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Stolen money goes for clothes, iPod Two teens face charges for two armed robberies PAGE 2

Webster schools receive $560,000 state loan Will put district in position to save money PAGE 3

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Alexandria Kammeyer received second-place for her 4-lb., 2.7 oz. bass at the American Legion Ice-Fishing Contest on Big Wood Lake near Grantsburg on Saturday, Feb. 13. - More photos in Currents section. - Photo by Raelynn Hunter

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Polk County’s lime quarry loses money Drop in sales noted, changes on hold PAGE 6

New Luck Winter Carnival Queen Krystal Ouellette (L) and Second Princess Michelle Tomlinson enjoyed the heat of a roaring bonfire after the events of the Winter Carnival wound down on Sunday. More photos in Currents section. - Photo by Greg Marsten

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Teen robbers bought clothes, iPod 17-year-old used shotgun in robberies; 16-year-old drove getaway truck

by Gary King POLK COUNTY - One of two teens accused in the armed robberies of two rural grocery/gas stores in Polk County told authorities they used stolen money to go to Wal-Mart and buy clothes, an iPod, CB radios and other items.

Paul R. Mueller, 17, of Milltown, was taken into custody early Thursday morning, Feb. 11, just hours after walking into Jonzy’s Market near Balsam Lake armed with a shotgun, demanding money from the clerk.

Mueller admitted to the robbery of Jonzy’s Market as well as the Feb. 8 armed robbery of Pap’s Store in the town of

Apple River.

A 16-year-old from Centuria, charged with being an accomplice by driving Mueller to both robberies in a pickup truck, was also taken into custody. His name is being withheld due to his age.

According to a Polk County Mueller Sheriff’s report, authorities received a call at approximately 8:26 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 10, in reference to the Jonzy’s Market robbery.

Mueller fled on foot from the scene.

Working on information from witnesses who saw the pickup truck, a Milltown police officer noticed a vehicle matching the

description. Deputies responded to the address of the registered owner where they found a ski mask.

After getting a search warrant, they found a shotgun that matched the description of the Pap’s Store armed robbery.

Mueller was taken into custody at 1:20 a.m., Thursday. His 16-year-old accomplice was arrested at approximately 3 a.m.

Both teens gave statements to police as to their involvement in the crimes.

Mueller said he entered both businesses and demanded money while wearing a ski-style mask, sunglasses and carrying a long-barrel shotgun. He made off with an undisclosed amount of money.

After both robberies the teens went to the 16-year-old’s house where they split up the money. They then went to WalMart to make purchases, a police report stated.

An incident related to the search for Mueller is related in the story below.

Attempted homicide charged in squad ramming Convicted felon rearrested after being released by hospital

by Gary King POLK COUNTY – A 49-year-old convicted felon living in rural Luck faces seven criminal counts - including attempted first-degree intentional homicide - after using his pickup truck to ram a parked squad car occupied by a sheriff’s deputy last Wednesday evening, Feb. 10.

Michael Chamandy, who was convicted of felony robbery in New York state in 1988, was airlifted to Regions Hospital following the collision. Polk County Sheriff’s Deputy Anthony Puetz, 34, was treated and released at St. Croix Regional Medical

Center in St. Croix Falls.

Chamandy was released this week from Regions Hospital, but the hospital failed to notify the sheriff’s department of his release, according to Sheriff Tim Moore.

“He was appreChamandy hended at WalMart yesterday (Tuesday) and booked into our jail,” Moore stated.

Chamandy also faces charges of firstdegree reckless endangerment, attempting to flee or elude a traffic officer, felony

criminal damage to property, driving while intoxicated, possession of a firearm by a felon and possession of a short-barreled shotgun or rifle.

The collision, which occurred while police were searching for a suspect in the wake of the Jonzy’s Market robbery (see story above) completely destroyed the front end of a Polk County Sheriff’s squad car - a 2009 Dodge Charger. Damage to the vehicle and contents may exceed $25,000.

According to sheriff’s reports, a deputy in an unmarked squad car was checking back roads looking for an older pickup believed to be connected with the robbery when a pickup matching the general description of the vehicle began following his vehicle in an “very aggressive” manner.

The deputy called for backup help from other deputies in the area and one deputy reported he would be waiting in the parking lot of the Eagle Lounge.

The officer in the unmarked squad passed the parking lot, activated his emergency lights and stopped in the westbound lane of CTH G. The pickup, driven by Chamandy, stopped, but as the deputy approached the pickup with a drawn gun while identifying himself as a police officer, Chamandy accelerated at high speed into the parking lot, fishtailed and then exited onto CTH G, going west.

The squad car, operated by Puetz, was parked on CTH G, with emergency lights activated.

Chamandy drove his 1977 Ford F-250 directly into the front end of Puetz’s squad car, according to another deputy at the scene, without slowing down, causing both airbags in the squad to deploy.

Chamandy was arrested at the scene and was resisting officers and appeared to be intoxicated, according to the police report.

A Pollk County Sheriff’s squad car, a 2009 Dodge Ram, was struck head-on by a 1977 Ford F-250 (top photo) last Wednesday evening. Photos from Polk County Sheriff’s Dept.

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GREEN BAY – The Wisconsin Council on Problem Gambling has entered the social media world, with a Facebook fan page. “We know that people get their information in a wide variety of ways,” said Rose Gruber, WCPG executive director. “It makes sense to add social media tactics to our communication and outreach efforts, particularly to reach young problem gamblers who rely on social media communication tools.” The information shared through the Facebook fan page ranges from resources for compulsive gamblers and their families to news and information about WCPG. “One of the great advantages of social media is that it gives us another avenue to communicate and stay connected with those who face gambling issues and those who know compulsive gamblers,” Gruber added. To find WCPG’s Facebook fan page, search for Wisconsin Council on Problem Gambling when logged into Facebook. WCPG is also on the Web at www.wi-problemgamblers.org. - from WCPG

Road dropped from UPH plan No special annual meeting for school

by Mary Stirrat LUCK — A special annual meeting of the Luck School District originally set for Monday, Feb. 22, will not take place. The purpose of the meeting was to allow district residents to vote on whether the school should provide road right-of-way for the new facility being planned by United Pioneer Home.

UPH Administrator Dan Valentine said today that preliminary cost estimates for the road came in too high, and the facility is not going to consider it at this time.

“It is easy to get carried away in building design and site design,” he said. “We had to revisit our core values and mission, and decided that we are not in the road building business but the care business.

“Our mission is to care and house the elderly, the majority of whom are financially unable to pay for their care and rely on the taxpayers to care for them.”

Valentine said that the site plan makes it possible to put in a road in the future, “if and when it becomes desirable and economically feasible.”

The regular monthly meeting of the Luck School Board of Education will begin at 6 p.m.

Monday evening.

Snowmobile death investigation nearly complete BURNETT COUNTY - Blood tests to determine the blood alcohol level of a 41-year-old man who died in a snowmobile accident early Thursday morning, Feb. 4, are still pending, according to information provided by the Department of Natural Resources.

According to the DNR, Jeffrey S. Busse was operating a snowmobile down Krueger Road with three other snowmobilers just before 1 a.m.

Busse apparently collided with the snowmobile in front of him, was ejected and then struck by one or more snowmobiles that were following him.

All of the subjects involved had been consuming alcohol. Tami Boese, 37, Owatonna, Minn., Travis L. DeMarre, 24, Webster, and Jason L. Pierce, 27, Siren, were charged with operating a snowmobile while intoxicated.

A DNR spokesperson said this week that the investigation is nearing a conclusion and may be completed in a few days. - Gary King with information from the DNR

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Webster schools received $560,000 state loan

by Carl Heidel WEBSTER – On Tuesday, Feb. 16, the Wisconsin Board of Commissioners of Public Lands approved a $560,000 loan to the school district of Webster for the district to use to refinance its unfunded current service liability to the Wisconsin Retirement System. The school board had approved application for this loan at its regular meeting in December.

According to Superintendent Jim Erickson, this loan will put the schools in a position to save money and regulate yearly expenses. The district will now be able to save a total of $281,633 in interest payments, and it will have a fixed amount rather than a fluctuating amount that it will pay annually to cover the funding of retirement costs.

The refinancing will also permit the repayment of the costs to be completed four years earlier than under the present structure.

“We’re thrilled to death with this,” said Erickson. “We finally have a strong handle on this. Any fixed costs are better than the fluctuation we’ve experienced,” he said.

He noted that the schools were faced with 7-percent interest on their costs, a “killer amount.” The loan amounts to “real money in savings,” he said.

Erickson emphasized that this will not involve any new taxes. He said that the money for repayment of this refinanced loan is already in the general fund, and is part of the current tax levy.

In the last 12 months, including ac-

tions approved Tuesday, the Board of Commissioners of Public Lands has approved 241 loan applications totaling $223.1 million. The loans can be made to municipalities and school districts for any public purpose.

Created in 1848 by the Wisconsin Constitution, the Board of Commissioners of Public Lands was established to accept federal land grants and to manage trust funds for the benefit of public education in Wisconsin.

The majority of trust fund assets are held in the Common School Fund, from which the majority of state trust fund loans are issued. Earnings from this fund are distributed to K-12 school libraries annually.

Record fourth-quarter earnings reported

by Jackie Thorwick MEDINA, Minn. - In an economic environment where every glimmer of hope is cause for celebration, Polaris Industries has lit a cheerful bonfire.

The company, headquartered in Medina, Minn., and with one of its production plants in Osceola, last month reported record fourth-quarter earnings.

Though net income for the company was down for the entire year of 2009, fourth quarter income was up 21.2 percent, from $36.2 million in fourth-quarter 2008 to $43.9 million in fourth quarter 2009. Polaris designs and manufactures motorcycles, snowmobiles, ATVs and off-road vehicles.

The Osceola plant has about 800 employees.

According to Marlys Knutson, external relations manager in the Medina office, the strong earnings were only partially due to the layoffs that occurred last year. They also were the result of the company’s push toward “operating excellence,” which involves identifying and eliminating waste, and “looking under rocks” for cost savings. Knutson noted also that last year’s layoffs did not affect any full-time employees, only contractors and part-time employees.

Several other pieces of news found on the Polaris Web site add to a strong picture of the company: • On Feb. 3 Polaris announced its acquisition of swissauto Powersports.

Based in Burgdorf, Switzerland, swissauto designs and develops high-per-

formance engines. Polaris has worked with swissauto for years.

• The Polaris Ranger RZR won first, second, and third place at the California-held King of the Hammers race.

The 58-mile race, which took place on Feb. 1, is said to be “the toughest oneday off-road race on the planet.” Vehicles from five other manufacturers competed.

• On Jan. 21, Polaris annouced a 3percent increase in its regular quarterly cash dividend.

Polaris has no plans for hiring additional staff at this point. According to Knutson, “2010 is expected to be a stabilization year, still tough. But we’re seeing a leveling off and hope to see more of an uptick (in sales) later in the year.”

St. Croix Falls man receives one-year prison sentence

by Sherill Summer BALSAM LAKE - Brady M. Tulgren, 26, St. Croix Falls, received a one-year prison sentence followed by three years of extended supervision from Judge Robert Rasmussen on Feb. 9.

The sentence was a result of a guilty but not guilty due to mental defect or disease plea for false imprisonment,

substantial battery, intimidating victim by dissuading the reporting of a crime and a 2009 bail jumping. Three other bail jumping charges, a possession of THC and eight charges of contempt of court were read-in for sentencing and dismissed.

Most of the charges stem from September 2008 when Tulgren had a series of of disputes with a former

girlfriend in which she was beaten on more than one occasion. The false imprisonment charge stems from when Tulgren told the victim that he would take her to the hospital, but instead drove around on back roads. The victim allegedly attempted to jump out of the car, but Tulgren had her by the hair.

Pettis “exploring options” for fall election SIREN - Former 28th District State Assembly Rep. Mark Pettis indicated this week in an e-mail that he is exploring his options regarding a possible candidacy for his former seat.

“After looking at Ann Hraychuck’s voting record that raised taxes and fees to a new level and increased government regulations, I agree with

many people that we need a change in Madison,” Pettis wrote. “Many people have asked me, and are asking me frequently, if I would run for office again. I believe we need to lower taxes and government regulations, and for that reason I am exploring my options for this fall’s election.”

Pettis served in the state Legislature

Former bait store owner ordered to anger management course

by Sherill Summer SIREN - Thomas R. Sterger, 56, formerly of Webster, was ordered to complete an anger management course by Judge James Babbitt on Feb. 4 for guilty pleas of two misdemeanor disorderly conduct charges. He was also ordered to pay a $250 fine per charge and court costs.

The pleas and the sentence do not tell half the story, however.

Sterger is the former owner of a bait farm in Webster. In July of 2006, two fire inspectors attempted to inspect the business, but Sterger refused access to the business. Instead, he drove a forklift into the fire inspector’s truck and attempted to lift the truck off the ground.

Originally, Sterger was charged with

two counts of second-degree reckless endangering a safety officer, two counts of battery to a workforce development employee and disorderly conduct. However, all of these original charges were dismissed on a prosecutor’s motion in March 2008, and four new charges were filed: two counts of battery to a workforce development employee and two counts of disorderly conduct.

One of the battery to a workforce development employee was dismissed, but the sentence of the other battery charge, a felony H charge, is deferred, and a sentence on this charge can be imposed at a later date. Sterger currently lives in Torrington, Wyo. Sterger’s business, the Webster Waxie Ranch, was destroyed by fire in 2009.

from 1998 to 2006. - with submitted information

Sloper, Kienholz win primary 70 vote in only February election

by Gregg Westigard MILLTOWN – Les Sloper and Kathryn Kienholz will face each other on April 6 to see who will hold the District 6 seat on the Polk County Board. The two won the primary election Tuesday, Feb. 16, the only spring primary in Polk County.

Sloper received 34 votes and Kienholz 23 votes. Finishing third was Lynn Dahn with 13 votes. Only 70 voters went to the polls.

Kienholz, who lives on Antler Lake, has served one term on the county board. This is Sloper’s first run for the county board, but he has served several terms on the Milltown Village Council.

District 6 includes the village of Milltown and most of the town of Milltown. The village vote was Sloper 25, Kienholz 11 and Dahn 7.

The town vote was Kienholz 12, Sloper 9 and Dahn 6.

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Ambulance servers to lose equipment fund after this year

by Sherill Summer SIREN – County Supervisor Chris Sybers might have found a windfall for the county.

He attended the administration committee meeting this week to ask about a $75,000 fund used by ambulance providers in the past to purchase equipment at zero-percent interest.

Sybers is the current chairman of the Burnett County Towns Association who starting the negotiation process for am-

bulance service starting in 2011. There is a clause in the current contract with North Memorial that essentially allows the provider to borrow money from the county to purchase equipment to be used in the county. Any money borrowed must be paid back to the county over a five-year period.

In the past, North Memorial has purchased an ambulance with the money, but they made the final payment for the ambulance last year. Currently there is

no money from the fund that is outstanding.

The county retains ownership of the equipment purchased with the money from the fund.

Once this contract expires at the end of this year, this money will not be available for service providers, and the money will be returned to the general fund.

The discussion in the committee identified one main reason for eliminating

the fund; there are now multiple ambulance providers in the county because Trade Lake, Roosevelt and Dewey townships left the countywide contract for ambulance service beginning this year.

It is possible that North Memorial will ask to use the fund this year to purchase equipment, but Burnett County Administrator Candace Fitzgerald believes the administration committee has the final say on whether to loan the money or not.

County may not fill vacant University Extension youth agent

by Sherill Summer SIREN - Burnett County’s UW-Extension youth agent for the last three years, Mary Pardee, is now the youth development agent in Barron County, leaving the youth agent position vacant.

Because the Extension positions are not mandated, the county has the choice of filling the position or not, and if so, at what level. In an effort to replace the vacant position, the interim district director for the northern region, Kathy Miller, was at two Burnett County committee meetings in less than a week to explain what programs Pardee had been working on prior to her leaving earlier this year and to answer any questions county supervisors might have.

The University of Wisconsin partners with counties by paying for 60 percent of each agent’s salary and benefits. There are four types of Extension agents that have been working in Burnett County: family living and nutrition, economic development, agriculture, and, until recently, youth development and 4-H agent. There are two tricounty agriculture agents stationed in Washburn County. Burnett County shares the expenses of these two agents with Washburn and Sawyer counties.

The Extension agents are considered educators.

The youth development agent has not

always been a full-time position in Burnett County. Up until 1998 the position was part time, but Burnett County Chairman Phil Lindeman explained that the youth development agent was made full time so that the agent would have more time to work with at-risk youth.

Some of Pardee’s projects, according to Miller, were working with the student at the Alternative Learning Center in Siren, creating the youth in county government program where students from Burnett County schools sat on the county board as youth representatives and extensively on the Take me to the River youth programs last summer. She had secured a grant for rain gardens and rail barrels to be used in Burnett County this summer.

She was also the 4-H agent.

Burnett County Family Agent and Department Manager Marilyn Kooiker felt

Weis sworn in as new Webster Village trustee

by Sherill Summer WEBSTER - The Webster Village Board has been short one trustee since Bill Rock resigned in December of last year. This has been corrected with the swearing-in of Charlie Weis as a village trustee. Rock was elected for a second term in 2009 and has a year left in the term, and Weis will serve the remainder of Rock’s term.

Library update The village was informed that the cleanup of the former Larsen building does qualify for PECFA funding. The fund, Petroleum Environmental Cleanup Fund Award, will reimburse the village and the library board for any contamination cleanup up to $200,000 after, in essence, a $10,000 deductible.

The process to enter the program will be complete once some signature pages are turned in. The village also learned that the DNR will not be the governing body in deciding what cleanup needs to be done because apparently the contamination is not big enough for the DNR to tackle.

Instead, the Department of Commerce, who is already working with the village on a $360,000 Community Development Block Grant that will finance much of the project, will decide what cleanup is needed. Reportedly, the Department of Commerce is easier to work with than the DNR. Other business

Interim District Director of University of Wisconsin - Extension Kathy Miller and Burnett County Extension Department Manager Marilyn Kooiker appeared at the Natural Resource committee to request the vacant youth development position in Burnett County be filled. - Photo by Sherill Summer

Miller explained that Extension agents with master’s degrees have a good track record because they can evaluate needs in the community, plan programs and report back to stakeholders more effectively than agents without master’s degrees, although she did admit that some counties had youth development agents with only a bachelor’s degree.

Miller warned that agents without a master’s degree tended not to stay at the position for long.

that Pardee had done a fine job, and that someone else can come in and do an equally fine job.

At-risk youth Other concerns raised at the administration committee on was how effective Pardee was in reaching at-risk youth.

Supervisor Gary Lundberg pointed out that the job description for the youth development agent does not mention atrisk youth, and Miller explained that if the county was going to look for an agent to work with at-risk youth specifically, the qualifications might be different than an agent working primarily with 4-H and other youth programs.

The administration did not make any decision at the Feb. 15 meeting. Instead Lindeman will talk with 4-H leaders and others to get their sense of what a youth development agent could do in the county.

Vote of support The natural resource committee was easily convinced of the merit of the position and voted to fill it at 100 percent on Thursday, Feb. 11, with Supervisor Gene Olson giving the most vocal support, calling it very beneficial for the county and a good deal, financially.

The natural resource committee does not have the final say, however. The administration committee will vote on the issue twice, once to fill the position and again, after the interviews are complete, to hire a specific candidate.

Lindeman asked if the position need be filled by someone with a master’s degree.

CESA 11 program nominated as National Center of Excellence in Early Childhood Could be awarded $200,000 a year for five years

Charlie Weis was sworn in as a Webster Village trustee on Wednesdady, Feb. 10. Weis will replace former Trustee Bill Rock. Rock resigned last December for health reasons. Photo by Sherill Summer The village has decided to become a member of the Burnett County Towns Association. Typically, villages are not members of the association, but because the association is negotiating a contract with the ambulance provider, it was decided that being a voting member would be advantageous. The annual membership is $40. Tom Stusek will be the village’s representative.

MADISON – Cooperative Educational Services Agency 11, or CESA 11, was one of three Head Start Programs in Wisconsin to be nominated by Gov. Jim Doyle to compete for the designation as a Head Start Center of Excellence in Early Childhood at the national level.

Doyle made the nomination based the the program’s model of implementing comprehensive, innovative and targeted approaches to enhance Head Start/Early Head Start program services. Doyle said that the CESA 11 Head Start program produced positive, measurable outcomes for children’s school readiness and success by supporting families in their children’s learning and through inreased staff competency. The Polk County Early Learning Center in Balsam Lake is one of 10 centers that comprise

the CESA 11 group.

The Centers of Excellence program was established in the 2007 amendments to the Head Start Act. The process implemented this year allows the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Head Start to fund 10 Centers of Excellence. Because of Doyle’s nomination, CESA 11 is eligible to compete for one of the 10 federal designations.

If chosen, CESA 11 Head Start would be awarded $200,000 a year for five years to enhance and increase program services to enrolled children and their families, strengthen community partnerships and provide additional professional development opportunities for staff.

The CESA 11 Head Start/Early Head Start program provides comprehensive early childhood education and services to 764 children ages birth to 5 and their families throughout a seven-county area in Northwest Wisconsin. — with submitted information

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Soldier thanks Frederic Schools Graduation credits, alternative diploma discussed

by Gregg Westigard FREDERIC – A local military officer serving in Iraq presented flags to the Frederic Schools Monday night in appreciation of the support of Operation Iraqi Freedom that the schools have given.

Staff Sgt. Nicholas Kuechenmeister is serving his second tour with Bravo Company of the 128th U.S. Infantry. He and his wife, Mandy, have four children in Frederic Schools. Mandy, formerly Mandy Jensen, is a 1990 Frederic graduate who works as a library aide in the elementary school.

The show of thanks to the school was the highlight of the monthly school board meeting that also included a midyear financial report and a look ahead that graduation credits and alternative diploma options. The Feb. 15 meeting has attended by the five school board members, the superintendent and principals, and the press. The Kuechenmeisters were the only members of the public present.

With the school year half over, Superintendent Gerald Tischer reported that the district is running very close to its budget. He said that the district is ahead on the transportation and operations lines, which could provide a cushion later for other expenses.

“We are running true to budget, but

this is a deficit budget,” Tischer said. He said that the current year’s expenses will cut into the district’s fund balance or reserves. Tischer showed figures that showed the fund balance at over $1 million at the start of the 2003, 2004 and 2005 school years. It has stayed at around $900,000 for the last four years and started the present year at $883,000.

Tischer said the district should have a reserve above $600,000.

Tischer said declining enrollment will continue to affect the district, including the amount of per pupil state aid. This spring 48 seniors will graduate. They will be replaced by 30 students entering elementary school, a loss of 18 students.

The district head count last September was 487 students.

Graduation credits Frederic may be increasing the credits required for graduation. High school Principal Ray Draxler said the present requirement of 24 credits is lower than the neighboring districts, all of which require 26 to 28 credits. Draxler is suggesting that Frederic’s graduation credits be raised to 25 for the class of 2013 and 26 for the class of 2014 (this year’s eighthgraders). He said that of last’s year’s graduating class, 34 of the 37 graduates had more than 24 credits.

The present graduation requirements of 24 credits include four credits of English, four of social science, two of math, two of natural science, 1.5 of physical education, .5 of adult living, one of information processing and .5 of health, with

the remainder coming from a variety of areas. The board will review graduation credits and requirements over the coming two months, with a focus on adding credits in some areas. The initial discussion included algebra and environmental science as possible additions.

“Frederic is one of the few schools in the area without an alternative diploma option,” Draxler told the board. “This could be a way to help some students graduate.”

The alternative diploma would require fewer credits and might involve alternative ways of learning. Draxler cited three local programs designed to meet the needs of some students. Luck has an alternative high school. Unity has an alternative diploma program that has run for several years. And the three districts based in Burnett County, Grantsburg, Siren and Webster, are part of the Burnett County Alternative Learning Center.

Draxler said this type of program to meet the needs of some students would take a lot of time and work to establish.

He said the idea has been discussed in the past in Frederic, and he is raising the topic for discussion and study.

Other business Frederic has received the first half of the property tax payments. All or a part of 10 municipalities are in the school district, but 75 percent of the tax revenue comes from four places. The half of Trade Lake in the Frederic District pays 22 percent of the taxes. The village of Frederic pays 21 percent, while Clam

Falls and West Sweden each contribute 16 percent.

The district may be saving in transportation expenses and hours on the road if a proposed change in the football conference lineup is approved. Frederic might stop playing Flambeau and start playing Luck. Flambeau is a 65-mile trip one way, while Luck is six miles away.

Frederic will have a summer school program from June 10 through June 30, with the program being developed. Elementary school Principal Kelly Steen said the program offers an educational benefit and is popular with the students.

Tischer said that summer school also offers a financial benefit to the district. He said the district receives $196,000 in state revenues by holding the summer sessions. The summer school will also be serving food in a Seamless Summer that offers free lunch to anyone under the age of 18, according to food service manager Judy Shafer.

Short notes The bell choir performed at the state education convention in Milwaukee.

Board member Scott Nelson said the choir was well received, and he was proud to be wearing a Frederic name tag.

The elementary All School Thematic is the Olympics and its kickoff was “awesome” according to Steen. Channel 13 taped the opening ceremonies. Classes are studying different nations taking part in the Olympic Games.

Nielsen elected Luck Village president New legal counsel introduced

by Mary Stirrat LUCK — Luck trustee and president pro-tem Steve Nielsen was elected village president last Wednesday night, following the January resignation from that

Trustee Peter Demydowich, president pro-tem for the village of Luck.

position of Nancy Webster-Smith.

Nielsen was the only nominee from the dozen or so village residents in attendance at the Feb. 10 meeting of the board. He abstained from the vote, and was elected unanimously by board members Lori Pardun, Peter Demydowich, Marsha Jensen and Gene Cooper.

Cooper was participating in the meeting via phone from Florida. Trustee Jen Nelson was absent from the meeting due to medical reasons, Nielsen said.

There were no nominations for the trustee seat that Nielsen leaves vacant, so the board will seek to make an appointment in the upcoming weeks. Anyone interested in the position can contact the village office or talk with one of the current board members.

Because Nielsen served as president pro-tem, a vacancy also occurred in that position. Neither Pardun nor Cooper is eligible for the position since they are not seeking re-election when their terms end in April. On a motion made by Nielsen and seconded by Jensen with Demydowich abstaining, the board unanimously elected Demydowich as president pro-tem.

It was originally reported that the board itself would select one of its own

Steve Nielsen was elected Luck Village president last week. members to serve as president, but the Leader, after press time, received information that nominations were open to the public.

Legal counsel Last month the board voted to hire Bakke Norman law offices of New Richmond as legal counsel for the village.

Attorney Adam Jarchow of Bakke Norman was introduced to the board

Adam Jarchow of Bakke Norman law offices is Luck’s new village attorney. and to the public in attendance at the Feb. 10 meeting.

Jarchow is a graduate of Clear Lake High School, and received his law degree from the University of Florida Levin College of Law. He is licensed to practice law in Wisconsin, Minnesota and Florida.

Frederic Lions hold annual United Cerebral Palsy Telethon Frederic Lions member Jim Meyer, chairperson of the annual Frederic Lions United Cerebral Palsy Telethon, held Jan. 30, is shown at the call-in center at Bremer Bank, Frederic, giving last-minute instructions to Frederic Lions members John Boyer and Phil Knuf. The telethon raised approximately $225 for United Cerebral Palsy of Northwestern Wisconsin. For information about the Frederic Lions Club, please contact Lion Corey Arnold of State Farm Insurance, Frederic, or Lion Steve Tesch of Harlander & Tesch Dental Office, Frederic. - Photo submitted

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Lime quarry loses money as sales drop Changes on hold

by Gregg Westigard ALDEN/BALSAM LAKE – Expenses have exceeded revenues at the Polk County Lime Quarry for four of the past five years. Sales of one of the main products have plummeted for five years. The quarry does not have the reserve funds to reclaim a closing pit. Major changes are on hold. This is a summary of information presented and actions taken at the monthly meeting of the lime quarry committee last Wednesday, Feb. 10.

The financial information was presented by the quarry’s interim manager Moe Norby. He presented a four-page sales history report and explained the report to committee members Larry Jepsen, Diane Stoneking, Dean Johansen, Ted Johnson and Kathryn Kienholz.

Quarry expenses were more than revenues for 2005, 2006, 2008, and 2009 according to Norby’s figures. The total loses for those years, including depreciation for all but 2009, was $271,712. Adjusting for 2007 when the quarry gained $76,573, the total loss over the five-year period was $195,139. Norby said the losses were covered by depleting the quarry’s cash reserves, making future improvements hard to accomplish.

The losses occurred because the county transferred funds from the quarry to the county’s general fund to cover county expenses in all but 2007, the one year the quarry gained money.

The total of the transfers to the general fund for the five years (2005 – 2009) was $550,000.

“The transfer of funds has been out of

our hands,” Johnson said. “Finance must stop taking the money. We have no control. Our deficit comes from the transfer to the general fund.”

The quarry is in the process of closing down its north pit, which is depleted, and moving the operations to its south pit. Norby said the quarry has not put enough money into its reclamation reserve account to cover the cost of restoring the closed pit land to other use. He said that reclamation, which will start this year and will be done over four years, will require 60,000 tons of material. The reclamation involves a base of sand topped off with soil, which could return the former pit to agricultural use.

The quarry sells two main products, ag lime and class 5 rock. Both sell at roughly the same price, $8 per ton for ag lime and $7.75 per ton for class 5, according to the quarry’s 2009 price list. Norby said that while ag lime sales have remained steady, the class 5 sales, the major product for many years, have dropped each year since 2004. In 2004 the quarry sold 63 tons of class 5 and 33 tons of ag lime.

In 2009, the ag lime sales were still 34 tons, but the class 5 sales had dropped to 9.7 tons.

Norby said the drop in class 5 sales has been caused in part by competition from a quarry in Osceola. He said that many Minnesota customers go to the Osceola pit which is closer and has a cheaper price for its product.

Norby told the committee that with sales down, the reserve accounts underfunded and coming reclamation expenses not covered, he would like to stop transferring money to the county general fund now and to have future

transfers based on profits from the quarry and based on the results of the previous year’s operations. He said the quarry must be left solvent to cover its expenses.

The committee would need to take action on that suggestion at a future meeting. The 2010 county budget includes transferring another $100,000 from the lime quarry account to the general fund.

Immediate actions Two immediate actions that will affect the operations of the quarry were put on hold by the committee.

Norby has proposed that the quarry buy software for the quarry scale that would automate the invoicing and receivable functions of the operation. That software would cost an estimated $12,000 - $15,000, with the expense coming from the quarry equipment fund.

After a lengthy discussion, the committee voted to table the purchase by a vote of 3 to 2. Jepsen, Johnson and Johansen voted to delay the purchase while Keinholz and Stoneking opposed the delay.

Keinholz said the quarry needs better controls, noting that the auditors cited lack of controls at the quarry as a problem. She said the county paid $18,000 for that audit.

Johnson and Johansen stated that the purchase should be put off until the quarry’s finances are better. Johansen said he was more concerned about the quarry making money and less concerned about controls.

Norby said that an automated accounts receivable/billing system would save time for the office manager.

That led to the next discussion, man-

agement of the quarry. After the quarry’s longtime manager was removed in the fall of 2008, the lime quarry operations were supervised by the office manager.

Last September, Norby, a county highway department employee, was hired as the part-time interim manager at the quarry. Since then the county has been looking at how to manage the quarry.

Suggestions have included merging lime with highway, hiring a new manager and hiring an office manager/ bookkeeper.

That decision is still on hold. From the discussion Wednesday, part of the timing of that decision will be determined by possible retirement of the present bookkeeper. It appeared that some committee members know what her retirement plans are and most don’t. With that uncertainty, the committee put off action on revising a manager job description and starting the hiring process.

“Moe (Norby) is with us until August,” Jepsen said. “We have time to make a decision. The merger issue (with highway) has been tabled by the county board. Judy is talking about retirement.

When that happens it affects our decision.”

“Let’s be proactive,” Johansen said.

“Let’s get the job description together and proceed with the hiring process.

Don’t wait for the county administrator.

That could take a while. The merger issue won’t go away.”

The lime committee meeting in midMarch may have a full agenda.

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GAM suit settled Personnel starts long discussion on policies

by Gregg Westigard BALSAM LAKE – The Polk County Personnel Committee covered several items quickly at its meeting Friday, Feb. 12. Then it settled into a long discussion which will carry over to its next meeting, Feb. 25.

The quick items Jeff Fuge, the county’s corporation counsel, announced that the lawsuit involving the sale of Golden Age Manor has been settled. After the sale of the county-owned nursing home was blocked by the courts, the buyers sued the county for their cost expenses. That suit has now been resolved. Rice Partners, the intended buyer, will receive $60,000 to cover its losses. Of that amount, $32,500 will be paid from county funds and $27,500 will be paid by

the county’s insurance company. This might close the file on the January 2008 sale of GAM. The committee approved a resolution setting the annual salaries for the sheriff and clerk of court for the four-year terms starting Jan.1, 2011. The pay raises of 1.5 percent each year had been decided at the Jan. 28 meeting. The resolution now goes to the county board. Neither of the present office holders was present for the action.

Employee relations director Andrea Jerrick said she is still collecting information on the issues involving how to establish the pay for the nonunion county management employees. The committee has been discussing whether a new market study is needed to review wages, what factors the study should look at and who should do the study. Jerrick said that some job duties will be affected with the hiring of a county administrator.

Frederic man charged with forgery, possession FREDERIC – Knowl Douglas, 19, Frederic, was arrested after his parents reported to the police that he stole checks from them, and wrote checks, causing overdrafts. He was charged with forgery, receiving stolen property, and possession of marijuana and paraphernalia on Feb. 12.

His parents also reported finding what looked like marijuana in his room. While being arrested, Douglas allegedly confessed to stealing checks from his parents and buying and using marijuana. — with information from the Polk County Sheriff’s Dept.

New weapon on snowy roads put to task MARQUETTE COUNTY – A new device is being tested for clearing highways of snow this winter, which backers say does the job in half the time of a regular snowplow.

The TowPlow is a 26-foot-long trailer attachment that is pulled behind a snowplow. Its axle lets it pivot over to the right, so two lanes can be cleared in a single pass.

Jack Yates is interim highway commissioner for Marquette County, which is

using the TowPlow. He says its $80,000 cost to the state is worth it. He says highway officials are trying something new to make roads safer, get the work done faster and make plowing snow more economical.

The TowPlow has also been introduced in Eau Claire County.

The state transportation department says if successful, more counties may add them to their fleets. - Jules Miller, Wisconsin Public Radio

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The long discussion The agenda item called for consideration of revision of county policies on just about everything. Items listed included the county board rules, the code of ethics, committee duties and personnel policies. All of this is in preparation for the hiring of the CA. Jerrick distributed an overview of policies that need to be reviewed, some 60 pages. She said she is requesting that all supervisors and committees start reviewing the many documents and present suggestions and ideas to the personnel committee.

Then some supervisors started to make suggestions. Ken Sample handed out a two-page document on recom-

Will tax incentives for small business help create jobs?

STATEWIDE - Lawmakers are floating the idea of providing tax incentives for small businesses that expand their payrolls. Some Wisconsin business owners say it’s just one tool that could speed up job growth and jump-start sluggish sales. But others aren’t so sure.

Wisconsin has lost some 150,000 jobs during the recession. The southeastern part of the state has borne the brunt of the economic downturn – especially its manufacturing sector – but there are pockets of pain everywhere.

Cheryl Detrick, president of the De Pere Area Chamber of Commerce, says she’s excited about legislation co-sponsored by Congressman Steve Kagen that would give a $5,000 tax incentive to businesses that make new hires. But she says government legislation is not the answer. Detrick says while it can create a

climate for businesses to take a risk, creating jobs hinges on what business leaders are comfortable doing.

Not everyone agrees that a tax incentive will boost the job market. John Florsheim, president of the Milwaukeebased Weyco Group, says the downturn has hurt sales of his company’s footwear.

Florsheim says they’re not in a “very conservative” hiring mode, and Weyco will base hiring decisions on consumer demand, not tax incentives. He adds they generally hire people as needed when business picks up.

Critics of the proposed tax incentive say it won’t spur job growth, but will only increase government spending, and add to the deficit. - Kirk Carapezza, Wisconsin Public Radio

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Patricia Schmidt handed out three pages of purposed changes. In addition there was a page of brief comments from the public protection committee and the human services board. Sample and Jepsen addressed the committee. Gerald Newville and Fuge weighed in with ideas. After several hours of wide-ranging talk, the topic of policy revision and suggestions for changes was laid to rest until the Feb. 25 meeting of the personnel committee.

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Do you read the Amy Goodman column in the Leader?

1. Yes 2. No 3. Sometimes 4. I read/hear her elsewhere 5. Who’s Amy Goodman?

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The Wisconsin Idea ... in our backyard

There’s a century-old principle that the state’s university system “should improve the lives of people beyond campus and throughout the state.”

That’s according to a recent news release about The Wisconsin Idea.

The Idea has guided the university’s work for more than a century now. And it’s good to remind taxpayers what our university’s programs and projects do for us all.

Here’s a rundown for Burnett and Polk counties, beginning with Burnett, where 60 UW-Madison alumni live and where 12 current UW-Madison students live: • A UW-Madison engineering student intern was placed with Parker Hannifin Corp. in Grantsburg.

• 37 registrants from Burnett County participated in UW-Madison Executive Education programs.

• 21 registrants from Burnett County companies participated in UW-Madison Engineering and Professional Development courses.

• 23 local public works and county highway people attended UW-Madison Transportation Information Center courses.

• Sue Thering, a UW-Madison assistant professor of landscape architecture and community development specialist for UW-Extension, is coordinating a partnership with several of Wisconsin's Native American communities to create affordable, energy-efficient housing on tribal lands throughout the state, culminating in the construction of two model homes in the St. Croix Ojibwe community near Hertel. Thering’s work is a partnership with the UW-Extension Native American Task Force and Burnett County • McNally Industries of Grantsburg has expanded its relationship with UWMadison to incorporate Quick Response Manufacturing and several industrial engineering principles and tools into its engineering and manufacturing philosophies, reducing lead times and cost. In addition to helping McNally double its revenue, this collaboration has also increased factory employment by 20 percent and developed a new engineering center employing 14 engineers.

And for Polk County where 67 current UW-Madison students are from and where 232 UW-Madison alumni now live: • Durex Products of Luck is a past member of the UW-Madison College of Engineering's Center for Quick Response Manufacturing. QRM is a strategy to cut lead times in all phases of manufacturing and office operations. It can bring products to market more quickly and secures business prospects by helping manufacturers compete in a rapidly changing arena.

• The Wisconsin Initiative to Promote Healthy Lifestyles Substance Abuse Program is a screening and assistance program to fight substance abuse that is now offered at Amery Regional Medical Center. A major goal of the initiative is to inform and support health-care professionals, employers, insurance organizations and policymakers in their efforts to make alcohol and drug screening become a routine part of health-care services.

For more information about the past and present of the Wisconsin Idea at UW-Madison and what it means to Northwest Wisconsin and the state, visit www.wisconsinidea.wisc.edu.

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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

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 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

Declining enrollment, cuts in state aid and diminishing federal stimulus dollars are forcing some very difficult budget decisions at public schools locally and statewide.

The loss of stimulus money may make next year’s budget process for many schools more painful than this year’s. It’s clear that even a strong recovery of the economy won’t solve the declining enrollment trend for most schools and property owners have a right to be concerned about how much their tax bill will go up in coming years.

Recently we published a story of how Luck School will cut a half million dollars from its budget. This week our story on the Frederic School Board includes information about the district’s deficit budget and concerns over declining enrollment. No local district, of the seven we cover, has escaped the fallout from the severe economic downturn.

And, the bigger the school district, the bigger the numbers. Oshkosh’s school board approved a plan to lay off the full-time equivalent of 35 teachers in an effort to fill a projected $5 million budget shortfall. That decision came despite a few hundred students protesting their concerns about increasing class sizes.

Madison Public Schools is projecting a $30 million deficit.

Too often, notes editorialist Jon Evert in a recent St. Paul Pioneer article, the state decides to continue a program in times of fiscal stress by using local checkbooks. We know that can be true, even though the state has gotten innovative in cutting costs this past year.

Can our local officials reinvent our local budgets and methods of operation to keep critical services alive?

In regard to local schools, it may all be adding up to one question - how much further can consolidation efforts between neighboring school districts go?

Olympic pride

The Siren community and all of Burnett County should be feeling proud this week as Siren native Molly Engstrom represents the United States as a member of the U.S. Women’s Hockey Team.

The daughter of Rick and Judy Engstrom, Molly is now a seasoned veteran of the team that she was a part of when it took to the ice at the 2006 Winter Games in Torino, Italy. She brought her bronze Olympic medal home with her four years ago, carrying it into the ice arena in Siren, inspiring local young athletes and her fans of all ages.

Her team has already scored two victories in Vancouver, and this Thursday they take on their toughest opponent yet, Finland, the team they defeated for bronze at Torino.

Here’s to the great entertainment provided by televised Olympics, made even more exciting with a local hero to cheer for. And thanks, Molly, for the commitment that took you there - from the ice rinks of one of our own hometowns.

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Planting grounds In these days of economic crisis, food is in short supply around the country and especially for families in Burnett County.

When I read of the Grantsburg School Board's approval for larger capacity machinery to cut the Grantsburg school grounds, I wondered what these acres of beautiful grass around the school would look like planted in gardens. Of course, the grass is a beautiful addition to the school and community, but these are new times, when stewardship of our available resources must be uppermost on our minds.

Dare I suggest that plots be measured off and offered to the Grantsburg School taxpayers? I can only see a win-win situation.

Folks can grow lots of food for themselves, and the school can not only save lots of money by not having to maintain the grounds, but the school could be a great model to other schools and public land holders encouraging them to do likewise.

Lucy Basler Webster

Questions Hey! Where are all you Bush bashers?

Shouldn't you be saying something right now? Like, maybe, stop campaigning and spending! Stop with the smoke and mirrors. Stop demeaning everyone who disagrees with the president's agenda.

Mr. President, control your ego and listen to the people. Don't you just "hope" that government will "change" for the better?!

Here are some questions for you: Would you rather be governed or represented?

When will a congressman or woman or senator give a "yes" or "no" answer to any question?

Should your representative vote the party line or the people's interest?

Why can't a bill stand alone without a number of amendments for pork projects that have nothing to do with the intent of the bill?

When will extortion of votes be made illegal in Congress or the Senate?

When will the government figure out the meaning of illegal?

When will the government figure out the checkbook is empty?

When will our government realize they have finally become large enough to fail and have gone beyond their level of competence?

When will our government stop creating

Obama’s nuclear option President Barack Obama is going nuclear. He announced the initial $8 billion in loan guarantees for construction of the first new nuclear power plants in the United States in close to three decades.

Obama is making good on a campaign pledge, like his promises to escalate the war in Afghanistan and to unilaterally attack in Pakistan. And like his "Af-Pak" war strategy, Obama's publicly financed resuscitation of the nuclear power industry in the U.S. is bound to fail, another taxpayer bailout waiting to happen.

Opponents of the plan, which includes a tripling of the existing nuclear plant construction-loan guarantees to $54.5 billion, span the ideological spectrum. On its most basic level, the economics of nuclear power generation simply don't make sense. The cost to construct these behemoths is so huge, and the risks are so great, that no sensible investor, no banks, no hedge funds will invest in their construction.

No one will loan a power company the money to build a power plant, and the power companies refuse to spend their own money. Obama himself professes a passion for the free market, telling Bloomberg BusinessWeek, "We are fierce advocates for a thriving, dynamic free market." Well, the free market long ago abandoned nuclear power. The right-wing think tank Heritage Foundation re-

Letters t o t h e e d i t o r fear and uncertainty?

When will the revolution begin?

November 2010?

P.S. While we were asleep, did someone clone all these government dummies?

Wayne Sanderson Siren

A better storm Why does Luck School need so many administrators and administrative staff – in a district with declining enrollment and decreasing state funding? Would someone from the school’s administration justify why they get paid over two times the wage that teachers are making?

Overcompensated administrators get rich, while teachers lose their jobs. The worst part is that students and taxpaying families are losing the most.

The truly perfect storm looming on the horizon might just blow in some changes that would help the whole community, not just a few.

With an eye on the radar,

morally bankrupt! I always believed that there was a code or standard of journalism that would prevent a newspaper from victimizing an innocent child, but I am either mistaken or you have no regard for it.

Sue Ellis Minoqua Editor’s note: The Leader has a long-standing policy to not identify victims of sexual assault. I apologize if my oversight in editing the story in any way allowed the victim to be identified.

Clean energy

In response to your article regarding the sexual abuse charges against David Conley – You should be deeply ashamed of yourself! Although, this story is newsworthy, I found it outrageous and ethically immoral for you to publish all of the sordid details of this case!

Just because you are legally allowed to do so, does not mean that in cases involving children that you should do so. All of us who live in small towns know that news travels fast, and simply omitting a child’s name from an article does little to protect her or his identity. What you have done by printing all of the details of this disgusting and devastating crime is to revictimize this child. Would you want these details printed in a newspaper if this were your own child? He/she must certainly be having a hard enough time dealing with what has been done to her/him without everyone knowing all the details of this dirty little secret!

You have also sent a clear message to other children who continue to be sexually abused that it is best to just stay quiet.

Why would they tell when they cannot trust the adults in their world to keep the awful details of the crime as confidential as possible? It is my opinion that what you have done to this child is despicable and

In the next six weeks the Legislature will make a truly momentous decision on the state’s energy future. Either it can embrace an ambitious 15-year commitment to invigorate the state’s economy through sustained investments in clean energy or decide to coast along on current energy policies until they lapse and lose their force and effect.

Arguably the most innovative feature in the Clean Energy Jobs Act, as it’s now called, is a proposed requirement on larger electric providers to acquire locally produced renewable electricity with Advanced Renewable Tariffs. These are technology-specific buyback rates that provide a fixed purchase price for the electricity produced over a period of 10 to 20 years, set at levels sufficient to recover installation costs along with a modest profit.

Now available in more than a dozen nations in Europe as well as the Province of Ontario, ARTs have proven to be singularly effective in stimulating considerable growth in small-scale production of distributed renewable electricity.

From what we’ve observed, Focus on Energy and federal incentives (the current mix of financial support) are not sufficient to drive significant installation activity when utility buyback rates are pegged to the cost of operating 40-year-old coal plants. It’s unrealistic to assume that a brand-new farm-sized renewable energy system, regardless of the resource used, can compete head-to-head with central station power plants that have been fully amortized.

However, when existing incentives and tax credits are supplemented with an additional source of financial support, such as higher buyback rates, installation activity picks up noticeably.

Consider the much-vaunted Dane County Cow Power Project, which should be operational before the end of the year.

Using anaerobic digestion technology, this

marked, "Expansive loan guarantee programs ... are wrought with problems. At a minimum, they create taxpayer liabilities, give recipients preferential treatment, and distort capital markets."

