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A World War II vintage B-25 bomber began its descent over the Shell Lake Airport on Sunday, drawing a number of spectators wanting to see the vintage World War II aircraft up close. The Miss Mitchell served in the 310th Bomb Group, 57th Bomb Wing of the 12th Air Force in North Africa and Italy and was flown in more than 130 missions without any crew injury. It took more than 12 years for the Minnesota Wing of the Commemorative Air Force to restore the plane to its original glory. A similar model will be on display this weekend at Osceola’s Wheels & Wings celebration. More photos on page 31. - Photo by Larry Samson

Gaylord Nelson Earth Day Teach-Ins begin ST. CROIX FALLS - In 1970, the first Earth Day was celebrated in the United States. Gaylord Nelson, from Clear Lake, was the father of Earth Day and it remains the largest organized demonstration in history.

In honor of the 40th anniversary, a series of environmental community discussions will be held throughout the St. Croix River watershed. These discussions are being called “teach-ins,” and are free and open to the public.

The first teach-in will be held on Sunday, Sept. 12, at 1 p.m. at the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway Park Headquarters, 401 N. Hamilton St., St. Croix Falls, at the corner of Hamilton and Massachusetts, off Hwy. 87.

Funded by the Wisconsin Humanities Council and led by discussion moderators Dr. Carolyn Wedin and Professor Richard Kyte, the Teach-Ins

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Half-staff for Spc. Coleman

STATEWIDE – Flags across Wisconsin flew at half-staff on Monday in honor of Spc. Chad D. Coleman of Moreland, Ga., who grew up in Franklin, Wis. He died Aug. 27 in Paktiya, Afghanistan, at the age of 20, of wounds suffered when insurgents attacked the vehicle he was in with an improvised explosive device.

He leaves his father, Brian P. Coleman and his mother, Shanon C. Coleman. He was their only child. As a child he loved playing anything that was military related. Using Lincoln Logs, he would build large forts to accompany his plastic Army soldiers. As he grew older, he spent time at the local VFW club just to visit with the vets. Oftentimes, we fail to make note of why the flag is at half-staff or the person(s) being honored. - with information from freedomremembered.com

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CLEAR LAKE - Local actor Dustin Booth left for Hollywood one day in October 2006 on a wing and a prayer that he would move and shake Tinseltown.

Today, Booth touts a starring role alongside independent film legend Michael Madsen, in the psycho-thriller film titled “Clear Lake, WI,” just released worldwide on DVD. In addition to a multistate theater run, the movie won numerous awards, including Audience Choice at the Boston Film Festival.

Booth says he’s grateful to the local community and everyone who touched the project.

A Bremer grant of $45,000 was presented last week to members of North Land Ambulance Association. The money will be applied toward the total cost of $120,000 for a new ambulance. The village of Frederic was instrumental in helping with the purchase, as facilitators of the loan. Ambulances last an average of seven years before needing to be replaced. North Land services the villages of Luck and Frederic and the nine outlying towns of Trade Lake, West Sweden, Clam Falls, Lorain, Georgetown, McKinley, Bone Lake, Luck and Laketown. Bremer Bank Frederic President Glenn Meier stated it would be very difficult to operate the service without dedicated volunteers. Shown (L to R) are Deanne Moravitz of Bremer Foundation, RaeAnn Allen of North Land Ambulance and Meier, Dan Siebrasse and Cherise Miller of Bremer Bank Frederic. - Photo by Kim Talmadge

Antique autos at Soo Line Depot, Sunday

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TAYLORS FALLS, Minn. - Combining history and today’s newest technology, the city of Taylors Falls has created an audio/visual walking tour showcasing the downtown’s historic charm and posted it on YouTube. Starting at the Taylors Falls Community Center and ending at The Drive In on Bench Street, the 45-minute, three-part tour encompasses the city origins, history, photos, paintings and commentary on individual buildings and local Heritage Preservation sites. The tour is intended to be viewed on YouTube with a smartphone, or at home on a computer. You can find the tour at YouTube by searching “Taylors Falls Walking Tour.” An MP3 version and map will soon be available on the city’s Web site. “This was a true local project, from the Taylors Falls historians, artists, editing and tech support, to the writer, Greg Marsten from rural Luck,” stated project director, Julie Hildebrand. The tour was funded through an Arts and Cultural Heritage grant. - submitted

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sake Model T Ford. In past tours, names like Brush, Overland, Maxwell, Nash, Oldsmobile, Cadillac and other rare examples of turn-of-the-century autos have driven into Frederic. The Frederic Area Historical Society will have the depot/museum open at 9 a.m. and the coffee will be on to welcome the pioneers of the auto industry to town. The T Totalers tour offers a glimpse back in time,

when Frederic was defined by the railroad that built the depot in 1901, with a chance to experience the sights and sounds of that era.

Bring your camera. The T Totalers have received permission from the DNR to operate for a few hours on the Gandy Dancer State Recreational Trail, which is normally not open to motorized vehicles during the summer.

These old cars travel at 15 mph, and this is the only exception to the nonmotorized rule that is ever granted by the DNR on the Gandy Dancer Trail. The Frederic Area Historical Society will have the Frederic Soo Line Depot/Museum open weekends and holidays from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. through the fall leaf season, and serves as a rest stop on the Gandy Dancer State Trail. State trail passes are available. – submitted

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• Briefly • AMERY - The public will get another chance to ask questions of the two GOP candidates for Polk County sheriff this Thursday, Sept. 9, 6:30 p.m. at the Amery Public Library. Current deputies Tim O’Hare and Pete Johnson are both running in Tuesday’s primary, attempting to win the GOP spot on the November ballot for sheriff. The winner of Tuesday’s primary will face Independent candidate Ed Collins.with submitted information ••• SIREN - The Siren School Board accepted the resignation of Shelly Emery as district bookkeeper during a closed session, Tuesday afternoon, Sept. 6. That was the only action taken during the closed meeting, according to Superintendent Scott Johnson. with information from reporter Nancy Jappe ••• TRADE LAKE - The RoundTrade Lake Improvement Association’s monthly meeting will be held Saturday, Sept. 18, at 9 a.m. at the town hall. The public is welcome to attend. - submitted ••• SIREN - The Humane Society of Burnett County will be having a dog walk fundraiser on Saturday, Sept. 25, during Siren’s Fall Harvest Festival. The walk will be about a mile, and will start at 1 p.m. at Veterans Park on the west end of Main Street by the Gandy Dancer Trail. The registration fee is $15/person, and all walkers are welcome with or without a pet (all dogs must be leashed). Following the walk, there will be an HSBC 10th-anniversary open house at the shelter from 3-5 p.m. You will be able to tour the facility, meet the animals and enjoy refreshments with the staff.

For more information please call HSBC @ 715-866-4096, or check out the Web site at hsburnettcty.org. - submitted ••• DRESSER - Dr. Gary Hines will present a free one-hour program, Preventing Falls,” on Tuesday, Sept. 14. If you or your parent is at risk of falling, please come to Peace Lutheran Church, one-half mile northwest of Dresser at 6:30 p.m. - submitted ••• LUCK - Luck Pharmacy is currently hosting the Nursing Is Normal display, which is sponsored by the Polk County Nutrition and Physical Activity Committee. You can learn more about the display by visiting www.polknpacoalition.org. The public is welcome to stop in at Luck Pharmacy and view the display. Currently, Luck Pharmacy provides breast pumps to Amery Regional Medical Center, St. Croix Regional Medical Center and Osceola Medical Center.

They also have a list of local lactation resources to support breastfeeding mothers. - submitted ••• LUCK - On Monday, Sept. 20, from 6 to 8:30 p.m., learn how to safely preserve your produce with Shirley Crowe, UWEX master food preserver. With garden produce so plentiful now, canning it to enjoy during the winter months makes sense, and is costeffective. In addition to covering safe canning of high-acid foods with boiling-water-bath preservation, participants will makeand-take a salsa or spaghetti sauce. Are you afraid of your pressure canner? Bring your canner lid to class to be tested. The course is $10 plus a reasonable ingredients fee. Preregistration is required; please call Luck Community Education at 715-4722152 ext. 103 to get on the roster and receive a list of canning supplies to bring to class. - from Luck CE

Tuesday’s winners face off in November Primary contests for both parties

by Gregg Westigard Leader staff writer BURNETT/POLK COUNTIES – The primary election next Tuesday, Sept. 14, will offer a range of choices for Republican and Democratic Party voters. Locally, voters will decide which candidates for sheriff will be on the November ballot in Polk and Burnett counties.

In addition, candidates are vying for ballot positions for the open office of governor and the 7th Congressional District seat where Gov. Jim Doyle and Congressman Dave Obey are retiring. Republicans are picking a candidate to challenge Sen. Russ Feingold. Both the Republicans and Democrats have contests for lieutenant governor and state treasurer.

There is one legislative primary, for Assembly District 75 where Mary Hubler is retiring.

Four Republicans are running for their party’s nomination for the seat. That district includes the towns of McKinley, Johnstown and Beaver in Polk County as well as much of Washburn and Barron counties. There are no primary contests for the remaining legislative seats in the area.

Republican Party Contests [all in alphabetical order, I = Incumbent] U.S. Senate Stephen Finn Ron Johnson Dave Westlake

7th Congressional District Sean Duffy Dan Mielke Governor Mark Neumann Scott Paterick Scott Walker Lieutenant governor Brett Davis Rebecca Kleefisch Robert Gerald Lorge Dave Ross Nick Voegeli State treasurer Scott Feldt Jim Sanfilippo Kurt Schuller

Assembly District 75 Judith Wells Espseth Dari McDonald Don Quinton Roger Rivard

Governor Tom Barrett Tim John

Sheriff – Burnett County Dean Roland (I) Jeff Schinzing

Lieutenant governor Spencer Coggs Tom Nelson Henry Sanders James Schneider

Sheriff – Polk County Pete Johnson Tim O’Hare

State treasurer Dan Bohrod Dawn Marie Sass (I)

Democratic Party Contests [all in alphabetical order, I = Incumbent]

Sheriff – Burnett County Michael Spafford Frank Taylor

7th Congressional District Julie Lassa Don Raihala

No split ballots; voters must choose a party

by Gregg Westigard Leader staff writer BURNETT/POLK COUNTIES – Voters backing candidates running in different parties in the primary must choose which party primary to vote in. They can’t split their tickets.

For example, in Polk County where there is no Democratic Party candidate for sheriff, voters who vote as Democrats won’t get to vote for a sheriff candidate until November. The primaries let voters who identify with a political party decide who their party nominees will be.

Wisconsin was one of the first states to use the primary elec-

New 4-H director

tion system to choose party nominees. This was a Robert LaFollette progressive era reform to give voters the power to select candidates. In the past, nominations had been made by party officials, the so-called smoke-filled rooms.

At the local level, the primary election often decides the eventual winner. In many elections in recent years, there were not nominees from both parties for county offices. For example, the elections of Polk County Sheriff Ann Hraychuck, Polk County District Attorney Dan Steffen, Burnett County Clerk Wanda Hinricks and Polk County Clerk Carole Wondra were all decided in primary elections.

This year there is no Democrat running for sheriff in Polk County, but the winner of the Republican primary will face Independent Ed Collins in November.

The process of hiring some county department heads in partisan elections goes back to 1848 in Wisconsin. The positions of county clerk, clerk of court, treasurer, register of deeds, district attorney and sheriff are all filled by elections. In addition, some counties elect coroners and surveyors. The option exists to replace the elected coroner with an appointed medical examiner and to hire a surveyor.

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Wind-aided fire

The Burnett County 4-H program is fully staffed now that UW-Extension Youth Development Program Director Dani Miller started her duties recently. A recent graduate of UW-La Crosse, Miller is very familiar with 4-H having been in the program from third grade on up in Plymouth, (located between Green Bay and Milwaukee). “Glad to get started,” Miller said she is already working on a canoe trip for the junior leaders. Photo by Sherill Summer

Centuria Fire personnel responded to a wind-aided fire Tuesday afternoon at 1854 190th St., just north of Centuria. The property is owned by Westdale Farms. Details were unavailable at press time. - Photos by Greg Marsten

Teach-ins/from page 1 are an opportunity for community members to talk about current environmental concerns and challenges and to celebrate the legacy of environmental conservation championed by Nelson.

“We felt from the beginning that Gaylord Nelson would have been very disappointed if the anniversary of Earth Day was spent looking back at past accomplishments and not looking forward to the futures of our communities,” explains Carrie Classon, the organizer of the Gaylord Nelson Earth Day Project. “How is Gaylord Nelson’s legacy felt

today? In what ways do environmental concerns define our communities and how we feel about the places we live?”

Participants will be asked to consider, among other things: 1. What does the natural environment offer you psychologically and/or spiritually/ mystically?

2. Who has the right to the resources in nature and when have these rights been in conflict in your community?

3. What are the connections between Gaylord Nelson’s time and place of upbringing (Clear

Lake, Polk County) and his beliefs and actions? Has where you live affected your beliefs and actions?

A Web site will be created at the conclusion of the fall teachins to document the stories and discussions. Additional teach-Ins will be held in five other communities and in Madison.

An original play, “Happy and the River,” about the life of Nelson and the St. Croix River was commissioned by the city of St. Croix Falls and has received the support of both the Wisconsin State Humanities Council and

the Wisconsin Arts Board. The play will be performed at Festival Theatre Sept. 17 and 19, then travel to Chippewa Falls. On Oct. 3, the play will be performed as the final event in the Wisconsin Humanities Council’s annual Book Festival in Madison.

For information about tickets to “Happy and the River” contact Festival Theatre at 715-483-3387. - submitted

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Polk sheriff’s race costs $27,000 through August

O’Hare leads in money spent

by Gregg Westigard Leader staff writer POLK COUNTY – The three candidates for Polk County sheriff have spent $27,131 on their campaigns through Aug. 31, according to campaign finance reports filed with the county clerk.

Leading the field is Tim O’Hare with $18,292 spent so far. Pete Johnson has spent $7,878 for his race. O’Hare and Johnson face each other in the Republican

Party primary next Tuesday, Sept. 14. The winner of the primary will face Independent Ed Collins in November. Collins, who has no primary contest, has spent $961.

The largest campaign expenses are for advertising and signs. O’Hare has spent $6,424 for ads and $4,566 for signs. Johnson’s ad expense is $838, and he has spent $4,003 on signs. Collins has not started to advertise and has signs left over from his 2006 campaign.

Running for sheriff involves taking part in many parades over the summer and that results in other expenses. The candi-

dates must buy T-shirts for their supporters to wear and candy to throw out to the kids on the parade route. The T-shirt expense is $184 for Collins, $852 for Johnson and $1541 for O’Hare. The candy expense was $287 for Johnson, $238 for O’Hare and $203 for Collins. But Collins also spent $157 on balloons. Each candidate spent $100 to sponsor a golf tournament.

Most of the money so far has come from the candidates themselves. O’Hare has raised $5,100 in contributions and put $16,400 of his own money into the campaign. Johnson has raised $6,200 and put

Bokenyi held at Golden Age Manor Costs county at least $6,000

by Gregg Westigard Leader staff writer BALSAM LAKE – Polk County has run up an expense of at least $6,000 to house William Bokenyi at Golden Age Manor for 11 days.

Bokenyi, who is now being held in jail on a numbers of charges, was shot by a deputy during his arrest in St. Croix Falls on Aug. 1. The $6,000 covers the cost of

maintaining a law enforcement presence at GAM while he was held there, according to information provided by Sheriff Tim Moore. Additional expenses for the room are expected but have not been billed.

Bokenyi was treated at a hospital in St. Paul, Minn., immediately after his arrest.

His condition after his hospitalization was such that he could not be held at the jail.

After further recovery at GAM, he is now at the county jail. The sheriff’s department hired two part-time persons to pro-

vide the 24/7 guard duty at the nursing home.

The expense to care for Bokenyi at a nonjail facility was cited as an example of a law enforcement expense that can not be budgeted for. Moore, during a discussion of the expense at the public protection committee meeting Tuesday, Sept. 7, said that the county paid over $40,000 to hold Daryl Strenke in custody at Golden Age Manor in 2002. Strenke had shot himself in the face after killing his girlfriend.

$3,400 of his own money in the race through August. Collins has put in $900 of his own money and raised $100 from others.

The sheriff will get a salary of $79,779 in 2011.

OWI on a tractor charged ST. CROIX FALLS – Police were called to Sunny Acres Lane and River Road on Monday, Sept. 6, with a report of a truck doing repeated burnouts.

Upon arrival, they were told the party had parked his truck and was now driving a big red tractor on the road. Police found Daniel Sager, 32, St. Croix Falls, driving a 1974 International tractor on Sunny Acres Lane with an adult passenger sitting on the fender. He told the police officer he was “just out for a ride.” As they spoke, a can of beer fell from near his foot. He was given field sobriety tests, including a Breathalyzer, which registered .18, and was arrested, charged with OWI, first offense, and taken to jail. — with information from the Polk County Sheriff’s office

Technology should save money at Burnett County Jail

by Sherill Summer Leader staff writer SIREN - Skype calling has become a popular way for people to communicate over the Internet. The camera software allows parties to see and hear each other as they talk, and now Skype calling is coming to the Burnett County Jail. Burnett County Sheriff Dean Roland and jail Administrator Terry Nesvold are hoping the Skype calling can reduce the number of inmates in the county jail, saving the jail money in the process.

About half of the current inmates in jail are there because of probation holds, or inmates that have broken a condition of their probation and are ordered to jail by their probation officer. If the probation violation is serious enough, the inmate’s probation may be revoked and the inmate will be sent to prison.

The problem facing Burnett County and other neighboring counties is that there is one judge handling probation revocations for 17 counties. With 17 counties, the judge doesn’t make it to Burnett County

all that often, and at times an inmate will spend more time in the county jail waiting for a hearing with a judge than the actual time spent in prison.

With Skype calling, the judge will not have to travel to Burnett County. Instead, the hearing can be conducted over the Internet, and if a probation is revoked, the inmate will be spending time in prison instead of the county jail. This in turn should reduce the population in the county jail and save the county money.

Another program that is reducing the

jail population is a daily breath test for some people on probation ordered to maintain absolute sobriety. Nesvold explained that many in jail are there because they drank while on probation; sometimes only a little bit of alcohol can result in several days in jail. If these individuals know that they are scheduled for a breath test each morning, they are less likely to break their probation by drinking the night before “It keeps them honest.”

Not guilty plea entered in homicide case Bail modified to $100,000

by Regan Kohler Washburn County Register SHELL LAKE – With a new judge presiding, Jess R. Carsello, 48, Sarona, pleaded not guilty to a homicide charge and also received a bail modification, at a hearing Thursday, Sept. 2, in the Washburn County Courthouse.

Carsello has been charged with first-degree intentional homicide, for allegedly shooting Michael T. Elliott, 31, Sarona, on Sunday, July 25, at a Ripley Spur Road residence. According to the criminal complaint, Carsello said he had been hanging out with Elliott and another unidentified male that night, which ended in Carsello allegedly shooting Elliott. Carsello was the one who called 911, the reports said, saying he had shot Elliott in self-defense.

He was arrested on suspicion of homicide.

His bail was set at $1 million cash and all previous attempts to modify the amount were denied, mainly due to the violent nature of the crime.

The Ramsey County Medical Examiner’s Office concluded that Elliott died from multiple gunshot wounds, all of which were in his back, thigh and ankle.

Barron County Judge James Babbitt took over the case after Washburn County Judge Eugene Harrington recused himself, as he said he knew the Elliott family well. A preliminary hearing was set for Thursday afternoon, but Carsello waived the right to the hearing in which testimonies are heard.

Many of Carsello’s family members were present at the hearing Thursday to support him; members of Elliott’s family were also in the room.

Carsello’s attorney, Harry Hertel, said he spoke with Carsello and his family, as well as district attorney Mike Bitney, and all felt there was a good enough handle on the information at hand, making a preliminary hearing unnecessary.

“It’d be difficult for all involved,” Hertel said.

The fact that Carsello was the one who

made the 911 call and claimed it was selfdefense would not be usable in a preliminary hearing, he added.

Babbitt said he had reviewed the criminal complaint, which set forth ample probable cause for continuing with the court proceedings. He asked if Carsello was prepared for arraignment that day, with the homicide charge, which carries a maximum penalty of life imprisonment.

The arraignment was held, and Carsello pleaded not guilty.

Hertel brought up the request to modify what he called a “tremendously huge bail,” reducing it to $10,000 cash and a $150,000 signature bond. Carsello would be released into house arrest with family members who reside in Wisconsin, under electronic monitoring with an ankle bracelet. He would only be allowed to leave the house for medical or court appointments, or visits with his attorney, and would not be allowed to consume alcohol.

Hertel said that since Carsello has no prior record and his family is supporting him, he felt this should be the bail modification. Hertel said that though he knows this is the most serious crime in the state, his client has been a contributing member to society with ties to the community. He said Carsello takes this charge very seriously, and the fact that he called 911, did not leave the premises or try to hide the body, he is not evading the law.

Additionally, Hertel said that before being terminated, Carsello was vice president of sales of a Minnesota-based medical supply company, commuting while living in Sarona. According to the Web site, Hertel said, Carsello had a good reputation, and his prior employers have shown their support. He said Carsello’s ex-wife and fiancée both showed their support, as well. Carsello is remorseful, Hertel said, and has a desire to participate in a just and fair trial.

Bitney asked that the judge deny the request.

“We can’t ignore what’s before the court,” he said.

Even though Carsello has no prior crim-

inal record, this is a serious offense, Bitney said, and the maximum penalty of life imprisonment suggests the defendant could be a flight risk. He said Elliott was shot six times in the back, causing a brutal and violent death.

Bitney said Carsello has limited contacts in the state, and the family members who extended their wishes to house him did not live in this area. He said ankle bracelets can be cut off, and family support may not always be helpful if they don’t want to see someone get incarcerated. He asked that the bail continue as it was.

Hertel then said that often, family interests are the best in helping the defendants, and Carsello’s family has expressed desire to do whatever they can for him.

Babbitt said that under statute, a defendant is eligible for a release under reasonable conditions and has a constitutional right to a reasonable bond. He listed the factors that must be taken into consideration for bail. One is whether or not the defendant has the ability to post bail, which Babbitt said Carsello obviously does not.

The gravity of the offense and potential penalties are taken into consideration, and Babbitt said this is the most serious crime not just in the state, but in America. Character is another consideration, and Babbitt said Carsello’s has been shown to be good, which weighs in his favor. The strength and character of the evidence is also a factor, and Babbitt said here, there is ample probable cause, but every defendant is to be presumed innocent until proven guilty. Carsello was not currently on bail or probation, nor has he violated bail in the past, or been a fugitive, but he was bound for trial as of that day, Babbitt said. He also noted that Carsello could have been held without any bail, according to the law.

Though Bitney made a good case for denial with the gravity of the offense, Babbitt said, Hertel felt his client had good character and there was no prior record.

“Some credit needs to be given to those factors,” Babbitt said.

Babbitt agreed to modify the bail, but

not to the extent Hertel had asked for. He ordered a cash bail of $100,000, with the condition that Carsello be placed under house arrest with a family member residing in the state of Wisconsin, wearing an ankle monitor, if he posts bail. The monitor will continuously notify law enforcement of Carsello’s whereabouts, Babbitt said, and alert them if it is malfunctioning or tampered with. If there is evidence it was tampered with, he said, Carsello will be arrested immediately and charged with felony bail jumping.

The other conditions included no use of firearms, or any to be in the place he resides, no alcohol, no controlled substances unless there is a valid doctor’s prescription, and that the court know where he will be under house arrest before Carsello is released. He cannot leave the house except for medical reasons, court appearances or other appointments authorized, and the court must be alerted to where and when these appointments are. He cannot have contact with Elliott’s family, including third-party contact, except from an attorney or investigators.

Carsello was also ordered to surrender his passport that day, and Babbitt ordered random drug testing. Bitney noted that Carsello’s toxicology results from the night of the shooting indicated a .21 blood-alcohol level, so there is a direct connection between the offense and him being under the influence.

A status conference and motion hearing for suppression of evidence was tentatively set for Thursday, Oct. 28, at 2:15 p.m. Bitney felt it was premature to set motions that day, as some forensic results had not yet been received and they may be significant to the evaluation. He said he had been advised that results would be in within 30 days.

As of Thursday, it was unsure whether or not Carsello could post bail. He was remanded into custody of the Washburn County Jail.

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McNally Industries receives award for excellence

chined components for critical defense and aerospace applications.

By providing product design, testing and make-to-print manufacturing, McNally’s can offer contractors a fullservice approach to systems manufacturing.

McNally Industries growing strength in design engineering combined with almost 70 years of manufacturing experience gives the company a unique capability for product development.

Segelstrom said he wanted the public to be more aware of the company’s growing engineering division and stated McNally’s will be needing and looking to attract engineers.

by Priscilla Bauer Leader staff writer GRANTSBURG – McNally Industries was recently presented with a three-star excellence award from Raytheon Missile Systems for the company’s work on the Phalanx Close-in Weapon System.

The Phalanx is a rapid-fire, computer-controlled, radarguided gun system designed to defeat anti-ship missiles and other close-in air and surface threats.

According to the Raytheon Company press release, the Phalanx system is installed in practically all U.S. combatant ships and on those of 22 allied nations.

The overall award McNally’s received from Raytheon was for the company’s outstanding performance standards of 98 percent on-time delivery and 97 percent quality.

“We have a lot of work with Raytheon now,” said McNally’s Senior Vice President Jim Segelstrom.

Segelstrom explained McNally’s growing engineering division, which now accounts for about 5 percent of the company’s business, has been working re-engineering components for the gun system.

“Our engineering department has taken every component of the gun portion system and reverse engineered it, which gives Raytheon another qualifying source. We develop a technical data package for each component which then leads to manufacturing of the system,” Segelstrom explained.

Segelstrom said McNally’s manufacturing division also produces the cooling system for the Phalanx.

McNally Industries has a long history of working with defense systems. Since 1942, the company has held contracts with the U.S. Department of Defense and some of the world’s largest defense contractors.

The company produces hydromechanical and electromechanical systems as well as complex, precision ma-

McNally Industries Vice President Jim Segelstrom held the Award for Excellence the company recently received from Raytheon Missile Systems for the work completed on the Phalanx Close-in Weapon System. The three-star excellence award was given to McNally’s by Raytheon in recognition for the company’s outstanding performance standards of 98 percent on-time delivery and 97 percent quality. - Photos by Priscilla Bauer

Dresser approves equipment purchases

by Tammi Milberg Leader staff writer DRESSER – The village board for Dresser met Tuesday, Sept. 7, and approved equipment purchases of a gaspowered limb cutter for a cost up to $650, and a tailgate spreader for the plow truck for $3,675. The gas limb cutter was necessary due to an OSHA safety compliance that indicates public works employees cannot go up in buckets to trim limbs in the village. The limb cutter has an extended arm to help with the trimming without requiring the use of a bucket. The money for the limb cutter will come from the general tool operating budget.

The tailgate spreader is needed due to salt rusting away the existing tailgate spreader. The village will be upgrading the plow truck in the near future, so they approved a more expensive stainless-steel tailgate spreader so that it can be transferred to a new plow truck without rusting concerns.

The board also approved a request from the Polk County Economic Development Corporation for $732.

The request is down from an original $870 request. Board President Rick Flandrena stated he was not sure the in-

vestment benefited Dresser. Board member Greg Andrie stated he is in favor of it. “I support it 100 percent, even now because of the economy,” Andrie said. “It gets people to know about our town and businesses.”

“It gets our name out there,” said board member Kristie Scheet.

Flandrena reconsidered his position stating, “Well, I’m willing to try anything with businesses in the community leaving, we need to try something. I make a motion to approve the request from Polk County Economic Develoment Corporation for $732.”

The motion was seconded and carried.

In other business, the board discussed the vandalism to the park on Aug. 3. The gazebo, park equipment and porta-potty received some fire damage totaling $2,311.24.

The board discussed on whether to claim the vandalism to the village insurance company. Flandrena stated the village’s deductible is $1,000, and he thought he would bring that to the board to see what they thought. The board discussion indicated that the village had not made a claim in a long time, and they felt it would not increase their premium. The board also asked Officer Ryan Haass,

who was present, if there were any suspects. Haass said he was still looking into it, but if caught, the board could fine the person responsible and charge restitution in the amount of the damage. The board passed a motion to send the vandalism claim to the insurance company.

Haass also presented the monthly police report indicating there was a new officer on board. The village hired Corey Spencer about two weeks ago as a part time officer who works four- to six-hour shifts. Spencer is also employed part-time by the villages of Osceola and Balsam Lake. He is also a full-time employee in Chisago County as the school liaison officer.

The board also approved the renewal of dues for the St. Croix Valley Municipal Association in the amount of $43.85. Finally, the board approved Short Elliot Hendrickson as the engineer for the Horsmann Avenue sewer lining project and sending the project out for bids. The hope is to fix the sewer lining before winter to eliminate infiltration that has been adding to village sewer costs. The next regular board meeting is Monday, Oct. 4, at 6:30 p.m.

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• Joshua Richardson, 30, Balsam Lake. Richardson drove to pick up his brother, who had driven into the ditch. A police officer saw him driving erratically and followed him to the accident site north of Balsam Lake. He was given sobriety tests, including a Breathalyzer, which registered .19. He was also charged with operating with prohibited blood alcohol content, possssion of THC and drug paraphernalia for a pipe.

• Georgette Martinez, 45, Drummond, was charged with OWI, first offense, and operating with prohibited alcohol content on Aug. 31 after a police officer saw her driving erratically and speeding at 78 mph in a 45-mph zone. Her Breathalyzer register .103 with a weak sample.

• Jeffrey Springer, 23, Osceola, was charged with OWI, first offense, and operating with prohibited alcohol content on Sept. 4. He had been stopped at roadside and an officer stopped. His Breathalyzer reagister .20. — with information from the Polk County Sheriff’s office

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Dustin Peck, 29, Star Prairie, was charged with OWI after a one-vehicle accident on Monday, Sept. 6, on Hwy. 65 north of CTH C. He fled the scene and hid in the weeds nearby, but was located and arrested. It was his second OWI offense. His criminal history also includes felony possession of meth and burglary.

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POLK COUNTY – Michael Sederstrom, 23, Taylors Falls, Minn.,was arrested and charged with OWI and fleeing an officer on Sunday, Sept. 5.

An officer who was parked in a marked squad car at Super America in St. Croix Falls saw Sederstrom drive up Hwy. 8 at a very high speed, pulling into the SA “with tires squealing.” The officer reported making eye contact with Sederstrom, who then did a 180 and left SA, accelerating heavily. The officer followed him for about 200 yards, when Sederstrom stopped, leaving about 75 feet of skid marks. Sederstrom then ran into the woods. A K-9 unit was called in, which located Sederstrom about three-quarters of a mile to the west. He denied being the driver, but the officer recognized him and his clothes.

Once at the jail, he identified himself and took an intoximeter test, with a result of .13.

In an unrelated incident, Arthur Gill, 34, was arrested for OWI, fourth offense, and obstructing an officer, after he drove his car into a ditch and then went into the woods to hide. Someone had called the police after hear-

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Preparing for the tough years

Polk’s 2011 budget preview

by Gregg Westigard Leader staff writer BALSAM LAKE – Polk County will be presented with a balanced budget below the state levy cap, thanks to “great cooperation” from the department heads. That was the message from county Administrator Dana Frey as he delivered five recommended 2011 budgets to the public protection committee Tuesday, Sept. 7.

Frey said that the recommended budgets for all departments will be released Friday, Sept. 10. The five budgets were for law enforcement, district attorney/victim witness, circuit court, corp. counsel/child support and medical examiner.

Frey made the comment about great cooperation, adding that he is very impressed with the work of the departments in meeting budget goals and finding ways to limit expenses for 2011. He said that the budgets coming this week are his final recommendations. The next step will be for the governing committees to review the budgets and consider making any requests for changes. Any proposed changes would be presented to the finance committee.

The county board will look at all the budgets at its Sept.

21 meeting and will approve a recommended budget at its Oct. 11 meeting. The 2011 Polk County budget will be adopted on Nov. 9 after a public hearing.

The 2011 budget will be tight, Frey said, but he said he is more concerned about the 2012 budget. Debt service costs will increase $160,000 in 2011 and an additional $200,000 in 2012. The future state and federal funding

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Budget details The five budgets presented Tuesday ranged from $7.2 million for law enforcement to $113,000 for the medical examiner. The law enforcement budget is the largest levy expense. There are other department budgets that are larger but receive much of their funds from outside sources. The human services department, for instance, gets two-thirds of its funding from nonlevy sources.

The law enforcement budget, which includes field services, the jail and communications, gets 93 percent of its funds from the levy. Personnel accounts for 84 percent of its budget. Even with some cuts in staffing expenses from retirements, the law enforcement levy will increase $100,000 in 2011.

At the other end of the budget, the medical examiner is lowering his levy funding by $4,000 and increasing his fees revenue by $4,800. His no-increase budget includes a savings of $8,000 in the contract for autopsies, a set annual fee that has gone down from $32,000 a year to $26,000 for 2011.

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Frey said the county is facing a couple of tough years as the nation goes through its second worse economic crisis. He added that the county has good reserves in the long run, but those reserves are tied up in delinquent property taxes, paper assets now that eventually will result in cash when the economy recovers “at some time in the future.”

Preparation for the 2011 budgets started with the request that each department reduce the levy portion of its budget by 1.5 percent. Frey said that departments should be able to make that level of cuts through efficiencies in operations and added that all departments met his request. The 3-percent cut resulted in a $300,000 savings.

The departments then added in the contracted wage increases of just under 3 percent for the employees represented by unions and an expected increase in health insurance costs.

Many departments came up with additional savings, Frey said. He mentioned human services which plans on saving $200,000 by reducing the placements of persons at risk in residential treatment centers, an expensive process that human services says often does not meet the needs of the persons at risk. Highway is saving $50,000 by using cheese brine, a waste product, as an ice remover after winter storms. Property expects to lower its budget by $5,000 by using new ways of ordering supplies.

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Obey announces big increase in state’s share of federal tax dollars

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Seventh District Congressman Dave Obey, D-Wausau, announced last week that recent figures from the Bureau of the Census show that Wisconsin, which has traditionally been 47th or 48th in its per capita receipt of federal tax dollars has now moved dramatically up to 21st.

“Because Wisconsin isn’t home to large military bases or lots of federal employees, we’ve been at the bottom of the pack in terms of the per capita return on federal tax dollars for years, with a very low return from federal salaries and wages, federal retirement or procurement dollars,” Obey said. “That changed last year! Federal funding in Wisconsin jumped by over 50 percent - from $40 billion to more than $61 billion - moving us from 48th in the nation to 21st in terms of per capita federal dollars.”

“That’s significantly ahead of the average increase in federal spending nationally which went up by 16 percent,” Obey added A large part of the increase in funding is due to the economic recession and the government’s response to help the economy, Obey noted. “Like every state, part of Wisconsin’s increase in federal funding was due to increased spending on unemployment and other benefits for workers and families who were hit by the recession. But what helped us so much more than others was our ability to capitalize on the increased investments made by the Recovery Act and other government ac-

tions to help the economy. We saw federal grants and procurement dollars to Wisconsin businesses and universities more than double as the Department of Defense and other agencies bought more Wisconsin products.”

Census data shows that Wisconsin grant funding jumped from $8.4 billion to $19.2 billion – moving the state from 41st in the nation to seventh in its per capita federal grants funding. Major grant increases came especially through the departments of Health and Human Services, Education, Energy and the Environmental Protection Agency which all saw increases from 130 percent to 190 percent over the previous year. The increase in health and human services grant funding alone accounts for over a third of Wisconsin’s increased federal funding ($8.5 billion out of $21 billion increase). Wisconsin also enjoyed a big increase in grants through the Department of Transportation which were up 64 percent and through the Department of Housing which soared by 74 percent.

Wisconsin also saw a big increase in funding through procurement contracts, largely through the Department of Defense. In 2008, Wisconsin’s share of DOD funding totaled just under $3.3 billion. In 2009 that jumped to nearly $8.1 billion, elevating Wisconsin from 38th in the nation to 16th in its share of federal procurement dollars.

“I’m glad that the Recovery Act has provided an opportunity for Wisconsin state government and Wisconsin businesses to do so well to compete for a fair share of federal tax dollars,” Obey concluded. from the office of Congressman Obey

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by Patty Murray Wisconsin Public Radio STATEWIDE - Officials with the National Forest Service are still working to assess the environmental damage from large scale marijuana growing operations.

At least 10 sites have been found in the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest in northeastern Wisconsin, each one measuring roughly an acre.

Considering the entire size of the forest is 1.5 million acres, those plots might not sound like a lot. But Suzanne Flory, a spokesperson for the NFS, says each pot field had been clear cut, and the growers weren‘t exactly organic gardeners.

“The damage can range everywhere from fertilizer … pesticides getting into the water system which can have longterm implications,” says Flory. “It also leaves a scar on the landscape which hopefully will come back naturally over

time. It’s just an interruption of natural processes on the forest landscape.”

Flory led reporters to an isolated growing area, at least a mile off the nearest road. The camp was strewn with garbage and fertilizer bags. Three holes were also dug to tap into the water table.

That concerns ranger Jeff Seefeldt, who says hydrologists will come in to study what, if any, chemicals were mixed in the holes.

“Personally, it upsets me someone would do this to the public’s land,” says Seefeldt. “This land belongs to everybody, and to come and leave a scar on it, leave garbage, doesn’t make me very happy.”

Normally the area where the marijuana was grown would be a cedar swamp and spruce forest. Some of the felled trees were upwards of 80 years old. But Seefeldt says the area will bounce back within five years, making it once again habitable for deer and black bears.

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No lack of interest

The Government Accountability Board is estimating 28 percent of us in Wisconsin old enough to vote will be going to the polls in next Tuesday’s primary.

That’s a healthy percentage - and if it holds true - it will top the record primary turnout statewide in 1964.

Primary elections are closed in Wisconsin meaning that a person can only vote for candidates from one party or the other. Winners end up on the November ballot.

There’s a hotly contested gubernatorial race among GOP candidates Scott Walker, a Milwaukee County executive, and Mark Neumann, a home builder and developer who served two terms in the U.S. House of Representatives during the 1990s.

And the GOP lineup for a spot on the ballot for the 7th Congressional District spot vacated by Dave Obey features former lumberjack and MTV reality show star Sean Duffy and Dan Mielke, a Republican from Rudolph who ran against Obey two years ago. This race has had some sparks with Mielke claiming he was treated rudely by his own party, which may have hurt his credibility in some circles - but then he surprised the political pundits by topping Duffy in a poll published by the Wausau Daily Herald.

Closer to home there are three primary contests for sheriff - two in Burnett and one in Polk. Voter interest in all three contests has been unusually high for a primary showdown, in a contest for an office that many feel shouldn’t involve politics or an election.

A look at the news releases and letters we’ve posted on our Web site (www.theleader.net) gives somewhat of a glimpse into the emotions being carried into Tuesday’s primary.

Some letters regarding candidates went straight to our Web site as opposed to our printed pages in order to allow a more immediate response. The weekly, as good as we feel it is in serving the communities we cover, isn’t serving its purpose by leaving accusations out there for an entire week in print before they can be properly responded to in the same format.

GAB Director Kevin Kennedy says the public is “very motivated about government right now.”

