consumers reporting fraud to the Federal Trade Commission lost a total of more than $1.2 billion.

• 17In 2006, the United States (at federal, state and local levels) spent $214 billion for police protection, corrections, and judicial and legal activities.

• 18The direct cost of child abuse and neglect in the United States totals more than $33 billion annually. When factoring in indirect costs, the figure rises to more than $103 billion annually.19 1 Bureau of Justice Statistics, “Criminal Victimization in the United States, 2007: Statistical;” 2 Ibid. 3 Federal Bureau of Investigation, “Crime in the United States 2008: Robbery,” (Washington, D.C.: GPO, 2009), w w w. f b i . g o v / u c r / c i u s 2 0 0 8 / o f f e n s e s / v i o l e n t crime/robbery.html (accessed Oct. 6, 2009). 4 Federal

Bureau of Investigation, “Crime in the United States 2008: Larceny-Theft,” (Washington, D.C.: GPO, 2009) www.fbi.gov/ucr/cius2008/offenses/property_crime/larc eny-theft.html (accessed Oct. 5, 2009). 5 Federal Bureau of Investigation, “Crime in the United States 2008: Arson,” (Washington, D.C.: GPO, 2009), www.fbi.gov/ucr/cius2008/offenses/property_crime/arso n.html (accessed October 5, 2009). 6 Michael J. Karter, Jr., “Fire Loss in the United States 2008,” (Quincy, MA: National Fire Protection Association, 2009), iii, www.nfpa.org/assets/files/|PDF/OS.fireloss.pdf (accessed Oct. 5, 2009). 7 Ibid. 8 Federal Bureau of Investigation, “Crime in the United States 2008: Burglary,” (Washington, D.C.: GPO, 2009), www.fbi.gov/ ucr/cius2008/offenses/property_crime/burglary.html (accessed Oct. 5, 2009). 9 National Association of Crime Victim Compensation Boards, “Crime Victim Compensation Helps Victims,” (Alexandria, VA: NACVCB, 2009), http://www.nacvcb.org (accessed Oct. 5, 2009). 10 Ibid. 11 Ibid. 12 Ibid. 13 Ibid. 14 National White Collar Crime Center, Federal Bureau of Investigation, and Bureau of Justice Assistance, “IC3 2008 Internet Crime Report: Jan. 1, 2008 – Dec. 31, 2008,” (Washington, D.C.: GPO, 2009), 1, www.ic3.gov/media/ annualreport/2008_IC3Report.pdf (accessed Aug. 24, 2009). 15 National Fraud Information Center, “2007 Top Ten Telemarketing Scams,” (Washington, D.C.: National Consumers League, 2008), www.fraud.org/ telemarketing/2007telemarketing.pdf (accessed Oct. 5, 2009). 16 National Fraud Information Center, “2007 Top Ten Internet Scams,” (Washington, D.C.: National Consumers League, 2008), www.fraud.org/internet/ 2007internet.pdf (accessed Oct. 5, 2009). 17 Federal Trade Commission, “Consumer Fraud and Identity Theft Complaint Data Jan. – Dec. 2007,” (Washington, D.C.: FTC, 2008), 2, www.ftc.gov/opa/2008/02/fraud.pdf (accessed Oct. 5, 2009). 18 Bureau of Justice Statistics, “Justice Expenditure and Employment Extracts,” (Washington, D.C.: GPO), http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/bjs/ eande.htm (accessed Oct. 5, 2009). 19 Ching-Tung Wang and John Holton, “Total Estimated Cost of Child Abuse and Neglect in the United States,” (Washington, D.C.: Prevent Child Abuse America, 2007), 4, 5, w w w. p r e v e n t c h i l a b u s e . o r g / a b o u t _ u s / media_releases/pcaa_pew_economic_impact_study_final.pdf (accessed Oct. 5, 2009). Tables,” (soon to be published), Table 81.

Luck Area ACS run/walk plans under way LUCK – Saturday, May 8, is the Luck Area American Cancer Society Run/Walk sponsored by Luck Medical Clinic/Amery Regional Medical Center, St. Croix Valley Hardwoods Inc. and Wayne’s Foods Plus. Now is the time to get teams organized or participate as an individual for this year’s 15th-annual event. There are no set numbers to have a team. Registration and pledge forms are available at Rural American Bank and Wayne’s Foods Plus in Luck. If you need help in setting up a team or have any questions, contact Patti Mattson at 715-472-2654. Preregistration is $5 and should be sent to Jaime Anderson, 1512 Lake Ave., Luck, WI 54853 before May 3. You may also register on the day of the run/walk for $10 from 8-9 a.m.

At 9:15 a.m., this year’s honorary chairperson, Marilyn Berg, along with previous cancer survivor chairpersons, will cut the ribbon and lead the way along the 1-, 3- or 5mile route.

Each participant that raises $60 or more will receive a T-

Polk-Burnett to host listening session for co-op members CENTURIA – In an effort to provide the best possible service, Polk-Burnett is seeking comments and feedback from members, those who purchase electricity from the cooperative. Members are invited to attend a listening session with General Manager Bill Schmidt and representatives of the co-op’s board of directors on Thursday, April 15, from 4 to 6 p.m. at St. Croix Falls Elementary School.

Their goal is to listen: Each co-op member who would like to participate will be given an opportunity to share.

Comments can include power quality and electric service, electric billing and rates, proposed energy legislation and its impact on the environment and rates, renewable energy and conservation, co-op products, programs, communications and events, or any topic you’d like to address with co-op leadership. Input will be used by the co-op for future decision making.

“We recognize that there are many different opinions and not everyone will always agree with every decision,” said Schmidt, “but we are working on your behalf to make the best decisions for all 20,000 member-owners.”

This will be the first of two listening sessions for 2010; they will hold a second session in Burnett County later this year for the convenience of northern members.

“Member listening sessions are being offered as part of the co-op’s new strategic plan, which places an emphasis on member satisfaction and service, communications and education,” said Schmidt. “We look forward to hearing from you. As a member-owner of Polk-Burnett, you have a voice in the future of your local rural electric service. We’re listening. And we’re here to serve you.”

No registration required. Just come; all members are welcome!

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Monies raised go directly to the American Cancer Society to fund and help fight cancer with research, education, advocacy and service. Together, everyone is making a difference, but more needs to be done to conquer this disease.

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LIBRARY NEWS Amery Public Library

Balsam Lake Public Library Northern Lakes Writers Guild to present readings Keep your calendars clear on Saturday, May 8, from 1-2 p.m. Members of the Northern Lakes Writers Guild will be at the library to present readings from “Northern Lakes’ Soundings.” Books will be available for sale and signing by the authors. This event will be hosted by Balsam Lake Library Friends Group.

New books for April “Deliver Us From Evil,” by David Baldacci, ”Lucid Intervals,” by Stuart Woods, “Walk,” by Richard Evans, “Last Time I Saw You,” by Elizabeth Berg, “The 9th Judgment,” by James Patterson.

Book club “My Sister’s Keeper,” by Jodi Picoult. Jodi Picoult writes about a family in crisis with a

unique twist that leads you to question your morals and values. Book club meets Wednesday, April 21, 3 p.m., at the library.

Everyone welcome.

Friends of the library The next meeting of the Friends of Balsam Lake Library will be Wednesday, April 21, 1:30 p.m., in the community room at the library. The agenda will focus on program planning for the next year.

Hours Balsam Lake Library, (under the water tower) at 404 Main St., Balsam Lake. Hours are Monday 10 a.m. – 8 p.m., Tuesday 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Wednesday 10 a.m. – 8 p.m., Thursday 10 a.m. – 2 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.

Luck Public Library National Library Week

National Library Week is April 11 – 17. Luck Public Library will be hosting tons of fun, prizes, games, drawings and giving away lots of free stuff. We will be holding daily drawings for everything from new books, DVDs and music to games and toys. Just come in and check something out and you are eligible to put your name into the drawing box. We will have a separate drawing that will be held on Friday, April 16, for all who register for a new library card. Register on Monday, April 12, to be entered into our Biggest Reader contest.

We will have lots of brainteasers, riddles, logic puzzles and strategy games to stimulate you as well, just for fun. And as always, we have lots and lots of great free stuff. It’s time to visit the library – It’s like Christmas every day!

National Volunteer Week

National Volunteer Week comes right on the heels of National Library Week, and we would be honored if you would help us recognize our wonderful volunteers. Every year we get more and more wonderful folks from our community who support us by lending a hand in serving you. We have volunteers who shelve books, watch the circulation desk, read to the children, order materials, help with the courier baskets, pull paging slips, decorate the library, help with cataloging materials, help with book sales and many other daily tasks. We would not be able to get everything done without this help from the community. So take a moment to say thanks Title

to any one of our volunteers you see working here. We will have a thank-you tree in the lobby for you to hang a note on. Let them know you appreciate their efforts, because we certainly do!

Hours

Monday through Thursday, 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.; Friday, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.; Sunday, Ancestry.com tutorial only from noon – 4 p.m., library is closed to checkouts and browsers.

Earth Day

As we approach Earth Day, keep in mind that the library is the ultimate recycler. Most library notices are sent via e-mail and telephone service instead of by mail, thus using less paper. Computer paper is used at least once for scrap and then recycled every other Friday. Many of our patrons have gone paperless as well by ordering e-books and digital downloads of their favorite newspaper.

But we have established ourselves as the ultimate recycler through our circulation of materials. As the ultimate recycler, the library is able to take one item, and share it over and over again. Our MORE shared catalog contains resources from over 40 libraries in seven counties, and gives users quick access to a wide variety of materials. Whether it be books, CDs or DVDs, our goal is to have one item touch many lives. Take a look at a few of our sharing statistics in the chart below:

Number of copies in the system 109 copies

Number of times they circulated 1,199 times

“Finger Lickin’ Fifteen”

by Janet Evanovitch “Twilight” DVD 54 copies 1,404 times “Gran Torino” DVD 57 copies 1,542 times “The Da Vinci Code” by Dan Brown 96 copies 2,880 times “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone” 120 copies 1,800 times The best news is that all of these items, added to the rest of the materials in the MORE system, will continue to circulate and be shared until they either wear out or are placed on the book-sale table to be shared once more with our community. Most leftover book-sale books are sent to the recycling bin with their covers torn off to be recycled into more paper. Next time you are looking to make a difference to your planet, use the public library – our ultimate recycling project.

Centuria Public Library Libraries are the Heart of the Community National Library Week – April 11 - 17

Come in and celebrate National Library Week with the staff at the Centuria Public Library. Beverages and cookies will be provided on Wednesday, April 14, to celebrate libraries.

National Coin Week – April 18 – 24

National Coin Week is fast approaching and the Centuria Public Library is getting ready for members of the Fish Bowl Wooden Nickel Coin Club to be at the library to share information about old coins. Many items will be on display for people to study and look at.

Get out those old coins that you have always been curious about and bring them to the library to find out their history and value.

Members of the club will be at the Centuria Public Library on Tuesday, April 20, from 1 to 3:30 p.m., to help interested folks in identifying and learning the value of their old coins.

April showers bring May flowers

Paper crafters will have another opportunity to come in and learn more paper crafting

techniques using the Provo Cricut Expressions cutting machine. A workshop is going to be held at the Centuria Public Library on Saturday, May 15, from 1 – 3 p.m., on making 3-dimensional flowers using the Cricut machine. Only a donation towards supplies used is being asked for taking the class. This class promises to be fun, enjoyable and rewarding for all who take it. You will go home with a completed, simple but beautiful project, ready to share with anyone you care about or keep yourself. Call the library to register at 715-646-2630.

Looking ahead

June - A presentation will be made by Ice Age Trail volunteers on the Ice Age Trail work being done in Polk County by Straight Lake.

Library hours

Monday: noon - 5 p.m.; Tuesday: noon - 7 p.m.; Wednesday: noon - 5 p.m.; Thursday: noon - 7 p.m.; Friday: noon to 5 p.m.; and Saturday: 10 a.m. – noon.

“Committed: A Skeptic Makes Peace with Marriage,” by Elizabeth Gilbert Elizabeth Gilbert’s memoir “Eat, Pray, Love” became a bestseller, read by millions.

She seemed to strike a chord with many readers. How wonderful would it be to take the time, a whole year, to pursue all the different aspects of your personality in three different parts of the world? Elizabeth Gilbert’s new book is directly connected to the previous one and concerns her romance with Felipe, the Brazilian man she met in Bali. They are unable to spend much time together because he can only have three-month visas in the United States and her work doesn’t let her stay in Bali for an unlimited time. They had decided not to get married, both having had miserable divorces.

Homeland Security gets into the act because Felipe is making too many trips to the U.S. They decide they had better get married but complications arise. Chapter by chapter Gilbert tells her story and the story of marriage throughout the world, throughout the ages.

“Committed” is a must for anyone who read her first book but it stands on its own as well as a picture of the institution of marriage.

Library notes

Story time will be held every Wednesday morning at 10:30 a.m. with Elaine. Stop in for songs and stories and play. Everyone is welcome.

The Friends of the Library are offering a $500 scholarship to a graduating senior. The scholarship is in memory of Marlene Grasser

and instructions for applying are available at the high school guidance counselor and at the Amery Area Public Library. Applications should be turned in by April 15.

The Friends of the Library book club meets on Monday, April 19, to discuss “Wesley the Owl: The Remarkable Love Story of an Owl and His Girl,” by Stacey O’Brien. They meet at 2:30 p.m. Pick up a copy at the circulation desk and join us if you can.

Otaku Club meets every Tuesday at 5 p.m., for high school students and older who love manga and anime. Stop in and check it out.

Friends of the Library meet on April 19, at 4:30 p.m., for their monthly board meeting.

History group meets on April 12, at 7 p.m. to discuss “Waking Giant: America in the Age of Jackson,” by David Reynolds. This group is led by Dr. Herb Cederberg. The second meeting will be on May 10, at 7 p.m. to discuss “Wisconsin: A History,” by Richard Nelson Currant. Pick up a book in the director’s office if you would like to join this interesting discussion.

Teens read meets again on April 26, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., to discuss “The Eyre Affair,”

by Jason Fforde. Pick up a copy at the circulation desk and join us if you are 13 or over.

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 noon, 8 p.m., and Saturday 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Frederic Public Library Movie Matinee film event

The Frederic Library and Frederic Arts Inc. are sponsoring a series of film events titled Movie Matinees on Sundays, April 11, 18, and 25. The movies will be shown at Golden Oaks Apartments, 104 3rd Avenue South, Frederic, and all programs will begin at 2 p.m.

For this series, we have chosen titles that have always been at the top of the “best” lists: April 11 – “Casablanca” (drama); April 18 – “Singin’ in the Rain” (musical); April 25 – “Some Like It Hot” (comedy). Everyone is invited to attend, so if you like movie classics, come see Humphrey Bogart and Gene Kelly and Jack Lemmon on the big screen. There is a suggested $3 donation to cover popcorn costs.

Celebrate National Library Week April 11-17

Visit us during National Library Week to learn about the many services the library offers to enrich your life. Refreshments will be served all week, and be sure to register for door prizes. Help us celebrate America’s public libraries!

Support your food shelf in April

During April, be sure to bring some nonperishable food items when you visit the library, and the weight of your items will count toward receiving a larger monetary donation from the Feinstein Foundation, a group dedicated to alleviating hunger.

Calling all teen poets

The Polk County Library Federation is sponsoring its sixth-annual poetry contest for students in grades six-12. Entry forms and rules are available at the Frederic Library, and entries must be submitted to the library by April 20. Winners will be announced in two divisions, and everyone will be able to pres-

ent their work at an open mic night at the St. Croix Falls Public Library Tuesday, April 27, from 5 to 7 p.m. Please contact the library to pick up your application.

April book group choices

Read a book and share your opinion! The Thursday morning reading group will meet April 15, at 10 a.m., to talk about “The Shack,”

by William P. Young. This popular novel is the story of a man whose youngest daughter had been kidnapped and presumed murdered in an abandoned shack in the Oregon wilderness. Years after the incident, the man receives a suspicious note, apparently from God, inviting him back to the shack for a weekend. The evening book group will meet at 6:30 p.m., Thursday, April 15, to discuss “A Short History of Women: a Novel,” by Kate Walbert. Copies are available at the library, and new readers are always welcome.

We are looking for a library trustee

The Frederic Library Board of Trustees has a vacancy for a three-year term. The library board directs the programs and services of the library, and meets the first Monday of each month at 6 p.m. This is a great way to make a difference in your community, so drop by the library soon to pick up an application.

April 15 is looming

We have print copies of federal and Wisconsin forms available, or you can download what you need by using a public access computer. Staff will help you find what you need.

Hours and information

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Clear Lake Public Library Celebrate National Library Week April 11-17 Communities Thrive at Your Library

Tuesday, April 13, 6:30 p.m.: Come help us celebrate National Library Week and National Poetry Month with members of the Northern Lakes Writers Guild. They will entertain us with readings from their book “Northern Lakes Soundings: An Anthology of Creative Writing.” Books will be available for sale and signing. Refreshments provided by Friends of the Clear Lake Public Library.

Wednesday, April 14, 7 p.m. and Thursday, April 15, 10 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.: Plant-aseed activity at story time.

Saturday, April 17, 9 a.m.: Companion Gardening with Master Gardener Fritz Coulter.

Did you know that you should grow certain plants and herbs with other plants to repel harmful insects, attract beneficial insects, im-

prove the flavor of your vegetables, and improve your soil? Coulter will lead a discussion on this interesting topic as a conclusion to our National Library Week Celebration. A freewill offering or food donation for the Lifeline Food Pantry will be accepted. Door prizes. Refreshments provided by the Friends of the Clear Lake Public Library.

All week: Book sale. We have received a LIBRI Foundation grant and need to raise $350 in matching funds.

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 715-263-2802 or by email at clearlakepl@ifls.lib.wi.us.

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Grantsburg High School to present classic drama GRANTSBURG - Grantsburg High School students have been busy preparing their spring production, “The Diary of Anne Frank.” Performances will be at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, April 9-10, with a 3 p.m. matinee on Sunday, April 11. Seating is by general admission, with tickets available at the door.

When Francis Goodrich and Albert Hackett wrote this award-winning drama in 1955, it won the Pulitzer Prize, the Tony Award, the Critic’s Circle Award and virtually every other desirable prize that theater has to offer. The New York Times reviewer wrote “There is so much beauty, warm humor, gentle pity… in “The Diary of Anne Frank” that it is difficult to imagine how this play could be contained in one set on one stage … this is a fine drama.”

The play is based upon the book “Anne Frank: Diary of a Young Girl.” The real Anne was just 13 years old

when her family was forced into hiding to avoid the Nazis during World War II. The diary she kept during the 2-plus years they were hiding shows the growth of a remarkable young woman, as well as a moving picture of family life during a difficult time. The entire world has come to admire the spirit of Anne as she concludes “in spite of everything, I still believe that people are really good at heart.”

Anne and all the others in hiding, with the exception of Mr. Frank, died in concentration camps before the defeat of the Nazis. Her father, Mr. Frank, survived and first published Anne’s diary in 1952.

In the GHS production, Anne is played by Marika Grundtner. Her parents are played by Andy Falk and Carinna Coy, with Cherissa Vollendorf portraying her sister Margot. The Van Daan family members are Paul

Lewis, Liliana Benge Briggs and Tommy Bloomquist as Peter Van Daan. The cast is completed by Bradley Taylor as Mr. Dussel, Kyle Johnson as Mr. Kraler, and Ellie Corbin as Meip Gies.

“The process of rehearsing and producing a play that is based on a true story has been a very educational experience for the cast and supporting students, said director Linda Benge. “There are so many images and documents available on the Internet. It has been powerful to learn about the circumstances these Jewish people faced during the Holocaust, as well as the courage of the Dutch who helped hide them.

“The real-life Miep Gies, who preserved the diary, died in Amsterdam in January, just as this production of the play was beginning auditions. She was 100 years old.” - submitted

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by Hattie Landers WEBSTER – “It’s amazing.” That was Trudy DeMars’ reaction as five vehicles loaded with over a ton of food and seven Curves volunteers drove up to the Indianhead Community Action Agency Thursday.

Leading the Curves team was Janet Swenson, owner/manager of the Webster franchise. “More than 50 members donated food throughout the month of March,” she said. “Wayne’s and Four Winds allowed us to place Curves donation boxes in their grocery stores. We even had a 7-year-old Girl Scout bring in a bag of food to earn a badge.”

Swenson’s goal was to collect 2,010 pounds of food.

“Thanks to everyone’s outstanding support, we exceeded our goal, collecting a total of 2,255 pounds,” she said. As an added incentive, Curves offered a special deal for new members during March: bring in a bag of groceries and the initial sign-up fee was waived.

DeMars, who manages the ICAA food shelf for the ICAA, expressed her gratitude. “It means a lot, not just to us, but to the families we’ll be able to help in these tough economic times. There are so many people in need now.” She said the food shelf serves 300 families a month.

LeAnn Mulroy is the ICAA community services director who oversees the thrift store and food shelf. Profits from the thrift store are used to purchase food. Meat is one of the biggest expenses. “Just to compare the level of need – in 2008, we served 92 new families. In 2009, we served 412 new families,” she noted.

“People can donate food or cash anytime,” said DeMars. The ICAA is located on Hwy. 35 and CTH D south of Webster. Hours are Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

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Brian Wicklund and The Fiddle Pals at Festival Theatre ST. CROIX FALLS – An extraordinary fiddle player, Brian Wicklund, will be in concert at Festival Theatre in St. Croix Falls for a New Doors event on Saturday, April 17, at 7:30 p.m. Joining Wicklund are Joe Cruz and Kevin Rowe.

With music described as a fresh blend of folk, jazz, oldtime, bluegrass and roots music played with acrobatic skill and soul, the Fiddle Pals are sure to draw a diverse audience.

“Synergy” is defined as the interaction of forces so that their combined effect is greater than the sum of their individual parts and this is an apt description for Wicklund and the Fiddle Pals. Wicklund’s mastery of the fiddle and mandolin are perfectly complemented by the virtuosity of Cruz on guitar and Rowe on bass. The first thing an audience notices is the way these amazing musicians interact on stage. Each player listens and responds to the others.

Wicklund responds to a musical idea of Cruz’ that is in turn elaborated on by Rowe. Wicklund replies and so on until the music becomes something new and alive. Audience members get caught up in the action not unlike spectators watching top tennis players play an extended volley at Wimbledon.

Native Minnesotan Wicklund has been an integral part of the acoustic music scene for decades. As a teenager, he won dozens of fiddle contests. He has toured nationally and internationally with bands Stoney Lonesome, Judith Edelman Band, Kathy Kallick Band, Lorie Line’s Pop Chamber Orchestra, Chris Stuart Band and currently with Brother Mule. He has been busy as a studio musician and producer laying down fiddle and mandolin tracks on over a hundred projects including two CD projects of his own.

Wicklund also wrote the best-selling book, “American Fid-

it occurred to me that we should present this concert in our new street-level performance space. It will be really fun to have them in a club atmosphere.”

Tickets for the Brian Wicklund and the Fiddle Pals are on sale now with general admission seating at $13.50 in advance or $15 at the door. Additional upcoming concerts include: Once Upon a River with Dan Chouinard & Ann Reed, Randy Sabien, Monroe Crossing and Bill Staines.

Festival Theatre is located in historic downtown St. Croix Falls, at 210 North Washington St. For more information, to order tickets or join the Festival Theatre mailing list, call 715-483-3387 or 888-887-6002 or go to the Web at www.festivaltheatre.org. - submitted

The Fiddle Pals (L to R): Joe Cruz, Kevin Rowe and Brian Wicklund. – Photo submitted dle Method,” published by Mel Bay. He is in constant demand as a teacher worldwide. Cruz brings 30 years of eclectic guitar virtuosity to the band. Rowe is as comfortable in a symphony as he is in a jazz combo or a bluegrass band.

“We’ve been looking forward to this event for a long time,” says Danette Olsen, Festival’s director. “Back in December, I heard the Fiddle Pals in St. Paul at Ginko’s and

National Park Service to conduct prescribed burns ST. CROIX FALLS – The St. Croix National Scenic Riverway plans to conduct four prescribed burns in the Riverway corridor in the spring of 2010. These burns may take place between Monday, April 5 and Saturday, 24, depending on weather conditions. The National Park Service is conducting these prescribed fires to improve prairie and savanna habitat along the St. Croix and Namekagon rivers.

The areas to be burned are: • Arcola, 28 acres in Washington County adjacent to the St. Croix River and east of Arcola Trail. This site is just south of the historic Soo Line High Bridge and has undergone several years of prairie restoration.

• Olson Prairie, eight acres on the Namekagon River, north of Hwy. 77 between Danbury and Minong in northeast Burnett County. Visible from the NPS’ McDowell Landing, this remnant prairie has a number of native plants which are less common elsewhere.

• Barker Farm, 12 acres on the Namekagon River, just northwest of the Olson Prairie burn site, also in Burnett County. Here, native prairie plants have returned to a former homestead. A campsite at this location will be temporarily closed during burning operations.

• Springbrook Savanna, 91 acres along the Namekagon River, about one-fourth mile northeast of Springbrook in Washburn County.

A savannah restoration and the adjacent private prairie will be burned at the same time stimulating the native prairie plants throughout the entire burn site.

The NPS has developed detailed plans for prescribed burns and the fires are carried out by personnel trained and certified for prescribed burning. The plans address temperature, relative humidity, wind and other conditions under which a burn can take place, protection of adjacent properties, communications, needed manpower and equipment, safety and other considerations.

If conditions are not favorable on the day when burning is planned, the burn will be rescheduled.

The St. Croix National Scenic Riverway’s Fire Management Plan is available for viewing on the park’s Web site: www.nps.gov/sacn/parkmgmt/firemanagement. htm For additional information, you may contact the NPS at St. Croix Falls, at 715-483-2274 or Trego, at 715-635-8346.

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 255 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. - submitted

2010 FFA Ag Technology Contest FREDERIC – On March 27, the FFA group of Frederic traveled to UW-River Falls to judge and participate in the FFA 2010 Ag Technology Contest. Those who participated in dairy juding and placed include Chase Dodds, Zach Teitz, Jack Nuemann and Ryan Wylie. In small animal, Danielle Asper, Thomas Gravelle and Amanda Gunter were placed also.

Frederic as a whole placed 25th in dairy judging and 16th in small animals.

Shown below is a list of local participants: 2010 Ag Technology preliminary results Dairy Cattle Evaluation - Individual Eighth: Kristin Solum, Amery FFA, 320 Ninth: Bethany Dado, Amery FFA, 319 25th: Summer Johnson, Luck FFA, 305 27th: April Johnson, Unity FFA, 305 30th: Chase Dodds, Frederic FFA, 304 36th: Keysha Schallenberger, Luck FFA, 296 53rd: Erik Swenson, St. Croix Falls FFA, 281

66th: Zach Teitz, Frederic FFA, 273 71st: Naomi Williamson, Unity FFA, 271 75th: Ryan Wylie, Frederic FFA, 270 83rd: Zoey Carney, St. Croix Falls FFA, 265 112th: Jack Nuemann, Frederic FFA, 250 121st: Billy Schallenberger, Luck FFA, 241 123rd: Abby Culver, St. Croix Falls FFA, 239 129th: Zach Cardot, Unity FFA, 234 134th: Kelsie Boettcher, Amery FFA, 229 2010 Ag Technology preliminary results Small Animals - Individual 21st: Danielle Asper, Frederic FFA, 68.5 49th: Thomas Gravelle, Frederic FFA, 55 53rd: Jessica Larson, Unity FFA, 54 54th: Devon Nelson, Luck FFA, 53 69th: Alicia Milander, Unity FFA, 44.5 80th: Kelly Stokes, Luck FFA, 35.5 90th: Amanda Gunter, Frederic FFA, 18. – submitted

Celebrate volunteerism and donate blood ST. PAUL - This April, celebrate National Volunteer Week, April 18 – 24, by making an appointment to donate blood and join a family of blood donors across the nation in a lifesaving cause.

“Your blood is needed more than you think. In fact, every two seconds, someone in America needs blood,” said Geoff Kaufmann, CEO of the local Red Cross Blood Services region. “In the hour it takes to volunteer to donate blood, you can help save the lives of patients in your community and across the country.”

While all blood types are needed to meet patient demand, type O negative blood is especially needed at this time. If you have Type O negative blood, please make an appointment to give today.

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Family medicine physician, Jamey Sotis MD, joins SCRMC medical staff ST. CROIX FALLS – St. Croix Region Medical Center is pleased to announce the newest member of its medical staff, Dr. Jamey Sotis, who brings experience and enthusiasm for family medicine to his practice.

“My motto is ‘the whole person for the whole family for the whole of life,” Sotis explained. “To me, this is what family medicine is all about.” During his rotations in various areas of medicine during medical school, one area definitely stood out. “I realized that I wanted to care for children, for moms with babies, and for adults,” said Sotis. I loved working with all these groups/types of people. To do so over many years, well, that’s what I love about family medicine.”

Areas of particular interest for Sotis are obstetrics and sports medicine. ”I’ve always been pretty athletic,” he

explained. “That’s part of the reason I enjoy musculoskeletal medicine. I also feel that I can connect with athletes, both teens and adults, and help them deal with ‘return to play’ concerns.”

Sotis’ choice of family medicine was further confirmed after working for a year during medical school in a very small rural hospital in Pak-

istan. “There were no specialists; the family medicine doctors literally ran the hospital and provided all care,” he explained. “Needless to say, it was an amazing experience.” After completing his residency program, Sotis was a member of the medical staff at North Memorial HealthCare in St. Paul before joining SCRMC. As Sotis and his wife, Amy, considered medical centers and places to call home; St. Croix Falls and area seemed to be the perfect fit. “In terms of my medical career, SCRMC offers the opportunities I was looking for, and the community here is just what we wanted as a family – a smaller place with plenty of space for our boys.” - submitted

Blue Star Banners presented

American Legion Post 396 Commander Arlen Peterson presented a Blue Star Banner to Amy Dierks Schorn, to hang in a window to honor her family member who is serving in the military. Her brother, Petty Officer 2nd Class Richard P. Dierks, is in the Navy and will be leaving for Iraq in June. His parents are Richard and Patti Dierks. – Photos submitted

A Blue Star Banner was presented by American Legion Post 396 Commander Arlen Peterson to Don and Sandy Johnson, in honor of their son, Spc. Joshua Johnson, 3rd ID-AVN Hunter Army Airfield, Ga., a helicopter hydraulics mechanic, who was currently deployed to Afghanistan. This banner was designed in 1917 by United States Army Captain Robert L. Queisser of the Fifth Ohio Infantry, in honor of his two sons who were serving in World War I. It was quickly adopted by the public and by government officials.

On Sept. 24, 1917, an Ohio congressman read into the Congressional Record: “The mayor of Cleveland, the Chamber of Commerce and the Governor of Ohio have adopted this service flag. The world should know of those who give so much for liberty. The dearest thing in all the world to a father and mother — their children.” Anyone who has a family member on active duty in the armed forces may call Peterson at 715-497-2222 or Bob Carlson at 715-566-1078. The banner is provided free of charge.