Amory Lovins of the Rocky Mountain Amy Institute, a longtime Goodman critic of the nuclear power industry, told me, "If you buy more nuclear plants, you're going to get about two to 10 times less climate solution per dollar, and you'll get it about 20 to 40 times slower, than if you buy instead the cheaper, faster stuff that is walloping nuclear and coal and gas."

In his 2008 report "The Nuclear Illusion," Lovins writes, "Nuclear power is continuing its decades-long collapse in the global marketplace because it's grossly uncompetitive, unneeded, and obsolete – so hopelessly uneconomic that one needn't debate whether it's clean and safe; it weakens electric reliability and national security; and it worsens climate change compared with devoting the same money and time to more effective options."

The White House Office of Management and Budget, in the same statement announcing the $54.5 billion for nuclear

power, also listed a "credit subsidy funding of $500 million to support $3 (billion) to $5 billion of loan guarantees for energy efficiency and renewable energy projects."

Thus, just one-tenth the amount for nuclear is being dedicated to energy efficiency and renewable energy technologies. At the same time, the Obama administration plans to cancel funding for the hugely unpopular Yucca Mountain nuclear waste storage facility. Edwin Lyman of the Union of Concerned Scientists told The Christian Science Monitor: "(The Obama administration) doesn't have a plan for (storing) radioactive waste from a new generation of nuclear power plants.

That is irresponsible."

The waste from nuclear power plants is not only an ecological nightmare, but also increases the threats of nuclear proliferation. Obama said in his recent State of the Union address, "We're also confronting perhaps the greatest danger to the American people – the threat of nuclear weapons." Despite this, plans that accompany what Obama has proposed, his "new generation of safe, clean nuclear power plants," include increased commercial "nuclear fuel reprocessing," which the Union of Concerned Scientists calls "dangerous, dirty and expensive," and which they say would increase the global risks of both nuclear proliferation and nuclear terrorism.

Both Lovins and the Union of Concerned Scientists debunk the myth that

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Waunakee-area installation will treat manure from three nearby dairy farms and produce biogas that will fuel a twomegawatt generator. This community digester project, the first of its kind in Wisconsin, will be built with private capital and a state of Wisconsin award to support a technology that removes phosphorus from manure before it winds up in the Yahara lakes. A second digester project is also planned for Dane County.

The key element that makes the financing of this project work is the special biogas buyback rate that Alliant Energy, the local utility, voluntarily put in place a year ago. With the higher rate, the project’s return on investment was sufficient to interest outside investors.

Unfortunately, once this initiative reached its predetermined capacity limit, Alliant discontinued the special biogas rate. This complicates matters for future digester installations, in that the other utilities that serve Dane County, including Madison Gas & Electric, do not offer special buyback rates to customers who generate electricity from biogas.

While voluntary initiatives are laudable, they are too small and sporadic in nature to make much of a dent in converting Wisconsin’s organic wastes into energy. Indeed, unless a policy is adopted statewide that requires utilities to increase their purchases of locally generated renewable electricity, there is no guarantee that Dane County will see a second digester project built.

If we are serious about neutralizing the algae blooms that turn the Yahara lakes green each year, we’ll need to adopt a clean-energy policy, including ARTs, that facilitates the development of biodigesters in farm country.

Please communicate your support for this bill by writing letters to your state legislators and to your local newspaper. But time is of the essence – we have only a few more weeks left in this legislative session.

Michael Vickerman Executive Director RENEW Wisconsin Madison

Political letters No letters will be published during the campaign from political candidates and their immediate family, campaign managers or spokespersons, paid consultants, public relations firms or major contributors to specific candidates or ballot measures.

nuclear energy is essential to combat global warming. Lovins writes, "Every dollar invested in nuclear expansion will worsen climate change by buying less solution per dollar." Obama said that this first tranche of public funding, which will benefit the energy giant Southern Company, "will create thousands of construction jobs in the next few years, and some 800 permanent jobs." Yet investment in solar, wind and cogeneration technologies could do the same thing, quickly creating industries here in the U.S. that are thriving in Europe. What's more, the risks of failure of a windmill or a solar panel are minute when compared with nuclear power plant disasters like Three Mile Island and Chernobyl.

From economics, to the environment, to the prevention of nuclear threats, Obama's nuclear loan guarantees fail on all counts.

••• Denis Moynihan contributed research to this column.

••• Amy Goodman is the host of “Democracy Now!,” a daily international TV/radio news hour airing on more than 700 stations in North America. Her column’s appearance in the Leader is sponsored by the local group The Gathering, an informal group of people of diverse ages, experience, and philosophies who meet every other week at a member's home for silent meditation and lively discussions about peace, justice, spirituality, religion, politics, environment, global cultures and humanity.

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Liberal hypocrites Lately, liberals have been doing a lot of whining regarding the criticism being leveled at the White House’s bizarre handling of certain aspects of the war on terror.

Most of the criticism relates to the Christmas Day underwear bomber and proposed civilian trials of terrorists, including the mastermind of Sept. 11. Democrats have been running around claiming that such criticism is “politically” motivated. What a bunch of baloney. This is the same crew that attacked President Bush for every single thing he did as commander in chief.

But attacking Bush wasn’t even sufficient for these malcontents. Remember when they took out a full-page ad in the New York Times with a picture of General Petraeus that read “General Betray Us”?

When George Bush was president, barely a day passed without some new attack on everything including the Patriot Act, Guantanamo Bay, military tribunals, Abu Ghraib, enhanced interrogation techniques (so-called torture) and predator missile strikes.

Somehow that wasn’t political, it was patriotic. But now, when concerned citizens take legitimate issue with the goofball handling of a guy who tried to murder 300 Americans in the skies over Detroit (and the global warming debacle), that criticism is politically motivated? What a bunch of hypocrites.

R. J. Hartung Dresser

God help us all The controversy swirling in the ELCA has finally come to roost at my house.

The statement on human sexuality that was adopted at the ELCA conference last summer started a firestorm of controversy between the far left radicals running the ELCA and the much more conservative membership of the member churches. It is causing my wife and I to rethink the commitment we made to the local ELCA church over 25 years ago.

For those who care, the statement said – among other things – that people in a committed homosexual relationship with each other could serve as pastors in ELCA churches.

Several weeks ago, the ELCA church in

Spring legislative initiatives 2009 was an incredibly busy year for my office! I was the lead author of over 30 bills, and six of them have been signed into law by Gov. Doyle. And so far, 2010 is shaping up to be just as busy!

As we head into the heart of the spring legislative session, my office is hard at work on several bills, three of which I will be discussing this week.

The first is Assembly Bill 731, a piece of legislation that provides cooperatives with an option to offer electronic voting to its members. This was actually a bill idea that came from our very own PolkBurnett Electric Cooperative!

Currently, cooperative board elections take place at annual meetings and voting is done in-person, some co-ops provide mail-in ballots for absentee members. This proposal gives co-ops

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Frederic invited the Bishop from Eau Claire to a meeting to discuss – and attempt to make some sense – of this controversy.

During that presentation he told us that the Bible made it very clear in specific scriptural references that homosexual behavior was sinful. That is what he told us. I am bothered that a so-called church would make excuses for unrepentant sinful behavior.

Question: If we are to accept on faith that the Bible is the word of God and spells out God’s plan for us, then what right do we have to ignore it? If we accept the Bible on faith, don’t we break that faith by applying “feel good” interpretations to the Scripture? Doesn’t breaking that faith remove the ELCA from the ranks of a Christian church and expose it as a group – or a cult – or a political action committee, or something other than a Christian church?

The Wisconsin Council of Churches – which claims on its Web site that the ELCA, the United Church of Christ, The United Methodist Church and several other churches, are members – has sent out a two-page memo urging member churches to encourage their congregations to support Gov. Doyle’s “Clean Energy Jobs Act” legislative proposal.

Apparently the separation of church and state doesn’t cut both ways. I am grossly offended that money donated to local churches to spread God’s word is being used to promote a goofball political agenda of the radical far left that willingly accepts the unfounded and unsupported theories of crackpot pseudoscientists whose opinions have been purchased with grant money. The “global warming hoax” has clearly been exposed as a faith-based political agenda that serves to enrich a few people and the government at the expense of energy bills paid by the poor. This dimwitted legislation would have California dictating the auto emission standards for the state of Wisconsin. Do we really want to be like California?

This is being promoted by some of our churches … with the ELCA being among the misguided supporters.

I find it ironic that the same ELCA leadership that tells us that God’s word as revealed to us in the Bible is open to “interpretation,” then tells us we are to accept – on faith – the completely erroneous and unproven theory of man-caused global

warming.

I’m afraid the patients are running the asylum. God help us all.

and their members a third option - voting online.

The hope is that electronic voting will increase membership participation and decrease costs for these cooperatives.

A second bill I am working on is Ann Bill 680 Hraychuck Assembly (AB 680) which is 28th District also known as the ReAssembly Wisconsin straining Order Improvement Act. This legislation modernizes and improves Wisconsin’s restraining order statutes and will go a long way toward making the restraining order process easier to navigate and more effective for victims.

There are several technical changes to current statutes within the bill, but one part of this legislation clears up a number of inconsistencies between the harassment and domestic abuse restraining order laws that often cause confusion among victims, advocates, and court officials. The bill also provides clear time frames for the review of victims urgent requests for temporary restraining orders. This review procedure is currently taking several days to process in some counties throughout Wisconsin.

The third and final bill I’m going to talk about this week is Assembly Bill 728 which increases the grant amount that can be awarded to any county, municipality or nonprofit organization for their participation in Wisconsin’s Safe Ride Program. The Safe Ride Program encourages these entities to cover the costs of transporting, from a bar to a residence, a person who is too intoxicated

Bob Blake Rural Frederic

Don’t be fooled According to Webster’s dictionary, a fool is a person with little or no common sense, is easily duped, is gullible or a simpleton. I think it goes without saying that neither you nor I want to be called a fool with those kinds of words as part of our description. By the way, at no time does it say that a fool is dumb or stupid!

As always, I like to encourage anyone who reads this paper to use that wonderful part of your body called a brain, to really think!

I’m going to suggest that we build an imaginary fence to separate two different views or beliefs that we need to do some real deep thinking about. One side of the fence at a time!

If our faith is so strong, and our mind is so sure that what the evolution scientists tell us probably occurred, and that we are a product of evolution, then it seems to me that we would have to consider ourselves as nothing more than a very smart animal.

We would have no soul, and surely no hope for an eternal life.

Depending on how strong our faith is in this premise, a hole in the ground when our time is up is the most that we have to look forward to. Unless of course it might also include that hot place that will make so called global warming seem like a walk in the park.

On the other side of this imaginary fence we’ve built, I’m going to put the would-be Christians, the ones whose faith in the Holy Bible’s story of how God created the world and everything in it seems to make a lot more sense. And considering the complexity and beauty of nature and of all living things it seems to them that there had to be a creator, a living God! Anyhow, the promise of an eternity in heaven, freely given by the death on the cross of their Lord and Savior Jesus Christ sure sounds better than the other alternative.

If you care to put yourself on one side or the other of our imaginary fence, think it over very carefully and thoroughly knowing full well that you can’t have it both

ways.

Since neither view can be proven, and both views require a lot of faith, you and I cannot be the judge of which group on which side of the fence are the fools. Only God will separate the two at the end of days.

Again, think. Don’t be a fool.

Not knowing just how high we’ve built this imaginary fence, it may take a mighty leap of faith to switch sides. May our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, through his holy word (the Bible) give us the wisdom to make the right choice.

Donald Benson Taylors Falls, Minn.

Dr. John If you’re not reading Growing Up & Growing Old you’re missing the best column in the Leader.

If Dr. Ingalls publishes a collection of his columns, I’ve got dibs on the first 10 copies.

Brooke Biedinger Frederic

Join the fun My husband and I have been going to the Webster Senior Center for about a year and a half. I can honestly say it is one of the best things we have done since we retired.We have made new friends, we enjoy the dime Bingo on Wednesdays, the cards and pool on Thursday night, and the other activities that are offered.

We very much enjoy going to lunch there; the food is fantastic and the camaraderie is great.The only problem I have is that more people don’t take advantage of the center. It is a great place to meet people and have some fun. There are some things coming up that I would like to mention.

We are having a silent auction from Feb. 22 through Feb. 27, with a potluck lunch on the 27th. There will be a jewelry-making class later in the spring, a yard sale, a potluck the last Saturday of each month through April and other activities yet to be named.

Come and join in the fun. All seniors are welcome.

Bernice Boelter Danbury

to legally drive.

Just last year the Tavern League of Wisconsin Safe Ride Program provided over 50,000 free rides home to patrons.

They estimate that this reimbursement percentage change will allow their program to increase ridership by about 30 percent. For a state that struggles with high drunk-driving levels, increasing support for this program offers a much safer alternative to individuals who may normally get behind the wheel when they have had too much to drink.

This program is particularly important for rural communities who do not have access to public transportation.

As always, if you have any questions regarding this or any other state legislative matter, please feel free to contact me toll-free at 888-529-0028 or by e-mailing me at Rep.Hraychuck@legis. wisconsin.gov.

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SAWYER COUNTY - Former Sawyer County Sheriff’s Deputy Robert R. Whyte, 59, Hayward, made his initial appearance in Sawyer County Circuit Court Monday, Feb. 8, faced with two felony charges of misconduct in public office and two counts third-degree felony sexual assault of two women, ages 23 and 24, while he was on duty as a deputy in January 2006 and August 2008. In a written motion filed Monday, Whyte and his attorney ask the court to dismiss the complaint, alleging that the criminal complaint is “defective, failing to

set forth essential facts from which it can be inferred that he committed sexual assault” as alleged in two counts of the complaint and fails to state essential facts constituting the offenses charged. “The probable cause portion of the criminal complaint does not contain sufficient facts from which it could be inferred that the alleged sexual contact between the defendant and both of the alleged victims was without consent,” McKnight stated. Sawyer County Record

Finger-pointing follows budget error

BARRON - Discovery of an error in Barron County’s 2010 budget is leading to finger-pointing and expressions of resentment among some board members.

More contentious than the bookkeeping mistake itself is the pecking order for information sharing in county government and whether the vote for a new administrator might have turned out differently if the full board had been privy to the controversy.

Supervisor James Stavran brought up the issue at the executive committee’s Feb. 3 meeting. Stavran had previously objected

that knowledge of the budget error had initially been kept to the board’s chair, Jess Miller; the vice chair, Lee Romsos; and the second vice chair, Pete Olson. He alleged that board leadership’s decision to withhold information from other county supervisors could have made a difference in their votes last month that officially made Jeff French Barron County’s administrator.

French took full responsibility for the budget oversight. To remedy the mistake, the executive committee has recommended a $175,550 contingency fund transfer. - Barron News-Shield

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Commission continues focus on economic development Industries of growth include green technology, medical field, says Dueholm

by Tammi Milberg ST. CROIX FALLS –The plan commission for St. Croix Falls met Feb. 16 to continue discussions on economic development in the city. With last month’s meeting revealing that eight of 25 industrial park buildings were listed for sale or in foreclosure, the commission’s task is to think about development in the city and ways to rejuvenate that type of development.

Eric Dueholm from Durex, and Polk County Economic Development Commission member, was unable to attend the last plan commission meeting, but was at the meeting Tuesday. Dueholm stated that Durex is listed for sale in the

industrial park in St. Croix Falls. Durex purchased two additional buildings in the city’s industrial park for expansion.

Due to a hit in the mining industry, the expansion is not taking place, and the result is Durex listing three buildings for sale in the St. Croix Falls industrial park.

Dueholm also stated that there are some regional level funds including revolving loan funds for scenarios such as machinery and expansion expenses. He added that he has seen some activity picking up for inquiries about properties. Dueholm stated this is not a real indicator of anything, but things are beginning to move.

Types of industries Commissioner Warren White asked Dueholm if there was anything out there for incentives, and if so, what type of businesses should the city aim at attracting. Dueholm stated that there are not incentives in the way the city is looking at them, but he indicated that the type of

industries that involve green technology and the medical field are industries for growth.

“These types of industries need persons with work skills. These are definite areas for growth, but I can’t speak to the workforce type we have,” Dueholm stated.

“As a group, (the plan commission) it should be part of our task to bring business to the community. We need to start thinking about ways to do that,” stated Dan Meyer, commissioner.

The commission talked about a taxdefer program that was made in the 1990s with some industries in which they were given property and a tax reduction that will expire for those businesses in 2013. This was one form of an incentive that the city implemented in the 1990s. Mayor Darrell Anderson stated that start-up costs are big and that it is difficult for businesses to take on the big expense of start up costs. He stated

that the city needs to keep their eyes and ears open for business development opportunities.

With respect to economic development in the city, the commission also talked about residential development in a time of housing development foreclosures in the city. The former Biermann property or Glacier Ridge Estates foreclosed property purchased back by the RiverBank has several lots for residential development. It was indicated that the lots in that development once went for $30,000.

Today’s price is $8,000 for town home lots and $15,000 for single-family lots.

The city recognizes they need to find businesses that will locate in the city, as well as create a place for persons to live in the city in order for the development to pick up citywide. No action was taken during the meeting. It will be a continuing discussion by the commission as they look at the issue in more depth over time.

News from the library

Owner of Pins and Needles in St. Croix Falls, Mary Anderson, and St. Croix Falls Public Library Board member Carole Martens are shown in front of the “Dick & Jane” (from the old Dick and Jane Readers) quilt made and donated to the library by Anderson. - Special photo

Members of the St. Croix Falls Business Improvment District are shown with library board members at a recent thank-you reception hosted by the library board for the BID in celebration of the $7,000 gift made to the library during the capital campaign. Funds from the gift were used to purchase three of the seven Internet computer workstations available to the public. Shown (L to R), back row: Virginia Zoncki-Bunker, Mary Anderson, Barb Fossum, Steve McCormack, Greg Miller, Randy Martens and Paul Kulhmann. Front: Laurie Sabel, Mary Lee-Nichols, Sue Nelson, Karen Osterbauer, Jerry Lou Hague, Carole Martens and Sarah Adams. – Special photo

Doyle announces $500,000 in grants for energy independence planning MADISON – Gov. Jim Doyle last week awarded $500,000 in Recovery Act funds to communities moving toward a clean energy future. The governor announced 11 grants totaling $500,000 to help 24 communities develop plans to reach his “25 by 25” energy independence goals.

“These grants will help Wisconsin communities across the state seize the opportunity to save money through energy efficiency and grow a strong new part of our economy in clean energy,” Doyle said.

“Through the Recovery Act, our communities will lead as the world moves rapidly in the direction of clean energy and energy efficiency. We spend $16 billion on fossil fuel energy every year in Wisconsin, and all those dollars are lost to our economy. By working toward these ambitious renewable energy goals, we will create good jobs

and continue our state’s clean-energy leadership.”

The grant program is funded through the Recovery Act’s Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant program. The 24 communities will create 25x25 plans to meet the governor’s goal of generating 25 percent of the state’s electricity and transportation fuels from renewable resources by the year 2025.

The 2010 Wisconsin Energy Independent Community Partnership Pilots are: City of Altoona, Crawford County, city of Eau Claire, Eau Claire County, city of Fennimore and village of Ferryville, Green Lake County, city of Gays Mills, city of Jefferson, city of Kaukauna, Lac du Flambeau Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians, Village of La Farge, city of Monona, Polk County, city of Prairie du Chien, Shawano

County, village of Soldiers Grove, Vernon County, village of Viola, city of Viroqua, Waukesha County and city of Whitewater.

The 25x25 plan process begins this month and will be completed by December 2010. During the process, opportunities will be available for other communities to learn from the experiences of the pilot communities. Open meetings on the topic will be held by the Office of Energy Independence during the months of April, August and December.

The program builds on Doyle’s work to make Wisconsin a clean-energy leader.

Last month, Doyle launched the Clean Energy Jobs Act, a landmark legislative package to accelerate the state’s green economy and create jobs. The package calls for updating renewable portfolio standards to generate 25 percent of Wisconsin’s fuel

from renewable sources by 2025 and sets a realistic goal of a 2-percent annual reduction in energy consumption by 2015. A comprehensive economic assessment of the package found that it would directly create at least 15,000 green jobs in Wisconsin by 2025.

The Energy Independent Community Partnership, which is led by the governor and the Office of Energy Independence, helps individual communities take advantage of their unique resources and develop new strategies to foster innovative clean energy solutions. More than 135 communities have joined this voluntary partnership with the state. For more information, please visit: www.energyindependence.wi.gov. - submitted

Newspaper layoffs prompt unusual strike DULUTH, Minn. - Reporters at the Duluth News Tribune went on a byline strike this weekend. All but one of the reporters took their names off their own stories as part of a protest against layoffs at the Forum Communication newspaper.

Lake Superior Newspaper Guild President and News Tribune reporter Peter Passi says bylines aren’t something they want to mess with. He says reporters

want names attached to their stories, so when they withhold bylines, it’s “a pretty serious move.”

Byline strikes are becoming more common. Last month, Minneapolis Star Tribune reporters did it. The Wall Street Journal, Associated Press, and The Washington Post have done it. In this case, reporters are protesting management’s refusal to give them some job security in exchange for wage and benefit

concessions.

Only outdoors reporter Sam Cook didn’t go along with his union. He says his first responsibility is to the reader, and when a reporter writes a full-length story the reader deserves to know whose voice that story carries. Cook, a 30-year-veteran staffer of the paper, says he was uncomfortable not participating in the byline strike, but he’s received no negative feedback from fellow reporters.

Passi says this is just one way to protest cuts. He calls it a symbolic gesture that may be lost on the general public, but it lets management know they have a situation on their hands.

The publisher and president of Forum Communication’s newspapers did not comment for this story. - Mike Simonson, Wisconsin Public Radio

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Job skills create opportunites for NorthernBridges disabled members

These friends and business partners host social get-togethers for those with disabilities. Pictured (L to R) are: James “Jamie” Correll, Jennifer Sanders, Ben Anderson and Melissa Dollaway. - Special photo SPOONER - Soft-spoken and shy, you might not recognize them as successful entrepreneurs. They are like most young adults trying to decide what path their lives will take. Unlike most young adults, they have developmental disabilities in a world that limits their options.

Ben, Jamie, Jennifer and Melissa are members of NorthernBridges, an organization all about helping their members live the best life possible. NorthernBridges is a publicly funded company contracted by the state of Wisconsin to deliver Family Care, a long-term care program for the frail elderly and physically and developmentally disabled adults in Northwest Wisconsin. Nearly half of NorthernBridges members have developmental disabilities.

“Social interaction may be very limited for those with disabilities,” said Carla Musil, a NorthernBridges social services care manager. “It’s a common theme after they graduate. They are bored, missing their friends from school and sitting idle every day.”

Very often, such isolation can lead to depression, which can cause some very real health issues.

“NorthernBridges does what we call member-centered plans where the member is the center of a team that includes a care manager, a nurse and anyone else the member chooses to be on their team,” explained Musil. “Together, as a team, we help make decisions about their individual outcomes. We listen to them and then find the services and supports that best meet these goals. In the case of these members, who are very high functioning young adults, one of the things we needed to do was find something for them to do to add value to their lives.”

This group of members had a similar outcome of wanting to learn job skills in areas that they chose. They had graduated high school and were ready to be active participants in their communities.

Musil and Roberts-Seboe, another NorthernBridges care manager who

works with the group, brainstormed options. They then connected their members to Ventures Unlimited, an organization that supports those with disabilities in the areas of, among other things, developing skills for employment. They also teach the daily living skills it takes to keep a job such as how to use public transportation.

“The group decided for themselves on the kind of things they wanted to do, said Musil.”

They decided to develop a business patterned after those in Menomonie and Eau Claire that offer social events to the disabled community, as well as the general public. “There really aren’t that many opportunities for those with disabilities to get together socially, said Musil. The first party proved it with a crowd of over 100.

“They are learning what works and what doesn’t,” said Roberts-Seboe.

“What to charge to make a profit, how to plan on the food and purchase it, tracking costs and doing marketing flyers.”

Ventures staff members Mike Grilley and Missy Paulson meet every week with the group to help plan the next event as well as to develop skills to write a resume or how to interview for employment. They are also exploring other business ideas such as making and selling rugs.

The hope is that for members who have the capability and desire to hold a job, NorthernBridges will help to meet that need. “We help make the connections to community support and grants available to give our members some of the same opportunities as others have,” said Musil.

For more information on NorthernBridges, go to www.northernbridges.com. - with submitted information Editor’s note: NorthernBridges has hubs in Spooner, Rice Lake, Ashland, Superior, Centuria, Ladysmith, Hayward and Park Falls with headquarters in Hayward.

DNR override vote next week MADISON - The state Assembly will vote next week on whether to override Gov. Doyle’s veto of the DNR secretary bill.

Last fall, both houses of the legislature passed a bill that would take the power to hire and fire the DNR secretary away from the governor and give it back to the DNR board. Doyle vetoed the measure, but now the Assembly has scheduled an override vote for next week.

Madison Democratic Rep. Spencer Black is a key supporter of the DNR secretary bill, but says he’ll need Republican help to get a two-thirds margin in the Assembly. He expects hunting

groups will lobby hard for the override.

The state Senate would also have to override Doyle’s veto. But in a statement released Monday, Doyle’s office said that Doyle has streamlined regulations, while maintaining environmental standards.

Doyle’s office says to go back “to the old bureaucracy” would harm Wisconsin’s ability to create jobs.

Gov. Tommy Thompson, 15 years ago, took over control of appointing the DNR secretary. Doyle opposed the move at the time. - Chuck Quirmbach, Wisconsin Public Radio

Wisconsin adopts federal lead-safe renovation rule STATEWIDE – The Wisconsin Department of Health Services is now approved by the U.S. EPA to administer and enforce the Lead-Safe Renovation program in Wisconsin.

Wisconsin adopted federal law into its state rule to protect children who might otherwise be exposed to lead-based paint dust and get lead poisoned during renovation activity.

Safe removal of old housing is the best way to protect Wisconsin children from lead poisoning. Property maintenance personnel and renovators who are not trained in lead-safe work practices risk exposing themselves and occupants to lead at the job site and exposing their own families by bringing lead dust home on their work clothes.

Beginning April 22, renovation work done for compensation will be regulated in a dwelling or child-occupied facility built before 1978 which disturbs six square feet or more of paint per room, 20 square feet or more of exterior paint, or involves windows. The rule applies to rental property owners, management companies and their employees, plumbers, HVAC and fire system in-

stallers, renovator contractors and painters.

Rental property owners must either be certified themselves or hire only certified companies to do paint-disturbing work covered under the regulation. Plumbers, HVAC and fire system installers and servicers must complete a one-day LeadSafe Renovation Initial Course by April 22, or only conduct regulated work where a certified Lead-Safe Renovator is in charge who has conducted on-the-job instruction on lead-safe work methods to be used.

Renovation contractors and painters must, by April 22, work for or become a Certified Lead-Safe Company or become or work for a Certified Lead-Safe Renovator. To become certified, complete training is required and you must apply to DHS for certification. Visit the DHS Web site at www.dhs.wi.gov/lead to find approved training providers or call 608-261-6876.

For more information on this and other healthy living topics, contact the Polk County Health Department at 715485-8500. - submitted

Wausau may have hosted its last Badger State Games WAUSAU - Wisconsin’s Badger State Winter Games were celebrated with a winter festival in the Wausau area over the weekend. It may be the last year that the city serves as the host community for the annual Olympic-style competition.

Carrying the flame this year for the 22nd torch-lighting ceremony were Laurin Jorstad and Jim Force, two local business leaders who helped start the games back in 1989. Afterward, both wondered if a long tradition was coming to an end.

Jorstad says there are issues with economics and sponsorship and doubts all the games will remain in Wausau. Force says the games have helped make the city the winter sports capitol, and he hopes the community will still be part of the celebration.

Ron Vincent of the Wisconsin Sports

Development Corporation and Darien Schaefer of the Wausau Area Marathon County Convention and Visitors Bureau shared the stage, neither mentioning the impasse between the two organizations that could end Wausau’s sponsorship.

The visitors bureau thinks hotel room tax money could be spent in better ways, in part because of the decision to move competitive events like youth hockey out of the Wausau area.

The Sports Development Corporation says it is determined to keep Wausau as the host community for the games next year, but the visitors bureau says there would have to be a different funding mechanism for that to happen. - Glen Moberg, Wisconsin Public Radio

Bill would allow canned goods to be sold MADISON - Farmers markets will have more canned goodies from family root cellars now that a new law – called the pickle bill – will make it easier for home-processed food to be sold by letting small growers sell their canned goods without having to obtain an expensive food processing license.

Author State Rep. Gary Sherman says with the decline of dairy farms in his district, this income will make a difference for small farmers. He says this will lead to a more interesting variety of wares at farmers markets.

The bill was the idea of Herbster farmer Robert Schierman. He says it’s a shame to keep pickled okra, pickled asparagus and pickled snow peas off the shelves at community events.

The law limits annual sales to $5,000 a year. - Mike Simonson, Wisconsin Public Radio

Photo by Patty Murray, WPR

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Man told girl he wanted to “start a family” David Conrow pleads guilty to attempted second-degree sexual assault

by Sherill Summer SIREN - David M. Conrow, 42, Siren, pleaded guilty to attempted second-degree sexual assault of a child at the Burnett County Courthouse on Tuesday, Feb. 9.

The maximum sentence for the offense is a $50,000 fine and/or a 20-year prison sentence. However, in a plea agreement, both prosecution and the defense attorney will argue for a lengthly probation term with up to one-year jail sentence as a condition of probation.

A charge of child enticement, use of computer to

commit a sex crime and a 2009 bail jumping charge will be read in for sentence purposes and dismissed.

Conrow was arresting at a Minong restaurant on Oct. 22, 2008. Conrow thought he was meeting a 15-year-old and a 14-year-old girl at the restaurant. Prior to his arrest, Conrow believed he was corresponding with one of the girls online and a meeting in David Conrow Minong was arranged so that Conrow could meet the girls in person.. Conrow allegedly told the girl that he

wanted to “start a family.” Already he had sent nude photos of himself and chatted with one of the girls on an online chat site.

Conrow was mistaken when he thought he was corresponding with the underage girls. Instead he was corresponding to an undercover Burnett County detective and he was arrested when he traveled to Minong to meet the girls.

Conrow, according to police records, was originally corresponding with an underage girl, but she informed an adult, who subsequently informed the sheriff’s department.

The sentencing hearing is scheduled for April 20 at 9 a.m.

Foreign landowner notification BALSAM LAKE – Aaron Moore, county executive director of the Farm Service Agency, informs foreign investors who buy, sell or hold a direct or indirect interest in agricultural lands in the United States that they are required under the Agricultural Foreign Investment Disclosure Act to report their holdings and transactions to the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture.

The Agricultural Foreign Investment Act became effective on Feb. 2, 1979, and requires any foreign person who acquires or transfers any interest other than a se-

curity interest in agricultural land to report the transaction to FSA within 90 days of the sale or purchase.

The Secretary of Agriculture designated the Farm Service Agency to collect the reports, which are to be submitted on form FSA-153, Agricultural Foreign Investment Disclosure Act Report. The completed form must be filed at the FSA county office where the land is located.

“Failure to submit an accurate or timely FSA-153 could result in civil penalties of up to 25 percent of the

fair market value of the property,” said Moore.

County government offices, bankers, realtors, attorneys and others involved in real estate transactions are encouraged to notify foreign investors of these reporting requirements. It is the foreign landowner’s responsibility to report the land transaction.

An FSA-153 form can be obtained from the Polk County FSA office or downloaded from: http://forms.sc.egov.usda.gov/efcommon/eFileServices/Forms/FSA0153_010524V02.pdf. – from FSA

Veterans Service Offificcers Association holds quarterly meeting

Members from the 24-county Northwest County Veterans Service Officers Association held their quarterly meeting at the Grantsburg Legion Hall on Friday, Feb. 5. County service officers and assistants attending the meeting were back row (L to R): Duane Bauer, Dunn; Ray Boeckman, Sawyer; Kevin McAuliffe, Ashland; Rick Gates, Polk; Scott Bachowski, Barron; and Jim Sundquist, Burnett-retired. Middle row: Chris Johnson, Bayfield; Irv Yelle, Pierce; Mike Haley, Chippewa; Kevin Johnson, Buffalo; and Jon W. Scheldroup, Douglas. Front row: Merlin Blaisdell, St. Croix; Ron Moser, Rusk; Chris Sower, Burnett; Linda Anderson, Burnett; Debbie Waite, Eau Claire; Dawn Anderson, Barron; and Gail Wassberg, Polk.

Sergeant Kevin Johnson, service officer for Buffalo County, was welcomed back by the group after recently returning from Iraq where he served with his unit, C Company, 1-128th Infantry, 32nd Brigade. – Photos by Priscilla Bauer

35th-annual booya set

Peterson featured speaker

Cozy Corner Trails Inc. was initially formed by a group of enthusiastic snowmobilers and neighbors in 1972. By 1975, this group hosted the very first annual booya, which is still held on the first Saturday in March at one of the local business member establishments. This year, they will host their 35th-annual booya at Moose Junction Lounge on Saturday, March 6. It takes a lot of volunteer hours to put on a show like this, and they have dedicated members that come through every year. Funds raised help keep their John Deere and Tucker Sno Cat on the trails of northern Burnett and southern Douglas counties, keeping them some of the best in the state. Moose Junction is 25 miles south of Superior, 25 miles north of Danbury, on Hwy. 35. - Special photo

Local author Cris Peterson was recently the featured speaker at a meeting of the Luck Area Historical Society. Peterson, of rural Grantsburg, has authored several children’s books on farming and food production. Her most recent book, “Birchbark Brigade,” tells the adventurous story of the fur trade.

— Photo submitted by Jeff Peterson

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Engstrom, Team USA open strong over China Pummel Russia in game two

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USA 12, China 1 USA 13, Russia 0

by Marty Seeger VANCOUVER – Molly Engstrom and the USA women’s hockey team opened the winter games in Vancouver with a resounding boom with their 12-1 rout over China on Sunday, Feb. 14. It was a pretty sweet win for the women‘s team, yet the opening ceremonies held just two days before may have been much sweeter for Engstrom, who was unable to participate in the opening ceremonies in Torino, Italy, in 2006 due to an ankle injury.

“Opening ceremonies were incredi- Molly Engstrom ble,” Engstrom said.

“After not getting to participate in 2006 it was all new, and truly indescribable. It’s everything it’s cracked up to be and more. It was a very special night for me, the energy and emotion was extremely high.”

Engstrom still managed to fight her way through the injury and help the USA to a bronze medal finish in that year, but those games and injuries are most certainly in the past now, as she proved against China on Sunday. She not only scored her first-ever Olympic goal, but she also had an assist and penalty for body checking.

“She got a Gordie Howe hat trick,” joked Molly’s mom Judy, who spoke by phone while she and her husband, Rick, drove to game two against Russia on Tuesday.

“This is so much fun and so much different this year,” said Judy, who was also at the previous Olympics in 2006. She says those games were difficult because of Molly’s injury, but also because the team chemistry wasn’t quite the same as it has been this year.

“It’s so much better and we’re so happy and the team is spectacular.

Everyone’s happy and having such a great time,” Judy said. She remarked that the feel in Vancouver has been very

Local fans have no shortage of coverage of the U.S. women’s hockey team, whether it be on TV or the Internet. The Houston Chronicle ran this photo of Molly Engstrom’s parents on their Web site. Rick Engstrom waves the American flag and wife Judy is to the left. The photo is by Bruce Bennett of Getty images, and can be found at www.chron.com. friendly, and the locals seem to enjoy having the Olympic Games in their city.

As for Molly, she’ll be focused on getting the job done on the ice, as they proved in their opening game against China. In that game, Molly’s goal put the U.S. in double digits with 11:43 to go in the third period. Teammate Jenny Potter had a hat trick which took place in the first 22 minutes and then had two assists. Potter became the all-time leader in scoring for the Olympics as well, with 26 points, and set the all-time record for most points in a game with five.

“Hitting the ice against China was awesome and obviously kicked off the games for us. After opening ceremonies I’ve heard people saying the fun is over and now it’s all business, but I feel like now the fun begins. We’ve been sitting in a sort of holding pattern so to speak, we’re excited to get under way,” Molly said. “China was a good game for us. It

was a good start. We had moments where we did some really good things and we want to keep building on that as we move forward.”

Team USA continued to move forward with a 13-0 victory over Russia on Tuesday. In that game, Engstrom scored her second goal of the Olympics and made it a 12-0 game in the second period. Potter again had a hat trick, and became the first-ever woman to score two consecutive three-goal games. The 13 goals was also a record for any U.S. women’s Olympic team.

The win guarantees the U.S. a spot in the semifinal round of the tournament.

Team USA’s next game will be played against Finland on Thursday, Feb. 18, beginning at 4:30 p.m. CST. All of Engstrom’s games are also being broadcast live at the Pour House in Siren. – with information from USA hockey

Signs like these can be found throughout the Siren community and beyond. This one is on the doors at Siren schools.

– Photo by Brenda Sommerfeld

••• STEVENS POINT – Former Webster standout Brian Thill and current UWSP sophomore indoor track and field athlete qualified provisionally for nationals with his performances recently at the multievent pentathlon in Stevens Point.

Thill placed ninth in the 100-meter run, eighth in the 55-meter hurdles, first in the men’s Brian Thill high jump with a 6’ 5’’ mark, third in the long jump and third in shot put. He scored an overall 3,466, and the provisional score for Division 3 nationals is 3,350.

••• AMERY – Amery hockey player Tanner Tryggestad was nominated as a finalist for the WHCA Player of the Year. The field of finalists has been widdled down to eight players, which were selected by their respective coaches from a field of 21. The winner will be announced at a banquet held in Madison in March 3. Tryggstad, a forward for the Warriors, was also chosen as the WSN boys hockey player of the month for January according to WisSports.net. He had 35 points in 10 games, had 18 goals and 17 assists. – Marty Seeger with submitted information ••• LEADER LAND – The boys and girls Unity at Frederic basketball games can be heard on 104.9 FM on Friday, Feb. 19, beginning at 6 p.m.

The Clear Lake at Luck boys and girls basketball games on Tuesday, Feb. 23, can also be heard on 104.9 FM beginning at 6 p.m.

••• FREDERIC – The WIAA Division 2 wrestling sectionals from Somerset, as well as the Divison 3 wrestling sectionals from Osseo-Fairchild can be heard on 1260 AM on Saturday, Feb. 20.

••• AMERY – The following Amery games can be heard on 1260 AM. The River Falls at Amery hockey game on Thursday, Feb. 18, begins at 7 p.m.

The Friday, Feb. 19, Amery at Ellsworth girls basketball game begins at 7:30 p.m., and the Amery at New Richmond boys basketball game on Tuesday, Feb. 23, begins at 7:30 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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Luck woman has special ties to Olympic skier Coached Kaylin Richardson as a young athlete

by Marty Seeger LUCK – Not everyone has a special tie to the Winter Olympic Games in Vancouver, yet it seems that the presence of USA Hockey’s Molly Engstrom, of Siren, has generated a lot of local interest in our schools and surrounding communities.

Paula Elert of Luck also has a special connection to the winter games but not in hockey. Throughout the Olympics Elert will have her eyes glued to the television when the Alpine skiers hit the slopes, and for Paula Elert good reason.

“For me it’s like the Super Bowl,” says Elert, who’ll be rooting for Alpine skier Kaylin Richardson when she competes in the women’s combined race scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 18. That’s because Elert was Richardson’s very first Alpine coach when she raced for Team Gilboa in Hyland Hills, Minn. Elert was Richardson’s coach for the next five years.

“I’m very proud. It’s cool to think you had a little part to do with that. That I helped her, that I taught her something, that I gave her the fundamentals and the basics to get to her dream,” Elert said.

Although her family gives her a little grief for bragging about being a future Olympians coach so long ago, she still can’t help but think that she had some influence in getting Richardson started,

Kaylin Richardson celebrates a win in a ski event. Former coach Paula Elert says Richardson was a spitfire as a young skier. – Photos submitted and the fact that she got to coach her at all.

“It’s always cool to see your students grow and accelerate, and be successful no matter what teaching you do, or what it is that they are successful with,” said Elert, who grew up in a family that was all about skiing. Elert herself was a successful skier throughout high school for the United States Ski and Snowboard Association Anoka ski team. It was grueling but Elert says she loved to race. After racing for a year out of high school, Elert found the opportunity to coach for Team Gilboa through her older sister and brother-in-law, who were head coaches for Team Gilboa at the time. Elert’s nieces, who were ages 11, 9 and 6 at the time, were also racing for Team Gilboa, and that family connection, coupled with her racing experience led her to coaching

U.S. Olympic Alpine skier Kaylin Richardson speeds down the hill in an event. for Team Gilboa, and Richardson. As soon as she started coaching Richardson, Elert could see something special in her.

“My dad always said the ones that are going to be Olympic skiers, the ones that are going to win the World Cup and go far, you can see it in their eyes, they have that tiger instinct, they go for it, they want it, and that was Kaylin,” Elert said, adding that she always referred to Richardson as her little tiger, and that she was a “spitfire” from the start.

A couple of years ago, Elert reintroduced herself to Richardson, who immediately recognized her and regarded her as one of her favorite coaches growing up. Elert understands Richardson’s busy schedule, but was thrilled she still remembered her. Richardson also re-

quested Elert’s expertise in fly-fishing sometime in the future.

In the 2006 Winter Olympic games in Torino, Richardson placed 17th overall, and this year she seems to be in the shadows of teammate Lindsey Vonn, who happened to be a rival of Richardson growing up, but are now friends. Vonn was also a rival of Elert’s niece.

At press time, the scheduled times of the women’s Alpine ski races were still pending due to inclement weather, but Elert will no doubt do everything she can in her power to watch Richardson race in real time.

“I have to admit that as she gets better then you want to pay attention because you can say, ah, I coached her,” Elert said.

SCF/Unity gymnastics team takes fifth in Ashland Pirates win poster contest

by Brenda Sommerfeld ASHLAND – Both the St. Croix Falls/Unity gymnastics team and the Grantsburg gymnastics team competed in Ashland for the Valentine’s Day Invite on Saturday, Feb. 13. St. Croix Falls/Unity took fifth place with a team score of 119.350 and Grantsburg fourth with a 120.950. Ashland won the invitational with a score of 143.075.

“I am very excited about how well the athletes did in Ashland,” St. Croix Falls/Unity coach Dawn Peer stated.

“Our team took their top score for the year with a 119.35.”

Ashley Johnson was the only St. Croix Falls/Unity gymnast to medal. She scored her personal best all-around score of 32.050 to place sixth.

“She medaled for the first time this year with this score,” Peer exclaimed.

Johnson also placed 10th on vault with an 8.15, tied for eighth on bars with a 7.75, received ninth on beam with an 8.20 and scored a 7.95 on floor for 11th.

Nichole McPherson received a personal best score of 8.30 on beam for eighth place. Kady Meyer scoring a 7.25, Melissa Larson scoring a 7.15, Alexa Meyer scoring a 6.15 and Haley Anderson scoring a 5.75, also performed beam routines.

Other vault scores: Kady Meyer, 7.85; Larson, 7.65; McPherson, 7.50; Jessica Adams, 6.60 and Brooke Parks, 6.60.

Other bars scores: McPherson, 7.50; Kady Meyer, 7.00; Larson, 6.65; Parks, 5.45 and Adams, 5.00.

Other floor scores: McPherson, 6.90; Alexa Meyer, 6.80; Kady Meyer, 6.75; An-

St. Croix Falls/Unity’s Haley Anderson performs a beam routine. – Photos by Brenda Sommerfeld

Grantsburg’s Jessika Ilgen medaled on vault in Ashland on Saturday, Feb. 13, placing sixth.

derson, 6.60 and Adams, 4.95.

Other all-around scores: McPherson, 30.20; Kady Meyer, 28.85 and Larson, 21.45.

“As a team, we are hoping to still reach our goal of 120 at the sectional meet on Saturday, Feb. 27,” Peer commented.

Grantsburg gymnasts brought home two medals, one by Jessika Ilgen for her sixth place in vault with a score of 8.45 and one by Michelle Lund for her sixthplace tie on floor with an 8.50.

Lund also placed in the top ten on vault with an 8.40 for seventh, on bars with a 7.75 for eighth-place tie and in allaround with a seventh-place tie score of 31.55. Her beam score was 6.90 for 19th.

Ilgen scored her highest-ever beam total of 7.85 for 12th place. She also scored a 7.15 for 11th on bars, a 6.60 on floor for a tie at 21st and a 30.05 10thplace tie finish at all-around.

Pirate Breanna Fickbohm scored three personal bests during the competition.

She scored an 8.35 on vault for eighth, a 7.05 on bars for 12th and a 28.65 in allaround for 13th. She also scored a 7.20 on beam for 17th and a 6.05 on floor for 25th.

“She had a good meet,” coach Lund said about Fickbohm.

Nikki Ticknor scored her best-ever floor score of 8.35 for an eighth-place tie.

She was also the team’s only no fall on beam, scoring 7.80 for a 13th-place tie.

Ticknor scored an 8.25 on vault for ninth, a 5.65 on bars for 20th and a 30.05 in allaround to tie for 10th.

Other vault scores: April Campana, 7.85 and RuthAnn Pederson, 7.05.

Other beam scores: Rachel Diffee, 5.75 and Pederson 5.00.

Other floor scores: Pederson, 6.70 and Diffee, 6.10.

Pederson scored a 2.50 on bars.

There was also a poster contest that the Grantsburg team won for the second consecutive year.

“We had some ups and downs in this meet but overall it was a good meet to prepare us for the sectional which will be held in Holmen on Saturday, Feb. 27,” Grantsburg coach Kathy Lund said.

Grantsburg’s poster won the Valentine’s Day poster contest at the Ashland Invitational. – Photo submitted

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Eight Eagle wrestlers qualify for sectionals Two champions complete stellar day on the mat

by Marty Seeger FREDERIC – The Unity wrestling team is sending seven of its wrestlers to the Division 2 sectional in Somerset, along with two champions.

At 285, Josh Eaton found a way to the top of his weight class with a first-round bye and a pin over Ryan Johnson of St. Croix Falls in the semifinals. Eaton completed the day in the first-place match with a pin over Osceola’s Jordan LaRoche in :17.

At 135, Dustin McKinney wrestled his way to the top with a 15-0 tech fall over Grant Simpson of St. Croix Falls. He handed Zac Weyer of BaldwinWoodville his second loss of the season in a 5-3 decision for first place. McKinney enters the sectional tournament with a 40-1 record.

Six other Eagles finished in second place, starting with Luke Nelson at 130, who had one pin and an 11-4 decision win over Spencer Walters of St. Croix Falls. Nelson lost in the first-place match

Josh Eaton took first place after this match against Jordan LaRoche of Osceola. – Photos by Marty Seeger

Jacob Johnson finished second overall and earned a trip to sectionals at 189 pounds.

Dylan Hendricks was the secondplace finisher at regionals in Frederic last Saturday.

to Somerset’s Gabe Flandrick, who had a 33-3 record, while Nelson is entering sectionals at 33-11.