And, perhaps, some voters feel another shift is needed to make things better. It sounds cliche, but it’s the catalyst for bringing voter interest to a peak.

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• Where to write • President Barack Obama 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. Washington, D.C. 20500 www.whitehouse.gov/contact/ Governor 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) 2662519 rep.hubler@legis.state.wi.us U.S. Senator Herb Kohl 330 Hart Senate Office Bldg.

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

Senator Robert Jauch (25th District) Room 19 South, State Capitol P.O. Box 788, Madison, WI 53707 E-mail: Sen.Jauch@legis.state.wi.us Senator Sheila Harsdorf (10th District) State Capitol, P.O. Box 7882 Madison, WI 53707 (608) 266-7745 • (715) 2321390 Toll-free - 1-800-862-1092

The recession has been here long enough now to create some critical thinking when it comes to business as usual.

Many business owners are realizing they can do things more efficiently with fewer people ... and some, unfortunately, are undoubtedly using the recession as an excuse to employ fewer people.

Many of the 62,000 state employees felt the pain of recession this past year when legislators voted to cut back their hours - which, of course, cut back on some of the services they provided.

Now the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel - in the midst of a fall political season and just days before the Sept. 14 primary vote - is suggesting the state do away completely with three positions on the ballot - secretary of state, state treasurer and lieutenant governor.

The secretary of state position, held by Douglas LaFollette since 1982, costs the state about $100,000 a year (that’s including benefits). The current job title provides LaFollette with little to do in recent years, says MJS’s editorial board. The position was once responsible for elections and other duties but now it commissions notaries, registers trade names and trademarks and files state deeds, among other minor chores.

Our lieutenant governor apparently has no job description other than what the governor can come up with to keep him/her busy. That position pays approximately $72,000 a year with $34,000 in benefits. The annual budget for the office is $390,800.

A reader e-mailed the Leader this week noting that the position of lieutenant governor is indeed important. “What if the next governor passed away, or they move on to a federal administrator position? The one who would take over is the lieutenant governor. This happened in 2001, when Gov. Thompson left and Scott McCallum took over.”

The MJS editorial board suggests lawmakers would simply have to devise a new line of succession. “If they can figure out redistricting, they can figure out succession,” their editorial states.

The state treasurer’s position could also be done away with, states the editorial.

The treasurer manages the state college savings program - Edvest - and is responsible for unclaimed property. The current treasurer has no experience with financial affairs, which is why, the MJS board notes, she didn’t receive that paper’s endorsement four years ago. The position pays $65,000 with benefits of $27,000.

It’s not so much how much could be saved if all three offices were eliminated someone would still have to do the duties associated with each office - but the message of government striving to become efficient would be loud and clear.

And valid or no, it’s good to see these questions debated, especially when the vast majority of us are making sacrifices as the result of our personal budgets.

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Letters on our Web site

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Views expressed on these pages do not necessarily reflect the views of managment or board members.

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• Letters to the editor • Day of Service What are you doing on Friday, Sept. 10?

Interfaith Caregivers would like to challenge you to get involved in your own community for the National Day of Service and Remembrance. Take some time to help a neighbor in need.

There are many great ways to get involved. Donate food to a local food shelf, play with a child, walk a dog at the animal shelter, talk to a teen, donate school supplies to a local school, give an elderly neighbor a ride, donate clothes to a thrift store, pick up litter, visit someone at a nursing home, donate your gently used household items to the homeless shelters or call a lonely person.

If you’re too busy to volunteer on Sept.

10, write a check to the United Way or Salvation Army for emergency vouchers for neighbors in need.

Or decide this is the day to call a local nonprofit and sign up to become a volunteer. Change your life! Help a neighbor!

Remember Sept. 11 on Sept. 10. Volunteer your time and donate. Make a difference!

Karen Krupa Program Director Interfaith Caregivers of Polk County/AmeriCorps Member Balsam Lake

Get involved Residents of Laketown Township, the time is now upon us for all of us to get involved in our local government. Many of you probably already know about Mathy Construction’s proposed mine. If you don’t know, or haven’t heard, please learn as much as you can. This mine has been a very big issue for our township for quite some time now.

Here are the facts: Laketown is not zoned. However, Mathy approached the town board to determine “township standards” to rebuild a road to access their property. Not for permission to begin mining, they own the property, and not being zoned allows them to mine as long as the permits and plans are submitted and approved.

The necessary mining and reclamation permits have been obtained.

DNR permits have been acquired. These permits strongly regulate what goes into our lakes and streams and prevents possible erosion.

Peter and the Wolf Many people reading this were not yet born in 1946 when Walt Disney released its animated version of the classic children’s tale, “Peter and the Wolf.” In older versions of the folk tale, the wolf eats Peter’s duck. In Disney’s childfriendly version, the wolf doesn’t really eat the duck. Although the wolf shows up with duck feathers in his mouth and licking his lips, it turns out Peter’s duck escaped by hiding in the hollow trunk of an old tree.

Unfortunately, we can’t so easily erase the real damage caused by the exploding wolf population in northwestern Wisconsin. Wolves are negatively impacting the already-dwindling whitetail population and adversely affecting bear hunting by the killing and maiming of hunting dogs. It has also been proven that wolves are killing livestock and pets at an ever-increasing rate here in Northern Wisconsin.

For these reasons, I have been working with a bipartisan group of state leg-

Legal documentation was drawn up stating township regulations and was signed and documented by all parties concerned, however now has been rescinded due to the township’s violation of open meeting laws. Once settled the document could remain in effect.

The township will benefit from this agreement by getting nearly two miles of road reconstructed and blacktopped at no cost to the township. And reduced cost for materials to upgrade other roads.

Mathy has proposed that any wells damaged by their activity will be repaired or replaced.

Attorney fees are mounting up, unnecessarily. So far the township has spent at least $45,000, $10,000 of which was covered by our insurance company.

A new ordinance was adopted by the town board regulating large-scale commercial activity. This could affect mining (including local gravel pits), and also could put regulations upon local farmers and business people that could further burden their ability to operate.

We need to return our township to a country-centered community rather than a suburban community. More regulation is not the answer, commonsense decisions are. Our town board is a representation of the people, not to be a dictating board. We urge residents of Laketown to attend meetings with an open mind and disregard outside opinions. This decision is ours. Progress results in change, which often opens opportunities and benefits.

Monthly board meetings are the fourth Tuesday, every month at 7:30 p.m., at the community center, Cushing.

Friends of Laketown Stan Engstrand Cushing

Why not more trails?

We have a lot of open spaces. Why do we not have more trails ? If tourism is No. 1 then let’s get with it. I would like to ride from Trade Lake to Danbury and north.

Snowmobilers have trails from Polk County through our town; why not ATVs? If ATVs are allowed on the roads/streets they need to have flashing lights and the slow-moving sign on or get street legal.

Questions to be answered: What is all the hoopla about ATVs ?

Why did we have a county survey

Ann Hraychuck 28th District Assembly islators to get U.S. Department of Interior Secretary Ken Salazar and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Acting Director Rowan Gould to move swiftly to remove or “delist” wolves from the list of federal endangered species. DNR Secretary Matt Frank has joined DNR secretaries from 13 Midwestern states and three Canadian provinces in unanimously approving the delisting of the wolf.

The message we sent was reinforced this week when the U.S. Sportsmen’s Alliance Foundation and five other groups gave notice that they will sue the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service if the agency doesn’t remove Great Lakes wolves from the endangered species list quickly.

The Wisconsin Conservation Congress, the Wisconsin Wildlife Federation,

done?

Did the 21 county supervisors read or reference it?

Do the 21 county supervisors have their own copy?

Do the county supervisors bring the survey to every meeting for reference?

Since the survey is the will of all property tax payers, why is it not followed?

On ATV usage, our county survey says: • Most Burnett County property owners (92 percent) felt that ATV infrastructure (trails, signage, maintenance, etc.) should be funded through user fees.

• A majority (56 percent) disagree that additional use of roads for ATVs is needed in their community.

My personal opinion: I would like one, [an ATV] however, we do not have a place to ride one and I cannot justify a trailer to haul one.

There is a lack of training on how to operate safely and where to ride them. If our motorcycle is a low silhouette with lights on, ATVs are a super-low silhouette with no lights.

We normally see a male with two or three kids on one, riding in the ditch or roadway, and fear one ramming us on our motorcycle.

In our trust we have this clause. If we are killed by any moving vehicle, that an investigation be done into the cause and all parties and levels of governments to be sued for $6 million and all funds to be given to the African Widows Project headed up by our local world missionary.

Rich Hess Trade Lake

Nullification What is that?

rights.

In 1798, Thomas Jefferson along with James Madison, another creditable source, penned the Kentucky and Virginia resolutions in opposition to the Alien and Sedition Acts, which they felt violated the First Amendment rights of free speech and was therefore unconstitutional. This was the first time that the term nullification was used in political discourse.

Jefferson went on to say that any law that was unconstitutional, was in fact, no law at all.

The primary source for determining if a law is constitutional is in Article I, Section 8 of the Constitution. Here are listed the specific enumerated powers the framers of the Constitution, entrusted to the federal government. Any legislation that can not be tied to one of these listed powers is, in fact, unconstitutional and with the proper state leadership, the rightful remedy would be to make it null and void within the boundaries of a sovereign state.

At a recent event in which the guest speaker was author and historian Dr.Thomas E. Woods Jr., author of “Nullification: How to Resist Federal Tyranny in the 21st Century,” the question was asked: “Why aren’t more people embracing nullification?” They simply do not understand what it is.

Many people, some knowingly and some unknowingly, confuse nullification with secession. Nullification is a check and balance against government power and oppression, whereby secession is a sovereign state separating itself from the union of states.

Leon Moe Trade Lake

Political letters

Thomas Jefferson, who most of us would call a creditable source, called nullification the “rightful remedy” to the uncontrollable quest for government power.

In an oration in 1772, John Adams declared that, “Liberty, under every conceivable form of government is always in danger.” 26 years later, he personified that very danger when he signed into law the Alien and Sedition Acts, which made criticizing the president and others in the federal government a crime. Adams showed us that government is the greatest threat to liberty because it always tends toward the destruction of the individual’s natural

During these weeks of the campaign season, no letters will be published from political candidates and their immediate family, campaign managers or spokespersons, local party officials, paid consultants, public relations firms or major contributors to specific candidates or ballot measures.

We are no longer printing letters to the editor which refer to candidates running in the Sept. 14 primary.

the Wisconsin Bear Hunters Association, Whitetails of Wisconsin and the National Wild Turkey Federation of Wisconsin joined the U.S. Sportsmen’s Alliance Foundation in giving notice that the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has 60 days to act before the groups go to court to force the secretary of the interior, which oversees Fish and Wildlife, to delist wolves in Minnesota, Wisconsin and Michigan.

I am hopeful that this development will force Salazar’s hand. I can’t imagine that anyone, including the secretary of the interior, wants to get caught up in another long and expensive court battle over this issue. Too much time and energy has already been wasted on previous botched delisting attempts, court challenges and arguments over whether Wisconsin and Minnesota wolves are genetically different from those in other states.

Earlier this year, U.S. Fish and Wildlife officials announced that they were working on a plan to delist wolves in the western Great Lakes. It is time to give

states back their rightful ability to manage their wolf populations.

The letter that I and the chair of the Wisconsin Senate Natural Resources Committee sent to the secretary made clear that support for the Endangered Species Act in Wisconsin is being eroded by the federal government’s inaction.

More and more people are beginning to question the effectiveness of a regulatory framework that can’t seem to solve problems like depredation or prevent people from feeling they have to take matters into their own hands.

I encourage people who are concerned about high wolf numbers to take part in the Wisconsin Wildlife Federation petitions that are being circulated around the state that will be hand delivered to Salazar in January of 2011. You can sign onto these petitions at local sporting goods stores around the district or you may call my office for more information. You may also directly contact Salazar at the United States Department of the Interior, 1849 C Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20240.

Veteran’s alleged role in murder/suicide raises questions about PTSD

by Mike Simonson Wisconsin Public Radio SUPERIOR - The recent double homicide/suicide in Superior, involving a veteran back from Iraq, has the community asking if the tragedy could have been prevented.

Superior police believe Matthew Magdzas killed his 23-year-old pregnant wife, their year-old daughter and three family dogs.

Afghanistan War vet and Superior City

Councilor Greg Mertzig says his community is stunned. He says he didn’t know Magdzas, who served in Iraq in 2006 and 2007, but he is familiar with difficulties returning vets face.

“I know by being deployed to both Iraq and Afghanistan, it’s a huge, hard adjustment,” says Mertzig. “When I got back from my deployment … I had some difficulties finding a job. I found myself a little disgruntled and upset with how things were going.”

Durbin Keeney counsels veterans in

Duluth and Superior. He says about 45 percent of returning veterans seek help.

“So the services may be there, but getting the veterans to the water and making them drink when they need to is difficult sometimes.”

Keeney served in Vietnam. He says today’s wars are different because the military is depending on the National Guard and Army Reserve. That means multiple deployments that increase the chance of things like post-traumatic stress disorder.

But he warns against stereotyping return-

C O O P E R A T I V E - O W N E D

ing soldiers as having PTSD, because it casts “an aspersion” on them.

“We don’t need that and these families don’t need that. This is a tragedy that happened between a young man and his family, and now it’s a tragedy between these people and the whole community.”

Magdzas was a member of the Wisconsin Army National Guard but was on a nondrilling status. Keeney says that means he was not able to carry out his duties.

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THEME: FOLK HEROES ACROSS 1. Steep slope formed by erosion 6. Financial person 9. Pakistan’s official literary language 13. *a.k.a. “The Little Mermaid” 14. Blood testing site 15. Children’s respiratory disease 16. Klepto_____ 17. One or some 18. Respond 19. *Babe’s companion 21. *Pilgrims’ helper 23. South in French 24. Flightless birds 25. Greenwich time 28. Architectural drawing, e.g.

30. Location of famous 1971 prison riot 35. *Cherry tree-chopping Washington wasn’t one 37. Keen on 39. Break of day 40. Wheel shaft 41. *Wilderness Road trailblazer 43. Speed ____ 44. “___ __ extenuating circumstances” 46. Lice eggs 47. Seed cover 48. Peanut butter to a cracker 50. Reluctant, followed by “to” 52. Between NE and E 53. Gene Simmons’ rock band 55. Upton Sinclair novel upon which movie “There Will Be Blood” was based 57. *”Gone With the Wind” heroine, minus a “t” 61. Air passage through which air leaves a mine 64. “Drove my chevy to the _____”, according to Don McLean 65. Extrasensory perception 67. Type of whip 69. In a cold manner 70. Likewise 71. Giraffe-like African animal 72. *Coonskin hat-wearing frontiersman 73. Center of the solar system 74. “_____ eleison,” or “Lord, have mercy” in Latin

DOWN 1. *Famous U.S. army recruiter and “uncle” 2. Penny-pinching boss of SpongeBob SquarePants 3. Indigenous people and language of Japan 4. *Paul Revere seized them on his midnight ride 5. Highlight or spotlight 6. Kin group 7. *Peter of the Lost Boys 8. Bottomless pit 9. a.k.a. Carbamide 10. Multicolored horse 11. Type of tape famous for its versatility 12. “__ __ no good” 15. Hard outer layers 20. Improvise 22. In so far as 24. Ensnares 25. Trash bag manufacturer, possessive form 26. Kind of mistake 27. An early European coin, a.k.a. thaler 29. In a little while, old-fashioned 31. Deepest brass instrument 32. Habituate 33. Mediterranean spice 34. *Johnny Chapman’s fruit of choice 36. Network of nerves 38. On top of 42. To bar by estoppel 45. *Famous female sharpshooter 49. “___ Hard,” movie 51. *Wild Bill’s surname 54. Cancel an edit, pl.

56. *Lincoln’s physique 57. Skidded 58. Plural of cecum 59. Tel ____, city 60. Count on 61. Common 2nd word in fairytale 62. *Lindbergh and Earhart did this across the Atlantic 63. Brazilian Indigenous people 66. ___-chef 68. Loose it on casual Friday?

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Smoking control, fair costs discussed at public protection

by Gregg Westigard Leader staff writer BALSAM LAKE – While most of the public protection committee meeting Tuesday, Sept. 7, was devoted to a presentation of five department 2011 budgets, there were some other items on the agenda.

The committee approved a plan to enforce the new nosmoking statute, heard about the cost of law enforcement at the county fair and listened to a citizen complaint about lack of law enforcement response to problems in his neighborhood. Only three of the five committee members, Jay Luke, Kim O’Connell and Jim Edgell, were present for the monthly meeting. Brian Masters and Gary Bergstrom were absent.

Smoking The state of Wisconsin has banned indoor smoking in the state. The question has been how to enforce the new law. The proposed solution for Polk County will be an ordinance that allows the issuing of citations against businesses that fail to enforce the smoking ban. The citations would be issued after the county receives a complaint.

Public health director Gretchen Sampson said the county would be reactive in enforcing the ban and the citation process would be less cumbersome for the sheriff’s department and the district attorney. The county will hold a public hearing on the proposed smoke-free ordinance in October.

Law enforcement at the fair Sheriff Tim Moore said there were no problems at the county fair this year, even though the fair had a beer garden for the first time. He said the department had a presence at the fair from Thursday through Sunday night. His deputies operated a public information booth and patrolled the grounds. The cost of the county fair presence was $9,000, all in personnel expense, Moore said.

Public complaint The sheriff’s department is not doing enough to control criminal activities in a neighborhood on the north shore of Balsam Lake, Jess Mattocks told the committee during public comments. Mattocks, who lives at Kemah

Park Court, said he has made complaints about three issues and says the sheriff’s office has not responded to his complaints. His said his complaints were about gunshots in the neighborhood, drug trafficking and a person who exposed himself to a child.

Mattocks, who is part of the neighborhood crime watch, said that not only were his complaints not answered but he feels he was treated badly by some in the sheriff’s office for making the complaints. He said he was told he called the police too often and was “cussed out” in the hallway of the justice center.

“I feel it is my duty to let the public know,” Mattocks said.

Amery man charged with substantial battery Beat woman for two hours AMERY – A 21-year-old man has been charged with substantial battery – intending bodily harm, a felony, after a drawn-out fight with a woman in their Amery home on Aug. 27.

According to the victim, Sean Smith, Amery, and she arrived at home at about 1 a.m. and began arguing. Smith then began slapping her, pushing her and pulling her

hair. He also “head butted” her in the face, causing her nose to bleed violently. The victim said her nose bled for more than an hour.

After Smith fell asleep, the woman drove herself to the Amery hospital. The victim had bruised ribs, arms, face and a broken nose. She had waited to report the crime until Smith left home. — with information from the Polk County Sheriff’s office

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Law of the Month: Watch for students Drivers must be even more vigilant when school starts STATEWIDE — With the start of another academic year, drivers must be exceptionally vigilant in watching for students walking, biking or riding buses to and from school and follow laws designed to protect them.

Stop for school buses

According to Wisconsin law, drivers must stop a minimum of 20 feet from a stopped school bus with its red warning lights flashing. Drivers must stop whether the bus is on their side of road, on the opposite side of the road or at an intersection they are approaching. However, drivers are not required to stop for a school bus if they are traveling in the opposite direction on the other side of a divided roadway separated by a median or other physical barrier.

When they are passed illegally, school bus drivers are authorized to report the violator to a law enforcement agency and a citation may be issued. The owner of the vehicle, who might not be the offending driver, will then be responsible for paying the citation.

A citation for failure of a vehicle to stop for a school bus costs $326.50 with four demerit points. If reported by a school bus driver, the vehicle owner’s liability for the ille-

gal passing of a bus costs $326.50 with no demerit points.

Students walking to school

State law requires drivers to yield to pedestrians: • Who have started crossing an intersection or crosswalk on a walk signal or on a green light if there’s no walk signal.

• Who are crossing the road within a marked or unmarked crosswalk at an intersection where there are no traffic lights or control signals.

• When a vehicle is crossing a sidewalk or entering an alley or driveway.

In addition, drivers may not legally overtake and pass any vehicle that has stopped for pedestrians at an intersection or crosswalk. Drivers who fail to yield the right of way to pedestrians who are legally crossing roadways may be issued citations that cost approximately $175 to $232 — depending on the type of violation — along with four demerit points assessed on their license. A citation for passing a vehicle that is stopped for pedestrians costs $326 with three demerit points.

A violation of the state law that requires drivers to overtake and pass bicyclists safely costs a total of $200.50 with three demerit points.

“Students, especially young children, are not always paying attention to traffic around them, so drivers should expect the unexpected,” says Captain Jeff Frenette of the Wisconsin State Patrol Northwest Region. “Because children and teens can be unpredictable, we need to remind drivers at the start of every school year to keep an eye out for buses and students riding bikes or walking on their way to and from school.” — from WSP

Students biking to school

When drivers are passing bicycles traveling in the same direction, they must leave a safe distance of no less than three feet of clearance and must maintain that clearance until they have safely passed the bicycle.

Governor wants to restore stem cell research money

by Shamane Mills Wisconsin Public Radio MADISON - Gov. Doyle says Wisconsin will help restore federal funding for embryonic stem cell research any way it can. Without it, researchers say Wisconsin has more to lose than most states.

Scientists say Wisconsin is especially hard-hit by a federal injunction barring government funding of embryonic stem cell research. That’s because private funding is limited and state funds are not as plentiful as they are in California.

Stephen Duncan, a stem cell researcher at the Medical College of Wisconsin in Milwaukee, says the loss of federal money could mean the loss of talent if the injunction persists.

“If I’ve got the choice of not doing my work or moving to somewhere that’s sunnier and not quite as cold,

it’s really hard for me to justify in the long term, staying in an environment particularly in the Midwest, that cannot provide the extent of the support that places like California or perhaps Massachusetts do.”

On the UW-Madison campus, the chancellor says two dozen researchers have embryonic stem cell funding in limbo. A private UW-Madison spinoff business called Stemina has $2 million in federal grants at stake.

Gov. Jim Doyle says Wisconsin plans on filing a friend of the court brief (amicus) to help the federal government’s appeal. He says the real value of what Wisconsin has to offer by filing the brief is to demonstrate “just how disruptive this injunction is.“ In addition, Doyle is asking Congress to restore federal funding of embryonic stem cell research.

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Fate of estate tax will weigh on state budget sume that the tax will return.”

Peacock and other budget observers are allowed to speculate on this stuff. The nonpartisan Legislative Fiscal Bureau is not. And so when it projects a $2.5 billion shortfall in the state budget, it’s going by the law that’s on the books right now. That law says the estate tax will return in full force. If it’s not, the fiscal bureau says the state’s budget shortfall could actually grow by as much as $219 million, making an already difficult budget situation even worse.

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by Shawn Johnson Wisconsin Public Radio STATEWIDE - Wisconsin’s state budget deficit could get even bigger depending on what Congress decides to do with the estate tax this year.

Wisconsin’s estate tax has historically been linked in one way or another to the federal estate tax. The connection used to generate hundreds of millions of dollars in state tax revenue that gradually went away as the federal estate tax was phased out over the past decade.

But that phaseout, like other Bush tax cuts, had a sunset. What that means is that if Congress does nothing, the federal estate tax will return to what it was in 2001, and the state will start collecting tax money again, too.

But Jon Peacock with the Wisconsin Council on Children and Families says the trouble is that nobody is actually talking about that in Congress.

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Ideas to improve services to seniors

by Chuck Quirmbach Wisconsin Public Radio MILWAUKEE - Advocates for seniors and the Obama administration are starting to discuss ways to improve home care, meal programs and other parts of the Older Americans Act. Nearly 400,000 Wisconsin seniors make use of programs under the Older Americans Act, which aims to help people live independently in their communities.

President Obama is proposing to increase the budget for those programs this year, but federal agencies are also gearing up for a five-year reauthorization of the act.

At a hearing held in Milwaukee by Wisconsin Sen. Herb Kohl, Wauwatosa resident Dorothy Williams discussed how relief programs for caregivers have helped her get an occasional break from helping her 101-yearold mother, who has dementia.

Williams says she hopes caregiver support programs get more funding. Also testifying at the hearing was the assistant secretary for aging in the federal department of health and human services. Kathy Greenlee says getting meals to the elderly will be a growing challenge.

Greenlee also says coordinating senior services with medical programs will be a key goal. Kohl says he's still looking at whether to support this year's funding hike for the Older Americans Act. But says, either everyone is a senior citizen or knows one who uses the program.

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Collectors auction this week As reported in last week’s Leader, the auction of the Morris Blomgren estate is taking place this week, with collectors from across the nation and world showing an interest in the old cars and tractors Blomgren collected and stored at his Falun farm over the past half century. Blomgren died last year at the age of 92, and his surviving family members arranged for the auction. These antique tractors - considered to be very valuable - are to be auctioned off on Thursday. The Leader will have a report on the auction in next week’s issue. - Photos by Gary King

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“And that whole model really doesn’t make sense in an age where we’re awash with information.”

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A new UW survey shows roughly half of the student body owns a smartphone, twice the number in 2009. And while Web surfing and music downloads make up a lot of activity, respondents say they want academia on-demand as well.

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Evergreens give Vikings a tussle

Kirk and Peterson each had one catch, for 27 yards and 17 yards respectively.

“The good part was that we didn’t get frustrated, we just kept playing and gaining lots of yards,” Belanger said. In total, the Vikings had 419 yards offensively. “We were happy with what the kids were able to do.”

The Vikings host Winter this Friday, Sept. 10, in their first home game of the season.

Frederic keeps composure late for exciting finish Frederic 22, Northwood 14

by Marty Seeger Leader staff writer MINONG – After blowing past Siren in the first week of the regular season the Vikings met a different matchup against Northwood/Solon Springs in week two, last Friday, Sept. 3.

With just minutes left and Frederic leading 14-7, the Evergreens were faced with a fourth down and 13 to go, but faked the punt and junior Josh Malone ran it 46 yards for the touchdown. The extra point tied the game, but Frederic marched right back down the field after the kickoff, and Tony Peterson ran it in for a 7-yard touchdown to give the Vikings a 22-14 lead with 56 seconds remaining in the game. Despite a Hail Mary attempt by Northwood, the Vikings sealed the win for good on a Trae Gehl interception.

“The good part was that every time they scored, we responded,” said Vikings coach Ken Belanger.

The Vikings had some tough breaks throughout the night, which included four fumbles, but managed to hold Northwood to two touchdowns, and zero firsthalf points. Both teams were nearly scoreless in the first half until Frederic quarterback Ben Ackerley hit Robert Kirk on a 27-yard pass play to make it a 6-0 game late in the first half.

The Vikings had been moving the ball well in the first half, which included a 15play drive on their first possession of the game. Those 15 plays put the Vikings on the 4-yard line, but a 6-yard loss on the following play and a fumbled snap cost Frederic the possibility of scoring on what started out to be a successful march down the field. A quicker, similar fate hit the Vikings on their next possession.

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Frederic’s Tony Peterson (No. 31) carries the ball against Northwood. Peterson totaled 236 rushing yards on 36 carries during the game. – Photos by Becky Amundson

Northwoods quarterback Philip Larson (No. 12) gets the pass off as Viking defender Bryce Williamson (No. 70) rushes him.

“They (Northwood) moved it a little bit, and then we got it back, and then on the first play we fumbled and gave it right back to them,” Belanger said.

In the second half, Northwood scored on a 90-yard kickoff return to open the third quarter and take a brief 7-6 lead, but again the Vikings responded. In six plays, which included a 35-yard run by Peterson, the Vikings scored again. Peterson took it into the end zone on a 5-yard run and the Vikings soon led 14-7. Peterson was just one of the Vikings highlights on the evening, as he rushed for 236 yards on 36 carries. Erik Stoner had 47 yards on eight carries and Ackerley passed for 130 yards, completing eight of 13 passes.

“We made some mistakes but we did a lot of good things too,” said Belanger, who was quick to point out that Northwood/Solon Springs is a solid team this season with a lot of talented athletes.

“They’re a very decent team, so they’re going to win a lot of games,” Belanger said.

Defensively the Vikings were able to shut the Evergreens down, which included the three interceptions by Gehl, Ackerley and Kirk. Both Gehl and Ackerley had three solo tackles and three assists, and Kirk and Stoner and Dayton Rivera were all in on five tackles apiece. Bryce Williamson and Adam Chenal each were in on four tackles.

Offensively the Vikings had Waylon Buck with four catches for 61 yards, and Gehl with two receptions for 18 yards.

••• SIREN – The Knights of Columbus and Pepsi NFL Punt, Pass and Kick contests will be held this Saturday, Sept. 11, at the Siren Ballpark. The competition is open to girls and boys ages 8 through 15. Participants can compete in both competitions, but can only participate in one Knights of Columbus Punt, Pass and Kick. The Knights of Columbus competition begins at 11 a.m. on the east field, and the Pepsi NFL contest begins at 11:45 a.m., on the west field. For complete information visit the Siren Ballpark Web site at www.sirenballpark.net, call Mike Murphy at 715-349-5233, or e-mail mbmurphy@sirentel.net. You can also call 715-491-5798. – Marty Seeger ••• LEADER LAND – The Osceola at Somerset football game on Friday, Sept. 10, can be heard on WLMX 104.9 FM beginning at 7 p.m. The Prescott at Amery football game can be heard on WXCE 1260 AM beginning at 7 p.m.

••• MILWAUKEE – Brewers baseball can be heard on 1260 AM on the following dates and times. The Cubs at Brewers games on Sept. 11 and 12 begin at 6 p.m. and 1 p.m. respectively.

The Brewers at Astros games on Sept.

13, 14 and 15 begin at 7 p.m., 7 p.m., and 1 p.m., respectively.

••• MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. – Twins baseball can be heard on 104.9 FM on the following dates and times. The Twins at Indians games on Sept. 11 and 12 begin at 6 p.m., and noon respectively. The Twins at White Sox games on Sept. 14 and 15 begin at 7 p.m. both nights.

••• GREEN BAY – The Packers at Eagles football game is being broadcast on 105.7 FM on Sept. 12, beginning at 3:15 p.m.

••• MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. – The Sept. 9 Saints at Vikings game begins at 7 p.m. and can be heard on 104.9 FM. ••• MADISON. – The Sept. 11 San Jose State at Badgers college football game can be heard on 1260 AM beginning at 11 a.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 slashes the Bobcats Real test comes this Friday Luck 54, Birchwood 0

by Greg Marsten Leader staff writer LUCK – It was never really close. The Luck Cardinals absolutely dominated the Birchwood Bobcats on Friday, Sept. 3, at Rowe Field in Luck, jumping ahead early and never looking back in a dominating, 54-0 win.

Luck relied heavily on a steady ground game, with several rushers filling the role of offensive specialists. They had two runners with over 80 yards each on the ground, Ben Kuffalk and Kyle James, with Brodie Kunze adding nearly 70 yards more. Also helping out with the ground game was junior Jake Schrock, with 62 yards, and freshman Connor McGinnity, who broke a run loose for another 25-plus yards in the second half.

Luck’s offensive schooling started early, with a steady advancement capped by a 2-yard Ben Kuffalk touchdown four minutes into the game, and a Brodie Kunze 7yard TD three minutes after to make it 14-0 before the Birchwood bus even cooled off from the trip in.

The Bobcats offense had a hard time

doing anything against the Cardinals. A Luck interception a few moments later resulted in another Kuffalk rushing touchdown, this time from 3 yards out.

Cardinal quarterback Evan Armour turned a keeper into a 2-yard touchdown with less than two minutes remaining in the quarter, to give the Luck boys a fast, 27-0 lead.

Luck’s running game was already well established, giving the Cardinals a chance for a rare air attack, as their one completion all night - a 14-yarder from Armour to Alec Mortel for a touchdown - showed that they are not just a one-trick pony.

But it wasn’t just the Luck offense that was shining like a new trophy. The Cardinal defense capitalized on tentative Birchwood play early in the second quarter, as senior Brady Klatt forced Bobcat quarterback Nate Frandsen into a hurry-up that led to a fumble and a Klatt recovery in the end zone for another Cardinal score, making it 41-0 with just under 10 minutes remaining in the first half.

Luck added even more to the Bobcat misery as the first half wound down with another Evan Armour sneak attack keeper, this time from 10 yards out, making the score 48-0 as the gun sounded.

Birchwood had little or no offense in the first half, and in fact registered negative yardage against the Cardinal starters.

LEFT: Luck seniors Ashlynn Petersen (left) and Sarah Elert donned special "statistics glasses" for Friday's Luck home football contest against Birchwood.

The bespectacled duo kept accurate track of the Cardinals offense and defensive prowess. – Photos by Greg Marsten

Luck junior Ben Kuffalk turns the corner on the Birchwood defense in Friday's home win.

They managed 11 yards total yardage but most of that came in the final minutes as the Cardinals used their younger squad.

Luck did tally another score in the second half. Senior Kyle James bounced through his own line - and a few Bobcat lineman, as well – at 6:36 in the third quarter for a 3-yard touchdown, making it 540, which is where the final score stood.

The Cardinals registered some big offensive numbers against the overwhelmed ‘Cats: 333 yards rushing overall, with just 14 yards in the air on that lone Armour-to-Mortel TD.

On the defensive side of the line, the Luck boys also dominated. Besides their early interception, the Cards managed three fumble recoveries and 11 tackles for a loss in the victory.

“Luck’s real test will come this Friday as we travel to Shell Lake,” stated Cardinal head coach Don Kendzior. “Shell Lake returns all starters from last year and is ranked third in the state.”

Don’t expect the runaway success on the field for the Cardinals this time around. They will need every bit of gas in their tanks to stay ahead of the Lakers on Friday.

Ladysmith grinds out win over Saints Saints keep it close until final six minutes Ladysmith 19, St. Croix Falls 0

by Garth Olson Contributing writer ST. CROIX FALLS – The setting above the Saints stadium in St. Croix Falls was as picturesque as ever, despite a misty rain, which gave way to a rainbow directly over the playing field early in the first quarter.

On the field, a bruising full-force war developed, with St. Croix Falls falling short 19-0. The final score was somewhat misleading as Ladysmith clung to a 6-0 lead at the start of the fourth quarter.

“St. Croix Falls is a very physical football team, “ Ladysmith coach Woody Keeble said after the game. I’m proud of our

guys for answering the call tonight.”

Ladysmith built a 6-0 lead in the first quarter after 210-pound senior fullback Keith Rudesill scored on a 2-yard run.

Both teams seemed content to slug it out on the ground and had nearly identical rushing stats at the half. With four minutes remaining before the half, the Saints nearly tied the game after senior Nick Johnson intercepted a pass in his own end zone and returned it 105 yards for an apparent touchdown, but an illegal block erased the play.

In the second half, smash-mouth football continued as Ladysmith and the Saints turned to their bruising fullbacks, Rudesill and Auney Seifert respectively.

Defensively, St. Croix Falls with Sam Mike, Eric Segelstrom, Ryan Jaremczuk and Seifert, to name a few, did an excellent job at containing a very potent Ladysmith offense.

However, the ‘Jacks pulled away in the final six minutes with a pair of TDs via the air. The ‘Jacks quarterback Eric Effertz completed a 23-yard TD pass and followed it up with a 13-yard TD strike with three minutes remaining.

“This could have been an 8-6 game either way,“ Keeble added. “It felt like a hard-hitting conference game in the Heart O’ North.”

Seifert led the Saints with 86 yards on 15 carries. Rudesill led the Lumberjacks with 115 yards on 25 attempts with Ladysmith’s Effertz adding 152 yards in the air, completing 10 of 15 passes.

St. Croix Falls opens the conference season this Friday at Clear Lake.

RIGHT: St. Croix Falls senior, Auney Seifert took off on a 21-yard run early in the first quarter against Ladysmith. – Photo by Garth Olson

Unity comes out ahead in Chetek Grabs solid victory heading into conference action Unity 24, Chetek 8

by Marty Seeger Leader staff writer

CHETEK – The Eagles picked up a solid win over Chetek/Weyerhaeuser on Friday, Sept. 3, in Chetek, bringing their record to 1-1 heading into their first conference game

of the season against Grantsburg this Friday, Sept. 10.

“Our defense played very strong. Our backup players were a big part of this victory, after some injuries we had players really step up and fill in nicely for us. It looks like things are coming together for us as we prepare for conference play to begin,” said Eagles coach Dave Anderson.

Unity’s win came one week after a tough loss to St. Croix Central, where they started slow, but picked up some ground and played a solid second half. They seemed to pick up where they left off against the Bull-

dogs, as Unity sophomore Kyle Sorensen picked off a pass and went 60 yards for the touchdown to give the Eagles an early 6-0 lead.

The Eagles defense held Chetek in check for the next three quarters, while Erik Nelson Kyle Sorensen scored the second touchdown of the game for the Eagles in the second quarter on a 1-yard run. Unity scored again in the third quarter when Rush Hick-

Erik Nelson

ethier opened up the second half of the game with an 80-yard kickoff return. The big gain helped set up Reed Sorensen’s 1-yard touchdown run, and the Eagles led 18-0, until later in the third quarter when Hickethier scored on a 5-yard run.

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Webster can’t get it going against Clayton Opening kickoff return not enough for Tigers Clayton 32, Webster 6

by Marty Seeger Leader staff writer CLAYTON – Things looked promising for Webster in the opening kickoff last Friday, Sept. 3, in Clayton. Austin Bork marched straight down the center of the field for an 84-yard kickoff return, giving Webster a 6-0 lead in the first 12 seconds of the game. Despite the early spark, it would be one of the only bright spots on the night for the Tigers, as Clayton’s defense stood their ground, and the Bears offense sliced through the Tigers defense on a chilly, wet evening of football.

Webster had just 82 yards of rushing and 39 yards through the air, while converting just five first downs on the night.

Their defense managed to hold the Bears on their first possession of the game, but Webster went three and out in their next try. The Bears took over on the Tigers 40yard line, and a quarterback keeper by Tyler Ketz helped get the Bears down to the Webster 2-yard line. Junior Skyler Henley got Clayton on the board with a 2yard dive into the end zone, and it remained tied 6-6 heading into the second quarter.

The Tigers managed to keep Clayton out of the end zone for the better part of the second quarter until the Bears managed to convert a 5-yard pass play in Web-

Webster's Mason Kriegel gets mobbed by a pile of Bear defenders in Clayton last Friday, Sept 3. – Photo by Marty Seeger ster territory on a fourth and three. It brought Clayton to the 6-yard line, Henley punched through goal line on a 6-yard

run to help give Clayton a 12-6 lead.

Webster wasn’t done in the first half, however, as Lincoln Spafford hauled in a

beautiful diving catch across midfield to put the Tigers on the Bears 20-yard line.

With 2:26 still to go, Webster put their team in position to score, working their way inside the 10-yard line with the help of a nice run by Dan Dochniak. But the Bears defense held, allowing time to run off the clock and keeping a 12-6 halftime lead.

Clayton scored just once in the third quarter on a 14-yard scramble by Ketz, but continued to dominate Webster’s offense.

The Bears rushed for a total 234 yards and completed 10 of 14 passes for 73 yards.

They also held possession of the ball for 39:33, in comparison to Webster’s time of possession of 8:27.

Down 18-6 near the end of the third quarter, Webster had one more shot at a comeback as they took over on their own 20-yard line, and they looked as though they were starting to move the ball. However, a Clayton interception quieted the drive, and the third quarter ended with the Bears on the march again. With 11:34 still remaining in the fourth quarter, Henley took the ball 22 yards for the touchdown. Nicholas Messicci scored the final touchdown of the game for the Bears on a 1-yard run with 1:38 remaining in the game.