One for the books

The Webster Elementary School ran a loose change contest called One for Books. The idea was that children could bring in loose change to collect to earn extra books for their classroom for the Scholastic Book Fair, held during the parent/teachers conferences March 31-April 1. Parents could buy books for their child’s classroom, but coordinator Lori Ingalls was looking for creative way to get newly published books in this lagging economy. The deal was if the school reached the goal of $500, Mrs. Anderson would have to wear a Vikings Jersey. They surpassed the goal, and Anderson is pictured with Mrs. Grindell’s first-grade class. This class collected the most loose change. This was a big deal, seeing that the Packers are the only team to root for in Wisconsin. Grindell is pictured in her Packer No. 4 Jersey. – Photo submitted

Pastor Jim Gale to speak at Siren SIREN - Pastor Jim Gale, evangelist and musician, will be speaking at the Siren Assembly of God Church Saturday, April 10, and Sunday, April 11.

He will be sharing Saturday morning during the men’s breakfast from 8 to 9:30 a.m. Gale will also be the featured speaker during the Saturday evening service

from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. and again on Sunday morning at 10:15 a.m.

Everyone is invited to attend the meetings, which are open to the public. The church is located south of the stoplight in Siren on Hwy. 35. Call 715-349-5750 for further information.

"New star" to perform April 10 ST. CROIX FALLS – You may not have heard of Minnesota comedian Carly McMenoman. But you soon will. She has been plucked, literally out of obscurity, by comic legend, Louis Anderson.

“This girl is going to be a big star. She’s that funny,” Anderson said.

National comedic headliner and Comedy Central performer Kyle Louie Anderson Cease has said, “I wouldn’t be surprised if we see Carly with her own TV show in a year’s time.”

What’s that mean for Wisconsin?

Well, local comic Joe Roberts has invited McMenoman to perform at the Dalles House Comedy Club on Saturday, April 10. “Carly is one of the best young comics I’ve ever known,” Roberts said. Come enjoy her fresh young talent.

Doors will open at 6 p.m. and the show will start at 7 p.m. Cover charge is only $10.

McMenoman leaves for Los Angeles right after her performance at the Dalles House. ”Don’t miss a chance to see this great talent before she becomes a star,” Roberts noted. with submitted information Carley McMenoman

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OBITUARIES

It’s amazing how weather affects our bodies. When it’s cloudy for days on end, we’re prone to SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder).

When the sun shines, our mood improves. Certain winds carry allergens that make us miserable.

When a low pressure is approaching, our joints ache.

Still more amazing is how nature shows us weather signs that we can heed. Our ancestors couldn’t count on the weather service, as we can. Since their lives and livelihood Perspectives depended on the weather, they had to learn how to predict it. By studying the plants, mammals, insects, and birds around them, they discovered some of nature’s interesting weather forecasters. Crickets chirp more when it’s hot outside. Dogs behave strangely just before a bad storm.

Mushrooms grow well (and dresser drawers swell) in humid weather. Stones sweat before a rain.

Some people still use nature’s signs to predict their day. “Robin’s in the bush, rain will come with a rush.”

“Red sky in the morning, sailors take warning.”

“When ditch and pond offend the nose, then look for rain and stormy blows.”

Most of us, however, fail to heed nature’s signs. Perhaps we should. Taking heed of our spiritual weather is important, too. The Bible teaches us what to do when we’re in the doldrums—the dead air sailors hate to encounter because their ships won’t move forward. It teaches us how to avoid the storms of stress, worry, and fear; what spiritual gear to wear when we face the storm of Satan’s temptations. “Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 4:6-7) As prudent followers of Christ, we should not forget to listen to God’s daily forecast so we can know where to go, with whom to meet, and what to do. His predictions are reliable and true. When we heed them, we avoid the effects of our own bad decisions.

“Therefore let him who thinks he stands take heed lest he fall. No temptation has overtaken you except such as is common to man; but God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation will also make the way of escape, that you may be able to bear it.” (1 Corinthians 10:12-13) Lord, help us heed your accurate forecast through daily time spent in your Word and prayer. In Jesus’ name, amen.

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Raffle tickets will be available for purchase, to win one of four prizes, which are a queen-sized quilt, halfday bass/guided fish tour, child’s wooden rocking horse and a church birdhouse.

There will be many interesting and fun theme baskets allowing everyone a chance to win all kinds of prizes. Children have an opportunity to win a big teddy bear.

St. Peter’s Lutheran Church is located at the corner of Hwy. 35 and CTH B, north of Luck. Watch for the signs. – submitted

Ecumenical Choir to present Easter cantata BALSAM LAKE – “Wondrous Love,” a cantata for Easter by Benjamin Harlan, will be presented by the Ecumenical Choir, Sunday, April 11, at 7 p.m. at East Balsam Baptist Church, three miles east of Balsam Lake on CTH I. The cantata consists of well-known and readily recognizable Lenten and Easter hymns joined by connecting vocal music with organ and piano accompaniment interspersed with dialogue. Hymn selections include “Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring,” “Were You There?” and “Jesus Christ is Risen Today,” along with the title hymn, “Wondrous Love.”

The choir numbers in excess of 50 voices representing 16 area church congregations. Brenda Mayer is choir director. Narration segments have been adapted by Pastor David Sollitt of East Balsam Baptist Church. submitted

HCE Ethnic Days BALSAM LAKE – Ethnic Days was held March 13 at Faith Lutheran Church. Three foreign exchange students were their guests. They were Tanya Abasheva from Russia, Camilla Collovati from Italy and Paola Endara from Bolivia. They gave presentations on life in their countries, displayed pictures of their countries and answered questions. In their countries you have to be 18 to get your driver’s license.

They also had a display of ethnic heritage. Bev Cree brought a dress from Mexico with hand-embroidered decoration, Julie Wassberg brought a German dreidel and three Austrian decorative plates: from Austria, one from the province of Karnten and one from the city of Klagenfurt, where she lived. A dress from Liberia was modeled by Carol Morfilt. A homemade Norwegian dress was brought in by Caroline Lenselink, and she also brought a homemade Norwegian musical instrument called a psalmodikon. Lenselink played “How Great Thou Art,” and attendees all sang along. They also had a Ukranian Easter egg brought by Betty Doty.

Dutch shoes, a plate, figurines and a tablecloth from the Netherlands were brought in by Carol Medchill.

Loretta Kallevig brought homemade Finnish yogurt and gave starter to those who wanted it.

After the program, a lunch of ethnic dishes brought by those who attended was served. – submitted

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Richard L. Gustafson

Richard L. Gustafson, 76, St. Croix Falls, died suddenly on April 3, 2010, at his home on Deer Lake.

Dick was born in Grantsburg on Nov. 18, 1933. He left the farm in 1943, moving to Frederic. He graduated in 1951, from Frederic High School. Dick went to Superior State and worked in Minneapolis, Minn., as a journeyman carpenter for 50 years. He served in the U.S. Army from December 1956 to December 1958. Dick taught carpenter apprentices for many years at vocational school. He was a member of Local 851. Upon retirement, Dick enjoyed fishing, gardening and family gatherings at the lake. He volunteered on the Ice Age Trail with new friends. Dick shared his special gifts at his church in St. Croix Falls and at Asbury United Methodist Church in Minneapolis for 36 years.

Dick is survived by his loving wife Beverly (Peterson) of 54 years; children, Brad (Amy), Lori (Kevin) Hinrichs, Greg (Sarah), Lynell (John) Bergdahl, Mary (Jenny Simmonds) Gustafson; eight grandchildren, Rob, Gretchen, Will, Matt, Britta, Katie, Carter and Charlie; sister, Dorothy (David) Krammer; brother-inlaw, Terry Petereson; nieces and nephews; cousins and many friends.

Celebration of life will be held Saturday, April 10, at the St. Croix Falls United Methodist Church at 11 a.m.

Visitation will be held Friday, April 9, from 5 to 7 p.m., at the St. Croix Valley Funeral Home and Polk County Cremation Society, St. Croix Falls. Interment will be at Union Cemetery, Laketown Township.

Memorials are preferred to the United Methodist Church.

The St. Croix Valley Funeral Home and Polk County Cremation Society of St. Croix Falls were entrusted with arrangements.

Harvey LeRoy Quist Harvey LeRoy Quist, 98, Centuria, died Tuesday, April 6, 2010, at his home in Centuria.

Funeral service will be held at the Fristad Lutheran Church in Centuria. Service time and date are pending.

A complete obituary will be published in an upcoming edition.

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OBITUARIES

Evelyn “Jean” (nee Nelson) Christensen, 80, Franksville, died Friday, April 2, 2010.

She was born in Racine on Nov. 20, 1929.

Evelyn was preceded in death by her husband, Boyd; and her parents, Christ and Muriel Nelson.

She is survived by brother, Anders Nelson of Frederic; nieces and nephews, Andy, Sheila, Dawn, Doug, Pam, Gary and Harold; friend, Melvin (Karen) Hebron.

A visitation was held Wednesday, April 7, at the Heritage Funeral Home, and a talk will take place Thursday, April 8, at the Jehovah Witness Kingdom Hall in Sturtevant at 7 p.m. Interment will be held Friday at McPherson Cemetery in the town of Raymond at 9 a.m.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to the Jehovah Witness Hall.

The Heritage Funeral Home, New Berlin, was entrusted with arrangements.

Linda J. Jolly Linda J. Jolly, 59, a resident of Webster, died March 29, 2010, at her home.

Linda was born on Oct. 2, 1950, in Algona, Iowa, to Warren and Jane Thompson. Linda married Kevin on June 24, 1978, in White Bear Lake, Minn.

Linda worked as a RN for the University of Minnesota for five years. She then worked at Blaine High School as a RN/teacher coordinator for over 30 years. She was instrumental in starting the health occupations Students of America. She enjoyed being outdoors gardening, boating and walking her dog, Monte. She also enjoyed reading, making jewelry and weaving rugs. She was very active in the Knit/Wits Club, which met at the Webster Library.

Linda was preceded in death by her father.

She is survived by her mother, Jane Thompson; her husband, Kevin; her sons, Tyler Jolly and Corbin Jolly (fiance Samantha Fererderer); brother, Lyle (Carol) Thompson; along with other relatives and many friends.

A visitation/gathering was held Wednesday, April 7, at the Methven-Taylor Funeral Home, Blaine Chapel, Blaine, Minn.

The Swedberg-Taylor Family Funeral Homes, Webster, was entrusted with local arrangements.

Lyle Jack Olson Lyle Jack Olson, 77, Dresser, died peacefully April 5, 2010.

Lyle was born March 8, 1933. He attended school in St. Croix Falls. Lyle was a supervisor at Whirlpool in St. Paul, Minn., for many years, and more recently, was with Glamos Wire Products in Hugo, Minn., and Larson Auto, Dresser. Lyle was a veteran of the Korean War Campaign and an active member of the American Legion in St. Croix Falls. He married Deanna Calhoun Bernitt on Dec. 31, 1966, and they made their home in Dresser.

He enjoyed fishing and hunting with his family and friends. He also enjoyed spending quiet hours on his back deck with his wife. He was a member of the Polk County Sportsmen’s Club and an avid Green Bay Packer fan.

Lyle was preceded in death by his mother, Dovelyn; father, Reynold; and brother, Leland.

He is survived by his wife, Deanna; children, Michael, Bruce, Mark, Bobby, Bernitt, Shane Bernitt; daughters-in-law, Rebecca, Holly, Julie and Brenda; and grandchildren, Daniel, Parker, Mac, Bailey, Anders, Barkley, Spencer and Ethan; brothers, Bob and Ray Lee; sister, Naomi; aunt, Vee; and many cousins.

A memorial service will be held Friday, April 9, 2 p.m., at Peace Lutheran Church, Dresser, with visitation one hour prior to the service, at the church.

The Edling Funeral Home, St. Croix Falls, was entrusted with arrangements.

Rosalie J. Mueller, 80, of Danbury, died April 2, 2010.

Funeral services were held Wednesday, April 7, at Lakeside Community Lutheran Church. Interment followed at Jackson Cemetery. A full obituary will follow in a future edition. Online condolences can be made at www.swedberg-taylor.com.

The Swedberg-Taylor Family Funeral Homes, Webster, was entrusted with arrangements.

Albert G. Hendricks Albert G. Hendricks, 87, St. Croix Falls formerly of Osceola, died Wednesday, March 31, at the Good Samaritan Center.

Albert was born July 14, 1922, at Turtle Lake to Antone and Rose Hendricks. He grew up in the Cumberland and Comstock areas.

On Nov. 11, 1944, he married Kathleen Zellmar at the Zellmar residence in Cumberland. He worked as a custodial engineer for many of the large businesses in downtown Minneapolis. Albert liked to fish, water ski, do creative woodworking, puttering and his family.

Albert was preceded in death by his parents; daughters, Nancy and Shirley; grandchildren, David and Shannon; brothers, Bob, Bill, Frank and Henry; sisters, Sophie, Annie and Cecelia.

He is survived by his wife, Kathleen; sons, Eugene (Sharon) of Dresser, Ron (Dale) of Coon Rapids, Minn., and Randy (Denise) of Lidgerwood, N.D.; daughters, Pat (Michael) Dowd of St. Croix Falls and Becky Vaughan of Milnor, N.D.; 16 grandchildren; nine greatgrandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews.

There will be a memorial gathering for friends and family at the St. Croix Good Samaritan Center on Saturday, April 10, from 1 to 3 p.m. Private interment will be at the Morningside Memorial Gardens in Coon Rapids.

Condolences may be left at www.grandstrandfh.com.

The Grandstrand Funeral Home, Osceola, was entrusted with arrangements.

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Evelyn “Nita” J. Howland Evelyn “Nita” J. Howland, 85, Frederic, died March 31, 2010.

Services were held Tuesday, April 6, 2010 at Siren United Methodist Church. Interment at Fort Snelling National Cemetery, Minneapolis, Minn. A full obituary will follow in a future edition. Online condolences can be made at www.swedberg-taylor.com.

The Swedberg-Taylor Family Funeral Homes, Webster, was entrusted with arrangements.

Audrey N. Pomeroy Audrey N. Pomeroy, 84, died April 4, 2010, at the Good Samaritan Center, St. Croix Falls.

Audrey was born May 16, 1925, in Minneapolis, Minn. She was the only child of Gust and Dena (Ebert) Nelson. Her family moved to St. Croix Falls during her early childhood. She graduated from St. Croix Falls High School. She married Bill Pomeroy on July 13, 1946.

Audrey was preceded in death by her parents; husband; and daughter, Billie Aherns.

She is survived by daughter, Barbara, St. Croix Falls; son, Jeff (Terri), Hudson; son-in-law, Richard, New Richmond; grandchildren, Shawn (Shelly) Aherns, Brian (Cindy) Aherns, Heidi (Randy) Viebrock, Amanda, Kelly and Erin Aherns, Julie (Jeff) Pratsch and John Pomeroy; eight great-grandchildren; and many other relatives and friends.

Visitation will be Wednesday, April 7, from 5 to 8 p.m., at the Edling Funeral Home. A private family burial will take place at North Valley Cemetery.

Gratitude is extended to the Good Samaritan Center and Royal Oaks for their care and support.

The Edling Funeral Home, St. Croix Falls, was entrusted with arrangements.

Mack Duncan Mack Duncan, Frederic, died March 26, 2010.

Services will be held Saturday, April 10, 10:30 a.m., with visitation one hour before, at St. Dominic’s Church, Frederic. Visitation will be one hour before the service. A full obituary will be published at a later date.

Jeanne Swanson

Jeanne Swanson, 85, Pompano Beach, Fla., died March 16, 2010.

She was born May 12, 1924, to Sam and Constance Skaife.

She and Warren raised their children in the Chicago, Ill., and moved to Big Wood Lake in the early 1980s after building a noteworthy home on lakeshore property. Jeanne worked for the racing department at Arlington Park Race Track until her retirement.

She is survived by her daughter, Laurey Behrmann; Rhunae L. Buskirk, 66, of Webster, died March 31, son, Marc Swanson; and sister, Gail Brown.

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She was preceded in death by her husband, Warren Graveside committal will be Friday, April 9, 4 p.m., at Oakland Cemetery. A full obituary will follow in a fu- R. Swanson; daughter, Pam Swanson; and sister, ture edition. Online condolences can be made at Eleanore West. www.swedberg-taylor.com.

The Swedberg-Taylor Family Funeral Homes, Webster, was entrusted with arrangements.

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Roger R. Van Doorne, 64, a resident of Hertel, died March 31, 2010, at Lakeview Medical Center in Rice Lake.

Roger was born Sept. 20, 1945, in Belgium to Andre` and Yvonne Van Doorne. He married Lori Johnson on March 20, 2007.

Roger enjoyed the being outdoors to go fishing and hunting.

He enjoyed listening to music, especially the 1950s era. He was also known to enjoy going to the casino for some gambling.

Roger was preceded in death by his parents; his brother Alfonse; and his second wife, Ann. Roger is survived by his wife, Lori; his daughter, Paula (Richie) Lane; grandchildren, Ashlee, Tifani and Taylor; his great-granddaughter, Gloria; his adopted daughters, Jesika (Mitchel) Lindberg and Frances (Brad) Hunkpillar; stepgrandchildren, Aiden, Conner, Kendall, Faith, Bradley and another grandbaby due in June; brother, Denis (JoAnn) Van Doorne; along with his animals.

Memorial services will be held on Saturday, April 10, 2010, at 11 a.m. (visitation 10-11 a.m.) at the Wood River Christian Fellowship Church in Grantsburg with Pastor Dan Slaikeu officiating. Online condolences can be made at www.swedberg-taylor.com.

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CHURCH NEWS Kid's bed-wetting can often be treated with medication Question: What causes a child to wet the bed? Our 5-year-old soaks his sheets nearly every night, which drives me crazy.

Dr. Dobson: There are about 5 million to 7 million kids in the United States who wet the bed nightly.

They are a misunderstood lot. Many of their parents believe that their bed-wetting is deliberate and that it can be eliminated by punishment. Others think these kids are just too lazy to go to the bathroom. These are wrong and unfortunate notions.

Bed-wetting is often caused by medical factors, such as a small bladder, physical immaturity or other physical conditions. That's why you should begin by consulting a pediatrician or a urologist when bed-wetting starts. Many of the kids can be helped or cured by medication.

For other boys and girls, the problem is emotional in origin. Any change in the psychological environment of the home may produce midnight moisture.

During summer camps conducted for young children, the directors routinely put plastic mattress covers on the beds of all the little visitors. The anxiety associated with being away from home apparently creates a high probability of bed-wetting during the first few nights, and it is particularly risky to be sleeping on the lower level of bunk beds!

There is a third factor that I feel is a frequent cause of enuresis. During children's toddler years, they wet the bed simply because they are too immature to maintain nighttime bladder control. Some parents, in an effort to head off another episode, begin getting

these kids up at night to go to the potty. The youngster is still sound asleep, but he or she is told to "go tinkle," or whatever. After this conditioning has been established, the child who needs to urinate at night dreams of being told to "go." Particularly when jostled or disturbed at night, the child can believe he or she is being ushered to the bathroom. I would recommend that parents of older bed wetters stop getting them up at night, even if the behavior continues for a while.

••• Question: I get so mad at my kid for wetting the bed. Every morning I have to strip and wash his bedding and pajamas. I told him last week that I would spank him if it happened again. Do you think that will help?

Dr. Dobson: Most certainly not! Unless your child's bed-wetting is an act of defiance occurring after he is awake, which I doubt, his enuresis is an involuntary act for which he is not responsible. Punishment under those circumstances is dangerous and unfair. Your son is humiliated by waking up wet anyway, and the older he gets, the more foolish he will feel about it.

The bed wetter needs reassurance and patience from parents, and they should be there for him or her. They would be wise to try to conceal the embarrassing problem from those who would laugh at him. Even good-natured humor within the family, associated with bed-wetting, is often very painful.

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Dobson Focus on the Family

••• Question: Aside from medical help, what suggestions do you have for dealing with enuresis?

Dr. Dobson: There are other remedies that sometimes work, such as electronic devices that ring a bell and awaken the child when the urine completes an electrical circuit. This conditions a child to associate the feeling of needing to urinate with the bell that awakens him. I have seen some dramatic success stories where "hard-core" bed wetters were cured within a few weeks using such a device. Trying it certainly can't hurt.

Until the problem is solved, I hope you can keep your frustrations at a minimum. A smile sometimes helps. I received a letter from a mother who wrote down her 3-year-old son's bedtime prayer. He said, "Now I lay me down to sleep. I close my eyes; I wet the bed."

••• Dr. Dobson is founder and chairman emeritus of the nonprofit organization Focus on the Family, Colorado Springs, Colo. 80995 (www.focusonthefamily.org).

Questions and answers are excerpted from "Complete Marriage and Family Home Reference Guide" and "Bringing Up Boys," both published by Tyndale House. COPYRIGHT 2009 JAMES DOBSON INC., DISTRIBUTED BY UNIVERSAL UCLICK, 1130 Walnut St., Kansas City, Mo. 64106; 816-581-7500

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Church listings sponsored by the following area businesses: BREMER BANK, N.A. Full-Service Banking Member FDIC Frederic - Danbury - Siren

DAEFFLER’S QUALITY MEATS, INC. Wholesale & Retail Meats Custom Butchering & Processing Phone 715-327-4456

INTER-COUNTY CO-OP PUBLISHING ASSOCIATION Printers & Publishers Office Supplies

Frederic, Wis. - 715-327-4236 Shell Lake, Wis. - 715-468-2314 Siren, Wis. - 715-349-2560 St. Croix Falls, Wis. - 715-483-9008

STATE FARM INSURANCE COMPANIES

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

BEAN’S COUNTRY GRIDDLE Hwys. 35 & 48 Downtown Frederic Phone 715-327-5513

NORTHWESTERN WISCONSIN ELECTRIC CO.

“Your Electric Servant” Serving Polk & Burnett Counties “Use Energy Wisely”

WEBSTER CASHCO BUILDING SUPPLIES Complete Lumber & Building Supplies

CARLSON-ROWE FUNERAL HOME

Phone 715-866-4238 Hwy. 35 N. Webster, Wis. Tom & Becky O’Brien, Owners

MEDICINE SHOPPE

HOPKINS SAND & GRAVEL, INC.

Frederic, Wis. 715-327-4475 110 Oak Street Frederic, Wis. 715-327-4208 Monday - Friday 8:30 - 5 Not Open On Saturday Duane Lindh

HAULING

• Gravel • Sand • Rock • Top Soil • Trackhoe 715-472-2717 Mobile 715-491-1861 1065 290th Ave. Frederic, Wis.

LUCK VAN METER’S MEATS

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

Sand, Gravel, Ready-Mix, Concrete, Black Dirt, Dozer Work, Landscaping & Septic Tanks Installed

ALPHA BASS LAKE LUMBER • Complete Line of Building Supplies & Lumber • Cabot’s Stains Grantsburg, Wis. 715-488-2471 or 715-327-8766

BURNETT DAIRY CO-OP 1988 World Champion Cheesemaker Earl Wilson, Cheese Plant Mgr. Clif Gipp, Ag. Supply Mgr. for Feed, Propane & Fertilizer Alpha, Wis. 715-689-2468 • 715-689-2467

CUSHING CUSHING COOPERATIVE SOCIETY Feed Mill - Grain Dept.

Cushing, Wis. 715-648-5215

Hwy. 35 North Webster, Wis. Phone 715-866-4157 M.P.R.S. #03059

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

BRUCE’S AUTO REPAIR & TOWING

Churches 12/09

FREDERIC

Wrecker - Flatbed Air Conditioning & Computerized Car Service - Cold Weather Starts

Webster, Wis. 715-866-4100 Days • 715-866-8364 Eves.

SIREN OLSEN & SON

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

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

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Church Directory ADVENTIST

SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST - FREDERIC

609 Benson Road. Pastor Curtis Denney Sat. Worship 11 a.m.; Sabbath Schl. 9:30 a.m.

ALLIANCE

ALLIANCE

ALLIANCE CHURCH OF THE VALLEY

Senior Pastor Bob Morton 1259 Hwy. 35 S., St. Croix Falls Sunday Worship: 8:30, 9:45 & 11 a.m.

BIBLE FELLOWSHIP

BIBLE FELLOWSHIP

WORD OF LIFE CHURCH

Meeting in homes. Elders: Cliff Bjork, Jon Zens, 715-483-1357 and 715-755-3048 Sun. Fellowship - 10 a.m.; Wed. 7 p.m.

LUTHERAN

LUTHERAN

BALSAM LUTHERAN CHURCH

1115 Mains Crossing, 1/2 Mile South Hwy. 8 On 110th St.; Pastor Matt Faarem Sun. Worship 9 a.m.; Sun. School 10:15 a.m.

Wed. Bible Study 8:30 a.m.; Wed. LOGOS 3:20 p.m.

BEAUTIFUL SAVIOR LUTHERAN (WELS)

Gene E. Jahnke, Pastor, 715-635-7672, Hm. 715-354-7787, Hwy. 70 at 53, Spooner Sun. Wor. - 9:30 a.m.; Sun. School & Bible Classes For All - 10:45 a.m.

BETHANY LUTHERAN - BRANSTAD

Pastor Jay Ticknor, 715-463-5746 3 miles So. of Grantsburg on Hwy. 87 Sun. Schl. - 9:30 a.m.; Worship - 11 a.m.

BETHANY LUTHERAN - SIREN

Hwy. 35, 1/2 blk. N. Main St. Interim Pastor Andrew Hinwood Pastoral Serv. 715-349-5280 Sun. Schl. 8:15 a.m.; Sun. Wor. - 9:30 a.m.

BETHESDA LUTHERAN - DRESSER (LCMC) www.bethesdalutheran.ws

Pastor Mark Richardson, 715-755-2562 Pastor Mike Winick 1947 110th Ave., Dresser Contemporary Serv. 8:30 a.m.; Adult Ed & Sun. Schl. 9:30 a.m.; Sun. Trad. Serv. 10:30 a.m.

BONE LAKE LUTHERAN bllc@lakeland.ws

Pastor Mary Ann Bowman, 5 mi. E. of Luck on Hwy. 48, 1/2 mi. S. on I; 715-472-8153, Office/Kit. - 715-472-2535 Sun. Schl. & Adult Bible Study 9 a.m.; Fellowship 10 a.m.; Worship 10:30 a.m.

Holy Communion 1st & 3rd Sundays

CHRIST LUTHERAN (LCMS)

Pipe Lake CTH G & T, 715-822-3096 Pastor Steve Miller Sun. Serv. 10:45 a.m.; Sun. Schl. 9:15 a.m. during schl. yr.; Holy Communion 1st & 3rd Sun. www.christlutheranpipelake.com

CLAM FALLS LUTHERAN (AALC)

Pastor Gary Rokenbrodt - 715-653-2630 Communion 1st Sunday Worship 9 a.m.; Sunday School 9 a.m.

FAITH LUTHERAN - BALSAM LAKE

faithlutheran@lakeland.ws Pastor Diane Norstad 715-485-3800; CTH I & Mill Street Worship 9:30 a.m.; Sun. Schl. 10:40 a.m.; Holy Communion 1st & last Sundays

FAITH LUTHERAN - GRANTSBURG

Pastor Victor St. George, 715-463-5388 Worship 9:30 a.m.; Sun. School 10:45 a.m.

FIRST EVAN. LUTHERAN

5561 Chestnut St., Taylors Falls, MN 651-465-5265 Traditional Wor. 8:30 a.m.; Sun. Schl. & Youth 9:45 a.m.; Adult Learning 10 a.m.; Contemp. Wor. 11 a.m.

FIRST LUTHERAN - CUSHING

Pastor Dorothy Sandahl, 715-648-5323 or 715-648-5324 Sun. Wor. 9 a.m.; Sun. Schl. 9 a.m.

FRISTAD LUTHERAN - CENTURIA

ELCA - 501 Hwy. 35, 715-646-2357, Mel Rau, Pastor Sun. Wor. & Holy Communion - 9:30 a.m.; Sun. Schl. - 10:40 a.m.

GEORGETOWN LUTHERAN - ELCA

Rt. 1, Balsam Lake, WI (Fox Creek) Pastor Neal Weltzen; GT Office - 715-857-5580, Parsonage - 715-822-3001, TR Office - 715-822-3001 Wors. Serv. 10:30 a.m.; Sun. Schl. 9:15 a.m.; Holy Communion - 1st Sun. of each month

GRACE LUTHERAN - WEST SWEDEN

Phone 715-327-4340, 715-327-8384, 715-327-8090 Pastor David Almlie Worship 9:15 a.m.; Sun. School 10:30 a.m.

Communion - 1st & 2nd Sundays

IMMANUEL LUTHERAN - FREDERIC

(Missouri Synod) Pastor Jody R. Walter, 715-327-8608 Sun. Schl. - 8:45 a.m.; Service - 10:45 a.m.

Communion - 1st & 3rd Sun.

LAKESIDE COMMUNITY LUTH. - ELCA

CTH H, 1/2 mi. N. of CTH A & H on H Church Off. 715-635-7791 Roger Pittman, Pastor Sun. Schl. 9 a.m.; Worship Serv. 10 a.m.

LAKETOWN LUTHERAN - CUSHING

Pastor Dorothy Sandahl Sun. Wor. 10:30 a.m.; Sun. Schl. 10:30 a.m.

LUCK LUTHERAN

510 Foster Ave. E. Office 715-472-2605; Home 715-472-8424 Worship Service 10:30 a.m.

MILLTOWN LUTHERAN

113 W. Main St.. W., Phone 715-825-2453 Pastor Danny G. Wheeler 9:15 a.m. Worship 10 a.m. Sunday School

NEW HOPE LUTHERAN CHURCH

METHODIST

METHODIST

ATLAS UNITED METHODIST

Pastor Carolyn Saunders, 715-463-2624 Sunday School - 11 a.m.; Worship - 11 a.m.

ST. FRANCIS XAVIER

Pastor Father Daniel Bodin, 651-465-7345 25293 Redwing Ave., Shafer, MN Sunday 9 a.m.

ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST

Pastor Carolyn Saunders, 715-463-2624 Worship - 9 a.m.; Sun. School - 10:30 a.m.

Pastor Michael J. Tupa, 715-866-7321 Cedar & Muskey Ave. - Webster Mass Sun 10:45 a.m., Wed. 5:45 p.m. (SeptMay), Fri. 9 a.m. (Summer) Sat. 8:15 p.m. on Sept. 1

Pastor Maggie Isaacson, 715-825-3559 3 mi. W. of Milltown on “G” Sun. Wor. - 9:15 a.m.

Holy Communion 1st & 3rd Sundays

DANBURY UNITED METHODIST

ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC

OUR REDEEMER LUTHERAN, (LCMS) WEBSTER

Cindy Glocke, Pastor, 715-866-8646 Sunday Worship - 10:30 a.m.

404 Wis. Ave., Amery, 715-268-7717 Father John Drummy, Pastor Sat. Mass 4 p.m., Sun. Mass 8 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. Sacrament of Reconciliation Sat., 3:30 p.m. or by appt.

Rev. Jody Walter, Interim, Phone 715-327-8608; Church Phone 715-866-7191 Sun. Wors. - 9:15 a.m.; Communion 1st & 3rd Sundays

HOLY TRINITY UNITED METHODIST

ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC

PEACE LUTHERAN - DRESSER (ELCA)

LAKEVIEW UNITED - HERTEL

Emory Johnson, Interim Pastor at Siren High School Auditorium Sunday Worship Service 9:30 a.m.

NORTH VALLEY LUTHERAN

2355 Clark Road, Dresser, WI, 715-755-2515 Web site: plcdresser.org Pastor Wayne Deloach, Intern Lori Peper Sun. Wor. 8:30 & 11 a.m., Sun. Schl. 9:35 a.m.