At 140, Dylan Hendricks had one loss to Tyler Weyer of Baldwin-Woodville, and won by 11-2 decision over Cory Lehman of Osceola. Jared Peper, 160, won by a 5-2 decision over Eric Segelstrom of St. Croix Falls, and lost by pin to Haydon Dvorak of Somerset. At 171,

Jordan Hughes pinned Bryce Byl of Osceola in 23 seconds, and Michele Ochoa of Amery in 1:27. Jacob Johnson, 189, is moving on with his 11-5 decision win over Coleman Roskam of BaldwinWoodville. He lost to Bryndan Schock of Amery in a 13-4 decision. Alex Lennartson, 215, had a pin over Andy Smith of Amery in the semifinals in :27, but lost to Dalton Spry of Osceola in a 7-2 decision.

Only three Unity wrestlers ended their seasons at regionals last weekend, including Zac Baxter, 119, who took sixth.

Kevin Bystrom, 125, and Steven Anderson, 145, each took fifth. Anderson and Bystrom each had pins on the day.

The first session of the Division 2 sectionals in Somerset begins at 10:30 a.m.

Saints send five to sectionals in Somerset Three newcomers making !rst trip

by Marty Seeger LUCK – It was a solid day for the St. Croix Falls wrestling team, who will have five of their athletes taking to the mat at the sectional meet in Somerset this Saturday, Feb. 20. Among those five wrestlers, three will be wrestling in their first sectional, including sophomores Ryan Nussbaum, 145 and Jake Rademacher, 152, and freshman heavyweight Ryan Johnson.

“I thought for sure we’d get three through, and I thought four or five would be a real good day,” said Saints coach Dan Clark.

Johnson began wrestling in eighth grade but has caught on quick according to Clark. Since Christmas Johnson has been steadily improving and earned second place last Saturday at the regional in Frederic.

“He just started getting better every single week,” said Clark, adding that in order to get to second place, Johnson pinned Jordan LaRoche, who defeated

Saints freshman Ryan Johnson makes is first trip to sectionals this year. – Photos by Marty Seeger Johnson earlier in the season.

Nussbaum also had a great day taking second place and going 3-1. All his three wins came by pin, and one pin came against a contender who took fourth at sectionals last season. Rademacher also placed second, going 2-1 in actual matches. His first win came by a 3-2 decision over Tyler Hecht of Somerset.

Shaw Amundson wrestled his way to first place at 125 pounds.

At 125, Shaw Amundson earned a regional championship with a 5-1 decision over Kyle Larson of Amery. Larson took fifth at state last season. Amundson pinned Trever Burch of Somerset in the semifinals match in 2:53, and heads to the sectional tournament with a record of 36-5.

“If he wrestles three really good matches, I’m confident he can make it [to

state], if he doesn’t he’s going to have his hands full,” Clark said.

Joe Raygor, 171, had another big day on the mat earning his fourth regional championship, which not many wrestlers can boast about. Raygor pinned both wrestlers at the regional meet and enters the sectional tournament undefeated at 36-0.

“For sectionals, obviously we’ve got to get the kids expecting to go there and win. For some of the younger kids we’ve got to make sure they’re not content just being there. They have to go there to win matches and try to advance,” Clark said.

Not making it to sectionals was junior, Spencer Walters, 130, coming in third place. Elisha Schaaf, 112, fifth; James Klassen, 119, fourth; Grant Simpson, 135, third; Dan Petherbridge, 140, sixth; Eric Segelstrom, 160, third; Nolan O’Brien, 189, fourth; and Brian Backus, 215, sixth.

Out of the 14 wrestlers this season, 10 were freshman and sophomores. Raygor and Amundson are the team’s only two seniors.

“I was extremely proud of the kids this year,” Clark said.

Eskola lands sectional bid for LFG Only LFG wrestler moving on

by Marty Seeger FREDERIC – Despite some pretty solid wrestling from the Luck/Frederic/Grantsburg wrestlers, only one athlete will be moving on to the Division 2 sectional meet in Somerset this Saturday. Austin Eskola, a Grantsburg student, will get another crack at the state tournament when he wrestles this weekend at 119. Eskola had a good day with a 17-6 major decision win over Michael Wodyga of Baldwin-Woodville in the first round, and won a 9-5 decision against Austin Anderson of Osceola.

“Austin wrestled well and gave himself another chance to make it to state,” said coach Chris Bartlett. “He is in the mix with the kids at sectionals and if he wrestles the way the coaches know he

Austin Eskola wrestles in the championship match at Frederic. – Photos by Marty Seeger

can we think he will make it. The big thing is that he has to have the confidence in his moves and believe he can do it.”

Eskola lost to Amery’s Gabe Paulson by an 8-4 decision in a try for first, but enters sectionals with a 33-6 record.

Evan Ryan, 112, was one match from earning a trip to sectionals as he took third place. Ryan had a major-decision win on the day. Brent Johnson, 125, finished out the year with a record of 27-16, and took fourth overall. Ray Kurkowski, 103, Joe Christensen, 160 and Claire Erickson, 171, each took fourth as well, and Jordan Shearer, 189, took fifth.

“Everyone wrestled hard. I told a couple of them that they had a good chance to make it. What I didn’t tell them was that it would take some minor upsets to do it. They all wrestled hard and shouldn’t hang their heads,” Bartlett said.

Evan Ryan was one win away from sectionals.

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Campeau gets 1,000th point in Saints loss Saints defeat Unity on Tuesday Clayton 50, St. Croix Falls 41

by Greg Marsten CLAYTON – The Clayton Bears girls basketball squad continued to play strong ball in their nonconference victory over the St. Croix Falls Saints Friday, Feb. 12 at home, 50-41, and they now stand as the only thing between Birchwood and a Central Lakeland title.

The Saints continued to play strong at times, and are one of just a handful of teams to play within striking distance of the talent-rich Bears.

Clayton has several talented underclassmen, and they all continued to play strong on Friday against the Saints.

Sophomore Annie Grossenbacher led the charge with 19 points; fellow sophomore Danielle Reindahl rallied for 10 secondhalf points on her way to 14 on the night.

Ashley Grossenbacher also helped her

Marissa Campeau shoots in an earlier game.

Marissa Campeau poses with her 1,000th-point game ball. – Photo submitted team’s cause with 10 points, and seemed to carry the Bears in the first half.

St. Croix Falls has had some new faces help contribute to their scoring cause, taking some of the workload off sophomore point guard Sarah Petznick and senior Marissa Campeau. They have seen steady play and scoring from sophomore Caitlyn Olson, and productive minutes from freshmen Sydney Geisness and Natalie Sempf.

But over the last four years, the Saints relied heavily on Campeau for the bulk of their scoring chores, and she responded well against Clayton last week, converting two 3-pointers and having a solid third quarter that kept the Saints in the hunt.

St. Croix Falls and fans of the Saints also had a brief moment of celebration in the loss when senior standout Campeau converted her 1,000th career point during a late third-quarter free throw. The 6foot-tall Campeau has been consistently among the Lakeland Conference’s highest scorers for the last few seasons in hoops, and is a two-time all-conference pick. She has also won first team all-conference honors three times in golf, and signed a letter of intent to play golf - and possibly basketball - for the Southwest Minnesota State University (Marshall) Mustangs next Fall.

Unity’s Jessica Kutina dribbles down court toward Saint defenders during the game on Tuesday, Feb. 16. – Photos by Marty Seeger unless otherwise noted St. Croix Falls plays a conference match against the Webster Tigers on the road Friday, where they hope to get back on track as the regular season winds down.

St. Croix Falls 48, Unity 33 BALSAM LAKE – The Eagles were just plain outshot by the Saints in a conference battle Tuesday, Feb. 16, and St. Croix Falls snapped a three-game losing streak in the process after a tough stretch of games against Siren, Luck and Clayton.

“We came up against a good shooting team tonight,” said Chuck Holicky, who mentioned after the game that the Eagles tried forcing the Saints to use their out-

side game. They were unable to stop the Saints from hitting their outside shots, courtesy of Marissa Campeau, who recently came off a night where she drained her 1,000th career bucket.

Against Unity, Cammpeau led with 19 points and hit three 3-pointers in the process. Caitlyn Olson provided another aspect of the Saints arsenal with 12 points, while Sarah Petznick had eight.

The Eagles weren’t out of the game by any means until late in the game. They cut the Saints 12-point halftime lead to at least nine at one point in the second half but couldn’t get much closer. The Eagles were led by Brittany Thomfohrda with 14 points, and Crystal Donahue had 10 points. – Marty Seeger

Siren girls finish strong over Frederic Vikings started with lead Siren 61, Frederic 42

by Brenda Sommerfeld SIREN – The Frederic Vikings started out strong with a 10-2 lead over Siren after the first quarter on Tuesday, Feb. 16.

The Dragon girls came out in a flaming fury in the second to score a lead and finished it strong with a 61-42 victory.

“We challenged our team to come out ready to play at the start of the game and we were,” Frederic coach Troy Wink said. “We played very strong first and fourth quarters, but gave up way too much in the second quarter.”

Jade Johnson started the scoring for the Vikings in the first quarter nailing 1 of 2 free throws. She scored six more points for the team with jump shots. Chrissy Chenal scored two points under the basket and Sam Nelson made one free throw out of two, for the team’s 10 points.

Siren’s Carley Emery scored only two points in the first quarter, but redeemed herself in the second with shots, steals and assists. Emery scored 10 in the sec-

Frederic’s Karry Simpson gets the ball from an inbound pass attempt to Siren’s Meghan Baasch as a result of the Frederic press during Tuesday’s game. – Photo by Brenda Sommerfeld ond quarter and totaled 28 for the game.

Jamie Fischbach had five points in the second, Ashley Guevara four and

Meghan Baasch and Sarah Howe each two.

The third quarter added another 20

points for the Dragons while Frederic managed 10. The Vikings outscored Siren in the fourth 17-16, but lost 61-42.

“We battled hard all night,” Wink commented. “I can’t say enough of the guts some of our girls showed. Jade Johnson got absolutely smacked in the nose in the third to the point of blood and she came back so strong in the fourth.”

The Dragons had Guevara total 12 points during the game after sitting out the past few. Baasch totaled six points for her team, Fischbach and Abigail Mitchell scored five, Howe and Tasha Kosloski each two and Deanna Phernetton one.

Johnson was the main Viking scorer with 24 total points against Siren. Chenal totaled six, Nelson and Corissa Schmidt three and Sage Karl, Haley Kurkowski and Maria Miller each two.

“I am not a big person on saying look at us and our team and its injuries like other people do, but a quick look and you can see we are not full strength, but the girls I play, play hard,” Wink stated.

“All we focus on is that it gives someone else an opportunity to step in.”

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Saints boys keep Eagles grounded Two conference battles remain before season! s end St. Croix Falls 47, Unity 40

by Marty Seeger BALSAM LAKE – The Saints seemed to control the tempo from the start in Tuesday’s win at rival Unity. Midway through the first quarter the Saints got out in front 14-4, forcing the Eagles to take a time-out and try to regroup. But the Saints never surrendered the lead for the rest of the game and kept the Eagles to just 14 points at the half.

At the start of the second half, St. Croix Falls had a 12-point lead and maintained it until late in the fourth quarter when the Eagles tried for a comeback. Luke Hilleshiem hit a 3-pointer and cut the Saints lead to just four points with about 1:40 to go, but the Saints defense, coupled with a well-balanced scoring effort, gave them a key conference win heading Unity’s Brady Turner drives around Saint Marcus Campbell during the St. Croix Falls win over Unity on Tuesday, Feb. 16. – Photos by Marty Seeger into the final stretch of the season.

Zach Christenson was big under the basket for the Saints with a team-leading 17 points, and five rebounds. Kyle Christensen had 10 points, six rebounds, and Austin Whittenberger had 11 points, 6 rebounds. Cory Gebard had some key drives to the hoop and added eight points, as well as pulling down three boards and grabbing four steals on defense.

St. Croix Falls Zach Christenson powers to the basket.

St. Croix Falls 54, Clayton 49 ST. CROIX FALLS – After losing big against Luck, the Saints bounced right back against Clayton on Thursday, Feb. 11, handing the No. 2 state-ranked Bears their first loss of the season. They did it without a key component in Gus Koecher, who went out with an ankle injury and was unable to play against the Bears, but it didn’t stop the Saints from coming together.

“All I can say is that we put every aspect of our game together last night against Clayton,” said Saints coach Todd Voss. “We ran our offense with few

turnovers, played great defense and had composure.”

The Saints played great team basketball in a game that was tied after the first quarter and at the half. The Saints had a four-point lead heading into the fourth quarter, and despite Clayton’s four 3pointers in the fourth, including three from junior Tyler Ketz, the Saints held on.

Austin Whittenberger led with 13 points six rebounds, Kyle Christenson had 10 points, seven rebounds and Zach Christenson eight points and five boards.

Cory Gebhard had a big game with 12 points, four assists and four steals.

Despite early foul trouble St. Croix Falls got some key minutes off the bench from Nick Johnson, Marcus Campell and Ben Anderson, who played “extremely well, and composed,” according to Voss.

“It was a fun game to see them play that well, especially against a high-quality team like Clayton. If we can keep that focus it will lead to more success,” Voss said.

Unity 67, Lakeview Christian 41

The Saints Kyle Christensen jumps for a shot above Unity defenders.

BALSAM LAKE – The Eagles picked up a win over Lakeview Christian Academy of Duluth, Minn., on Thursday, Feb. 11, and made some key steps forward on offense.

“I think we learned a lot from the game, especially on the offensive end.

We executed our offense as well as we have all year. Now we need to realize what works for us, and stay in that mindset the rest of the season,” said coach Shaun Fisher.

Brady Flaherty played another consistent night on the offensive side of the ball with 26 points, Xavier Foeller had 12, Tyler Bublitz had 10 and Rush Hickethier threw seven points in the mix.

“It was also fun because we faced a team that we have never seen before.

That was very refreshing this time of the season. I think the kids enjoyed it,” Fisher said.

The Eagles still have plenty of improvements to make according to Fisher, who says maintaining defense, intensity and rebounding will be key.

Dragons hot on both ends of court against Frederic Four Siren players score double-digits Siren 72, Frederic 46

by Brenda Sommerfeld SIREN – The Siren Dragon boys started the game against Frederic strong, taking a 22-8 lead after the first quarter and going on to win the game 72-46 on Tuesday, Feb. 16.

“It was nice to see us come out ready to play on both ends of the court tonight,” Siren coach Jon Ruud stated. “I thought we moved the ball with a purpose in the first half and our passing was very crisp. We got the ball inside early in the game and then that allowed us to kick the ball back out as the first half went on.”

By the end of the first half, Siren was up 42-15, not giving Frederic many chances at the basket. The Vikings scored 32 in the second half but it was too little too late for the team with Siren’s additional 30 points in the last two quarters.

“We had four players in double digits for us tonight,” Ruud commented.

Elijah Hinze scored 20 points for the

Frederic’s Robert Kirk nails a shot over Siren’s Seth Stoner during Tuesday’s game.

Siren’s Elijah Hinze lines up a shot against Frederic. – Photos by Brenda Sommerfeld

Dragons, Murdock Smith scored 17, Andrew Brown 12 and Taylor Renberg 10.

“Taylor looked to score on the offensive end early in the game and he made three 3-pointers in the first half,” Ruud said. “He looked confident on the floor for us and this is something that we will need down the stretch and into the playoffs from Taylor, if we are going to reach the team goals that we have set.”

Seth Stoner totaled eight points against Frederic, Luke Bollant had three and Christian Hall and Evan Oachs each scored one.

“Seth Stoner had a very active night for us as well,” Ruud explained. “He did a nice job rebounding on defense and attacked the basket on the offensive end for us. Christian Hall had a great night for us on both ends of the floor as well.

When Murdock Smith was out in the first half with foul trouble, Christian did a great job of moving the ball for us and finding scorers.”

Frederic’s William Primm scored the most points over Siren on Tuesday with a total of 12 points. Robert Kirk added 11 points to the Vikings score, Adam Chenal eight, Trae Gehl seven, Waylon Buck six and Ethan Cook two.

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Cardinal boys “four-peat” in conference with win over Pirates Luck takes West Lakeland for fourth time in a row Luck 47, Grantsburg 39

by Greg Marsten LUCK – The nets fell victim to scissors Tuesday after the Luck Cardinals sealed their latest West Lakeland Conference title with a victory over the Grantsburg Pirates, 47-39.

Relying on their typical fast start, the Cardinals relied on good board work on both ends and sparkling follow-ups offensively to hold off the upstart Grantsburg Pirates.

Both squads seemed sloppy at times in the second quarter, missing seemingly gimme layups and dropping rebounds that might have changed the final outcome. The Pirates trailed by eight points at the half, and stayed alive courtesy the inside follow-through of junior Trevor Thompson and outside shots from another junior, Brent Myers. The duo combined for 22 of the Pirates 39 points, but were also instrumental in rallying the Pirates after the halftime break to within just a few points, before the Luck offensive machinery got respooled for action.

Cardinal junior Logan Hacker combined with lone Luck senior Carson Giller to convert several key rebounds into points to give their squad a slight margin as the third frame ended.

The Cardinals adjusted well to the Pirates defensive maneuvers, and moved the ball with aplomb. Junior Cole Mortel was the game’s high scorer with 14 points, followed by Giller’s 13 points and perfect, 5-for-5 freebie prowess. On

Luck junior Cole Mortel drives over and through several Grantsburg Pirates on his way to a score.

Friday contest with Siren, and a nonconference match with the Turtle Lake Lakers to close out their regular season next week.

aged to score 19 in the third and hold Luck to 13 points. The Cardinals outscored Birchwood 20-7 in the final quarter to pull away with the win. Cole Mortel led the Cards with 16 points, Carson Giller had 11 points, Alec Mortel had 10 and Landen Strilzuk had eight. – Marty Seeger

Luck 55, Birchwood 44 BIRCHWOOD – The Cards allowed the Bobcats to hang around for most of the game but pulled out the nonconference win in the fourth quarter.

“One of those games where nothing seems to go in. We had plenty of shots and opportunities but it wasn’t till late in the game that they started to fall,” said Luck coach Rick Giller.

The game was tied at 37 heading into in the fourth quarter, as Birchwood man-

Grantsburg 44, Pine City, Minn., 24 PINE CITY, Minn. – The Pirates picked up their third win in a row at Pine City, Minn., on Thursday, Feb. 11. It was a night of defense for Grantsburg as they held Pine City to just three points in each of the first three quarters of play, before allowing them a 15-point fourth quarter.

Trevor Thompson and Brent Myers led Grantsburg with 11 points apiece and Seth Coy and Daniel Biorn. Connar Myers also added seven. – Marty Seeger

Lone Luck senior Carson Giller cuts down the net after his squad won their fourth-straight West Lakeland Conference title with a win over Grantsburg on Tuesday at home. – Photos by Greg Marsten the night, the Cardinals capitalized at the charity stripe, converting 14 of 17, compared to just four successful free throws for the Pirates.

Luck was able to control the ball in the final minutes enough to keep the young Grantsburg team from having enough time to get back in striking distance, giving Luck the lead and eventual eightpoint victory. The win also assured the Cardinals of their fourth-straight West Lakeland Conference title, with just one more conference match and two nonconference games left on the Cardinal schedule.

Grantsburg fell to 5-6 in conference, and 10-10 overall, as they prepare for a

Luck girls hold off Pirates at home

Cardinal girls stay alive for West Lakeland title with win Luck 41, Grantsburg 37

by Greg Marsten LUCK – The Luck Cardinal girls basketball team stayed alive for a share of the West Lakeland Conference title with a relatively close 41-37 victory over conference rival Grantsburg on Tuesday, Feb. 16.

It was a fairly close contest all the way, with the Cardinals always leading, but not by much. They were able to control the lane work of Grantsburg standout junior Kortney Morrin, who was held to just 9 points. Fellow pirate junior Haley Larson picked up some of the scoring slack with an impressive evening, racking up 14 points as the game’s high scorer, and following up on some of her teammates shots for paydirt.

But the Cardinals squad is very strong inside, and have one of the more versatile starting lineups of any team in the region. With three talented seniors: Taryn Pilz, Bailee Swenson and Aleah Lemieux, they are as fine-tuned as to their teammates moves as anyone. Cardinal junior Morgan Denny shined inside in the first half, and probably has some battle wounds from her extensive time in the paint. It paid off for her though as she racked up 11 points as the Cardinal high scorer.

However, they seemed to be giving up some of the board work to the Pirates, and that seemed to open the door for the Grantsburg squad to stay alive when it seemed like the Cardinals could run

Grantsburg junior Haley Larson tries to work the ball inside against several Luck Cardinals. – Photo by Greg Marsten away with the game at any time.

It was that inside tenacity that kept the Pirates within biting distance all night.

They trailed at the end of the first quarter, 12-8, but could have been much further back if it weren’t for a buzzer-beating threebie from Gabby Witzany. They stayed strong on the boards in the second quarter, as well, while Luck had a hard time converting

their second shots. The Pirates trailed by just three points at the half.

Both teams seemed sloppy coming out of the locker rooms. Neither squad could convert their shots and committed mental turnovers, as the two squads managed just 8 points combined in the third frame. Luck did lead the entire game, but only by a lone point for a spell in the final quarter.

Grantsburg’s duo of Morrin and Larson kept their Pirates in the game, as the Cardinals relied heavily on the followthrough prowess of Aleah Lemieux to keep their points rolling. She racked up eight critical points in the final frame, and the entire Cardinal squad was able to keep the Pirates from the free-throw line. The last few minutes were a wellchoreographed exhibition of Luck ball control, sealing the four-point win, 41-37, and allowing the Cardinals to move to 91 in conference play, and technically allowing them to stay within striking distance of hard-charging Siren, who are undefeated in conference. The Luck win also gives extra significance to next week’s rematch between the Dragons and Cards in Siren, which the Dragons won, 57-39.

Grantsburg moves to 3-7 in conference play, but plays much better than their record. They may end up surprising several squads in the playoffs, as they have the talent to play with almost anyone, but just need to stay strong in critical situations. They play Siren at home on Friday, and could play spoiler as the season winds down.

Luck 59, Clear Lake 48 CLEAR LAKE – Luck was with the Cardinal girls as they traveled to play Clear Lake, Thursday night, Feb. 11, according to coach Marty Messar. “In a

most competitive see-saw battle, the girls prevailed in an overtime, 59-48,” Messar said.

Clear Lake had the lead after the first quarter with an 11-10 score, but Luck had the game at the half, 23-19. The Cardinals managed only four points in the third quarter, but scored 21 in the fourth.

The game was tied by Clear Lake’s Brooke Harshman with three free throws.

Luck was the only team to score in overtime, totaling 11 points to win the game, 59-48.

“It was an exciting contest in which each team had opportunities to put away their opponent, but the Luck girls came away with the win,” Messar stated.

“Avery Steen was the difference maker last night as she put up 27 points, including 14 for 17 from the foul line,” Messar commented.

Taryn Pilz scored 15 points, Morgan Denny 10 and Bailee Swenson seven.

Swenson and Pilz each made 10 rebounds during the game. – Brenda Sommerfeld

Pine City, Minn., 70, Grantsburg 54 PINE CITY, Minn. – The Pirate girls fell to Pine City, Minn., on Thursday, Feb. 11, 70-54.

Grantsburg was only down by four points, 33-29, after the first half but lost momentum in the second, scoring only 25 points to the Dragons 37.

Kortney Morrin led the team with 23 points, Sam Schwieger scored nine, Haley Larson seven, Kylie Pewe six, Liz Gaffney four, Gab Witzany three and Nicole McKenzie two. – Brenda Sommerfeld

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Viking girls repeat showing against Webster rebounds, one assist and one steal.

Johnson led the team in every aspect with 19 total points, six rebounds, four steals and two assists.

Maria Miller scored 10 points, Nelson totaled seven and Sage Karl and Neumann each made two. Chenal, Miller and Karl each made three rebounds and Nelson and Neumann two. Nelson and Miller each made two assists, Miller two steals and Nelson, Tara Anderson and Neumann each one.

Webster’s Michelle Gibbs scored 20 points, Mary Johnson 14, Chris Stoll and Rachel Salas five apiece, Alyssa Main three and Kendra Spurgeon and Shawna Rein each two. The Tigers totaled 19 of 26 free throws and made 22 total rebounds.

Free throws big part in game Frederic 58, Webster 50

by Brenda Sommerfeld FREDERIC – The Frederic Viking girls repeated almost the exact same score against Webster in their second game against them as their first. Back on Jan. 8, the Vikings beat the Tigers 57-50 and on Thursday, Feb. 11, Frederic defeated Webster 58-50, scoring one more point and keeping Webster at their previous score.

“Webster has a nice team and we had to work hard to pull out the win,” Frederic coach Troy Wink stated. “I’m very pleased with our effort.”

With a 12-10 lead at the end of the first, the Vikings outscored the Tigers in the second 18-11, going 7 for 9 from the line.

Webster scored 13 to Frederic’s eight in the third quarter, leaving them down four points, 38-34, at the end.

The Vikings pulled off 20 points, 11 from free throws in the fourth, to take their fifth conference win, putting them in third place in the West Lakeland Conference.

“As a team, 74 percent at FT line is very strong,” Wink said.

The Frederic team made 23 of 31 freethrow attempts, Jade Johnson 7 for 10,

Tiger Shauna Rein takes a shot against Frederic.

Webster’s Chris Stoll and Jayme Mitchell go for a rebound against Frederic’s Corissa Schmidt. – Photos

by Brenda Sommerfeld

Corissa Schmidt 6 for 8, Samantha Nelson 4 for 6, Haley Kurkowski and Vanessa Neumann each 2 for 2 and Chrissy Chenal 2 for 3.

“I felt we had some girls step up last night that maybe hadn’t played a lot all year,” Wink commented. “I’m very happy with Haley Kurkowski’s overall play and Corissa Schmidt converted well at the free-throw line.”

Kurkowski scored eight points for her team and she had three rebounds and one assist. Schmidt made 10 points, four

Webster 62, Hinckley-Finlayson 39 HINCKLEY – The Tiger girls snapped a five-game losing streak with a nonconference win over Hinckley-Finlayson on Saturday, Feb. 13. The Tigers led 27-14 at halftime and still led after the third quarter by a score of 38-32. Webster shot 14 of 21 from the free-throw line in the fourth quarter and 23 of 36 overall.

Micelled Gibbs led with 21 points, Mary Johnson had 16 points and Rachel Salas had 10. Emily Roppe had six points for the Tigers, Alyssa Main and Kendra Spurgeon each had three and Shauna Rein ended the game with two. – Marty Seeger

Tiger boys swallow up Vikings Kriegel seven, Karl Weber, Dan Erickson, Croix Swanson and Jud Mosher each two and Dan Dochniak one.

Chenal led the Vikings in points, scoring 11, Robert Kirk and Ethan Cook each scored six, Trae Gehl and Joe Draxler each five, Waylon Buck four and William Primm two.

Webster faces St. Croix Falls in Webster on Friday, Feb. 19, while Frederic meets Unity on the Vikings turf.

Frederic scoring not enough Webster 58, Frederic 39

by Brenda Sommerfeld FREDERIC – The Webster boys stay in the middle of the West Lakeland Conference while Frederic remains at the bottom of the pole after the Tigers 58-39 win over the Vikings on Thursday, Feb. 11.

Webster allowed Frederic only three points in the first quarter as they took an 11-3 lead. Webster’s Austin Elliott, James Wethern and Nolan Kriegel scored the 11 points, while Frederic’s Adam Chenal scored three, one field goal and one free throw.

The Vikings managed 17 points in the second but the Tigers scored 16, keeping them ahead of Frederic, 27-20.

The Vikings scored eight in the third quarter, while Webster added 10 and the final quarter secured it for the Tigers with a 21-11 scoring difference.

The Tigers had Elliott score 16, Wethern totaled 15 points, Josh Baer made 13,

Vikings Adam Chenal attempts to block a shot by Tiger Nolan Kriegel. – Photos by Brenda Sommerfeld

Webster 61, Hinckley-Finlayson 44 HINCKLEY, Minn. – The Webster Tiger boys were behind Hinckley-Finlayson 30-27 at the end of the first half, but came back in the second half to win another nonconference game. They defeated Hinckley-Finlayson 61-44 on Saturday, Feb. 13.

James Wethern was the top scorer of the game with 18 points. Austin Elliott scored 17 for the Tigers, Shane Rossow eight, Dan Dochniak four, Nolan Kriegel and Tim Sundstrom each three and Bryan Krause and Dan Erickson two.

Webster’s Josh Baer goes for a shot against Viking Ethan Cook.

Webster 59, Amery 57 (OT) WEBSTER – The Tiger boys pulled out an overtime victory against Amery on Tuesday, Feb. 16, giving them their fifthstraight win and momentum heading into their next game against St. Croix Falls this Thursday, Feb. 17.

James Wethern had 19 points for Webster, Austin Elliot, 16, and Shane Rossow, Karl Weber, Tim Sundstrom and Dan Dochniak each had four points.

Little Vikings show skills at halftime LEFT: Aiden Ovik looks to the basket before attempting a shot during halftime of the Frederic versus Webster boys game on Thursday.

RIGHT: (L to R): Little Vikings Sarah Chenal, Christopher Hill, Seth Haef, Hurun Ahmed and Haley Ennis show the crowd their basketball dribbling skills. – Photos

by Brenda Sommerfeld

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Blizzard boys start playoffs with a win

Boys now head north to No. 1 seed Superior for next match Blizzard 8, Baldwin-Woodville 4

by Greg Marsten BALDWIN-WOODVILLE – The Burnett Blizzard boys hockey team started their 2010 postseason campaign with a decisive 8-4 victory over the hosting Baldwin-Woodville Hilltoppers Tuesday at the United Center. The Blizzard started hot, firing off four goals in the first period alone, while the Baldwin squad attempted to play catch-up all night long.

“The boys were ready for the contest,” Blizzard head coach Grant Nicoll stated.

“We put up good numbers in all three periods.”

The Burnett boys were able to stay several goals ahead of the Hilltoppers throughout the contest, with two more goals in the second period and another pair in the final frame to seal the deal and advance on to the No. 1 seeded Superior squad for the next playoff game.

Joe Engelhart had a noteworthy sixpoint night, with a goal and five assists.

However, two other Blizzard boys racked up big points on the night, as well. Russ Thoreen and Matt Larson each tallied a pair of goals and an assist.

But it was also a chance to spread out the scoring, as Steven Labatt, Jaime Robb and Kyle Roberts all notched goals.

Helper credits for the night go to Matt Wood, Chris Olson, Bryan Bennett and even goalie Thomas Labatt, who also tallied another 33 saves on 37 shots on goal.

“This was a great way to start the playoffs. Now we gear up to take on Superior in Superior on Thursday,” Nicoll said.

The Blizzard have their work cut out

Joe Engelhart scored six goals against Baldwin-Woodville during the Blizzard’s first playoff game on Tuesday, Feb. 16. – File photos by Brenda Sommerfeld for them in Superior. The Spartans are the No. 1 seed in the Blizzard’s bracket, and are coming off two huge wins to end the regular season, with a combined 155 score.

Blizzard 5, Minneapolis East 4 Blizzard (JV) 5, Minneapolis East 1 GRANTSBURG – As the regular season wound down for the Burnett Blizzard boys hockey squad, they began to concentrate on how to approach the playoffs, which began this week in Baldwin. It also has been a chance for them to look into the mirror and reflect on what’s

Russ Thoreen made assists against Minneapolis East on Saturday, Feb. 13. worked and what needs improvement.

The season had many firsts: New coaching staff, new conference, new junior varsity squad, and more.

It has also been a chance for the coaches and players to reflect on the firstever junior varsity season, which ended this weekend with a 5-1 victory over Minneapolis East.

“We had a great time,” head coach Grant Nicoll said of the JV season and attitudes. “(We) think it went very smooth for the first year ever. We look forward to the future of the JV program growing.”

But the Blizzard are coming away from the season well versed in their Two River Conference opponents, but may be facing Wisconsin teams they haven’t seen yet this season. Many of the teams they may face in the playoffs are not part of their regular schedule, since the Two Rivers is based in Minnesota.

But the final regular season game for the varsity squad was fellow Two Rivers conference rival Minneapolis East, whom they played in Grantsburg on Saturday, Feb. 13, and also came away with a victory, 5-4.

“The varsity team came out very flat in the first period, getting outshot 15 to 3,” Nicoll said. The Blizzard were able to get a go-ahead goal in the first period, and started to turn it around a bit in the second third of the game.

“The boys turned it on after the first, getting 10 shots in the second and 24 in the third.,” Nicoll said. His team turned on the scoring in the third, with three goals.

The Blizzard were winning, 5-3, in the third period with about 30 seconds left when the Blizzard had a near goal with an Anthony Dietmeier breakaway and East having already pulled their goalie, but his shot hit the post, which would have made it a 6-3 game. But Minneapolis East was not done yet. They came right back and scored a goal with two seconds remaining in the game, to make the final score 5-4, with the Blizzard winning.

Scoring for the Blizzard were Dietmeier with a pair of goals; Joe Engelhart had a three-point game with a goal and two assists, (giving him 46 points for the season, which is second in the Two Rivers). Matt Larson and Ben Jensen each had a goal as well. Russ Thoreen and Chris Olson each had assists in the win as well. Thomas Labatt saved 33 of 37 shots on goal in the victory, capping an impressive season in the net.

Blizzard girls end regular season with a win Girls close out home schedule over the pesky C !anes Blizzard 4, Hayward 2

by Greg Marsten SIREN – The Burnett Blizzard girls finished their 2009-2010 campaign with a big victory over the Hayward Hurricanes, 4-2, on Thursday, Feb. 11, at Siren.

According to head coach Tim Bennett, they can always expect the ‘Canes to be a formidable opponent and to never give up. And that is exactly how the match turned out, with a last-second run of offense that nearly changed the results.

“Whenever we play Hayward we expect a tough game, and this one was no exception,” Bennett said.

Memories of a previous, come-frombehind loss to the ‘Canes still haunt the Blizzard girls coaches. They recalled the second game of this season, where the Blizzard had a two-goal lead going into the third period when Hayward pulled three fast goals out of their breezers to walk out with a win.

“This game was really similar,” Bennett said. “A good defensive matchup.”

The Blizzard scored their first goal with 2:02 remaining in the first period, when Tanesha Carlson used a sweet deflection from Samantha O’Brien to get the first goal. The combined efforts of Brittani Hopkins, Cody Crawford and Alex Lonetti came together for their second goal with 3:04 remaining in the second period, making it 2-0, Burnett.

The Burnett Blizzard girls had their best season ever, and continue to roll into the playoffs. Here they get ready for the postseason with a final team photo after last week's victory over Hayward. – Photos by Greg Marsten O’Brien made it a three-goal lead with 13:02 left in the third period, with an unassisted breakaway ringer that got the Siren crowd rallied up for a blowout.

That was about when the Blizzard girls ran into some serious penalty trouble, and were briefly down by two players, which Hayward capitalized on in a big way.

“We gave Hayward an opportunity to get back into it,” Bennett stated, “and they took advantage.”

Hayward responded with admirable verve, scoring two late-third-period goals within a two-minute span - both by freshman upstart Meredith Ingbretson - to bring the game within one goal with just a few moments remaining.

But the Blizzard girls held tough, and

even added a backbreaker, open-net goal

by Kassie Lien with just over 30 seconds remaining to make it 4-2 in favor of the Burnett girls.

“We were able to hold on for the win!”

Bennett exclaimed. “It was a great way to end the regular season with the best record in Blizzard girls history at 14-9-1.

We have had a tremendous season and we would like to thank all those who have given our program support over the past year!”

Final scoring credits for the game go to Carlson and Hopkins, who each had a goal. Multiple point notes go to O’Brien, who tallied a goal and an assist, as did Lien. Her sister, Kelsey Lien, also registered an assist, as did Crawford and Lonetti.

Blizzard goalie Tiff Meyer has proven to be a steady force to be reckoned with this season for the Burnett team. Here she used a glove save to keep Hayward defenseman Kelly Ahlgren from using a trailer on a Hurricane shot.

Extra credit should also be given to Burnett’s junior goalkeeper Tiff Meyer, who survived a serious peppering of ‘Canes shots in the final minutes, likely giving her plenty of bruises to show off.

She finished the season with an impressive 89.2-percent save percentage and is one reason the team had their best season ever.

The Blizzard girls will start the WIAA regional playoffs on Thursday in Chippewa Falls against one of their toughest seasonal opponents, the Chippewa Falls Cardinals. The Blizzard girls were seeded fifth this year, and have had a traditionally tough time against Chippewa Falls, who came in seeded at fourth. The last meeting between the two teams resulted in a Blizzard win, 4-2, just a month ago.

First-round playoff game time is 7p.m.

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Luck ‘06 grad Britta Petersen draws a crowd

Plays Eau Claire

UW-Eau Claire 80, UW-Stevens Point 67

by Greg Marsten EAU CLAIRE – Luck Cardinal graduate Britta Petersen continues to make her mark for the UW-Stevens Point Pointers, and she also continues to be a big draw for past fans of her days as a Luck Cardinal.

Petersen is a standout player for the Pointers, and continues to be among the high scorers and producers for every match she appears in, averaging over 15 points per game and nearly six boards, she has become a staple of the Pointers offense and defense, in spite of being under 6 feet tall.

The Pointers traveled to UW-Eau Claire last Wednesday, Feb. 10, for a match with the Blugolds, and in spite of a 15-point performance from Petersen, they were shut down, 80-67.

Petersen is a 2006 graduate of Luck, and was among the leading scorers in the Lakeland Conference for several years, averaging over 20 points per game. She was a three-time Lakeland All-Conference and one-time honorable mention basketball player, and was also an all-conference athlete three times in softball and once in golf, who achieved a remarkable 12 athletic letters at Luck

A R E A Hacker’s Lanes

Monday Night Ladies Standings: Hacker’s Lanes 26, AnchorBank 24, The Bottle Shop 23, Chicks 21, House of Wood 20, Mane Attractions 12.

Individual games: Karen Olson (AB) 173, Robin Lindvall (BS) 172, Linda Giller (AB) 169.

Individual series: Robin Lindvall (BS) 471, Julie Hall (MA) 468, Merry Yates (HL) 459.

Team games: The Bottle Shop 614, House of Wood 602, AnchorBank 589.

Team series: The Bottle Shop 1800, AnchorBank 1727, House of Wood 1722.

Monday Afternoon Seniors Standings: Vultures 16, Nite Hawks 14, Swans 14, Zebras 12, Bears 12, Cardinals 11, Badgers 10.5, Eagles 6.5.

Women’s games: Lila Larson 193, Sharon Holt 159, Ruth Sorenson & Betty Schandorff 158.

Women’s series: Lila Larson 516, Betty Schandorff 437, Ruth Sorenson 431.

Men’s games: Duane Doolittle 244, Dennis Bohn 215, Dick Coen 203.

Men’s series: Duane Doolittle 616, Dennis Bohn 567, Tom Johnson 540.

Team games: Nite Hawks 762, Vultures 716, Zebras 598.

Team series: Nite Hawks 2071, Vultures 2039, Eagles 1695.

Men’s Tuesday Classic Standings: Bottle Shop 45, Great Northern Outdoors 43, Hacker’s Lanes 40.5, Yellow Lake Lodge 39.5, Pioneer Bar 36.5, Olsen & Son 29.5.

Individual games: Dale Gregory (HL) 269, Brett Daeffler (BS) 266, Ron Skow (GNO) 250.

Individual series: Brett Daeffler (BS) 719, Dale Gregory (HL) 701, Ron Skow (GNO) 665.

Team games: Hacker’s Lanes 673, Bottle Shop 670, Great Northern Outdoors 659.

Team series: Bottle Shop 1918, Great Northern Outdoors 1866, Hacker’s Lanes 1864.

Consecutive strikes (5 or more): Brett Daeffler 6x = 266; Ron Skow 6x = 221, 7x = 250; Curtis Renfroe 5x = 201; Dale Gregory 7x = 269; Tom Coen 5x = 227; Blake Douglas 6x = 214; Ed Bitler 5x = 238; Dave Grindell 5x = 223.

Games 50 or more above average: Brett Daeffler 266 (+62); Dale Gregory 269 (+60).

Series 100 pins or more above average: Brett Daeffler 719 (+107).

Splits converted: 4-9: Butch Hacker. 310: Ken Tonsager. 3-6-7-10: Ron Skow.

Wednesday Night Early Men’s Standings: Skol Bar 20, Lewis Silo 17, 4 Seasons Wood Products 14, Pioneer Bar 13, A-1 Machine 12, Larsen Auto Center 10, Cummings Lumber 9, Bye 1.

Individual games: Wally Nelson (PB)

Luck Cardinal graduate Britta Petersen continues to make her mark for the UW-Stevens Point Pointers. Here she goes up for a shot against UW-Eau Claire last Wednesday, Feb. 10. – Photo by Greg Marsten

B O W L I N G 278, Chris Thompson (4S) 267, Gene Ackland (4S) 257.

Individual series: Gene Ackland (4S) 727, Wally Nelson (PB) 703, Brett Daeffler (4S) 699.

Team games: 4 Seasons Wood Products 1113 & 1112, Cummings Lumber 1024.

Team series: 4 Seasons Wood Products 3240, Pioneer Bar 2885, A-1 Machine 2882.

Thursday Early Standings: Daeffler’s Quality Meats 43, Hell Raisers 40, K-Wood 35, Full Timers 32, Wikstrom Construction 32, Fab Four 27, Grindell Law Offices 27, Frontier Trails 24.

Individual games: Mark Bohn (FF) 269, Don McKinney (FF) 255, Ed Bitler (KW) 236.

Individual series: Mark Bohn (FF) 767, Ed Bitler (KW) 685, Leonard Knauber (FT) 674.

Team games: Fab Four 647, Daeffler’s Quality Meats 623, K-Wood 622.

Team series: Fab Four 1923, Frontier Trails 1785, K-Wood 1741.

Games 50 pins or more above average: Mark Bohn 279 (+68); Leonard Knauber 225 (+91) X 2, 223 (+90); Don McKinney 255 (+55); Mike Show 233 (+61).

Series 100 pins or more above average: Mark Bohn 767 (+164); Leonard Knauber 674 (+182).

Splits converted: 3-4-6-7: Jason Pearson.

Thursday Late Mixed Standings: Hog Wild BBQ & Grill 16.5, Stotz & Company 13, Fisk Trucking 10.5, Johnson Upholstery 9, Hansen Farms Inc. 8, North Wind Arts 7, Rural American Bank 4.

Women’s games: Kelsey Bazey 195, Rita Bohn 193, Amy Goalen 181.

Women’s series: Kelsey Bazey 531, Rita Bohn 500, Amy Goalen 495.

Men’s games: Dale Frandsen 226, Doug Fisk 224, Eugene Wynn Sr. 221.

Men’s series: Eugene Wynn Sr. 636, Eugene Wynn Jr. 612, Oliver Baillargeon 599.

Team games: Hansen Farms Inc. 922, Stotz & Company 915, Fisk Trucking 885.

Team series: Hansen Farms Inc. 2725, Stotz & Company 2511, Fisk Trucking 2480.

Friday Night Ladies Standings: Junque Art 27, Pioneer Bar 27, Hole in the Wall 26, The Leader 24, The Pin Heads 24, The Dozers 17, Meyers Plus 16, Frederic Design & Promotion 7.

Individual games: Karen Carlson 219, Linda Richter 180, Jen Carlson 177.

Individual series: Karen Carlson 641, Linda Richter 503, Jen Carlson 480.

Games 50 or more over average: Karen Carlson; Wanda Hinze.

Splits converted: 3-6-7-10: Marvel Beckman. 5- 10: Dorothy Barfknecht; Kathy Sandberg. 4-7-10: Tammy Lindberg.

McKenzie Lanes

Monday Night Madness Standings: Triple Threat 48, Balsam Lake Market 44, Mishaps 40, Scottay’s Trucking 40, McKenzie Lanes 36, Radio Shack 32, Alleycats 26, Pepie’s Gals 22.

Individual games: Barbara Benson 201, Heidi Carey 183, Julia Delougherty 175.

Individual series: Barbara Benson 500, Heidi Carey 487, Cathy Albrecht 450.

Team games (Handicap): Triple Threat 636, Alleycats 619.

Team series (Handicap): Triple Threat 1809, Alleycats 1787.

Monday Night Ladies Standings: Sam’s Carpentry 24, Metal Products Co. 18, Frederic Truck & Tractor 18, Bogus Pumpkins 17, Wolf Creek Log Furniture 16, Edina Divas 15, Milltown Appliance 14, McKenzie Lanes 14.

Individual games: Kathy McKenzie 205, Yvonne Snyder 187, Erlene Johnson 185.

Individual series: Shirley Wilson 527, Kathy McKenzie 514, Erlene Johnson 493.

Team games (Handicap): Metal Products Co. 792.

Team series (Handicap): Bogus Pumpkins 2269.

Tuesday Early Mixed Standings: Lamar Stars 56, Wild Boys 46, Mom’s Boys 45, Lemon Heads 36, Jim’s Flooring 36, Lane Crashers 33.

Women’s games: Sharyl Swagger 193, Brenda Lehmann 179, Linda Larson 168.

Women’s series: Sharyl Swagger 523, Brenda Lehmann 508, Linda Larson 459.

Men’s games: Glen Minnick 213, Zach Gurtner 209, Jeff Lehmann 201.

Men’s series: Jeff Lehmann 569, Glen Minnick 561, Zach Gurtner 546.

Team games: Wild Boys 537 Team series: Wild Boys 1497.

Tuesday Night Men’s Standings: Dream Lawn 71.5, Steve’s Appliance 69, Glass Bar 66.5, Hack’s Pub 61, McKenzie Lanes 57.5, Centurview Park 55, The Dugout 50.5, Nel-Lo-Hill Farm 49.

High School.

She is currently a junior at Stevens Point, majoring in wildlife ecology, and has a number of WIAC awards and recognitions along the way for basketball, including being a WIAC Player of the Year finalist last season. Her defense is as well noted as her offense, and she is known for well-timed blocks - including a four-block game against UW-River Falls last month. She is the leading scorer on her squad this year, and continues to have a very good season.

Petersen was a member of the National Honor Society and honor roll student at Luck, and has plenty of local fans who consider her a road-trip-worthy person to see play ball. She routinely comes back to greet her old friends, fans and acquaintances on the court after the games, and is known for carrying a smile even if her squad falls hard. She has also coached sixth-grade girls basketball, and lent her assistance and expertise to young softball players, as well.

She is the daughter of Paul and Maggie Petersen of rural Luck, who remain her biggest fans and travel to many road and home games to see her. Britta’s UWStevens Point is 18-5 overall this year, 104 in the WIAC, and ranked 20th nationwide, in part due to Petersen’s steady production. The Pointers will host UW-Platteville on Wednesday, Feb. 17, in their final home game of the season.

R E S U L T S Individual games: Steve Clark 245, Bob Rettler 236, Gene Braund & Jim Shannon 234.

Individual series: Chris Lakner 660, Gene Braund 650, Mark Kamish 642.

Team games (Handicap): Steve’s Appliance 1184.

Team series (Handicap): Dream Lawn 3391.

Wednesday Early League Standings: Glass Attractions 44, Hendrick’s Motor 40, Hack’s Pub 40, Lite House 30, Holiday StationStore 30, Top Spot 28, Cutting Edge 24, Suzie Q’s 20.

