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Tragic bus crash trial starts Friday Polk County courtroom will host what may be a landmark civil trial PAGE 2

Luck Village president resigns Works of Wilder; The Big Read is here CURRENTS FEATURE

Truck vs. snowmobile

E-mail letter cites no reason PAGE 3

Church council chooses not to vote on leaving ELCA Some members plan to join new church PAGE 12

Crystal Fougner makes Team Wisconsin See Letters, page 9

Wildlife on course this winter See Outdoors, page 24

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Bill Scott honored with Stewardship Award Taylors Falls honors him for promoting “historic charm” of city PAGE 13

Sheriff under budget ... again Burnett County’s jail had a good year financially PAGE 4

Rumors involving missing woman are just that Sheriff Moore says no arrests have been made in case PAGE 3

Carley Emery rushes to a fast grand Inside this section

Spring ballots taking shape Stories in this section

A crash between a truck and a snowmobile occurred on Friday, Jan. 8, at just after 4 p.m. The collision occurred at the intersection of 160th Avenue and the Gandy Dancer Trail, southwest of the village of Centuria in the town of St. Croix Falls. According to the Polk County Sheriff’s Department, the snowmobile rider, Gregg Schmitt, 54, Lindstrom, Minn., failed to stop at a stop sign, and entered the intersection in front of a westbound Chevrolet pickup, driven by Dale A. Johnson of Luck. Johnson’s truck struck the sled on its side, sending it spinning into the north ditch. It was unclear the extent of Schmitt’s injuries, although they were not thought to be serious. According to the crash report, Schmitt was cited for failure to yield right of way and inattentive driving. See another photo, page 2. - Photo from Polk County Sheriff’s Dept.

Man is rammed through wall Airlifted with serious injuries; Danbury man faces charges

DANBURY – A 41-year-old Minnesota man was seriously injured early Tuesday morning, Jan. 12, when he was pinned against and pushed through the front wall of the Last Cast Tavern by a pickup truck driven by a Danbury man.

Cykle Gill Sr. of South St. Paul was taken by ambulance to the Burnett County Airport in Siren and then airlifted to North Memorial Medical Center in Robbinsdale, Minn.

Gill and Michael P. Lunsman, 42, had gotten into either a physical or verbal altercation in the tavern prior to the 1:30 a.m. incident. The two men left the tavern, and Lunsman got into his truck and ran down Gill. Lunsman fled on foot but was located and arrested by deputies shortly before 2 a.m.

Lunsman faces possible criminal charges, and the incident remains under investigation by authorities. - Gary King with information from Burnett County Sheriff’s Dept.

Much of the front wall of the Last Cast Tavern was destroyed when a Danbury man drove his pickup into a Minnesota man and pinned him against the wall and into the tavern, early Tuesday morning, Jan. 12. The man was airlifted to a Twin Cities hospital for treatment of serious injuries. A close-up photo is on page 2. - Photo by Sherill Summer

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Tragic bus crash trial starts Friday Civil trial may be bellwether of future liability settlements

by Greg Marsten BALSAM LAKE – A civil court case involving the prominent 2005 Chippewa County bus crash begins Friday with jury selection in Polk County. The case will address the underlying responsibility for the deaths of five people and numerous injuries in the crash, and was moved from Chippewa County, where extensive coverage since the tragedy might sway a local jury.

The court case is expected to take at least two weeks, and is likely to include a bevy of professional witnesses from various areas or expertise. Testimony is likely to go into early February before it goes to a 12-member Polk County jury.

Chippewa County Judge Frederick Henderson is presiding over the lawsuit, which has eight defendants, including five insurance companies, two trucking firms and the driver of a truck that overturned on Interstate 94, leading to a tragic crash that killed the driver and four other passengers of a tour bus carrying students from a high school band competition the day prior at UW-Whitewater.

Michael Kozlowski was 22 years old at the time, and was behind the wheel of a fully laden Whole Foods tractor-trailer early Sunday morning, Oct. 16, 2005. He was westbound on I-94, near Osseo, allegedly after a a day of drinking with his friends the night before in Indiana and sleeping less than five hours. At approximately 1:58 a.m., Kozlowski’s tractortrailer overturned, blocking both lanes of the westbound I-94. Less than two minutes later, a 55-passenger Chippewa Trails motor coach driven by 78-year-old Paul Rasmus, carrying members of the Chippewa Falls High School band, smashed into the overturned trailer.

Five people in the bus died, including the driver, Rasmus. Also killed were CFHS band director Douglas Greenhalgh, 48; his wife, Therese Greenhalgh, 51; their granddaughter, 11-year-old Morgan Greenhalgh; and student teacher Brandon Atherton, 24. Five other passengers were seriously injured and had to be airlifted from the scene. Dozens of other students were sleeping at the time of the crash and suffered numerous injuries. In total, 30 people suffered various degree of injuries, ranging from relatively minor to serious.

Of the 46 people on the bus, only five suffered no injuries at all.

The case was well scrutinized by the media, law enforcement, government and transportation agencies, as well as by the courts. Kozlowski was put on trial in April 2007 for five felony counts of homicide by negligent operation of a motor vehicle, as well as seven other felony driving

Five people died when this Chippewa Trails motor coach was struck by a tractor-trailer on the morning of Oct. 16, 2005. A civil court case involving the crash begins this Friday at the Polk County Government Center. - Special photo counts and 21 lesser misdemeanors. After an 11-day-long criminal trial, he was acquitted of all 33 charges by an Eau Claire County jury after less than five hours of deliberation.

Not in the clear In spite of being exonerated on all criminal charges, the semi driver was not in the clear. Just last year, Kozlowski was tried and convicted in federal court for over two dozen counts of falsifying his trucking logbooks in the weeks up to and including the time of the accident. He faced several years in prison upon conviction.

However, this past summer, that federal conviction had a surprise reversal when presiding Judge Barbara Crabb stated that

she may have given incorrect jury instructions, meaning the verdict and any federal penalty for Kozlowski remains in limbo, if not vaporized entirely.

The crash has been scrutinized by the National Transportation Safety Board on many aspects, and possible impacts on the tragedy, ranging from the bus driver’s age, his likely 70-mph speed – meaning he may have been over-driving his lowbeam headlights – and more importantly, that Rasmus was not wearing his required glasses. The NTSB also cited two faulty brakes on the 1993 DL-3 bus as possible equipment issues, while also fully discounting Kozlowski’s account of the the incident.

See Bus crash, page 31

Crash scene close-up

Much of the front wall of the Last Cast Tavern was completely destroyed when a Danbury man drove his pickup into a Minnesota man and pinned him against the wall and into the tavern, early Tuesday morning, Jan. 12. Story on page 1.Photo from Burnett County Sheriff’s Dept.

Snowmobile accident scene

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PHOENIX - The Packers made for lousy snowbirds this past weekend as they lost their wild card playoff game to Arizona - their defense a mere shadow of themselves - meaning at least six more weeks of winter doldrums for Packer fans - or at least until a Viking loss. Will some Packer fans be rooting for their former quarterback on Sunday?

Probably not ... or maybe secretly...

••• FREDERIC - The Frederic Chamber announced last week the winners of the lighting contest and the turkey winners. Bob and Terry Dehn (Traffic Avenue) won first place in the lighting contest.

Terry Larson (Maple Street) took second place.

Winners can call Rebecca Harlander at 715-327-4836 to claim their prizes. The Business Recognition winner in the lighting contest was Eclectic Thrift.

Turkey winners were Tammy Anderson, Kathy Meyers, Marianne Battig, Bob Rauchbauer and Holly Zenzen. - with submitted information ••• AMERY - Tom Grier will present a lecture titled “Lyme on the Brain,” at Amery High School auditorium on Thursday, Jan. 28, at 6:30 p.m. Grier is the executive director of a nonprofit group in Duluth which helps to educate doctors and patients alike about Lyme disease. The community lecture is free and open to the public. A freewill offering will be taken. - with submitted information ••• SIREN - Several members of the Siren School Board will be attending the Wisconsin Association of School Boards’ annual convention in Milwaukee the week of Jan. 18. According to a statement from the school district, board members will be participating in special training workshops during the convention and no school business will be conducted during this period. - with information from Siren School District ••• TOMAH - The 3,200 soldiers from the 32nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team and six other Wisconsin Army National Guard units returned to Wisconsin on Tuesday. Leading the way were approximately 115 soldiers, mostly from the Fort Atkinson-based Troop A, 105th Calvary, followed by the remaining 3,000 soldiers throughout the month. All are scheduled to return to Volk Field where they will be met by senior National Guard officials, a military band and family members — homecomings are not open to the general public.

The 32nd Brigade, augmented by six other Wisconsin Army National Guard units, was ordered to active duty Feb. 1, 2009, and deployed to Iraq in April and May following two months of training at Fort Bliss, Texas. - from the Wisconsin National Guard ••• FREDERIC - The annual Coon Lake Classic icefishing contest, which raises funds for the Frederic girls softball program, will be held a week later this year, on Saturday, Feb. 5, on Coon Lake.

The contest will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. with registration beginning at 9 a.m. The event includes breakfast on the ice with Northwoods Bakery, raffles, concessions courtesy Daeffler’s Quality Meats, Frederic Grocery and Pepsi, raffle prizes, kids prizes courtesy the Frederic Public Library and cash awards for the biggest fish in various categories. with submitted information ••• POLK COUNTY - The Polk County Genealogy Society will hold a meeting Monday, Jan. 25, at 12:30 p.m. Members are asked to gather at the home of PCGS member Judy Wester for the January program, “Part II - Indexing 101.” Please phone 715-646-1447 for directions to Wester’s home near Centuria, to reserve a cup of coffee and book your treats. Members and the general public are encouraged to attend. - from PCGS ••• STATEWIDE - All Wisconsin Division of Motor Vehicles offices will be closed for business on Friday, Jan. 15, as DMV staff members take another day of the required 16 unpaid days that must be taken over the two-year budget period. Employee furloughs for all university and state employees are part of the 2009 – 2011 state budget. All state offices will also be closed on Monday, Jan. 18, in observation of Martin Luther King Day. DMVs automated phone system will remain available so that motorists can still make road test appointments and have access to recorded information. - from DMV ••• Correction: The date of the town of St. Croix Falls nominating caucus is Tuesday, Jan. 26, not Jan. 6 as listed in the Leader recently. St. Croix Falls has a five-person town board. The seats of incumbents James Beistle and Mary Lynne McAlonie will be on the April 6 ballot.

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Luck Village president resigns

by Mary Stirrat LUCK — In a letter dated Monday, Jan. 11, Nancy Webster-Smith resigned from her position as president of the Luck Village Board.

The letter was submitted via e-mail to board trustees and via the mail slot at the village hall. It was in the mail slot Tuesday morning, Jan. 12, when the village office opened.

In its entirety, the letter states, “To Whom It May Concern: I hereby resign as President of the Village of Luck effectively immediately. Pursuant to Wisconsin law, this resignation is directed to the Village Board of Trustees and is being delivered to Village Clerk Kathlene Hanson. Respectfully submitted, Nancy Webster-Smith.”

When contacted, Webster-Smith said she has no further comment at

Nancy Webster-Smith, president of the village of Luck, resigned late Monday. – Photo by Mary Stirrat

this time.

According to state statute and village ordinance, said village Administrator Kristina Handt, the president pro tem will assume the duties of the president. Trustee Steve Nielsen holds the pro tem position.

Because the resignation came after Dec. 1, said Handt, no special election is needed. The board of trustees will select one of its own to fill the position of president until Webster-Smith’s term is up in April 2011. Handt anticipated that selection of a new president will be on the agenda for the February meeting of the village board.

Electing one of the current trustees to the position of president will create a vacancy on the board, noted Handt, which will be filled through appointment by the president and confirmation by the board.

Sheriff: No truth to rumors about missing woman BALSAM LAKE - Polk County Sheriff Tim Moore issued a statement this week dispelling rumors that have been rampant recently, about the case of Rose Bly, 21, who disappeared from her town of Sterling home on Aug. 22, 2009.

“At this point, there have been no arrests associated with this case, nor has Ms. Bly been located,” Moore said. “The Polk County Sheriff’s Office has, and will continue to investigate all information and rumors as soon as they are received.”

“This case remains an active investigation, with top priority with the Polk County Sheriff’s Office,” Moore’s statement reads. “Anyone with information should call 715-4858362 or 715-486-8336. - with submitted information

Hayward man sentenced in arson case MADISON – A 40-year-old Hayward man was sentenced Jan. 6 to seven years in federal prison for arson and mail fraud.

Phillip Lathrop was found guilty on March 2, 2009, after a three-day trial of one count of arson and four counts of mail fraud. U.S. District Judge Barbara B. Crabb sentenced Lathrop to seven years on all five counts, with the sentences to run concurrently. Latrhop was also ordered to pay restitution of $253,089.59, and to serve a three-year term of supervised release after his release from federal prison.

At trial, the government presented evidence that Lathrop owned and operated a bar called Player’s Sports Bar

& Grill, located on Hwy. 63, Hayward.

Lathrop insured Player’s with Capitol Indemnity Corporation with a policy that was effective from Aug. 17, 2002, through Aug. 17, 2003, 12:01 CST. The bar was set on ire on Aug. 16 at approximately 4 a.m.

The government established at trial that Lathrop hired Dave Maki to burn down Player’s, promising to pay him $5,000 cash and cocaine.

At the sentencing, Crabb told Lathrop that he was not an innocent man, nor a victim. She noted that the jury’s verdict was both reliable and accurate. She also found that the verdict was bolstered by the fact that Lathrop made numerous false statements

under oath at the November 2008 evidentiary hearing. Finally, Crabb explained that Lathrop’s seven-year sentence reflected the fact that he attempted to obstruct justice by offering money to witnesses to falsely implicate someone else in the arson.

The charges against Lathrop were the result of an investigation conducted by the Washburn County Sheriff’s Office, Sawyer County Sheriff’s Office and Wisconsin Department of Justice, Division of Criminal Investigation - Arson Bureau. Prosecution was handled by Assistant U.S. Attorney Daniel J. Graber. - from the Wisconsin Department of Justice

Feldt to run for state treasurer JANESVILLE – Former executive assistant to the state treasurer and former Rock County Supervisor Scott Feldt has announced his candidacy for state treasurer.

“I believe I am the best candidate to be state treasurer because I have the right mix of public and private sector experience to do the job effectively,” stated Feldt.

Feldt was the executive assistant in the state treasurer’s office for over 7 years under Jack Voight. “I know how the office operates and can hit the ground running,” remarked Feldt.

Former State Treasurers Jack Voight and Cate Zeuske and former Deputy State Treasurer Nicholas Voegeli have

endorsed Feldt’s campaign.

Feldt was a county board supervisor for seven years where he served as vice chairman of the finance committee, shaping and approving budgets that totaled over $100 million. “I understand budgets and the need for fiscal restraint. As state treasurer, I will advocate for the same fiscal responsibility I did as a local elected official,” added Feldt.

Feldt also wants to utilize his experience in economic development to promote the state to potential businesses. Feldt has been involved in community and economic development in three states and believes the state treasurer should be a partner in

helping bring new businesses to the state and help retain businesses here in Wisconsin.

Feldt’s first plan of action will be to bring stability and respect back to the office. Recent troubles with delays in processing unclaimed property requests and questionable hiring practices have tarnished the office. Feldt will work to ensure claims are processed in a timely manner.

Feldt is a Janesville native who received his master’s degree in public administration from UW-Madison.

He is married with three children. submitted

Five nominated for three seats at Balsam Lake

by Mary Stirrat BALSAM LAKE — Five individuals were nominated for trustee seats on the Balsam Lake Village Board in the village caucus held Tuesday evening, Jan. 12.

Seats up for election are those cur-

rently held by Jim Broome, Jeff Reed, and Chris Sondrol. Broom is not seeking re-election, and both Reed and Sondrol are among those nominated last night.

The other three nominated are Caroline Rediske, Josh Hallberg and

Laura McKenzie. All but Hallberg were in attendance at the caucus.

Nominees have until 4:30 p.m.

Monday to return their papers and have their names placed on the April ballot.

Bereavement teleconference set EAU CLAIRE — The 2010 National Bereavement Teleconference, “Living with Grief: Cancer and End-of-Life Care,” will run from 12:15 to 4 p.m., Wednesday, March 24, in the community auditorium at Sacred Heart Hos-

pital in Eau Claire. This program will be of interest to a range of professionals including health-care providers, social workers, clergy, case managers, funeral directors and caregivers. To register, receive additional program

information or to request reasonable accommodations for disabilities, call 715-836-3636/toll-free 866-893-2423, use the Wisconsin Relay System (711), visit www.uwec.edu/ce or e-mail ce@uwec.edu. - from UWEC

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Village board supports Capeside development

by Carl Heidel SIREN - Meeting in regular session Jan. 7, the Siren Village Board formally supported plans to develop the former Capeside Cove building to address needs for senior housing in the area. The building, located in the village, has been unused since its use as a nursing home was discontinued in late 2007.

Village Administrator Randy Surbaugh told board members that studies have shown a genuine need in the Siren area for a facility that can furnish housing, care and assisted living for senior citizens. He also noted the local need for a facility that would address issues of memory care.

Board member Dave Doty Sr. expressed some concern with the definition of “assisted living” as it would be used in determining the use of the building. He indicated that residents living near the building were concerned that this term might be broad enough to include drug addiction rehabilitation, and those living in the area opposed use of the building for that purpose.

Surbaugh assured him that the facility would not be used for such a rehabilitation site.

Early in the meeting Mark Swenson appeared before the board to ask for a review of the village ordinance with regard to parking on village streets during the winter months. He voiced support for the ordinance in general, but questioned the manner in which it has been applied.

Swenson said that he lives at the end of a road in a cul-de-sac where there is almost no road traffic. On several nights recently guests staying at his home had to park on the road since Swenson’s driveway was not

large enough to accommodate their vehicles.

He went on to explain that even though the road had been cleared completely of snow earlier, and even though there was no snow in the forecast, village police ticketed his guests for violation of the ordinance.

Swenson said this seemed to be unnecessary and counter to the intent of the law to keep roads open when snowplowing was needed.

The board agreed to review the ordinance in light of his concern, and they took into consideration the policies and procedures of other area villages with regard to winter parking.

Winter issues were on Surbaugh’s mind when he gave his report to the board. He noted that even though no winter emergencies had been declared, village residents had begun turning on faucets to run water to prevent pipes freezing.

Last winter the cold weather resulted in a number of water services freezing and the village had to have a number of customers run water continuously to prevent additional freeze-ups. This year, however, conditions have not reached the point where running the water is necessary as a preventative measure, and Surbaugh asked residents to refrain from taking any action until an emergency is declared.

Village Police Chief Chris Sybers reported that two programs appear to be having positive effects in law enforcement locally and statewide. Locally Sybers and his officers have increased their number of general contacts with area citizens by more than 4,000 per year since 2007.

He said that these contacts have greatly increased the

visibility and presence of the police. And he credits that presence with the decline in the number of arrests, from 233 to 91, during that same 2007-2009 period.

Sybers also reported that statewide the number of deaths in traffic accidents has been steadily dropping from a high of 846 in 2003 to 545 in 2009. He said that the 2009 figure is the lowest since 1944 when the toll was 491.

Sybers attributes the change in the fatality totals to an increased emphasis on the use of seat belts. “This (use of seat belts) is what is keeping them alive,” he said.

In other business the board: • held its nominating caucus and nominated Dave Doty Sr., Rudy Mothes and Phyllis Kopecky for the three open positions on the board in the April election; Doty and Mothes are incumbents; • approved a recommendation to switch checking accounts from U.S. Bank to Community Bank, and to authorize Ann Peterson, village clerk/treasurer, to have access to village accounts online; • approved hiring Aaron Bentley as village police officer; • approved a Class A liquor license for the period of Jan. 7 to June 30, 2010, for The Gallery at Parkside Place; • and approved operator licenses for the period of Jan. 7 to June 30, 2010, for Barbara L. Antill, Sherry L. Finch, Ethan A. Hayes, Catherine M. Inman, Thomas V. Meadows, Jennifer L. Tober and Lisa M. Vining.

Burnett County Sheriff's Department under budget again

by Sherill Summer SIREN - That the Burnett County Jail had a good year was somewhat of an understatement.

Jail Administrator Terry Nesvold released preliminary 2009 figures at the Burnett County Public Safety Committee on Thursday, Jan. 7, and savings in the jail are expected to bring the sheriff’s department under budget for the sixth year out of seven that Dean Roland has been sheriff. Overall, Nesvold predicts that the jail will be under budget by nearly $200,000 in 2009. The 2009 jail budget is $956,877. If so, this will be the fourth year that the jail is under budget. In addition, the 2009 projected revenues increased slightly from 2008, to about $130,000 from $128,217 in 2008.

The total jail bookings in 2009 were 1,033. This figure is down by 126 from the 2008 total of 1,159; the fifth year in a row that the jail population has dropped. In 2004 there were 1,400 bookings in the Burnett County jail.

The total number of out-of-county bed days decreased by over 2,000 to 2,262 in 2009 compared to 4,397 in 2008. The number of Burnett County inmates housed out of county has dropped for the last four years. In 2005 there were 11,951 bed days housed in another county. Consequently, the cost of housing inmates in another county has dropped to $175,880 in 2009 compared to $538,295 in 2005.

Nesvold gives credit to the successful Salvation Army alcohol treatment programs and drug court for keeping people out of jail. In addition, the department of corrections is ordering some alcohol offenders on probation to come to the jail once a day and take a blood-alcohol test. Nesvold reports that this is keeping some offenders sober and out of jail.

Another item of note in the jail is the therapy dog, Nana, that is brought to the jail by Burnett County Restorative Justice. The dog has received national attention when it was recently featured in a national

“The jail had a good year”

- Terry Neisvald, Burnett County Jail administrator magazine, and although a savings amount cannot be figured when having the dog visit the jail, Nesvold explains that it doesn’t hurt either, and it is hard to know the prevention value of a service like this.

The jail also has a new food provider which is providing meals at a lower cost than before and the food quality seems a little better. Nesvold said that the new contract began over the holidays and the savings will be seen in next year’s budget.

Finally, Sheriff Roland wanted to commend Nesvold for organizing the shoveling of the sidewalks over the holidays. Apparently, four inmates braved the snow and cold for 27-1/2 hours to clear the snow and make it safe for the public to come to the jail for visitations.

Two trustees retiring from Grantsburg Board Four nominated for three spots on April ballot

by Gregg Westigard GRANTSBURG – Only three citizens attended the Grantsburg Village nominating caucus Monday night, Jan. 11, to select the candidates for the three village trustee positions on the April 6 spring election ballot.

They joined the six council members in selecting four names for those positions.

Incumbents Dean Tyberg and Michael Langevin had signed noncandidacy statements saying they would not run for re-election. Tyberg is completing six years on the board while Langevin was first elected in 2008.

The third incumbent, James O. Nelson, was renominated and will be on the ballot. Also nominated were Val Gene Johnson, Dale Dresel and Earl Mosley. Johnson was present at the meeting and said he would accept the nomination. Dresel and Mosley were not present and have five days after being officially notified to accept their nominations.

Mosley and Dresel were also candidates in the 2009 village trustee election. Dresel has served on the village board several times in the past.

On April 6, Grantsburg voters will select three trustees for the village board, three members for the Grantsburg School Board, and members of the county board. The village is split between two county board districts.

Bad luck swings to good luck

by Bill Hunt GRANTSBURG - Following surgery for a left hip replacement at the hospital in Stillwater, Minn., I was told that my femur (the large thigh bone) had fractured during the procedure. This “bad luck” would require “toe touch only” weight bearing for four weeks while the fracture healed. Many hip replacement patients are walking almost immediately after surgery, which is what I had planned on.

I was told that if I didn’t observe the weight-bearing instructions, I could jeopardize the proper healing of my leg. My recovery process, which was supposed to be routine, was now significantly more complicated.

However, that did not change the information I was given two days after the surgery, “You can go home tomorrow.” This news would normally be met with pleasure, but all I could think was, “You’re going to send me home? Tomorrow?” While I had been given some written exercise instructions, and had been told

the importance of the weight restriction, I felt that there had been little practice with the exercises or with the new crutches. Furthermore, my wife, who would be crucial to assisting with my recovery, had not been present for any instructions on what my care would involve. The thought of going home, under these circumstances was not encouraging.

Fortunately for me, a Burnett Medical Staff member had mentioned to me, prior to my surgery, that if I needed some specialized postoperative care, BMC had a swing bed program that might answer those needs.

Upon exploring my concerns with the Stillwater Hospital staff, and suggesting that I be transferred to the BMC swing bed program, they readily agreed and made the necessary arrangements for transfer the next morning. My “case” would be primarily followed by the BMC physical therapy department, but in the confines of the BMC hospital. This was exactly what I needed!

Each day, there were two sessions with physical therapy. My wife was invited to attend, so we could learn together the special needs that the next month would involve.

I arrived at Burnett Medical Center at noon on Friday and discharged home on the following Tuesday, well prepared for my recovery. Had I not been placed in the BMC swing bed program, I know that my recovery would not have been as successful as it was.

And it should be remembered that the cost of this program is considerably less than an inpatient acute hospital charge. Good luck finally replaced the bad.

Both my wife and I will be forever grateful for the BMC swing bed program, particularly the physical therapy department, for their patient care and teaching through a difficult recovery period. - from Burnett Medical Center

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Frederic Village agrees to officiate ambulance loan

by Brenda Sommerfeld FREDERIC – At the Monday, Jan. 11, Frederic Village Board meeting, Glenn Meier, secretary/treasurer of Northland Ambulance, requested that the board officiate a loan of $90,000 for Northland Ambulance to purchase a new ambulance. The village has officiated loans for Northland Ambulance in the past and agreed to help in their current purchase.

The resolution will be made during the board’s February meeting.

Northland Ambulance currently has three ambulances, two they use regularly and a backup one. They are going to be trading in the 1994 model that they use as the spare, when they purchase the 2010 Ford E450. The company also has $20,000 for a down payment on the new

ambulance and so they are looking at taking out a loan for $90,000 to be paid in seven years.

Frederic Village Administrator Dave Wondra informed the trustees that the village had money in their budget to use for things of this nature. He recommended that the village officiate the loan for Northland Ambulance. The trustees agreed.

The village of Frederic will take out the tax-exempt loan and Northland Ambulance will make the monthly payment, according to the agreement.

Municipal court ordinance passed As agreed at previous meetings, Frederic’s municipal court will be abolished effective April 30, 2010. During the meet-

ing, village trustees adopted Ordinance No. 2009-1, stating this fact.

The finance committee met with the clerk of court to figure out how much time was needed to resolve any open business. They have chosen to allocate the clerk 40 hours to close.

Sewer plant research to start Peter Prusak of the DNR asked Wondra what the plans are to upgrade the sewer plant this year. Last year the internal settler was taken out to see how the plant would react and it will now need to be researched and documented to see what further action needs to be taken.

The question is if there is a need for covers to be put on one or two of the lagoons.

Other business • Wondra reflected on all the board did during the year of 2009 and he encouraged the board to ask themselves what they would like to see happen in the next years. “What would you like the community to look like in the next 20 years?” he asked.

• The caucus will be held Tuesday, Jan. 26, at 6:30 p.m.

• Frederic’s winter fun day is set for Saturday, Feb. 6. It includes an ice-fishing contest on Coon Lake and other activities.

• Coon Lake is said to be 6 feet at its deepest. It is several feet lower than it has been in past years.

April ballot full at Milltown Nine nominated, narrowed to six

by Mary Stirrat MILLTOWN — There was standing room only at Milltown’s caucus at the village hall Monday evening, with more than 15 community members plus the village board and several employees taking part.

Nine individuals were nominated for

Milltown Village President LuAnn White records the names that will appear on the April ballot.

Jason McKenzie collects a ballot from Sylvia Kuske.

the three seats that will be up for election in April. Those in attendance narrowed the field to the two incumbents and four others. All six nominees have five days in which to return the papers that will allow their names to be placed on the ballot.

One of the seats up for election is currently vacant due to the resignation of Trustee Dawn Ferguson late last year, and the other two are held by Trustees Pete Peterson and Robert Jones.

On the April ballot along with Peter-

Trustees Bob Rubin, left, and Jason McKenzie tally votes during Milltown’s Jan. 11 caucus. — Photos by Mary Stirrat son and Jones, unless one of the nominees declines to run, will be former Trustees Joe Castellano and Les Sloper, along with Henry Studtmann and Larry Kuske. Also nominated, but not among the top six vote-getters, were Pat Hayden, Mike Sogge and Sam Owen.

Because of a tie, two votes were needed to narrow the field to six candidates. In the first round, Studtmann, Jones and Sloper each received 11 votes, and Peterson and Casatellano each re-

ceived eight. Owen and Kuske were tied at five votes each. In the tie-breaker between Owen and Kuske, Kuske received 15 votes to Owen’s eight.

Milltown will also be holding a primary election Tuesday, Feb. 16, to narrow the race for county board supervisor. In Milltown’s supervisory district, incumbent board supervisor Kathy Kienholz is being challenged by Les Sloper and Lynn Dahn.

Milltown looks into village Web site

by Mary Stirrat MILLTOWN – Although the Milltown Community Club has a Web site that lists and promotes local happenings, went the discussion at the Jan. 11 meeting of the village board, there is no site for official village business and government.

“We’ve been getting lots of questions about why we don’t have a Web site,” said village President LuAnn White. “I really don’t know what to do about that.”

The answer was simple, according to the response from Trustee Ben Wheeler.

“Get one,” he suggested.

“They’re not necessarily cheap,” continued Wheeler. “I say we shop around for it.”

Setting up a Web site could cost in the neighborhood of $500 to $2,000, he said, with an additional cost each time pages are offered. Wheeler felt that someone in-house could do the updating for free.

He said a cheaper price for design and the domain name could possibly be obtained if the village gives the designer some free advertising on the site.

Wheeler said he would check into the idea, getting some estimated cost figures for different options, and report back at a future meeting.

The ADC was given the last lot in the industrial park last summer, with plans to put up the greenhouses in order to grow plants for sale this year. According to White, the USDA at the last minute requested a different process for Milltown Trustees Bob Jones (L) and Pete Peterson (R), at approving the the Jan. 11 meeting of the village board; both are up for re- plans, not leavelection. – Photos by Mary Stirrat ing enough time for the greenhouse to be built before plants arGreenhouses A snag at the state level in the plan ap- rive Feb. 10. A temporary greenhouse proval process for the Adult Develop- will be put up until the permanent one ment Center’s greenhouse and birdseed can be built.

Public works director Rick Fisher said project at the industrial park led the the ADC manager asked for temporary ADC to ask the village for a favor. hookup to a fire hydrant because the That favor consists of allowing the plants will need the water. Turning on ADC to tap into a fire hydrant for water, and shutting off the hydrant every day with the ADC paying for the water and would be too hard on it, he said, so it any associated costs. would need to be kept running, at least

at a “trickle,” constantly. The ADC will bring in a 10,000-gallon tank to hold at least some of the excess water “They are very ‘green,’” said White, “so I’m sure they’re going to save all the water they can.”

Fisher said that a meter will be put on the hydrant, and the crew will check on it daily to make sure it doesn’t freeze.

The connection to the greenhouse will be disconnected if there is a fire, he said.

“They said without the water they can’t do it,” Fisher told the board.

There is a chance that the hydrant could freeze up, said Fisher, or be damaged. Replacing it would be about $4,000, without the expense of digging it out and installing a new one.

“It may work,” said Fisher. “Do we like it? No. Can it be done? Probably. I just want to be honest with you guys.”

“I may be sticking my neck out,” said Trustee Pete Peterson, “but I say give it a try.”

The rest of the board agreed, and Fisher said his crew would keep an eye on the hydrant.

“They’re going to be good for this community,” said White. “They’re going to run a good business, and they’re going to hire people.”

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School board races in Amery, Osceola, St. Croix Falls No contests in many districts

didate has filed for that spot. In the other districts incumbents are running for reelection unopposed.

by Gregg Westigard POLK COUNTY – There will be school board contests in three of the Polk County districts April 6. The Amery and Osceola districts each have four candidates, including the incumbents, running for two seats. In St. Croix Falls, two long-serving board members, Ken Stensven and Max Fehrenbacker, are retiring.

Three persons are running for those two seats. In Clayton, a senior school board member, Mary Smith, is also retiring after 15 years of serve. A single can-

Polk County School Board contests Terms are for three years except as noted.

Incumbents are marked (I).

Amery / two seats Jane E. Johnson (I) Dale Johnson (I) Thomas Bossany Fritz Coulter

Cathy Olson (I) Maren Mayo Karen Heyer

Clear Lake / one seat Sheri Overby (I) Cumberland / two seats Kristin Olson (I) Eric Stone (I) Frederic / three seats, one for one year [third-place candidate serves one year] Scott Nelson (I) Becky Amundson (I) Chuck Holicky (I) Luck / two seats Robert Clifton (I) LeRoy Buck (I)

Clayton / one seat [Mary Smith retires] Jill D. Otto

St. Croix Falls / two seats [Ken Stensven and Max Fehrenbacher retire] Tilford Hellie Jr. Sheri Norgard Troy DeSmet Turtle Lake / one seat Scott Westlund (I) Unity / three seats James Beistle (I) Chad Stenberg (I) David Moore (I)

Osceola / two seats Timm Johnson (I)

Contests for Burnett school boards Incumbents not running in Siren

by Gregg Westigard BURNETT COUNTY – There will be election-day contests for five of the Burnett County schools on April 6. Those contests range from Siren where the incumbents are not running, to Shell Lake where the choice is who get to fill a short term. Filings for the spring elections closed Tuesday, Jan. 5.

In Siren, longtime board member Bill Ellis and one-term member Michelle Renberg are not seeking re-election. With

Ellis’ retirement, the entire seven-member board will have changed since 2003 when Dayton Daniels and Dave McGrane were first elected. Chuck Awe, Liz Simonsen and Duane Emery are running for the two open seats.

All incumbents are running for re-election in Grantsburg, Spooner and Webster. A single opponent is on the ballot in each of those districts.

Shell Lake has three incumbents running for three seats, but one of those seats is a short term resulting from a board appointment. Mary Ann HookSwan was elected to the Shell Lake board in 2008. She resigned that seat when she

was out of the district for an extended period and was appointed to the seat when she returned. School board appointees only serve until the next election so the remaining year of the 2008 term will be filled by the voters. The two candidates with the most votes will get full three-year terms and the third-place finisher will serve until 2011.

Parts of the Frederic and Cumberland school districts are in Burnett County.

Those races are covered in the Polk County school board story.

Burnett County school board contests Three-year terms except as noted Incumbents marked (I) Grantsburg / three seats Jim Sundquist (I) Russell Erickson (I) David Dahlberg (I) Niki Olson Siren / two seats [Bill Ellis and Michelle Renberg retire] Chuck Awe Liz Simonsen Duane Emery

Nelson, Amundson, Holicky running for Frederic School Board

by Gregg Westigard FREDERIC – The only decision in the Frederic School Board election April 6 is who gets the one-year term.

Incumbents Scott Nelson and Becky Amundson are running for re-election for the seats they won in 2007. Chuck Holicky was appointed to the board last fall after Terry Taylor resigned and will also be on the ballot. The two candidates with the most votes will serve three-year terms. The third-place finisher will serve the remaining year off the Taylor seat

and come back up for election in 2011.

The 2007 Frederic board election had four seats on the ballot as the result of two board member retirements. In that election, there were six candidates including four incumbents. Nonincumbent Becky Amundson and appointed incumbent Scott Nelson finished first and second and received three-year terms. New candidate Shari Matz finished third for a two-year term. Incumbent Kay Friberg, running for re-election, came in fourth for a one-year term. Incumbent Terry Taylor and appointed incumbent Lee Jensen came in last and lost their seats.

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Nilsestuen appoints panel to consider raw milk issue MADISON – Secretary Rod Nilsestuen announced this week that he is convening a raw milk working group to consider legal and regulatory perspectives pertaining to the sale of unpasteurized milk directly to consumers and consider what conditions would be required to protect public health.

“In recent months, raw milk sales have been an increasingly contentious issue in Wisconsin and other states. There is a clear demand among some consumers and a clear desire on the part of some producers to open this market.

But we also have a clear duty in the Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection to protect public health and the reputation of our vital dairy industry,” Nilsestuen said. “My goal in appointing this group is to recognize the many and varied interests within the milk production, manufacturing and distribution system.”

Richard Barrows, a widely respected agricultural economist and retired associate dean of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at the University of Wisconsin – Madison, will chair the group. The committee also include: large, midsize and small dairy farmers, both organic and conventional; large and small cheese makers and dairy processors; dairy veterinarians; consumers; and food safety and public health professionals.

Nilsestuen charged the group with conducting an open-minded review and discussion to decide whether raw milk sales should be allowed in Wisconsin, and if so, under what conditions. The Legislature will be advised of the committee’s recommendation. The group is expected to meet

for the first time in the second half of February.

The group’s assignment will be to: • Review the department’s statutory mission • Examine current laws regulating dairy farms, milk and other dairy products, retail food sales, dairy product labeling and the prohibition on selling raw milk to consumers • Examine the current system of enforcing dairy regulations and consider public health needs • Evaluate other states raw milk regulations • Analyze ways that Wisconsin might allow sale of raw milk • Recommend policy, program and/or regulatory recommendations related to retail sales of raw milk “We need farms of all sizes and shapes in Wisconsin. I strongly support opportunities for dairy producers to diversify and increase their income, and I strongly support consumer freedom of choice – but they must be informed consumers, and they must be informed producers,” Nilsestuen said.

Wisconsin law has required since 1957 that milk sold to consumers be pasteurized.

Milk must go from farms to licensed dairy plants, and must meet strict quality standards even before pasteurization. Regardless of any action Wisconsin were to take, federal law would prohibit interstate sales of unpasteurized milk. - from DATCP

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Temporary jobs available to help with census people who are at home trying to find a job, and the Census Bureau could need a whole lot of workers to follow up by going door to door to follow up on those who didn’t send forms back. She says in Wisconsin there are more than 100,000 positions ranging from census taker to census clerk, both field and office jobs.