Defensively, Mason Kriegel led the Tigers with 14 tackles, including one sack.

Josh Baer and Bork also recorded a sack and nine tackles, and Garrett Eichman had 11 tackles.

The 1-1 Tigers will be headed to Flambeau on Friday, Sept. 10, to take on the 20 Falcons beginning at 7 p.m.

Beavers hold off the Pirates at home Grantsburg opens conference season at Unity Cumberland 42, Grantsburg 20

by Greg Marsten Leader staff writer GRANTSBURG – The Cumberland Beavers held off the Grantsburg boys on Friday in Grantsburg, scoring three touchdowns in the first quarter to catapult ahead and stay there, winning 42-20.

Cumberland moved ahead early, scoring on a Brady Rose run from 8 yards out and converting the point after for a quick lead. The Beavers struck again just a few minutes later, this time on a Sam Clark run from 11 yards out to move ahead, 140. Cumberland’s formidable offense struck again before the first quarter whistle, this time on a breakaway, 63-yard trot

by Beau Bergstrom, which combined with the point after for a 21-0 lead as the first quarter ended.

But the Beavers weren’t through yet, they kept moving the ball both on the ground and in the air, culminating in an-

Cumberland kicks their 21 unanswered point over the rainbow and the crossbar. – Photo by Scott Hoffman

other Brady Rose scamper 2:13 into the second quarter for a solid, 28-0 lead.

Grantsburg woke up offensively by finally scoring in the second quarter. They moved into the Beaver red zone and converted from 1 yard out on a Devan Christensen push for their first score of the season. The kick failed, but the Pirates had the scoring monkey off their backs, for the moment.

Cumberland responded in kind. Just a few seconds after the Pirate score, the Beaver offensive line allowed quarterback Sam Clark to break free for a 56-yard scoring scamper on an option, and the Island City boys never looked back. As the halftime gun sounded, the Pirates were trailing by a 35-6 deficit.

The second half was much more subdued for the Cumberland offense, as they played much more conservative ball, but still kept the Pirate offense chained down.

Beaver maestro Clark tossed a TD to receiver Matt Smith for a 35-yard touchdown most of the way through the third quarter, and the Beavers were very much in control of their destiny.

However, the Pirates were able to score twice in the final quarter, and made the game a little closer and more exciting for

the home fans. Joe Gaffney was able to score twice in the final minutes, first on a 7-yard run at 4:47, and then later on a 10yarder at 11:22, making it 42-20 as the gun sounded, giving the Pirate squad a much softer landing.

Grantsburg had a much better showing this week than they did the previous week against Spooner, and made quite a bit of progress in their ground game, tallying up almost 240 yards of real estate, compared to almost 260 yards on the ground for the Beavers. Pirate quarterback Daniel Larsen was 3 of 7 in the air for 50 yards, but was intercepted once in the process. Cumberland’s Clark was an impressive 9 of 12 in the air, with 171 yards and a TD. Several Pirate runners had some good numbers on the ground, and almost broke a few loose to make it closer. But the Beavers have a solid secondary, and made sure nobody got more than 7 or 8 yards past the line of scrimmage all night long.

Grantsburg goes up against the Unity Eagles on the road this Friday, hoping to get back in the win column in what could be a very evenly matched contest. Cumberland is 2-0 and has Hayward/LCO at home next week.

Turtle Lake shells the Dragons Turtle Lake 56, Siren 0

by Greg Marsten Leader staff writer

TURTLE LAKE – The Small Lakeland matchup between conference mates Turtle Lake and Siren went all the Lakers way on Friday in Turtle Lake, as the Dragons did all they could to get back on track but had a hard time controlling the explosive Laker offense. Turtle Lake marched to a 56-0 victory over Siren.

Turtle Lake quarterback Matt Connell got the Lakers rolling early with a 20-yard touchdown pass strike to John Lahti, just 1:12 into the contest. They converted a twopoint pass and proceeded to shut down the Dragons a short time later.

Laker Collin Orf struck next at 3:22, run-

ning 9-yards into the Dragons end zone for their second score, and another twopointer to add eight points more to the tally. Turtle Lake kept the ball on the ground for a spell, and capitalized about six minutes later on the clock, converting a drive into six more points with a Dylan Thill touchdown from 8 yards out for the Lakers third score of the first quarter, with the added converted two-pointer.

Thill scored again at the start of the second quarter, this time from just three yards out, and again the Lakers were successful on the two-point conversion.

Siren was having a hard time stopping the formidable Laker running game, and that prowess turned into another score as the first half wound down, this time from 5 yards out on an Orf run, and yes, another

two-point conversion.

The score was 40-0 as the second half began, and “running time” was triggered with the score, shortening the time for both squads on the field.

But the Lakers were not quite finished scoring. Hunter Moen scrambled 52 yards for a Laker TD at 3:32 in the fourth quarter.

Moen found another defensive line hole a few minutes later and scampered 18 yards for a score at 8:24 - with another successful two-point conversion, giving the Lakers 14 points on two-point conversions, which is as unlikely as it is impressive.

The Dragons had a hard time getting in gear offensively, and definitely had their hands full with the Lakers on defense. The Dragons also had a hard time keeping the Lakers away from the ball, with two inter-

ceptions. The Turtle Lake offense proved quite solid, totaling over 350 yards of rushing, with two players at or above 100 yards: Thill tallied 103 yards and Connell racked up 94 against the Dragons, who did shut the Laker air game down somewhat, allowing just 82 yards on 5 of 8 passing.

The painful final score of 56-0 is now history, leaving the Siren squad winless after two games. They head back home to play a nonconference match against Washburn on Friday, where they can hopefully shake off the Laker game and put it behind them.

Turtle Lake evened up their record at 1-1 overall and in conference, and should have little trouble adding another victory to their total this Friday, as they butt heads with the Birchwood Bobcats next Friday on the road.

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Saints defeat Dragons in home opener Siren’s “scrappy” play keeps SCF on their toes St. Croix Falls 3, Siren 1

by Marty Seeger Leader staff writer ST. CROIX FALLS – The Saints started out strong against Siren on Thursday, Sept. 2, winning the first two sets of the night 25-23, 25-23. St. Croix Falls led most of the way in the first two games but allowed the Dragons to get close in the first set of the night.

The Dragons kept chipping away at the Saints the entire night and were able to turn up the heat in game three, jumping out to an 8-3 lead.

“Hey, you know what, they are way scrappy this year,” remarked Saints coach Staci Hoff on the Siren Dragons.

At one point during the third set, Siren led 19-10, but the Saints came right back and made things exciting again, cutting Siren’s lead to just three points. Saints setter Heather Gilbert had an ace to make it a 23-20 Siren lead, and kills by Alexis Erickson and Sydney Geisness helped make it a 24-23 Siren lead, but a kill from Siren hitter Carley Emery gave the Dragons the narrow 25-23 win in game three.

The Saints ended the evening with a 2513 game win to take their first conference match of the season, and overall, Hoff was pleased with how the match played out.

“We played well tonight, and we played much better,” Hoff said, comparing their games against Siren to those at the Menomonie Sprawl the weekend before.

“I am happy the way we played. We had a little struggle last weekend at the Menomonie Sprawl. We actually played

Saints sophomore Sydney Geisness gets high above the net in search of a kill against Siren last week. Siren's Ashley Guevara (No. 11) is waiting on the other side of the net. well on Friday against some of the bigger teams, and then got shut down,” Hoff said.

As usual, the first few games of the season offer an insight into what coaches need to work on. Hoff says passing and communication on some of the Saints serve-receives are a couple of weak points, but she expects a different team to shine through as the season wears on.

“We should just keep building. We’re basically going off of what we had last year right now, and we just need to keep

building,” said Hoff.

The Dragons also have a lot to build on, proving that they’ll be no slouch in the conference this season. They have a pair of powerful hitters in Emery, who led the team with 13 kills and four digs, and Ashley Guevara, who had five kills and six blocks. Kyaisha Kettula had 18 assists, Danielle Keller had four digs and Brittany Coulter had three digs.

The Saints had a great night offensively with 37 total kills. Sarah Petznick led with 16 kills, four blocks and eight digs. Syd-

Elizabeth Brown tips the ball over the net for the Dragons, as Saint Sarah Petznick goes up for the block. – Photos by Marty Seeger ney Geisness had nine kills, one block, six digs and two aces. Alicia Chelberg had seven kills, six digs and three aces. Alexis Erickson had five kills, two blocks, and Katelynn Meyer had two digs and two aces.

Cardinal girls sweep Lakers in opener Luck 3, Shell Lake 0

Freshman Camille Marsten also had three kills in the contest. Both Nelson and Denny also added four aces to the victories. Junior Maia Lehmann did her part with 12 aces, to boot, with sophomore Jaimee Buck adding four kills to the final totals.

Luck has a plethora of young talent this season, with another example from freshman setter Tessa Clemenson, who combined with sophomore Hannah Karl to tally 26 setting assists between them for the Cardinals against the Lakers, with 16 set assists for Karl and 10 more for Clemenson.

Luck is on the road next weekend at Pine City for their invitational. The Cards have had mixed results in early tournament play, winning over Unity and Winter but losing to Webster at the Unity Quad on Aug. 26. Luck had a hard time in their other early tournament, falling in 5 of 7 matches at the Menomonie Sprawl over two days in preseason play, Aug. 27-28.

by Greg Marsten Leader staff writer SHELL LAKE – The Luck Cardinal girls took little time getting the upper hand on the Shell Lake Lakers last Thursday at Shell Lake, and ultimately swept the Lakers in three games to win their first regular season match of the year, against a West Lakeland Conference opponent, no less.

The Cardinals quickly jumped to a dramatic lead in the first game and never looked back, winning in grand form, 25-7, to set the stage for the rest of the match.

The Cards seemed to be headed for an easy sweep of the Lakers on their home court.

It didn’t quite work out that way, as the Lakers fought back and stretched that second game for all it was worth, fending off runs by the feisty Cardinals, and forcing the game into extra play before the Luck girls were able to put the hosting Lakers into the loss column, 31-29.

Luck was also strong in the final match, holding off all attempts by the Lakers to get back in the match, and peeling off a solid victory, 25-10, to win three in a row and the match.

Cardinal senior Morgan Denny led the way with a solid 16 kills, followed by upstart freshman Bella Nelson’s 12 kills.

LEFT: Shell Lake's Colleen Knoop sends the ball over the net as Luck defenders Ashley Dexter, far right, and Morgan Denny go up for the block. – Photo by Larry Samson

Unity/Luck tennis coasts to another match win Unity/Luck 6, Bloomer 1

by Marty Seeger Leader staff writer BALSAM LAKE – The Unity/Luck tennis team cruised through Tuesday, Sept. 7, with another match into the win column.

In the singles matches, Anna Ebensperger, Elizabeth Thuerkoff and Julie Franzel won their matches.

“Both No. 1 and No. 2 singles had quite

the battles during their first sets, but held strong and took over the second sets with ease,” said Eagles coach Beth Trudeau.

In the doubles matches, Jessi Kutina and Katherine Ebensperger won 6-2, Anna Ebensperger 6-0, and April Johnson

and Kathryn Zahler won their doubles match 6-3, 6-3. In the No. 3 doubles match, Emily Petzel and Sierra Thomfohrda won 6-0, 6-2.

“Our doubles teams went in confident and with smart play in Elizabeth Thuerkoff mind. The team’s hard

work at practice is really paying off with our second win in a row,” Trudeau said.

The Eagles will be traveling to Mondovi for their next match on Thursday, Sept. 9, beginning at 4:15 p.m.

Julie Franzel

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Tigers fend off Frederic girls Webster 3, Frederic 0

by Greg Marsten Leader staff writer FREDERIC – The Webster Tigers volleyball squad was able to keep the hosting Frederic Vikings in check Thursday, Sept.

2, with a three-game straight victory in the regular season opener for both squads.

Webster led the entire way in all three contests. They opened the first game with a fast lead - often by as much as 10 points - and took advantage of a few Frederic service errors to keep the Vikings from getting back in the game. The Vikes whittled away at the lead for a spell, and began

to get back in the contest before the Tigers used steady serving and defensive net work to stay ahead and win, 25-17.

Webster again started strong in the second match, getting ahead 17-5 before Frederic’s girls came back with steady serving and wide coverage on their defense. The feisty Vikings rallied to come back, 22-15, forcing Tiger head coach Mindy Widiker to slow things down with a time-out. That restrategizing seemed to help, as Webster got back in and fended off the sudden Frederic advance, with the Tigers winning the second game, 25-16.

The Tigers went into cruise control in the third game, leading right away and

Webster's Alyssa Main (No. 13) goes for a kill against Frederic's Maria Miller and Cori Schmidt, who are trying to block her. – Photos by Greg Marsten

Webster's Alyssa Main (#13) goes for a kill against Frederic's Maria Miller and Cori Schmidt, who are trying to block her. – Photos by Greg Marsten

beginning to look like it wouldn’t be close.

With Siiri Larsen’s steady setting and Michelle Gibb’s strong kills - even from midcourt, it seemed the Tigers were poised for a fast sweep.

But somebody forgot to tell the Vikings to quit.

You couldn’t tell by their play that they were almost out of it. Using a tenacious across-the-court coverage and strong defense by Maria Miller, Cori Schmidt and Krysta Laqua, along with several other Vikes, the Frederic girls came back and tied the game at 14-14, spooling up for a little surprise attack. But coach Widiker got her troops regrouped a bit and they countered with steady serving prowess, fending off the Frederic rally to win, 2518.

Webster relied on steady play from Larsen, who tallied 22 set assists for the Tigers. Webster’s attackers spread the ball out for their offensive attacks, with six different Tigers registering kills: Mary John-

son, eight; Gibbs, seven; Amber Davis, five; Alyssa Main, four; Ally Daniels, four; and serve specialist Sarah Nyberg also registering a solid kill, as well.

Leading the way for the Vikings was junior Schmidt, who had nine defensive digs, four kills, two aces and a steady presence at the net, along with Miller and Laqua, who each added five digs and several kills to the mix. Junior Autumn Schmidt also added nine setting assists to the Viking totals. Frederic showed remarkable tenacity by never giving up, even when they were down by double digits. But the Webster seniors are a tough lot to contend with - at all corners of the court - and are a hard team to upset when they hold a lead.

Webster has their work cut out for them in the coming week, with matches against Cumberland, Grantsburg and Luck, respectively. Frederic faces off against Birchwood, Unity and Turtle Lake in the same stretch.

Steen shoots 43 in Hammond Saints get two golfers in top 10

by Marty Seeger Leader staff writer HAMMOND – Area golfers converged on the Hammond Golf Club for nine holes of golf last Thursday, Sept. 2, with Luck’s Avery Steen taking a second-place finish overall with a score of 43. Osceola sopho-

Avery Steen

more Casey Danielson was the overall leader with a score of 37.

Other Luck golfers competing for the top scores were Lindsey Stapel, who shot a 60, while Karissa Giller and Megan Moore both shot scores of 68. Tina Lennartson finished

with a score of 76.

“Three girls have never played this course before, so it was tough for them,” said Luck coach Ron Steen.

“All of the girls know what to work on to improve their golf game, but chipping and putting is costing the girls

Tess Hedrick

five to 10 shots a round.”

The St. Croix Falls golf team had two girls finish in the top 10 at Hammond including Tess Hedrick, who placed fifth overall with a score of 46, and tied with Osceola’s Emilie Anderson who also shot a 46 on the afternoon. Brittany Buss finished in a three-way tie for seventh place with a 51. MacKayla Swanson also golfed in Hammond, producing a score of 64.

Vikes glide by Birchwood Frederic 3, Birchwood 1

by Marty Seeger Leader staff writer BIRCHWOOD – The Frederic volleyball team got off to a bit of a slow start at Birchwood on Tuesday, Sept. 7, but managed to take the match win in four games with scores of 12-25, 25-20, 25-21 and 25-13.

Krysta Laqua led the team with seven kills and also had three serving aces.

Corissa Schmidt also had a great night offensively with six kills and six serving aces to go along with four digs. Maria Miller also added five kills to the mix, and led the team in digs with seven along with Isabel Lexen, who had seven digs. Emily Wells and Autumn Schmidt had four aces apiece.

The Vikings will be traveling to Unity this Thursday, Sept. 9, to take on the Eagles beginning at 7:30 p.m.

Siren 3, Winter 1 BIRCHWOOD – The Siren Dragons volleyball team made the trek to Winter on Tuesday, Sept. 7, winning the match in

four games by scores of 20-25, 25-23, 25-18 and 25-18.

After losing the first game the Dragons pulled out a close win in game two, before running away with the victory in the final two games.

Carley Emery led Siren with 12 kills, and Ashley Guevara had nine kills. Both Daphne Hubbell and Abby Mitchell had six kills and Amber Hall had four.

The Dragons will travel to Clayton this Thursday, Sept. 9, and will play the Bears starting at 7:30 p.m.

Webster 3, Cumberland 1 WEBSTER – The Tigers grabbed another solid win over Cumberland Tuesday, Sept.

7, 25-22, 25-11, 16-25 and 25-22.

Michelle Gibbs was on fire with 15 kills, while Alyssa Main had seven kills and Amber Davis had six. Siiri Larsen had 24 assists, and Gibbs and Ally Daniels led with four digs. Daniels also led with four RIGHT: Frederic’s Krysta Laqua goes for a kill against Birchwood during the game Tuesday, Sept. 7. – Photo by Kelly Schmidt

aces. The Tigers host Grantsburg this Thursday, Sept. 9, beginning at 7:30 p.m.

Osceola 3, St. Croix Falls 0 ST. CROIX FALLS – The Saints traveled to rival Osceola Tuesday, Sept. 7, for volleyball action, but came up short losing three games 18-25, 18-25 and 16-25. According to coach Staci Hoff, the girls started out playing very well, passing was one of the downfalls.

“We did not have a very good night passing. We had a lot of trouble with our serve recieve on the night as a whole.

Game two we played pretty good volleyball. We were tied 17-17 and then we just broke down, mentally and physically,” Hoff said.

The Saints could potentially see Osceola again during the playoffs at the end of the season, since St. Croix Falls moved into Division 2. Still, the Saints are 3-7 on the year and 1-0 in the conference, with Shell Lake coming up at Shell Lake Thursday, Sept. 9, starting at 7:30 p.m.

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Championship held at Frederic Golf Course

ABOVE: The Frederic Golf Course had several flight winners in 2010. Pictured back row (L to R): Emery Healy, sixthflight winner; Bob Sorensen, fifth flight; Curt Libby, fourth flight; Jim Pearson, third flight; Justin Hines, second flight; Shawn Olson, club champion and Chuck Cogswell, first flight. Front: Julie Sorensen, second-flight women’s winner; Jennifer Delozier, women’s club champion and Tracie DesJardins, firstflight women’s winner.

RIGHT: The Frederic Golf Course Club Championship was held on Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 28-29. The club champions for 2010 were Jennifer Delozier and Shawn Olson. – Photos submitted

VOLLEYBALL

CROSS COUNTRY

Team Unity-Luck

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Scores Tuesday, September 7 4:15 p.m. Bloomer at Unity Upcoming Thursday, September 9 4:15 p.m. Unity-Luck at Mondovi Monday, September 13 4:15 p.m. Barron at Unity Tuesday, September 14 4:15 p.m. New Richmond at Unity

Overall 3-5

FREDERIC – Frederic Paintball is holding its sixth-annual Border Battle on Sunday, Sept. 19.

They had over 35 participants last year despite seeing snow the day before. The gates will open at 10 a.m. and the games will start at 11:30 a.m.

They will be playing several new games this year and will run them similar to a football game with four quarters each, one quarter lasting an hour to an hour and a half. They will be stopping for a halftime to have lunch and go over plans for the second half. For details on the new games, and to preregister, visit the Frederic Paintball Web site at

www.fredericpaintball.com or visit the shop to register. There will be door prizes that will be handed out at the end of the day. For a picture of the new field you can also visit their Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/F rederic-Paintball/127653667250091.

So far, Packer fans have five wins, with the Vikings at zero. Last year, the Packers won by over 1,100 points. They are hoping to see a lot of Viking players this year to stand up and defend their team. Frederic Paintball looks forward to seeing many paintball players coming out to support their favorite team. – submitted

Mattie is back!

Ready for Philly Local Green Bay Packers fans were buoyed by the news that outside linebacker Clay Matthews is back at 100 percent and will be anchoring the green n’ gold defense this Sunday at P h i l a d e l phia. Oddsmakers give our Pack a 3point edge in the contest, but it shouldn’t be that close.

“Expectations are high for the Pack this year, and anything short of a deep playoff run will be a grave disappointment,” said one local Cheesehead diehard Tuesday night just before rolling a strike at McKenzie’s Lanes in Centuria.

gions of Luck fans make the trek to Shell Lake to watch the marquee clash between the Cards and the Lakers. We’re only in week three, but this game holds title implications. Give the nod to the Cards in this one.

Other Leader Land fans who are in the mood to travel can head to Clear Lake for their first 2010 look at sensational Clear Lake quarterback Matt O’Connell. The Warriors will host St. Croix Falls, who displayed a solid defense in their first two contests, but, unfortunately, probably won’t have the horses to rein in the explosive O’Connell.

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Small Lakeland Standings Team Conf. Overall Frederic 2-0 2-0 2-0 2-0 Shell Lake Luck 2-0 2-0 1-1 1-1 Turtle Lake Bruce 1-1 1-1 Northwood/Solon Springs 0-1 1-1 Winter 0-1 0-1 Birchwood 0-2 0-2 0-2 0-2 Siren Large Lakeland Standings Conf. Overall Team Clear Lake 0-0 2-0 Flambeau 0-0 2-0 St. Croix Falls 0-0 1-1 Webster 0-0 1-1 Unity 0-0 1-1 Cameron 0-0 0-1 Grantsburg 0-0 0-2 Scores Friday, September 3 Frederic 22, Northwood/Solon Springs 14 Turtle Lake 56, Siren 0 Cumberland 42, Grantsburg 20 Ladysmith 19, St. Croix Falls 0 Unity 24, Chetek 8 Clayton 32, Webster 6 Luck 54, Birchwood 0 Upcoming Friday, September 10 7 p.m.

St. Croix Falls at Clear Lake Grantsburg at Unity Luck at Shell Lake Washburn at Siren Webster at Flambeau Winter at Frederic

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MEN’S SLOW-PITCH LEAGUE SOFTBALL

TENNIS

Standings

Frederic Paintball hosting sixth-annual Border Battle

THE SPORTS

Upcoming Thursday, September 9 4 p.m.

Luck-Unity at St. Croix Falls Tuesday, September 14 4 p.m.

St. Croix Falls at Prescott Luck-Unity at Prescott

Upcoming Thursday, September 9 4:30 p.m. Grantsburg at Cameron Saturday, September 11 10 a.m.

Grantsburg at Glenwood City Tuesday, September 14 4 p.m.

Rice Lake Invitational (Unity-Luck, Webster, Grantsburg)

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LEADER SPORTS SCOREBOARD West Lakeland Standings Team Conf. Overall Webster Tigers 1-0 5-1 1-0 3-5 Unity Eagles St. Croix Falls Saints 1-0 2-2 1-0 5-5 Turtle Lake Lakers Luck Cardinals 1-0 5-7 Grantsburg Pirates 0-0 2-0 Clayton Bears 0-1 4-2 Clear Lake Warriors 0-1 8-4 0-1 2-2 Frederic Vikings Shell Lake Lakers 0-1 1-8 0-1 1-1 Siren Dragons Scores Thursday, September 2 Luck 3, Shell Lake 0 St. Croix Falls 2, Siren 1 Unity 3, Clear Lake 1 Webster 3, Frederic 0 Tuesday, September 7 Frederic 3, Birchwood 1 Siren 3, Winter 1 Webster 3, Cumberland 1 Osceola 3, St. Croix Falls 0 Upcoming Thursday, September 9 7:30 p.m. Grantsburg at Webster St. Croix Falls at Shell Lake Siren at Clayton Frederic at Unity Saturday, September 11 9 a.m.

Siren at Chetek tourney 10 a.m.

Grantsburg at Ashland Tuesday, September 14 7:30 p.m. Clear Lake at Siren Webster at Luck Grantsburg at Unity Turtle Lake at Frederic

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Standings Team Overall Sundowners 17-2 Century 21 12-7 Pheasant Inn 12-7 Pour House 11-7 Fur, Fins & Feathers/Coyland Creek 10-9 God Squad 10-9 Chell Well 9-10 Grantsburg Sanitary 4-16 Da Crew 0-19 Scores Wednesday, September 1 Chell Well 11, Century 21 8 God Squad 13, Pour House 4 Pheasant Inn 26, Da Crew 13 Pour House 30, Grantsburg Sanitary 7 Sundowners 17, Fur, Fins & Feathers/Coyland Creek 2

Dinosaurs dismayed once again.

Old-timers who are ancient enough to look back fondly on the days of a singleclass (or even two- or three-class) high school basketball tournament are wringing their hands and furrowing their collective brows over a recent WIAA announcement relative to the state basketball playoffs. No, the juggernaut that mobilized to create a five-division affair could not be thwarted, which means we’ll see a new look for tournaments next February and March. Schools with enrollments of 200 or fewer students will make up Division 5, while Divisions 4 and 3 will apparently be split evenly between schools in the 201 to 600 category.

While some might assume it was the smallest of the small schools that spearheaded this move, it was apparently the lower-enrollment Division 1 schools that were the main proponents pushing for the change.

Luck and Shell Lake wage key battle Friday White-tailed deer attempting to cross CTHs E, I, O, H and EE had best be on their toes (or hooves) Friday night as le-

Normally a fast starter, the Prediction King opened his 2010 campaign with a dismal 4-3 record. “The truly great ones are able to sniff out a potential upset, but I didn’t rise to the occasion last week,” he said d i s c o n s o lately. “But sit back and watch what I do in week two!” he added confidently.

The Swami THE SWAMI

PREDICTS

Banzai! Maitakes in our midst.

Friends and relatives of one local mycologist (aka “mushroomer”) were forced to endure his self-congratulatory report of finding several large specimens of maitake (aka Hen of the Woods) mushrooms growing near some white oak trees not far from the Leader office. Most wild mushroom afficianados rank maitake right up there with morels when it comes to fungal fare.

A pound or so was eaten fresh while another six pounds lie nestled in a local freezer, just waiting to complement some pork or venison chops.

A google search for maitake mushroom will quickly bring you to a wikipedia page that will tell you all about the tasty treat.

A rule is a rule?

Twins fans are still buzzing over last Sunday’s controversial third-base coach interference call, which ended the game with our Twins on top by a 6-5 score over Texas.

While some claim it was the correct call to make, others are saying that the spirit of the rule does not necessarily call for interference to be called in instances such as this one where the contact was incidental and probably had no bearing whatsoever on the play. What do you think? I think it was a bad call, but like most Twins fans, I’ll certainly take it!

Next week trivia returns!

John Ryan may be reached jmr202@yahoo.com.

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Frederic 66, Winter 6 – No contest.

Siren 19, Washburn 14 – The home team avenges last year’s loss to the Castle Guards.

Clear Lake 36, St Croix Falls 14 – Will 2010 mirror last year’s disappointing SCF season?

Flambeau 42, Webster 13 – Flambeau might not lose this year.

Grantsburg 22, Unity 17 – The Eagles had a horseshoe in their pocket last week. But can their good fortune continue?

Amery 16, Prescott 10 – Two teams that rely on defense.

Luck 33, Shell Lake 26 – A big victory for the Cards.

The Swami answers all e-mails and can be reached at predictionking@yahoo.com.

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Chasing Invasives

Part nine Luminescent hitchhikers: Emerald Ash Borer

by Greg Marsten Leader staff writer BALSAM LAKE – If you want to see the need for controlling invasive specie, look no further than Michigan.

A few years ago, the Wolverine State prided itself on being free of laws regarding invasive controls, fervently hunkering down against sweeping big government efforts to control what people buy, sell, import, grow or carry with them. It was considered “good business” to not step in the way of commerce.

Luckily, that attitude has changed in recent years, as invasive species of all flavors began to show up and be noted. But those changes weren’t in time to prevent a bizarre, pretty little hitchhiking green bug from killing trees near Detroit, and spreading to the rest of North America, seemingly overnight.

It seems that invasive species tend to ignore the interstate commerce clause, maritime law and business treaties.

Not to pick on Michigan, but literally all of the evidence of the North American Emerald Ash Borer infestation lies squarely on their shoulders and can go

The early discovery of the Emerald Ash Borer is extremely important because of their unique way of inflicting damage. – Photo from www.emeraldashborer.wi.gov/ back to a loosely inspected batch of shipping containers delivered to a Canton, Mich., supply warehouse in the early summer of 2002. As the apex of hard industry, Michigan’s EAB woes very quickly

became the scourge of New England, Canada, and the states of Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Wisconsin, Missouri, West Virginia and most recently, Minnesota, where they were discovered a year ago in St. Paul,

marking a concerted drive west. In all, at least 14 states have confirmed evidence of EAB infestations, and those numbers are decidedly low. One Wisconsin state wildlife official conceded last year that we can probably double that number, unofficially, with other Appalachian states, likely all of New England, much of southern and central Canada and probably many areas in between that are anywhere close to either recreational campfires, the Great Lakes, cargo ports or realistically, anywhere with ash trees.

And that spread has likely occurred in less than a decade.

Because in spite of fast-acting, and frankly, remarkably impressive efforts by several state governments, natural resources agencies and the federal government, mainly through the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the EAB infestation has spread far quicker than anyone ever thought possible, with nearly weekly confirmation of new regions playing accidental host to the beautiful, iridescent green and copper-colored bug that kills ash trees mercilessly, but accidentally.

“They’re probably here already. You can almost bet on it,” stated Jeremy Williamson of the Polk County Land and Water Department. His realistic approach is not uncommon by an invasive species specialist, and since their discovery just over two years ago in the Badger State,

See Invasives/ page 22

Bear hunters hitting the woods this week Two take part in Learn to Hunt Bear program in Polk County

by Marty Seeger Leader staff writer STATEWIDE – The sights and smells of fall hit hard last week as low pressure swathed the region with wind and cooler temperatures. It was a welcomed sight for bear hunters who will have comfortable weather conditions for the opener that began Wednesday, Sept. 8.

Bait sitters and those pursuing bear using methods other than the use of hounds, will get the first week of hunting to themselves this year. Those wishing to kill a bear with the use of hounds will need to wait until Wednesday, Sept. 15, before their season begins. Each year, the season dates alternate, so those wishing to hunt bear with hounds will get the first week to themselves in 2011.

Although bear hunting began this week for successful applicants statewide, the Learn to Hunt Bear program officially kicked off the 2010 bear-hunting season, with two successful hunters taking bear with the use of hounds on Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 28-29, in Polk County.

Six tags were issued in northwestern Wisconsin according to conservation Warden Jesse Ashton, who helped coordinate a hunt in Polk County, and all six were successful in killing their first bear. Other tags were issued throughout the rest of the state, and Ashton said that several others were successful as well.

“They try to target the people who normally wouldn’t get this opportunity,” Ashton said, noting that two first-time hunters shot bears in Polk County.

Jenny Schultz of Beaver Dam was a first-time hunter who shot her bear on the first morning of the two-day hunt.

Schultz, who was accompanied by her

The photo on the left shows the bear taken by Jenny Schultz, who is pictured left of the bear, along with local houndsmen and women. The photo at right is 11-year-old Logan Walker with his first bear. – Photos submitted husband, shot a 301-pound bear with the aid of hounds, which were provided by Mike Sogge, Sanci Hulett, Mike Monpetit, Todd Olson and Alana Larson. Despite being from as far away as Beaver Dam, Shultz and her husband elected to stay the entire weekend and learn even more about bears and bear hunting.

“They stuck around and kind of saw what it was to go out and bait, run the baits and work the dogs,” Ashton said.

They were also able to participate in a hunt with 11-year old Logan Walker of Door County.

“Ideally, I wanted to do one over bait and one with dogs,” Ashton said.

With help from the Luck Feed Mill in donating bait, Walker tried hunting over a bait site on his first Saturday of the hunt.

Unfortunately, nothing progressed, and mosquitoes were relentless, so they decided on working a hunt with hounds the following day. Walker was successful in bagging a 221-pound bear.

The tagging of both bears was made possible through leftover tags that weren’t

claimed by yearly applicants.

“There’s always a certain percentage that draw their kill tag and never purchase it,” Ashton said, adding that since those tags are already part of the yearly kill quota, it doesn’t affect the actual quota numbers, or anyone else’s chance at drawing a tag.

Both Schultz and Walker were also required to write an essay and fill out an application to be considered for the hunt.

The applications are then sent to Madison, where hunters are then chosen for the limited amount of tags. Ashton says that fewer people seemed interested in the Learn to Hunt Bear program this year, at least from this area, which may explain why hunters from Door County and Beaver Dam drove the distance to hunt in the Polk County area.

Either way, the hunts were very successful, as they, and several others were treated to a crash course in bear hunting the evening before the two-day hunt at the Rice Lake Rod and Gun Club, where they sighted-in guns, listened to presentations

on the laws of bear hunting, tagging, the history of the bear and bear biology.

Houndsmen and women also brought in hounds and tracking equipment to prepare first-time hunters with what to expect the following day.

More information on the Learn to Hunt Bear program, as well as other Learn to Hunt opportunities can be found on the DNR Web site at www.dnr.state.wi.us.

Hunter ed offered at Fishbowl Sportsman’s Club WEBSTER – A hunter education course is being offered at the Fishbowl United Sportsman’s Club on Monday through Thursday, Sept. 13-16, from 6 to 9 p.m. The cost is $10, and you may sign up on the first day of class at the gun club. The Fishbowl United Sportsman’s Club is located on 25940 Hwy. 35. – submitted

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Qualifications: State certification as a Special Education Aide. A two-year degree is necessary, experience is preferred.

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For The Purpose Of Adjusting The 2010 Budget.

Town of McKinley Deborah Grover, Clerk

Barbara M. McConaughay, no date of birth given, River Falls, issue worthless check, $118.46 restitution, $309.00.

Kevin J. Newman, 53, Pine City, Minn., issue worthless check, $309.00.

Michael J. McCollough, 25, Minneapolis, Minn., bail jumping, three-year probation, sentence withheld, obtain GED during term of probation, no abusive contact with victim, maintain absolute sobriety, $123.00 restitution, $123.75.

Daniel B. Songetay, 32, Danbury, fail to report to jail, 10-day jail sentence, Huber release granted if current with fines, community service granted at the discretion of jail staff, $100.00.

John W. Fallstrom, 22, Grantsburg, disorderly conduct, one-year probation, sentence withheld, alcohol assessment, anger management program if ordered by corrections officer, $100.00.

James A. Ferguson, 22, Du Pere, disorderly conduct, complete anger management program, $256.20.

Scott D. Miller, 54, Spooner, battery, $350.50.

Bryan Otero, 20, Webster, theft, 40-day jail sentence, no contact with victims for one year, $100.00.

Sara C. Nefs, 18, Webster, possession of drug paraphernalia, $330.50.

Orion H. Torok, 27, Minneapolis, Minn., three-year probation, sentence withheld, license suspended one year, 150-day jail sentence, Huber release granted, maintain full-time employment or attend school full time, no possession or use of controlled substances, submit DNA sample, alcohol assessment, $113.00.

Burnett County civil court The RiverBank vs. Corey J. Houdek, Grantsburg, return of 1995 Ford Explorer plus $170.19.

Spooner Health System vs. Sandra Clark, Danbury, $1,348.78.

Burnett Medical Center vs. Sandra Clark, Danbury, $953.91.

Burnett Medical Center vs. Nancy Tober, Grantsburg, $701.90.

Burnett Medical Center vs. Christine Bremer, Webster, $2,896.81.

Dividend Lumber vs. Darrell Schumann, $1,919.29.

Dividend Lumber vs. James Dittmar, Danbury, $1,883.19.

Neil O. Larson vs. Terrance Thielman, Spooner, $5,094.50.

Capital One Bank vs. Christopher L. Breeden, Webster, $3,206.05.

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The assessor will be present and available to answer questions at the open book. Keep in mind that objection forms must be filed with the clerk of the Board of Review at least 48 hours before the Board of Review is conducted, unless the Board of Review chooses to waive this requirement.

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Bradley R. Witter Tiedt, Brooklyn Park, Minn., and Cassandra L. Hoss, Brooklyn Park, Minn., Sept. 1.

Adam A. Jack, Webb Lake, and Laura S. Proffit, Webb Lake, (Aug. 25, Sept. 1, 8) Sept. 2.

Bradley J. Eluestad, Apple STATE OF WISCONSIN Valley, Minn., and Kelly K. Owen, CIRCUIT COURT Apple Valley, Minn., Sept. 7.

POLK COUNTY In The Matter Of The Name Change Of Nickolaus Patrick Ryan

By Jacqueline Kaye Campbell (Sept. 1, 8, 15) Name and Order for Name STATE OF WISCONSIN Change Hearing CIRCUIT COURT Case No. 10 CV 606 POLK COUNTY NOTICE IS GIVEN IN THE MATTER OF THE A petition was filed asking to ESTATE OF change the name of the person BERNARD N. BACKES listed above: AMENDED From: Nickolaus Patrick Ryan Notice to Creditors To: Nickolaus Patrick (Informal Administration) Campbell Case No. 10 PR 51 Birth Certificate: Nickolaus An application has been filed Patrick Ryan for informal administration of IT IS ORDERED: the estate of the decedent, This petition will be heard in whose date of birth was April the Circuit Court of Polk County, 22, 1920, and date of death was State of Wisconsin: Molly E. March 12, 2010. The decedent GaleWyrick, Polk County Jus- died domiciled in Polk County, tice Center, 1005 W. Main St., State of Wisconsin, with a post Br. 1, Balsam Lake, WI 54810, office address of: 400 Deronda October 1, 2010, 3:15 p.m.

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But as Williamson mentioned, the little bugs may be here soon, or by some accounts are probably here already, we just haven’t found them.

Research into controls and wasplike predators have been given fast-track status in the environmental and forestry industry, and even previously reluctant Michigan has taken the lead on research and use of some of those experimental “control agents,” but nobody is holding their breath. The ash borer is tough, can fly short distances and can harbor over winter in all but the very coldest of Arctic conditions. It is an invasive we not only need to deal with, we need to deal with the effects, which are that ash trees may be something the next few generations never know.

Already, some people have all but given up the ash fight. Some officials will even say it’s a lost cause to control EAB and have discussed efforts to “Adam and Eve” the species through the international seed registry. In other words, starting over with ash trees that are tougher against the borers. Genetic and botanical research work is likely well under way that will make the bark less tasty to the tiny bug.

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even the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources seems resigned less to “keeping the bug out,” to stopping the spread and limiting the damage, or even keeping them at bay until an aggressor or control agent can be put into motion.

That isn’t likely anytime soon. These are some tough bugs. Very, very tough bugs.

Emerald ash borers - technically called Agrilus marcopoli - are native to parts of northern Asia, where they have several natural enemies, but still wreak havoc on almost all flavors of ash - technically most of the Fraxinus species - from black, white, green and blue, to most of the less-common ash species across the eastern U.S., such as pumpkin ash, indigo ash and Carolina ash. But not all ash trees are are equal in the EAB’s eyes, as research is showing that certain flavors of the species are less desirable, but still vulnerable. Just like vegetables in the kitchen, it may not be the first thing the kids eat after school, but if they’re hungry enough, nothing is safe from a hungry youngster.