Women’s games: Patty Walker 196, Jeanne Kizer 172, Kathy Braund 152.

Women’s series: Jeanne Kizer 492, Patty Walker 487, Kathy Braund 426.

Men’s games: Darrell Hendricks 255, Gene Braund 253, Mike Welling 246.

Men’s series: Mike Welling 676, Gene Braund 647, Darrell Hendricks 629.

Team games (Handicap): Hendrick’s Motor 711.

Team series (Handicap): Hendrick’s Motor 2037.

Wednesday Night Men’s Standings: Dalles Electric 36, Edina Realty 32, Reed’s Marina 28, Davy’s Construction 26, McKenzie Lanes 26, Hanjo Farms 22, Tiger Expess 20, Harvest Moon 2.

Individual games: Sam Leggitt 238, Todd Hansen & Brad Hacker 236, Mike Oryan 235.

Individual series: Bob Wilson & Jake Jerrick 623, Todd Hansen 618, Brad Hacker 614.

Team games (Handicap): Reed’s Marina 1004, Edina Realty 966.

Team series (Handicap): Reed’s Marina 2888, Dalles Electric 2808.

Black & Orange

Early Birds Standings: Log Cabin Store 20.5-11.5, 10th Hole 18.5-13.5, Black & Orange 1616, Gandy Dancer Saloon 9-23.

Individual games: Sandy Price (LCS) & Lynn Toivola (LCS) 164, Donna Crain (B&O) 149, Rita Tesch (10th) & Rosie Pumper (GDS) 147.

Individual series: Sandy Price (LCS) 434, Lynn Toivola (LCS) 392, Michelle Lysdahl (10th) 389.

Team games: 10th Hole 832, Log Cabin Store 823, Black & Orange 819.

Team series: 10th Hole 2367, Black & Orange 2346, Log Cabin Store 2328.

Monday Night Men’s Standings: Glass & Mirror Works 19-9, Larry’s LP 18-10, Black & Orange 11-17, Pope’s Construction 8-20.

Individual games: Larry Johnson (L) 218, Breck Eytcheson (G&MW) 213, Richard Morse (G&MW) 204.

Individual series: Larry Johnson (L) 554,

Richard Morse (G&MW) 519, Art Bliven (L) 514.

Team games: Larry’s LP & Glass & Mirror Works 946, Black & Orange 893, Pope’s Construction 864.

Team series: Larry’s LP 2795, Glass & Mirror Works 2656, Black & Orange 2557.

TNT Standings: Cashco 19-9, Flower Power 15-13, Larry’s LP 11-17, Hole in the Wall 11-17.

Individual games: Jennifer Kern (L) 212, Sue Eytcheson (FP) 201, Audrey Pardun (HITW) 179.

Individual series: Jennifer Kern (L) 518, Audrey Pardun (HITW) 510, Cheryl Hansen (C) 494.

Team games: Cashco 874, Flower Power 860, Larry’s LP 831.

Team series: Cashco 2519, Flower Power 2471, Hole in the Wall 2425.

Wednesday Night Men’s Standings: Cashco 20-8, Lions 19-9, Northview Drive Inn 18-10, 10th Hole 1414, Black & Orange 12-16, Vacant 1-27.

Individual games: Mike Zajac (C) & Mark Holmstrom (B&O) 207, Jim Swanson (NDI) 205, Roger Tollander (C) 199.

Individual series: Mike Young (NDI) 537, Mark Holmstrom (B&O) 532, Roger Tollander (C) 519.

Team games: Northview Drive Inn 949, Lions 921, Black & Orange 903.

Team series: Northview Drive Inn 2682, Lions 2676, Cashco 2627.

Games 50 or more above average: Jim Swanson 205 (+60).

Splits converted: 4-7-10: Mike Zajac.

Early Risers Standings: Hole in the Wall 20-12, Gandy Dancer 16-16, A+ Sanitation 1418, 10th Hole 14-18.

Individual games: Lylah Nelson (A+) 161, Cheryl Parkins (10th) 154, Marlys Ericson (GD) 151.

Individual series: Cheryl Parkins (10th) 430, Evelyn Engebretson (HITW), 421, Lylah Nelson (A+) 418.

Team games: A+ Sanitation 693, Hole in the Wall 664, 10th Hole 662.

Team series: Hole in the Wall 1921, A+ Sanitation 1851, 10th Hole 1842.

Thursday Night Ladies Standings: Lip’s 25-7, Check Services 18-14, Pour House 11-21, Webster Motel 10-22.

Individual games: Angie Olson (CS) 188, Daphne Churchill (L) 164, Jackie Churchill (L) & Vicki Sjoholm (CS) 162.

Individual series: Angie Olson (CS) 533, Jackie Churchill (L) 450, Vicki Sjoholm (CS) 432.

Team games: Check Servicess 736, Webster Motel 704, Lip’s 643.

Team series: Check Services 2044, Webster Motel 1926, Lip’s 1850.

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Peewee A hockey team earns way to state Youth Hockey

Burnett Blizzard Peewee A

Saturday, Feb. 13 - State Playdowns

Burnett Blizzard 2, Spooner 2

Goals: Brett Richison, Vinny Larson.

Assists: Max Norman, Drew Alderman, Brett Richison.

Saves: Bailey Mangen (2).

Burnett Blizzard 15, Ashland 0

Goals: Drew Alderman (5), Max Norman (4), Vinny Larson (3), Jenny Curtis, Nick Robinson, Steven Holdt.

Assists: Vinny Larson (2), Drew Alderman (2), Max Norman, Aubri Larson, Brady Mangen, Andrew Coy. Saves: Bailey Mangen (7).

Burnett Blizzard 16, Amery 0

Goals: Drew Alderman (4), Jenna Curtis (3), Max Norman (2), Steven Holdt (2), Audri Larson, Keisha Roy, Brady Mangen, Brett Richison, Vinny Larson.

Assists: Max Norman (4), Drew Alderman (2), Vinny Larson (2), Nick Robinson, Brady Mangen.

Saves: Bailey Mangen (1).

Burnett Blizzard 10, Barron-Chetek

Brad Ayers of Frederic has four major snowshoe races under his belt already this year in the 5K and 10K. The soon-tobe 75-year-old had shoulder surgery back in mid-January, yet has finished all four races in either first or second place in his age class. – Photo by Dick Irwin Photography

Goals: Vinny Larson (4), Drew Alderman (3), Brady Mangen (2), Max Norman.

Assists: Max Norman (2), Brett Richison, Drew Alderman, Aubri Larson.

Saves: Bailey Mangen (1).

The Burnett Blizzard Peewee A hockey team played in the state playdowns last weekend in Amery. They won the playdowns and will advance to state on March 13-14 in Reedsburg. Pictured back row (L to R): Jenna Curtis, Vinny Larson, Max Norman, Andrew Coy, Brett Richison, Kiesha Roy, Nick Robinson and Aubri Larson. Front row: Steven Holdt, Drew Alderman, Brady Mangen and Bailey Mangen. – Photo submitted

LEADERSPORTS SCOREBOARD BOYS BASKETBALL

West Lakeland Standings Conf.

Team 9-2 Luck Cardinals St. Croix Falls Saints 7-3 Siren Dragons 6-4 5-5 Webster Tigers Grantsburg Pirates 5-6 Unity Eagles 4-6 Frederic Vikings 0-10 Scores Thursday, February 11 Webster 58, Frederic 39 Grantsburg 44, Pine City, Minn., 24 Luck 55, Birchwood 44 Unity 67, Lakeview Academy 41 St. Croix Falls 54, Clayton 49 Saturday, February 13 Webster 61, Hinckley-Finlayson 44 Tuesday, February 16 Luck 47, Grantsbug 39 St. Croix Falls 47, Unity 40 Siren 72, Frederic 46 Webster 59, Amery 57 Upcoming Thursday, February 18 7:30 p.m. Prairie Farm at Unity (DH) Friday, February 19 6 p.m.

Unity at Frederic (DH) 7:30 p.m. Siren at Grantsburg (DH) St. Croix Falls at Webster (DH) Luck at McDonell Central Monday, February 22 7:30 p.m. Grantsburg at Turtle Lake Tuesday, February 23 7 p.m.

Siren at Lac Courte Oreilles 7:30 p.m. Webster at Hayward Clear Lake at Luck Cumberland at Unity Central Lakeland Standings Team Conf.

Clayton Bears 11-0 Cameron Comets 7-3 Clear Lake Warriors 6-5 Northwood Evergreens 5-5 5-5 Turtle Lake Lakers Shell Lake Lakers 2-8 Prairie Farm Panthers 0-10 East Lakeland Standings Team Conf.

12-0 Flambeau Falcons Bruce Red Raiders 8-3 Cornell Chiefs 7-5 Lake Holcombe Chieftains 6-5 Winter Warriors 4-8 New Auburn Trojans 4-8 Birchwood Bobcats 4-8 Weyerhaeuser Wildcats 2-10

Overall 16-3 11-7 11-8 14-5 10-10 6-12 4-14

Overall 18-1 10-7 12-8 9-9 9-10 2-16 0-17 Overall 15-3 9-9 7-10 8-11 8-11 5-14 4-14 4-11

Overall 14-9-1

Scores Thursday, February 11 Lady Blizzard 4, Hayward 2 Upcoming Thursday, February 18 7 p.m.

Regional at Chippewa Falls

GYMNASTICS

Clubred 13s attend festival

GIRLS BASKETBALL

GIRLS HOCKEY

Team Lady Blizzard

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Upcoming Saturday, February 27 11 a.m.

Grantsburg at Holmen Sectional St. Croix Falls/Unity at Holmen Sectional

West Lakeland Standings Conf.

Overall Team 9-0 15-3 Siren Dragons 13-4 Luck Cardinals 9-1 5-4 11-6 Frederic Vikings St. Croix Falls Saints 5-4 9-7 3-7 5-14 Grantsburg Pirates Webster Tigers 2-7 5-12 Unity Eagles 0-10 1-17 Scores Thursday, February 11 Frederic 58, Webster 50 Clayton 50, St. Croix Falls 41 Pine City, Minn., 70, Grantsburg 54 Luck 59, Clear Lake 48 Saturday, February 13 Webster 62, Hinckley-Finlayson 39 Tuesday, February 16 Luck 41, Grantsburg 37 St. Croix Falls 48, Unity 33 Siren 61, Frederic 42 Upcoming Thursday, February 18 6 p.m.

Prairie Farm at Unity (DH) 7:30 p.m. New Auburn at Luck Friday, February 19 6 p.m.

Siren at Grantsburg (DH) St. Croix Falls at Webster (DH) 7:30 p.m. Unity at Frederic (DH) Tuesday, February 23 7:30 p.m. Luck at Chetek Webster at Birchwood Ladysmith at Grantsburg Spooner at Siren Central Lakeland Standings Team Conf.

Overall 8-0 16-0 Northwood Evergreens 15-2 Clayton Bears 8-1 Turtle Lake Lakers 6-3 13-5 Clear Lake Warriors 4-5 7-11 Cameron Comets 3-5 3-13 Shell Lake Lakers 2-8 2-16 Prairie Farm Panthers 0-9 0-16 East Lakeland Standings Team Conf.

Overall Flambeau Falcons 9-0 14-2 Bruce/Weyerhaeuser 7-2 9-7 Lake Holcombe Chieftains 6-3 11-8 Winter Warriors 4-4 9-7 5-5 9-7 New Auburn Trojans Birchwood Bobcats 2-8 4-12 2-16 Cornell Chiefs 0-11

WRESTLING

Upcoming Saturday, February 20 10:30 a.m. LFG at Somerset Sectional Unity at Somerset Sectional St. Croix Falls at Somerset Sectional Team Blizzard

BOYS HOCKEY Scores

Conf.

11-3-0

Saturday, February 13 Blizzard 5, Minneapolis East 4 Tuesday, February 16 Blizzard 8, Baldwin/Woodville 4 Upcoming Thursday, February 18 Blizzard vs. Superior at Wessman 7 p.m.

Tuesday, February 23 7 p.m.

1st Round of Sectionals

Overall 14-9-1

Nine 12- to 13-year-old girls from Clubred volleyball, based out of Luck, competed in the North Country Region 20th-Annual Presidents Day Festival. The festival features two days of spirited volleyball competition among teams from many states and regions. The Clubred team consisted of girls from Luck, Osceola and Frederic. Clubred 13s worked hard for two days and came in fifth among 40 teams. Congratulations to all the girls – Macey (Osceola), Shelby (team manager – Osceola), Sophie (Osceola), Mya (Frederic), and Jenni, Katie, Reilly, Hailey, Kalley, Angela, Chelsey (coach) and Debbie (coach) from Luck.

“The girls played hard for two days and really came together as a team,” noted Chelsey Foeller, membership specialist with the Girl Scouts Minnesota and Wisconsin River Valleys. “The competition was hard and they played with all their heart – they all should be very proud!” – Special photo Another splendid of 13-2 record brought The Prediction King’s season mark to 62-15, or 81 percent.

“This was a solid veteran performance that showed the kind of consistency for which I have become almost famous,” he said early Wednesday morning while loading tip-ups, jig poles and his handoperated ice auger into his 1957 Apache pickup.

The Swami THE SWAMI

PREDICTS

The Swami answers all e-mails and can be reached at predictionking@yahoo.com.

This week’s games: Girls St. Croix Falls 40, Webster 36 Unity 51, Prairie Farm 27 Siren 66, Grantsburg 44 Frederic 50, Unity 35 Luck 55, New Auburn 42 Siren 50, Spooner 45 Birchwood 47, Webster 45 Ladysmith 53, Grantsburg 41 Luck 45, Chetek 43 St. Croix Falls 41, PACT Charter 31 Boys Unity 69, Prairie Farm 31 Siren 58, Grantsburg 55 Webster 44, St. Croix Falls 41 Luck 50, McDonell Central 47 Unity 47, Frederic 44 Luck 60, Clear Lake 45 Grantsburg 66, Turtle Lake 61 Siren 88, LCO 40 Webster 50, Hayward 48 Cumberland 61, Unity 55

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ATVs • BIRDING • BOATING • CAMPING • FISHING • HIKING • HUNTING • RECREATIONAL VEHICLES

Cub Scouts and Friends Fishing Fun Day held

Brandon Thomas was all smiles while enjoying the day on the lake. – Photos submitted SIREN – On Saturday, Feb. 6, the Siren/Webster/Danbury area Cub Scouts had their second-annual Cub Scouts and Friends Fishing Fun Day on Doctor Lake. About 30 children participated and by all accounts, had a great time. While many fish were caught (which contributed heavily to the fun factor) a couple of the catches really stood out.

William Johnson caught the largest fish of the day, a 7-pound northern, and Ben Kopecky caught a 6-pound largemouth

Ben Kopecky caught a 6-1/2-pound bass during the Cub Scouts and Friends Fishing Fun Day held Saturday, Feb. 6, on Doctor Lake in Siren. bass. The sunfish contest ended in a sixway tie between Robert Jarrell, Ben Johnson, Jeremiah Liljenberg, Austin Tinman, Zack Doriott and Daniel Rognrud, who won the tiebreaker to take home the firstplace prize. The biggest perch was won by the smallest fisherman, Landon Herwick; and the smallest fish was caught

This youngster pulled up his first fish ever through the ice.

by Zach Doriott (no, it was not his minnow).

The Cub Scouts and Friends Fishing Fun Day’s main objective was simple: get the kids outside, away from their video games and enjoying nature. This event was once again made possible by

William Johnson caught the largest fish of the day, a 7-pound northern. the generosity of the local businesses. – submitted

Deadlines approach for ice-fishing shelter removal MADISON – The first of a number of deadlines for ice anglers to remove icefishing shelters from inland and boundary waters is this weekend. All ice-fishing shelters must be removed from Wisconsin-Iowa boundary waters

by Feb. 20. This earlier date, affecting the Mississippi River south of the Minnesota-Iowa border, is set to correspond with Iowa regulations.

The deadlines for the other two boundary waters are March 1 for Wisconsin-Minnesota boundary waters and

March 15 for Wisconsin-Michigan boundary waters.

The regulations for removing ice shanties from inland Wisconsin waters changed in 2008.

The law now requires ice-fishing shelters must be removed daily and when not occupied after the first Sunday following March 1 for waters south of Hwy 64 and after the first Sunday following March 12 for waters north of Hwy. 64.

For 2010, those dates are: • Sunday, March 7 for waters south of

Hwy 64.

• Sunday, March 14 for waters north of Hwy 64.

One exception to this rule is that on the Fox River downstream from the DePere dam in Brown County, ice-fishing shelters must always be removed from the ice daily and when not in use. After these dates for removing ice-fishing shelters from a frozen lake or river, an angler may continue to use a portable shelter but must remove it daily and when it is not occupied or actively being used.

Failure to remove a shanty or ice-fishing shelter by these deadlines could result in a forfeiture of $263.10. Additional costs may be incurred if the DNR must arrange to have the shanty removed or if the shanty or ice-fishing shelter breaks through the ice and must be recovered and disposed of.

For more information contact the Bureau of Law Enforcement at 608-2662141. – from the DNR

Nation’s largest crappie contest coming to Hayward HAYWARD – Over 30,000 anglers are expected to take to the early spring waters of Hayward, for an opening day fishing extravaganza to celebrate the Fresh Water Fishing Hall of Fame’s inaugural 2010 Hayward Crappie Contest event.

The FWFHOF is prepared to welcome anglers of all ages and skill levels for the May 1 event. Encompassing hundreds of qualifying lakes in Sawyer County, anglers will have the opportunity to experience a true opening-day tradition while angling for a chance at $11,000 in prize money and awards.

Registrations will be available beginning April 1 exclusively at Holiday Sta-

tionstores locations in Duluth, Minn., and others south along U.S. Interstate 35.

Registrations will also be available at most Holiday Stationstores in western and Northwest Wisconsin. At a cost of $10, the registration is only valid during the one-day event beginning at midnight May 1 and ending with the weigh-in scheduled for 2 p.m. that afternoon. Nationally recognized sportsman Ron Schara is scheduled to emcee the event and present awards to contest winners.

Held in the style and glitz of other large weigh-in events, the 2010 Hayward Crappie Contest will culminate with a ticker-tape weigh-in and awards ceremony at the FWFHOF grounds.

Hayward is commonly recognized as one of the top-fishing destinations in the Upper Midwest. The 2010 Hayward Crappie Contest celebrates that notoriety in an effort to promote the sport of freshwater fishing.

The Fresh Water Fishing Hall of Fame is a 501(c)3 nonprofit museum and home to Hayward’s landmark four-story-tall musky famous around the world. Since 1960, the FWFHOF has inspired and educated anglers and serves as the authority and repository for all fresh-water fishing records. The FWFHOF also recognizes those men and women who have made significant and lasting contributions to the sport of fresh-water fish-

Birkebeiner race seeks volunteers

HAYWARD – Next week the Olympics will come to Wisconsin for one day in the form of the American Birkebeiner Ski Race – the largest ski race in the United States.

Celebrating 37 years of bringing skiers from all over the world to ski 52 kilometers from Cable to Hayward, the Birkie offers a unique opportunity to see Olympic-class athletes competing in our area. Olympic athletes and members of

international skiing teams who didn’t make the final Olympic rosters in their country this year, may be skiing the Birkie, Feb. 27.

Over 8,100 skiers are expected to take part in Birkebeiner events, and twentyfive-hundred volunteers are needed to provide liquids and on-course nutrition to the skiers during the race. There are nine food stations on the race route, spaced over the 52 kilometers, and race

organizers are looking for volunteers to help the skiers at these food stops.

Volunteers receive a hat, Birkie year pin, food during the day and an invitation to a volunteer after-race party where they have a chance at door prizes.

If you would consider volunteering to be part of the rich history of the American Birkebeiner Ski Race, by helping for a few hours on Saturday, Feb. 27, and at the same time see the best skiers in the

ing through its Hall of Fame Program.

Participating Wisconsin Holiday Stationstores locations are: Amery, Barron, Balsam Lake, Luck, Frederic, Cumberland, Grantsburg, Siren, Spooner, Superior, Hayward, Washburn, Ashland, Ladysmith, Almena, Turtle Lake, Milltown and Webster. Participating Minnesota Holiday Stationstores locations: Duluth, Cloquet, Moose Lake, Hinckley, Pine City, North Branch, Forest Lake, Lindstrom, Cambridge, Mora and Rush City. — from Fresh Water Fishing Hall of Fame

world, call local Birkebeiner Race Chief Williams Johnson at 715-327-4158 for more information.For general information see www.birkie.com.

Last year skiers from 47 states and 18 countries competed at the Birkie, and volunteers have the unique opportunity to show off the best of the U.S. and Wisconsin. - submitted

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Alvina C. Bergren, 92, St. Croix Falls, died Feb. 9, 2010.

Beulah P. Samo, 90, St. Croix Falls, died Feb. 10, 2010.

Burnett County sheriff's report

Arrests and citations Feb. 9: Cosme J. Zamora, 42, St. Paul, Minn., was arrested on a St. Croix County warrant.

504316 WNAXLP

(Feb. 3, 10, 17, 24, Mar. 3, 10) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY MTT FINANCIAL, LLC 4480 Oak Chase Way Eagan, MN 55123, Plaintiff, vs.

JARIS C. JOHNSON 406 220th Avenue Comstock, WI 54826, Defendant.

Case No. 09 CV 231 Case Classification No. 30404 Foreclosure of Mortgage NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Please take notice that by virtue of a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered on July 7, 2009, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: Time: March 18, 2010, at 10:00 o’clock a.m.

Place: Polk County Justice Center Foyer Area, 1005 West Main St., Balsam Lake, Wis. Terms: 1. Ten percent (10%) of the successful bid must be paid at the sale in cash, cashier’s check or certified funds payable to the Polk County 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 within ten (10) days after the date of confirmation of the sale or else the ten percent (10%) down payment is forfeited.

2. Purchaser to pay all costs of sale including, but not limited to, real estate transfer fee, title insurance and any recording fees.

3. Property is being sold in AS IS condition, subject to any legal liens and encumbrances.

Description: Lot 1 of Certified Survey Map No. 2525, filed in Volume 12, Page 12, as Document No. 571710, except Lot 3 of Certified Survey Map No. 2656, filed in Volume 12, Page 143, located in Government Lot 4, Section 15, Township 35 North, Range 15 West, Town of Johnstown, Polk County, Wisconsin.

Property Address/Tax Parcel No.: 2195 20th Street, Johnstown, Wis., 028-00336-0000.

Tim Moore, Sheriff Polk County, Wisconsin Lathrop & Clark LLP Attn: Josh Kopp 740 Regent Street, Suite 400 P.O. Box 1507 Madison, WI 53701-1507

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Feb. 9: Elizabeth E. Icard, 26, Shell Lake, was cited for operating after suspension.

Feb. 12: Sean T. Reynolds, 22, Webster, was arrested for probation violation.

Feb. 13: Laurence D. Shearen Jr., 47, was arrested on a Burnett County warrant.

Feb. 13: Wahbimigisi Pennie, 22, was arrested on a Burnett County warrant.

Feb. 14: Michell L. Butler, 29, Spooner, was arrested for a probation violation.

Notices (Jan. 13, 20, 27, Feb. 3, 10, 17, 24) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS SERVICING, L.P. Plaintiff, vs.

JAMES A. BURNS, et al Defendants Case Number: 09 CV 82 AMENDED NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on August 5, 2009, in the amount of $465,366.28, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: March 10, 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. 5273, filed September 19, 2006, in Volume 23 of Certified Survey Maps, Page 180, as Document No. 722502, located in the Northeast 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 9, Town 32 North, Range 18 West, in the Town of Alden, Polk County, Wisconsin.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 493 213 Street, Star Prairie, WI 54026.

TAX KEY NO.: 002-01107-0000.

Dated this 8th day of January, 2010. /s/ Timothy G. Moore Sheriff of Polk County Benjamin J. Pliskie State Bar #1037985 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. (183019)

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Feb. 14: Georgia M. Pittman, 75, Danbury, was northbound on Hwy. 35 in Oakland Township when she lost control and the vehicle overturned in the ditch. There were no reported injuries. Alcohol was a factor in the accident. Two citations were issued.

CONVENIENCE STORE MANAGER POSITION Balsam Lake, Wis.

Stop-a-Sec Inc.

Attn.: Corporate Manager P.O. Box 560, Luck, WI 54853 • 715-472-4220 • E.O.E. Or e-mail resume to: kcogswell@stopasec.com

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An excellent opportunity! Our well-established, reputable retail company has a rewarding opportunity available for an ambitious retail professional.

This full-time position challenges you to handle overall Convenience Store Operations including but not limited to: Merchandising, bookkeeping, employee relations, ordering etc.

Strong customer service/people skills are essential. Applicants should have 2 - 4 years convenience store management background.

Stop-a-Sec Inc. offers competitive wages, a benefit package, vacation pay and employee discounts. For immediate consideration, send your resume, including references and salary requirements in confidence to:

MADISON – A 54-year-old Danbury man was sentenced Wednesday, Feb. 10, in federal court in Madison to 15 months in prison for possessing a pipe bomb.

U.S. District Court Judge Barbara Crabb handed down the sentence to Kim Parenteau who pleaded guilty to the charge in November.

Prosecutors said the device was made in a way that could have

killed someone had it detonated.

The court, however, found Parenteau intended to use the device only to blow up stumps on his property.

Parenteau’s defense lawyer had asked for leniency, citing Parenteau’s health. The lawyer also noted Parenteau tried to light the bomb but was unsuccessful and was arrested before he could take it

apart.

The charges against Parenteau were a result of an investigation by the Federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and the St. Croix Tribal Police.

Prosecution of the case was handled by Assistant U.S. Attorney Elizabeth Altman. - with information from U.S. District Court

Burnett County criminal court Sean T. Reynolds, 22, Webster, battery, one-year probation, sentence withheld, must completer AODA treatment program and comply with and follow-up recommended, no contact with victim, $88.00.

Doris A. Cross, 46, Stone Lake, fraud, $323.50.

Jessica L. Benjamin, 29, Sandstone, Minn., operating while suspended, $200.50.

Nicholas S. Hughes, 24, Webster, speeding, $173.30.

Ritchard K. Cook, 48, Webster, speedometer violations, $175.30.

Richard K. Kirtland, 47, North St. Paul, Minn., operate snowmobile without trail sticker, $137.50.

Burton C. Schueller, 75, St. Paul, Minn., speeding, $175.30.

Orval V. Simon, 43, Grantsburg, possession of drug paraphernalia, 15-day jail sentence, license suspended six months, $88.00.

James D. Jeanetta, 33, Shoreview, Minn., fail to stop at stop sign, $175.30.

Roland D. Larson, 56, Spring Valley, seat belt requirement violation, $175.30.

Robert R. Belisle Jr., 40, Webster, OWI, $1,231.00, 60day jail sentence, Huber release granted, license revoked 24 months, alcohol assessment.

Daniel J. Rice, 20, Maplewood, Minn., possession of THC, $500.00.

Brooke L. Piller, 17, Spooner, underage drinking, alcohol assessment, $263.50.

Daniel A. Wilson, 24, Bloomington, Minn., OWI, $916.00, local jail, Huber release granted, license revoked 12 months, alcohol assessment.

Daniel L. Weller, 24, Siren, inattentive driving, $187.90.

Marjorie A. Hjelseth, 68, Roseville, Minn., negligently subject an individual at risk to abuse likely to cause great bodily harm, three-year probation, sentence withheld, six-month jail sentence, restitution of funeral expenses may be determined, may not convey away property or assets until financial obligations are paid, a civil judgement to be entered if fine and court costs paid prior to release of probation, no care to persons with developmental disabilities, visit victim’s grave twice a year and place

one-dozen roses on the grave site during probation unless incarcerated.

Debra A. Jackson, 40, Grantsburg, issue worthless check, $309.00.

Shirley I. Harper, 63, Pine City, Minn., issue worthless check, $309.00.

Burnett Co. deaths Arnold C. Nordstrom, 79, Grantsburg Village, Jan. 25.

Burnett County warrants Ronee L. Boswell, 34, Shell Lake, warrant - failure to appear, Feb. 9.

Jared R. Denotter, 27, Siren, warrant - failure to appear, Feb. 10.

Troy A. Green, 34, Cumberland, arrest warrant - complaint, Feb. 12.

Dennis J. LaSarge, 30, Webster, warrant - failure to appear, Feb. 9.

PHYSICAL THERAPIST WANTED

Casual, Part Time 15-25 hours per week.

Luck, WI, area.

Michael M. Madsen, 30, Danbury, warrant - failure to appear, Feb. 10.

Aaron D. Simmons, 20, Grantsburg, warrant - failure to appear, Feb. 10.

Adam W. Spicer, 47, White Bear Lake, warrant - failure to appear, Feb. 9.

Amanda L. Staples, 29, Danbury, failure to pay fines, Feb. 11.

Unifund Corporation vs. Jeffrey M. Tendrup, Webster, $1,423.84.

Tri-Mart Inc. vs. Geeks Meat and Market, Spooner, $2,076.82, Discover Bank vs. Todd R. Warren, Grantsburg, $4,310.91.

Patrick J. Scallon, Union, and Cheryl L. Hansen, Union, Feb. 8.

Brent C. Dugger Jr., Siren, and Kristina L. Asper, Siren,

Feb. 12.

Allen L. Fanum, Trade Lake, and Toni I. Scalvi, Trade Lake, Feb. 12.

Discover Bank vs. Kerissa Morrin, Grantsburg, $1,378.59.

Capital One Bank vs. Darryl J. Schumann, Webster, $2,378.31.

Douglas D. Bussian vs.

Spencer Cobb, Siren, $5,096.50.

Capital One Bank vs. Linda M. Zielsdorf, Grantsburg, $1,622.82.

RAB Performance Recoveries LLC vs. Lyn M. Bujak, Danbury, $1,539.32.

Polk marriage licenses

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Tami J. Stencel, town of Eureka, and Justin D. Preble, town of Eureka, issued Jan. 14, 2010.

Marie F. Dutilly, city of Amery, and Stephan L. Cleveland, city of Amery, issued Jan. 26, 2010.

Angela M. Marciniak, town of Lincoln, and Tod A. Johnson,

FOR RENT

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Burnett Co. marriage licenses

Burnett County civil court

Contact Roger

All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Fair Housing Act which makes it illegal to advertise “any preference limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin, or an intention, to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination.” Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians; pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18.

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.

Jean A. Utgard, 39, Frederic, warrant - failure to appear, Feb. 10.

2nd-Floor Apartment Available In Frederic No smoking or pets.

Garage included.

375/month

$

Plus security deposit.

Call Carol at

715-472-8670

or 715-554-0009 504712 14atfc 25Ltfc

Nehawaka, Neb., issued Jan. 27, 2010.

Patricia M. Bobzin, Osceola, and Jason A. Kunshier, Osceola, issued Jan. 27, 2010.

Kayla L. Cross, town of Sterling, and Thomas G. Colombo, New Richmond, issued Jan. 29, 2010.

Kylie Crawford, town of Apple River, and Ryan D. Volrath, town of Lincoln, issued Feb. 2, 2010.

Judy K. Taft, town of Alden, and Daniel W. Tiedemann, town of Alden, issued Feb. 4, 2010.

WESTSIDE APARTMENTS

APARTMENTS FOR RENT

For Rent - 1-BR Upstairs Apartment Available Now.

380

$

/mo. plus deposit Call 715-327-4471 before 2 p.m. or 715-566-2139 after 2:30 p.m.

Bruce & Lisa Olson

RE/MAX Northwoods Inc. Experienced, full-time team.

Serving Polk & Burnett Counties.

If you are thinking of buying or selling we can help you. 505392 26L

715-349-7777

Frederic & Siren

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FOR RENT Two-BR Apartment Downtown St. Croix Falls

475 per mo.

$

Available now.

Water, sewer & garbage incl.

No Pets On-site laundry.

Background check.

First month’s rent and damage deposit.

612-280-7581

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Kenneth C. Hanson, 84, St. Croix Falls, died Jan. 27, 2010.

Kyle W. Johnson, 44, McKinley Township, died Feb. 1, 2010.

Stuart L. Olson, 72, St. Croix Falls, died Feb. 4, 2010.

Danbury man sentenced to 15 months for possessing pipe bomb

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Polk County deaths

Human Services Full Time 37.5 hr./wk.

Deadline to apply: Open until filled YOU MUST COMPLETE A POLK CO. EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION TO BE ELIGIBLE. For application, complete job description and qualifications, please visit our Web site at www.co.polk.wi.us, Employment Opportunities, or in person at 100 Polk Co. Plaza, #229, Balsam Lake, WI 54810, 715-485-9176. AA/EEOC

FEBRUARY 17, 2010 - INTER-COUNTY LEADER - NEWS SECTION - A - PAGE 27

Notices/ Employment

LUCK, WIS.

The Village of Luck seeks an Associate Golf Course Superintendent.

This is a seasonal, full-time position that works under the general direction of the Golf Course Superintendent. Responsible for the dayto-day care of the golf course grounds, including pesticide application; course, building, and equipment maintenance; and supervision of grounds crew. Minimum requirements include a valid driver’s license with good driving record, two years’ golf course maintenance experience, and two years’ supervisory experience. Must have Wisconsin Pesticide Applicator’s License or the ability to obtain within three months. Starting wage $12 - $15/hr., DOQ. Some weekend work required. Job description available by contacting Village Hall at 715472-2221. Deadline to submit a cover letter and resume is by 4 p.m. on Friday, March 12, 2010. Submit materials to the Village Administrator at P.O. Box 315, Luck, WI, 54853 or volkristina@lakeland.ws The Village 505468 26L of Luck is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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. (184105)

(Feb. 17) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY NUVELL CREDIT CORP. Post Office Box 130424 Roseville, MN 55113 Plaintiff(s), vs.

WAYNE R. AND TRISHA A. JOHNSON 2398 84th Avenue Osceola, WI 54020 Defendant(s).

Small Claims Publication Summons and Notice Case No. 10 SC 45 Publication Summons and Notice of Filing TO THE PERSON(S) NAMED ABOVE AS DEFENDANT(S): You are being sued by the person(s) named above as Plaintiff(s). A copy of the claim has been sent to you at your address as stated in the caption above.

The lawsuit will be heard in the following Small Claims Court: Polk County Judicial Center, 715-485-9205, Room Number 300, 1005 West Main Street, Balsam Lake, WI 51840, on the following date and time: March 8, 2010, 1:30 p.m.

If you do not attend the hearing, the court may enter a judgment against you in favor of the person(s) suing you. A copy of the claim has been sent to you at your address as stated in the caption above. 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.

You may have the option to Answer without appearing in court on the court date by filing a written Answer with the clerk of court before the court date.

You must send a copy of your Answer to the Plaintiff(s)) named above at their address. You may contact the clerk of court at the telephone number above to determine if there are other methods to answer a Small Claims complaint in that county.

If you need help in this matter because of a disability, please call: 715-485-9229.

Michael C. Koehn, S.C., Attorney 715-832-5074 February 3, 2010 Attorney’s State Bar Number: 1006590 131 South Barstow Street Suite 600 Eau Claire, WI 54701

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/s/Timothy G. Moore Sheriff of Polk County

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(Jan. 20, 27, Feb. 3, 10, 17, 24) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY Ocwen Loan Servicing, LLC, as servicer for HSBC Bank USA, N.A., as Trustee for the registered holders of ACE Securities Corp.

Home Equity Loan Trust, Series 2004-IN1, Asset-Backed Pass-Through Certificates Plaintiff, vs.

JAMES T. LEISZ, et al Defendants Case Number: 09 CV 454 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on September 3, 2009, in the amount of $138,470.31, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: March 9, 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 Northwest 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4, Section 4, Township 33 North, Range 16 West, lying Northerly and adjoining Lot 18 of the plat of Rehm’s Riverview.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 1173 Birchwood Lane, Amery, WI 54001.

TAX KEY NO.: 032-01672-0000.

Dated this 12th day of January, 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.

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(Feb. 10, 17, 24, Mar. 3, 10, 17) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY THE RIVERBANK Plaintiff, vs.

SCOT A. LANGNESS and CHERYL LANGNESS, and MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. and GB HOME EQUITY, LLC, Defendants.

Case No. 09 CV 498 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE By virtue of and pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above-entitled action on August 31, 2009, in the amount of $136,925.99, 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 Wednesday, March 31, 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: Lot 1 of Certified Survey Map No. 2295, recorded in Volume 11 of Certified Survey Maps, on Page 02, as Document No. 558836, located in the Northeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter (NE1/4 of NW1/4), Section Thirty-three (33), Township Thirty-six (36) North, Range Seventeen (17) West, Village of Luck, Polk County, Wisconsin.

PIN: 146-00585-0000.

STREET ADDRESS: 10 East Butternut Avenue, Luck, WI 54853.

Dated at Balsam Lake, Wisconsin, this 1st day of February, 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 505055 WNAXLP

(Feb. 3, 10, 17, 24, Mar. 3, 10) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY First State Bank and Trust, Plaintiff, vs.

Lynn M. Museus f/k/a Lynn M. Nelson and Thomas G. Museus, Defendants.

Case Code: 30404 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Case No. 09 CV 261 Hon. Robert H. Rasmussen Please take notice that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on the 11th day of September, 2009, the Sheriff of Polk County will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: DATE/TIME: March 18, 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: The North Onehalf of the Southeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter (N 1/2 of the SE 1/4 of the NE 1/4 of the SW 1/4), Section Nine (9), Township Thirty-six (36) North of Range Nineteen (19) West, Town of Sterling, Polk County, Wisconsin.

(FOR INFORMATION PURPOSES ONLY: Plaintiff believes that the property address is 2835 275th Street, St. Croix Falls, 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

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The Polk County Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, March 9, 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.) ALLEN & FAYE THEROUX request a variance from Article 11E3 of the Polk County Shoreland Protection Zoning Ordinance to build a garage closer than 63’ from centerline of town road. Property affected is: 3324 Cherry St., Lot 8, Nelsons Clam Falls Park Add., Sec. 13/T37N/R16W, Town of Clam Falls, Clam Falls Flowage (class 2).

(Jan. 20, 27, Feb. 3, 10, 17, 24) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY BAC Home Loans Servicing, L.P. Plaintiff, vs.

JANET K. MELAHN, et al Defendants Case Number: 09 CV 298 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on August 27, 2009, in the amount of $104,087.10, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: March 11, 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 14, Plat of Harmony Hills, Town of Lincoln, Polk County, Wis. PROPERTY ADDRESS: 997 Harmony Lane, Amery, WI 54001.

TAX KEY NO.: 032-01384-0000.

Dated this 7th day of January, 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. (183636)

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NOTICE OF HEARING

ASSOCIATE GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENT

(Jan. 20, 27, Feb. 3, 10, 17, 24) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY Countrywide Home Loans Servicing, L.P., as servicer for Countrywide Home Loans Servicing L.P. Plaintiff, vs.

THOMAS C. CREE, et al Defendants Case Number: 08 CV 734 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on March 6, 2009, in the amount of $116,365.89, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: March 9, 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, Wisconsin.

DESCRIPTION: The Northwest 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 23, Township 34 North, Range 16 West, in the Town of Apple River, Polk County, Wisconsin, except the East 20 acres thereof.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 792 150th Avenue, Amery, WI 54001.

TAX KEY NO.: 004-00633-0000.

Dated this 11th day of January, 2010.

CPS – Social Worker $22.77/hr.

Human Services Full time 37.5 hrs./wk.

Deadline to apply: Wed., Feb. 24, 4 p.m.

YOU MUST COMPLETE A POLK CO. EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION TO BE ELIGIBLE. For application, complete job description and qualifications, please visit our Web site at www.co.polk.wi.us, Employment Opportunities, or in person at 100 Polk Co. Plaza, 505405 26L #229, Balsam Lake, WI 54810, 715-485-9176. AA/EEOC

McNally Industries is seeking team-oriented individuals for the following positions:

MACHINIST

These full-time positions are responsible for setting up, programming and operating assigned machine tools.

Ideal candidates must have two or more years experience operating Mazak lathes with Mazatrol controls or Horizontal mills with Fanuc controls.

Preferred Education/Experience: 2-year technical degree in machine and tool.

QUALITY INSPECTOR

Qualified candidates will have experience with the following: - Zeiss CMM with Calypso software (preferred) - Standard measuring equipment - GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing) - Quality documentation

MANUFACTURING ENGINEER

Experienced manufacturing engineer to develop, plan, design, implement and support manufacturing processes, tooling and procedures for production. Duties include, manufacturing method selection, writing work instructions and fixture design.

Preferred Education/Experience: B.S. degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical or Industrial Engineering.

Proficient in the use of Solid Works and Master Cam. McNally Industries offers competitive wages and a full benefit package, including health, dental, life and shortterm disability insurance and a 401(k) retirement plan.

EOE. Send resume to:

HR Department

McNally Industries, LLC 340 W. Benson Ave., Grantsburg, WI 54840 Fax 715-463-5261 • E-mail to: hr@mcnally-industries.com

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The Polk County Land Information Committee will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, March 3, 2010, at 10 a.m., in the Government Center (1st floor, County Boardroom), Balsam Lake, Wisconsin. The Committee will call the public hearing to order at 8:30 a.m., immediately recess to view site and will reconvene at 10 a.m. at the Government Center in Balsam Lake, Wisconsin, to consider the following and other agenda items: BLAKE BONJEAN requests a Special Exception to Article 8D1(a) of the Polk County Shoreland Protection Zoning Ordinance to operate a Tourist Rooming House. Property affected is: 1152 240th Ave., Pt. of Govt. Lot 7, Lot 1+2, CSM #1628, Vol. 7/Pg. 209, Sec. 31/T36N/ R16W, Town of Bone Lake, Bone Lake (class 1). 505402 26-27L 16a,d WNAXLP

POLK COUNTY POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

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PUBLIC NOTICE

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NOTICE OF FREDERIC SCHOOL DISTRICT SPECIAL MEETING

(Jan. 20, 27, Feb. 3, 10, 17, 24) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY THE RIVERBANK, Plaintiff, vs.

MICHAEL J. CURTIS and REBECCA L. CURTIS and JEFFREY M. CURTIS and SYSCO FOOD SERVICES OF MINNESOTA and DISCOVER BANK and BULL DOZIN, INC. and U.S. FOODSERVICE and RESURGENCE FINANCIAL, LLC and STATE OF WISCONSIN DEPARTMENT OF WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BUREAU OF CHILD SUPPORT Defendants.

Case No. 09 CV 387 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE By virtue of and pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above-entitled action on August 11, 2009, I will sell 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, March 4, 2010, at 10:00 o’clock a.m., all of the following described mortgaged premises, to-wit: Part of the SE1/4 of NE1/4, Section 28-37-17, lying East of the right of way of the Soo Line as now located and operated, beginning at a point which is 66 feet West of the Southwest corner of Lot 8, Park Addition to the Village of Frederic and on the South line of land sold to Ketil Stensurd, thence running West to East line of said right of way, thence South along said East side of said right of way to a point at the Northwest corner of piece of land theretofore sold to W.B. Elwell, thence East along the North line of land sold to W.B. Elwell to Northeast corner thereof, which point is 66 feet West of Southwest corner of Lot Q, Block 18, First Addition to Village of Frederic, thence North about 216 feet to beginning, Polk County, Wisconsin.

PIN: 126-00491-0000 STREET ADDRESS: 409 Traffic Avenue, Frederic, WI 54837 TERMS OF SALE: Cash DOWN PAYMENT: 10% of amount bid by cash or certified check.

Dated at Balsam Lake, Wisconsin, this 7th day of January, 2010. /s/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

(Jan. 20, 27, Feb. 3, 10, 17, 24) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., Plaintiff, vs.

TESSA M. AUNE and JOHN DOE, unknown spouse of Tessa M. Aune and JANE DOE and/or JOHN DOE, unknown tenants Defendants.

Case No. 08-CV-717 Code No. 30404 Foreclosure of Mortgage Dollar Amount Greater Than $5,000 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on January 14, 2009, in the amount of $143,156.44, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: March 10, 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 Northeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter (NE 1/4 NE 1/4), Section Eighteen (18), Township Thirty-Five (35) North, Range Seventeen (17) West, Village of Milltown, Polk County, Wisconsin, described as follows: Commencing at the Northeast corner of Section 18, Township 35 North, Range 17 West; thence South 486.50 feet; thence West 448 Feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING of parcel to be described; thence South 150 feet; thence West 115 Feet; thence North 150 Feet; thence East 115 Feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING. PROPERTY ADDRESS: 210 3rd Avenue, Village of Milltown.

TAX KEY NO.: 151-00373-0000.

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.

Tuesday, February 23, 2010, 7 a.m.

Frederic 7 - 12 School, Room 107

1. Call to order 2. Opening ceremonies A. Approve agenda B. Welcoming remarks 3. Closed session. Wisconsin Statutes 19.85(1)(c)(f)(i), negotiations, personnel matters 4. Business as a result of closed session 5. Adjourn 505471 26L (Feb. 3, 10, 17, 24, Mar. 3, 10) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, as Trustee under Pooling and Servicing Agreement dated as of March 1, 2007, Securitized Asset-Backed Receivables LLC Trust 2007BR1 Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2007-BR1 by: Barclays Capital Real Estate Inc. dba HomEq Servicing, as its Attorney-In-Fact, Plaintiff, vs.

JOHN R. CASTERTON and JANE DOE, unknown spouse of John R. Casterton, and MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., Defendants.

Case No. 09-CV-558 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 September 18, 2009, in the amount of $124,046.28, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: March 24, 2010, at 10:00 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: The North One Hundred Thirty & Five Tenths (130.5) feet of the West One Hundred Seventy-one (171) feet of Lot Fifty-four (54) in THE ASSESSOR’S PLAT of the City of St. Croix Falls, Polk County, Wisconsin.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 230 Day Road, City of St. Croix Falls.

TAX KEY NO.: 281-01009-0000.

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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(Feb. 3, 10, 17, 24, Mar. 3, 10) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT BRANCH II POLK COUNTY IMPACT SEVEN, INC. and IMPACT ACCEPTANCE CORPORATION 147 Lake Almena Drive Almena, WI 54805, Plaintiffs, vs.

COLLEEN L. MURRAY and JEFFREY M. MURRAY 1093 55th Avenue Amery, WI 54001, and GUINN, SWIGGUM, GILLE & VINOPAL 110 E. Third Street New Richmond, WI 54017, Defendants.

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Case No. 09-CV-335 30404 Please take notice, that by virtue of a Judgment of Foreclosure and Replevin entered on the 16th day of October, 2009, in the face amount of One Hundred Seventy-three Thousand, Six Hundred Fifty-three Dollars and Ninety-four cents ($173,653.94), the Sheriff or his assignee will sell the premises described below at public auction as follows: DATE & TIME: March 18, 2010, at 10:00 a.m.

TERMS: Ten percent (10%) of the successful bid must be paid to the Clerk of Courts Office at the time of the sale in cash, cashier’s check, money order, or certified funds, payable to the Clerk of Court’s Office.