Candidates must be at least 18 and pass a basic skills test. More information, along with a practice test, is listed online at 2010censusjobs.com. – Patty Murray, Wisconsin Public Radio

Workshops highlight ways to keep the farm in the family STATEWIDE - Passing the farm to the next generation used to be easier than it is today. That’s part of the reason there are three workshops in northwestern Wisconsin this week.

Growers and producers often find it’s hard enough to make a living on the farm when they’ve been in the business and experienced the so-called roller-coaster ride for years, but for the next generation hoping to take over, the process can be complex, says Trisha Wagner, UW-Extension Ag agent in Jackson County. Wagner says a generation ago it was a simple process involving a will, and back then profit margins were higher, land values were lower, farms were smaller and tax rates weren’t as significant, “so drafting a will was easier, and now we face many more challenges.”

To help farmers out, Wagner is involved in the first workshop in Black River Falls

for retiring and beginning farmers. She says interest is very high - and it should be says UW-River Falls Ag professor and Extension farm specialist Gregg Hadley. He says many young people are eager to stay in farming. But Mom and Dad - with a lot of equity in the business - might not be ready to hand over the reins. Hadley says, the next generation often wants to make all the decisions, but they don’t have any money to invest in the farm. Those two dynamics can threaten the success of the operation, he warns.

Workshop agenda topics include dealing with disagreements, disaster, divorce and death. UW-River Falls is the site of a second workshop and the final one this week is at the tech school in Rice Lake. The Clark County Extension Office is handling registration.- Mary Jo Wagner, Wisconsin Public Radio

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STATEWIDE - Census forms will be mailed out in February. Now the U.S. Census Bureau is looking to fill thousands of temporary jobs so it can get an accurate count.

The temporary jobs will only last between two and six weeks, and some may require working weekends and evenings.

Still, Jennifer Sciacca, the Census Bureau’s Regional Recruiter for Wisconsin, says she’s seen a lot of interest. She credits that to the economy and the relatively high unemployment rate. Sciacca says the census jobs are a great opportunity to pay

BALSAM LAKE – Ted Johnson has been re-elected to represent farmers from LAA No. 3 on the Polk County Farm Service Agency County Committee. LAA No. 3 represents St. Croix Falls, Balsam Lake, Garfield, Osceola, Farmington and Alden Townships. Johnson will serve a three-year term. The election results for Local Administrative Area No. 3 are: Ted Johnson — Re-elected David Wurst — First alternate FSA appreciates all of the voters who took the time to complete the election ballot. The county committee system works only because of their participation.

The 2010 COC will include Johnson, Leora Dueholm and Dale Wood. The minority advisor is Jose Trejo who will reach a term limit of nine years in February.

The county committee members will hold their organizational meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 20, beginning at 9:30 a.m. at the Polk County USDA Service Center located at 941 Mallard Lane in Balsam Lake. The COC will determine at the organizational meeting who will serve as chairperson and vice chairperson.

Additional information regarding the county FSA committee structure is available at www.fsa.usda.gov - from FSA

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L e a d e r Results from last week’s poll:

We b Po l l This week’s question:

My property taxes: 1. Will be paid in full by the end of the month 2. Will be paid in half by end of month 3. Might need a payment plan 4. Might not be paid at all To take part in our poll, go to www.theleader.net and scroll down to the lower left part of the screen

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F O R U M Providers unite

Hats off to organizers of a Burnett County Providers Meeting, set for Wednesday, Feb. 3, at the Burnett County Government Center in Siren.

“With funding cuts and low donations to many organizations, we need to combine our resources,” reads an invitation to members of area community and other groups that benefit the needy locally.

While it’s good to have options in giving to the local community - a church, the local food shelves, the Salvation Army and community-based groups - it’s also good to know there’s an effort being attempted to coordinate the best efforts of all these groups, with the goal of making donations go further in the area of community impact.

Those interested in attending the meeting, set for 1 p.m. in Room 165, may contact Duana Bremer or Lori Heller at The Salvation Army office with any questions, 715-349-8744.

Signs of the times

Last week more disturbing news surfaced with headlines across the state about growing property tax payment delinquency. Some counties are reporting a doubling of such delinquencies - mostly due to the economy and lost jobs.

If you fail to pay your property taxes in three years, counties can begin foreclosure proceedings - and most often that measure helps bring delinquencies up to date. And most counties offer a payment plan for those short of money at tax time.

But if you’re out of work, do the choices expand to include the selling of your home? Or handing it over to the bank?

Burnett and Polk counties are two of the most hard-hit counties in Northwest Wisconsin when it comes to home foreclosures over the last decade, according to the Rice Lake Chronotype this week. Polk saw foreclosures rise 654 percent and Burnett 565 percent. Washburn was close behind with just over a 600-percent increase.

Optimists are saying it won’t take another decade to reverse those trends and we’re hoping they’re right.

Road kill legislation

Sometimes it’s the hard times that lead to better decisions.

A bill dubbed the “roadkill equity bill,” introduced by our local state legislator, Ann Hraychuck, would allow motorists who strike and kill animals like bears and wild turkeys to keep them if they follow certain guidelines. Currently you can keep a deer carcass if you get permission and a tag - but the law now only applies to deer.

Hraychuck said the bill would eliminate waste by making it easier for people to take more animals accidentally killed by cars so they can use them for meat or to mount as trophies. Some animals would be excluded, such as bobcats, fishers and endangered species.

The bill is practical not only from the potential food aspect but it also saves money. The state spends a fair amount of money having the DNR pick up roadkilled animals each year.

And generally, the bill is a positive and sensible move in a year of controversy in the world of hunting in Wisconsin, in light of a decreased deer harvest this past fall.

Editorials by Gary King

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Where to Write

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

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

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

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

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

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

First a goat, now a bird SUPERIOR - First was the goat captured at the Superior waste treatment plant, and now Sgt. Dan Hawkin of the Superior Police Department reports police have captured what they believe to be a Chinese pheasant. Hawkin said a railroad crew under the Belknap viaduct spotted the bird around 5:30 p.m. Monday. It was pheasant shaped but with a bright-gold head and iridescent blue and red feathers on its back. Hawkin says a couple of officers corralled the bird with their jackets, and then Officer Mike Bach chased it along a wall until he could grab it by the feet. “I tell you it was gorgeous when it got a little bit excited and its feathers stood out,” Hawkin said. Police handed the bird over to the raptor society, where a volunteer said she didn’t think it would have survived the night. Call Superior police if you think it's your bird. - Superior Telegram Man walks away from crash, dies in field RUSK COUNTY - Authorities inNorthwest Wisconsin say a man found dead in a snowy field Monday had apparently walked away from a traffic accident. Rusk County sheriff's deputies are still investigating the death of Ronald Frohn, 57, Ingram. Foul play is not suspected. Officers said the vehicle Frohn was driving went into a ditch Sunday night between Ladysmith and Hawkins on Hwy. 8. He apparently walked through a field after that. His body was found lying in the snow about 10:15 a.m. Monday on farmland close to the crash scene. Damage from the accident was minor. - rivertowns.net Airport evacuation DULUTH - People were allowed back into the Duluth International Airport terminal about 2 p.m. Monday, Jan. 11, after an evacuation earlier in the afternoon.

An explosive-ordinance-disposal team from the nearby Air National Guard Base was investigating the source of the evacuation: a piece of baggage left near gate one that was unaccounted for. Though the terminal was closed, the airport was not shut down, said Brian Ryks, director of the airport authority. - Superior Telegram

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Special Olympics honor My name is Crystal Fougner. I live near Amery and work part time at Dick’s Market. I belong to Polk County Special Olympics and compete in bowling, snowshoe, basketball and track.

This year, I have been selected one of eight track athletes from the state to be on Team Wisconsin. We will compete at the National Games next summer in Lincoln, Neb. It is a great honor for me to be selected and I am proud to represent Amery, Polk County, and the state of Wisconsin. I will do my best to be a positive representative.

I am asking for a donation to help with my travel and training expenses. I will be very thankful for any help I receive.

You can donate to my account, National Games for Crystal, at Bremer Bank in Amery.

Thanks for your support.

Crystal Fougner Amery

Reality check Polk County Board candidate Herschel Brown’s recent press release included the following sentence: “Brown said he is proud of the fact that he voted no in the effort to borrow $19 million and the wheel tax for the 2010 budget.”

Reality check: In Brown’s term on the county board, he never cast a vote for or against borrowing $19 million. Why not?

Because the proposal never came to a vote.

Brown may have been philosophically opposed to that amount of borrowing, but so were about 20 other supervisors.

The $19 million refers to one of the budget options prepared by the finance committee. It was the maximum amount required to finance the cost of all needed capital improvements over the next fifteen years. No one expected it to pass, but it was thrown into the mix as a sort of “worst case” scenario. It never came to a vote because it had no support.

As for the wheel tax, that vote came last July, not as part of the budget process. It had the support of exactly two supervisors.

(The board considered a similar resolution in 2007, which I, too, voted against.) It takes no particular courage to vote with a 90-percent majority.

I understand Brown’s desire to portray himself as a fiscal conservative, but the two examples he provided in his press release fail to make that case. If one looks at his record on the highway and personnel committees, it’s hard to find any sign of Brown’s professed fiscal conservatism; he supported virtually every spending request and pay increase that came before those committees in the past two years.

I hope that voters will check to be sure a candidate’s record matches his rhetoric before going to the polls on April 6.

Jeff Peterson Luck

Smokeathon Last summer I had the unfortunate experience to travel the last six or seven miles of CTH O towards the St. Croix River, in Burnett County. To this day, I still suffer the whiplash effects from traveling that road at a blazing speed of 10-15 mph. Yes, it is by far the worst road I’ve driven on in my 45 years of being behind the wheel. I would think this area of road would be the perfect testing ground for suspensions on newer vehicles, so someone should get to GM and Ford. Heck with the Baja, we have it in Wisconsin.

Now how do we fix roads like this? I do have a suggestion. As most Wisconsinites know the smoking ban goes into effect in less than six months. At that time the

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smokers will lose their God-given right of polluting the air in taverns and restaurants in Wisconsin.

I do have a plan, but think we do need nonsmokers to be tolerant, be friendly to those of us that do smoke. Since the hefty tobacco tax went into effect it would be a wonderful opportunity to take advantage and fix some of these roads with this tax. I think the Wisconsin Tavern League should propose a “Smokeathon” in every tavern in the state. The patrons that smoke the most (verified by legal bartenders) would win a carton of cigarettes at the end of each week, then each tavern could have a monthly grand prize, an oxygen tank with one free refill. Think about the taxes that could be brought into the state. It’s only five or six more months, any person could tolerate that, and it could be used for roads like CTH O. We still have time to do this, please talk to your local state representatives .... people that you trust with your tax dollars.

Phil Olson Oakdale, Minn., formerly from Frederic, and yes I do pay taxes in Wisconsin

Public information session I am very pleased to announce that after 18 months of collaboration between Burnett County, 11 towns and two villages, the Burnett County Comprehensive Plan Committee has officially completed the initial recommended draft of the Burnett County Year 2030 Comprehensive Plan.

The Burnett County Year 2030 Comprehensive Plan is a policy document that will be used by the county land use and information committee and county board of supervisors as a guide for making decisions regarding land use and development in the county.

The public is invited to attend the public information session on Tuesday, Jan. 19, at 6:30 p.m. at the Burnett County Government Center where refreshments will be served and information will be presented.

During the public information session, consultants will be available to answer any questions regarding the plan and will also take comments and suggestions from the public regarding the plan.

During a future public hearing, comments and suggestions will then be reviewed by the CPC, which will make any changes deemed necessary before the final draft is submitted to the Burnett County Board of Supervisors for the final vote of approval.

I strongly encourage you to attend this public information session so you can review Burnett County’s Comprehensive Plan, which is after all, our county’s 20year road map into the future.

The recommended plan of the Burnett County Year 2030 Comprehensive Plan and plan adoption ordinance will be available for review at the Burnett County Government Center in the UW-Extension and county clerk’s offices and all public libraries located in Burnett County. The plan can also be accessed on the comprehensive planning Web site. Just go to www.burnettcounty.com/compplan and the documents will be available for review.

Mary Falk, Chair Comprehensive Plan Committee Siren

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common sense

I applaud and respect Mr. Ayers' good citizenship to expose and correct a wrong whenever it becomes apparent, but to expect common sense and justice from law when picking a fight with government— forget it. You'd better be prepared to buy your justice. It took six years and four court cases before the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture was convinced that all Wisconsin dairy farmers had their constitutional rights to due process in the suspension of Grade A permits and returned ours.

We had received an award for high-quality milk when our permit was suspended, but that made no difference to department officials and a department lawyer acting as judge. All that was necessary to keep our permit was to correct the debits the inspector had put down on the inspection sheet, even though it was a practical impossibility to comply with the law. Authority does not always have common sense (and it is not always right), and if you challenge authority, do it with a smile and at your own peril. The school of hard knocks is not cheap, but it is an excellent teacher. Common sense in law? Look at members of Congress, and the economic stimulus plan, and our health care bill. We've got the best government money can buy.

Now as to Mr. Ayers' complaint with the town board, I would think that if speeding was such a problem, instead of a law suit against the town board it would make much more sense to get together with your neighbors and go to a town board meeting with your complaint. I can't imagine a town board ignoring a valid issue of its citizens. If speeding was not the problem and it was just the signage, why continue the law suit after the sign was removed, unless it was to spit in the face of the town board.

Also, people do not speed on a highway posted 65 if the road is icy, so I can't see people going 55 down an unshouldered, winding, hilly, gravel country lane.

Concerning the sanctions that may be imposed upon you, good luck. I do know that the dollar has a lot more value when the government is collecting it than when they spend it.

Our Constitution declares all men are created equal. I maintain that equality ends as soon as you start working for the government. Look at the fringe benefits government employees get compared to those received by the private sector. Now the state is ramming comprehensive planning upon our counties and townships. Another layer of bureaucracy that we will have to support with our tax dollars, not counting the time and money spent for permits to use our property in violation of our state constitutional rights.

Ten years ago when Mark Pettis was our representative, he went to the Wisconsin Legislative Council for an analysis of Article 1 Section 14 of our state constitution.

The senior staff attorney stated in that analysis "A 1978 Legislative Council study committee recommended the repeal of this provision on the grounds that it no longer serves any purpose." Is it any wonder we have state legislators and county boards pass laws that violate our rights? Since when does a state attorney get to decide for us which articles of our constitutions are relevant? He also stated "some people have referred to dictionary definitions of 'allodial'..." So now a dictionary is not the proper source to go for a definition of a word, but we have to go to an attorney!

While on a jury panel, former Judge Gableman removed me from the panel because I stated I could question the laws of the state. At that time my daughter was being prosecuted by the state of Minnesota for having sex with her husband. Just before the trial, the state dropped the charges because the American Civil Liberties Union got involved. It still cost her thousands of dollars and damaged her business. Another case of buying justice. It is our right as jurors to nullify an unjust law.

Mr. Ayers cannot expect too much compassion from the law if sanctions are imposed upon him. A disabled veteran neighbor was in the veterans hospital when his wife received a certified notice of

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delinquent taxes. The wife was sick and tired of living in an old farmhouse and thought it would be good riddance. I can't remember if he went to court or not, but I do remember him saying the district attorney told him something to the effect that he now had the chance to improve his living conditions. The law wasn't satisfied with taking just what it had coming, but robbed him of everything.

It is way past time for all of us to start asking questions from all our elected socalled public servants and demand answers. Our government is out of control. I have read for each one of us there is $330,000 of unfunded debt for just Social Security and Medicare obligations. Add to that the cost of our national debt. What kind of a life will our kids and grandchildren have?

Walter Lundeen Frederic

Two certain things Death and taxes Tax his cow, tax his goat, Tax his pants, tax his coat, Tax his crops, tax his work, Tax his tie, tax his shirt, Tax his chew, tax his smoke, Teach him taxes are no joke, Tax his tractor, tax his mule, Teach him taxes are a rule.

Tax his oil, tax his gas, Tax his notes, tax his cash.

Tax him good and let him know, After taxes, he has no dough.

If he hollers, tax him more.

Tax him ‘til he’s good and sore.

Tax his coffin, tax his grave, Tax the sod in which he lays.

Put those words upon his tomb.

“Taxes drove me to my doom.”

After he’s gone he can’t relax.

They’ll still be after Inheritance Tax! Curtis Bille Milltown

Pepsi for the little guy?

As I looked back at sales for the past year, I saw a disturbing trend. Our Pepsi products (Pepsi, Dew, Sierra Mist) were off over 40 percent in sales!

Our tackle, hunting, beer and miscellaneous items were up slightly in sales.

Also, Coke had a small increase.

Well, I had to look for answers. A year ago, I purchased Pepsi products for $6 to $6.50 a case (24 12-oz. cans). This year, I just paid $9.90 a case. Wal-Mart had them on sale for $5.99 a case two weeks ago.

I asked if I could get that price.

The answer was: That was a corporate account. (So, no I couldn’t get the price).

I also carry 20-oz. bottles for single sales.

Coke cost me $25.25 a case (24 bottles).

Pepsi cost me $30 a case.

Hmmm, something looks fishy at our bait shop.

Thanks, Pepsi!

Mike Henricksen, owner Big Mike’s Outdoor Sport Shop Siren

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RE: Courage of conviction As a property owner on 85th Street in Clams Falls Township, I take great exception to Brad Ayers’ (my neighbor’s) claims and actions. Ayers’ letter to the editor titled “Courage of Conviction,” dated Dec. 23, should have been titled “Selfish Civics for Dummies.”

Ayers’ letter is filled with self-serving exaggerations, half-truths, and delusions of grandeur. Just for the record, 85th Street southbound from 320th is much like any

New rebate program could save your family big money on big appliances Is there an old refrigerator that you want to replace? Or a dishwasher that needs to be retired? Well if so, now might be the right time for you to invest in a new appliance.

The U.S. Department of Energy recently approved the Wisconsin State Energy-Efficient Appliance Rebate Program, also known as Cash for Appliances. The state was awarded nearly $5.5 million for consumer rebates, and cash-back rewards started Jan. 1.

This means that, if your family is in the

Sick with terror The media have been swamped with reports about the attempt to blow up Northwest Airlines Flight 253 on Christmas Day. When Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab, now dubbed the “underwear bomber,” failed in his alleged attack, the lives of close to 300 people were spared what would have been, most likely, a horrible, violent end.

Since that airborne incident, the debates about terrorism and how best to protect the American people have been reignited.

Meanwhile, a killer that has stalked the U.S. public, claiming, by recent estimates, 45,000 lives annually – one dead American about every 10 minutes – goes unchecked.

That’s 3,750 people dead – more than the 9/11 attacks – every month who could be saved with the stroke of a pen.

This killer is the lack of adequate health care in the U.S. Researchers from Harvard Medical School found in late 2009 that 45,000 people die unnecessarily every year due to lack of health insurance. Researchers uncovered another stunning fact: In 2008, four times as many U.S. Army veterans died because they lacked health insurance than the total number of U.S. soldiers who were killed in Iraq and Afghanistan in the same period. That’s right: 2,266 veterans under the age of 65 died because they were uninsured.

On Tuesday, President Barack Obama was fiery when he made his public state-

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other gravel road you might find in Clam Falls Township and when Ayers describes it as winding and hilly he is exaggerating to justify his real, selfish motive. And when Ayers questions the actions of the Clam Falls Township Board and uses phrases as “Third World governance,” “spiteful,” and “vindictive,” he is only trying to set the stage for his own real motive. And when Ayers questions the integrity of the Polk County attorneys’ office, the county sheriff, Polk County Judge Rasmussen, and Judge Gregory Peterson of the Wisconsin Court of Appeals, he hopes the readers don’t take notice of his real motive.

Ayres’ real motive is money.

Yes, money! What Ayers’ letter fails to mention is that he was seeking thousands of dollars from the township in addition to the removal of the speed limit sign. Why else would he continue his suit for two years after the sign was taken down? Ayers would like us all to believe that he was battling to save animal and human life. This self-serving claim is only an attempt to paint himself as the “Billy Jack” of Somers Lake. All one needs to do is check the Wisconsin District Court records to see that Ayers uses the same system he has such disdain for, to extreme excess. So much for

the altruistic civil mindedness of his actions.

In closing, thank you, Mr. Ayers, for your military service (12 years), your law-abiding life, and your kindness to animals. And please try to remember that it isn’t so much what we do in life but how we do it that really matters.

market for a new furnace or boiler, you could qualify for a $200 rebate.

You could also get a rebate of $100 for washers, $75 for refrigerators and $25 dishwashers. for Several other appliances will qualify for cash-back rewards Ann however, too, Hraychuck clothes driers and stoves do not qualify 28th District for the rebate bethey are not Assembly cause Energy-Star rated.

In order to get your rebate, you’ll need to fill out an ap-

plication within 30 days of your purchase, attach a copy of your receipt and send those materials to the address on the application form. You should get a rebate check in the mail within six to eight weeks. You can download an application at www.focusonenergy.com or you can receive one by calling 800-762-7077.

One condition of the Cash for Appliances program is that the customer must provide proof that their old refrigerator, freezer or central air conditioner was taken out of service and properly recycled.

This can include working with a programapproved retailer who will pick up the old appliance when they deliver a new one, using an existing recycling service to recycle refrigerators and freezers, or turning over the old central air conditioners to the contractor who is installing the new one.

It is important we properly dispose of these inefficient and environmentally hazardous appliances if we want to see the results of this program.

Cash for Appliances will help families make valuable improvements in their homes – often their biggest investments.

It will save consumers when they buy their appliances, and also in the long run, as they save on their energy bills. At the same time, retailers think this program will boost their sales, and in turn, support their businesses and employees.

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

ment after meeting with his national-security team about the airline breach: “We are determined to thwart plans to kill Americans ... we face a challenge of the utmost urgency.”

He talked about “reviewing human and systemic failures that Amy almost cost more Goodman than 300 lives ... we must save innocent lives, not just some of the time but all of the time.”

This is all very admirable. Imagine if this same urgency was applied to a broken system that causes 45,000 unnecessary deaths per year. Since stimulus funds will now be directed to supply more scanning equipment at airports, what about spending money to ensure mammograms and prostate exams at community health centers?

And then there’s the investigation of who is responsible for the attempted Christmas Day attack and getting “actionable intelligence” from the alleged bomber to prevent future attacks. All good.

We actually have “actionable intelligence” on why people die due to lack of health care, and how insurance companies actively deny people coverage to increase their profits, but what has been done

about it?

The day before the underwear bomb plot, Christmas Eve, the U.S. Senate passed The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act by a vote of 60 to 39. Obama described the bill as “the most important piece of social legislation since the Social Security Act passed in the 1930s.” Yet to get to that magic number of 60 Senate votes, the Senate bill, which started out weak, had been brought to its knees by the likes of Sen. Joe Lieberman, from the health-insurance state of Connecticut, and by conservative Democrat Ben Nelson of Nebraska. The Senate and House versions of health-insurance reform now have to be reconciled in conference committee.

The conference-committee process is one that is little understood in the U.S. It’s where major changes to legislation are often imposed, with little or no notice.

That’s why C-SPAN CEO Brian Lamb sent a letter to congressional leaders Dec. 30, requesting access to televise the process.

He wrote, “[W]e respectfully request that you allow the public full access, through television, to legislation that will affect the lives of every single American.” Rather than simply grant access, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi asserted that “there has never been a more open process.”

Yet Pelosi and the Democrats are now saying that the bills won’t even go through a formal conference committee, but through informal, closed-door sessions with key committee chairs. While

this would circumvent Republican opportunities to filibuster, it would also grant very few individuals enormous power to cut deals in much the same way that Sens.

Nelson and Lieberman did. Since the health-insurance, medical-equipment and pharmaceutical industries spent close to $1.4 million per day to influence the health-care debate, we have to ask, Who will have access to those few legislators behind those closed doors?

Wendell Potter, the former CIGNA insurance spokesperson turned whistleblower, says he knows “where the bodies are buried.” Let’s be consistent. If we care about saving American lives, let’s take action now.

••• Denis Moynihan contributed research to this column.

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

Thomas J. Mullaney Maplewood, Minn. and Somers Lake

Police say personal Breathalyzers not always accurate MADISON - The latest on personal Breathalyzer sales shows annual profits of $215 million, up from $28 million five years ago. But with new, tougher, drunk driving laws in Wisconsin, police fear some people may rely too much on the devices as the ultimate source on sobriety.

Drivers may think using a personal Breathalyzer before getting behind the wheel is a good idea. You blow into the machine, which then tells you if your blood

alcohol content is above or below the legal limit.

But Howard Payne with the Madison Police Department says there are problems with people solely relying on those machines, known as PBTs. He says people shouldn’t put all of their faith in storebought machines since they have to be calibrated every 60 days.

Payne says uncalibrated machines may not give people an accurate reflection of

their sobriety.

But Deb Blair, president of JDD Ventures - a company that installs Breathalyzers in bars, says the machines are a positive thing because they make people aware of the effect that just “one more drink” can really have. She says the machines allow people to realize three drinks can put them over the legal limit and find another way home rather than driving. Blair adds some bartenders are using the Breathalyzers to

gauge whether they should keep serving someone.

According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Wisconsin had the highest rate of residents who drove under the influence of alcohol in 2008 – at a reported 26.4 percent. - Meghan Wons, Wisconsin Public Radio

Proposal aims to cut mortgage fraud MADISON - Lawmakers are trying to eliminate mortgage fraud in Wisconsin by banning some ex-convicts from getting mortgage broker licenses.

The bill was crafted by Milwaukee Rep. Jon Richards. It would prevent ex-cons who’ve committed certain crimes – including drug dealing, perjury or embezzlement

– from ever getting a mortgage license, regardless of when the felony occurred.

Richards says his measure would clean up the profession after the housing foreclosure crisis ripped through his city. He says it’s appropriate for the Legislature to take a close look at who it licenses since for most people, buying a home is the biggest pur-

chase they’ll make.

Supporters say the mortgage industry has become a magnet for ex-cons, who – in many cases – have drug related convictions. A recent Milwaukee Journal Sentinel investigation found about 12 percent of the state’s mortgage brokers had felony records. Federal law gives most former

criminals seven years before they can reapply for a license.

Critics argue the bill unfairly targets a specific profession. - Kirk Carapezza, Wisconsin Public Radio

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Band director requests discontinuation of marching band competitions Three on April ballot for school board

by Tammi Milberg ST. CROIX FALLS – The school board of St. Croix Falls met Jan. 12 and heard a request from high school band director Brian Kray regarding marching band competitions. Kray indicated that due to timing and quality of performance, he would like to see the marching band competitions discontinued from the music program. Kray stated that the competitions are hours away, usually following a sporting event the evening before. The students are tired and the quality of their performance is not what it could be, according to Kray.

“I would like to focus on the foundation of music being taught. I am asking to discontinue the marching band competition portion of the band program.

We are not losing the marching band, just the competitions,” said Kray.

The board thanked Kray for evaluating the program and making the recommendation. The item was only for discussion on this agenda.

In other business, it was noted that there are three candidates for the April election on the school board. There is one seat vacated by Max Fehrenbacher who has decided not to run for another term.

The candidates are Troy Desmet, Shari Norgard and Tilford Hellie.

The board also heard an update from the Rotary. Representative Warren White

discussed the student exchange program the Rotary is involved in. White mentioned that currently the school has a student from Italy named Kristina Cipelli Stelmakh for the ‘09-‘10 school year. St. Croix Falls student Elliot Frojker was accepted in December to be an exchange student in Switzerland for the ‘10-‘11 school year. He will be leaving in July 2010 and returning in June 2011.

The board approved the resignation of bus driver Dave Johnson with thanks.

The board approved FMLA for Brian Waltz.

New spot for school store Kelly Anderson spoke on behalf of the school store operations indicating plans for the store to be relocated inside the

double doors of the school entrance. A donation for windows and doors for the store has been received from Andersen Windows. A grant has been received and dollars from the activity fund netted by the school store will be added to the window and door donation to cover the costs of having the store in that location.

Anderson stated that the store could be set up for online sales as a possibility as well. She stated this would allow for people to purchase yearbooks, letter jackets and other school memorabilia online with credit cards or Paypal. She also stated there have been requests for school lunches to be set up this way and that it could be incorporated into the school store online store.

Additional stimulus funding eyed at Unity No challengers on April ballot

by Mary Stirrat BALSAM LAKE — More than $108,000 in funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act could be available to Unity School through the $4 billion nationwide “Race to the Top” program. The program would be administered by the state, and could provide as much as $254 million to be distributed to local school districts in Wisconsin.

The board voted to sign a memorandum of understanding to participate in the program, but may chose not to do so after the federal government awards the funding to states.

According to information presented at the Jan. 12 meeting of the Unity School Board of Education and on the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction Web site, if Wisconsin is successful in obtaining the Race to the Top funds, half must be awarded based on Title I allocations. The new funds could not supplant any existing Title I funding, but be used to enhance or expand Title I programming.

The overall purpose of Race to the Top, according to the Web site, “is to provide incentives to states to implement largescale, system-changing reforms that result in improved student achievement, narrowed achievement gaps, and increased graduation and college enrollment rates.”

Four areas of “reform” must be addressed by districts that participate in the program and receive Race to the Top funding.

According to the U.S. Department of Education, these four areas consist of enhancing standards and assessments, improving the collection and use of data,

increasing teacher effectiveness and achieving equity in teacher distribution, and turning around struggling schools.

The state’s MOU provides additional information on each area. Participating districts must implement a curriculum aligned to core standards in reading, English language arts and mathematics, and establish an assessment system; build data systems that measure student growth and success and link this information to teachers and principals in order to improve instruction; hire and train effective teachers and principals, develop effective evaluation systems, and provide professional development and mentoring opportunities; and turn around struggling schools through intervention programs.

The state of Wisconsin needs districts to sign the memorandum of understanding in order to apply for the federal funds, said district Administrator Brandon Robinson. If the state is awarded the grant, districts that signed the MOU have 90 days to either withdraw from the program or develop and submit a plan addressing the four key areas.

“I have my reservations about this,” said board President Debbie Peterson, after indicating she would vote in favor of signing the MOU. She indicated concern that the state is cutting aid to districts, and if the ARRA funds are not available in the future the district could end up with new programs it cannot fund.

Board member Dave Moore said he felt that Race to the Top was a “tweak” to the No Child Left Behind Legislation, and that Unity was already meeting the expectations of the program.

Jim Beistle agreed with Peterson, saying that any participating district may be required to continue any new efforts it initiates with the new funding. The 90day period, however, allows the district

to back out if needed, he added.

As the board voted to sign the memorandum of understanding, Robinson agreed it will be important to make sure that grant funding covers everything it requires from participating districts.

Parent University The school’s first Parent University, held Monday evening, was “deemed a success,” Robinson reported to the board, with more than 120 parents attending.

The event included a free meal, a presentation by the Minnesota Raptor Center that included a live eagle, break-out sessions for parents and swimming and games for kids.

“I think it was a great success,” said board member Kelly Bakke.

Another event to strengthen families is coming up Friday, Jan. 22, with a free breakfast and community resource fair.

The breakfast will be served by the dance line from 7:15 to 8:45 a.m., with exhibitor booths open from 8 to 10 a.m. Exhibitors include Polk County health services, the Salvation Army, Home Plus and Compass Learning, Anchor Bank, the local library system, Community Referral Agency, Kinship, and others.

April ballot Three board members up for re-election have no challengers in the April election.

Seats up for election are those held by Chad Stenberg, Jim Beistle and Dave Moore, and all are running unopposed.

Other business • In his report to the board, Robinson noted that the open enrollment application period is Feb. 1 through Feb. 19. Applications can be made online or directly to the nonresident school district.

• The pool is open once again, after a

two-week closure due to glass from a broken light. The pool was cleaned and maintenance completed, said Robinson, including the installation of energy-efficient light fixtures and new drain covers, and painting the lines on the bottom of the pool. The school should see a rebate from Focus on Energy for the new fixtures, he said.

• High school Principal Jason Cress reported on the ongoing revamping of the high school curriculum. Twenty-five courses were eliminated last year, curriculum changes are being made, and additional course changes are being planned for the 2010-11 school year.

• Chris Lesneski was hired as varsity softball coach, at $2,668, and the resignation of bus driver Patricia Stager was accepted.

OBITUARIES Bob Fulkerson

Robert John “Bob” Fulkerson, 92, of Superior, died Jan. 12, 2010, at the Golden Living Center.

He is survived by his daughters, Marlys Spencer of Frederic and Kathryn Williams of Superior; grandchildren, Charvey (Joan) Spencer, Patrick Spencer, Keri (Dan) Nelson, Bob (Traci) DeMeyer and other family members and friends.

Visitation will be in Downs Funeral Home, corner of Ogden Avenue and 19th Street, on Friday, Jan. 15, beginning at 11 a.m. and continuing until the celebration of his life at noon. Committal prayers will be said at 2:30 p.m. in Greenwood Cemetery. The Downs Funeral Home, Superior, is helping the family with arrangements.

A complete obituary will appear in a future issue of the Inter-County Leader.

Property claims set another record in 2009 More than $26 million given back to Wisconsin residents MADISON – State Treasurer Dawn Marie Sass announced this week that the Unclaimed Property Department in the Office of the State Treasurer paid out a record-breaking number of claims in 2009 and the second-highest payout to Wisconsin residents ever.

“As a result of our annual State Tour and Outreach events, more Wisconsinites are looking for their money and we are happy to help them find it and give it back to them,” Sass said.

The Unclaimed Property Department received 26,238 claims in 2009 and gave $26,801,064 back to residents. In 2008, the department received 25,619 claims and gave back $28,055,878.

Since Sass took office in 2007, claim requests and claim payouts have set new annual records. Sass links that to the fact

that she visited all 72 counties in the state once every year since taking office.

“It’s not only my duty to meet as many Wisconsinites as I can and help them find money the state might be holding, it’s my passion,” Sass said. “I love the Unclaimed Property tour and getting around the state to get the message out.

There’s nothing better for me than to meet a person, search the database with them, find their name and money and reunite them with their cash.”

Unclaimed property consists of un-

cashed payroll checks, utility refunds, stocks, dividends and safe deposit box contents. Under Wisconsin Statute, after one to five years of inactivity businesses across the country are mandated to turn all unclaimed money, stock and safe deposit boxes to the state treasurer’s office for safekeeping. There is no time limit for collecting your unclaimed property.

For more information on unclaimed property, visit www.statetreasury.wisconsin.gov. - from the office of the state treasurer

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Disagreement between Lutherans continues Bethany Lutheran Church of Branstad members discuss voting to leave ELCA

by Priscilla Bauer GRANTSBURG - Pastor Jay Ticknor thanked Bethany Lutheran Church members for coming to a discussion on the proposed vote to leave the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America, then asked the over 40 members attending the Wednesday, Jan. 6, meeting to be respectful of others when making their comments.

Ticknor reminded the group of their long-standing relationship with one another as members of Bethany’s church family.

Becky Carlson, who is employed at Luther Point Bible Camp and was one of 37 people elected at the last ELCA assembly to its churchwide church council, was first to offer remarks in support for the ELCA. “The ELCA does incredible work throughout the world,” said Carlson, citing ELCA programs to fight hunger and malaria. “None of the decisions made are taken lightly by the assembly.”

“Bethany should leave the ELCA,” said David Dahlberg, who handed out a letter he and his wife Julie had written to the congregation stating their reasons for wanting to leave the ELCA. “Three years ago I made a motion to increase Bethany’s benevolence to the ELCA,” Dahlberg told group.

Ken Java was one the “Since then I’ve of the Bethany gone 180 deLutheran Church of Branstad members grees to where I attending a meeting am today after the vote and to discuss the conother things I gregation’s taking a have found out vote to leave the about the ELCA. Java spoke of ELCA.” having compassion “Julie and I and understanding love Bethany for gay people and L u t h e r a n . supported Bethany We’ve particiLutheran remaining pated in the with the ELCA. church life here

Pastor Jay Ticknor told the over 40 Bethany Lutheran Church members attending a meeting to discuss whether the congregation should vote on leaving the ELCA, “We are a church of different options. The church is bigger than this one issue. Both sides are being faithful to their beliefs. I don’t think this is a reason to divide the church. This is a call to come together more than a call to break apart.” - Photos by Priscilla Bauer at Bethany and we have tried to be involved and support our church, but the ELCA has strayed from God’s word,” said Dahlberg.

“The Bible clearly says homosexuality is a sin and I don’t know how to teach senior high youth that homosexuality is OK. But it’s not about homosexuality. It comes down to straying from God’s word,” stated Dahlberg.

Dahlberg mentioned other members had told him they disagree with the ELCA vote but don’t want to leave Bethany. “If we left, the ELCA would keep our home, our church,” explained Dahlberg. “I don’t see the value of staying with a denomination we don’t agree with.”

“There are so many people who are gay and who have suffered trying to grow up in our society,” said another member, Ken Java. “If we are really Christians we can’t exclude them. I’m glad the ELCA had guts enough to accept them. That’s the real Christian position. The pastor asked that we have compassion and compassion is understanding. Thirty or 40 years down the road we will look back at how wrong we were.”

Helen Anderson said she didn’t feel there was a place for her in a church that would exclude some people. “It makes my heart feel good to be in a church that’s inclusive.”

“These are my feelings and I am not going to try to convince anyone,” said Merlin Johnson, a Bethany member for over 50 years.

Johnson spoke to how people have different interpretations of the Bible. “I’m going to take a different slant,” said Johnson. “Interpreting the Bible has been going on for many years.”

Johnson expressed gratitude to the ELCA for the assistance given in calling a new pastor when Bethany’s pastor for many years, Myron Carlson, resigned.