PILGRIM LUTHERAN - FREDERIC (ELCA)

Pastor Catherine Burnette 507 Wisconsin Ave. N., 715-327-8012 Sunday Schl. 9 a.m.; Sunday Wor. - 10 a.m.; Holy Communion 1st & 2nd Sundays www.pilgrimlutheranfrederic.org

REDEEMER EV. LUTHERAN

(Wisconsin Synod) Pastor Gene DeVries 200 N. Adams St., St. Croix Falls Sun. Wor. - 9:30 a.m.; Sun. Schl. - 8:30 a.m.

ST. JOHN’S EV. LUTHERAN (Wis. Synod) 350 Michigan Ave., Centuria Sun. Wor. - 10:45 a.m.; Sun. Schl. - 10 a.m.

ST. PETER’S LUTHERAN - LUCK 1614 CTH, North Luck Office Ph.715-472-2605; Dial-A-Devotion 715-472-2345 Sun. Worship - 9 a.m.

SHEPHERD OF THE VALLEY LUTHERAN

(Missouri Synod) 140 Madison St. South, St. Croix Falls Pastor Mark K. Schoen Sun. Service - 9 a.m.; Sun.School - 10:30 a.m.

TRINITY LUTHERAN - ELCA

10 mi. W. of Cumberland on Hwy. 48 (McKinley) - Pastor Neal Weltzin GT Office 715-857-5580, Parsonage 715-822-3001, TR Office - 715-822-3001 Wor. Serv. - 9 a.m.; Sun. Schl. - 10:15 a.m.

Holy Communion - 1st Sunday

TRINITY LUTHERAN LCMS, DANBURY Rev. Jody Walter, Interim Home 715-327-8608; Church 715-866-7191 Sunday Worship Service - 7:45 a.m.

Holy Communion 1st & 3rd Sundays

TRINITY LUTHERAN - FALUN

Hwy. 70 East, 715-689-2271, Pastor: Carl Heidel Worship 9 a.m.; Sunday School 10:15 a.m.

Communion -Every Sunday

TRINITY EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN OSCEOLA

300 Seminole Ave. (CTH M) Mark Kock, Pastor, 715-294-2828 Sunday Worship at 8 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.

Sunday School (ages 4 thru 12th grade), Fellowship, Adult Bible Class at 9:15 a.m.

WEST DENMARK LUTHERAN

Pastors Mike & Linda Rozumalski 1 mi. west of Luck on N, 2478 170th St., Luck Sun. Schl. 9 a.m.; Fellowship 9:45 a.m.; Worship 10:30 a.m.

WEST IMMANUEL LUTHERAN - ELCA

Rev. Rexford D. Brandt 447 180th St., Osceola, 715-294-2936 Sun. Wor. 8 & 10:30 a.m.; Sun Schl. 9:15 a.m.

Communion 1st & 3rd Sunday of the month

YELLOW LAKE LUTHERAN

1/2 mi. W. of Hwy. 35 on U, 715-866-8281, Pastors Douglas Olson and Roger Kampstra Services begin at 9:30 a.m.; Communion 1st & 3rd Sunday

ZION LUTHERAN - BONE LAKE (AALC)

Pastor Gary Rokenbrodt - 715-653-2630 5 mi. E. of Frederic on W, 2 mi. south on I; Sun. School 9:30 a.m.; Worship 10:30 a.m.

Communion - 1st Sunday

CENTRAL UNITED METHODIST GRANTSBURG

Cindy Glocke, Pastor, 715-866-8646 Sun. Worship - 9 a.m.

GRACE UNITED - WEBSTER

Holytrinity@wisconsinumc.org 1606 165th Ave., CTH I, Centuria Paul Foulke, Pastor, 715-485-3363 Sun. Wor. - 9 a.m.

Rev. Thomas E. Thompson, 715-294-2243 255 E. 10th Ave., Osceola Masses: Sun. 10:30 a.m., Tues. 5 p.m.

Thurs. at 10 a.m. at Osc. Nursing Home

ASSEMBLY

Pastor Jack Starr Wor. - 9 a.m.; Sun. Schl. - during worship hour

ASSEMBLY

LEWIS MEMORIAL UNITED METHODIST Tom Cook, Pastor Worship 8:45 a.m.; Sunday Schl. 10 a.m.

Pastor Don Wiltshire, 715-640-6400 Centuria - Phone 715-646-2172 Sunday Service: 10 a.m.

McKINLEY UNITED METHODIST

OSCEOLA COMMUNITY CHURCH

Pastor Annie Tricker Sun. Wor. 11 a.m.; Sun. Schl. 11 a.m.

Potluck dinner 1st Sunday

OSCEOLA UNITED METHODIST

CENTURIA ASSEMBLY OF GOD

Pastor Larry Mederich, 715-294-4332 www.occconnect.org Mtg. @ St. Croix Art Barn; Sun. Serv. - 9 a.m.

Nursery and children church

SIREN ASSEMBLY OF GOD

oumc@centurytel.net 306 River Street, Osceola, 715-755-2275 Pastor Mark Gilbert Adult Class - 8:30 a.m.; Sunday Schl. 10 a.m.

Sunday Worship - 10 a.m.; Holy Communion 1st Sunday

Pastor Andrew Bollant Sun. Schl. - 9:15 a.m.; Morn. Serv. - 10:15 a.m.; Supervised Nursery; Wed. Evening - Worship Serv. 6:30 p.m.

ST. CROIX FALLS UNITED METHODIST

EVANGELICAL

Rev. Mike Weaver Sunday Worship Service - 10 a.m.

Sun. School is at 9 a.m., Nursery available

EVANGELICAL

TRADE RIVER EVAN. FREE

Pastor Arveda “Freddie” Kirk, 715-327-4436 Early Wor. 8:30 a.m.; Sun. Wor. 10 a.m.

Souper service Wed. 5:15 p.m.

Pastor Dale VanDeusen, 715-488-2296 or 715-488-2653 20296 Hwy. 87, Grantsburg Morning Worship - 9:30 a.m.; Sunday School - 10:45 a.m.; Nursery provided for all services

SIREN UNITED METHODIST

APPLE RIVER COMMUNITY (EFCA)

ST. LUKE UNITED - FREDERIC

Tom Cook, Pastor Sunday School 9 a.m.

Worship - 10:15 a.m. (Nursery available)

TAYLORS FALLS UNITED METHODIST

Pastor Bruce Tanner, 715-268-2176 942 U.S. Hwy. 8, Amery Sun. Schl. 9:30 a.m.; Worship 10:30 a.m.

Wednesday Bible study 7 p.m.

WOLF CREEK UNITED METHODIST

Pastor Greg Lund, 715-327-8767 700 Churchwood Lane; 505 Old CTH W Sun. Schl. - 9 a.m.; Morn. Worship - 10:15 a.m.; Nursery provided for all services

290 W. Government Street, 715-294-4436 Reverend Dr. Rolland Robinson Sunday Service - 10 a.m. with nursery Sunday School - Sept. - May at 10 a.m.

Rev. Mike Weaver Sunday Worship - 8:15 a.m.

COVENANT

COVENANT

CALVARY COVENANT - ALPHA

Pastor Scott Sagel, 715-689-2541 Sun. Schl. 9:30 a.m.; Sun. Wor. 10:30 p.m.; Elevator provided, welcome

SIREN COVENANT

Pastor Dave Guertin 7686 Lofty Pines Drive, Siren, 715-349-5601 Worship 10 a.m.; Sunday School 9 a.m.

UNITED COVENANT - CLEAR LAKE Pastor Gary Tonn Praise Time 8 a.m.; Worship 10:30 a.m.

Sunday School 9:20 a.m.

CATHOLIC

CATHOLIC

ASSUMPTION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY Rev. Thomas E. Thompson, 715-247-3310 255 St. Hwy. 35, East Farmington Mass Friday 9 a.m.; Sacrament of Penance Sat. 3:30 p.m.

FREDERIC EVAN. FREE CHURCH

BAPTIST

BAPTIST

EAST BALSAM BAPTIST - BALSAM LK. Pastor David Sollitt 715-857-5411 or 715-268-2651 Worship Service - 9 a.m.; Sunday School-10:15 a.m.

EUREKA BAPTIST

2393 210th Ave., St. Croix Falls Pastor Willis Christenson, 715-483-9464 Sunday School - 10 a.m.; Worship Service - 11 a.m.

FAITH FELLOWSHIP

Hwy. 35 and CTH N., Luck Bill McEachern Pastor, 715-485-3973 Sun. Bible study - 9 a.m.; Sun. Wor. - 10 a.m.

FIRST BAPTIST - AMERY

131 Broadway St., 715-268-2223; www.fbcamery.org Pastor Charlie Butt, Lead Pastor Sunday Worship: 9 - 10:15 a.m. & 10:30 -11:45 a.m.; Childrens church ages 3-4 Sun. Schl. for Pre-K to 5th; Sun. Schl. for Jr./Sr. high meet in teen center Nursery available

WESLEYAN

WESLEYAN

WOODLAND WESLEYAN

Dairyland - Rev. Andrea Wittwer 715-244-3649 Sunday School - 10 a.m.; Worship - 11 a.m.

FULL GOSPEL

FULL GOSPEL

WOOD RIVER CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP

Pastor Dan Slaikeu 4 mi. SE of Grantsburg on Williams Rd. Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Worship 10:30 a.m.

HOPE FELLOWSHIP OF SOMERSET 231 Bluff Drive, 715-247-2435 Services are Sundays at 10:30 a.m.

CHRISTIAN CENTER

CHRISTIAN CENTER

EL SALEM/TWIN FALLS CHRISTIAN CENTER

1751 100th Ave., Dresser Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Morning Worship 10:30 a.m.

Evening Services Sun. 6 p.m.; Wed. 7 p.m.

Call Pastor Darryl Olson at 715-755-3133 for information and directions

ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN

CHRISTIAN ORTHODOX

HOLY TRINITY ORTHODOX

523 1st St., Clayton, 715-948-2493 Fr. Christopher Wojcik, Pastor Saturday Vespers - 5 p.m.; Sunday Liturgy - 9:30 a.m.

HOLY CROSS ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN Meeting at Zion Lutheran Church, 28005 Old Towne Rd., Chisago Lakes, MN hcomm.org Sunday Worship Service 9:30 a.m.

NAZARENE

NAZARENE

CALVARY CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE

510 S. Vincent, St. Croix Falls Pastor Lori Ward, 715-483-3696 Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Worship 10:45 a.m. & Wed. 6:30 p.m.

FAITH COMMUNITY

7535 Peet St., Danbury, 715-656-4010 Reverend R.A. Luebke Adult Bible Service 9 a.m.; Services: Sun. 10 a.m.; Sunday School during church service.

NONDENOMINATIONAL

NONDENOMINATIONAL

CENTERPOINT CHURCH “Come as you are”

FIRST BAPTIST - TAYLORS FALLS, MN

FIRST BAPTIST - WEBSTER

Rev. Bruce Brooks - 715-483-3550 719 Nevada St. , (between Simonson & Tower Roads) , St. Croix Falls Worship - 10 a.m. (Nursery provided) Sun. Schl. - Child.- 9 a.m.; Sun. Schl. - Adults 8:45 a.m.; Communion 1st Sunday

Minister Garret Derouin, 715-866-7157 Musky & Birch St., Avail. in office 9 a.m. - noon, Tues.-Fri.; Sun. Bible Study 9:30 a.m.

Worship 10:30 a.m.

OUR LADY OF THE LAKES

SACRED HEARTS OF JESUS & MARY

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN

CHURCH OF CHRIST - WEBSTER

NEW LIFE COMMUNITY - AMERY

Pastor Marlon Mielke, 715-825-3186 Sunday School 9:45 a.m.; Worship 11 a.m., 7 p.m.

ZION LUTHERAN - MARKVILLE

PRESBYTERIAN

CHURCH OF CHRIST

CHURCH OF CHRIST

FIRST BAPTIST - MILLTOWN

Pastor Martin Weigand - 715-294-3489 Sun. Schl. 9 a.m.; Adult Bible Class 9:30 a.m.; Worship 10:30 a.m.

PRESBYTERIAN

Pastor Andy McDaniel, 715-327-8402 Sun. Schl. - 9:15 a.m.; Wor. Serv. - 10:15 a.m.; Nursery provided.; www.tradelakebaptistchurch.org

Danbury - 7586 St. Rd. 77, 715-866-7321 Pastor - Father Michael J. Tupa Mass - Wed. 5 p.m. (Summer), Fri. 9 a.m. (Sept.-May).

Reconciliation as per bulletin & by appt.

OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP

FIRST BAPTIST - FALUN

Located across from elemen. school on West St., Pastor, Dr. Kevin Schumann; 651-465-7171 Sun. Morn. - Sun. Schl. for all ages - 9 a.m.

Morn. Worship - 10:15 a.m.; Nursery provided.

Pastor David Almlie, 715-327-8384, 715-327-8090 Fellowship - 10:30 a.m., Sun. Schl. 9:45 a.m.; Worship 11 a.m., Communion - 1st & 2nd Sundays

TRADE LAKE BAPTIST

Pastor Kevin Miller Associate Pastor Roger Inouye Sunday School - (all ages) - 9:30 a.m.

Church Serv. - 10:45 a.m.

Pastor - Father Daniel Bodin 490 Bench St., Taylors Falls, 651-465-7345 Sat. Vigil 5:30 p.m.; Sun. 7:30 & 10:30 a.m.

Tues. - Thurs. 7:30 a.m.

Balsam Lake - Rev. John A. Drummy, Pastor - 405-2253 Mass: Sat. eves. 6 p.m.; Sun. 8:30 a.m.; Tues. 5:30 p.m.; Fri. 9 a.m.Sacrament of Reconciliation 7:30 a.m. Sun. or by appt.

ZION LUTHERAN - TRADE LAKE

Pastor Doug McConnell Youth Pastor Chris Radtke At Grantsburg High School, 715-463-5794 Sun. Serv. 9:30 a.m.; Sun. Schl. 11 a.m.

Pastor Dick Enerson, www.centerpointstcroix.com 715-294-1833, Meeting at SCF High Schl. - Main entrance 740 Maple Drive, St. Croix Falls Sunday Worship 10 - 11:15 a.m.

CHURCH OF ST. JOSEPH

ZION LUTHERAN - EAST FARMINGTON (WELS )

Pastor Tim Faust Worship - 11 a.m.; Sun. School - 10 a.m.

Holy Communion - 1st & 3rd Sunday

LIVING HOPE CHURCH

Pastor Father Michael J. Tupa CTHs A & H - 715-866-7321 Crescent Lake Voyager Village area.

Mass Sun. 8:15 a.m., Thurs. 11:30 a.m.

Reconciliation as per bulletin and by appt.

ST. DOMINIC - FREDERIC & IMMACULATE CONCEPTION - GRANTSBURG CATHOLIC MASS SCHED. Pastor: Rev. Dennis M. Mullen, 715-327-8119 St. Dominic: Sat. 4:30 p.m.; Sun. 10:30 a.m.

Immaculate Conception: Sun. 8:30 a.m.

Call the office for daily & holy day Mass times

ST. ANNE PARISH

Rev. Thomas E. Thompson, 715-247-3310 139 Church Hill Rd., Somerset Mass Sun. 8:30 a.m.; Wed. 9 a.m.

Sacrament of Penance Sun. 8 a.m.

Church Phone 715-866-4111; Rev. Merrill Olson - Pastor Sun. Schl. - 9:30 a.m.; Wor. - 10:45 a.m (Nursery Provided)

GRACE CHURCH OF OSCEOLA “The Cure for the Common Church” 722 Seminole Ave., Osceola Pastor Dr. Kent Haralson; 715-294-4222 or 715-755-3454; info@gracechurchosceola.com Sun.: Praise & Worship Serv. 9 am., Adult Bible Study 10:45 a.m., Children’s Sun. Schl. 10:45 a.m.

GRACE BAPTIST - GRANTSBURG

716 S. Robert St., Grantsburg, 715-463-5699 Sr. Pastor Brad Moore David Ahlquist, Assoc. Pastor Sun. Wor. 9:30 a.m.; Sun. Schl. 11 a.m.

Interim Pastor Craig Jorgenson Sun. Worship 10 a.m.; Children’s Church: K to 6th Grade

NEW LIFE CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY

Meets at Dresser Elem. School, Dresser Pastor Michael Brand, 715-417-2468 Adult Class 9 a.m.; Sun. Schl. 9:45 a.m.; Worship Service 9:45 a.m.; Nursery available

NEW WINE CHURCH - CENTURIA 309 5th Street, 715-338-2751 Pastors Randy and Pam Stone Sunday 10 a.m.; Wednesday 7 p.m.

NORTHERN PINES FRIENDS WORSHIP GROUP 715-733-0481 or 715-733-0480 for time of meeting.

INTERDENOMINATIONAL

INTERDENOMINATIONAL

RIVER VALLEY CHRISTIAN

1289 160th St. (Hwy. 65), St. Croix Falls 715-483-5378 Pastors Dan and Claudia Denissen Sunday Adult Bible Class 9 a.m. (No child care available) Worship and Children’s Sunday Schl. 10 a.m.

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artspage Lydia Rennicke

Lydia Rennicke of Luck says she’s loved to draw the world around her all her life.

“I have not had the opportunity for formal training, until recently, what with raising kids and working, but the need to translate the beautiful scenes around me into drawings and paintings has always been there,” she said.

Lately, she says, she’s been lucky enough to spend time studying painting.

“I find that there are some things in my life that just must be put into watercolor - horses, the northwoods and architecture are some of the things that interest me. Like many artists, I find satisfaction in successfully capturing some element of my subject, be it an arresting light or shadow, or a look in the eye. A finished painting is as much about problem solving as about inspiration. I love the fact that a group of artists are usually discussing not abstract idealism, but supplies, technique and new gadgets.” Rennicke’s works will be shown at Cafe Wren in Luck over Memorial Day weekend.

Snowy Travelers

Winter Trails

Horse and Man

Gilbert H. Ahlgren Gil Ahlgren

is the perfect example of a local boy succeeding in his endeavors.

He was and still is world renowned as an agronomist. He graduated from Frederic High School and earned his bachelor’s degree from the University of Wisconsin. He obtained his doctorate from Rutger’s University. He was a full professor and eventually became department chairman at Rutger’s University. He served in the State Department for over four years.

He authored numerous college textbooks.

He either authored or contributed to over 100 technical and scientific papers. He died in 2007 at age 93.

His family established a scholarship fund at Frederic High School.

Here is one of his self-published poems, titled “Clay Loam Soil.”

Clay Loam Soil I am a product of clay loam soil, From rocks and stumps and days of toil.

Yes, horses and wagons and sweat and grime, From daylight days, to dark the time.

Was forest, then cropland with the plow, Old Mother Nature showed me how.

I sweated and sweated and did slave, Pull that damn stump, was the only way.

That clay loam soil supplied my needs, I helped it along by chopping those weeds.

Out of that land with labor and love, Survive, I did, with help from above.

That clay loam soil put on my table, Everything I ate and made me able, To blow my horn and sing my song.

With a clay loam soil I can’t go wrong.

Now milk those cows and pitch that hay, With a clay loam soil, it’s the only way.

I worked that land from morn to night, Changed its look to a better sight.

Feed those hogs and shear those sheep, Clean that barn before it gets too deep.

Worked so hard that I did pray, “Lord, get me by for another day.”

Chop that wood and fix the fence, Work all day, it makes no sense.

Days of threshing and husking corn, Hands all calloused and energy gone.

Grubbing out quack grass day after day, Plenty of work for all, I say.

That clay loam soil is still there, Plenty of it for me and to share.

Yes, I am a product of clay loam soil.

There’s nothing like it to make one toil.

When I wake up on Judgment Day, I pray that clay loam soil is far away.

- Gilbert H. Algren

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Grantsburg Legion Auxiliary spring craft sale

It was time to spring into some shopping at the Grantsburg Legion Hall last Saturday when the Legion Auxiliary held their annual spring craft sale.

Kathy Wistrom displayed the bird feeders and wind chimes she makes from recycled materials at the Grantsburg Legion Auxiliary’s annual spring craft sale held on April 3. Wistrom’s wind chimes shine with the old CDs she incorporates into them, and the old dishes in her hanging bird feeders not only serve a useful purpose but also give them a unique and attractive look.

These handcrafted designer wind chimes and bird feeders drew lots of interest from shoppers at the Grantsburg Legion Auxiliary craft sale held at the Legion hall on April 3. – Photos by Priscilla Bauer Carolyn Hilyar welcomed shoppers to her tables of handmade craft items at the Grantsburg Legion Auxiliary spring craft sale held on April 3 at the Legion Hall.

Pinko Jam set for April 10 in Grantsburg GRANTSBURG – Music lovers will find Grantsburg is the place to be this weekend. Thirty bands are scheduled to perform at the 11th-annual Pinko Jam on Saturday, April 10.

Four Grantsburg bars, Hummer’s Rendezvous, the Grantsburg American Legion, Denny’s Downtown Lanes and Dreamers, will host an exciting lineup of musical talent performing country, blues, rock, jazz and more.

Local musicians started the first Pinko Jam in 1999 as a fundraiser for special education children and each year since, the event has grown in popularity.

Pinko Jam fans look forward to hearing all kinds of great music as they go back and forth between the establishments, listening to different bands jamming.

Pinko Jam to date has raised thousands of dollars for the area schools’ special education students and young adults. The money raised goes into a savings account to be distributed as requests come in.

In addition to helping buy much-needed equipment and supplies, funds from Pink Jam are used to fund field trips to events such as Major League ball games and professional theater performances.

In addition to the bands donating their performances, Jam organizers say the event would not be possible without the tremendous help from many people working behind the scenes and the generous donations for raffle drawings from local and regional businesses.

There is no cover charge for Pinko Jam, but donations for the kids are welcomed, and raffles for great prizes will also be held throughout the event.

Schedules will be available to inform people when

Music lovers will find Grantsburg is the place to be this weekend. Thirty bands are scheduled to perform at the 11th-annual Pinko Jam on Saturday, April 10. - Photo by Priscilla Bauer and where the different bands are performing.

The music starts at noon on Saturday with bands playing continuously through the day and evening

until bar closings. So come early and plan to stay late for a great celebration and great music at Pinko Jam. with submitted information

O u r e -ed it i on c an b e fo un d a t th e - l ead e r. n e t

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Frederic Cub Scouts held Pinewood Derby FREDERIC - The Frederic Cub Scouts held their annual Pinewood Derby on Saturday, March 27. Both Cub Scouts and family members participated with 37 cars entered in all. Some were built for speed while others appealed to the eye with detailed paint jobs. Some creative designs included a hot dog, an army tank, a doll, and a hunting scene complete with deer, archer and stand. Gratitude is extended to all the volunteers and parents that made the event a success. – submitted by Prudence Lahti

Cub Scouts anxiously await the outcome of the race.

Design winners: Elaine Lahti, third place; Zachary Peterson, second place and Brenden Holmstrom, first place. - Special photos

In bloom

Speed winners: Callie Simon, first place; Dawson Simon, third place and Roman Lahti, second place.

Brenden Holmstrom, Brian Erickson, Isaiah Simon and Kincade Engen wait to catch their cars at the finish line.

Pasque flowers in bloom on Easter Day near the St. Croix River at the Kohler-Peet Barrens. – Photo by Gregg Westigard

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Unity Girl Scouts Festival of Nations BALSAM LAKE – “It’s like taking a walk around the world!” was a comment overheard at the Unity Girl Scout’s annual Festival of Nations that was held at the Unity School on Saturday, Feb. 6.

All of the service unit Girl Scout troops are invited to make a display of a country, which includes a food and craft from the country they are presenting. Displays included money from the Philippines, a Chinese dragon, and authentic beverages from Mexico. “The girls and guests all have fun and learn something while they are here,” said Unity Service Unit Director Penny Schultz. Schultz and her coleader, Holly Lenk, initiated the Festival of Nations program five years ago.

“The flag ceremony was fabulous, with 34 flags from countries all over the world presented and carried by the girls,” said Meri Locke, this year’s coordinator and fourth-grade troop leader. “The fourthgrade troop conducted the official flag ceremony as a leadership opportunity to expand their skills in public speaking.

They took an active role in teaching other children about the country of France.”

Kindergarten troop leader Crystal Bengtson commented, “For my first year

I thought things went very well. The girls learned something about each of the countries. My daughter had a blast, and after all that’s what is most important.”

Jolene Lindner, second-grade troop leader, said, “I love festivals, and want my girls to love them too. This is a way for the girls to see what other countries do and to be able to taste something that they may never get to try. It’s also a way for the parents to get involved.”

Spectator and a fourth-grade Girl Scout big sister, Amanda Rowe, said, “I’ve been to the Festival of Nations in the Cities when I was in high school. That is much bigger, but this festival is more individual and personal. The girls get to eat something and make a craft while they get their Girl Scout passport signed, that’s neat.” Amanda was asked to help her sister’s troop because she could speak some French that she learned while she was in school.

The kindergarten troop highlighted the Philippines with sweet rice and beads; Crystal Bengtson is their troop leader.

The first-grade troop with Brandi Houman as leader dressed up and highlighted Greece with gyros to eat and

The kindergarten troop with Crystal Bengtson, troop leader, highlighted the Phillipines. – Photos submitted Greek shields to make. A trip through China found the second-grade troop playing games, giving out toys, and serving fried rice with egg rolls and fortune cookies; their leader is Jolene Lindner.

Mexican quesadillas and authentic beverages were part of the third-grade troop’s display on Mexico with Kim Butler as their leader. Fourth-grade troop displayed France’s food with croissants and fashion with paper dolls; Meri Locke is their leader. The fifth-grade troop leader is Lisa Johnson, their troop displayed Italy with a pasta with authentic Parmesan cheese and they made beaded

The opening ceremony for Unity Girl Scout’s Festival of Nations was quite impressive, with an array of flags from around the world.

Unity’s third-grade Girl Scouts looked like they were straight from Mexico with their troop leader Kim Butler at their recent Festival of Nations.

Unity’s first-grade Girl Scouts looked like they were straight from Greece with shields and gyros as a part of their display.

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flags of Italy. Finally was the eighthgrade troop, Penny Schultz and Holly Lenk co-leaders, featuring Madagascar with a rice dish, and they made butterflies from silk flower petals.

“It’s fun to work with the younger girls,” commented Lily Lenk and Jade Rau, eighth-grade Girl Scouts, as they helped the girls make the butterflies from Madagascar.

As a part of the event, the Girl Scouts expressed their concern for the people in Haiti. A donation was collected for the Haitian Relief Fund through UNICEF. submitted

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PLEASE NOTE...IMPORTANT NOTICE YOU WILL LOSE TITLE TO YOUR PROPERTY IF THESE TAXES ARE NOT PAID ON OR BEFORE MAY 20, 2010

TAKE NOTICE that all persons having or claiming to have any right, title or interest in or lien upon the real property described in the list of tax liens, No. 2010-1 on file in the Office of the Clerk of Circuit Court of Polk County, dated March 22, 2010, and herein set forth, are hereby notified that the filing of such list of tax liens in the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Polk County constitutes the commencement by said Polk County of a special proceedings in the Circuit Court for Polk County to foreclose the tax liens therein described by foreclosure proceeding In Rem and that a notice of the pendency of such proceeding against each piece or parcel of land therein described was filed in the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court on March 22, 2010.

Such proceeding is brought against the real property herein described only and is to foreclose the tax liens described in such list. No personal judgment will be entered herein for such taxes, assessments or other legal charges or any part thereof.

TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that all persons having or claiming to have any right, title or interest in or lien upon the real property described in said list of tax liens are hereby notified that a certified copy of such list of tax

liens has been posted in the Office of the County Treasurer of Polk County and will remain posted for public inspection up to and including May 20, 2010, which date is hereby fixed as the last day of redemption.

TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that any person having or claiming to have any right, title or interest in or lien upon any such parcel may, on or before said May 20, 2010, redeem such delinquent tax liens by paying to the County Treasurer of Polk County, the amount of all such unpaid tax liens and in addition thereto, all interest and penalties which have accrued on said unpaid tax liens, computed to and including the date of redemption, plus the reasonable costs that the County incurred to initiate the proceedings plus the person’s share of the reasonable costs of publication under sub. (6).

POLK COUNTY

By Amanda Nissen Polk County Treasurer

STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY In the Matter of the Foreclosure of Tax Liens under Section 75.521 Wis. Statutes by Polk County: 2010-1 PETITION FOR JUDGMENT VESTING TITLE TO POLK COUNTY Now comes the County of Polk, by Carole T. Wondra, Polk County Clerk, and alleges and states as follows: 1. The Polk County Treasurer, Amanda Nissen, has prepared a List of Tax Liens of Polk County being Foreclosed by proceeding In Rem, a verified copy of which is attached and incorporated herein by reference.

2. The foreclosure of the tax liens through In Rem proceedings is governed by Section 75.521 Wisconsin Statutes and the requirements therein have been fulfilled.

3. The time periods after the date of the tax certificates, as stated, is set forth in Section 75.521 (3) Stat., have lapsed for the properties included and described in said list.

4. Notice of this proceeding shall be given to all parties specified in Section 75.521 (3) c Stat. by the County Treasurer sending a copy of this petition, and a copy of the List of Tax Liens of Polk County by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested.

WHEREFORE, the Petitioner requests that the court grant judgment in favor of Polk County vesting title to the parcels of land described in the attached “List of Tax Liens” in Polk County, thereby, barring any and all claims whatsoever of the former owners or any persons claiming through and under the former owners since the date of filing the list of tax liens in the office of the Clerk of Circuit Court.

Dated this 22nd day of March, 2010.

Carole T. Wondra, Polk County Clerk Polk County Government Center 100 Polk County Plaza, Suite 110, Balsam Lake, WI 54810

STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY In the Matter of the Foreclosure of Tax Liens under Section 75.521 Wis. Statutes by Polk County; list of Tax Liens for 2010-1 AFFIDAVIT I, Amanda Nissen, being first duly sworn under oath, depose and state as follows: 1. I am the Treasurer for the County of Polk.

2. I prepared the attached List of Tax Liens of Polk County which are being foreclosed by proceeding In Rem 2010-1 in the Circuit Court of Polk County.

3. I verify that the information contained in the listed tax liens is true and correct and that said information is based upon the files and records contained in the Polk County Treasurer’s Office.

Amanda Nissen Polk County Treasurer 715-485-9255 Subscribed and sworn to before me this 22nd day of March, 2010.

Carole T. Wondra Notary Public, Polk County, Wis.

LIST OF TAX LIENS OF POLK COUNTY BEING FORECLOSED BY PROCEEDING IN REM 2010-1 STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLOSURE OF TAX LIENS UNDER SECTION 75.521 WISCONSIN STATUTES BY POLK COUNTY, LIST OF TAX LIENS FOR YEARS INDICATED. NO. DESCRIPTION

OWNER/MORTGAGE CO. LIEN/JUDGMENT HOLDER

001 Town of Alden 002-00578-0000 Sec 22 T32 R17 Pt SE SW

2006 Owners: Arden P. Williams & David J. DeHaven SC 2006 Mortgage Holders: ABN AMRO Mortgage Grp. Inc. Century Bank NA Karen E. Minutello Lis Pendens: M. & I. Marshall & Ilsley Bank Lien/Judgment Holders: Grindell Law Offices SC Resurgence Financial LLC

7,511.68 100.00

Owners: Michelle M. Wilkins & Michael A. Olson Mortgage Holder: Bank of Turtle Lake Lien/Judgment Holders: St. Croix Reg. Medical Ctr. Amery Regional Medical Ctr. Lien/Judgment Holders: LaCrosse Child Support Ag. Waukesha Child Support Ag. Waupaca Child Support Ag.