Personal checks cannot and will not be accepted. The balance of the successful bid must be paid to the Clerk of Court’s Office in cash, cashier’s check, money order, or certified funds, no later than ten (10) 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,” is not available for viewing, and is subject to all liens, encumbrances, and unpaid real estate taxes. The successful bidder is also responsible for payment of the real estate transfer tax fee.

PLACE: The Polk County Justice Center at the main foyer area, located at 1005 W. Main St., Balsam Lake, WI 54810.

DESCRIPTION: Lot Nine (9), except the North 2 feet 9 inches thereof, and Lot Ten (10), except the South 7 feet thereof; all in Block five (5), original Plat of the City of Amery, Polk County, Wisconsin.

Tax Parcel No. 201-003870000 PROPERTY ADDRESS: The address of the premises under foreclosure is located at 111 Keller Avenue, Amery, Wisconsin.

Dated at Balsam Lake, Wisconsin, this 26th day of January, 2010.

Tim Moore Polk County Sheriff William C. Gamoke Wolfgram, Gamoke & Hutchinson, S.C. Attorney for the Plaintiff 114 West 5th Street P.O. Box 1178 Marshfield, WI 54449 Phone: 715-387-1155

Copies of the Draft Version of the Comprehensive Plan & Maps will be on display. Members of the Planning Commission will be present. Also, you can view the plan on the Burnett Cty. Web site under Cty. Official Web site (www.burnettcounty.com), click on County News.

Ellen Ellis, Clerk 505187 15a 26L

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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.

Apply In Person At...

TOWN OF DANIELS

Comprehensive Planning Commission Informational Meeting on Sat., Feb. 20, 2010, at 10 a.m. and Tues., March 9, 2010, at 6:30 p.m. at Daniels Town Hall

Grant funded, one-year part-time position with Burnett County Family Resource Center, Siren.

Duties: Develop and facilitate new programs for the Family Resource Center. $12/hour.

Qualifications include but are not limited to: • At least high school diploma • Proficient knowledge of publisher computer program • Valid driver’s license & reliable vehicle • Knowledge of community/county needs • Must be flexible, well-organized and detail oriented • Must display a positive attitude, be motivated and a selfstarter • Grant-wrting experience is recommended, but not required • Must be able to pass a caregiver background check Deadline for application is March 1, 2010.

Send resume and cover letter by mail or fax to: Burnett Family Resource Center P.O. Box 139, Siren, WI 54872 Fax: 715-349-5331 The Family Resource Center is an EEO employer

(Jan. 13, 20, 27, Feb. 3, 10, 17) 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 Case Code: 30404 Foreclosure of Mortgage NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on December 7, 2009, nunc pro tunc October 1, 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 premises at public auction as follows: TIME: February 24, 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 St. in the City of Balsam Lake, Polk County.

DESCRIPTION: Lots 3, 4, and 5, Block 18, Original Plat of The Village of Balsam Lake, Polk County, Wisconsin.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 305 Main Street, Village of Balsam Lake, WI, no address listed for Lot 5, Block 18, Village of Balsam Lake, WI. 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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WANTED

Assistant Baseball Coach Luck High School, District of Luck

Apply to: Mark Gobler, A.D. 810 7th St. S. Luck, WI 54853 Deadline: February 22, 2010 505028 25-26L

PLOW/DUMP TRUCK FOR SALE 1991 Ford L8000, 225 h.p., 12’ plow, tailgate speader, very good condition, 101,000 miles.

Contact Guy Lohman, Rd. Supervisor, 715-866-7909 Town of Jackson 505084 26L 16a

(Jan. 13, 20, 27, Feb. 3, 10, 17, 24) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY BAC Home Loans Servicing, L.P., as servicer for The Bank of New York Mellon f/k/a the Bank of New York, as Trustee for the Certificate Holders CWALT, Inc., Alternative Loan Trust 2006OC10, Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2006-OC10 Plaintiff, vs.

CHRISTOPHER J. HEINN, et al.

Defendants.

Case Number: 09 CV 442 AMENDED NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on August 25, 2009, in the amount of $438,473.58, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public action as follows: TIME: March 10, 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: Front Entrance to the Polk County Justice Center located at 1005 W. Main Street, Balsam Lake, Wis. DESCRIPTION: Lot Four (4) Of Certified Survey Map No. 2677 Recorded In Volume Twelve (12), Of Certified Survey Maps, Page One Hundred Sixty-Four (164), Document No. 581439, Located In The Northwest Quarter Of The Southwest Quarter (NW1/4 SW1/4), Section Twenty-Seven (27), Township Thirty-Two (32) North, Range Seventeen (17) West Together With Easements Located In The South Half Of The Northwest Quarter (S1/2 NW1/4), Section TwentySeven (27), Township ThirtyTwo (32) North, Range Seventeen (17) West, As Described In Volume 518 Of Records, Page 211, Document No. 459339, Polk County, Wis. The Above Property Is Situated In Polk County, State Of Wis. PROPERTY ADDRESS: 152 147th St., Deer Park, WI 54007 TAX KEY: NO.: 002-00705-0400 Dated this 4th day of January, 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 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. (182699)

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NOTICE

PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR

Yard and Sales

1285 208th St. St. Croix Falls, WI 54024

Notices/ Employment

HELP WANTED

PART-TIME POSITIONS AVAILABLE

FEBRUARY 17, 2010 - INTER-COUNTY LEADER - NEWS SECTION - A - PAGE 29

The Village of Siren is accepting applications for the position of Administrator until March 12, 2010. Requires a four-year degree in public administration, planning, finance, business administration, engineering or a related field. Desire experience in municipal or other management, supervision of employees, municipal budgeting, planning and intergovernmental relations. Experience or proven ability in business development or a background in engineering a plus. Must have high integrity, open and positive leadership skills encompassing strong consensus building with elected officials. Starting salary range $50,000 and up, plus benefits, DOQ. Application form and additional information available from, and applications with resume should be submitted to, the Village of Siren, P.O. Box 23, 24049 1st Avenue, Siren, WI, 715-349-2273, or at www.visitsiren.com. The Village of Siren is an equal opportunity employer.

505253 15a-e 26L (Feb. 17, 24, March 3) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY THE RIVERBANK, Plaintiff, vs.

ALFREDO R. ARANA, and PAMELA L. MARTIN, Defendants.

SUMMONS (By Publication) Case No. 10 CV 39 Case Classification No. 30301 Money Judgment TO: Alfredo R. Arana 215 Polk Avenue No. Frederic, WI 54837 THE STATE OF WISCONSIN TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANTS: You are hereby notified that the Plaintiff named above has filed a lawsuit or other legal action against you.

Within forty (40) days after February 17, 2010, 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 Circuit Court Polk County Justice Center 1005 West Main Street, Ste. 300 Balsam Lake, WI 54810 and to plaintiff’s attorney whose address is: Steven J. Swanson 105 Washington Street South P.O. Box 609 St. Croix Falls, WI 54024 You may have an attorney help or represent you.

If you do not provide a proper Answer within forty (40) days after February 17, 2010, 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 the 15th day of February, 2010.

Steven J. Swanson Bar No. 1003029 Attorney for Plaintiff 105 Washington Street South P.O. Box 609 St. Croix Falls, WI 54024 715-483-3787

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(Feb. 17, 24, March 3, 10, 17, 24) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK, Plaintiff, vs.

JILEEN GLADYS MARQUARDT and JOHN DOE, unknown spouse of Jileen Gladys Marquardt; and JANE DOE and/ or JOHN DOE, unknown tenants, Defendants.

Case No. 08-CV-561 Code No. 30404 Foreclosure of Mortgage Dollar Amount Greater Than $5,000 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on February 1, 2010, in the amount of $170,081.54, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: April 8, 2010, at 10:00 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 Thirty-Three (33), Plat of Poplar Lake Park, Polk County, Wisconsin.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 2156 Poplar Lane, Town of Osceola.

TAX KEY NO.: 042-01257-0000.

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.

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASSISTANT FIELDWORK COORDINATOR Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College is seeking learningfocused, creative and dynamic candidates for a part-time, Occupational Therapy Assistant Fieldwork Coordinator. The Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) Fieldwork Coordinator will work in a learner-centered, integrated instructional environment with an emphasis on learning experiences in the fieldwork setting for the individual OTA student. This is a parttime position for 8 - 10 hours per week throughout the academic year.

Qualifications include: Minimum of an Associate Degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant, National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) current certification, current State of Wisconsin licensure OTR or COTA, two years (4,000 hours) full-time work experience and current member of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA).

Application Deadline: Friday, February 26, 2010

WISCONSIN For a complete list of qualificaINDIANHEAD tions and to apply visit our Web TECHNICAL site at www.witc.edu/employ. TTY COLLEGE 888/261-8578 505271 15a-e 26r, L WITC is an equal opportunity/access/employer and educator.

DEVELOPMENT & MARKET COORDINATOR Bachelor’s degree or equivalent and 3-5 years’ fund development experience required. Available May 2010. Apply by March 8.

Details at www.frcscv.org or 715-684-4440.

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NOTICE TOWN OF LAKETOWN

The Monthly Board Meeting Will Be Held Tuesday, February 23, 2010, At 7:30 p.m. At The Cushing Community Center Agenda: Call to order; clerk’s report; treasurer’s report; open forum; discuss road projects/prevailing wage; nonmetallic mining ordinance; possible closed session to discuss mediation; North Land Ambulance; pay bills/review correspondence; audit of books & adjourn.

Patsy Gustafson 505467 26L Town Clerk (Feb. 10, 17, 24) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, L.P., AS SERVICER FOR BANK OF NEW YORK AS TRUSTEE FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE CERTIFICATE HOLDERS, CWALT, INC., ALTERNATIVE LOAN TRUST 2007-18CB MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-18CB Plaintiff vs.

RONALD JAMES SANOSKI JR., et al.

Defendants.

Case Number: 08 CV 687 AMENDED NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on August 5, 2009, in the amount of $253,098.32, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: March 10, 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: Front Entrance to the Polk County Justice Center located at 1005 W. Main Street, Balsam Lake, Wisconsin.

DESCRIPTION: The South Half of the Northwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter (S1/2 of NW1/4 of NW1/4), Section 24, Township 33 North, Range 18 West, Town of Garfield, Polk County, Wisconsin.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 882 190th St., Dresser, WI 54009 TAX KEY NO.: 024-00853-0100 Dated this 8th day of February, 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 this purpose. (187156)

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EMPLOYMENT NOTICE

Administrator - Village of Siren, WI (pop. 941).

(Feb. 10, 17, 24, March 3, 10, 17) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY Key Community Bank 5684 Bishop Avenue Inver Grove Heights, MN 55075 Plaintiff, vs.

Pamela J. Smith 24847 6th Street NE Isanti, MN 55040 David Faffler 10306 Fox Run Bay Woodbury, MN 55129 And, J. Doe I-V, Mary Roe and XYZ Company I-V. Defendants.

Case No. 08-CV-584 Foreclosure of Mortgage 30404 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure made in the above-entitled action on December 30, 2008, in the amount of $195,314.05, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: March 25, 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: Foyer area of the Polk County Justice Center, 1005 West Main Street, Balsam Lake, WI 54810.

DESCRIPTION: Lot 13, Rolling Hills First Addition “A County Plat,” Garfield Township, Polk County, Wisconsin.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 1879 98th Ave., Dresser, WI 54009

By Timothy G. Moore, Sheriff Peterson Fram & Bergman, P.A. /s/Paul W. Fahning Attorneys for Plaintiff 55 E. 5th Street, Suite 800 St. Paul, MN 55101 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, unless the debt has been discharged in bankruptcy.

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(Feb. 17, 24, Mar. 3) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF MAVIS E. SUNDBY Notice to Creditors (Informal Administration) Case No.: 10-PR-12 An application has been filed for informal administration of the estate of the decedent, whose date of birth was October 30, 1923, and date of death was December 4, 2009.

The decedent died domiciled in Polk County, State of Wisconsin, with a post office address of: 105 Oak St., Frederic, WI 54837.

All interested persons have waived notice.

Creditors’ claims must be filed with the probate registrar on or before May 14, 2010.

Jenell L. Anderson Probate Registrar February 5, 2010 Todd H. Anderson Attorney at Law P.O. Box 507 Grantsburg, WI 54840 715-463-5365

(Feb. 10, 17, 24, Mar. 3, 10, 17) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY Household Finance Corporation III, Plaintiff, vs.

DENNIS J. MEYER, SHANNON K. MEYER, Defendants.

Case No. 09 CV 635 Foreclosure of Mortgage 30404 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure in the amount of $196,402.28, entered by the court on September 24, 2010, the undersigned Sheriff of Polk County, Wisconsin, will sell the following described real estate.

Lot 9 of Certified Survey Map No. 3874, recorded in Volume 17 of Certified Survey Maps on page 137 as Document No. 640833, being part of the Northeast quarter of the Southwest quarter (NE 1/4 of SW 1/4), Section thirty-one (31), Township thirty-three (33) North, Range eighteen (18) West, Osceola Township, Polk County, Wisconsin.

Tax Key No. 42-782-0900 Street Address: 2364 60th Ave., Osceola, WI 54020 Place of Sale: Foyer of the Polk County Justice Center, 1005 W. Main St, Balsam Lake, WI. Date & Time of Sale: March 25, 2010, at 10:00 a.m.

Terms of Sale: 1. Property is sold “as is” and subject to all legal liens and encumbrances, including but not limited unpaid and accrued real estate taxes, special assessments, and other governmental charges, plus interest and penalties, if any.

2. A bid deposit of not less than ten percent (10%) of the bid amount shall be due in the form of cash, cashier’s check, or certified funds at the time of sale.

3. Successful bidder to pay the entire unpaid balance of bid within ten (10) days following confirmation of the sale by the court plus buyer to pay for buyer’s title insurance, document recording fees and Wisconsin Real Estate Transfer Tax. 4. Failure to make timely payment following confirmation of sale will result in forfeiture of bid deposit.

Timothy G. Moore, Sheriff Polk County Law Offices of James E. Huismann, S.C. N14 W23777 Stone Ridge Dr. Suite 120 Waukesha, Wisconsin 53188 (262) 523-6400

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For the Year 2010

To obtain bid form and pertinent information on invasive plant and navigational channel treatment by the Bone Lake Management District, contact Harmony Environmental.

Submit bids by March 1, 2010, for consideration by the Bone Lake Management District.

Address: Harmony Environmental 516 Keller Ave. S. Amery, WI 54001 505214 26L WNAXLP Contact: Cheryl Clemens, 715-268-9992

(Feb. 3, 10, 17, 24, Mar. 3, 10) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, as Trustee under Pooling and Servicing Agreement dated as of March 1, 2006, Asset-Backed Securities Corporation Home Equity Loan Trust, Series NC 2006-HE2 Asset-Backed Pass-Through Certificates, Series NC 2006HE2 by: Homeq Servicing, as its Attorney-In-Fact Plaintiff, vs.

ROBERT A. TUREK-SHAY and LISA A. TUREK-SHAY, husband and wife Defendants.

Case No. 09-CV-833 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 December 18, 2009, in the amount of $143,041.19, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: March 23, 2010, at 10:00 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: Lot 4, Block 2 of Riverview Tract Addition to the City of Amery, County of Polk, State of Wisconsin.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 624 Keller Ave. S., City of Amery.

TAX KEY NO.: 201-00632-0000.

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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INVITATION TO BID ON HERBICIDE TREATMENT OF AQUATIC PLANTS IN BONE LAKE

Family Resource Center, St. Croix Valley, seeks part-time

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Notices/ Employment

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HIGH SCHOOL ASSISTANT SOFTBALL COACH

Knowledge of the fundamentals of softball techniques, athletic budgeting, scheduling and interest in working with high school athletics.

Prior coaching experience preferred.

Qualified persons interested in either of the above positions should apply by sending a letter of application, resume, transcripts, District employment application, and three (3) letters of reference to: BRANDON ROBINSON, DISTRICT ADMINISTRATOR UNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT 1908 150th ST./HWY. 46 NORTH P.O. BOX 307 BALSAM LAKE, WI 54810 (Applications may be picked up in the District office or obtained from the District Web site at www.unity.k12.wi.us) Deadline for application: February 26, 2010 505102 15-16a,d 26-27L E.O.E.

SECTION 00100 ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Burnett County Housing Authority 7350 E. Main Street P.O. Box 41 Webster, Wisconsin 54893 715-866-8231 Project Address: Cedarwood Manor East Apartments 7350 E. Main Street Webster, Wisconsin 54893 DESCRIPTION OF WORK Bids will be received by the Burnett County Housing Authority for a single prime contract covering roofing replacement including removal of existing roof materials, installation of new roof materials/accessories and related work on the apartment building roof and the garage roof at Cedarwood Manor East. Proposals are to be in the form of a single lump sum price and submitted on the bid form provided.

COMPLETION SCHEDULE The project will be awarded in mid-March; construction can start following contract award and weather permitting.

Substantial completion of the project is to be within 100 days from the notice to proceed.

DOCUMENTS Bid Documents are on file for examination at the following places: • Craig Selander, Architect, LLC, 216 South Oak Street, Grantsburg, Wisconsin 54840 Bid documents may be obtained from the Architect upon payment of $20 for each set. Partial sets of the bid documents will not be issued. Checks are to be written to the Burnett County Housing Authority. Bidders returning complete bid documents in good condition within twenty-one (21) days of the bid award and Contractors awarded the Project will be refunded their deposit. No refunds will be made after 21 days.

BID SECURITY Each bidder must deposit with his/her bid, a bid security in the amount of 5% of their bid. The bid security is to be a bid bond; a cashier’s check is not acceptable as a bid security.

Date: Owner:

February 5, 2010 Burnett County Housing Authority Mark Olsen, Executive Director 7350 E. Main Street P.O. Box 41 Webster, Wisconsin 54893 715-866-8231

Architect: Craig Selander, Architect, LLC 216 South Oak Street Grantsburg, Wisconsin 54840 715-463-3151

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PREBID CONFERENCE A Prebid Conference will be held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, February 24, 2010, at the project site, 7350 E. Main Street, Webster, Wisconsin 54893. The meeting will include discussion of the Bid Documents, scope of the work and bidding requirements. Each bidding contractor shall visit the site and familiarize themselves with conditions and extent of work prior to the prebid conference. All bidding contractors and subcontractors are encouraged to attend the Prebid Conference.

TIME AND DATE OF BID Submit sealed bid no later than 2 p.m., Wednesday, March 3, 2010, to the Owner at 7350 E. Main Street, Webster, Wisconsin 54893. Bids received will then be opened publicly and read aloud.

Each bidder shall submit their bid on the approved Bid Form and include with their bid related information. Bids will not be accepted by fax or telephone. Bids received after the date and hour listed will be returned unopened. No bidder may withdraw his/her bid within sixty (60) days after date of bid opening.

The Owner shall have the right to reject any or all Bids, to waive informalities or irregularities in a Bid received, and to accept the Bid which, in the Owner’s judgment, is in the Owner’s best interest.

Ronald L. Siler VAN DYK, WILLIAMSON & SILER, S.C. Attorney for Plaintiff 201 South Knowles Avenue New Richmond, WI 54017 Van Dyk, Williamson & Siler, S.C., is attempting to collect a debt on our client’s behalf and any information we obtain will be used for that purpose. If you previously received a discharge in a chapter 7 bankruptcy case, this communication should not be construed as an attempt to hold you personally liable for the debt.

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TOWN OF WEST MARSHLAND LUNDQUIST ROAD IMPROVEMENTS BID DEADLINE: March 11, 2010, 7:15 p.m. CST (Bids will be opened immediately after.)

All bids shall be sealed and clearly marked “Bid for Town of West Marshland, Lundquist Road” and submitted to the Town of West Marshland no later than 7:15 p.m. on Thursday, March 11, 2010. All bids will be publicly opened at that time.

In general, the project involves the improvements of Lundquist Road from E. Refuge Road to one (1) mile east. Sealed Bids for the construction of Lundquist Road, for the Town of West Marshland in one contract, as follows: Unclassified Excavation 700 c.y.

Pulverize and Relay 11,000 s.y.

Crushed Aggregate base 1,100 c.y.

Asphaltic Concrete Pavement 11,900 s.y.

Concrete Box Culvert (5’H x 16’W) 32 l.f.

Bids will be received on bid forms contained in the Bid Document. The Town of West Marshland shall award the project based on the Total Bid Amount deemed to be in the best interest of Town of West Marshland. Bids must remain firm once submitted and may not be withdrawn for a period of 60 days, subject to provisions for correction of errors as contained in Section 66.0901, Wisconsin Statutes. Each bid pertaining to any public contract must be accompanied by a cashier’s check, certified check of the bidder or a bid bond prepared on the surety’s standard form duly executed by the bidder as principal and having as surety thereon a surety company licensed in the State of Wisconsin, in the amount of five (5) percent of the Total Bid Amount. Attorneys-in-fact who sign Bid Bonds, Performance Bonds, Labor and Material Payment Bonds must file with each bond a certified and currently dated copy of their power of attorney.

Attention of bidders is particularly called to the requirements as to conditions of employment to be observed and minimum wage rates to be paid under contract, Section 3, Segregated Facility, Section 109 and E.O 11246. State prevailing wage rates are applicable to this project.

The Town of West Marshland reserves the right to reject any bids or to accept any bid deemed in the best interests of the township and to waive any informalities or irregularities in the bidding.

Bid documents may be obtained after February 17, 2010, from Advanced Engineering Concepts, LLC, 635 Fairfax Street, Altoona, WI 54720, (715) 552-0330.

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(Jan. 20, 27, Feb. 3, 10, 17, 24) NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE By virtue of and pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the action of AgStar Financial Services, FLCA v.

Terry L. Sanders, et al., Polk County Case No. 09CV682, I will sell at public auction in the Sheriff Department’s lobby at the Polk County Sheriff’s Department, 1005 W. Main Street, Balsam Lake, Wisconsin, on Wednesday, March 17, 2010, 10:00 a.m. the following described premises, located in Polk County, Wisconsin: Lot 1 of Certified Survey Map No. 3748, as recorded in Volume 17 of Certified Survey Maps, Page 11, Document No. 634233, in the office of the Register of Deeds for Polk County, Wisconsin, being a division of Lot 12 of Certified Survey Map No. 944, as recorded in Volume 4 of Certified Survey Maps, Page 190, in the office of the Register of Deeds for Polk County, Wisconsin, all being located in the Northeast 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4, Section 6, Township 35 North, Range 18 West, Town of Eureka, Polk County, Wisconsin.

Together with a 30-foot wide easement for ingress and egress adjoining the easterly side of said parcel and going northerly to the town road as shown on said Certified Survey Map Nos. 944 and 3748.

Notice is further given that the successful purchaser will be responsible for the lien of real estate taxes, for the municipal charges, if any, the Wisconsin real estate transfer fee, and is responsible for obtaining possession of the property, which is sold “as is.”

TERMS OF SALE: Cash with 10% to be paid at time of sale.

Sheriff Tim Moore Polk County, Wisconsin James Flory Wiley Law, S.C. 21 South Barstow Street Post Office Box 629 Eau Claire, WI 54702-0629 Phone: 715-835-6171 Fax: 715-835-4222

(Jan. 6, 13, 20, 27, Feb. 3, 10, 17, 24) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS SERVICING, L.P. Plaintiff, vs.

KERRY L. LYSDAHL, et al.

Defendants.

Case Number: 09 CV 29 AMENDED NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on April 9, 2009, in the amount of $109,736.42, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: March 11, 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: Front Entrance to the Polk County Justice Center located at 1005 W. Main Street, Balsam Lake, Wis. DESCRIPTION: Lot 2 of Certified Survey Map No. 4134, recorded June 26, 2003, in Volume 18 of Certified Survey Maps, on Page 164, as Document No. 660373, in the Town of Eureka, Polk County, Wis. PROPERTY ADDRESS: 2284 190th St., Centuria, WI 54824.

TAX KEY NO.: 020-00279-0120.

Dated this 29th day of December, 2009. /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 http://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 this purpose. (182860)

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Unity School District announces the opening of a long-term substitute teaching position in High School Social Studies, grades 9 - 12, for up to twelve weeks beginning in approximately early March.

Qualifications Necessary: Wisconsin certification; prefer candidates with knowledge of Psychology and World History, Wisconsin state standards in the area of social studies, positive classroom management skills with secondary groups of students, differential learning strategies, and utilization of technology as it relates to classroom instruction. Individual will be responsible for keeping accurate records.

(Jan. 27, Feb. 3, 10, 17, 24, Mar. 3) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY THE RIVERBANK Plaintiff, vs.

JONATHAN D. BJORK and PATRICIA A. BJORK, Defendants.

Case No. 09 CV 588 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE By virtue of and pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above-entitled action on September 10, 2009, in the amount of $117,126.25, 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, March 11, 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: The South 102.8 feet to the West 230 feet of Lot Seventy-eight (78), and the North 35 feet of the West 230 feet of Lot Seventy-nine (79) of the Assessor’s Plat of the Village of Dresser, being a portion of the NW 1/4 of the NW 1/4, Section 17-33-18.

PIN: 116-00373-0000.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 330 East Avenue, Dresser, Wisconsin 54009.

Dated at Balsam Lake, Wisconsin, this 15th day of January, 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 OF POSITION OPEN

(Feb. 3, 10, 17, 24, Mar. 3, 10) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY S & C Bank, Plaintiff, vs.

David B. Holmdahl, Teresa M. Holmdahl, f/k/a Teresa M. Johnson and U.S. Bank, National Association, N.D., Defendants.

NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE Case No. 07 CV 649 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on March 17, 2008, in the amount of $226,631.85, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: March 18, 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 will result in forfeit of deposit to plaintiff.

2. Sold “as is: and subject to all legal liens and encumbrances.

PLACE: The front lobby of the Polk County Judicial Center located at 1005 West Main, Street, Balsam Lake, Wis. DESCRIPTION: The SE 1/4 of the SE 1/4 of Section 28, Township 36 North, Range 19 West, Town of Sterling, Polk County, Wisconsin.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 2717 250th Ave., Cushing, WI 54006.

DATED this 7th day of January, 2010. /s/Timothy G. Moore Polk County Sheriff

Sealed bids for the construction of a retail building and two greenhouse buildings for the Polk County Adult Development Center in one contract, as follows: Construction of a 1,600 s.f. retail building which contains the following: Earthwork, landscaping, asphalt, concrete, concrete and simulated masonry, wood framing and trusses, ceiling tile, gypsum board assemblies, metal roofing, cement board siding, windows, doors, casework, specialties, mechanical, electrical and plumbing; also construction of two 5,810 s.f. greenhouses.

Will be received by the Executive Director at the Village of Milltown, Village Office, 89 Main Street West, Milltown, WI 54858, by 11 a.m., local time, March 4, 2010, and then at said office publicly opened and read aloud.

The proposals shall be submitted on the forms furnished with the specifications. Each proposal shall be accompanied by a certified check payable to the owner equal to ten percent (10%) of the proposal or a bid bond of a bonding company duly authorized to do business in the State of Wisconsin in an amount equal to ten percent (10%) of the proposal. This proposal guarantee shall be subject to forfeiture as provided by law.

Complete digital project bidding documents are available at www.cedarcorp.com. You may download the digital plan documents for $20 (Quest eBidDoc #1036981). Please contact QuestCDN.com at 952-233-1632 or info@questcdn.com for assistance in free membership registration, downloading and working with this digital project information. An optional paper set of project documents is also available from Docunet Corporation. Contact Docunet at 763-475-9600 for pricing and instructions to obtain a paper copy. Please make your check payable to Docunet Corporation and send it to 2435 Xenium Lane North, Plymouth, MN 55441.

Pursuant to Section 66.0903 Wis. Statutes, Section 103.49 Wis. Statutes, and Chapter DWD 290 Wis. Admin. Code, where applicable, the minimum wage rate to be paid on the project shall be in accordance with the wage rate scale established by State Wage Rates. Federal wage rates are applicable to this project per Federal Labor Provisions (4010). Attention of bidders is particularly called to the requirements as to condition of employment to be observed and minimum wage rates to be paid under the contract, Section 3, Segregated Facility, Section 109 and E.O. 11246.

This project has American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) funding, and compliance with all ARRA requirements, including Buy American, is required.

Proposals shall not be withdrawn for a period of sixty (60) days after the date of opening. The Polk County Adult Development Center reserves the right to reject any or all of the pro504528 24-27L posals and to waive any informalities therein.

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Burnett Medical Center Foundation holds Valentine’s Day dinner GRANTSBURG - The newly formed BMC Foundation hosted a kickoff event at the Lakeview Event Center in Siren on the evening of Saturday, Feb. 13. The Burnett Medical Center Foundation is a new nonprofit public organization whose mission is to inspire philanthropy to advance exceptional health care for all patients of BMC. The event was attended by approximately 200 people from the Burnett, northern Polk, and eastern Pine County, Minn., areas. The program included a heart-healthy meal, noting that February is Heart Month and that BMC is the heart of hometown health care. Entertainment was provided by the Bright Knights barbershop quartet, and a silent auction was

held.

The dinner was followed by brief comments by Don Erickson, president of the foundation board; Gordy Lewis, CEO of the Burnett Medical Center; and John Sauerberg, president of the hospital board. All pledged that every penny raised by the foundation would go toward the benefit of patients of BMC. And they reaffirmed BMC’s commitment to people throughout this part of our country with its new facilities, its greatly expanded and diverse provider staff, and its cutting edge technology.

Future foundation activities already planned include a summer event to include a golf outing, and an annual repeat of the Valentine dinner with next year’s

Norma and Jerry Fiedler and their guests at the foundation Valentine’s Day fundraiser. - Special photos to be held on Feb. 12, 2011. A brochure describing the foundation and listing board members and volunteers was distributed at the dinner; anyone wanting a

brochure or additional information is encouraged to call the medical center. - with submitted information

Northwestern Electric sponsored a table for the foundation fundraiser. At left are Mark and Maude Dahlberg, who were joined by the Northwestern crew.

McNally Industries sponsored a table for the foundation fundraiser.

Shown (L to R) are: Doris Segelstrom, Darleen Erickson, Judy Derickson, Craig Selander and Dana Olson.

Grantsburg Middle School students celebrate the Olympics China team members Rebeka Curtin, Taylor Byers, Hannah Haley and Sven Johnson offered traditional Chinese fortune cookies to visitors stopping by their country’s booth during an open house for the public held at the Grantsburg Middle School on Feb. 10. Students in grades four through eight were teamed to represent 12 countries during a weeklong celebration of the Olympics.

Whitney Oachs and Carolyn Peterson showed off a traditional Swedish mode of transportation as they represented the Scandinavian country during the Grantsburg Middle School celebration of the Olympics held Feb. 8-12.

Shane Tooze and Lily Hane watched as their teammate Jaeger Staeven pretended to take a bite of a traditional Norwegian wedding cake. The students were part of the Norwegian team in the Olympic celebration held last week at the Grantsburg Middle School. – Photos by Priscilla Bauer

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Grantsburg Middle School Olympics speed skating competition Grantsburg Middle School Principal Brad Jones took a turn on the ice during the school’s Olympics speed-skating competition at the Grantsburg hockey arena on Feb. 10. Teams of middle school students representing 12 countries competed in the skating event held as part of the school’s weeklong Olympic celebration. - Photos by Priscilla Bauer

Grantsburg fifth-grader Austin Olson showed great form in the speed-skating competition held at the Grantsburg hockey arena during the middle school Olympics last week.

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Grantsburg fourth-grader Jaxon Jones looked like a pro skating for the Austrian team in the speed-skating competition, one of several events held last week as part of the Grantsburg Middle School’s Olympic celebration.

Grantsburg Middle School student Avery Buggert hung on to his helmet while watching teammates race in the school’s Olympic speed-skating competition at the Grantsburg hockey arena on Feb. 10.

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St. Croix Falls stimulus program successful ST. CROIX FALLS – The city of St. Croix Falls and its local downtown Business Improvement District committee partnered over the 2009 Christmas holidays for a Buy Local Bucks stimulus campaign.

Coupons were mailed to all St. Croix Falls residents for $5 and $10 to be redeemed at downtown businesses. Each discount coupon required a purchase at that business. In all, nearly 40 percent of the coupons worth $7,000 were used locally.

The partnership between the city and BID meant each party was responsible for $3,500 reimbursed to the local businesses. Surveys showed that on average, customers spent four times the value of the coupons in the business for a total economic impact of $30,000. Commonly accepted economic models suggest that the $30,000 will circulate six more times within St. Croix Falls for a total impact of $180,000.

This was the second year of the Buy Local Bucks program, as it was also used in the summer of 2009 and twice in 2008. All monies paid out are from local taxes created from within the BID district, a special property tax assessment to local businesses and from the city of St. Croix Falls general budget revenues.

It is important to note that the businesses were reimbursed in full for the coupons and did not have to write off the discounts from the redeemed coupons. Basically it is free money to the residents and a win-win situation for the businesses. BID hopes to repeat the Buy Local Bucks campaign twice in 2010, so look for the flyers in the mail sometime this summer if you live in the St Croix Falls area.

BID is a special downtown business tax district with assessments creating nearly $10,000 per year to support downtown events and improvements.

The city of St. Croix Falls and its BID committee teamed up over the holidays on a Buy Local Bucks stimulus campaign for the St. Croix Falls businesses. They hope to repeat the coupons twice during 2010 after a successful run in 2009. – Photo submitted

Past expenses have included the downtown flowers, music on the overlook, the farmers market, the Christmas street pole decorations, benches and trash receptacles, Wannigan Days events, the street pole banners, the SCF Library renovation and more.

In its 15-year history, the BID committee has reinvested approximately $150,000 in the downtown district.

BID President Steve McCormack was asked his thoughts on the benefits of the BID district. “Personally my business assessment is only about $100 per year, but the payback to the community is significant. When I look at all that BID is able to contribute to our community from a modest tax

assessment, it is very worthwhile. The city of St. Croix Falls, and particularly the city crew, have been very easy to work with on most every project we have supported.” – submitted

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100th day of school celebrated at Nelson School

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Opening Olympic ceremonies held at Siren

Mrs. Bakkum’s fifth-grade class had their Swiss flags in hand as they waited for the opening ceremony at Siren School on Thursday, Feb. 11.

What Olympic opening ceremony would be complete without a parade of nations? Here are the representatives for Mexico from Mrs. Heohne’s prekindergarten class.

Mrs. Heohne’s prekindergarten class sported some oversized sombreros in support of their team, Mexico. – Photos by Sherill Summer

Besides the parade of nations, each nation had a chance to light the Olympic torch. Although real fire was not exactly involved, the torches were plenty colorful.

Shown is the Jamaican torch from Mrs. Koball’s firstgrade class.

The Olympic flame waved brightly in the Siren gym during the opening ceremonies held on Thursday, Feb. 11. Olympic fever is especially rampant this year as students in Siren root for hometown-native Molly Engstrom who is hoping for a real Olympic medal with the women’s hockey team.

Frederic Winter Week coronation

The Frederic High School held a dance for Winter Week on Friday, Feb. 12. The Winter Week court consisted of back row (L to R): Kim Jones, Whitney Ellison, Mariah Gravelle, Cathryn McConnell, Amanda Runnels, Kendra Wells, Ian Anderson, Joel Anderson, Thomas Gravelle, August Neumann and Joel Knauber. In chairs: 2010 Queen Alexandra Lonetti and King Cody Hallanger. Front row: McKenna Cook, Corissa Schmidt, Tara Anderson, Kyle Simonsen, Bradley Knauber and Gino Lonetti.

Alexandra Lonetti and Cody Hallanger were crowned Frederic’s 2010 Winter Week King and Queen during the coronation at the dance. – Photos

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I don’t like mice.

When I was a kid I asked my

mom, “What happens to a car when it’s too old to run anymore?”

She smiled and said, “Someone sells it to your father.”

••• I have an uncle who loves ice fishing but is not too smart. Last week he found a spot of ice no one had fished before. First he had to climb over a low wooden fence.

After that he set up his gear and was just about to use his ice auger, to drill a hole, when a man came Just for up and said, “There are no fish under this ice.” Upset, my uncle picked up his gear and moved to another spot. Again just before he could drill a hole a man came up and said, “There’s no fish under the ice.” More upset, my uncle moved again to another spot. Again just as he was going to drill a hole the same man came up and said, “There are no fish under the ice.”

My uncle was so angry he shouted at the man, “Who are you? The DNR?” “No!” the man shouted back, “I’m the guy who takes care of this hockey rink. And there are no fish under it!”

••• My dad went out fishing but didn’t catch a thing. As he made his way back to the car a man came up to him and said, “Catch anything?” My dad frowned and replied, “No. But yesterday I caught 18 trout in a row.” Wow!” the man said, “Do you know who I am?” My dad says, “No.” The man says, “I’m the game warden.”

“Well,” says my dad, “Do you know who I am?” “No,” the game warden answered. “Well,” says my dad, “I’m the biggest liar in the United States.”

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the fire. My dog, Milo, was sleeping on his bed upstairs and dutifully came trotting I’m not exactly terrified of mice, but I redownstairs to find out what the excitement ally don’t like them. I also don’t like killing was about. The mouse froze. things. I think cats should kill mice. But my I ran to the living room to fetch Lucy. She cat, Lucy, is stone deaf. She had an unfortuwas surprised when I put her on the kitchen nate infestation of ear mites years ago and counter. “Get it!” I commanded. Lucy was completely deaf when I adopted her. looked at me curiously. The mouse ran Lucy was my constant companion when I across the counter in back of her. lived for 3-1/2 years in Lagos, Nigeria, be“Get the MOUSE!” I yelled again, to no fore moving back home six months ago. effect.

I’m about to return to visit Lagos. I got a I picked up Lucy and turned her to face call a few days ago from a Nigerian I’d the mouse. She saw the mouse and followed worked for from time to time and he it as it scampered behind the radio. Then she wanted my help with a presentation. I like noticed her reflection in the kitchen window this fellow. He has a big laugh and big and lost interest. The mouse came out from heart. He has always treated me fairly and Letters from behind the radio and watched Lucy, about I’m happy I can help him out now. six inches away.

But it’s strange leaving my house in the “GET THE MOUSE!” I screamed somemiddle of the winter to go to this place that what hysterically and waved my arms in the will be very hot and very humid, to leave my little town of 2,000 and go to a city of 17 million. direction of the now comfortable mouse.

Lucy looked at me. Milo looked at me. The plump I don’t know how I’ll feel or what to expect, going mouse looked at me. For a long moment, all three of back for the first time. Anything could happen.

I know there will be lots of yelling and horn honk- them just stared at me, wondering what would haping and diesel smoke. There will be bright flowering pen next.

I leave for Africa tomorrow. It will be good, after trees dropping limp petals on the asphalt, and beggars at my car window. Recently the president seems all these months, to see my friends in Lagos again. It to have gone missing, so the vice president has taken will be good to feel too warm again, after several over and is busily firing people in the president’s ab- months of always feeling a little too cold. Milo will be sence. I suspect there will be trouble over that. There staying at a kennel called “The Bed and Biscuit,” and will meet a lot of new dog friends, I am sure. Lucy is always some sort of trouble in Nigeria.

Meanwhile, in my little farmhouse, we have trou- will be with my sister, playing with the new cat. And the mice … the mice will be having a holiday in my bles of our own.

Tonight I saw a mouse. There had been plenty of kitchen.

I will be in Lagos. I’ll be back in Africa, wondering evidence of mice before now, but tonight the evidence was right in front of me in a little fur coat. I what will happen next.

Till next time, yelled, “There’s the mouse!” Lucy was sleeping by —Carrie

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A call for writers and artists A new feature in 2010 will be the Artspage, a presentation of the best works we can gather from the two-county area and beyond. We will accept continuous submissions of photography, drawings, any images that can be reproduced in a newspaper, writings and short prose and poetry, with a mind toward appropriateness for this publication. Humorous, creative, satirical, imaginative and images that challenge, provoke and enlighten are

Our bird-watching hobby

by Brenda Mayer Bird-watching is a rather universal, and yet, unique hobby. It is different from many hobbies, such as golf, in that it is a year-round event. Every season brings new faces to the feeders and fun antics to watch. All birds are interesting, but some are more special than others.

As a child I grew up watching birds, as my parents always had feeders, birdhouses and a birdbath in the yard. It was kept full of water from the spring through the fall, and we enjoyed watching various birds drink or bathe. Dad always had wren houses up in the yard and one hung right outside of the kitchen window every year. Wrens always seemed to nest in that house, and sang their little hearts out for us.

In the winter there was always a bird feeder and suet to provide nourishment in the cold months. The big evening grosbeaks used to come in droves and clean out the feeder in an hour, and Dad would go out and fill it up for them again. In February, the cedar waxwings came and cleaned up the remnants of the mountain ash berries.

When we moved to Balsam Lake, one of the first things I wanted was a bird feeder. I don’t think the previous people had fed them, so it took awhile to get the birds coming. When we moved to town, we did not have enough trees for cover, but I still insisted I

Northwest Regional Writers The Northwest Regional Writers meet at 1 p.m. the second Friday of the month either in Frederic or Grantsburg. Call Mary Jacobson at 715-3492761 for more information about the organization.

sought. Give us your best and we’ll do the rest. Depending on the flow of submissions, this can be anywhere from a monthly to a weekly feature. We will need a healthy dose of submissions, so get out your pencils and pens, cameras and computers, brushes and whatever accoutrements you require to create your art, and get busy, please. This space could also be used for arts news, previews and reviews of arts and literary events, or profiles

Writers Corner had to have a feeder. We have been in our current location for about 36 years now, and the backyard is now a woods, providing a great deal of cover. Over the years, the birds moved in and have given us much pleasure.

One year we had seven partridge that came right up on the deck and ate. They moved in for the highland cranberries that were in the yard and found treats on the deck.

One year I spied a male cardinal, and that was a thrill. By that Christmas we had 10 of them. One morning after church I invited the choir over for coffee and treats. One of the choir members looked out and said, “you have eight red birds out there.” I replied, “Look again, as there should be 10.”

These past few winters we have been feeding between 25 and 30 of them. Some people did not believe me, so I have had people over for late coffee or supper.

The cardinals start coming about 4 p.m., and stay until it is dark. One year we had one with only one leg, and Don said he most likely would not last the winter.

That cardinal lasted for three winters, and I am sure his offspring are entertaining us now.

In addition to the cardinals, we have chickadees, nuthatches, various finches and sparrows, doves, woodpeckers (including a pair of pileated), blue jays, robins, catbirds, humming birds, orioles, and once in awhile we see a partridge.

In the winter, we have about 10 feeding stations. In the summer we have just four places for them, however, then we add the syrup for the hummers and ori-

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oles. When the sunflowers seed in the garden, various birds are out there enjoying the work of Mother Nature. The robins ruin many beautiful strawberries, but I think we have enough, so we can share. We have three birdbaths, so there is plenty of fresh water in the summer, and in the winter we put out a heated one for them.

In the summer, the backyard is actually very noisy with all the singing and warbling. The robins start about 4 a.m., and keep it up until we are awake. The cardinals whistle and the wrens trill. The chickadees flit in and out, and are rather noisy for such a small bird. I hear the birds outside and at the same time, my bird clock in the kitchen might be competing with the real bird, and I don’t know who is for real and who is fake. If no one is around and I want to listen to a bird, all I have to do is squeeze my fluffy red cardinal that I received from my pen pal in Montana, and I not only enjoy the song of the cardinal, but I feel a closeness to my friend.

Bird-watching and feeding is a wonderful hobby that most anyone can enjoy if they have a place for a feeder and some water. The only extra thing that is nice to have is a good book in order to check out who the visitors are in order to be better acquainted with the new neighbors. Bird-watching is enjoyable, educational and relaxing. Give it a try.

PoCo Penners The PoCo Penners meet the second Friday of the month at 2 p.m. in the Conference room, next to the restroom, in the Justice Center in Balsam Lake. Contact Brenda Mayer at 715-485-3571 or Iris Holm 715-294-3174 for more information.

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Moscow to Peganakokahk

by Russ Hanson I spent some of my long winter days reading the 1909-1910 U.S. Senate investigations of conditions on Wisconsin Indian reservations from Google books. It was fascinating to read—the actual testimony of local Ojibwe people telling what didn’t work with the government control of the reservations. Senator La Follette was one of the investigators. There are stories of bribed police, corrupt officials, local rivalries and even a love triangle. The hearings are nearly 1,200 pages and can be found by going to www.google.books and searching for the title “Conditions of Indian Affairs in Wisconsin.” The book contains many lists with the names of local native Americans in both Ojibwe and English.

Many locations are identified with both names too. It got me to thinking about local names and their origins.

When Sterling Township was started in 1855 it began as Moscow Township. Next year the name was changed to Stirling, which after a few decades became Sterling, as it is known today. I read this 50 years ago in a local history booklet written by Maggie Orr O’Neill, and wondered, why Moscow? It took 50 years to find out!

The first clue came a few years ago from the 1909 book “History of the Saint Croix Valley” where I found this biography: “Henry L. Ingalls was born in Connecticut in 1804 and married Lavina L. Child, who was born in that state in 1806. They lived in Cass County, Illinois, and in California, coming to this locality in 1853. At the time of his arrival at Sunrise Prairie, the place was an unbroken wilderness. For 17 years, he lived on his farm and kept a country hotel. In 1870 he moved to North Branch and died there Sept. 2, 1876. The first post office north of Taylors Falls, in Chisago county, was kept at his house and was known as Muscotink.”

Muscotink (the post office at Sunrise, Minn.) sounds like Moscow, only looks like an Indian word. Coincidentally, many years ago, we used to visit a great uncle Zen Carnes who lived near a small town of Moscow, Iowa, out on the open prairie. I tried to find Indian words like muscotink but failed.

Two years ago while searching the online Wisconsin history magazines from the 1920s, I found a reference to Muscoda. It reminded me of Muscotink and Moscow, so I searched on Muscoda and found it means prairie of flowers.

Looking for Ojibwa words for prairie, I found lists including: mushkodayng = plain, mushkodaywushk = sage, muskodayn bishikee = buffalo, and mashkode = prairie.

Since West Sterling was an open prairie in early settlement days, it seemed appropriate that Moscow may have been the local Ojibwe name for the prairie-covered sands east of the river road. I think the flower-covered prairie translation is the nicest version of Sterling’s first name—Moscow. From spring through autumn, the ditches and prairie remnants in the area are dappled with beautiful flowers.

Trade River shows up on a very early map by Nicollet as Attanwa or Attanwan River. He wrote it in his journal as Attanwa Sibi, the Ojibwe words for trade. He explored the St. Croix in the 1830s. We can assume that Trade River is the English version of the Indian name.

Bone Lake is the settlers name for Onondogacona – the beautiful Indian name, which means Lake of the Small Pines according to the Bone Lake Management District history. According to William Warren, the Indian historian, Rice Lake in Barron County was “always known to the Ojibways by the name of Mush-ko-dahmun-o-min-ekan, meaing Prairie Rice Lake and to the French as Lac La Folle.” Folle Avoine was the French name for wild rice.

The Ojibwe Indians moved into Wisconsin in the 1600-1700s and probably gave new names to many areas that had earlier Dakota names. When the next glacier moves through it is likely that the existing features will again be scrambled and we will have to give new names to the new lakes, rivers, hills and valleys.

