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WED., JANUARY 29, 2014 • VOLUME 81 • NO. 24 • 2 SECTIONS

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UP FRONT POLK COUNTY - Polk County Health Department wants to remind residents that we are in the PLGVW RI WKH LQĂ XHQ]D VHDVRQ Prevention is the key WR VWD\LQJ KHDOWK\ GXULQJ WKLV Ă X VHDVRQ )ROORZ these steps to help protect you and your loved ones IURP WKH Ă X *HW YDFFLQDWHG LW LV QRW WRR ODWH &RYHU your cough and sneeze; choose to cough or sneeze into your sleeve or tissue. Wash your hands often. If \RX GR EHFRPH VLFN ZLWK WKH Ă X FRQWDFW \RXU GRFtor right away. There is medicine that you can take WR UHGXFH WKH VHULRXVQHVV RI WKH Ă X 7KLV PHGLFLQH VKRXOG EH VWDUWHG ZLWKLQ WZR GD\V RI JHWWLQJ LQĂ Xenza symptoms. If you would like more information DERXW WKH LQĂ XHQ]D VHDVRQ SOHDVH FKHFN RXW FGF JRY Ă X SRONFRXQW\Ă X FRP RU FRQWDFW WKH 3RON County Health Department at 715-485-8500. – from Polk County Health Department ••• POLK COUNTY - Sheriff Pete Johnson sent a reward poster to area media on Thursday, Jan. 23, highlighting a $5,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those involved in the fatal hit-and-run accident that claimed the lives of two rural Luck men on Saturday, Jan. 11. The reward money was offered by the St. Croix Tribe. See story and full poster on our website at the-leader.net. ••• MADISON - $WWRUQH\ *HQHUDO - % 9DQ +ROlen is encouraging Wisconsinites to follow @AM%(5$OHUW RQ 7ZLWWHU after the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children recently announced the launch of the Twitter handle for the Amber Alert program. “Social media sites are playing an everincreasing role in the rapid spread of important information, and this is one more tool to help us locate missing children when time is critical,â€? Van Hollen said. “I encourage people who use Twitter to follow the @AMBERAlert handle and to help law enforcement in these urgent situations.â€? When an Amber Alert is activated in Wisconsin, the Wisconsin Department of Justice - Division of Criminal ,QYHVWLJDWLRQ QRWLĂ€HV WKH 'DQH &RXQW\ 3XEOLF 6DIHW\ Communication Center, which sends the alert to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children for secondary distribution, which now will include Twitter. According to the U.S. Department of Justice, more than 600 children have been rescued since the Amber Alert program’s creation in 1996. – with submitted information

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Propane shortage adds to winter’s brutality Roger Strom | Special to the Leader BURNETT/POLK COUNTIES - The Upper Midwest is in the midst a major crisis with propane costs going “through the roof� as people struggle to keep their homes heated during one of the coldest winters in decades.

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LIVES LIVED Chad M. Hansen Beverly J. Hanson Bonnie Lee Hallberg Thoreson Leone M. Anderson Muriel Alice Lupo See Obituaries, 15B

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Propane customers, companies, scramble in light of shortage

Sherill Summer | Staff writer BURNETT/POLK COUNTIES - “This is a terrible deal.� The amount of propane Steve has left to heat his rental home in Webster diminishes by the day, and he doesn’t know when he might get more. Even as the propane crisis tears through the rural areas affecting a high percent-

age of the estimated 250,000 propane users in Wisconsin, Steve hasn’t lost his social graces. He doesn’t blame his landlord, which is why he doesn’t want to use his full name. He doesn’t want to badmouth his propane supplier even though he knows his supplier doesn’t have any propane to deliver right now. “I have never seen a winter like this with the extreme cold and the propane shortage, and I have been around longer than I want to admit. It’s stressful.�

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Woman faces charges in connection with car-pedestrian fatality

&UHDWH 9DOHQWLQH SURMHFWV DW RSHQ ZRUNVKRS SIREN - Arts Burnett County is partnering with Making Memories and More to present Valentines & Vines, an eveQLQJ RI IXQ FUHDWLYLW\ DQG ZLQH RQ 7KXUVGD\ )HE – 7:30 p.m., at the Lodge at Crooked Lake in Siren. “It’s going to be a fun evening for people to make and take four Valentine projects,â€? said Chris Moeller, who organized the evening together with Juli Kannenberg - both ABC members. )RU D ZRUNVKRS IHH SDUWLFLSDQWV ZLOO UHFHLYH PDWHULDOV instruction, a glass of wine and snacks. Additional wine by the glass will be for sale. Men are certainly welcome as well as ladies. Darla Bibeau, owner of the Siren scrapbooking and crafts store, was excited about the opportunity. “I really look forward to doing this,â€? she said. “It will be fun to share inventiveness and materials that can be used to make simple, fun gifts for family and friends.â€? The workshop is open to the public and is limited to 35 DGXOWV 6LJQ XS LQ DGYDQFH DW WKH 6LUHQ 9LOODJH RIĂ€FH RU DW Making Memories and More located in The Shops at The Lodge. ´0\ JRDO LV WR JLYH SHRSOH WKH VNLOOV DQG FRQĂ€GHQFH VR they can continue to make projects on their own at home,â€? said Bibeau. Arts Burnett County is a group of artists, artisans and arts advocates who foster and support creative expression in all forms and who believe this expressed creativity enriches community quality of life and generates a thriving economy. )RU DGGLtional information, call 715-349-8399 or 349-8900. submitted

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SPOONER- Three weeks into the Palace Theatre’s Kickstarter fundraiser, nearly a third of the funds to keep Spooner’s movie theater open has been raised, but more help is needed. The 75-year-old movie theater is in danger of becoming obVROHWH ZKHQ PDMRU ÀOP FRPSDQLHV GLVFRQWLQXH PDNLQJ PRYLHV RQ PP ÀOP 7KH 3DODFH KDV WZR PP ÀOP SURMHFWRUV but not enough revenue to foot the $60,000 bill to convert to digital cinema. Om Sweet Om Yoga of Spooner has created their own funGUDLVLQJ HYHQW WR KHOS WKH WKHDWHU 2Q 6DWXUGD\ )HE DW 9:30 a.m., everyone is invited to Pose for the Palace, an introduction to core strength Vinyasa Yoga class. The class is geared to people who have never attempted yoga and would like to see and experience it for themselves. 2Q 6DWXUGD\ )HE DW D P HYHU\RQH LV LQYLWHG EDFN for an all -evels core strength Vinyasa Yoga class. This class will utilize what was learned the week before. Both classes DUH RIIHUHG RQ GRQDWLRQ ZLWK SURÀWV JLYHQ WR WKH 3DODFH 7KHDWUH DQG WKH FRQYHUVLRQ WR GLJLWDO ÀOP Danielle Moe

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a.m. when she struck Chad M. Hansen, who was walking southbound in the “traveled portion of the highway,� according to a Polk County Sheriff’s statement. Hansen was pronounced dead POLK COUNTY - A 32-yearROG )UHGHULF ZRPDQ IDFHV FKDUJHV at the scene. “The accident happened at the of homicide by intoxicated driver and causing injury by intoxicated heaviest part of the snow that operation of a motor vehicle in night,� said Polk County Sheriff connection with the death of a Pete Johnson. “There is no real 34-year-old Milltown man early way to do an accident reconstruction.� Sunday morning, Jan. 26. Hansen was walking home from -HDQQH 6 )LVKHU ZDV GULYLQJ The Bon Ton Tavern in Luck when southbound on Hwy. 35 between Luck and Milltown just after 2 the accident occurred just north of 240th Avenue in the Town of /XFN )LVKHU ZDV GULYLQJ D Chrysler Cirrus and had been at the Bon Ton Tavern. )LVKHU ZKR KDV QR SUHYLRXV criminal record, was arrested after a preliminary breath test at the scene measured her blood alcohol content at 0.136. She posted bond and is no longer in jail. Hansen was an employee of the village of Milltown and deputy FKLHI RI WKH 0LOOWRZQ )LUH 'HSDUWment. -HDQQH 6 )LVFKHU Visitation for Hansen will be

&KDG 0 +DQVHQ Thursday night, Jan. 30, from 4 p.m. - 8 p.m. at the Milltown Lutheran Church. The funeral service, which is H[SHFWHG WR VHH ÀUHÀJKWHUV IURP several area departments, will be )ULGD\ -DQ DW D P DW WKH church, with visitation one hour prior. A full obituary appears elsewhere in this issue. - Gary King with information from Polk County Sheriff’s Dept.

Snowmobile crash fatal for Amery man AMERY - A 26-year-old rural Amery man lost his life after suffering a head injury after striking a bridge on the Apple River, Saturday evening, Jan. 25. James R. Luke was attempting a maneuver while snowmobiling on the river, and it’s not clear if he was trying to cross under the bridge, but the low clearance led to his fatal head injury, according to Amery Police Chief Thomas Marson. Luke was traveling north on the river, according to a witness who was a passenger on the snowmobile earlier. She heard a loud crash and upon checking found Luke lying in

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the snow on the north side of the bridge and called 911. Alcohol is not considered a contributing factor in the crash. The Amery Police Department, Amery )LUH DQG 5HVFXH DQG $PHU\ (06 UHsponded to the scene near Central Street at approximately 7:09 p.m. )XQHUDO VHUYLFHV IRU /XNH ZLOO EH held on Thursday, Jan. 30, at 11 a.m. at Apple River Community Church in rural Amery. There will be visitation DW :LOOLDPVRQ :KLWH )XQHUDO +RPH LQ Amery on Wednesday from 4 to 7 p.m. and for the hour prior to the service at the church. - Gary King with information from Amery Police Department

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In Polk County: English only except for ‌

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Gregg Westigard | Staff writer BALSAM LAKE – On Tuesday, Jan. 21, the Polk County Board approved a resoluWLRQ GHFODULQJ (QJOLVK WKH RIĂ€FLDO FRXQW\ language, with English only to be used for all materials and documents used in any DQG DOO RIĂ€FLDO FDSDFLWLHV 2Q :HGQHVGD\ Jan. 22, materials and signs in other languages were still posted or available in various departments at the county. Jeff )XJH WKH FRXQW\¡V FRUSRUDWLRQ FRXQVHO said that the resolution does not apply to county departments that operate with federal and state contracts. A quick walkthrough interview of some county departments found that communication in other languages will still be used in health, extension, veterans service, child protection, WKH VKHULII¡V RIĂ€FH KXPDQ VHUYLFHV DQG SRVVLEO\ RWKHU RIĂ€FHV 7KH GHEDWH 7KH RIĂ€FLDO (QJOLVK UHVROXWLRQ ZDV LQtroduced by Supervisor Rick Scoglio. His resolution cited seven reasons why the resolution should be adopted, saying that English is the common language of the county and that most of the residents ancestors came here without a working knowledge of English. He said that the use of a common language removes barriers of misunderstanding and helps unify people and enable them for fuller economic and civic participation in the coun-

try. Scoglio said the promotion of English would help residents increase their proĂ€FLHQF\ LQ WKH ODQJXDJH KHOSLQJ WKHP WR use or obtain government programs and EHQHĂ€WV $QG WKH FRXQW\ FDQ UHGXFH FRVWV DQG SURPRWH HIĂ€FLHQF\ E\ XVLQJ (QJOLVK LQ LWV RIĂ€FLDO DFWLRQV DQG DFWLYLWLHV At least 14 of the 22 supervisors present joined the debate on the resolution, a discussion that was much more extensive than usual for a Polk County Board meeting. Bonnie Leonard started that debate during the public comment part of the meeting. She said, “The resolution scares me a lot,â€? and mentioned past fears that people have felt by being excluded. Leonard talked of times when some were “trying to keep people out by using language against them.â€? “We all speak English,â€? Scoglio said. “We assimilated. We need to stop governPHQW IURP FDWHULQJ WR VSHFLĂ€F JURXSV Âľ *DU\ %HUJVWURP FDOOHG WKH UHVROXWLRQ a cost saver and said that multilanguage policies keep minority groups down by restricting their access to English. “We need a common language for a FRPPRQ FRXQWU\ Âľ 7RP 0DJQDĂ€FL VDLG He added that a life without English proĂ€FLHQF\ OLPLWV LQFRPH Marvin Caspersen said the Constitution does not impose English on the nation and some help is needed to help those in the transition to English. Kris Kremer-Hartung told of teaching English to new Hmong residents, saying they want to be part of the country eco-

nomically. Kathy Kienholz responded that the children will learn English, but the parents may not learn as readily but still need services. “They will learn English, they have to learn to get along,â€? Harry Johansen said, “but this is denigrating to other cultures. They don’t need a slap in the face from us. They will learn, they do learn English. This is unnecessary.â€? “We need to face the facts,â€? Dean Johansen said. “The private sector bring people in, legal or not legal, to do work. What happens to these individuals? We need to communicate with them. This UHVROXWLRQ Ă LHV LQ WKH IDFH RI OLEHUWDULDQism. It is another government regulation. Simple solutions to complex problems don’t always work. Illinois once tried to OLPLW *HUPDQ VSHDNHUV 1HZ <RUN WULHG WR outlaw Yiddish. This is an old issue. The resolution is not productive.â€? Larry Jepsen noted that the county DGPLQLVWUDWRU 'DQD )UH\ WDONHG DERXW government for the citizens and said the resolution will restrict the people. “The taxpayers will pay more for using other languages,â€? Herschel Brown said. “That affects my tax payments.â€? The resolution was adopted by a vote RI 9RWLQJ WR DSSURYH WKH RIĂ€FLDO English resolution were Brown, Patricia Schmidt, Tom Engel, Jim Edgell, Brian Masters, Scoglio, Craig Moriak, Warren 1HOVRQ 0DJQDĂ€FL .UHPHU +DUWXQJ .LP O’Connell, Bergstrom and Joe Demulling.

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3URSDQH VKRUWDJH IURP SDJH a major pipeline that delivers propane from Canada to the Upper Midwest was shut down for maintenance. Prices are already over $5 a gallon in Burnett County, and customers that were SD\LQJ WR ÀOO WKHLU WDQN D PRQWK DJR are now paying over $1,500. Those that locked in a price ahead of time say the suppliers are honoring those contracts DQG ÀOOLQJ WKHLU WDQNV DW SULFHV DV ORZ DV $1.50/gallon. With propane costs more than doubling over the past couple of weeks, governors in 24 states have declared a state of emergency to help citizens deal with the high price and short supplies of propane. Wis-

FRQVLQ *RY 6FRWW :DONHU KDV RUGHUHG a total of $8.5 million in assistance for low-income customers along with loans for propane dealers who are scrambling WR Ă€QG VXSSOLHUV 0LQQHVRWD *RY 0DUN Dayton declared a “peacetime state of emergencyâ€? allowing the use of state resources and mobilizing the National *XDUG WR KHOS RXW ZKHUH QHHGHG With trucks having to wait at terminals for 12 hours or more to be loaded, the )HGHUDO 0RWRU &DUULHU 6DIHW\ $GPLQLVtration is letting truck drivers in 34 states hauling propane and other heating fuel to work longer hours. Propane is still the only fuel available

in many rural areas, and the stage is set IRU ZKDW FRXOG EHFRPH D ÀQDQFLDO GLVDVWHU for some farmers who have been told they PD\ QRW UHFHLYH DQRWKHU ÀOO DQ\WLPH VRRQ Poultry and hog producers are the most at risk, with young pigs and birds needing heat in order to survive. While gas and electric companies aren’t allowed to shut off services during cold months, those rules don’t apply to propane, and there’s a concern that people will use kerosene heaters and other devices not meant for indoor use, increasing WKH ULVN RI ÀUH DQG FDUERQ PRQR[LGH SRLsoning. Those heating with an alternative to propane are encouraged to buy smoke

and carbon monoxide detectors. Not just one, but several that can be spread throughout the home, especially near the bedrooms. Because this is a desperate situation for many, friends and neighbors are going to have to look out for each other. Check on your neighbors, especially elderly folks who may not know where to turn for help. Editor’s note: Roger Strom is a syndicated columnist and farm broadcaster.

3LQFK IURP SDJH %DFN LQ 'HFHPEHU KH Ă€JXUHV KH ZDV down to one or two day’s worth of propane left in his tank before he got a delivery. Now a month later, Steve is again waiting to see if he will have enough propane to get through. “I go to bed thinking about it and wake up thinking about it.â€? He is not the only one. Monica Johnson of Larry’s LP in Webster answered one phone call after another on Monday morning, Jan. 27. Larry’s LP has been out of propane for a week and a half, and Johnson spent her morning explaining to customers, and to the Leader, what has gone wrong this year. The price has jumped in a way Johnson has never seen in her 20 years in the business. A gallon of propane was $1.54 RQ WKH ZKROHVDOH PDUNHW RQ )ULGD\ -DQ 10. Two weeks later a gallon costs $5.10. To make matters worse, retail suppliers that distribute propane locally must pay for a load of propane upfront. At current prices, a truck full of propane costs $50,000, not to mention the freight cost to deliver the propane. Johnson is blunt. “I don’t have that kind of money right now.â€? +HGOXQG *DV LQ 6LUHQ KDV SURSDQH WR supply their customers, but they are feeling the pinch, too. A longtime employee FRQĂ€UPHG WKDW WKH SULFHV DW WKH ZKROHVDOH level have jumped dramatically and the need for a large amount of cash upfront to get a load of propane. +HGOXQG *DV LV VWLOO KRQRULQJ SUHSD\ contracts, meaning that customers who paid for propane before the heating season started at prices a fraction of what they are now are spared the price jump, even if that means the company loses money. Even for the customers who are spared the high prices, everyone who uses pro-

WKH FULVLV EXW LQVWHDG WKH :3*$ LV EODPing unlimited propane exports and the railroad system hampering deliveries for FUHDWLQJ ´VWUXFWXUDO à DZV¾ LQ WKH LQGXVtry. 7KH :3*$ ZDUQV WKDW WKHUH LV QR VKRUW term solution. With no short-term solution to ease supply and months left before the heating season ends, preparations for what might happen are under way.