But the ash borer is unique, and they don’t technically “eat” the trees. Really, it’s more of a “baby thing.” The damage they cause is extreme but caused entirely by the EAB larvae, which feed in tunnels - specialists call them “galleries” - in the phloem area, just below the bark. The crisscrossed galleries disrupt water and other nutrients from being transported up the tree for feeding, first causing a few branches to die, and eventually the entire tree withers and rots, effectively being starved and dehydrated by a few hungry baby ash borers that in essence, “girdle” the tree by eating the fleshy area all the way around.

There are some ways to spot an infected tree, according to the Michigan naturalists and agents on the scene: They often exhibit top-down dieback, with about half the branches dying the first year and much of the remaining canopy dying the following year. This is also where a bizarre, telltale sign emerges, when an infected tree will suddenly have a large number of shoots arising below the dead portions of the trunk. EAB also leave small (1/16-inch diameter)

D-shaped holes when they enter a tree and several distinct curly tunnels or galleries under the bark.

Because of their unique way of inflicting damage, which sometimes doesn’t show up for a few years, their early discovery is extremely important, not for the infected tree, but for others nearby. The USDA has teamed up with dozens of other state agencies and has issued a series of purple, triangular EAB traps meant to give them a better idea of where the bugs are at and where they are not. If a colony or even a single ash borer is discovered, a regionwide destruction of all ash trees is inevitable, and oftentimes hastened by state agencies. In other words, they’ll destroy them before the bug does, to keep it from spreading. They will also likely issue a quarantine of all wood products and firewood transporting, which is one of the efforts found to be quite effective in controlling the spread.

Billboards have gone up in recent weeks around the Twin Cities metro area warning people not to haul firewood, and one of the few positives of the EAB invasion is that local firewood dealers may be a prospering business in areas with camping or general recreation. Days of filling up the El Camino with deadfall from home on the way to the lake are long gone.

The reality is that few invasive species can cause as monumental and devastating an overall impact as the EAB, and over 7 billion ash trees across the nation are truly threatened - some even say “doomed” - which could have a cost that also reaches into the billions of dollars, as well as untold environmental issues associated with their loss. In some of the areas affected, ash trees are a prominent and common feature for landscapers, erosion control, shade and forestry.

The Wisconsin DNR has taken an aggressive attitude on EAB control, for good reason: Over 740 million ash trees of that nationwide total are in Wisconsin. The DNR gave almost weekly media updates two years ago when the critters were first spotted in Chicago and areas to the west in Illinois. They teamed up with state agencies to destroy all local ash trees in infected regions, and quarantined those areas for wood transport of all kinds, trying desperately to keep the genie in the veritable bottle.

But one Minnesota state environmental agent said recently that he would not be surprised if federal law is expanded to trump some states haphazard, or even nonexistent, control efforts. Meaning it won’t be long be-

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SCHOFIELD, HIGLEY & MAYER, S.C. Attorneys for Plaintiff Bay View Offices, Suite #100 700 Wolske Bay Road Menonomie, WI 54751 715-235-3939

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(Production will be held at the Voyager Village Stables on County Rd. A north of Webster) Rehearsals June through July.

Performances: July 28-July 31 and August 4-August 7.

Paid stipend runs from end of May to the end of performance - the 2nd weekend in August.

For more information and to submit a resume and cover letter - e-mail: theatreVPCT@gmail.com or call 715-259-4463 for more information.

Resumes may also be sent to: VPCT, P.O. Box 677, Webster, WI 54893 Deadline for applications: Sept. 15. www.villageplayerscommunitytheatre.com

NOTICE OF HEARING

The Polk County Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, September 28, 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 each site and will reconvene at 11 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 11 A.M. WHEN THE BOARD RECONVENES AT THE GOVERNMENT CENTER.) PATRICK & CHRISTINE DONOVAN request a variance from Article 11F2(a)(1)+(2) of the Polk County Shoreland Protection Zoning Ordinance to build an addition onto existing dwelling which will exceed the 750 sq. ft. footprint and go off to the side.

Property affected is: 1765 Birchwood Terrace, Lot 5, CSM #5796, Vol. 26/Pg. 62, located in Lots 16+17, Birchwood Terrace, Sec. 30/T34N/R17W, Town of Balsam Lake, Deer Lake (class 1).

DENNIS DROBINSKI requests a variance from Article 11F2(a)(1) of the Polk County Shoreland Protection Zoning Ordinance to build an addition which will exceed 750 sq. ft. footprint. Property affected is: 1266-B Leeland Ln., Lee’s Subd., V335/578, CSM #1281, Vol. 6/Pg. 97, Sec. 1/T34N/R17W, Town of Balsam Lake, Balsam Lake (class 1).

ROBIN DE CLER requests a variance from Article 11C, Table 1 of the Polk County Shoreland Protection Zoning Ordinance to keep a deck and expand the deck closer than 100’ from the ordinary high-water mark. Property affected is: 991 Vincent Lake Ln., Pt. of NW 1/4, NW 1/4, Sec. 9/T35N/R16W, Town of Georgetown, Vincent Lake (class 3).

TERRENCE E. LEIS requests a variance from Article 11E4 of the Polk County Shoreland Protection Zoning Ordinance to build a garage closer than 35’ from centerline of private road. Property affected is: 1828 120th St., Pt. of Gov’t. Lot 3, Sec. 31/T35N/ 520855 R16W, Town of Georgetown, Balsam Lake (class 1).

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(Aug. 4, 11, 18, 25, Sept. 1, 8) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY North American Banking Company, Plaintiff, vs.

Cascade Falls, LLC and Commerce Financial Group, Inc., Defendants Case Code: 30404 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT: Daniel Thompson & Maya Thompson, Player’s Billards, LLC, has made application to the Village Board of Frederic, Polk County, Wisconsin, for a Retail Class “B” Beer License to allow applicant to sell beer to consumers for on-premises or off-premises consumption from September 14, 2010, to June 30, 2011, at Player’s Billiards located at 101 Oak Street, WI. This application will be considered for appoval at Case No. 10 CV 190 the regular village board meetHon. Molly E. GaleWyrick ing to be held, September 13, PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by 2010. virtue of a judgment of Kristi Swanson 520544 3L WNAXLP foreclosure entered on the 10th Village Clerk day of June, 2010, the Sheriff of Polk County will sell the (Aug. 25, Sept. 1, 8) described premises at public STATE OF WISCONSIN auction as follows: CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY DATE/TIME: September 16, 2010, at 10 a.m.

In The Matter Of The Name Change Of TERMS: 1. 10% of successful Kayeleen Georgiana Ryan bid must be paid to the Sheriff at sale in cash or by certified

By Jacqueline Kaye Campbell check. Balance due within 10 Name and Order for Name days of court approval.

Change Hearing Purchaser is responsible for Case No. 10 CV 605 payment of all transfer taxes NOTICE IS GIVEN and recording fees. Sale is AS A petition was filed asking to IS in all respects. change the name of the person PLACE: Lobby of the Polk listed above: County Justice Center, 1005 From: Kayeleen Georgiana West Main Street, Balsam Ryan Lake, WI 54810.

To: Kayeleen Georgiana DESCRIPTION: Lot 1, Polk Campbell County Certified Survey Map Birth Certificate: Kayeleen No. 4970, of Part of Outlot Georgiana Ryan 114, Outlot Plat to the Village IT IS ORDERED: of Osceola, and of Part of Lot This petition will be heard in 5, Block 17, Original Plat to the Circuit Court of Polk County, the Village of Osceola, and of State of Wisconsin: Molly E. Lot 6, Block 17, Original Plat GaleWyrick, Polk County Jusof the Village of Osceola, tice Center, 1005 W. Main St., located in the Northwest 1/4 of Br. 1, Balsam Lake, WI 54810, Section 27, Township 33 October 1, 2010, 3 p.m.

North, Range 19 West, Village IT IS FURTHER ORDERED: of Osceola, Polk County, Notice of this hearing shall be Wisconsin. given by publication as a Class 3 notice for three (3) weeks in a PROPERTY ADDRESS: 101-105 Cascade Street, Osceola, WI. row prior to the date of the hearing in the Inter-County Timothy G. Moore Leader newspaper published in Sheriff of Polk County, WI Frederic, Polk County, State of Stein & Moore, P.A. Wisconsin.

Attorneys for Plaintiff

BY THE COURT: 332 Minnesota St., Ste. W-1650 Molly E. GaleWyrick St. Paul, MN 55101 Circuit Court Judge (651) 224-9683 August 18, 2010 518176 WNAXLP

NOTIFICATION OF EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

NOTICE OF MEETING OF BOARD OF REVIEW TOWN OF MILLTOWN

High School LD/EBD Teacher Aide/ Tutor at Grantsburg High School Job Description: This person will provide tutoring/ monitoring for special education students who need assistance with classroom curriculum. This individual will work with students needing intervention strategies.

Hours: Part-time position (3.75 hours, five days a week for the school year) Qualifications: Prefer a four-year college degree or at least a two-year college degree and state certification as an aide or be willing to obtain certification.

Rate of Pay: Per Contract Schedule Requirements: The ideal candidate for this position will be highly professional, confident and possess a great deal of patience. He/she must have the desire and ability to work with high school students. The person will have a student-centered approach; being able to perform a wide array of duties while establishing a nurturing learning environment. Must be able to work collaboratively, follow written and/or oral directions and maintain good work habits.

Preference will be given to candidates who have postsecondary education.

Applicants are required to work effectively with the high school special education team to design and implement quality educational programming for our students.

How to Apply: Send letter of application, resume, credentials including three current letters of recommendation and transcripts (if applicable) by September 20, 2010. Be sure to include your e-mail address.

Contact: Stan Marczak, Principal Grantsburg High School 480 East James Avenue Grantsburg, WI 54840 The School District of Grantsburg is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, sex, religion or handicap.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Board of Review for the Town of Milltown, will meet at the MILLTOWN FIRE HALL, on Saturday, September 18, 2010, from 8 to 10 a.m., for the purpose of reviewing and examining the assessment roll of the real estate and personal property therein, and correcting errors in said roll whether in description of property or otherwise and to perform such other duties as imposed by law.

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

After the first meeting of the Board of Review and before the board’s final adjournment, no person who is scheduled to appear before the Board of Review may contact, or provide information to a member of the Board about the person’s objection except at a session of the Board.

No person may appear before the Board of Review, testify to the Board or contest the amount of assessment unless, at least 48 hours before the first meeting of the Board or at least 48 hours before the objection is heard if the objection is allowed because the person has been granted a waiver of the 48-hour notice of an intent to file a written objection by appearing before the Board during the first two hours of the meeting and showing good cause for failure to meet the 48-hour notice requirement and files a written objection, that the person provides to the clerk of the Board of Review notice as to whether the person will be removed and the person’s reasonable estimate of the length of time the hearing will take.

When appearing before the Board, the person shall specify, in writing the person’s estimate of the value of the land and of the improvements that are the subject of the person objection and specify the information that the person used to arrive at the estimate.

Virgil Hansen Town Clerk 519680 1-3L 43-45a,d WNAXLP Town of Milltown

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NOTICE

TOWN OF LaFOLLETTE MONTHLY MEETING The monthly board meeting for the Town of LaFollette will be held at the LaFollette Town Hall on Monday, September 13, 2010, at 7:30 p.m.

Agenda: Verification of Posting Clerk’s Minutes Treasurer’s Report Resident Issues Road Items White Pine Cemetery Meeting Update Board of Review (Cody) Budget Number & Levy Amount Date for October Budget Meeting Primary Election 9/14/2010 Pay bills and look at correspondence Linda Terrian, Clerk

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APPLICATION FOR LICENSE

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(Aug. 11, 18, 25, Sept. 1, 8, 15) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY WESTconsin Credit Union 444 South Broadway Menomonie, WI 54751 Plaintiff, vs.

TRAVIS T. SOLLAND 116 Wisconsin Avenue Centuria, WI 54824, and RUTH A. SOLLAND, f/k/a Ruth A. Doepel 116 Wisconsin Avenue Centuria, WI 54824 Defendants.

Case No. 10 CV 14 Code: 30404 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE By virtue of and pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above-entitled action on June 10, 2010, I will sell at public auction at the Polk County Justice Center in the City of Balsam Lake, in said County, on September 30, 2010, at 10:00 o’clock a.m., all of the following described mortgaged premises, to-wit: Parcel 1 (Vacant Land - to be sold first) Lot One (1) of Certified Survey Map No. 3908, recorded in Volume 17 of Certified Survey Maps, page 171, as Document No. 642861, located in the Northeast One-Quarter of the Southeast One-Quarter (NE1/4 SE/14), Section 1, Township 32 North, Range 18 West, Town of Alden, Polk County, Wisconsin.

PIN NO.: 002-01007-0100 AND Parcel 2 Block Twenty-One (21), First Addition to the Village of Centuria, Polk County, Wisconsin, EXCEPT all that part of Block 21 sold to the Village of Centuria, and described as follows: Beginning at a point on the East line of said Block which is 100 feet North of the Southeast corner of said Block; thence Westerly on a line parallel with and distant 100 feet Northerly from the Southerly boundary line of said Block; thence North along said Westerly boundary line of said Block to the Northwest corner thereof; then East along the Northerly boundary line to the Northeast corner thereof; thence South along the Easterly boundary line to the place of beginning; EXCEPT parcel described in Volume 154 Deeds, page 428, as Document No. 273000, Polk County, Wisconsin.

PIN NO.: 111-00211-0000 The above property is located at 116 Wisconsin Avenue, Centuria, WI 54824.

TERMS: 1. 10% cash or certified check down payment at time of sale, balance upon confirmation by Court.

2. Sale is subject to all unpaid real estate taxes and special assessments.

3. Purchaser shall pay any Wisconsin real estate transfer fee.

4. Property is being sold on an “as is” basis without warranties or representations of any kind.

5. Purchaser shall be responsible for obtaining possession of property.

Dated at Balsam Lake, Wis., this 3rd day of August, 2010.

Timothy Moore, Sheriff Polk County, Wisconsin

DIRECTOR NEEDED

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Elaine S. Leisch, 73, Amery, Aug. 2, 2010 Christine M. Carpenter, 49, town of Apple River, Aug. 18, 2010 Lyle L. Eng, 58, Balsam Lake, Aug. 22, 2010

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(Aug. 18, 25, Sept. 1, 8, 15, 22) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY BRANCH 2 WESTCONSIN CREDIT UNION 444 South Broadway Menomonie, WI 54751, Plaintiff, vs.

MARY B. GRASKI 127 45th Avenue Clayton, WI 54004, and ANDREW T. GRASKI 1091 110th Avenue Amery, WI 54001, Defendant.

Case No.: 09 CV 986 Code: 30404 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE By virtue of an pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above-entitled action on March 13, 2010, I will sell at public auction at the Polk County Justice Center in the Village of Balsam Lake, in said Polk County, on September 29, 2010, at 10:00 o’clock a.m., all of the following described mortgaged premises, to-wit: Part of the Southwest Quarter (SW1/4) of the Southwest Quarter (SW1/4), Section Five (5), Township Thirty-three (33) North, Range Sixteen (16) West, Town of Lincoln, Polk County, Wisconsin, described as follows: Beginning at the Southwest corner of that parcel described in Volume 461 of Records, Page 141, Document #422429; thence North along the West line of said parcel 13 rods; thence West approximately 9.5 rods to the East line of that parcel recorded in Volume 367 Records, Page 507 as Document #359534; thence South along the East line of said parcel 13 rods; thence East approximately 9.5 rods to the Point of beginning.

PIN NO.: 032-00109-0000 The above property is located at 1091 110th Avenue, Amery, WI 54001.

TERMS: 1. 10% cash or certified check down payment at time of sale, balance upon confirmation by Court.

2. Sale is subject to all unpaid real estate taxes and special assessments.

3. Purchaser shall pay any Wisconsin real estate transfer fee.

4. Property is being sold on an “as is” basis without warranties or representations of any kind.

5. Purchaser shall be responsible for obtaining possession of property.

Dated at Balsam Lake, Wisconsin, this 9th day of August, 2010.

Timothy Moore, Sheriff Polk County, Wisconsin Schofield, Higley & Mayer, S.C. Attorneys for Plaintiff Bay View Offices, Suite #100 700 Wolske Bay Road Menomonie, WI 54751 715-235-3939 519059 WNAXLP

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NOTICE OF EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY GRANTSBURG SCHOOL DISTRICT August 26, 2010 Job Title: Reading Specialist/Math Teacher Job Description: Full-Time Long-Term Substitute Qualifications: Appropriate Wisconsin Certification: Elementary Education with Reading Specialist 316 license.

Requirements: Elementary experience preferred. This individual will work in an RtI capacity with students that need intervention strategies in reading and math. The individual must be aware of the RtI process as well as reading and math intervention strategies. The individual will work collaboratively with classroom teachers on developing strategies and systems to help with the success of those students needing interventions in reading and/or math.

How to Apply: Send letter of application, resume, credentials (three current letters of recommendation and transcripts) and a copy of license

by Sept. 14, 2010.

Contact: Brad Jones, Principal Grantsburg Middle School 500 East James Ave. Grantsburg, WI 54840 715-463-2455 The School District of Grantsburg is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, sex, religion or handicap.

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For information, contact: Perry Karl, 715-653-4247 or Brad Olson, 715-327-4614.

520807 3L 45a (Sept. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, Oct. 6) 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: Oct. 12, 2010, at 10 a.m.

PLACE: Polk County Justice Center, Foyer Area, 1005 West Main S., 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.

4. Parcel A (as defined below) and Parcel B (as defined below) shall be sold separately.

DESCRIPTION: PARCEL A: The Southwest one-quarter of Northwest one-quarter (SW1/4 of NW1/4), of Section 16, together with an easement for access over the existing driveway located on the Northeast one-quarter of Northeast onequarter (NE1/4 of NE1/4), Section 17, all in Township 35 North, Range 15 West.

Property Address/Tax Parcel No.: 406 220th Avenue, Comstock, Wis. 54826; PIN: 02800396-0000 PARCEL B: The Northeast one-quarter and the Southeast one-quarter of the Northeast one-quarter of Section 17, Township 35 North, Range 15 West; the Northeast one-quarter of the Southeast one-quarter of Section 17, Township 35 North, Range 15 West; and the Northwest one-quarter of the Southwest one-quarter of Section 16, Township 35 North, Range 15 West, all in the Town of Johnstown, Polk County, Wis. Tax Parcel Nos.: 028-004060000, 028-00409-0000, 02800419-0000 and 028-003990000.

Dated: Aug. 26, 2010 Tim Moore, Sheriff Polk County Wisconsin Address: Lathrop & Clark LLP Attn: Josh Kopp 740 Regent Street, Suite 400 P.O. Box 1507 Madison, WI 53701-1507

TOWN OF MILLTOWN

Monthly Board Meeting Monday, Sept. 13, at 7 p.m.

Milltown Fire Hall Virgil Hansen, Clerk 519920 2-3L 44-45a,d

(Aug. 25, Sept. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY AnchorBank, fsb, Plaintiff, vs.

Ralph A. Johansen and Lois E. Johansen,

Defendants.

NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE Case No. 09 CV 383 Case Code: 30404 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on April 20, 2010, in the amount of $481,691.62, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: OCTOBER 7, 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: A parcel of land in the Southwest 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 9, Township 36 North, Range 17 West (in the Township of Luck) described as follows: The 2-1/2-acre tract bounded on the East by the Soo Line Railway right of way (now known as the Gandy Dancer Recreational Trail) and on the West by State Highway No. 35, and extending 80 rods North of the South line of Section 9, of the Township of Luck, except parcels described in Volume 501, Page 958 as Document No. 448964 and in Volume 577, Page 923, as Document No. 494590. Said land being in the Township of Luck, Polk County, Wisconsin.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 2802 State Highway 35, Frederic, WI 54837.

AND DESCRIPTION: Lot 1 of Certified Survey Map No. 4170, recorded in Volume 18 of Certified Survey Maps, Page 200, Document No. 662831, a part of the Northeast 1/4, Southeast 1/4 of Section 28, Township 36 North, Range 17 West, in the Village of Luck, Polk County, Wisconsin.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 11 Lake Street South, Luck, WI 54853 THE ABOVE PROPERTIES WILL BE SOLD SEPARATELY. Dated this 4th day of August, 2010. /s/Timothy G. Moore Polk County Sheriff 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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The Clam Falls Township Comprehensive Planning Committee will meet monthly in 2010. Each meeting will be on the second Tues. of the month at 7 p.m. in the Clam Falls Town Hall.

(Sept. 8) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY Capital One Bank (USA), N.A. c/o Messerli & Kramer P.A. 3033 Campus Drive Suite 250 Plymouth, MN 55441 Plaintiff(s) vs.

Jordan G. Houghes 634 Sundance St. Amery, Wisconsin 54001 Defendant(s).

Publication Summons Case No. 10SC751 Publication Summons 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 Courthouse, Room Number 300, 1005 West Main Street Balsam Lake, WI 54810 Lois Hoff, Clerk of Court 715-485-9299 on the following date and time: September 27, 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 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.

Messerli & Kramer, P.A. Amanda E. Prutzman Plaintiff’s/Attorney’s 763-548-7900 August 31, 2010 Attorney’s State Bar Number: #1060975 3033 Campus Drive, Suite 250 Plymouth, MN 55441

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(Aug. 11, 18, 25, Sept. 1, 8, 15) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY United States of America acting through Rural Housing Service (RHS), Successor in Interest to Farmers Home Administration, 4949 Kirschling Court, Stevens Point, WI 54481 Plaintiff vs.

Melanie L. Harrison P.O. Box 422, Luck, WI 54853 Defendant Classification: 30404 Case No. 09 CV 507 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE By virtue of and pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above-captioned action on the 29th day of December, 2009, I or my designee will sell at public auction in the Foyer Area of the Polk County Judicial Center, 1005 West Main Street, Balsam Lake, WI 54810 on Wednesday, September 22, 2010, at 10 a.m., all of the following described mortgaged premises, to-wit: Lot 5 and the East 20 feet of Lot 6, Block 7, Plat of Luck, Village of Luck, Polk County, Wis. PIN #: 146.00297.0000.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 609 Park Avenue, Luck, WI 54853.

TERMS OF SALE: Cash.

DOWN PAYMENT: 10% of amount of bid by certified check payable to Clerk of Court at time of Sale.

BALANCE DUE: Within ten (10) days after Confirmation of Sale Hearing held on Oct. 7, 2010, payable to Clerk of Court.

Dated at Balsam Lake, Wis., this 6th day of April, 2010.

Timothy G. Moore, Sheriff Polk County, Wisconsin Heywood, Cari & Anderson, S.C., is the creditor’s law firm and is attempting to collect a debt for the creditor. Any information the debtor provides to Heywood, Cari & Anderson, S.C., will be used for that purpose.

Heywood, Cari & Anderson, S.C. Attorney for Plaintiff, Samuel R. Cari 816 Dominion Dr., Suite 100, P.O. Box 125 Hudson, WI 54016 518562 (715) 386-5551 WNAXLP

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Town of Luck Board Meeting Wed., Sept. 15, 7 p.m.

Town Hall Agenda: 1. Reading of the minutes. 2. Treasurer’s Report. 3.

Review and pay bills. 4. Review agreement for ambulance services. 5. Patrolman’s report Any additional agenda will be posted in the Luck Town Hall and Clerk’s Office.

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(Aug. 11, 18, 25, Sept. 1, 8, 15) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY BRANCH 1 WESTconsin Credit Union 444 South Broadway Menomonie, WI 54751 Plaintiff, vs.

DUANE C. SAYLES (Deceased) DIANA L. SAYLES 617 150th Street Amery, WI 54001 Defendants.

Case No. 09 CV 987 Code: 30304 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE By virtue of and pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above-entitled action on March 1 2010, I will sell at public auction at the Polk County Justice Center in the City of Balsam Lake, in said County, on September 30, 2010, at 10:00 o’clock a.m., all of the following described mortgaged premises, to-wit: A parcel in the Southeast Quarter (SE1/4) of the Southeast Quarter (SE1/4), Section Thirty-three (33), Township Thirty-three (33) North Range Seventeen (17) West, described as follows: Beginning at the Northeast corner of said Southeast Quarter (SE1/4) of the Southeast Quarter (SE1/4); thence South 300 feet which is the Point of Beginning of the parcel being conveyed; thence parallel to the South section line; thence North 208 feet parallel to the East section line; thence East 215 feet to the Point of Beginning of parcel conveyed, TOWNSHIP OF GARFIELD, Polk County, Wis. The above property is located at 617 150th Street, Amery, Polk County, Wisconsin.

TERMS: 1. 10% cash or certified check down payment at time of sale, balance upon confirmation by Court.

2. Sale is subject to all unpaid real estate taxes and special assessments.

3. Purchaser shall pay any Wisconsin real estate transfer fee.

4. Property is being sold on an “as is” basis without warranties or representations of any kind.

5. Purchaser shall be responsible for obtaining possession of property.

Dated at Balsam Lake, Wis., this 3rd day of August, 2010.

Timothy Moore, Sheriff Polk County, Wisconsin SCHOFIELD, HIGLEY & MAYER, S.C. Attorneys for Plaintiff Bay View Offices, Suite #100 700 Wolske Bay Road Menonomie, WI 54751 715-235-3939 518653

NOTICE

(Aug. 25, Sept. 1, 8, 2010) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY Discover Bank Discover Bank Melville, NY 11747 Plaintiff, vs.

Carla Heinrichs 1314 310th Ave. (Frederic), P.O. Box 287 Siren, WI 54872 Defendant(s).

SUMMONS Case Code: 30301 Case No. 10CV565 THE STATE OF WISCONSIN To each person named above as a Defendant(s): You are hereby notified that the Plaintiff named above has filed a lawsuit or other legal action against you. The Complaint, which is attached, states the nature and basis of the legal action.

Within forty (40) days of August 25, 2010, you must respond with a written answer, as that term is used in chapter 802 of the Wisconsin Statutes, to the Complaint. The court may reject or disregard an answer that does not follow the requirements of the statutes. The answer must be sent or delivered to the court, whose address is Lois Hoff Clerk of Circuit Court, 1005 West Main Street, Ste. 300, Balsam Lake, WI 54810 and to Messerli & Kramer, P.A., Plaintiff’s attorney, whose address is 3033 Campus Drive, Suite 250, Plymouth, MN 55441. You may have an attorney help or represent you.

If you do not provide a proper answer within forty (40) days, the court may grant judgment against you for the award of money or other legal action requested in the Complaint, and 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.

MESSERLI & KRAMER, P.A. Amanda E. Prutzman, #1060975 3033 Campus Drive, Suite 250 Plymouth, Minnesota 55441 Phone: 763-548-7900 519601 Fax: 763-548-7922 WNAXLP

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UNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANT - 7 Hours/Day EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANT - 3-1/2 Hours/Day 7 & 3-1/2 hours/day when school is in session.

Applicant must enjoy working with children; have strong communication skills; be able to lift 50 pounds repeatedly throughout the workday; willing to work outside; must hold or be eligible for licensure as handicapped aide by Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction. CPR certification desired.

Salary and benefits in accordance with Union contract.

Qualified, interested persons apply by completing District application form (available on Web site, www.unity.k12.wi.us), submit letter of application, resume, letters of reference, to Brandon W. Robinson, District Administrator, Unit School, P.O. Box 307, Balsam Lake, WI 54810. 715-825-3515.

Deadline September 17, 2010.

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Notices/Employment Opportunities NOTICE OF EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY GRANTSBURG SCHOOL DISTRICT

The Town of St. Croix Falls Board of Appeals will hold public hearings at 7 p.m. on Monday, September 20, 2010, at the Town Hall at 1305 200th Street & U.S. Hwy. 8, St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin. At that time the applicant will inform the Board of Appeals of their request. (THE APPLICANT MUST APPEAR AT 7 P.M. WHEN THE BOARD OF APPEALS CONVENES AT THE TOWN HALL.) Written evidence, testimony or comments, if any, must be delivered in person or by mail to the Town Hall.

John Leonard, requests a VARIANCE to the Town’s Zoning Ordinance - Chapter V, Section J.4.a, spacing for off-premise signs. The Zoning Ordinance requires off-premise signs to be at least 1,000 fee apart and 300 feet from any driveway or intersection, the applicant would like to alter a legal nonconforming sign that is closer than 1,000 feet from another offpremise sign. Property location is Section 27, T34N, R18W; Parcel Number 044-00752-0000.

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

(Aug. 11, 18, 25, Sept. 1, 8, 15) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY THE RIVERBANK Plaintiff, vs.

JORDAN A. CROSS and ASHLEY L. CROSS, and EUGENE S. KOSTIZ, and BANK OF AMERICA, and U.S. BANK, and CITIBANK (SOUTH DAKOTA), Defendants Case No. 10 CV 171 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE By virtue of and pursusant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above-entitled action on June 10, 2010, in the amount of $52,622.36, 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, September 23, 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 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 Fourteen (14), Plat of Prairie View Hills, said Plat recorded in Envelope 293A as Document No. 678235, being located in the Southeast Quarter (SE 1/4), Section Four (4), Township Thirty-two (32) North, Range Nineteen (19) West, Town of Farmington, Polk County, Wis. PIN: 022-01211-1400.

Dated at Balsam Lake, Wis., this 6th day of July, 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

NOTICE OF EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY GRANTSBURG SCHOOL DISTRICT

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

Teacher/Tutor Kathleen Coppenbarger 715-463-2320 50% FTE Reading and Math Tutor for Grantsburg Elementary School.

Qualifications: Wisconsin Certification: 71-Early ChildhoodMiddle Childhood (Birth-age 11) or equivalent.

Requirements: The ideal candidate will have experience with differentiation and supporting students in the development of essential reading and math skills.

Desire to work in a team of collaborative progressive thinking educators focused on the development of the whole child. Candidate must have the ability to support a safe and positive learning environment for all students. Technology literacy is also desired.

How to Apply: Send letter of application, resume, E-mail address, credentials, including three letters of recommendation, transcripts, and a copy of license by Sept. 17, 2010.

Employer: Grantsburg School District 475 E. James Ave. Grantsburg, WI 54840 Job Address: Same as the employer address.

Web Site: http://www.gk12.net Description: Grantsburg School District is a K-12 School System of 1,000 students that is located in NW Wisconsin. It is located just over an hour from the Twin Cities Metro area. Grantsburg is located on the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway and is the 520489 2-3L home of Crex Meadows Wildlife Center.

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

(Aug. 18, 25, Sept. 1, 8, 15, 22) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY Litton Loan Servicing, LP, as servicer for The Bank of New York Mellon f/k/a The Bank of New York, as Trustee for the Certificate Holders of CWALT, Inc. Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2003-19CB Plaintiff, vs.

ALLAN L. OPITZ, et al Defendants Case No: 09 CV 917 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on February 12, 2010, in the amount of $120,398.51, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: October 6, 2010, at 10 a.m.

TERMS: 1. 10% down in cash or money order at the time of sale; balance due within 10 days of confirmation of sale; failure to pay balance due will result in forfeit of deposit to plaintiff.

2. Sold “as is” and subject to all legal liens and encumbrances.

PLACE: At 1005 W. Main Street, Balsam Lake, Wisconsin.

DESCRIPTION: Parcel 1: Lot 9, plat of Jenson’s Butternut Acres, Village of Luck, Polk County, Wisconsin. Parcel 2: A nonexclusive easement for ingress and egress and lake access over the east 24 feet of Lot 23, plat of Jenson’s Butternut Acres.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 1514 Lake Avenue, Luck, WI 54853.

TAX KEY NO.: 146-00413-0000.

Dated this 10th day of August, 2010. /s/ Sheriff Timothy G. Moore Polk County Sheriff Scott D. Nabke Blommer Peterman, S.C. State Bar No. 1037979 13700 W. Greenfield Avenue Brookfield, WI 53005 262-790-5719 Please go to www.blommerpeterman.com to obtain the bid for this sale. Blommer Peterman, S.C., is the creditor’s attorney and is attempting to collect a debt on its behalf. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. (731443)

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(Sept. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, Oct. 6) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, as Trustee in trust for the benefit of the Certificate Holders for Ameriquest Mortgage Securities Trust 2004-R9, Asset-Backed Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2004-R9 by American Home Mortgage Servicing Inc. its attorney-in-fact Plaintiff, vs.

DIANE T. SORENSEN and JOHN DOE unknown spouse of Diane T. Sorensen; and KATHLEEN E. VAUGHAN and JOHN DOE unknown spouse of Kathleen E. Vaughan, Defendants.

Case No. 10-CV-53 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 April 20, 2010, in the amount of $132,076.72, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: October 21, 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 Four (4) of Block “C” of the Rearrangement of Lakeview Addition to the Village of Frederic, according to the official plat thereof on file in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Polk County, Wisconsin, being situated in the Northeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter (NE 1/4 SW 1/4) of Section Twenty-seven (27), Township Thirtyseven (37) North, Range Seventeen (17) West, Polk County, Wisconsin.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 306 Park Ave., Village of Frederic.

TAX KEY NO.: 126-00381-0000.

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.

Special Education Teacher Kathleen Coppenbarger 715-463-2320 100% Special Education Teacher Long-Term sub at Grantsburg Elementary School for 1 year only.

Qualifications: Teachers with the following Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction Certifications will be considered for this position: 810 Cognitive Disabilities, 801 Cross Categorical or 811 Learning Disabilities.

Requirements: Candidate must have the ability to provide a safe and positive learning environment for all students and a firm belief that all students can learn and be successful. They must also have exceptional communication skills and be able to work cooperatively, not only with students but also with parents, teachers and administration. The ideal candidate will also have experience writing and implementing Individual Education Plans, providing instruction in positive behavior strategies and differentiating instruction for students.

How to Apply: Send letter of application, resume, credentials, including three letters of recommendation, transcripts, and a copy of license by Sept. 20, 2010.

Please include a current e-mail address in your application materials.

Employer: Grantsburg School District 475 E. James Ave. Grantsburg, WI 54840 Job Address: Same as the employer address.

Web Site: http://www.gk12.net Description: Grantsburg School District is a K-12 School System of 1,000 students that is located in NW Wisconsin. It is located just over an hour from the Twin Cities Metro area. Grantsburg is located on 520494 the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway and is the 2-3L home of Crex Meadows Wildlife Center.

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

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(Aug. 18, 25, Sept. 1, 8, 15, 22) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY HOUSEHOLD FINANCE CORPORATION III, Plaintiff, vs.

JOHN M. CLARK, DIANE C. CLARK, Defendants.

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA c/o U.S. ATTORNEY’S OFFICE, Added Defendant.

Case No. 10 CV 335 Foreclosure of Mortgage 30404 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure in the amount of $135,336.74 entered by the court on July 9, 2010, the undersigned Sheriff of Polk County, Wisconsin, will sell the following described real estate: Block 4, Staffenson’s addition to the City of Amery, Polk County, Wisconsin, except all that part of block 4 of Staffenson’s addition to the City of Amery lying south of a line described as follows: Commencing at a point on the east line of said block 4, Midway between point where the north and south ends of said block line intersects with the edge of a Apple River, thence in a westerly direction at right angles to said block line to the edge of the Apple River; together with the right to use the east 30 feet of said block 4 from Winchester Street to the above-described parcel for roadway purposes.

TAX KEY NO. 201-710-0 STREET ADDRESS: 263 Winchester, Amery, WI 54001 PLACE OF SALE: Foyer of the Polk County Justice Center, 1005 W. Main St., Balsam Lake, WI DATE & TIME OF SALE: October 12, 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 to 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

NOTICE

The September meeting of the Village Board of Siren will be held Thursday, Sept. 9, 2010, at 2 p.m. at the Village Hall.

Agenda posted.

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NOTICE OF EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Grantsburg School District September 2010 Job Title:

High School Intervention Instructor

Job Description:

Full-time High School Intervention instructor for the 2010 - 2011 school year.

Applicants with certification in any of the following areas are strongly encouraged to apply: Reading Specialist, English/ Language Arts, Math or those with special education training. This position will focus on RTI intervention strategies for high school students. This position will be considered as a long-term substitute for this school year.

Qualifications:

Applicant should have the appropriate Wisconsin Certification for Reading Specialist, English/Language Arts or Math, or special education, or ability to obtain the certification.

Requirements:

Applicants must possess the dynamics to build relationships with students in order to create an atmosphere of learning and mutual respect. The ability to interact and be a contributing member of a talented teaching faculty is also desired.

Technology skills and the ability to apply them in the classroom are essential to this position. Strong references for this position are essential.

Applicants need to be prepared to deal with aspects of the personal, social and academic needs of high school students.

Applicants should possess the skills necessary to communicate effectively with parents in order to build educational partnerships.

This individual will work in an RTI capacity with students that need intervention strategies in reading and math. The individual must be aware of the RTI process as well as reading and math intervention strategies.

Interested applicants should be willing to take part in school and student improvement initiatives.

How to Apply:

Send letter of application, resume, credentials (3 current letters of recommendation and transcripts) and a copy of license by September 20, 2010.

Be sure to include your e-mail address.

Contact:

Stan Marczak, Principal Grantsburg High School 480 East James Ave. Grantsburg, WI 54840 715-463-2531

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TOWN OF ST. CROIX FALLS Polk County, Wisconsin www.townofstcroixfalls.org BOARD OF APPEALS NOTICE OF HEARING September 20, 2010

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Frederic Village Board will meet, at the Village Hall, 107 Hope Road W., in the Village of Frederic, for the purpose of conducting general village business. This meeting will be held on Monday, September 13, 2010, at 7 p.m.

Kristi Swanson, Village Clerk Frederic, Wis. 520531 3L

The School District of Grantsburg is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, sex, religion or handicap.

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VACANCY NOTICE DISTRICT BOOKKEEPER School District of Siren

The School District of Siren has opened a search for a permanent, full-time District Bookkeeper beginning as soon as possible. Compensation is negotiable depending on education and experience.

Duties associated with this position include the oversight of all financial transactions for the school district, including payroll.

Specific responsibilities include accounts payable, accounts receivable, developing and managing the school district budget, calculating revenue and expenditure projections, purchase orders, managing state and federal grants, online reporting, bank reconciliation, district insurances, cash flow, preparation for the annual district audit, internal reporting to the administration and school board and preparation for the annual meeting.

Qualifications for this position require the following: • Accounting degree or equivalent level of school bookkeeper experience • Intense attention to detail and accuracy • Strong organizational skills and neatness • Ability to multitask in a fast-paced setting • Ability to meet strict deadlines and set priorities • Willingness to work extended days for afternoon and evening meetings • Excellent computer skills with the ability to operate school district financial software.

Candidates interested in applying should submit a letter, resume and references to: Scott Johnson, District Administrator, School District of Siren, 24022 4th Ave., Siren, WI 54872. All candidates are subject to a criminal background check.

Application Deadline: Until filled. Interested candidates are 520868 3L 45a encouraged to apply immediately.

The Siren School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Notice is hereby given that a p u b l i c t e s t of the e l e c t r o n i c v o t i n g e q u i p m e n t to be used at the Tuesday, Sept. 14, Primary Election, will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Monday, Sept. 13, 2010, at the Town Hall and shop located at 1494 150th Ave., Balsam Lake. This test is open to the general public.