2006 SC 2006

520.85 100.00

003 Town of Alden 002-01506-0000 Sec 23 T32 R18 Pt SW NW

Owner: Chantil R. Reardon

2006 SC 2006

598.21 100.00

89

12% Annually

004 Town of Alden 002-01576-0000 Sec 24 T32 R18 Pt SW NE

Owner: Roger S. Miller

2006 SC 2006

181.61 100.00

90

12% Annually

005 Town of Alden 002-01576-0020 Sec 24 T32 R18 Pt SW NE

Owner: Roger S. Miller

2006 SC 2006

437.15 100.00

91

12% Annually

006 Town of Alden 002-01592-0000 Sec 24 T32 R18 Lot 2 CSM 3228

2006 Owners: Lawrence D. & Barbara R. Thatcher SC 2006 Mortgage Holder: Schanon Mortgage Inc. Lien/Judgment Holders: U.S. Foodservice, Bull Dozin Inc. Sysco Food Services of MN Resurgence Financial LLC Discover Bank Jefferson Child Support Ag. Polk Child Support Agency Milwaukee Child Support Ag.

3,448.99 100.00

92

12% Annually

002 Town of Alden 002-01335-0200 Sec 15 T32 R18 Lot 2 CSM 2480

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YEAR TAX

AMT. TAX CERT. # 42

81

INT. RATE 12% Annually

12% Annually

INT. RATE

NO. DESCRIPTION

OWNER/MORTGAGE CO. LIEN/JUDGMENT HOLDER

007 Town of Alden 002-01627-0100 Sec 25 T32 R18 Lot 1 CSM 2909

Owners: Donald D. & Wendy L. Canopy Motgage Holders: The RiverBank Citifinancial Inc.

2006 SC 2006

2,057.64 100.00

94

12% Annually

008 Town of Alden 002-01695-0000 Sec 27 T32 R18 Pt Lot 1 CSM 355

Owner: John E. Fraley

2006 SC 2006

452.23 100.00

96

12% Annually

009 Town of Alden 002-01731-0000 Sec 27 T32 R18 Pt SW SW

Owner: Mitchell R. Erickson Land Contract: Donald H. & Harriet Schroepfer Rural American Bank-Luck Lien/Judgment Holder: Wisconsin Dept. of Revenue

2006 SC 2006

782.99 100.00

98

12% Annually

010 Town of Alden 002-02200-0000 Sec 27 T32 R18 Pt Lot 29 Plat of Cedar Bend

Owner: Scott M. Mondor Mortgage Holder: First State Bank & Trust Lis Penden & Judgment: Viking Electric Supply

2006 SC 2006

22.50 100.00

108

12% Annually

011 Town of Alden 002-02207-0000 Sec 27 T32 R18 Lot 30 Plat of Cedar Bend

Owner: Scott M. Mondor Mortgatge Holder: First State Bank & Trust Lis Penden & Judgment: Viking Electric Supply

2006 SC 2006

121.31 100.00

110

12% Annually

012 Town of Alden 002-02266-0300 Sec 28 T32 R17 Lot 3 Plat of Canterbury Hills

Owners: Michael & Amy Belmont Mortgage Holders: Bank of America Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems Inc. GMAC Mortgage Corp dba Ditech.com Lis Pendens: Bank of America NA

2006 SC 2006

6,713.38 100.00

113

12% Annually

013 Town of Apple River 004-00398-0000 Sec 12 T34 R16 Pt SE NE & NE SE

Owner: Laurie Sabata Mortgage Holders: Polk County Bremer Bank NA

2006 SC 2006

1,241.46 100.00

133

12% Annually

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Frederic High School honor roll Seventh grade

and Haley Coulter.

Peter Chenal, David Lindberg, Abeni Lundeen Brooks, Zane Matz, Mark Olson, Mya Rivera, Eric Chenal, Zachary Williamson, Gregory Peterson, Bradley Erickson, Tristan Sheldon, Benjamin Richter, Isabelle Burton, Olivia Schauls, Kendra Mosay, Makayla Arthurs, Melana Nelson, Jami Siebenthal, Anna Hochstetler, Brooke Claeys and Lara Harlander.

Charles Lindberg, McKenna Rognrud, Ian Lexen, Emily Wells, Natalie Phernetton, Vince Nelson, Adam Chenal, Kayla Golden, Lisa Moylan, Matthew Elrod, Paige Burton, Kendra Mossey, Kourtni Douglas, McKenna Cook, Julia Owens, Larissa Houtari, Daniel Larson, Kendra Sheldon and Gino Lonetti.

Eighth grade

Sophomores

Rachel Thomas, Benjamin Kurkowski, Abigail Pickard, Claire Coddington, Zachary Kuechenmeister, Jalicia Larson, Lexi Domagala, Rachael Poirier, Alyssa Backlin, Destiney Wetzel-Peterson, Jack Tricker-King, Jared Braden, Sawyer Tietz, Carly Gustafson

Freshmen

Christopher Hopp, Seneca Lundeen Brooks, Leah Engbretson, April Halverson, Erik Stoner, Kali Otte, Sara Underwood, Corissa Schmidt, Lauren Domagala, Megan Amundson, Michelle Jensen, Danielle Swanson, Maria Miller, Alexandra Lundblade, Day-

ton Rivera, Bryce Williamson, Allison Martin, Kristina Marcyan, Alexander Miller, Waylon Buck, Autumn Schmidt, Ray Kurkowski, Nicholas Rognrud, Ashley Wendebloe, Nicole Coulter, Breanna Jensen, Brittani Hughes, Bradley Knauber, Jamie Taft, Michael Tesch and Christopher Maslowski.

Juniors

Allison Anderson, Tanesha Carlson, Daniel Halverson, Sarah Knauber, Isabel Lexen, Samantha Nelson, Josiah Lund, Sage Karl, Anthony Peterson, Waranyoo Saengthaweep, Kayla Nelson, Calla Karl, Amanda Blok, Jade Johnson, Vanessa Neumann, Krysta Laqua, Carl White, Ashley Bergeron, Jesse Chouinard, Charles Anderson, Jesse Sanchez, Ryan Phernetton, Ben Ackerley,

Karry Simpson, Joseph Draxler, Jimmy Richter, Alixandra Peterson, Zachary Tietz and Trae Gehl.

Seniors

Kendra Wells, Haley Kurkowski, Dana LaBoda, Joel Anderson, Amanda Runnels, Camilla Collovati, Ethan Cook, William Primm, Nicole Root, Terri McKinney, Alex Lonetti, Joel Knauber, Michael Elrod, Danielle Peterson, Sadie Kettula, Kimberly Jones, Bradley Thomas, Justin Pyke, Cathryn McConnell, Gregory Puetz, Christine Chenal, Eric Christiansen, Cody Hallanger, Adam Hardenbergh, Zachary Peterson, Marissa Nelson, Tatyana Abasheva, Abby Lindahl and Claire Erickson.

LIST OF TAX LIENS OF POLK COUNTY BEING FORECLOSED BY PROCEEDING IN REM 2010-1 (cont’d.)

YEAR TAX

026 Town of Apple River 004-00899-0040 Sec 33 T34 R16 Pt Lot 4 CSM 1740

Owner: Joshua Beauvais

2006 SC 2006

127.81 100.00

193

12% Annually

027 Town of Apple River 004-01043-0000 Sec 2 T34 R16 Lot 6 Plat of Cherrywood

Owner: Diane R. Connors

2006 SC 2006

148.80 100.00

204

12% Annually

028 Town of Apple River 004-01158-0000 Sec 11 T34 R16 Lot 48 Plat of White Ash Park

Owner: Bruce C. Dahlberg Mortgage Holder: Bremer Bank NA Lien/Judgment Holder: WESTconsin Credit Union

2006 SC 2006

850.85 100.00

212

12% Annually

Owners: Vernon J. & Lucille M. Kelly

2006 SC 2006

1,559.44 100.00

213

12% Annually

12% Annually

029 Town of Apple River 004-01189-0000 Sec 36 T34 R16 Pt Lot 7 & 12 Assessor’s Plat Of NE NE (Range)

400.77 100.00

291

12% Annually

12% Annually

182

12% Annually

Owner: Laura L. Goodwin Mortgage Holders: Forest G. & Mary G. Clark Lien/Judgment Holders: Dept. of Workforce Development AER Development Group Kemper Independence Ins. Co. WESTconsin Credit Union The RiverBank Bay Finance Company Rural American Bank Luck

2006 SC 2006

157

030 Town of Balsam Lake 006-01042-0000 Sec 35 T34 R17 Pt NE NE

031 Town of Balsam Lake 006-00215-0000 Sec 8 T34 R17 Pt Lot 2 CSM 524

Owner: Mark D. Karsten Mortgage Holders: Robert T. Jr. & Julie T. Fern Lien/Judgment Holders: Resurgence Financial Robin & Bruce Kessler

2006 SC 2006

1,000.92 100.00

227

12% Annually

032 Town of Balsam Lake 006-00339-0600 Sec 13 T34 R17 Lot 6 CSM 4707

Owner: Robert A. Strommen C E S Irrevocable Trust

2006 SC 2006

50.53 100.00

237

12% Annually

033 Town of Balsam Lake 006-00446-0000 Sec 15 T34 R17 Pt SW SW

Owner: William T. Menne Mortgage Holder & Lis Pendens SC S & C Bank nka AnchorBank

2006 SC 2006

1,913.86 100.00

242

12% Annually

034 Town of Luck 036-00858-0100 Sec 34 T36 R17 Lot 1 CSM 4014

Owner: William T. Menne Mortgage Holder: S & C Bank nka AnchorBank

2006 SC 2006

2,012.58 100.00

1246

12% Annually

035 Town of Balsam Lake 006-00461-0000 Sec 16 T34 R17 Pt SW NW

Owners: Maurice A. & Linda J. Belanger Mortgage Holder: WESTconsin Credit Union Lien/Judgment Holders: WESTconsin Credit Union Christopher Kubesh Arrow Financial Services

2006 SC 2006

23.80 100.00

245

12% Annually

Owners: Michael L. & Debra L. O’Brien Mortgage Holder: Jennings State Bank

2006 SC 2006

1,799.63 100.00

288

12% Annually

12% Annually

036 Town of Balsam Lake 006-00952-0000 Sec 32 T34 R17 Unit C Lagoon Town Homes

Owners: Thomas Charles Huber & Debra J. Shafer Lien/Judgment Holder: Patti A. Leafgren

2006 SC 2006

1,271.50 100.00

318

12% Annually

12% Annually

037 Town of Balsam Lake 006-01375-0000 Sec 8 T34 R17 Lot 7 Plat of Spring Park

014 Town of Apple River 004-00657-0000 Sec 24 T34 R16 Pt NE SW

Owners: Jene M. & Deborah L. Livingston Mortgage Holders: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems Inc.; Mortgageit Inc. Countrywide Home Loans Inc. Lien/Judgment Holder: Capital One Bank

2006 SC 2006

Owners: Addie Otis & William D. Roesler Land Contract Holder: Rene I. Benitez Mortgage Holder: Equity Trust Company Schanon Mortgage Inc. Lien/Judgment Holder: State of Wisconsin-Polk County

2006 SC 2006

016 Town of Apple River 004-00681-0000 Sec 25 T34 R16 Pt SW SW

Owner: Theresa L. Jarocki Lien/Judgment Holder: Discover Bank

2006 SC 2006

183.85 100.00

152

017 Town of Apple River 004-00694-0100 Sec 25 T34 R16 Lot 1 CSM 2106

Owner: Erenia C. Benitez Mortgage Holder: Earl Goodwin

2006 SC 2006

1,116.39 100.00

018 Town of Apple River 004-00804-0000 Sec 29 T34 R16 Gov Lot 3

Owner: Susan J. Peterson Lien/Judgment Holders: Hill Top Excavating Cottonwood Financial Wisconsin State of WI Dept. Health Services

2006 SC 2006

553.32 100.00

Owner: Susan J. Peterson Lien/Judgment Holders: Hill Top Excavating Cottonwood Financial Wisconsin State of WI Dept. Health Services

2006 SC 2006

020 Town of Apple River 004-00893-0000 Sec 33 T34 R16 NE NE NE exc Hwy

Owner: John C. Leonard Mortgage Holders: Firstar Bank Wisconsin Firstar Bank NA Lien/Judgment Holder: Wisconsin Dept.

Transportation

2006 SC 2006

402.73 100.00

190

021 Town of Apple River 004-00893-0100 Sec 33 T34 R16 Pt NW NE NE

Owner: John C. Leonard Mortgage Holders: Firstar Bank Wisconsin Firstar Bank NA Lis Pendens: Wisconsin Dept.

Transportation

2006 SC 2006

402.73 100.00

191

022 Town of Apple River 004-00893-0200 Sec 33 T34 R16 S1/2 NE NE

Owner: John C. Leonard Lien/Judgment Holder: Wisconsin Dept.

Transportation

2006 SC 2006

525.29 100.00

192

12% Annually

023 Town of St. Croix Falls 044-00760-0000 Sec 27 T34 R18 Lot 4 CSM 1011

Owner: John C. Leonard Mortgage Holder: S & C Bank nka AnchorBank

2006 SC 2006

158.13 100.00

1440

12% Annually

024 Town of St. Croix Falls 044-00762-0000 Sec 27 T34 R18 Lot 6 CSM 1012

Owner: John C. Leonard Mortgage Holder: S & C Bank nka AnchorBank

2006 SC 2006

287.51 100.00

1441

025 Town of St. Croix Falls 044-00931-0000 Sec 34 T34 R18 2 pcls in NW NE

Owner: John C. Leonard Mineral Claim: The Federal Land Bank of St. Paul

2006 SC 2006

367.36 100.00

1448

019 Town of Apple River 004-00808-0000 Sec 29 T34 R16 Pt SE SW

AMT. TAX CERT. # 58.32 100.00

1,775.52 100.00

302.91 100.00

INT. RATE

OWNER/MORTGAGE CO. LIEN/JUDGMENT HOLDER

OWNER/MORTGAGE CO. LIEN/JUDGMENT HOLDER

015 Town of Apple River 004-00659-0100 Sec 24 T34 R16 Lot 1 CSM 3080

YEAR TAX

NO. DESCRIPTION

NO. DESCRIPTION

147

149

185

INT. RATE 12% Annually

12% Annually

12% Annually

12% Annually

12% Annually

AMT. TAX CERT. #

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PLEASE NOTE...IMPORTANT NOTICE YOU WILL LOSE TITLE TO YOUR PROPERTY IF THESE TAXES ARE NOT PAID ON OR BEFORE MAY 20, 2010

TAKE NOTICE that all persons having or claiming to have any right, title or interest in or lien upon the real property described in the list of tax liens, No. 2010-2 on file in the Office of the Clerk of Circuit Court of Polk County, dated March 22, 2010, and herein set forth, are hereby notified that the filing of such list of tax liens in the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Polk County constitutes the commencement by said Polk County of a special proceedings in the Circuit Court for Polk County to foreclose the tax liens therein described by foreclosure proceeding In Rem and that a notice of the pendency of such proceeding against each piece or parcel of land therein described was filed in the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court on March 22, 2010.

Such proceeding is brought against the real property herein described only and is to foreclose the tax liens described in such list. No personal judgment will be entered herein for such taxes, assessments or other legal charges or any part thereof.

TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that all persons having or claiming to have any right, title or interest in or lien upon the real property described in said list of tax liens are hereby notified that a certified copy of such list of tax

liens has been posted in the Office of the County Treasurer of Polk County and will remain posted for public inspection up to and including May 20, 2010, which date is hereby fixed as the last day of redemption.

TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that any person having or claiming to have any right, title or interest in or lien upon any such parcel may, on or before said May 20, 2010, redeem such delinquent tax liens by paying to the County Treasurer of Polk County, the amount of all such unpaid tax liens and in addition thereto, all interest and penalties which have accrued on said unpaid tax liens, computed to and including the date of redemption, plus the reasonable costs that the County incurred to initiate the proceedings plus the person’s share of the reasonable costs of publication under sub. (6).

POLK COUNTY

By Amanda Nissen Polk County Treasurer

STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY In the Matter of the Foreclosure of Tax Liens under Section 75.521 Wis. Statutes by Polk County: 2010-2 PETITION FOR JUDGMENT VESTING TITLE TO POLK COUNTY Now comes the County of Polk, by Carole T. Wondra, Polk County Clerk, and alleges and states as follows: 1. The Polk County Treasurer, Amanda Nissen, has prepared a List of Tax Liens of Polk County being Foreclosed by proceeding In Rem, a verified copy of which is attached and incorporated herein by reference.

2. The foreclosure of the tax liens through In Rem proceedings is governed by Section 75.521 Wisconsin Statutes and the requirements therein have been fulfilled.

3. The time periods after the date of the tax certificates, as stated, is set forth in Section 75.521 (3) Stat., have lapsed for the properties included and described in said list.

4. Notice of this proceeding shall be given to all parties specified in Section 75.521 (3) c Stat. by the County Treasurer sending a copy of this petition, and a copy of the List of Tax Liens of Polk County by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested.

WHEREFORE, the Petitioner requests that the court grant judgment in favor of Polk County vesting title to the parcels of land described in the attached “List of Tax Liens” in Polk County, thereby, barring any and all claims whatsoever of the former owners or any persons claiming through and under the former owners since the date of filing the list of tax liens in the office of the Clerk of Circuit Court.

Dated this 22nd day of March, 2010.

Carole T. Wondra, Polk County Clerk Polk County Government Center 100 Polk County Plaza, Suite 110, Balsam Lake, WI 54810

STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY In the Matter of the Foreclosure of Tax Liens under Section 75.521 Wis. Statutes by Polk County; list of Tax Liens for 2010-2 AFFIDAVIT I, Amanda Nissen, being first duly sworn under oath, depose and state as follows: 1. I am the Treasurer for the County of Polk.

2. I prepared the attached List of Tax Liens of Polk County which are being foreclosed by proceeding In Rem 2010-2 in the Circuit Court of Polk County.

3. I verify that the information contained in the listed tax liens is true and correct and that said information is based upon the files and records contained in the Polk County Treasurer’s Office.

Amanda Nissen Polk County Treasurer 715-485-9255 Subscribed and sworn to before me this 22nd day of March, 2010.

Carole T. Wondra Notary Public, Polk County, Wis.

LIST OF TAX LIENS OF POLK COUNTY BEING FORECLOSED BY PROCEEDING IN REM 2010-2 STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLOSURE OF TAX LIENS UNDER SECTION 75.521 WISCONSIN STATUTES BY POLK COUNTY, LIST OF TAX LIENS FOR YEARS INDICATED. NO. DESCRIPTION

OWNER/MORTGAGE CO. LIEN/JUDGMENT HOLDER

YEAR TAX

001 Town of Beaver 008-00707-0000 Sec 26 T34 R15 Pt SE SE

Owner: Zachary Russell Mortgage Holder: Morgage Electronic Registration Systems Inc. EquiFirst Corporation

2006 SC 2008

345.13 100.00

388

12% Annually

002 Town of Beaver 008-00884-0100 Sec 34 T34 R15 Par Lot CSM 2302

Owner: The Wild Card Steakhouse & Saloon Inc. David P. Jertson Land Contract Holder: Timothy M. Jaeke Lien/Judgment Holders: Dept. of TreasuryInternal Revenue Service Wisconsin Dept. of Revenue

2006 SC 2006

2,661.92 100.00

400

12% Annually

003 Town of Black Brook 010-00185-0000 Sec 8 T32 R16 Pt S 1/2 NE NE

Owners: Charles E. & Wanda Stuntz Mortgage Holder: Bremer Bank NA Lien/Judgment Holders: Cemstone Ready Mix Inc. Amery Regional Medical Ctr. Wisconsin Dept. of Revenue

2006 SC 2006

123.69 100.00

420

12% Annually

004 Town of Black Brook 010-00188-0000 Sec 8 T32 R16 Pt S 1/2 NE NE

Owners: Charles E. & Wanda Stuntz Mortgage Holder: Bremer Bank NA Lien/Judgment Holders: Cemstone Ready Mix Inc. Amery Regional Medical Ctr. Wisconsin Dept. of Revenue

2006 SC 2006

1,786.29 100.00

421

12% Annually

005 Town of Black Brook 010-00194-0000 Sec 8 T32 R16 Pt N 1/2 SE NE

Owners: Charles E. & Wanda Stuntz Lien/Judgment Holders: Cemstone Ready Mix Inc. Amery Regional Medical Ctr. Wisconsin Dept. of Revenue

2006 SC 2006

68.08 100.00

422

12% Annually

006 Town of Black Brook 010-00459-0000 Sec 18 T32 R16 Pt NE NE

Owner: Robert L. Moore

2006 SC 2006

45.38 100.00

429

12% Annually

007 Town of Black Brook 010-00464-0000 Sec 18 T32 R16 Pt SE NE

Owner: Robert L. Moore

2006 SC 2006

406.27 100.00

430

AMT. TAX CERT. #

INT. RATE

12% Annually

NO. DESCRIPTION

OWNER/MORTGAGE CO. LIEN/JUDGMENT HOLDER

008 Town of Black Brook 010-00606-0000 Sec 24 T32 R16 Pt SE NE

Owners: Carol J. & Catherine Donovan Lien/Judgment Holders: CACH Jeff J. Bohn RMB Funding

2006 SC 2006

1,173.79 100.00

433

12% Annually

009 Town of Bone Lake 012-00134-0000 Sec 8 T36 R16 Pt NE NE

Owners: Terry L. & Kimberly R. Brenizer Mortgage Holder: Associates Industrial Loan Co. Lien/Judgment Holders: Busy B’s Country Pride Cooperative Capital One

2006 SC 2006

93.87 100.00

473

12% Annually

010 Town of Bone Lake 012-00135-0000 Sec 8 T36 R16 Pt NE NE

Owners: Terry L. & Kimberly R. Brenizer Mortgage Holder: Associates Industrial Loan Co. Lien/Judgment Holders: Busy B’s Country Pride Cooperative Capital One

2006 SC 2006

1,345.91 100.00

474

12% Annually

011 Town of Bone Lake 012-00507-0000 Sec 22 T36 R16 Pt NW SE

Owners: Walter W. & Kathryn A. Donald Mortgage Holder: Polk County Lien/Judgment Holder: Milltown Corp.

2006 SC 2006

567.92 100.00

488

12% Annually

012 Town of Bone Lake 012-00896-0000 Sec 34 T36 R16 Pt NE NE

Owners: Scott J. & Karen A. Johnson Mortgage Holder: USA thru U.S. Dept. of Agriculture Lien/Judgment Holder: Wells Fargo Financial Leasing

2004 2005 2006 SC 2006

814.84 2,569.66 2,640.19 100.00

483 509 514

12% Annually 12% Annually 12% Annually

013 Town of Bone Lake 012-00900-0000 Sec 34 T36 R16 Pt SE NE

Owners: Scott J. & Karen A. Johnson Mortgage Holder: USA thru U.S. Dept. of Agriculture Lien/Judgment Holder: Wells Fargo Financial Leasing

2005 2006 SC 2006

124.31 110.73 100.00

511 515

12% Annually 12% Annually

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AMT. TAX CERT. #

INT. RATE

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LIST OF TAX LIENS OF POLK COUNTY BEING FORECLOSED BY PROCEEDING IN REM 2010-2 (cont’d.)

NO. DESCRIPTION

OWNER/MORTGAGE CO. LIEN/JUDGMENT HOLDER

014 Town of Clam Falls 014-00161-0000 Sec 7 T37 R16 Pt NE NW

Owners: Robert J. & Cathy Thompson Mortgage Holder: Chase Bank USA NA Lien/Judgment Holders: Burnett Medical Center Barron County Child Support Agency

2006 SC 2006

11.80 100.00

523

015 Town of Clam Falls 014-00615-0000 Sec 29 T37 R16 NE SE

Owners: Robert Dale King, Christopher King Jr., Shawn P. King, Jason King & Pamela A. King Mineral Claim: State of Wis. Lien/Judgment Holder: Milwaukee Child Support Agency

2006 SC 2006

1,367.76 100.00

576

Owners: Robert Dale King, Christopher King Jr., Shawn P. King, Jason King & Pamela A. King Mineral Claim: State of Wis. Lien/Judgment Holder: Milwaukee Child Support Agency

2006 SC 2006

Owners: Robert Dale King, Christopher King Jr., Shawn P. King, Jason King & Pamela A. King Mineral Claim: State of Wis. Lien/Judgment Holder: Milwaukee Child Support Agency

2006 SC 2006

Owner: Jeff C. Brandt Mortgage Holder: Green Tree Financial Servicing Corp.

Lien/Judgment Holders: Household Auto. Finance Amery Regional Medical Center Capital One Bank USA

2006 SC 2006

Owners: Daniel A. & Jeanine J. Vadnais Mortgage Holder: U.S. Bank NA Lien/Judgment Holders: Wisconsin Dept. of Revenue Country Comfort

2005 2006 SC 2006

Owners: Daniel A. & Jeanine J. Vadnais Lien/Judgment Holders: Wisconsin Dept. of Revenue Country Comfort

2005 2006 SC 2006

016 Town of Clam Falls 014-00616-0000 Sec 29 T37 R16 SW SE

017 Town of Clam Falls 014-00617-0000 Sec 29 T37 R16 Pt SE SE

018 Town of Clear Lake 018-00116-0600 Sec 6 T32 R15 Lot 6 CSM 2709

019 Town of Clear Lake 018-00231-0000 Sec 11 T32 R15 Pt NE SW

020 Town of Lincoln 032-00533-0000 Sec 21 T33 R16 Pt NW NE

YEAR TAX

AMT. TAX CERT. #

1,284.36 100.00

1,239.32 100.00

1,297.16 100.00

1,861.36 1,823.24 100.00

767.90 790.33 100.00

577

578

647

657 651

1126 1113

NO. DESCRIPTION

OWNER/MORTGAGE CO. LIEN/JUDGMENT HOLDER

12% Annually

021 Town of Clear Lake 018-00330-0000 Sec 16 T32 R15 SW NW

Owner: Greg E. Dodge Mortgage Holder: Citifinancial Inc. Lien/Judgment Holders: Wisconsin Dept. of Revenue Dept. of Treasury Internal Revenue Service Mineral Claim: AgriBank FCB

2006 SC 2006

887.99 100.00

12% Annually

022 Town of Eureka 020-00005-0000 Sec 1 T35 R18 Pt SE NE

Owner: Michael Vernon Chaney Mortgage Holder: S & C Bank nka AnchorBank

2006 SC 2006 SC 2006

1,236.26 11.00 100.00

683 12% Annually 683 12% Annually

023 Town of Eureka 020-00018-0000 Sec 1 T35 R18 Pt NE SE

Owners: Harold D. & Kimberly R. Dojan Mortgage Holder: Pat Mackey Lien/Judgment Holders: Wis. Dept. Workforce Development Wisconsin Dept. of Revenue

2006 SC 2006 SC 2006

191.55 11.00 100.00

684 12% Annually 684 12% Annually

024 Town of Eureka 020-00019-0000 Sec 1 T35 R18 Pt NW SE

Owners: Harold D. & Kimberly R. Dojan Mortgage Holder: Pat Mackey Lien/Judgment Holders: Wis. Dept. Workforce Development Wisconsin Dept. of Revenue

2006 SC 2006 SC 2006

79.57 11.00 100.00

685 12% Annually 685 12% Annually

025 Town of Eureka 020-00020-0000 Sec 1 T35 R18 E 1/2 SE NW SE

Owners: Harold D. & Kimberly R. Dojan Mortgage Holder: Pat Mackey Lien/Judgment Holders: Wis. Dept. Workforce Development Wisconsin Dept. of Revenue

2006 SC 2006 SC 2006

1,163.98 11.00 100.00

686 12% Annually 686 12% Annually

026 Town of Eureka 020-00547-0000 Sec 20 T35 R18 Pt NW SW

Owners: Jose H. & Ana G. Trego

2006 SC 2006

598.65 100.00

724 12% Annually

027 Town of Eureka 020-00548-0000 Sec 20 T35 R18 Pt SW SW

Owners: Jose H. & Ana G. Trego

2006

14.31

725 12% Annually

028 Town of Eureka 020-01000-0000 Sec 4 T35 R19 Pt SW NE

Owners: James W. & Irene M. Wheeler Mortgage Holder: S & C Bank nka AnchorBank Lien/Judgment Holder: La Crosse Child Support Agency

2006 SC 2006

356.49 100.00

752 12% Annually

INT. RATE

12% Annually

12% Annually

12% Annually

12% Annually 12% Annually

12% Annually 12% Annually

YEAR TAX

AMT. TAX CERT. # 661

INT. RATE 12% Annually

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PLEASE NOTE...IMPORTANT NOTICE YOU WILL LOSE TITLE TO YOUR PROPERTY IF THESE TAXES ARE NOT PAID ON OR BEFORE MAY 20, 2010

TAKE NOTICE that all persons having or claiming to have any right, title or interest in or lien upon the real property described in the list of tax liens, No. 2010-3 on file in the Office of the Clerk of Circuit Court of Polk County, dated March 22, 2010, and herein set forth, are hereby notified that the filing of such list of tax liens in the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Polk County constitutes the commencement by said Polk County of a special proceedings in the Circuit Court for Polk County to foreclose the tax liens therein described by foreclosure proceeding In Rem and that a notice of the pendency of such proceeding against each piece or parcel of land therein described was filed in the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court on March 22, 2010.

Such proceeding is brought against the real property herein described only and is to foreclose the tax liens described in such list. No personal judgment will be entered herein for such taxes, assessments or other legal charges or any part thereof.

TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that all persons having or claiming to have any right, title or interest in or lien upon the real property described in said list of tax liens are hereby notified that a certified copy of such list of tax

liens has been posted in the Office of the County Treasurer of Polk County and will remain posted for public inspection up to and including May 20, 2010, which date is hereby fixed as the last day of redemption.

TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that any person having or claiming to have any right, title or interest in or lien upon any such parcel may, on or before said May 20, 2010, redeem such delinquent tax liens by paying to the County Treasurer of Polk County, the amount of all such unpaid tax liens and in addition thereto, all interest and penalties which have accrued on said unpaid tax liens, computed to and including the date of redemption, plus the reasonable costs that the County incurred to initiate the proceedings plus the person’s share of the reasonable costs of publication under sub. (6).

POLK COUNTY

By Amanda Nissen Polk County Treasurer

STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY In the Matter of the Foreclosure of Tax Liens under Section 75.521 Wis. Statutes by Polk County: 2010-3 PETITION FOR JUDGMENT VESTING TITLE TO POLK COUNTY Now comes the County of Polk, by Carole T. Wondra, Polk County Clerk, and alleges and states as follows: 1. The Polk County Treasurer, Amanda Nissen, has prepared a List of Tax Liens of Polk County being Foreclosed by proceeding In Rem, a verified copy of which is attached and incorporated herein by reference.

2. The foreclosure of the tax liens through In Rem proceedings is governed by Section 75.521 Wisconsin Statutes and the requirements therein have been fulfilled.

3. The time periods after the date of the tax certificates, as stated, is set forth in Section 75.521 (3) Stat., have lapsed for the properties included and described in said list.

4. Notice of this proceeding shall be given to all parties specified in Section 75.521 (3) c Stat. by the County Treasurer sending a copy of this petition, and a copy of the List of Tax Liens of Polk County by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested.