(PHUJHQF\ KHOS Local church congregations are checking on elderly members, and there are discussions in Burnett County to open church buildings to those without heat if needed. In an emergency the sheriff departments in both Burnett and Polk counties may be contacted and the American Red Cross will shelter people without any alternatives. Rhonda Reynolds, director of emergency management in Burnett County, +DOI RI WKH 8SSHU 0LGZHVW VWDWHV LQFOXGLQJ :LVFRQVLQ DUH DIIHFWHG E\ WKH SURSDQH VKRUWDJH reports that so far no individuals in either Burnett or Polk counties has needed Red 3KRWR E\ 6KHULOO 6XPPHU Cross assistance. In Webster, Steve is making his own pane has to contend with the shortage. with plenty of propane inventory in stor- preparation to deal with the crisis. If he There is a supply bottleneck at the age. Then probably 10 to 12 trucks can does not get propane in time, he plans to pipeline terminals. Usually inventories load per hour. winterize the house and live with family This region of the country is not alone until the crisis is over. If he does get a of propane are stored going into winter, but this year all propane inventories are in feeling the shortage of propane. The load of propane, he thinks he might have depleted. The only propane coming into :LVFRQVLQ 3URSDQH *DV $VVRFLDWLRQ to borrow from family to pay for the prothe area is from the pipelines. At the points out in a Jan. 23 statement that over pane, but he is prepared to do that. pipeline terminal, dozens of trucks are half of the Upper Midwest states are af“I only have propane heat, but people lined up waiting for propane, but maybe fected by the shortage, even though the will learn to cope. If they have another only three trucks are loaded per hour. As domestic production of propane is at source of heat they are going to use it.â€? a result, trucks have to wait for 12, 15 or some of the highest levels ever. Bruce Maurer, owner of Maurer Power more hours before they can get a load. It HOHFWULFLDQV LQ 6LUHQ FDQ FRQĂ€UP WKDW +H is making for sporadic deliveries to the re- |8QOLPLWHG} H[SRUWV EODPHG said in the last couple of days people have tail supplier, and it’s not expected to get 7KH :3*$ LV QRW EODPLQJ WKH FROG started calling him to install electric heatbetter until spring. weather or a major pipeline that was ing units. Owner Paul Hedlund contrasts what closed for repairs late last year, or an inis happening now with a normal year creased demand to dry corn for causing

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Drones not prohibited by Polk County Board

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Gregg Westigard | Staff writer BALSAM LAKE – The use of drones in Polk County was debated at the county board meeting Tuesday, Jan. 21. The resolution to make Polk County a drone-free zone was defeated, but the discussion and the vote showed a divide, with some supervisors expressing a concern about personal liberty and freedom while others talked about the other uses of drones. The drone debate was much shorter than that on the English-only resolution. Rick Scoglio introduced the resolution to outlaw the use of drones in the county. His resolution talks about the rapidly

increasing use of drones in the country and says they pose a serious threat to the privacy and constitutional rights of the residents of Polk County. He talks about a trend toward the militarization of local police agencies, which could erode the ties and trust between police and community members. Scoglio mentions the threat of the government conducting surveillance of citizens without warrants, peering at people’s homes and property, tracking their movements and invading their privacy. He mentions the threat to )LUVW $PHQGPHQW SURWHFWLRQV LI GURQHV can scrutinize groups holding meetings and being involved in nonviolent activism. The resolution would declare Polk County a drone-free zone and prohibit

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dence dated Jan. 24, Van Hollen rendered a formal opinion that essentially supports the authority of the county board to set and enforce zoning regulations, and makes it clear that the court does not have WKH DXWKRULW\ WR RYHUULGH WKHP )XUWKHUmore, Van Hollen stated that the county has the right to review such cases prior to a decision and the ability to charge a fee for it. $FFRUGLQJ WR *ULQGHOO¡V RULJLQDO UHquest, the questions stem from situations where judgments are rendered in court,

any part of the county government from obtaining drones, from using drones in any manner or from using information gathered by drones. The restrictions all relate to the use of drones for law-enforcement-type activities that could affect personal liberties. Scoglio started the debate by saying this was an issue of the abuse of government power that would limit the rights of individuals. He said the future use of drones could be endless. *DU\ %HUJVWURP VSRNH LQ IDYRU RI WKH resolution, saying there should be no surprises. He said that if the county government wants to use drones for some purpose, it would need to come to the ERDUG DQG JHW SHUPLVVLRQ ÀUVW The expressed opposition to the resolu-

tion had two themes. Larry Jepsen said there are many uses of drones such as for conservation purposes and to obtain agricultural information. There are uses that don’t spy on people, he said. Several people including Jay Luke, *HRUJH 6WURHEHO DQG 7RP (QJHO VDLG WKH resolution was premature and that more thought was needed on the subject. Harry Johansen thought the resolution should have been considered by the public protection committee. The resolution was defeated, with nine of the 22 supervisors present voting for it. They were Herschel Brown, Katherine Kienholz, Jim Edgell, Brian Masters, 6FRJOLR 7RP 0DJQDÀFL .ULV .UHPHU Hartung, Kim O’Connell and Bergstrom.

Attorney general opinion supports county’s zoning authority usually “friendlyâ€? transactions involving multiple owners or heirs, or land swaps between neighbors, that subdivide property into sections that do not meet miniPXP VL]H UHTXLUHPHQWV *ULQGHOO¡V OHWWHU claims that, in such cases, “the judgment is usually entered and the lots divided before the county will even become awareâ€? of it. ,Q KLV Ă€YH SDJH UHVSRQVH 9DQ +ROlen reviewed all the applicable case law as well as relevant Wisconsin statutes. Of particular interest was paragraph 7:

Counties “possess zoning and shoreland zoning authority under Wis. Stat. 59.69 and 59.692, powers ‘liberally construed in favor of the county exercising them.’� Van Hollen concluded his letter by reiterating that “a county’s minimum lot-size zoning ordinance applies to parcels created by a court.� He also restated that the county has the authority to enact a subdivision ordinance requiring prior review of sales or exchanges between adjoining landowners and to charge a fee for that review.

Broadway Street project draws crowd to board meeting

Gregg Westigard | Staff writer *5$176%85* ² $ WZR EORFN VWUHWFK of Broadway, from Pine to Park, and a one-block stretch of Oak from Wisconsin to Broadway will be rebuilt this summer. Seven residents, a crowd by village meeting standards, turned out for a speFLDO PHHWLQJ RI WKH *UDQWVEXUJ 9LOODJH Board Monday, Jan. 27, to review the plans and ask questions about the project. After three hours of discussion, some RI WKH LVVXHV ZHUH GHĂ€QHG 'HFLVLRQV RQ some of those issues, such as the work to be done and the method of assessing property owners for some of the improvePHQWV PD\ EH PDGH DW WKH 0RQGD\ )HE 10, board meeting.

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Frederic candidates nominated the village board. Gregg Westigard | Staff writer With that caucus, the nomination pro)5('(5,& ² $ WRWDO RI Ă€YH UHVLGHQWV showed up Tuesday night, Jan. 28, for the cess for the April 1 election is complete. A complete list of candidates for all po)UHGHULF QRPLQDWLQJ FDXFXV 7KH Ă€YH LQFOXGHG IRXU RI WKH VHYHQ YLO- sitions in Polk and Burnett counties will appear in next week’s paper. lage board members and the village clerk. Nominated for the three positions on the April 1 election ballot are incumbents Terry Siebenthal, Doug Amundson and Brad Harlander SOXV *HRUJH +DQVford. Siebenthal and Amundson were present at the caucus and accepted their nominations. Harlander and +DQVIRUG KDYH Ă€YH 'RXJ $PXQGVRQ OHIW DQG 7HUU\ 6LHEHQWKDO DUH UXQQLQJ IRU UH HOHFWLRQ days to decide if WR WKH )UHGHULF 9LOODJH %RDUG 3KRWR E\ *UHJJ :HVWLJDUG they want to run for

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tem is at the lowest level. Above that is the water main, with the storm water system nearest the surface. All these will be rebuilt/replaced. There will also be new curbs and gutters along the street. Sidewalks will be rebuilt. The street will be paved when the work is done. One of the issues to be resolved is how much of Broadway should have a sidewalk on each side, especially on the north side of the street. Related to that is how to assess the property owners for the sidewalk improvements. The first proposed option was a 50/50 split of the cost between the village and the property owner who gets the sidewalk. An alternate proposal mentioned at the meeting

No contested April races in Grantsburg area Gregg Westigard | Staff writer *5$176%85* $5($ ² 7KH $SULO election will have little suspense in the *UDQWVEXUJ DUHD 7KHUH DUH QR FRQWHVWHG races for the school board, the village board or any of the county board seats. 7KH FORVHVW WKLQJ WR D FRQWHVW LV WKH *UDQWVburg School Board election where the canGLGDWH Ă€QLVKLQJ WKLUG ZLQV D VKRUW WHUP RQ WKH ERDUG )RU UHVLGHQWV LQ WKH HDVWHUQ half of Trade Lake, there is an election for WKH )UHGHULF 6FKRRO %RDUG David Ahlquist, Cindy Jensen and Jason Burkman are all incumbents runQLQJ IRU UH HOHFWLRQ WR WKH *UDQWVEXUJ School Board. Burkman was appointed to replace Patty Bonneville until this election. The candidate with the least votes will serve the remaining year of the Bonneville vacancy.

5D\QD 6XUGH\ DQG LQFXPEHQWV *UHJ Peer and Val Johnson are the three canGLGDWHV IRU WKUHH VHDWV RQ WKH *UDQWVEXUJ Village Board. Incumbent Earl Mosley is not running for another term. There are seven Burnett County Board VHDWV LQ WKH *UDQWVEXUJ DUHD DQG LQFXPbents are running unopposed in Districts 1-7, which include the village of *UDQWVEXUJ DQG WKH WRZQV RI $QGHUVRQ 7UDGH /DNH *UDQWVEXUJ :RRG 5LYHU West Marshland and Lincoln. The seven incumbents, listed in order of their district numbers, are Brent Blomberg, Dale 'UHVHO *HQH 0F/DLQ -HUHP\ *URQVNL 'RURWK\ 5LFKDUG 'RQDOG &KHOO DQG *HQH Olson. With no judicial or state races on the April ballot, it may not take long on election night to get the returns.

Webster hosts successful blood drive

WEBSTER – A total of 81 potential blood donors showed up at the Webster blood drive Tuesday, Jan. 7, despite the Jan. 13, but three of those nominated de- subzero temperatures outside. The Webster Lions and Lionesses and clined. That leaves Rayna Surdey joining LQFXPEHQWV *UHJ 3HHU DQG 9DO -RKQVRQ the Siren American Legion Auxiliary coas the three candidates for the three open ordinated the event, which collected 77 seats. The third incumbent, Earl Mosley, units of blood including eight double red Gregg Westigard | Staff writer *5$176%85* ² 7KH $SULO EDOORW IRU chose not to run for a second term. Brent WKH *UDQWVEXUJ 9LOODJH %RDUG LV QRZ FRP- %ORPEHUJ -RKQ 0F1DOO\ DQG -HII )LQFK plete. Six candidates were nominated for were not at the caucus where they were the village board at the caucus Monday, nominated, and all three withdrew their QDPHV ZKHQ QRWLĂ€HG DIWHU WKH FDXFXV

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Greg Marsten | Staff writer 67 &52,; )$//6 ² 3ODQV IRU WKH JUDQW funded meeting area expansion at the St. &URL[ )DOOV /LEUDU\ ZHUH UHYHDOHG DW WKH 0RQGD\ -DQ 6W &URL[ )DOOV &RPPRQ Council meeting, where library director Sarah Adams showed the draft plan for the additional meeting space that has been in discussion for several months. The community room project will not be an add-on to the library, but more or OHVV DQ HQFORVXUH RU PRGLĂ€FDWLRQ RI H[LVWing space, with an additional rest room and private entrance, so meetings, classes and events can be held outside typical library hours. The community room plan basically takes current space and uses glass walls and doors to create an area that can be closed off and used by the public for meetings, presentations or classes, either during or after hours of the library. )XQGHG WKURXJK RI JUDQWV DQG GRQDWLRQV IURP WKH 2WWR %UHPHU )RXQGDWLRQ DQG WKH )UHG & DQG .DWKHULQH % $QGHUVHQ )RXQGDWLRQ DV ZHOO DV GRQDWLRQV IURP WKH )ULHQGV RI WKH 6W &URL[ )DOOV /LEUDU\ WKH SURMHFW ZLOO QRW XVH DQ\ public funds and addresses the growing demand for meeting space by multiple groups in the city. “The primary need is for groups meeting at 6:30 and 7 p.m. during the week,â€? Adams said. “There are many different groups doing different things for different populations.â€? Adams’ report outlines community service groups, like the Scouts, Aurora Services, youth hockey, various city clubs, committees and other planning organizations that are strapped for after-hour meeting space.

“(The library) has become kind of a hub. But it can get kind of loud,� Adams said, noting that people seeking quiet study areas may also use the room during times when it is not reserved for a meeting or event. The project basically uses the creation of a glass interior wall, doors and transom windows, with a private rest room and various audio-visual presentation equipment to what Adams calls the “community living room� area on the southern end of the library. The adjusted space will enhance the existing community room area on the northeast side of the library, which can be used only during library hours. Adams said the plan also allows for another future walled-in room, when and if funding is available. The room will have access either through the library, during normal hours, or through the back alley entrance after hours. The exterior door will require a different type of entry lock to allow for secure access. Mayor Brian Blesi suggested it may be time to revisit original library designs for the back alley, since it will be used more prominently in the future. Original enhancement plans for the alley were never implemented. “It should look just as presentable (as the front entryway),� Blesi said, while congratulating Adams on securing the grant funding for the project. According to Adams’ report, the demand for meeting space has grown dramatically in recent years, from 315 scheduled meetings in 2011 to 595 in 2013. One of the major hurdles along the way was how to deal with rest rooms, since the room would be used during times when the library was technically closed. The plan utilizes a small rest room with work sink for projects and uses some ex-

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the parties once they move, leaving them few options but to place the bills on the rental property taxes, which is allowed under state law. City clerk Bonita Leggitt said she has had comments from some landlords, who said they would be forced to raise the rent of the properties to cover the costs. City Administrator Joel Peck noted the legal opinion by the city’s attorney, that the utility bills and property taxes are owed by the property, not the people who reside there, as they often do not know who is the resident. “The properties owe these debts,â€? Peck said. “Oftentimes, we don’t know where the renters go (after they move out).â€? Leggitt said the city is left with unpaid utility bills “all the time,â€? and they have to go through an extensive process to try and collect the debt. While the council was in agreement to place the utility bills on the property, instead of the renters, they were unclear of how to go about it and whether to have a slow transition or a drop-dead date for the change. In the end, they decided to set a July 1, 2014, date as the change, which is also the start of a new billing quarter. That would allow landlords to adjust their contracts and rents in the interim. • The council debated for some time but ultimately tabled any action on how to address public concerns on private alleyway plowing and road maintenance. Peck noted the legal opinion that if the city starts to maintain alleyways, they will set a possible precedent for the whole city, and may be forced to do repaving, road maintenance and enhancements to the alleys, which are legal rights of way but not accepted roads. The issue came to light in recent months when a property owner noted that she is expected to plow her alleyway for renters, but that the alley actually accesses several properties. The problem was compounded by the lack of on-street parking options. “(The attorney) felt that keeping the current policy was the best policy,â€? Peck said, adding that in the past, the city did QRW KDYH WKH HTXLSPHQW QRU WKH VWDIĂ€QJ WR plow alleys. They have since purchased a smaller, one-ton plow truck, but still have VWDIĂ€QJ LVVXHV They debated several options on the matter, but tabled the issue for now, as they seek to look into possible options, such as contract plowing, selective maintenance and requiring property owners to make off-street parking available, which many communities already do. • After some debate, the council directed Peck to continue discussion with the city’s police union on a three-year contract. At issue was health insurance costs, parity with other city employees and wage adjustments outside the Consumer Price Index. Under the legislative Act 10, emergency services unions are the only unions allowed to bargain collectively anymore, and the city’s police force is currently working under an expired contract. The council raised several concerns with the draft proposal, and if they cannot get an agreement, they may need to go to arbitration.

Conservationists detail frac sand mining operations for Burnett County supervisors -HDQ .RHO] _ Staff writer BURNETT COUNTY - At the monthly board meeting on Thursday, Jan. 23, conVHUYDWLRQLVWV 'DYH )HUULV DQG 3DXO &RRN provided supervisors with a detailed overview of the county’s nonmetallic PLQLQJ SURJUDP VSHFLĂ€FDOO\ IRFXVLQJ RQ the rise of bedrock sand (frac sand) mining operations. “There’s been sort of a gold rush,â€? Cook said as he explained the recent growth of interest in Wisconsin’s abundance of quartz deposits. A 2012 report issued by the state’s Department of Natural 5HVRXUFHV VD\V WKDW WKH GHPDQG IRU Ă€QH silica sand has increased exponentially in the past two to three years. Companies use this sand in a petroleum drilling process called hydraulic fracturing (or “frackLQJÂľ ZKHUH Ă XLG LV SXPSHG LQWR WKH ground creating veinous fractures, and the sand - desirable for its crush-resistant

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city of Amery, after police executed a search warrant on Greg Marsten | Staff writer the home where he BALSAM LAKE – Polk County authorities made mulwas staying with tiple arrests for methamphetamine possession and deal*DEULHO &D\DE\DE ing by a couple in Amery, after they reportedly sold to 24, Amery. an undercover informant. Koehler was 6KHULII¡V RIĂ€FLDOV XVHG DQ XQGHUFRYHU LQIRUPDQW WR charged with sevallegedly purchase meth twice from Cole Koehler, 19, eral counts of dis&ROH .RHKOHU *DEULHO &D\DE\DE $PHU\ ZKR ZDV FDXJKW RQ WKH XQGHUFRYHU RIĂ€FHU¡V PLtribution of meth crophone during a Dec. 20 transaction in the village of and marijuana, and Clayton. several allegedly stolen items were also recovered from Koehler was also nabbed in a Jan. 22 transaction in the the home.

Cayabyab was also placed under arrest and charged with maintaining a drug house, as well as possession of marijuana, meth and paraphernalia. Police also found large amounts of cash on the premises. Koehler is facing a total of three felonies and three misdemeanors for the bust, and appeared before Judge Jeffery Anderson on Thursday, Jan. 23, where he set a $4,000 cash bond and a Thursday, Jan. 30, preliminary hearing, where he will determine if enough evidence exists to move ahead to trial. Cayabyab faces similar charges, including two felonies and three misdemeanors. She also appeared before Anderson on Jan. 23, where she set a $5,000 cash bond and a Jan. 30 preliminary hearing.