Brian R. Masters, Clerk 520945 3L 35d

TOWN OF EUREKA Monthly Board Meeting Thurs., Sept. 9, 2010 7 p.m.

Agenda: Call to order; minutes and reports; old business; updates; New Business: Unity Ambulance; new agent for EdgeTown Tavern. Budget review, road work updates.

Citizen comment time, correspondence, discussion, items/announcements. Sign vouchers to authorize payment.

Adjournment.

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NOTICE OF PRIMARY ELECTION

At the Primary Election to be held on September 14, 2010, in Polk County, Wisconsin, the following polling place locations will be used for the municipalities indicated.

Polling places will open at 7 a.m. and will close at 8 p.m.

Voters must be registered before they may vote. You may already be registered.

If you have any questions concerning your polling place, or registering, contact the municipal clerk prior to the election.

All polling places are accessible to elderly and disabled voters.

City of St. Croix Falls Voting at: City Hall (Located at 710 Hwy. 35 South, intersection of U.S. Hwy. 8 & Hwy. 35 S.) Bonita Leggitt, Clerk - 715-483-3929, ext. 11 Town of Alden Voting at: Alden Town Hall (Located 1 mile east of Hwy. 65 on Cty. Rd. C & CC) Judy Demulling, Clerk - 715-248-7859 Town of Apple River 612 U.S. Hwy. 8, Range Tom Sykes - Clerk, 715-268-2534 Town of Balsam Lake Voting at: Balsam Lake Town Hall & Shop (Located at 1494 150th Ave., intersection of 150th Ave. & 150th St.) Brian Masters, Clerk - 715-554-2091 Town of Bone Lake Voting at: Bone Lake Lutheran Church (1/2 mile S. of Hwy. 48, corner of Cty. Rd. I & 255th Ave.) Darrell Frandsen, Clerk - 715-472-8212 Town of Clam Falls Voting at: Clam Falls Town Hall (County Road I to 320th Avenue, east to 80th Street, then south 1/4 mile - hall on east side of street) Betty L. Knutson, Clerk - 715-653-4206 Town of Eureka Voting at: Eureka Town Hall (Located at 2111 State Rd. 87 Approx. 4 miles south of Cushing on Hwy. 87) Michelle Tonnar, Clerk - 715-646-2985 Town of Farmington Voting at: Farmington Town Hall (Located 1/4 mile west of Hwy. 35 on 30th Ave.) Debbie Swanson, Clerk - 715-294-2370 Town of Georgetown Voting at: Town Hall (Located corner of Cty. Rds. H & I) Kristine Lindgren, Clerk - 715-857-5788 Town of Laketown Voting at: Cushing Community Center (Located at 2410 241st St., Cushing School) Patsy Gustafson, Clerk - 715-648-5569 Town of Lorain Voting at: Lorain Town Hall (Located at the intersection of 20th St. & 345th Ave., next to fire hall) Susan Hughes, Clerk - 715-653-2629 Alex Till, Deputy Clerk

SCHOOL DISTRICT OF WEBSTER EBD SPECIAL EDUCATION INSTRUCTIONAL AIDE (Grades 5-9)

TOWN OF BALSAM LAKE

Town of Luck Voting at: Luck Town Hall (Located at St. Rd. 48, next to Luck Medical Clinic) Lloyd Nelson, Clerk - 715-472-2037 Town of McKinley Voting at: McKinley Town Hall (Located at Corner of Hwy. 48 and 15th St.) Deborah Grover, Clerk - 715-822-3864 Town of Milltown Voting at: Milltown Fire Hall (Located at 127 Eider St., on Hwy. 35 north of Milltown) Virgil Hansen, Clerk - 715-825-2494 Town of Osceola Voting at: Town Hall (516 East Ave. N, Dresser) Lorraine Rugroden, Clerk/Treas. - 715-755-3060 Town of St. Croix Falls Voting at: St. Croix Falls Town Hall (Intersection of U.S. Hwy. 8 and 200th St.) Janet Krueger, Clerk - 715-483-1851 Town of Sterling Voting at: Cushing Community Center (From Hwy. 87 turn by Holiday (Cty. Rd. N), go straight onto 241st St.) Julie Peterson, Clerk - 715-488-2735 Town of West Sweden Voting at: West Sweden Town Hall (Located in Frederic, off Hwy. 48 W., on (N.) 3rd Ave.) Andrea Lundquist, Clerk - 715-327-8650 Village of Dresser Voting at: Municipal Office (Located on the corner of Main St. and Central Ave., 2 blocks off of State Rd. 35) Jodi A. Gilbert, Clerk - 715-755-2940 Village of Frederic Voting at: Frederic Village Hall (107 Hope Road West , 1/2 block west of Hwy. 35) Kristi Swanson, Clerk - 715-327-4294 Village of Osceola Voting at: Osceola High School Auditorium Neil J. Soltis, Clerk - 715-294-3498

The School District of Webster has an employment opportunity for an EBD Special Education Instructional Aide (Grades 5-9).

This is a full school year position (180 days). Rate of pay is $13.20 per hour with eligibility for insurance benefits. Special Education Program Aide license required. Please direct applications to Mr. Widiker, Principal. Applications are available online at www.webster.k12.wi.us or at the Administration 520429 2-3L Office. Deadline is September 15, 2010.

(Aug. 4, 11, 18, 25, Sept. 1, 8) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT ST. CROIX COUNTY THE RIVERBANK, a Minnesota banking corporation, 304 Cascade Street, P.O. Box 188, Osceola, WI 54020, Plaintiff, vs.

PATRICK C. COLLOVA and LAURIE J. COLLOVA, husband and wife, 715 West Shore Drive, Somerset, WI 54025; PC COLLOVA BUILDERS, INC., a Minnesota corporation, 12555 Keller Ave. N., Hugo, MN 55038; THE COLLOVA REVOCABLE TRUST DATED NOVEMBER 18, 2002, PATRICK C. COLLOVA and LAURIE J. COLLOVA, TRUSTEES, 715 West Shore Drive, Somerset, WI 54025; ST. CROIX COUNTY ASSESSOR, c/o St. Croix County Treasurer 1101 Carmichael Road, Hudson, WI 54016 JENNIFER L. LAVENTURE AND GERALD J. LAVENTURE, 663 – 236th Avenue, New Richmond, WI 54017; CODY PLUMBING, INC., 101 Packer Drive, Roberts, WI 54023, Defendants.

Case No.: 09 CV 1480 Polk County Case No.: 2010TJ000015 Case Code: 30404 Foreclosure of Mortgage NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a judgment of foreclosure was entered on March 24, 2010, and an order for judgment reducing the redemption period set forth in the March 24, 2010, Order to two months was entered on June 23, 2010, in the aboveentitled matter. Said judgment of foreclosure is in the following amount: $1,894,792.98 on 92047 Note, which note is secured by Mortgage-2, Mortgage-3 and Mortgage-4.

Pursuant to the above-referenced judgment of foreclosure, the Sheriff of Polk County will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: September 22, 2010, at 10 a.m.

TERMS: Pursuant to said judgment, 10% of the successful bid must be paid to the sheriff at the sale in cash, cashier’s

check or certified funds, payable to the clerk of courts (personal checks cannot and will not be accepted). The balance of the successful bid must be paid to the clerk of courts in cash, cashier’s check or certified funds no later than ten days after the court’s confirmation of the sale or else the 10% down payment is forfeited to the plaintiff. The property is sold “as is” and subject to all liens and encumbrances.

PLACE: In the foyer area of the Polk County Justice Center, 1005 West Main Street, in the City of Balsam Lake, Polk County.

Mortgage-2: DESCRIPTION: Lots One (1) and Two (2) of CSM No. 3857, recorded in Volume 17 of CSMs, Page 120 as Doc. No. 639661, being a part of Lot One (1) of CSM No. 1251, recorded in Vol. 6 of CSMs, Page 67, as Doc. No. 459608 and part of the Northwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter (NW 1/4 of SW 1/4), Section Thirty-five (35), Township Thirty-two (32) North, Range Nineteen (19) West, Town of Farmington, Polk County, Wisconsin.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 29 and XXX State Road 35, Osceola, Wisconsin, 54020. (PIN Nos. 022-00778-0000 and 02200778-0200) DESCRIPTION: Mortgage-3: Lot Thirty-two (32) Cattail Coulee, Town of Farmington, Polk, County, Wisconsin.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 200 260th Street, Osceola, Wisconsin, 54020.

DESCRIPTION: Mortgage-4: Lot Four (4) Belmont Addition to the Village of Osceola, located in part of the Northeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter (NE 1/4 of SE 1/4), Section Twenty-seven (27), Township Thirty-three (33) North of Range Nineteen (19) West, Polk County, Wisconsin.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 401 A Smith Avenue, Osceola, Wisconsin, 54020.

Timothy 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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(Sept. 8, 15) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY Countrywide 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: September 22, 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: 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 30th day of August, 2010. /s/Timothy G. Moore Sheriff of Polk County

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NOTICE OF PARTISAN PRIMARY AND SAMPLE BALLOTS September 14, 2010

OFFICE OF THE POLK COUNTY CLERK TO THE ELECTORS OF POLK COUNTY: Notice is hereby given of a partisan primary to be held in Polk County on the 14th day of September, 2010, at which the nominees for the offices named below shall be chosen. The names of the candidates for each office, whose nominations have been certified to or filed in this office, are given under the title of the office under the appropriate party or other designation, each in its proper column, together with the questions submitted to a vote, if any, in the sample ballot below.

INFORMATION TO ELECTORS Upon entering the polling place, an elector shall give his or her name and address before being permitted to vote. Where ballots are distributed to electors, the initials of two inspectors must appear on the ballot. Upon being permitted to vote, the elector shall retire alone to a voting booth and cast his or her ballot, except that an elector who is a parent or guardian may be accompanied by the elector’s minor child or minor ward. An election official may inform the elector of the proper manner for casting a vote, but the official may not in any manner advise or indicate a particular voting choice.

At the partisan primary the elector may select the party of his or her choice or the ballot containing the names of Independent candidates for legislative office.

Where paper ballots are used, the elector shall choose the ballot of the party of his or her choice.

The elector shall then make a cross (X) in the square next to the candidates names for whom he or she intends to vote on the ballot of his or her choice. To vote for a person whose name does not appear on the ballot, the elector shall write in the name of the person of his or her choice in the space provided for a write-in vote. On referendum questions, the elector shall make a cross (X) in the square next to “yes” if in favor of the question, or the elector shall make a cross (X) in the square next to “no” if opposed to the question.

Where optical scan voting is used, the elector shall fill in the oval or connect the arrow next to the party of his or her choice. The elector shall then fill in the oval or connect the arrow next to the candidates names for whom he or she intends to vote under the party of his or her choice. To vote for a person whose name does not appear on the ballot, the elector shall write in the name of the person of his or her choice in the space provided for write-in vote, and fill in the oval or connect the arrow on the write-in line. Write-in votes are not permitted on the Independent ballot.

Where touch screen voting systems are used, the elector shall depress the button next to the party of his or her choice. The elector shall then depress the button next to the candidates names for whom he or she intends to vote. To vote for a person whose name does not appear on the bal-

lot, the elector shall type in the name of the person of his or her choice in the space provided for a write-in vote. On referendum questions, the elector shall depress the button next to “yes” if in favor of the question, or the elector shall depress the button next to “no” if opposed to the question.

In order to qualify for participation in the Wisconsin Election Campaign fund, a candidate for legislative office must receive at least 6% of the votes cast on all ballots for the office for which he or she is a candidate, in addition to other requirements.

The vote should not be cast in any other manner. Not more than five minutes’ time shall be allowed inside a voting booth. Sample ballots or other materials to assist the elector in marking his or her vote may be taken into the booth and copied. The sample ballot shall not be shown to anyone so as to reveal how the ballot is marked.

If the elector spoils a paper or optical scan ballot, he or she shall return it to an election official who shall issue another ballot in its place, but not more than three ballots shall be issued to any one elector. If the ballot has not been initialed by two inspectors or is defective in any other way, the elector shall return it to the election official, who shall issue a proper ballot in its place. After casting his or her vote, the elector shall leave the voting booth, properly deposit the ballot and promptly leave the pollng place.

The elector may spoil a touch screen ballot at the voting station, but not more than three ballots shall be issued to any one elector. After an official touch screen ballot is marked, the elector shall leave the polling place promptly.

After an official paper ballot is marked, it shall be folded so the inside marks do not show, but so the printed endorsements and inspectors initials on the outside do show. The elector shall leave the booth, deposit the ballot in the ballot box, or deliver the ballot to an inspector for deposit, and shall leave the polling place promptly.

After an official optical scan ballot is marked, it shall be inserted in the security sleeve so the marks do not show. After casting his or her vote, the elector shall leave the booth, insert the ballot in the voting device and discard the sleeve, or deliver the ballot to an inspector for deposit. If a central count system is used, the elector shall insert the ballot in the ballot box and discard the sleeve, or deliver the ballot to an inspector for deposit.

An elector may select an individual to assist in casting his or her vote if the elector declares to the presiding official that he or she is unable to read, has difficulty reading, writing or understanding English or that due to disability is unable to cast his or her ballot. The selected individual rendering assistance may not be the elector’s employer or an agent of that employer or an officer or agent of a labor organization that represents the elector.

The following is a sample of the official ballots:

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Polk County OWI arrests vulgar and combative” after being arrested, and he was also charged with obstructing/resisting a police officer.

Michael Smith, 56, Cushing, was arrested for OWI, third offense also, on Saturday, Aug. 28, at about 11 p.m. near CTH G and 260th Street. A police officer saw Smith weaving within his lane,

speeding and crossing the centerline, stopped him and administered sobriety tests. He was given a Breathalyzer, which registered .13.

Noah Brittan, 27, Balsam Lake, was charged with OWI, first offense, on Monday, Aug. 30, after being stopped for crossing over the centerline several times.

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SEPTEMBER 14, 2010

LOCATION AND HOURS OF POLLING PLACES A Partisan Primary Election will be held on Tuesday, September 14, 2010, in the State of Wisconsin. This notice of location and hours of polling places is published in behalf of the municipalities. Following is a list of polling place locations for Burnett County municipalities: Town of Anderson Town of Blaine Town of Daniels Town of Dewey Town of Grantsburg Town of Jackson Town of LaFollette Town of Lincoln Town of Meenon Town of Oakland Town of Roosevelt Town of Rusk

Town Hall Town Hall (Northland Comm Ctr.) Town Hall Town Hall Town Hall Town Hall Town Hall Town Hall Town Hall Town Hall (Timberland Luth. Church) Town Hall

13808 Anderson Rd. 1232 E. School Rd. 9602 Daniels 70 Rd. 24433 Town Hall Rd. 23211 State Rd. 48 4599 County Rd. A 24184 Malone Rd. 9110 Perida Rd. 7396 Kruger Rd. 27826 Lone Pine Rd. 20805 Cty. Rd. H 25195 County Rd. H

Town of Sand Lake Town of Scott Town of Siren Town of Swiss Town of Trade Lake Town of Union Town of Webb Lake Town of West Marshland Town of Wood River Village of Grantsburg Village of Siren Village of Webster

Town Hall Town Hall Town Hall Town Hall Town Hall Town Hall Town Hall Town Hall Town Hall Village Hall Village Hall Community Center

5364 County Rd. X 28390 County Rd. H 7240 S. Long Lake Rd. 7551 Main Street 11811 Town Hall Rd. 9015 County Rd. F 31000 Namekagon Trail 12259 County Rd. F 11610 State Rd. 70 316 S. Brad St. 24049 First Ave. N. 7421 Main St. W.

The polls will open at 7 a.m. and close at 8 p.m. All of the polling places are accessible to elderly and disabled voters. If you have questions concerning your polling place, contact the municipal clerk: Town of Anderson Jessica King, Clerk 2773 185th St. Luck, WI 54853 715-472-4753 Town of Blaine Rita Ronningen, Clerk 33426 North Mans Trail Minong, WI 54859 715-466-4884 Town of Daniels Ellen Ellis, Clerk 8713 Daniels 70 Siren, WI 54872 715-349-5840 Town of Dewey Pamela Brown 1148 Swiss Chalet Rd. Shell Lake, WI 54871 715-468-7111 Town of Grantsburg Romey Nelson, Clerk-Treasurer 118 E. Madison Avenue P.O. Box 642 Grantsburg, WI 54840 715-463-5600

Town of Jackson Lorraine Radke, Clerk 4742 County Rd. A Webster, WI 54893 715-866-8412 Town of LaFollette Linda Terrian, Clerk 23928 Malone Rd. Siren, WI 54872 715-349-2531 Town of Lincoln Patrice Bjorklund, Clerk P.O. Box 296 Webster, WI 54893 715-866-7580 Town of Meenon Suzanna M. Eytcheson, Clerk 25863 E. Bass Lake Dr. Webster, WI 54893 715-866-4893 Town of Oakland Deanna Krause, Clerk 7426 W. Main St. P.O. Box 675 Webster, WI 54893 715-866-8213

Town of Roosevelt Karla Mortensen 22030 Bakker Rd. Shell Lake, WI 54871 715-645-2507 Town of Rusk Jennifer Christner, Clerk 26951 W. Benoit Lake Rd. Webster, WI 54893 715-635-3861 Town of Sand Lake Peggy Tolbert P.O. Box 165 Webster, WI 54893 715-866-4398 Town of Scott Kim Simon, Clerk 28390 County Rd. H Spooner, WI 54801 715-635-2308 Town of Siren Mary Hunter, Clerk 23340 Soderberg Rd. Siren, WI 54872 715-349-5119

Town of Swiss Judy Dykstra, Clerk 7551 Main St. P.O. Box 157 Danbury, WI 54830 Office: 715-656-3030 Town of Trade Lake Deborah Christian, Clerk 13361 St. Rd. 48 Grantsburg, WI 54840 715-488-2600 Town of Union David Olson, Clerk 8637 Grover Point Rd. Danbury, WI 54830 715-866-4129 Town of Webb Lake Gail Keup, Clerk 2363 Escape Drive Webb Lake, WI 54830 715-259-3439 Town of West Marshland Margaret A. Hess, Clerk 25161 Spaulding Rd. Grantsburg, WI 54840 715-463-2922

Town of Wood River Dawn Luke, Clerk 11097 Crosstown Rd. Grantsburg, WI 54840 715-689-2296 Village of Grantsburg Jennifer Zeiler, Clerk 316 S. Brad St. Grantsburg, WI 54840 715-463-2405 Village of Siren Ann Peterson, Clerk/Treasurer 24049 First Ave. P.O. Box 23 Siren, WI 54872 715-349-2273 Village of Webster Patrice Bjorklund, Clerk-Treasurer 7505 Main St. W. P.O. Box 25 Webster, WI 54893 715-866-4211

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He said he was trying to find something to listen to on the radio, but appeared intoxicated and was given sobriety tests.

His Breathalyzer registered .178, and his intoximeter registered .13. He is also charged with operating with a prohibited blood alcohol level. — with information from the Polk County Sheriff’s dept.

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POLK COUNTY - Eddie Siebenthal, 33, Turtle Lake, was pulled over for speeding on Saturday, Aug. 28, after being clocked going 81 mph near Hwy. 63 and 105th Avenue. He was apparently intoxicated, given field sobriety tests and was arrested and charged with OWI, third offense. Siebenthal was reportedly “loud,

The School District of Grantsburg is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, sex, religion or handicap.

NOTICE OF PARTISAN PRIMARY AND SAMPLE BALLOTS September 14, 2010

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Carole T. Wondra, Polk County Clerk

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SAMPLE BALLOT NOTICE OF PARTISAN PRIMARY SEPTEMBER 14, 2010

OFFICE OF THE BURNETT COUNTY CLERK TO THE ELECTORS OF BURNETT COUNTY: Notice is hereby given of a nonpartisan spring primary and a Partisan Primary Election to be held in the several wards in the County of Burnett on September 14, 2010, at which the officers named below shall be chosen. The names of the candidates for each office to be voted for, whose nominations have been certified to or filed in this office, are given under the title of the office, each in its proper column, together with the questions submitted to a vote, for a referendum, if any, in the sample ballot below.

INFORMATION TO ELECTORS Upon entering the polling place, an elector shall give his or her name and address before being permitted to vote. Where ballots are distributed to electors, the initials of two inspectors must appear on the ballot. Upon being permitted to vote, the elector shall retire alone to a voting booth or machine and cast his or her ballot, except that an elector who is a parent or guardian may be accompanied by the elector’s minor child or minor ward. An election official may inform the elector of the proper manner for casting a vote, but the official may not in any manner advise or indicate a particular voting choice.

At the Partisan Primary Where paper ballots are used, the elector shall make a cross (X) in the square next to the name of the candidate of his or her choice for each office for which he or she intends to vote. To vote for a person whose name does not appear on the ballot, the elector shall write in the name of the person of his or her choice in the space provided for a write-in vote. On referenda questions, the elector shall make a cross (X) in the square next to “yes” if in favor of the question, or the elector shall make a cross (X) in the square next to “no” if opposed to the question.

Where touch screen voting systems are used, the elector shall depress the button next to the name of the candidate for whom he or she intends to vote. To vote for a person whose name does not appear on

the ballot, the elector shall type in the name of the person of his or her choice in the space provided for a write-in vote. On referendum questions, the elector shall depress the button next to “yes” if in favor of the questions, or the elector shall depress the button next to “no” if opposed to the question.

The vote shall not be cast in any other manner. If an elector spoils a ballot, he or she shall return it to an election official who shall issue another ballot in its place, but not more than three ballots shall be issued to any one elector. If the ballot has not been initialed by two inspectors or is defective in any other way, the elector shall return it to the election official who shall issue a proper ballot in its place. The elector may spoil a touch screen ballot at the voting station. Not more than five minutes’ time shall be allowed inside a voting booth. Sample ballots or other materials to assist the elector in marking his or her ballot may be taken into the booth and copied. The sample ballot shall not be shown to anyone so as to reveal how the ballot is marked.

After an official paper ballot is marked, it shall be folded so that the inside marks do not show, but so the printed endorsements and inspectors’ initials on the outside do show. After casting his or her vote, the elector shall leave the booth, deposit his or her folded ballots in the proper ballot box or deliver the ballots to an inspector for deposit and shall leave the polling place promptly.

After an official touch screen ballot is marked, the elector shall leave the polling place promptly.

An elector may select an individual to assist in casting his or her vote if the elector declares to the presiding official that he or she is unable to read, has difficulty reading, writing, or understanding English, or that due to disability is unable to cast his or her ballot. The selected individual rendering assistance may not be the elector’s employer or an agent of that employer or an officer or agent of a labor organization which represents the elector.

The following is a sample of the official ballots:

Sample Ballots For Residents Of Blaine, Jackson, Oakland, Rusk, Sand Lake, Scott, Swiss, Union And Webb Lake Townships

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SAMPLE BALLOT NOTICE OF PARTISAN PRIMARY SEPTEMBER 14, 2010

Sample Ballots For Residents Of Anderson, Daniels, Dewey, Grantsburg, LaFollette, Lincoln, Meenon, Roosevelt, Siren, Trade Lake, West Marshland And Wood River Townships, And Grantsburg, Siren And Webster Villages

The Following Sample Screen Shot Is A Sample Of The SVRS Handicapped Accessible Voting Machine Available For Use At All Polling Places. After Choosing A Party, Screens Containing The Same Information As The Samples Show Above Will Be Available To Vote.

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Wanda Hinrichs, Burnett County Clerk

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Living history

The ground crew directs the B-25 bomber into its spot on the flight line at the Shell Lake Airport on Sunday. Tucked under the gull wings are two 1,700 h.p. Wright R-2600 engines. The medium range bomber has a speed of 272 mph, uses 130 gallons of fuel per hour and has a range of 1,350 miles.

The sight of a World War II vintage B-25 bomber landing at the Shell Lake Airport brought in many spectators who saw it land and wanted to witness a special part of history or in the case of some veterans, wanted to relive those memories.

This is living history for Jade and Cheryl Maki, Minong, who came out to see the plane after watching it land. The spartan cramped bomber was built for one purpose; it carried a crew of seven in a cold, nonpressurized cabin. The young crew, 18-21 years of age, suffered many hardships, and being shot at was just one. Because of them and the sacrifices they made, we are here today enjoying the freedoms we love and cherish.

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Wet, cold winter?

by Brian Bull Wisconsin Public Radio STATEWIDE - The National Weather Service says the summer rains almost made for a record breaker across the Milwaukee area, and temperatures across Wisconsin were also notable.

Rusty Kapela of the National Weather Service says overall, Wisconsin had a very wet, warm summer. He says the southeast corner was among the wettest for the season.

Kapela says August’s rainfall was below normal, otherwise the region could’ve seen a new record. Looking

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ahead, he sees a La Nina winter for both cities.

“Typically in La Nina winters, both Madison and Milwaukee have about average amounts of precipitation in December. But much of January and February tend to be wetter than normal.

So taking that all into consideration, it would imply that we’ll have a colder, normal winter and above-average snowfall.”

Kapela says that forecast doesn’t necessarily mean another winter with lots of below-zero days, or snowfall totaling more than 100 inches, like in 2008.

A soldier meets his son It was a special homecoming for Petty Officer Paul Petty, stationed in Kabul, Afghanistan; he returned home to see his newborn son, Xaiden, for the first time. Terryn and Xaiden are staying with her parents, Randy and Marta Wingler, while he is in country. Petty Officer Petty is in the Navy and has been temporary assigned to the Army in the Joint Task Force fighting in Afghanistan. He arrived on Thursday, Aug. 2, and will be leaving in two weeks. It is times like this that we are reminded of the sacrifices the young men and women in the service are making to protecting our rights and freedoms. — Photo

by Larry Samson

New this year at Shell Lake’s Town and Country Days was the car show that was held on Main Street Sunday afternoon, Sept. 5. With 80 cars, it was a hugh success for event Chairman Adam Lundberg who had put in many hours to get this event off the ground. - Photo by Larry

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His collections keep history alive

by Nancy Jappe Leader staff writer BURNETT COUNTY – Times were tough, back 70 years ago, when Jerry was growing up. Five kids in the family – father had his first heart attack at age 40 and Jerry was still very young when his dad died – his mother supported the family by washing and cleaning for $20 a week.

Toys – what were they?

Jerry recalls having only two toys when he was growing up, a pirate cap gun he bought himself when he was 8 years old and a metal road grader when he was 10 or 11. Both of these items are treasured pieces on his family-memorabilia shelf.

He paid $5 to get a block of caps for the gun, caps that once cost five cents a block.

Those two are not the only toys Jerry now owns. He estimates the number at over 5,000, and he’s not done buying yet.

“You name it – I’ve got it. It’s mind-boggling,” he said.

Jerry travels all over looking for unique things to add to his collections. He said he’s now got everything he wants, in terms of type of item, but is going back to rebuy the same item but in better condition and thus of higher value. He admits to collecting everything, but later amended that by saying that guns are not on that list. He did have a couple of guns in the collection at one time, but those mysteriously disappeared and have never been replaced.

You will note in this article that Jerry will be referred to by his first name only, and his exact location will not be publicized. When he appeared recently on tel-

This photo show the re-creation of Smitty’s Barber Shop in Stillwater, Minn., done by a man named Jerry whose purpose in life is to keep history alive via the collections of historical memorabilia he has put together in his shop.

Jerry is shown here inside the working soda fountain he has created in his shop building.

Modeled after Happy’s Harbor in Stillwater, Minn., the shop has authentic booths, tables and chairs plus malt machines and other equipment that would have been in the shop back in the 1950s, when Jerry was in high school. evision via an interview with Jason Davis, “Five Eyewitness News, On the Road,” his location was described as “living in a very remote part of western Wisconsin.”

When asked how Davis heard about him, Jerry answered that his wife called Davis, with the visit and TV appearance to be a 70th-birthday gift. At first it was This blue record goes inside to be a secret, but later Mary had to tell her the record cover that lists it as husband because there were things in the Elvis Presley’s recording of shop that needed to be cleaned up before Moody Blues. the visit.

This replica shows the gas station Jerry is re-creating, life size, in his shop in Burnett County. This collector extraordinaire has everything to go into the life-size shop, all designed to reproduce history.

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This old bottle of linament made and sold by a Dr. LeGear is one of the items in Jerry’s collection of all types of historical items.

“Jason Davis was here for 2-1/2 hours,” Jerry said. “He was amazed. He said: ‘Everybody has got unique stuff. Everybody has a dream, but you’ve got it all.’”

Jerry’s dream is to re-create the past – to keep history alive. His focal point centers around Stillwater, Minn., and the community in which he grew up. In his huge storage building, he is re-creating the gas station, the soda fountain, the barber shop, a blacksmith shop, a bait and tackle shop exactly as those buildings were at one time. Seeing what Jerry has already done, one can predict that this is only the beginning of the re-creations.

“I don’t have enough time in a day to do what I want to do,” he said.

Inside the shop One of the first things you see as you come into the shop today is the front of an old post office, vintage 1876, that was once See Collection, page 2

This old chicken scale is guaranteed to give an accurate chicken weight. The head of the chicken goes into the nose of the cone, with the tail sticking out the back.

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Jerry shows a malt mixer in Happy’s Harbor, the re-created working soda fountain in his shop.

Jerry shows here a battery kit, a gas pump and some of the supplies in his re-creation of a service station from Stillwater, Minn., his hometown.

in a rural Wisconsin community. Jerry plans to restore that front to its former look, using recently acquired unwanted door panels to build the lower section, add some on the side and raise the unit to waist height. Not far away is an old phone booth from the 1940s, acquired in Jerry, a 70-year-old collector who lives in Burnett County, owned only two toys when he was Sacy, Iowa. The booth runs off storage growing up in Stillwater, Minn. – a pirate cap gun and a metal road grader, which he shows here. batteries located on the bottom right.

The first row of display items on the Jerry now owns over 5,000 toys, a collection that keeps growing and keeps bringing him enjoyshelf are from Jerry’s family, things that ment. – Photos by Nancy Jappe mean a lot to him. One of the items is a red cardinal painted on a block of wood by young Jerry as a gift for his mother.

From there on, down row after row, on shelves and on the walls, even hanging from the ceiling, are so many items it wouldn’t be possible to begin to describe here. And that’s not half of the items Jerry owns. He is working diligently to get more things out on display so he can open the shop to small tour groups, with a speThis photo gives the viewer an idea of the cial focus on senior citizens, who would accumulation of toys on shelf after shelf in say ‘I used to have this or that’ and the Jerry’s shop. youth. “I’m trying to keep history alive,” Jerry explained. trolled airplane from the 1940s that Jerry On one wall are an early hook and chain retrieved from a trash can in Florida. that came from a blacksmith shop in StillThere are big soda machines, some of water. They’ve been in Jerry’s family which have been repainted and relettered since the 1930s. There’s a meat-market to make them look good as new. The list scale for weighing chickens. You put the just goes on and on. chicken, head first, in what looks like a This reporter facetiously asked Jerry if This is just one view of some of the items in Jerry’s shop.

Only about half of the items he metal cone attached to the scale. Leaving he had any other hobbies, knowing full owns are now on display, but Jerry is working hard to put more of them on display.

– Photos the tail sticking out, you can get the true well that the shop takes up so much of his

by Nancy Jappe weight of the chicken. time these days. “I love to cut wood,” was There are several cigarette-rolling maJerry’s quick answer. He likes to work chines, complete with the paper used to came from and any history that he can built-up rust has been removed by a alone on wood-cutting projects, and reprocess of soaking in vinegar. pass on to viewers. enclose the tobacco. There are open-heartcently cut up three big trees in just one surgery tools from the 1800s, one of which four-hour afternoon. works like a can opener as the surgeon Re-creating historical buildings “My enjoyment is showing people what Happy’s Harbor was the name of the The awe factor used it to cut into the breastbone of a pathings were at one time. I really enjoy soda fountain Jerry would visit when he “What I enjoy here is the awe factor,” tient. doing what I am doing,” Jerry comwas in high school in Stillwater back in Jerry commented.

“Kids (coming in) say There are ink bottles of all kinds, and mented. “I will keep on plugging away, match books advertising 7-Up and other 1955-1958. He’s added a re-created to me, ‘Is this a toy shop?’” You just can’t and will stop buying stuff when I am Happy’s Harbor to his shop, with a soda imagine all that is on the shelves, item products. There are 50 brands of tiredead.” patching kits, auto memorabilia (some of bar that came out of a 1900s house in Hay- after item from the small to huge, cars, Note: If people reading this article have ward, three malt-making machines and tractors, trailers, trucks, matchbox cars, which will go into the re-created gas staitems they would like to donate to Jerry tion), old auto service manuals and tin tables, chairs and booths of the 1950s vin- kits, you name it. (he does accept donations) or items for On the floor in one section are three old cans with advertising on them. There’s a tage. Jerry had the Formica Company sale at the right price, or if they would like redo the tabletops to be what he called metal candle molds, used for making whole evolution of motor oil containers. more information on Jerry’s shop and colJerry admits that he never read even one 1950s Boomerang tops. It took him two long, thin candles. Jerry recently found a lections, the number to call is 651-485weeks to refinish the booths that came out big block of wax, and he plans to melt and book when he was in school. If he had to One group of things he’s pour that wax into the molds to make a 9248. come up with a book report, he would of an old Wisconsin bar. particularly looking for right now is old Family and friends enjoy coming over new supply of candles.

Nearby there’s an read a few pages at the beginning, in the horse-drawn farm equipment. middle and the end to come up with a re- to the soda fountain today for a malt or a old crystal radio, using mineral crystals. treat, just like the high-schoolers used to Hanging from the ceiling is a radio-conport to turn in. Nowadays he loves to read, anything that gives him information do in Stillwater years ago.

The service station nearby isn’t finished about the items in his collections. When he acquires an item, he asks, if possible, yet, but the memorabilia to go into it for a description of the item, where it stands there waiting for placement, down to the packets of car-washing soap priced at 29 cents a package. Nearby is the nearly finished barber shop/library, a replica of Smitty’s Barber Shop. The wood used in the barber shop, according to Jerry, is over 150 years old and was salvaged from a dumpster. The re-created bricks on the outside wall were carefully fashioned by Jerry out of pieces of wood, painted and positioned in the same manner as the real bricking was. Jerry is not one to spare anything in terms of detail in his re-creations.

This old crystal radio stands on one of the Tools for the blacksmith shop have alThis display of tobacco products forms one of the collections in Jerry’s shop. He also has shelves in Jerry’s shop. ready been acquired, and most of the several cigarette-rolling machines, with the cigarette paper to go with them.

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A display of Purol products (photo at left) along with a variety of oil cans is on display among the countless items of yesteryear that make up Jerry’s collection.

Photos by Nancy Jappe

This photo show the re-creation of Smitty’s Barber Shop in Stillwater, Minn., done by a man named Jerry whose purpose in life is to keep history alive via the collections of historical memorabilia he has put together in his shop.

RIGHT: A vintage advertisement for a 1940 Dodge Luxury Liner which boasts “We saved $450 by buying Dodge.”

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Games like Tiddly Winks and Donkey Party are now collector’s items and are among Jerry’s collection.

LEFT: The shoeshine kit on the old shoeshine chair came from 1908.

RIGHT: The coke machine - note coke was 10 cents at that time - was refurbished by a company over in Minnesota that specializes in repainting and relettering machines like this.

Photos by Nancy Jappe

The oil bottle on the left is the earliest container, made of tall, thin glass, followed by the container on the right, then came tin, cardboard and plastic containers.

LEFT: This post office front dates back to 1876 and was discovered in a rural Wisconsin town. Jerry will add wood around it so it will stand at the normal waist high.

Sheep pasture walk HAYWARD — The NW Wisconsin Graziers Network is holding a sheep pasture walk on Saturday, Sept. 18, from 10 a.m. to noon at the Steve and Pam Miles Farm, 12782 N. Pfeiffer Rd., Hayward.

The Miles are experienced sheep producers who rotationally graze Hampshire and Texile crossbred sheep. There are currently 50 ewes and 80 lambs. Lambs are sold to both direct and commercial markets. The Miles are very knowledgeable sheep breeders and grass managers. They grow excellent forages on poor soils including perennial ryegrass, alfalfa and orchard grass with an aggressive liming and fertilizing program. Steve is also very active with 4-H and other youth groups.

To reach the farm from Hayward, follow Hwy. 63 north from Hayward about six miles and turn left on Pfieffer Road. From the north, follow Hwy. 63 past Cable and south of Seeley about two miles and turn right on Pfieffer Rd. Watch for the signs. The pasture walk is being cohosted with the ABDI/Lake Superior Graziers.

For more information, contact Randy Gilbertson 715-5202112 or Lynn Johnson 715-268-8778 at NW Graziers, UWEX Ag Agents Otto Wiegand or Kevin Schoessow at Spooner 715-635-3506, or Dale Peacock at Lake Superior Graziers 715-965-5698.

University of Wisconsin, United States Department of Agriculture and Wisconsin Counties Cooperating UW-Extension provides equal opportunity in employment and programming including Title IX and ADA requirements. If you have any special needs or require special accommodations, please call the UWEX area agricultural agents office at 800-528-1914 or 715-635-3506. — from UW-Extension

People are odd. They want the front of the bus, the middle of the road and the back of the church.

Just for

Laughs Joe Roberts

••• Two women are talking about their families. “So, Ruth, how’s your oldest son?” Ruth smiles and says, “He’s great. He’s a dentist and has a house in NewYork and another house in Florida. He’s very well off.”

The other woman smiles and then asks,” What about your youngest son? You know ... the one who’s real slow in the head?”

“Oh,” Ruth replied. “He’s an attorney.”

••• While sports fishing off the Florida coast, a tourist capsized his boat. He could swim, but his fear of alligators kept him clinging to the overturned craft. Spotting an old beachcomber standing on the shore, the tourist shouted,”Are there any gators around here?”

“Naw,” the man hollered back, “they ain’t been around for years!” Feeling safe, the tourist started swimming leisurely toward the shore. About halfway there he asked the guy, “How’d you get rid of the gators?”

“We didn’t do nothin’,” the beachcomber said.

“The sharks got ‘em.”

Stress test Leading an overstressed

Cold Turkey

lifestyle is so commonplace that we now view it as normal. Most of us complain that we are burdened John W. Ingalls under a load of stress but struggle to define the problem. Even more concerning is that we know we are experiencing stress but we seem helpless to react. Defining stress can be an excellent starting point in determining our risk from it and what we can do to protect ourselves.

In 1967, two psychiatrists (Thomas Holmes and Richard Rahe) published their work, attempting to quantify the effects of stress on our health. They gathered information from 5,000 participants regarding changes in their life that they had experienced over the previous six months and rated these events on a point scale for severity. Items on the list included relatively minor events such as getting a new loan or a change in church or social activities and major events such as retirement, marriage, changing jobs and the loss of a spouse through divorce or death. Forty-three such life events were recorded and rated by these participants and then using these stress scores they compared the results to individuals health records. They found a very positive correlation with health problems and stress levels. In addition they found high stress scores to have predictive values. Those with high stress scores were considerably more likely to experience serious health problems within the next year.

Stress is basically defined as change in our lives that is either real or perceived. How we react to these changes or resist these changes can precipitate feelings of stress. Most everyone can say without reservation that our society is in constant flux, changing almost daily. A new technological advancement is brought to market and it is almost immediately obsolete, soon to be replaced by the next product considered to be faster, better and absolutely necessary. As we experience these changes, compressed together and stacked on top of one another, we may experience stress.