WHEREFORE, the Petitioner requests that the court grant judgment in favor of Polk County vesting title to the parcels of land described in the attached “List of Tax Liens” in Polk County, thereby, barring any and all claims whatsoever of the former owners or any persons claiming through and under the former owners since the date of filing the list of tax liens in the office of the Clerk of Circuit Court.

Dated this 22nd day of March, 2010.

Carole T. Wondra, Polk County Clerk Polk County Government Center 100 Polk County Plaza, Suite 110, Balsam Lake, WI 54810

STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY In the Matter of the Foreclosure of Tax Liens under Section 75.521 Wis. Statutes by Polk County; list of Tax Liens for 2010-3 AFFIDAVIT I, Amanda Nissen, being first duly sworn under oath, depose and state as follows: 1. I am the Treasurer for the County of Polk.

2. I prepared the attached List of Tax Liens of Polk County which are being foreclosed by proceeding In Rem 2010-3 in the Circuit Court of Polk County.

3. I verify that the information contained in the listed tax liens is true and correct and that said information is based upon the files and records contained in the Polk County Treasurer’s Office.

Amanda Nissen Polk County Treasurer 715-485-9255 Subscribed and sworn to before me this 22nd day of March, 2010.

Carole T. Wondra Notary Public, Polk County, Wis.

LIST OF TAX LIENS OF POLK COUNTY BEING FORECLOSED BY PROCEEDING IN REM 2010-3 STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLOSURE OF TAX LIENS UNDER SECTION 75.521 WISCONSIN STATUTES BY POLK COUNTY, LIST OF TAX LIENS FOR YEARS INDICATED. NO. DESCRIPTION

OWNER/MORTGAGE CO. LIEN/JUDGMENT HOLDER

YEAR TAX

001 Town of Farmington 022-00653-0160 Sec 27 T32 R19 Lot 6 CSM 4612

Owners: William F. & Laura R. Holmberg Mortgage Holders: Hiway. Federal Credit Union Wells Fargo Financial WI Jeffrey L. Farni Sr. Profit Sharing Plan & Trust

2006 SC 2006

002 Town of Farmington 022-00779-0000 Sec 35 T32 R19 Lot 5 CSM 4447

Owners: Phillip & Pamela Collova Mortgage Holder: Rural American Bank Luck Rural American Bank Dresser

2006 SC 2006

003 Town of Farmington 022-00779-0600 Sec 35 T32 R19 Lot 6 CSM 4447

Owners: Phillip & Pamela Collova Mortgage Holder: First National Bank New Richmond

2006 SC 2006

004 Town of Farmington 022-00977-1900 Sec 29 T32 R18 Lot 19 CSM 3762

Owner: Larry J. Kolve Lien/Judgment Holder: Unifund Corporation

2006 SC 2006

AMT. TAX CERT. # 429.93 100.00

219.39 100.00

32.50 100.00

381.77 100.00

813

817

818

829

INT. RATE 12% Annually

12% Annually

12% Annually

12% Annually

005 Town of Farmington Owner: Troy D. Gillenwater 022-01003-0100 Sec 30 T32 R18 Lot 1 Plat of Andrea Acres

2006 SC 2006

278.87 100.00

830

12% Annually

006 Town of Farmington 022-01112-0000 Sec 34 T33 R19 Pt Lot 1 V2 CSM P 89

Owner: H & D Properties Donald C. Stocker H. Gregory Stocker Mortgage Holders: The RiverBank S & C Bank nka AnchorBank

2006 SC 2006

93.38 100.00

838

12% Annually

007 Town of Garfield 024-00822-0000 Sec 13 T33 R18 Pt NE NE

Owner: Dennis P. Peterson Mortgage Holder: Kathleen M. Gionis

2006 SC 2006

968.12 100.00

887

12% Annually

008 Town of Garfield 024-00825-0000 Sec 13 T33 R18 Pt SE NE

Owner: Dennis P. Peterson Mortgage Holder: Kathleen M. Gionis

2006 SC 2006

62.87 100.00

888

12% Annually

009 Town of Garfield 024-00842-1400 nka 024-00842-1200 Lot 14 CSM 4901 nka Lot 12 CSM 5140

Owners: Cody P. & Megan D. DeNucci Mortgage Holder: The RiverBank

2006 SC 2006

375.74 100.00

890

12% Annually

INT. RATE

NO. DESCRIPTION

OWNER/MORTGAGE CO. LIEN/JUDGMENT HOLDER

010 Town of Garfield 024-00842-1500 nka 024-00842-1200 Lot 15 CSM 4901 nka Lot 12 CSM 5140

Owners: Cody P. & Megan D. DeNucci Mortgage Holder: The RiverBank

2006 SC 2006

311.18 100.00

891

12% Annually

011 Town of Garfield 024-01121-0000 Sec 36 T33 R18 Lot 4 Plat of Lake Home Shores

Owner: Richard G. Lunzer Lien/Judgment Holder: Wisconsin Electric Power Co.

2006 SC 2006

2,070.69 100.00

905

12% Annually

012 Town of Georgetown 026-00195-0000 Sec 6 T35 R16 Pt SW FRL SW

Owners: Christopher & Elizabeth Groh Mortgage Holder: City & County Credit Union

2006

192.29

933

12% Annually

013 Town of Georgetown 026-00333-0000 Sec 9 T35 R16 Pt NW NW

Owner: Allen Wyman Lien/Judgment Holders: Custom Heating & Cooling Inc. Dept. of Treasury - Internal Revenue Service

2006 SC 2006

340.29 100.00

936

12% Annually

014 Town of Georgetown 026-01443-0000 Sec 9 T35 R16 Lot 3 Glenna Lake Vincent Plat 1

Owner: Allen Wyman Mortgage Holder: Citifinancial Inc. Lien/Judgment Holders: Custom Heating & Cooling Inc. Dept. of Treasury - Internal Revenue Service

2006 SC 2006

1,852.38 100.00

984

12% Annually

015 Town of Georgetown 026-00414-0000 Sec 11 T35 R16 Pt of Gov Lot 3 (Lot 9)

Owner: Timothy S. Kappes Land Contract Holder: Caberallo LLC

2006 SC 2006

1,171.80 100.00

942

12% Annually

016 Town of Georgetown 026-01082-0000 Sec 26 T35 R16 Pt Gov Lot 7

Owner: Timothy J. Murphy Lien/Judgment Holder: Allen J. & Shirley K. Carnine

2006 SC 2006

230.70 100.00

972

12% Annually

017 Town of Georgetown 026-01244-0000 Sec 30 T35 R16 Lot 1 CSM 3650

Owner: Cassandra K. Wudi Mortgage Holder: Intuitive Mortgage Serv. LP Lien/Judgment Holder: Country Comfort

2006 SC 2006

1,185.83 100.00

977

12% Annually

018 Town of Georgetown 026-01579-0000 Sec 22 T35 R16 Lot 2 Sherrard Plat

Owners: Merance A. Peiffer & Suzette Warnecke

2006 SC 2006

763.24 100.00

988

12% Annually

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LIST OF TAX LIENS OF POLK COUNTY BEING FORECLOSED BY PROCEEDING IN REM 2010-3 (cont’d.)

NO. DESCRIPTION

OWNER/MORTGAGE CO. LIEN/JUDGMENT HOLDER

YEAR TAX

AMT. TAX CERT. #

019 Town of Johnstown 028-00027-000 Sec 2 T35 R15 NE NW

Owner: Jay Van Valkenburg Lien/Judgment Holder: Cumberland Memorial Hospital

2006 SC 2006

1,295.93 100.00

993

020 Town of Johnstown 028-00020-0000 Sec 2 T35 R15 Pt NW NE

Owner: Jay Van Valkenburg Lien/Judgment Holder: Cumberland Memorial Hospital

2006 SC 2006

229.90 100.00

021 Town of Johnstown 028-00031-0000 Sec 2 T35 R15 Pt W 1/2 SE NW

Owner: Mary A. Riedell

2006 SC 2006

934.58 100.00

022 Town of Johnstown 028-00336-0000 Sec 15 T35 R15 Lot 1 CSM 2525

Owner: Jaris C. Johnson Mortgage Holder: MTT Financial LLC Lien/Judgment Holders: Jeffrey B. Traynor Steven Berg

2006 SC 2006

1,224.70 100.00

1001

12% Annually

023 Town of Johnstown 028-00394-0000 Sec 16 T35 R15 NE NW

Owner: Jaris C. Johnson Mortgage Holder: MTT Financial LLC Lien/Judgment Holders: Jeffrey B. Traynor Steven Berg

2006 SC 2006

308.18 100.00

1003

12% Annually

024 Town of Johnstown 028-00396-0000 Sec 16 T35 R15 SW NW

Owner: Jaris C. Johnson Mortgage Holder: MTT Financial LLC Lien/Judgment Holders: Jeffrey B. Traynor Steven Berg

2006 SC 2006

025 Town of Johnstown 028-00399-0000 Sec 16 T35 R15 NW SW

Owner: Jaris C. Johnson Mortgage Holder: MTT Financial LLC Lien/Judgment Holders: Jeffrey B. Traynor Steven Berg

2006 SC 2006

219.38 100.00

1005

12% Annually

026 Town of Johnstown 028-00406-0000 Sec 17 T35 R15 NE NE

Owner: Jaris C. Johnson Mortgage Holder: MTT Financial LLC Lien/Judgment Holders: Jeffrey B. Traynor Steven Berg

2006 SC 2006

427.29 100.00

1006

12% Annually

027 Town of Johnstown 028-00409-0000 Sec 17 T35 R15 SE NE

Owner: Jaris C. Johnson Mortgage Holder: MTT Financial LLC Lien/Judgment Holders: Jeffrey B. Traynor Steven Berg

2006 SC 2006

635.17 100.00

1009

12% Annually

028 Town of Johnstown 028-00419-0000 Sec 17 T35 R15 NE SE

Owner: Jaris C. Johnson Mortgage Holder: MTT Financial LLC Lien/Judgment Holders: Jeffrey B. Traynor Steven Berg

2006 SC 2006

196.40 100.00

1013

12% Annually

029 Town of Laketown 030-00116-0000 Sec 4 T36 R18 Pt NW SE

Owners: William J. & Kathleen A. Rivard Mortgage Holder: Rural American Bank Luck Lien/Judgment Holders: Eagle Valley Bank The RiverBank, U.S. Bank Polk County/ Elizabeth Heidi Rivard

2006 SC 2006

1,189.87 100.00

1032

030 Town of Laketown 030-00497-0100 Sec 20 T36 R18 Lot 1 CSM 3101

Owners: Darrell R. Sr. & Merry L. Yates Mortgage Holders: U.S. Bank NA Citizens State Bank Lien/Judgment Holders: Paul A. Hauge DDS Ltd. LVNV Funding

2005 2006 SC 2006

1,178.02 1,880.52 100.00

1064 1048

031 Town of Lincoln 032-00025-0000 Sec 2 T33 R16 Pt SW NW

Owner: Bruce Alan Boe

2006 SC 2006

032 Town of Lincoln 032-00383-0000 Sec 15 T33 R16 Lot 11 CSM 893

Owners: Duane Groth, Neal C. Siewertt & Arthur O. Groth

2006 SC 2006

033 Town of Lincoln 032-00384-0000 Sec 15 T33 R16 Lot 12 CSM 893

Owners: Duane Groth, Neal C. Siewertt & Arthur O. Groth

2006 SC 2006

173.89 100.00

1105

12% Annually

034 Town of Lincoln 032-00518-0000 Sec 20 T33 R16 Lot 3 CSM V4 Pg 169 Nka Lot 5 CSM 5199

Owner: Kaivon M. Momeni Mortgage Holder: Constance M. Momeni

2006 SC 2006

446.67 100.00

1110

12% Annually

1,327.79 100.00

365.25 100.00

182.58 100.00

OWNER/MORTGAGE CO. LIEN/JUDGMENT HOLDER

YEAR TAX

12% Annually

035 Town of Lincoln 032-00525-0000 Sec 20 T33 R16 Lot 2 CSM V4 Pg 162

Owner: Kaivon M. Momeni Mortgage Holder: Constance M. Momeni

2006 SC 2006

269.08 100.00

1112

12% Annually

992

12% Annually

036 Town of Lincoln 032-00565-0100 Sec 21 T33 R16 Lot 1 CSM 3646

2006 SC 2006

177.59 100.00

1116

12% Annually

994

12% Annually

Owner: Steven K. Howell Lien/Judgment Holders: Dept. of Treasury Internal Revenue Service Sandy M. Howell Discover Bank WESTconsin Credit Union

037 Town of Lincoln 032-00565-0120 Sec 21 T33 R16 Lot 3 CSM 3646

Owner: Steven K. Howell Lien/Judgment Holders: Dept. of Treasury Internal Revenue Service Sandy M. Howell Discover Bank WESTconsin Credit Union

2006 SC 2006

53.82 100.00

1117

12% Annually

038 Town of Lincoln 032-01187-0200 Sec 24 T33 R17 Pt SE NE

Owners: Steven G. & Besty J. Hanacek Mortgage Holders: Dale E. Sr. & Carol I. Morfitt

2006 SC 2006

136.92 100.00

1148

12% Annually

039 Town of Lincoln 032-01295-0000 Sec 36 T33 R17 Pt SW NW

Owner: Loyd L. Pilgrim Lien/Judgment Holders: Polk County Coleman & Associates Eugene LaMere United States of America/ Western District of Wisconsin

2006 SC 2006

851.01 100.00

1156

12% Annually

040 Town of Lincoln 032-01303-0000 Sec 36 T33 R17 Lot 1 CSM V2 Pg 55

Owner: Loyd L. Pilgrim Land Contract Holder: James A. Olson Mortgage Holder: First Federal Savings & Loan Lien/Judgment Holders: Coleman & Associates Eugene LaMere United States of America/ Western District of Wisconsin

2006 SC 2006

1,726.28 100.00

1157

12% Annually

041 Town of Lincoln 032-01304-0000 Sec 36 T33 R17 Lot 2 CSM V2 Pg 55

Owner: Loyd L. Pilgrim Land Contract Holder: James A. Olson Mortgage Holder: First Federal Savings & Loan Lien/Judgment Holders: Coleman & Associates Eugene LaMere United States of America/ Western District of Wisconsin

2006 SC 2006

45.07 100.00

1158

12% Annually

042 Town of Lincoln 032-01376-0000 Sec 16 T33 R16 Lot 6 Harmony Hills

Owners: Robert L. & Pamela A. Phillips Mortgage Holder: Citifinancial Inc.

2006 SC 2006

941.13 100.00

1164

12% Annually

043 Town of Lorain 034-00055-0000 Sec 3 T37 R15 Pt NE SW

Owner: Anthony J. Sansone Jr.

2006 SC 2006

113.22 100.00

1174

12% Annually

044 Town of Lorain 034-00185-0000 Sec 10 T37 R15 Pt SW NE

Owner: Dorothy J. Chenal Lien/Judgment Holders: WI Dept. of Revenue LE Proffit & Sons Capitol One Bank Polk Cty. Child Support Ag.

2006 SC 2006

796.18 100.00

1185

12% Annually

045 Town of Luck 036-00508-0000 Sec 22 T36 R17 W 1/2 NE NW

Owners: Scott R. & Tammy S. Anderson Mortgage Holders: The RiverBank U.S. Bank NA Lien/Judgment Holder: Winnebago Child Support Ag.

2006 SC 2006

1,034.87 100.00

1229

12% Annually

046 Town of Luck 036-00513-0000 Sec 22 T36 R17 NW SE NW

Owners: Scott R. & Tammy S. Anderson Lien/Judgment Holder: Winnebago Child Support Ag.

2006 SC 2006

124.59 100.00

1230

12% Annually

047 Town of Luck 036-00546-0100 Sec 24 T36 R17 Pt NE NE

Owner: Thomas Drake

2006 SC 2006

125.92 100.00

1234

12% Annually

048 Town of Luck 036-00643-0000 Sec 29 T36 R17 Pt NE NE

Owners: Roger D. Nelson & Ralph A. Johansen Mortgage Holders: Gordon & Vida Medland Lien/Judgment Holder: Livingston Financial

2006 SC 2006

61.56 100.00

1238

12% Annually

049 Town of Luck 036-00782-0600 Sec 32 T36 R17 Lot 6 CSM 3737

Owner: Vernon Sullivan Maintenance Agreement: Darrell D. Flodin Lien/Judgment Holder: Marilyn Engstrand

2006 SC 2006

420.69 100.00

1242

12% Annually

1004

1077

1104

12% Annually

12% Annually

12% Annually 12% Annually

12% Annually

12% Annually

AMT. TAX CERT. #

INT. RATE

NO. DESCRIPTION

INT. RATE

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APRIL 7, 2010 - INTER-COUNTY LEADER - NORTHERN CURRENTS, SECTION B - PAGE 29

PLEASE NOTE...IMPORTANT NOTICE YOU WILL LOSE TITLE TO YOUR PROPERTY IF THESE TAXES ARE NOT PAID ON OR BEFORE MAY 20, 2010

TAKE NOTICE that all persons having or claiming to have any right, title or interest in or lien upon the real property described in the list of tax liens, No. 2010-4 on file in the Office of the Clerk of Circuit Court of Polk County, dated March 22, 2010, and herein set forth, are hereby notified that the filing of such list of tax liens in the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Polk County constitutes the commencement by said Polk County of a special proceedings in the Circuit Court for Polk County to foreclose the tax liens therein described by foreclosure proceeding In Rem and that a notice of the pendency of such proceeding against each piece or parcel of land therein described was filed in the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court on March 22, 2010.

Such proceeding is brought against the real property herein described only and is to foreclose the tax liens described in such list. No personal judgment will be entered herein for such taxes, assessments or other legal charges or any part thereof.

TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that all persons having or claiming to have any right, title or interest in or lien upon the real property described in said list of tax liens are hereby notified that a certified copy of such list of tax

liens has been posted in the Office of the County Treasurer of Polk County and will remain posted for public inspection up to and including May 20, 2010, which date is hereby fixed as the last day of redemption.

TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that any person having or claiming to have any right, title or interest in or lien upon any such parcel may, on or before said May 20, 2010, redeem such delinquent tax liens by paying to the County Treasurer of Polk County, the amount of all such unpaid tax liens and in addition thereto, all interest and penalties which have accrued on said unpaid tax liens, computed to and including the date of redemption, plus the reasonable costs that the County incurred to initiate the proceedings plus the person’s share of the reasonable costs of publication under sub. (6).

POLK COUNTY

By Amanda Nissen Polk County Treasurer

STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY In the Matter of the Foreclosure of Tax Liens under Section 75.521 Wis. Statutes by Polk County: 2010-4 PETITION FOR JUDGMENT VESTING TITLE TO POLK COUNTY Now comes the County of Polk, by Carole T. Wondra, Polk County Clerk, and alleges and states as follows: 1. The Polk County Treasurer, Amanda Nissen, has prepared a List of Tax Liens of Polk County being Foreclosed by proceeding In Rem, a verified copy of which is attached and incorporated herein by reference.

2. The foreclosure of the tax liens through In Rem proceedings is governed by Section 75.521 Wisconsin Statutes and the requirements therein have been fulfilled.

3. The time periods after the date of the tax certificates, as stated, is set forth in Section 75.521 (3) Stat., have lapsed for the properties included and described in said list.

4. Notice of this proceeding shall be given to all parties specified in Section 75.521 (3) c Stat. by the County Treasurer sending a copy of this petition, and a copy of the List of Tax Liens of Polk County by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested.

WHEREFORE, the Petitioner requests that the court grant judgment in favor of Polk County vesting title to the parcels of land described in the attached “List of Tax Liens” in Polk County, thereby, barring any and all claims whatsoever of the former owners or any persons claiming through and under the former owners since the date of filing the list of tax liens in the office of the Clerk of Circuit Court.

Dated this 22nd day of March, 2010.

Carole T. Wondra, Polk County Clerk Polk County Government Center 100 Polk County Plaza, Suite 110, Balsam Lake, WI 54810

STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY In the Matter of the Foreclosure of Tax Liens under Section 75.521 Wis. Statutes by Polk County; list of Tax Liens for 2010-4 AFFIDAVIT I, Amanda Nissen, being first duly sworn under oath, depose and state as follows: 1. I am the Treasurer for the County of Polk.

2. I prepared the attached List of Tax Liens of Polk County which are being foreclosed by proceeding In Rem 2010-4 in the Circuit Court of Polk County.

3. I verify that the information contained in the listed tax liens is true and correct and that said information is based upon the files and records contained in the Polk County Treasurer’s Office.

Amanda Nissen Polk County Treasurer 715-485-9255 Subscribed and sworn to before me this 22nd day of March, 2010.

Carole T. Wondra Notary Public, Polk County, Wis.

LIST OF TAX LIENS OF POLK COUNTY BEING FORECLOSED BY PROCEEDING IN REM 2010-4 STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLOSURE OF TAX LIENS UNDER SECTION 75.521 WISCONSIN STATUTES BY POLK COUNTY, LIST OF TAX LIENS FOR YEARS INDICATED. NO. DESCRIPTION

OWNER/MORTGAGE CO. LIEN/JUDGMENT HOLDER

009 Town of Milltown 040-00965-0000 Sec 29 T35 R17 Pt Gov Lot 1 & NW NE

Owners: John D. & Tanjia F. Gehrman Mortgage Holder: S & C Bank nka AnchorBank Dept. of Workforce Development Wisconsin Dept. of Revenue Nabpco Auto Parts

2006 SC 2006

2,216.58 100.00

1333

12% Annually

Owners: John D. & Tanjia F. Gehrman Mortgage Holder: S & C Bank nka AnchorBank Lien/Judgment Holders: Dept. of Workforce Development Wisconsin Dept. of Revenue Nabpco Auto Parts

2006 SC 2006

668.34 100.00

1335

12% Annually

12% Annually

010 Town of Milltown 040-00971-0100 Sec 29 T35 R17 Pt SE NE

Owner: John D. Gehrman Mortgage Holder: S & C Bank nka AnchorBank Lien/Judgment Holders: Dept. of Workforce Development Wisconsin Dept. of Revenue Nabpco Auto Parts

2006 SC 2006

80.11 100.00

1737

12% Annually

12% Annually 12% Annually

011 Village of Frederic 126-00258-0000 Sec 27 T37 R17 Pt Lot N Blk 18 1st Addn

012 Village of Frederic 126-00259-0000 Sec 27 T37 R17 Pt Lot N Blk 18 1st Addn

Owner: John D. Gehrman Mortgage Holder: S & C Bank nka AnchorBank Lien/Judgment Holders: Dept. of Workforce Development Wisconsin Dept. of Revenue Nabpco Auto Parts

2006 SC 2006

997.89 100.00

1738

12% Annually

013 Village of Luck 146-00285-0000 Sec 28 T36 R17 Lots 9 & 10 Blk 5 Plat of Luck

Owner: John D. Gehrman Mortgage Holder: S & C Bank nka AnchorBank Lien/Judgment Holders: Dept. of Workforce Development Wisconsin Dept. of Revenue Nabpco Auto Parts

2006 SC 2006

1,460.57 100.00

1783

12% Annually

014 Town of Milltown 040-01445-0000 Sec 25 T35 R17 Pt Lot 13 Plat of Green Bay nka Lot 1 CSM 5091

Owner: Virginia J. Wahlquist Trust

2006 SC 2006

693.99 100.00

1347

12% Annually

NO. DESCRIPTION

OWNER/MORTGAGE CO. LIEN/JUDGMENT HOLDER

001 Town of McKinley 038-00818-0000 Sec 35 T36 R15 Lot 3 CSM 3541

Owner: Melanie S. Baumgartner Mortgage Holder: Bremer Bank NA Lien/Judgment Holder: Discover Bank

2006 SC 2006

1,393.86 100.00

1274

12% Annually

002 Town of McKinley 038-00857-0000 Sec 10 T36 R15 Lot 2 Sunrise Roost

Owners: Donald C. & Rebecca J. Seaquist

2006 SC 2006

212.22 100.00

1275

12% Annually

003 Town of Milltown 040-00027-0000 Sec 1 T35 R17 Pt SW SW

Owners: Darin A. & Tania L. Bjornson Mortgage Holder: Deutsche Bank National Trust Co. Lien/Judgment Holders: Arrow Building Center Lakes Gas Company

2006 SC 2006

2,188.88 100.00

1280

Owners: Darin A. & Tania L. Bjornson Mortgage Holder: Deutsche Bank National Trust Co. Lien/Judgment Holders: Arrow Building Center Lakes Gas Company

2006 SA 2006 SC 2006

005 Town of Milltown 040-00354-0000 Sec 12 T35 R17 Pt SE SE

Owner: Theodore L. Hughes Lien/Judgment Holder: Dept. of Treasury Internal Revenue Service

2006 SC 2006

1,320.94 100.00

1308

12% Annually

006 Town of Milltown 040-00447-0000 Sec 16 T35 R17 Lot 2 CSM 2193

Owner: Lon S. Scheele Mortgage Holder: S & C Bank nka AnchorBank Lien/Judgment Holder: Wisconsin Dept. of Revenue

2006 SC 2006

1,534.60 100.00

1315

12% Annually

007 Village of Milltown 151-00079-0000 Sec 8 T35 R17 Lot 7 Blk C 1st Addn

Owner: Lon S. Scheele Land Contract/Mortgage Holder: Polk County Bank nka AnchorBank Lien/Judgment Holder: Wisconsin Dept. of Revenue

2006 SC 2006

109.79 100.00

1809

Owner: R. David Sawyer Lien/Judgment Holders: David Lendosky Beneficial Wisconsin Asset Acceptance

2006 SC 2006

004 Town of Milltown 040-01366-0000 Sec 1 T35 R17 Lot 7 Plat of Crystal Bay

008 Town of Milltown 040-00843-0000 Sec 26 T35 R17 Pt SE SW

YEAR TAX

AMT. TAX CERT. #

277.06 50.00 100.00

52.78 100.00

1346 1346

1328

INT. RATE

12% Annually

12% Annually

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YEAR TAX

AMT. TAX CERT. #

INT. RATE

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LIST OF TAX LIENS OF POLK COUNTY BEING FORECLOSED BY PROCEEDING IN REM 2010-4 (cont’d.)

023 Town of Sterling 046-00024-0000 Sec 1 T36 R19 SE SE

Owners: Scott M. & Cheryl T. Hoffman Mortgage Holder: U.S. Bank NA Lien/Judgment Holders: B.E. Benedict OD St. Croix Regional Medical Center Burnett Medical Center Racine Child Support Agency

2006 SC 2006

150.70 100.00

1462

12% Annually

024 Town of Sterling 046-00095-0200 Sec 4 T36 R19 Pt NE SW

Owner: Valerie C. Jensen Lien/Judgment Holders: Riverside Finance Inc. Scott W. & Kathy Willis State of Wisconsin

2006 SC 2006

106.25 100.00

1476

12% Annually

Owners: Louis & Daniel D’Jock

2006 SC 2006

180.61 100.00

1501

12% Annually

12% Annually

025 Town of Sterling 046-00491-0100 Sec 21 T36 R19 Lot 1 CSM 4464

Owners: Donald R. Patterson & Kathleen L. Theisen Land Contract Holders: Thomas F., James T. & Janet E. Anderson

2006 SC 2006

570.92 100.00

1484

12% Annually

12% Annually

026 Town of Sterling 046-00161-0000 Sec 8 T36 R19 E 1/2 SE NW 027 Town of Sterling 046-00162-0000 Sec 8 T36 R19 E 1/2 W 1/2 SE NW

Owners: Donald R. Patterson & Kathleen L. Theisen Land Contract Holders: Thomas F., James T. & Janet E. Anderson

2006 SC 2006

548.73 100.00

1485

12% Annually

028 Town of Sterling 046-00454-0000 Sec 20 T36 R19 W 1/2 NE SW NE

Owners: Terrance G. Owen & Kimberly S. Hederman-Owen Mortgage Holder: Rural American Bank Luck

2006 SC 2006

583.05 100.00

1498

12% Annually

029 Town of Sterling 046-00703-0000 Sec 28 T36 R19 SE SE

Owner: Teresa M. Johnson Mortgage Holders: S & C Bank nka AnchorBank U.S. Bank NA Lien/Judgment Holder: Asset Acceptance

2006 SC 2006

1,522.51 100.00

1514

12% Annually

030 Town of Sterling 046-00734-0000 Sec 30 T36 R19 Pt NW NE

Owners: Francis J. & Katherine W. Sheehan

2006 SC 2006

65.09 100.00

1516

12% Annually

031 Town of West Sweden 048-00079-0100 Sec 4 T37 R17 Pt Gov Lot 3

Owner: Thomas F. Nordmeyer

2006 SC 2006

612.89 100.00

1541

12% Annually

032 Town of West Sweden Owner: Thomas F. 048-00905-0000 Nordmeyer Sec 27 T37 R17 Lot 17 Blk 2 Setzers Addn

2006 SC 2006

1,342.25 100.00

1582

12% Annually

033 Town of West Sweden 048-00110-0000 Sec 5 T37 R17 Pt SW SW

2006 SC 2006

92.32 100.00

1543

12% Annually

034 Town of West Sweden Owner: Andrew Lee Blum 048-00401-0100 now pt of Mortgage Holder: 048-00403-0000 S & C Bank nka AnchorBank Sec 16 T37 R17 Pt NE SE

2006 SC 2006

122.90 100.00

1551

12% Annually

035 Town of West Sweden Owner: Andrew Lee Blum 048-00403-0100 now pt of Mortgage Holder: 048-00403-0000 S & C Bank nka AnchorBank Sec 16 T37 R17 Pt NW SE

2006 SC 2006

242.87 100.00

1552

12% Annually

036 Town of West Sweden 048-00646-0000 Sec 28 T37 R17 Pt SE NW

Owner: Sandra L. Hoff Mortgage Holder: U.S. Bank NA ND Lien/Judgment Holders: St. Croix Regional Medical Center Indianhead Medical Center CenturyTel

2006 SC 2006

171.08 100.00

1564

12% Annually

037 Town of West Sweden 048-00649-0000 Sec 28 T37 R17 Pt NE SW

Owner: Sandra L. Hoff Mortgage Holder: U.S. Bank NA ND Lien/Judgment Holders: St. Croix Regional Medical Center Indianhead Medical Center CenturyTel

2006 SC 2006

1,463.40 100.00

015 Town of Milltown 040-01447-0000 Sec 25 T35 R17 Pt Lot 14 Plat of Green Bay nka Lot 1 CSM 5091

Owner: Virginia J. Wahlquist Trust

2006 SC 2006

1,458.74 100.00

1348

12% Annually

016 Town of Osceola 042-00564-0000 Sec 26 T33 R18 Pt SE NW

Owner: Timothy J. Kight Land Contract Holders: Charles W. & Ardyce L. Forrest Lien/Judgment Holder: Elizabeth Louise Kight

2006 SC 2006

60.62 100.00

1372

12% Annually

017 Town of Osceola 042-00661-0100 Sec 28 T33 R18 Lot 1 CSM 3107

Owners: David & Shannon Keith Mortgage Holder: Eagle Valley Bank NA Lien/Judgment Holder: Milwaukee Child Sup. Agency

2006 SC 2006

018 Town of Osceola 042-00782-0200 Sec 31 T33 R18 Lot 2 CSM 3732

Owner: Elton E. Babbitt

2006 SC 2006

3,130.94 100.00

1386

019 Town of St .Croix Falls 044-00795-0000 Sec 28 T34 R18 Pt SE SE

Owner: Richard H. Hansen Mortgage Holder: First State Bank of Wyoming Lien/Judgment Holders: Wisconsin Dept. of Revenue St. Croix Valley Good Samaritan Ctr. Durand Blanding

2006 SC 2006

2,735.34 100.00

1444

020 Town of St. Croix Falls 044-00898-0000 Sec 33 T34 R18 Lot 6 CSM 379

Owners: Curtis Ventures LLC Michael J. Curtis Jeffrey M. Curtis Rebecca Curtis-Waalen Mortgage Holders: The RiverBank Schanon Mortgage Inc. Lien/Judgment Holders: Bull Dozin Inc. U.S. Foodservice Sysco Food Services of MN Citibank SD NA Resurgence Financial LLC Discover Bank Jefferson County Child Support Agency Polk County Child Support Agency Milwaukee Child Sup. Agency

2006 SC 2006

Owners: Curtis Ventures LLC Michael J. Curtis Jeffrey M. Curtis Rebecca Curtis-Waalen Mortgage Holder: Citizens State Bank Land Contract Holder: James T. Simons Lien/Judgment Holders: Bull Dozin Inc. U.S. Foodservice Sysco Food Services of MN Citibank SD NA Resurgence Financial LLC Discover Bank Jefferson County Child Support Agency Polk County Child Support Agency Milwaukee Child Sup. Agency

2006 SC 2006

Owners: Curtis Ventures LLC Michael J. Curtis Jeffrey M. Curtis Rebecca Curtis-Waalen Mortgage Holder: The RiverBank Lien/Judgment Holders: Bull Dozin Inc. U.S. Foodservice Sysco Food Services of MN Citibank SD NA Resurgence Financial LLC Discover Bank Jefferson County Child Support Agency Polk County Child Support Agency Milwaukee Child Sup. Agency

2006 SC 2006

022 Village of Dresser 116-00367-0000 Sec 17 T33 R18 Outlot 75 Assessor’s Plat

AMT. TAX CERT. #

OWNER/MORTGAGE CO. LIEN/JUDGMENT HOLDER

OWNER/MORTGAGE CO. LIEN/JUDGMENT HOLDER

021 Village of Clayton 112-00081-0000 Sec 24 T33 R15 Lots 1-10 Blk 3; Lots 1-10 Blk 4; Lots 13-24 Blk 5 1st Addn

YEAR TAX

NO. DESCRIPTION

NO. DESCRIPTION

2,571.90 100.00

2,114.71 100.00

405.51 100.00

2,727.67 100.00

1382

1446

1653

1711

INT. RATE

12% Annually

12% Annually

12% Annually

12% Annually

Owner: John Lindell

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YEAR TAX

AMT. TAX CERT. #

INT. RATE

1565 12% Annually

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PLEASE NOTE...IMPORTANT NOTICE YOU WILL LOSE TITLE TO YOUR PROPERTY IF THESE TAXES ARE NOT PAID ON OR BEFORE MAY 20, 2010

TAKE NOTICE that all persons having or claiming to have any right, title or interest in or lien upon the real property described in the list of tax liens, No. 2010-5 on file in the Office of the Clerk of Circuit Court of Polk County, dated March 22, 2010, and herein set forth, are hereby notified that the filing of such list of tax liens in the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Polk County constitutes the commencement by said Polk County of a special proceedings in the Circuit Court for Polk County to foreclose the tax liens therein described by foreclosure proceeding In Rem and that a notice of the pendency of such proceeding against each piece or parcel of land therein described was filed in the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court on March 22, 2010.