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FRQĂ€UP WKH FODLP 7KH\ DOVR PDWFKHG the head wound to an emblem on the Buick’s steering wheel. Police questioned Osterdyk and believed he was the driver. He registered Greg Marsten | Staff writer a blood alcohol concentration of .36 %$/6$0 /$.( ² 3RON &RXQW\ VKHULII¡V RIĂ€FLDOV UHpercent, over four times the legal limit. sponded to a report of a stuck Buick in a snowbank near A later chemical test revealed a similar the D.D. Kennedy Park Reserve late on the night of Monresult. Osterdyk already has two preday, Jan. 20. As police arrived on the scene, they discovered two %UDQGRQ 2VWHUG\N vious DUI convictions and now faces a third. men in the car, one of whom was lying down in the backHis previous convictions were in VHDW ZLWK D KHDG ZRXQG +H ZDV ODWHU LGHQWLĂ€HG DV %UDQ2000 and 2008 in Minnesota. don Osterdyk, 31, Lindstrom, Minn. +H DSSHDUHG EHIRUH -XGJH 0ROO\ *DOH:\ULFN RQ The vehicle smelled strongly of intoxicants, according to the police report. When questioned, the two men Wednesday, Jan 22, where he pleaded not guilty, and FODLPHG D PDQ QDPHG ´7LPÂľ ZDV GULYLQJ DQG KDG Ă HG she set a $500 cash bond and an April pretrial hearing. WKH VFHQH EXW SROLFH FRXOG Ă€QG QR WUDFNV LQ WKH VQRZ WR

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Shawn Johnson | WPR MADISON - Democratic gubernatorial candidate Mary %XUNH LV WU\LQJ WR GLVWDQFH KHUVHOI IURP IRUPHU *RY -LP Doyle as Republicans step up their efforts to link the two. *RY 6FRWW :DONHU VD\V Burke would amount to a third Jim Doyle term. The state Republican Party refers to the Doyle years as the Doyle-Burke administration. Burke calls it a “complete mischaracterization.â€? “I’m a very different perVRQ WKDQ *RY 'R\OH LV Âľ Burke said. “I come to this and paraphernalia possession. He appeared before Judge Jeffery with a 30-year track record Anderson on Thursday, Jan. 23, where outside of politics.â€? Burke’s career outside of he set a $10,000 cash bond and numer0DU\ %XUNH ous stipulations on his release. The politics was with Trek BicyGreg Marsten | Staff writer cles, the company her father bond was adjusted down to $5,000 at AMERY – Polk County authorities have charged a D ODWHU DSSHDUDQFH DQG )HOOPDQ LV VHW founded. She was Doyle’s commerce secretary for almost 49-year-old Amery man with several felony charges after WR QH[W DSSHDU RQ )HE +H KDV VHY- three years, but as she notes, during that time the state he was allegedly caught selling methamphetamine at his eral pending cases, on top of the latest economy was in good shape. rural Amery residence Tuesday, Jan. 21. “When I was commerce secretary, which was from 7LPRWK\ )HOOPDQ ZDV WDNHQ LQWR FXVWRG\ WKH QH[W GD\ 7LPRWK\ )HOOPDQ charges. the beginning of 2005 until October of 2007,â€? Burke said, and now faces multiple felony charges of possession of “we had an unemployment rate of 4.8 percent and nearly meth and other narcotics, as well as felony bail jumping 80,000 more jobs than we have currently. So I’m very proud of the role that I played.â€? ,W¡V WKH WLPH DIWHU %XUNH OHIW RIĂ€FH WKDW :DONHU KDV IRFXVHG RQ ZKHQ WKH UHFHVVLRQ KLW WKH VWDWH EXGJHW GHĂ€FLW soared and employment dropped. Burke, however, says /DQFH / %HQMDPLQ 'DQEXU\ 'HUULFN / &RVWRQ :HEVWHU 'RXJODV - )RQWDLQH :HE 0LFKDHO 5 3HWHUVHQ &ROXP she should not be not be judged for those years, only for ZDUUDQW IDLOXUH WR DSSHDU -DQ IDLOXUH WR SD\ ILQH -DQ VWHU ZDUUDQW IDLOXUH WR DSSHDU -DQ ELD +HLJKWV 0LQQ ZDUUDQW IDLOXUH WR the years when she served in the Doyle administration.

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Duffy holds town hall meeting Danielle Moe | Staff writer SPOONER — The Spooner American Legion Hall was packed with citizens from across the 7th District of Wisconsin to voice their concerns to their representative, Congressman Sean Duffy. About 20 voices brought up issues from veterans EHQHĂ€WV WR WKH HQYLURQPHQWDO LPSDFWV RI mining on the morning of Wednesday, Jan. 22. )UDQN RI 0LQRQJ YRLFHG KLV FRQFHUQV about the fast-tracking taking place in Washington on a trade agreement called WKH 7UDQV 3DFLĂ€F 3DUWQHUVKLS ´, WKLQN this is a very dangerous situation, installing the TPP would be terrible but fastWUDFNLQJ LW LV FUD]LQHVV Âľ VDLG )UDQN 7KH RIĂ€FH RI WKH 8QLWHG 6WDWHV 7UDGH 5HSUHsentative calls the TPP “a broad, free trade agreementâ€? between the U.S. and 11 other countries. The TPP has been in the works by these countries since 2009. Duffy said that the concept of free, open trade that would be established by the TPP has him leaning in favor of the agreement. )UDQN DOVR VSRNH DJDLQVW DPQHVW\ LQ UHgard to immigration. Rod Ripley, Spooner, DOVR VSRNH DERXW LPPLJUDWLRQ EXW VSHFLĂ€cally in regard to the traditional citizenship process that all potential Americans should have to complete just like his ancestors did. Duffy conceded the need to stop illegal immigration, but pointed out that immigrant workers are a large part of today’s labor markets, legal or not. “Retired veterans are losing at least 1 percent of their pay, or cost of living, and quite frankly it is not much money they JHW LQ WKH Ă€UVW SODFH Âľ VDLG -RFHO\Q )RUG RI Spooner. The reductions to veterans’ reWLUHPHQW EHQHĂ€WV ZDV D SDUW RI WKH UHFHQWO\ passed state budget, one that Duffy voted IRU )RUG D YHWHUDQ KHUVHOI VDLG WKDW YHWerans receive half of their base pay when they retire. “Had I not voted for it what I would have got was, ‘Why did you vote to shut down the government?’â€? Duffy said in his rebuttal. Jack, from Sarona, voiced his opposition to Congress’s cuts to the food stamp program. In December Congress separated the food stamp program from the farm bill in an effort to pass the farm bill that has been on the table for two years. House Republicans originally wanted to cut $40 billion from the food stamp program over the next 10 years. An alternative bipar-

tisan bill from the Senate would have potentially cut $4 billion over the same period. A compromise is expected to cut $9 billion from food stamps over 10 years, EXW VSHFLĂ€F FXWV KDYH \HW WR EH YRWHG RQ Duffy said the proposed cuts would only DIIHFW SHRSOH WKDW GRQ¡W PHHW VSHFLĂ€F FULteria to be eligible for food stamps. “What you have to do to get food stamps is one of three things, you have to get a job, you have to go to school to get a job, or you have to volunteer,â€? said Duffy. Sue Hansen, Shell Lake, opined that the meeting was not adequately advertised. “I am wondering why all of us are not noticed when you are coming to town, why the newspaper is not told,â€? said Hansen. Duffy said postcards were sent out last week, and that he is only allowed to send out about 450 each day. Upon questioning by Duffy about the Spooner AdvoFDWH¡V QRWLFH RQ WKH PHHWLQJ )UDQN =XIDOO Advocate reporter, stated the newspaper ZDV QRW QRWLĂ€HG RI WKH PHHWLQJ E\ 'XII\ but by a community member. Caryl Ligler, Trego, an AARP advocate, spoke out against a proposed change from the consumer price index to a chained consumer price index. The CPI is a formula that demonstrates the changes in prices of goods over time. According to AARP, chained CPI accounts for when the price on one good goes up so people buy a similar good but at a cheaper price. Ultimately the chained CPI measures cost-ofliving-adjustments lower than the regular CPI. Opponents, like AARP, say the problem lies with the compounded loss of SoFLDO 6HFXULW\ EHQHĂ€WV SHRSOH ZRXOG ORVH if chained CPI is implemented. “Any of the reforms to these programs, I have not supported a chained CPI change because it would go against what I have told you,â€? stated Duffy. The chained CPI came out of President Obama’s budget proposal last spring. Bill, of Madge, questioned Duffy on the impact of the proposed mine in the PenoNHH +LOOV RI $VKODQG &RXQW\ VSHFLĂ€FDOO\ job creation and environmental impacts. Duffy said he would support the mine if studies determined that the environment would be unharmed. “If we do it and it is going to have some damage to our economy, or our lake or our watershed, I would say it is not worth it,â€? Duffy stated.

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Debates Some have criticized Supervisor Brown’s suggestion that the 75-foot setback that DNR requires should be part of the county ordinance also. There are some on the zoning board of adjustments that would prefer that no building be allowed ZLWKLQ VLJKW RI D ODNH 6HYHQW\ ÀYH IHHW LV the distance the DNR, based on whatever science sources they use, has determined LV VXIÀFLHQW WR DGHTXDWHO\ SURWHFW WKH ODNH Anything greater is unnecessary overkill based on fuzzy-headed feelings rather than any accepted science. The other issue that has raised debate is Brown’s suggestion that owners should be allowed to maintain noncomplying property. The fact that a structure is noncomplying does not necessarily mean that its existence is damaging the lake. Most noncomplying structures are noncomplying because the county has revised the ordinance making noncomplying structures out of buildings that were entirely legal when they were built under previous rules. If property is the source of polluWLRQ WKHQ PDNH WKH RZQHUV À[ WKH SURElem. There are any number of laws that prevent people from knowingly polluting a public body of water. But if it was legal under the rules in place at the time it was built and is not a properly documented source of pollution, it makes no sense at all to prevent the owners from maintaining it, and thus the value of the property on which, by the way, we collect real estate taxes. Robert Blake Rural Frederic

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cleanup. The plowing crews are working day, night and weekends to keep things open for us. My town, Sterling, uses a lot of sand and a little salt. I prefer that to dumping salt to get bare pavement and don’t mind driving a little slower on the back roads. The county’s recycling of cheese brine is another great economical idea. The private snow-removal people are doing a good job too, the local business parking lots are always open quickly. I think every second pickup truck I see has a snowplow on the front. Keep up the great work! It is appreciated. I don’t mind my taxes nearly so much when we get such good service. Now if I could just get my wife to shovel the sidewalk. Russ Hanson Cushing

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county proceedings? Does this also mean that they will not translate signage into By now you know that the local news- Braille? Does this mean they do not suppaper has broken the news that the Polk port their Native American citizens who County Board of Supervisors has passed speak their native languages? I have a copy of the resolution here, a resolution to make English the “ofĂ€FLDOÂľ ODQJXDJH RI 3RON &RXQW\ , WUXO\ and I am seriously hoping they have vethope they have done their research and ted the language, because I am sure it will have some numbers and data to back up soon be questioned by a large number of their decision. I think they are about to people. I, for one, have many questions. Ă€QG RXW WKDW WKH EDFNODVK IRU WKLV GHFL- Regarding line 1: Yes, English is the sion will be far greater than the impact on common language. However, it is not the county budget. I, for one, have many the “official languageâ€? of the United questions. I will assume that since they States or Wisconsin. Why does Polk felt they had all the necessary information County need an official language? to pass the resolution that they should Regarding line 3: Who are they referbe able to answer all of my questions. ring to when they use the word “our?â€? What is the budgetary impact of passing Do they have the ancestry documents an English-only resolution? How much of all of the citizens of Polk County? money is normally spent on the transla- How is this relevant to the resolution? tion of signage and postings into other Regarding line 14: What do they have languages, and how much will be saved planned to “support and enhance Engby an English-only resolution? Does this lish language usage, grammar and mean that they will not offer translations literature programs and studies?â€? into American Sign Language during Regarding line 16: Are the rights of

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County board antics As of its last meeting it appears that the Polk County Board of Supervisors has revised its vision statement to read: “Improve the quality of life for all Englishspeaking people who live, work and play in Polk County.� If their intention was to make Polk County look like some cultural backwater, this new English-only rule says it loud and clear. If you’re tired of these Tea Party antics, including efforts to undermine Polk County’s critical shoreland zoning laws, please inform yourself about the candidates running for county board this spring. The election is April 1. Jeff Peterson Town of Georgetown

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a few counties, but funded additional spending in most. WISTAX is a nonparWLVDQ QRQSURĂ€W RUJDQL]DWLRQ GHYRWHG WR public policy research and citizen education. During 1985-2000, a period when the vast majority of counties adopted the tax, per capita sales tax collections rose an MADISON - When the optional county average of 5.3 percent per year. County VDOHV WD[ ZDV Ă€UVW XVHG LQ WKH PLG V RIĂ€FLDOV PLJKW KDYH H[SHFWHG IXWXUH FROit was thought to be a reliable new source lections to mirror past experience. Since of revenue that would help reduce local 2000, however, the relatively rapid rise in property taxes. After nearly 30 years, collections has fallen off, dropping to an many of the 62 counties using the tax average 1.7 percent during 2000-04, and have found it may have come up short of 0.9 percent during 2004-13. Collections expectations, according to a new report declined in both 2009 and 2010 as the from the Wisconsin Taxpayers Alliance. economy struggled. This gradual slowdown was not uniThe study, “The County Sales Tax: Is It Still a Reliable Revenue Source?â€? focuses form in all counties. While statewide sales on county-by-county collections during tax revenues grew 22.4 percent during 2000-2012 to determine whether or not 2000-12, they declined in two counties, the tax remains a reliable source of rev- Marquette (minus 8.1 percent), and Price enue. A previous WISTAX study showed ( minus 0.5 percent). Another 17 saw inthe sales tax reduced property taxes in creases of less than 20 percent.

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in six counties: Dane, Eau Claire, La Crosse, Ozaukee, Sauk and Washington. Other than the 10 counties without the tax, counties least reliant on the sales WD[ ZHUH $GDPV %D\ÀHOG )ORUHQFH )RUest, Iron, Marquette, Oconto, Rusk and Waushara. )LQDOO\ UHVHDUFKHUV QRWHG WKDW VRPH counties appeared to be less vulnerable to economic downturns than others. StateZLGH FROOHFWLRQV IHOO IRU WKH ÀUVW WLPH LQ the history of the tax during recessionary 2009. Collections fell by more than 10 percent in nine counties, and more than 9 percent in another six. However, two counties saw an increase in collecWLRQV WKDW \HDU )ORUHQFH SHUFHQW DQG Douglas (1.9 percent). A free copy of The Wisconsin Taxpayer magazine is available by visiting, wistax.org; emailing wistax@wistax.org, calling 608-241-9789 or writing WISTAX at 401 N. Lawn Ave., Madison, WI 537045033. – from WISTAX

WEAC: State surplus an opportunity for funding student programs

MADISON - New state revenue estimates out earlier this month signal an opportunity for Wisconsin to reinvest in student programs and opportunities that have been lost under massive public education cuts in recent years, according to a statement issued last week by the Wisconsin Education Association Council. The following statement can be at-

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Rep. Smith’s statement on propane shortage in Wisconsin MADISON — Stephen Smith, D–Shell Lake, issued the following updated statement regarding the propane shortage that has affected countless residents in northwestern Wisconsin. ´$IWHU *RY :DONHU GHFODUHG D VWDWH RI emergency this past Saturday in response to the propane shortage, he held a meeting Jan. 27 with representatives from the propane industry and state government RIĂ€FLDOV WR DGGUHVV WKLV LVVXH )URP WKDW meeting, he has instructed the following action items,â€? said Rep. Smith. • The governor has directed the Department of Administration’s Division of Energy Services to release an additional $7 PLOOLRQ LQ FULVLV EHQHĂ€WV WR FRXQWLHV DQG tribes that have households who use pro-

pane to heat their homes. The state will make funds available in anticipation of receiving additional federal Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program funds that were included in the recent federal omnibus budget bill. The $7 million released Monday is in addition to the $1.5 million that was released on Jan. 24. • He has instructed the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation to move forward with a $5 million loan guarantee program. WEDC will provide loan guaranties to banks up to 80 percent for new or expanded lines of credit to propane dealers in Wisconsin. As wholesale prices rise in the Midwest, propane commercial retailers have exhausted their current lines of credit to meet their customers rising demand for

propane. This program will require WEDC Board approval. An emergency teleconference meeting of the board of directors was scheduled for 1:30 p.m. on Jan. 27. • The governor has also directed the Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority to proceed with a $3 million loan guarantee program. WHEDA will provide loan guaranties to banks of 50 percent of a total loan for dealers to purchase propane, but not to exceed $50,000 guarantee amount. This will require approval by WHEDA’s Members Loan Committee. Smith urges residents to call toll-free: 866-HEATWIS (432-8947) for information about where residents can purchase propane within the 75th Assembly District or

to apply for assistance toward a propane heating bill. To apply for heating assistance through the WHEAP program, residents should go to homeenergyplus.wi.gov. A local agency will determine eligibility for KHDWLQJ EHQHĂ€WV EDVHG XSRQ KRXVHKROG LQcome, size and the home’s heating costs. If a resident is eligible, the WHEAP program will make a payment directly to one’s fuel supplier toward the cost of the propane. 7KHVH EHQHĂ€WV DUH DYDLODEOH WKURXJK 0D\ 15. Local agencies will also determine if a UHVLGHQW LV HOLJLEOH IRU FULVLV EHQHĂ€WV “As always, if you are having trouble connecting with any local or state agencies regarding this, don’t hesitate to contact my RIĂ€FH GLUHFWO\ DW Âľ VDLG 6PLWK

From the ashes Danielle Moe | Special writer SHELL LAKE — Winter weather in Northwest Wisconsin can be cold, harsh and dangerous. The winter season can harbor dangers equally as life threatening but more unpredictable than the weather. “The house we were in burned down,â€? said William Allen of Shell Lake. William and Deanna Allen and their three boys lost their home and everything within on 0RQGD\ -DQ WR D KRXVH Ă€UH 7KH Ă€UH LV now known to have been caused by bad electrical wiring, and started in the attic. )RU WKH LQWHULP WKH IDPLO\ LV VWD\LQJ ZLWK

:LOOLDP¡V DXQW 7DPP\ )XOWRQ DQG 7RP Schultz. The Allens were in the process of buying the home as their own, but those plans EHFDPH DVKHV DIWHU WKH Ă€UH 1RW KRXUV following the tragedy, the Allens experienced an outpouring of support from the FRPPXQLW\ 7KH Ă€UVW GD\ DIWHU WKH Ă€UH WKH IDPLO\ UHFHLYHG VR PDQ\ FORWKHV WKDW )XOton’s basement became full. “It is overwhelming, I did not know that there are so many caring people out there that would come together to help,â€? said Deanna. The giving came from peo-

ple states away, and not just clothes. “We have gotten checks from people in Iowa, and we do not even know who they are,â€? said Deanna. One particular donation struck a chord, from two sisters ages 10 and 7. The letter that came with the check said that the girls had sold their toys in a garage sale this past summer, and they wanted to JLYH KDOI WKHLU SURĂ€WV WR VRPHERG\ ZKR needed it. “We teared up over that one,â€? VDLG 'HDQQD $ )DFHERRN SRVW OHG 'HDQQD to discover who the family is, and that the money would not be accepted back.