“Down through the years we’ve had issues come up,” said Johnson. “There were a thousand plus delegates at the ELCA general assembly. I listened to the debate on my computer. Provisions were included in the vote for those with bound hearts.”

“The ELCA has to change their constitution and I think our response to the ELCA vote should not be should we leave or stay but that we wait and see what options ELCA gives us,” said Johnson.

“We have a tremendous congregation here,” Johnson said. “Let’s wait and see.

I hope we can stay 100-percent together as a congregation.”

Pastor Ticknor then told the group the decision made at the churchwide level allows for “structured flexibility.”

“Bethany doesn’t have to call a homosexual pastor. The congregation can call whoever they want to.”

One of Bethany’s church council members, Gaylen Brown, said he felt he had been left out of the ELCA vote. “I just feel with this vote we were never part of the decisionmaking. There were 52 delegates from this area and I would have been one but I was never asked. As far as I am

concerned it was a stacked deck.

We didn’t have any say in it.”

Dan Kuesel said the congregation has tried to reach a consensus but that everyone has indiv i d u a l choices and individual beliefs.

“I Bethany Lutheran we Church member David think need to dis- Dahlberg said he supcuss this fur- ported the congregation ther as a leaving the ELCA during c o n g r e g a - a discussion held at the tion,” said church in Branstad on Kuesel. “We Wednesday, Jan. 6. s h o u l d strive for consensus and this is the place to do it.”

“We are a church of different options.

The church is bigger than this one issue.

Both sides are being faithful to their beliefs. I don’t think this is a reason to divide the church,” Pastor Ticknor told the group. “This is a call to come together more than a call to break apart.”

As the decision came to a close Java provided some lighter moments when he told the story he had heard of another issue dividing the church some 100 years ago.

Java said there were some people in the old Swedish Lutheran Church who wanted the pastor to speak and use English in worship services, not Swedish.

They eventually left the Swedish church and went down the road and formed the English Lutheran Church. In trying to console one of his Swedish parishioners upset by the split, the pastor said, “Well, God does understand English, you know.” To which the parishioner replied, “Ya but does he like it?”

Johnson then asked if he could make one final remark. “If I was a council member I wouldn’t call for a vote. We are not ready for this.”

“I disagree,” said Dahlberg. “This is the frog in the pot that’s going to boil over.”

A special meeting of Bethany’s church council was held the following evening, on Jan. 7, with the council voting not to call for a congregational vote to leave the ELCA.

Bethany council withdraws resolution to leave ELCA

by Wayne M. Anderson GRANTSBURG - In a surprising turn of events, a Lutheran church council decided not to vote on leaving the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, igniting emotions and seeing members immediately quitting the church.

The church council at Bethany Lutheran Church of Grantsburg unexpectedly decided in a special meeting last Thursday, Jan. 7, to withdraw a formal resolution to leave the ELCA, and thus no vote will be allowed by the congregation at large.

The night before the council met, church members attended an informational meeting (see story above) to discuss facets of the vote last summer by the ELCA to allow the rostering of same-sex ministers in marriage-type relationships.

The Bethany congregation was tentatively scheduled to vote on a resolution Jan. 24 to “leave the ELCA.” The vote was on the church agenda for a few months.

“I had submitted a resolution (in November) asking Bethany Church to vote to leave the ELCA,” said Julie Dahlberg, a council member. “We wanted people to recognize that the ELCA has erred; they’ve strayed from what God has

called them to do.”

But she said the Rev. Jay Ticknor, of Bethany, asked her in November to “withdraw that resolution” until after Christmas so the controversy would not disrupt the Advent season. She agreed.

Then at the Jan. 7 council meeting she recalled Ticknor saying, “If this vote goes forward it is not in the best interest of our church. It will divide our church, and it will cause more dissension. So he asked that we would not go forward with it.”

His request, and requests from other congregation members, was the factor for withdrawing the resolution, she said.

“We’ve been here for 20-plus years,” she said. “We’ve given our lives to this church. I didn’t want the situation to digress.”

She said the resolution was not meant to encourage “fighting” in the church.

Such behavior only “distracts from what we’re supposed to be about. We’re supposed to be witnesses.”

The majority of Bethany members at the Wednesday night informational meeting voiced support for the ELCA national vote rostering same-sex ministers in marriage-type relationships.

The supportive members cited that God loves everyone, and gay people

have suffered greatly in history, and they should be welcomed in church.

The traditional Lutherans agreed God loves all, but homosexual behavior is condemned in the Bible and their leaders should not practice it.

Leaving the church In the end Dahlberg said, “There was no opportunity for this (resolution) to pass and that it would only create further personal conflict. So I said, ‘I’m withdrawing the resolution.’”

Now she and her husband, along with other members, said they will leave Bethany.

“We feel to stay at Bethany doesn’t make sense. We’d only make people uncomfortable,” she said. “But we still care for the people.”

Immediately after the resolution was withdrawn, council member Gaylen Brown resigned.

“I felt it was done,” Brown said.

“There wasn’t anything more for me to do.”

He said he wanted the church to have an opportunity to vote on the issue “to help bring closure.” But no vote is expected at Bethany.

Brown, too, is moving on.

“I’m going to be involved in the new church in Siren,” he said. He will be helping with the children’s program there.

Many traditional Lutherans have left area ELCA churches over the “human sexuality” issue and what they call a “moving away” from historical views in the Bible.

These disaffected Lutherans have formed a new congregation called New Hope Lutheran Church. The church holds services at the school auditorium in Siren.

“I’m certainly saddened by the difficulties and the hurt over this whole issue,” said Ticknor. “I’m just glad for the (Bethany) congregation that we don’t have to go through that process and cause even more disruption and dissension.”

He said there are no winners in this situation.

“It’s just one of those things where there isn’t a winner regardless of the outcome,” Ticknor said. “Everyone loses with this.”

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Bill Scott receives TF stewardship award

by Tammi Milberg TAYLORS FALLS, Minn. – The city council for Taylors Falls met Monday, Jan. 11, and presented an award on behalf of the city and its residents to Bill (William W.) Scott. Scott was the recipient of the 2009 St. Croix River Valley Stewardship Award, started in 2000 when both the cities of St. Croix Falls and Taylors Falls were awarded the award from the National Park Service for the efforts to protect and preserve the St. Croix River Valley and negotiating a buried powerline through the cities with Xcel Energy. The cities on both sides of the river annually present an award to one resident or a citizen who has promoted the city or demonstrated preservation efforts, and Scott is the 2009 recipient for Taylors Falls.

The award certificate presented to Scott states: “One cannot envision historic preservation in Taylors Falls or the state of Minnesota for that matter, without equating it with the efforts of Bill Scott. He was involved in

the 1972 designation of the mid-19th century Angel Hill neighborhood as a state and nationally designated historic district and has personally restored three homes in that district.

“Bill has been a member of the Heritage Preservation Commission since its inception in 2002, which has designated 10 homes and businesses as well as Bill Scott 40 parcels in the Angel Hill District as Local Heritage Preservation sites. He was awarded a lifetime

membership in the Taylors Falls Historical Society for his contributions to the historic Taylors Falls Public Library and the WHC Folsum House. Other memberships include the Minnesota and Chisago County Historical Society, the St. Croix River Association and a former member of the St. Croix Valley Heritage Coalition. Bill was instrumental in assisting the city in acquiring the scenic overlook site and sat on the Scenic Overlook Task Force while it was active. The city proclaimed March 2, 2000, as Bill Scott Day in recognition of his many accomplishments.

“We believe Bill Scott has earned the right to be selected and honored as the Taylors Falls 2009 stewardship award recipient. On behalf of the citizens of the city of Taylors Falls, we offer to you our humble and heartfelt appreciation for all that you have done and continue to do to promote the historic charm of Taylors Falls,” read Mayor Michael Buchite. The council presented Scott with the award and applause.

Assured to publish offiical 2010 visitor guide ST. CROIX FALLS – The Polk County Tourism Council has retained the services of Assured Publishing, Ltd. of Tomahawk, Wis. for production of the official 2010 Polk County Visitor Guide, according to William Johnson, president of the tourism council.

Assured Publishing is a specialty publisher of visitor guides, maps and other promotional material for chambers of commerce as well as visitor and convention bureaus. Assured also produces and distributes dozens of brochures for clients along with its Action and Home Showcase magazines. The company has had its produc-

tion facility in Tomahawk for more than a quarter of a century.

“The visitor guide is an integral part of our marketing campaign to showcase the best of Polk County,” Johnson said, “from outdoor recreation and attractions to the fine arts and entertainment.”

Under the guidance of the tourism council, Assured will do both the sales and editorial content for the visitor guide, which will have a press run of 25,000 copies.

Assured will also distribute 5,000 copies of the visitor guide in the East Central and Hwy. 29 regions of its dis-

tribution network.

Ad sales will start immediately, according to Al Hanley, publisher for Assured. The deadline for sales will be Friday, Feb. 12. Representatives of Assured will visit individual businesses to place an ad in the official visitor guide. To place an ad or for more information, contact Assured at 800-353-4511 or info@assuredpublications.com or Polk County Tourism at 715-383-1410 or polkinfo@charterinternet.net. - Submitted

Taylors Falls applies for trail project grant

by Tammi Milberg TAYLORS FALLS, Minn. – The city of Taylors Falls approved and authorized the application for a Transportation Enhancement Grant for a multiuse paved trail development in the city.

The trail would begin downtown heading north on the abandoned railroad bed along the bluff, then cut west to the St. Croix River Valley and continue west connecting to city parks, neighborhoods, and the Bryant Woods Park Reserve, ending at Cherry Hill Park. The trail length is 4,462 feet, preserving the Northern Pacific Railroad bed by converting it to a trail, and providing connection to the Swedish Immigrant Trail, Minnesota Interstate State Park, and the proposed

Gateway Trail.

The grant is an 80/20 match with the estimated amounts of $197,404 for the grant and $64,886 for the city. Council discussion indicated this trail area is indicated on the park and rec commission’s master plan.

The council also discussed that the city’s portion is an estimate and that the project is three to four years out so the city would have an opportunity to budget for it should the grant be awarded.

Councilman John Tangen wondered if the trail is nonmotorized. Zoning administrator/coordinator Larry Phillips responded, “That is up to the council to decide.

This is the way it is being presented.”

The motion carried for submission of the grant for a

multiuse trail subject to further review by the mayor and Phillips as the process moves along.

In other business, the council approved a contract for law enforcement with Chisago County for 2010 with the maximum amount of $131,566.

The council discussed the rest rooms in the Memorial Community Center being open in the spring, summer, fall and Lighting Festival. No motion was made as the item was for discussion only and the details have not been determined for keeping the building open, or for maintenance in regards to cleaning and supplies for the rest rooms.

Yellow Bike proposed for St. Croix Falls Skate park improvements discussed

by Tammi Milberg ST. CROIX FALLS – The city council for St. Croix Falls met Jan. 11, and entertained an idea from former Mayor Brad Foss called Yellow Bike. Foss said while he and his family were in Paris, they were introduced to the Yellow Bike idea. “There were bikes to use for free and we thought, how wonderful. Taking it a step further, I thought we should have it here in St. Croix Falls because it helps define our sense of place.”

Foss presented some basic details of the program indicating he did not have all the details in place because the first step was to find out if the council approved on moving forward with the idea or not.

Foss explained that Yellow Bike would be a free bike program for the cities of St. Croix Falls and Taylors Falls. “The motivation behind Yellow Bike is simple,” he said. “We want people to ride bikes so we are making it easy for them. Yellow Bike intends to create Yellow Bike stations where people could pick up a bike, review a map of various bike routes and learn Yellow Bike’s only rule: Please return the Yellow Bike in good working order to one of the approved bike lots upon completion of your ride.”

Foss said the hope is that people who work downtown would ride up to Lion’s Park on their lunch break, or families vacationing in the area will take time to ride around the two cities or maybe residential kids can go out on summer nights and ride around. In any case the sponsors of Yellow Bike only want to offer free bikes to willing riders.

Foss stated that the focus for Yellow Bike is a Ushaped area of downtown to the Lions Park and over to Taylors Falls. He said he is not marketing the Gandy Dancer area and would not be competition for Erick’s Bike and Canoe rental business in the city.

“Yellow Bike will agree to maintain the program for one year. This will include maintenance of the bikes, organizing wayward bikes, communications with the city councils, and an evaluation of the overall benefits of the program,” he said.

Foss indicated the following places as proposed Yellow Bike station locations: the St. Croix Falls overlook, St. Croix Falls Library, The Drive In in Taylors Falls, and another potential Taylors Falls site, with Planet Supply as a maintenance depot. The plan is for 24-30 bikes with a start date of June 10. Foss said he would continue to work out the details and bring the matter back to a future council meeting. He also added that any bike donations for the program would be appreciated. Persons wanting to donate a bike or time for the program can contact Foss at valleyyellowbike@gmail.com.

The council seemed very receptive to the idea and thanked Foss for spending his time on researching and presenting the matter to the city.

In other business, the council heard a presentation from youth who are active in the city’s skate park. The presentation included a list of improvements for the skate park including having the hours of operation changed, a water source for the park, bathroom facilities and lighting. The group indicated they welcomed any ideas from the city for promotional fundraisers to help raise money for improvements. The council indicated the improvements listed all made sense and further discussed the hours of operation request. The youth indicated that they would like to see the park hours changed to be open as weather permits. Currently the rules are sunup to sundown with the park closed Nov. 1 to May 31. The discussion involved having the hours of sunup to sundown remain and removing the Nov. 1 to May 31 portion and replacing it with open as weather permits and the park is free of ice. The council stated they would consider the request on the hours and bring it back at a future meeting for any further discussion and/or a decision.

The council approved a landlord’s waiver agreement for LifeLink III to have a modular home on city-owned property along with a shared garage facility currently being used by LifeLink III and the city police department. The landlord waiver is for 20 years, extending an original agreement that was created in 2006 between the parties.

“Rethink Afghanistan” showing, Feb. 5 ST. CROIX FALLS - Peace In Action is sponsoring a showing of "Rethink Afghanistan" on Feb. 5, at the new St. Croix Falls Public Library. "Rethink Afghanistan" is a groundbreaking, full-length documentary focusing on the key issues surrounding the war in Afghanistan. The public is invited to attend and learn a little more about this mysterious war in a faraway country where the U.S. has been fighting since Oct.1, 2001, and where the Soviet Union fought unsuccessfully for ten years before withdrawing their forces in 1989.

From Hwy. 8, go north three blocks on Hwy. 87, a.k.a. Washington Street. The library is on the right side of the road - just before the Holiday Station. The program is free. Refreshments will be served. The video will be shown at 7 p.m. and is 75 minutes long.

Come early if you want to visit the new energy-efficient library; it closes at 7 p.m. The documentary will be shown in the adjacent meeting room. - with submitted information

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Scattered items covered by Grantsburg council Dog control, skating time, rusty water

by Gregg Westigard GRANTSBURG – The Grantsburg Village Board covered a variety of items at its monthly meeting Monday night, Jan. 11. The meeting started at its normal 5 p.m. time and broke temporarily at 6 to conduct the nominating caucus for the April election. (See separate story.) All council members except Michael Langevin were present, and eight members of the public attended parts of the meeting.

The public can enjoy three hours of free skating time each week at the indoor rink thanks to a purchase of time by the village. Free ice time will be from 3 to 6 p.m. each Sunday through March, when the ice melts. The agreement starts this Sunday, Jan. 17. The village approved an agreement with the Grantsburg Hockey Association to buy up to 25 hours of ice time at $100 per hour. Association President Rick Quimby said the agreement will allow the public to skate on an inside rink with regular ice conditions. He said that the former outside rink was too difficult to maintain. The ice times may start later some Sundays if tournament play extends past 3 p.m., but the full three hours will always be guaranteed. Any changes in times will be posted on the association’s Web site: grantsburghockey.com.

The council eliminated a section of its animal control ordinance, section 7-1-10, which placed strict regulations on a list of dog breeds. Council members felt that the ordinance was difficult to administer and did not control the problem of nuisance dogs. A village couple said the ordinance as written would require them to carry expensive insurance on their 8-year-old rottweiler regardless of its temperament but would not control breeds not on the list. Council member Mark Dahlberg said section 7-1-6 of the ordinance achieves the same purpose as the eliminated section. Dahlberg added that the section involving proof of insurance might be a violation of privacy if the insurance certificate reported an individual’s credit score.

Grantsburg students will now be able to plant memorial trees in an arboretum on village property near the school. Back in 2001, Bruce Erickson donated a piece of wooden land across the road from the swimming pool and behind the cemetery to the village as a park. The wooded area was to be used by the school as a nature/educational classroom. The council approved granting an easement to the school district to use the land. That easement was never granted and was forgotten until Clayton Jorgensen resurrected the idea.

The easement has been granted, several years late, and the Memorial Park and Arboretum will be a reality this

spring.

Virgil Olson told the council that the village water in areas north of the river is often so brown with rust that water softeners don’t clean it. He showed council members a filter with brownish water and said the problem is common in the East Benson area. Village President Roger Panek thanked Olson for informing the council about the issue and said the village would try to find out what the problem is.

The Grantsburg Fire Association closed on its purchase of village land where a new fire station will be built. Panek said the fire association is still waiting word on stimulus money for construction of the new fire hall.

The Christmas lighting at the display by Memory Lake will not be on 24/7 next season. The arrangement to turn the lights off this December did not work. Next year the lights will be turned on at dusk and off at dawn.

The transfer station for the disposal of large items was closed immediately. The operators, Northwest Disposal, failed to renew their contract by the Jan. 11 due date and did not have insurance in force. The village crew was ordered to lock the facility down.

Polk County Highway Committee discusses building options No consensus on future plans reached

by Gregg Westigard BALSAM LAKE – While the Polk County Highway Department’s 1938 building continues to receive repairs to solve the most immediate problems, the highway committee spent a major part of its monthly meeting Thursday, Jan. 7, discussing long-range highway facility plans.

Highway Commissioner Steve Warndahl started the discussion under an agenda item Highway Building Renovation Plans.

“I need direction,” Warndahl said. “I need to know where we want to go with the feasibility study. I think

the campus option [a plan for a new highway campus that was defeated in a referendum in 2008] is dead. Do we want a new five- to seven-year plan? If we stay on the present site, we need a plan.”

Warndahl went on to say the county could be spending $300,000 to $400,000 a year to fix the present site.

He said that would include big projects like tearing down and replacing buildings and changing the office space.

While all five members of the highway committee, Marvin Caspersen, Herschel Brown, Jay Luke, Dean Johansen and Larry Voelker, were present, most of the comments were made by Brown, Luke and Johansen.

Each had a different view of the issues.

Polk County Highway Facility issues are an ongoing topic Same problems identified over the years

by Gregg Westigard BALSAM LAKE – The present main highway building was built in 1938.

It sits on a highway campus located on both side of Hwy. 46 at the south edge of Balsam Lake. The property where the large white concrete structure sits includes a number of smaller buildings, one of which dates to the time when the county used horses to clear the roads. Across the highway is the yard where supplies, including winter salt/sand are stored. Plow trucks must cross the highway to be loaded with salt/sand and weighed before setting out to clear the winter roads.

The Polk County Facility Needs Assessment and Master Plan, completed in 1999, included a study of the highway facilities. It states, “The highway department facility is outdated and undersized. Fleet vehicle life is shortened by current washing and storage methods.”

The document went on to list four pages of concerns. However, the highway facility was classified as a low priority project in 1999. Since that time, every other high-, medium- and low-priority project on the 13-item list has been addressed.

The issue rose again in the Public Works and Campus Feasibility Study presented in October 2007. That study identified many issues of concern, both issues from the 1999 study and new issues. The study presented options including a new facility on a new site.

The county board deferred the decision on a new highway campus to the voters in a referendum in February 2008. That referendum was defeated with an 80-percent negative vote.

Since then, the county has completed a number of immediate need projects at the highway facility. Several of those projects involved cleaning contaminated sites in the basement of the main building and one of the sheds. Those projects are scheduled to continue with annual funding as part of the county’s capital improvement plan.

Police arrest seven for OWI POLK COUNTY – Lawrence Kieffer, 51, Cushing, was arrested and charged with OWI, third offense on Jan. 9. He was arrested after driving his vehicle into a ditch near CTH N and 195th Street. He had previous OWI arrests in 1992 and 2000.

Jaran Voss, 22, Balsam Lake, was arrested and charged with OWI, second offense, on Jan. 10, after a police officer saw him cross the centerline in his vehicle several times. He had a previous OWI arrest in November 2009.

Russell Hornick, 39, Clayton, was arrested and charged with OWI, first offense, on Jan. 7. He was in a one-vehicle rollover accident at about 2 a.m. that morning on CTH D south of Clayton. His vehicle landed on

its roof and he was trapped inside. Firefighters freed him from the vehicle and reported he appeared quite intoxicated. A police officer administered a Breathalyzer, which read .199 percent. He was also charged with prohibited blood alcohol content.

Several other OWI first-offense arrests were made this week, including: Christopher Gates, 23, Osceola, on Jan. 8; Melissa Johnson, 18, Shafer, Minn., on Jan. 9; Kevin McLean, 23, New Richmond, on Jan. 9. McLean’s blood alcohol content was measured at .21, and he was also charged with prohibited alcohol content; Janna Ringler, 41, St. Croix Falls. – with information from the Polk County Sheriff’s Dept.

“We must do something with the facilities,” Brown said. “Somewhere we need a bigger garage. But I don’t see more borrowing until the county’s debt is reduced.

The property owners want no tax increases.”

“We can do some things to make things better or there will be a real emergency,” Luke said. “Are we maintaining the equipment? Are we utilizing our employees well? Are we gaining ground? Some of our debts are being paid off. The facility is totally outdated.

There is no logical way to pump money into it. We must look at a new facility in five to seven years.”

“The problem [with the referendum] was the lack of property to put the facility on,” Johansen said. “Before we put money into the old facility, we must do longterm thinking. We haven’t done enough work on finding property. We must make a commitment to buy land.

This will be a job for the new county administrator.”

Warndahl mentioned some of the problems that need to be solved soon. He mentioned urinals that back up into the hand-washing sink when flushed, and an office that is not handicap accessible for employees and the public. Warndahl said he needs good prices on what the projects will cost.

“My idea is – we aren’t going to move anywhere, so we must make this facility work,” Warndahl said. “I have a budget for short-term fixes. A new facility will come in 15 to 20 years.”

Brown closed by saying the constituents won’t buy a $500,000 project.

Johansen asked how much money should be sunk in the old facility.

Luke said a lot of bonding will be paid off in the interim.

The discussion ended.

Burnett Co. sheriff’s report Accidents Jan. 6: A legally parked vehicle owned by Cathy Langenfeld - Kurtz, Siren, was hit by an unknown vehicle. The damage to the parked vehicle was slight and there were few clue left as to who might have hit the vehicle.

The incident is under investigation.

Jan. 9: Mannie A. Nelson, 52, Grantsburg, was eastbound on Fish Lake Road in Grantsburg

Siren police report Jan. 7: The Siren Police Department issued a truancy citation to a 16-year-old male.

Jan. 6: A citation for possession of a dangerous weapon at school was issued to a 15-yearold female. It was the opinion of the Police Chief Chris Sybers that there was no malicious intent or intent to harm anyone

Polk County circuit court Liban M. Abdalla, Barron, speeding, $175.30.

Benjamin R. Anderson, Frederic, speeding, $175.30.

Kevin M. Anderson, Clear Lake, operating while suspended, $200.50.

Christopher L. Belisle, Balsam Lake, nonregistration of auto, $160.80.

Rita P. Bibeau, Centuria, fail/stop at stop sign, $175.30.

Michael E. Books, Chetek, seat belt violation, $10.00.

Ivan M. Bowen IV, St. Croix Falls, seat belt violation, $10.00.

Neil A. Bracht II, Milltown, failure to notify police of accident, $263.50; steering/suspension not meeting requirements, $175.30; driving too fast for conditions, $213.10.

Chad C. Brady, Buffalo, speeding, $175.30.

Amber R. Branville, Luck, speeding, $175.30.

Jennifer L. Bridges, Dresser, speeding, $175.30.

Joshua M. Burtle, Balsam Lake, ATV – operation on highways, not guilty plea.

Patricia M. Carey, Clear Lake, operating while suspended, $200.50.

Jaime H. Carmona, Balsam Lake, operating while sus-

pended, $200.50; nonregistration, $175.30.

Gina M. Centimole, Amery, speeding, $175.30.

Glenn W. Cherry Sr., Clear Lake, operate without valid license, $200.50.

Ashley R. Close, Luck, speeding, $175.30.

Diane L. Drury, New Richmond, speeding, not guilty plea.

Keith M. Dufee, Turtle Lake,

Township when Curtis L. Harmon, 32, Grantsburg, who was southbound on Henderson Road, did not stop at a stop sign and hit Nelson as he was traveling through the intersection.

Harmon reported that the icy roads caused him to slid through the stop sign. Nelson reported shoulder pain. No other injuries were reported. No citations were issued.

operate motor vehicle without proper tires, $160.80.

Lucas J. Eggert, Glenwood City, operating while suspended, $200.50.

Duane E. Erickson, Newport, Minn., passing into oncoming traffic, $326.50; speeding, $175.30.

Jacob P. Farrell, Osceola, operating while suspended, $200.50.

connected to the incident.

Jan. 6: The Siren Police Department deemed a home at 7649 Cemetery Road inhabitable and allowed the electric company and the gas company to shut off the utilities in the building. It appeared that water pipes had froze and broke.

Polk County marriage licenses Tami J. Stencel, Eureka, and Justin D. Preble, Eureka, issued Jan. 8, 2010.

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Siren junior scores !" in Dragon win for #$%%%th point

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Siren 84, Frederic 34

by Greg Marsten FREDERIC- Some local retailers may have noticed a run recently on Spiderman regalia: Masks, shirts, posters, maybe even full Spidey suits.

No, it wasn’t a frat house prank or some local conspiracy to corner the market on Marvel Comics movie gear; it was a school and communitywide effort to celebrate the athletic achievement of a Siren basketball phenom, Carley Emery, who apparently has a thing for the web slinger. According to her coach, she dressed as Peter Parker’s alter ego once for a party, and it seems to have stuck.

Evidence of her support was everywhere on Tuesday, Jan. 12, at the muchanticipated Frederic-Siren game, as Dragon fans came out of the woodwork to witness their star player’s momentous achievement of reaching 1,000 career basketball points quicker than anyone can remember.

The countdown began early, as Emery needed 28 points in the game to crack the magic mark. That number is a pretty heady mark for any basketball player.

Although she is averaging just over 21 points per game this year, it would be no easy task.

Or so they all thought. Emery was on fire as the game opened up. She nailed her fast breaks, and inside layups like usual, buried her outside shots from her favorite right side, at or beyond the 3point line, like she’s done so well, and played a strict defense that forced the conference-leading Vikings players to get shaken up and commit turnovers they normally don’t commit.

When Emery shines, her fellow Dragons tend to shine as well.

Siren led by a comfortable 41-23 spread at the half, and Emery had already racked up 20 points, even sitting out the final three minutes of the half.

By early in the third quarter, the buzz in the stands became electric and fast paced, like a mass rumor was being shared and everyone knew what it was.

Spidey masks began to appear on fore-

Siren Dragon teammates and coaches pose with junior Carley Emery after her remarkably fast rush to 1,000 career points. Emery scored 36 points on Tuesday in her team's 84-38 win over conference-leading Frederic. – Photos

by Greg Marsten heads. Signs and photos of the doe-eyed junior began to show up on popsicle sticks across the gym, all of them emblazoned with phrases like “We Love You, Carley!” or just highlighted with “#21 Emery!”

Fellow classmates maintained a critical countdown pad of large velum paper, displayed courtside across from the Dragon bench, to keep track of their friend’s milestone.

994, 996, then 998 with about four minutes to go in the third quarter.

Emery then took an inside pass from teammate Ashley Guevara, and from almost straight under the basket, the 5foot-6 guard took a shot she’s probably taken several thousand times over the years: An easy, no think, straight forward soft kiss off the backboard from below. A shot that she would be embarrassed to miss any other time, and would probably never hear the end of from her basketball family and teammates if she missed now, especially with her team up, 59-26, with little pressure.

The clock showed 2:31 remaining in the third quarter. She didn’t miss.

Siren junior Carley Emery spools up for another point on her way to 36 for the game - and over 1,000 for her young career - Tuesday against Frederic.

Giant poster-sized numbers sprung up across the gym, declaring “1-0-0-0,” highlighted with sparkling streamers and shimmering green and silver Siren stripes.

The visitor section of the Frederic gym erupted. Her teammates grabbed her uncomfortably, slapping her on the back and tousling her hair.

The Vikings, on the other hand, weren’t quite so celebratory, and ran the ball back downcourt to try and score.

“Ladies, there’s still a game going here!” Siren head coach Ryan Karsten exclaimed, as the team, and Emery, recovered their poise and got back into the game long enough to shut down the breakaway and call a time-out.

Karsten’s seriousness was a wellmasked face, as he was grinning as wide as anyone over the next few minutes.

The team rushed the floor, and play was stopped for the usual congratulatory photos and exchanges. Emery’s father, who also is an assistant coach, stood beside his daughter and Karsten proudly, as the crowd, including a few Viking fans, let out a long collective sigh of relief that the event really happened, and they all saw it.

Emery went on to score 36 points, her high for the season, and led her team to a solid, 84-38 victory over a Frederic team that had so far been tough to beat in conference play, especially at home.

Emery wasn’t alone in having an outstanding game. Her fellow junior standout, Ashley Guevara, racked up an impressive 18 points in the win, and senior Jamie Fischbach put 14 points on the Dragon total, including three from downtown.

“Ashley showed up to play, and Jamie had a good game, also,” Karsten exclaimed afterward. “Our defense was much better. My seniors really stepped it up.”

While the Dragons were basking in the 1,000-point glow and one of their biggest wins this season, it was easy to forget

••• STEVENS POINT – Former Luck athlete Britta Petersen and two of her UW-Stevens Point teammates scored 16 points apiece in a win over UW-La Crosse on Saturday, Jan. 9. Petersen also had six rebounds in the game as the Pointers extended their season record to 10-3 overall, and 3-2 in the conference. Monday, Jan. 11, Petersen led the Pointers with 21 points against Edgewood to the team’s 61-47 victory.

UW-Stevens Point has two games coming up this week, one versus UWPlatteville and one against UW-Superior.

– with information from www.uwsp.edu ••• APPLETON – The Lawrence University women’s basketball team grabbed a win over Mount Mary last Tuesday, Jan. 5. Former Frederic athlete Becca Anderson scored a careerhigh 10 points in the team’s second win of the season. Lawrence University hosted Beloit this Tuesday, Jan. 12, in a Midwest Conference matchup. – with information from www.lawrence.edu ••• MUNCIE, Ind. – The Ball State men’s volleyball team is already set to begin the 2010 season, with a ranking of 11th in the nation. The Cardinals will open the season on Friday, Jan. 15, beginning at 7 p.m. in a Midwestern Intercollegiate Volleyball Association game against Loyola-Chicago.

Among those on the Division 1 roster is former Saints athlete Andy Nelson.

He currently has a .417 hitting percentage from the 2009 season, which ties for the 11th-best single season mark in the program’s history. Not bad for someone who never played volleyball in high school. – with information from www.ballstatesports.com ••• LUCK – Efforts are currently under way for a pond hockey tournament to be held near the end of January or the beginning of March on Big Butternut Lake in Luck. Anyone interested in playing in the tournament, volunteering, promoting or contributing in any way can contact Hassan Mian at 715-472-2000 or e-mail volkristina@lakeland.ws. – submitted ••• MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. – The Dallas Cowboys at Minnesota Vikings playoff game is being broadcast Sunday, Jan. 17, beginning at noon on WLMX 104.9 FM. ••• LEADER LAND – Local sports tidbits to share? Please contact the Leader by 4:30 p.m. on Mondays to go in Extra Points. – Marty Seeger ••• LEADER LAND – Leader Sports strives to follow the college careers of area athletes. If you know of an athlete who will be playing collegiate sports in 2010 and hasn’t been mentioned, send us an e-mail or call and we’ll take it from there. – Marty Seeger

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Saints take dual win over Eagles Luck/Frederic/Grantsburg on Thursday beginning at 7 p.m., as well.

Several exciting matches for fans

Clear Lake 72, LFG 10 FREDERIC – It was a tough night on the mat for the Luck/Frederic/Grantsburg wrestlers, but going up against a solid group like Clear Lake is no easy task.

At least five LFG wrestlers were pinned in the dual last Thursday night, but Ray Kurkowski had a close match against Clear Lake’s Tim Anderson at 119. Kurkowski had been pinned and defeated 12-0 by Anderson in previous matches, but came one takedown away from defeating Anderson Thursday night. However, Kurkowski lost 8-4.

LFG’s Brent Johnson won his match 16-3 over Austin Burke, and Austin Eskola got the only pin of the night for the Cardinals at 125 in 3:59.

St. Croix Falls 49, Unity 27

by Marty Seeger BALSAM LAKE – It was another tough night for the Eagles wrestling team in a dual home meet against the Saints last Thursday, Jan. 7.

The first match of the night at 145 featured Unity’s Steven Anderson and Ryan Nussbaum. Anderson wrestled well but lost in a 10-6 decision. In the following match at 160 Jake Rademacher pinned Justin Peper in 1:40, and Joe Raygor made it look easy at 189 when he pinned

Spencer Walters, 125, of St. Croix Falls, won by a 12-2 major decision against Unity’s Kevin Bystrom last week. – Photos by Marty Seeger

Unity’s Josh Eaton, 285, pinned Ryan Johnson of St. Croix Falls in the teams dual at Unity.

Jacob Johnson in 1:23.

The Saints held a 27-0 edge until Alex Lennartson got Unity on the board with his pin over Brian Backus at 215 in 1:58.

Josh Eaton, 285, got the home crowd into the match when he pinned Ryan Johnson in 1:27, but two forfeits and a big pin by Saints wrestler James Klassen, 119, over Zach Baxter in 1:49 gave St. Croix Falls the edge to win the dual. But the teams still had three matches to go on the night,

James Klassen, 119, was excited after his pin over Unity’s Zach Baxter in 1:49.

and Unity finished it all on a high note, winning the final three matches beginning with Luke Nelson’s 18-3 win over Zach Podorski at 130. Dustin McKinney won a major 14-3 decision over Shaw Amundson at 135, and Dylan Hendricks defeated Garrett Radinzel at 140, by disqualification.

The Eagles next dual takes place at Turtle Lake on Thursday, Jan. 14, beginning at 7 p.m. St. Croix Falls is hosting

Saints second at Chetek tournament CHETEK – The Saints wrestling team traveled to Chetek for a duals tournament last Friday, Jan. 8. The team went 3-2 in dual matches and tied for second place. Two wrestlers, Joe Raygor at 189, and Shaw Amundson, 135, went undefeated in their five matches.

Jake Rademacher also had a great day, going 4-1 in his matches and coach Dan Clark said that Brian Backus, at 215, had an “exceptional performance,” finishing with a record of 3-2.

LFG wrestler Brent Johnson defeated Clear Lake’s Austin Burke last week in a dual held in Frederic. – Photo by Becky Amundson

Grapplers compete at New Richmond Unity’s Dustin McKinney earns Most Outstanding Wrestler award

by Marty Seeger NEW RICHMOND – The Eagles wrestling team had 11 athletes competing for a top spot at a tournament held in New Richmond last Saturday, Jan. 9.

As a team Unity placed fifth overall out of eight teams.

Dustin McKinney had another great day at 135, not only going 5-0 in his matches but also taking home the Most Outstanding Wrestler award. McKinney

won one match by pin and the rest by scores of 19-4, 14-2, 13-3 and 15-5.

Luke Nelson finished near the top in second place at 130.

Nelson won his first two matches of the day by scores of 17-1 Dustin McKinney and 12-3 before pinning James Leonard in 1:11. In his final two matches he won by a 7-1 decision, and lost in overtime in the championship match to Abram Anderson of New Richmond 7-5.

Kevin Bystrom, 125, and Dylan Hendricks, 140, each had good days, taking third place overall. Bystrom won his first

three matches of the day and lost one before finishing the day with a fourth win.

Hendricks won three of four matches.

Four other Eagles took fourth place including Alex Lennartson, 215, Steven Anderson, 145, Josh Eaton, 285 and Zach Baxter, 119. Jordan Hughes placed fifth overall at 171, Jake Johnson took sixth at 189 and Justin Peper placed eighth at 160.

LFG at New Richmond NEW RICHMOND – The Luck/Frederic/Grantsburg wrestling team placed seventh out of eight teams last Saturday in New Richmond, and four wrestlers placed fourth overall, including Ben Ackerley, 140, Evan Ryan, 112, Brent Johnson, 130 and Ray Kurkowski, 103.

“They wrestled well, but I was hoping they would finish strong with wins,” said coach Chris Bartlett on his fourthplace finishers. “It was an alright meet.

Hopefully this gets the kids a little more focused in practice.”

Austin Eskola had a tough day at 125, taking fifth place overall. Eskola lost a close 9-8 decision in his first match of the day, but still came out of the tournament with three wins.

“He always plans on taking first, so it was a big letdown for him,” Bartlett said.

Claire Erickson, 171, and Lakeysha Shallenberger, 119, both took seventh place, and Devin Douglas, 285, finished eighth.

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Blizzard Boys open the throttle on Meadow Creek Moose Lake snuffs out Blizzard Boys Blizzard 10, Meadow Creek 3

by Greg Marsten BLAINE, Minn. – The so-called Schwan’s Super Rink in Blaine is a sight to behold. Called the largest such ice arena in the world, the 300,000-squarefoot arena encloses eight full-sized hockey rinks and over 30 locker rooms.

It would seem easy to be overwhelmed if you’ve never played there before, and that was a real concern for a few local hockey players.

Luckily for the Blizzard boys, the overpowering size of the arena apparently wasn’t enough to wow them into submission, as they came away with an impressive, if not overwhelming, 10-3 victory over their fellow Two River Conference foes, Meadow Creek, and got back on track after a few recent miscues.