Such proceeding is brought against the real property herein described only and is to foreclose the tax liens described in such list. No personal judgment will be entered herein for such taxes, assessments or other legal charges or any part thereof.

TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that all persons having or claiming to have any right, title or interest in or lien upon the real property described in said list of tax liens are hereby notified that a certified copy of such list of tax

liens has been posted in the Office of the County Treasurer of Polk County and will remain posted for public inspection up to and including May 20, 2010, which date is hereby fixed as the last day of redemption.

TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that any person having or claiming to have any right, title or interest in or lien upon any such parcel may, on or before said May 20, 2010, redeem such delinquent tax liens by paying to the County Treasurer of Polk County, the amount of all such unpaid tax liens and in addition thereto, all interest and penalties which have accrued on said unpaid tax liens, computed to and including the date of redemption, plus the reasonable costs that the County incurred to initiate the proceedings plus the person’s share of the reasonable costs of publication under sub. (6).

POLK COUNTY

By Amanda Nissen Polk County Treasurer

STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY In the Matter of the Foreclosure of Tax Liens under Section 75.521 Wis. Statutes by Polk County: 2010-5 PETITION FOR JUDGMENT VESTING TITLE TO POLK COUNTY Now comes the County of Polk, by Carole T. Wondra, Polk County Clerk, and alleges and states as follows: 1. The Polk County Treasurer, Amanda Nissen, has prepared a List of Tax Liens of Polk County being Foreclosed by proceeding In Rem, a verified copy of which is attached and incorporated herein by reference.

2. The foreclosure of the tax liens through In Rem proceedings is governed by Section 75.521 Wisconsin Statutes and the requirements therein have been fulfilled.

3. The time periods after the date of the tax certificates, as stated, is set forth in Section 75.521 (3) Stat., have lapsed for the properties included and described in said list.

4. Notice of this proceeding shall be given to all parties specified in Section 75.521 (3) c Stat. by the County Treasurer sending a copy of this petition, and a copy of the List of Tax Liens of Polk County by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested.

WHEREFORE, the Petitioner requests that the court grant judgment in favor of Polk County vesting title to the parcels of land described in the attached “List of Tax Liens” in Polk County, thereby, barring any and all claims whatsoever of the former owners or any persons claiming through and under the former owners since the date of filing the list of tax liens in the office of the Clerk of Circuit Court.

Dated this 22nd day of March, 2010.

Carole T. Wondra, Polk County Clerk Polk County Government Center 100 Polk County Plaza, Suite 110, Balsam Lake, WI 54810

STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY In the Matter of the Foreclosure of Tax Liens under Section 75.521 Wis. Statutes by Polk County; list of Tax Liens for 2010-5 AFFIDAVIT I, Amanda Nissen, being first duly sworn under oath, depose and state as follows: 1. I am the Treasurer for the County of Polk.

2. I prepared the attached List of Tax Liens of Polk County which are being foreclosed by proceeding In Rem 2010-5 in the Circuit Court of Polk County.

3. I verify that the information contained in the listed tax liens is true and correct and that said information is based upon the files and records contained in the Polk County Treasurer’s Office.

Amanda Nissen Polk County Treasurer 715-485-9255 Subscribed and sworn to before me this 22nd day of March, 2010.

Carole T. Wondra Notary Public, Polk County, Wis.

LIST OF TAX LIENS OF POLK COUNTY BEING FORECLOSED BY PROCEEDING IN REM 2010-5 STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLOSURE OF TAX LIENS UNDER SECTION 75.521 WISCONSIN STATUTES BY POLK COUNTY, LIST OF TAX LIENS FOR YEARS INDICATED. NO. DESCRIPTION

OWNER/MORTGAGE CO. LIEN/JUDGMENT HOLDER

YEAR TAX

001 Village of Centuria 111-00280-0000 Sec 11 T34 R18 Lots 14 & 15 Blk 6 Original Plat

Owner: Raymond J. L’Allier Lien/Judgment Holder: Wisconsin Dept. of Revenue

2006 SC 2006

699.85 100.00

1643

12% Annually

002 Village of Clear Lake 113-00293-0000 Sec 19 T32 R15 Outlot 74 Assessors Plat

Owner: Tabitha F. Lawrimore Mortgage Holder: Bank of America NA

2006 SC 2006

75.18 100.00

1678

12% Annually

003 Village of Dresser 116-00158-0000 Sec 7 T33 R18 Lot 3 2nd Addn

Owners: Michael Sr. & Carol M. Murphy Mortgage Holders: Edina Realty Horizon Bank Pine City State Bank Lien/Judgment Holders: Ozaukee Child Support Agency Walworth Child Support Agency

2006 DC 2006 SC 2006

15,189.86 10,242.54 100.00

1703 1703

Owners: Michael Sr. & Carol M. Murphy Mortgage Holders: Edina Realty Horizon Bank Pine City Bank Lien/Judgment Holders: Ozaukee Child Support Agency Walworth Child Support Agency

2006 SC 2006

005 Village of Frederic 126-00031-0000 Sec 27 T37 R17 Pt Lots 10 & 11 Blk 3 Original Plat

Owner: Ruby E. Jones Land Contract Holder: Richard D. Jones Mortgage Holder: Village of Frederic

2006 SC 2006

006 Village of Frederic 126-00142-0000 Sec 28 T37 R17 Lots 1 & 2 Blk 4 1st Addn

Owner: Dana D. Dahlberg Lien/Judgment Holder: Douglas Child Support Agency

2006 SC 2006

007 Village of Luck 146-00172-0000 Sec 28 T36 R17 Pt Lot 1 Blk 15 Lawson City 3rd Addn

Owner: Pearl Burton Mortgage Holders: Edward L. & Janet J. Walker Village of Luck

2006 SC 2006

004 Village of Dresser 116-00294-0000 Sec 7 T33 R18 Pt Outlot 23 Assessor’s Plat

AMT. TAX CERT. #

313.76 100.00

833.16 100.00

1,264.02 100.00

1,241.74 100.00

1707

1725

1731

1774

INT. RATE

12% Annually 12% Annually

12% Annually

12% Annually

12% Annually

12% Annually

INT. RATE

NO. DESCRIPTION

OWNER/MORTGAGE CO. LIEN/ YEAR TAX JUDGMENT HOLDER

008 Village of Luck 146-00453-0000 Sec 27 T36 R17 Lot 3 CSM V1 Pg 105

Owners: John M. & Judy L. Harri Land Contract Holder: Eldore R. Trulson Ingress & Egress Easement: Big Butternut Lake Protection Assn.

2006 SC 2006

1,911.29 100.00

1787

12% Annually

009 Village of Luck 146-00540-0000 Sec 28 T36 R17 Lot 2 CSM 463

Owners: Jack H. Jr. & Theresa D. Phillips Mortgage Holder: Beneficial Wisconsin Inc.

2006 SC 2006

946.86 100.00

1790

12% Annually

010 Village of Milltown 151-00074-0000 Sec 8 T35 R17 Lots 1 & 2 Blk C 1st Addn

Owner: Lisa M. Haasnoot nka Lisa M. Jennrich Mortgage Holders: Village of Milltown Gordon & Vida Meland Lien/Judgment Holder: The RiverBank

2006 SC 2006

167.31 100.00

1807

12% Annually

011 Village of Milltown 151-00075-0000 Sec 8 T35 R17 Lot 3 Blk C 1st Addn

Owner: Lisa M. Haasnoot nka Lisa M. Jennrich Mortgage Holders: Village of Milltown Gordon & Vida Meland Lien/Judgment Holder: The RiverBank

2006 DC 2006 SC 2006

966.63 249.43 100.00

1808 1808

12% Annually 12% Annually

012 Village of Milltown 151-00254-0000 Sec 8 T35 R17 Pt SE SW

Owners: Nancy C., Allen L. & Adam K. LeMay Mortgage Holder: S & C Bank nka AnchorBank

2006

735.29

1827

12% Annually

013 Village of Milltown 151-00350-0100 Sec 18 T35 R17 Lot 1 CSM 4159

Owner: Nancy C. LeMay Mortgage Holder: S & C Bank nka AnchorBank

2006 SC 2006

1,221.49 100.00

1837

12% Annually

014 Village of Milltown 151-00367-1900 Sec 18 T35 R17 Lot 19 Hasta La Vista

Owner: Madileen F. Bourasa Mortgage Holder: Twin City Packing Inc. Lien/Judgment Holder: West Capital Receivables Corp.

2006

485.19

1839

12% Annually

015 Village of Milltown 151-00415-0000 Sec 8 T35 R17 Lot 23 Pixie Acres Mobile Home Subdivision

Owner: John W. Kowalski Mortgage Holder: S & C Bank nka AnchorBank Lien/Judgment Holders: Citibank SD Midland Funding LLC

2006 SC 2006

523.97 100.00

1842

12% Annually

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LIST OF TAX LIENS OF POLK COUNTY BEING FORECLOSED BY PROCEEDING IN REM 2010-5 (cont’d.)

NO. DESCRIPTION

OWNER/MORTGAGE CO. LIEN/JUDGMENT HOLDER

016 Village of Milltown 151-00419-0000 Sec 8 T35 R17 Lot 27 Pixie Acres Mobile Home 2nd Addn

Owners: Todd R. Erickson & Nancy M. Johnson Lien/Judgment Holder: WESTconsin Credit Union

017 Village of Osceola 165-00108-0000 Sec 27 T33 R19 Lot 3 Blk 18 Original Plat

018 Village of Osceola 165-00577-0000 Sec 27 T33 R19 Lot 2 CSM V1 Pg 101 & Pt Outlot 158 Assessor’s Plat

YEAR TAX

AMT. TAX CERT. #

INT. RATE

NO. DESCRIPTION

OWNER/MORTGAGE CO. LIEN/JUDGMENT HOLDER

YEAR TAX

030 City of St. Croix Falls 281-00162-0000 Sec 19 T34 R18 Lot 3 Blk 64 1st Addn

Owner: Leona P. Stanger Trust

2006 SC 2006

59.51 100.00

2016

12% Annually

031 City of St. Croix Falls 281-00163-0000 Sec 19 T34 R18 Lot 4 Blk 64 1st Addn

Owner: Leona P. Stanger Trust

2006 SC 2006

59.51 100.00

2017

12% Annually

032 City of St. Croix Falls 281-00164-0000 Sec 19 T34 R18 Lot 5 Blk 64 1st Addn

Owner: Leona P. Stanger Trust

2006 SC 2006

30.65 100.00

2018

12% Annually

033 City of St. Croix Falls 281-00166-0000 Sec 19 T34 R18 Lot 6 Blk 64 1st Addn

Owner: Leona P. Stanger Trust

2006 SC 2006

59.51 100.00

2019

12% Annually

034 City of St. Croix Falls 281-00167-0000 Sec 19 T34 R18 Lot 7 Blk 64 1st Addn

Owner: Leona P. Stanger Trust

2006 SC 2006

59.51 100.00

2020

12% Annually

035 City of St. Croix Falls 281-00168-0000 Sec 19 T34 R18 Lot 8 Blk 64 1st Addn

Owner: Leona P. Stanger Trust

2006 SC 2006

59.51 100.00

2021

12% Annually

036 City of St. Croix Falls 281-00169-0000 Sec 19 T34 R18 Lot 9 Blk 64 1st Addn

Owner: Leona P. Stanger Trust

2006 SC 2006

59.51 100.00

2022

12% Annually

037 City of St. Croix Falls 281-00170-0000 Sec 19 T34 R18 Lot 10 Blk 64 1st Addn

Owner: Leona P. Stanger Trust

2006 SC 2006

59.51 100.00

2023

12% Annually

AMT. TAX CERT. #

INT. RATE

2006

182.92

1844

12% Annually

Owner: John W. O’Shaughnessy Land Contract Holders: Thomas D. & Margaret A. Rogers Lien/Judgment Holder: Larry Lengyel

2006 SA 2006 DC 2006 SC 2006

2,593.61 605.98 185.46 100.00

1853 1853 1853

12% Annually 12% Annually 12% Annually

Owner: Donald C. Stocker Mortgage Holders: Rural American Bank Luck Edward A. Neumann Joint Revocable Trust Nancy P. Stocker Lien/Judgment Holders: Dept. of Treasury Internal Revenue Serv.

Textron Financial Corp.

West Bend Mutual Ins. Co. Don Lee Company Harland J. Wienke CenturyTel The Recovar Group Polk-Burnett Security Serv.

U-Haul Co. of Western WI Pam Oil Veneman Dental Care

2006 SC 2006

1,174.81 100.00

1874

019 Village of Osceola 165-00582-0000 Sec 27 T33 R19 Pt Outlot 162 Assessors Plat

Owner: Marcel Eibensteiner Mortgage Holders: Thomas R. Kozitza & Angela J. Schlichting

2006 SA 2006 SC 2006

2,956.72 16,687.13 100.00

1875 1875

12% Annually 12% Annually

020 Village of Osceola 165-00612-0000 Sec 27 T33 R19 Outlot 176 Assessors Plat

Owner: Marcel Eibensteiner Mortgage Holders: Thomas R. Kozitza & Angela J. Schlichting

2006 SA 2006 SC 2006

222.85 39,453.88 100.00

1881 1881

12% Annually 12% Annually

038 City of St. Croix Falls 281-00171-0000 Sec 19 T34 R18 Lot 1 Blk 64 1st Addn

Owner: Leona P. Stanger Trust

2006 SC 2006

59.51 100.00

2024

12% Annually

021 Village of Osceola 165-00613-0000 Sec 27 T33 R19 Outlot 177 Assessors Plat

Owner: Marcel Eibensteiner Mortgage Holders: Thomas R. Kozitza & Angela J. Schlichting

2006 SA 2006 SC 2006

130.65 39,448.96 100.00

1882 1882

12% Annually 12% Annually

039 City of St. Croix Falls 281-00172-0000 Sec 19 T34 R18 Lot 12 Blk 64 1st Addn

Owner: Leona P. Stanger Trust

2006 SC 2006

59.51 100.00

2025

12% Annually

022 Village of Osceola 165-00844-0076 Sec 26 T33 R19 Lot 76 Plat of Gateway Meadows

Owner: Blueline Coatings LLC

2006 SC 2006

317.00 100.00

1894

12% Annually

040 City of St. Croix Falls 281-00173-0000 Sec 19 T34 R18 Lot 13 Blk 64 1st Addn

Owner: Leona P. Stanger Trust

2006 SC 2006

59.51 100.00

2026

12% Annually

023 Village of Oseola 165-00844-0087 Sec 26 T33 R19 Lot 87 Plat of Gateway Meadows

Owner: Freberg Construction Mortgage Holder: The RiverBank

2006 SA 2006 SC 2006

609.02 32.46 100.00

1895 1895

12% Annually 12% Annually

041 City of St. Croix Falls 281-00174-0000 Sec 19 T34 R18 Lot 14 Blk 64 1st Addn

Owner: Leona P. Stanger Trust

2006 SC 2006

59.51 100.00

2027

12% Annually

2006 SC 2006

91.95 100.00

12% Annually

Owner: Freberg Construction Mortgage Holder: The RiverBank

Owner: Michael Rupp Mortgage Holder: Rural American Bank Luck Lien/Judgment Holder: Capital One Bank USA

2056

024 Village of Osceola 165-00844-0088 Sec 26 T33 R19 Lot 88 Plat of Gateway Meadows

042 City of St. Croix Falls 281-00845-0000 Sec 30 T35 R18 Lots 10 & 11 Blk 3 ReSurvey Syndicate Addn

2006 SA 2006 DC 2006 SC 2006

1,679.32 22.22 247.96 100.00

1907 12% Annually 1907 12% Annually 1907 12% Annually

2006 SC 2006

2,350.09 100.00

12% Annually

Owner: Northwest Homes of Wisconsin Inc. Mortgage Holders: Bremer Bank NA Polk County, Wisconsin

Owner: Michael Rupp Mortgage Holder: Rural American Bank Luck Lien/Judgment Holder: Capital One Bank USA

2057

025 City of Amery 201-00256-0000 Sec 28 T33 R16 Lot 5 Blk 2 C H Johnson

043 City of St. Croix Falls 281-00846-0000 Sec 30 T34 R18 Lots 12 & 13 Blk 3 ReSurvey Syndicate Addn

2006 SC 2006

2,673.38 100.00

1911 12% Annually

2006 SC 2006

834.80 100.00

12% Annually

Owner: Colleen L. Murray Mortgage Holder: Impact Seven Inc. Lien/Judgment Holder: Guinn, Swiggum, Gille & Vinopal

027 City of St. Croix Falls 281-00069-0000 Sec 19 T34 R18 Lot 19 Blk 52 1st Addn

Owner: Jeremy Dahlquist Lien/Judgment Holder: Polk Co. Child Support Agency

2006 SC 2006

1,071.00 100.00

2011 12% Annually

Owner: John Wright Mortgage Holder: Polk County Bank nka AnchorBank Lien/Judgment Holders: WI Dept. of Industry, Labor & Human Relations Elizabeth Anderson HSBC Bank Nevada NA Milwaukee Child Support Agency Integrity Mutual Ins. Co.

2074

026 City of Amery 201-00387-0000 Sec 28 T33 R16 Pt Lots 9 & 10 Blk. 5 Original Plat

044 City of St. Croix Falls 281-01175-0000 Sec 30 T34 R18 Lot 1 & Outlot 1 CSM V4 Pg 67 in Lot 137 Assessors Plat

028 City of St. Croix Falls 281-00160-0000 Sec 19 T34 R18 Lot 1 Blk 64 1st Addn

Owner: Leona P. Stanger Trust

2006 SC 2006

59.51 100.00

2014 12% Annually

045 City of St. Croix Falls 281-01187-0003 Sec 29 T34 R18 Lot 3 Oak Crest Business Dist

2006 SA 2006 SC 2006

3,112.04 379.22 100.00

029 City of St. Croix Falls 281-00161-0000 Sec 19 T34 R18 Lot 2 Blk 64 1st Addn

Owner: Leona P. Stanger Trust

2006 SC 2006

59.51 100.00

2015 12% Annually

Owner: Kid’s View Day Care Inc. Robin A. Kelly & Ilene J. Lindskoog Mortgage Holders: Goodhue Cty. National Bank Ronnie R. Chinander Castle Creek Company Possible Interests: Bank of New York Assiciated Bank NA

2006 SA 2006 SC 2006

584.04 31.13 100.00

1896 1896

12% Annually

12% Annually 12% Annually

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2075 12% Annually 2075 12% Annually

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PLEASE NOTE...IMPORTANT NOTICE YOU WILL LOSE TITLE TO YOUR PROPERTY IF THESE TAXES ARE NOT PAID ON OR BEFORE MAY 20, 2010

TAKE NOTICE that all persons having or claiming to have any right, title or interest in or lien upon the real property described in the list of tax liens, No. 2010-6 on file in the Office of the Clerk of Circuit Court of Polk County, dated March 22, 2010, and herein set forth, are hereby notified that the filing of such list of tax liens in the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Polk County constitutes the commencement by said Polk County of a special proceedings in the Circuit Court for Polk County to foreclose the tax liens therein described by foreclosure proceeding In Rem and that a notice of the pendency of such proceeding against each piece or parcel of land therein described was filed in the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court on March 22, 2010.

Such proceeding is brought against the real property herein described only and is to foreclose the tax liens described in such list. No personal judgment will be entered herein for such taxes, assessments or other legal charges or any part thereof.

TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that all persons having or claiming to have any right, title or interest in or lien upon the real property described in said list of tax liens are hereby notified that a certified copy of such list of tax

liens has been posted in the Office of the County Treasurer of Polk County and will remain posted for public inspection up to and including May 20, 2010, which date is hereby fixed as the last day of redemption.

TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that any person having or claiming to have any right, title or interest in or lien upon any such parcel may, on or before said May 20, 2010, redeem such delinquent tax liens by paying to the County Treasurer of Polk County, the amount of all such unpaid tax liens and in addition thereto, all interest and penalties which have accrued on said unpaid tax liens, computed to and including the date of redemption, plus the reasonable costs that the County incurred to initiate the proceedings plus the person’s share of the reasonable costs of publication under sub. (6).

POLK COUNTY

By Amanda Nissen Polk County Treasurer

STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY In the Matter of the Foreclosure of Tax Liens under Section 75.521 Wis. Statutes by Polk County: 2010-6 PETITION FOR JUDGMENT VESTING TITLE TO POLK COUNTY Now comes the County of Polk, by Carole T. Wondra, Polk County Clerk, and alleges and states as follows: 1. The Polk County Treasurer, Amanda Nissen, has prepared a List of Tax Liens of Polk County being Foreclosed by proceeding In Rem, a verified copy of which is attached and incorporated herein by reference.

2. The foreclosure of the tax liens through In Rem proceedings is governed by Section 75.521 Wisconsin Statutes and the requirements therein have been fulfilled.

3. The time periods after the date of the tax certificates, as stated, is set forth in Section 75.521 (3) Stat., have lapsed for the properties included and described in said list.

4. Notice of this proceeding shall be given to all parties specified in Section 75.521 (3) c Stat. by the County Treasurer sending a copy of this petition, and a copy of the List of Tax Liens of Polk County by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested.

WHEREFORE, the Petitioner requests that the court grant judgment in favor of Polk County vesting title to the parcels of land described in the attached “List of Tax Liens” in Polk County, thereby, barring any and all claims whatsoever of the former owners or any persons claiming through and under the former owners since the date of filing the list of tax liens in the office of the Clerk of Circuit Court.

Dated this 22nd day of March, 2010.

Carole T. Wondra, Polk County Clerk Polk County Government Center 100 Polk County Plaza, Suite 110, Balsam Lake, WI 54810

STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY In the Matter of the Foreclosure of Tax Liens under Section 75.521 Wis. Statutes by Polk County; list of Tax Liens for 2010-6 AFFIDAVIT I, Amanda Nissen, being first duly sworn under oath, depose and state as follows: 1. I am the Treasurer for the County of Polk.

2. I prepared the attached List of Tax Liens of Polk County which are being foreclosed by proceeding In Rem 2010-6 in the Circuit Court of Polk County.

3. I verify that the information contained in the listed tax liens is true and correct and that said information is based upon the files and records contained in the Polk County Treasurer’s Office.

Amanda Nissen Polk County Treasurer 715-485-9255 Subscribed and sworn to before me this 22nd day of March, 2010.

Carole T. Wondra Notary Public, Polk County, Wis.

LIST OF TAX LIENS OF POLK COUNTY BEING FORECLOSED BY PROCEEDING IN REM 2010-6 STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLOSURE OF TAX LIENS UNDER SECTION 75.521 WISCONSIN STATUTES BY POLK COUNTY, LIST OF TAX LIENS FOR YEARS INDICATED. INT. RATE

NO. DESCRIPTION

OWNER/MORTGAGE CO. LIEN/JUDGMENT HOLDER

YEAR TAX

12% Annually

012 Town of Apple River 004-00798-0500 Sec 29 T34 R16 Lot 5 CSM 3117

Owners: Rene I. Benitez & Benito M. Benitez Mortgage Holder: Schanon Mortgage Inc.

2006 SC 2006

654.88 100.00

176

12% Annually

153

12% Annually

013 Town of Apple River 004-00798-0600 Sec 29 T34 R16 Lot 6 CSM 3117

Owners: Rene I. Benitez & Benito M. Benitez Mortgage Holder: Schanon Mortgage Inc.

2006 SC 2006

654.88 100.00

177

12% Annually

164.58 100.00

156

12% Annually

014 Town of Apple River 004-00798-0700 Sec 29 T34 R16 Lot 7 CSM 3117

Owners: Rene I. Benitez & Benito M. Benitez Mortgage Holder: Schanon Mortgage Inc.

2006 SC 2006

786.21 100.00

178

12% Annually

2006 SC 2006

654.88 100.00

163

12% Annually

015 Town of Apple River 004-00798-0800 Sec 29 T34 R16 Lot 8 CSM 3117

Owners: Rene I. Benitez & Benito M. Benitez Mortgage Holder: Schanon Mortgage Inc.

2006 SC 2006

786.21 100.00

179

12% Annually

Owners: Rene I. Benitez & Benito M. Benitez Mortgage Holder: Schanon Mortgage Inc.

2006 SC 2006

654.88 100.00

164

12% Annually

016 Town of Apple River 004-00798-0900 Sec 29 T34 R16 Lot 9 CSM 3765

Owners: Rene I. Benitez & Benito M. Benitez Mortgage Holder: Schanon Mortgage Inc.

2006 SC 2006

786.21 100.00

180

12% Annually

006 Town of Apple River 004-00797-1000 Sec 29 T34 R16 Lot 10 CSM 3765

Owners: Rene I. Benitez & Benito M. Benitez Mortgage Holder: Schanon Mortgage Inc.

2006 SC 2006

654.88 100.00

169

12% Annually

017 Town of Apple River 004-00810-0100 Sec 29 T34 R16 Lot 1 CSM 3116

Owners: Rene I. Benitez & Benito M. Benitez Mortgage Holder: Schanon Mortgage Inc.

2006 SC 2006

873.75 100.00

186

12% Annually

007 Town of Apple River 004-00797-1100 Sec 29 T34 R16 Lot 11 CSM 3765

Owners: Rene I. Benitez & Benito M. Benitez Mortgage Holder: Schanon Mortgage Inc.

2006 SC 2006

654.88 100.00

170

12% Annually

018 Town of Apple River 004-00810-0300 Sec 29 T34 R16 Lot 3 CSM 3116

Owners: Rene I. Benitez & Benito M. Benitez Mortgage Holder: Schanon Mortgage Inc.

2006 SC 2006

654.88 100.00

187

12% Annually

008 Town of Apple River 004-00797-2200 Sec 29 T34 R16 Lot 22 CSM 3767

Owners: Rene I. Benitez & Benito M. Benitez Mortgage Holder: Schanon Mortgage Inc.

2006 SC 2006

523.56 100.00

172

12% Annually

019 Town of Apple River 004-00810-2600 Sec 29 T34 R16 Lot 26 CSM 4179

Owners: Rene I. Benitez & Benito M. Benitez Mortgage Holder: Schanon Mortgage Inc.

2006 SC 2006

525.29 100.00

188

12% Annually

009 Town of Apple River 004-00797-3400 Sec 29 T34 R16 Lot 34 CSM 3115

Owners: Rene I. Benitez & Benito M. Benitez Mortgage Holder: Schanon Mortgage Inc.

2006 SC 2006

350.20 100.00

173

12% Annually

020 Town of Beaver 008-00613-0300 Sec 23 T34 R15 Lot 3 CSM 4123

Owner: Rene Benitez Mortgage Holder: Schanon Mortgage Inc.

2006 SC 2006

367.17 100.00

352

12% Annually

010 Town of Apple River 004-00797-3500 Sec 29 T34 R16 Lot 35 CSM 3115

Owners: Rene I. Benitez & Benito M. Benitez Mortgage Holder: Schanon Mortgage Inc.

2006 SC 2006

350.20 100.00

174

12% Annually

021 Town of Beaver 008-00617-1100 Sec 23 T34 R15 Lot 11 CSM 3561

2006 SC 2006

330.45 100.00

355

12% Annually

011 Town of Apple River 004-00798-0000 Sec 29 T34 R16 Pt SE NE

Owners: Rene I. Benitez & Benito M. Benitez Mortgage Holder: Schanon Mortgage Inc.

2006 SC 2006

280.17 100.00

175

12% Annually

Owners: Rene & Carlos E. Benitez Mortgage Holders: Bremer Bank NA Schanon Mortgage Inc.

NO. DESCRIPTION

OWNER/MORTGAGE CO. LIEN/JUDGMENT HOLDER

001 Town of Apple River 004-00659-0000 Sec 24 T34 R16 Pt SW SW

Owner: Rene L. Benitez Mortgage Holders: Schanon Mortgage Inc. Equity Trust Company

2006 SC 2006

815.97 100.00

148

002 Town of Apple River 004-00687-0000 Sec 25 T34 R16 Pt NW SE

Owner: Rene Benitez

2006 SC 2006

3.49 100.00

003 Town of Apple River 004-00694-0001 Sec 25 T34 R16 Pt SE SE

Owner: Rene Benitez Mortgage Holder: Schanon Mortgage Inc.