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Highway crews apply science, salt to keep winter roadways open MADISON — Winter in Wisconsin can bring any combination of snow, wind, ice and brutally cold temperatures. The tools and strategies county highway crews employ to battle winter storms include plow blades, prewetted salt, anti-icing and global positioning systems. The Wisconsin Department of Transportation contracts with county highway departments to help keep state and federal highways clear of snow and ice. Currently, about 90 percent of counties prewet salt just before applying it to roadways. Prewetted salt adheres better to pavement, starts the melting process faster, and can save money by reducing overall salt usage by about 25 percent compared to dry salt. Prewetting using a salt brine or similar liquid can also help salt work better at lower temperatures.

“Plowing is still the workhorse when it comes to removing snow and ice from Wisconsin highways,� said WisDOT winter maintenance engineer Mike Sproul. “Salt accelerates melting, but most importantly, salt keeps snow and ice workable so it can be removed by plowing.� Salt’s effectiveness against snow and ice declines as temperatures drop below 15 degrees. In lower temperatures, salt may be mixed with sand, calcium chloride or magnesium chloride to enhance effectiveness and provide additional traction. During subzero temperatures like Wisconsin has experienced this winter, the only practical snow removal technique is plowing. Prior to certain weather situations, highway crews sometimes do anti-icing – spraying bridge decks, curves, hills and other known trouble spots with

a salt solution to prevent snow or ice from bonding to the pavement. WisDOT oversees about 60 remote weather information stations along the state highway system that continually gather and transmit information on air and pavement temperatures, relative humidity, wind speed and direction, depth of precipitation on the roadway, and even salt concentrations. The comprehensive data helps highway departments know KRZ DQG ZKHQ WR WUHDW VSHFLĂ€F KLJKZD\V Many county snowplows are equipped with automatic vehicle locators. The AVL systems use global positioning technology and help county highway superintendents know where plows are located, what routes have been covered, and how much deicing materials should be applied to roadways.

“County highway crews do an outstanding job keeping roadways open, but safe winter travel is really in the hands of individual motorists,� Sproul said. “State law requires drivers stay back at least 200 feet from an active snowplow. Prior to a trip, people can check road conditions using the 511 Travel Information System, 511wi.gov. When conditions get really bad, motorists should simply stay off the roads so snowplow operators can do their jobs. If you have to travel, buckle up, slow down, leave plenty of following distance and keep your cell phone handy in case you slide off the road. If that happens, call 911, stay in your vehicle, and wait for help to arrive.� — from WisDOT

Public school open enrollment application period begins Feb. 3 MADISON — Wisconsin’s public school open enrollment application period runs IURP 0RQGD\ )HE WR :HGQHVGD\ $SULO 30, for the 2014-15 school year, allowing parents an opportunity to send their children to any public school district in the state. Traditionally, children in Wisconsin are assigned to public school districts based on the location of their parents’ home. The open enrollment application period is the only tuition-free opportunity for most parents to apply for their children to attend a public school in a school district other than the one in which they live. “Wisconsin is among a number of states nationwide that offer public school open enrollment across school districts. The state’s long-running program supports parental involvement and shared responsibility for educating children,â€? said state Superintendent Tony Evers. The state’s open enrollment program is an interdistrict choice program that began LQ WKH VFKRRO \HDU 'XULQJ WKH Ă€UVW years of the program, the application win-

dow was three weeks. With legislation adopted for the 2012-13 school year, the application window expanded to three months. According to the Education Commission of the States, Wisconsin is among 21 states with interdistrict open enrollment. Under the full-time public school open enrollment program, parents must apply during the three-month application period to the school district they wish their children to attend. Online application is encouraged. Application deadlines are ÀUP (DUO\ DQG ODWH DSSOLFDWLRQV DUH QRW accepted. Districts will notify parents by )ULGD\ -XQH ZKHWKHU WKHLU RSHQ HQUROOment applications have been approved or denied. Under the current open enrollment law, transportation, in most circumstances, is the responsibility of the parent. However, some school districts may provide partial transportation. The Department of Public Instruction provides the following guidance for parents who wish to apply for open enrollment.

Theft being investigated WASHBURN COUNTY - The Washburn &RXQW\ 6KHULII¡V 2IĂ€FH LV LQYHVWLJDWLQJ D WKHIW RI cash from the Lakes Community Co-op in Stone Lake on Jan. 26 at approximately 2 to 3 p.m. Help is needed in identifying persons of interest. One is shown at right. Anyone having information SOHDVH FDOO LQYHVWLJDWRU :LOO )LVKHU DW 4707 or you may call their TIP Line, 715-468-2720. More photos on our website at wcregisteronline. com.

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• Most students who attended a nonresident school district under open enrollment last year are not required to reapply for the 2014-15 school year. However, if the student will be entering middle school, junior high school, or high school in the 2014-15 school year, parents should call the nonUHVLGHQW VFKRRO GLVWULFW WR ÀQG RXW LI UHDSplication will be required. • Parents may apply for their children to attend 4-year-old kindergarten under open enrollment only if the resident school district also offers a 4-year-old kindergarten program for which the child is eligible. To assist parents in submitting open enrollment applications, a directory of public school districts is available on the DPI website at dpi.wi.gov/directories. More information is available from local school districts or from an open enrollment consultant at DPI, 888-245-2732 (toll-free), or openenrollment@dpi.wi.gov. — from WisDPI

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man-to-man defense, and Roman Poirier stepped up big late in the third quarter, giving the Vikes a 28-25 lead off a big 3-pointer, and then grabbing a steal for an HDV\ WZR SRLQWV DV WKH Ă€QDO VHFRQGV FDPH off the clock, ending the third. “I thought we had several big contribuWLRQV RQ )ULGD\ Âľ /LQG VDLG , WKLQN HYHU\one is playing better, more fundamental GHIHQVH *UHJ 3HWHUVRQ KDV WDNHQ VRPH huge steps. Roman’s effort is unbelievable sometimes. It all starts with our captains (Ben Kurkowski, Austin Kurkowski and Schmidt) and their work ethic in practice ‌ it’s contagious!â€? The Vikings took over the game in the fourth quarter, jumping out to a 35-25 OHDG LQ WKH Ă€UVW WZR PLQXWHV DQG PDQDJing to maintain that lead throughout the rest of the game. “We dug too deep of a hole early on in the game, and even though we led in the third quarter, we did not do enough things well in the fourth quarter to de-

••• ($8 &/$,5( ² )RUPHU /XFN DWKlete Roger Steen earned athlete of the week honors for his accomplishments with the UW-Eau Claire men’s indoor WUDFN DQG Ă€HOG WHDP The junior helped lead the Blugolds to D VHFRQG SODFH Ă€QLVK at the UW-Platteville Triangular, by taking two events including shot put and weight Roger Steen WKURZ 6WHHQ Ă€QLVKHG with a distance of 16.35 meters in the shot put and 16.55 meters in the weight throw. – Marty Seeger with information from blugolds. com ••• LEADER LAND – The Somerset at 6W &URL[ )DOOV ER\V DQG JLUOV EDVNHWEDOO games on Thursday, Jan. 30, are EHLQJ EURDGFDVW RQ )0 EHJLQQLQJ at 5:45 p.m. The /XFN DW 6LUHQ ER\V DQG JLUOV EDVNHWEDOO JDPHV RQ )ULGD\ -DQ FDQ EH KHDUG RQ )0 EHginning at 5:45 p.m. The )UHGHULF DW /XFN ER\V DQG JLUOV EDVNHWEDOO games FDQ EH KHDUG RQ )0 RQ 7XHVGD\ )HE EHJLQQLQJ DW S P (OOVworth at Amery high school wrestling can be heard on 1260 AM beginning at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 30. (OOVZRUWK DW $PHU\ JLUOV DQG ER\V EDVNHWEDOO on )ULGD\ -DQ FDQ EH KHDUG RQ AM beginning at 6:15 p.m. The Amery DW %ORRPHU JLUOV EDVNHWEDOO game is being broadcast on 1260 AM on MonGD\ )HE EHJLQQLQJ DW S P $OO high school games can be found online at msbnsports.net. ••• LEADER LAND – Leader Sports strives to follow the college careers RI DUHD DWKOHWHV If you know of an athlete playing collegiate sports in 2014 who hasn’t been mentioned, send us an email or call and we’ll take it from there. – Marty Seeger

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Lady Saints win at Webster St. Croix Falls 53, Webster 38 Marty Seeger |Staff writer WEBSTER – The Tiger girls basketball WHDP SXW XS D GHFHQW Ă€JKW DJDLQVW WKH XQGHIHDWHG 6DLQWV DW KRPH RQ )ULGD\ -DQ EXW 6W &URL[ )DOOV SURYHG WRR PXFK to handle. The Tigers were still within six points LQ WKH WKLUG TXDUWHU EHIRUH 6W &URL[ )DOOV pulled away with the lead for good, with Jessica Rademacher providing another big offensive night with 26 points, as well as 13 rebounds. Mariah Rohm added nine points and nine rebounds, and Erica Bergmann had 10 assists to go along with four points. 7KH 6DLQWV OHG DIWHU WKH Ă€UVW TXDUter and 26-16 at halftime. The Tigers were led by Lexi Piepho with 11 points, Christina Weis with 10, and Stefani Wambolt had seven. 7XUWOH /DNH /XFN WEBSTER – The Luck girls lost a nonFRQIHUHQFH EDWWOH DJDLQVW 7XUWOH /DNH )ULday, Jan. 24. ´:H VKRW SHUFHQW IURP WKH Ă€HOG too many misses at point-blank range. We JRW JRRG ORRNV EXW WKH EDOO GLGQ¡W Ă€QG WKH bottom of the net,â€? said coach Marty Messar. 7KH &DUGLQDOV ZHUH OHG E\ $QJHOD *RUH with 12 points, while Whitney Petersen had nine, Darian Ogilvie added eight, and Tayler Dow had one point. Jenni Holdt led Luck with eight rebounds, Ogilvie DQG *RUH KDG VL[ UHERXQGV DSLHFH &KULVWLQD :HLV RI :HEVWHU JRHV LQ IRU D OD\XS ZKLOH (ULFD %HUJPDQQ RI 6W &URL[ )DOOV WULHV WR JHW D KDQG RQ WKH EDOO %HUJPDQQ KDG DVVLVWV IRU WKH 6DLQWV GXULQJ D ZLQ DJDLQVW WKH 7LJHUV )ULGD\ -DQ z 3KRWRV E\ -RVK -RKQVRQ 0D[ 3UHSV

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Saints finish seventh at home tournament Two wrestlers earn a spot in the Ăžnals Marty Seeger|Staff writer 67 &52,; )$//6 ² 7KH 6DLQWV ZUHVtling team competed with a full team at WKH 6W &URL[ )DOOV :UHVWOLQJ &ODVVLF 6DWurday, Jan. 25, and placed seventh out of 17 schools in attendance. Both Joe Rademacher and Drew Wheeler made it to the championship round of the tournament, with Rademacher earning pins in three of his four matches on the day. The 195-pounder HDUQHG D SLQ RYHU -DPHV =LPPHU RI &DPHURQ LQ WKH Ă€UVW URXQG LQ DQG 5RVV Nichols of Wisconsin Rapids in 3:06. Rademacher won by technical fall in WKH VHPLĂ€QDO URXQG RYHU (OL 1HZWRQ RI $PHU\ DQG GHIHDWHG 0D[ *LHUNH RI +XGVRQ LQ WKH Ă€QDOV E\ SLQ At 126, Wheeler took second with a pin RYHU /RJDQ 3HWHUVRQ LQ WKH TXDUWHUĂ€QDOV LQ DQG SLQQHG 7LP )HLD RI +XGVRQ LQ WKH VHPLĂ€QDOV LQ +H ORVW WKH Ă€QDOV PDWFK WR .DO *HUEHU RI &DPHURQ E\ D decision. At heavyweight, Kyle Bastin took third SODFH ZLQQLQJ KLV Ă€UVW PDWFK RI WKH GD\ by fall over Luca Cockerham of NorthZHVWHUQ LQ +H ORVW LQ WKH VHPLĂ€QDOV but won the third-place match with a win 'DOWRQ /DQJHU RI 6W &URL[ )DOOV SODFHG VL[WK in overtime over David Hennessey of DW WKH 6W &URL[ )DOOV :UHVWOLQJ &ODVVLF ,Q WKLV 'DQ +RUQ RI 6W &URL[ )DOOV ZDV DEOH WR ZRUN KLV ZD\ RXW RI D MDP RQ 6DWXUGD\ -DQ GXULQJ 5LYHU )DOOV E\ D GHFLVLRQ WKH 6W &URL[ )DOOV :UHVWOLQJ &ODVVLF LQ 6W &URL[ )DOOV +RUQ HQGHG XS SLQQLQJ :\DWW +DQVHQ RI PDWFK /DQJHU GHIHDWHG :\DWW :DGH RI &DP Other Saints wrestlers placing at the %R\FHYLOOH LQ z 3KRWRV E\ 0DUW\ 6HHJHU HURQ E\ IDOO LQ tournament included Tristian Chamberlin, who took fourth place at 106, Dalton HLJKWK SODFH DW *LOEHUW ZUHVWOHG IRXU Warmen of Amery, who was leading 7-0 5\DQ )HQWRQ WRRN VHYHQWK SODFH The Saints will be hosting Cumberland Langer took sixth at 113, and Kyle Koshiol matches on the day. He earned a pin KHDGLQJ LQWR WKH WKLUG SHULRG *LOEHUW ZDV SODFHG VL[WK DW 'DQ +RUQ Ă€QLVKHG LQ during the consolation round over Alex able to get a roll and the pin in 5:12. At LQ D GXDO PDWFK RQ 7XHVGD\ )HE VL[WK SODFH DW DQG %ULDQ *LOEHUW WRRN

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Gymnasts take fifth at Rice Lake meet Continue to improveĆ‚ make adjustments to routines Marty Seeger |Staff writer 5,&( /$.( ² 7KH *UDQWVEXUJ /XFN Unity gymnastics team competed at Rice Lake on Saturday, Jan. 25, and have begun to add more challenges to their routines in order to improve on their scoring. Overall the team placed fifth with 124.375 points, which was just one-tenth of a point ahead of sixth-place Antigo. *\PQDVWV DOVR Ă€QLVKHG DKHDG RI VHYHQWK place Menomonie, who won the silver 'LYLVLRQ WKDW */8 J\PQDVWV FRPSHWHG LQ DW 5LYHU )DOOV D ZHHN HDUOLHU 7KH JRDO DFcording to head coach Kathy Lund, was to place ahead of Menomonie, and they did just that by making some adjustments to their routines. The team had just one practice to prepare prior to Saturday’s meet at Rice Lake. “Morgan Pfaff added a layout full to KHU Ă RRU URXWLQH DQG +HLGL +RUN\ DGGHG a layout half giving her a personal best scoring of 8.275. Still struggling with a sprained ankle, Jessee Lerud also added a standing back tuck on the balance beam and a double back dismount on the uneven bars. These are extremely hard landings, so the practice numbers have been really limited,â€? explained Lund. Lerud was still able to make the podium

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the uneven bars with a 5.475. Horky had a season-high score of 7.225 on the uneven bars and the balance beam with 7.20. Her SHUVRQDO EHVW ZDV DOVR HDUQHG LQ WKH Ă RRU exercise with an 8.275. ´:H GLG VRPH FOHDQXS DGGHG GLIĂ€culty, switched some jumps around and it paid off for us!â€? Lund said. This week, gymnasts will work to prepare for their next competition at the Hudson InvitaWLRQDO WKLV 6DWXUGD\ )HE

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Blizzard boys win over Legacy Christian teams in the Two Rivers Conference, and the Blizzard, who are currently 7-0 in the conference, will need to play up in their QH[W ÀYH JDPHV RI WKH UHJXODU VHDVRQ LQ order to wrap up a conference championship. The Blizzard has two games scheduled, Blizzard 3, Legacy Christian 2 DJDLQVW 0RUD +LQFNOH\ )LQOD\VRQ ZKR is 6-3 in the conference and currently in Marty Seeger|Staff writer SIREN – The Blizzard boys hockey second place, as well as Pine City/Rush team pulled out a big victory over Legacy City, who the Blizzard defeated 8-4 in &KULVWLDQ $FDGHP\ LQ 6LUHQ RQ )ULGD\ a previous game. The Blizzard are also Jan. 24. Legacy Christian is one of top VFKHGXOHG WR SOD\ 6SRRQHU DQG ÀQLVK RXW

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Grantsburg drops Dragons spirited Pine City team that led the Pirates DW WKH HQG RI WKH Ă€UVW TXDUWHU After that Pirates senior guard Macy Hanson and sophomore standout Olivia Tucker took control and never looked back. Coach John Dickinsen was not KDSS\ DERXW WKH Ă€UVW TXDUWHU EXW ZDV pleased with the overall effort. ´:H SOD\HG WKURXJK D WRXJK Ă€UVW TXDUter to beat Pine City. It was a hard-fought game and Pine City really played well. We got into foul trouble with Pine City’s aggressiveness at getting to the basket. I give a lot of credit to the girls for getting the win under these circumstances. We had another pretty balanced scoring attack with Olivia Tucker leading the way with 16 points and 10 rebounds, Macy +DQVRQ ZLWK DQG Ă€YH DVVLVWV DQG .D\OD *ORYHU ZLWK QLQH SRLQWV Âľ