“We had a good end to a long week last week, “ Blizzard head coach Grant Nicoll said. “This was the first visit to the amazing complex for some of the boys.

Good thing for us that they got over the ‘wow’ factor and decided to play hockey!”

The Blizzard came out a bit “flat” to start, according to Nicoll, but still managed to get ahead, 3-2 at the end of the first period. However, they quickly overcame their relatively slow start, and began to thump home goals like they were leftover holiday cookies. The Blizzard shut down the Meadow Creek offense, limiting them to just three shots on goal for the entire second period.

While the Blizzard boys were shutting down their opponents offense, the forwards were scoring seemingly at will, with four goals in the second period.

“In the second [period], we dominated every aspect of the game,” Nicoll stated.

“We kept them to only three shots while we scored four goals.”

Blizzard’s Dakota Linke pushes his way through a defenseman in a previous game. – File photo by Brenda Sommerfeld Blizzard’s Ben Jensen brings the puck down the ice in an earlier game this year. – File photo by Greg Marsten The Blizzard kept up the heat, mashing the throttle further as the final period wound down, bringing their goal total up to an even 10, and basking in the glow of a solid victory.

“We finished the game strong!” Nicoll said. “And were able to get some new faces out onto the ice! We enjoyed the big win, but know that we must get back to work and get ready for Minneapolis East on Saturday.”

Both Bryan Bennett and Steven Labatt joined the hat trick club for the game, and Bennett even added a helper to his threebie goal night. Also running the puck were Joe Engelhart, who added

two goals and an assist. Both Chris Olson and Matt Larson added goals to the cause, as well. Anthony Dietmeier tallied a pair of helpers, and adding assists were Matt Wood, Ben Jensen, Russ Thoreen, Jake Langevin and Dylan Franklin. Goalie Thomas Labatt registered 21 saves on two-dozen shots on goal for the day.

As mentioned, the Blizzard boys have the week off before taking on the very tough Minneapolis East squad at Parade Arena in Minneapolis.

Moose Lake 11, Blizzard 3 MOOSE LAKE, Minn. – The Blizzard boys hockey team fell hard, 11-3, to the Moose Lake squad Thursday, Jan. 7, on the road.

“Again, we gave up some early goals and could not overcome them,” Blizzard

head coach Grant Nicoll said.

The Blizzard could not overcome an early, three-goal deficit in the first period, and while they seemed to find their stride in the second period, they had too far to go with not enough defense to keep the Moose Lake skaters in check.

“Our defensive play needs to improve if we want to compete at a high level of play,” Nicoll stated. “As far as offensive play goes, we had plenty of opportunities, but did not take advantage of them!”

The Blizzard did get some late-game offense. They tallied two goals in the second period, but Moose Lake racked up four more to wipe out the gains.

“We found ways to shoot into their goalie and hit the infamous posts, but not to the back of the net,” Nicoll stated.

Scoring for the Blizzard were Bryan Bennett, who got a goal and an assist.

Also with a goal and helper was Joe Engelhart. Russ Thoreen got a late-game goal. Adding assists were Matt Larson and Ben Jensen. In the end, the Blizzard were outplayed and outgunned, but took away some good lessons.

“One of the very few good things that we can take away from this game is that we get another shot at this team,” Nicoll said optimistically. “The game should not have been as one sided as the score showed. We have a lot to work on.”

Youth Hockey Burnett Blizzard Peewee A Saturday, Jan. 9

Burnett Blizzard 4, Hayward 0

Goals: Brett Richison (3), Keisha Roy. Assists: Jenna Curtis (2), Drew Alderman, Max Norman, Aubri Larson.

Saves: Bailey Mangen (9).

Sunday, Jan. 10

Burnett Blizzard 16, Ashland 1

Goals: Vinny Larson (4), Drew Alderman (3), Andrew Coy (2), Brett Richison, Steven Holdt, Max Norman, Keisha Roy, Brady Mangen, Nick Robinson, Jenna Curtis.

Assists: Brett Richison (2), Jenna Curtis (2), Drew Alderman (2), Vinny Larson (2), Max Norman, Andrew Coy. Saves: Bailey Mangen.

Olympic fever coming to Frederic Elementary Elementary students getting set to root for Siren’s Molly Engstrom FREDERIC – Team USA and the Olympics is the topic of the Frederic Elementary School’s three-week thematic unit that starts with an opening ceremony on Monday, Feb. 8, through Friday, Feb. 26. Activities are being planned to help students learn about the Olympics, many different countries that compete in the Olympics and the events of the Winter Olympics.

The halls will be decorated in red, white and blue and all the classrooms will be tracking America’s athletes. During the opening ceremonies an Olympic torch will be lit, an announcement of the classroom countries will be made, the bell choir will perform, and they will view two podcasts, “The Olympic Museum” and “The Red Mittens,” to kick off their event.

There will be a sale of patriotic items on Monday, Feb. 8 and Tuesday, Feb. 9, and daily morning podcasts that have Olympic athletes explaining and showing off their Olympic event.

Feb. 10, Lauren Pelon will come to the elementary and will put on a music program call “Living Roots, A World of Music.”

The presentation depicts music from many different countries and how people learn about the world’s cultures by

Pictured are some of Frederic Elementary’s Burnett Blizzard hockey players, front row (L to R): Taylor ZenZen, Logan Lillehaug and Trent ZenZen. Second row: Hunter Schmidt, Brenton Nelson and Jasmine Marcyan. Third row: Frederic’s Climate Planning Committee are: Mindy Ruck, Tanya Asproth, Jan King, Melinda Sorensen, Rhoda Jensen, Pat Anderson and Jill Petersen-Erickson. Fourth row: Kelly Steen and Stacy Cox. Pictured with a good-luck sign for Molly Engstrom that was on display at the Siren rink. The sign reads: Frederic Elementary School says … Go For The GOLD MOLLY! – Photo submitted

listening to their music and learning about their history, stories and their traditions.

They will have dress-up days, their own outdoor winter Olympic events, a schoolwide Olympic Wii tournament, a field trip to the indoor Siren rink for skating, an Olympic reading incentive, and have the whole school watch the USA Women’s Hockey team compete.

They will have items from Molly Engstrom, a local Olympic competitor, on display at the school and hope to Skype (software which allows free voice calls over the Internet) with Engstrom while she is at the Olympic Games.

On Thursday, Feb. 25, Frederic Elementary will be hosting a Visit the Olympic Countries Literacy Night, where students and parents can come into school, receive a passport and visit different classrooms where literacy events will be taking place. There will also be time to stop by the Olympic Village and eat supper free of charge with other visiting tourists. Specific times and more information on this event will be announced at a later date.

On Friday, Feb. 26, students will have a festival of nations during the closing ceremonies, announce the winning readers and extinguish the Olympic torch. So, watch for other articles about this awesome Olympic learning adventure. - submitted

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Luck gets by Grantsburg opening things up a bit more, by forcing some turnovers and drawing the Pirates into a bit of foul trouble. Offensively, the Pirates struggled to get their shots to fall.

“When you can’t make a shot in your own gym you won’t win many games,” said Pirates coach Nick Hallberg. “We’re scared to play the game the right way and choose the alternative. It’s really disappointing.”

Leading scorer Trevor Thompson was held to just five points, and Brent Myers led the Pirates with 11 on the night.

Luck’s Carson Giller led with 12 points, and Logan Hacker and Alec Mortel had 11 points. Roger Steen and Cole Mortel each had four points and Brady Klatt had three.

“Alec and Cole did a great job on the boards. Logan was perfect again not missing a free throw or field goal,” coach Giller said.

Solid Pirates defense keeps Cards on their toes Luck 44, Grantsburg 35

by Marty Seeger GRANTSBURG – Points seemed to come at a premium in Tuesday night’s game between the Pirates and Cardinals boys basketball teams. Both teams had tough looks at the basket from the perimeter and on the inside, and the first quarter went back and forth before Luck settled it with a 14-12 lead.

“Grantsburg played very good defense and frustrated our offense. We also had a lack of discipline on offense, needing to be more patient,” said Luck coach Rick Giller.

The second quarter featured just six points by both teams and Luck maintained their two-point edge at the half.

Things started to open up a bit in the third quarter, as Pirate Daniel Biorn hit a 3-pointer and Alec Mortel answered back with a 3-pointer of his own. Luck stretched their lead to as much as eight points before free throws and a big 3pointer by Brent Myers closed Luck’s lead to just three points. Luck led by five heading into the fourth quarter before

Grantsburg’s Derek Bertelsen powers up to the basket as Luck’s Logan Hacker guards below the net. – Photo

by Marty Seeger

Siren junior Seth Stoner works the paint against Frederic senior Ethan Cook in Tuesday's battle at Frederic.

The Dragons came out on top, 61-47.

– Photo by Greg Marsten

Siren 61, Frederic 47 FREDERIC – The Dragons picked up their first conference win of the season against Frederic on Tuesday night. Elijah Hinze led Siren with 20 points and Murdock Smith and Andrew Brown each scored 12. Luke Bollant hit eight points on the night, Seth Stoner had four, Taylor Renberg had three and Christian Hall added two.

Final minutes secure Saints victory over Eagles to widen the Saints gap to 33-28. Free throws by three St. Croix Falls players and two more field goals by Whittenberger strengthened the Saints score to 45, while Unity scored six, all by Tyler Bublitz.

Five players scored all of the Saints points. Cory Gebhard scored 16, Christensen and Whittenberger each totaled 12, Zach Christenson completed five and Gus Koecher scored one with a free throw.

Unity’s Rush Hickethier led his team with 13 points, two field goals and three 3-pointers. Brady Flaherty added seven points, Bublitz six, Luke Hilleshiem and Jake Bengtson each three and Luke Hetfeld two.

Five Saints do all scoring St. Croix Falls 46, Unity 34

by Brenda Sommerfeld ST. CROIX FALLS – The Unity Eagle boys stayed within a few points of the St. Croix Falls Saints during their game on Tuesday, Jan. 12. The Saints pulled away with the game in the final two minutes to win 45-34.

Unity took the lead once in the first and second quarter and tied the game up in the third for a few seconds, but otherwise trailed by two to four points for most of their conference game against St. Croix Falls. The score was 9-8 in the Saints favor after the first quarter, 21-18 Saints after the second and 29-28 Saints again after the third.

Kyle Christensen and Austin Whittenberger both quickly scored in the fourth

LEFT: Unity’s Andrew Walker goes for a layup surrounded by Saints Kyle Christensen, Austin Whittenberger and Zach Christenson. – Photo by Brenda Sommerfeld

Tiger boys stick to winning path, defeating Frederic Vikings winless in conference Webster 51, Frederic 32

by Brenda Sommerfeld WEBSTER – The Webster Tiger boys brought themselves to a 5-0 overall and 4-0 conference record with a 51-32 win over the Frederic Vikings on Friday, Jan. 8.

Frederic remains winless in the West Lakeland Conference with a 0-3 record, but has a 3-6 overall record, winning three nonconference games so far this year.

It took two minutes before either Webster or Frederic could score on Friday.

Frederic’s William Primm put in a jump shot just inside the arc when the clock hit six minutes left in the first quarter. Webster quickly followed up adding points to their side of the scoreboard and end-

ing the quarter outscoring the Vikings 93.

The Tigers scored more than the Vikings in each of the next three quarters, 17-11 in the second, 10-7 in the third and 15-11 in the fourth, to take the 51-32 victory.

Webster’s point guard Austin Elliott rocked the court for the Tigers. He totaled 21 points for his team. He charged to the basket and took shots whenever the opportunity arose. Elliott had nine field goals and he went 3 for 4 at the freethrow line.

Other Tigers that scored for the team were Tim Sunstrom with 11, Nolan Kriegel with seven, James Wethern with six, Karl Weber five and Dan Dochniak with one.

Viking scorers were Primm, leading with nine points, Joe Draxler with five, Waylon Buck and Tony Peterson with four, Robert Kirk and Ethan Cook with three and Trae Gehl and Adam Chenal with two.

Webster 69, Clear Lake 51 CLEAR LAKE – The Tiger boys kept their perfect record intact with a win over Clear Lake on Monday night. Shane Rossow led Webster with 17 points and Nolan Kriegel had 14, while Tim Sundstrom scored 11 and Austin Elliot added 10 points. As a team the Tigers shot 13 of 15 from the charity stripe.

The Tigers held the Warriors to just four points in the first quarter and led 4018 at the half. Webster will play host to Somerset this Saturday, Jan. 16, beginning at 7:30 p.m. Their next conference game is Tuesday, Jan. 19, at 6 p.m. – Marty Seeger LEFT: Webster’s Austin Elliott goes up for a shot over Frederic’s Ethan Cook. Elliott scored 21 points to lead the Tigers in scoring against the Vikings on Friday, Jan. 8. – Photo by Brenda Sommerfeld

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Saints win first conference game scoring Saint with eight points, followed

by Caitlyn Olson with six and Cortney Rasmussen with four.

Brittany Thomfohrda was the star scorer for the Unity Eagles, adding up 12 with six field goals. Several other Eagles contributed with a few points. Crystal Donahue and Sarah Bader each scored four and Brittany Petznick added three.

“It was nice to see Brittany Thomfohrda do some scoring,” Holicky commented.

The Eagles play Thursday, Jan. 14, on their home court at 7:30 p.m. against Clear Lake, while the Saints next game is Tuesday, Jan. 19, versus Webster at 7:30 p.m. in St. Croix Falls.

Eagles fall short St. Croix Falls 47, Unity 31

by Brenda Sommerfeld ST. CROIX FALLS – The Lady Saints played their third conference game Tuesday, Jan. 12, versus the Unity Eagles. St. Croix Falls took their first conference victory with a game score of 47-31.

“We just didn’t play very well,” Unity coach Chuck Holicky stated.

St. Croix Falls relied on Marissa Campeau under the basket for several of their points. Campeau would quietly wait on the left side of the basket until her teammates would see her open or they would throw the ball halfway down the court to Campeau against the Unity full-court press. Campeau scored 22 points, eight field goals and 6 of 8 free throws during the game.

Sarah Petznick was the next highest

LEFT: Unity’s Shauna Jorgenson draws a foul from Saints Jamie Rohm as Jorgenson attempts a layup during the team’s Tuesday, Jan. 12, game in St. Croix Falls. – Photo by Brenda Sommerfeld

Cards cruise over Grantsburg

Luck jumps out strong in third quarter Luck 52, Grantsburg 37

by Marty Seeger GRANTSBURG – The Pirate girls basketball team got out to a good start against a solid Cardinals squad on Tuesday night. Grantsburg quickly shot out to a 4-0 lead and maintained that lead until just over a minute to go in the quarter, when Luck tied it at eight. The Pirates led 14-10 after that frame, but the Cardinals worked their way back, tying the game at 16 with under six minutes to go in the second quarter and a 23-18 lead at the half.

Morgan Denny had a nice inside game going in the first quarter on assists from guards Taryn Pilz and Avery Steen.

Denny had 12 points in the first half and led the game with 21. Steen also knocked down a big 3-pointer in the second quarter to help stretch their lead.

In the third quarter, the Cardinals completely shut down the Pirates offense, allowing just two points in the quarter, and took a comfortable 39-20 lead heading into the fourth quarter. Aleah Lemieux led the Cards in the second half with all 14 of her total points. Pilz had eight points in the game and Steen had seven, while Ashlyn Petersen had two points.

The Pirates were led by Gabby

Luck’s Morgan Denny goes up for a shot against Pirates Kylie Pewe.

Denny scored 21 points against Grantsburg. – Photo by Marty Seeger Witzany with 15 points, and Kortney Morrin had 11 points.

Emery/continued that that the West Lakeland Conference was now anybody’s to win. Frederic proved vulnerable for the first time, but are far from out of this race. Karsten later noted that there are several local squads that are not about to roll over, and he even admitted his own team had their moments of weakness recently, such as last Friday, when they lost in Northwood by 24 points.

“After the Northwood loss, I thought maybe the conference is wide open, maybe it’s deceiving,” he stated. “It doesn’t mean Webster or Luck isn’t going to give us a game; those are good teams. Luck is a very good team. It can’t be a one- or two-girl show, it just can’t.

Not here. It takes all 12 (players) to play.”

And while it was not their night, Frederic has made great strides this year under head coach Troy Wink. They have overcome big deficits early, rallied for sweeping scoring runs, and surprised more teams than most people expected.

They were just off the mark for much of this game, which is rare this season.

They have been in games recently when they briefly fell off their leads and got back in quick, but not this night.

Siren was too much, too quick and found the Vikings weakness with a midcourt press that shut them down and made them lose direction.

The Dragons were also able to snuff down Viking standout Kendra Wells, who had a tough time getting free for a shot all night, and finished with five hard-earned points. And while Frederic senior Chrissy Chenal tallied a teamhigh 13 points, they were also hard earned and paid for in cash. Chenal had a brief scare in the final frame when she

came down hard after a rebound, and almost hyperextended her leg, but instead, got right back up and kept playing, obviously in pain.

No, the Vikings weren’t going to roll over for the Dragons, or Emery, or even Spiderman, to relinquish the conference lead. They made the visiting Dragons win it the old fashioned way. And they also made sure that Emery earned every one of the points she tallied.

As Karsten waxed after the game, Emery’s special point total is not the result of easy schedules, a weak conference or give-and-go offensive schemes; it was the result of years of practice, work and exceptional dedication. And her fast rise to the magic 1,000 mark is noteworthy, and is likely among the fastest statewide for any girl.

“It was a lot of hours in the gym, on the driveway, at school, at basketball camps, working one-on-one with Dad,” he confirmed. “She’s been all business.

The last seven or eight years haven’t been easy for Carley.”

But for one night, it was her night.

“It’s kind of unreal,” Emery admitted afterward, showing a grin that never seems to go away, even during hard court play. “It’s still like it just happened.

It’s hard to describe!”

She posed for dozens of pictures, shook many hands and handed out hugs like business cards at a trade show. She patiently stood by as everyone posed with her, including several starstruck kids, classmates, family and siblings.

Even the fans dressed as Spiderman got to hang with Carley.

“There’s a lot of kids who could learn from her,” Karsten said with a nod. “A lot of kids.”

Dragon girls dominated by Northwood Still lots to play for halfway through the season Northwood 57, Siren 33

by Marty Seeger MINONG – After winning the previous three contests against Northwood, the Siren Dragons finally fell to the No. 4 ranked Evergreens in nonconference action last Friday.

“We didn’t play well. They were ready to play, and we were not!” said Siren coach Ryan Karsten.

Northwood guard Rachel Handley was the thorn in Siren’s side as she scored 23 points. Katie Sohn and Annie

Block each scored 11 points for the Evergreens. Siren junior Carley Emery was held to a team-leading 10 points, and Ashley Guevara and Meghan Baasch scored six points apiece.

“We have a lot of aspects of basketball to improve in over the upcoming weeks to maybe give them a tougher game if we have the opportunity to play them again in the regional final. They are deserving of their No. 4 ranking in state,” said Karsten.

Karsten mentioned that although his girls prepared well for a half-court trap initiated by Northwood, his team had trouble with transition defense. The Evergreens scored 24 fast-break points, and Siren wasn’t shooting the ball very well at all. They shot 10 of 52 (19.2 percent) from the field, and 3 of 26 from be-

yond the arc.

“You can’t have an off night shooting along with poor defense and hope to compete with a team of their caliber,” Karsten said.

But the Dragons are still undefeated in the conference, and have just over half of the season yet to play.

“There is plenty of time left to right the ship and accomplish many of the goals we have set for ourselves for the season.

We now start the heart of our conference schedule and I expect every night to be a battle,” Karsten said.

LEFT: Siren Dragon Danielle Keller aims a shot at the basket during an earlier game this season. – File photo

by Greg Marsten

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Cardinal girls hold off the Saints

Luck never trailed in victory over rival St& Croix Falls Luck 51, St. Croix Falls 38

by Greg Marsten LUCK – The Luck Cardinals girls basketball squad seems to be on a bit of a roll lately. They’ve come out of the holiday break on fire, having never trailed and they continue to rack up big points on the way to solid victories, just like they did on Friday, Jan. 8, at home, 51-38, over the visiting Saints.

Whether the Cards are on a roll or not, they have a number of players who seem to be playing the best ball of their careers lately, as their perfect, 3-0 conference record would suggest and confirm.

What’s also interesting is that their high scorers are rarely the same player, game to game, which leaves the doors open for multiple scoring threats.

St. Croix Falls, on the other hand, has had their moments so far, but seems to have struggled of late, with just two wins all season, both early in the season and in nonconference games against Cumberland and Birchwood, respectively.

Otherwise, it has been a slow start for the Saints.

The Cardinals and Saints have longrunning rivalries between them, and several players are quick to point out that they have solid friendships with players across the aisle. That camaraderie all but vaporized early on Friday, when the Cardinals got off to a very fast offensive start, rolling up several quick plays for points, and securing a lead from the first minute and never looking back.

Jumpshot? Five players from St. Croix Falls and Luck battle for a loose ball in Friday's contest at Luck. – Photo by Greg Marsten The Saints had a very difficult time converting baskets early. Other than a lone Marissa Campeau field goal and a Sarah Petznick freebie, they were all but outplayed until midway through the second quarter.

“We got off to a very positive start and played a very good first and second quarter,” Luck head coach Marty Messar stated, as his Cardinals spread out the scoring five ways in the first half, and led 13-3 at the end of the first quarter. They seemed poised to go for the jugular in the second quarter, and kept rolling ... for a spell.

Then in the second quarter the Saints began to get the rolls and convert. They were starting to come away with secondchance rebounds and were able to con-

vert some of their second-chance shots, thanks in part to up-and-coming sophomore Caitlyn Olson, who showed her poise and versatility, getting seven points in the critical second frame, and keeping the ball alive on missed shots for other players. At the half, it was 28-16, in favor of the Cardinals, and hardly the lopsided affair it seemed was going to occur earlier.

But the Cardinals came out of the gates stronger in the second half. They had some aggressive inside play on both ends from senior Taryn Pilz, who Messar said played “her best game of the year.”

Pilz finished with a game-high 18 points, six rebounds and three assists.

“She seemed to be on a mission from the opening tip-off,” Messar said of the

fiery Pilz.

Also playing with extra verve was Cardinal freshman phenom Avery Steen, who finished with 15 points, mainly when everyone else had gone cold in the second quarter. Luck’s Morgan Denny added seven points and 12 boards to the cause, and Bailee Swenson racked up half a dozen scoreboard notches in the win as well.

The Saints never seemed to recover from the opening quarter, and fell flat in the third quarter with just six points to Luck’s 11. The Saints began to find their groove again in the final frame, but the deficit proved too much with not enough time, giving Luck the lead all the way and the win.

St. Croix Falls had solid play again from sophomore point guard Petznick and the aforementioned Olson, who was their high scorer and one double-digit player with 10 points. The Saints also tallied eight points out of senior Campeau, and good play from freshman Sydney Geisness, who finished with nine points, including 5 for 6 from the lotto line.

Luck moved to 5-3 overall, and maintains their perfect conference record. St. Croix Falls moves to 2-4 overall, with a difficult 0-2 showing in the West Lakeland, so far. They have a difficult next few games ahead, with up-and-coming Unity, pesky Webster and a very tough Frederic squad ahead, in that order. Luck has an equally testing schedule and no time to relax, with threatening Grantsburg, unpredictable Cumberland, stateclass Siren and the equally explosive Frederic ahead. It promises to be an exciting couple of weeks in local girls hoops.

Cardinal boys throttle past Saints Giller sinks !% points on way to win Luck 65, St. Croix Falls 44

by Greg Marsten LUCK – Thanks in part to a sparkling, 30-point offensive clinic from senior Carson Giller, the Luck Cardinals boys basketball team downed the St. Croix Falls Saints, 65-44, on Friday, Jan. 8, at Luck.

Giller’s career-high scoring marathon started early, with several fast-break layups and downtown 3-pointers to rally the Cardinals and open up the court offensively for other teammates.

Luck never trailed or had their lead seriously threatened after the first quarter, and the Cardinals continued to shine on both ends of the court all the way to the final moments.

“The team did a good job overall,” Cardinals head coach Rick Giller said, noting his team’s newfound prowess at the free-throw line, where they went 18 of 25.

Also shining for the Luck squad was junior Alec Mortel, who came away with an impressive double-double, tallying 19 points and 18 rebounds.

“Alec played tough at both ends of the floor,” Giller stated, adding that Alec’s brother, Cole, contributed six points and nine rebounds to the Mortel family effort.

St. Croix Falls had moments of brilliance, but seemed to have a hard time defending the numerous crosscourt passes that always seemed to leave someone in a Cardinal jersey open for a shot, or available for a dish and a fast score in the paint.

Luck junior Roger Steen grabs a loose ball as St. Croix Falls players Ben Anderson (12), Ryan Jaremczuk (44) and Nick Johnson (4) defend. – Photo by Greg Marsten However, Luck still had problems converting their second and third shots, even if they were within a scant 3 feet of the hoop. That is something they need to work on as they roll into the meaty half of the season.

Five seniors started for the Saints, and they accounted for 35 of the squad’s 44 points, as the bench seemed to have trouble getting shots to fall in. Senior Austin Whittenberger led the Saints with 11

points, followed by Cory Gebhard with eight points, four steals and four assists.

Also helping the St. Croix Falls cause were Kyle Christensen and Gus Koecher, who each scored seven points in the loss.

Christensen added six boards, while Koecher added four rebounds to the effort.

But it was all Luck in the second half, as well. Giller kept getting breakaway layups and 3-pointers.

“[Carson] hit two 3-pointers in every quarter,” coach Giller said, adding that he also had three steals and assists in the win. He was a perfect 6 of 6 at the freebie mark.

The Cardinals are beginning to see more points, board and assist production from their other starters, as well. Junior Logan Hacker has improved steadily every game, becoming more a part of the Cardinal grand scheme and adding a solid follow-through board presence offensively and good defense. They are also seeing steadily improving play - and more minutes - from their bench, as well.

Luck has arguably some of the most talented and hardworking juniors in the West Lakeland. With the Mortels, Hacker, Roger Steen and starter Brady Klatt, they have a solid future. Each adds plenty to the Cardinal court. Both Klatt and Steen have a deft touch and solid defense, with Klatt’s speed and Steen’s size, they have become useful assets in the Cardinal attack.

While Luck may be showcasing some solid junior talent, St. Croix Falls has one of the most exciting groups of seniors in the Lakeland Conference, period. Between Whittenberger, Koecher, Christensen, Matt Vold and the zippy Gebhard, they have a solid corps of talented players, who can be among the most threatening fivesome on a local court, when they are gelling.

The Saints have struggled so far in the season, going 2-5 overall, and 1-2 in conference play. But they have a certain explosive potential that may make them a different squad as the season progresses.

You just don’t want to be the team they’re facing when that happens.

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Lady Pirates power up over Unity Grantsburg turns it around in second half Grantsburg 45, Unity 29

by Marty Seeger BALSAM LAKE – The Eagle girls basketball team had good things going for them in the first half despite scoring three points in the first quarter against Grantsburg last Friday, Jan 8. The Pirates had scoring troubles of their own in the first half of the conference game, but had a 7-1 lead with about 20 seconds remaining in the first quarter before Sam Ince scored two points to make it a 7-3 firstquarter lead for Grantsburg.

“We did a lot of good things in the first half,” said Unity coach Chuck Holicky, adding that the Eagles forced the Pirates

into 16 turnovers. Scoring was another story for the Eagles, however, despite taking 31 shots and coming down with 11 offensive rebounds they had just eight first-half points.

The Pirates seemed like a completely different team in the third quarter scoring 23 points to Unity’s 11, with Kortney Morrin leading the third quarter with seven points and Gabby Witzany adding six points for the Pirates in the same quarter. Witzany led the team with a total of 14 points and Morrin had 11 for the game.

“That’s better, much better!” said Pirates coach Penny Curtin after Morrin buried a big 3-pointer near the end of the third quarter, forcing the Eagles to take a timeout while Grantsburg jumped out to a 27-15 lead.

“We began the third quarter by turn-

ing them over a couple of times, and then we just fell apart,” Holicky said.

“We allowed too many free lanes to the basket and stopped moving our feet. We lost our intensity.”

The Pirates stayed consistent throughout the fourth quarter and didn’t give up the lead. It was a balanced effort in scoring for the Pirates as Carly Larson had six points. Liz Gaffney and Nicole McKenzie each had four points, Sam Schweiger had three, Haley Larson had two and Kylie Pewe had one point.

The Eagles were led by Brittany Petznick with eight points, Crystal Donahue had six and Jessica Kutina and Marisa Hacker each had four points.

Pirate Gabby Witzany struggles to take a rebound from the hands of Unity players. – Photo by Marty Seeger

SCF/Unity gymnastics post highest team score Two Pirate gymnasts bring home ribbons from Rush City$ Minn&

with a 7.05, on floor with a 6.70 and on bars with a 7.30.

The co-op team will compete in River Falls along with Grantsburg on Saturday, Jan. 16, at 11 a.m.

by Brenda Sommerfeld SUPERIOR – The St. Croix Falls/Unity gymnastics team competed at Superior Friday, Jan. 8, where they posted their highest team score of the season, 111.75.

“The girls are definitely doing what they are supposed to be doing by improving every single meet,” coach Dawn Peer said. “I am impressed with their progress and am looking forward to see where they improve this weekend at River Falls.”

Ashley Johnson and Nichole McPherson both improved individually in three events. Johnson scored an 8.00 on floor, an 8.25 on vault and a 7.55 on beam.

McPherson took her top scores on beam

Grantsburg at Rush City, Minn.

RUSH CITY, Minn. – After having a few weeks off during and after the holiday break, the Grantsburg Pirates competed in Rush City, Minn., for their first meet of 2010. Grantsburg took a secondplace finish, scoring 116.55, several points less than Rush City’s 134.30.

The team’s best event, like at many previous meets, was vault. As a team they scored 33.20 which was just a small difference from Rush City’s 34.30. Jessika Ilgen took the highest score for the Pirate team with her 8.75 final, giving her third place and a ribbon to bring home.

Michelle Lund took the fourth-place ribbon with a score of 8.45. Nikki Ticknor scored an 8.05, Breanna Fickbohm a 7.95 and RuthAnn Pedersen a 7.30.

“Vaulting went really well,” coach Kathy Lund commented.

RIGHT: Saint gymnast Nichole McPherson improved on her beam routine to score a 7.55 at Superior on Friday, Jan. 8. – Photo submitted

As a team, floor was their second-best event with a score of 30.15, followed by beam with 29.35 and bars with 23.85.

“We had an off day on bars,” Lund said.

“Michelle and Jessika were the only two varsity gymnasts to come home with ribbons,” Lund stated.

Lund received a ribbon for her fourthplace finish on floor with an 8.175 score, a sixth-place finish on bars with a 6.90 and a sixth-place finish on beam with a 7.60 score. She finished fifth as an allaround competing gymnast, scoring 31.125. Ilgen finished sixth all-around, scoring 29.95 and sixth on floor with a score of 7.70 besides her third on vault.

Nikki Ticknor was the other all-around gymnast for the Grantsburg team. She totaled a score of 27.30 with a 7.30 on floor, 7.25 on beam and a 4.75 on bars.

Emily Cole competed on bars for a score of 6.10 and on beam, scoring a 7.05.

Fichbohm scored a 4.80 on bars. Rachel Diffee completed a beam and floor routine, scoring 5.85 and 5.75 respectively and Pedersen scored a 7.00 on her floor routine.

Blizzard girls rally and blossom against Tomahawk, again goal!” Bennett stated, adding that Bolivian exchange student Paola Endara made her first game saves in a Blizzard varsity game, as well.

The Blizzard scoring blitz was all across the board.

“We switched things up in this game, so we could get everyone some ice time!”

Bennett said.

The Blizzard may have a short honeymoon, though. They face a very difficult couple of games ahead, starting with a road game against Chippewa Falls on their home ice on Thursday night, Jan. 14.

“They’re a tough sectional opponent,” Bennett said stoically. “It should be a good game.”

Hudson slides past Blizzard girls Blizzard 13, Tomahawk 3

by Greg Marsten TOMAHAWK – The long bus ride to Tomahawk on Saturday, Jan. 9, just a few scant hours after a hard-fought loss to Hudson, turned out to be quite fruitful for the Burnett Blizzard girls hockey team, who crushed Tomahawk by 10 goals, and gave several of their noted foreign exchange students some quality ice time, and even a goal.

The Blizzard faced Tomahawk for the second time this year, this time on the road. In the previous match against Tomahawk a month earlier, the Blizzard absolutely dominated the game from the first faceoff, going ahead 8-0 in the first period, and winning 12-4.

This time the Blizzard weren’t expecting to be so dominating away from their home ice. However, that’s exactly what happened. The Burnett squad picked up where they left off on Dec. 12, and continued to roll over the struggling Tomahawk squad, 13-3.

“Despite a very long bus ride, (we) again came out and completely dominated the Tomahawk team,” Blizzard head coach Tim Bennett stated, noting that they were skating so well, he was

Lady Blizzard’s Cody Crawford aims the puck at the net during an earlier game this season. – File photo

by Greg Marsten able to run four lines and get everybody some playing time. “[Italian foreign exchange student] Camilla Collovati scored her first ‘career’

Hudson 4, Blizzard 1 SIREN - Burnett Blizzard girls hockey coach Tim Bennett had an idea it would be a close game, and was hoping his squad would be on the winning end of the results on Friday, Jan. 8, at home in Siren. But the Hudson Raiders proved too strong, and the Blizzard went home with a 4-1 loss behind them.

“We knew coming into tonight’s game with Hudson the Blizzard fans would be treated to another close, tough game,” Bennett said. “We came out a little flat in the first period, but we knew we could skate with this team!”

Hudson scored first and took a 1-0 lead into the intermission, and Bennett

was hoping they could erase that deficit and move ahead.

“We knew we had to come out storming in the second period,” he said. And storming they did. The Blizzard girls put together a solid blaze of offense for much of the second period.

“We really put together a good period of hockey,” Bennett opined.

Kassie Lien put the Blizzard on the board late in the second with a blistering slap shot, erasing Hudson’s 2-0 lead quickly, and giving the hosting Blizzard a chance to get back in and move ahead.

Unfortunately, that was the only - and last goal - the Blizzard could muster, as they missed several close scoring opportunities.

The Blizzard coaching staff was hoping for a comeback in the third period, but the scrappy Raiders scored twice on the Blizzard, sealing the victory for Hudson late in the third.

“We skated well tonight,” Bennett stated, noting that the major difference in the game was his squad’s inability to control the puck at key times in the game. “We turned it over too many times in the neutral zone, causing us to lose some scoring opportunities.”

Bennett noted the good solid play of goalie Tiff Meyer, who made 28 saves for the Blizzard.

“Defense was key tonight,” he said.

“Hudson got a few lucky bounces and were able to capitalize on them.”

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Free throws help Lady Vikings overcome Tigers Webster held lead over two quarters Frederic 56, Webster 50

by Brenda Sommerfeld WEBSTER – The Frederic and Webster girls fought hard throughout their conference matchup Friday, Jan. 8. It wasn’t until the last minutes that it ended in the Vikings favor, 56-50.

“It was a tough game throughout,” Frederic coach Troy Wink stated. “Webster was a good team and we had to earn everything.”

Things started well for the Vikings as they took a strong 7-0 lead, but were soon passed up by the Tigers, scoring 20 to the Vikings 12 points in the first quarter. Once Webster found their spot in the lead, they held on to it throughout the

A R E A Hacker’s Lanes

Sunday Night No Tap I Mixed Packer Backers 22, Standings: Knaubers 21.5, Jeff’s Team 21, Churck’s Team 20.5, Long Shots 18.5, Late Comers 18, Happy Campers 12, No Names 10.5.

Women’s games: Cindy Denn (JT) 255, Jan Kruse (CT) 224, Debbie Swanson (PB) 216.

Women’s series: Cindy Denn (JT) 650, Debbie Swanson (PB) 592, Jan Kruse (CT) 578.

Men’s games: Leonard Knauber (K) 288, Don Swanson (PB) 276, Vern Knauber (K) 267.

Men’s series: Don Swanson (PB) 762, Vern Knauber (K) 652, Leonard Knauber (K) 648.

Team games: Knaubers 944, Jeff’s Team 890, Packer Backers 850.

Team series: Packer Backers 2465, Knaubers 2418, Jeff’s Team 2415.

Monday Afternoon Seniors Standings: Vultures 4, Zebras 3, Bears 3, Cardinals 3, Badgers 1, Nite Hawks 1, Swans 1, Eagles 0.

Women’s games: Betty Anderson 193, Betty Schandorff 171, JoAnn Tyler 170.

Women’s series: Nancy Morten 451, Betty Schandorff 451, JoAnn Tyler 450.

Men’s games: Duane Doolittle 245, Dick Coen 233, Dale Johnson 215.

Men’s series: Duane Doolittle 625, Dale Johnson 588, Jim Morten 563.

Team games: Vultures 724, Nite Hawks 697, Bears 627.

Team series: Vultures 2127, Nite Hawks 1853, Bears 1764.

Monday Night Ladies Standings: AnchorBank 10, House of Wood 9, Chicks 9, Hacker’s Lanes 7, The Bottle Shop 5, Mane Attractions 0.

Women’s games: Kelsey Bazey (HW) 192, Nancy Anderson (HL) 176, Kelly Schmidt (C) 174.

Women’s series: Kelsey Bazey (HW) 531, Linda Giller (AB) 485, Kathy Java (HL) 481.

Team games: Hacker’s Lanes 605, House of Wood 579, AnchorBank 562.

Team series: Hacker’s Lanes 1707, House of Wood 1638, AnchorBank 1602.

Men’s Tuesday Classic Standings: Pioneer Bar 9, Bottle Shop 8.5, Yellow Lake Lodge 8, Great Northern Outdoors 5, Olsen & Son 4.5, Hacker’s Lanes 4.