Many people are quick to defend their own personal ability to handle stress effectively, however the numbers don’t lie. Studies have consistently shown that

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“Nobody needs a whole stick of gum,” my mother used to say.

She would also remind us that nobody needs a whole bottle of pop, and certainly “nobody needs that much sugar.” My sisCarrie Classon ter and I love to say this to each other. We do it to tease our mother. But I also say it because, on some level, I believe it to be true. Nobody really does need all those sweet things – at least not as much as we crave – and I take a certain pride in my self-restraint.

I saw my mother last week when we went shopping with my niece, Isabelle.

Isabelle is starting second grade, which requires a lot of carefully considered purchases. I had come into town to pick up a new phone. My mobile phone and computer apparently had signed some sort of death pact and were both threatening to die at any minute.

When my phone refused to retain a charge, I was magically provided with a perfect excuse to drive in to see both mother and niece.

We went to the clothing consignment shop where we tried on all sorts of things we would never normally wear and reminded one another that we would only buy things that we “love, love, love.” “I love this,” my niece Isabelle said sadly as she put away a sweater, “but I don’t love, love, love it.”

Then we went back to my parents’ condo where my father was holding down the fort with my nephew Beau, who had discovered that a nap was entirely unnecessary that afternoon, since Grandpa was there to play with. We had some ice cream and I headed home. It was a nice afternoon.

I have trouble making time for afternoons like this.

Two days later I was hectic. A project I was in the midst of was demanding attention from all sides and I was feeling stress creep up on me the way

Letters from

Home

grapevines have invaded the side of my house. Right in the midst of this, I remembered that I had promised a good friend we would have lunch with someone I didn’t know well in order to get to know her better.

I was furious with myself. But I ended up having one of the nicest—and most meaningful—lunches I have had in a very long time. We started out talking about our cats (as people with cats often do) and ended up saying much more about ourselves and learning much more about each other than we ever expected.

I wish I could say that I learned my lesson and immediately reprioritized my life to make room for all the unexpected blessings that come my way. I did not.

I finished the week completely stressed out and when Daniel arrived to visit, I treated him like some distant cousin from a poor country. I hurt Daniel’s feelings, and I was left wondering, “What was so much more important than greeting Daniel in the way he deserves, making a wonderful new friend, and shopping with Isabelle for clothing that she love, love, loves?”

The answer is... nothing.

And finally, rather late, I came to realize that advice that is good for your teeth may not be good for your soul. We do need that much sweetness in our life.

And we deserve it as well.

After I had apologized to Daniel for my rudeness and stress, I apologized to me.

“Hey you,” I said to my sulky self, “how would you like a whole stick of gum?”

Till next time, — Carrie

Some farmers markets now take food stamps

by Shamane Mills Wisconsin Public Radio STATEWIDE - There aren't a lot of farmers markets in Wisconsin that accept food stamps. However, the numbers are growing, bit by bit.

Markets wishing to accept FoodShare benefits -- formerly known as food stamps -- have to get approval from the USDA. That agency says there are 11 farmers markets in Wisconsin participating. They're few and far between, but do reach nearly every corner of the state: north in Superior, east in Milwaukee, south in Janesville.

One of the latest to come on board is the Monona Farmer's Market in south central Wisconsin. Manager Ross Cohen says producers benefit by selling their goods to more people and customers get healthy food that's grown locally. People can purchase vegetables, fruit, meats, honey, cheeses, and breads from most vendors.

“They can even use this to purchase transplants of vegetable to grow themselves which is really neat," adds Cohen. those exposed to greater amounts of stress will experience more illness and a generally lower quality of health and well-being. Managing stress is important but if we are burMD dened under ever-increasing stress then we will likely be overcome in some fashion. I was one of those people until it was dramatically brought to my attention by another physician.

Stress is the plight of any health care professional.

You struggle to meet expectations, evaluate confusing health problems and lay awake at night wondering if you made the right decisions, sincerely hoping that any wrong decisions would not be serious. If it was just dealing with the doctor-patient relationship, life would be relatively easy, but couple that with a myriad of regulations, insurance forms, government regulation and then throw in a couple of emergencies – you see how the stress level may rise. A few years ago I found myself experiencing chest pains, not sleeping at night and having an irregular pulse. Any doctor who treats himself has a fool for a patient, so being the fool that I am, I ignored the problem as much as possible. I got a chest X-ray, an EKG and blood tests and everything was looking fine so I continued to ignore the problem until one night.

All of my tossing and turning was affecting my wife’s ability to fall sleep so she took a Tylenol PM, tablet and was sleeping like a baby. At two in the morning I was sitting on the edge of the bed with chest pain and a skipping pulse. I was trying not to wake Tammy but I was uncomfortable. Finally I woke her and explained my problem. In her wisdom she asked me what I would tell my patients in this situation. The obvious answer was “Go to the emergency room now!” or “Call 911!”

Moderately impaired from the Tylenol PM she stumbled out of bed and was going to call 911. I stopped her (hey, I am a guy) but I did agree to let her drive me to the emergency room. Shivering from the cold winter night, we drove off. As we were passing the clinic I convinced her to stop and do an EKG on me now and if it was abnormal then I would agree to

The Monona market modeled its FoodShare electronic benefits program after the Dane County Farmer's Market in Madison. Kathy Sandefur is with Friends of Dane County Market; which has accepted the Quest card since 2008. She says "the first summer, the whole season we did $500; now we run over $1,000 each week."

Dane County's experience indicates those using food benefit cards will go to farmer's markets, if they can find them. With less than a dozen in Wisconsin, and some only open in the summer, Sandefur concedes it can be difficult.

With the recession, there's been a surge in food stamps. The USDA reports Wisconsin has a nearly 25percent increase over last year.

www.the-leader.net continue on and if it was normal we could maybe go home.

Half naked and shivering, I had the privilege of lying on my own examination table. Tammy dumped a cluster of ice-cold wires and electrodes on my bare chest and being half asleep, she fumbled with the correct arrangement. Finally after an eternity she was able to get an accurate EKG tracing. I read the report.

She had my weight recorded as 300 pounds but it was otherwise normal. I could relax now and was somehow successful in convincing her to let me go home and sleep. She agreed only if I would get this problem fully evaluated in the morning.

I survived the night and as agreed I underwent several tests including stress tests, wearing a heart monitor and blood testing. When everything came out normal the cardiologist hit me with a question that I had never considered, “Do you think it could be stress?”

“Nah, I handle stress pretty well.” I was convinced that I was immune to the effects of stress in my life.

Stress is what you blame your problems on when you can’t find the real answer, right?

One day when struggling with a difficult situation I received a phone call at my home in the evening. It was call I had been dreading for some time because it was about the IRS and when the IRS is involved you always lose. I was expecting to have to pay the IRS a princely sum, but as it turned out, the IRS was sending me a check! I was elated, in fact, I felt great from that day forward. When this concern was resolved my symptoms seemed to disappear almost immediately. I realized then and there that stress was real and had a real effect on your life and health.

I can’t say that I am forever stress free, but I have learned a great deal about stress and ways to manage it in my life. I work at ways to manage my stress and now I am more apt to discuss it with patients. Knowing how to manage and reduce stress and actually doing something about it can be vastly different. My best advice is to get control of your life before it affects your health and if you have chest pain, go to the emergency room and get it checked out properly. Your life depends on it.

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Now Open – The Drive-In Restaurant

GRANTSBURG - Wade and Carol Vitalis are very excited about the opening of their Drive-In Restaurant in Grantsburg.

The Drive-In nurtures the fond memories of that golden era, with carhops, ‘50s music; homemade root beer in frosted glass mugs; and old-fashioned handpacked burgers.

When Allan Anderson opened the original Drive-In in Taylors Falls, Minn., on July 5, 1956, James Dean was starring in the ‘50s classic "Rebel Without a Cause" at the St. Croix Auditorium Theatre.

A Drive-In restaurant was a new concept and customers were not quite sure what to do!

It wasn’t long before they learned where and how to park their cars and how to place their food order from the carhops.

Inside workers poured the root beer into glass mugs while cooks fried the hamburgers. A small root beer cost 5¢, a large 10¢ and hamburgers were 25¢.

There was a large rotating root-beermug sign installed in 1963. The giant, classic, rotating mug still greets guests

Dale’s Restaurant in Grantsburg has been renovated into an old-fashioned drive-in complete with carhops. - Photo by Priscilla Bauer

today!

The Drive-In was then purchased by the Vitalises in 1988.

This new family breathed life into the Drive-In; remaking it as The Drive-In Restaurant with a theme which reflected the ‘50s era.

Customers were once again greeted by carhops wearing poodle skirts while 50s music played in the background. Guests could drink ice-cold homemade root beer from a frosty cold mug and get handpacked burgers on fresh bakery buns.

Wade and Carol Vitalis and their three kids still operate the family business and are thrilled to be able to share this timehonored tradition with the residents of Grantsburg and surrounding communities in Burnett County.

The Drive-In Restaurant is open daily from 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. They are operating year-round, offering seasonal carhop dining carside or serving indoors. The DriveIn Restaurant is located on Hwy. 70, one block west of the stoplights (Formerly Dale’s Restaurant). – submitted

Hiring forecast predicts moderate jobs growth

by Chuck Quirmbach Wisconsin Public Radio

STATEWIDE - A new hiring forecast for Wisconsin shows employers in the state will continue to add jobs, although at a moderate pace.

The latest quarterly hiring survey by Milwaukee-based Manpower Incorporated shows 16 percent of employers surveyed plan to add workers in the next three months; 11 percent predict layoffs; and more than two-thirds expect no change in staffing levels.

Tools for school

Bremer Bank Frederic collected school supplies to be donated to students at Frederic Schools as part of the Tools for School program. Shown (L to R) are Rita Gerlach, Deanne Moravitz, Glenn Meier and Cherise Miller of Bremer Bank. - Photo by Kim Talmadge

New teachers at St. Croix Falls

But there’s a dark side to the Wisconsin figures. Manpower says when you take the two numbers – 16 positive and 11 negative – that makes for a 5-percent positive employment outlook. Company Vice President Melanie Holmes says that’s not as good as Manpower’s third-quarter out-

look.

But Holmes says job prospects are positive in all Wisconsin industries surveyed, and the hiring forecast for the Milwaukee area remains one of the best in the U.S.

Quilting classes with Luck CE LUCK – Area residents have the opportunity to take four different quilting classes this fall and winter.

Learn to make the Spring Valley Log Cabin quilt over three Saturdays: Sept.

25, Oct. 23, and Nov. 20 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Instructor Carol Streif will guide the class to create an added punch to traditional log cabin blocks by piecing tulips in the center section. This pattern makes a wall, twin, or queen-size quilt.

The WITC course fee is $41.50 or $22.75 for ages 62 and better.

The Snake River Log Cabin quilt is a bit more of a challenge yet you’ll see how easy it is to make unusual curved lines on the log cabin quilt. This pattern makes a wall, twin, or queen-size quilt.

The classes will be led by instructor Carol Streif during four Saturdays: Oct. 2, 16, 30 and Nov. 6, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The WITC course fee is $64 or $34 for ages 62 and better.

Begin to learn about Free-Motion Quilting with Lee Spanner on Saturday, Oct. 9, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Participants will first learn to get comfortable with free-motion movement before quilting a small, whole cloth wall hanging. Spanner will discuss batting preferences and selecting and marking quilt designs. The WITC course fee is $26.50 or $15.25 for ages 62 and better.

Before winter digs in, sign up to take the Window Quilts class on Tuesdays, Jan. 4 and 11, from 5 to 7 pm. Since windows are the biggest source of heat loss in a home, window quilts can significantly help keep heat in (or out) depending on the season. Participants will learn the basics of window quilt construction during the first class, and have

The Snake River Log Cabin quilt is a bit of a challenge yet you’ll see how easy it is to make unusual curved lines on the log cabin quilt. – Photo submitted the opportunity to make a small window quilt during the second class, along with guidelines on how to measure windows and calculate materials needed to complete their window quilts. Instructor Barb Kass will have Warm Window fabric to purchase. The WITC course fee is $19 or $11.50 for ages 62 and better. Request the material list for any of these classes when preregistering for this class with Luck Community Ed at 715-472-2152 ext. 103 or e-mailing Amy Aguado at amya@lucksd.k12.wi.us. - submitted

PCGS to meet Sept. 27

New staff at St. Croix Falls schools are pictured back row (L to R): Jeff Krueger, bus driver; Rick Nelson, bus driver; Grant Belisle, high school phy ed; and Bryan Ekern, seventh-grade language arts. Front row (L to R): Rita Platt, elementary library media specialist; and Heather Wimer, kindergarten. Sept. 1 was the first day of school. – Photo by Tammi Milberg

ST. CROIX FALLS - Members of the Polk County Genealogy Society and guests are encouraged to attend the PCGS monthly genealogy meeting, on Monday, Sept. 27, at 7 p.m., as the society welcomes Barb Oestreich to the meeting at the senior center on Main Street.

Oestreich will speak on “Using City Directories for Genealogy Research” and of

course, an update on Leon.

Refreshments will be served.

Genie Thursdays will continue as work days for genealogy projects every Thursday throughout the month of September at the Luck Historical Society Museum and Library from noon to 3 p.m. Refreshments will be served. - submitted

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Raw vegetables Relish trays hold a wide variety of munchies these

days. Tomatoes, of course, large ones, red, yellow and almost black (Russian variety), yellow regular tomatoes and yellow pear tomatoes, cherry tomatoes and grape tomatoes.

As a little girl, my godchild call pear tomatoes “lightbulbs.” Wasn’t that a good observation, creative and unique? They do look like miniature lightbulbs.

We have some heritage tomatoes, not as smooth on top but something different.

Diners have their choice of raw cauliflower, raw broccoli, celery, raw carrots, raw onions, radishes, cucumber chunks or slices, and the latest offering includes raw string beans. Perhaps the ends are snipped off or you can bite them off.

My question is, “Doesn’t anyone cook vegetables anymore?”

How else can you get succotash? My mother and I were always happy when we had leftover lima beans and leftover kernels of corn. Combined they become succotash, with added butter, delicious.

Lima beans are not easy to shuck the way we pop open pea pods.

Leftover cooked peas and leftover cooked carrots combined are eye-pleasing and tasty. They even come together in cans, or as they used to say, tins.

I can honestly say there is no vegetable I don’t like.

I eat them all including cabbage, Brussels sprouts and beets.

Beets were once popular at church suppers as pickled beets but are no longer in favor as they are “messy” and stain the plates, if only temporarily.

Asparagus is a springtime favorite although we’ve sometimes bought a case of the canned variety, although the ends of the stems are tough.

Canned lima beans bear no relation at all to fresh lima beans. Canned ones are mealy.

At our house we eat a lot of summer squash including banana squash, zucchini and pattypans.

A favorite fall meal includes meat loaf, baked potatoes and baked acorn squash or chunks of green turbans.

I even like mashed rutabagas, another vegetable that was always on the menu for a church harvest supper.

I didn’t have much success to convince my sons to eat any vegetable that is served. When they were small, I told them Brussels sprouts were just “baby cabbages” but that theory carried no weight at all.

Creamed potatoes are OK but I don’t have much success with creamed onions.

Behind the

Signpost Bernice Abrahamzon We all have our favorites, but I remember when relish trays held mostly different varieties of pickles, green or stuff olives or black olives and herring.

I guess it’s a good trend to serve raw vegetables, as they are good for us, but sometimes it’s nice to have hot, buttered peas or pea pods to go with the mashed potatoes and meat.

One of my neighbors likes to make chop suey and she used a combination of cut-up beef and pork, celery, onion, bean sprouts and the piéce de résistance, Chinese chestnuts. It really upset our hostess when she saw the children set the nice, crunchy chestnuts aside and refuse to eat them. They are special and a bit pricey.

I love the joke about the little boy who found out you can’t hide a piece of broccoli in a glass of milk.

Years ago when we used to visit orchards in Bayfield, we tried many different apple varieties.

My husband would taste a sample and say “Not crisp enough” or “mealy.” My aunt was with us and asked, “How hard do you people want your apples to be?” It made us laugh when she called us “You people.”

Actually, I prefer apples to be in a pie. I made two apple pies a weekend ago using windfalls.

Fruit trays have a big variety these days, too, with red or green grapes, banana chunks, muskmelon, watermelon, slices of kiwi, pineapple, etc. Some exotic, unfamiliar fruits, too.

I once worked as a “salad girl” in the main dining room of a sanitarium, and I became an expert at making celery curls, radish roses, stuffed miniature tomatoes and round crackers with cheese decoration.

Meanwhile, I intend to keep on cooking vegetables, not too long so they turn mushy, but just right at “au dent.”

Until next week, Bernice

Blood bank at Frederic, Sept. 16 and 17

Eligible donors encouraged to give during National Preparedness Month

FREDERIC - The Frederic Blood Drive will be held at St. Luke Methodist Church on Thursday, Sept. 16, from 1 to 7 p.m. and Friday, Sept. 17, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. If would like to make an appointment or have questions, please call Phyllis Wilder at 715-327-8951.

September is National Preparedness Month, and this year the American Red Cross encourages all Americans to prepare for emergencies and asks all eligible individuals to donate blood.

National Preparedness Month is designed to encourage Americans to take simple steps to prepare for emergencies in their homes, businesses and communities. It’s the mission of the Red Cross to help the public prevent, prepare for and respond to emergencies. One way you can support this mission is to become a regular blood donor.

“It’s important to have a stable blood supply at all times to help ensure we are prepared to meet the needs of patients in every emergency,” said Geoff Kaufmann, CEO of the North Central Blood Services Region, St. Paul. “It can take up to three days for donated blood to be tested and processed, and made available for patients.

It’s the blood on the shelf when a disaster or emergency strikes that can save the day.”

The stability of our nation’s blood supply is in the hands of healthy, volunteer blood donors who give gen-

Honor band students The Wisconsin School Music Association program is recognized nationally for its excellence. The participating students are some of the best auditioned high school music students in the U.S. This year, Unity High School is sending two students to the honors program: Nathan Dorrance and Katherine Ebensperger. WSMA held several camps over the summer for selected students. During the four-day camps, students received the music they will use in October and began intensive practicing as a unit with the nationally known directors of the five ensembles in the event. The final Wisconsin Honors Bands and Chorus concerts are in late October during the state music conference in Madison. Dorrance will play with the jazz ensemble (this is his third trip to state) and Ebensperger is a member of the concert band. Dorrance is one of four trumpeters in the 20-member jazz ensemble.

Ebensperger is playing the only baritone saxophone in the concert band. They will be proud to represent Unity High School in October at Madison. - Photo submitted

erously for others in need. Schedule an appointment to donate today to help the Red Cross prepare for the needs of patients across the country.

For more information on other ways to help prepare for emergencies, visit redcross.org or ready.gov.

How to donate blood All blood types are needed to ensure a reliable supply for patients. A blood donor card or driver’s license or two other forms of identification are required at check-in.

Individuals who are 17 years of age (16 with parental permission in some states), weigh at least 110 pounds and are in generally good health may be eligible to donate blood. High school students and other donors 18 years of age and younger also have to meet certain height and weight requirements.

About the American Red Cross Governed by volunteers and supported by giving individuals and communities, the American Red Cross is the single largest supplier of blood products to hospitals throughout the United States. “While local hospital needs are always met first, the Red Cross also helps ensure no patient goes without blood no matter where or when they need it. In addition to providing nearly half of the nation’s blood supply, The Red Cross provides relief to victims of disaster, trains millions in lifesaving skills, serves as a community link between U.S. military members and their families, and assists victims of international disasters or conflicts. - submitted

Do you remember?

Compiled by Bernice Abrahamzon

50 Years Ago

The moving of the Polk County Teachers College from St. Croix Falls to Frederic was nearly complete.

A portion of the elementary school on Hwy. 35, downtown Frederic, was used for the college classes.–There were 313 participants registered for swimming classes at the Frederic pool.–The state birth and death rates set a new high.–The Blood Bank was coming to the DBS Hall at Luck on Aug. 13.–New street signs were put up in Frederic.–Specials at the Frederic Co-op Store included Nash’s coffee at 2 lbs. for $1.29, celery at two whole stalks for 29¢, asparagus at five tins for $1, and ground beef at 2 lbs. for 89¢.–The Frederic Dairy Queen had a 35¢ special on Golden Arrow Sundaes on Aug. 12 – 13.–Hagberg’s V Store, Frederic, had specials on girls short sleeve blouses at 77¢, ladies sleeveless blouses at 77¢ also, and men’s knit shirts at $1.44.–Specials at Route’s Super Valu, Frederic, included lemons at two dozen for 89¢ (lemonade season), catsup at five bottles for 89¢, Swan liquid soap at 32-oz. size for 89¢ and Lux liquid at 97¢.–Clam Falls Store had specials over the weekend of oranges at 55¢ lb. and wieners at 49¢ lb.–New building ideas gave flexibility and eased the upkeep of windowwalled homes.–Football practice at Siren started Aug. 15.

40 Years Ago

Aluminum sheets were available at the Leader office for 25¢ each, good for patching holes, etc.–The annual bean feed was set for Sept. 26 at the Frederic Recreation Hall sponsored by the Round-Trade Lake Improvement Association.–Twenty-year employees of the Inter-County Leader were Raymond Linden and Ted Zinn.–Conversion to private lines was postponed by Badger Phone Co.–Cutover to one-party service was a special event in Grantsburg.–Rock hounds met at the Sportsmen’s Club, Webster.–Specials at Les’s Store, South Siren, included wool shirts at $2.98, jackets at $5.95, bacon at 69¢ lb., and chuck roast at $1.09 lb.–Clyde Kunze wrote a sports column called Kunze’s Korner, and he had Bernice Abrahamzon edit it before it was set in type.–The new-car showing at Frederic Community Motors, Inc. was set for Oct. 6, with a free lunch served from 9:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.–The Luck Country Club presented awards and heard annual report.–A former Siren man, Dennis D’Jock, was a new member of an architectural firm in Eau Claire.–Budget approved for Advotech was granted after auditor’s report.–Tretsven Auto Co., Milltown, had its newcar showing set for Oct. 2 – 3 with free coffee and donuts.

20 Years Ago

It was written that the dump closing would not be a hardship for Siren.–Emergency government funding was running out in Burnett County.–A fly-in, drive-in breakfast was held July 15 at Burnett County Airport.–Highway building improvements may total $100,000 in Polk County.–Harvey Stower announced his candidacy for re-election.–Bremer gave a $30,000 grant to Community Referral Agency.–Frederic FHA members won gold in Texas meeting.–July obituaries included Orville Harris, Donald Allard, Robert Jorgan, Esther Maasz, Natasha Jones, Michael Songetay, Eleanor Franseen and Joseph Williams.–The watercross at Grantsburg was expected to attract more than 10,000 spectators when snowmobiles attempted to run on water, not snow.–A watercross breakfast was served July 21 – 22 at the Grantsburg Legion Hall.–Bethany Lutheran Church, Siren, advertised for a part-time secretary needed.–Glenna and Jay Hauger were “loon rangers,” counting such bird populations in Burnett County.–Hog numbers continue to decline.–Voters rejected land purchase and want to continue 2-mill sinking fund in Frederic.–A Frederic farmer paid $29,478 in back taxes.–Frederic school levy same as last year.

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TOWN TALK/COUNTRY CHATTER Joyce Kirchhoff

A&H via Illinois July is gone. Thank goodness, as my dog is afraid of all those loud noises that went on for three days.

She hid in the bathroom. August also got lost. Both months were so hot I just sat under a fan and even put on the air conditioning. Never had that before.

There was so much heat and rain that no gardening got done, so now I have a jungle in what once was a garden. And the mosquitos have never been this bad. I grew up in Chicago and those darn bugs never kept us indoors. Bad as Wisconsin.

Delores Crane was up on Bonner Lake for a month. She goes to the center for meals and cards.

You can’t avoid her. She thinks I have a Hungarian friend of high dukedom or some such thing. Tain’t so.

Marian Woodard tells me it is getting harder and harder to get up a foursome for Bridge. The same down here. The young people unfortunately are not learning the game, and so many of us elderly are literally dropping by the wayside. I am avoiding those waysides. I did have a small problem the end of July.

I got up one morning and my legs buckled. So via ambulance to a hospital. Turns out I had pneumonia. The stay was no fun. I couldn’t get people to answer when I buzzed them. My daughter, Valerie, was coming from Denver, Colo., on a week’s vacation.

Nothing to do, with my being sick. She loves to cook, silly girl, so I have a freezer full of food. There are things in there I’ve never eaten before, but good.

I hear the Hole is opening. That’s good.

You really need another casino like the proverbial hole in the head … or pocketbook. Now this next part is for Marian. A while back, the Hole in the Wall raffled off a bass boat and she wanted it. Now in all the years I’ve visited your house and even been a guest, I have never seen a bass in your yard next to the golf course. And even if you had won the boat I wonder how you would have gotten it home. Rowed down Hwy. 35 to CTH A and then home? Highly unlikely. See how things work out for the best?

I called Orris Haraldson on his birthday, but no answer, so I called his daughter, Joy. She got the message to him, so he called me back. He says he feels younger every day, could even go dancing. Now, being a preacher, wouldn’t it be a double sin to tell a

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lie? Does hell have a basement, or perhaps a lower level?

I talked to Caroline Osborn. She had a problem with her pacemaker. She thinks it’s because she was going home in the rain, so she hurried – apparently too much. Anyway, her pacemaker couldn’t handle her, so back to the hospital for a stint. She is fine now, only has to take it easy. Good advice for all of us.

Fritz Hernandez left his sister’s house where he spent the winter without even saying goodbye.

Maybe he is trying to keep a low profile.

Ruth Bertels lived in Webb Lake and was very active at Sacred Heart Catholic Church and I am sure she is missed by the ladies, and of course the men too. She moved to a suburb of Chicago. We keep in touch by phone and of course at Christmas. Well, I didn’t get a card last Christmas. I finally called her and she had been ill then, but is hanging in there like the rest of us.

I was doing some housecleaning, which is one of my most favorite things to do in the whole world, when I came across a dusting mitt, made and given to me by Doris Graber. I am one of those fortunate enough to have known her. In fact, we were Bridge partners in Spooner. She lived in a home there. One day I picked her up, all 4 feet and a few inches, to go play Bridge. After we played we headed out and, lo and behold, it had snowed 4 to 6 inches. We got to her place. I pulled up to the long sidewalk, offered to come around to help her out. She insisted on doing it herself. Before I could get out, she opened the door, got out, closed it and disappeared. A friend of hers from inside the lobby came rushing out and, the two of us colliding, we pulled, feet-first, an uninjured, laughing Doris from under the car. Real slippery shoes.

I got quite a tongue-lashing from her friend, like it was my fault.

It’s raining and Annie, my dog, is hiding in the bathroom. Good thing I don’t get much company.

Take care of each other.

Siren

All is quiet on the western front so to speak in Bear Country. There was, however, a flurry of activity last Tuesday through Thursday at Crooked Lake Park as the Siren Lions/Lioness readied themselves for the opening day, Friday, for their annual Labor Day yard sale. The Siren football team as well as the girls basketball team did a great job helping on Tuesday, both with bringing the stuff in from the shed and with helping the Lioness with unpacking the many boxes plus lifting some of the heavier boxes to the tables. Great job kids. For a sale as big as this it takes a year of collecting and sorting and pricing at the shed. Our own Lory Maurer and Jane Wilcox spend many hours doing that with some help from the rest of the Lionesses. Finally the Friday before Labor Day is here and with a great bunch of Lions and willing Lioness it usually goes off with out any problems. Great job guys and gals.

The Siren Methodist Ladies held their monthly meeting Wednesday, Sept. 1, with about 20 ladies present. A lunch was served by Darlene Jackson and Pat Pope and a short program by Annabelle Pearson. The upcoming smorgasbord plans were finalized.

Last Sunday afternoon Art and Bev Beckmark were surprised when friends Gary and Nancy Schroeder of Menomonie popped in for a visit on their way home from the St. Croix Casino – Danbury.

Gary and Art worked for many years for Winona Plumbing Co. that put the first sewer system in Siren.

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Sympathy is extended to the family of Mary S. Cook who passed away Aug. 27.

Don’t forget this Friday is the Siren Methodist Church’s Scandinavian Smorgasbord from 4 to 7 p.m. Tickets in advance are $9.50 for adults, kids 10 and under $3.50, and at the door $10. This is a great chance to taste and enjoy some great Scandinavian food.

My brother, Bob Martin of Duluth, Minn., stopped in for an overnight visit last Friday before heading to the Twin Cities Saturday morning for a Twins/Rangers game at Target Center plus a chicken and ribs dinner after the game at the Embassy in an all-in-one package deal.

There will be a benefit spaghetti supper for Daryl Glover this Saturday, Sept. 11, at the Moose Lodge north of Siren on Hwy. 70, starting at 5 p.m., to help with his medical expenses from stage 4 cancer. Besides the supper, there will be a silent auction and a gun and meat raffle sponsored by Trinity Lutheran Church of Falun. If you would want to make a money donation, there is an account set up for Daryl at the Siren U.S. Bank. Matching funds by Thrivent Financial.

Start watching your papers, people, the fall harvest suppers are starting to appear. Remember, there are a lot of great cooks in this area and that means lots of great dinners and don’t forget, ladies, that means no dishes to wash, so get your hubbies interested in a few dinners out.

Webster Senior Center Summer is certainly fading fast. I even saw some trees whose leaves had already turned.

Our gratitude to Pat and Nancy O’Brien for their donation of green beans and cucumbers and to the others who have brought in fresh produce and didn’t leave their name.

We appreciate the groups coming for pool, cards and dime Bingo. Cards and pool are Thursday evening from 7 to 9 p.m. Dime Bingo is Wednesday at 12:30 to 3: p.m. No need to call ahead, just stop in.

Remember the next evening meal is Thursday, Sept. 9, at 5 pm. Be sure to call in your reservation.

Kudos to the decorating committee for removing the old tablecloths and heavy plastic from the tables.

It makes it so much brighter.

Our first potluck of the season is Saturday, Sept.

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25. Setup is at 11:30 a.m. and eating at noon. Cards, pool, games and visiting afterward. Plan to come and join us. We will have raffle tickets on sale and will have the drawing that day. The prizes are a hand-tied quilt, crocheted afghan, small gas grill and an air mattress with pump.

We need some Wii bowlers. Call me at 715-6563583 or stop in at the center and sign up. Our goal is to have teams and ready to go by the middle of September. It is lots of fun. Come in and give it a try.

The jewelry-making workshop has been set for Friday, Oct. 1, at 12:30 p.m. Please let me know if you are interested or sign up at the center.

Plan to take part in some of the activities that are offered by the center and also enjoy the lunches served.

Hope to see you there.

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Eva Hansen, formerly of Luck, is now a resident of the Luck Pioneer Home and is happy there. She still enjoys playing Scrabble on Monday afternoons at Sunrise Apartments, Frederic, and set a record a week ago. Her score for one game was 400 points.

She is 92 years and still a very good player. How about that?

It was Communion Sunday at the Lewis church with Marie Nelson and LaVonne Boyer assisting Pastor Tom Cook.

Kara Alden and LaVonne Boyer assisted in the service as readers. Lunch was served by JoAnn Carlson and Dave Goranson and people really enjoyed lingering.

The date of the annual harvest supper was changed from September to Saturday, Oct. 16. The planning committee met to firm up plans.

Remember that the Gem and Mineral Society will meet Monday, Sept. 13, at 7:30 p.m. at the Luck

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Senior Citizens Center, and the program will be a silent auction. A real chance to get some treasures.

This Friday members of the Northwest Regional Writers will meet at 1 p.m. in the Community Room, Sunrise Apartments, Frederic. What will the world be like in 50 years? Write about it.

The big sale of the Siren Lions Club at the Siren Park was a busy place Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Lots of hard work and lots of bargains. Many things were marked way, way down Sunday afternoon and shoppers flocked like a swarm of locusts.

Garbage and recycling will be on Wednesday this week, not Tuesday as usual. Be aware!

The Lewis UMW will meet at 7 p.m. this Wednesday night at the Lewis church. Did you make good use of your holiday on Monday?

Sheila Staples and Rick Abrahamzon went to the Minnesota State Fair on Sunday.

Shirley Frederic Senior Center Sandquist Written for Aug. 24 A good share of our folks attended the annual ambulance fundraising chicken dinner and pie social Saturday and as usual the chicken was great. What a worthwhile event for seniors to support, because our need is likely.

We returned to the center for some card playing and a nice group enjoyed Pokeno.

It was pleasant to have a visit from a city dweller who previously was a frequent guest. He joined the Pokeno game for a while, had snacks with all and went on his way.

Pokeno games on Wednesday and Friday were played and 500 cards on Thursday evening had the following winners: Arnie Borchert in first place, Norma Nelson in second place, Willis Williams in third place and Bob Norlander in fourth place.

It is really great to have area folks come and share the fellowship, as well as get some winnings also at the 500 game nights.

Our Spades games on Monday have a bit less in attendance, with other centers overlapping activities, as well as work at home afternoons. Our winners were: Norma Nelson in first place, Willis Williams in second place, Holly Stonesifer in third place and Delores Potter in fourth place.

A few of our regular members are not coming in recently, having a few health problems limiting their activities. As seniors, we are aware this aging process sometimes encounters rough roads. Evidence being our news regular writer who recently was hospitalized and another here and there having confining ailments and discomforts. We hope the road to recovery is speedy. Get well soon and back in circulation again. All of us are needed and really missed at our center.

Written for Aug. 31 Sorry, as a bad substitute newswriter, I missed last week’s deadline, my apologies.

Our membership is becoming relocated recently, by the numbers at the Frederic Care Center, a visitor can pass a whole afternoon because we have Bob Larsen, Cliff Potter, Marian Miller, Edna Utley, Eleanor Bonneville, Lola Hinschberger and a host of friends as permanent residents. And at Comforts of Home, Donald Danielson settled in before the snow balls begin flying. It is certainly a blessing to have a place to be cared for when the task becomes more than we seniors can handle for ourselves.

Our sympathy to Ferne Baker whose daughter, Karen, passed away recently.

On the brighter side, Pokeno was played Wednesday and Friday. Also our 500 card players played the evening of Thursday, Aug. 26, with the following winners: Rich Hustad in first place, Arvid Pearson in second place, Joe Braun in third place and Elaine Lamson in fourth place.

Monday, Aug. 30, Spades winners were: Norma Nelson in first place, Willis Williams in second place, Carmen Marek in third place and Shirley Sandquist in fourth place.

Written for Sept. 7 Our senior center lost a longtime member to death on Saturday, Sept. 4. We express our sympathy to the family.

Frances Mattson fell on Saturday and is hospitalized at Grantsburg.

Pokeno was played on Wednesday and Friday.

500 cards at 6:30 p.m., on Thursday with the following winners: Donald Antiel in first place, Mildred Ihrig in second place, Norma Nelson in third place and Carmen Marek in fourth place.

We had a fish fry on Monday, Labor Day, and Spades was played after dinner.

Births Born at Osceola Medical Center:

A boy, Hunter James Wilson, born Sept. 5, 2010, to Janelle Anderson and Jesse Wilson, Amery.

Hunter weighed 6 lbs., 15 oz.

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A boy, Kaden Charles Aspenson, born Sept. 3, 2010, to Frank and Miranda Aspenson, Shafer, Minn. Kaden weighed 4 lbs., 15 oz.

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Cloverton

Even though only 20 people attended the Cloverton Garden Club’s first-annual picnic/races, those who did show up had a good time. Let’s take a look at the winners in the various races. Lydia and Julie Fornengo won the three-legged event, with Robin Fornengo and Fran Levings coming in second. The wheelbarrow race was won by Brannan and Jason Fornengo. Julie Fornengo and Fran Levings took second. Robin Fornengo won the “kick the show” event with her daughter Brannan taking second place. Dave Baker and John Fornengo took first place in the inner-tube race and Robin and Brannan Fornengo came in second. The big event of the day was the footrace. Jason Best was first, Brannan Best was second, Don Mishler was third and Dave Baker came in fourth. One of many special guests from Superior, Barb Dickenson, won the jelly-beans-in-jar-counting event.

What a unique wedding it was for Jenny Jorgenson, Askov, and our own Dale Carlin. It was held on Aug. 20, in a farm field owned by an aunt of Jenny’s in Askov, Minn. The ceremony itself was small, with only 40 guests being driven to the event on a hayrack filled with bales. The pastor from Oak Lake Church officiated. A reception for 250 people followed the ceremony at the Askov Community Center.

Ann and Gary Kline, Hinckley, Minn., paid a surprise visit the other day at the home of Ann’s cousin Ed Proffit and his wife Jan.

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Jan and their daughter, Lisa, went to Mora, Minn., last week to help Jan’s mom, Alice Erickson, celebrate her 95th birthday. Alice still lives in her own home. She is fortunate to have a wonderful neighbor and friend who checks up on her and does such work as mowing her lawn.

Following a medical appointment in Duluth, Minn., last week, Sandi and Dave Drake met daughter Patti and her husband, Dave Erickson, for dinner at Grandma’s Saloon and Deli in Canal Park, Duluth, Minn. Patti and Dave had been celebrating their 29th wedding anniversary at Bluefin Bay on the North Shore.

Pam Berg joined five women friends to attend the High Tea and Luncheon at Forts Folle Avoine recently. This annual event includes some attendees in costumes and a menu with tiny rye bread sandwiches and Whoopie Cookies for dessert. These delicacies are a soft molasses cookie filled with a cream-cheese filling. The entertainment for the tea was the Fort’s storyteller, Angelique, who spoke about women of that historical period.

A few days prior to this day, Pam’s cousin and her husband, Janet and Duane Falkingham, Hastings, Minn., came for a day visit.

Patty Koehler spend three days in Minneapolis, Minn., last week, taking care of grandson Joey, so his mom, Alyssa Norenberg, could do orientation for the beginning of the school year. She is an occupational therapist for the Minneapolis School District.

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Sympathy to the family of Russ Connor, lifelong resident of Webster, who passed away last week.

Reeny Neinstadt spend last Friday, Sept. 3, in Pine City, Minn., with high school friends.

Dee Krause went to see Bryan Krause in a crosscounty meet at U.W. - Eau Claire.

Kathryn Krause was home from college for the weekend to work at Wood River Nursery.

Kent and Nancy Krause held their annual gettogether on Saturday.

Tom and Becky O’Brien spent the weekend at the Bluefin Bay in northern Minnesota.

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Tim and Vikki O’Brien were camping at Pattison Park Saturday through Monday.

Guests at Jack and LaVonne O’Brien’s for a picnic Sunday were Bob, Mary and Kelly Houman, Dave and Teresa Childers, the Bob O’Brien family, Mike O’Brien, and Lisa and Anita, Kathleen and Sharon O’Brien and Dennis and Barb O’Brien. Dennis and Barb spent Saturday night with his sisters.

Remember the Orange - Lakeside cemetery meeting Friday, Sept. 17, 10 a.m. at the Orange center.

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AmeriCorps changes Big changes are happening at the Interfaith Caregivers office as current AmeriCorps member Sheila Junso becomes a new program assistant. Sheila finishes her one-year AmeriCorps contract at the end of August and a new AmeriCorps member, Tammy Berg from Luck, will take her place Sept. 1.