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Spring Valley 42, Unity 39 BALSAM LAKE – It was another close game for the Eagle girls basketball team RQ )ULGD\ -DQ DV 8QLW\ WUDYHOHG WR Spring Valley, but they couldn’t get by the Cardinals, losing 42-39. ´ :H SOD\HG D JRRG Ă€UVW KDOI DQG OHG DW halftime. Turnovers and rebounding hurt XV LQ ERWK Ă€UVW DQG VHFRQG KDOI 2XU NLGV FRQWLQXH WR VWLFN WRJHWKHU DQG Ă€JKW Âľ VDLG Eagles coach Rory Paulsen. Maddie Ramich led with 11 points, Emma Moore had 10, and Raelin Sorensen added eight. The Eagles dropped to 3-8 overall on the season, and 2-4 in conference play. They will try to get back on the winning WUDFN )ULGD\ -DQ DV WKH\ KRVW :HEVWHU beginning at 5:45 p.m. – Marty Seeger

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(Jan.  29,  Feb.  5,  12,  19,  26,  March  5) STATE  OF  WISCONSIN CIRCUIT  COURT POLK  COUNTY CENTRAL  BANK, 2104  Hastings  Avenue Newport,  MN 55055, Plaintiff, vs. William  J.  Farrar 534  Allen  Avenue Little  Canada,  MN  55117 Patricia  K.  Farrar 534  Allen  Avenue Little  Canada,  MN  55117 Defendants. Case  No.  13-­CV-­407 Code  No.  30404 Foreclosure  of  Mortgage Dollar  Amount  Greater  Than  $10,000.00 NOTICE  OF  SHERIFF’S  SALE PLEASE  TAKE  NOTICE  that  by  virtue  of  a  judgment  of  fore-­ closure  entered  on  January  6,  2014,  in  the  amount  of  $34,467.28,  the  Sheriff  will  sell  the  described  premises  at  public  auction  as  follows: TIME:  March  20,  2014,  at  10:00  o’clock  a.m. TERMS: 1.  10%  down  in  cash  or  cer-­ tified  funds  at  the  time  of  sale;Íž  balance  due  within  10  days  of  confirmation  of  sale;Íž  failure  to  pay  balance  due  will  result  in  forfeit  of  deposit  to  plaintiff. 2.  Sold  â€œas  isâ€?  and  subject  to  all  legal  liens  and  encum-­ brances. 3.  Buyer  to  pay  applicable  Wisconsin  Real  Estate  Transfer  Tax. PLACE:  Polk  County  Justice  Center  located  at  1005  West  Main  Street,  Balsam  Lake,  Wisconsin. DESCRIPTION:  Part  of  Lot  Four  (4)  of  Certified  Survey  Map  No.  435,  recorded  in  Volume  2  of  Certified  Survey  Maps,  page  164,  Document  No.  381932,  described  as  follows;Íž  beginning  at  the  Northwest  corner  of  Lot  5  of  said  Certified  Survey  Map;Íž  thence  North  Ă› Âś ´ (DVW IHHW WR WKH Northeast  corner  of  said  Lot  5;Íž  WKHQFH 1RUWK Ă› Âś ´ :HVW along  the  East  line  of  said  Lot  4,  a  distance  of  180.00  feet;Íž  thence  SRXWK Ă› Âś ´ :HVW along  the  North  line  of  said  Lot  4,  320.00  feet;Íž  thence  South  Ă› Âś ´ (DVW WR WKH SRLQW RI beginning,  all  located  in  the  Southeast  Quarter  of  North-­ east  Quarter  (SE1/4  of  NE1/4),  Section  Twenty-­seven  (27),  Township  Thirty-­four  (34)  North  of  Range  Eighteen  (18)  West,  Polk  County,  Wisconsin. TAX  KEY  NO.:  044-­00731-­0000. PROPERTY  ADDRESS:  1363  200th  Street,  St.  Croix  Falls,  WI  54024. Peter  M.  Johnson Sheriff  of  Polk  County,  WI PAIEMENT  LAW  OFFICE,  LLC Attorneys  for  Plaintiff 221  East  Myrtle  Street Stillwater,  MN  55082 651-­967-­5050 Paiement  Law  Office,  LLC,  is  attempting  to  collect  a  debt  and  any  information  obtained  will  be  used  for  that  purpose.  I  hereby  certify  that  on  Janu-­ ary  28,  2014,  I  served  an  exact  copy  of  the  within  document  on  the  following  named  persons  at  their  last  known  address  by  mail  pursuant  to  Sec.  801.14(2),  Wis.  Stats. PAIEMENT  LAW  OFFICE  LLC /s/Sonya  Stylos Persons  Served:  William  J.  Far-­ rar  and  Patricia  K.  Farrar,  534  Allen  Avenue,  Little  Canada,  MN  55117. >5(?37

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(Jan.  29,  Feb.  5,  12) STATE  OF  WISCONSIN CIRCUIT  COURT POLK  COUNTY EQUITY  TRUST  CO. Custodian  FBO  Stephen  J.  Bodenschatz  IRA, Plaintiff vs LARRY  W.  KNUTSON, Defendant(s) Case  No:  12  CV  630 NOTICE  OF  SHERIFF’S  SALE By  virtue  of  and  pursuant  to  a  Judgment  of  Foreclosure  en-­ tered  in  the  above-­entitled  action  on  January  14,  2013,  in  the  amount  of  $7,043.52,  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,  February  27,  2014,  at  10:00  o’clock  a.m. TERMS  OF  SALE: 1.)  10%  down  in  cash  or  cer-­ tified  funds  at  the  time  of  sale;Íž  balance  due  within  10  days  of  confirmation  of  sale;Íž  failure  to  pay  balance  due  will  result  in  forfeiture  of  deposit  to  plaintiff. 2.)  Sold  â€œas  isâ€?  and  subject  to  all  legal  liens  and  encum-­ brances. 3.)  Buyer  to  pay  applicable  Wisconsin  Real  Estate  Transfer  Tax. DESCRIPTION:  Lot  One  (1)  of  Certified  Survey  Map  No.  2203,  recorded  in  Volume  10  of  Certified  Survey  Maps,  Page  127,  Document  No.  554824,  being  a  part  of  Lot  58  of  the  Assessor’s  Plat  in  the Village  of  Centuria,  Polk  County,  Wisconsin. PIN:  111-­00088-­0100. STREET  ADDRESS:  611  4th  Street,  Centuria,  WI  54824. Dated  at  Balsam  Lake,  Wis-­ consin,  this  15th  day  of  January,  2014. Peter  M.  Johnson,  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 >5(?37 715-­483-­3787

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(Jan.  22,  29,  Feb.  5) STATE  OF  WISCONSIN CIRCUIT  COURT POLK  COUNTY Royal  Credit  Union, a  Wisconsin  state  chartered  credit  union, 200  Riverfront  Terrace Eau  Claire,  Wisconsin  54703, Plaintiff, vs. Larry  J.  Thaemert, through  his  heirs 311  East  Park  Avenue Luck,  Wisconsin  54853, Carol  R.  Thaemert 101  Fuller  Street  North,  Apartment  414 Shakopee,  Minnesota  55379, Village  of  Luck, a  Wisconsin  municipal  corporation 401  Main  Street Luck,  Wisconsin  54853, John  Doe,  Mary  Roe,  and  XYZ  corporation, Defendants. Case  Type:  30404 Case  No.  13CV393 NOTICE  OF FORECLOSURE  SALE PLEASE  TAKE  NOTICE,  that  by  virtue  of  that  certain  Findings  of  Fact,  Conclusions  of  Law,  Order  for  Judgment  and  Judg-­ ment  entered  on  December  27,  2013,  and  filed  on  December  30,  2013,  in  the  above-­entitled  action,  the  Sheriff  of  Polk  County,  Wisconsin,  will  sell  the  following  described  real  property  at  public  auction  as  follows: DATE/TIME:  February  20,  2014,  at  10:00  a.m. TERMS:  10%  of  successful  bid  must  be  paid  to  Sheriff  at  sale  in  certified  funds,  with  the  balance  due  and  owing  on  the  date  of  confirmation  of  the  sale  by  the  Court. PLACE:  Lobby  of  the  Polk  County  Justice  Center,  1005  West  Main  Street,  Balsam  Lake,  WI  54810. LEGAL  DESCRIPTION:  Lot  1,  Block  2,  Midway  Park  Addi-­ tion,  Village  of  Luck,  Polk  County,  Wisconsin,  except  a  parcel  described  as  follows:  Commencing  at  the  North-­ east  corner  of  said  lot  and  extending  126.3  feet  along  the  East  line  of  said  lot  to  the  Southeast  corner  of  said  lot;͞  thence  West  65  along  the  South  Line  of  said  lot,  parallel  with  Park  Avenue;͞  thence  in  a  straight  line  in  a  North-­ easterly  direction  to  the  point  of  beginning. (FOR  INFORMATIONAL  PUR-­ POSES  ONLY:  Plaintiff  be-­ lieves  that  the  property  ad-­ dress  is  311  East  Park  Avenue,  Luck,  Wisconsin). Dated:  January  9,  2014. Peter  Johnson Sheriff  of  Polk  County,  Wisconsin THIS  INSTRUMENT  WAS  DRAFTED  BY: ANASTASIA  JELLUM,  P.A. 14985  60th  Street  North Stillwater,  MN  55082 651-­439-­2951 Garth  G.  Gavenda/#16910 >5(?37

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BOARD  MEETINGS SIREN  SANITARY  DISTRICT  BOARD  MEETINGS The  Board  meeting  for  the  Siren  Sanitary  District  will  be  held  on  February  13,  2014,  at  the  Siren  Town  Hall  at  6:30  p.m.  Immediately  following  the  Sanitary  District  Budget  Meeting.  The  Siren  Township  Board  Meeting  will  be  held  at  approximately  6:45  p.m.  If  you  wish  to  be  on  the  agenda,  please  call  Mary  Hunter,  Clerk. Mary  Hunter,  Clerk,  715-­349-­5119 599309 24L WNAXLP (Jan.  22,  29,  Feb.  5) STATE  OF  WISCONSIN CIRCUIT  COURT POLK  COUNTY Ocwen  Loan  Servicing,  LLC  as  servicer  for  The  Bank  of New  York  Mellon  f/k/a  The  Bank  of  New  York  as successor  trustee  for  JP  Morgan  Chase  Bank,  N.A.,  as Trustee  for  the  benefit  of  the  Certificate  Holders  of  Popular ABS,  Inc.  Mortgage  Pass-­ through  Certiticates  Series 2005-­D Plaintiff vs. TERRE  G.  IRVINE,  et  al. Defendant(s) Case  No.:  13  CV  412 NOTICE  OF  SHERIFF’S  SALE PLEASE  TAKE  NOTICE  that  by  virtue  of  a  judgment  of  fore-­ closure  entered  on  November  19,  2013,  in  the  amount  of  $143,721.28,  the  Sheriff  will  sell  the  described  premises  at  public  auction  as  follows: TIME:  February  20,  2014,  at  10:00  a.m. TERMS:  By  bidding  at  the  sher-­ iff  sale,  prospective  buyer  is  consenting  to  be  bound  by  the  following  terms: 1.)  10%  down  in  cash  or  money  order  at  the  time  of  sale;Íž  balance  due  within  10  days  of  confirmation  of  sale;Íž  failure  to  pay  balance  due  will  result  in  forfeit  of  deposit  to  plaintiff. 2.)  Sold  â€œas  isâ€?  and  subject  to  all  legal  liens  and  encum-­ brances. 3.)  Plaintiff  opens  bidding  on  the  property,  either  in  person  or  via  fax  and  as  recited  by  the  sheriff  department  in  the  event  that  no  opening  bid  is  offered,  plaintiff  retains  the  right  to  request  the  sale  be  declared  as  invalid  as  the  sale  is  fatally  defective. PLACE:  Polk  County  Justice  Center  at  1005  W.  Main  Street,  Balsam  Lake,  Wis. DESCRIPTION:  Lots  Three  (3)  and  Four  (4),  Block  Six  (6),  Village  of  Centuria,  Polk  Coun-­ ty,  Wisconsin,  being  located  in  the  East  One-­half  of  the Northeast  Quarter  (E1/2  of  the NE1/4),  Section  Eleven  (11),  Township  Thirty-­four  (34)  North,  Range  Eighteen  (18)  West. PROPERTY  ADDRESS:  409  Superior  Avenue,  Centuria,  WI  54824. TAX  KEY  NO.:  111-­00276-­0000. Dated  this  26th  day  of  Decem-­ ber,  2013. /s/Sheriff  Peter  M.  Johnson Polk  County  Sheriff Dustin  A.  McMahon Blommer  Peterman,  S.C. State  Bar  No.  1086857 165  Bishops  Way,  Suite  100 Brookfield,  WI  53005 262-­790-­5719 Please  go  to  www.blommer-­ peterman.com  to  obtain  the  bid  for  this  sale.  Blommer  Peter-­ man,  S.C.,  is  the  creditor’s  attor-­ ney  and  is  attempting  to  collect  a  debt  on  its  behalf.  Any  infor-­ mation  obtained  will  be  used  for  that  purpose. >5(?37

(Jan.  22,  29,  Feb.  5) STATE  OF  WISCONSIN CIRCUIT  COURT POLK  COUNTY Royal  Credit  Union, a  Wisconsin  state  chartered  credit  union, 200  Riverfront  Terrace Eau  Claire,  Wisconsin  54703, Plaintiff, vs. Daniel  E.  Boerboon 2349  205th  Street Luck,  Wisconsin  54853, Leslie  G.  Boerboon 2349  205th  Street Luck,  Wisconsin  54853, CitiBank,  National  Association, a  national  banking  association, f/k/a  Citibank  Federal  Savings  Bank, 701  East  60th  Street  North Sioux  Falls,  South  Dakota  57104, Mortgage  Electronic  Registration  Systems,  Inc.,  a  Delaware  corporation 1901  E.  Vorrhees  Street Suite  C, Danville,  Illinois  61834, John  Doe,  Mary  Roe,  and  XYZ corporation, Defendants. Case  Type:  30404 Case  No.  12CV735 NOTICE  OF FORECLOSURE  SALE PLEASE  TAKE  NOTICE,  that  by  virtue  of  that  certain  Findings  of  Fact,  Conclusions  of  Law,  Order  for  Judgment,  and  Judg-­ ment  entered  and  filed  in  the  above-­entitled  action  on  Febru-­ ary  15,  2013,  the  Sheriff  of  Polk  County,  Wisconsin,  will  sell  the  following  described  real  property  at  public  auction  as  follows: DATE/TIME:  February  20,  2014,  at  10:00  a.m. TERMS:  10%  of  successful  bid  must  be  paid  to  Sheriff  at  sale  in  certified  funds,  with  the  bal-­ ance  due  and  owing  on  the  date  of  confirmation  of  the  sale  by  the  Court. PLACE:  Lobby  of  the  Polk  County  Justice  Center,  1005  West  Main  Street.  Balsam  Lake,  WI  54810. LEGAL  DESCRIPTION:  The  Southeast  Quarter  of  the  Northwest  Quarter  (SE  1/4  of  the  NW  1/4),  Section  Three  (3),  Township  Thirty-­five  (35)  North,  Range  Eighteen  (18)  West,  Town  of  Eureka,  Polk  County,  Wisconsin,  EXCEPT  Lots  1  and  2  of  Certified  Sur-­ vey  Map  No.  4522  recorded  in  Volume  20  of  Certified  Survey  Maps  on  page  74,  as  Docu-­ ment  No.  682881. (FOR  INFORMATIONAL  PUR-­ POSES  ONLY:  Plaintiff  be-­ lieves  that  the  property  ad-­ dress  is  2349  205th  Street,  Luck,  Wisconsin). Dated:  December  26,  2013. Peter  Johnson Sheriff  of  Polk  County,  Wisconsin THIS  INSTRUMENT  WAS  DRAFTED  BY: ANASTASIA  JELLUM,  P.A. 14985  60th  Street  North Stillwater,  MN  55082 651-­439-­2951 Garth  G.  Gavenda/#16557 >5(?37

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NOTICE  OF  ADJOURNED  SHERIFF’S  SALE Case  No.  11  CV  534 Case  Code  No.  30404 PLEASE  TAKE  NOTICE  that  by  virtue  of  a  judgment  of  fore-­ closure  entered  on  February  3,  2012,  in  the  amount  of  $162,824.05,  the  Sheriff  will  sell  the  described  premises  at  public  auction  as  follows: TIME:  January  21,  2014,  at  10:00  a.m. ADJOURNED  TIME:  February  27,  2014,  at  10:00  a.m. TERMS: 1.  10%  down  in  cash  or  money  order  at  the  time  of  sale;Íž  bal-­ ance  due  within  10  days  of  confirmation  of  sale;Íž  failure  to  pay  balance  due  will  result  in  forfeit  of  deposit  to  plain-­ tiff. 2.  Sold  â€œas  isâ€?  and  subject  to  all  legal  liens  and  encum-­ brances. 3.  Buyer  to  pay  applicable  Wisconsin  Real  Estate  Transfer  Tax  from  the  pro-­ ceeds  of  the  sale  upon  con-­ firmation  of  the  court. PLACE:  Lobby  of  the  Polk  County  Justice  Center,  1005  West  Main  Street,  Balsam  Lake,  WI  54810. PROPERTY  DESCRIPTION: Parcel  1:  Lot  One  (1)  of  Cer-­ tified  Survey  Map  No.  356 recorded  in  Volume  2  of  Certi-­ fied  Survey  Maps  on  Page  85  as  Document  No.  375846  in  the  Office  of  the  Register  of Deeds  in  and  for  Polk  County,  Wisconsin,  being  included  in LOT  1  of  Certified  Survey  Map  No.  283  recorded  in  Volume  2  of  Certified  Survey  Maps  on Page  12  as  Document  No.  367742,  all  being  located  in  Government  Lot  1  of  Section  Five  (5),  Township  Thirty-­five  (35)  North,  Range  Sixteen  (16)  West,  Polk  County,  Wisconsin. Parcel  2:  Lot  Two  (2)  of  Certi-­ fied  Survey  Map  No.  356  re-­ corded  in  Volume  2  of  Certi-­ fied  Survey  Maps  on  Page  85  as  Document  No.  375846,  in  the  Office  of  the  Register  of  Deeds  for  Polk  County,  Wis-­ consin,  together  with  a  Nonex-­ clusive  Easement  50  feet  in  width  contiguous  to  the  North  Boundary  Line  of  that  Parcel  recorded  in  Volume  366  on Page  168  as  Document  No.  358868,  being  part  of  Govern-­ ment  Lot  1  of  Section  Five  (5),  Township  Thirty-­five  (35)  North,  Range  Sixteen  (16)  West,  together  with  an  Ease-­ ment  over  and  across  Lot  4  of Certified  Survey  Map  No.  283,  recorded  in  Volume  2  of  Certi-­ fied  Survey  Maps  on  Page  12,  in  the  Office  of  the  Register  of Deeds  for  Polk  County,  Wis-­ consin,  for  lake  access;Íž  all  in  Government  Lot  1  of  Section  5,  Township  35  North,  Range  16  West,  Polk  County,  Wis. TAX  KEY  NO.:  026-­00087-­0000  /  026-­00088-­0000. PROPERTY  ADDRESS:  1080  240th  Avenue,  Luck,  Wiscon-­ sin  54856. Adam  C.  Lueck State  Bar  No.  1081386 Attorney  for  Plaintiff 230  W.  Monroe  St.,  Suite  1125 Chicago,  IL  60606 Phone:  312-­541-­9710 Johnson,  Blumberg  &  Associ-­ ates,  LLC,  is  the  creditor’s  attor-­ ney  and  is  attempting  to  collect  a  debt  on  its  behalf.   Any  infor-­ mation  obtained  will  be  used  for  that  purpose. >5(?37