Individual games: Tom Coen (GNO) 276, Josh Henry (PB) 266, Rick Bradway (HL) 257.

Individual series: Josh Henry (PB) 704, Tom Coen (GNO) 651, Rick Bradway (HL) 647.

Team games: Pioneer Bar 678, Yellow Lake Lodge 676, Great Northern Outdoors 674.

Team series: Pioneer Bar 1865, Yellow Lake Lodge 1834, Bottle Shop 1805.

Consecutive strikes (5 or more): Josh Henry 7x = 266; Tom Coen 6x = 276, 5x = 227; Roger Tollander 5x = 225.

Games 50 or more above average: Tom Coen 276 (+83); Josh Henry 266 (+71); Rick Bradway 257 (+56).

Series 100 pins or more above average: Josh Henry 704 (+119).

Splits converted: 9-10: Ron Skow; 4-710: Ron Skow; 2-10: Butch Hacker.

Wednesday Night Early Men’s Standings: Skol Bar 4, Lewis Silo 3, Cummings Lumber 3, 4 Seasons Wood Products 2, Larsen Auto Center 2, A-1 Machine 1, Bye 1, Pioneer Bar 0.

second and third quarters, with a score of 40-35 to end the third.

Minutes into the final quarter, the Vikings tied the game up 40-40 and quickly took the lead 43-41 with free throws from Chrissy Chenal. Chenal totaled eight points in the fourth quarter to help the team come away with a victorious finish. Jade Johnson, Calla Karl, Samantha Nelson and Maria Miller each also scored free throws in the final minutes to secure the win for the Vikings.

Kendra Wells scored a 3-pointer and Corissa Schmidt a field goal during the quarter.

The Tigers had trouble with fouls, fouling out two of their players in the last minutes. Webster’s team only managed 10 points in the fourth quarter compared to Frederic’s 22. Alyssa Main scored a 3pointer, Rachel Salas a field goal and Mary Johnson made three free throws

B O W L I N G Individual games: Wayne Olson (LS) 236, Brett Daeffler (4S) 234, Chris Thompson (4S) 228.

Individual series: Duane Doolittle (LS) 637, Brett Deaffler (4S) 624, Gene Ackland (4S) 616.

Team games: 4 Seasons Wood Products 1070, Lewis Silo 1023, A-1 Miachine 1022.

Team series: 4 Seasons Wood Products 2939, Lewis Silo 2815, A-1 Machine 2765.

Thursday Early Standings: K-Wood 65.5, Full Timers 63, Daeffler’s Quality Meats 61, Grindell Law Offices 48.5, Wikstrom Construction 47, Hell Raisers 46.5, Fab Four 46, Frontier Trails 38.5.

Individual games: (Handicap scores) Brian McBroom (FuT) 283, Dennis Lieder (FuT) 280, Dan Carlson (FF) and Simon Nelson (GLO) 279.

Individual series: (Handicap scores) Dennis Lieder (FuT) 757, Dave Hall (HR) 732, Jason Pearson (HR) 718.

Team games: (Handicap scores) Grindell Law Offices 767, Hell Raisers 724, Fab Four 723.

Team series: (Handicap scores) Hell Raisers 2066, Full Timers 2049, Fab Four 2040.

Consecutive strikes (5 or more): Curtis Renfoe 6x = 223.

Games 50 pins or more above average: Dan Carlson 230 (+75), Dave Hall 244 (+71), Dennis Lieder 237 (+75), Brian McBroom 265 (+76), Don McKinney 246 (+51), Simon Nelson 246 (+73), Nick Skow 215 (+50), Tim Pederson 223 (+53), Mike Route 217 (+71), Bruce Wikstrom 223 (+59).

Series 100 pins or more above average: Dan Carlson 570 (+105), Dave Hall 633 (+114), Dennis Lieder 628 (+142), Bruce Wilkstrom 592 (+100).

Splits converted: 3-10: Mike Skow; 6-10: Dave Hall; 4-6: Don McKinney; 4-7-10: Jim Wikstrom.

Thursday Late Mixed Standings: Hansen Farms Inc. 38.5, Stotz & Company 34.5, Rural American Bank 31.5, Johnson Upholstery 28.5, Fisk Trucking 26, Hog Wild BBQ & Grill 23, North Winds Arts 22.

Women’s games: Kelsey Bazey and Rita Bohn 178, Amy Goalen 177.

Women’s series: Kelsey Bazey 524, Rita Bohn 520, Rita Frandsen 432.

Men’s series: Dale Frandsen 222, Larry Fisk 213, Dale Johnson 211.

Men’s games: Dale Frandsen 629, Larry Fisk 605, Lloyd Swanson 571.

Team games: Rural American Bank 933, Hansen Farms Inc. 911, Johnson Upholstery 892.

Team series: Rural American Bank 2599, Hansen Farms Inc. 2548, Johnson Upholstery 2517.

Friday Night Ladies Standings: The Leader 7, The Dozers 7, The Pin Heads 5, Junque Art 5, Hole in the Wall 2, Pioneer Bar 2, Frederic Design & Promotion 0, Meyers Plus 0.

Individual games: Karen Carlson 204, Terri Pearson 198, Dorothy Barfknecht 187.

Individual series: Karen Carlson 550, Terri Pearson 513, Marvel Beckman 491.

Team games: Junque Art 662, The Pin Heads 613, The Leader 573.

Team series: Junque Art 1813, The Pin Heads 1708, The Leader 1662.

Games 50 or more above average: Terri Pearson.

Splits converted: 5-10: Dorothy Barfknecht.

McKenzie Lanes

Monday Night Ladies Standings: Frederic Truck & Tractor 71.5, Bogus Pumpkins 69.5, Milltown Appliance 64, Wolf Creek Log Furniture 58.5, Sam’s Carpentry 56.5, Metal Products 56, McKenzie Lanes 53.5, Edina Divas 46.5.

Individual games: Amber Duncan 206, Helen Leggitt 199, Kathy McKenzie 186.

Individual series: Amber Duncan 558, Kathy McKenzie 519, Helen Leggitt 491.

Team games: (Handicap score) Edina Divas 845.

Team series: (Handicap score) Frederic Truck & Tractor 2309.

Monday Night Madness Standings: Mishaps 22, Triple Threat 18, Pepie’s Gals 16, Radio Shack 16, McKenzie Lanes 16, Alleycats 14, Scottay’s Trucking 14, Balsam Lake Market 12.

Individual games: Barbara Benson 222, Heidi Carey 200, Julia Delougherty 166.

Individual series: Barbara Benson 552, Julia Delougherty and Heidi Carey 477.

Team games: (Handicap score) Pepie’s Gals 652, Scottay’s Trucking 632.

Team series: (Handicap score) Pepie’s Gals 1843, Scottay’s Trucking 1752.

Tuesday Women’s Day Standings: Custom Outfitter 60.5, Kassel Tap 53, Tomlinson Insurance 51.5, Country Gals 45, Hauge Dental 40.5, B & H Builders 39, Gutter Dusters 35.5, Bye 15.

Individual games: Denise Donaghue 256, Audrey Ruck 219, Barb Austad 196.

Individual series: Denise Donaghue 594, Audrey Ruck 530, Jane Smith 513.

Team games: (Handicap score) Custom Outfitter 833, Hauge Dental 830, Kassel Tap 815.

Team series: (Handicap score) Hauge Dental 2346, B & H Builders 2327, Kassel Tap 2287.

Tuesday Early Mixed Standings: Lamar Stars 10, Wild Boys 10, Mom’s Boys 8, Lane Crashers 6, Lemon Heads 4, Jim’s Flooring 4.

Women’s games: Linda Larson 154, Janice Berg 147, Brenda Lehmann 141.

Women’s series: Linda Larson 439, Janice Berg 414, Brenda Lehmann 389.

Men’s games: Glen Minnick and Jeff Lehmann 237, Zach Gurtner 188.

Men’s series: Glen Minnick 619, Jeff Lehmann 586, Zach Gurtner 530.

Team games: Lamar Stars 502.

Team series: Lamar Stars 1354.

Tuesday Night Men’s Standings: McKenzie Lanes 16, Hack’s Pub 15, Dream Lawn 14.5, Centurview Park 11, Steve’s Appliance 9, Glass Bar 5.5, Nel-Lo-Hill Farm 5, The Dugout 4.

Individual games: Craig Willert and Sam Leggitt 247, Mark Kamish 241, Ken Williams 233.

Individual series: Roy Price 650, Mark Kamish 640, Sam Leggitt 638, Rick Fox 621.

Team games: (Handicap score) Hack’s Pub 1269.

and one field goal for the Tigers 10 points, ending the game six points behind the Vikings.

The stars of the game were Webster’s Michelle Gibbs scoring 26 points, going 6 for 7 at the free-throw line and Frederic’s Chenal with 18 points and nine rebounds.

Jade Johnson and Wells were also in the double digits for scoring during the game. Johnson totaled 11 points, going 7 for 8 on free throws and Wells scored 10, with three 3-pointers and one free throw.

Mary Johnson was the second-highest scorer for Webster with five points, followed by Salas and Kendra Spurgeon each with three.

LEFT: Frederic’s Jade Johnson attempts a shot over Webster defenders during the game Friday, Jan. 8. – Photo by Brenda Sommerfeld

R E S U L T S Team series: (Handicap score) Hack’s Pub 3552.

Wednesday Early Standings: Lite House 18, Glass Attractions 18, Hack’s Pub 14, Top Spot 10, Hendrick’s Motor 10, Cutting Edge 10, Suzie Q’s 10, Holiday StationStore 6.

Women’s games: Kathy Braund 211, Jeanne Kizer 176, Dixie Welling 173.

Women’s series: Kathy Braund 546, Jeanne Kizer 448, Dixie Welling 433.

Men’s games: Mike Welling 253, Todd Wagner 234, Bob Chitty 221.

Men’s series: Greg Dick 628, Todd Wagner 626, Bob Chitty 604.

Team games: Glass Attractions 744.

Team series: Glass Attractions 2063.

Wednesday Night Men’s Standings: Edina Realty 8, Dalles Electricity 6, Tiger Express 4, Davy’s Consturction 4, Reed’s Marina 4, McKenzie Lanes 4, Hanjo Farms 2, Harvest Moon 0.

Individual games: Darren McKenzie 290, Todd Hansen and Scott Anderson 247, Carl Hetfeld 237.

Individual series: Darren McKenzie 742, Todd Hansen 702, Gene Braund 670.

Team games: (Handicap score) Tiger Express 1101, Davy’s Construction 1062.

Team series: (Handicap score) Tiger Express 3078, Davy’s Construction 2973.

Thursday Night Ladies Standings: Cutting Edge Pro 95.5, KJ’s 68.5, RiverBank 68, Hack’s Pub 67.5, Eagle Valley Bank 67.5, Truhlsen Chiropractic 35.5, Bont Chiropractic 64, Hauge Dental 63.5.

Individual games: Jen Whelan 206, Shannon Cox 201, Jackie Patterson 198.

Individual series: Denise Donaghue 557, Lana McKenzie 518, Jen Whelan 512.

Team games: Hauge Dental 815, Eagle Valley Bank 751, Cutting Edge Pro 750.

Team series: Hauge Dental 2264, Cutting Edge Pro 2183, Truhlsen Chiropractic 2135.

Saturday Night Mixed Standings: Happy Campers 13, Ten Pin Titans 12, Eureka Bombers 10, Roller Coasters 10, The In-Laws 7, Pin Busters 7, Tiger Express 5, Fisk Trucking 4.

Women’s games: Amber Duncan 191, Sharon Berg 176, Jan Lehmann 170.

Women’s series: Amber Duncan 540, Jan Lehmann 468, Kim Delaney 458.

Men’s games: Gene Braund 217, Tim Katzmark 214, Bill Berg and Rick Katzmark 213.

Men’s series: Bill Berg 593, Rick Katzmark 590, Gene Braund 581.

Team games (Handicapped score): Eureka Bombers 932, Ten Pin Titals 880, Happy Campers 870.

Team series (Handicapped score): Eureka Bombers 2589, Happy Campers 2555, The In-Laws 2489.

Black & Orange

Early Birds Standings: 10th Hole 11-1, Log Cabin Store 8-4, Black & Orange 4-8, Gandy Dancer Saloon 1-11.

Individual games: Michelle Lysdahl (10th) 185, Lynn Toivola (LCS) 180, Rita Tesch (10th) 160.

Individual series: Michelle Lysdahl (10th) 473, Lynn Toivola (LCS) 457, Donna Crain (B&O) 447.

Team games: Log Cabin Store 879, 10th Hole 840, Gandy Dancer Saloon 830.

Team series: Log Cabin Store 2487, 10th Hole 2485, Gandy Dancer Saloon 2348.

Triplicate games: Donna Crain 149.

Monday Night Men’s Standings: Glass & Mirror Works 6-2, Larry’s LP 4-4, Black & Orange 4-4, Pope’s Construction 2-6 Individual games: Breck Eytcheson (G &MW) 202, Ron Pitts (B&O) 198, Jack Witzany (L) 191.

Individual series: Dean Eytcheson (G&MW) 530, Mike Zajac (G&MW) 501, Breck Eytcheson (G&MW) and Jack Witzany (L) 490.

Team games: Glass & Mirror Works 950, Black & Orange 920, Larry’s LP 856.

Team series: Glass & Mirror Works 2639, Black & Orange 2559, Larry’s LP 2524.

TNT Standings: Cashco 7-1, Hole in the Wall 5-3, Flower Power 3-5, Larry’s LP 1-7.

Individual games: Jennifer Kern (L) 218, Mary Ellen Smith (C) 160, Audrey Pardun (H) 157.

Individual series: Jennifer Kern (L) 525, Mary Ellen Smith (C) 454, Vida Sears (C) 442.

Team games: Cashco 832, Larry’s LP 811, Hole in the Wall 777.

Team series: Cashco 2429, Larry’s LP 2373, Hole in the Wall 2268.

Games 50 or more above average: Jennifer Kerns 218 (+50).

Wednesday Night Men’s Standings: Cashco 6-2, 10th Hole 6-2, Northview Drive Inn 5-3, Black & Orange 4-4, Lions 3-5, Vacant 0-8.

Individual games: Monte Rinnman (C) 232, Kevin Swanson (B&O) 209, Norm Bickford (L) 201.

Individual series: Kevin Swanson (B&O) 560, Monte Rinnman (C) 553, Bill Simmons (L) 546.

Team games: Lions 959, Cashco 933, Black & Orange 932.

Team series: Lions 2736, Black & Orange 2669, Cashco 2630.

Games 50 or more above average: Norm Bickford 201 (+73).

Series 100 or more above average: Norm Bickford 521 (+137).

Splits converted: 6-7-10: Mike Zajac.

Early Risers Standings: Hole in the Wall 9-3, A+ Sanitation 6-6, 10th Hole 5-7, Gandy Dancer 4-8.

Individual games: Donna Crain (GD) 176, Cheryl Parkins (10th) and Lucy Hansen (HITW) 170, Carol Phelps (A+) 155.

Individual series: Cheryl Parkins (10th) 477, Donna Crain (GD) 466, Lucy Hansen (HITW) 451.

Team games: Hole in the Wall 686, 10th Hole 683, Gandy Dancer 673.

Team series: 10th Hole 2017, Hole in the Wall 1997, Gandy Dancer 1980.

All spare game: Donna Crain.

Thursday Night Ladies Standings: Lip’s 10-2, Check Services 66, Webster Motel 6-6, Pour House 2-10.

Individual games: Angie Olson (CS) 203, Jackie Churchill (L) 173, Daphne Churchill (L) and Tooter Barnes (PH) 164.

Individual series: Angie Olson (CS) 569, Daphne Churchill (L) 461, Tooter Barnes (PH) 417.

Team games: Check Services 689, Lip’s 657, Pour House 653.

Team series: Check Services 1919, Lip’s 1910, Webster Motel 1907

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Eagles grab big win over Grantsburg Win could be big momentum shift for Unity Unity 68, Grantsburg 66

by Marty Seeger BALSAM LAKE – The stands were packed at the Unity High School Friday night and fans rooting for both sides got their money’s worth from start to finish.

The first quarter was hot for both teams as the score didn’t vary by more than two points the entire way. Grantsburg had their outside game going as Trevor Thompson buried two 3-pointers in the first quarter and Connor Myers and Brent Myers each had 3-pointers.

Brady Flaherty had a 9-point effort to lead the Eagles in the first quarter and it ended at a 12-12 tie.

The second quarter was nearly the same for both teams but started to get a lot more physical than the first quarter.

The teams went to the free-throw line 12 times in the second, with Unity shooting 8 of 10 and Grantsburg shooting 6 of 10 from the line. Unity gained a 4-point lead at the start of the quarter and did a nice job of handling the Grantsburg press, which allowed for a few fast-break points and a few easy buckets for the Eagles, which was one thing that plagued the Pirates throughout the game.

“You don’t win too many games when you give up that many layups and you don’t rebound,” said Pirates coach Nick Hallberg. Every game we’ve lost has been for the same reasons. Disappoint-

Unity senior Tyler Bublitz comes down with a tough rebound against Grantsburg on Friday, Jan. 8. – Photo by Marty Seeger

LEADERSPORTS SCOREBOARD BOYS BASKETBALL

West Lakeland Standings Team Conf.

Webster Tigers 4-0 Luck Cardinals 4-1 Grantsburg Pirates 2-3 St. Croix Falls Saints 2-2 Unity Eagles 2-2 Siren Dragons 1-3 Frederic Vikings 0-4 Scores Friday, January 8 Unity 68, Grantsburg 66 Webster 51, Frederic 32 Luck 65, St. Croix Falls 44 Monday, January 11 Webster 69, Clear Lake 51 Tuesday, January 12 Siren 61, Frederic 47 Luck 44, Grantsburg 35 St. Croix Falls 46, Unity 34 Upcoming Friday, January 15 6 p.m.

Grantsburg at Siren (DH) 7:30 p.m. Frederic at Unity (DH) St. Croix Falls at Turtle Lake Saturday, January 16 7:30 p.m. Somerset at Webster Monday, January 18 7:30 p.m. Luck at Chetek Unity at Prairie Farm (DH) Tuesday, January 19 6 p.m.

Webster at St. Croix Falls (DH) 7:30 p.m. Clear Lake at Grantsburg Shell Lake at Siren (DH) Team Blizzard

BOYS HOCKEY Scores

Conf.

4-2-0

Thursday, January 7 Moose Lake, Minn., 11, Blizzard 3 Saturday, January 9 Blizzard 10, Meadow Creek Christian 3 Upcoming Saturday, January 16 3:15 p.m. Blizzard at Minneapolis East

WRESTLING

Upcoming Thursday, January 14 7 p.m.

Unity at Turtle Lake LFG at St. Croix Falls Saturday, January 16 9 a.m.

Shell Lake at St. Croix Falls LFG at St. Croix Falls Unity at St. Croix Falls

GIRLS BASKETBALL

Overall 6-0 9-2 5-5 3-5 2-7 4-5 3-7

West Lakeland Standings Team Conf.

Luck Cardinals 4-0 Siren Dragons 3-0 Frederic Vikings 2-1 St. Croix Falls Saints 1-2 Webster Tigers 1-2 Grantsburg Pirates 1-3 Unity Eagles 0-4 Scores Friday, January 8 Grantsburg 45, Unity 29 Frederic 57, Webster 50 Luck 51, St. Croix Falls 38 Northwood 57, Siren 33 Tuesday, January 12 Siren 84, Frederic 38 Luck 52, Grantsburg 37 St. Croix Falls 47, Unity 31 Upcoming Thursday, January 14 7:30 p.m. Clear Lake at Unity Friday, January 15 6 p.m.

Frederic at Unity (DH) 7:30 p.m. Grantsburg at Siren (DH) Cumberland at Luck Monday, January 18 6 p.m.

Unity at Prairie Farm (DH) Tuesday, January 19 6 p.m.

Shell Lake at Siren (DH) 7:30 p.m. Webster at St. Croix Falls (DH) Clear Lake at Grantsburg

GIRLS HOCKEY

Overall 5-8-1

Team Lady Blizzard

Overall 8-7-1

Scores Friday, January 8 Hudson 4, Lady Blizzard 1 Saturday, January 9 Lady Blizzard 14, Tomahawk 3 Upcoming Thursday, January 14 7 p.m.

Blizzard at Chippewa Falls Saturday, January 16 11 a.m.

Ashland at Siren

GYMNASTICS

Upcoming Saturday, January 16 11 a.m.

St. Croix Falls at River Falls Grantsburg at River Falls

Overall 6-3 6-3 6-3 3-4 3-6 3-8 0-7

ing because they’re fundamental things, but they continue to hurt us.”

Flaherty hit a big jump shot as the buzzer signaled the end of the first half to give the Eagles a 33-30 halftime lead and carry some momentum into the second half.

“I thought that we did a good job of preventing the big runs and held on to the momentum for the majority of the game,” said Eagles coach Shaun Fisher.

“I think that allowed us to build confidence that we could win.”

Unity may have had a lot of momentum at the start of the third quarter, but the Pirates kept the battle going. With about three minutes to go in the third quarter, Derek Bertelsen powered up for

a layup to give Grantsburg one of their first and only leads of the game at 39-38.

Unity came right back however on a 3pointer from Unity’s Luke Hilleshiem. It was his second of the third quarter and helped give the Eagles a 45-41 lead.

“It was also nice to see Luke Hilleshiem step up and hit some big shots for us,” Fisher said.

Grantsburg’s Thompson answered back with a 3-pointer of his own, but after a scrappy third quarter the Eagles led 53-46.

The Eagles shot out to an 8-point lead, (their biggest of the game), at the start of the fourth quarter but the Pirates quickly closed the gap with a pair of free throws from Brent Myers and a 3-pointer from Connor Myers. The Pirates got as close as one point and even tied the game at 58 with about four minutes to go, but Hilleshiem buried his first of two 3pointers in the fourth quarter giving the Eagles a 62-59 lead.

Unity went to the line twice with just over a minute to go in the game and Flaherty went 2 for 2 from the line to give the Eagles a 4-point lead. But with 40 seconds to go in the game Brent Myers hit a big 3-pointer to make it a 67-66 game in favor of Unity.

The Pirates quickly fouled and sent Hilleshiem to the line for a bonus shot.

Hilleshiem missed, and Brent Myers eventually went to the line for the Pirates with 8.7 seconds to go, but his shot also fell short.

Unity’s Tyler Bublitz was fouled on the Eagles next possession, and with six seconds remaining in the game, he made his first shot to give Unity a 68-66 lead. Although the Pirates had the chance at either tying the game or winning it with a 3-point basket, the Eagles defense held strong for the big win.

“We have lost many close games this season that have come down to a couple of possessions, so it was very good for us to win a close game, especially against a very talented Grantsburg team. I hope we can build on this win and continue to improve and play with confidence,” Fisher said.

The Eagles were led by Flaherty’s 27 points, Hilleshiem had 16, Xavier Foeller had 10 and Bublitz had nine. Thompson led the Pirates with 27, Brent Myers had 19 and Bertelsen had 11 points.

READLEADERSPORTS! The Prediction King is obviously a long way from mid season form, even though we’re near the halfway point of the 2009-10 season. He struggled last week with a 94 record, which included two twilight-zone picks on boy’s match ups between SirenFrederic and Webster-Clear Lake, his basketball season record stands at a lackluster 14-6.

The Swami THE SWAMI

PREDICTS

Due to time constraints and the lengthy slate of games this week, the Swami will generally limit his usually clever commentary to one word per prediction.

Boys games Unity 50, Frederic 43 – Height St. Croix Falls 47, Turtle Lake 46 – Surprising Siren 59, Grantsburg 55 – Upset Webster 52, Somerset 42 – Undefeated Luck 57, Chetek 44 – Rolling Unity 66, Prairie Farm 35 – Easy Webster 50, St. Croix Falls 37 – Perfect Siren 77, Shell Lake 44 – Cinch Grantsburg 60, Clear Lake 56 – Needed Girls games Clear Lake 44, Unity 30 – Winless Siren 74, Grantsburg 41 – Surging Luck 44, Cumberland 40 – Difficult Frederic 55, Unity 37 – Recovery Unity 44, Prairie Farm 29 – Victory St. Croix Falls 47, Webster 37 – .500 Siren 70, Shell Lake 30 – Practice Turtle Lake 57, Frederic 47 – Lakers The Swami answers all e-mails and can be reached at predictionking@yahoo.com.

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ATVs • BIRDING • BOATING • CAMPING • FISHING • HIKING • HUNTING • RECREATIONAL VEHICLES

Wildlife on course this winter

Winter has had a strong feel in terms of cold and snow this year. The start of 2010 has been riddled with subzero temperatures, and it’s been awhile since we’ve had this Marty much snow for sledding, snowmobiling Seeger and other forms of outdoor recreation.

The For most people, the snow was a nice gift, Bottom and even the subzero temperatures were big Line in terms of giving lakes a boost in thickening the ice for anglers. For wildlife, the winter weather can be detrimental, but even with the cold and snow we’ve had in the last month, it’s just another day for wildlife in Wisconsin.

It’s hard to imagine sometimes that a deer can survive when it’s 20 or 30 below, and amazing to think that a turkey can scratch for a kernel of corn through the hard crust of a knee-deep snow. But all in all, it’s been a pretty mild winter for animals big and small, and all sorts of birds that call Wisconsin winters home.

“In midwestern Minnesota, pheasants were having a tough time, but around here, there’s still a good amount of standing corn,” said Crex Wildlife technician Kyle Anderson in Grantsburg.

The standing corn bodes well not just for pheasants but for deer and other species as well, and the freezing rain that formed a heavy crust of snow back in December didn’t keep at least a few species from finding food. Anderson

said the snow isn’t that deep yet in Grantsburg and surrounding areas, and they’re actually hoping for more snow.

“We’re hoping for more snow just because we’re so dry. We’re hoping for a good spring runoff to get water levels back up.”

More snow will also help to break up or rot any of the frozen snow, but warmer temperatures in the forecast for the coming week could make things difficult for wildlife in a hurry.

In order to determine the severity of each winter, the DNR uses what they call a winter severity index, which calculates temperature and snow depth from Dec. 1 to April 30. At the end of the time period, points are tallied from the calculations made at the end of each month to determine a specific area’s WSI. An index of around 50 is considered mild, 80 to 90 is severe and anything over 100 is very severe. Anderson said this area has a WSI of about eight points right now, but points for the month of January are yet to be added up.

“We’re just a little ways into winter, but there’s definitely been other years where we’ve had a lot more points, at this point in the winter,” Anderson said.

Wildlife activity is pretty typical according to Anderson. Deer have begun to herd up, bucks are just beginning to drop antlers and turkeys are flocked together. Anderson said he’s also been seeing several sharp-tailed grouse budding in birch and aspen trees. On one occasion, he witnessed seven or eight different sharp-tails in one tree.

“It’s just a normal routine for the winter; it just tells you that everything is in full swing,” Anderson said.

One species that tends to be in full swing this time of year is the great horned owl. The raptor is currently in courtship, and will start laying eggs very soon. According to DNR wildlife biologist and raptor expert Chris Cold,

Since the snow cover, more and more pheasants have been frequenting a flowering crab tree at the home of John and Olga Schwartz of Centuria. They counted 14 different birds at one time last week. – Photos courtesy of John Schwartz ravens will also start laying eggs soon.

As far as other bird life in the north, this winter has been very quiet. When winters are tough to the north, raptor species such as owls often migrate south to find food. Cold said there’ve been a few reports of hawk owls in the northeast part of the state, but not much activity in the northern parts of the state this winter.

“If we don’t get an eruption of birds into this area I’m assuming they’re making due with where they’re at right now,” Cold said.

Perhaps it’s not an exciting year for the average bird-watcher, but it’s a good indicator that the winters haven’t had much of an impact on raptor species in the north. Cold also said some raptors A rooster and hen pheasant find may have flown toward the middle part of the state, or southeast parts of the sustenance on a flowering crab tree. state. Cold did say that it’s been a pretty “There’s no doubt that our wildlife tough start for the ruffed grouse, and the have suffered through some pretty snow crust formed in December has tough winters in past years, but so far, made it difficult for some raptor species this winter has been awfully mild by to plunge through the snow to capture comparison,” Cold said. prey.

Fishing contest scandal should be thing of the past SOMERSET – The Somerset Youth Athletic Association’s 2009 Bass Lake Ice-Fishing Contest made national headlines; the Associated Press, CNN, MSNBC, as well as hundreds of other news organizations covered the story of

the alleged cheating by the grand-prize (a $27,000 4x4 pickup) winner. It is the hope of the newly elected board of the association that the pall cast over last year’s contest will have no effect on this year’s participation.

Free venison program available in Burnett and Washburn counties SPOONER — The Department of Natural Resources is again coordinating a program to provide venison to anyone who wants it in Burnett and Washburn counties. It is expected that most of the meat will come for deerdamage shooting permits that will be issued in early February to farmers having more than $1,000 worth of damage in 2009 and expected to have more than $1,000 worth of damage in 2010.

Wildlife manager Nancy Christel said willing hunters may already have enough venison and would like to donate the deer they shoot. Individuals or families may accept as many deer as they will eat, she said, and are responsible for getting the deer processed.

Recipients will be on the Willing to Accept Deer list all year.

The DNR wildlife management staff is working with the public to develop the list. Using the list, hunters and

venison recipients will need to make the necessary connections. Anyone who would like to be put on the donation list should call 715-635-4023 no later than Jan. 25. Persons should leave their full name and spelling, phone number and hometown on the voice answering machine available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

“If you do not process deer yourself, we have a list of year-round deer processers,” Christel said, “simply request this information when you call, and we will call you with or mail you the information.” Anyone who would like to learn how to process deer can check out a video at the Spooner library called “From Field to Freezer.”

“This is our sixth year coordinating this local year-round deer donation program,” Christel said, “and we thank all the hunters who have donated deer!” — from DNR

Last year’s largest fish was registered

by Lee Shehaw of New Richmond.

When suspicions surrounding the authenticity of Shehaw’s catch arose he was interviewed and given the option to take a lie detector test, which he declined.

Shehaw surrendered his claim to the grand prize and it was subsequently awarded to the second-place finisher.

Charges were not pursued in the matter as Shehaw never actually took physical possession of the truck. The SYAA, the all-volunteer organization that runs the contest, was established in 2004 by a group of local parents, teachers and business leaders in response to the ever-increasing fees and costs associated with youth athletics.

“Our kids should not have to go door to door selling everything from greeting cards to pizzas to help pay for their activities,” said a SYAA member. Last year the contest made a profit of $27,000 that the association was able to distribute to local sports groups. The SYAA relies on a small army of local volunteers without whom this annual contest couldn’t take place.

Saturday, Feb. 27, is the date set for this year’s sixth-annual contest where the grand prize will once again be a new 4x4 pickup truck. Again, there will be a separate kids division and prizes for the top 50 fish registered. Because of the problems uncovered last year, there will be a more noticeable security presence to

help ensure the fairness and integrity of the contest as well as a mandatory postcontest interview of the grand-prize winner by a security professional. Bass Lake is located two miles outside of Somerset and eight miles from Stillwater, Minn.

Over the years the contest has grown to attract participants from as far away as Chicago, Ill., and International Falls, Minn.

The Bass Lake Ice-Fishing Contest is a 100-percent catch-and-release contest, all fish are caught, registered and released quickly to help ensure their survival. As in the past, after last year’s contest the SYAA donated $1,000 toward restocking efforts for the lake. To learn more about the Bass Lake Ice-Fishing Contest or the SYAA visit www.basslakecontest.com. – submitted

Timberland Archery League scores Traditional Roosevelt QDM: 501 Bone Collectors: 460 Eyesore: 368 Putz’s: 313 Women’s Red Brick 2: 570 Red Brick 1: 424

Men’s Granite Electric: 726 Shlitz: 722 Laury Boys: 712 Sparish Taxidermy: 704 Shell Lake State Bank: 698 King: 666 Close Encounters: 636

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(Dec. 16, 23, 30, Jan. 6, 13, 20) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY U.S. Bank National Association ND, Plaintiff, vs.

James D. Gaudette and Cara L. Gaudette, Defendants.

Case Code: 30404 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Case No. 09 CV 407 Hon. Robert H. Rasmussen PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on the 25th day of September, 2009, the Sheriff of Polk County will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: DATE/TIME: January 28, 2010 at 10:00 a.m.

TERMS: 10% of successful bid must be paid to the Sheriff at sale in cash or by certified check. Balance due within 10 days of court approval.

Purchaser is responsible for payment of all transfer taxes and recording fees. Sale is AS IS in all respects.

PLACE: Lobby of the Polk County Justice Center 1005 West Main Street, Balsam Lake, WI 54810 DESCRIPTION: That part of the Northwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter (NW1/4 SW1/4) and the Southwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter (SW1/4 NW1/4) of Section Twenty-five (25), Township Thirty-five (35), North, Range Fifteen (15) West, Town of Johnstown, Polk County, Wisconsin, described as follows: Beginning at a point on the East and West Quarter line of said Section Twenty-five (25), 324.0 feet East of the West One-Quarter corner of said Section Twenty-five (25); thence South parallel to the West line of said Section Twenty-five (25), 67.4 feet; thence South 78 degrees 15 minutes East 93.9 feet; thence North parallel to the West line of said Section Twenty-five (25) to the high-water mark of Long Lake; thence Westerly along the high-water mark of Long Lake to a point North of the point of beginning; thence South parallel to the West line of said Section Twenty-five (25) to the point of beginning.

(FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY: Plaintiff believes that the property address is 1943 Long Lake Lane, Comstock, WI) Timothy G. Moore Sheriff of Polk County Stein & Moore, P.A. 332 Minnesota St., Suite W-1650 St. Paul, MN 55101 651-224-9683

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(Jan. 13, 20, 27, Feb. 3, 10, 17) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY THE RIVERBANK, a Minnesota banking corporation, Plaintiff, vs.

CYNTHIA M. REITMEIER, DAVID R. REITMEIER AND JOHNNIE B. DALTON SALOON & TEX-MEX EATERY, INC. Defendants.

Case No.: 09-CV-22 Case Code: 30404 Foreclosure of Mortgage NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on December 7, 2009, nunc pro tunc October 1, 2009, in the amount of $41,412.70 against Johnnie B. Dalton Saloon & Tex-Mex Eatery, Inc., in the amount of $238,199.79, against Cynthia M. Reitmeier and David R. Reitmeier, jointly and severally, and in the amount of $8,417.87 against Johnnie B. Dalton Saloon & Tex-Mex Eatery, Inc., Cynthia M. Reitmeier and David R. Reitmeier, jointly and severally, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: February 24, 2010, at 10 a.m.

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

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

DESCRIPTION: Lots 3, 4, and 5, Block 18, Original Plat of The Village of Balsam Lake, Polk County, Wisconsin.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 305 Main Street, Village of Balsam Lake, WI, no address listed for Lot 5, Block 18, Village of Balsam Lake, WI. Timothy G. Moore Polk County Sheriff MURNANE BRANDT Attorneys for Plaintiff 30 E. 7th Street, Suite 3200 St. Paul, MN 55101-4919 Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (15 U.S.C. Section 1692), we are required to state that we are attempting to collect a debt on our client’s behalf and any information we obtain will be used for that purpose.

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(Dec. 16, 23, 30, Jan. 6, 13, 20) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY The RiverBank a Minnesota banking corporation, 2183 U.S. Highway 8 St. Croix Falls, WI 54024, Plaintiff, vs.

FICEK INVESTMENT COMPANY, LLC a Minnesota limited liability company 1255 Gun Club Road White Bear Lake, MN 55110 David E. Ficek 884 Fox Hollow Circle Pines, MN 55014; LaVerne J. Ficek 884 Fox Hollow Circle Pines, MN 55014; Lake Area Bank a Minnesota banking corporation 1400 East Highway 96 White Bear Lake, MN 55110 John Doe, Mary Roe, and XYZ corporation Defendants.

Case Type: 30404 Case No.: 09-CV-269 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered in the above-entitled action on September 18, 2009, the Sheriff of Polk County, Wisconsin, will sell the following described real property at public auction as follows: TIME/DATE: January 27, 2010, 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 W. Main Street Balsam Lake, WI 54810 LEGAL DESCRIPTION: All that part of the Northeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter of Section 33, Township 34 North, Range 18 West, Town of St. Croix Falls, Polk County, Wisconsin,

(Jan. 6, 13, 20) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF VINCENT MENKE Order Setting Time to Hear Petition for Administration and Heirship and Notice to Creditors Case No. 09 PR A petition has been filed for administration of the estate and determination of heirship of the decedent, whose date of birth was February 7, 1918, and date of death was November 11, 2009. The decedent died domiciled in Polk County, State of Wisconsin, with a post office address of Good Samaritan Center, 750 East Louisiana Street, St. Croix Falls, WI 54024.

IT IS ORDERED THAT: 1. The petition be heard at the Polk County Courthouse, Balsam Lake, Wisconsin, Room Branch 1, before Honorable Molly E. GaleWyrick, Court Official, on February 2, 2010, at 8:30 a.m. or when scheduled thereafter.

2. Heirship will be determined on the date set for hearing on the final account.

You need not appear unless you object. The petition may be granted if no objection is made.

3. Creditor’s claims must be filed with the court on or before April 9, 2010.

4. Publication of this notice shall constitute notice to any persons whose name or addresses are unknown.

BY THE COURT: Molly E. GaleWyrick Circuit Court Judge/Court Commissioner Honorable Molly E. GaleWyrick January 4, 2010 Steven J. Swanson Attorney 105 Washington Street South St. Croix Falls, WI 54024 715-483-3787 Bar No.: 1003028

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(Jan. 13) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY Dickinson Financial, LLC as successor in interest of U.S. Bank c/o Messerli & Kramer P.A. 3033 Campus Drive, Suite 250 Plymouth, MN 55441 Plaintiff(s) vs.