2006 SC 2006

004 Town of Apple River 004-00793-1500 Sec 29 T34 R16 Lot 15 CSM 3764

Owners: Rene I. Benitez & Benito M. Benitez Mortgage Holder: Schanon Mortgage Inc.

005 Town of Apple River 004-00793-1600 Sec 29 T34 R16 Lot 16 CSM 3764

YEAR TAX

AMT. TAX CERT. #

INT. RATE

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LIST OF TAX LIENS OF POLK COUNTY BEING FORECLOSED BY PROCEEDING IN REM 2010-6 (cont’d.)

NO. DESCRIPTION

OWNER/MORTGAGE CO. LIEN/JUDGMENT HOLDER

12% Annually

039 Town of Beaver 008-00690-1500 Sec 26 T34 R15 Lot 15 Plat of Beaver Creek

Owner: Rene Benitez Mortgage Holder: Equity Trust Company Custodian FBO Michael J. Schanon IRA

2006 SC 2006

156.05 100.00

385

12% Annually

357

12% Annually

040 Town of Beaver 008-00690-1600 Sec 26 T34 R15 Lot 16 Plat of Beaver Creek

Owner: Rene Benitez Mortgage Holder: Equity Trust Company Custodian FBO Michael J. Schanon IRA

2006 SC 2006

156.05 100.00

386

12% Annually

9.17 100.00

358

12% Annually

041 Town of Beaver 008-00690-1700 Sec 26 T34 R15 Lot 17 Plat of Beaver Creek

Owner: Rene Benitez Mortgage Holder: Equity Trust Company Custodian FBO Michael J. Schanon IRA

2006 SC 2006

156.05 100.00

387

12% Annually

2006 SC 2006

3,348.52 100.00

359

12% Annually

042 Town of Garfield 024-00675-0000 Sec 32 T33 R17 Pt NE SE

Owner: Rene I. Benitez Mortgage Holder: Equity Trust Company Custodian FBO Michael J. Schanon IRA

2006 SC 2006

106.25 100.00

877

12% Annually

Owners: Rene & Carlos E. Benitez Mortgage Holder: Earl Goodwin

2006 SC 2006

3,339.33 100.00

360

12% Annually

043 Town of Garfield 024-00676-1000 Sec 32 T33 R17 Pt NW SE

2006 SC 2006

543.43 100.00

878

12% Annually

027 Town of Beaver 008-00618-0300 Sec 23 T34 R15 Lot 3 CSM 3501

Owners: Rene & Carlos E. Benitez Mortgage Holders: Bremer Bank NA Schanon Mortgage Inc.

2006 SC 2006

3,339.33 100.00

361

12% Annually

Owner: Rene I. Benitez Mortgage Holder: Equity Trust Company Custodian FBO Michael J. Schanon IRA

044 Town of Garfield 024-00681-0000 Sec 32 T33 R17 Pt SE SE

2006 SC 2006

81.86 100.00

879

12% Annually

028 Town of Beaver 008-00618-0600 Sec 23 T34 R15 Lot 6 CSM 3503

Owners: Rene & Carlos E. Benitez Mortgage Holders: Bremer Bank NA Schanon Mortgage Inc.

2006 SC 2006

3,339.33 100.00

364

12% Annually

Owner: Rene I. Benitez Mortgage Holder: Equity Trust Company Custodian FBO Michael J. Schanon IRA

045 Town of Lincoln 032-01006-0400 Sec 34 T33 R16 Lot 4 CSM 5012

Owner: Rene I. Benitez Mortgage Holder: Schanon Mortgage Inc.

2006 SC 2006

402.12 100.00

1141

12% Annually

029 Town of Beaver 008-00690-0000 Sec 26 T34 R15 Pt SW NE

Owner: Rene Benitez Mortgage Holder: Equity Trust Company Custodian FBO Michael J. Schanon IRA

2006 SC 2006

194.60 100.00

373

12% Annually

046 City of Amery 201-01350-0001 Sec 5 T32 R16 Outlot 1 Plat of Whispering Waters

Owner: M.B. Development LLC Mortgage Holder: The RiverBank

2006 DC 2006 SC 2006

2.26 205.05 100.00

1947 1947

12% Annually 12% Annually

030 Town of Beaver 008-00690-0300 Sec 26 T34 R15 Lot 3 CSM 4448

Owner: Rene Benitez Mortgage Holder: Equity Trust Company Custodian FBO Michael J. Schanon IRA

2006 SC 2006

1,960.63 100.00

375

12% Annually

047 City of Amery 201-01350-0100 Sec 5 T32 R16 Lot 1 Plat of Whispering Waters

Owner: M.B. Development LLC Mortgage Holder: The RiverBank

2006 SC 2006

112.70 100.00

1948

12% Annually

031 Town of Beaver 008-00690-0600 Sec 26 T34 R15 Lot 6 Plat of Beaver Creek

Owner: Rene Benitez Mortgage Holder: Equity Trust Company Custodian FBO Michael J. Schanon IRA

2006 SC 2006

156.05 100.00

377

12% Annually

048 City of Amery 201-01350-0200 Sec 5 T32 R16 Lot 2 Plat of Whispering Waters

Owner: M.B. Development LLC Mortgage Holder: The RiverBank

2006 SC 2006

112.70 100.00

1949

12% Annually

032 Town of Beaver 008-00690-0800 Sec 26 T34 R15 Lot 8 Plat of Beaver Creek

Owner: Rene Benitez Mortgage Holder: Equity Trust Company Custodian FBO Michael J. Schanon IRA

2006 SC 2006

156.05 100.00

378

12% Annually

049 City of Amery 201-01350-0900 Sec 5 T32 R16 Lot 9 Plat of Whispering Waters

Owner: M.B. Development LLC Mortgage Holder: The RiverBank

2006 SC 2006

112.70 100.00

1954

12% Annually

033 Town of Beaver 008-00690-0900 Sec 26 T34 R15 Lot 9 Plat of Beaver Creek

Owner: Rene Benitez Mortgage Holder: Equity Trust Company Custodian FBO Michael J. Schanon IRA

2006 SC 2006

156.05 100.00

379

12% Annually

050 City of Amery 201-01350-1000 Sec 5 T32 R16 Lot 10 Plat of Whispering Waters

Owner: M.B. Development LLC Mortgage Holder: The RiverBank

2006 SC 2006

112.70 100.00

1955

12% Annually

034 Town of Beaver 008-00690-1000 Sec 26 T34 R15 Lot 10 Plat of Beaver Creek

Owner: Rene Benitez Mortgage Holder: Equity Trust Company Custodian FBO Michael J. Schanon IRA

2006 SC 2006

156.05 100.00

380

12% Annually

051 City of Amery 201-01350-1100 Sec 5 T32 R16 Lot 11 Plat of Whispering Waters

Owner: M.B. Development LLC Mortgage Holder: The RiverBank

2006 SC 2006

112.70 100.00

1956

12% Annually

035 Town of Beaver 008-00690-1100 Sec 26 T34 R15 Lot 11 Plat of Beaver Creek

Owner: Rene Benitez Mortgage Holder: Equity Trust Company Custodian FBO Michael J. Schanon IRA

2006 SC 2006

156.05 100.00

381

12% Annually

052 City of Amery 201-01350-1200 Sec 5 T32 R16 Lot 12 Plat of Whispering Waters

Owner: M.B. Development LLC Mortgage Holder: The RiverBank

2006 SC 2006

112.70 100.00

1957

12% Annually

036 Town of Beaver 008-00690-1200 Sec 26 T34 R15 Lot 12 Plat of Beaver Creek

Owner: Rene Benitez Mortgage Holder: Equity Trust Company Custodian FBO Michael J. Schanon IRA

2006 SC 2006

156.05 100.00

382

12% Annually

053 City of Amery 201-01350-1300 Sec 5 T32 R16 Lot 13 Plat of Whispering Waters

Owner: M.B. Development LLC Mortgage Holder: The RiverBank

2006 SC 2006

112.70 100.00

1958

12% Annually

037 Town of Beaver 008-00690-1300 Sec 26 T34 R15 Lot 13 Plat of Beaver Creek

Owner: Rene Benitez Mortgage Holder: Equity Trust Company Custodian FBO Michael J. Schanon IRA

2006 SC 2006

156.05 100.00

383

12% Annually

054 City of Amery 201-01350-1400 Sec 5 T32 R16 Lot 14 Plat of Whispering Waters

Owner: M.B. Development LLC Mortgage Holder: The RiverBank

2006 SC 2006

112.70 100.00

1959

12% Annually

038 Town of Beaver 008-00690-1400 Sec 26 T34 R15 Lot 14 Plat of Beaver Creek

Owner: Rene Benitez Mortgage Holder: Equity Trust Company Custodian FBO Michael J. Schanon IRA

2006 SC 2006

156.05 100.00

384

12% Annually

055 City of Amery 201-01350-1500 Sec 5 T32 R16 Lot 15 Plat of Whispering Waters

Owner: M.B. Development LLC Mortgage Holder: The RiverBank

2006 SC 2006

112.70 100.00

1960

12% Annually

NO. DESCRIPTION

OWNER/MORTGAGE CO. LIEN/JUDGMENT HOLDER

YEAR TAX

AMT. TAX CERT. #

022 Town of Beaver 008-00617-1100 Sec 23 T34 R15 Lot 11 CSM 3561

Owners: Rene & Carlos E. Benitez Mortgage Holders: Bremer Bank NA Schanon Mortgage Inc.

2006 SC 2006

312.08 100.00

356

023 Town of Beaver 008-00617-1200 Sec 23 T34 R15 Lot 12 CSM 3561

Owners: Rene & Carlos E. Benitez Mortgage Holders: Bremer Bank NA Schanon Mortgage Inc.

2006 SC 2006

321.27 100.00

024 Town of Beaver 008-00618-0000 Sec 23 T34 R15 Outlot 1 CSM 3503

Owners: Rene & Carlos E. Benitez Mortgage Holders: Bremer Bank NA Schanon Mortgage Inc.

2006 SC 2006

025 Town of Beaver 008-00618-0100 Sec 23 T34 R15 Lot 1 CSM 3501

Owners: Rene & Carlos E. Benitez Mortgage Holders: Bremer Bank NA Earl Goodwin

026 Town of Beaver 008-00618-0200 Sec 23 T34 R15 Lot 2 CSM 3501

INT. RATE

507997 32-34L 23a,d

YEAR TAX

AMT. TAX CERT. #

INT. RATE

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LIST OF TAX LIENS OF POLK COUNTY BEING FORECLOSED BY PROCEEDING IN REM 2010-6 (cont’d.)

NO. DESCRIPTION

OWNER/MORTGAGE CO. LIEN/JUDGMENT HOLDER

YEAR TAX

12% Annually

073 City of Amery 201-01351-0700 Sec 5 T32 R16 Unit 7 Whispering Waters Condo

Owner: M.B. Development LLC Mortgage Holder: The RiverBank

2006 SC 2006

112.70 100.00

1982

12% Annually

1962

12% Annually

074 City of Amery 201-01351-0800 Sec 5 T32 R16 Unit 8 Whispering Waters Condo

Owner: M.B. Development LLC Mortgage Holder: The RiverBank

2006 SC 2006

112.70 100.00

1983

12% Annually

112.70 100.00

1963

12% Annually

075 City of Amery 201-01351-0900 Sec 5 T32 R16 Unit 9 Whispering Waters Condo

Owner: M.B. Development LLC Mortgage Holder: The RiverBank

2006 SC 2006

112.70 100.00

1984

12% Annually

2006 SC 2006

112.70 100.00

1964

12% Annually

076 City of Amery 201-01351-1000 Sec 5 T32 R16 Unit 10 Whispering Waters Condo

Owner: M.B. Development LLC Mortgage Holder: The RiverBank

2006 SC 2006

112.70 100.00

1985

12% Annually

Owner: M.B. Development LLC Mortgage Holder: The RiverBank

2006 SC 2006

112.70 100.00

1965

12% Annually

077 City of Amery 201-01351-1100 Sec 5 T32 R16 Unit 11 Whispering Waters Condo

Owner: M.B. Development LLC Mortgage Holder: The RiverBank

2006 SC 2006

112.70 100.00

1986

12% Annually

061 City of Amery 201-01350-2100 Sec 5 T32 R16 Lot 21 Plat of Whispering Waters

Owner: M.B. Development LLC Mortgage Holder: The RiverBank

2006 SC 2006

112.70 100.00

1966

12% Annually

078 City of Amery 201-01351-1200 Sec 5 T32 R16 Unit 12 Whispering Waters Condo

Owner: M.B. Development LLC Mortgage Holder: The RiverBank

2006 SC 2006

112.70 100.00

1987

12% Annually

062 City of Amery 201-01350-2200 Sec 5 T32 R16 Lot 22 Plat of Whispering Waters

Owner: M.B. Development LLC Mortgage Holder: The RiverBank

2006 SC 2006

112.70 100.00

1967

12% Annually

079 City of Amery 201-01351-1300 Sec 5 T32 R16 Unit 13 Whispering Waters Condo

Owner: M.B. Development LLC Mortgage Holder: The RiverBank

2006 SC 2006

112.70 100.00

1988

12% Annually

063 City of Amery 201-01350-2300 Sec 5 T32 R16 Lot 23 Plat of Whispering Waters

Owner: M.B. Development LLC Mortgage Holder: The RiverBank

2006 SC 2006

112.70 100.00

1968

12% Annually

080 City of Amery 201-01351-1400 Sec 5 T32 R16 Unit 14 Whispering Waters Condo

Owner: M.B. Development LLC Mortgage Holder: The RiverBank

2006 SC 2006

112.70 100.00

1989

12% Annually

064 City of Amery 201-01350-2400 Sec 5 T32 R16 Lot 24 Plat of Whispering Waters

Owner: M.B. Development LLC Mortgage Holder: The RiverBank

2006 SC 2006

112.70 100.00

1969

12% Annually

081 City of Amery 201-01351-1500 Sec 5 T32 R16 Unit 15 Whispering Waters Condo

Owner: M.B. Development LLC Mortgage Holder: The RiverBank

2006 SC 2006

112.70 100.00

1990

12% Annually

065 City of Amery 201-01350-2500 Sec 5 T32 R16 Lot 25 Plat of Whispering Waters

Owner: M.B. Development LLC Mortgage Holder: The RiverBank

2006 SC 2006

112.70 100.00

1970

12% Annually

082 City of Amery 201-01351-1600 Sec 5 T32 R16 Unit 16 Whispering Waters Condo

Owner: M.B. Development LLC Mortgage Holder: The RiverBank

2006 SC 2006

112.70 100.00

1991

12% Annually

066 City of Amery 201-01350-2600 Sec 5 T32 R16 Lot 26 Plat of Whispering Waters

Owner: M.B. Development LLC Mortgage Holder: The RiverBank

2006 SC 2006

112.70 100.00

1971

12% Annually

083 City of Amery 201-01351-1700 Sec 5 T32 R16 Unit 17 Whispering Waters Condo

Owner: M.B. Development LLC Mortgage Holder: The RiverBank

2006 SC 2006

112.70 100.00

1992

12% Annually

067 City of Amery 201-01350-2700 Sec 5 T32 R16 Lot 27 Plat of Whispering Waters

Owner: M.B. Development LLC Mortgage Holder: The RiverBank

2006 SC 2006

112.70 100.00

1972

12% Annually

084 City of Amery 201-01351-1800 Sec 5 T32 R16 Unit 18 Whispering Waters Condo

Owner: M.B. Development LLC Mortgage Holder: The RiverBank

2006 SC 2006

112.70 100.00

1993

12% Annually

068 City of Amery 201-01350-2800 Sec 5 T32 R16 Lot 28 Plat of Whispering Waters

Owner: M.B. Development LLC Mortgage Holder: The RiverBank

2006 SC 2006

112.70 100.00

1973

12% Annually

085 City of Amery 201-01351-1900 Sec 5 T32 R16 Unit 19 Whispering Waters Condo

Owner: M.B. Development LLC Mortgage Holder: The RiverBank

2006 SC 2006

112.70 100.00

1994

12% Annually

069 City of Amery 201-01350-2900 Sec 5 T32 R16 Lot 29 Plat of Whispering Waters

Owner: M.B. Development LLC Mortgage Holder: The RiverBank

2006 SC 2006

112.70 100.00

1974

12% Annually

086 City of Amery 201-01351-2000 Sec 5 T32 R16 Unit 20 Whispering Waters Condo

Owner: M.B. Development LLC Mortgage Holder: The RiverBank

2006 SC 2006

112.70 100.00

1995

12% Annually

070 City of Amery 201-01350-3000 Sec 5 T32 R16 Lot 30 Plat of Whispering Waters

Owner: M.B. Development LLC Mortgage Holder: The RiverBank

2006 SC 2006

112.70 100.00

1975

12% Annually

087 City of Amery 201-01351-2100 Sec 5 T32 R16 Unit 21 Whispering Waters Condo

Owner: M.B. Development LLC Mortgage Holder: The RiverBank

2006 SC 2006

112.70 100.00

1996

12% Annually

071 City of Amery 201-01351-0500 Sec 5 T32 R16 Unit 5 Whispering Waters Condo

Owner: M.B. Development LLC Mortgage Holder: The RiverBank

2006 SC 2006

112.70 100.00

1980

12% Annually

088 City of Amery 201-01351-2200 Sec 5 T32 R16 Unit 22 Whispering Waters Condo

Owner: M.B. Development LLC Mortgage Holder: The RiverBank

2006 SC 2006

112.70 100.00

1997

12% Annually

072 City of Amery 201-01351-0600 Sec 5 T32 R16 Unit 6 Whispering Waters Condo

Owner: M.B. Development LLC Mortgage Holder: The RiverBank

2006 SC 2006

112.70 100.00

1981

12% Annually

089 City of Amery 201-01351-2300 Sec 5 T32 R16 Unit 23 Whispering Waters Condo

Owner: M.B. Development LLC Mortgage Holder: The RiverBank

2006 SC 2006

112.70 100.00

1998

12% Annually

NO. DESCRIPTION

OWNER/MORTGAGE CO. LIEN/JUDGMENT HOLDER

YEAR TAX

AMT. TAX CERT. #

056 City of Amery 201-01350-1600 Sec 5 T32 R16 Lot 16 Plat of Whispering Waters

Owner: M.B. Development LLC Mortgage Holder: The RiverBank

2006 SC 2006

112.70 100.00

1961

057 City of Amery 201-01350-1700 Sec 5 T32 R16 Lot 17 Plat of Whispering Waters

Owner: M.B. Development LLC Mortgage Holder: The RiverBank

2006 SC 2006

112.70 100.00

058 City of Amery 201-01350-1800 Sec 5 T32 R16 Lot 18 Plat of Whispering Waters

Owner: M.B. Development LLC Mortgage Holder: The RiverBank

2006 SC 2006

059 City of Amery 201-01350-1900 Sec 5 T32 R16 Lot 19 Plat of Whispering Waters

Owner: M.B. Development LLC Mortgage Holder: The RiverBank

060 City of Amery 201-01350-2000 Sec 5 T32 R16 Lot 20 Plat of Whispering Waters

INT. RATE

507999 32-34L 23a,d

AMT. TAX CERT. #

INT. RATE

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St. Croix Falls High School honor roll Seniors

Jessica Adam, Ben Anderson, Brian Backes, Tryn Bryant, Katherine Burns-Penn, Nicholas Campbell, Marissa Campeau, Nathan Casler, Crysta Chock, Kyle Christensen, Kristina Cipelli-Stelmalch, Abby Culver, Jared Erickson, Jordan Fehlen, Kristina Flandrena, Cory Gebhard, Alicha Greenlee, Jedidi Gustafson, Racheal Hansen, Tyler Harrison, Cassandra Hoyt, Gus Koecher, Nicholas Krenz, Mackenzy Kuhlmann, Ryan Larson, Marie Lawrence, Paul Manoppo, Daniel Mewes, John Mikl, Kyle Miller, Josiah Mortenson, Daniel Norgard, Gabrielle Nuckles, Michelle Peterson, Cassondra Petherbridge, Cortney Rasmussen, Joseph Raygor, Cory Raymond, Zachary Rintoul, Jamie Rohm, Brittany Rudolph, Emily Scheuermann, Sarah Schuler, Angela Sommer, Christopher Stack/Stenberg, Jessica Sveback, Matthew Vold, Emily Ward, Rhett Werner, Austin Whittenberger, Kelsey Willow,

Christian Wolfe, Blake Yunker and Megan Yunker.

Juniors

Ian Anderson, Molly Austin-White, Justin Becker, Bailey Bergmann-Knippenberg, Ashley Bollig, Brittany Buss, Marcus Campbell, Alicia Chelberg, Mary Chernyaev, Zachary Christenson, Jessica Derrick, Andrew Fontanille, Mirielle Francis, Lauren Frokjer, Mitchell Geisness, Heather Gilbert, Nathan Gravesen, Tess Hedrick, Ryan Jaremczuk, Nicholas Johnson, Jessica Larcom, Ryan Leach, Lori Linke, Alexandra Lunde, Carley Martin, Mara Martinson, Alaina Mathias, Katelynn Meyer, Connor Nelson, Daniel Nelson, Brooke Parks, Samantha Peterson, Timothy Roettger, Nathaniel Seifert, Taylor Sempf, Jared Spreiter, Stephanie Stich, Justin Stone, Taylor Stowell, Allison Swenson, Joseph Thayer, Rebecca Wampfler, Kierlyn Ward, Summer Wilson, Emma Wimberley, Margaret

Wimberley and Richelle Wood.

Sophomores

Taylor Ader, Crystal Anderson, Haley Anderson, Nathan Barry, Jessica Berganini, Alex Bertram, Samson Blesi, Benjamin Clausen, Chad Cochran, Nicholas DeConcini, Christopher Eisen, Alexander Frey, Elliott Frokjer, Alicia Gravesen, Kalea Gustafson, Robert Heilig, Natasha Helbig, Maura Higgins, Ahna Hoefler, Zachary Horn, Queen Jacobs, Emily Johnson, Erin Kessler, Kyle Kinzer, Lauren Koschmeder, Brenna Loen, Allyson Mahler, Nichole McPherson, Alex Mikl, Samuel Nichols, Dylan Norgard, Ryan Nussbaum, Caitlyn Olson, Sarah Petznick, Cassandra Rasmussen, Joseph Reddy, Lauren Richter, Matthew Rude, Erik Segelstrom, Nicholis Siltberg, Grant Simpson, Erik Swenson, Jenna Van Soelen, Brittany Whittier and Cody Zelinski.

Freshmen

Jordan Amos, Paige Appel, Phillip Bayle, Zoey Carney, Noah Casterton, Kyle Chapman, Michael Chernyaev, Braden Chryst, David Cole, Brandan Collins, Autumn Erickson, Courtney Ewald, Dustin Findlay, Kevin Fisk, Sarah Flatum, Gabriel Francis, Sydney, Geisness, Matthew Gjovig, Jesse Gray, Amyrose Herrick, Alexandra Holmdahl, Nicholas Holmes, Jessica Houliston, Jordan Johnson, Jerrica Jones, Samantha Jorgensen, Laina Kaskinen, Nathan Krenz, Cheyanne Krueger, Brittani Krych, JoVonna Leske, Brandon Loiselle, Dylan Lynch, Jacqueline Manoppo, Stephanie Melin, Madisen Neuman, Samantha O’Brien, Taylor Orton, Jesse Rich, Natalie Sempf, Maggie Singerhouse, Jacob Sommer, Anthony Stelton, Shelby Stich, Madelaine Sullivan, Shane Swanson and Briana Wenell.

LIST OF TAX LIENS OF POLK COUNTY BEING FORECLOSED BY PROCEEDING IN REM 2010-6 (cont’d.)

NO. DESCRIPTION

OWNER/MORTGAGE CO. LIEN/JUDGMENT HOLDER

YEAR TAX

12% Annually

102 City of St. Croix Falls 281-01424-2600 Sec 33 T34 R18 Lot 26 Plat of Glacier Ridge

Owner: M.B. Development LLC Mortgage Holder: The RiverBank

2006 SC 2006

103.67 100.00

2109

12% Annually

2000

12% Annually

103 City of St. Croix Falls 281-01424-2700 Sec 33 T34 R18 Lot 27 Plat of Glacier Ridge

Owner: M.B. Development LLC Mortgage Holder: The RiverBank

2006 SC 2006

92.86 100.00

2110

12% Annually

112.70 100.00

2001

12% Annually

104 City of St. Croix Falls 281-01424-2900 Sec 33 T34 R18 Lot 29 Plat of Glacier Ridge

Owner: M.B. Development LLC Mortgage Holder: The RiverBank

2006 SC 2006

82.04 100.00

2111

12% Annually

2006 SC 2006

112.70 100.00

2002

12% Annually

105 City of St. Croix Falls 281-01424-3000 Sec 33 T34 R18 Lot 30 Plat of Glacier Ridge

Owner: M.B. Development LLC Mortgage Holder: The RiverBank

2006 SC 2006

78.43 100.00

2112

12% Annually

Owner: M.B. Development LLC Mortgage Holder: The RiverBank

2006 SC 2006

112.70 100.00

2003

12% Annually

106 City of St. Croix Falls 281-01424-3100 Sec 33 T34 R18 Lot 31 Plat of Glacier Ridge

Owner: M.B. Development LLC Mortgage Holder: The RiverBank

2006 SC 2006

78.43 100.00

2113

12% Annually

095 City of St. Croix Falls 281-01424-0001 Sec 33 T34 R18 Outlot 1 Plat of Glacier Ridge

Owner: M.B. Development LLC Mortgage Holder: The RiverBank

2006 SC 2006

1,748.94 100.00

2101

12% Annually

107 City of St. Croix Falls 281-01424-3200 Sec 33 T34 R18 Lot 32 Plat of Glacier Ridge

Owner: M.B. Development LLC Mortgage Holder: The RiverBank

2006 SC 2006

92.86 100.00

2114

12% Annually

096 City of St. Croix Falls 281-01424-0003 Sec 33 T34 R18 Outlot 3 Plat of Glacier Ridge

Owner: M.B. Development LLC Mortgage Holder: The RiverBank

2006 SC 2006

69.42 100.00

2102

12% Annually

108 City of St. Croix Falls 281-01424-3300 Sec 33 T34 R18 Lot 33 Plat of Glacier Ridge

Owner: M.B. Development LLC Mortgage Holder: The RiverBank

2006 SC 2006

89.24 100.00

2115

12% Annually

097 City of St. Croix Falls 281-01424-0004 Sec 33 T34 R18 Outlot 4 Plat of Glacier Ridge

Owner: M.B. Development LLC Mortgage Holder: The RiverBank

2006 SC 2006

142.44 100.00

2103

12% Annually

109 City of St. Croix Falls 281-01424-5000 Sec 33 T34 R18 Lot 50 Plat of Glacier Ridge

Owner: M.B. Development LLC Mortgage Holder: The RiverBank

2006 SC 2006

1,003.39 100.00

2116

12% Annually

098 City of St. Croix Falls 281-01424-2200 Sec 33 T34 R18 Lot 22 Plat of Glacier Ridge

Owner: M.B. Development LLC Mortgage Holder: The RiverBank

2006 SC 2006

82.04 100.00

2105

12% Annually

110 City of St. Croix Falls 281-01424-5100 Sec 33 T34 R18 Lot 51 Plat of Glacier Ridge

Owner: M.B. Development LLC Mortgage Holder: The RiverBank

2006 SC 2006

978.14 100.00

2117

12% Annually

099 City of St. Croix Falls 281-01424-2300 Sec 33 T34 R18 Lot 23 Plat of Glacier Ridge

Owner: M.B. Development LLC Mortgage Holder: The RiverBank

2006 SC 2006

74.82 100.00

2106 12% Annually

111 City of St. Croix Falls 281-01395-0000 Sec 33 T34 R18 Pt NW SE

2006 SC 2006

6,169.09 100.00

2085

12% Annually

100 City of St. Croix Falls 281-01424-2400 Sec 33 T34 R18 Lot 24 Plat of Glacier Ridge

Owner: M.B. Development LLC Mortgage Holder: The RiverBank

2006 SC 2006

78.43 100.00

2107 12% Annually

Owner: Biermann Invest. LLC Mortgage Holder: The RiverBank Lien/Judgment Holders: T Kroll’s Consolidated Lumber Co.

112 City of St. Croix Falls 281-01398-0000 Sec 33 T34 R18 Pt NE NW

2006 SC 2006

5,999.60 100.00

2086

12% Annually

101 City of St. Croix Falls 281-01424-2500 Sec 33 T34 R18 Lot 25 Plat of Glacier Ridge

Owner: M.B. Development LLC Mortgage Holder: The RiverBank

2006 SC 2006

92.86 100.00

2108 12% Annually

Owner: Biermann Invest. LLC Mortgage Holder: The RiverBank Lien/Judgment Holders: T Kroll’s Consolidated Lumber Co.

113 City of St. Croix Falls 281-01399-0000 Sec 33 T34 R18 Pt SE NW

Owner: Biermann Invest. LLC Mortgage Holder: The RiverBank Lien/Judgment Holders: T Kroll’s Consolidated Lumber Co.

2006 SC 2006

852.83 100.00

2087

12% Annually

NO. DESCRIPTION

OWNER/MORTGAGE CO. LIEN/JUDGMENT HOLDER

YEAR TAX

AMT. TAX CERT. #

090 City of Amery 201-01351-2400 Sec 5 T32 R16 Unit 24 Whispering Waters Condo

Owner: M.B. Development LLC Mortgage Holder: The RiverBank

2006 SC 2006

112.70 100.00

1999

091 City of Amery 201-01351-2500 Sec 5 T32 R16 Unit 25 Whispering Waters Condo

Owner: M.B. Development LLC Mortgage Holder: The RiverBank

2006 SC 2006

112.70 100.00

092 City of Amery 201-01351-2600 Sec 5 T32 R16 Unit 26 Whispering Waters Condo

Owner: M.B. Development LLC Mortgage Holder: The RiverBank

2006 SC 2006

093 City of Amery 201-01351-2700 Sec 5 T32 R16 Unit 27 Whispering Waters Condo

Owner: M.B. Development LLC Mortgage Holder: The RiverBank

094 City of Amery 201-01351-2800 Sec 5 T32 R16 Unit 28 Whispering Waters Condo

INT. RATE

AMT. TAX CERT. #

INT. RATE

508001 32-34L 23a,d

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Keyboard Hall of Fame at Luck LUCK – Five students made it into the Keyboarding Hall of Fame at Luck High School during the first semester. Throughout the semester, Mrs. Hunter’s information processing students take one-minute timings, twice a week. Students who have an average of 60 words per minute or higher make it into the Hall of Fame. New students are: Bryson Clemenson, 91 w.p.m.; Megan Moore, 79 w.p.m.; Michael Jenssen, 63 w.p.m.; Jason Nelson, 61 w.p.m. and Rebecca Hutton, 60 w.p.m.

They join these former Hall of Famers: Gina Armour 107 w.p.m.

Derek Bergman 101 w.p.m.

Jeff Holmes 99 w.p.m.

Shane Buchholz 97 w.p.m.

Stacie Buck 96 w.p.m.

Raya Madison 96 w.p.m.

Cody Richert 94 w.p.m.

Amanda Hansen 92 w.p.m.

Mitch Klatt 91 w.p.m.

Nick Morgan 91 w.p.m.

Jordyn McGinnity 86 w.p.m.

Pictured (L to R): M i c h a e l Jenssen, Jason Nelson, Rebecca Hutton, Bryson Clemenson and Megan Moore.