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(Jan.  22,  29,  Feb.  5) STATE  OF  WISCONSIN CIRCUIT  COURT POLK  COUNTY U.S.  Bank  National  Association Plaintiff vs. LINDA  A.  ZAPPA,  et  al. Defendant(s) Case  No:   12  CV  601 NOTICE  OF  SHERIFF’S  SALE PLEASE  TAKE  NOTICE  that  by  virtue  of  a  judgment  of  fore-­ closure  entered  on  February  12,  2013,  in  the  amount  of  $173,731.75,  the  Sheriff  will  sell  the  described  premises  at  public  auction  as  follows: TIME:  February  20,  2014.  at  10:00  a.m. TERMS:  By  bidding  at  the  sher-­ iff  sale,  prospective  buyer  is  consenting  to  be  bound  by  the  following  terms: 1.)  10%  down  in  cash  or  money  order  at  the  time  of  sale;Íž  balance  due  within  10  days  of  confirmation  of  sale;Íž  failure  to  pay  balance  due  will  result  in  forfeit  of  deposit  to  plaintiff. 2.)  Sold  â€œas  isâ€?  and  subject  to  all  legal  liens  and  encum-­ brances. 3.)  Plaintiff  opens  bidding  on  the  property,  either  in  person  or  via  fax  and  as  recited  by  the  sheriff  department  in  the  event  that  no  opening  bid  is  offered,  plaintiff  retains  the  right  to  request  the  sale  be  declared  as  invalid  as  the  sale  is  fatally  defective. If  the  sale  is  set  aside  for  any  reason,  the  Purchaser  at  the  sale  shall  be  entitled  only  to  a  return  of  the  deposit  paid.  The  Purchaser  shall  have  no  fur-­ ther  recourse  against  the  Mortgagor,  the  Mortgagee  or  the  Mortgagee’s  attorney. PLACE:  Polk  County  Justice  Center  at  1005  W.  Main  Street,  Balsam  Lake,  Wis. DESCRIPTION: Parcel  I:  The  West  1/2  of  the  Southwest  1/4,  Section  4,  Township  35  North,  Range  17  West,  lying  East  of  the  Gandy  Dancer  Trail  as  now  laid  out  and  traveled. Parcel  II:  Together  with  an  Easement  for  ingress  and  egress  for  road  purposes  located  over  the  Westerly  16.5  feet  more  or  less  of  the  Southeast  1/4  of  the  South-­ west  1/4,  Section  4,  Town-­ ship  35  North,  Range  17  West,  location  of  said  road  easement  as  it  is  now  laid  and  traveled.  PROPERTY  ADDRESS:  1569  230th  Avenue,  Milltown,  WI  54858. TAX  KEY  NO.:  040-­00108-­0000. Dated  this  27th  day  of  Decem-­ ber,  2013. /s/Sheriff  Peter  M.  Johnson Polk  County  Sheriff

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(Jan.  29,  Feb.  5,  12) STATE  OF  WISCONSIN CIRCUIT  COURT POLK  COUNTY CIVIL  DIVISION BANK  OF  AMERICA,  N.A. Plaintiff vs. ESTATE  OF  JAMES  T.  CURRAN  A/K/A  JAMES  THOMAS  CURRAN;Íž  POSTAL  CREDIT  UNION;Íž Defendants NOTICE  OF  ADJOURNED  SHERIFF’S  SALE Case  No.  13  CV  276 Case  Code  No.  30404 PLEASE  TAKE  NOTICE  that  by  virtue  of  a  judgment  of  fore-­ closure  entered  on  October  8,  2013,  in  the  amount  of  $42,530.86,  the  Sheriff  will  sell  the  described  premises  at  public  auction  as  follows: TIME:  January  16,  2014,  at  10:00  a.m. ADJOURNMENT  TIME:  Febru-­ ary  25,  2014,  at  10:00  a.m. TERMS: 1.  10%  down  in  cash  or  money  order  at  the  time  of  sale;Íž  bal-­ ance  due  within  10  days  of  confirmation  of  sale;Íž  failure  to pay  balance  due  will  result  in  forfeit  of  deposit  to  plaintiff. 2.  Sold  â€œas  isâ€?  and  subject  to  all  legal  liens  and  encum-­ brances. 3.  Buyer  to  pay  applicable  Wisconsin  Real  Estate  Transfer  Tax  from  the  pro-­ ceeds  of  the  sale  upon  con-­ firmation  of  the  court. PLACE:  Lobby  of  the  Polk  County  Justice  Center,  1005  West  Main  Street,  Balsam  Lake,  WI  54810. PROPERTY  DESCRIPTION:  Part  of  the  Northwest  Quarter of  the  Northwest  Quarter,  Section  31,  Township  36  North of  Range  18  West,  Town  of Laketown,  Polk  County,  Wis-­ consin,  described  as  follows:  commencing  at  a  point  on  the  Section  Line  676  Feet  South of  the  Northwest  Corner  of  said  Section  31;Íž  thence  run-­ ning  East  178  Feet;Íž  thence  running  South  80  Feet;Íž  thence  running  West  178  Feet;Íž  thence  running  North  80  Feet  to  the point  of  beginning.  Also  part  of  the  Northwest  Quarter  of  the Northwest  Quarter,  Section  31,  Township  36  North  of Range  18  West,  Town  of Laketown,  Polk  County,  Wis-­ consin,  described  as  follows:  commencing  at  the  Southeast  Corner  of  the  Parcel  described  in  Volume  438,  Page  582,  Document  No.  406896;Íž  thence East  36  Feet;Íž  thence  North  26  Feet;Íž  thence  West  36  Feet;Íž  thence  South  26  Feet  to  the  point  of  beginning. TAX  KEY  NO.:  030-­00762-­0000. PROPERTY  ADDRESS:  2486  Dustin  A.  McMahon 240th  St.,  Cushing,  Wisconsin  Blommer  Peterman,  S.C. 54006. State  Bar  No.  1086857 Kimberly  W.  Hibbard 165  Bishops  Way,  Suite  100 State  Bar  No.  1090800 Brookfield,  WI  53005 Attorney  for  Plaintiff 262-­790-­5719 230  W.  Monroe,  Ste.  1125 Please  go  to  www.blommer-­ Chicago,  IL  60606 peterman.com  to  obtain  the  bid  Phone:  312-­541-­9711 for  this  sale.  Blommer  Peter-­ Johnson,  Blumberg  &  Associ-­ man,  S.C.,  is  the  creditor’s  attor-­ ney  and  is  attempting  to  collect  ates,  LLC,  is  the  creditor’s  attor-­ a  debt  on  its  behalf.   Any  infor-­ ney  and  is  attempting  to  collect  mation  obtained  will  be  used  for  a  debt  on  its  behalf.  Any  infor-­ mation  obtained  will  be  used  for  that  purpose. that  purpose. >5(?37 >5(?37

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(Jan.  15,  22,  29) STATE  OF  WISCONSIN CIRCUIT  COURT POLK  COUNTY Branch  2 BREMER  BANK,  N.A.  8555  Eagle  Point  Blvd. P.O.  Box  1000 Lake  Elmo,  MN   55042, Plaintiff, -­vs-­ LAURIE  SABATA 1645  60th  Street Turtle  Lake,  WI  54889 COUNTY  OF  POLK 100  Polk  Co.  Plaza  #110 Balsam  Lake,  WI  54810,  and Defendants. Case  No.  13  CV  222 NOTICE  OF  SHERIFF’S  SALE Foreclosure  of  Mortgage Code:  30404 By  virtue  of  and  pursuant  to  an  Amended  Judgment  of  Foreclo-­ sure  entered  in  the  above-­ entitled  action  on  January  7,  2014,  I  will  sell  at  public  auction  at  the  Polk  County  Justice  Cen-­ ter  in  the  Village  of  Balsam  Lake,  in  said  County,  on  Febru-­ ary  25,  2014,   at  10:00  o’clock  a.m.,  all  of  the  following  de-­ scribed  mortgaged  premises,  to-­ wit: A  parcel  of  land  located  in  the  Southeast  1/4  of  the  Northeast  1/4  and  the  Northeast  1/4  of  the  Southeast  1/4,  Section  12,  Township  34  North,  Range  16  West,  of  the  fourth  principal  meridian,  Town  of  Apple  River,  Polk  County,  Wisconsin,  more  specifically  described  as  fol-­ lows.  Commencing  at  a  2  inch  iron  pipe  monument,  located  approximately  33  feet  West  and  44  feet  North  of  the  East  quarter  corner  of  Section  12;Íž  thence  South  00  degrees  02  minutes  43  seconds  West  160.20  feet  to  a  1  inch  iron  pipe  monument,  thence  South  80  degrees  23  minutes  21  seconds  West,  189.47  feet  to  a  1  inch  iron  pipe  monument;Íž  thence  North  00  degrees  22  minutes  15  seconds  East,  65.36  feet  to  a  1  inch  iron  pipe  monument;Íž  thence  North  15  degrees  38  minutes  06  sec-­ onds  West  118.10  feet  to  a  1  inch  iron  pipe  monument;Íž  thence  North  86  degrees  39  minutes  34  seconds  East,  218.71  feet  to  the  point  of  be-­ ginning;Íž  Polk  County,  Wis. PIN  No.  004-­00398-­0000 The  above  property  is  located  at  1645  60th  Street,  Turtle  Lake,  WI  54889. TERMS: 1.  10%  cash  or  certified  check  down  payment  at  time  of  sale,  balance  upon  confir-­ mation  by  Court. 2.  Sale  is  subject  to  all  unpaid  real  estate  taxes  and  special  assessments. 3.  Purchaser  shall  pay  any  Wisconsin  real  estate  trans-­ fer  fee. 4.  Property  is  being  sold  on  an  â€œas  isâ€?  basis  without  warran-­ ties  or  representations  of  any  kind. 5.  Purchaser  shall  be  respon-­ sible  for  obtaining  posses-­ sion  of  property. Dated  at  Balsam  Lake,  Wis-­ consin,  this  13th  day  of  January,  2014. /s/  Peter  M.  Johnson,  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 >5(?37

(Jan.  22,  29,  Feb.  5) STATE  OF  WISCONSIN CIRCUIT  COURT ST.  CROIX  COUNTY West  Bend  Mutual  Insurance  Company 1900  S.  18th  Ave. West  Bend,  WI  53095 Plaintiff, vs. Seth  R.  Stolpman 315  238th  St. Osceola,  WI  54020 Defendant. PUBLICATION  SUMMONS Case  Number:  13CV000677 Amount  Over  $5,000.00 Case  Classification: Money  Judgment Code  Number:  30301 THE  STATE  OF  WISCONSIN,  to  each  person  named  above  as  a  Defendant: You  are  hereby  notified  that  the  Plaintiff  named  above  has  filed  a  lawsuit  or  other  legal  action  against  you.  The  com-­ plaint,  which  is  also  served  upon  you,  states  the  nature  and  basis  of  the  legal  action. Within  40  days  after  January  22,  2014,  you  must  respond  with  a  written  answer,  as  that  term  is  used  in  chapter  802  of  the  Wisconsin  Statutes,  to  the  com-­ plaint.  The  court  may  reject  or  disregard  an  answer  that  does  not  follow  the  requirements  of  the  statutes.  The  answer  must  be  sent  or  delivered  to  the  court,  whose  address  is  1101  Carmi-­ chael  Rd.,  Hudson,  WI  54016  and  to  Case  Law  Firm,  S.C.,  Plaintiff’s  attorneys,  whose  ad-­ dress  is  400  North  Broadway,  Suite  402,  Milwaukee,  Wiscon-­ sin  53202.  You  may  have  an  attorney  help  or  represent  you. If  you  do  not  provide  a  proper  answer  within  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. Dated  :  January  13,  2014 Dorothy  Ann  Case (SBN:  1014013) Plaintiff’s  Attorney 400 N.  Broadway,  Suite  402 Milwaukee,  WI  53202 414-­847-­7000 File  Number:  42826 This  communication  is  from  a  debt  collector.  We  are  attempt-­ ing  to  collect  a  debt  on  behalf  of  our  client.  Any  information  ob-­ tained  will  be  used  for  that  pur-­ pose. >5(?37

(January  22,  29,  Feb.  5) STATE  OF  WISCONSIN CIRCUIT  COURT POLK  COUNTY ANCHOR  BANK,  FSB Successor  to  S  &  C  Bank;Íž Plaintiff, vs. ANTHONY  A.  HEINTZ  and  JANE  DOE,  Unknown  spouse  of  Anthony  A.  Heintz;Íž Defendants. Case  No.  13-­CV-­235 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  fore-­ closure  entered  on  August  13,  2013,  in  the  amount  of  $53,652.21,  the  Sheriff  will  sell  the  described  premises  at  public  auction  as  follows: TIME:  February  18,  2014,  at  10:00  o’clock  a.m. TERMS: 1.  10%  down  in  cash  or  cer-­ tified  funds  at  the  time  of  sale;Íž  balance  due  within  10  days  of  confirmation  of  sale;Íž  failure  to  pay  balance  due  will  result  in  forfeit  of  deposit  to  plaintiff. 2.  Sold  â€œas  isâ€?  and  subject  to  all  legal  liens  and  encum-­ brances. 3.  Buyer  to  pay  applicable  Wisconsin  Real  Estate  Transfer  Tax. PLACE:  Polk  County  Justice  Center  located  at  1005  West  Main  St.,  Balsam  Lake,  Wis. DESCRIPTION:  Lot  10,  Plat  of Rehm’s  Riverview  in  the  Southwest  Quarter,  Section  4,  Township  33  North,  Range  16  West,  Polk  County,  Wisconsin. PROPERTY  ADDRESS:  1157  Birchwood  Lane.  Town  of  Lincoln. TAX  KEY  NO.:  032-­01664-­0000. Peter  M.  Johnson Sheriff  of  Polk  County,  WI O’DESS  AND  ASSOCIATES,  S.C. Attorneys  for  Plaintiff 1414  Underwood  Ave.,  Ste.  403 Wauwatosa,  WI  53213 414-­727-­1591 O’Dess  and  Associates,  S.C.,  is  attempting  to  collect  a  debt  and  any  information  obtained  will  be  used  for  that  purpose.  If  you  have  previously  received  a  Chapter  7  Discharge  in  Bank-­ ruptcy,  this  correspondence  should  not  be  construed  as  an  attempt  to  collect  a  debt. >5(?37

NOTICE OF POSITION OPENING HIGH  SCHOOL LONG-­TERM  SUBSTITUTE MATHEMATICS  TEACHER

Position:  One  full-­time  long-­term  substitute  position  serving  grades  9  -­  12  from  February  3  through  March  7. Qualifications  Necessary:  Qualified  applicants  of  high  char-­ acter  should  possess  a  high  level  of  content  knowledge;͞  believe  all  students  can  learn  and  that  teachers  play  an  active  role  in  the  learning  process;͞  display  strong  communication,  leadership  and  organizational  skills;͞  enjoy  working  with  teen-­ agers;͞  be  willing  to  collaborate  with  colleagues;͞  and  be  dedi-­ cated  individuals  who  exhibit  a  strong  desire  to  improve  stu-­ dent  learning. Requirements:  Applicants  must  have  appropriate  DPI  licen-­ sure  (400  Mathematics)  or  be  eligible  for  such  licensure. How  to  Apply:  Qualified,  interested  persons  should  apply  by  sending  a  letter  of  application,  District  application  (available  at  www.unity.k12.wi.us),  resume,  copy  of  license  or  evidence  of  license  eligibility,  transcripts  and  three  (3)  letters  of  recommen-­ dation  to: Brandon  W.  Robinson,  District  Administrator Unity  School  District 1908  150th  Street/Hwy.  46  North Balsam  Lake,  WI  54810-­7267 Deadline:  Until  Filled E.O.E. Unity  School  District  does  not  discriminate  on  the  basis  of  age,  sex,  race,  color,  national  origin,  religion,  ancestry,  creed,  preg-­ nancy,  marital  or  parental  status,  sexual  orientation  or  physical,  mental,  emotional  or  learning  disability. 598879  12-­15a,d  23-­26L

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PLEASE  TAKE  NOTICE: 1.  An  application  for  informal  administration  was  filed. 2.  The  decedent,  with  date  of  birth  February  14,  1936,  and  date  of  death  December  4,  2013,  was  domiciled  in  Polk  County,  State  of  Wisconsin,  with  a  mailing  address  of  804  Maple  Leaf  Court,  St.  Croix  Falls,  WI  54024. 3.  All  interested  persons  waived  notice. 4.  The  deadline  for  filing  a  claim  against  the  decedent’s  estate  is  April  25,  2014. 5.  A  claim  may  be  filed  at  the  Register  in  Probate  Office,  Polk  County  Courthouse,  1005  West  Main  St.,  Balsam  Lake,  Wiscon-­ sin,  Room  500. Jenell  L.  Anderson Probate  Registrar January  13,  2014 Steven  J.  Swanson Attorney  at  Law P.O.  Box  609 St.  Croix  Falls,  WI  54024 715-­483-­3787 Bar  Number:  1003029 >5(?37 (Jan.  22,  29,  Feb.  5) STATE  OF  WISCONSIN CIRCUIT  COURT POLK  COUNTY CITIMORTGAGE,  INC. successor  by  merger  to  ABN  AMRO  Mortgage  Group,  Inc. Plaintiff, vs. CLAUDIA  A.  McKETA  and  JOHN  DOE,  unknown  spouse  of  CLAUDIA  A.  McKETA Defendants. Case  No.   13-­CV-­406 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  fore-­ closure  entered  on  November  15,  2013,  in  the  amount  of  $88,612.98,  the  Sheriff  will  sell  the  described  premises  at  public  auction  as  follows: TIME:  February  18,  2014,  at  10:00  o’clock  a.m. TERMS: 1.  10%  down  in  cash  or  cer-­ tified  funds  at  the  time  of  sale;Íž  balance  due  within  10  days  of  confirmation  of  sale;Íž  failure  to  pay  balance  due  will  result  in  forfeit  of  deposit  to  plaintiff. 2.  Sold  â€œas  isâ€?  and  subject  to  all  legal  liens  and  encum-­ brances. 3.  Buyer  to  pay  applicable  Wisconsin  Real  Estate  Transfer  Tax. PLACE:  Polk  County  Justice  Center  located  at  1005  West  Main  Street,  Balsam  Lake,  Wisconsin. DESCRIPTION:  Lot  4,  Plat  of  Century  Addition  to  the  City  of  Amery,  except  the  South  Twenty  (20)  feet  thereof. PROPERTY  ADDRESS:  325  Scholl  Street,  City  of  Amery. TAX  KEY  NO.:  201-­01327-­0000. Peter  M.  Johnson Sheriff  of  Polk  County,  WI O’Dess  and  Associates,  S.C. Attorneys  for  Plaintiff 1414  Underwood  Avenue Suite  403 Wauwatosa,  WI  53213 414-­727-­1591 O’Dess  and  Associates,  S.C.,  is  attempting  to  collect  a  debt  and  any  information  obtained  will  be  used  for  that  purpose.  If  you  have  previously  received  a  Chapter  7  Discharge  in  Bank-­ ruptcy,  this  correspondence  should  not  be  construed  as  an  attempt  to  collect  a  debt. >5(?37