Henry King 768 130th St. Amery, WI 54001 Defendant(s) Publication Summons Case No. 09SC1230 Publication Summons TO THE PERSON(S) NAMED ABOVE AS DEFENDANT(S): You are being sued by the person(s) named above as Plaintiff(s). A copy of the claim has been sent to you at your address as stated in the caption above.

The lawsuit will be heard in the following Small Claims court: Polk County Courthouse Lois Hoff Clerk of Circuit Court 1005 West Main Street Suite 300 Balsam Lake, WI 54810 on the following date and time: Date: 1-25-2010 Time: 1:30 p.m.

If you do not attend the hearing, the court may enter a judgment against you in favor of the person(s) suing you.

A judgment may be enforced as provided by law. A judgment awarding money may become a lien against any real estate you own now or in the future, and may also be enforced by garnishment or seizure of property.

You may have the option to Answer without appearing in court on the court date by filing a written Answer with the clerk of court before the court date.

You must send a copy of your Answer to the Plaintiff(s) named above at their address. You may contact the clerk of court at the telephone number above to determine if there are other methods to answer a Small Claims complaint in that county.

If you need help in this matter because of a disability, please call 715-485-9299.

Jillian N. Walker, Attorney 763-548-7900 #1066378 Messerli & Kramer, P.A. 3033 Campus Drive Suite 250 Plymouth, MN 55441 Dated: December 23, 2009

Cassandra L. Schonebaum, Clear Lake, speeding, $175.30.

Matthew T. Sparks, St. Croix Falls, speeding, not guilty plea.

Sandra K. Stachowiak, Red Wing, Minn., speeding, $175.30.

John L. Stoeklen, Grantsburg, seat belt violation, $10.00.

Alex A. St. Sauver, Chisago City, Minn., speeding, $200.50.

David A. Suggs, Lino Lakes, Minn., speeding, $175.30.

Jeffrey A. Sullivan, Bay City, seat belt violation, $10.00.

Joseph R. Thoen, Centuria, nonregistration of vehicle, $175.30.

Jeffrey E. Thompson, Osceola, speeding, not guilty plea.

Chad A. Tourville, Balsam Lake, speeding, $175.30.

James N. Vang, Woodbury, Minn., speeding, $175.30.

Brittany M. Vangorp, Star Prairie, operate without valid license, $200.50.

Krystle M. Walls, Somerset, failure to notify police of accident, not guilty plea.

Terri L. Wester, Taylors Falls, Minn., operate without valid license, $200.50.

Arden P. Williams, Star Prairie, speeding, $225.70.

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(Jan. 13) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY The RiverBank 2183 U.S. Hwy. 8 P.O. Box 747 St. Croix Falls, WI 54024 Plaintiff(s) vs.

Dennis R. Hannah 210 3rd Ave. P.O. Box 254 Milltown, WI 54858 Defendant(s) Small Claims Publication Summons and Notice Case No. 09SC1289 Publication Summons and Notice of Filing TO THE PERSON(S) NAMED ABOVE AS DEFENDANT(S): You are being sued by the person(s) named above as Plaintiff(s). A copy of the claim has been sent to you at your address as stated in the caption above.

The lawsuit will be heard in the following Small Claims court: Polk County Courthouse 1005 West Main Street Suite 300 Balsam Lake, WI 54810 Telephone Number of Clerk of Court: 715-485-9299 Date: January 25, 2010 Time: 1:30 p.m.

If you do not attend the hearing, the court may enter a judgment against you in favor of the person(s) suing you. A copy of the claim has been sent to you at your address as stated in the caption above. A judgment may be enforced as provided by law.

A judgment awarding money may become a lien against any real estate you own now or in the future, and may also be enforced by garnishment or seizure of property.

You may have the option to Answer without appearing in court on the court date by filing a written Answer with the clerk of court before the court date.

You must send a copy of your Answer to the Plaintiff(s) named above at their address. You may contact the clerk of court at the telephone number above to determine if there are other methods to answer a Small Claims complaint in that county.

If you need help in this matter because of a disability, please call 715-485-9299.

Amber Chapman, Plaintiff 715-483-9800 Dated: December 28, 2009

William D. Manske Jr., Somerset, speeding, $175.30.

Enemesio M. Marin, Clear Lake, operate without license, $200.50.

Michael R. Mawrer, Siren, driving too fast for conditions, $198.60.

Kelly D. McNerney, Clear Lake, speeding, $175.30.

Michael P. Melloh, St. Croix Falls, fail to stop at stop sign, $175.30.

Joan M. Morris, Turtle Lake, fail to yield while making left turn, $175.30.

Conor A. Murphy, Madison, speeding, $175.30.

Jacob W. Nelson, Star Prairie, operating while suspended, $200.50; nonregistration of vehicle, $175.30.

Jon O. Nelson, Dresser, seat belt violation, $10.00.

Bryce W. Olson, St. Francis, ATV – operate with loaded firearm in vehicle, $198.60.

Shannon K. Olson, Champlain, Colo., speeding, $175.30.

William A. Parranto, Oakdale, Minn., speeding, $175.30.

Steven D. Rehberg, Brooklyn Center, Minn., fraud on gas station, 2 counts, $829.00.

Naomi J. Renno, Cushing, speeding, $175.30.

Carole A. Retana, Clayton, nonregistration of other vehicle, $175.30.

Kenneth I. Schermerhorn, Amery, operating while under influence, 6-month license revocation and order for assessment, $691.50.

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Richard D. Ferguson, Dresser, reckless driving – endanger safety, $389.50; unreasonable and imprudent speed, $213.10.

Paul E. Fjorden, Luck, nonregistration of auto, not guilty plea.

John E. Folin, Mound, Minn., speeding, $175.30.

Steven D. Foster, New Richmond, speeding, $175.30.

Eladio C. Grande, Star Prairie, operating while under influence, $754.50, 7-month license revo cation and order for assessment.

Dawn M. Greene, Turtle Lake, speeding, $175.30.

Andrew C. Grossman, Minneapolis, Minn., fail to stop at stop sign, not guilty plea.

Barbara L. Hamilton, Amery, speeding, $175.30.

Lisa J. Handrahan, Amery, speeding, $175.30.

Michael R. Harrison, Luck, speeding, $175.30.

Dennis D. Hendrickson, Osceola, operating while revoked, $263.50.

Marie E. Hennemann, Almena, passing vehicle indicating left turn, $213.10.

Bradley J.D. Johnson, Centuria, speeding, $200.50.

Jeanette M. King, Clayton, speeding, $175.30.

Leo R. Krombholz, Harshaw, speeding, $175.30.

De Anne E. Lange, Grantsburg, operate without valid license, not guilty plea.

Cheryl J. Leisz, Turtle Lake, driving too fast for conditions, $213.10.

Alexander C. Livingston, Centuria, unreasonable and imprudent speeding, not guilty plea.

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described as follows: Commencing at the Northeast Corner of said Section 33; thence S. 00º 31’ 14” E, along the east line of said Section 33, 99.62 feet to the south R/ W of U.S. Highway “8”; thence westerly 84.72 feet along said R/W, being a curve concave to the north, having a central angel of 1º 38’ 22”, a radius of 2,960.51 and whose chord bears N. 89º 55’ 56” W., 84.71 feet; thence N. 89º 06’ 45” W., along said south R/W, 170.07 feet to the point of beginning; thence N. 89º 06’ 45” W., along said south R/W, 1,058.42 feet to the west line of said NE-NE; thence S. 00º 30’ 31” E., along the west line of said NE-NE, 1,217.86 feet to the Southwest Corner of said NE-NE; thence S. 89º 07’ 03” E., along the south line of said NE-NE, 1,313.48 feet to the Southeast Corner of said NE-NE; thence N. 00º 31’ 14” W., along the east line of said NE-NE, 711.82 feet; thence N. 89º 09’ 19” W., 109.45 feet to the beginning of a curve concave to the northeast, said curve having a radius of 367.00 feet, a central angle of 51º 57’ 28” and whose chord bears N. 63º 10’ 35” W., 321.52 feet, thence northwesterly 332.81 feet along said curve; thence N. 37º 11’ 51” W., 49.56 feet; thence N. 52º 48’ 09” E., 43.65 feet to the beginning of a curve concave to the northwest, said curve having a radius of 333.00, a central angle of 39º 45’ 53” and whose chord bears N. 20º 43’ 05” E., 226.50 feet; thence northerly 231.11 feet along said curve; thence N. 00º 50’ 08” E., 36.90 feet to the point of beginning.

Dated this 14th day of December, 2009.

Timothy G. Moore Sheriff of Polk County, Wis. THIS INSTRUMENT WAS DRAFTED BY: ANASTASI & ASSOCIATES, P.A. 14985 60th Street North Stillwater, MN 55082 651-439-2951 DCA/14148 502228 WNAXLP

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a new organist.

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Please send resume to: Milltown Lutheran Church P.O. Box 39 Milltown, WI 54858 - 0039 or If you have any questions, please call 715-825-2453.

If no answer, please leave a message.

JOB VACANCY

School District of Siren School District The School District of Siren has opened a search for a part-time Parent Volunteer Coordinator. This is a grantfunded position for the purpose of increasing the level of participation and organization of adult volunteers in the school classrooms and programs.

The Parent Volunteer Coordinator will be responsible for recruiting adult volunteers from our community and finding a comfortable placement for each volunteer to assist the staff and students with day-to-day activities. The Coordinator will be expected to communicate well with all staff members to determine the various needs while simultaneously determining the interests, strengths and qualifications of interested volunteers. The Coordinator shall screen all volunteers with a background check and develop an orientation program that will provide each volunteer with a smooth transition into their assigned location in the building.

Hours: 19 hours/week Rate of Pay: $10/hour Any person interested in this position should apply by submitting a letter stating your interest and qualifications to: Scott Johnson, District Administrator, School District of Siren, 24022 4th Avenue, Siren, WI 54872. Application deadline: January 22, 2010.

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(Jan. 13) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY Crown Asset Management LLC as successor in interest to Wells Fargo Bank c/o Messerli & Kramer P.A. 3033 Campus Drive, Suite 250 Plymouth, MN 55441 Plaintiff(s) vs.

Patti Jo Kehl 493 213th St. Star Prairie, WI 54026 Defendant(s) Publication Summons Case No. 09SC1043 Publication Summons TO THE PERSON(S) NAMED ABOVE AS DEFENDANT(S): You are being sued by the person(s) named above as Plaintiff(s). A copy of the claim has been sent to you at your address as stated in the caption above.

The lawsuit will be heard in the following Small Claims court: Polk County Courthouse Lois Hoff Clerk of Circuit Court 1005 West Main Street Suite 300 Balsam Lake, WI 54810 on the following date and time: Date: 1-25-2010 Time: 1:30 p.m.

If you do not attend the hearing, the court may enter a judgment against you in favor of the person(s) suing you.

A judgment may be enforced as provided by law. A judgment awarding money may become a lien against any real estate you own now or in the future, and may also be enforced by garnishment or seizure of property.

You may have the option to Answer without appearing in court on the court date by filing a written Answer with the clerk of court before the court date.

You must send a copy of your Answer to the Plaintiff(s) named above at their address. You may contact the clerk of court at the telephone number above to determine if there are other methods to answer a Small Claims complaint in that county.

If you need help in this matter because of a disability, please call 715-485-9299.

Jillian N. Walker, Attorney 763-548-7900 #1066378 Messerli & Kramer, P.A. 3033 Campus Drive, Suite 250 Plymouth, MN 55441 Dated: December 23, 2009

(Jan. 6, 13, 20, 27, Feb. 3, 10) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE C-BASS MORTGAGE LOAN ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2004-CB7, Plaintiff, vs.

JERRY J. JOHNSON; MARILYN JOHNSON, his wife; and ASSOCIATED BANK, Defendants.

Case No. 08-CV-812 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE (Foreclosure of Mortgage30404) By virtue of and pursuant to a Judgment of said Circuit Court in the above-entitled action which was entered on November 12, 2009, nunc pro tunc to June 24, 2009, in the amount of $176,725.09, I shall expose for sale and sell at public auction in the Foyer of the Polk County Justice Center located at 1005 W. Main Street, in the Village of Balsam Lake, Polk County, Wis., on the 25th day of February, 2010, at 10:00 a.m., the following described premises or so much thereof as may be sufficient as to raise the amount due to the plaintiff for principal, interest and costs, together with the disbursements of sale and solicitors’ fees, to-wit: Lot 1 of Certified Survey Map No. 2179 in Volume 10, page 103 as Document No. 553886, located in the Northeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter, Section 9, Township 33 North, Range 16 West, Town of Lincoln, Polk County, Wisconsin.

Tax Key No. 032-00196-0100.

Terms Of Sale: 10% down cash, money order or certified check. Balance due within ten days of confirmation of sale.

This property is being sold as is and subject to all liens and encumbrances. /s/TIMOTHY G. MOORE, Sheriff Polk County, Wisconsin Hersh Law Offices, LLC 10555 N. Port Washington Road Mequon, WI 53092 (262) 241-9339 The above property is located at 1037 State Road 46, Amery, Wisconsin.

Hersh Law Offices, LLC, is a law firm representing a creditor in the collection of a debt owed to such creditor, and any such information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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Burnett County deaths Charles S. Carlson, 86, West Sweden Township, Dec. 25.

Robert W. Carlson, 78, Grantsburg Township, Dec. 27.

Rosalie W. Nelson, 96, Grantsburg Village, Dec. 28.

Ben D. Skinner, 77, LaFollette Township, Jan. 7.

VARSITY SOFTBALL COACH LUCK HIGH SCHOOL

The School District of Luck is looking for a candidate interested in coaching varsity softball for the 2010 season. A candidate should possess a vast knowledge of softball principles and game strategies, along with an awareness of safety.

Deadline: January 20, 2010 Apply to: Mark Gobler, Principal, AD. 810 7th St. S. Luck, WI 54853 503175 20-21L 10-11a

JOINT MEETING AND PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE Ordinance to Adopt the Burnett County Year 2030 Comprehensive Plan PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT the Burnett County Planning Committee and Burnett County Land Use & Information Committee will conduct a joint meeting and public hearing on a proposed ordinance to adopt the Burnett County Year 2030 Comprehensive Plan. The joint meeting and public hearing will be held on February 9, 2010, at 6:30 p.m. in Room 165 of the Burnett County Government Center, 7410 County Road K, Siren, WI 54872.

The Burnett County Year 2030 Comprehensive Plan is a policy document that will be used by the County Land Use & Information Committee and County Board of Supervisors as a guide for making decisions regarding land use and development in the county. The plan contains background information and goals, objectives, policies and recommendations addressing each of the following nine (9) plan elements required by Wisconsin’s “Smart Growth” comprehensive planning legislation: 1. Issues and Opportunities; 2. Housing; 3. Transportation; 4. Utilities and Community Facilities; 5. Agricultural, Natural and Cultural Resources; 6. Economic Development; 7. Intergovernmental Cooperation; 8. Land Use; and 9. Implementation A “Recommended Plan” of the Burnett County Year 2030 Comprehensive Plan and plan adoption ordinance will be available for review beginning January 8, 2009, at the Burnett County Government Center in the UW-Extension and County Clerk’s offices and all public libraries located in Burnett County. The plan can also be accessed on the comprehensive planning Web site. Just go to www.burnettcounty.com/ compplan and the documents will be available for review.

Residents and property owners are encouraged to review the plan and submit verbal and/or written comments at the public hearing. Please contact Mike Kornmann, Burnett County UWExtension Agent at 715-349-2151 for more information.

Written comments will also be accepted prior to the February 9 meeting by hard copy or e-mail at the Burnett County UWExtension office located in the Government Center or at mkornmann@burnettcounty.org.

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VOTING BY ABSENTEE BALLOT

Any qualified elector who is unable or unwilling to appear at the polling place on election day may request to vote an absentee ballot. A qualified elector is any U.S. citizen, who will be 18 years of age or older on election day, who has resided in the ward or municipality where he or she wishes to vote for at least 10 days before the election. The elector must also be registered in order to receive an absentee ballot.

TO OBTAIN AN ABSENTEE BALLOT YOU MUST MAKE A REQUEST IN WRITING Contact your municipal clerk and request that an application for an absentee ballot be sent to you for the primary election or both. You may also request an absentee ballot by letter. Your written request must list your voting address within the municipality where you wish to vote, the address where the absentee ballot should be sent, if different, and your signature.

Special absentee voting application provisions apply to electors who are indefinitely confined to home or a care facility, in the military, hospitalized, or serving as a sequestered juror. If this applies to you, contact the municipal clerk.

You can also personally go to the clerk’s office or other specified location, complete a written application, and vote an absentee ballot during the hours specified for casting an absentee ballot.

Town of Milltown 127 Eider St., Milltown, WI 54858 715-825-2494

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ORGANIST NEEDED Milltown Lutheran Church is looking for

Notices/Employment

THE DEADLINE FOR MAKING APPLICATION TO VOTE ABSENTEE BY MAIL IS 5 P.M. ON THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2010.

(MILITARY ELECTORS SHOULD CONTACT THE MUNICIPAL CLERK REGARDING THE DEADLINES FOR REQUESTING OR SUBMITTING AN ABSENTEE BALLOT. THE DEADLINE FOR VOTING AN ABSENTEE BALLOT IN THE CLERK’S OFFICE IS 5 P.M. ON MONDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2010.

ALL VOTED BALLOTS MUST BE RETURNED TO THE MUNICIPAL CLERK SO THE CLERK CAN DELIVER THEM TO THE PROPER POLLING PLACE OR COUNTING LOCATION BEFORE THE POLLS CLOSE ON TUESDAY, APRIL 16, 2010.

ANY BALLOTS RECEIVED AFTER THE POLLS CLOSE WILL NOT BE COUNTED.

Burnett County civil court Hopkins Sand and Gravel, vs. A.J. Ross, Centerville, Minn., $5,152.09.

Capital One Bank, vs. Krystal A. Benson, Grantsburg, $1,516.35.

Capital One Bank vs. Lona M. Siebenthal, Grantsburg, $3,560.15.

Arrow Financial Services LLC vs. David Hanson, Grantsburg, $3,263.85.

Capital One Bank vs. Cady Janey, Spooner, $1,419.02.

Resurgence Financial LLC vs. Dave Barr, Siren, $3,095.08.

Amery Regional Medical Center vs. Kevin O’Gara, Webster, $1,060.17.

Burnett Medical Center vs.

Tamera J. Bitton, Siren, $976.00.

U.S. Bank vs. Margaret A. Taylor, Grantsburg, $419.50.

West Bend Mutual Insurance Company vs. Ron Labo, Danbury, $2,202.13.

POLK COUNTY POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT Polk County is accepting applications for the following position:

Social Worker - Child Protective Services $22.77/hr.

Human Services Full Time 37.5 hr./wk.

Deadline to apply: Open until filled YOU MUST COMPLETE A POLK CO. EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION TO BE ELIGIBLE. For application, complete job description and qualifications, please visit our Web site at www.co.polk.wi.us, Employment Opportunities, or in person at 100 Polk Co. Plaza, #229, Balsam Lake, WI 54810, 715-485-9176. AA/EEOC 503498 21L

NOTICE

Notice Is Given That A Quorum Of Frederic School Board Members Will Be Attending The Annual School Board Convention From January 19 - 22, 2010

The annual convention is an opportunity for board members to attend in-service sessions and business meetings of the Wisconsin School Board Association; however, no governmental business of the Frederic School Board will take place.

Superintendent, G. Tischer 503506 21L (Dec. 23, 30, Jan. 6, 13, 20, 27) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY BAC Home Loans Servicing, L.P., as servicer for Bank of New York as Trustee for the Benefit of the Certificateholders, CWALT, Inc., Alternative Loan Trust 2007-18CB MortgagePass Through Certificates, Series 2007-18CB Plaintiff, vs RONALD JAMES SANOSKI, JR., et al.

Defendants.

Case Number: 08 CV 687 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on August 5, 2009, in the amount of $253,098.32, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: February 10, 2010, at 10:00 AM TERMS: 1. 10% down in cash or money order at the time of sale; balance due within 10 days of confirmation of sale; failure to pay balance due will result in forfeit of deposit to plaintiff.

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

PLACE: Front Entrance to the Polk County Justice Center located at 1005 W. Main St., Balsam Lake, Wisconsin.

DESCRIPTION: THE SOUTH HALF OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER (S1/2 OF NW1/4 OF NW1/4), SECTION 24, TOWNSHIP 33 NORTH, RANGE 18 WEST, TOWN OF GARFIELD, POLK COUNTY, WISCONSIN. PROPERTY ADDRESS: 882 190th St., Dresser, WI 54009.

TAX KEY NO.: 024-00853-0100.

Dated this 14th day of December, 2009.

Timothy G. Moore Sheriff of Polk County Christina E Demakopoulos State Bar #1066197 Attorney for Plaintiff 13700 W. Greenfield Avenue Brookfield, WI 53005 262-790-5719 Blommer Peterman, S.C., is the creditor’s attorney and is attempting to collect a debt on its behalf. Any information obtained will be used for the purpose. (181338) 502273 WNAXLP

(Dec. 16, 23, 30, Jan. 6, 13, 20) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY BOUNDARY WATERS BANK 2230 Eagle Creek Lane, Suite 1 Woodbury, MN 55129, Plaintiff, vs.

HAROLD SHARP 2225 West Orleans St., Apt. 323 Stillwater, MN 55082 KATHLEEN SHARP 2225 West Orleans St., Apt. 323 Stillwater, MN 55082 MICHAEL J. KOCH 2114 210th Street Centuria, WI 54824 PAMELA M. KOCH 2114 210th Street Centuria, WI 54824 AND JOHN DOE AND MARY ROE, Defendants.

Case No. 09-CV-476 Case Type: Foreclosure of Mortgage 30404 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S FORECLOSURE SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, that by virtue of Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law and Order for Default Judgment and Summary Judgment dated Oct. 22, 2009, the undersigned Sheriff of Polk County, Wis., will sell at public auction on the front steps of the Polk County Courthouse in the City of Balsam Lake, Polk County, Wisconsin, on the 11th day of February, 2010, at 10 a.m., the real estate and mortgaged premises located in Polk County, Wisconsin, directed by said Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law and Order for Default Judgment and Summary Judgment, to be sold and described as follows: The West Half of the Southwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of Section 15, Township 35, Range 18, Polk County, Wisconsin.

(Street Address: 2114 210th Street, Centuria, WI 54824; PIN: 020-00366-0000) Terms of Sale: Cash or 10% of amount bid by certified check with the balance to be paid upon confirmation of sale. Sale subject to pay the debt then secured by said mortgage and taxes, if any, actually paid by the mortgagee, on said premises and the costs and disbursements, including attorney’s fees as allowed by law.

Dated: December 11, 2009.

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Notice Is Hereby Given That The Regular Monthly Town Board Meeting Will Be Held On Tuesday, January 19, At 6:30 p.m. At The Town Hall.

(Jan. 13, 20, 27, Feb. 3, 10, 17) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY BAC Home Loans Servicing, L.P., as servicer for The Bank of New York Mellon f/k/a the Bank of New York, as Trustee for the Certificate Holders CWALT, Inc., Alternative Loan Trust 2006OC10, Mortgage Pass-Though Certificates, Series 2006-OC10 Plaintiff, vs.

CHRISTOPHER J. HEINN, et al.

Defendants.

Case Number: 09 CV 442 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on August 25, 2009, in the amount of $438,473.58, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public action as follows: TIME: March 3, 2010, at 10:00 a.m.

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

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

PLACE: Front Entrance to the Polk County Justice Center located at 1005 W. Main Street, Balsam Lake, Wis. DESCRIPTION: Lot Four (4) Of Certified Survey Map No. 2677 Recorded In Volume Twelve (12), Of Certified Survey Maps, Page One Hundred Sixty-Four (164), Document No. 581439, Located In The Northwest Quarter Of The Southwest Quarter (NW1/4 SW1/4), Section Twenty-Seven (27), Township Thirty-Two (32) North, Range Seventeen (17) West Together With Easements Located In The South Half Of The Northwest Quarter (S1/2 NW1/4), Section TwentySeven (27), Township ThirtyTwo (32) North, Range Seventeen (17) West, As Described In Volume 518 Of Records, Page 211, Document No. 459339, Polk County, Wisconsin. The Above Property Is Situated In Polk County, State Of Wis. PROPERTY ADDRESS: 152 147th St., Deer Park, WI 54007 TAX KEY: NO.: 002-00705-0400 Dated this 4th day of January, 2010. /s/Timothy G. Moore Sheriff of Polk County Christina E. Demakopoulos State Bar #1066197 Attorney for Plaintiff 13700 W. Greenfield Avenue Brookfield, WI 53005 262-790-5719 Blommer Peterman, S.C., is the creditor’s attorney and is attempting to collect a debt on its behalf. Any information obtained will be used for the purpose. (182699)

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(Dec. 30, Jan. 6, 13) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY BAC Home Loans Servicing, L.P. Plaintiff vs.

Jason Richard Richter Unknown Spouse of Jason Richard Richter Defendants SUMMONS Real Estate Mortgage Foreclosure Case No. 09 CV 924 Honorable Molly E. GaleWyrick Case Code: 30404 THE STATE OF WISCONSIN To the following party named as a defendant herein: Jason Richard Richter/Unknown Spouse of Jason Richard Richter You are hereby notified that the plaintiff named above has filed a lawsuit or other legal action against you. The complaint, which is also served on you, states the nature and the basis of the legal action. Within 40 days after December 30, 2009, you must respond with a written answer, as that term is used in Chapter 802 of the Wisconsin Statutes, to the complaint. The court may reject or disregard an answer that does not follow the requirements of the statutes. The answer must be sent or delivered to the court, whose address is: Polk County Clerk of Circuit Court, Polk County Justice Center 1005 West Main Street Balsam Lake, WI 54810-9071 and to J. Timothy Lovett/Blommer Peterman, S.C., plaintiff’s attorney, whose address is: Blommer Peterman, S.C. 13700 W. Greenfield Avenue Brookfield, WI 53005 You may have an attorney help or represent you.

If you do not provide a proper answer within 40 days from the date stated above, 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 this 8th day of December, 2009.

J. Timothy Lovett / Blommer Peterman, S.C. State Bar No. 1019525 13700 W. Greenfield Avenue Brookfield, WI 53005 262-790-5719 Blommer Peterman, S.C., is the creditor’s attorney and is attempting to collect a debt on its behalf. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. (180898)

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Agenda: 1. Call meeting to order 2. Clerk and Treas. Reports 3. Any corrections on the printed agenda in the newspaper.

4. Public input 5. Old Business - Possible Loan Request 6. Employee report 7. Correspondence 8. New business 9. Bills/vouchers 10. Set next meeting date 11. Closed session per WI Statute 19.85 (1) (c) re: Patrolman’s wage and job description.

12. Move to adjourn Andrea Lundquist, Clerk

“In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability.

(Not all prohibited bases apply to all programs.)

To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, Room 326-W, Whitten Building, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20250-9410, or call 202-7205964 (voice or TDD). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.”

Luck & Milltown Mutual 503473 21L Telephone Companies

NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE (Foreclosure of Mortgage30404) By virtue of and pursuant to a Judgment of said Circuit Court in the above-entitled action which was entered on September 3, 2008, in the amount of $118,788.50, I shall expose for sale and sell at public auction in the Foyer of the Polk County Justice Center located at 1005 W. Main Street, in the Village of Balsam Lake, Polk County, Wisconsin, on the 18th day of February, 2010, at 10 a.m., the following described premises or so much thereof as may be sufficient as to raise the amount due to the plaintiff for principal, interest and costs, together with the disbursements of sale and solicitors’ fees, to-wit: The West 5 ac. of the NW1/4 of NW1/4, Section 24-35-18, Polk County, Wisconsin. Tax Key No. 020 00630 0000 Terms Of Sale: 10% down cash, money order or certified check. Balance due within ten days of confirmation of sale.

This property is being sold as is and subject to all liens and encumbrances. /s/TIMOTHY G. MOORE, Sheriff Polk County, Wisconsin Hersh Law Offices, LLC 10555 N. Port Washington Road Mequon, WI 53092 262-241-9339 The above property is located at 2088 190th Street, Centuria, Wisconsin.

Hersh Law Offices, LLC, is a law firm representing a creditor in the collection of a debt owed to such creditor, and any such information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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SEEKING BIDS

The Town of Clam Falls is seeking bids for a frontmounted wing assembly, 9’ in length, fixed push arm, hooked up to existing hydraulic valves. All parts to be primed and painted. If additional information is required, contact Lee at 715-653-2297. Bids are to be clearly marked “WING BID” and are to be mailed to Betty Knutson, Clerk, Town of Clam Falls, 3335 90th St., Frederic, WI 54837. Bids will be opened at 7 p.m., Wednesday, February 10, 2010, at our regular board meeting. The town reserves the right to reject any and 503475 21-22L 11-12a-e all bids.

NOTICE TOWN OF TRADE LAKE MONTHLY BOARD MEETING Thursday, January 14, 2010, 6 p.m.

Trade Lake Town Hall

Agenda: Minutes of last meeting; treasurer’s report; payment of bills; resident issues: Ordinance regarding the issuing of fireworks permits; town road maintenance; set February meeting date and agenda.

Deborah L. Christian, Clerk www.tradelakewi.com 502935 9-10a 20-21L PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Immediately following the Monthly Board Meeting

TOWN OF STERLING MONTHLY TOWN BOARD MEETING The Monthly Board Meeting Will Be Held Monday, January 18, 2010, At The Cushing Community Center At 7 p.m.

Agenda: Clerk’s minutes, Treasurer Financial Report, Update On Leases, Discussion On Posting Lease Land, Citizen Concerns, Sign Annual Nonmetallic Mining Form, Approve Operator License, Board Vote On Resolution #011810 Changing # Of Election Officials, Road Maintenance, Set February Agenda, Pay Bills.

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(Dec. 30, Jan. 6, 13) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF LUANN M. CLARK Notice to Interested Persons and Time Limit for Filing Claims (Informal Administration) Case No. 09 PR 81 An application has been filed for informal administration of the estate of the decedent, whose date of birth was February 3, 1956, and date of death was September 6, 2008.

The decedent died domiciled in Polk County, State of Wisconsin, with a post office address of: 1761 165th Avenue, Centuria, WI 54824.

Please take notice that: 1. The application will be heard at the Polk County Courthouse, Balsam Lake, Wisconsin, Room 1034, before Jenell L. Anderson, Probate Registrar, on February 2, 2010, at 10 a.m. or when scheduled thereafter.

You need not appear unless you object. The application may be granted if no objection is made.

2. Creditors’ claims must be filed with the probate registrar on or before March 31, 2010.

3. Publication of this notice shall constitute notice to any persons whose names or addresses are unknown.

Please check with attorney below for exact time and date.

Jenell L. Anderson Probate Registrar December 22, 2009 George W. Benson Attorney at Law Benson Law Office LLC P.O. Box 370 Siren, WI 54872 715-349-5215 Bar Number: 1012978

(Dec. 23, 30, Jan. 6, 13, 20, 27) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY THE RIVERBANK, Plaintiff, vs.

BRIAN L. TRIEBOLD and MICHELLE R. FALSTADTRIEBOLD Defendants.

Case No. 09 CV 471 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE By virtue of and pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above-entitled action on August 6, 2009, in the amount of $99,301.89, I will sell the described premises at public auction at the Main Front Entrance of the Polk County Justice Center, 1005 West Main Street, in the Village of Balsam Lake, Polk County, Wisconsin, on Wednesday, February 10, 2010, at 10:00 o’clock a.m.

TERMS OF SALE: 1. 10% down in cash or certified funds at the time of sale; balance due within 10 days of confirmation of sale; failure to pay balance due will result in forfeiture of deposit to plaintiff.

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

3. Buyer to pay applicable Wisconsin Real Estate Transfer Tax. DESCRIPTION The West 400 feet of the North 785 feet of the Southwest Quarter of Northwest Quarter (SW1/4 of NW1/4) of Section 17, Township 34 North, Range 17 West, Polk County, Wisconsin.

PIN: 006-00499-0000 STREET ADDRESS: 1556 170th Street, Centuria, Wisconsin 54824.

Dated at Balsam Lake, Wisconsin, this 3rd day of December, 2009.

Timothy G. Moore, Sheriff Polk County, Wisconsin Steven J. Swanson / #1003029 Attorney at Law P.O. Box 609 105 South Washington Street St. Croix Falls, WI 54024 715-483-3787 502276 WNAXLP

(Jan. 6, 13, 20, 27, Feb. 3, 10) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS SERVICING, L.P. Plaintiff, vs.

KERRY L LYSDAHL, et al.

Defendants.

Case Number: 09 CV 29 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on April 9, 2009, in the amount of $109,736.42, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: February 24, 2010, at 10:00 a.m.

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

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

PLACE: Front Entrance to the Polk County Justice Center located at 1005 W. Main Street, Balsam Lake, Wis. DESCRIPTION: Lot 2 of Certified Survey Map No. 4134, recorded June 26, 2003, in Volume 18 of Certified Survey Maps, on Page 164, as Document No. 660373, in the Town of Eureka, Polk County, Wis. PROPERTY ADDRESS: 2284 190th St., Centuria, WI 54824.

TAX KEY NO.: 02-00279-0120 Dated this 29th day of December, 2009. (s)Timothy G. Moore Sheriff of Polk County Christina E. Demakopoulos State Bar #1066197 Attorney for Plaintiff 13700 W. Greenfield Avenue Brookfield, WI 53005 262-790-5719 Please go to http://www.blommerpeterman.com to obtain the bid for this sale. Blommer Peterman, S.C., is the creditor’s attorney and is attempting to collect a debt on its behalf. Any information obtained will be used for this purpose. (182860)

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(Dec. 9, 16, 23, 30, Jan. 6, 13) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY LANDMARK COMMUNITY BANK, N.A. Plaintiff, vs.

BRUNFELT PROPERTIES, INC. Defendant.

Case No. 09 CV 49 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE By virtue of and pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above-entitled action on October 21, 2009, I will sell at public auction at the Main Front Entrance of the Polk County Justice Center, 1005 West Main Street, in the Village of Balsam Lake, Polk County, Wisconsin, on: Tuesday, January 26, 2010, at 10 o’clock a.m., all of the following described mortgage premises, to-wit: Lots 6 and 7, Block 32, Original Plat of the City of St. Croix Falls, located in Government Lot 1, Section 30, Township 34 North, Range 18 West, City of St. Croix Falls, Polk County, Wisconsin.

PIN: 281-00617-0000.

STREET ADDRESS: 123 Washington Street South, St. Croix Falls, WI 54024.

TERMS OF SALE: Cash.

DOWN PAYMENT: 10% of amount bid by cash or certified check.

Dated at Balsam Lake, Wisconsin, this 23rd day of November, 2009.

Timothy G. Moore, Sheriff Polk County, Wisconsin Steven J. Swanson No. 1003029 Attorney at Law P.O. Box 609 105 South Washington Street St. Croix Falls, WI 54024 715-483-3787

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Edna A. Sorensen, 92, Luck, died Dec. 25, 2009.

Audrey M. Anderson, 83, Clear Lake, died Dec. 29, 2009.

Irene N. Fosha, 88, St. Croix Falls, died Dec. 30, 2009.

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Dennis Brinkman, 62, Milltown, died Dec. 20, 2009.

Eugene E. Ulbricht, 81, Centuria, died Dec. 22, 2009.

Gladys L. Buckner, 95, Amery, died Dec. 24, 2009.

(Jan. 13) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY The RiverBank 2183 U.S. Hwy. 8 P.O. Box 747 St. Croix Falls, WI 54024 Plaintiff(s) vs.

Mitchell A. Derrick 221 N. Hwy. 35, Apt. 14 Dresser, WI 54009 Defendant(s) Small Claims Publication Summons and Notice Case No. 09SC1186 Publication Summons and Notice of Filing TO THE PERSON(S) NAMED ABOVE AS DEFENDANT(S): You are being sued by the person(s) named above as Plaintiff(s). A copy of the claim has been sent to you at your address as stated in the caption above.

The lawsuit will be heard in the following Small Claims court: Polk County Courthouse 1005 West Main Street Suite 300 Balsam Lake, WI 54810 Telephone Number of Clerk of Court: 715-485-9299 Date: January 25, 2010 Time: 1:30 p.m.

If you do not attend the hearing, the court may enter a judgment against you in favor of the person(s) suing you. A copy of the claim has been sent to you at your address as stated in the caption above. A judgment may be enforced as provided by law.

A judgment awarding money may become a lien against any real estate you own now or in the future, and may also be enforced by garnishment or seizure of property.

You may have the option to Answer without appearing in court on the court date by filing a written Answer with the clerk of court before the court date.

You must send a copy of your Answer to the Plaintiff(s) named above at their address. You may contact the clerk of court at the telephone number above to determine if there are other methods to answer a Small Claims complaint in that county.

If you need help in this matter because of a disability, please call 715-485-9299.

Amber Chapman, Plaintiff 715-483-9800 December 28, 2009 503217

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(Dec. 23, 30, Jan. 6, 13, 20, 27) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY WILMINGTON TRUST COMPANY, AS SUCCESSOR TO JP MORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE C-BASS MORTGAGE LOAN ASSET BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-CB6, Plaintiff, vs.

RONALD C. BECKWITH; and TAMMY M. BECKWITH, his wife, Defendant.

Case No. 08-CV-496

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(Jan. 13, 20, 27, Feb. 3, 10, 17) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee in trust for the benefit of the Certificate Holders for Argent Securities Trust 2006-M2, Asset-Backed Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2006-M2 by American Home Mortgage Servicing Inc., its attorney-in-fact, Plaintiff, vs.

DARIN A. BJORNSON and TANIA L. BJORNSON, husband and wife; and JANE DOE and/or JOHN DOE, unknown tenants; and LAKES GAS CO. d/b/a Lakes Gas Company #7, Defendants.