Junso chose AmeriCorps because after being self-employed for so many years and considering herself retired, she found it difficult to find work at the age of 50. While volunteering at the St. Croix Regional Medical Center, a fellow volunteer told her about Interfaith Caregivers. “She always spoke highly of her job … Volunteering is always something I’ve wanted to do.”

She decided it was something great to add to a resume as well as a way to learn many valuable skills. “I answered the ad to get job experience and do something I like. I enjoy working with elderly.”

Junso says she has accomplished many things while working for Interfaith Caregivers. “I’m much better on the computer. The greatest thing that came from it was finding out that I had marketability. I was happy to find a niche.”

As an AmeriCorps worker, Junso’s tasks included outreach, introducing Interfaith Caregivers to local hospitals, a Homemaker’s craft fair, nursing homes and health fairs. “Making phone calls and arranging yard-work projects were probably the biggest part of my job. She was especially moved by the stories of youth groups. One grateful client, recuperating in the nursing home, shared tears of happiness with a group of Girl Scouts for their help with her yard work.”

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Lauren Lund, intern Junso says she is very pleased with how the organization has flourished.

“What is really amazing is that they’ve been able to offer this service. It’s so well organized. The organization has grown, the need is growing, and the calls are pouring in. I don’t think you see this much in other counties. I really think it shines.”

As the new program assistant, her duties will include tasks such as scheduling and finding volunteers for a certain request. “I’ll do whatever they tell me to do!” she laughs. “I’m really happy that I’m being hired on, that it resulted in a job. It was a great opportunity that I got to help others. Interfaith Caregivers and AmeriCorps working together makes Polk County a better place to live.”

The organization currently has Frederic, Luck, Milltown and St. Croix Falls clients with these requests: • Rides for local shopping, food shelf, bank, Government Center. and beauty shop.

• Rides for local and surrounding area medical appointments.

• Driver to bring St. Croix Falls person to New Richmond twice a month.

• Minor repairs, phone reassurance, friendly visits (someone interested in motors!), respite and housekeeping.

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.

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Milltown Public Library

Welcome back to school A hearty welcome back for all you students! Don’t forget: with oodles of print and video materials and many online databases designed specifically for the young student, the library is a great way to supplement your curriculum—or take a break from it. We hope you have a great school year.

Summer reading program prizes The grand prize iPod Touch went to Dylan Doolittle. The top readers will get a gift magazine subscription. They are first place, Zach Tourville; second place, Kyle Knauber; and third place, Cameron Konopa and Rebecca Rice. Plus, everyone with 10 or more reading records submitted can stop in for their exclusive prize. Congratulations to all of our participants for making the 2010 Youth Summer Reading Program a great success.

Game Day The Milltown Public Library will have a plethora of old-fashioned board games available for play on Friday, Sept. 24. Starting at 1 p.m., youth (and anyone else for that matter) are invited to stop in for a light snack and loads of fun and creative play. Games are available on a first-come basis.

Michael Perry to visit Save the date! Local writer Michael Perry will grace Milltown with his presence on Thursday, Nov. 4. With anecdotes of life in rural Wisconsin, his sto-

ries are sure to please. Not familiar with this guy?

Check out a copy of “Population 485: Meeting Your Neighbors One Siren at a Time.” “Truck: A Love Story,” or “Coop: A Family, a Farm, and the Pursuit of One Good Egg” at the library.

Free computer basics The Milltown Public Library offers a free basic computer open lab at three convenient times every Wednesday. You can learn how to create your own seasonal letter for friends and family, develop an updated resume, or learn how to create an e-mail account. Call or stop in to sign up for a one-hour session at 1, 2 or 6 p.m. and let us help you better understand and utilize this technology.

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Book review “Wench,” by Dolen Perkins-Valdez Set in the pre-Civil War years at a resort in Ohio, this novel tells the stories of the black mistresses brought by their white masters to a summer retreat in the north. You will meet Lizzie, who learned to read and longs for her biracial children to be free, Reenie, whose heartrending stories of abuse break your heart, and Sweet, expecting yet another child to be born in slavery.

When Mawa comes to the resort with her master, Tip, she puts the idea of escape into the hearts and minds of other new friends. How can they remain slaves in a free country, she says, and she begins to try and figure out a way to escape. Some of the women have left their children behind on the plantations so it is difficult for them to even think about freedom.

Dolen Perkins-Valdez has written a heartbreaking story of the lives of women of color before the Civil War.

held on Wednesday mornings at 10:30 a.m. It is fun to be back to the small people so stop in and check it out, if the large summer programs were too much for you.

Friends of the Library Book Group meets on Monday, Sept. 20, to discuss “Disappearances,” by Howard Mosher. Pick up a copy at the circulation desk and join us for book talk at 2:30 p.m.

Friends of the Library Board will meet at 4:30 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 20, for their monthly meeting.

Teens Read was postponed until Monday, Sept.

27, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. We will be discussing “Hunger Games,” by Suzanne Collins. Pick up a copy and join us if you are a teen.

We still have shirts on sale from the Library Book Boogie, at $5 they are a bargain for back to school.

Remember that the candidates forum for sheriff candidates will be held at the Amery Area Public Library on Thursday, Sept. 9, at 6:30 p.m. Questions can be submitted ahead of time by e-mail to wpca@amerytel.net or to amerypl@ifls.lib.wi.us.

Library notes Congratulation to all the summer reading high achievers. They had their picture taken on Sept. 7, so you will soon see most of them in the paper. Regular story time, songs and stories with Elaine will be

Library hours Monday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Tuesday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Wednesday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Thursday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Friday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Frederic Public Library

September is Fines Amnesty Month at Frederic Library For each item you donate to the Frederic Food Shelf during September, we’ll deduct $1 from your library fines (this does not apply to replacement charges). You can pay down your existing fines, but it also means that it’s time to dig under the bed, look behind the couch, and check the hall closet for longlost items. Bring in your overdue materials, along with your food shelf items, and we’ll bargain. We’ll be happy to see our overdue items again, and you’ll

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Preschool story time Preschooler and an accompanying adult are invited to partake in a half hour of themed stories, small craft and fun every Tuesday morning at 9:30 a.m.

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Let’s celebrate September Did you know that September is National Honey Month? Children’s Good Manners Month? Classical Music Month? It’s also Library Card Sign-Up Month, a time when libraries across the country remind parents that a library card is the most important school supply of all. For adults, the goal is to make the library card the most valued and used card in every wallet. If you haven’t used your library card in a while, drop by the library to see what it can do for you – and if you don’t have one, visit the Frederic Library soon to get your library card. Here are just some of the “52 Ways to Use Your Library Card”: Get to know your librarian, the ultimate search engine at your library; browse your favorite Web sites; plan your next vacation; find a list of child-care centers in your area; reserve the latest mystery; read the daily newspaper; prepare your resume; look up all kinds of health information; borrow an audio book for your next road trip; ask for a recommended reading list for your kids.

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Book groups to meet in September The Thursday morning book group will meet Thursday, Sept. 16, at 10 a.m., to talk about “Things Fall Apart,” by Chinua Achebe. This novel tells two intertwining stories, both centering on Okonkwo, a “strong man” of an Ibo village in Nigeria. The evening book group will meet Sept. 16, at 6:30 p.m., to discuss “The Whistling Season,” by Ivan Doig.

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Area educators attend STAR Academy RIVER FALLS - During this past summer, over 300 area educators from 31 districts attended courses offered at the 11th-annual STAR Academy, July 28 – Aug. 5, coordinated by Cooperative Educational Service Agency No. 11.

The 2010 STAR Academy was hosted by the River Falls School District at River Falls High School and featured keynote speaker Mike Schmoker. In addition to his keynote, “The Opportunity: From Brutal Facts to the Best Schools We’ve Ever Had,” Dr. Schmoker provided an afternoon seminar looking at data and resultsoriented strategies with district individuals and teams to use in improving student engagement and achievement.

National presenter and published au-

thor, Cris Tovani returned to STAR Academy facilitating a session on adolescent literacy and improving student achievement. Other multiple day sessions included Promethean and SMART Board Boot Camps, an advanced SMART Board training, working with autism disorders, training in the Character Counts! ethics model, developing differentiated instruction for all students, designing plans for effective intervention strategies - Response to Intervention, and interactive technologies for participating districts in the Enhancing Education Through Technology Grant.

Participants attending STAR Academy had the option of earning graduate credits through Viterbo University. – submitted

Siren School District educators attending STAR Academy were (L to R) front: Jill Tinman and Ashley Frommader. Middle row: Carolyn Schrooten, Tina Rudiger, Jan Hoehne and Rindy Raschke. Back: Robert Blithe. – Photos submitted

Frederic School District educators attending STAR Academy were (L to R), front: Kassi Baillie, Melinda Sorenson and Becky Tischer (not with the Frederic School District). Middle: Kathleen Lexen. Back: Kelly Fisher, Stacy Cox and Erin Hansford. Missing from the photo: Gaelyn Sears .

Grantsburg School District educators attending STAR Academy were (L to R) front: Mark Johnson, Sherri Jones and Julie Erickson. Middle: Lucy Myers, Barb Anderson and Joan Strese. Back: Kathy Casper.

Webster School District educators attending STAR were (L to R) front: Mary Conroy and Jessica Monarski. Middle row: Laurie Kriegel and Roberta Daggy. Back row: Jim Sorenson and Ashley Close. Missing from the photo: Martha Anderson, Jim Erickson and Tim Widiker.

Remember food safety when packing school lunches As kids head back to school, keep food safety in mind as you prepare their lunches. Marilyn Kooiker, Burnett County UW-Extension family living agent, has some recommendations for packing a safe lunch.

• Make sure your hands, food preparation surfaces and utensils are clean. Use hot, soapy water to help remove bacteria.

Keep family pets away from food preparation areas and off kitchen counters.

And encourage your children to always wash their hands before they eat or help you in the kitchen.

• Wash fruits and vegetables before packing them in your child’s lunch. Rinse

Focus on Family Living Marilyn Kooiker them under running tap water, including those with skins and rinds that are not eaten. Blot dry with a paper towel before packing. Be sure to keep cut or sliced fruits cold. Sliced peaches or bananas, or other light-colored fruit, will benefit from dipping in lemon juice or sprinkling with a commercial anti-browning preparation to keep them looking their best.

• Keep hot foods (soup, chili, stew) hot by using an insulated bottle. Fill the bottle with boiling water and let it stand for

Unity School District educators attending STAR Academy were (L to R): Linda Leidle, Deanna Erickson and Sarah Schmidt. Missing from the photo: Missie Sogge. a few minutes. Empty the bottle and then fill it with piping hot food. Keep the bottle closed until lunchtime. Discard leftovers that arrive home in the insulated bottle at the end of the school day.

• Cold foods should stay cold. If you pack a cold lunch the night before and put it in the refrigerator, it will stay cool longer the next morning. Insulated, softsided lunch totes can help keep perishable foods chilled; simply add a cold source, such as a small frozen gel pack or frozen juice box. Any perishable food (meat, poultry or egg sandwiches, or dairy products) not eaten at lunch should be discarded.

• Sometimes an off-campus field trip will require that lunch be packed in a brown paper sack. When that is the case, opt for nonperishable foods such as

peanut butter or cheese sandwiches, crackers or packaged pudding or fruit. A frozen juice box will serve as a disposable cold source and should be thawed and ready to drink by lunchtime.

And speaking of containers, resist the urge to reuse plastic sandwich or bread bags when packing school lunches. Bacteria can spread from one product to another, increasing the chance of spoilage or illness.

Learn more about packing safe lunches online from Fight BAC!® www.fightbac.org and the American Dietetic Association Web site: www.eatright.org Contact the Burnett County UW-Extension office to learn more about safe food handling at www.yourcounty extensionoffice.org.

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Historical Society receives matching funds for restoration project

by Priscilla Bauer Leader staff writer GRANTSBURG – The Grantsburg Historical Society has accepted a check from Bob Jacobson for $3,500 in matching funds for the Emma’s House restoration project.

The presentation was made during a dinner held in his honor at the home of Gail Potvin, president of the society, in Alpha on Aug. 25.

The matching funds will be used for the new roof at Emma’s House, located just up the street from the museum in Grantsburg.

The society’s restoration of the historic home has been made possible through generous donations from individuals such as Jacaobson and also from local businesses.

“Donations from individuals, labor and materials from local construction and building supply companies and volunteers have enabled the society to make much-needed structural repairs such as the new foundation, kitchen floor and

roof,” said Potvin.

“Emma’s House is just another example of the combined efforts of historical society members and the community,” Potvin added.

Emma’s House, owned by Emma Olson and donated to the historical society in 1989 by her sons, when completely restored, will be a representation of a circa 1900s home.

More repairs are needed on Emma’s House and donations are always welcomed Potvin said.

Jacobson, whose family built another historic home near Alpha, which fellow historical society member Judy Pearson restored and now where she resides, said he still feels a connection to the area and so decided to make the matching funds offer to the historical society.

Jacobson said he planned to enjoy spending several weeks camping at Memory Lake before returning to his home in Florida.

The Grantsburg Historical Society has been working on the restoration of Emma’s House, located next to the museum in Grantsburg.

When the restoration is completed, Emma’s House will be a representation of a circa 1900s home. - Photos by Priscilla Bauer

Grantsburg Historical Society President Gail Potvin and members Roger Norenberg and Shirley Nelson accepted a check from Bob Jacobson for $3,500 in matching funds for the Emma’s House restoration project. The presentation was made during a dinner in his honor at the Potvin home in Alpha on Aug. 25. Jacobson, whose family built another historic home near Alpha, said he still feels connected to the area and so made the matching funds offer to the historical society. – Photo by Priscilla Bauer

Second-annual Grantoberfest set for Sept. 18 GRANTSBURG - Plans are wrapping up for the second-annual fall festival, Grantoberfest. It will be held at the Grantsburg Fairgrounds on Saturday, Sept. 18, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and is free to the public.

To commence the festivities, you are encouraged to attend the pancake breakfast at the community center in Grantsburg from 7 to 10 a.m. Then head to the fairgrounds where there are activities for all ages. For the kids there will be a bouncy house and inflatable obstacle course, face painting, petting zoo, hayrides, clown with balloon animals and more … all free of charge!

The Taste of Grantsburg is back with many local food establishments offering samples and food and drinks for purchase including gyros, pulled pork, award-winning cheese, caramel apples and a beer garden.

Many activities and games will take place including the second-annual kickball tournament, the Great Pumpkin Contest, a catapult, minigolf, sumo wrestling, scarecrow decorating contest, chili cook-off, weiner dog race, ladies nail-driving contest and hot dog eating contest. To learn more about the activities and games, and to register, visit

the Web site at www.grantoberfest.com. You may also call the Grantoberfest committee chair, Nicki Peterson, at 715-463-5988 for more details.

Live music will entertain all day long. From 10 to 11 a.m., Gus Johnson will perform, followed by a Beatles duo named Cool Britannia from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. A local favorite, City Vibe, will round out daytime music from 2 to 5 p.m. Finally, everyone’s favorite, The Dweebs, will perform from 8 to 11 p.m. at the fairgrounds and cost is $5. Food and beverage vendors will be on-site to meet your needs. Become a fan of Grantsburg on Facebook for periodic drawings for free tickets www.facebook.com/grantsburgwi.

Several local businesses will have booths set up offering samples or activities. Visit the Web site for a list at www.grantoberfest.com. A list of local sponsors can be found there as well.

The Grantsburg Fairgrounds is located on Hwy 87, just south of the Hwy. 70 stoplights in Grantsburg. Grantoberfest is sponsored by several local businesses and the Grantsburg Area Chamber of Commerce. For more information, please contact Nicki Peterson at 715-463-5988 or events@grantsburgchamber.com. - submitted

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"Dream come true" for SCF man and horse

by Tammi Milberg Leader staff writer ST. CROIX FALLS – Jonathan Weikert, St. Croix Falls, could be labeled a horse whisperer when you see him talk to his horse, Kennedy Clans Angus of Auburn, Angus for short; and it seems the horse understands, and maybe even talks back.

The two have had an interesting partnership of six years. Weikert says, “I’m not his master, we are more like partners. I tell him what to do and he usually does it.”

The story of Weikert and Angus has many bends in the road from the beginning of their relationship to the glory days of last week. After a period of separation, years of training, and community businesses stepping up to help, Angus, the registered Shire horse, was entered as an exhibit at the Minnesota State Fair. Three ribbons were awarded to Angus, but it’s not about the ribbons according to Weikert, it’s about things happening for a reason and patience. “It’s a dream come true,” Weikert said. “He [Angus] performed perfectly and it was his first time in front of people in the arena.”

Angus took third place in the halter class, second place in the draft under saddle category and was awarded the Best American-bred Shire Gelding at the Fair award. The first two ribbons put Weikert on a high that was still present days after he and Angus returned home from the fair. The Best Shire at the Fair astounded Weikert and he is still reeling from the unexpected honor bestowed upon his horse.

In order to really understand Weikert’s story, one must start at the beginning. He bought the Shire horse when Angus was 5 years old. Angus did not have any training and the price tag was $4,000. About six months into acquiring him, Angus had

gotten hurt and the veterinarian bills had to be paid. Weikert’s plan to rely on money people promised to pay him failed when the payers defaulted.

“I had him and then I lost him,” Weikert said. “I had a friend in Nebraska that took care of horses fortunately. He told me he would take Angus and rather than sell him, he would hold onto him for me until I raised the money to get him back.”

It was four months of separation, but by selling his ’57 Chevy pickup truck, he was able to get $4,000 together to bring Angus home. “When I went out to Nebraska, I was looking for Angus among all the other horses. Then I saw him come charging with a run and whinnying the whole way to where I was.”

Weikert said that he and Angus have a special bond. “Most people have a bond with their pets, but it’s like we can talk to each other or read each other’s thoughts.

We have a deep spiritual connection,” he said smiling with a tear in his eye. “I knew if he was supposed to be in my life, I’d get him back. I didn’t know how or when, but it worked that way. I won’t ever put myself in the situation of losing him again.”

Angus had no training, so Weikert did all the training, grooming Angus into a calm horse with a good disposition. He never had any other horses before. This was his first and only one. Flash forward to five years later to 2009. Angus is a 10year-old, and Weikert is at the Minnesota State Fair watching the National Shire Show draft-under-saddle competition. “I watched and thought Angus and I can do that and I thought about entering next year,” he said. “It was just a thought in my head, like a dream and everything came together. I talked to Angus about the fair and got a sense from him he was saying,

Angus was awarded Best American-bred Shire Gelding at the Minnesota State Fair. This was the first time he was ever entered as an exhibit by his o w n e r , Jonathan Weikert, St. Croix Falls, who was also a first-time exhibitor at the fairgrounds this year.

Angus, a registered Shire, poses with his owner Jonathan Weikert. Angus is sporting his state fair ribbons. – Photos by Tammi Milberg ‘Go for it.’”

“I figured that I would need about $700 to do this because you have to have a current health certificate, his feet done, renting the stall, and all the expenses that go with entering an exhibit it the fair.”

It’s now June 2010 and Angus is 11 years old. He stands 19 hands high, or 6 feet, 4 inches. Just as things were coming together for the fair exhibit to happen Weikert gets laid off from work. It looked as though his plans were going to fall through. Then out of the goodness of their hearts, people from local businesses stepped up to lend a hand.

“Local businesses sponsored me and contributed money for me to go to the fair,” he said.

“After everything was paid for, I spent five days at the fair with just $15 in my pocket,” he said. “I slept with Angus in the stall and had very little to eat because you know fair food is not cheap. I was exhausted, but when we won the awards, I was on a high that wouldn’t quit.”

With more tears in his eyes and a proud look on his face Weikert said, “At the fair, Angus was flawless. He was absolutely perfect. It couldn’t have gone any better.”

Angus is boarded at Gary Koecher’s farm just south of the St. Croix Valley Golf Course. That’s where a photo session took place, and a little more information about the fair experience was shared. While at the fair Weikert stated he talked to probably 3,000 people over the five days he spent there. One person stood out from the rest of his fair conversations. “I talked to a lady who had a Paint horse for 14 years. She had to put him down about six weeks ago and you could see she was still grieving. I was getting Angus ready for one of the shows and was brushing his

mane. I told her that she could brush his tail, and that Angus has a way of helping people work through bad times. I don’t know how he does it, he just does. The woman brushed Angus’ tail and began to cry.”

Weikert told the woman that he had to go to the show and that after the shows were over, the arena is open. He said to her that if she wanted to come back, she could ride Angus in the arena. Weikert said he’s had many people ride the horse, even bareback, because he is such a good horse and he’s never had a problem. He also uses a halter; no bridle or bit system, because of the way Angus is trained. The woman did come back to the arena later that night, and she was comfortable riding Angus without a saddle and Angus seemed comfortable with her as a rider.

“She rode him around and around that arena at a good pace and each time she went a lap around there were more and more tears coming from her eyes. Angus never slowed the pace with her and it was like he knew she was healing,” Weikert said. “She went about 10 laps or more around that arena and when she got off him, you could tell it had helped her with her grief. So, I think that’s why we were at the fair this year. It’s not about the ribbons, although I am still excited at what we did. It was to help this lady heal.”

Weikert stated that Angus has taught him patience over the years with losing him and getting him back, with training him with no knowledge of training a horse, and with everything else that comes their way. “He always teaches me patience. He’s an amazing animal.”

Weikert and Angus plan on entering the fair again next year.

Siren Lions annual Labor Day garage sale Four-year-old Ryan Bos from Marian, Iowa, found some toys he wanted during the Siren Lions/Lioness garage sale this past weekend. Ryan’s family was visiting family at their cabin in Webster for the Labor Day weekend.

This birdhouse extraordinaire, made of oak and cedar in 30 hours by creator Perry Staples (shown here), is being raffled off by the Siren Lions Club as a fund-raiser.

Staples has made 17 previous birdhouses, modeled after photographs of houses people have provided for him.

The Siren Lions Club, represented here (L to R) by Barry Hofecker, club secretary Larry Blahauvietz and club President Lyle Nelson, served brats and other snacks out of their food wagon during the annual Labor Day weekend garage sale in Crooked Lake Park, Siren. Last year, according to Lion Zeke Saugestad, the club took in $23,000 from the sale, which is in its 20th year after its start and the idea by Lion Gene Fischer.

Siren Lion Tony Nelson (L) showed Charles Lake from Rush City, Minn., a rain gauge that was for sale at the Siren Lions/Lioness garage sale in Crooked Lake Park over Labor Day weekend. Nelson also tried to get Lake to buy a set of golf clubs, promising that if he bought the entire set, the Lions would throw in the bag in which to carry them. – Photos by Nancy Jappe

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Legion Auxiliary hosts Senior Citizen Appreciation Day

On Aug. 25 130 guests attended the Brask-Fossum-Janke Post 185 Auxiliary-sponsored and Legion Post-supported Senior Citizen Appreciation Dwaine Persells played the accordion Day. The annual event featured lunch, door prizes and music by Gary Fender and the Good Timers. and harmonica for the crowd attending the Brask-Fossum-Janke Post Auxiliary’s anPhotos by Priscilla Bauer nual Senior Citizen Appreciation Day held at the Grantsburg Legion Hall on Aug. 25.

Robert Peterson was one of the many senGary Fender and the Good Timers, whose members include Dave Paul, Dick Miner and ior citizens enjoying lunch and entertainment Gary Fender sang some old favorites for the at the Brask-Fossum-Janke American Legion large crowd attending the Senior Citizen Appreci- Dwaine Persells, performed at the annual senior citizen luncheon held on Aug. 25 at the Post Auxiliary’s luncheon last week in Grants- ation Day held at the Grantsburg American Le- Grantsburg Legion Hall. burg. gion on Aug. 25.

Webb Lake Community Club presents annual donations WEBB LAKE - The Webb Lake Community Club was formed in March of 1972 by a small group of women who wished to serve the local community. There was a new town hall that needed to be equipped and a new fire department that needed almost everything. This small group of women raised funds with bake sales, garage sales, and fruitcake sales.

The Webb Lake Community Club now includes more than 60 women who come from Webster, Spooner and even Minnesota, as well as Webb Lake. The club has had a busy summer in 2010, nearly 40 years after its founding. The organization’s purpose is to serve the communities of the area with support and assistance.

This includes providing workers for fire department picnics and other local events, and providing financial donations to local

Member Sharon Knowler presenting a canoe to Heidi Farrell, director of Faith’s Lodge.

Marge Sorenson, club treasurer, presenting Steve Blanchette, chief of the Webb Lake Fire Department, a $1,200 check toward a flotation pump for fighting fires along the lakeshore. - Photos submitted

organizations, fire departments, and ambulance services. The club also donates generously to many other public service organizations including the Regional Hospice Service in Spooner, public television, the American Cancer Society, the American Heart Association, and many more.

The club still holds bake sales and other fundraisers, but the majority of the club’s funds come from two enormous garage sales held at the Webb Lake Town Hall in May and August every year. None of this would be possible without the help of all those members of the public who have brought items for the sales during the year. The club extends gratitude to them for their donations. They make up 90 percent of the club’s ability to serve those who need help. – submitted

In July of this year the club furnished financial assistance totaling $2,970 to the Webb Lake Fire Department; the Relay for Life; the local Salvation Army; and Faith’s Lodge in Danbury.

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WHAT’S FOR LUNCH???

Menu LOCATION

SEPTEMBER 13 - SEPTEMBER 17

MONDAY

TUESDAY

BREAKFAST

BREAKFAST Pancake on a stick.

LUNCH Meat loaf, scalloped potatoes, juice bar OR beef taco salad.

Frudel.

WEDNESDAY Long john.

BREAKFAST

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

BREAKFAST Yogurt/Teddy Gram.

LUNCH Chicken patty, smile fries OR turkey salad.

BREAKFAST Bagel pizza.

LUNCH Pizza, raw veggies, dip OR chickenstrip salad.

FREDERIC

LUNCH BBQ rib sandwich, waffle fries, fresh fruit OR chicken taco salad.

GRANTSBURG

LUNCH Rib tickler on a bun, vegetable beef soup, crackers, mini carrots, dip, sliced pears, apples, oranges, bread basket.

LUNCH Salisbury steak, mashed potatoes, green beans, fruit cocktail, ice-cream treat, apples, oranges, bread basket.

LUNCH Sub sandwich, potato salad, fresh veggies, dip, banana, apples, oranges, bread basket.

LUNCH Creamed turkey, biscuit, cranberries, garden peas, mandarin oranges, apples, oranges, bread basket.

LUNCH Brunch for Lunch: French toast, ham slice, hash browns, juice, apples, oranges, bread basket.

LUCK

BREAKFAST Cereal/bagel.

LUNCH Meatball & gravy, mashed potatoes, peas, fruit sauce. Alt.: Hot dog, 712.

BREAKFAST Cereal/waffles.

LUNCH Taco Tuesday: Hard or soft shells, green beans, fruit sauce. Alt.: Pizza, 7-12.

BREAKFAST Cereal/breakfast pizza.

LUNCH Build your own sub, chips, corn, fresh fruit. Alt.: Chicken nuggets, 712.

BREAKFAST Cereal/donut.

LUNCH Italian dunkers, dipping sauce, peas & carrots, fruit sauce. Alt.: Hamburger, 7-12.

BREAKFAST Cereal/cinnamon roll.

LUNCH Spaghetti hotdish, hot buns, winter mix, fresh fruit. Alt.: Hot dog, 7-12.

SIREN

BREAKFAST Assorted cereal and toast, juice and milk.

LUNCH Hamburger on a bun, french fries, carrots, celery, veg. beans, applesauce. Alt.: Cheese quesadilla.

BREAKFAST Breakfast pizza, juice and milk.

LUNCH Lasagna, garlic bread, lettuce salad, peas, peaches. Alt.: Peanut butter and jelly sandwich.

BREAKFAST Assorted cereal and toast, juice and milk.

LUNCH BBQ chicken on a bun, Tostitos, shredded lettuce, steamed carrots, pears. Alt.: Diced ham/cheese wrap.

BREAKFAST Cinnamon tastry, juice and milk.

LUNCH Lunch Brunch: Cheese omelet, French toast sticks, sausage, beans, veggies, mixed fruit. Alt.: Mashed potatoes/hamburger/gravy.

BREAKFAST Assorted cereal and toast, juice and milk.

LUNCH Fish sticks, macaroni & cheese, coleslaw, green beans, apples & oranges. Alt.: Cook’s choice.

BREAKFAST Cereal bar and slice of toast.

LUNCH Brat on a bun, french fries, baked beans, pineapple. Alt.: Ravioli.

BREAKFAST Waffles and fruit.

LUNCH Hot ham and cheese/bun, macaroni salad, green beans, strawberries.

Alt.: French dip.

BREAKFAST Scrambled egg w/slice of toast.

LUNCH Lasagna, lettuce salad, garlic toast, carrots, pears. Alt.: Turkey croissant, broccoli cheese soup.

BREAKFAST Yogurt parfait and 1 slice of toast.

LUNCH Chicken nuggets, scalloped potatoes, peas, spicy apple slices. Alt.: Sub sandwich.

BREAKFAST Pretzel and cheese.

LUNCH Grilled cheese, tomato soup, veggies & dip, peaches. Alt.: Beef stew, bread stick.

BREAKFAST

BREAKFAST Belgian waffles with toppings.

LUNCH Pizza burger or McRib, tater tots and pudding.

BREAKFAST Omelet and sausage.

LUNCH Chicken a la king with potatoes or biscuit and peas.

LUNCH Brat, bun, sauerkraut, baked beans OR hamburger gravy, mashed potatoes, corn, pears.

LUNCH Baked potato, cheesy California veggies, ham OR BBQ pork, bun, baby red potatoes, green beans, pineapple.

Each building will have their own breakfast menu.

ST. CROIX FALLS

Early risers.

UNITY

Ravioli, toast.

WEBSTER

LUNCH green beans

and

garlic

LUNCH Cheese omelet, sausage patty, hash browns, peaches.

LUNCH Chili cheese wrap, assorted toppings, green beans OR Oriental salad.

Muffins.

BREAKFAST

Waffles.

BREAKFAST

LUNCH Hamburger and fries.

LUNCH Mini corn dogs and parsley potatoes.

LUNCH Baked chicken, potatoes, California blend veggies, fruit cocktail.

LUNCH Chicken patty, fresh veggies, fresh fruit.

THANK YOU

North Land Ambulance

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To everyone who supported Frederic’s 16th-Annual Ambulance Chicken & Corn Feed.

Thank you to everyone who attended, all the businesses and others who donated prizes and money, and to all of the crew members for your hard work in making this year’s event the best ever. We look forward to seeing all of you at next year’s fundraiser.

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CHURCH NEWS Polk County SHARE food buying club open to everyone

Eternal

Perspectives Sally Bair

It's the weather My ankle joints hurt. “It’s the weather,” my niece says.

“I didn’t sleep well last night,” she says. “Blame it on the weather,” I respond.

It’s now a standing joke in our house that, every time we complain of something, we blame the weather. And how true it is that the weather affects just about everything we feel, see, and experience— our ailments, our gardens and yards, our moods.

Temperature, barometric pressure and wind velocity are strong indicators of our quality of life within and without. Ask sufferers of hay fever, and they’ll agree. Ask farmers trying to dry their freshly cut hay in the field, and they’ll agree. Ask dog owners whose pets are hyperactive before a storm, and they’ll agree.

There is such a thing as spiritual weather, too. We may ask ourselves, what’s the temperature of our Christian faith? Is our service to others and our devotion to Christ red hot? Or is it lukewarm, like that of the church in Laodicea? “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) Lukewarm believers don’t know how wretched or miserable they are. A lukewarm heart has no energy.

Like a person in a coma, it’s barely alive.

What about barometric pressure? In nature, low pressure brings storms, high pressure indicates fair weather. Regarding human nature, we’re all susceptible to emotional highs and lows. We Christians perhaps should pray for emotional highs that will offer love and peace to outsiders, even if we feel low. Low pressure spells low tolerance for people, situations and things that cause us to erupt into storms of anger at the drop of a word.

What about our wind scale? What kind of wind are we allowing into our lives? A whirlwind of negative emotions that bombards our loved ones? Or a refreshing breeze of calmness, with its cooling effect, that offers tranquility and hope?

God knows exactly how much Holy Spirit wind we need to best serve him. He knows we must have a daily dose of Son-shine to grow in his image so we can shine his love into dark, godless places. He promises to handle our emotional, potentially harmful pressures of life when we ask. Noting the weather outside isn’t enough. We also should be aware of our spiritual weather conditions.

Lord, we want to feel and show fair-weather emotions to others so they’ll know you are the one who brings the heavenly breezes they need, the heat of your love, and the highpressure stability of your Word. Thank you for your grace, in Jesus’ name. Amen.

Mrs. Bair may be reached at www.sallybair.com.

POLK COUNTY - SHARE brings savings of 30 to 50 percent on high-quality food to nearly 200 communities, including Polk County. All of the food distributed through SHARE is obtained through wholesale markets - none of it is donated or government surplus.

SHARE’s savings on food are open to everyone. There are no eligibility requirements or income guidelines. It works much like a food co-op where members pay when placing orders at the beginning of the month. Quest Cards accepted. Members pick up their food orders on a Saturday toward the end of the month.

The next dates to order are Sunday, Sept. 12, online to be picked up Saturday, Sept. 25. In October the dates are Tuesday, Oct. 5, by mail or Sunday, Oct. 10, online to be picked up Saturday, Oct. 23.

To order or to find out more about SHARE’s savings on food in Wisconsin, visit their Web site at www.sharewi.org or call toll-free 800-548-2124.

You can also mail your order to the local SHARE site at Holy Trinity UMC, 1606 165th Ave., Centuria WI 54824 or call Connie at 715-641-0773.

The pickup site is located at the Holy Trinity United Methodist Church located on CTH I, between Balsam Lake and Centuria on a Saturday from 1 to 2 p.m. Please note the change of pickup times.

Volunteers (families, church groups, 4-H, Scouts…) are needed once a month to help with unloading the truck and filling orders. Call 715-485-9500 if you can help from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the Saturday delivery date. - from SHARE of Polk County

UW-Madison addressing illegal file sharing

by Brian Bull Wisconsin Public Radio MADISON - The UW-Madison says it’s taking new measures to comply with new federal rules requiring it to clamp down on illegal file sharing.

This July, the Higher Education Opportunity Act went into effect. It requires all colleges and universities receiving federal funding to do all they can to stop illegal file sharing, such as copyrighted music and movie downloads.

Jim Lowe, chief information security officer at the UWMadison, says on average, they see about 3,000 cease and desist letters from recording and film associations, directed at students. He says while most cases are resolved, they’re trying a new tactic this fall. He says the dean of student’s office will begin engaging students as part of a new three strikes policy. Lowe says the first notice will be a standard cease and desist notice, followed by a letter from the dean of students, and the third notice will involve a meeting with the dean of students office.

Lowe says the UW-Madison has had an awareness campaign against illegal file sharing since 2004, and it posts its policies on the university Web site, to demonstrate compliance with federal law.

While failure to effectively crack down on the practice can mean losing federal funding for colleges and universities, Brian Rust of the chief information office says consequences are also bad for students who shrug off cease and desist notices.

“Students become the focus of attention by the recording industry. And from there, things can get a lot more expensive for them in a hurry.”

A new UW survey on student computing suggests that the campus’s awareness campaign against illegal file sharing

is getting noticed. About 80-percent of students say they’re aware of the problem on campus, and most know there are penalties.

In Memory

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You would be 42 Sunday, Sept. 12.

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You are missed as much as ever.

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Two Bible studies set at St. Joseph Church TAYLORS FALLS, Minn. – Two Bible studies have been set at St. Joseph Church in Taylors Falls, Minn. They are offering two Jeff Cavins DVD Bible studies this fall.

The first one is “The Bible Timeline, Journey Through the Bible,” on Tuesday evenings 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. starting Sept. 21.

The second one is “Matthew, the King and His Kingdom,” on Wednesday mornings, 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. starting Sept. 22.

Call the St. Joseph Church office to register at 651-465-7345. - submitted

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Katherine Fansler Anderson Katherine Fansler Anderson died Sept. 2, 2010, at the age of 89.

She was born July 9, 1921, to Edward and Lida (Engstrom) Rusk. She was baptized and confirmed at the Trinity Methodist Church in Deer Park. She was a lifetime member of that church, where she was served as a Sunday school teacher and U.M.W. President. She graduated from the New Richmond High School at the age of 16 as valedictorian of her class.

She attended River Falls State College on a scholarship and graduated with a two-year teaching degree.

From 1940-1943 she taught at the Meadowdale School in rural New Richmond. In 1942, Katherine married Douglas Fansler and to this union three children were born.

In 1957, she returned to college at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls. She graduated with special honors from there in 1963. She taught at Clear Lake Elementary School from 1957-1984. She was a member of an advisory council to the education department at River Falls University. She trained many student teachers from UWRiver Falls and from Polk County Normal.

Her husband, Douglas, died in 1984. In 1987, she married Raymond E. Anderson. He died in 1989.

Katherine is preceded in death by her two husbands, her parents, three brothers, Ken, Floyd, and Dale; and two sisters, Dorothy and Carmen. She is survived by sons, Donald (Mickey) of Deer Park and Duane (Stephanie) of Balsam Lake; one daughter, Diane Fansler of Edina, Minn.; stepsons, Raymond P. (Myrna) Anderson of New Richmond and Charles (Phyllis) Anderson of Star Prairie; stepdaughter, Audrey (Larry) DeTar of Deer Park; seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; six stepgrandchildren; and nine step-great-grandchildren; her sister, Bernice Weber, of Woodbury, Minn.; nieces and nephews, as well as many other relatives, friends and former students.

Funeral services were held Wednesday, Sept. 8, at Trinity United Methodist Church in Deer Park with Pastor Jayneann Gagner officiating. Pallbearers were her grandchildren. Organist was Joyce Petersen.

Williamson-White Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Amery were entrusted with arrangements.

Condolences may be left online at williamsonwhite.com.

David B. Pedersen David B. Pedersen, beloved son, brother, uncle and friend, 60, resident of Luck and formerly of Minneapolis, died peacefully at home on Tuesday, Aug. 31, 2010.

He was preceded in death by his father, Vernon K. He is survived by his mother, Alyne; brothers, Ken and wife Kathy, Ron, Douglas, Sr. and wife, Theresa; sister, Kathy (Scott) McLean; and many nieces, nephews and friends.

Funeral services were held at the Rowe Funeral Home in Luck on Saturday, Sept. 4, with the Rev. Norman Belland officiating. Music was provided by Margie Nelson.

Interment immediately followed the service at West Denmark Cemetery. Pallbearers assisting were John Pedersen, Tony Pedersen, Tim Lyons, Douglas Pedersen Jr., Kevin Jensen, Matthew McLean, Michael McLean and Jeff Pedersen As information is updated it can be found on the following Web site: rowefh.com or call Bruce Rowe at 715472-2444.

Rowe Funeral Home of Luck has been entrusted with arrangements.

OBITUARIES Suzanne “Sue” Gentle

Lola V. Hinschberger

Suzanne “Sue” Gentle of Amery died Friday, Sept. 3, 2010, at the Golden Age Manor in Amery. She was 74 years old.