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NOTICE OF POSITION OPENING

HIGH  SCHOOL ENGLISH  LANGUAGE  ARTS  TEACHER Position:  One  full-­time  position  serving  grades  10  -­  12,  beginning  with  2014  -­  15  school  year.  Coaching  and/or  advisory  positions  may  also  be  available. Qualifications  Necessary:  Qualified  applicants  of  high  character  should  possess  a  high  level  of  content  knowledge;͞  believe  all  stu-­ dents  can  learn  and  that  teachers  play  an  active  role  in  the  learn-­ ing  process;͞  display  strong  communication,  leadership  and  organ-­ izational  skills;͞  enjoy  working  with  teenagers;͞  be  willing  to  collabo-­ rate  with  colleagues;͞  have  strong  technology  skills  as  Unity  High  School  is  a  1:1  iPad  school;͞  and  be  dedicated  individuals  who  exhibit  a  strong  desire  to  improve  student  learning. Requirements:  Applicants  must  have  appropriate  DPI  licensure  (300)  or  be  eligible  for  such  licensure.  Additional  licenses  pre-­ ferred. How  to  Apply:  Qualified,  interested  persons  should  apply  by  sending   a  letter  of  application,  district  application  (available  at  www.unity.k12.wi.us),  resume  and  copy  of  license  or  evidence  of  license  eligibility,  transcripts  and  three  (3)  letters  of  recommen-­ dation  to: Brandon  W.  Robinson,  District  Administrator Unity  School  District 1908  150th  Street/Hwy.  46  North Balsam  Lake,  WI  54810-­7267 Deadline:  February  28,  2014 E.O.E. Unity  School  District  does  not  discriminate  on  the  basis  of  age,  sex,  race,  color,  national  origin,  religion,  ancestry,  creed,  preg-­ nancy,  marital  or  parental  status,  sexual  orientation  or  physical,  mental,  emotional  or  learning  disability. 598878  12-­15a,d  23-­26L

PART-TIME RESPIRATORY THERAPIST

Enjoy the beautiful North Woods of Wisconsin where hiking, skiing and fishing abound. Spooner Health System (SHS) is looking for a motivated professional to become our Director of Respiratory Care and Safety Officer. Individual must be able to work independently, will have experience and theoretical/technical competence in all present specialty areas serviced by the respiratory department, complete respiratory therapy department functions, perform a variety of skilled respiratory therapist duties involving assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating respiratory care provided to patients in our Emergency Department and patients admitted to SHS. SHS was recognized as one of the “Most Wired� hospitals in the U.S. This award recognizes the commitment we have in utilizing technology to improve quality and patient safety. We’ve partnered with StuderGroup and have made a “Commitment to Excellence� that has resulted in improved employee and patient satisfaction. Our goal is to make SHS a better place for patients to receive care, employees to work and physicians to practice medicine. If you share these principles, we encourage you to join our team. We are a 25-bed critical access hospital and provide home health services. Completion of AMA-approved course for Respiratory Therapy Technician/Therapist. Associate Degree in Respiratory Care or Management preferred from an accredited college and/or equivalent combination of education and experience. Valid Wisconsin Respiratory Care Practitioner License. Competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and excellent benefit package offered.

Please send resume and salary requirements to:

Human Resources

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(Jan.  29,  Feb.  5,  12) STATE  OF  WISCONSIN CIRCUIT  COURT POLK  COUNTY CIVIL  DIVISION WELLS  FARGO  BANK,  NATIONAL  ASSOCIATION,  AS  TRUSTEE  FOR  MORGAN  STANLEY  ABS  CAPITAL  I.  INC.TRUST  2007-­HE4  MORTGAGE  PASS-­THROUGH  CERTIFICATES,  SERIES  2007-­ HE4 Plaintiff vs. KYLE  S.  JANSEN;Íž  JEANINE  JANSEN;Íž Defendants NOTICE  OF  SHERIFF’S  SALE Case  No.  11  CV  27 Case  Code  No.  30404 PLEASE  TAKE  NOTICE  that  by  virtue  of  a  judgment  of  fore-­ closure  entered  on  September  1,  2011,  in  the  amount  of  $183,321.42,  the  Sheriff  will  sell  the  described  premises  at  public  auction  as  follows: TIME:  February  27,  2014,  at  10:00  a.m. TERMS: 1.  10%  down  in  cash  or  money  order  at  the  time  of  sale;Íž  bal-­ ance  due  within  10  days  of  confirmation  of  sale;Íž  failure  to  pay  balance  due  will  result  in  forfeit  of  deposit  to  plain-­ tiff. 2.  Sold  â€œas  isâ€?  and  subject  to  all  legal  liens  and  encum-­ brances. 3.  Buyer  to  pay  applicable  Wisconsin  Real  Estate  Transfer  Tax  from  the  pro-­ ceeds  of  the  sale  upon  con-­ firmation  of  the  court. PLACE:  Lobby  of  the  Polk  County  Justice  Center,  1005  West  Main  Street,  Balsam  Lake,  WI  54810. PROPERTY  DESCRIPTION: PARCEL  1:  Lot  4  of  Certified  Survey  Map  No.  3640,  record-­ ed  in  Volume  16  CSM,  Page 153,  Document  No.  629179,  located  in  part  of  the  SE1/4  of SE1/4,  Section  5-­32-­16,  Town of  Black  Brook,  Polk  County,  Wisconsin. PARCEL  2:  An  easement  for  ingress  and  egress  described  as  follows:  commencing  at  the SE  Corner  of  Section  5;Íž  thence on  an  assumed  bear-­ing  along  the  East  Line  of  said  SE1/4  of Section  5,  North  05  Degrees  01’23â€?  East  a  distance  of 330.14  Feet  to  the  North  Line of  the  South  330.00  Feet  of  said  SE1/4  of  SE1/4  and  the  point  of  beginning  of  the  Par-­ cel  to  be  described;Íž  thence,  along  last  said  North  Line,  North  89  Degrees  36’59â€?  West  a  distance  of  329.44  Feet;Íž  thence  North  02  Degrees  07’19â€?  East  a  distance  of 372.05  Feet;Íž  thence  North  87  Degrees  48’41â€?  East  a  dis-­ tance  of  158.20  Feet;Íž  thence South  84  Degrees  32’04â€?  East  a  distance  of  22.90  Feet  to  the  point  of  beginning  of  said  easement;Íž  thence  North  05  Degrees  27’56â€?  East  a  dis-­ tance  of  43.00  Feet;Íž  thence  South  84  Degrees  32’04â€?  East  a  distance  of  107.58  Feet  to  the  Westerly  right  of  way  of State  Truck  Highway  46;Íž  thence  along  said  right  of  way,  South  01  Degrees  51’49â€?  East  a  distance  of  43.09  Feet;Íž  thence  North  84  Degrees 32’04â€?  West  a  distance  of 110.29  Feet  to  the  point  of  beginning,  Polk  County,  Wis. TAX  KEY  NO.:  010-­00128-­0100. PROPERTY  ADDRESS:  507  State  Hwy.  46,  Amery,  Wis.  54001. Adam  C.  Lueck State  Bar  No.  1081386 Attorney  for  Plaintiff 230  W.  Monroe  St.,  Suite  1125 Chicago,  IL  60606 Phone:  312-­541-­9710 Johnson,  Blumberg  &  Associ-­ ates,  LLC,  is  the  creditor’s  attor-­ ney  and  is  attempting  to  collect  a  debt  on  its  behalf.  Any  infor-­ mation  obtained  will  be  used  for  that  purpose. >5(?37

(Jan.  22,  29,  Feb.  5) STATE  OF  WISCONSIN CIRCUIT  COURT POLK  COUNTY IN  THE  MATTER  OF  THE  ESTATE  OF LYNN  F.  OLSON Notice  to  Creditors (Informal  Administration) Case  No.  14  PR  04

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(Jan.  29,  Feb.  5,  12) STATE  OF  WISCONSIN CIRCUIT  COURT POLK  COUNTY IN  THE  MATTER  OF  THE  ESTATE  OF DOUGLAS  HOWARD  HUGHES Notice  to  Creditors (Informal  Administration) Case  No.  14  PR  09 PLEASE  TAKE  NOTICE: 1.  An  application  for  informal  administration  was  filed. 2.  The  decedent,  with  date  of  birth  January  19,  1947,  and  date  of  death  December  9,  2013,  was  domiciled  in  Polk  County,  State  of  Wisconsin,  with  a  mailing  address  of  1575  280th  Ave.,  Frederic,  WI  54837. 3.  All  interested  persons  waived  notice. 4.  The  deadline  for  filing  a  claim  against  the  decedent’s  estate  is  May  1,  2014. 5.  A  claim  may  be  filed  at  the  Polk  County  Courthouse,  Bal-­ sam  Lake,  Wis.,  Room  500. Jenell  L.  Anderson Probate  Registrar January  21,  2014 Duane  Hughes 3340  15th  St. Frederic,  WI  54837 >5(?37 715-­653-­2629

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We are currently looking for our next creative and out-ofthe-box teacher to join our team! In this full-time teaching position you will learn new skills inside and outside of the classroom and be challenged daily in a unique mental-health setting, working with school-age children. You will be part of a multidisciplinary team made up of mental-health professionals and educators, whose goal is to use creative approaches to bring the individual strengths out of each child. We are looking for a teacher with a passion to have an impact in the life of a child and who utilizes creative approaches to engage children. A Wisconsin teaching certificate is preferred, but not required. If you have a specific interest in using the creative arts to engage children, this is the perfect fit for you! Specific Duties: • Develop, coordinate and implement experiential and creative instructional curriculums. • Provide engaging instruction and educational facilitation for children of multiple ages. • Provide objective evaluation and observation of the child’s behaviors for members of the multidisciplinary team. • Help provide classroom and free-time supervision of children. Please check out our website www.nwpltd.org for more information on our programming! To apply, please send a resume to andy@nwpltd.org or mail to Andy Flottum, Educational Coordinator, 203 United Way Drive, Frederic, WI 54837. 3 H

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(Jan.  22,  29,  Feb.  5) STATE  OF  WISCONSIN CIRCUIT  COURT POLK  COUNTY AnchorBank,  FSB Plaintiff vs. JUDY  A.  BALDRY,  et  al. Defendant(s) Case  No.:  12  CV  600 NOTICE  OF  SHERIFF’S  SALE PLEASE  TAKE  NOTICE  that  by  virtue  of  a  judgment  of  fore-­ closure  entered  on  February  15,  2013,  in  the  amount  of  $222,701.75,  the  Sheriff  will  sell  the  described  premises  at  public  auction  as  follows: TIME:  February  18,  2014,  at  10:00  a.m. TERMS:  By  bidding  at  the  sher-­ iff  sale,  prospective  buyer  is  consenting  to  be  bound  by  the  following  terms: 1.)  10%  down  in  cash  or  money  order  at  the  time  of  sale;Íž  balance  due  within  10  days  of  confirmation  of  sale;Íž  failure  to  pay  balance  due  will  result  in  forfeit  of  deposit  to  plaintiff. 2.)  Sold  â€œas  isâ€?  and  subject  to  all  legal  liens  and  encum-­ brances. 3.)  Plaintiff  opens  bidding  on  the  property,  either  in  person  or  via  fax  and  as  recited  by  the  sheriff  department  in  the  event  that  no  opening  bid  is  offered,  plaintiff  retains  the  right  to  request  the  sale  be  declared  as  invalid  as  the  sale  is  fatally  defective. If  the  sale  is  set  aside  for  any  reason,  the  Purchaser  at  the  sale  shall  be  entitled  only  to  a  return  of  the  deposit  paid.  The  Purchaser  shall  have  no  further  recourse  against  the  Mortgagor,  the  Mortgagee  or  the  Mortga-­ gee’s  attorney. PLACE:  Polk  County  Justice  Center  at  1005  W.  Main  Street,  Balsam  Lake,  Wis. DESCRIPTION:  Lots  1,  2  and  3  of  Certified  Survey  Map  No.  5577,  recorded  in  the  Office  of  the  Register  of  Deeds  for  Polk  County,  on  February  26,  2008,  as  Document  No.  742309,  being  a  part  of  Government  Lot  1,  in  Section  18,  Township  34  North,  Range  16  West,  in  the  Town  of  Apple  River,  Polk  County,  Wisconsin. PREVIOUSLY  DESCRIBED  AS: Government  Lot  1,  except  the  North  18  rods  thereof,  Section  18,  Township  34  North,  Range  16  West,  Town  of  Apple  River,  Polk  County,  Wisconsin. PROPERTY  ADDRESS:  1189  150th  Avenue,  Balsam  Lake,  WI  54810. TAX  KEY  NO.:  004-­00536-­0000/ 004-­00536-­0100/004-­00536-­ 0300. Dated  this  16th  day  of  Decem-­ ber,  2013. /s/Sheriff  Peter  M.  Johnson Polk  County  Sheriff Dustin  A.  McMahon Blommer  Peterman,  S.C. State  Bar  No.  1086857 165  Bishops  Way,  Suite  100 Brookfield,  WI  53005 262-­790-­5719 Please  go  to  www.blommer-­ peterman.com  to  obtain  the  bid  for  this  sale.  Blommer  Peter-­ man,  S.C.,  is  the  creditor’s  attor-­ ney  and  is  attempting  to  collect  a  debit  on  its  behalf.  Any  infor-­ mation  obtained  will  be  used  for  that  purpose. >5(?37

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gins to beat at just 21 days. By just seven weeks, the baby can hiccup, frown, move its arms and legs, and begin to yawn and suck. By eight weeks, every organ is present, the liver is making blood and the kidneys function. When the woman begins to show signs of her pregnancy at four months, her baby can grasp with hands, PDNH D ÀVW VZLP DQG WXUQ VRPHUVDXOWV There is a group of individuals who

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It’s a cold, cold world NORTHWEST WISCONSIN - Brutally cold weather continued this past week in the Upper Midwest, causing the cancellation of local schools as well and meetings and events. Temperatures plunged to 20 below and colder with wind chills creating minus 40- and 50-degree temperatures. Add to the mix a propane shortage and northern Wisconsinites are in the midst of surviving cabin fever, not to mention keeping homes warm, vehicles running and roads and pathways cleared of snow. These photos show a sampling of the wind and cold, including a heated bird bath that can’t stay warm enough to keep all the snow and ice away, a golden Lab who only ventures out from his house for D IHZ PLQXWHV DQG D à DJ ZKLSSLQJ LQ WKH ZLQG :HDWKHU IRUHFDVWHUV SUHGLFW above-zero temperatures through this weekend, a virtual heat wave for winterweary residents.