Case No. 09-CV-496 Code No. 30404 Foreclosure of Mortgage Dollar Amount Greater Than $5,000.00 Code No. 30405 Other Real Estate NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on August 25, 2009, in the amount of $215,617.75, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: March 2, 2010, at 10:00 o’clock a.m.

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

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

3. Buyer to pay applicable Wisconsin Real Estate Transfer Tax. PLACE: Polk County Justice Center located at 1005 West Main Street, Balsam Lake, Wisconsin.

DESCRIPTION: Part Of The Southwest Quarter Of SouthWest Quarter (SW1/4 of SW1/4), Section One (1), Township Thirty-Five (35) North of Range Seventeen (17) West, Described As Follows: Beginning At The West 1/8 Stake Between Sections 1 And 12, Township 35, Range 17, Then In Section 1, Northerly 80 Rods To The East And West Line, Then 31 Rods Westerly, Then Southerly 55 Rods, To The North Boundary Stake Between Lot 5 And 6 Of Crystal Bay Of Pine Lake Subdivision, Then Easterly 150 Links To The North Boundary Stake Between Lot 6 And Lot 7 Of Above-named Subdivision, Then Southerly 45 East, 890 Links To The 1/8 Stake To Beginning.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 1283 230th Ave., Town of Milltown.

TAX KEY NO.: 040-00027-0000.

Timothy G. Moore Sheriff of Polk County, WI O’DESS AND ASSOCIATES, S.C. Attorneys for Plaintiff 1414 Underwood Avenue Suite 403 Wauwatosa, WI 53213 414-727-1591 O’Dess and Associates, S.C., is attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

If you have previously received a Chapter 7 Discharge in Bankruptcy, this correspondence should not be construed as an attempt to collect a debt.

WAYNE’S FOODS PLUS P.O. Box 366 Webster, WI 54853 You may also fax resume to me at 715-866-7272 or e-mail to jmremund@yahoo.com.

No phone calls please.

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Wayne’s Foods Plus is looking for an honest, dependable person who is willing to work some Saturdays. The person must have a minimum of a 2-year Associate Degree in accounting. Knowledge of Peachtree Accounting helpful. Duties will include daily receipts, A/R, A/P, payroll and quarterly reports.

Benefits include 401(k), health insurance, vacation pay and holiday pay.

Wage will depend on schooling and work experience.

Please Send Resume To: Julie Remund

SCHOOL DISTRICT OF LUCK SPECIAL MEETING

JOINT MEETING OF THE LUCK BOARD OF EDUCATION AND VILLAGE OF LUCK PLANNING COMMISSION Monday, January 18, 2010, 6 p.m.

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Agenda: Call to order: Robert Clifton.

Approval of agenda: Robert Clifton.

Introduction.

Street extension between United Pioneer Home development project and school property.

The Luck Board of Education will recess and reconvene at approximately 7 p.m. in the Luck Boardroom.

Motion to reconvene.

Motion to convene into executive session per WI Statute 19.85(1) for brief discussion of budgetary considerations and staffing for the 2010-11 school year. No action is expected.

503499 21L Motion to adjourn.

POLK COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS POLK COUNTY GOVERNMENT CENTER 100 POLK COUNTY PLAZA BALSAM LAKE, WIS. COUNTY BOARDROOM Tuesday, January 19, 2010, 6 p.m.

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Call to Order Evidence Of Proper Notice Roll Call Prayer: Supervisor Dueholm Pledge of Allegiance Approval of Agenda Approval of December 15, 2009, Minutes Public Comments - 3 minutes per person - not to exceed 30 minutes total Presentations: Position Papers and Discussion regarding Merger of Highway and Lime on Resolution for Polk County L/W Resource Management Plan by Tim Ritten Finance Director’s Report Resolutions: A. Resolution to Merge Lime Quarry Department into the Highway Department B. Approving the Polk County Land and Water Resorce Management Plan C. To Ratify Bremer Grant Application and Award to the Polk County Criminal Justice Collaborating Council D. Water Safety Patrol E. Purchase of Conference Room/Training Equipment F. Gopher Bounty Standing Committees/Boards Reports a. Highway: Supervisor Caspersen b. Finance: Supervisor Bergstrom c. Personnel: Supervisor Arcand d. Property, Forestry and Recreation: Supervisor Larsen e. Extension, Land and Water Resources, Lime Quarry: Supervisor Jepsen f. Public Protection: Supervisor Luke g. Land Information: Supervisor O’Connell h. Human Services Board: Supervisor Stoneking i. Board of Health: Supervisor Johnson j. Golden Age Manor Board: Supervisor Dueholm Appointments:

Com. Member Com. Name Term Start David Stelter Veterans 1/19/2010 Service Com. John Library Board 1/19/2010 Bonneprise Nancy Library Board 1/19/2010 Mansergh Eugene Housing Auth. 1/19/2010 Lindholm John Veterans 1/19/2010 Yungmann Service Com.

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(Dec. 16, 23, 30, Jan. 6, 13, 20) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT BRANCH II POLK COUNTY IMPACT SEVEN, INC. and IMPACT ACCEPTANCE CORPORATION 147 Lake Almena Drive Almena, WI 54805, Plaintiffs, vs.

CARLSON PARTNERS GROUP, LLC D/B/A/ STERLING DESIGN 325 Farm Hill Green Stillwater, Minnesota 55082, and KEVIN C. CARLSON and PATRICIA J. CARLSON 325 Farm Hill Green Stillwater, Minnesota 55082, and LAMPERT YARDS, INC. 1850 Como Avenue St. Paul, Minnesota 55108, Defendants NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Case No. 09-CV-511 30404 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on the 12th day of November, 2009, in the face amount of Six Hundred Eightyone Thousand Eight Hundred Fifty-six Dollars and Thirty-five cents ($681,856.35), the sheriff or his assignee will sell the premises described below at public auction as follows: DATE and TIME: February 17, 2010, at 10:00 a.m.

TERMS: Ten percent (10%) of the successful bid must be paid to the Clerk of Courts Office at the time of the sale in cash, cashier’s check, money order or certified funds, payable to the Clerk of Court’s Office. Personal checks cannot and will not be accepted.

The balance of the successful bid must be paid to the Clerk of Courts Office in cash, cashier’s check, money order, or certified funds, no later than ten days after the court’s confirmation of the sale or else the 10% down payment is forfeited to the plaintiff. The property is sold “as is,” is not available for viewing, and subject to all liens, encumbrances, and unpaid real estate taxes. The successful bidder is also responsible for payment of the real estate transfer tax fee.

PLACE: Foyer area at the Polk County Justice Center, at 1005 West Main Street, Balsam Lake, WI 54810.

DESCRIPTION: Lot 4 of Certified Survey Map No. 1748, recorded in Volume 8 of Certified Survey Maps on page 96, as Document No. 523148, except the South 125 feet thereof, being part of Lot 4 of Certified Survey Map No. 1171, recorded in Volume 5 of said maps on page 162, as Document No. 446043, located in the SE1/4 of the SW1/4, also known as Outlot 146 of the Assessor’s Plat of the City of St. Croix Falls, and part of the NE1/4 of the SW1/4, also known as Outlot 130 of the Assessor’s Plat of the City of St. Croix Falls, Section 29, Township 34 North, Range 18 West, City of St. Croix Falls, Polk County, Wisconsin.

PIN: 281-01158-0400.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: The address of the premises under foreclosure is located at 931 Pine Street, St. Croix Falls, WI 54024.

Dated at Balsam Lake, WI, this 14th day of Dec., 2009.

Tim Moore Polk County Sheriff Attorney William C. Gamoke Wolfgram, Gamoke & Hutchinson, S.C. Attorney for Community Bank of Central Wisconsin P.O. Box 1178 Marshfield, WI 54449 715-387-1155

William Buechner, 30, warrant - failure to appear, Jan. 7.

Joseph L. Heasley, 26, Danbury, arrest warrant - complaint, Jan. 7.

Jere Krear, no date of birth given, Webster, warrant - failure to appear, Jan. 8.

Angela L. Mersch, 29, White Bear Lake, Minn., arrest warrant - complaint, Jan. 5.

Orval V. Simon, no date of birth given, Grantsburg, warrant failure to appear, Jan. 6.

(Dec. 30, Jan. 6, 13) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF FRED T. MOLINE Notice to Creditors (Informal Administration) Case No. 09 PR 19 An application has been filed for informal administration of the estate of the decedent, whose date of birth was Dec. 28, 1940, and date of death was Jan. 5, 2009. The decedent died domiciled in Polk County, State of Wisconsin, with a post office address of: Good Samaritan Center, 750 E. Louisiana Street, St. Croix Falls, WI 54024.

All interested persons have waived notice.

Creditors’ claims must be filed with the probate registrar on or before March 31, 2010.

Jenell L. Anderson Probate Registrar December 21, 2009 Roseanne Olsen Personal Representative/ Attorney 125 Kusilek Street River Falls, WI 54022 715-821-6741

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Karen Mangelsen, Treasurer, Will Collect Taxes & Dog License Fees, Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2010, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. At The LaFollette Town Hall

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Case No. 09-CV-904 Daubert Law Firm File: 09-08734-0 SUMMONS 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.

Within 40 days after January 13, 2010, you must respond with a written demand for a copy of the Complaint. The demand must be sent or delivered to the Court, whose address is Clerk of Court, Polk County Justice Center, 1005 W. Main Street, Balsam Lake, WI 54810, and to plaintiff’s attorney, whose address is One Corporate Drive, Suite 400, P.O. Box 1519, Wausau, Wisconsin 54402-1519. You may have an attorney help or represent you.

If you do not demand a copy of the Complaint 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 4, 2010 Daubert Law Firm LLC Attorneys for Plaintiff Melissa A. Spindler State Bar No.: 1060672 One Corporate Drive, Suite 400 P.O. Box 1519 Wausau, WI 54402-1519 715-845-1805 503364 WNAXLP

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Ronald L. Anderson, 32, Spooner, arrest warrant - complaint, Jan. 7.

Michael E. Frazee, 30, Webster, warrant - failure to appear, Jan. 7.

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(Jan. 13, 20, 27) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY CREDIT ACCEPTANCE CORPORATION 25505 West 12 Mile Road Southfield, Michigan 48034, Plaintiff, vs.

JEREMIAH JOHNSON 3187A State Road 35 Frederic, Wisconsin 54837, Defendant(s).

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(Jan. 6, 13, 20, 27, Feb. 3, 10) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY THE RIVERBANK, Plaintiff, vs.

ESTATE OF ARLENE J. ELMER RICHARD ELMER, SPECIAL ADMINISTRATOR, and WISCONSIN DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND FAMILY SERVICES, Defendants.

Case No. 09 CV 786 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE By virtue of and pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above-entitled action on November 17, 2009, in the amount of $15,141.68, I will sell at public auction at the Main Front Entrance of the Polk County Justice Center, 1005 West Main Street, in the Village of Balsam Lake, Polk County, Wisconsin on: Thursday, February 18, 2010, at 10 o’clock a.m., all of the following described mortgaged premises, to-wit: Lots 1 and 2, Block 4, Original Plat of Wanderoos in the Town of Garfield, Polk County, Wis. PIN: 024-01213-0000 TERMS OF SALE: Cash DOWN PAYMENT: 10% of amount bid by cash or certified check.

Dated at Balsam Lake, Wisconsin, this 29th day of December, 2009.

Timothy G. Moore, Sheriff Polk County, Wisconsin Steven J. Swanson No. 1003029 Attorney at Law P.O. Box 609 105 South Washington Street St. Croix Falls, WI 54024 715-483-3787

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(Jan. 13, 20, 27, Feb. 3, 10, 17) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS SERVICING, L.P. Plaintiff, vs.

JAMES A. BURNS, et al Defendants Case Number: 09 CV 82 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on August 5, 2009, in the amount of $465,366.28, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: March 3, 2010, at 10 a.m.

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

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

PLACE: Front Entrance to the Polk County Justice Center located at 1005 W. Main Street, Balsam Lake, Wis. DESCRIPTION: Lot 1 of Certified Survey Map No. 5273, filed September 19, 2006, in Volume 23 of Certified Survey Maps, Page 180, as Document No. 722502, located in the Northeast 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 9, Town 32 North, Range 18 West, in the Town of Alden, Polk County, Wisconsin.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 493 213 Street, Star Prairie, WI 54026.

TAX KEY NO.: 002-01107-0000.

Dated this 8th day of January 2010. /s/ Timothy G. Moore Sheriff of Polk County Benjamin J. Pliskie State Bar #1037985 Attorney for Plaintiff 13700 W. Greenfield Avenue Brookfield, WI 53005 262-790-5719 Please go to www.blommerpeterman.com to obtain the bid for this sale. Blommer Peterman, S.C., is the creditor’s attorney and is attempting to collect a debt on its behalf. Any information obtained will be used for the purpose. (183019)

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NOTICE OF FREDERIC SCHOOL BOARD REGULAR MEETING Monday, January 18, 2010 6:30 p.m.

Frederic 7 - 12 School, Room 107

1. Call to order 2. Opening ceremonies A. Approve agenda B. Welcoming remarks C. Audience to visitors and delegations - Erin Hansford, Curriculum Information 3. Reports of officers A. Minutes from previous meetings B. Invoices and receipts C. 2009-10 budget D. Board member reports/Governance 4. Reports of the administration A. Superintendent B. High School Principal C. Elementary Principal D. Buildings and Grounds E. Food Service F. Race to the Top 5. Unfinished business A. Open Enrollment Policy - Transportation B. Boiler/Air Handling Equipment 6. New business A. Personnel 1. Spring Coaching Approvals 2. Coaching Resignations (varsity volleyball and junior high baseball) B. Contracts: 1. CESA 11 Service Contract C. 2010 Summer School 7. Closed session: Wisconsin statutes 19.85 (1) (c) (f) (i): Negotiations; personnel matters, contract information 8. Business as a result to closed session 9. Adjourn 503541 21L SOUTHWEST QUARTER (E1/2 OF SW1/4), SECTION 23, TOWNSHIP 33 NORTH, RANGE 19 WEST, THENCE N. 01 DEGREES 34’W., 214.00 FEET TO AN IRON STAKE; THENCE N. 43 DEGREES 28’E., 175.00 FEET TO AN IRON STAKE WHICH IS THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE N. 67 DEGREES 40’W., 270.6 FEET TO AN IRON STAKE; THENCE N. 43 DEGREES 28’E., 184.0 FEET TO AN IRON STAKE; THENCE S. 66 DEGREES 16’ E., 255.0 FEET TO AN IRON PIPE; THENCE S. 43 DEGREES 28’W., 125 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING, ACCORDING TO THE U.S. GOVERNMENT SURVEY THEREOF. PARCEL 2: A PARCEL OF LAND BOUNDED ON THE EASTERLY SIDE BY THE WESTERLY LINE OF THE LAND HEREINBEFORE DESCRIBED, ON THE NORTHEASTERLY SIDE BY AN EXTENSION OF THE LINE ON THE NORTHEASTERLY SIDE OF THE LAND HEREINBEFORE DESCRIBED, ON THE SOUTHWESTERLY SIDE

BY AN EXTENSION OF THE LINE ON THE SOUTHWESTERLY SIDE OF THE LAND HEREINBEFORE DESCRIBED, ON THE WESTERLY SIDE BY THE ST. CROIX RIVER AT LOW WATER MARK, EXCEPT THE RIGHT OF WAY OF THE MINNEAPOLIS, SAULT STE. MARIE RAILWAY COMPANY, ACCORDING TO THE U.S. GOVERNMENT SURVEY THEREOF, VILLAGE OF OSCEOLA. SOURCE OF TITLE: BOOK 848 PAGE 463 (RECORDED 03/12/2001) APN: 165-727-0000 PROPERTY ADDRESS: 421 Ridge Rd., Village of Osceola.

TAX KEY NO.: 165-00727-0000.

Timothy G. Moore Sheriff of Polk County, WI O’DESS AND ASSOCIATES, S.C. Attorneys for Plaintiff 1414 Underwood Avenue Suite 403 Wauwatosa, WI 53213 (414) 727-1591

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(Dec. 30, Jan. 6, 13, 20, 27, Feb. 3) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE OF AMERIQUEST MORTGAGE SECURITIES, INC., ASSET BACKED PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 203-8, UNDER THE POOLING AND SERVICING AGREEMENT DATED AS OF AUGUST 1, 2003, WITHOUT RECOURSE, c/o American Mortgage Company, Plaintiffs, vs.

THOMAS C. HUFFMAN II and DOLORES S. HUFFMAN, a/k/a Delores S. Huffman his wife; and S&C BANK, Defendants.

Case No. 06-CV-538 Foreclosure of Mortgage Amount over $5,000.00 Code No. 30404 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on March 9, 2009, in the amount of $826,525.22, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: February 17, 2010, at 10:00 o’clock a.m.

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

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

3. Buyer to pay applicable Wisconsin Real Estate Transfer Tax. PLACE: Polk County Justice Center located at 1005 West Main Street, Balsam Lake, Wisconsin.

DESCRIPTION: Exhibit A File Number 534669 The land referred to herein is situated in the State of Wisconsin, County of Polk, City of Osceola, described as follows: PART OF GOVERNMENT LOT 2 AND 3, SECTION 33, TOWNSHIP 33 NORTH, RANGE 19 WEST, VILLAGE OF OSCEOLA, POLK COUNTY, WIS., DESCRIBED AS: PARCEL 1: COMMENCING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF THE EAST HALF OF THE

O’Dess and Associates, S.C., is attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

If you have previously received a Chapter 7 Discharge in Bankruptcy, this correspondence should not be construed as an attempt to collect a debt.

Burnett County criminal court

Notices/Employment

Edwin V. Hoyer, 46, Pepin, OWI, two-year prison sentence followed by three years of extended supervision, license revoked two years, must maintain full-time employment, alcohol treatment, maintain absolute sobriety, restricted from any prem-

EARLY CHILDHOOD SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER POSITION

ise that sells or serves alcoholic beverages, alcohol assessment, provide DNA sample, $113.00.

James G. Roy, 54, Webster, OWI, $817.50, license revoked eight months, alcohol assessment.

BASIC TELEPHONE SERVICE FROM YOUR LOCALLY OWNED TELEPHONE COMPANY LAKELAND COMMUNICATIONS, LAKELAND TELECOM, LUCK & MILLTOWN TELEPHONE COMPANIES

Lakeland is designated as an Eligible Telecommunications Carrier by meeting the guidelines of the Federal Communications Commission and the Wisconsin Public Utilities Commission.

Basic Telephone service from Lakeland includes: Single-party service including unlimited local calling minutes; touch-tone service; voice-grade access to the public-switched network; access to emergency services (including 911 and enhanced 911); access to operator assistance; inter-exchange carriers and directory assistance.

Low-income individuals may be eligible for Lifeline and Link-up telephone assistance programs, which provide discounts from these basic rates. Also available to Lifeline customers, as well as all of our customers, is toll blocking which lets customers block outgoing long distance calls free of charge. If you have any questions please contact Lakeland Communications at 715-8252171 or 715-472-2101 or you may stop in at our business office at 825 Innovation Ave., Milltown, WI, or 28 1st Ave. 503471 21L W., Luck, WI. (Dec. 16, 23, 30, Jan. 6, 13, 20) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY The RiverBank a Minnesota banking corporation, 2183 U.S. Highway 8 St. Croix Falls, WI 54024, Plaintiff, vs.

FICEK INVESTMENT COMPANY, LLC a Minnesota limited liability company 1255 Gun Club Road White Bear Lake, MN 55110 David E. Ficek 884 Fox Hollow Circle Pines, MN 55014; LaVerne J. Ficek 884 Fox Hollow Circle Pines, MN 55014; Lake Area Bank a Minnesota banking corporation 1400 East Highway 96 White Bear Lake, Minnesota 55110 John Doe, Mary Roe, and XYZ corporation Defendants.

Case Type: 30404 Case No.: 09-CV-269 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered in the aboveentitled action on September 18, 2009, the Sheriff of Polk County, Wisconsin, will sell the following described real property at public auction as follows: TIME/DATE: January 27, 2010, 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 W. Main Street Balsam Lake, WI 54810 LEGAL DESCRIPTION: The Northeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter (NE1/4 of NE1/4) of Section Thirty-three (33), Township Thirty-four (34) North, Range Eighteen (18) West, except the following described parcel: commencing at the Northeast corner of said Section 33; thence South 00 degrees 31 minutes 14 seconds East, along the East line of said Section 33, 99.62 feet to the South R/W of U.S. Highway “8”; thence Westerly 84.72 feet along said R/W, being a curve concave to the North, having a central angle of 1 degree 38 minutes 22

seconds, a radius of 2,960.51 and whose chord bears North 89 degrees 55 minutes 56 seconds West, 84.71 feet; thence North 89 degrees 06 minutes 45 seconds West, along said South R/W, 170.07 feet to the point of beginning; thence North 89 degrees 06 minutes 45 seconds West, along said South R/W, 1,058.42 feet to the West line of said NE1/4 of the NE1/4; thence South 00 degrees 30 minutes 31 seconds East, along the West line of said NE1/4 of the NE1/4, 1,217.86 feet to the Southwest corner of said NE1/4 of the NE1/4; thence South 89 degrees 07 minutes 03 seconds East, along the South line of said NE1/4 of the NE1/4, 1,313.48 feet to the Southeast corner of said NE1/4 of the NE1/4; thence North 00 degrees 31 minutes 14 seconds West, along the East line of said NE1/4 of the NE1/4, 711.82 feet; thence North 89 degrees 09 minutes 19 seconds West, 109.45 feet to the beginning of a curve concave to the Northeast, said curve having a radius of 367.00 feet, a central angle of 51 degrees 57 minutes 28 seconds and whose chord bears North 63 degrees 10 minutes 35 seconds West, 321.52 feet; thence Northwesterly 332.81 feet along said curve; thence North 37 degrees 11 minutes 51 seconds West, 49.56 feet; thence North 52 degrees 48 minutes 09 seconds East, 43.65 feet to the beginning of a curve concave to the Northwest, said curve having a radius of 333.00, a central angle of 39 degrees 45 minutes 53 seconds and whose chord bears North 20 degrees 43 minutes 05 seconds East, 226.50 feet; thence Northerly 231.11 feet along said curve; thence North 00 degrees 50 minutes 08 seconds East, 36.90 feet to the point of beginning, Polk County, Wisconsin.

(FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY: Plaintiff believes that the property address is 2102 U.S. Highway 8, St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin) Dated this 14th day of December, 2009.

Timothy G. Moore Sheriff of Polk County, Wisconsin THIS INSTRUMENT WAS DRAFTED BY: ANASTASI & ASSOCIATES, P.A. 14985 60th Street North Stillwater, MN 55082 651-439-2951 DCA/14148 502229 WNAXLP

The following part-time position is available in the Shell Lake School District: Early Childhood Special Education Teacher position for up to 20 hours per week. This position will involve providing services in a variety of settings. DPI license 809 Early Childhood Special Education license is required for this position. This position runs until the end of the 2009/2010 school year with the possibility of extension based on need.

Start Date: February 22, 2010 Description: This is a part-time elementary position with the School District of Shell Lake. Successful applicants will be child centered, flexible and show evidence of collaborative practice. Shell Lake School District is located 80 miles northwest of Eau Claire, WI. Will include some summer hours.

To apply: Interested applicants are to send the following: - Letter of application - Resume - Copy of current WI EC Special Education license - 3 Letters of Recommendation - Copy of official transcripts Must also successfully complete a criminal background check and drug screen.

Application Deadline: February 12, 2010 Submit application materials to: Mr. Michael Werner, Elementary Principal School District of Shell Lake 271 Hw.y 63 S. Shell Lake, WI 54871 503388 21-24r,L Shell Lake Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer (Dec. 16, 23, 30, Jan. 6, 13, 20) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY The RiverBank a Minnesota banking corporation, 2183 U.S. Highway 8 St. Croix Falls, WI 54024, Plaintiff, vs.

FICEK INVESTMENT COMPANY, LLC a Minnesota limited liability company 1255 Gun Club Road White Bear Lake, MN 55110 David E. Ficek 884 Fox Hollow Circle Pines, MN 55014; LaVerne J. Ficek 884 Fox Hollow Circle Pines, MN 55014; Lake Area Bank a Minnesota banking corporation 1400 East Highway 96 White Bear Lake, Minnesota 55110 John Doe, Mary Roe, and XYZ corporation Defendants.

Case Type: 30404 Case No.: 09-CV-269 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered in the aboveentitled action on September 18, 2009, the Sheriff of Polk County, Wisconsin, will sell the following described real property at public auction as follows: TIME/DATE: January 27, 2010, 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 W. Main Street Balsam Lake, WI 54810 LEGAL DESCRIPTION: All that part of the Southeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter (SE1/4 of NE1/4) of Section Thirty-three (33), Township Thirty-four (34) North, Range Eighteen (18) West, Town of St. Croix Falls, Polk County, Wisconsin, described as follows: Commencing at the Northeast corner of said Section 33; thence South 00 degrees 31 minutes 14 seconds East, along the East line of said Section 33, 1,318.58 feet to the Northeast corner of said SE1/4 of the NE1/4, being the point of beginning; thence

North 89 degrees 07 minutes 03 seconds West, along the North line of said SE1/4 of the NE1/4, 1,313.48 feet to the Northwest corner of said SE1/4 of the NE1/4; thence South 00 degrees 30 minutes 31 seconds East, along the West line of said SE1/4 of the NE1/4, 528.15 feet; thence South 89 degrees 18 minutes 10 seconds East, 286.34; thence North 00 degrees 34 minutes 28 seconds West, 318.69 feet; thence South 89 degrees 18 minutes 13 seconds East, 853.42; thence South 00 degrees 35 minutes 25 seconds East, 79.98 feet; thence South 89 degrees 18 minutes 34 seconds East, 173.93 feet to the East line of said SE1/4 of the NE1/4; thence North 00 degrees 31 minutes 14 seconds West, along the East line of said SE1/4 of the NE1/4, 285.18 feet to the point of beginning.

Lot Twelve (12) of Certified Survey Map No. 3996, recorded in Volume 18 of Certified Survey Maps on page 26 as Document No. 650286, located in the Southeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter (SE1/4 of NE1/4) of Section Thirtythree (33), Township Thirtyfour (34) North, Range Eighteen (18) West.

Together with rights of ingress and egress in common with the abutting property owners, their heirs and assigns, over and across the 66 foot access easement as described and shown on Certified Survey Map No. 379, recorded in Volume 2 of Certified Survey Maps on page 108, as Document No. 378754; Certified Survey Map No. 380, recorded in Volume 2 of Certified Survey Maps on page 109 as Document No. 379003; Certified Survey Map No. 381 recorded in Volume 2 of Certified Survey Maps on page 110 as Document No. 379004; and Certified Survey Map No. 717, recorded in Volume 3 of Certified Survey Maps on page 209 as Document No. 399750.

(FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY: Plaintiff believes that the property address is 2102 U.S. Highway 8, St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin) Dated this 14th day of December, 2009.

Timothy G. Moore Sheriff of Polk County, Wisconsin THIS INSTRUMENT WAS DRAFTED BY: ANASTASI & ASSOCIATES, P.A. 14985 60th Street North Stillwater, MN 55082 651-439-2951 502230 WNAXLP DCA/14148

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(Dec. 16, 23, 30, Jan. 6, 13,20) (except lots in which structures 60.00 feet; thence northwestexist) erly, along the arc of a curve STATE OF WISCONSIN concave southwesterly, the CIRCUIT COURT PROPERTY ADDRESS: long chord which bears POLK COUNTY No property address listed, N25º59’41”W, 10.17 feet and St. Croix Falls, WI THE RIVERBANK, having a radius of 170.00 feet; Plaintiff, MB Development Mortgages thence S52º00’00”W, 164.26 vs.

Parcel #1: A Parcel of land feet; thence N62º00’00”W, Biermann Investment, LLC, a located in the NE1/4 of the 88.87 feet; thence Wisconsin limited liability NW1/4, SE1/4 of the NW1/4, N27º00’00”W, 383.74 feet; company, NW1/4 of the NE1/4 and thence N49º00’00”E, 136.46 M.B. Development, LLC, a SW1/4 of the NE1/4, Section feet; thence S81º14’45”E, Wisconsin limited liability 33, Township 34 North, Range 78.74 feet; thence northwestcompany, 18 West, City of St. Croix Falls, erly, along the arc of a curve Polk County, Wisconsin, being concave southeasterly, the Mark P. Biermann, an individual, further described as follows: long chord which bears Gregory R. Palen, an individual, Commencing at the West N32º42’49”E, 235.53 feet and Michael J. Seeland, an Quarter corner of said Section; having a radius of 290.00 feet; individual, thence N00º14’54”W, along thence northerly, along the arc Kirtland C. Woodhouse, an the west line of said section of a curve concave northwestindividual, 1,322.39 feet; thence erly, the long chord which S89º21’18”E, 1,316.24 feet to bears N32º33’49”E, 179.73 Sammon Heating & Air the southwest corner of said feet and having a radius of Conditioning, Inc., NE1/4 of the NW1/4; thence 220.00 feet; thence Plummer Concrete, Inc., N00º22’04”W, along the west N08º27’14”E, 104.33 feet; T. Kroll’s, Inc., line of said NE1/4 of the thence N41º41’21”W, 30.71 Merchants Bank, NW1/4, 36.63 feet to the point feet; thence westerly along the of beginning; thence continarc of a curve concave Biermann Amery, LLC, uing N00º23’04”W, 540.93 southerly, the long chord which Homes by Biermann Amery, feet; thence easterly, along the bears S86º25’23”W, 18.26 feet LLC, arc of a curve concave and having a radius of 300.00 Biermann Homes Amery, LLC, northerly, the long chord which feet; thence northwesterly, Biermann Contracting, Inc., bears N74º41’25”E, 143.99 along the arc of a curve Homes by Biermann St. Croix feet and having a radius of concave northeasterly, the Falls, LLC, 300.00 feet; thence easterly, long chord which bears along the arc of a curve N62º16’21”W, 381.75 feet and Biermann Homes Turtle Lake, concave southerly, the long having a radius of 350.00 feet; LLC, chord which bears thence S62º00’00”W, 192.54 Bernco, a Division of United N84º43’19”E, 283.80 feet and feet; thence S24º11’15”E, Building Centers, having a radius of 350.00 feet; 149.28 feet; thence Simon Electric Const. Co. Inc., thence southeasterly, along the S66º11’06”W, 84.32 feet; Arrow Building Center, arc of a curve concave thence S06º25’45”W, 229.81 southwesterly, the long chord feet; thence N85º29’20”W, Consolidated Lumber Company, which bears S47º33’09”E, 143.68 feet; thence Defendants.

305.40 feet and having a N45º57’46”W, 306.18 feet to Case No.: 09-CV-04 radius of 378.28 feet; thence the point of beginning. ConCase Code: 30404 southeasterly, along the arc of taining 32.28 acres more or FORECLOSURE OF a curve concave northeasterly, less and being subject to MORTGAGE the long chord which bears existing easements, S51º28’02”E, 339.58 feet and EXCEPT Lots 1, 2, 3, 21, 47, 48 NOTICE OF having a radius of 365.00 feet; FORECLOSURE SALE and 49 of the Plat of Glacier thence southeasterly along the Ridge.

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by arc of a curve concave virtue of a judgment of forePROPERTY ADDRESS: No southwesterly, the long chord closure entered on August 31, property address listed, St. which bears S70º34’02”E, 2009, in the amount of (a) Croix Falls, WI. 220.30 feet and having a $6,644,381.73 against Biermann radius of 734.73 feet; thence Parcel #3: Lots 1, 2, 9-30 and Investment, LLC, in the amount outlot 1, Whispering Waters, southeasterly, along the arc of of (b) $3,321,283.89 against MB City of Amery, Polk County, a curve concave southwestDevelopment, LLC, and in the Wisconsin, EXCEPT lots with erly, the long chord which amount of (c) $4,983,739.79 structures, each of which bears S55º45’51”E, 158.54 against Mark P. Biermann, the should be a separate parcel. feet and having a radius of Sheriff will sell the described PROPERTY ADDRESSES: 219 736.26 feet; thence southeastpremises at public auction as Greenview Lane, 215 Greenerly, along the arc of a curve follows: view Lane, 216 Greenview concave northeasterly, the TIME: January 27, 2010, at Lane, 220 Greenview Lane, long chord which bears 10:00 a.m.

224 Greenview Lane, 228 S57º53’41”E, 163.43 feet and Greenview Lane, 300 Greenhaving a radius of 565.30 feet; TERMS: Pursuant to said judgview Circle, 304 Greenview thence N34º07’22”E, 159.86 ment, 10% of the successful Circle, 308 Greenview Circle, feet; thence N68º47’02”E, bids must be paid to the sheriff 312 Greenview Circle, 316 450.09 feet; thence at the sale in cash, cashier’s Greenview Circle, 320 GreenS90º00’00”E, 256.33 feet; check or certified funds, payview Circle, 324 Greenview thence S73º26’32”E, 276.24 able to the clerk of courts (perCircle, 328 Greenview Circle, feet; thence S69º50’22”E, sonal checks cannot and will 332 Greenview Circle, 336 225.71 feet to the east line of not be accepted). The balance Greenview Circle, 340 Greensaid NW1/4 of the NE1/4; of the successful bids must be view Circle, 344 Greenview thence S00º30’28”E, along paid to the clerk of courts in Circle, 348 Greenview Circle, said east line and the east line cash, cashier’s check or certi352 Greenview Circle, 356 of said SW1/4 of the NE1/4 fied funds no later than ten Greenview Circle, 239 Green244.95 feet; thence westerly, days after the court’s confirview Lane, 235 Greenview along the arc of a curve conmation of the sale or else the Lane, 231 Greenview Lane, cave northerly, the long chord 10% down payment is forfeitNo. Address listed for Outlot 1, which bears N82º53’41”W, ed to the plaintiff. The properAmery, WI. 315.52 feet and having a ties are sold “as is” and subradius of 1,538.44 feet; thence Parcel #4: Unit Numbers 5-28, ject to all liens and encumwesterly, along the arc of a brances.

Whispering Waters Condomincurve concave southerly, the ium, City of Amery, Polk CounPLACE: In the foyer area of the long chord which bears ty, Wisconsin, EXCEPT condoPolk County Justice Center, N78º29’07”W, 49.78 feet and minium units which have been 1005 West Main St., in the City having a radius of 966.01 feet; constructed, each of which of Balsam Lake, Polk County. thence S22º49’17”W, 115.93 should be a separate parcel.

DESCRIPTION OF PROPERfeet; thence S51º10’39”W, PROPERTY ADDRESSES: 211 TIES AND MANNER OF SALE: 140.38 feet; thence Coves Court, 213 Coves Biermann Investment, LLC S10º02’35”W, 145.83 feet; Court, 215 Coves Court, 217 Mortgage thence S42º20’43”W, 96.68 Coves Court, 221 Coves Parcel #1: The East One-Half of feet; thence N75º22’44”W, Court, 223 Coves Court, 225 the Northwest Quarter (E1/2 of 326.77 feet; thence Coves Court, 227 Coves NW1/4) and the West One-Half N33º22’59”W, 231.85 feet; Court, 366 Coves Court, 364 of the Northeast Quarter (W1/2 thence N88º20’56”W, 117.84 Coves Court, 362 Coves of NE1/4) of Section Thirtyfeet; thence southerly, along Court, 360 Coves Court, 346 three (33), Township Thirty-four the arc of a curve concave Coves Court, 344 Coves (34) North, Range Eighteen (18) westerly, the long chord which Court, 342 Coves Court, 340 West, EXCEPT Lot 1 of Certibears S24º34’09”W, 44.51 feet Coves Court, 314 Coves fied Survey Map No. 1587 reand having a radius of 239.98 Court, 312 Coves Court, 310 corded in Volume 7, on page feet; thence southwesterly, Coves Court, 308 Coves 166, as Document No. 506531, along the arc of a curve Court, 306 Coves Court, 304 located in the N1/2 of NW1/4 concave northwesterly, the Coves Court, 302 Coves and EXCEPT that part of the long chord which bears Court, 300 Coves Court, NE1/4 of the NW1/4 and S73º38’06”W, 172.86 feet and Amery, WI NW1/4 of NE1/4 deeded to the having a radius of 125.00 feet; Timothy G. Moore State of Wisconsin, Departthence S30º56’29”W, 22.60 Polk County Sheriff ment of Transportation in the feet; thence N67º00’00”W, Quit Claim Deed, dated Janua44.37 feet; thence MURNANE BRANDT ry 10, 1984, and recorded in S57º00’00”W, 172.03 feet; Attorneys for Plaintiff Volume 464 on page 82 as thence S35º23’32’W, 124.54 30 E. 7th Street, Suite 3200 Document No. 424367 and feet; thence N42º00’00”W, St. Paul, MN 55101-4919 FURTHER EXCEPTING Land 14.95 feet; thence Pursuant to the Fair Debt as described in Warranty Deed S27º00’00”W, 157.74 feet; Collection Practices Act (15 to MB Development, LLC, datthence southeasterly, along the U.S.C. Section 1692), we are ed May 12, 2005, and recordarc of a curve concave south- required to state that we are ed May 31, 2005, in Volume westerly, the long chord which attempting to collect a debt on 971 on page 934 as Document bears S34º20’33”E, 80.36 feet our client’s behalf and any No. 699388, all property is loand having a radius of 230.00 information we obtain will be cated in Polk County, Wis. feet; thence S65º43’09”W, used for that purpose.

Notices PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETING Burnett County Comprehensive Plan

Presentation and question and answer session

Tuesday, January 19, 2010, 6:30 p.m.

B.C. Govt. Center Room 165 Recommended Drafts are available at the Grantsburg and Webster libraries and the County Clerk’s Office.