She was born July 26, 1936, to Vernon and Rose (Lundgren) Mayer in St. Paul, Minn. She grew up in and went to school in St. Paul. She was united in marriage to James “Jim” Gentle, and they made Rochester, Minn., their home. Sue worked as a dental assistant at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester for over 30 years. The couple bought a cabin in Amery in 1970, and in 1993 they moved from Rochester to Amery. She enjoyed golfing, gardening, boating and also volunteering for the aging council in Balsam Lake.

She is preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her husband, Jim; brother, Wayne (Marian) Mayer; sister, Linda (Wayne) Nelson; as well as nieces, nephews and other loving relatives and friends. Funeral services were held Wednesday, Sept. 8, at the Williamson-White Funeral Home in Amery with Pastor Barry Schaefer officiating.

Arrangements were made with the Williamson-White Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Amery. Condolences may be left online at williamsonwhite.com.

Lola Hinschberger, 89, a longtime resident of Frederic, died Sept. 5, 2010, at the Frederic Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

She was born Aug. 21, 1921, to Andrew and Clara (Tweed) Egge in Baldwin. She attended school in Frederic.

Lola worked for McDonald’s Volkswagen in St. Paul, Minn., in the parts department and also owned and operated a salvage business in Luck, with her husband, Robert. She enjoyed fishing and playing cards.

Lola is survived by her husband, Robert Hinschberg, Frederic; sons, Craig (Sue) Hinschberger, Harris, Minn., Michael Hinschberger, St. Paul, David Hinschberger, Centuria, Dennis Hinschberger, New Richmond, grandchildren, John, Debbie, Carley, Tina and Shaun, nieces, nephews, and other family and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents and many brothers and sisters.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, Sept. 9, at 11 a.m. at the Kolstad Family Funeral Home in Centuria.

Pastor Arveda “Freddie” Kirk of St. Luke’s United Methodist Church will officiate the service. The family will greet visitors at the Kolstad Family Funeral Home for one hour prior to the service.

The Kolstad Family Funeral Home of Centuria has been entrusted with arrangements. To express online condolences for Lola’s family please visit kolstadfamilyfuneralhome.com.

Mary S. Cook Mary S. Cook, 64, Siren, died Aug. 27, 2010, at her home.

She was born on Feb. 19, 1946, in Davy, W. Va. She was adopted by Dr. J.B Bailey and Genevieve. Mary grew up in West Virginia, graduating from Welch High School.

Mary was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Raymond.

She is survived by her children, Tracy Ray (Jaime) Cook, Vickie Cook and James J. Cook; her grandchildren, Nicholas, Kailey, Cullen, Dillon and Taylor Rai. Per Mary’s wishes, no services will be held. She has graciously donated her body to the University of Minnesota Anatomy Bequest Program.

Local arrangements were entrusted to Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home, Webster. Online condolences can be made at swedberg-taylor.com.

Steven “Ozzy” F. Reed Steven “Ozzy” F. Reed, 50, St. Croix Falls, formerly of St. Louis Park, Minn., died Aug. 26, 2010, at the St. Croix Regional Medical Center in St. Croix Falls.

He was preceded in death by sister, Lee Ann. He is survived by daughter, Skyler Rose Swenson Reed; parents, Marlys and Robert Reed; brothers, Daniel (Julie) and Jeffrey; nieces, nephews, a host of friends and a special friend, Dawn Swenson.

Celebration of life service will be held Saturday, Sept. 11, 11 a.m., at St. Croix Valley Funeral Home & Polk County Cremation Society Chapel in St. Croix Falls. Officiating will be Father Pat Ryan. A private interment will be held at a later date at the New Home Cemetery, Eureka Township. Memorials preferred to his daughter, Skyler Rose.

The St. Croix Valley Funeral Home & Polk County Cremation Society was entrusted with arrangements.

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Mary Coozennoy Mary Theresa Coozennoy of St. Croix Falls died peacefully at her home on Friday, Sept. 3. She was 51 years old.

She was born June 26, 1959, in Osceola to Floyd and Theresa Coozennoy. She attended the Polk County Development Center. Mary was special from the very beginning, especially with her sweet nature. Her special needs never limited her from enjoying life. She loved the Green Bay Packers, Richard Simmons, babies, celebrating Christmas and watching the “Wizard of Oz.” But her favorite person in the world was Brian Olson. The highlight of her day was when Brian walked in the door, gave her a high five and drank a cup of coffee with her.

Mary taught us the virtues of patience and acceptance and to enjoy the simple pleasures in life. The celebration of Mary’s life would not be complete without a tribute to her mother, Theresa, who took such wonderful, loving care of her.

Mary was preceded in death by her father, Floyd Coozennoy; grandparents, George and Laura Coozennoy, Einar and Madeline Rundblade; sister, Sharon Olson; and infant brother, Steven Coozennoy.

She is survived by her mother, Theresa Nissen; sisters, Susan Hoverman, Kathryn (David) Beutel, Marie (Jerry) Raygor, Lisa (Tim) Rivard, Jodi Nissen; brothers James (Pam) Coozennoy, Scott (Julie) Coozennoy and John Nissen; and 17 nieces and nephews.

Family services were held Monday, Sept. 6, at the Grandstrand Funeral Home in Osceola with Deacon Fred Johnson, officiating.

The Grandstrand Funeral Home, Osceola, was entrusted with arrangements.

June Joy Petersen June Joy Petersen, 82, Georgetown Township, died Monday, Aug. 30, 2010, at her home.

She was born Aug. 25, 1928, in Amery, the daughter of Martin Sr. and Emma (Ross) Johnson. June attended school at the Apple River Park School near Amery. On March 1, 1947, she married the love of her life, Harry L. Petersen, and to this marriage four children were born.

In March of 1950, she and Harry moved to their farm on Blake Lake and farmed actively until 1974. She attended and was a member of the Georgetown Lutheran Church for over 60 years and was a part of the church’s Sunshine Club. She was also an active member of the Ladies Guild for many years.

She was preceded in death by her parents; and brother, Martin Johnson Jr. She is survived by her husband, Harry; children, Marilyn (Bob) Anthony, Nila (Darrel) Rothe, Gary (Becky) Petersen and Debbie Peterson (friend, Paul Maier); nine grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; siblings, Eleanor Buhr, Virgil (Arlene) Johnson, Viola Albertson, Ansel Johnson, Alan (Marlys) Johnson and JoAnne (Larry) Johnson; and many other loving relatives and friends.

Funeral services were held Friday, Sept. 3, at the Georgetown Lutheran Church and Pastor Neal Weltzin officiated. Soloist was Arlen Peterson and the organist was Sherry Doornink. Burial was at the Georgetown Lutheran Cemetery. Condolences can be left at www.williamsonwhite.com.

The Williamson-White Funeral Home, Amery, was entrusted with arrangements.

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CHURCH NEWS

Grandparents need to respect parents boundaries with kids QUESTION: I don’t like the way my son and his wife are raising their kids. I don’t want to interfere, but shouldn’t I have a say in what’s good for my own grandchildren?

Juli: There is an excellent chance that your son and daughter-in-law know that you have some concerns about how they’re raising your grandkids. Young parents harbor a lot of doubts of their own and quickly pick up the vibe when a close friend or relative disapproves of their parenting. Your son and his wife are likely to be more defensive and withdrawn from you the more they pick up on your concerns.

Whether or not you realize it, you potentially have a fair amount of influence in their parenting. They may even welcome your perspective and opinion – but only if they first feel safe with you.

Influence is a tricky thing. When you overreach with it, you lose it. A lot of parents and in-laws are too forceful with their opinions and unsolicited advice.

This causes a young couple to distance themselves in order to ward off potential criticism.

Jim Daly

Focus on the Family

Juli Slattery

Your greatest influence is your presence with your son, his wife and children. Even if you never mention your concerns or offer advice, the way you carry yourself, show unconditional love, and the character you model will leave a tremendous impression.

My encouragement to you is to build a trusting relationship, particularly with your daughter-in-law. Find ways that you can genuinely compliment her as a wife and mother, remembering that motherhood can, at times, be an exhausting marathon. Show her that you care about her as a person, and as difficult as it may be, let go of your concerns for now. The day will come when she is desperate for a word of advice or wisdom.

She’s far more likely to seek you out if you have built a trusting relationship than if she feels threatened by your disapproval.

••• QUESTION: My family recently joined a church. My elderly father has

After 5 Club meets Sept. 20

no use for religion, and he’s trying to convince my kids that they’re wasting their time. Should I prevent them from seeing their grandpa?

Jim: We’d advise that you set firm boundaries with your father and make it clear that it’s your right and responsibility to oversee your children’s spiritual growth. He doesn’t have to like the fact that they’re attending church with you, but he needs to respect your decision.

At the same time, I can empathize with your desire to maintain a good relationship with him, especially for the sake of your kids. Growing up, I didn’t have any grandparents. There’s evidence my mom and dad may have been part of the witness protection program (no joke!), and so extended family was nonexistent. I would have loved nothing more than to have someone to call “Grandma” and “Grandpa.” With that in mind, it would be tragic if you and your kids were to become estranged from your dad over this issue.

The challenge, then, is to arrive at a point of compromise. Make it clear to your dad that you love and respect him, and that you want your kids to be able to spend quality time with their grandpa.

But also make it clear that you need to make your own choices as a parent, and that if he has concerns about your family’s spiritual path, he should take them

up with you, not the kids. It won’t be easy, but with honesty, open communication and respect from both parties, there’s no reason your kids can’t continue to have a fun and healthy relationship with their grandpa.

••• Jim Daly is president of Focus on the Family, host of the Focus on the Family radio program, and a husband and father of two. Dr. Juli Slattery is a licensed psychologist, co-host of Focus on the Family, author of several books, and a wife and mother of three. Submit your questions to: FocusOnTheFamily.com. Copyright 2010 Focus on the Family, Colorado Springs, CO 80995. International Copyright Secured. All Rights reserved. Distributed by Universal Uclick, 1130 Walnut St. Kansas City, MO 64106; (816) 581-7500. This feature may not by reproduced or distributed electronically, in print or otherwise without written permission of Focus on the Family.

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Rally Sunday at First Presbyterian Church

SIREN - Webster/Siren Area After 5 Women’s Club will meet Monday, Sept. 20, at 6:30 p.m. at Siren Assembly Church fellowship hall on Hwy. 35 in Siren.

Special music will be provided by Siren Assembly Joy Bells. The special feature and speaker will be Roxie Cardinal, White Bear Lake, Minn. “The Treasure of an Encouraging Word” is the title for her talk. She has learned from experience about the power of words to either destroy or build up those with whom we come in contact.

When she began to receive encouraging words, her life took off in a new direction.

Tickets are $9 and are available at the door but reservations are needed. Please call Jane Jeffers at 715-556-0081.

Please, no last-day cancellations. Invite a friend! Dress is casual. After 5 is affiliated with Stonecroft Ministries. submitted

The members of First Presbyterian Church in St. Croix Falls invite the public to Rally Sunday on Sept. 12, at 10 a.m. Don’t miss this special Sunday of faith, fun, and fellowship with friends. The renowned Polka Band will bring their special celebration of music. Loren Nelson, Bonnie Fehrenbacher, Ed Schmidt, Ethan Schmidt and Don Rubel combine their unique talents at accordion, banjo, guitar and vocals to get your toes tappin’, your voices singing and your hearts full. - Photo submitted

Church listings sponsored by the following area businesses: BREMER BANK, N.A. Full-Service Banking Member FDIC Frederic - Danbury - Siren

DAEFFLER’S QUALITY MEATS, INC. Wholesale & Retail Meats Custom Butchering & Processing Phone 715-327-4456

INTER-COUNTY CO-OP PUBLISHING ASSOCIATION Printers & Publishers Office Supplies

Frederic, Wis. - 715-327-4236 Shell Lake, Wis. - 715-468-2314 Siren, Wis. - 715-349-2560 St. Croix Falls, Wis. - 715-483-9008

STATE FARM INSURANCE COMPANIES

Corey T. Arnold, Agent Frederic, Wis. Phone 715-327-8076

BEAN’S COUNTRY GRIDDLE Hwys. 35 & 48 Downtown Frederic Phone 715-327-5513

NORTHWESTERN WISCONSIN ELECTRIC CO.

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CARLSON-ROWE FUNERAL HOME

Phone 715-866-4238 Hwy. 35 N. Webster, Wis. Tom & Becky O’Brien, Owners

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HOPKINS SAND & GRAVEL, INC.

Frederic, Wis. 715-327-4475

HAULING

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LUCK VAN METER’S MEATS

Government Inspected Slaughtering and Processing, Sausage making • Ham & Bacon Cured & Smoked Sides and Quarters of Beef and Pork Available Old-fashioned Fresh Meat Counter Tim Van Meter and Ross Anderson, Owners Luck, WI 54853 Plant 715-472-2141

Sand, Gravel, Ready-Mix, Concrete, Black Dirt, Dozer Work, Landscaping & Septic Tanks Installed Hwy. 35 North Webster, Wis. Phone 715-866-4157 M.P.R.S. #03059

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Your Full-Service Drugstore Siren, Wis. Phone 715-349-2221

D & L FINANCIAL SERVICES 10022 Elbow Lake Road Siren, Wis. 54872 715-689-2539

SWEDBERG-TAYLOR FUNERAL HOME Webster, Wis. Phone 715-866-7131

BRUCE’S AUTO REPAIR & TOWING

Churches 9/10

FREDERIC

Wrecker - Flatbed Air Conditioning & Computerized Car Service - Cold Weather Starts Webster, Wis. 715-866-4100 Days 715-866-8364 Eves.

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Any area business wishing to help sponsor the church listings should contact the Leader at 715-327-4236.

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CHURCH ChurchDIRECTORY 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: 9 & 11 a.m.

BIBLE FELLOWSHIP

BIBLE FELLOWSHIP

WORD OF LIFE CHURCH

Meeting in homes. Elders: Cliff Bjork, Jon Zens, 715-483-1357 and 715-755-3048 Sun. Fellowship - 10 a.m.; Wed. 7 p.m.

LUTHERAN

LUTHERAN

BALSAM LUTHERAN CHURCH

1115 Mains Crossing, 1/2 Mile South Hwy. 8 On 110th St.; Pastor Matt Faarem Sun. Worship 9 a.m.; Sun. School 10:15 a.m.

Wed. Bible Study 8:30 a.m.; Wed. LOGOS 3:20 p.m.

BEAUTIFUL SAVIOR LUTHERAN (WELS)

Gene E. Jahnke, Pastor, 715-635-7672, Hm. 715-354-7787, Hwy. 70 at 53, Spooner Sun. Wor. - 9:30 a.m.; Sun. School & Bible Classes For All - 10:45 a.m.

BETHANY LUTHERAN - BRANSTAD Pastor Jay Ticknor, 715-463-5746 3 miles So. of Grantsburg on Hwy. 87 Sun. Schl. - 9:30 a.m.; Worship - 11 a.m.

BETHANY LUTHERAN - SIREN

Hwy. 35, 1/2 blk. N. Main St. Interim Pastor Andrew Hinwood Pastoral Serv. 715-349-5280 Sun. School 8:15 a.m.; Sun. Worship - 9:30 a.m.

BETHESDA LUTHERAN - DRESSER (LCMC) www.bethesdalutheran.ws

Pastor Mark Richardson, 715-755-2562 1947 110th Ave., Dresser Contemporary Serv. 8:30 a.m.; Adult Ed & Sunday School 9:40 a.m.; Sunday Traditional Service 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 Exploring Prayer 8:45 a.m.; Adult Bible Study 9 a.m.; Wor. 10:30 a.m.; Fellowship 11:30 a.m.

Holy Communion 1st & 3rd Sundays CHRIST LUTHERAN (LCMS)

Pipe Lake CTH G & T, 715-822-3096 Pastor Steve Miller Sun. Serv. 10:45 a.m.; Sun. Schl. 9:15 a.m. during schl. yr.; Holy Communion 1st & 3rd Sun. www.christlutheranpipelake.com

CLAM FALLS LUTHERAN (AALC)

Pastor Gary Rokenbrodt - 715-653-2630 Communion 1st Sun.; Wor. 9 a.m.; Sun. 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 Worship 8:30 a.m.; Sunday School & Youth 9:45 a.m.; Adult Learning 10 a.m.; Contemp. Wor. 11 a.m.

FIRST LUTHERAN - CUSHING

Pastor Dorothy Sandahl, 715-648-5323 or 715-648-5324 Sun. Wor. 9 a.m.; Sun. Schl. 9 a.m.

FRISTAD LUTHERAN - CENTURIA

ELCA - 501 Hwy. 35, 715-646-2357, Mel Rau, Pastor Sun. Wor. & Holy Communion - 9:30 a.m.; Sun. Schl. - 10:40 a.m.

GEORGETOWN LUTHERAN - ELCA

Rt. 1, Balsam Lake, WI (Fox Creek) Pastor Neal Weltzen; GT Office - 715-857-5580, Parsonage - 715-822-3001, TR Office - 715-822-3001 Wors. Serv. 10:30 a.m.; Sun. Schl. 9:15 a.m.; Holy Communion - 1st Sun. of each month

GRACE LUTHERAN - WEST SWEDEN

Phone 715-327-4340, 715-327-8384, 715-327-8090 Interim Pastor Julie Brenden 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 Worship Serv. 10 a.m.; Sun. School. 9 p.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 Sun. Wor. Serv. 10:30 a.m.; Mon. Wor. Serv. 6:30 p.m.

MILLTOWN LUTHERAN

113 W. Main St.. W., Phone 715-825-2453 Pastor Danny G. Wheeler 9:15 a.m. Worship

NEW HOPE LUTHERAN CHURCH

METHODIST

METHODIST

ATLAS UNITED METHODIST

Pastor Carolyn Saunders, 715-463-2624 Sunday School - 11 a.m.; Worship - 11 a.m.

ST. FRANCIS XAVIER

Pastor Father Daniel Bodin, 651-465-7345 25293 Redwing Ave., Shafer, MN Sunday 9 a.m.

ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST

Pastor Carolyn Saunders, 715-463-2624 Worship - 9 a.m.; Sunday 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” Sunday Worship - 9:15 a.m.

Holy Communion 1st & 3rd Sundays

DANBURY UNITED METHODIST

ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC

OUR REDEEMER LUTHERAN, (LCMS) WEBSTER

Pastor Emory Johnson 685 W. State Road 70, Grantsburg Sunday Worship Service 9:30 a.m.

NORTH VALLEY LUTHERAN

CENTRAL UNITED METHODIST GRANTSBURG

Cindy Glocke, Pastor, 715-866-8646 Sunday Worship - 9 a.m.

GRACE UNITED - 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.

Pastor Gerald Heinecke Phone 715-327-8608; Church Phone 715-866-7191 Sunday Worship - 10 a.m.; Communion 1st & 3rd Sundays

HOLY TRINITY UNITED METHODIST

ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC

PEACE LUTHERAN - DRESSER (ELCA)

LAKEVIEW UNITED - HERTEL

2355 Clark Road, Dresser, WI, 715-755-2515 Web site: plcdresser.org Pastor Wayne Deloach, Intern Courtney Young Sun. Wor. 8:30 & 11 a.m., Sun. Schl. 9:35 a.m.

PILGRIM LUTHERAN - FREDERIC (ELCA)

Pastor Catherine Burnette 507 Wisconsin Ave. N., 715-327-8012 Sunday Worship - 9 a.m.

Holy Communion 1st & 2nd Sundays www.pilgrimlutheranfrederic.org

REDEEMER EV. LUTHERAN

(Wisconsin Synod) Pastor Gene DeVries 200 N. Adams St., St. Croix Falls Sun. Wor. - 9:30 a.m.; Sun. Schl. - 8:30 a.m.

ST. JOHN’S EV. LUTHERAN (Wis. Synod)

350 Michigan Ave., Centuria Sun. Worship - 10:45 a.m.; Sun. School - 10 a.m.

ST. PETER’S LUTHERAN - LUCK 1614 CTH, North Luck Office Ph.715-472-2605; Dial-A-Devotion 715-472-2345 Sunday Worship - 9 a.m.

SHEPHERD OF THE VALLEY LUTHERAN

(Missouri Synod) 140 Madison St. South, St. Croix Falls Pastor Mark K. Schoen Sun. Service - 9 a.m.; Sun.School - 10:30 a.m.

TRINITY LUTHERAN - ELCA

10 mi. W. of Cumberland on Hwy. 48 (McKinley) - Pastor Neal Weltzin GT Office 715-857-5580, Parsonage 715-822-3001, TR Office - 715-822-3001 Wor. Serv. - 9 a.m.; Sun. Schl. - 10:15 a.m.

Holy Communion - 1st Sunday

TRINITY LUTHERAN LCMS, DANBURY

Pastor Gerald Heinecke Home 715-327-8608; Church 715-866-7191 Sunday Worship Service - 8 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 9 a.m.; Fellowship Bible Class at 10:15 a.m.

WEST DENMARK LUTHERAN

Pastors Mike & Linda Rozumalski 1 mi. west of Luck on N, 2478 170th St., Luck Sunday Worship 9:30 a.m.; Fellowship following service

WEST IMMANUEL LUTHERAN - ELCA

Rev. Rexford D. Brandt 447 180th St., Osceola, 715-294-2936 Sunday Worship 9 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

ZION LUTHERAN - EAST FARMINGTON (WELS )

Holytrinity@wisconsinumc.org 1606 165th Ave., CTH I, Centuria Pastor Freddie Kirk, 715-485-3363 Sunday Worship - 8:30 a.m.

ASSEMBLY

LEWIS MEMORIAL UNITED METHODIST Tom Cook, Pastor Worship 8:45 a.m.; Sunday Schl. 10 a.m.

Pastor Don Wiltshire, 715-640-6400 Centuria - Phone 715-646-2172 Sunday Service: 10 a.m.

McKINLEY UNITED METHODIST

OSCEOLA COMMUNITY CHURCH

Pastor Annie Tricker Sun. Worship 11 a.m.; Sun. School 11 a.m.

Potluck dinner 1st Sunday

OSCEOLA UNITED METHODIST

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

SIREN ASSEMBLY OF GOD

ST. CROIX FALLS UNITED METHODIST

EVANGELICAL

Rev. Mike Weaver Sunday Worship Service - 10 a.m.

Sunday School is at 9 a.m., Nursery available

ST. LUKE UNITED - FREDERIC

Pastor Arveda “Freddie” Kirk, 715-327-4436 Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m.

Souper service Wed. 5:15 p.m.

SIREN UNITED METHODIST

Tom Cook, Pastor Sunday School 9 a.m.

Worship - 10:15 a.m. (Nursery available)

TAYLORS FALLS UNITED METHODIST 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

Rev. Mike Weaver Sunday Worship - 8:15 a.m.

COVENANT

COVENANT

CALVARY COVENANT - ALPHA

Pastor Scott Sagel, 715-689-2541 Sun. School 9:30 a.m.; Sun. Worship 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 Sunday School 9:00 a.m.; Worship 10:30 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

EVANGELICAL

APPLE RIVER COMMUNITY (EFCA)

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.

ST. ANNE PARISH

Rev. Thomas E. Thompson, 715-247-3310 139 Church Hill Rd., Somerset Mass Sun. 8:30 a.m.; Wed. 9 a.m.

Sacrament of Penance Sun. 8 a.m.

CHURCH OF CHRIST

CHURCH OF CHRIST

CHURCH OF CHRIST - WEBSTER

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.

CHRISTIAN CENTER

CHRISTIAN CENTER

EL SALEM/TWIN FALLS CHRISTIAN CENTER

CHRISTIAN ORTHODOX

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 BAPTIST

BAPTIST

EAST BALSAM BAPTIST - BALSAM LK. Pastor David Sollitt 715-857-5411 or 715-268-2651 Worship Service - 9 a.m.; Sunday School-10:15 a.m.

EUREKA BAPTIST

2393 210th Ave., St. Croix Falls Pastor Willis Christenson, 715-483-9464 Sunday School - 10 a.m.; Worship Service - 11 a.m.

FAITH FELLOWSHIP

Hwy. 35 and CTH N., Luck Bill McEachern Pastor, 715-485-3973 Sun. Bible study - 9 a.m.; Sun. Wor. - 10 a.m.

FIRST BAPTIST - AMERY

131 Broadway St., 715-268-2223; www.fbcamery.org Pastor Charlie Butt, Lead Pastor; Nick Buda, Assoc. Pastor of Family Ministries 1st Sunday Service: 9 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.; Nursury available; Sun. School for Pre-K to 5th; Sun. School for Jr./Sr. high meet in teen center 2nd Sunday Service: 10:30 - 11:45 a.m.; Nursery available; Children’s church ages 3-4

FIRST BAPTIST - FALUN

Pastor Kevin Miller Associate Pastor Steve Ward Sunday School - (all ages) - 9:30 a.m.

Church Serv. - 10:45 a.m.

Located across from elemen. school on West St., Pastor, Dr. Kevin Schumann; 651-465-7171 Sun. Morn. - Sun. School for all ages - 9 a.m.

Morn. Worship - 10:15 a.m.; Nursery provided.

Pastor: Rev. Dennis M. Mullen, 715-327-8119 St. Dominic: Sat. 4:30 p.m.; Sun. 10:30 a.m.

Immaculate Conception: Sat. 6:30 p.m.; Sun. 8:30 a.m. Call the office for daily & holy day Mass times

Pastor Andy McDaniel, 715-327-8402 Sun. Schl. - 9:15 a.m.; Wor. Serv. - 10:15 a.m.; Nursery provided.; www.tradelakebaptistchurch.org

TRADE RIVER EVAN. FREE

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

OUR LADY OF THE LAKES

ST. DOMINIC - FREDERIC & IMMACULATE CONCEPTION - GRANTSBURG CATHOLIC MASS SCHEDULE

TRADE LAKE BAPTIST

FREDERIC EVAN. FREE CHURCH

FIRST BAPTIST - MILLTOWN

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.

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.

1751 100th Ave., Dresser Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Morning Worship 10:30 a.m.

Evening Services Sun. 6 p.m.; Wed. 7 p.m.

Call Pastor Darryl Olson at 715-755-3133 for information and directions

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.

SACRED HEARTS OF JESUS & MARY

PRESBYTERIAN

Pastor Larry Mederich, 715-294-4332 www.occconnect.org Mtg. @ St. Croix Art Barn; Sun. Serv. - 9 a.m.

Nursery and children church 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.

ZION LUTHERAN - MARKVILLE

Interim Pastor Julie Brenden 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

CENTURIA ASSEMBLY OF GOD

oumc@centurytel.net 306 River Street, Osceola, 715-755-2275 Pastor Mark Gilbert Adult Class - 8:30 a.m.; Sunday School 10 a.m.

Sunday Worship - 10 a.m.; Holy Communion 1st Sunday

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

ASSEMBLY

Pastor Jack Starr Wor. - 9 a.m.; Sun. Schl. - during worship hour

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.

Pastor Tim Faust Worship - 11 a.m.; Sun. School - 10 a.m.

Holy Communion - 1st & 3rd Sunday

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

LIVING HOPE CHURCH

Pastor Marlon Mielke, 715-825-3186 Sunday Schl. 9:45 a.m.; Worship 11 a.m., 7 p.m.

FIRST BAPTIST - TAYLORS FALLS, MN

FIRST BAPTIST - WEBSTER

Church Phone 715-866-4111; Interim Pastor Ken Hyatt; Youth Pastor Jerry Scheumann Sun. School - 9:30 a.m.; Wor. - 10:45 a.m (Nursery Provided)

GRACE CHURCH OF OSCEOLA “The Cure for the Common Church”

ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN

HOLY TRINITY ORTHODOX 523 1st St., Clayton, 715-948-2493 Fr. Christopher Wojcik, Pastor Saturday Vespers - 5 p.m.; Sunday Liturgy - 9:30 a.m.

HOLY CROSS ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN Meeting at Zion Lutheran Church, 28005 Old Towne Rd., Chisago Lakes, MN hcomm.org Sunday Worship Service 9:30 a.m.

NAZARENE

NAZARENE

CALVARY CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE

510 S. Vincent, St. Croix Falls Pastor Tom Reaume, 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 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 Sunday 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.; Sunday School 9:45 a.m.; Worship Service 9:45 a.m.; Nursery available

NEW WINE CHURCH - CENTURIA 309 5th Street, , 715-338-2751 Pastors Randy and Pam Stone Sunday 10 a.m.; Wednesday 7 p.m.

NORTHERN PINES FRIENDS WORSHIP GROUP 715-733-0481 or 715-733-0480 for time of meeting.

INTERDENOMINATIONAL

INTERDENOMINATIONAL

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. School 10:45 a.m.

RIVER VALLEY CHRISTIAN

GRACE BAPTIST - GRANTSBURG

ST. PETER’S COMMUNITY CHURCH

716 S. Robert St., Grantsburg, 715-463-5699 Sr. Pastor Brad Moore David Ahlquist, Assoc. Pastor Sun. Worship 9:30 a.m.; Sun. School 11 a.m.

1289 160th St. (Hwy. 65), St. Croix Falls, 715-483-5378 Pastors Dan and Claudia Denissen Sunday Adult Bible Class 9 a.m.

(No child care available) Worship and Children’s Sunday Schl. 10 a.m.

“Faith on Purpose” (Love God, Love People...period) faithonpurpose.org CTH F, Dresser, 715-483-2911 Pastor’s res./office Sunday Worship 10 a.m.

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RESIDENT EVIL AFTERLIFE (R)

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Crooked Lake Park in Siren Thursday, Sept. 6, 5 p.m. - ? * salad * beans * dessert * beverages Freewill Donation Several Legislative Speakers

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Mass 10 a.m.

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2010 - INTER-COUNTY LEADER - NORTHERN CURRENTS, SECTION B - PAGE 21

Walk in the Woods, part II

Dale Anderson of rural Siren sent in another “walk in the woods” photo series this week. “Photographing nature is like reading a good book,” he noted. “You never know what you will find on the next page. His photos captured a black Pelecinid wasp (which grows up to three inches long and looks fearsome but does not have a stinger and is harmless to humans) and a thread-waisted wasp (which looks like its two ends are held together by a thread). He also photographed a branchtip orb spider busy spinning a web to catch his prey and a colorful stink bug sitting on a leaf (this bug produces a bad odor when threatened by predators). Also shown is a buck moth, perched on a twig, showing bright orange bands on his body to warn away his enemies. - Photos by Dale Anderson

Parents of the Elementary Saints presents gift card

Ellie Shelby took time out to smile for the camera as she poses with her first-grade teacher, Wendy Peterson, Principal Jeff Benoy, and school distict Administrator Glenn Martin. Ellie’s name was drawn to win a $15 gift card from the Parents of the Elementary Saints after attending the St. Croix Falls Elementary open house event. By winning, her teacher also won a gift bag full of extra classroom supplies and treats. - Photo submitted

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Coming events Photo by Gary King

Happenings in the Upper St. Croix Valley communities

SEPTEMBER

SATURDAY/18

Amery

• Matthew Smith & Indelible Grace music to perform at Soo Line Park, 2 p.m., www.fbcamery.org or www.matthewsmith.us.

• Fall Festival at Congregational Church, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

Amery

THURSDAY/9

• Candidates forum for Polk County Sheriff at the library, 6:30 p.m.

Balsam Lake

Grantsburg

• Youth .22 shoot at the rifle range. Sign up at 10:30 a.m., starts at noon, 715-857-5873.

• Ham supper at the American Legion, 4 p.m.-dawn.

Luck

Clam Falls

• Indianhead NARFE dinner meeting at Hog Wild, noon.

Cell 715-327-8658 by Sept. 6.

• Lutheran church harvest supper, 3-7 p.m.

Dairyland

St. Croix Falls

• Fire dept. & first responders chicken feed at Cozy Corner, noon-gone, 715-244-3041.

• Sustainable tour pickup at the information center, 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m., polk.uwex.edu or 715-485-8600.

• “Shake It Up” at Festival Theater, 2 & 7 p.m., 715-4833387.

Frederic

• Ruby’s Pantry at the bus garage. Doors open at 9:30 a.m., distribution 10-11:30 a.m. www.rubyspantry.org, 310-629-7400.

FRIDAY/10 Balsam Lake

Grantsburg

• Faith Lutheran Church Kitchen Faith Lift, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., 715-268-2522

Danbury

• Burnett County Historical Society Annual Meeting at Forts Folle Avoine Historical Park, 5:30 p.m.

Frederic

• NW Regional Writers meet at Sunrise Apts., community room. Topic: The world in 2060, 1 p.m.

• Tailgate party fundraiser in football parking area at FHS, 5-6:30 p.m.

Siren

• Fish fry at Burnett Moose Lodge, 5:30-7:30 p.m., 715349-5923.

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

St. Croix Falls

Cooler temperatures this past week have signaled the end of a hot and humid summer. This sunflower withers as the sun sets. - Photo by Erik Barstow (barstowphotography.com)

St. Croix Falls

• Saving Iver’s Mountain benefit at Chateau St. Croix Winery, 2-6 p.m., 715-472-8344, www.friendsofiversmountain.org.

• Edible mushroom presentation at Interstate Park, 13:30 p.m., 715-483-3747.

SUNDAY/12

• Fish fry at the American Legion, 5:30-7:30 p.m.

SAT. & SUN./11 & 12 St. Croix Falls

• “Shake It Up” at Festival Theater. Sat. 7:30 p.m., Sun. 2 p.m., 715-483-3387.

SATURDAY/11 Clayton

• Justin Young Benefit at LaPlace, starts at 1 p.m., 715557-0338.

Grantsburg

THURSDAY/16

Siren

• American Legion & Auxiliary 255 meeting at the village hall, 7 p.m.

• Annual St. Croix Falls United Methodist Church Harvest Sale, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

• Immaculate Conception Church Fall Harvest Festival, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., 715-463-2688.

• Head Injury Support Group at Siren Covenant Church, 1-2:30 p.m., 715-349-8985.

Grantsburg

• Fun Run & 2-Mile Walk. Race and walk start time 8 a.m.

Runners check-in 6:30-7:30 a.m., Walkers 7:15-8 a.m., 715-294-2127 Ext. 407. Tractor pull 11 a.m. at fairgrounds.

• Friends of the Library book sale, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Sand Lake

• Township cleanup at town shop, 8 a.m.-noon, 715-6312068.

Siren

• Benefit for Daryl Glover at the Moose Lodge, 5 p.m.

Dresser Luck

• Indianhead Gem and Mineral Society meeting at the senior center, 7:30 p.m. (Date Change).

TUESDAY/14

Luck

FRI. & SAT./17 & 18 Luck

• Prairie Fire Children’s Theatre’s “Sleeping Beauty.”

Fri. 7 p.m., Sat. 3 p.m., 715-472-2152 ext. 103, amya@lucksd.k12.wi.us.

FRIDAY/17

Trade Lake

• Round-Trade Lake Improvement Association meeting at the Trade Lake Town Hall, 9 a.m.

SUNDAY/19 St. Croix Falls

• Breakfast at the American Legion, 8 a.m.-noon.

Balsam Lake

• After 5 Women’s Club at Siren Assembly of God fellowship hall, 6:30 p.m., 715-556-0081.

• United VFW Post 6856 fish fry, at 4:30 p.m. - ?

St. Croix Falls

St. Croix Falls

MONDAY/20

Osceola

• American Legion Wisconsin Hunter Safety Classes start. Tuesdays and Thursdays for 3 weeks, 6:30-9:30 p.m.. Contact Jim Chapin, 715-483-9386.

Siren

Amery

• Thrift sale and BBQ at First Baptist Church. Thrift sale 8 a.m.-7 p.m. BBQ chicken dinner 4-7 p.m.

• Free small-business counseling at the government center, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m., 715-485-8600.

• Eye Care and Diabetes seminar at the medical center, 6:30 p.m., 715-294-4936.

ST. CROIX FALLS –Bergmann’s Pumpkin Patch opens this Friday, Sept. 11, and runs through Halloween night providing a variety of fall family activities. The corn maze this year is dedicated to breast cancer survivors, fighters and especially those who have lost the battle.

Other activities at Bergmann’s Pumpkin Patch include day activities such as hayrides, kiddie straw maze, bounce houses, pedal park, barrel train rides, petting zoo, corn pit, giant straw pile, kiddie haunted house and fall photo opportunities. Evening activities include hayrides, corn maze, scary haunted granary, bonfire (s’mores for sale) outdoor movies and a kiddie haunted house.

Weekday hours are Monday through Friday by appointment only. Weekend hours are Friday: 6-10:30 p.m., Saturday: 10 a.m.-10:30 p.m., and Sunday: 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

Concessions are available for purchase. Daytime rates are: Adults: $7, kids 12 and under: $5, and kids 2 and under: free with paid adult. Nighttime rates are higher.

Group rates are also available.

Call 715-222-0910 for more information or visit the Web site bergmannspumpkinpatch.com – submitted

• Community blood drive at St. Luke’s Church. Thurs.

1-7 p.m., Fri. 8 a.m.-1 p.m., 715-327-5642, 715-327-8951.

Dresser

• Dr. Gary Hines presents “Preventing Falls,” at Peace Lutheran, 6:30 p.m.

Corn maze dedicated to breast cancer survivors

Milltown

• Spaghetti dinner and raffle for Burnett Community Library at the Moose Lodge, 5-7 p.m., 715-866-7697.

• Antique autos will stop at the depot/museum, 9:3010:30 a.m.

• Free clothing event at Peace Lutheran, 2-6 p.m., 715755-2515.

Osceola

THURS. & FRI./16 & 17

Luck

• FFA Alumni classic tractor pull. Registration 10 a.m., start noon, 715-557-0973.

Frederic

Frederic

MONDAY/13

• Trade River Community Festival at the Trade River Evangelical Free Church (9 miles south of town). 2 p.m. start.

Webster

• County Legion meeting at the community center, flag disposal 6 p.m. Meeting and lunch to follow, 715-656-3230.

• Charity motorcycle run leaves Edgetown at noon, 715825-3303.

Frederic

• Therapy dog meeting at the library, 11:30 a.m., 715327-4532.

WEDNESDAY/15

• Fall conference at Crex Meadows, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., 715463-2739.

• Burnett County Whitetails Unlimited Banquet at the Legion hall. Social 5:30 p.m., dinner 6:30 p.m., 715-6892233, 715-463-2587.

• Rare species of the Barrens Conference at Crex, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., 715-463-2739, info at crexmeadows.org.

• Turkey shoot at Grantsburg Rod & Gun Club, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., www.grantsburggunclub.com.

• Grantoberfest; pancake breakfast 7-10 a.m. at the community center; activities 10 a.m-5 p.m. at the fairgrounds. The Dweebs, 8-11 p.m., fairgrounds, www.grantoberfest.com, 715-463-5988.

Milltown Siren

• Fish fry at Burnett Moose Lodge, 5:30-7:30 p.m., 715349-5923.

Siren

TUESDAY/21 Clam Falls

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

THURSDAY/23 Siren

• Ruby’s Pantry at 24534 Hwy. 35/70. Doors open at 4:30 p.m., distribution 5-6:30 p.m.

Grantsburg Rotary Roses campaign has begun The Grantsburg Rotary Club kicked off its annual Rotary Roses campaign last week by presenting one dozen roses to Mark Johnson who was recently named Teacher of the Year.

Shown are Lawrence Anderson, Chris Erickson, Mark Johnson and Brent Blomberg.

The rose fundraising campaign contines to Oct. 7.

Persons interested in ordering roses by the dozen, red or assorted colors, can contact any Grantsburg Rotary Club member. Cost is $16 per dozen. - Photo submitted