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are working together for the purpose of helping women who are experiencing an unplanned pregnancy. These individuals do these “walks� to support the Crisis Pregnancy Center in Osceola for this very reason. If you are interested in helping these young women with options available to them, please call 715-755-2229 and ask for Rita or Kris. – submitted

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Greg Marsten | Staff writer ST. CROIX FALLS – The prospects of a solar-fueled city of St. Croix Falls moved a bit closer to fruition as dozens of residents, city representatives and others attended a solar symposium at the Civic Auditorium Tuesday, Jan. 21. Specialists in several categories of solar energy met with over four dozen people to discuss WKH SRVVLELOLWLHV KXUGOHV DQG EHQHĂ€WV RI a solar array in the city. The symposium was the brainchild of former mayor and current St. Croix Falls Plan Commission member Brad Foss, who helped arrange the guests, many of whom joined the symposium from across the nation via teleconference. The symposium was hosted by Foss and Jerry Viebrock, who started the Learn and Lead Campaign about six months ago. “The goal of the campaign is to inform citizens,â€? Viebrock stated, noting he is a chemist by trade. He said he is both fascinated and excited by the possibility of local renewable energy prospects, possibly in St. Croix Falls. The campaign includes a website dedicated to renewable energy with news updates, local renewable projects and ways to learn even more. ´,Q WKH Ă€UVW TXDUWHU RI SHUFHQW of all new electrical capacity added (in the U.S.) was solar. It’s huge!â€? Viebrock VDLG ´7KDW DGGV XS WR DOPRVW WKH HTXLYalent of one nuclear reactor, in just one TXDUWHU Âľ Viebrock and others in the symposium focused on the reality of possibly EXLOGLQJ D VRODU DUUD\ LQ WKH FLW\ VSHFLĂ€cally at the city’s former dumpsite in the industrial park. Not much at all can be done at the site for decades to come, but a solar array is a possibility, according to city Administrator Joel Peck, who was also in attendance. The possibility of a solar array in the city would be one way for the city to offset the recent instability in the energy markets which, in just the week since the symposium, illustrated true volatility, with a natural gas pipeline issue that led to power rationing and the dramatic leap in propane prices, which more than doubled in just the time since the symposium. “(Solar) saves more money each year, as utility costs go up,â€? Viebrock noted.

idents and has been at the forefront of boom-or-bust energy going back almost a century. From coal, oil and natural gas to minerals and mining, the city is also at the cutting edge of solar tech, having built a 1.7-megawatt solar array that powers the city’s wastewater treatment IDFLOLW\ DV ZHOO DV D ZDWW DUUD\ WKDW serves the city’s water pumping needs. 5LĂ H FLW\ $GPLQLVWUDWRU 0DWW 6WXUJHRQ JDYH DQ LQ GHSWK ORRN DW WKH EHQHĂ€WV costs and issues they have discovered since the array was completed. Sturgeon detailed how the city worked with their local utility company to adjust rate structures for the best possible savings, while also getting involved in the rate-setting process with the state’s Public Service Commission, which did not allow the array to provide more power WKDQ QHHGHG IRU WKH VSHFLĂ€F ::73 DQG water-pumping process. Sturgeon noted that solar arrays lose HIĂ€FLHQF\ DW WKH UDWH RI DERXW SHUFHQW annually, dropping to approximately SHUFHQW HIĂ€FLHQF\ DV WKH\ DJH “That was a real issue for us,â€? Sturgeon noted. As they began their plan, they lobbied the PSC to allow the solar IDFLOLW\ WR SURGXFH XS WR SHUFHQW RI 7KH 5LIOH H[DPSOH One of the symposium guests had the designated needs, so that even at its real-world examples of how a munici- OHDVW HIĂ€FLHQF\ ODWHU RQ WKH DUUD\ ZRXOG pality can assist in their own market sta- PHHW WKH GHVLJQDWHG UHTXLUHPHQWV “It allows our (power) needs to be met ELOLW\ ZLWK VRODU SRZHU 7KH FLW\ RI 5LĂ H LQ ZHVWHUQ &RORUDGR KDV RYHU UHV- \HDUV GRZQ WKH URDG Âľ 6WXUJHRQ VDLG

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He also pointed out the pros and cons of the city owning their own arrays, “which sounds great, but there are longterm maintenance issues, as well as upfront costs,â€? Sturgeon said. “Through this process, we’ve learned a lot.â€? Sturgeon noted that the array has made their budgeting and power costs PRUH SUHGLFWDEOH DQG VWDEOH UHDIĂ€UPLQJ several times that there have been sigQLĂ€FDQW VDYLQJV WR UHVLGHQWV EHFDXVH RI the arrays. But Sturgeon also noted the importance of multiple energy types, as fossil fuels are going to be a part of their infrastructure for many decades to come, regardless of their solar investment. ´:H UHDOL]HG ORQJ DJR WKDW ZH QHHG multiple energy types; that is a necessary component of our energy portfolio,â€? he VDLG ´:H NQRZ IRVVLO IXHOV ZLOO ULVH LQ cost, so the solar provides some stability. It’s added a positive to our bottom line.â€? 7KH 5LĂ H DUUD\V SURGXFH H[FHVV HQergy, even during the coldest winter months. In summer, their production is far above what they use, and the arrays produce most of their power during the heat of the day, when air conditioning and industrial needs are highest. “One array is expected to save the city RYHU RYHU \HDUV Âľ 9LHEURFN noted. Sturgeon also pointed to the irony of the city having a major solar array in the

7KH ORFDO DQJOH Viebrock and Foss were joined onstage at the Civic Auditorium by noted local solar expert Kris Schmid, who created Legacy Solar over a decade ago and has been at the forefront of local solar LQVWDOOV HYHU VLQFH :KLOH JRLQJ RYHU WKH basics of photovoltaics, he also gave a frank and honest look at the reality of solar arrays. ,Q JHQHUDO WKH FRVW DQG HIĂ€FLHQF\ RI solar arrays are rising, and Schmid has adjusted how he installs systems as the cost of the cells has come down. He gave a basic primer on the PV systems, noting the difference in cells, which all run on direct current and are usually converted to alternating current. Battery storage is also becoming a more alluring option as the auto industry foFXVHV RQ EDWWHU\ HIĂ€FLHQFLHV There are two basic forms of cells, IURP WKH DPRUSKRXV RU Ă H[LEOH FHOOV to the more common crystalline style, which is rigid and uses a frame with a low-iron tempered-glass casing, which not only protects the cells but also allows more light to pass. The glass and frames also keep moisture from the cells and allow the cells to survive even the most damaging storms, such as hail. He pointed to an install he had years ago where a nearby tornado led to hail that destroyed numerous car windshields, but the PV array survived, almost undamaged. Schmid also noted the characteristics of a typical array, how they are directed WR WUXH VRXWK XVXDOO\ DW WR GHJUHH DQJOHV DQG HLWKHU RQ D Ă€[HG DUP RU RQ D Ă€[HG UDFN ZLWK LQYHUWHUV WR FRQYHUW WKH DC to AC power. ´:KHQ LW FRPHV WR ZDWWDJH WKH UDWings are continually improving,â€? Schmid said. Schmid went over a formula showing how much power is available to the city, should they choose to build or partner on an array, noting so-called solar insolation, which is roughly the amount of energy possible to collect, using a formula that combines watt/hours per VTXDUH PHWHU SHU GD\ XVLQJ KLVWRULFDO weather data. “Obviously, snow is a big maintenance issue,â€? he said, stating that snow UHPRYDO FDQ DGG SHUFHQW HIĂ€FLHQF\ annually, if done right. He also went over the basics of cost, insurance and life of the units, which DUH W\SLFDOO\ ZDUUDQWHG IRU \HDUV DQG UDUHO\ GURS EHORZ SHUFHQW HIĂ€FLHQF\ 6HH Sun SDJH

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Frederic Nursing and Rehabilitation opens Fairway Transitional Care Unit FREDERIC – The Frederic Nursing and Rehabilitation facility south of Frederic recently completed a six-month project adding the Fairway Transitional Care Unit. The new addition features nine rooms with capacity to hold up to 11 short-stay residents, which include private rooms with individual bathrooms, DQ RSHQ GLQLQJ DUHD IRU ÀQH GLQLQJ IDPily lounge, expanded rehab gym and outpatient center and more.

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Don’t use social media to vent about marriage Q: Is there anything wrong with seeking support from my Facebook friends when I need to “vent� about my marriage? Sometimes I get frustrated and upset with my spouse, and feel like I need to express my feelings to someone who cares and understands. Jim: Everyone needs to “vent� once in a while, and there’s a place for it in any relationship. But that place isn’t Facebook. If you air your dirty laundry in an open forum, you’ll only hurt your marriage and destroy trust between you and your spouse. Because venting is intensely personal, it should be done only with someone you trust, who understands your situation, and who has a personal interest in the emotions you’re experiencing. The purpose is to get your feelings out in the open so that you can take a second look at them, view them more impersonally and evaluate them. This is an important part of the process of communicating with loved ones, setting and readjusting goals, and making necessary changes. But it should only be done in a private

People’s hearts sometimes become encased in ice, too. Someone’s unwarranted anger or thoughtlessness can cause a thin crust of icy frustration or hurt to an injured soul. The longer we allow feelings to rankle, the thicker the icy layer becomes. “I’ll never forgive that personâ€? is a common lament RI PDQ\ /LNH WKH LQIDPRXV +DWĂ€HOGV DQG 0F&R\V DQ XQIRUJLYLQJ DFW FDQ EH carried through the generations until today’s families don’t even know what injustice brought on the feud. Jesus showed and taught forgiveness wherever he went. His ultimate act of forgiveness came at his death when he forgave not only his disciples for turning their backs on him, but those responsible for his death. Though most of us won’t have to go

through such drastic persecution, our MRE LV WR IROORZ KLV H[DPSOHÂłEHLQJ ZLOOLQJ WR IRUJLYH RXU SHUVHFXWRUV WLPHV seven. Such a hard act to follow! Our emotions don’t always feel like forgiving. But if we choose to trust and obey *RG KH ZLOO JLYH XV VWUHQJWK WR UHVLVW WKH XUJH WR UHVHQW RXU HQHP\ :LWK KLV SRZHU ZH FDQ IRUJHW WKH ZURQJ 0DQ\ say, “I can forgive but I can’t forget.â€? That popular phrase is one we should QHYHU VHWWOH IRU :H DUH WR IRUJLYH DV Christ forgave us – unconditionally, purposefully and lovingly. 0HGLFDO VFLHQFH QRZ FODLPV WKDW ZLWK forgiveness comes emotional freedom. 7KHLU GLVFRYHU\ LV QRW QHZ *RG¡V ZRUG teaches that as we forgive, and actually love, those who have wronged us, our

Is it too late to turn this around? 'U *UHJ 6PDOOH\ YLFH SUHVLGHQW )DPLO\ 0LQLVWULHV ,W¡V QHYHU WRR ODWH WR UHTXLUH DJH DSSURSULDWH UHVSRQVLELOLW\ from a child. And with a humble apSURDFK DQG Ă€UP UHVROYH \RX FRXOG VWDUW seeing some immediate progress. Jim Daly Begin by having an honest conversation with him. Let him know that you’ve been misguided in your efforts to show VHWWLQJ ZLWK D WUXVWHG FRQĂ€GDQW ,I \RX QHHG WR YHQW WDNH LW RIĂ LQH ,I compassion toward him, and that you’re WKH WZR RI \RX Ă€QG LW GLIĂ€FXOW WR FRPPX- sorry you haven’t given him the oppornicate, locate a trained marriage coun- tunities he’s needed to grow as a man. selor who can help you work through Sincerely apologize, ask forgiveness, and your issues. If you need to let someone then ask him to join you in making some else know what’s going on, open your SRVLWLYH FKDQJHV WKDW ZLOO EHQHĂ€W ERWK RI heart to a spiritual mentor, a parent, a you. How the discussion moves from there sibling, a pastor or a close friend. Don’t make yourself vulnerable with anyone will depend on his response. Your goal but a person you know you can trust. is for him to have buy-in and avoid a As for your Facebook “friends,â€? you power struggle. He may be cooperative can let them know that you need prayer and agreeable, but regardless, he should without discussing any details. That’s as understand that his participation isn’t voluntary. much information as they need. Discuss what’s involved in running a ••• Q: I’m a single mom of a teenage son home. Because everything’s been taken who’s never been given any responsi- care of for him, he probably has no clue bility. He’s spoiled, and it’s my fault. I what all needs to be done. Once you’ve wanted to make things easier for him painted that picture, invite him to sugbecause he didn’t have a dad, but I re- gest what responsibilities he’d like to alize now that it’s only made him self- take on. Again, don’t ask him “ifâ€? he centered and ill-equipped for adult life. FRXOG KHOS DURXQG WKH KRXVH 0DNH D OLVW

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of chores that need to get done and let him pick. $W Ă€UVW \RX PD\ QHHG WR ZRUN ZLWK him to provide instruction and show him what results are acceptable. It’s also critical that you determine and clearly comPXQLFDWH ZKDW WKH FRQVHTXHQFHV ZLOO EH if chores don’t get done. Accountability and consistency will be the keys to your success. ••• Jim Daly is a husband and father, an author, president of Focus on the Family and host of the “Focus on the Familyâ€? radio program. Catch up with him at jimdalyblog.com or at facebook.com/DalyFocus. Copyright 2014 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 be reproduced or distributed electronically, in print or otherwise, without written permission of Focus on the Family.

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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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Frederic • Blood pressure screening at Bremer Bank, 9 a.m.

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THURSDAY/Ĺ•Ĺ’

• AARP Tax-Aide appointments at the VFW, 8 a.m.noon, 715-349-7810 to schedule.

Amery

St. Croix Falls

• Bingo at the VFW post, 6:30 p.m.

• TED Talk on the impact of the loss of bees, at the library, 7 p.m.

St. Croix Falls • The Latch (breastfeeding moms group) meeting at the medical center, 10:30 a.m.-noon, 715-483-0576. • Lecture series, Books That Have Made History: Books That Can Change Your Life, at the library, 6:30 p.m. • Soup supper at the senior center, cards to follow, 5:30 p.m., 715-483-1901. • Chili cook-off & silent auction Dollars for Scholars fundraiser at the high school, 5-7 p.m., 715-648-5303.

THURSDAY/Ĺ˜ Grantsburg • AARP Tax-Aide appointments at the library, 8 a.m.noon, 715-463-2244.

Luck • AYSO Frederic-Luck soccer registration at the school, 5-7 p.m.

Milltown

FRIDAY/Ĺ•Ĺ“

• Friends of the Library meeting at the library, 6 p.m., 715-825-2313.

Amery

St. Croix Falls

• Winter Health & Wellness Expo at Centennial Hall, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., 715-268-6605.

Siren • Potato bake fundraiser at Bethany Lutheran, 4:306:30 p.m.

St. Croix Falls

• Athletes vs. Cancer fundraiser at the high school, BBQ, basketball doubleheader, etc., 5 p.m., scf.k12.wi.us.

FRIĆ Ĺ‘SUNĆ JANĆ Ĺ•Ĺ“Ć‚ FEBĆ Ĺ“ & Ĺ” Balsam Lake • WinterFest: Sat. snowshoe race, Fire & Ice Plunge, LFH GUDJ UDFHV SRQG KRFNH\ WRXUQH\ 6XQ LFH Ă€VKLQJ contest, balsamlakecc.com.

FEBRUARY

SATĆ & SUNĆ /Ĺ“ & Ĺ” Franconia, Minn. • Mold-making workshops to prepare for iron pour on Feb. 15. Must preregister. Noon-3 p.m. or 4-7 p.m., 651257-6668.

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Rice Lake • Indianhead Sheep Breeders Shepherd’s Clinic at WITC. Adult & youth sessions, indianheadsheep.com, 715-537-6250.

Siren • Gun show at Lakeview Event Center, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. To reserve tables, call 715-653-2271 or 715-327-8951. • 1RUWKZRRGV 0DULQH &RUSV /HDJXH LFH ÀVKLQJ FRQtest on Clear Lake, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Enter at Little Mexico.

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SATURDAY/Ĺ“

• Grandparenting class at SCRMC, 8:30-10:30 a.m., 715-483-0431.

Amery

Webb Lake

• Book sale at the library, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. • ,FH ÀVKLQJ FRQWHVW on Lake Wapo, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Danbury • Ruby’s Pantry at the town maintenance shop, $15 donation. Open 9:30 a.m., distribution 10-11:30 a.m.

Frederic • Ice Age Trail Alliance snowshoe and ski event at Oak Forest Center, 11:30 a.m., 715-472-2248. • Ice rink men’s 3-on-3 fundraising tourney, 9 a.m., 715-914-0870, fredericwinterclassic.weebly.com.

Grantsburg • Feed My Sheep at Grace Church in Grantsburg. Doors open 8 a.m., 715-463-5699. • Candlelight snowshoe/ski hike at Crex, 6-8 p.m., crexmeadows.com, 715-463-2739.

Lewis • All-gospel jam at Lewis Methodist Church, 6-9 p.m., 715-349-2573.

Luck • Bon-Ton ice-fishing tourney on Little Butternut, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Registration 8:30-9 a.m.

• 0HQ¡V &OXE LFH Ă€VKLQJ FRQWHVW at Oak Ridge Inn, Lower Webb Lake, 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m., 715-259-7844.

SUNDAY/Ŕ Dresser • All-you-can-eat breakfast at the VFW Hall, 8 a.m.noon.

MONDAY/ŕ Centuria • NAMI Connections recovery support group at Fristad Lutheran, 7 p.m., namiconnectionspolkcounty@gmail. com.

Clear Lake • Compassionate Friends, Tri-County Chapter, grief support in death of a child at First Lutheran, 7 p.m., 715-263-2739.

Grantsburg • “Alpha and Omegaâ€? movie at Crex, 6-8 p.m., 715-4632739, crexmeadows.com.

Siren • Northland Beekeepers Assoc. meeting at the government center, 7 p.m., 715-327-5525. • AARP Tax-Aide appointments at the VFW, 8 a.m.noon, 715-349-7810 to schedule. • Ticket deadline for Burnett Medical Center Foundation dinner at Lakeview Event Center, 715-463-7285.

TUESDAY/Ŗ Amery • Cardiac support group at the medical center, 1 p.m., 715-268-0291. • AARP Tax-Aide appointments at the senior center, 9 a.m.-noon.

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

Grantsburg • Grades 1-3 Winter Wildlifers at Crex: Winter Pond Study, 3:30-4:30 p.m., crexmeadows.com, 715-463-2739.

Luck • /DVDJQD VXSSHU UDIà H VFKRODUVKLS IXQGUDLVHU 5-7:30 p.m., at the school. Also, Coaches vs. Cancer, 715-472-2152, ext. 103.

St. Croix Falls • Baby and Me at the medical center, 1:30-2:30 p.m.

Webster • AARP Tax-Aide appointments at the library, 8 a.m.noon, 715-866-7697. • Solo and ensemble music festival at the high school, 4 p.m.

WEDNESDAY/ŗ Amery • Early-stage Alzheimer’s support group at the senior center, 10 a.m., 715-268-6605.

• Chronic pain support group at the medical center, 5-6:30 p.m., 715-483-0431. • The Latch (breastfeeding moms group) meeting at the medical center, 10:30 a.m.-noon, 715-483-0576. • Lecture series, Books That Have Made History: Books That Can Change Your Life, at the library, 6:30 p.m. • AARP Tax-Aide appointments at the library, 9 a.m.noon, 715-483-1901. • Grandparenting class at SCRMC, 6-8 p.m., 715-4830431.

Webster • Lions & Lioness food distribution at Connections, 1-3 p.m., 715-866-8151.

FRIDAY/ř Frederic • Primetimers monthly get-together/potluck at the Crosswalk Community Church, 12:30-2:30 p.m.

Grantsburg • AARP Tax-Aide appointments at the library, 8 a.m.noon, 715-463-2244.

SATĆ & SUNĆ /Ĺš & Ĺ› Franconia, Minn. • Mold-making workshops to prepare for iron pour on Feb. 15. Must preregister. Noon-3 p.m. or 4-7 p.m., 651257-6668.

SATURDAY/Ś Cumberland • Heart of the Farm - Women in Agriculture conference at Das Lach Haus, 9 a.m.-3;15 p.m., 715-485-8600, 715-537-6250.

Frederic

• Haystack breakfast at Hacker’s Lanes, 7-11 a.m. Proceeds for Frederic Amish School.

Grantsburg • Crex Meadows Nature Photography Club meets at Crex, 10 a.m.-noon, 715-463-2739. • /HJLRQ¡V LFH Ă€VKLQJ FRQWHVW on Big Wood Lake, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., 715-463-5724.

Milltown • 500 card party at VFW hall, 2 p.m.

St. Croix Falls • Hingepoint meeting for men battling sexual addictions, at River Valley Christian Church, 9 a.m.-noon, 715483-5378.

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