Long Lake Catholic Parish history In reading the summer and fall issues of the 1939 Polk County Ledger I found a series of articles put together

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Father Gordon, wearing his famous Indian headdress. – Photo submitted are two booklets written about Father Gordon’s life.

One is clippings from the Inter-County Leader and the other by Paula Delafield. On display is a headdress that was owned by Gordon. He started as a priest to the Ojibwe, and then moved to the Long Lake church near Centuria.

When the Ojibwe Indians got a reservation in Wisconsin, allotments of 80 acres were assigned to tribe members. Gordon, as a child, received one that had timber that was sold to a lumber company and used the money for education. At the age of 13 he was sent to St. Paul to be educated. Later he studied in Europe at Rome, Innsbruck and Bonn. He became the first Native American Catholic priest. I excerpt from some of his newspaper columns from a journal kept by Father Oderic, “a Franciscan father who labored with the Indians in our territory 1882-1926.” Gordon describes the journal as “very detailed as to local conditions, roads, families …”

Gordon introduces his history “For the benefit of any future historian, I might state that there is a WPA project in Ashland County, Wisconsin, which has the purpose of assembling all the available material on Chippewa Indian history. Under ‘Missions’ we find copies of the writings of all the early missionaries. The project is under supervision of Sister M. Macaria, St. Mary’s Indian School, Odanah. The Sister in charge has a corps of workers, some of whom meet daily to copy old records and others copy interviews with older Indians or whites who have lived with Indians for 50 years or longer. Access to these records has been given me and I find there the writings I have hitherto used.”

From Father Oderic’s journal with comments in parentheses from Father Gordon: “Another Mission attended by our Fathers Casimir Vogt and John Gafron was Butternut Lake, called Pe-ga-na-ko-kahk by the Indians which later on, when the Soo Line was built through that part of the country, was changed to ‘Luck,’ whether it was good or bad luck, I do not know. For my part, it seems the bad luck would be more appropriate as I had plenty of it even the first time I reached that village. I was in Balsam Lake where I had attended to the spiritual wants of about six half bred Indians who had settled down among the Swedes. This mission caused me much worry and heartache and I only wish God may have mercy on those poor, careless people I loved and pitied. It was Sunday afternoon, I had finished my work there and was anxious to get to Luck that day because I had still other places waiting for me.

“Passing through Long Lake, the Irish Oasis, good old Pat Murphy (Note: Father Oderic here probably means Wm. Murphy Sr. as at that time Pat could not have been ‘good old’) stopped me on my way (what other kind people also want to do) to feed the hungry ponies and their Rev. teamster. Thank you, dear people!

It was getting late, nearly 5 p. m., and as yet my ponies had 12 miles to trip, I could not stay with those good people from the Holy Isle. As this was my first trip to

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Luck (or Balsam Lake) and as I was entirely unacquainted with the road, I got a little nervous, feared I might miss the road at night. To provide for any going astray on this trip, I had Mr. Murphy make out for me on a piece of paper a diagram of the road marking all left and right angles, ups and downs and so on. Thus well prepared, I started on my eventful journey. I was hardly on my way when trouble not far away, I noticed a light, went towards it and inquired from the people living there my whereabouts and the road to Luck.

They were Swedes or Danes and did not understand English. A child, however, served as interpreter. I was shown the right road and continually flashing lightning served for a bright shining lantern.

“Finally it seems we arrived at a place where a number of lights were glittering in the darkness. I alighted from the buggy. The rain was still pouring down in torrents and a heavy wind threatened to tip over my light vehicle. Bad luck in Luck indeed. I stepped into a house. A room opened before me all lit up in splendor and beauty where a young damsel was playing the piano. I inquired from her the home of Mr. Hanse Lawson. ‘Further down the road’ was the reply. I boarded my buggy, said ‘get up’ and before long, we reached the home of the Lawsons who had expected me long ago. I was received kindly and soon felt at home with Mr. Lawson, a Dane, his hardworking wife, Polish, and the numerous children.

“Mr. Lawson kept a kind of stopping place; his wife and children were Catholic and he also had joined the church when he was married. The family was rather poor in the things of this world and ignorant in holy faith. The fervent Mrs. Lawson would have been happy to instruct her large flock of children in the Catechism, but as she could not read English, she was unable to do so and could ‘preach’ to them only what she knew by heart. She was a good, industrious woman, and loved her church dearly.

“She concluded to have the baby baptized in ‘Catholic Long Lake.’ Hanse did not fancy the drive because the weather was raw and the road anything but good. He objected: ‘You will kill the child taking it out in such miserable weather over that bumpy road.’ She however replied: ‘It is better for the baby to die with Baptism than to live (and die) without Baptism.’ That settled it. Hanse had to yield to the stern demands of his wife.”

Father Oderic then gives a description of his visits to Luck. “I was always happy being with these poor Indians and they were also glad when their ‘Kosennslnan’ or ‘Little Father’ would be with them twice a year for a day or two. Holy Mass would be said in their poor shacks; the Gospel would “be preached, babies or adults baptized and couples joined in marriage. During service, mostly Catholics came but many nonCatholics as well; holy religion was explained to young and old and Catholic Chippewa hymns were sung. In later years, white Catholic families settled in around Luck and the Indian homes proved too small for the larger gatherings. Mr. Lawson was happy to open his doors for all the faithful and was proud to take up the pennies at the meetings.”

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Visit the Luck Museum Thursday, Feb. 25, at 7 p.m., for a movie about and discussion of the 1930s migration of local farmers to the Manatuska Valley in Alaska.

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Things to remember as we get older

By Regina Brett, 91 years old, of “The Plain Dealer,” Cleveland, Ohio

Bernice

1. Life isn’t fair, but it’s still good.

2. When in doubt, just take the Abrahamzon next small step.

3. Life is too short to waste time hating anyone.

4. Your job won’t take care of you when you are sick. Your friends and parents will. Stay in touch.

5. Pay off your credit cards every month.

6. You don’t have to win every argument. Agree to disagree.

7. Cry with someone. It’s more healing than crying alone.

8. It’s OK to get angry with God. He can take it.

9. Save for retirement starting with your first paycheck.

10. When it comes to chocolate, resistance is futile.

11. Make peace with your past so it won’t mess up the present.

12. It’s OK to let your children see you cry.

13. Don’t compare your life to others. You have no idea what their journey is all about.

14. If a relationship has to be a secret, you shouldn’t be in it.

15. Everything can change in the blink of an eye.

But don’t worry; God never blinks.

16. Take a deep breath. It calms the mind.

17. Get rid of anything that isn’t useful, beautiful or joyful.

18. Whatever doesn’t kill you really does make you stronger.

19. It’s never too late to have a happy childhood.

But the second one is up to you and no one else.

20. When it comes to going after what you love in life, don’t take no for an answer.

21. Burn the candles, use the nice sheets, wear the fancy lingerie. Don’t save it for a special occasion, today is special.

22. Overprepare, then go with the flow.

23. Be eccentric now. Don’t wait for old age to wear purple.

24. The most important sex organ is the brain.

25. No one is in charge of your happiness but you.

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26. Frame every so-called disaster with these words: “In five years, will this matter?”

27. Always choose life.

28. Forgive everyone everything.

29. What other people think of you is none of your business.

30. Time heals almost everything. Give time time.

31. However good or bad a situation is, it will change.

32. Don’t take yourself so seriously. No one else does.

33. Believe in miracles.

34. God loves you because of who God is, not because of anything you did or didn’t do.

35. Don’t audit life. Show up and make the most of it now.

36. Growing old beats the alternative – dying young.

37. Your children (and grandchildren) get only one childhood.

38. All that truly matters in the end is that you loved.

39. Get outside every day. Miracles are waiting everywhere.

40. If we all threw our problems in a pile and saw everyone else’s, we’d grab ours back.

41. Envy is a waste of time. You already have all you need.

42. The best is yet to come.

43. No matter how you feel, get up, dress up and show up.

44. Yield.

45. Life isn’t tied with a bow, but it’s still a gift.

(Note: The above was handed to me at the NW Regional Writers Club meeting. So many people adopt their own rules for living.)

Good thought One person with a dream is equal to 99 who only have interests.

And another Laughter is the sunlight of the soul.

And finally The best way to bury a friendship is with little digs.

Until next week, Bernice

St. Croix Valley Health Care Foundation request applicants for health-care scholarship ST. CROIX FALLS – The St. Croix Valley Health Care Foundation now has applications available for scholarships for area traditional (high school through college) and nontraditional (adult returning to school) students pursuing a degree in a health-care field. For many years, the foundation has provided scholarship assistance of varying amounts to individuals from area communities and children of medical center employees, who are furthering their education and who have been accepted to an accredited program of training for health-care occupations.

Each year, a percentage of foundation funds, including memberships, are earmarked for this Scholarship Award

Program. Many past scholarship recipients now are putting their education and experience to work in our region, and several are SCRMC employees.

To request an application, please contact Janet Luhman, foundation assistant, 715-483-0587, or Sandra Williams, director of development, at St. Croix Regional Medical Center, 715-483-0247, or stop by the medical center and request a foundation scholarship application.

You may also request a copy by e-mail at foundation@scrmc.org and put “college scholarship application” in the subject line. The deadline for application submissions is April 1. Awardees will be selected and notified by the end of May. – submitted

May 8 marks the 15th anniversary of the American Cancer Society Run/Walk in Frederic FREDERIC - The Frederic American Cancer Society Run/Walk date has been set for Saturday, May 8. On this day, you can put on your athletic shoes and walk in the fight against cancer.

“The American Cancer Society Run/ Walk is a terrific event,” says ACS staff partner Shary Shouse. “This event is a pledge-based noncompetitive walk/run and awareness event that everyone, including cancer survivors, their family and friends, can celebrate the reality that cancer can be beaten.”

The event is also a chance for the community to rally together and support cancer survivors while raising money to eliminate cancer in the future. It is a great opportunity for fun and fitness for the whole family.

“For the participants, crossing the finish line means accomplishing a goal and helping to win the struggle against cancer,” Elvira Schmidt, chair of the Frederic ACS Run/Walk event, stated. “The American Cancer Society is reaching for our ultimate goal of finding a cure to eliminate all cancer.”

There is plenty of time to sign up as a participant or

volunteer. “This is our opportunity to invite everyone who has been impacted by cancer to come together in a warm, positive, upbeat atmosphere, “ said Schmidt.

Betty and Bob MacKean have again donated a beautiful handmade quilt to be raffled off as a fundraiser for the run/walk.

Anyone who would like to be on the ACS Run/Walk Committee or part of a team is invited to the ”Kickoff” on Friday, March 26, at 7 a.m. at Hacker’s Lanes.

This year registration will again be at the Birch Street Elementary School from 8 to 9 a.m. with the walk beginning from the school at 9:15 a.m.

The ACS is a nationwide, community based voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by preventing cancer, saving lives and diminishing the suffering from cancer through research, education advocacy and service. For more information call 800-ACS-2345 or visit their Web site at www.cancer.org, or Schmidt at 715-653-2684 or Michele Gullickson Moore at 715-268-6886. - submitted

Do you remember ?

Compiled by Bernice Abrahamzon

50 Years Ago Free pancakes and coffee were served Feb. 17 at Jensen Hardware, at Cushing.–A citizens committee circulated a petition on parking problems in Frederic.–The Frederic Rural Fire Department set $60 goal for lower insurance rating.–A $200,000 fire leveled five business places in Amery when a water shortage hampered firefighters.–A Hereford steer headed for open country with a dozen persons in pursuit. The steer escaped from the Clifford Olson farm.–Thorp Finance in Frederic reported the best year in history in 1959.–A roast pork dinner was to be served on Feb. 23, at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Frederic.–A farm family meeting would be held March 2 with program at theater and lunch at Frederic High School cafeteria.–A sale on dresses was held at Nelson’s Store, Siren.–Poplar Well Drilling was advertised in this newspaper.–Specials at Route’s Super Market, Frederic, included round steak at 69¢ lb., ham shanks at 25¢ lb., Crisco at 69¢ lb., saltine crackers at 25¢ lb., and creamed or whole corn at eight cans for $1.–Specials at Clover Farm Store, Frederic, included candy bars at 10 for 39¢, butter at 59¢ lb., and brooms at $1.09.

40 Years Ago At the Farmers State Bank at Frederic insurance on deposits was increased to $20,000.–Specials at the Frederic Co-op Store included lettuce at 19¢ head, bananas at 13¢ lb., Texas grapefruit at 10 for 59¢, round steak at 99¢ lb. and Co-op coffee at 2 lbs. for $1.29.–Roller skating was held at the Frederic Recreation every Saturday night from 8 – 11 p.m.–Used automobiles were on sale at Palmberg Implement and Auto., Inc., Luck.–Specials at Route’s Super Market included popcorn at 2 lbs. for 19¢, grapefruit at 10 for 49¢.-Bernice Abrahamzon wrote the weekly book review.–At Siren there was a new office area for the village clerk.–Bookmobile stops in Burnett County were announced in advance in this newspaper.–Surplus commodity distribution dates were announced for Round Lake, Frederic, Luck, Cushing, St. Croix Falls, Osceola and Amery.–Schauls Shoe Store, Frederic, had a sale on overshoes (with buckle closings) work shoes, snow boots, bedroom slippers and 20 percent off dress shoes.–The Polk County Cancer Society held its quarterly meeting at the Center Building, Balsam Lake.–Public meetings were held to discuss Advotech 18 alternatives.

20 Years Ago A snowdaze pancake breakfast was held in late January at the Siren Community Center at a $3.50 charge for adults and children at $2 and preschool free.–The state approved a 50-bed nursing home at Frederic.–Luck Winter Carnival was set for Feb. 1011.–A volleyball tournament in the snow was held in Luck.–The First American Bank of Frederic/Siren/Danbury was chartered in 1987 with assets of $39,728,282 with 1989 assets of $46,726,181.–Adult education courses were offered at Frederic.–Oeffler’s Flower Shop and Greenhouse had a green plant sale with 20 percent off on all sizes of green plants.–An Eye-to-Eye story focuses on Mickey Nelson who had been fighting fires for over 50 years for the Luck Fire Department.–Obituaries included Travis Dykes, Lorene Siemers, Loren Wickman, Echo Burden, Mabel Augustine and Hjalmer Johnson.–Luther Point Bible Camp was looking for a master plan.–A Frederic dairy farmer, Wayne T. Schultz, was honored for Best Grade B milk at Clayton Italian plant.–Veterans of Vietnam offered local scholarships.–Kindergarten teacher Wanda Flanigan was honored by Frederic School Board.

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TOWN TALK/COUNTRY CHATTER Lewis The Northwest Regional Writers met last Friday at Espresso Cabin, Grantsburg. Present were Mary Jacobsen, Alice Ford, Denis Simonsen, Stan Miller, Bob MacKean, Pat Solomonson and a grandson and granddaughter as guests, Walter Pfuegel, Doris Hansen and Bernice Abrahamzon. Bernice reminded the group that the club was formed 44 years ago by Ruth Bunker Christianson, who selected the name.

Election of officers was held resulting in Denis Simonsen, president; Bob MacLean, vice president; secretary, Mary Jacobsen, and treasurer, Bernice Abrahamzon.

Several church members brought Valentine’s flowers to grace the altar on Sunday, including Sylvia Schaetzel, LaVonne Boyer and

Marlene Nelson, perhaps several others.

Ash Wednesday services will be held Feb. 17 at 1 p.m. at Lewis and 7 p.m. at the Siren United Methodist Church.

Next week Monday, on Feb. 22, a missionary will speak at 7 p.m. at the Lewis church about working in Africa. There may possibly be a collection or love offering to help her in her missionary work. Refreshments will be served.

Coffee and treats were served after Sunday services by John Glockzin and Mickey.

(Mickey recently celebrated a birthday). John and Mickey will celebrate a wedding anniversary this week.

LaVerne Leep entertained guests several times last week including Wednesday after-

Bernice Abrahamzon

noon as hostess of the Good Cheer Club, at her home.

She has also been a dinner guests several times at the Betty Crandall home.

Have you been watching the Olympics events? Lots to see and marvel at.

News is rare this time of year. Hard to believe Lent is approaching so fast.

LaVerne Leep’s daughter was shoveling snow outside the Ron Ackland home when she (Diane) fell on the ice and broke her ankle. It will require surgery this week.

Erica Olson hosted a Valentine’s party at the home of Sheila Staples. Those attending the party were Bryn and Riley Anderson, the Darrell Imhoff family, Brian Webster family and the Mike Swanson family and Rick Abra-

hamzon and Sheila.

The bake sale held at the Bremer Bank last Friday at the Frederic was sponsored by the Lewis Church women for Haiti benefit. Several other bake sales were held along with book sales at the Frederic Library and also a bake sale at a bank in Siren. Good products and good help.

No mail service, etc., on Monday on account of Presidents Day. The Frederic Food Shelf really needs donations as the number of families coming on Thursdays between 2 – 6 p.m. has increased.

Please come to church next Sunday with nonperishable donations for the food shelf.

Money is good, too.

Siren Senior Center We had another busy week at the center with our potluck luncheon and Dining at Five dinner on Wednesday and Thursday. Fiftyfive people came out for our fifth-year potluck celebration and quite a few stayed and joined us for 500 in the afternoon. Attendance was a little sparse on Thursday for Dining at Five, as only 23 came out for CeCe’s Italian night.

The door prize, a heart-sha[ed box of candy was won by Erich Bretschneider. Next month, I believe that CeCe is planning on having a “good old Irish” dinner of corned beef and cabbage so put that on your calendar and come out and celebrate an early St. Paddy’s Day. Tentative plans are that it will be served on the second Thursday again, which will be March 11.

Gratitude to everyone who donated books for the library this week. Our bookcase is getting full in the craft room also and there is a lot of good reading there.

Get-well wishes to Fran Oltman who is now home recuperating from her heart surgery and Ann Agerbeck who has been laid up with a sore hip.

Winners at 500 this week were Millie Hartshorn, Marlyce Borchert, Sue Newberger, Arvid Pearson and Gerry Vogel. Spade winners were Clara Palomaki, Gerry Vogel, Terri Pearson, Marlyce Borchart and Sue Newberger. The Spades group had a chance to participate in celebrating Inez Pearson’s birthday. Her daughter-in-law treated the players to two cakes and other members of her fam-

ily joined us to help her celebrate.

Lou Jappe flew back from Arizona for a few days to attend a meeting and check up on things in general. Our beautiful painting by Jens Rasmussen has left the center. We want to extend gratitude to Lou and Nancy Jappe for sharing the painting that was given to them personally by Jens, which they loaned to us and we had displayed on the east wall of the center. We will really miss seeing that lovely farm scene. Ignorance is not bliss.

As the representative from Siren, I attended the bimonthly meeting for the Burnett County Nutrition Program on Thursday. It is quite embarrassing to note every month that the Siren Center contributes the least amount of money for the daily meals. It took me a while to fig-

Barb Munger ure that out and then was informed it is because we have some people who do not pay for their meals so consequently we receive less money. I really don’t think it is fair to the diners who appreciate having a good dinner daily and putting in their fair share of $3.50. If you really can’t afford the dinner, fine, otherwise empty out those pockets and pay for what you eat.

For any information please call 715-3497810 or for reservations for dinner call 715349-2845.

I hope to see you at the monthly senior meeting this week, until then stay hale and hearty.

Siren

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The turkeys are spending more time strutting and trying to impress each other by fluffing out their feathers ad spreading out their tail feathers into fans. Even the young fawns from last year have changed their behavior; they

seem to enjoy kicking up their heels and playing around instead of just coming in looking for their corn.

Ruby’s Pantry is not Feb. 18, as was stated in last week’s column; a mistake was made in information. It is held on the fourth Thursday of the month, and therefore it will be held on Feb. 25.

Last Sunday’s service at the United Methodist Church in Siren was handled by the Cub Scouts, first- to fifth-graders, Pack No. 564 and the Girl Scouts Taylor Larson 50432 and Chelsea and Rachel Larson 50446. They did a great job. Both leaders,

Wendy Larson, Girl Scouts and Boy Scout leader Charla Stickland did a great job and it went well. Charla seems to have a way about her that brings out the best in each boy. This year Boy Scouts celebrated 100 years and Girl Scouts 98 years.

Congratulations to elementary student Danyel Visger, middle-schooler Carly Good and high-schooler Stephanie Taylor for being chosen Siren Schools students of the week.

Congratulations to Siren free-throw winners Amber Moore, Stefanie Wambolt, Emily Howe and Ben Lemieux. The district competition will be held at Siren School on Feb. 27.

Bev Beckmark It’s coming, the biggest and best whopper of on ice-fishing contest. The Siren Lions will host their 12th-annual ice-fishing contest on Feb. 28 out on the Clam Lake Narrows, east of Siren on Hwy. 70. The contest starts at 9 a.m. and runs until 3 p.m. There‘re lots of prizes to win, both on the ice and also drawings you don’t have to be present to win. For more information call 715-349-2400.

There will be a benefit held for Mary Yambrick on March 7 at the Lodge at Crooked Lake from 1 – 3 p.m. Donations can be made at the Siren Bremer Bank. Watch this column for more information on this event.

Birth announcements Born at SCRMC: A boy, Jace Riley Cohen, born Jan. 25, 2010, to Lindsay Northquest and Andrew Cohen, St. Croix Falls. Jace weighed 7 lbs., 14 oz.

••• A boy, Kaleb Andrew Schmidt, born Feb. 3, 2010, to Megan Woods and Kevin Schmidt, Frederic. Kaleb weighed 6 lbs., 13 oz.

••• A girl, Lillianna Love Trottier, born Feb. 4, 2010, to Andrea Husnik and Craig Trottier, White Bear Lake, Minn. Lillianna weighed 6 lbs., 11 oz.

••• A girl, Julianna Kristine Johnson, born Feb. 7, 2010, to Jeremiah and Shaila Johnson, Eureka. Julianna weighed 10 lbs., 1 oz.

••• A girl, Chloe Lu Frandsen, born Feb. 4, 2010, to Catherine and Darin Frandsen, Dresser. Chloe weighed 7 lbs., 8 oz.

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Born at Burnett Medical Center: A girl, Adriana Joelle Taylor, born Feb. 12, 2010, to Kayla Peterson and William Taylor, Grantsburg. Adriana weighed 7 lbs., 7 oz. and was 20 inches long. Siblings are Kaylee Preiner and Julia Peterson.

Grandparents are Margo Peterson of Grantsburg and Tammi Taylor-Horky. Greatgrandparents are Odelia Rau of St. Cloud, Minn. and Marg Taylor of Grantsburg. Greatgreat-grandmother is Rosalyn Blomker of Grantsburg.

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Born at Osceola Medical Center: A girl, Alana Passion Dillard, born Feb. 9, 2010, to Samantha and Christopher Dillard, Augusta, Ga. Alana weighed 7 lbs., 1 oz.

••• A girl, Jaden Lynn Spafford, born Feb. 10, 2010, Jennifer and Donnie Spafford, Balsam Lake. Jaden weighed 9 lbs.

••• A boy, Brecken Andrew Nash, born Feb. 10, 2010, to Benjamin and Aimee Nash, Osceola. Brecken weighed 7 lbs., 1 oz.

••• A girl, Keiko Katerina Holm, born Feb. 13, 2010, to Brittney and Michael Holm, Luck.

Keiko weighed 7 lbs., 8 oz.

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Born at Amery Regional Medical Center: A girl, Kloe Cheray Mante, born Jan. 9, 2010, to Lacey Rautio and Terry Mante, Amery. Kloe weighed 6 lbs., 14.5 oz.

Frederic Senior Center

by Ardyce Knauber

Spades was played on Monday, Feb. 8, with the following winners: Hazel Hoffman in first place, Arnie Borchert in second place, Norma Nelson in third place and Willis Williams in fourth place.

Tuesday cards or seniors have enjoyed going to the Siren center for dime Bingo.

Wednesday and Friday Pokeno was enjoyed.

Thursday night 500 cards was played at 6:30 p.m., with the following winners: Nona Severson in first place, Rich Husted in sec-

ond place, Larry Anderson in third place and Willis Williams in fourth place.

Donald Danielson fell and sprained his ankle so he is missed at the center.

We express our sympathy to Frances Kurkowski for the loss of her son, Patrick.

Saturday mini buffet was enjoyed, cards were played and afternoon refreshments were served.

Stop in, you are always welcome. Morning early coffee is enjoyed and pool players like the morning time.

••• A boy, Jake Richard Christiansen, born Jan. 13, 2010, to Janette and John Christiansen, Clear Lake. Jake weighed 6 lbs., 11.5 oz.

••• A girl, Annalyse Clare Swager, born Jan. 16, 2010, to Theresa and Glenn Swager, St. Croix Falls. Annalyse weighed 7 lbs.

••• A boy, Kolten Allen Brunclik, born Jan. 18, 2010, to Samara Sucket and Logan Brunclik, Rice Lake. Kolten weighed 7 lbs., 10.5 oz.

••• A girl, Cheyanne Joy Marette, born Jan. 25, 2010, to Tanya-Jo Roth and Michael Marette, Clear Lake. Cheyanne weighed 5 lbs., 8 oz.

••• A son, Mathias Buhr Monson, born Jan. 26, 2010, to Erica and Jason Monson, Clear Lake. Mathias weighed 8 lbs., 6 oz.

••• A son, Austin Tony Borresen, born Jan. 30, 2010, to Amanda and Tony Borresen, Balsam Lake. Austin weighed 9 lbs., 3 oz.

••• A girl, Sienna Elizabeth Barnes, born Feb. 2, 2010, to Keri and Ryan Barnes, Amery. Si-

Academic news DECORAH, Iowa – Scot Schaeffer, Luther College vice president for enrollment management, has announced that Bradley Thomas, Frederic, has been accepted for admission for the 2010-11 academic year to Luther. Thomas also received an Academic Achievement Award.

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enna weighed 6 lbs., 7.5 oz.

••• A son, Isaiah Matthew Luke, born Feb. 6, 2010, to Amanda Taber and James Luke, Amery. Isaiah weighed 8 lbs., 13 oz.

••• A son, Ryan James Bittorf, born Feb. 7, 2010, to Tonja and Charles Bittorf, Amery.

Ryan weighed 7 lbs., 12 oz.

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The Harmony HCE club hosted a Valentine dinner for the residents at Cedarwood Manor on Tuesday.

Betty Kulbeck, who had been battling cancer, passed away on Sunday. Sincere sympathy is extended to the family.

The Neinstadts returned Johnson’s dog to them in Cadott. They have been without a dog since their Hawaiian trip.

Sharon and Ron Proffit were Sunday dinner guests of John and Reeny Neinstadt.

They celebrated Ron’s birthday.

Bud and Natalie Flagstad and family spend Sunday with Betty and Bud Sr. (Flagstad) at Bethel, Minn. They celebrated Bud’s birthday.

Sunday dinner guests at Jack and LaVonne O’Brien were Mike and Tylyn O’Brien and Teresa Childers. They celebrated Mike’s birthday.

The Webster High School girls and boys basketball teams played at Hinckley / Finlayson High School on Saturday with both Webster teams winning. Mark, Deanna and Fran Krause were among the fans watching the game.

There will be a potluck dinner at Webster Senior Center Saturday, Feb. 27, at 11:30 a.m. Bring a dish to pass.

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TOWN TALK/COUNTRY CHATTER Hi, everybody! Blacky here from Humane Society of Burnett County. Well, I’m feeling much better this week, and so is my brother.

We’re worm free! Having them was bad enough, but being teased about it for a week solid was starting to get on my nerves.

Mom: “Hey, you worms wanna go for a ride?” or, “Blacky, how about we hang a sign around your neck that says Worms For Sale, and put you out at the end of the driveway!”

Real funny. I’m glad that ordeal is over with.

I’ve only got one new furry pal to tell you about this week, and his name is Jack. He was found in the vicinity of A & H, and he had no collar, no microchip or anything. He is kind of a petite Lab mix, black with some white on his chest, and he thinks he is around 2 or 3 years old. He’s not sure, because he doesn’t have any information or ID.

My little buddy Josef is recovering from having surgery over the weekend. I’ve been thinking about him an awful lot, and so have other people. Thanks for asking about him and helping out. Josef is going to be recuperating with the kennel manager until he heals up. I wanted to see Josef last Friday, but he was still at the vet I stopped by to YAPpenings when visit. When I got to the shelter, my human friends were busy looking around the office

for Sapphire, the cat. They searched high and low, and after much head-scratching and calling her name, they finally located her inside the kitchen cupboards! That makes as much sense to me as that big black and white bird with the red head that I watched out in my yard the other day. He kept banging his head against a tree, and I wondered why. I guess he must have done something really stupid.

Our annual spring raffle tickets are on sale now, and the prizes are great! The grand prize is a two-night stay at The Inn on Lake Superior, plus $50 dining money. Second prize is a handmade, full-sized quilt. Third prize is an Echo weed whip. Tickets can be had for $3 apiece, or a book of six for $15.

You can buy them at the shelter, or from the staff and volunteers. The raffle drawing will

take place on Saturday, April 17, at the Moose Lodge north of Siren, during the shelter’s annual spaghetti dinner fundraiser.

You should come to that anyway. I hear it’s a good time. I never get to go because of some rule about dogs in the kitchen, but I might just be tall enough to look in the windows if I put my paws on the sill. My brother could get on my back, Sapphire could get on his back, and that black and white bird with the red head could perch on Sapphire’s back! We’d be just like the Bremen Town Musicians, only I am not a donkey.

I am, however, a sleepy dog.

It’s past my bedtime, everybody, so I’ll see you here next week.

HSBC is saving lives, one at a time. www.hsburnettcty.org, 715-866-4096.

LuLu is a 4-yearold orange tabby with long hair. She has a luxurious, silky coat and soft green eyes.

LuLu was raised with children and likes to sleep curled up on their bed.

Gentle and loving, LuLu is a perfect companion.

She enjoys some lap time but is equally happy to find her own spot for yoga stretches and relaxation meditation. LuLu is spayed and declawed.

Our cat adoption room is bursting with extrasize large cats.

Regular meals and good health care allow feline pets to grow the beyond limits of a stray cat who burns calories hunting for meager meals. Our recent influx of extra-large surrendered cats is a case in point. Averaging

at 14 pounds, many of our cat population are twice the size of the average cat. And to be fair, a few of them are a tad overweight.

Nonetheless, they are big-boned and beautiful. Jack, Sadie, Waldo, Blue and Cotton are all over-sized. Pickles, Fannie and Jacque are relying on their good looks, personality and large motors to win a place in your heart. All of them need homes.

The second session of dog obedience classes at Arnell for dogs 9 months and over are filling up. Level One Basic Obedience, Manners 101 and Canine Good Citizen classes are set to begin Saturday, March 6.

Level One Basic Obedience will teach your dog sit, come, down, wait and heel. Manners 101 is tailored to learn appropriate behaviors

for a household dog: sit, wait, no bark/bite, no jump, greeting and potty training. Canine Good Citizen classes will help polish your dog’s behavior to qualify for the AKC title of Canine Good Citizen. These classes are held on Saturday mornings at the Arnell Shelter in Amery.

Puppy Socialization and Manners classes prepare your puppy and family to succeed and are also held at the shelter, on Wednesday evenings. Space is limited so call today to sign up for our next session. Your dog will thank you.

Arnell Memorial Humane Society, 185 Griffin St., Amery, WI 54001, 715-268-7387 (PETS) or online: arnellhumane.org.

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Webster Senior Center and Area News

Monday’s congregate diners enjoyed Nicky’s meal of chili and corn bread. We were happy to get acquainted with Lorraine Rogers and Luella Nehring who joined us for the first time.

The Harmony Homemakers Club served a noon luncheon on Tuesday to the residents at Cedarwood Manor.

Tuesday’s Dining at Five evening meal was enjoyed by all. Nicky was very thankful to have Gladys Beers and Margel Ruck serve the meal, and yours truly checked people in.

Gene Johnson and Bernie Boelter won the door prizes donated by Nicky.

Fifteen ladies played dime Bingo on Wednesday and had a terrific time with lots of laughs and giggles. Refreshments were furnished by me.

The Burnett County Elderly Nutrition Program Project Council met on Thursday morning at the A & H Senior Center with Aging Director Lois Taylor, Dee Troutman, Jerry Oachs, Cora Sandberg, Eldora Brown, Mary Martin and Barb Munger attending. All sites reported that everything continues to be running smoothly. Director Taylor reported that emergency meals have been made available to home-delivered-meal client participants if requested. These meals will be used when the sites are closed due to severe weather.

Breakfast meals are continuing to be prepared and are increasing in numbers. The council reviewed and approved the Elderly Nutrition Project Council bylaws. Nutrition reports were reviewed and discussed. Discussion was also held regarding the annual volunteer recognition dinners and it was decided to continue having each site’s volunteers recognized at their site’s evening meal during May and June. The March menu was

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reviewed and approved. The next meeting will be held on Thursday, April 8, at the Grantsburg Senior Center. Everyone stayed and had the liver and onions meal prepared and served by site manager/cook Pat Larson.

Pat also thoughtfully provided the council members with coffee, juice and freshly baked scones during the meeting.

The AARP tax aides were kept quite busy on Friday afternoon helping seniors with their taxes. Gratitude is extended to Margel Ruck and Gladys Beers for furnishing the baked goodies, in addition to Margel’s famous fudge. The next date for them to be at our center is on Friday, March 5, from 1 to 4 p.m.

Stop by the center and register for a time slot.

Forty-eight area residents and 18 Lioness members enjoyed the variety of foods prepared and served by the Webster Lioness Club at the Webster Community Center on Saturday for their annual Valentine buffet luncheon. It was followed by an afternoon of free Bingo with lots of prizes. Chances were sold for a 50/50 drawing in which Leonard Larson won $36.50. He donated the money back to the Lioness Club and the entire $73 collected will be added to their scholarship fund for Webster High School graduating seniors. The center was decorated in a Valentine theme, and all in all, it was a good day.

The Ravishing Rubies Red Hat Society will be having their monthly luncheon at noon on Tuesday, Feb. 23, at Madden’s Steakhouse, Siren.

Chuck Peterson will be teaching an AARP sponsored 55 and Alive class at our Webster Senior Center on Friday, March 26, from 1 to 6 p.m. The fee is $12 for AARP members and $14 for nonmembers. At least six persons

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Donna Hines, Claude McCarty and Hank and Karen Mangelsen visited Jean Marion Wednesday morning.

Karen Mangelsen called on Kay Krentz Thursday morning.

Gerry and Donna Hines went to Vadnais Heights, Minn., Thursday to see their granddaughter Jessica Sweet in her gymnastics meet. They stayed that night with Brenda and Tim Sweet. On Friday and Saturday night, they stayed with son and daughter-in-law, Brian and Jane Hines. On the way home Sunday, they joined some relatives for dinner at The Lodge in Siren to help Inez Pearson celebrate her birthday.

Hank and Karen Mangelsen went to River Falls Thursday evening to watch granddaughter, Celie Mangelsen, perform in a play.

The presentation was an adaptation of the musical “Cats,” and was given by Westside Elementary School. Celie had a small solo part.

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Karen and Hank Mangelsen went to the Siren Senior Center Friday afternoon to help Hank’s sister, Inez Pearson, celebrate her 80th birthday. Terri Pearson, Inez’s daughterin-law, made two cakes to share at coffee time for the celebration.

Dennis and Terescia Zwart, Tom and Melissa Gerlach and family, Bryan Knoop and Kris Fjelstad served special pancakes with numerous toppings, fruit salad, decorated cupcakes and candy treats after church at Lakeview United Methodist Church Sunday to celebrate Valentine’s Day. The food was appreciated by all who stayed for fellowship time.

April, Dave, Patty and Mandy Close and Larry, Celie, Baxter, Jake, Holly, Hannah and Grace Mangelsen were Sunday afternoon and supper guests of Hank and Karen Mangelsen. Birthdays of Baxter, Celie, Larry, Hannah and Grace were celebrated.

need to be registered to be able to have the class, so if you are interested, you can call 715-866-8602 to preregister, and the fee can be paid at the time of the class.

Gratitude is extended to Lavonne Brethorst for her donation of a large box of puzzles.

Our prayers and get-well wishes continue to go out for and to Donna Lehman, Bill Sears and Marge Swedberg. Our thoughts and prayers also go out to and for the family of Betty Kulbeck, who passed away on Saturday evening after battling cancer.

There have been so many deaths reported lately, whether from disease, old age, accidents, murders, war, and the list goes on.

These deaths fill surviving family members

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and friends with great sadness and loss. But their death doesn’t have to be the end. As Christians, we can be filled with a peace that only God gives us. When a person asks Jesus Christ for forgiveness of their sins, they have the confident expectation that they will see their loved ones again in heaven if that loved one, too, has been born again. The hope of heaven is God’s solution for sorrow.

“When peace like a river attendeth my way, when sorrows like sea billows roll; Whatever my lot, Thou hast taught me to say, it is well, it is well with my soul.” - Spafford. “This hope we have as an anchor of the soul, both sure and steadfast.” - Hebrews 6:19.

See you at the center.

Burnett Community Library Federal and state tax forms are available on the lower level of the library.

Preschool story hour We meet every Wednesday at 10:30 a.m.

This is a small, informal story time. Adults are invited to sit in with their toddlers and enjoy some wonderful children’s stories. Last week we had five children and five adults.

Adult book club In observance of The Big Read, the book club will be reading “The Bridge of San Luis Rey,” by Thornton Wilder. The book club meets at 10 a.m. on the fourth Tuesday, Feb. 23, on the lower level at the Burnett Community Library. We will have free books this month, available thanks to the Big Read events. Ask at the checkout desk for your copies. Everyone is welcome.

We are expanding our magazine section to try to meet patrons’ needs and interests.

New titles include: “Heart-Healthy Living,” “Lake Superior Magazine,” “Mary Janes Farm,” “Parents,” “Popular Woodworking,” “Reader’s Digest Large Print,” “ESPN,” “Family Circle” and ”Better Homes and Gardens.”

We will celebrate National Library Week during the week of April 11-17. This year’s theme is Communities Thrive @ your library.

New adult fiction books • “McKettrick’s of Texas: Tate,” by Linda Lael Miller • “Blood Ties,” by Kay Hooper • “A Simple Christmas,” by Mike Huckabee • “The Centurion’s Wife,” by Davis Bunn and Janette Oke • “Impact,” by Douglas Preston • “Iron River,” by T. Jefferson Parker • “Vanishing Act,” by Fern Michaels • “Beautiful Creatures,” by Kami Garcia (young adult) • “Winter Garden,” by Kristin Hannah • “Montana Creeds: Tyler,” by Linda Lael Miller • “Lullaby,” by Claire Seeber

• “Worst Case,” by James Patterson • “Pilgrims: A Wobegon Romance,” by Garrison Keillor

New adult nonfiction books • “Getting a Government Job: The Civil Service Handbook,” by Peterson’s

New audio books • “Three Cups of Tea,” by Greg Mortenson • “The Bridge of San Luis Rey,” by Thornton Wilder • “Stones into Schools,” by Greg Mortenson • “Kisser,” by Stuart Woods • “Deeper than Dead,” by Tami Woods • “Wolf Hall,” by Hilary Mantel • “Swan Thieves,” by Elizabeth Kostova • “True Blue,” by David Baldacci • “Woods Runner,” by Gary Paulsen

Juvenile • “Woods Runner,” by Gary Paulsen • “Rusty Robot,” published by Funny Faces • “Magnetic Jungle Numbers,” by Jo Parry • “St. Patrick’s Day,” by Anne Rockwell • “Wee Little Bunny,” by Lauren Thompson • “The Other Half of Life,” by Kim Ablon Whitney • “Katy’s New World,” by Kim Vogel Sawyer • “A Faraway Island,” by Annika Thor • “A Storm in the Barn,” by Matt Phelan • “The Lion and the Mouse,” by Jerry Pinkney • “The Big No-No!” by Geoffrey Hayes • Calendar Mysteries: “January Joker,” “February Friend,” “March Mischief,” “April Adventure,” by Ron Roy

Hours and information: Monday-Thursday 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.; Friday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.

For more information, contact the library at 715-866-7697, Web site: http://webster.wislib.org.

Online catalog: http://merlin.nwls.lib.wi.us/search.

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TOWN TALK/COUNTRY CHATTER St. Croix Valley Senior Center

by Carol VanBuskirk

Positive thinking makes positive things happen! Tomorrow will bring good things.

February, although a shorter month of 28 days, is just as busy as the other months, which have 30 or 31 days.

Exercising, Skip-Bo and 500 cards continue to hold much interest for Tuesdays and Thursdays. Tuesday afternoon 500 winners were Ray Nelson, Elroy Petzel, Audrey McNurlin, Alice Darrell and Pat Carlson. Olga Young, Martha Lundstrom and Janice Mevissen captured the wins for the Domino players. Winners from 21 Thursday evening were Ray Nelson, Bren Nel Ward, Betty Wilson and Kim Rosen. Charlie Mevissen and Bren

Nel Ward were the nine-bid winners. Many of the local group of 500 players went to the VFW at Milltown last Saturday afternoon for an afternoon of card playing which was followed by a very tasty lunch. Friday Bridge players were so engrossed in their games that they played into the early afternoon.

On Wednesday morning, four AARP tax aides accommodated 26 people with completing their 2009 tax summaries. These same AARP tax aides will be back at the senior center on Wednesday, March 17. Be sure to call the center at 715-483-1901 to register ahead of time for this free assistance.

Schedule of events for this coming week include many Christian women coming to our

center for lunch and a speaker. Our monthly potluck lunch and general meeting will be held on Thursday, Feb. 18. Next Sunday at 12:30, Chef Charlie Mevissen and his famous award-winning chili will be at the center.

Cards and games will be played after eating.

Please sign up ahead of time so we will know approximately how many people are coming.

Hope everyone enjoyed the new white snow that brightened up our local scenery this past weekend. My snow shovel is starting to rebel when I pick it up to start clearing a path on my sidewalk. Hopefully six weeks from now most of it will be nearly gone.

My friend Ron stopped by last summer on his way to the lake.

During his visit he got to reminiscing about living here before he got married to Mary Lu. We went to supper and then drove out Burnett CTH B to Coomer, where he had fond memories of the bar that used to be there.

Apparently if you were close to age” “drinking that was a place to stop on the way to the dance at Indian Creek.

He regaled me with several stories of his youth as we drove around his old neighborhood.

Somehow we got on the topic of going to confession. If you grew up Catholic, confession was a Friday night obligation (at least I thought it was). I always dreaded going to confession because sometimes I had to make things up. If it was a slow week I could not get up the courage to tell the priest “forgive me father, for I have not sinned.” What the heck, we were expected to commit some sins. Usually I would make up some lame story about stealing milk bottles off someone’s steps, which we would return to the dairy for money to go to the movie.

This would get you a couple of Hail Marys and you were good to go.

Apparently Ron was not as creative in his youth; he told the truth.

He related that the exasperated priest wouldn’t give him absolution and told him “Ron, just do the best you can.”

I think Ron may have made that up.

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Festival Theatre to hold auditions for “The BFG” ST. CROIX FALLS - Festival Theatre will hold auditions Feb. 24 and 25 for community youth (age 5 and up) and adult roles in the Youth & Family Theatre production of “The BFG.” Audition registration is required in advance.

“The cast includes a fascinating array of characters found in Roald Dahl’s original book about the ‘Big Friendly Giant,’” said Marilyn Mays, who will direct the production which opens in late April. In addition to Mays, Amy Klein, Danette Olsen, and a guest artist (a professional actor) performing in the production will serve as teaching artists for theater workshops which will take place during the rehearsal process and are open for enrollment.

Festival Theatre’s Youth & Family Theatre Series was started in 2008 and provides a great opportunity for community participation in the performing arts.

Though it is not a requirement, the spring show is particularly wonderful for parents who wish to be directly involved along with their children (either in performance or by providing technical theater support).

Registration is required to audition and all the details can be received by to sending an e-mail request boxoffice@festivaltheatre.org. An audi-

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Festival Theatre’s Youth & Family Theatre program started in 2008 for families throughout the upper St. Croix River Valley. - Special photo tion workshop will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 23, to help beginning actors know what to expect during the audition process and to answer questions about participation.

A mandatory parent/guardian orientation will be held for all youth who are invited to callback

auditions. St. Croix Festival Theatre is located in downtown St. Croix Falls at 210 North Washington St. For more information or to register for auditions, call the Festival Theatre Box Office at 715-4833387. - from Festival Theatre

Shake the winter blahs at Curves GirlTime event WEBSTER - It’s that time of year: cabin fever, the winter blahs and counting the days until spring. Webster Curves invites women of all ages, members and nonmembers, friends and family to shake the blahs and escape the cabin fever by sharing fun, relaxation and friendship at GirlTime on Wednesday, Feb. 24, from 3 – 6 p.m. at Curves.

“In keeping with the Stronger Together theme and just to have a fun af-

ternoon out, we’re putting the exercise machines away and offering ladies some pampering and socializing,” says Janet Swenson, owner/manager of the Webster Curves on Lakeland Avenue.

Along with activities, Swenson is making homemade soup to serve along with hot apple cider. “We’ll create a spalike atmosphere,” explains Swenson. “We’ll have chair massages, Mary Kay cosmetics, soy candles, Beauty Control hand

and foot care, Studio Northwoods handcrafted jewelry, Ardyss Body Magic and Tastefully Simple. And we’ll give away prizes, too.”

All Curves owners worldwide are participating in this corporatewide event during February, with each franchise choosing its own date and activities.

Curves is the largest fitness franchise in the world with nearly 10,000 locations worldwide. Curves Clubs can be found

in more than 70 countries including Canada, countries in Europe, South America and the Caribbean, Mexico, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa and Japan.

There is no admission charge for the event, and there will be products for sale.

For more information, contact Curves, 715-866-8018. - submitted

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Realizing that access to credit is one of the largest obstacles to individuals seek-

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ICAA’s Business Program is also an intermediary for the Small Business Administration’s Prequalification Loan

Program which is open to women, minorities and veterans.

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Anyone who is interested in starting a business or expanding an existing business is encouraged to contact Indianhead at 715-532-5594 for assistance or more information. - from ICAA

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Joseph La Prairie of the Folle Avoine

Folle Avoine Chronicles

The Ojibwe people called him Mushkde-winini (prairie-man) and Joseph LaPrairie was a true wilderness man from an era when the fur trade was a focal point for both Indians and the earliest Europeans in the St. Croix River region, a time long before the states of Wisconsin and Minnesota existed. The fur traders and their voyageurs referred to this area as le pays du folle avoine, a French term meaning wild oats, what we now call wild rice.

Reached from Lake Superior via the Brule-St. Croix waterway, the coniferhardwood forests of the Folle Avoine country were rich in furbearing animals as well as wild rice, fowl, fish, and other food supplies, which relieved the need for transporting foodstuffs and left more room for kettles, woolens, firearms, and other trade goods in the voyageurs’ canoes.

Joseph LaPrairie, like most of the fur traders and their voyageur canoemen,

was from Canada and had entered the fur trade at a young age. Like some French Canadians of that time, his family name of Dechene was supplanted by his nickname—LaPrairie – possibly referring to his hometown near Montreal.