Brooke Olson Heather Emerson Maddie Corredato Roy Palmer Casey Hatten Nate Armour

E V E RY M O N .

Amery Senior Center

• Wii golf, 9 a.m.

Frederic Senior Center St. Croix Falls Senior Center

• Spades, 1 p.m.

Webster Senior Center

• AA Meeting, 7 p.m.

Food Shelf

• Ruby’s, Siren, 10 a.m.-4 p.m

Tax Assistance

• Amery Senior Center April 13 715-268-6605

Meat Raffles

• Cushing Legion At Suzy Q’s, 6:30 p.m.

• Siren Lions At Midtown Tavern, 5 p.m.

TOPS

• Good Sam, St. Croix Falls, 5:45 p.m., 715-483-3666 •!First Baptist Church, Webster, 9:30 a.m., 715-349-2332

85 w.p.m.

85 w.p.m.

84 w.p.m.

84 w.p.m.

81 w.p.m.

80 w.p.m.

EV E RY TU E S .

• Exercise, 10-11 a.m.

• Skipbo, 11 a.m.-Noon • 500 Cards & Dominoes, 12:30-4 p.m.

E V E RY T H U R S .

E V E RY M O N .

Micah Miles Brennan Olson Brianna Rooney Logan Hacker Nick Lang Briana Stage

EV E RY W E D.

80 w.p.m.

80 w.p.m.

80 w.p.m.

79 w.p.m.

79 w.p.m.

79 w.p.m.

E V E RY T H U R S .

Cassae Foerst 76 w.p.m.

76 w.p.m.

Harlan Opitz Brittany Douglas 73 w.p.m.

Justin Virkus 73 w.p.m.

Abby Richert 71 w.p.m.

MyKayla Naughton 69 w.p.m.

Gena Pearson 69 w.p.m.

Morgan Denny 68 w.p.m.

Megan Hacker 68 w.p.m.

Chelsea Rasmussen 68 w.p.m.

Krystal Stage 66 w.p.m.

Meghan Bailey 65 w.p.m.

65 w.p.m.

Amanda Meyer Ashley Opitz 65 w.p.m.

Evan Armour 64 w.p.m. (achieved in seventh-grade keyboarding) Brittney Kunze 64 w.p.m Kasey Johnson 64 w.p.m.

Mary Maiden Mueller 64 w.p.m.

Karissa Giller 61 w.p.m.

Ashley Gubrud 61 w.p.m Paula Neumann 61 w.p.m.

Melissa Jenssen 60 w.p.m.

Ashley Schebo 60 w.p.m. – submitted

E V E RY F R I .

EV E RY SAT.

• Bingo Every Second & Fourth Friday, 1 p.m.

• Pokeno, 1 p.m.

• 500, 6:30 p.m.

•!Pokeno, 1 p.m.

•!Mini Flea Market, 2nd Wednesdays, 9:30 a.m.-6 p.m.

•!Exercise, 10-11a.m.

•!Skipbo, 11 a.m.-Noon • 500, 6:30-10 p.m.

• Bridge, 10 a.m.-Noon

• Dime Bingo, 12:30 p.m.

•!Dining at Five Every Second Thursday, 5 p.m., 715-866-5300 • Cards & Pool, 7-9 p.m.

•!Ruby’s, Siren, 11 a.m.-7 p.m.

• Food Shelf, Frederic, 2-6 p.m.

• Grantsburg Library April 8, 9 715-463-2244

E V E RY T H U R S .

• Danbury Fire & Lions Club, Yellow River Saloon, 5 p.m.

EV E RY TU E S .

•!Luck Senior Center, 5 p.m., 715-472-2341 • Trinity Lutheran Church, Osceola, 8:30 a.m., 715-755-3123

• Siren Senior Center April 12 715-349-7810

E V E RY F R I .

• Fishbowl Sportsmen’s Club At Smitty’s Saloon, 5-7 p.m.

• Snowciables At Thirsty Otter, 6 p.m.

• Grantsburg Legion, 6:30 p.m.

EV E RY W E D.

•!Comforts of Home, Frederic, 5:30 p.m.

E V E RY F R I .

• Siren Lions At Jed’s Laker Lounge, 5 p.m.

• Lake Country Riders At The Pour House, 5:30 p.m.

• Webster Lions at Gandy Dancer Saloon, 4:30 p.m.

EV E RY W E D.

EV E RY SAT.

• YLRA At Yellow Lake Lodge, Webster, 3-5 p.m • Siren Lions At Bobbie’s World, 4 p.m.

• Webster Senior Center April 9 715-866-5300/8602

E V E RY S U N .

• Wonderland At Yellow Lake Golf Course, 4 p.m.

E V E RY F R I .

EV E RY SAT.

WHAT’S FOR LUNCH???

Menu LOCATION

APRIL 12 - APRIL 16

MONDAY

TUESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

BREAKFAST Breakfast pizza.

LUNCH Cheeseburger, fries OR beef taco salad.

BREAKFAST Cinnamon pancake.

LUNCH 7-12 School: Potato bar, assorted toppings. K-6: Chicken nuggets, tritaters OR ham salad.

BREAKFAST Cinnamon roll.

LUNCH Taco max snax, cheesy rice, winter mix OR turkey salad.

BREAKFAST Egg and sausage.

LUNCH Rib sandwich, waffles fries, fresh fruit OR chicken taco salad.

BREAKFAST Uncrustable.

LUNCH Pizza Calzone, raw veggies, dip OR buffalo chicken salad.

LUNCH Cheeseburger, tater tots, baked beans, applesauce, apples, oranges, bread basket.

LUNCH Creamed turkey, biscuit, peas, cranberries, pineapple tidbits, apples, oranges, bread basket.

LUNCH Taco salad with fixings, refried beans, green beans, mixed fruit, apples, oranges, bread basket.

LUNCH Grilled cheese sandwiches, tomato soup, crackers, fresh veggies, pickle spear, pudding pop, apples, oranges, bread basket.

LUNCH Pizza, lettuce salad, corn, sliced pears, apples, oranges, bread basket.

BREAKFAST Cereal/French toast.

LUNCH Scalloped potatoes & ham, peas, fruit sauce. Alt.: Hamburger, 7-12.

BREAKFAST Cereal/donut holes.

LUNCH Taco Tuesday, hard or soft shell, green beans, fruit sauce. Alt.: Chicken patty, 7-12.

BREAKFAST Cereal/breakfast pizza.

LUNCH Build your own sub, potato chips, corn, fresh fruit. Alt.: Hot dog, 7-12.

BREAKFAST Cereal/long john.

LUNCH Baked potato bar, ham/cheese/sour cream, broccoli w/cheese, fruit sauce. Alt.: Chicken nuggets, ALL.

BREAKFAST Cereal/cinnamon roll.

LUNCH Hot dogs, hash browns, baked beans, fresh fruit. Alt.: Hamburger, 712.

BREAKFAST Assorted cereal and toast, juice and milk.

LUNCH Tacos, lettuce, refried beans, corn bread, warm cinnamon apple slices.

Alt.: Fajita/bacon wrap.

BREAKFAST Mini pancakes, juice and milk.

LUNCH Chicken patty, oven potatoes, coleslaw, green beans, oranges & apples.

Alt.: Peanut butter and jelly.

BREAKFAST Assorted cereal and toast, juice and milk.

LUNCH Sloppy joes, Tostitos, shredded lettuce, corn, diced pears. Alt.: Pizza patty.

BREAKFAST Pancake and sausage on a stick, juice and milk.

LUNCH Turkey & gravy over potatoes, lettuce salad, peas, stuffing, dinner roll, sweet potatoes, apples. Alt.: Grilled cheese & ravioli.

BREAKFAST Assorted cereal and toast, juice and milk.

LUNCH Mini corn dogs, pretzel, steamed broccoli, veggies, applesauce. Alt.: Cook’s choice.

BREAKFAST Apple cinnamon bakes.

LUNCH Chicken patty, potato wedges, green beans, mixed fruit. Alt.: Gyros.

BREAKFAST Cheese omelets, potatoes, 1 slice of toast.

LUNCH Turkey gravy, biscuits, mashed potatoes, mixed vegetables, apricots.

Alt.: Beef stew bread stick.

BREAKFAST Pancake and sausage.

LUNCH Spaghetti, meat sauce, lettuce salad, garlic toast, broccoli w/cheese, pears. Alt.: Chicken Alfredo.

BREAKFAST French toast sticks.

LUNCH Chicken fajitas, steamed rice, carrots, pineapple. Alt.: Hamburgers.

BREAKFAST Egg, ham & cheese muffin.

LUNCH Sloppy joe, french fries, corn, peaches, brownies. Alt.: Turkey sandwich, baked potato soup.

UNITY

BREAKFAST French toast.

LUNCH Pizza Calzones and corn.

BREAKFAST Yogurt parfait.

LUNCH Spaghetti, green beans and bread sticks.

BREAKFAST Eggs/sausage.

LUNCH Cheddarwurst and baked beans.

BREAKFAST Breakfast pizza.

LUNCH Chicken nuggets and rice.

WEBSTER

LUNCH Turkey a la king, biscuits, peas, strawberries and bananas.

LUNCH Cook’s choice OR hamburger gravy, mashed potatoes, corn, peaches.

LUNCH Baked potato bar with toppings OR beef noodle soup with veggies, PBJ, pears.

LUNCH Baked chicken, au gratin potatoes, green beans, applesauce.

FREDERIC GRANTSBURG Each building will have their own breakfast menu.

LUCK

SIREN ST. CROIX FALLS

WEDNESDAY

Pancakes.

BREAKFAST

LUNCH Sub sandwich, cottage cheese and chips.

LUNCH Bacon cheeseburger, bun, fresh veggies, fresh fruit.

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Family Eye Clinic

OPTOMETRIST 119 Arlington Drive Amery, Wis.

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

Hours: Tues., Thurs., Fri. 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

Phone (715) 472-2121

Phone 715-268-2004

Eye health exams, glaucoma checks, foreign body removal, full line of street wear, safety and sport wear, contact lenses

715-463-2370

WEBSTER EYE ASSOCIATES 715-866-4700

SEE US FOR ALL YOUR VISION CARE NEEDS. Exams, Glasses & Contacts, Foreign Body Removal, Treatment of Eye Disease www.stcroixeye.com

Mon.-Fri. • 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home Webster, Wisconsin

“Distinctive Funeral Service”

Robert L. Nelson New York Life Insurance Company Box 313 Luck, Wis. 54853 Phone

715-472-2502

NEW YORK LIFE

Daily: 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

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Call 715-866-7261

See us for all your printing needs.

INTER-COUNTY COOPERATIVE PUBLISHING ASSOCIATION • Shell Lake, 715-468-2314 • St. Croix Falls 715-483-9008

Visit The Leader’s Web Site:

www.the-leader.net

508393 22a,d 33L

HOT TUB TIME MACHINE

Rated R, 99 Minutes.

Fri.-Sun.: 1:00, 3:00, 5:00, 7:00 & 9:00 p.m.

Mon.-Thurs.: 5:00 & 7:00 p.m.

CLASH OF THE TITANS Rated PG-13, 120 Minutes.

Fri.-Sun.: 1:00, 3:30, 6:00 & 8:30 p.m.

Mon.-Thurs.: 5:00 & 7:30 p.m.

THE BOUNTY HUNTER

Rated PG-13, 111 Minutes.

Fri.-Sun.: 1:00, 3:30, 6:00 & 9:00 p.m.; Mon.-Thurs.: 5:00 & 7:30 p.m.

HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON

Rated PG, 98 Minutes.

Fri.-Sun.: 1:00, 3:00, 5:00, 7:00 & 9:00 p.m.; Mon.-Thurs.: 5:00 & 7:00 p.m.

All shows and show times before 6 p.m. $5.00.

Shows and show times subject to change.

Visit us on our Web site: www.timberstheatres.com

Cinema 8 ST. CROIX FALLS

2179 E. Hwy. 8 Between Tractor Supply and Wal-Mart www.evergreen-entertainment.com

SHOWS AND SHOW TIMES April 9 - April 15

SHOWS AND SHOW TIMES SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. ALL SEATS $6.50 UNTIL 6 P.M.

DATE NIGHT

(PG-13) No passes or reduced admission tickets.

Fri., Mon.-Thurs.: 5:15, 7:15, 9:15 Sat.-Sun.: 1:15, 3:15, 5:15, 7:15, 9:15

Where To: SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS When: October 9 - 17 (9 days, 8 nights) Cost: $729 with $75 down

by May 1 8 Breakfasts, 6 Dinners Included

Call for more info. and to get your name on list, filling fast.

715-349-2514, Shirley

24TH-ANNUAL

GUN SHOW FRIDAY, APRIL 9, 6 - 9 p.m.

SATURDAY, APRIL 10, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

ADMISSION:

$

5

SPOONER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CTH K, Sp ooner, Wis .

BUY – SELL – TRADE 50% o f all p ro c ee d s g o t o th e Sp ooner Sch oo l Act i v i ty P ro g r am.

All firearm laws must be observed. Anyone under 18 will not be admitted unless accompanied by a parent. Children under 11 free when accompanied by an adult.

T i m - 715-635-2319

J i m - 715-635-2164 Evenin g s

LU U NCH ON THE G ROU U NDS • 24-HR. SECU U RITY 507907 G ROU U ND LEV V EL U NLOADING G 22a-e 33r,L

CLASH OF THE TITANS (PG-13)

No passes or reduced admission tickets.

Fri., Mon.-Thurs.: 5:00, 7:00, 9:00 Sat.-Sun.: 1:00, 3:00, 5:00, 7:00, 9:00

THE LAST SONG (PG)

Women’s Spring Conference

Fri., Mon.-Thurs.: 5:10, 7:10, 9:10 Sat.-Sun.: 1:10, 3:10, 5:10, 7:10, 9:10

HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON (PG) Fri., Mon.-Thurs.: 5:00, 7:00, 9:00 Sat.-Sun.: 1:00, 3:00, 5:00, 7:00, 9:00

Please join us for our annual Women’s Spring Conference, Jesus & Me. We are excited to offer a weekend focused on renewing and deepening our relationship with Jesus.

HOT TUB TIME MACHINE (R) Fri., Mon.-Thurs.: 5:30, 7:30, 9:30 Sat.-Sun.: 1:30, 3:30, 5:30, 7:30, 9:30

ALICE IN WONDERLAND (PG) Fri., Mon.-Thurs.: 5:10, 7:15, 9:20 Sat.-Sun.: 1:00, 3:05, 5:10, 7:15, 9:20

• Commercial Printing • Office Supplies • Daily UPS Pickup • Fax & Copy Service

• Frederic, 715-327-4236 • Siren, 715-349-2560

AT THE LODGE 24226 1st Ave. No. Siren, WI Local Movie Line 715-349-8888 Timbers1@starwire.net SHOW TIMES FOR FRI., APRIL 9 THRU THURS., APRIL 15

All Stadium/Digital

Dr. T.L. Christopherson

•Silent Auction • Meat Raffle • Jell-O Shots • Live Music • Drawings Contest for best decorated “Bra” & win beads & $50 Gift Cert.

FUN BUS TRIP

715-483-1471

Dr. Daniel C. Satterlund

GRANTSBURG EYE ASSOCIATES

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from 4 p.m. - ?

COME AND SUPPORT “OUR TEAM” FOR THEIR 4TH 3-DAY, 60-MILE JOURNEY.

508304 33Lp

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Saturday, April 10 at Hack’s Pub, Milltown

Let’s Thrive.®

Cris A. Moore, FICF, FIC Senior Financial Consultant

Joel L. Morgan, FIC

Assistant Financial Associate

Matt P. Bobick Financial Associate

201 Main St. S. • Luck, WI 54853

715-472-8107 office 800-500-2936 toll-free 22854A N1-07

200700115 12/09

THE BOUNTY HUNTER (PG-13)

Amy Duininck

Fri., Mon.-Thurs.: 5:20, 7:25, 9:35 Sat.-Sun.: 1:00, 3:10, 5:20, 7:25, 9:35

speaker

CRAZY HEART (R)

April 16-17, 2010

Fri., Mon.-Thurs.: 7:30, 9:35 Sat.-Sun.: 7:30, 9:35

DIARY OF A WIMPY KID (PG) Fri., Mon.-Thurs.: 5:05 Sat.-Sun.: 1:05, 3:05, 5:05

CHECK WEB SITE FOR SHOW TIMES: www.evergreen-entertainment.com

The Northwoods Crossing Event Center Siren, Wisconsin

To register, go to www.HandsToThe Plow.org or call 715-349-7185 Hosted By

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Osceola Middle School Tues., April 20 & Thurs., April 22, 6-8 p.m.

Practice at OMS. Learn all four strokes/skills.

Tons of fun!

Contact Julie

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“BASH FOR BREAST CANCER”

508686 33Lp

DONATE VEHICLE Receive $1,000 grocery coupon.

Noah’s Arc Support NO KILL Shelters, Research To Advance Veterinary Treatments.

Free Towing, Tax Deductible, Non-Runners Accepted 1866-912-GIVE. (CNOW)

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RIVER VALLEY SWIM CLUB REGISTRATION

508729 33L 23a,d

AUTOMOBILE DONATION

WE HAVE PARTS for tractors, combines, machinery, hay equipment and more.

Used, new, rebuilt, aftermarket. Downing Tractor Parts, Downing, Wis., www. asapagparts.com 877-5301010. 32Ltfc PUBLIC AUCTION: Monday, April 12, 2010, Balsam Lake Mini Storage, Balsam Lake, Wis., 800-236-3072, 8:30 a.m. Personal effects, household good and misc. items belonging to the following: Dawn Hunter No. 24; Karrol Thomas No. 18; Jessica Osborne and Dustin Larson No. 42. 32-33Lc PUBLIC AUCTION: Monday, April 12, 2010, Luck Mini Storage, Luck, Wis., 800-236-3072, 11:15 a.m.

Personal effects, household good and misc. items belonging to the following: Brent Nieman Nos. 33 & 36; Brandon Denucci No. 03.

32-33Lc PUBLIC AUCTION: Monday, April 12, 2010, Siren Mini Storage, Siren, Wis., 800-236-3072, 1:30 p.m.

Personal effects, household good and misc. items belonging to the following: Cody Lamphere No. 04. 3233Lc MODELS/ACTORS: Males and females, ages 0-75+, all sizes, needed for TV, magazines, movies, etc. Parttime, flexible hours. We pay $50+/- per hr. No experience required. Local jobs start April. Bring snapshot to AmericInn, 2906 Pioneer Ave. S., Rice Lake, WI, Thursday, April 8, anytime between 7-10 p.m. Under 18, bring parent. 33Lp

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APRIL 7, 2010 - INTER-COUNTY LEADER - NORTHERN CURRENTS, SECTION B - PAGE 39

Students of the Week GRANTSBURG

FREDERIC

Brenton Nelson has been chosen Frederic Elementary School’s student of the week. He is in fourth grade and the son of Jessica Olby and Rich Nelson. Brenton is an enthusiastic student who always tries hard and does well. His favorite subjects are math and science. the best part about school for Brenton is being able to hang out with his friends. Brenton spends his free time playing hockey, baseball and soccer. One day he would like to be a professional hockey player.

Jalicia Larson has been chosen Frederic Middle School’s student of the week. She is in eighth grade and the daughter of Heather and Will Larson. Jalicia is very inquisitive, enjoys learning new things and has a strong work ethic. She is involved in track and baby-sits.

Jalicia enjoys reading, talking on the phone, playing games, basketball, watching movies and playing trumpet and guitar. She plans to go to school to become a registered nurse.

Dani Asper-Peterson has been chosen Frederic High School’s student of the week. She is a senior and the daughter of Brenda Peterson. Dani has been a leader of the FFA group. She is a very personable young lady who is extremely cooperative.

Besides FFA, she works at Subway and Indian Creek Tavern and volunteers at the local animal shelter. Her future plans are to attend UW-River Falls to become a vet tech.

Wendy Roberts has been chosen Grantsburg Middle School’s student of the week. She is in eighth grade and the daughter of David and Colleen Roberts. Wendy is always a conscientious student who works hard to get things done right. She is a positive asset in the classroom and leads by example. Wendy’s favorite classes are gym and math.

She is involved in hockey, volleyball, softball and plays the piano.

Wendy enjoys camping and spending time with family and friends.

ST. CROIX FALLS

LUCK

John Bowes has been chosen Luck Elementary School’s Student of the Week. He is in first grade. John is the son of John and Jennifer Bowes. He has one younger sister. John is very friendly and enjoys school. He especially likes gym class. When he is at home, John likes to play video games or ride his bike.

Clay Poeschl has been chosen Grantsburg High School’s student of the week. He is a freshman and the son of Wendy and Doug Poeschl. Clay is a hardworking member of the band and percussion ensemble. He is a hardworking student who sets high standards for himself. Clay is involved in weight lifting and football.

He enjoys riding bike and loves candy. His future plans are to join the Navy or Air Force and then attend college.

Tessa Clemenson has been chosen Luck Middle School’s student of the week. She is in eighth grade and the daughter of Rick and Jenna Clemenson. Tessa is a hard worker who seeks to understand the subjects she is taught and is respectful of her classmates and teachers.

She is a joy to be around. Tessa is involved in choir, volleyball, softball and track, and likes to baby-sit. She enjoys four-wheeling, playing sports and shopping. Her greatest influence is her brother, Bryson.

Jaelyn Barkla has been chosen St. Croix Falls Middle School’s student of the week. She is in seventh grade and the daughter of Heather and Jay Thompson.

Jaelyn is involved in basketball, softball and enjoys ice skating and spending time with friends.

Her favorite subject is science because she likes to do handson things. Jaelyn is a bubbly, positive student. Her enthusiasm is catching.

Michael Jenssen has been chosen Luck High School’s student of the week. He is a sophomore and the son of Steven and Lucie Jenssen. Michael offers to help others without being asked. He is successful academically and conscientious in all school endeavors and exhibits good manners to peers and staff. Michael is involved in FCCLA, drama, Forensics, Spanish Club and is vice president of his class. He enjoys listening to music and playing games.

WEBSTER

SIREN

Congratulations students for a job well done!

Isaac Wegner has been chosen Siren High School’s student of the week. He is the son of Dave and Janis Wegner. Isaac is a tremendous student who has an engaging personality. He is a trusted teammate and a role model in the classroom. Isaac is a member of the football, basketball and track teams. He is well respected by his coaches and teachers and shows great promise in all he does.

Mitch Alden has been chosen St. Croix Falls High School’s student of the week. He is a senior and the son of Greg and Jeanne Alden and has one sister, Rebecca. Mitch loves hunting and fishing.

Jonathan Staples has been chosen Webster Elementary School’s student of the week. He is in first grade and the son of Laurie Mulroy and Rodney Staples. Jon likes reading and is good at math and spelling. He loves hunting, fishing and going places with his grandma and grandpa. When he grows up, Jon would like to be a policeman.

Janie Waltzing has been chosen Webster Middle School’s student of the week. She is in eighth grade and the daughter of Michael and Jean Waltzing. Janie is a cheerful student who works hard in class. She likes to be part of the group and works well with those in it to make her projects successful. Janie is an all-around nice girl.

Leslie Wiggins has been chosen Webster High School’s student of the week. She is a sophomore and the daughter of Annette Heller and Brian Wiggins. Leslie designed the programs for the school play “The Sound of Music.” Leslie is a joy to have as a student. She is involved in band and enjoys playing piano and listening to music. Leslie plans to attend college and become an animation artist. Her dad has been the greatest influence in her life.

UNITY

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Autumn Lowe has been chosen Unity Elementary School’s student of the week. She is in first grade and the daughter of Steven and Elizabeth Lowe. Autumn is always willing to be helpful with her classmates. She is a wonderful role model. Autumn does very well in all academic classes. Autumn always shows a positive attitude and great leadership skills.

Dakota Baxter has been chosen Unity Middle School’s student of the week. He is in fifth grade and the son of Troy Baxter. Dakota has a positive attitude and puts forth great effort in his class work.

He gets along well with his peers and has a fun sense of humor.

Dakota contributes to class discussions and is an enjoyable student.

Serena Stelton has been chosen Unity High School’s student of the week. She is a sophomore and the daughter of Dawn and Billy Shattuck. Serena is involved in student council and strives to make Unity a better place. She is well respected by her peers and adds much to class discussions.

Serena enjoys hanging with her brothers and friends.

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APRIL

THURS. & FRI./8 & 9 Milltown

• Middle school play at the Unity school. Thurs. 1:30 p.m.; Fri. 1:30 & 7 p.m.

THURSDAY/8

Coming events

Amery

West Sweden

• Taste of West Sweden Brunch at Grace Lutheran Church, 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m.

MONDAY/12 Balsam Lake

• WI Conservation Congress spring meeting at Unity High School, 7 p.m., 715-268-2304.

Centuria

• Memory Days meeting at the village hall, 6 p.m.

• Skywarn spotter class at the high school, 6 p.m., 715485-9280.

• Sen. Feingold’s listening session at the high school, 6 p.m., 715-485-9280.

Siren

Balsam Lake

• Free Gentle Yoga class at Attitudes Dance Academy, 89 a.m., 715-259-3325 or 715-475-9656.

• WI Conservation Congress spring meeting at Burnett County Government Center, 7 p.m., 715-268-2304.

Frederic

• Chronic Illness/Disability Support Group will meet at Peace Lutheran Church, 6:30 p.m., 715-755-2515.

• Infant/child class at the American Red Cross office, 5:30-8:30 p.m., 715-485-3025, www.scvarc.org.

• Skywarn spotter class at the justice center, 2 p.m., 715485-9280.

TUESDAY/13 Dresser

• First–third grades present “A Tribute to America and the Olympics,” at the elementary gym, 7 p.m.

WEDNESDAY/14

Grantsburg

Balsam Lake

• Wildflowers of Glacial Lakes at Crex Meadows Education Center, 715-463-2739.

• Early Learning Center’s Health and Safety Fair, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

Luck

Grantsburg

• NARFE Chapter 1581 will hold their dinner meeting at the Hog Wild Restaurant at noon, 715-327-8658.

• Skywarn training at the village hall, 6:30 p.m.

Siren

Siren

• Dining at Five at the senior center, 5 p.m.

• Child Safety Night at Family Resource Center, 4-6 p.m., 715-349-2922.

FRI. & SAT./9 & 10 Spooner

• Gun show at the elementary school. Fri. 6-9 p.m., Sat. 8 a.m.-4 p.m., 715-635-2319.

• Free Gentle Yoga class at Attitudes Dance Academy, 89 a.m., 715-259-3325 or 715-475-9656.

Located off Otter Slide Avenue, near the St. Croix River in the town of Sterling, this “fixer-upper” may need some work before it can be used again. Photo by Greg Marsten

Rice Lake

FRI.-SUN./9-11

SAT. & SUN./10 & 11

• Mystery writers workshop at the library, 10 am.3 p.m., 715-859-6595.

• Spring Home, Garden & Recreation Show at the ice arena. Fri. 5-8 p.m., Sat. 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m.3 p.m., 715-268-8101.

• Pastor Jim Gale to speak at Assembly of God Church.

Saturday, men’s breakfast 8 a.m., evening meeting 6:30 p.m.; Sunday 10:15 a.m., 715-349-5750.

• A gala at the new public library, , 7-10 p.m., 715-4831777.

Amery

Frederic

• “Bye Bye Birdie” at the elementary school. Fri. & Sat. 7 p.m., Sun. 2 p.m.

Grantsburg

• “The Diary of Anne Frank” at the high school. Fri. & Sat. 7:30 p.m. and Sun. 3 p.m.

FRIDAY/9

St. Croix Falls

• “The Big Friendly Giant” at Festival Theatre. Sat. 7:30 p.m., Sun. 2 p.m., 715-483-3387, www.festivaltheatre.org.

SATURDAY/10 Centuria

• Recycling forum at Fristad Lutheran Church fellowship hall, 10 a.m.

Grantsburg

• Northwest Regional Writers to meet at Espresso Cabin, 1 p.m.

Milltown

• Unity Middle School musical/drama “Captain Bree & Her Lady Pirates” at Unity School Auditorium, 7 p.m.

Siren

• Fish fry at Burnett County Moose Lodge, 5:30-7:30 p.m., 715-349-5923.

Webster

Siren

• Webster High School Variety Show in the cafetorium, 7 p.m.

Frederic

• Grape-pruning demonstration at Eagle Branch Vineyard, Hwy. 48 West, 1 p.m., 715-635-3506, 800-528-1914.

Grantsburg

• Pinko Jam at four bars, noon - closing.

Luck

• EMT smelt fry at the fire hall. Food: 3:30-7 p.m. Auction: 7:30 p.m.-?, 715-472-9111.

Milltown

• Bash for Breast Cancer at Hack’s Pub, 4 p.m.-?.

St. Croix Falls Webster

• “Bloom Where You’re Planted” program at the Grace United Methodist Church, 1 p.m., sponsored by Wisconsin Center for the Book, an affiliate of the Woodland Pattern Book Center, Milwaukee, 715-866-7697,

SUNDAY/11 Balsam Lake

• Ecumenical Choir Easter Cantata, “Wondrous Love,” at East Balsam Baptist Church, 7 p.m.

Danbury

• History and future plans program at Forts Folle Avoine, 2 p.m., www.theforts.org.

Frederic

• Movie matinee at Golden Oaks, 2 p.m.

Luck

• David Midboe to perform at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, 2 p.m.

Siren

• Head Injury Support Group at Siren Covenant Church, 1-2:30 p.m., 715-349-8985.

St. Croix Falls

• “Finding Food in Farm Country” presentation at the elementary school, 5-9 p.m.

Turtle Lake

• Blood drive at the school, 11:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m., 800RED-CROSS, redcrossblood,org.

Webster

• Fibromyalgia meeting at the library, 5-7 p.m., 715-8665122.

THURS.-SUN./15-18 St. Croix Falls

• “The Big Friendly Giant” at Festival Theatre. Thurs. 2 & 7:30 p.m., Fri. 7:30 p.m., Sat. 2 p.m., Sun. 2 p.m., 715-4833387, www.festivaltheatre.org.

THURSDAY/15 Balsam Lake

• Living with Grief: Cancer and End-of-Life Care, teleconference event at the government center, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., 715-485-8600.

Luck

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

Milltown

• Third-grade concert at the Unity school, 7 p.m.

Siren

• Sen. Herb Kohl’s regional representative at the Government Center, 1:30-2:30 p.m., 715-832-8424.

Modeling at America's Beauty Show Molly Austin White, a junior at St. Croix Falls High School, took part recently in what’s been called “The Grammys of the hair and beauty industry,” the American Beauty Show. The daughter of Milo White and Jane Austin White, Molly has been modeling for a year locally around the Twin Cities, Stillwater and Eau Claire areas.

Her agency sent her an e-mail about an audition in Chicago for America’s Beauty Show, a highly publicized show that has been held for more than 80 years and is looked forward to yearly by the beauty industry. Molly and her mom decided to take the trip to Chicago and thought that even if she wasn’t chosen as a model, they would have a fun getaway weekend together. With well over 100 models showing up for the audition, Molly was one of eight chosen for the show. “It was so exciting watching her on stage and meeting everyone involved with the production,” said mother, Jane. “Ben, a famous hairstyle artist, and the winner of the reality show ‘Shear Genius,’ cut and styled Molly’s hair. It was truly a night to remember.” These photos show Molly with other models in the show, a rehearsal on stage, the advertisement for the show and with the makeup and hair artists prior to the show, held March 28. - Special photos

St. Croix Falls

• Polk-Burnett listening session at the elementary school, 4-6 p.m.