In a society where few people could read or write, nicknames sometimes became as good as family names, and thus the name Dechene became LaPrairie, and it was the latter name that Joseph’s descendants carried into modern times (some of those descendants still visit the reconstructed Forts Folle Avoine).

I got the most wonderful Valentine’s Day gift. I especially like a green tea product that is diet and carbonated.

You have to drive to Rice Lake to get it because I can’t seem to find it around here. My husband (the greatest guy in the world) did just that. He bought me tea. Now that is a thoughtful, comefrom-the-heart gift. What a guy.

I remember when Valentine’s Day wasn’t my favorite holiday. I was alone and everyone else was with someone and valentines were flying back and forth as fast as cupid could get them where they were suppose to go. One radio station was going on and on about love, happiness, candy, diamonds and all of the things that you think of when you think of this particular holiday. I called the station and in my “no uncertain terms, I mean it” voice, told them that we were not all thrilled with Valentine’s Day. They agreed and let up a little. They still had to answer to their sponsors but gave recognition to those of us who were alone. At 4 p.m., a time I will never forget, there stood a man at my door with a dozen roses and an invitation to dinner that night. I had no idea who he was until he introduced himself as one of the announcers on the radio station and he had no one to

spend Valentine’s Day with either. I did go out to dinner with him. This was before there was much hoopla about axe murders or con men trying to take advantage of single women.

Anyway, we had a time wonderful and dated for the Blodgett next eight months until he was transferred by his employers to a “better market.” Miracles do happen on Valentine’s Day. I wasn’t looking for anyone, but found someone to have fun with for a while.

Enough about my love life, or lack of it. When I was raising my children, I was a single mom for 25 years. I lived in Green Bay so the Packers were always available and I became friends with many. Still, I was a struggling mom. Kids had to have clothes for school, two pairs of sneakers for school and all of the things kids need. Goodwill cashiers and I were on a first-name

Woodswhimsy the gnome

Barb

Caregiver's

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Interfaith Caregivers of Polk County Cabin fever

by Catherine It’s that time of the year when the long, cold, snowy days make us want to hibernate like a bear. After a month or so of the long dark days, we begin to get antsy (known as cabin fever) wanting to emerge from our dens of warmth only to be confronted by even more subzero weather. Being confined inside can be nerve-wracking and depressing, especially for the elderly and adults living with disabilities who deal with the symptoms of cabin fever on a daily basis.

Shut-ins need communication to help break up the monotony. Interfaith Caregivers have thoughtful volunteers that offer telephone reassurance, friendly visits, respite care and simple companionship that bring a world of hope for tomorrow. A phone call, a visit, a kind word and even a cheerful card can bring a warm smile to a person suffer-

ing from cabin fever. Can you help Interfaith Caregivers spread hope to the elderly and disabled?

Call us to volunteer now. We are short of help, as 20 of our volunteers are currently enjoying life down south.

We currently have clients with these requests: • Rides for medical appointments • St. Croix Falls client needs a ride in the surrounding area every Friday from 11 a.m. for afternoon appointments and errands • Rides for local shopping and banking • Rides from Luck and Frederic to The Haven in Luck If you (or someone you know) could benefit from our services or would like to volunteer, call Interfaith Caregivers at 715-485-9500, e-mail to interfaithcare@centurytel.net, or visit our Web site at www.interfaithpolk.org. Tax-deductible donations can be mailed to P.O. Box 426, Balsam Lake, WI 54810.

LaPrairie’s life is one of those rare human bridges across time. He had been in the St. Croix region since the 1780s, and had traded for Montreal’s North West Company from outposts on the Clam and Yellow Rivers before moving to the Snake River vicinity in the early 1800s. Eventually he settled with his Ojibwe wife, Pimegeeshigoqua, and their children, on Lake Pokegama near modern-day Pine City. In the 1830s, American missionaries made frequent references to the LaPrairie family. Undoubtedly, Joseph could spin many tales of the early fur trade years, of a time— perhaps the last time—when neither Indian nor European could afford not to coexist. Traders became as dependent on the Indians knowledge of woodland ways as the tribes had become on the trade goods brought from Montreal. Interdependence was the key which bonded traders, voyageurs, and Indians in a shared environment and mutual enterprise in the era we’ve come to call the fur trade.

The fur trade was more than a mere business exchange. In obtaining furs and food from the Indians, as well as

adapting native technology (canoes, moccasins, snowshoes, toboggans, etc.), fur traders also acquired more than passing acquaintance with the Ojibwe’s rich cultural heritage. Such a trader was LaPrairie. Born into French Canadian society, his family’s life included aspects of both white and Indian cultures.

It is people like Joseph LaPrairie and his family who are forgotten in our history. For their wilderness experience was quickly superseded by “pioneers” in the later 1800s—loggers, settlers, farmers, industrialists—thus quickly obliterating memories of those who came before. Perhaps if we learn the stories of families like the LaPrairies we will begin to have a greater appreciation of the true legacy of those times. That has always been the chief goal of Forts Folle Avoine Historical Park—to bring into focus for modern visitors the living heritage of the fur trade, as symbolized by people like Joseph LaPrairie and his family.

basis. I took the bus because I had no car and I shopped at night because I had so little to buy with I tried to get in on the next-day bread while it was still sort of fresh. Besides, I had to shop at night because I had three jobs and with the children that gave me little time to do things any other way. My son always remembers the Thanksgiving we had hot dogs for dinner. Today we can laugh about it. Back then it was a horrible way of life.

Today so many of our young families are going through the same things I did.

I guess that is why I am so eager to help.

Unfortunately, Interfaith Caregivers can only do so much. I can steer them to someone else who may be able to do more than I can, but sometimes there just are no answers. That is when it all comes back to me. Just a funny side note: One day I gave the coat I had on to someone who didn’t have one. She said it was a Packer coat and she was a Viking fan. I told her to wear it inside out.

After bringing 2009 to an end and starting all over in a brand-new year, I realized something. People no longer donate. Interfaith Caregivers depends on donations and grants to do what we do. Another side note: pray that we get

a grant we have applied for. It might just mean the difference between keeping Interfaith alive or, well, you know.

My mission is to organize, organize, organize. Ha! Like that is really going to happen. My daughter should be here in May and then the fun begins. Now, she is an organizer. I guarantee she will whip this place into shape in no time.

She will also be on my back until it is done. When she is here, I will know how Denny and his dad feel when I am after them to clean the garage.

Now, as some often do before the cleaning lady comes, I must begin to organize before Kelsey gets here. I want it nice and neat for her so she won’t look at it and just shake her head. Besides, I want to get things together for Interfaith’s annual rummage sale, May 21 and 22. I may be off by a day, but I think that is right. The week before Memorial Day. This year we are a week early but I hope the turnout will be as good as it has been every other year.

Think spring. I need to see something green growing. The green money to put in my bank account would be nice, but I’ll do with grass.

Until next time.

Signed, Woodswhimsy

Barb

Regional Hospice plans spring flfliing event SIREN – Staff and volunteers of Regional Hospice have been busy planning this year’s Gala Dinner and Kathy Silent Auction.

Hansen, volunteer coordinator, is excited to host another elegant evening of dining, auction items, entertainment and a wide variety of donations designed to support the ongoing work of Regional Hospice. “We have some great raffle prizes this year,” says Hansen. In this time of tight finances, our first prize is $1,500.

Who wouldn’t want that?”

The planning committee Carol Murphy of Danbury was the raffle winner has again decided to hold for 2009. – Photo submitted the event at The Northwoods Crossing Event Center in Siren. Entertainment create an event that will delight and enwill be by local favorite Sonny Winberg. tertain as well as raise money for a very “The event will be on April 24 this year. good cause.”

Each year we have filled the hall with For more information about the event over 200 guests,” says Karen Kaufman, or to purchase tickets or make donacommunity outreach coordinator. “We tions, contact Regional Hospice at 715appreciate the community support and 635-9077. – from Regional Hospice look forward to another successful event. Kathy and the Regional Hospice volunteers work for many months to

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Knights of Columbus Council 6370 annual father/daughter dinner dance FREDERIC – Candlelit room, beautifully appointed tables, soft music floating through the air – this was the atmosphere of the dining room at St. Dominic Catholic Church the evening of Feb. 6.

The Knights of Columbus were again sponsoring their annual father/daughter dinner dance.

Fathers and little daughters, older daughters and granddaughters were everywhere.

As the men and their female guests entered, they were greeted by Dave Rudolph and Larry French of the

Larry French and Dave Rudolph of the Knights of Columbus. – Photos submitted

Shayla, Rosie, Lily and Larry French arriving for the dinner/dance.

Dan King and his two daughters, Rose and Amelia.

local chapter of the Knights of Columbus. The daughters were each presented with a corsage of one beautiful rose with baby’s breath. Mood music for the dinner and lively dance music for later were provided by the DJ, Kevin Duncan.

Eight teenage waiters, dressed in black trousers, white shirts and black ties, were positioned to serve and address every need of the diners. The head waiter was Kyle French. He was dressed in a tuxedo and supervised the dining set up and the wait staff.

In the kitchen, master chefs Kathleen French and Delores and Eleanor Duncan put the finishing touches on

the meal. The menu was: Vichyssoise de Pomme served with maple syrup corn muffins; beef Stroganoff with buttered noodles; Denver minted peas with a garnish of orange slices and parsley; and chocolate potsde-crème. Milk and coffee were also served.

After the dinner, the dimly lit dining room was transformed into a dance hall. The fathers danced with their female guests to polkas, party music, waltzes, and just about any lively music you can name. The guests had a “ball.” Fruit punch was available for refreshment during the dance.

According to some of the younger guests, “It was the most fun they ever had in their life.”

The Knights of Columbus firmly believe that father/daughter relationships are vitally important.

These men feel that they must set an example of a loving and respectful relationship with their daughters.

They know that they can set the stage for how their daughters interact in future relationships, especially with men. The dinner dance is just one of the many activities they share with their daughters to develop this strong family relationship. - submitted

Nelson School celebrates 100th day of school

Kindergarteners Katrina Harvey, Emma Sagle, Isaiah Chute and Dawson Hennessey proudly showed off the 100-piece puzzle they completed during the 100th-day celebration at Nelson School, Feb. 10. - Special photos

Mrs. Newby’s Nelson School kindergarten class showed off their special 100th-day glasses and large $100 bills during the 100th day of school celebration on Feb. 10.

Nelson kindergarteners Dawson Hennessey and Malaki Bowe enjoyed lunch together on the 100th day of school.

Hailea Rombach brought in 99 little stars and one big star for her collection of 100 items. All the kindergarten students were given the homework assignment of finding 100 items to share with classmates for their 100th-day celebration held on Feb. 10.

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Demographic studies suggest that the peak years for most adults are the years from the late 40s through the early 60s. These are the years when your income is usually at its peak, your position in the workplace or community is usually at its peak and your productivity is at it’s peak. It is the social equivalent of saying “you have arrived.”

This could be sobering or comforting depending on your perspective or your current situation. If you have accomplished your goals and are looking forward to new challenges then this is a good thing. If you have had frustrations, setbacks and unfulfilled goals, then considering the peak years isn’t a comforting thought.

These years also present a time of increased stress. Members of the peak years often find themselves attacking many fronts. The 50-year-old parent is working hard to manage and provide not only for their offspring and themselves but often looking after aging parents as well. The financial challenges alone can cause considerable strain.

After studying family life and the human life cycle I would suggest that these years be renamed the “peek years.”

Somewhere in midlife you peek into your children’s rooms to make sure there is no contraband. A bit later you peek into your retirement accounts to see if there will be anything left. You peek at your parents to see if they need help and to get a glimpse at what you will become. Then you peek under the blankets to make sure everything is still working.

The 50s could be viewed as the beginning of the end of your productive life. It shouldn’t be, but we do anyway.

You get an AARP card, you get an invitation for a colonoscopy and your doctor says “Happy birthday, bend over.”

Growing up &

Growing Old John Ingalls The 50s can be very freeing. You can finally live your life as it really is. No more trying to fool yourself or others.

This is as good as it gets. You no longer have to flex your stomach when a girl walks by on the beach. Believe me, they aren’t looking anyway. Your spouse has finally resigned themselves to fact that you are never going to change and you don’t have to worry about being promoted at work because the boss is grooming his grandson to take over the company.

What does turning 50 really mean? It means that you should have accumulated enough experience and wisdom to know what is really important. It means you should have developed the courage to make decisions on what is right and not on what is popular. It means looking in the mirror in the morning and saying, “Dad, what are you doing here?” It means having more yesterdays than tomorrows. It means making decisions about the last years of your life. It means finally growing up. It also means letting go of the dreams that you have fruitlessly held onto and now realize will not happen.

It means grabbing onto dreams that before you never thought possible. It means counting your days and living those days with purpose. It means giving back to those who have given to you and giving hope to those coming behind you. The “peek years” really means taking a good long look at yourself and answering whatever questions you may have with total honesty. It isn’t the end of the road, it is a new way of living.

Siren Lioness donate to CRA

Siren Lionesses Nancy Tamminga (L) and Judy Masel (R) present a check to Amanda Jensen, director of Community Referral Agency (C). The Lioness Club members made the donation along with gifts for the CRA clients to give to their children, and the children to give to their mothers, for the Christmas holiday season. – Photo submitted

Cold days, hot cash giveaways at Hole in the Wall Casino DANBURY – The Hole in the Wall Casino is your headquarters for hot cash during February. You can win your share of $7,750 in cash prizes during the casino’s Cold Days, Hot Cash giveaways.

Cold Days, Hot Cash qualifying drawings will be held from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. every Sunday in February. Each qualifying drawing winner will receive $200.

The 20 qualifying winners will be in-

vited back for the grand-prize drawings at 9 p.m. on Feb. 28. Grand prizes will include $100 (five prizes), $150 (five prizes), $200 (five prizes) and $300 (five prizes). All winners must be present.

Pick up one free entry per day during February. Earn additional entries for your play.

For more information about the Cold Days, Hot Cash giveaways, call Mary Kay Merrill at 800-238-8946. - submitted

Follow the Leader

TIME TO SIGN UP FOR SPRING SOCCER AYSO for Grantsburg, Siren and Webster has set registration dates for spring season. Watch for flyers coming home from school with more information and cost. Again this year will be an equipment sale at final registration. Please bring donations to earlier registrations.

Webster Elementary School on Monday, February 8, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Grantsburg Middle School Commons on Tuesday, February 16, from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Siren School Commons on Monday, February 22, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Webster Elementary School on Saturday, February 27, from 9 a.m. to Noon and equipment sale.

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THANK YOU Snow Neighbors of West Sweden Snowmobile Club would like to thank the following con tributors for their generous donations for our club banquet.

Frederic Design & Tim & Marilyn Grefsrud Promotion Bean & Vonnie Anderson Frederic Stop Karla Holmquist Skol Bar Gary Stranz Great Northern Outdoors Tami & Mike Colgan Ray’s Firestone Bob & Sandy Johnson Daeffler’s Quality Meats Joey Strub Frederic Golf Course Lakes Gas Northwestern Electric Skol Haus Gene Johnson Const.

Larsen Auto Madden’s Steakhouse Subway Chell Trucking Bremer Bank Tom’s Bar Frederic Fuel Adventures Avalon Pour House Bernick’s Cos. Yellow Lake Lodge Inter-County Leader Jed’s Laker Lounge Bean’s Country Griddle Sundown Saloon Coyland Creek Shooter’s Birchwood Beach Resort Little Mexico & Campground Clam Falls Tavern Jenneman’s Hardware Woodland’s Bar LCO Casino State Farm Ins.

Thanks again, S.N.O.W.S.

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LUCK - In 1935, more than 200 farm families from Wisconsin, Minnesota and Michigan arrived in Alaska’s Matanuska Valley to start a new life, far away from the Great Depression that had destroyed their hopes and livelihood.

These colonists and their families, as well as earlier Alaskan settlers who were there to greet them when they arrived, the journalists who covered this big story, and the people who built and ran the colony, shared their reminiscences in interviews conducted around the coun-

try between 1994 and 2002. Their memories form a fascinating archive of the Great Depression, the New Deal, and an important time in the development of Alaska and the United States.

The program will start at 7 p.m. sharp on Thursday, Feb. 25, at the Luck Historical Museum, on Main Street and Third Avenue. They hope to have some local folks who were part of the colony share their memories of those early days. with submitted information

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Ex Luck residents reunite

Girl Scout delegates attend annual meeting

Cora and Jessica Bauer are Girl Scout delegates who attended the annual meeting in Rochester, Minn., Jan. 30. A delegate is a year-elected position; delegates are entitled to elect directors-at-large, elected officers and board development committee members. Delegates are the communication link between River Valleys girl volunteers and board of directors. Delegates responsibilities are to attend the annual meetings to vote in elections for board members, board development committee members and national council delegates. They also vote on bylaw amendments that change or alter the rights of members and to complete required position training. There are a lot of communication and leadership responsibilities. The annual meeting covered the elected Girl Scout Board Chair comments, featured Girl Scout comments, finance report, leadership report and long-range property report. During this time, the troop decided to have their winter camp at the Edith Mayo Troop House in Rochester where they spent the weekend enjoying themselves. - Special photo

February means thoughts of chocolates and the languages of love FREDERIC - How can you satisfy those chocolate cravings and learn to speak “love” in five languages? It’s simple! Attend the Frederic Evangelical Free Church Ladies Chocolate-CoveredLove-Filled Morning Retreat.

All women are welcome on Friday, Feb. 19, from 9:15 - 11:15 a.m. Enjoy chocolate treats and beverages. Learn simple ways to ensure that your expressions of love will be heard. Listen as

Michael and Susan Morgan share what their 33 years of marriage and 30 years as parents and grandparents have taught them about how to communicate with those we love in a language they’ll understand.

Bring a friend and share some “sweet“ conversation. Child care will be provided. – submitted

Call to caucus - February membership meeting POLK COUNTY – The Republican Party of Polk County is holding its annual caucus at 2:30 p.m., on Sunday, Feb. 21, at the Trollhaugen Convention Center in Dresser. It is located about 1.5 miles east of Dresser on CTH F. You are invited to attend and participate in their annual caucus. Dues must be renewed or paid at this membership

meeting to be eligible to vote on any agenda items. Among the important items of caucus business will be the selection of party members to act as delegates and alternates to the 7th District Caucus and the state convention that is going to be held in Milwaukee this year.

Snacks will be served. – from the Polk County Republican Party

March Into A New Job! Learn how to construct a well-written resume along with tips for “selling” yourself – even in a new career path.

Also, learn how to prepare for interviews. Improve your odds of landing a position in these tough economic times!

Class is taught by Mike Armbrust from Management Recruiters of the St. Croix Valley. Two convenient times and locations for these classes: Monday, March 1 – 6:30 p.m. – FREE Peace Lutheran Church, 2355 Clark Road, near Dresser Tuesday, March 2 – 6:30 p.m. – FREE Bone Lake Lutheran Church, 1101-255th Ave., near Luck Call 715-553-0707 for more information.

Sponsored by Rotary Club of St. Croix Falls/Taylors Falls and United Way of Polk County.

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Four friends, formerly from Luck, reunited in Breckenridge, Colo., for a ski trip in early February. The four friends are (L to R): Mary Jo Nelson (Gordon), Betty Johnson (Alexandria, Minn.), Julianne Golden (Winston-Salem, N.C.), and Cheryl Madson (Rhinelander). The ex-Luck residents enjoyed several days of reminiscing, laughter and skiing, as well as sharing great memories of Luck Winter Carnivals past, in which all were actively involved. They wish their Wisconsin friends and families a wonderful winter, filled with all the fun snow activities that make it a great place to live. - Special photo

North Memorial Ambulance participates in post-cardiac-arrest cooling study WEBSTER – North Memorial’s Wisconsin ambulance operation is currently in the process of installing small refrigerators and DataTherm® temperature monitors in its ambulances for the purpose of field-initiated, intravenous cooling of post-cardiac-arrest patients.

“Induced hypothermia, or cooling, is most effective if it’s started as soon as possible after cardiac arrest,” states Joe Walsh, manager for North Memorial’s Ambulance Operations in Wisconsin.

“Induced hypothermia is a technique of cooling the core body temperature by a few degrees to limit the lethal events that begins when the heart stops beating and oxygen stops perfusing the brain.

“Well over 300,000 people in America alone die from sudden cardiac arrest and by far the majority die before they reach the hospital,” Walsh states. “Of those patients that survive, many are left with profound neurologic deficits. These deficits are felt to be due to reperfusion injury to the brain. We’re excited to be apart of this new procedure.

“North Memorial Medical Center’s Induced hypothermia program began in October 2006. It is a comprehensive program involving the emergency department, cardiology and our critical care specialists. Since 2006, we have enrolled 106 cardiac-arrest patients. Thirty-eight out of these 106 patients have survived and returned to normal lives. This represents a survival rate of nearly 35 percent, a significant increase from the national survival rate of less than 8 percent only

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“The research shows that the chances of surviving cardiac arrest are much better for patients that were “cooled,” but the success is even better when the cooling procedure is started in the prehospital setting.”

North Memorial Ambulance will begin implementing this procedure in February. - submitted

Come Join Us For A Celebration Of

Lenny Hines’ 90th Birthday

Receive a FREE Crest Professional Whitestrips Kit! New adult patients at their new patient appointment which includes: New Patients • Examination Welcome!

• Cleaning • X-Rays • Crowns • Bridges will receive a FREE Crest • Partials • Dentures Professional Whitestrips Kit! • Fillings To serve our patients better, • Extractions • Root Canals we now have DIGITAL X-RAYS. This means very low exposure to X-Ray for patients & no waiting for developing them.

(L to R): Dr. James Franzel, emergency room physician at Burnett Medical Center, is shown with Dr. Macr Conterato, associate medical director for North Memorial Ambulance and director of North Memorial’s Induced Hypothermia program, discussing the implementation of North Memorial Ambulance’s new prehospital cooling procedure. – Photo submitted

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FAMILIES FIRST COUNSELING CENTER, LLC JoAnn Pomerleau, LPC, and Linda Slaikeu, LMFT, are currently accepting new clients for outpatient counseling. Most insurances are accepted including Wisconsin Medical Assistance.

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Krystal Ouellette crowned Miss Luck 2010

The first official picture of the new Luck queen’s court. Pictured (L to R) back row: Miss Congeniality Shardae Garcia, Queen Krystal Ouellette, First Princess Morgan Pullin and Second Princess Michelle Tomlinson. Front row: Little Miss Luck Emily Chivers and Little Princess Addie-Mae Musial.

Newly crowned Luck Winter Carnival Queen Krystal Ouellette waves to the crowd at the conclusion of Friday evening’s queen pageant.

LEFT: The queen’s pageant events included the random choosing of the 2010 little miss court. Chosen were new Luck Princess Addie-Mae Musial (right) and 2010 Little Miss Luck Emily Chivers (left).

Photos by Greg Martsen

2009 Queen Ashlyn Petersen quietly snuck up and crowned the new queen, Krystal Ouellette, before she knew what was happening.

2010 Talent Winner Morgan Pullin performed a monolgue/dance routine that was based on her indecision on what kind of talent to present.

The 2010 Miss Congeniality is Shardae Garcia. She was honored with the title after being chosen by her co-contestants. Garcia is the niece of Mike and Bonnie Musial.

The 2010 Luck queen’s contestants opened the Motown-themed show Friday, Feb. 12, with a vesion of “I heard it through the Grapevine,” which included a plump and delicious lifesized California Raisin. Pictured bottom row (left to right): Lindsey Jo Erickson, Morgan Pullin and Shardae Garcia. Back row: Krystal Ouellette, The Raisin, Michelle Tmlinson and Devon Nelson.

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Luck Winter Carnival • 2010

2010 Luck Winter Carnival Grand Marshal Tam Howie had several special guests join him on the back of his convertible during the Torchlight Parade, Saturday, Feb. 13.

Former Luck High School basketball star Tyler Petersen (5) showed he still has game at the alumni basketball tournament Saturday in the high school. A total of eight teams competed in the tourney, which allowed men and women of all ages to try and compete with younger, more recent graduates.

Photos by Greg Marsten

The Luck Winter Carnival wound down on Sunday with an all-day-long ice-fishing contest on Big Butternut Lake. This fish was weighed against the other fish that were caught for the day. The weather didn’t cooperate all that well for the contest, with heavy snows and limited visibility. Many of the fishermen said they weren’t having much luck on the ice either. – Photos by Greg Martsen The Fairest of the Fair royalty (L to R) Amanda Haase, Kelly Johnson and Ashley Bloom pose in front of the Luck Winter Carnival ice castle.

The search for the elusive Luck Winter Carnival medallion culminated with a number of searchers going to extreme measures and locatiosns to find the medallion, which was worth $150. This young man was even looking under the state historic monument on Hwy. 35. The medallion was finally discovered on the steps at the Luck Golf Course clubhouse late Saturday evening.

The Luck Senior Center hosted a BBQ, pie and ice-cream event Saturday afternoon.

Here Robert Peterson of rural Luck enjoyed a piece of pie a la mode.

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Luck Winter Carnival • 2010

Like mother, like daughter. Luck First Princess Morgan Pullin laughed at 21-monthold Aurora Anderson as she attempted to call out Bingo numbers at the Luck Lions DBS Hall Bingo event on Saturday. Ironically, Aurora is the daughter of 2010 Luck Queen’s Pageant emcee Jaime Anderson (right).

Luke Christenson of rural Bone Lake posed atop his vintage Scorpion snowmobile at the Saturday radar runs and oval races. Christenson is an eighth-grader at Luck Middle School and was also a “hired gun” of sorts for various radar run duties, putting many sleds through their paces for their owners.

RIGHT: Past Luck Queen candidates: Brittany Douglas (green) with Grace Jenson (red) used a snowmobile in their hunt for the medallion.

Photos by Greg Martsen

The Torchlight Parade gave lots of locals a chance to be a part of the action. These folks were doling out candy from inside the warm cab of a Luck Fire Department fire truck.

The 2010 Little Miss Luck candidates made the most of the Torchlight Parade with warm clothes and big smiles.

Miss Balsam Lake Naomi Williamson and a friend pose atop the village float in a winter wonderland. The float won first place among all the floats and units in the Torchlight Parade Saturday night.

The Luck Library held a book sale on Saturday, which left plenty of empty boxes around for kids to play in and with, as this youngster demonstrated.

LEFT: Critters of all kinds were welcomed into the action of the Torchlight Parade, but only one horse made the trip.

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17th-annual American Legion ice-fifisshing contest

This riding-in-style mode of transportation caught the attention of many during the American Legion icefishing contest on Saturday, Feb. 13, on Big Wood Lake.

Photos by Raelynn Hunter Bob Christensen was the first-place winner in the bass division, with a 4-pound, 13-ounce bass.

Winners announced $1,000 bond - Elizabeth Branstad $500 bond - Tony LaMere 8-1/4" ice auger William Anderson Fish locator Lawrence Anderson 8-1/4" power auger Jack Grave Portable fish house Eric Zajac Electric trolling motor - Heide Jones Fish locator - Daniel Johnson Underwater camera Jean Bottke

Garrett Gerdes caught this bass which weighed in at a little over two pounds.

Northern Dayton Ellefson, $75, 7 lb., .5 oz.

Lonnie Olson, $50, 6 lb., 9.7 oz.

Gerald Lindquist, $25, 5 lb., .3 oz.

Bass Bob Christensen, $75, 4 lb., 13 oz.

Alexandria Kaymeyer, $50, 4 lb., 2.7 oz.

Thane Larson, $25, 3 lb., 8.5 oz.

Crappie Buzzy Schwartzbauer, $75, 1 lb., .4 oz.

Lisa Schawartzbauer, $50, 1 lb., .4 oz.

Tom Kotz, $25, 10.1 oz.

Sunfish Zach Schmidt, $75, 7.6 oz.

Joe Collis, $50, 7.6 oz.

Derrick Swensen, $25, 7.5 oz.

Chase Doskey, wearing his shades, enjoyed the warm temperatures.

This hindquarter of venison made a tasty meal for a group of hungry fishermen during the contest.

The mild temperatures brought many fishermen outside to enjoy the weather, fishing and picnicking.

A large crowd attended the 17th-annual American Legion ice-fishing contest on Big Wood Lake Saturday, Feb. 13.

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Spencer Lake get-together The biggest of northern the day was a little over 3 pounds.

Tony Peil shows one of his crappies for the day.

Craig Stokes caught the biggest bass, weighing over 3 pounds.

Over 50 people gathered together on Spencer Lake Saturday, Feb. 13, for a fishing get-together. It is a chance for family and friends to spend time together while seeing who can catch the biggest fish. – Photos submitted

Wedding Essentials On Saturday, Feb. 27, Peggy’s Fashion Rack & Gifts in Siren is hosting a Wedding Essentials open house. It will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

This will give couples the opportunity to view the latest tuxedo styles and weddingrelated items. Mothers and guests will have time to view the special-occasion formal wear available right here in our local community. Mary from Saratoga Weddings will be taking part in the event and giving a short seminar at 2 p.m. Mary is a Master Bridal Consultant and will have all the latest tips for this year’s upcoming weddings. This event will be taking place at Peggy’s Upstairs, Main Street, Siren. For further information call 715-349-5000 or e-mail peggy@ peggysfahionrack.com.

Special photo

Tristen Simonsen caught the second biggest northern during the fishing gettogether.

Local food shelves participating in Feinstein program

FREDERIC/LUCK – Luck Loaves and Fishes and Frederic Area Food Shelf will be participating in this year’s Alan Shawn Feinstein program. This will be the 13th-annual $1 million giveaway to fight hunger. Feinstein will split up the $1 million between all agencies taking part in the program.

All donations of food received from Monday, March 1, through Friday, April 30, will be weighed and counted for the challenge. All food items will be valued at $1 per item or pound and the information will be sent to The Feinstein Foundation of Cranston, R.I., to determine how much of the million dollars the agency will receive. A minimum dollar amount of $250 to a maximum of $40,000 will be donated to the Luck and Frederic food shelves.

The more people give, the more the food shelves will receive from the Feinstein Foundation.

Drop-off locations for the Luck Loaves and Fishes are all area churches or at the food shelf on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. Contact Vivian Milltown, WI Brahmer at 715-472-2003 with any questions. $ 5x10................

Frederic Area Food Shelf $ donations may be dropped 10x10.............. $ at U.S. Bank, Bremer Bank, 10x16..............

Affordable Quality, Frederic $ 10x20..............

Public Library, Frederic $ Grocery and any church in 10x24.............. the area or at the food shelf $ 10x40.............. on Thursdays from 2 to 6 p.m. Contact LaVonne Call Boyer at 715-327-4915 or 1-800-919-1195 or Coffee and muffins starting at 7:30 a.m., program fea- Anita Peterson at 715-327715-825-2335 & turing Kirk Anderson of Interactive Business Solutions, 4718 with any questions. – 715-646-2777 from 8 to 9 a.m. Falls Chamber members free (maxi- submitted eves. 445914

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Social media seminar Tuesday at St. Croix Falls

mum two per business), nonmembers $5 each. The public is invited to attend. Call 715-483-3580 or e-mail events@FallsChamber.org by Friday, Feb. 19, to reserve your spot. - from Falls Chamber of Commerce

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A special thanks to all my customers I have served at Wayne’s Cafe. For thirty years you have made my job so enjoyable, and I want you to know I did not quit my job - I was let go.

I will surely miss my customers and so many special co-workers.

Sincerely,

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ST. CROIX FALLS – A Social Media Technology Seminar sponsored by the Falls Chamber of Commerce will be held Tuesday, Feb. 23, at the St. Croix Valley Senior Center, 140 N. Washington St., St. Croix Falls.

Learn why your business should be on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn, how to create a profile and fan page, dealing with online security, how to create a YouTube video and why the Internet loves online video.

Bring a junior member of your staff and come prepared to learn the next generation of online marketing.

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"The Magic of Broadway comes to West Sweden" WEST SWEDEN – The Magic of Broadway came to West Sweden for a second time this past Saturday, Feb. 13.

A multitude of local musical talent descended upon Grace Lutheran Church, transforming it for one night into an offBroadway theater.

Andrea Lundquist, who had the inspiration for this night, and Sandra Lundquist, whose keyboard artistry accompanied a majority of the program, directed this second-annual production.

The production was a variety of Broadway musicals combined into one. The opening chorus was a compilation from “Les Miserables,” followed by Disney selections, passionate songs, a compilation from “Sound of Music,” “Standing on the Corner” from “the Most Happy Fella,” cheery vocals, a few Andrew Lloyd Webber selections and finally a compilation from “Oklahoma!”

An overflow crowd, which brought numerous items to donate to the local food shelf, gave the performance a standing ovation. – submitted

Andrea Lundquist performed “Don’t Cry for Me Argentina” from “Evita.”

Lundquist, along with Sandra Lundquist, directed the second-annual production of “The Magic of Broadway comes to West Sweden.” – Photos submitted

The chorus wore cowboy hats in their compilation performance of “Oklahoma!”

The Swedish Sisters, also known as Lynda Wood, Joan Route and Marlene Friberg, belted out “Side by Side” from “1920s Vaudeville” during the Broadway performance held at Grace Lutheran Church of West Sweden on Saturday, Feb. 13.

Frederic Public Library It’s never too early to teach your children to enjoy books.

Mom, Casey Hokanson, is at the Frederic Library, reading Ariel’s favorite book, judging by baby’s smile. – Photos submitted

Dahlia Dorn, daughter of Ron Dorn, was visiting the Frederic Library when she got an impromptu lesson from Anita Peterson, who often comes in to spend time on her needlework and to borrow materials. The library is a great place for knitters and crocheters to gather and share their skills. Be sure to check out their project area and pick up some free, quick-and-easy patterns.

Hanna Daeffler sang the solo of “Home” from “Beauty and the Beast.”

Andy Peloquin sings “Gethsemane” from “Jesus Christ Superstar.” Peloquin also sang a solo called “Love Changes Everything,” and a duet of “Sun and Moon” from “Miss Saigon.”

Milltown Library hosts Valentine's party Friends of Milltown Library hosted a Valentine’s party Friday, Feb. 12. There was plenty of conversation and treats for all.

Among the guests was former librarian Matt Rosendahl, back to see old friends.

Shown in photo at left is Milltown Village President LuAnn White, who left the party with a good read.

- Photos by Gregg Westigard

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Kindergarteners visit Webster School Forest WEBSTER – The Webster kindergarten classes and their teachers, Linnea Swenson, Laura Hakanson and Jessica Monarski, took a winter walk to the Webster School Forest Wednesday, Feb. 10. The weather was beautiful and the snow fluffy. The group saw tracks made by deer, squirrels, foxes, mice and blowing leaves. They saw where woodpeckers were pecking for their lunch. Each student hung a pinecone birdfeeder on a branch.

Donald McLafferty hanging up his pinecone birdfeeder.

Madison Hora proudly displays her pinecone birdfeeder.

Mrs. Swenson’s kindergarten class poses for a photo during their walk through the Webster School Forest. – Photos submitted

Siren High School work study program SIREN – The Siren High School work study program is an educational opportunity for juniors and seniors. Through this program students have the opportunity to work at a local business and earn credits toward graduation.

In order to qualify for the work study program, students must maintain a 2.0 grade-point average and have passed all classes.

As part of the work study program,

students can leave school for a portion of the school day to go to work. They can earn credits based on their hours of employment and/or earn money. Most students would agree that they gain a wealth of knowledge about the workforce in general, as well as specific skills that are required for a particular job.

For some students, it is their first experience at a job. In these instances, it can be a little scary since they have never

Jamie Fischbach work sat Fourwinds Market as part of Siren School’s work study program.

Dillon Lysdahl gains job experience working at Lee’s Sports Shop. – Photos submitted

held a job prior. In other cases, students already have after-school jobs and this is a chance for them to begin their work shift a little earlier. It is a way for them to earn money while working toward graduation. It is the hope that through the work study program, students are provided the opportunity to try jobs that may interest them and will hopefully aid in their career decisions.

Mary Mack makes local appearance

by Sherill Summer SIREN - Nationally known folk comedian Mary Mack, who happened to grow up in Burnett County, appeared at Northwoods Crossing Event Center in Siren on Friday, Feb. 12, as part of a fundraiser for the Burnett County Family Resource Center.

Coordinator for the center, Heidi Jones, said that the fundraiser was a huge success and that a second-annual event will be held next year. The money raised during the Mack performance will be used to support programing that includes parenting classes, play dates, family visits and other programs that help strengthen families in Burnett County.

The family resource center office is located in Siren.

Shown (L to R) are coordinator for the Burnett County Family Resource Center Heidi Jones and folk comedian Mary Mack. – Photos submitted

Nationally known folk comedian Mary Mack on stage at the Northwoods Crossing Event Center in Siren on Friday, Feb. 12, during a fundraiser for the Burnett County Family Resource Center.

Some of the local businesses that have participated in the work study program this year are Lee’s Sports Shop, Fourwinds Market, DSI, The Pizza Place and Quiznos. Gratitude is extended to all for helping in the education and success of local students. It truly does take a village to raise a child. - submitted

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Unity High School honor roll Honor roll Freshmen

Juniors

Justin Aronson, Sarah Bader, Elaine Butala, Kourtney Collins, Anna Ebensperger, Taylor Heathman, Kasey Heimstead, Morgan Hoehne, Janet Hunter, Kayla Johnson, Kelsy Johnson, Shauna Jorgenson, Aaron Koshatka, Brittany Kruse, Anna Luepke, Dawn Michaelson, Justin Moore, Shay Nelson, Hailey Olson, Jacob Ruck, Sarah Sarber, Colton Sorensen, Ethan St. Amand, Megan Volgren, Benjamin Zahler and Kaina Zygowicz.

Sophomores Jade Baerg, Brittney Bublitz, Jenna Christensen, Paige Gurtner, Ashley Johnson, Etta Johnston, Alec Larson, Connor MacKinnon, Kaitlyn MacKinnon, Kristy Mikl, Emily Petzel, Brittany Thomfohrda, Elizabeth Thuerkoff, Brady Turner and Jennifer Vlasnik.

Hayla Bader, Elizabeth Bethke, Beau Davison, Nathan Dorrance, Katherine Ebensperger, Brady Flaherty, Alicia GlennaRindal, Marisa Hacker, Rush Hickethier, April Johnson, Josephine Kalenda, Jessica Kutina, Alison Lennartson, Erin Mabry, Dale Michaelson, Brandon Mooney, Mickey Muller, Lucas Nelson, Alisha Nutter, Bryana Petersin, Jessica Raboin, Haley St. Amand, Emily Stelling, Lindsey Voss and Naomi Williamson.

Seniors Madeline Anderson, Amanda Brunotte, Tyler Bublitz, Alexandra Davison, Dustin Dunsmoor, Brooke Gillespie, Joseph Grovum, Cadi Harper, Logan Hilleshiem, Luke Hilleshiem, Derek Jorgenson, Laura Krueger, Amanda Langermann, Tayler Matteson, Jacob Monahan, Jared Mork, Kristen Nor-

lund, Brittany Petznick, Kelsey Radke, Fabian Schuller, Grace Thuerkoff, Kayla Turner and Jihang Wang.

Honorable mention Freshmen Alisha Aronson, Emily Bethke, Scott Bever, Katie Jensen, Megan Jones, Mercedes Kobs, Elizabeth Krizak, Jonathan Larsen, Alexander Lennartson, Evan Lunda, Justin Mooney, Marissa Paulzine, Austin Petersin, Morgan Peterson, Kyle Sorensen and Zakary Turner.

Sophomores Steven Anderson, Benjamin Bengtson, Kevin Bystrom, Nathan Despiegelaere, Xavier Foeller, Jessteena Grillo, Gary Gustafson, Steven Krueger, Amanda Minke, Autumn Peterson, Luke Peterson, Kymberly Radke, Michelle Rindal, Jonathan Struck and Amanda Vondrasek.

Juniors Steven Acosta, Jacob Bengtson, Tyler Brooks, Derek Campbell, Crystal Donahue, Samuel Foight, Mitchell Galle, Dylan Hendricks, Nicholas Hoag, Kayla Johnson, Alexis Jones, Amber Koethe, Joshua Larsen, Brandi Larson, Denise McKenzie, Hannah McMeekin, Julia Moore, Brandon Stencil, Jason Vlasnik and Kathryn Zahler.

Seniors Joy Albrecht, Amanda Bestland, Alec Carlson, Steven Gustafson, Timothy Hallin, Clinton Holin, Stephanie Hunter, Samantha Ince, Jessica Larson, David Lindquist, Dustin McKinney, Kellie Montpetit, Kaylynn Olson, Jared Peper, Monique Slate, Ty Traynor, Jared Tunheim and Kalvin Zygowicz.

Grantsburg High School honor roll A honor roll Freshmen Stephanie Anderson, Jordan Buggert, Elizabeth Corbin, Grace Corbin, Melissa Dahl, Chelsey Goepfert, Sean Handy, Catherine LaMere, Johanna Lauer, Aimee Lerud, Kassandra Lien, Dakota Linke, Stacey McKenzie, Jenna Michel, Tiffani Moyer, Connor Myers, Kylie Pewe, Jacob Radtke, Brandon Ryan, Bryce Ryan, Matthew Scheunemann, Jennifer Schwieger, Samantha Schwieger, Natasha Strohschein, Bradley Taylor, Brady Thompson, Hannah VanSlyke and Jacob Wald.

Sophomores Anika Ames, Daniel Biorn, Benjamin Davis, Kali Fleischauer, Lucas Henneman, Daniel Larsen, Paul Lewis, Amanda Lindus, Kaelah Maslow, Nicole McKenzie, Stephanie Miklya, Christina Moore, David Ohnstad, Felicia Paulzine, Isaac Peterson, Kyle Roberts, Hannah Rod, Mathew Swenson, Nicole Ticknor and Gabrielle Witzany.

Juniors Emily Cole, Lauren Finch, Seth Johnson, Alyssa Landsberger, Gavin Meyer, Tiffany Meyer, Brent Myers, Dianna Olson, Lydia Pfluger, McKenzie Ryan, Jillian Schinzing, Carissa Skifstad, Erin Stavne and Emily Swenson.

Kelsey Lien, Cerenity Louis, Michelle Lund, Anne Palmquist, Ethan Prazak, John Schneider Jr., Kallie Thoreson, Sarah Wald and Larissa Wilhelm.

Jenna Brust, Michael Corty, Austin Eskola, Robert Finch, Jessika Ilgen, Steven Labatt, Jennifer Langevin, Allen Lindus, Christopher Olson, Joshua Phillipps, Jamie Robb, Lauren Romanowski, Michael Roper, Derek Sando,

B honor roll Freshmen

Leah Ticknor, Cody Tromberg, Aimee VanTatenhove, Bailey Volgren and Matthew Wood.

Siren Spelling Bee winners

Liliana Benge Briggs, Shepard BerrethDoran, Jasmine Cady, Arikka Davison, Jacob Glover, Jessica Glover, Zachary Graves, Jonathan Haley, Cierra Hess, Seth Ilgren, Nicole Johnson, Paige Johnson, Jacob Langevin, Scott Morley, RuthAnn Pedersen, Brandon Roufs, Mitchell Sandberg and Mariah Zastrow.

Sophomores Zackery Arnold, Haley Burkhardt, Rachel Diffee, Benjamin Dorff, Joseph Engelhart, Breanna Fickbohm, Nolan Hanson, Jeffrey Konz, Thomas Labatt, Carly Larson, Nicholas Lindgren, Devin McDaniel, Shelby Morgan, Cora Olson, Carl Palmquist and Damien Rasmussen.

Juniors

Seniors

Rachel Anderson, Derek Bertelsen, Andrew Falk, Lisa Gaffney, Jessica Hoffman, Anna Horky, Haley Johnson, Kyle Johnson, Steven LaFond, Jacob Lee, Laissa Miller, Kortney Morrin, Cory Niles, Seth Odegard, Dylan Roberts, Tyler Sanvig, Jordan Shearer, Cherissa Vollendorf and Tabitha Wanless.

Carinna Coy, Casey Crawford, Cody Crawford, Heather Davison, Lindsey Fallstrom,

Seniors

The Siren SpellingBee winners were – second grade: Cordell Fischer and Jordan Webster; third grade: Cassie Maslow; fourth grade: Abby Kosloski and Ben Lemieux; fifth grade: Henry Taylor and Payton Decorah; sixth grade: Aaron Ruud and Hannah Skold; seventh grade: Hattie Koball and Jeff Carroll; eighth grade: Devan Pavlicek and Austin Bruss. Hannah Skold was also the district winner. – Photo submitted

Lauren Allen-Shoebroek, Jessica Banks,

WHAT’S FOR LUNCH???

Menu LOCATION

FEBRUARY 22 - FEBRUARY 26

MONDAY

TUESDAY

BREAKFAST

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

LUNCH Ham slice, scalloped potatoes, corn OR turkey salad.

BREAKFAST Omelet and sausage.

LUNCH Chicken patty, smile fries, fresh fruit OR tuna salad.

BREAKFAST Breakfast pizza.

LUNCH Italian dunkers, green beans OR buffalo chicken salad.

FREDERIC

LUNCH Mini corn dogs, baked beans, pretzels OR chicken taco salad.

BREAKFAST Uncrustable.

LUNCH Roast beef/bun, cheese veggies, chips OR ham salad.

GRANTSBURG

LUNCH Chicken burger, chicken noodle soup, peas, pudding, apples, oranges, bread basket.

LUNCH Mini corn dogs, scalloped potatoes, corn, mixed fruit, apples, oranges, bread basket.

LUNCH Cheeseburger, buttered noodles, green beans, mandarin oranges, apples, oranges, bread basket.

LUNCH Meatballs, mashed potatoes, gravy, baked beans, ice-cream treat, apples, oranges, bread basket.

LUNCH Cheese pizza, mini carrots, lettuce salad, pineapple tidbits, apples, oranges, bread basket.

EARLY RELEASE

BREAKFAST Cereal/waffles.

LUNCH Chicken nuggets, macaroni and cheese, peas and carrots, fruit sauce. Alt.: Hot dog, 7-12.

BREAKFAST Cereal/long john.

LUNCH Build your own sub, chips, corn, fresh fruit. Alt.: Chicken nuggets, 712.

BREAKFAST Cereal/pancakes.

LUNCH Taco salad, tortilla chips, winter mix, fruit sauce. Alt.: Chicken patty, 7-12.

BREAKFAST Cereal/cinnamon roll.

LUNCH Sausage or cheese pizza, rice, green beans, fresh fruit. Alt.: Hamburger, 712.

BREAKFAST Assorted cereal and toast, juice and milk.

LUNCH Nuggets, chicken rice, carrots, celery, jicama, pears, bread pudding.

Alt.: Ham & turkey wrap.

BREAKFAST Cheese omelet and toast, juice and milk.

LUNCH Spaghetti & meat sauce, garlic bread, lettuce, peas, peaches. Alt.: Pizza patty.

BREAKFAST Assorted cereal and toast, juice and milk.

LUNCH Sloppy joes, Tostitos, shredded lettuce, corn, apples & oranges. Alt.: Pita pocket.

BREAKFAST French toast sticks, juice and milk.

LUNCH Hot dog and french fries, baked beans, carrots, applesauce. Alt.: Cook’s choice.

ST. CROIX FALLS

BREAKFAST Apple/cinnamon bakes.

LUNCH Cheeseburger, french fries, carrots, pineapple. Alt.: Turkey sandwich, fries.

BREAKFAST Cheese omelet, potatoes, toast.

LUNCH Spaghetti, meat sauce, lettuce salad, garlic toast, broccoli, pears.

Alt.: Chicken Alfredo.

BREAKFAST Pancake & sausage.

LUNCH Pork riblets, spicy fries, corn, peaches. Alt.: Sub sandwich, spicy fries.

BREAKFAST Blueberry muffin, fruit cup.

LUNCH Hot dog, baked chips, green beans, applesauce. Alt.: Spicy chicken, Wisconsin cheese soup.

BREAKFAST Breakfast pizza.

LUNCH Grilled cheese, tomato soup, veggies and dip, fresh melon. Alt.: Hot ham and cheese.

UNITY

BREAKFAST Breakfast pockets.

LUNCH Barbecues and hash browns.

BREAKFAST Oatmeal and toast.

LUNCH Spaghetti, green beans and bread sticks.

BREAKFAST Cook’s choice.

LUNCH Chicken patty, broccoli/cauliflower/ cheese.

BREAKFAST Eggs and sausage.

LUNCH Sub sandwich, cottage cheese and chips.

BREAKFAST French toast.

LUNCH Pizza dippers, sauce and green beans.

WEBSTER

LUNCH Hot ham and cheese, bun, seasoned sliced potatoes, carrots, peaches.

LUNCH Country breakfast, hash browns, mandarin oranges.

LUNCH Cook’s choice OR minestrone soup, PBJ, applesauce.

LUNCH Taco salad, salsa, tortilla chips, pears.

LUNCH Fish patty, cheese slice, bun, chips, fresh veggies, fresh fruit.

Combo bar.

Each building will have their own breakfast menu.

NO SCHOOL

LUCK

SIREN

PARENT/TEACHER CONFERENCES NOON-4 P.M. • 5-9 P.M.

Long john.

BREAKFAST

NO SCHOOL PARENT/TEACHER CONFERENCE 8:00 A.M.-NOON

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Valentine King and Queen of Hearts

CHURCH NEWS Spiritual numbness

The Valentine’s party hosted by the St. Croix Valley Shrine Club and held on Friday, Feb. 12, at the Ellsworth Masonic Center in Ellsworth, was filled with the fellowship you would expect from the Shriners. Club President Barry Ausen of Star Prairie served as master of ceremonies for the evening.

He introduced visiting dignitaries including past Potentates Darl Hoffman of River Falls and Vern Engebretson of Clear Lake. He also introduced members of the Knights of Columbus who were invited guests of the Shriners. Ausen said it was nice that both fraternal organizations could break bread together, since their missions of helping others are very similar. The club’s latest fundraising effort, “The Rallye in the Valley” will take place from April 1 to July 15 with prizes drawn in Amery on July 25. Those interested in participating may buy a book for $10 from any member of the Shrine Club or by calling Milt Helmer at 715-821-5002. Dignitaries present at the St. Croix Valley Shrine Club Valentine’s Party, shown above (L to R), were: Larry Riemenschneider, zor divan, Amery; Barry Ausen, club president from Star Prairie; Darl Hoffman, past potentate from River Falls and Vern Engebretson, past potentate from Clear Lake. - Photo submitted

Gehrke receives Valentine's gift Olive Gehrke received a valentine bouquet from her nice, Mabel Horbach and husband Don from Remer, Minn. Olive is a resident of the Frederic Nursing and Rehabilitation Community in Frederic. She was formerly from Balsam Lake. Olive also enjoyed a valentine music program with treats along with daughter, Dorene Hendrickson and granddaughter, Charlotte (Mike) Asher and also Barb Braynard, who shares a room with Olive. Olive celebrated her 94th birthday in January with family and friends at the Frederic Nursing and Rehabilitation Home. Dorene Hendrickson brought a sheet cake and ice cream and shared it with the residents of the nursing home and with other family members, who brought other goodies to celebrate her special day. – Photo submitted

Burnett County HCE Food and Fun; Fire-wise programs offered BURNETT COUNTY – Burnett County Home and Community Education would like to invite the public to some upcoming programs: Tuesday, Feb. 23, 10:30 a.m., Room 165 Burnett County Government Center, “Food and Fun” will be presented by Marilyn Kooiker, family living agent. Preregistration is required by Monday, Feb. 21. Please call the UW-Extension Office at 715-349-2151.

Burnett County HCE is also offering a program on

“Fire-Wise” presented by Barb Cunningham. This program will be held on Tuesday, March 9, at 1 p.m., at the Burnett County Government Center, Room 162/163. The program will cover landscaping and “fire-wise” plants among other safety measures. Preregistration is required by March 7. Call Cunningham at 903-826-2952 or the UW-Extension Office 715-3492151 to preregister. - submitted

RUBY’S PANTRY FOOD DISTRIBUTION Thursday, February 25 2 p.m.

24534 State Rd. 35/70 North of Siren Anyone who gets hungry qualifies.

Register 30 minutes before distribution. $15 Cash Donation Bring your own baskets, boxes or carts.

PALT DINNER Sunday, Feb. 21 11:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.

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Adults: • Kids (12 -16): • Under 12: F r e e Scandinavian-style potato dumplings, served with: Ham, Gelatin Salad, Scandinavian Fruit Soup, Coffee/Milk and Homemade Pie.

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Chet Johnson and Lorna Jones were chosen King and Queen of Hearts by the other residents. The United Pioneer Home in Luck held its Valentine Party on Feb. 12. Strawberry sundaes were served by the auxiliary Entertainment was provided by the United Pioneer Home Resident Choir and The Indianhead Barbershop Quartet.

– Photo submitted

Recently I overheard two old men as they drank coffee in a deli.

One speaker said, “I went to the dentist this morning. Had enough novocaine to last me a lifetime.

My mouth feels like it had a stroke.”

We may laugh at such an image because we can relate to the feeling of numbness in our mouth.

Administered anesthesia is meant to reduce pain, but can bring side effects such as headaches, restriction of normal movement and Perspectives worse. At the time, however, it offers relief and even relaxation.

In our everyday life, we sometimes encounter feelings of numbness, too. Shock of any kind—death of a loved one, loss, rejection, accident—allows our mind to go into a shutdown mode which helps us deal with the trauma.

Some traumas may be less obvious, however, such as the criticism or indifference of a fellow church member. That can be enough to cause us to leave our corporate worship, to abandon Christian fellowship, or worse, to turn from our faith in God. We can become numb to the things of God and his word.

Sometimes we become so comfortable with our mind numbness that we don’t want to go forward.

That spells apathy. And such prolonged apathy can bring spiritual death. When we close our ears to God’s voice, our eyes to his word, and our mind and heart to his working in our life, we miss out on his tremendous blessings.

The Bible says that the Lord rejects the halfhearted efforts of self-satisfied believers. “I know your works, that you are neither cold nor hot. I could wish you were cold or hot. So then, because you are lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot, I will vomit you out of my mouth.” (Revelation 3:15-16) Apathy is like lukewarm water. It neither refreshes as cold water does, nor strengthens and heals as hot water does when used medicinally. Just as novocaine deadens our mouth, apathy deadens our sensation of spiritual heat and cold.

It’s one thing to have a numb mouth from novocaine, but it’s another to allow our soul and spirit to become numb and apathetic. We should, rather, turn from our halfhearted efforts in order to avoid becoming self-satisfied believers.

Lord, help us to follow your example of compassion and purpose for the sake of Your kingdom. Help us to turn from the temptation of being lukewarm, half hearted, selfishly comfortable in our service to you. In Jesus’ name, amen.

Mrs. Bair may be reached at www.sallybair.com.

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OBITUARIES Dana Shalane Marek

Tom D. Nelson Jr.

Beulah Pricilla Samo

Dana Shalane Marek, 40, resident of Maplewood, Minn., died Sunday, Feb. 7, 2010.

Dana was born Dec. 30, 1969, in West Monroe, La., to Michael and Patricia Abney.

Memorial services for Dana will be held at the St. Croix Valley Good Samaritan Center in St. Croix Falls on Friday, Feb. 19, from 3-5 p.m.

Burial will take place at a later date at Bunyan Cemetery in Georgetown Township.

As information is updated it can be found on the following Web sites: www.rowefh.com and www.wicremationcenter.com or call Bruce Rowe at 715-472-2444.

Rowe Funeral Home of Luck and the Northwest Wisconsin Cremation Center in Milltown have been entrusted with arrangements.

Tom D. Nelson Jr., 60, St. Croix Falls/Dresser, died unexpectedly at home in the early hours of Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2010.

He was born Jan. 24, 1950, to Naoma and Tom D. Nelson Sr. in St. Croix Falls. Tom Sr. and Jeanne later had two more children, Denis and Tonna.

Tom Jr. lived in the St. Croix Falls and Dresser area most of his life and was baptized, confirmed and married at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Dresser. He graduated from St. Croix Falls High School and later completed a year of postsecondary education at WITC, Rice Lake.

Tom was married to his wife Marion from 1978 to 2001; together they had two children and raised a family of four children. He loved his work as a professionally certified automobile mechanic and accomplishing many other skillful and challenging tasks with his hands over 30 years. He was an avid outdoorsman and conservationist and spent time outdoors hunting, fishing, walking and trap shooting at the Osceola Rod and Gun Club working and volunteering to support the goals and programs of the Polk County Sportsmen’s Club. During his lifetime, he also enjoyed skiing, bowling, shooting pool, participating in competitive stock and drag car racing, the Centuria Memory Days annual softball tournament, boating on local lakes and rivers and listening to music. He loved sharing stories from his family heritage, his childhood and his life.

Tom was preceded in death by his maternal and paternal grandparents; his parents; and two grandchildren.

He is survived by his daughter and her family, Julia, Jeffrey and John Jeffrey; his son, Christopher; his stepson and family, Jamie, Samantha, Alexandra and Riley; his stepdaughter and sons, Shana, Deven and Francis Daniel; his former wife and her partner, Marion Nelson and Gregory Gautsch; his brother and family, Denis, Heidi, Nicholas (Kayla and Parker), Alexander and Zachary; his sister and her son, Tonna and Timothy; and his special friend, Carolyn.

A visitation will be held Friday, Feb. 19, and a Christian funeral service will be held on Saturday, Feb. 20, at Edling Funeral Home in St. Croix Falls. Interment will take place privately at St. Peter’s Cemetery in Dresser at a later date.

The Edling Funeral Home, St. Croix Falls, was entrusted with arrangements.

Beulah Pricilla Emerson Samo, 90, St. Croix Falls, died Feb. 10, 2010, at the Good Samaritan Center in St. Croix Falls.

She was born May 20, 1919, near Ames, Iowa, to Glen Earl Emerson and Effie Elenore Bates. During her school years, Beulah’s parents were farming on their home place near Shipley, Iowa. There were two other children, a fraternal twin sister, Bernita, and an older brother, Virgil.

Beulah attended a rural consolidated school at Shipley, Iowa. During high school, she lettered in basketball, as a member of the varsity team. There were also many chores on the farm after school and during the summer. After graduation, Beulah’s first job away from home was as a waitress in Ames. Beulah’s next employment led her to Des Moines, where she worked at several occupations. As the war preparation began, she went to work in the defense industries, first at the ordinance plant at Ankeny, Iowa, and later in the war at Solar Aircraft Company in Des Moines. As the war drew to a close, she took a position at the Iowa Employment Security Commission where she met Lyman Samo, and they were married Nov. 17, 1946, at Ames, in the Church of Christ.

In 1947, Lyman and Beulah started another saga of their life by establishing a Carmel Crisp Store in Ames.

To this union their daughter, Paula, was born.

Beulah was preceded in death by her parents; twin sister, Bernita; and brother, Virgil.

She is survived by her husband, Lyman; daughter, Paula (Dan) Kramer; two grandchildren, Elizabeth (Sean) Weitner and Eric Kramer; and five great-grandchildren.

Mass of Christian burial was held Satuday, Feb. 13, at the St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Taylors Falls, Minn., with Father Daniel Bodin officiating. Spring interment will be at Nevada Cemetery in Neveda, Iowa.

Pallbearers were Eric Kramer, Daniel Kramer, Sean Weitner, Jim Campeau, Randy Erickson and Richard Vollmer. Honorary pallbearers were Verne Eide, Dan Hill, Ron Watkins and Jerry Baillargen.

The St. Croix Valley Funeral Home and Polk County Cremation Society, St. Croix Falls, were entrusted with arrangements.

Alvina Christine Bergren, 92, St. Croix Falls, died Feb. 9, 2010.

Alvina was born to Carl and Exville Nelson on a farm outside of Sandstone, Minn., on Feb. 18, 1917. She was one of nine children. Alvina attended the country school at Finlayson, Minn., walking to school, which was one mile away. Her first job was at Askov, Minn. She married Philip Hagman, which ended in divorce. Later in life, she met and married Otto Bergren, spending most of her life in Sandstone, where she was employed at the Sandstone Liquor Store and also for many years at the Sandstone Nursing Home.

Later on she moved to Cambridge, Minn., where she volunteered at the Cambridge Regional Center. When her health declined, she moved to St. Croix Falls to be closer to her daughter, Rose Erickson. From April 2002, her home had been the Good Samaritan Center at St. Croix Falls.

Alvina enjoyed many hobbies such as baking, gardening, fishing and crocheting for her family.

Alvina was preceded in death by her husband, Otto Bergren; and son, Richard; and six sisters and two brothers.

She is survived by her daughter, Rose (Jerry) Erickson; granddaughter, Beth Eddy (Brian), granddaughter, Nancy Jo Erickson; and great-grandchildren, Hailey, Cassia, Daren and Kaleb.

Services and interment will be provided by St. Croix Valley Funeral Home and Polk County Cremation Society with a graveside service and spring burial at Oak Grove Cemetery in Harris, Minn.

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Alvin Gustav Frederick Mathews, 89, died Feb. 12, 2010, at Barron Care and Rehab Center, Barron.

Alvin was born June 21, 1920, in Mora, Minn. He was a master sergeant in World War II, China Offensive. He was a meat cutter for Red Owl Stores for over 25 years.

Alvin resided in the Twin Cities from 1948 to 2007.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 59 years, Harriet; his parents, Emil and Johanna Mathews; brother, Werner; sisters, Erna Kietzmann and Dora Wick.

He is survived by daughters, Alaine (Donald) Siniff and Eleda (Kenneth) Graham; granddaughter, Ann Hinton; grandson, Matthew Graham; sister-in-law, Ruth Mathews; nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Funeral service was held Monday, Feb. 15, at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, Minneapolis, Minn. Memorials preferred to Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 3014 McKinley St. N.E., Minneapolis, MN 55418. Interment was at the Oakwood Cemetery, Mora, Minn.

The Scheuermann-Hammer Funeral Home of Clear Lake was entrusted with arrangements.

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OBITUARIES Betty Jane Kulbeck

Emily Henrietta Bollinger

Emily Henrietta Bollinger, 94, Balsam Lake, and formerly of Sharon, died Sunday, Feb. 14, 2010, at the St. Croix Valley Good Samaritan Society Home in St. Croix Falls.

Emily was born on June 6, 1915, in Toledo, Ohio, to Karl and Emma (Rogentine) Helmstetter.

Emily leaves to celebrate her memory, children, Ester Strey (Scott), Roy Bollinger (Vera) and Catherine Albrecht (Tom), all of Balsam Lake; six grandchildren; several great- and great-great-grandchildren; brother, Henry Helmstetter; nieces, nephews and other family and friends.

Funeral service will be held on Friday, Feb. 19, at 11 a.m., at Faith Lutheran Church in Balsam Lake. Visitation will be held at the church one hour prior to the funeral. Emily will be laid to rest next to her husband, Patrick J. White, 63, resident of Luck, died Monday, Ray, at the Oakwood Cemetery in Sharon on Saturday, Feb. 8, 2010, at Regions Hospital in St. Paul, Minn., from Feb. 20, at 11 a.m. a combination of health issues.

The Kolstad Family Funeral Home of Centuria has He was born Merrill John White been entrusted with funeral arrangements. To express on April 18, 1946, to Eugene (Sr.) online condolences to the family, please visit www.koland Mary Ellen White. Pat was stadfamilyfuneralhome.com. A full obituary will be born in St. Paul, Minn., and in 1955 published in a future edition. the family moved to New Richmond. He graduated from New Richmond High School in 1964.

Pat disliked the name Merrill so much that he saved his money as a Richard William Tesch, 77, died unexpectedly Jan. 30, young man and as soon as he 2010, at Baptist Medical Center in Jackson, Miss., while turned 18, went to the court and had his name changed he and his wife were spending the winter at his daughto Patrick. ter’s home in Florence, Miss.

He worked for Andersen Windows until he purRichard was born Jan. 28, 1933, and raised on his chased Bever’s Bar in Milltown in 1970, which became grandfather’s farm in Bemis, S.D. He was the son of known as Pat’s Pub. In 1972, he married LuAnn Maier William and Sadie (Stocker) Tesch. He was educated in and three children were born to them. Pat also has an- country schools and attended Watertown High School. other daughter, Lori Hetfeld. Pat sold insurance for In September 1950, he joined the U.S. Air Force. He was many years and also real estate. He at one time owned trained in Biloxi, Miss., and first served in the Korean the Milltown Drive-in. Pat was best known for his won- Conflict, later serving in the Vietnam War, in Europe derful sense of humor. Fishing was his favorite pastime. and Asia as well as in the U.S. His love of his sports teams sponsored by Pat’s Pub was He married Orla Matthews March 23, 1957, in Waterone of his fondest memories. town, S.D. They had two children: Steven Richard and He was preceded in death by his parents; and his Vicky Lynn. Dick retired in 1970 after 20 years of servbrother, Eugene White Jr. ice to his country and attained the rank of master serPat is survived by his children, Jeremy White of Luck, geant. After retirement from the military, he worked as Jenny White of Balsam Lake, Angie White of Milltown a hardware store co-owner, owned a construction comand Lori Hetfeld of Woodville; his sister, Kathy (Otto) pany, worked for a solar energy company, and for a reDyg of New Richmond; his sister-in-law, Joan White of tail salvage company. He and Orla retired to Frederic Balsam Lake; many nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts and to be near their son, Dr. Steven Tesch. Wherever they uncles, and many friends. lived, Dick was an active Christian witness and memFuneral services will be held at the Rowe Funeral ber of Christian congregations.

Home in Luck on Saturday, Feb. 20, at 11 a.m.; visitation Dick loved the outdoors, taught to hunt and fish by will begin at 10 a.m. his father, which lasted for a lifetime. He loved to play As information becomes available it will be updated softball and football. on the following Web sites: www.rowefh.com and He was preceded in death by his parents, William www.wicremationcenter.com or call Bruce Rowe at 715- and Sadie Tesch; brother, Robert Tesch; sister, Betty 472-2444.

Tesch Strait; and a great-grandson, Francis Richard.

Rowe Funeral Home of Luck and the Northwest WisHe is survived by his wife, Orla Matthews Tesch of consin Cremation Center in Milltown have been en- Frederic; son, Dr. Steven Richard (Brenda) Tesch of trusted with funeral arrangements.

Frederic; daughter, Vicky Lynn (Lewis) Warren of FloBetty Jane Kulbeck, 82, Webster, died Sunday, Feb. 14, 2010.

A visitation will be Thursday, Feb. 18, from 5-7 p.m., with prayer service at 7 p.m. at Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home, Webster.

Memorial Mass will be Friday, Feb. 19, at 11 a.m. (visitation 10-11 a.m.) at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Webster. A full obituary will follow in an upcoming edition. Online condolences can be made at www.swedberg-taylor.com.

The Swedberg-Taylor Family Funeral Homes, Webster, was entrusted with arrangements.

Patrick J. White

Richard W. Tesch

Marjorie I. Hebron Marjorie I. Hebron, 89, St. Croix Falls, died Feb. 6, 2010.

She was born on June 8, 1920, in Fergus Falls, Minn. Marjorie lived with her daughter for eight years and at St. Croix Valley Good Samaritan Center from May 2003 until her death.

Marjorie was preceded in death

by Charles Hebron and her parents, Newton and Ida Winans.

There were 16 children in her family – eight brothers, four sisters and one grandson, Terry Burau, also preceded her in death.

She is survived by three children, Carol Ringquist of Milltown, Mary Elsner of Fergus Falls, Minn., and James Hebron of Jarrett, Va.; seven grandchildren; eight greatgrandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren; three sisters, Kitty Rollag of Santa Rosa, Calif., Mabel Berry of Pacifica, Calif. and Frances Winans of Fergus Falls, Minn.

A memorial service will be held at the St. Croix Valley Good Samaritan Center in St. Croix Falls on Thursday, Feb. 18, at 3 p.m. Adrian Tuynman will give the memorial talk at this service.

A second service will be held at Faith and Hope Funeral Home in Fergus Falls, Minn., on Saturday, March 20, at 1 p.m. Glen Kenyon will give the memorial talk at this time.

Rowe Funeral Home of Luck and the Northwest Wisconsin Cremation Center of Milltown were entrusted with arrangements.

Luella Woolson Luella Woolson, 101, St. Croix Falls, died peacefully on Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010, at the Good Samaritan Nursing Home.

She was born Aug. 17, 1908, the daughter of DeVere and Lydia Puffer in Rockford, Minn. She moved to St. Croix Falls in 1925. She met her future husband, Velsie, in 1927, and they were married Aug. 5, 1928. To this union four children were born, Loren, Mary, Floyd and Daniel.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Velsie; son, Floyd; six brothers and five sisters.

She is survived by her children, Loren (Rita) Woolson of Fergus Falls, Minn., Mary (Larry) Rue of Inver Grove Heights, Minn., Dan Woolson of Minneapolis, Minn.; and Sonnie Woolson of Osceola; 11 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were held at the United Methodist Church in St. Croix Falls with interment at the St. Croix Falls Cemetery.

The Edling Funeral Home, St. Croix Falls, was entrusted with arrangements.

Helen M. Bengtson

Helen M. Danielson Bengtson, 90, resident of Frederic, died Thursday, Feb. 4, at the United Pioneer Home in Luck.

She was born Dec. 23, 1919.

Helen was the youngest daughter of Gust and Gerda Danielson of rural Frederic. She attended Frederic School and graduated in 1937.

She married Eldo Bengtson in 1938 and they began their life togther in Frederic, then moved to Minneapolis, Minn., and in 1946 returned to rural Frederic. To this union, five children were born: Marlene Friberg, Alan Bengtson, Joan Route, Lynda (Robert) Wood and Larry Bengtson.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Eldo; son, Larry; grandson, Kevin Friberg; sisters, Addie Linehan and Gladys Smith; brother, Ellsworth Danielson; and sons-in-law, Dallas Friberg and Fred Route.

In 1948, they began their Bengtson House Moving business, which continued for the next 31 years. Helen had her own business of baking and creating exquisite wedding cakes for 35 years. She was a 4-H leader for 23 years, and for a number of years was treasurer for the West Sweden Township and in food service for Frederic High School.

She loved to travel, taking many trips with her family and friends and was fortunate to travel to Sweden and Europe. After retirement, she was able to devote more time to her favorite pastimes of painting, poetry, knitting, crocheting, quilting, needlework, sewing, rug making and pottery. She was a member of WELCA ladies group at her church and enjoyed playing cards rence, Miss.; brothers-in-law, John Strait of Watertown, with her friends in the “Wrinkles” card club at Golden S.D., and David (Gerry) Matthews of St. Paul, Minn.; Oaks Apartments in Frederic.

Helen and Eldo celebrated their 60th wedding ansisters, Gerry (Duane) Strait of Webster City, Iowa, and Shirley (Gordon) Nusz of Flower Mound, Texas; four niversary in July of 1998 at Grace Lutheran Church, grandchildren, Frankie (Debbi), Cassie, Orianna and West Sweden, with many family and friends attending.

She is survived by her children, Marlene Friberg, Michael; and three great-grandchildren, Mikell, Blake Alan Bengtson, Joan Route and Lynda (Robert) Wood; and Staysha.

Memorial services were held in Florence, Miss., at grandchildren, Darren (Wendy) Friberg, Kurt (Cheryl) First Baptist Church in Florence on Feb. 2, and another Bengtson, Wendi (Art) Kroll, Tami (Shelby) Holen and will be held on Saturday, Feb. 20, at 2 p.m. at Evangel- Wylie Wood; great-grandchildren, Megan, Kevin and ical Free Church, Frederic. Burial will be in Fort Allison Holen, Max Gilbert, Teri Heidelberger and Jennifer Kroll; along with many nieces, nephews, extended Snelling National Cemetery, St. Paul, Minn. family and friends.

Memorial services will be held at Grace Lutheran Church, West Sweden Township, Frederic, on Saturday, Feb. 20, at 2 p.m.

Rowe Funeral Home of Frederic and the Northwest Patrick Kurkowski, Grantsburg, 56, died Tuesday, Wisconsin Cremation Center in Milltown was enFeb. 16, 2010.

A memorial service will be held Friday, Feb. 19, 11 trusted with arrangements. a.m., at St. Dominic Catholic Church in Frederic.

A celebration of life will be held at Little Mexico in Siren on Saturday, Feb. 20, in the afternoon.

He is survived by his mother, Frances Kurkowski; Marion F. Norman, 80, formerly of Frederic, died Frichildren, Cheree, Aaron, Jeremy, Tyra and Josie; and day, Feb. 12, 2010, at her residence in Hammond. eight grandchildren.

If any information is updated, it can be found on the A full obituary will be published in an upcoming edi- following Web sites: www.rowefh.com and tion. www.wicremationcenter.com or call Bruce Rowe at 715472-2444.

Rowe Funeral Home of Luck and the Northwest Wisconsin Cremation Center in Milltown have been entrusted with funeral arrangements.

Patrick Kurkowski

Marion F. Norman

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CHURCH NEWS The strong, silent type usually does not change

silent type and then resent their men for the rest of their lives because they won’t talk to them. It is a very common source of frustration among women. But that’s the way it is.

••• QUESTION: I’m in my early 20s and trying to figure out a career path and general direction for my life. What do you suggest for a person like me? How can I get my rocket to lift off the pad?

DR. DOBSON: First, you need information. You might begin by going to an occupational psychologist or another knowledgeable counselor who can assess your skills and interests. There are excellent psychometric tests available today that will acquaint you with your own abilities. Computers will analyze your responses and correlate them with those of people who are successful and contented in given professions. You might be surprised at what you can learn about yourself from an occupational inventory.

Second, you should begin an energetic exploration of eight or 10 occupations that you might find exciting. Visit people who are working in those fields, and ask them for advice and counsel. Attack this problem like a private investigator who is determined to unravel a mystery. Leave no stone unturned.

Third, when you’ve identified the area of greatest interest, commit to it. Beyond that point there’s no looking back. Even if there might be a more attractive goal out there somewhere, there comes a point where

QUESTION: My boyfriend doesn’t talk to me very much. He’s just a very quiet and shy person. Will he always be this way? I just wish he’d tell me what he’s thinking and feeling.

DR. DOBSON: Your question reminds me of the 12year-old boy who had never spoken a word. His parents and siblings thought he couldn’t talk because they’d never heard his voice. Then one day the boy’s mother placed some soup in front of him, and he ate a spoonful. Then he pushed the bowl away and said, “This is slop, and I won’t eat any more of it!”

The family was ecstatic. He’d actually spoken a complete sentence. They all jumped around gleefully, and his father said, “Why haven’t you ever talked to us before?”

The boy replied, “Because up until now everything has been OK.” Maybe your boyfriend will surprise you one day with a flurry of words, but I doubt it. Shyness and an introverted personality result primarily from an inborn temperament that tends to be very persistent throughout life. Research shows that approximately 15 percent of children are genetically programmed to be somewhat introverted like your friend and that most of them will always be that way. It appears that some people just seem to be born “noisy,” and others prefer to keep their thoughts to themselves. Your boyfriend may be one of the latter.

If you choose to marry him, I hope you’ll do so with your eyes wide open. You’re probably not going to change him. Many women fall in love with the strong,

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Dobson Focus on the Family

you have to get on with life. Take your best shot and stay with it until you have a more secure and certain alternative to chase.

Finally, remember that the Lord is mindful of your decision too. What you do with your life is important to him because he cares about you. Lean heavily on prayer and godly counsel as you zero in on a choice.

There is no other way to make any decision that is of critical significance. The psalmist wrote, “Unless the Lord builds the house, its builders labor in vain. Unless the Lord watches over the city, the watchmen stand guard in vain.” (Psalm 137:1, NIV) Those words offer incredible meaning for you and your peers at this stage in life. Whatever you try to accomplish will be useless if you do it in your own strength. That may sound very old-fashioned, but I promise you it is true.

••• 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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Johnson Ujereh to speak at local churches BURNETT/POLK COUNTIES – Karen Johnson Ujereh, missionary with the Board of Global Ministries of the United Methodist Church, will be visiting three local churches. The Central United Methodist Church in Grantsburg, Lewis Memorial United Methodist Church in Lewis and the United Methodist Church of St. Croix Falls have invited her to visit so she may share

her knowledge and experience as a missionary in Dakar, Senegal and Zimbabwe. Johnson Ujereh has also served in Zaire (now the Democratic Republic of Congo). She is a native of New Orleans. Her husband Sebastine is a native of Nigeria and also a United Methodist missionary. She has three adult children. In order to read more about her on the Internet, go to the

Board of Global Ministries for the United Methodist Church and find the missionaries biographies section.

If you would like to meet her, she will be at the Grantsburg church on Monday, Feb. 22, 1 p.m., the Lewis church Monday evening at 7 p.m., and Tuesday, Feb. 23, 1:30 p.m., at the St. Croix Falls Church. - submitted

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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)

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

LIVING HOPE CHURCH

Pastor Father Daniel Bodin, 651-465-7345 25293 Redwing Ave., Shafer, MN Sunday 9 a.m.

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.

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

Holytrinity@wisconsinumc.org 1606 165th Ave., CTH I, Centuria Paul Foulke, Pastor, 715-485-3363 Sun. Wor. - 9 a.m.

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)

CENTRAL UNITED METHODIST GRANTSBURG

Cindy Glocke, Pastor, 715-866-8646 Sun. Worship - 9 a.m.

GRACE UNITED - WEBSTER

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.

CENTURIA ASSEMBLY OF GOD

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.

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

McKINLEY UNITED METHODIST

OSCEOLA COMMUNITY CHURCH

Pastor Annie Tricker Sun. Wor. 11 a.m.; Sun. Schl. 11 a.m.

Potluck dinner 1st Sunday

BETHANY LUTHERAN - BRANSTAD

REDEEMER EV. LUTHERAN

OSCEOLA UNITED METHODIST

Pastor Larry Mederich, 715-294-4332 www.occconnect.org Mtg. @ St. Croix Art Barn; Sun. Serv. - 9 a.m.

Nursery and children church

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 Praise Serv. 8:15 a.m.; Heart Song Serv., Adult Ed & Sun. Schl. 9:30 a.m.; Sun. Trad. Serv. 10:45 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 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. 10:15 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.

(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

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

TRADE RIVER EVAN. FREE

EVANGELICAL

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)

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.

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

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.

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

TRINITY LUTHERAN LCMS, DANBURY

Rev. Mike Weaver Sunday Worship - 8:15 a.m.

BAPTIST

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

TAYLORS FALLS UNITED METHODIST

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.

CHURCH OF ST. JOSEPH 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.

OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP

FREDERIC EVAN. FREE CHURCH

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.

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

FIRST BAPTIST - FALUN Pastor Kevin Miller Associate Pastor Roger Inouye Sunday School - (all ages) - 9:30 a.m.

Church Serv. - 10:45 a.m.

FIRST BAPTIST - MILLTOWN

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.

Pastor Marlon Mielke, 715-825-3186 Sunday School 9:45 a.m.; Worship 11 a.m., 7 p.m.

OUR LADY OF THE LAKES

FIRST BAPTIST - TAYLORS FALLS, MN

SACRED HEARTS OF JESUS & MARY

FIRST BAPTIST - WEBSTER

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.

Church Phone 715-866-4111; Rev. Merrill Olson - Pastor Sun. Schl. - 9:30 a.m.; Wor. - 10:45 a.m (Nursery Provided)

PRESBYTERIAN

PRESBYTERIAN

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN 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

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.

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.

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.

Call Pastor Darryl Olson at 715-755-3133 for information and directions

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.

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 Fr. Robert McMeekin, pastor hcomm.org Sunday Worship Service 9:30 a.m.

NAZARENE

CALVARY CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE

ZION LUTHERAN - MARKVILLE

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

CHURCH OF CHRIST - WEBSTER

NAZARENE

Pastor Martin Weigand - 715-294-3489 Sun. Schl. 9 a.m.; Adult Bible Class 9:30 a.m.; Worship 10:30 a.m.

ZION LUTHERAN - TRADE LAKE

CHURCH OF CHRIST

CHURCH OF CHRIST

2393 210th Ave., St. Croix Falls Pastor Willis Christenson, 715-483-9464 Sunday School - 10 a.m.; Worship Service - 11 a.m.

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 Tim Faust Worship - 11 a.m.; Sun. School - 10 a.m.

Holy Communion - 1st & 3rd Sunday

Pastor Andy McDaniel, 715-327-8402 Sun. Schl. - 9:15 a.m.; Wor. Serv. - 10:15 a.m.; Nursery provided.; www.tradelakebaptistchurch.org

EUREKA BAPTIST

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 - EAST FARMINGTON (WELS )

TRADE LAKE BAPTIST

GRACE CHURCH OF OSCEOLA “The Cure for the Common Church”

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” 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.

NEW LIFE COMMUNITY - AMERY 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

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.

GROUP 715-733-0481 or 715-733-0480 for time of meeting.

GRACE BAPTIST - GRANTSBURG

1289 160th St. (Hwy. 65), St. Croix Falls 715-483-5378 Pastors Dan and Claudia Denissen Asst. Pastor Ken Janes Sun. School 9 a.m.; Worship 10 a.m.

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.

INTERDENOMINATIONAL

INTERDENOMINATIONAL

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Students of the Week GRANTSBURG

FREDERIC

Michael Chenal has been chosen Frederic Elementary School’s student of the week. He is in second grade and the son of Rick and Teri Chenal. He is friendly and helpful in the classroom. He works hard to do his personal best. His favorite thing to do at home is play Game Cube and his favorite thing in school is phy. ed.

Hanna Daeffler has been chosen Frederic Middle School’s student of the week. She is in seventh grade and the daughter of Brian and Conny Daeffler. She is involved with her church and she sometimes works at her mom's restaurant. She plays basketball, volleyball and is involved with the Frederic dance line. She has been a good academic student and very involved in school activities. She is one of the most personable students and has a good attitude.

Jamie Taft has been chosen Frederic High School’s student of the week. She is a sophomore and the daughter of Michelle Taft and Troy Nelson. She is involved in church class, volleyball and is the boys basketball manager. Hobbies include reading and writing. She has been on the honor roll, recognized for citizenship and volunteers for athletic teams. She plans to attend Milwaukee Tech College for social working.

Kayla Glover has been chosen Grantsburg Middle School’s student of the week. She is in fifth grade and the daughter of James and Carolyn Glover and Ruth Glover. She has been especially helpful to her Olympic team, taking on extra duties and performing those tasks with a smile. She is always cheerful and works hard every day. Kayla's favorite class is science and she also enjoys art. Kayla participates in basketball after school.

ST. CROIX FALLS

LUCK

Jasmine Morales has been chosen Luck Elementary School’s student of the week. She is the daughter of Eric Morales and Heather Morales. Jasmine is a happy student who tries hard at everything she does. She always brings a positive attitude to class.

Summer Johnson has been chosen Luck High School’s student of the week. Summer is a sophomore and the daughter of Scott and Karen Johnson. She is the president of FFA, a Sunday school teacher, involved in 4-H and works on the family farm. In her spare time, she enjoys tractor pulling and showing cattle. Her future plans are to attend college.

Alicia Sund has been chosen Luck Middle School’s student of the week. She is in eighth grade and the daughter of Steve and Jessica Sund. She is a good student who takes her studies seriously, is quick to help others, has good attendance and has an excellent attitude. She is involved in 4-H, church activities, volleyball and baby-sits. She enjoys scrapbooking, sewing, camping, swimming, ice skating and playing soccer.

Sam Wilson has been chosen St. Croix Falls Elementary School's student of the week. Sam is in first grade and the son of Mike and Steph Wilson. He was two younger brothers, Miles and Elliot.

Reading is definitely Sam's favorite subject in school. He enjoys playing most sports: baseball, soccer, wrestling, basketball and football. He likes challenges and is thinking about becoming an aeronautical engineer. He is very polite and pleasant to be with.

Aaron Arechigo has been chosen St. Croix Falls Middle School’s student of the week. He is in sixth grade and the son of Donald and Shelly Arechigo. He has two brothers, Saige and Nolan. His favorite pastimes are playing outside or playing video games. His favorite subject is social studies because he likes the projects. He enjoys being able to go to different classes at the middle school. He enjoys working with other students and has a great attitude.

WEBSTER

SIREN

Breck Mangen has been chosen Siren Elementary School’s student of the week. He is in second grade and the son of Amye and Harley Mangen. He is kind, friendly and always smiling. His passion for learning is shown not only by his great improvement in reading, but also his work in other subjects. His favorite thing to do is play outside, even in the winter, since it provides the opportunity to snowboard.

Kayla Choronzy has been chosen Grantsburg High School’s student of the week. She is a freshman and the daughter of Jennifer and Keith Choronzy. She has shown great progress in math and English. She always comes to class with a positive attitude and gives her schoolwork a solid effort.

She advocates for herself often during class which shows a lot of maturity. She is involved in choir and her interests include listening to music and shopping.

Ethan Java has been chose Siren Middle School’s student of the week. He is in eighth grade and the son of Todd Java and Joan Hahr. He has a positive attitude, excellent classroom participation and willingness to help others. He is involved in basketball and enjoys four-wheeling and playing football in his free time.

His future plans include going to college to be a mechanic at a Ford dealership.

Nick Hanson has been chosen Siren High School’s student of the week. He is a senior and the son of Valerie Velasco. He has finished a project in the shop with log furniture that has embedded fishing lures placed in it. Nick is a hard worker who pays close attention to quality. He spends time in the weight room after school to maintain his health and wellness.

He greatly enjoys hunting and fishing. He plans to attend WITC for welding.

Chloe Hicks has been chosen Webster Elementary's student of the week. She is a very hard worker and is a very responsible student. She always puts a lot of effort into her schoolwork. She is a very kind and generous person.

She is always willing to help other students and has a great attitude about school. Her favorite thing to do in school is Daily 5 and she loves to play outside. Outside of school, she likes to play sports.

Carrie Rosenthal has been chosen Webster Middle School’s student of the week. She is the daughter of John and Maria Rosenthal. Carrie is an A student that works hard for her grades. She has a positive attitude and gets along well with others. Carrie always has a smile on her face. She is involved in choir. In her spare time, she enjoys horseback riding and swimming.

Bethany Nutt has been chosen Webster High School’s student of the week. She is a senior and the daughter of Wayne and Cheryl Nutt.

Bethany is kind and compassionate.

She is a great student and a role model of how people should carry themselves. She is involved in SIGN, band and cheerleading. She enjoys reading, writing and baking.

She plans to attend UW-Barron County for teaching.

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Hallie Jo Allen has been chosen Unity Elementary School’s student of the week. She is in third grade and the daughter of Bryan and Tammy Allen. Hallie Jo exhibits phenomenal work habits, cooperates well with everyone and loves to learn. She always does her best and challenges herself to complete quality projects. She is a fabulous role model for others.

Desiree Walton has been chosen Unity Middle School’s student of the week. She is in eighth grade and the daughter of Anna Walton and Douglas Walton.

Anna has a positive attitude and works very hard. She is kind and has a great attitude. Her work ethic is very good and she has outstanding behavior.

Joe Swanson has been chosen Unity High School’s student of the week. He is a junior and the son of Charlie and Tammy Swanson.

Joe enjoys sports and plays football and runs track. He is involved in FFA, and on the side he works as a farmhand. In his free time, he enjoys hanging out with friends, hunting and fishing.

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FEBRUARY THURSDAY/18 Balsam Lake

• Business Feasibility Analysis Workshop at the government center, 6-9 p.m., 715-485-8600.

• Infant/child class at the Red Cross office, 5:30-9:30 p.m., 715-485-3025, www.scvarc.org.

• Polk County Beekeepers will meet at the justice center at 8 p.m.

Coming events

Frederic • 500 cards at the senior center, 6:30 p.m.

• Lioness Club car pool to West Sweden for supper, 5:15 p.m. Meeting at Sunrise Apartments Community Room, 7 p.m.

Rice Lake

Luck

• RV show at Cedar Mall. Wed.-Fri. 10 a.m.9 p.m.; Sat. 9:30 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun. 11 a.m.5 p.m.

Osceola

WEDNESDAY/24

• Tax aides at the Millside Apts., 9 a.m.-noon., 715-268-7884.

Frederic

Siren

• Pokeno at the senior center, 1 p.m.

• Whistling Wings/Ducks Unlimited membership banquet at Lakeview Event Center. 5:30 p.m. social hour, 7 p.m. program, 715-327-8049.

Milltown • Unity Eagle Booster Club meeting in the elementary conference room, 6:30 p.m.

St. Croix Falls

THURSDAY/25

• Exercise 10-11 a.m., Skip-Bo 11 a.m.-noon, Blood pressures, general meeting, potluck 12:30 p.m., 500 6:30-10 p.m., at the senior center, 715-483-1901, 715-483-3443.

Frederic

• 500 cards at the senior center, 6:30 p.m.

Luck

FRIDAY/19 Frederic

Deer gather in this winter scene highlighted by a thick layer of hoarfrost in Polk County. - Photo by Scott Hoffman

Grantsburg • Spaghetti supper at the high school for band trip to Florida, 5-8 p.m.

Milltown • Fish fry at the VFW Post, 4:30 p.m.-?.

Siren • Fish fry at Burnett County Moose Lodge, 5:307:30 p.m., 715-349-5923.

Poskin • Poskin Lake ice-fishing contest, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., 715-357-3231.

Rice Lake • College Goal Weekend Edition at WITC, 2 p.m., collegegoalsunday.org, 800-243-9482 ext.

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St. Croix Falls

• Bridge 10 a.m.-noon, Bingo 1-3 p.m., at the senior center, 715-483-1901, 715-483-3443.

• HeartSaver CPR class at the medical center, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., 715-485-0431.

SATURDAY/20 Amery

SUNDAY/21

Balsam Lake

• Polk County Sportmen’s Club Booya at Legion Post 278, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.

Balsam Lake

Frederic

Clam Falls

• Mini buffet and cards to follow at the senior center, noon.

• Ice-fishing contest at the flowage, 9 a.m.3 p.m.

Grantsburg

Dresser

• Mid-Winter Sports Day. Frigid 5-race registration 6:30-7:45 a.m. at Lions pavilion; pond hockey 1 p.m. at Memory Lake; fishing contest noon start.

• Polk County Republican Party Caucus at Trollhaugen Convention Center, 2:30 p.m.

Luck • Ice Age Trail Event: meet at 130th St. & 280th Ave. for snowshoe hike, 715-472-2248.

MONDAY/22 Amery

• The German Club will meet at the senior center, 1:30 p.m., 715-268-8706.

Frederic • Spades played at the senior center, 1 p.m.

Grantsburg • Central United Methodist Church hosting Missionary Karen Ujereh, 1 p.m.

Turtle Lake • Destination NW Wisconsin Expo at the casino, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., 800-846-3194 ext. 3052.

• Northern Lakes Center for the Arts presents Hymn Sing - Her Sing, 7:30 p.m., 715268-6811.

• Book sale at the library, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

St. Croix Falls • Exercise 10-11 a.m., Skip-Bo 11 a.m.-noon, 500 and Dominos 12:30-4 p.m., at the senior center, 715-483-1901, 715-483-3443.

• Social Media Technology Seminar at the senior center, 7:30 a.m., 715-483-3580, events@FallsChambers.org.

• St. Croix Falls United Methodist Church hosting Missionary Karen Ujereh, 1:30 p.m.

WED.-SUN./24-28

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

• Pokeno at the senior center, 1 p.m.

• The Booster Club is having an indoor picnic at the high school, 5-7:30 p.m.

• Frederic Evangelical Free Church Ladies Chocolate-Covered Love Filled Morning Retreat, 9:15-11:15 a.m.

• Ravishing Rubies Red Hatter’s luncheon at Madden’s Steakhouse, noon.

• HCE Food & Fun at government center, Room 165, 10:30 a.m., 715-349-2151.

• Parent Resource Group at the family resource center, 6:30-8:30 p.m., 715-349-2922.

McKinley • Palt dinner at Trinity Lutheran Church, 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m.

St. Croix Falls • Legion Post 143 breakfast, 8 a.m.-noon.

Lewis • Lewis Memorial United Methodist Church hosting Missionary Karen Ujereh, 7 p.m.

Siren • Sign-up for youth summer soccer at the school commons, 5:30-7:30 p.m.

St. Croix Falls • Grief & loss support group, first of six meetings at SCRMC’s Learning Resource Center, 4-5:30 p.m., 715-483-0579, 715-483-0272.

• Tax aides at the senior center, 9 a.m.-noon, 715-472-8285.

• “Alaska Far Away,” at the library, 7 p.m., 715472-2770.

• Lions Club Bingo Night at the Lions/DBS Hall, 5:30-8:30 p.m.

Milltown • 1st-grade concert at the Unity school, 2:30 p.m.

Siren • Ruby’s Pantry at 24534 Hwy. 35/70. $15 donation, 2 p.m.

St. Croix Falls • Exercise 10-11 a.m., Skip-Bo 11 a.m.-noon, 500 6:30-10 p.m., at the senior center, 715-4831901, 715-483-3443.

FRI.-SUN./26-28 Barron

• Gun show at the community center. Fri. 3-8 p.m., Sat. 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun. 9 a.m.-3 p.m., 608-752-6677.

Luck • Pond hockey tournament on Big Butternut, 763-221-9586.

FRIDAY/26 Frederic

• Pokeno at the senior center, 1 p.m.

Luck

TUESDAY/23

• Digital scrapbooking class at the library, 5 p.m., 715-472-2770.

• Tax aides at the senior center, 9 a.m.-noon, 715-268-6605.

• Fish fry at Burnett County Moose Lodge, 5:307:30 p.m., 715-349-5923.

• Benefit for Jeff Busse at A&J’s Lakeside Bar & Grill, 6 p.m.-?, 715-349-5815.

Amery Siren

• Food & Friends Community Dinner at Siren Covenant Church, 5-6 p.m.

• Burnett County Republican Party will meet in Room 162 in the government center, 7 p.m.

Castle in ice

Hours of volunteer work went into this year’s Luck Winter Carnival ice castle, built at the north end of Main Street for the village’s annual Winter Carnival festivities, held this past weeken, Feb. 11 - 14. Photos by Sue Tolan

Siren

St. Croix Falls • Bridge 10 a.m.-noon at the senior center, 715483-1901, 715-483-3443.