The draft plan is also online at: 503531 21L www.burnettcounty.com/compplan VILLAGE OF FREDERIC SPECIAL BOARD MEETING Monday, November 2, 2009

The special meeting of the Village Board was held on Monday, November 2, 2009, at the Village Hall. President Knuf called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. Present: Brad Harlander, Kerry Brendel, Maria Ammend, John Boyer & William Johnson IV. Jamie Worthington recorded as absent.

Convene to closed session per WI SS 19.85 (1)(c) “Compensation and Evalutation. Consideration of employment, promotion, compensation or performance evaluation date of any public employee subject to the jurisdiction of authority of governing body.” Brendel, Ammend roll call: Harlander - Yes; Brendel - Yes; Ammend - Yes; Boyer - Yes; Johnson - Yes; Knuf - Yes. Reconvene to open session: Brendel, Johnson. All in favor.

Review Department Budgets recommended by Finance Committee: David Wodnra reviewed entire General Fund Departmental Budgets with members of the board.

Set Date for Public Hearing: Consensus to hold Budget Public Hearing on November 30 at 6:30 p.m. Board directed Clerk to publish notice and required postings.

Adjourn: Johnson, Boyer. Meeting adjourned at 7:50 p.m.

Kristi Swanson Village Clerk

VILLAGE OF FREDERIC REGULAR BOARD MEETING Monday, November 9, 2009

The regular meeting of the Village Board was held on Monday, November 9, 2009, at the Village Hall. President Knuf called the meeting to order at 7 p.m. Present: Brad Harlander, Kerry Brendel, Maria Ammend, John Boyer, William Johnson IV & Jamie Worthington.

October 2009 Minutes: Johnson, Brendel October 2009 Treasurer’s Report: Brendel, Boyer Lease Agreement - Frederic Historical Society: Harlander made the motion to approve the 5-year lease for the Depot, seconded by Worthington and motion carried.

Committee and Department Head Reports: a) Public Works - Ken Hackett reported that they televised 5,000 feet of sewer lines; putting up Christmas decorations; ready for snowplowing. b) Park Board - William Johnson IV stated the board met last Friday and discussed the Park Recreation Plan.

Would like this on December agenda for approval.

Application for the School Community Forest has been approved; picnic tables have been repainted by a community service worker. c) Law Enforcement - RJ Severude recorded as absent d) Library - Christine Byerly reported that the Library is partnering with the food shelf and donated items will county towards reduction of fines. e) Village Administrator - Dave Wondra stated that the certified survey map and developers agreement are complete for the parts store and title transfer papers are being prepared by Grindell. Downtown grant from the Dept. of Commerce has been extended 6 months; Jack Route is working on a drawing for the development and improvements of Traffic Ave. S and vacant lot; will transfer Legion Building January 1, meeting with the League of Municipalities on the 18th regarding Insurance; currently digging holes on old Feed Mill property for contaminated soil pockets which is covered by the grant; budget hearing has been set for November 30; working with Tim Laux regarding the abolishment of the Municipal Court.

Adjourn: Brendel, Worthington. Meeting adjourned at 7:15 p.m.

Kristi Swanson Village Clerk

VILLAGE OF FREDERIC PUBLIC HEARING Monday, November 30, 2009

The public hearing of the Village Board was held on Monday, November 30, 2009, at the Village Hall. President Knuf called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. Present: Brad Harlander, Kerry Brendel, Maria Ammend, John Boyer, William Johnson IV & Jamie Worthington.

Announcement: The Village Board will convene to a closed session after the Public Hearing per WI SS 19.85 (1)(f) Personnel Matters.

Open the Public Hearing for presentation and discussion of the proposed 2010 budget: Dave Wondra reviewed the 2010 proposed budget in its entirety. There were no questions from members of the board or public.

Adoption of 2010 Budget: Brendel, Worthington. All members voted yes and motion carried.

Close the Public Hearing: 7 p.m.

Convene to closed session per WI SS 19.85(1)(f) Personnel Matters: Ammend, Boyer. All in favor.

Reconvene to open session: Brendel, Boyer. All in favor Adjourn: Worthington, Johnson. Adjourned 7:45 p.m.

Kristi Swanson 503540 21L Village Clerk

(Dec. 23, 30, Jan. 6, 13, 20, 27) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY MTT FINANCIAL, LLC, Plaintiff, vs.

JARIS C. JOHNSON, and DENNIS DIRKS, and GARY PEER, and COUNTRY COMFORT, Defendants.

Case No. 09 CV 231 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE By virtue of and pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above-entitled action on July 7, 2009, in the amount of $617, 885.52, 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 4, 2010, at 10:00 o’clock a.m.

TERMS OF SALE: 1. 10% down in cash or certified funds at the time of sale; balance due within 10 days of confirmation of sale; failure to pay balance due will result in forfeiture of deposit to plaintiff.

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

3. Buyer to pay applicable Wisconsin Real Estate Transfer Tax. DESCRIPTION Parcel 1: The Southwest one-quarter of Northwest one-quarter (SW1/4 of NW1/4), of Section 16, together with an easement for access over the existing driveway located on the Northeast one-quarter of Northeast onequarter (NE1/4 of NE1/4), and Southeast one-quarter of Northeast one-quarter (SE1/4 of NE1/4) of Section 17, all in Township 35 North, Range 15 West.

PIN: 028-00396-0000 Parcel 2: The Northeast one-quarter of Northwest one-quarter (NE1/4 of NW1/4), and the Northwest one-quarter of Southwest one-quarter (NW1/4 of SW1/4), of Section 16; The entire Northeast onequarter (NE1/4) and the Northeast one-quarter of Northwest one-quarter (NE1/4 of NW1/4), except a parcel in the Northeast corner thereof more fully described as follows: Commencing at the Northeast corner of the NE1/4 of NW1/4, Section 17-35-15; thence South on the quarter line a distance of 25 rods; thence West parallel with the North section line a distance of 35 rods; thence North parallel with the quarter line a distance of 25 rods; thence East on the section line a distance of 35 rods to the point of beginning, of Section 17; The Southeast one-quarter of Northwest one-quarter (SE1/4 of NW1/4), and the Northeast one-quarter of the Southwest one-quarter (NE1/4 of SW1/4), of Section 17; and The entire Southeast onequarter (SE1/4), of Section 17; All in Township 35 North, Range 15 West, Town of Johnstown, Polk County, Wisconsin.

PIN: 028-00394-0000, 02800399-0000, 028-00406-0000, 028-00407-0000, 028-004080000, 028-00409-0000, 02800410-0000, 028-00414-0000, 028-00415-0000, 028-004190000, 028-00420-0000, 02800421-0000 & 028-004220000.

Dated at Balsam Lake, Wisconsin, this 7th day of December, 2009.

Timothy G. Moore, Sheriff Polk County, Wisconsin Steven J. Swanson / #1003029 Attorney at Law P.O. Box 609 105 South Washington Street St. Croix Falls, WI 54024 715-483-3787 502274 WNAXLP

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Russ Sutter to perform at Frederic FREDERIC - Singer/songwriter Russ Sutter, who has built a reputation with fresh interpretations of Irish, Scottish, Scandinavian and Northern European songs, and with his unique repertoire of children’s music, will be giving two performances in Frederic on Jan. 28, a children’s concert at the Frederic elementary school at 1:45 p.m. and a 7 p.m. concert for all ages at 7 p.m. on the second floor of the Frederic Clinic downtown. Admission for the evening concert is a donation to the food shelf.

The performances are sponsored by Frederic Community Education, Frederic Arts and the Frederic Public Library.

Sutter plays an impressive array of folk instruments - guitar, bodhran, button accordion, dulcimer, bones - but is best known for his singular baritone voice. He loves to sing Irish, Scottish, and Scandinavian songs, as well as old American traditional and popular songs. He has performed on radio, television and at festivals, and works regularly in schools teaching the songs and folk dances that he has collected over the years. His rapport with children is extraordinary, but he also possesses the unique ability to thoroughly entertain the parents and adults in the audience as well.

Sutter’s work is featured on “Walking on Air,” “Up the Raw,” “Crossing the Shannon,” “Hunger No More,” “Songs

By Heart,” “Over the Water,” and on his highly popular children’s CD, “Mama Will You Buy Me a Banana?”

Some quotes from reviews of his concerts:

Singer/songwriter Ross Sutter will give two performances in Frederic on Jan. 28. - Special photo “Few performers to visit the Children’s Museum have had the kind of lasting popularity of Ross Sutter...his shows are an astounding array of story and song.”

– The Children’s Museum of Minnesota “Many thanks for your Young Arts performance. Your commitment, rapport, and enjoyment of children were all quite evident.” - Director of family programs, Walker Art Center - submitted

Grantsburg School signs on for Race to the Top grants

by Priscilla Bauer GRANTSBURG- Superintendent Joni Burgin told the Grantsburg School Board members at their Jan.10 meeting Wisconsin is submitting a Race to the Top grant application and the district has signed on to be included in the process.

Burgin said each school district wanting to be included needed to sign a Memorandum of Understanding by Jan. 13, and the district has already done so.

The Race to the Top program is a $4 billion fund created under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, the purpose of which is to provide incentives to states to implement large-scale, system-changing reforms resulting in improved student achievement, narrowed achievement gaps, and increased graduation and college enrollment rates.

The federal government Web site states that through Race to the Top, the federal government is asking states to advance reforms around four specific areas: Adopting standards and assessments that prepare students to succeed in college and the workplace and to compete in the global economy; Building data systems that measure student growth and success, and inform teachers and principals about how they can improve instruction; Recruiting, developing, rewarding and retaining effective teachers and principals, especially where they are needed most; and Turning around the lowest-achieving schools.

The Web site also states “awards in Race to the Top will go to states that are leading the way with ambitious yet achievable plans for implementing coherent, compelling and comprehensive education reform. Race to the Top winners will help trail-blaze effective reforms and provide examples for states and local school districts throughout the country to follow as they too are hard at work on reforms that can transform our schools for decades to come.”

The U.S. Department of Education fact sheet states no predetermined number of grantees that will be awarded a Race to the Top grant has been set.

Any district submitting its MOU by

the deadline will be eligible for funds through the Title I formula. Districts not receiving Title I are also eligible to receive Race to the Top funds if they have submitted their MOU by the deadline.

According to the fact sheet the Race to the Top guidance indicates Wisconsin’s award will likely be between $150 million and $250 million. Per federal rules, half of the state’s award must be distributed to participating districts based on the Title I formula.

Race to the Top funds will not replace a district’s current Title I allocation. Race to the Top funds are completely separate and will be given to districts in addition to any existing local, state or federal funding.

Race to the Top funds are additional funds to support innovative significant reform in the four core education areas.

“The Race To The Top funds (estimated at $110,318 for Grantsburg) will help expand and enhance the initiatives the district already has going. It will also help Grantsburg expand opportunities for science, technology, engineering and mathematics courses,” said Burgin.

Burgin said it is her understanding the district will be notified in April if Wisconsin’s federal application has been approved.

In other board business: • Steve Johnson appeared before the board to invite members to participate in the middle school Olympics opening ceremony on Feb. 8.

• The board approved the Public Complaint Policy, Academic Acceleration and Early High School Graduation Policy, Student Input in District Publications Policy, School Volunteer Policy, School Use of Video Surveillance Equipment Policy, Response to Intervention Policy and the Student Club Policy.

• The ballot order for school board candidates in the April election was set as follows: Jim Sundquist, Russell Erickson, Dave Dahlberg and Niki Olson.

Dahlberg, Erickson and Sundquist are the incumbents running for re-election with Niki Olson also seeking a position on the board, making a total of four candidates for the three seats open.

2009 in tourism

The Polk County Information Center records each year where visitors come from by having them place a pin in their state, province or country on the center’s maps. The U.S. and Canada map shows that this year Polk County had visitors (pins) in each of the states except Rhode Island, as well as visitors from all Canadian provinces. The pins are taken out and the map starts fresh again for 2010. The world map at the info center is not changed annually and has many pins from all over the world. – Photo by Tammi Milberg

Follow the Leader Bus crash/from page 2 The Indiana truck driver had claimed he was trying to pull the semi over on the highway shoulder to go to the bathroom when he caught the steep road edge, jackknifed and then rolled the rig, which was hit moments later by the bus.

However, the final NTSB report, released Sept. 16, 2008 – well over a year after the criminal trial - cited that the semi was in 10th gear, and estimated it was going 66 mph when it overturned in the roadway. It basically discounted all of Kozlowski’s claims of trying to pull the truck over so he could urinate, and stated that he was “most likely fatigued” and had almost certainly fallen asleep at the wheel, only to awaken when the semi began to tip into the right-side ditch.

The accident was re-created under almost identical conditions, and the general conclusion was that there was no way Rasmus could have stopped the bus in time, regardless of the brakes, as he had just over two seconds to go from 70 mph to zero. However, some of the witnesses claimed there was a moment of deceleration just before the impact, but no skid marks were found.

Crowds expected The civil trial is expected to draw a large crowd at times, as the five deaths and dozens of injuries have left an indelible mark on the Chippewa Falls High School and community in the nearly five years since the crash.

Polk County was chosen as the venue for the civil proceedings partly because of the available Branch 3 courtroom, and because the case was out of the spotlight locally, but did receive some media coverage in the Twin Cities and in some local outlets.

Due to the possible media spotlight, officials have been preparing the courtroom appropriately and for the expected influx of lawyers, journalists, transportation officials, family members and others. The case is also expected to require a host of media information and technology for testimony. The proceedings are being filmed professionally, and it is assumed that the case will be studied on many counts for reference and precedent for other related cases, and edited portions may possibly be televised at a later date.

Defendant now Indiana resident Kozlowski is now 27 years old and currently lives in Highland, Ind. He was under the microscope in many ways after the tragedy. Prosecutors revealed that his commercial driver’s license was suspended the month prior to the incident, but it later came out that it was for a speeding ticket that July, and that he had allegedly paid the $150 fine by mail, but that the check later bounced, further clouding the issue.

Kozlowski is named as a defendant in the civil case, although it is unclear if he will appear on the stand in his own defense. The other defendants are the Whole Foods Market Group Inc., the bus company Chippewa Trails Inc. and five insurance companies that represent the victims and companies being sued.

Plaintiffs listed in the case, which was actually filed over four years ago, are victims Brian and Jennifer Hollicott of Chippewa Falls, as well as Shirley Rasmus, the wife of the late bus driver, Paul Rasmus.

One of the injury victims in the case has already settled with Whole Foods, and while this case is not a criminal indictment on any of the companies or individuals involved, it does have the unusual aspect of being “a marker case” of sorts for any future suits involving the crash, and who is ultimately liable.

In fact, early in the criminal proceedings against Kozlowski, Judge William Gabler noted that the extensive liability questions necessary for the case were dramatic and telling in their scope.

“This is an unusual criminal case, with attributes of a civil case,” Gabler said in court records prior to the trial.

Jury selection begins at 8:30 Friday morning, and testimony is expected to begin before Judge Frederick Henderson on Tuesday, Jan. 19, after the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday. The courtroom has been reserved until early February.

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Straight Lake Park is alive and active this winter Fish, ski, snowshoe: fun for all!

by Gregg Westigard LUCK – Straight Lake State Park was alive with activity last weekend.

The 3,000-acre wilderness park five miles east of Luck is Wisconsin’s newest state park. People enjoyed ice fishing, snowshoeing and skiing in the bright sun and fresh snow, all in the quiet of the deep woods and on the unspoiled lake.

The ice-fishing people hauled their gear onto Straight Lake on sleds (the entire park is nonmotorized), drilled their holes, and fished in the open air, often around a fire on the ice.

Those on snowshoes had the entire park available. The snow depth was perfect for classic and modern shoes. A popular route is around Rainbow Lake (formerly called Boy Scout Lake). That path offers a cleared trail through the woods with moderate hills and great views. The more adventurous folks headed north over the river and deep into the old-growth forest. On snowshoes you can’t get lost. You just follow your track back to the starting point.

For skiers, a set of fresh tracks had been cleared through the woods. These were tracks set in the fresh snow by the previous skiers; parallel lines heading into the woods; not the hard groves of a groomer. There is at present a track running west from the parking area above the south shore of the Straight Lake. That track can also be accessed from the orange gate on 270th Avenue a quarter mile west of 120th Street. That track

Join the fun of the park this Saturday A winter ski outing starts at 11 a.m.

The 3,000-acre wilderness park east of Luck is being enjoyed by people ice fishing, snowshoeing and skiing. - Photo by Gregg Westigard heads west and north before curving down to the lake for a fast run. Skiers can continue across the lake to complete the loop.

Another ski run is north of the river and up the hill on a clear path. At the top of the hill, the track divides, with one run continuing north into the pines while the other run heading east on the top of the ridge and deep into the forest. All these ski tracks are clear but only for classic skiing. This is not a route for skate-skiers.

Accessing the park The easiest winter access to Straight

Lake State Park is from the south. The main entrance to the park is a mile north of Hwy. 48, four miles east Hwy. 35. Driving north on 120th Street, head down the hill into the park where the road turns west and becomes 270th Avenue.

The road to the park entrance is plowed and sanded, with parking places at the bottom.

From the parking lot and around the gate, a clear path leads to the lakes. The snowshoe route around Rainbow Lake branches off to the east at the first clearing. The ski route to the west also branches off at that clearing. To reach the

by Gregg Westigard Luck – Join others in a winter ski run through Straight Lake State Park this Saturday, Jan. 16. The Indianhead Chapter of the Ice Age Trail Alliance is hosting a run on the tracked ski routes through the wilderness park. Everyone is invited to gather at the parking area at the end of 120th Street a mile north of Hwy. 48 four miles east of Luck at 11 a.m.

The route through the woods is tracked for classic skiing (sorry, skate-skiers). The run heads west about a quarter of a mile and down to the lake for a circle back. Many other options are available. And those with snowshoes are also welcome.

The Indianhead hosts will have hot drinks and refreshments available. upper hills and forests of the park, continue north over a hill and across the outlet where Straight Lake becomes Straight River.

Repair to highway garage should save money Insulation, heat, lights part of capital improvement plan

by Gregg Westigard BALSAM LAKE – The 72-year-old Polk County Highway garage has received repairs that should save the county money. The vehicle storage area, the large space on the east end of the tall white building at the south edge of Balsam Lake, will now provide heated storage for the fleet of plow trucks. The improvements are part of the county’s capital improvement plan.

What was done The interior walls of the large room have been covered with 2-1/2 inches of foam insulation. An old heating system, long disconnected, is being put back in working order. A new pressure truckwashing system with long hoses has been installed. The lighting in the room has been improved, and the doors to the outside and to the truck repair area are improved to help control heat loss.

The expected results Highway Commissioner Steve Warndahl has outlined some of the benefits the department expects as a result of the work.

• The plow trucks will now be housed in a warm room in the winter. This will allow the ice to melt off the trucks between runs. The trucks will carry less weight as they will not be carrying compacted ice and snow. That could mean better mileage.

• The trucks can now be loaded with salt/sand before a storm is expected and be ready to head out faster when a storm ends. Before, the salt/sand had to be loaded just before the trucks headed out or the sand would freeze in the truck beds. The old method often involved loading the backed-up trucks in the dark.

• The trucks can now be washed with pressure hoses while in their bays. Before, one truck could be washed at a time. Salt can be cleaned off the trucks more often, helping to prevent rust.

Warndahl says the Polk County trucks The truck storage area was unheated and had bare concrete walls. Those now get from $15,000 to $20,000 on trade-in while cleaner, less-rusted trucks walls have now been covered with 2-1/2 inches of insulating foam. The door in in Burnett County often are worth from the background leads to the truck maintenance area. - Photos by Gregg Westigard $45,000 to $55,000 at trade-in.

• The warm storage means the trucks tions. the value of the trucks, lower present opwill not need to be plugged into electric In summary, the improvements to the erating costs and provide a safer work heaters at night. The electric bill for the vehicle storage area should get the trucks space for the drivers. truck heaters has averaged $17,000 a on the road faster after a storm, improve year, Warndahl says.

• The bright room is safer to move in, with better visibility.

• Ice built up on the floor previously, which made for unsafe walking condiMIDDLETON – In a sign of growing this campaign will consistently focus momentum, Terrence Wall this week on solutions to the challenges WisconThe Polk announced he has raised more than sinites face in their daily lives – high County High$500,000 in preparation for his candi- unemployment, massive government way plow dacy for the United States Senate. deficits and increasing health-care trucks often “I am humbled by the support I costs. I simply will not allow Sen. cost over have received as our campaign contin- Feingold to continue hiding from his $120,000. ues to ramp up,” Wall said. “It will votes for a so-called ‘stimulus’ that They were require significant resources to hold hasn’t stimulated the economy, masstored cold Sen. Feingold accountable for his mis- sive new government spending proall winter, alguided votes in Washington, D.C. I grams that are mortgaging our lowing ice am committed, as our fourth-quarter children’s futures and a government build up. The results show, to having the necessary takeover of our health-care system trucks will resources to effectively communicate that will not lower costs for working now be my message to the voters.

Americans.” – from the Wall for U.S. housed in a “Even as our fundraising continues, Senate campaign warm shed.

Wall raises money to challenge Feingold

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Big Read brings Wisconsin celebrities and NEA dignitary to St. Croix River Valley

ST. CROIX FALLS - The St. Croix River Valley Big Read launches its third-consecutive program in February and will bring Wisconsin celebrities and the National Endowment for the Arts to Northwest Wisconsin.

In two events included in the Big Read lineup, acclaimed author David Rhodes and writer/broadcaster Jean Feraca of Wisconsin Public Radio will discuss their writings against those of Thornton Wilder, “The Bridge of San Luis Rey and “Our Town.” Josephine Reed, interviewer and audio producer for the NEA, will join St. Croix Valley residents and students in celebrating literature, local history and theater in her visit to St. Croix Falls for the kickoff event Feb. 27.

Rhodes has been a writer most of his life, his debut novel published in 1972 when he was just 26 years old. Three other novels quickly followed, but a motorcycle accident paralyzing him from the chest down abruptly halted any further publishing. Living in Wonewoc, for the past 38 years, Rhodes has now recently released a new, highly praised work, “Driftless.” The novel is a village of connections forged between people who live in the fictional town of Words, Wis. Populated by an interwoven community of characters including humble dairy farmers, a paraplegic who suddenly regains the use of her legs, a hardworking retiree who must confront his prejudices about the Amish, and a pastor who finds enlightenment where she least expects it, “Driftless,” comments Sarah Adams of St. Croix Falls Public Library, “may be the modern midwestern equivalent to Grover’s Corners from Wilder’s ‘Our Town.’”

At the Big Read kickoff event, Rhodes will read from “Driftless” and discuss themes in relation to Thornton Wilder’s literature.

A 25-year veteran of public radio broadcasting, Feraca is also a writer and

Jean Feraca

David Rhodes

a poet. Her radio program “Here on Earth: Radio without Borders” is beloved for the unique mixture of the humanities, poetry and journalism, and international cultural affairs. She will read from her memoir, “Hearing Voices, A Memoir of Love, Death, and the Radio,” which Publishers Weekly said that in “blending the spiritual and the profane, Feraca is beguiling.” As Feraca immersed herself in writing from the various strands of her life, she was “Rapunzel, spinning straw into gold.” Feraca will read from and discuss her work at the March 14, Life of the Village, readers theater event.

The voice of Josephine Reed can be heard introducing the audio reader’s guide for all Big Read selections. She has a special interest in bringing the “page to the stage” or adapting literature to theatrical formats. When she heard the St. Croix River Valley Big Read plans to stage oral histories and received the subsequent invitation to make an appearance, she was enthused.

“With 269 communities across the country hosting Big Read programs,” says project director Amy Klein, “it is a high privilege to have a representative of

Thornton Wilder the NEA come to St. Croix Falls. The good work The Big Read accomplishes in local communities is a definite value – it’s great to be recognized with a visit from the NEA.” The St. Croix River Valley Big Read program will take place Feb. 27 – March 31. The program features the “Capture Our Town” photojournalism exhibit, and the “Your Town, A Living History” oral

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history project that will compile stories gathered by area residents to create a staged reader’s theater piece. Celebrating the first-time Big Read inclusion of a dramatic piece, Festival Theatre will produce Wilder’s “Our Town” with a cast of local high school students, community adult actors and a guest professional actor, touring the play to local high schools and closing its run with public performances at Festival Theatre. For complete information on all Big Read events and how to participate, visit www.festivaltheatre.org.

The St. Croix River Valley Big Read is jointly sponsored by Festival Theatre and the St. Croix Falls Public Library.

Donations to support the match for the St. Croix River Valley Big Read program can be sent to: The Big Read, Attn: Amy Klein, Project Coordinator, P.O. Box 801, St. Croix Falls, WI 54024. For additional questions about please contact Klein, 715-483-3387.

The Big Read is an initiative of the National Endowment for the Arts designed to restore reading to the center of American culture. The NEA presents The Big Read in partnership with the Institute of Museum and Library Services and in cooperation with Arts Midwest. For more information about The Big Read please visit www.neabigread.org. - with submitted information

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Burnett County Historical Society begins winter education Beads of the Fur Trade draws crowd

by Carl Heidel DANBURY - The Burnett County Historical Society kicked off its winter education program with a presentation by Al Johnson, BCHS board member and authority on the beads of the fur trade era.

And there was plenty of opportunity in the program for participants to create their own bead necklaces and bracelets.

Beginning with his own collection of beads, Johnson explained that there were extensive trade networks in the Americas long before the arrival of the Europeans, and these routes regularly transported beads as a mainstay of commerce. Included in Johnson’s display were many of those beads, but his collection also includes beads from much earlier time periods and from places throughout the world.

Look through the photos to get a sense of the program, and watch the Leader for information about other educational opportunities coming from the BCHS during the winter months.

As the crowd gathered, Al Johnson displayed some of his collection of beads from around the world.

Hands held the beginnings of a necklace as the assembly began.

As participants began to create their own beadwork, the first thing they did was to place the beads in preliminary patterns on a design board.

Emily Flatten gave all of her attention to the bracelet she was making.

Photos by Carl Heidel

A finished necklace will make a fine gift.

Ginny Wierschem enjoyed the late winter sun coming through the window as she threaded her necklace.

SCRMC offering grief and loss support group ST. CROIX FALLS – St. Croix Regional Medical Center is offering a free, six-session grief and loss support group for persons who have experienced the loss of a loved one in death. The group will begin Monday, Feb. 22. “This program is designed to create a setting in which those in attendance can help one another,” says the group’s organizer and facilitator, Bonnie Prazak, BSW. “It will be a time of learning and sharing.”

Session 1: Feb. 22, The Journey of Grief Session 2: March 1, Understanding Your Grief Session 3: March 8, Embracing Change Session 4: March 15, Celebrating Memories Session 5: March 22, Special Occasions and Holidays Session 6: March 29, Moving on with Hope Sessions will be held Mondays from 4-5:30 p.m. in the Learning Resource Center in the lower level of the hospital building in St. Croix Falls.

“We hope this time fits into your schedule,” says Prazak, “and we do encourage you to attend each week in order to feel some continuity in your group.”

There is no cost to attend, but they do want you to register in advance. To register, please call 715-483-0579, or for more information contact Prazak at 715-483-0272 or by e-mail, bonnie.prazak@scrmc.org. - submitted

City of Trails 5K planning to commence

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I am thinking a lot about compatibility

As I sit upstairs and listen to the argument, I realize the curious thing about this these days. debate is that there is no antagonist. My parIf you go to an online dating Web site, as ents are having a debate on the same side of I have done, you spend a lot of time thinkthe subject with an imaginary adversary ing about what would make the object of hovering off to the side, telling them they your affections compatible. The attention cannot give Shirley a buzz job. usually focuses on how much education “She is actually tipping out of her pot,” they have, what color eyes your prospecmy mother points out, in an apparent attive lover has, how tall they are, or what tempt to transport the discussion out of the their astrological sign is. But I question realm of the purely aesthetic and into the whether any of this has much to do with domain of public safety. My father notes the whether or not we are really compatible. ease with which an unsuspecting passerby What if we don’t find the same jokes could be injured by the overfed houseplant. funny? What if we don’t like the same kind Satisfied that they are well within their of Christmas tree? What if I hate his music? Letters from rights, and after considerable discussion of What if he leaves food on his plate? style and severity, my father gets out the In a brief relationship shortly after my digarden clippers and Shirley’s girth is revorce, the would-be love of my life stared duced. at me, outraged and uncomprehending, That, it seems to me, is compatibility. Over 50 years when I confessed not to know that there was only one right way to cut strawberries. I realized imme- of marriage, my parents have designed a system whereby they can have vigorous debate over everydiately that we were … incompatible. day annoyances and never disagree.

I was visiting my parents at their home in northam thinking a lot about compatibility these days I ern Minnesota. My parents were debating whether because, over the past couple of weeks, I met a very they have the right to trim a large schefflera plant nice man.

I know it is too soon to tell. We are both dinamed Shirley. They have custody of Shirley bevorced, both middle-aged, and both a bit careful. tween the months of October and March. The plant But he makes me laugh. We don’t seem to be in any actually belongs to my mother’s brother Andy, a retired farmer who spends the winters in San Fran- danger of running out of things to talk about and, while I have no preference for height or eye color, I cisco.

Although the arrangement is supposed to be one do like his eyes (brown) and his height (5’ 11”) seems of joint custody, my mother points out that she and just about perfect. So, we will see how things go. We my father frequently have Shirley for just more than will take our time and navigate this scary process of six months and might be said, theoretically, to have finding out whether we are the answer to one anthe greater claim. For some reason, Shirley thrives other’s dreams or just … incompatible.

I think it’s worth a try. I cooked him dinner the in the northern exposure of my parents’ lake-facing home. Shirley’s midwinter growth spurt is taking up other night and he ate every last thing on his plate.

Carrie Classon

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ST. CROIX FALLS - The City of Trails 5K committee will hold an introductory meeting, Tuesday, Jan. 19, 8:30 a.m. at the St. Croix Falls Public Library for all those interested in volunteering for the sixth running of this annual event.

Volunteers are needed in all areas of organization: regvaluable real estate and my mother is agitating for istration, public relations, volunteer coordination and surgery. communications. No prior experience in athletic events is necessary; just a community-minded desire to be a part of a fun event to celebrate trails, health and wellness.

This year’s event is set for June 5, to coincide with National Trails Day, sponsored by the National Hiking Association. For more information about the City of Trails 5K, GRANTSBURG - How are you going to pay for colvisit www.cityoftrails5K.com or contact Amy Klein, race What is financial aid and how do you apply for lege? director at kevmy@centurytel.net or 715-483-9542. - with it?

Find out everything you need to know about finansubmitted information cial aid by attending Financial Aid Night on Monday, Jan. 18, from 6-7:30 p.m. at Grantsburg High School.

Till next time, —Carrie

Financial Aid Night at Grantsburg set for Jan. 18

Majestic

by Michael Veith A mighty ship lay anchored here, Majestic, brave and bold, and weathered sailors tell the tales of glorious days of old.

Her sturdy mast and solid beams betray an iron will, a valiant heart lay beating ‘neath her ancient timbers still.

Her haunting tales of journeys, battles, lies and sacred vows, told only to the wind and carried away whene’r it blows, Reveal the beauty hidden ‘neath her long abandoned decks, wounded, scarred and damaged now by time and disrespect.

Her creaking rudder long since disconnected from the wheel, is six boards short and barely reaches halfway to the keel.

The pilothouse lay in an equal state of disrepair, and loneliness hangs thick

Northwest Regional Writers The Northwest Regional Writers meet at 1 p.m. the second Friday of the month either in Frederic or Grantsburg. Call Mary Jacobson at 715-349-2761 for more information about the organization.

Writer’s Corner within the dusty confines there.

Yet in a desperate, silent testimony to its worth, a brass and silver compass lies steadfastly pointing north.

Her masts which once hung canvas sails and brightly colored flags, now hang dilapidated, tattered, weather-beaten, rags.

And passageways below the decks, once alive with men, now lay in state with bugs and rot and timbers caving in.

The captain’s chamber near the stern still smells of dignity, and hate and lust and greed and military strategy.

Where faded paintings gaze upon the passing of the years, as vague reminders, ghosts of men who once held office here.

Through long forgotten battles, tempest tossed and duty bound, ten thousand ancient warriors fled before her thunderous sound.

The presentation is geared for 11th- and 12th-grade students and their parents and will be held in the high school library, Room 147. - submitted

Battle stations! Port and starboard cannons proven true, no longer roll to duty axles rusted through.

Her hold now carries nothing more than fantasies and hopes, and dirt and rats and broken glass and scattered bits of ropes.

But time eternal, once in days of old was not so cruel, when duty, honor, men and Mother Nature were her fuel.

With flags unfurled to lead the way, undaunted by her chore, to safely take her company to many a distant shore.

Her mighty captain cries again his oft repeated tale, “It takes a man to steer a ship, but God must fill the sail.”

She’ll cast her bow upon the waves and when her duty’s done, She’ll turn and take her warriors Battle-wounded to their homes.

Where baby sons and daughters now grown up to women and men, will kiss their fathers welcome home and say goodbye again.

For love and easy living never hold a sailor long, and when he leaves his house he knows

he’s really going home.

And should he pass this way again on journeys yet untold, a spirit dwells within this ship, a shelter from the cold.

To ease his painful suffering and share his joyful tears, a wandering sailor knows he’ll be forever welcome here.

Her graceful decks lay empty now, no sailors line her rails, and in her heart she knows She’ll never again lift up her sails.

But memories of men and places seen in grander days, give power to an ancient ship and sets her on her way.

Once more at sea she’ll set her course toward many a watery grave, and turn her figurehead to gently slip beneath the waves.

A mighty ship lay anchored here, a vessel brave and bold. and weathered sailors tell the tales of glorious days of old.

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Russ Hanson

River Road

Ramblings Memories of the tuna industry Part one

by Nina Borup Malmen I lived in the area of San Diego during the years of 1955-1991. From 1961-1982 I was employed in the tuna industry. I worked for a division that managed a fleet of tuna vessels and four freighters. I held an office position for both the purchasing and maintenance departments. My coworkers numbered between 10 and 12 people. For the most part, we got along very well.

During a period of 21 years, I worked for four different owners; Breast O’ Chicken, Westgate, Inc., Sun Harbor Industries and Bumble Bee Seafoods. The cannery employed about 2,000 people.

Most of them were women. Their uniforms, shoes and hairnets were white. I did not envy those gals standing or sitting at those long tables cleaning fish.

In the early 1960s there were 15 tuna vessels; they were 143 feet in length and each had a carrying capacity of 350 tons of frozen tuna. Their fishing grounds were off the west coast of Mexico and South America. Most of the vessels averaged four trips a year. When a vessel came into port, it was rush, rush to get unloaded, do repairs, refuel and stock up on supplies.

Then they were gone again until they came back in late November. Between then and the first of January, each vessel went to a shipyard for its annual overhaul.

It was a wild six weeks. I did my Christmas shopping between February and October as there was no time to do it at the end of the year.

The freighters were named Westgate, Southgate, Northgate and Eastgate. They were old World War II vessels, which had been purchased by a private individual and remodeled for civilian use. The Westgate and Northgate were refrigerated so they could carry frozen fish. The Northgate operated off the coast of Alaska and the Aleutian Islands. The Westgate sailed all over the world. During the summer months, it brought frozen fish from Africa to the cannery in San Diego. The Southgate and Eastgate sailed wherever we could obtain a contract.

During the early 1960s, a number of U.S. National Banks were built throughout the state of California. Someone came up with the brilliant idea of using marble for decorative purposes. The Southgate was granted a contract to transport marble from somewhere in Italy to the ports of San Francisco, Long Beach and San Diego.

The Southgate was the oldest and smallest of the freighters. We shook our heads and wondered if that “bucket of bolts” would survive the challenge. One Monday morning I came to work and was relieved to see the Southgate was moored at Pier No. 4. It had arrived safely with its final load of marble. Suddenly, it dawned

Five of the tuna vessels anchored at the Finger Piers in San Diego. Unloading the tuna catch had been completed and they were preparing for the 1963 fishing season. – Photos are courtesy of Nina Borup Malmen on me that the vessel was listing toward the south side of the pier. On the north side of the pier, there were three tuna vessels filled to capacity with frozen fish. I made a beeline into the lobby of the office.

My boss (a licensed port engineer) was enjoying a leisurely cup of coffee. When I pointed to the Southgate, he broke all Olympic records running across the parking lot and down the length of Pier No. 4.

Due to a failed pump and a crew member who had fallen asleep while on watch, we nearly witnessed a terrible tragedy.

The captains and the chief engineers of the freighters were always American. The crew members came from everywhere imaginable. One day we received a radio message from the captain of the Westgate.

After clearing the Panama Canal, he discovered there was a stowaway on board.

His name was Yankee and he was so tall and skinny that he could pass through a porthole with the greatest of ease. He had no passport or family. Home was wherever he could find a place to eat and sleep.

The captain of the Westgate brought Yankee to San Diego.

A deputy from the sheriff’s department came and picked him up. A few hours later, they brought him back. He was a hard worker, very friendly and spoke seven languages. He lived on the Westgate for about two years. Yankee was very dark skinned, with large white teeth with many gold fillings. I never asked, but always assumed that he was from Ethiopia.

One day, while shopping at J.C. Penney, I found a bolt of border print yardage. It had a white background with an Oriental scene in bright colors of orange, yellow and red. Around the hem area were bold black characters from an Oriental language. I bought a couple of yards and made myself a gathered/dirndled skirt.

Every time I wore that skirt, people would ask, “What does your skirt say?” I had no idea. One day, I wore the skirt to work.

Yankee came in to pick up supplies. He looked at my skirt and started to laugh.

Translated, the Oriental letters said “one dumb witch.” A short time later, when the Westgate was taking on fuel at Valparaiso, Chile, Yankee vanished. He probably crawled through a porthole and moved on to another part of the world.

The original 15 tuna vessels were built during 1955-1960. As the years passed, they underwent what was called a “stretching process.” The vessels were cut in half and a 14-foot section was inserted. This increased the carrying capac-

The tuna vessel Larry Roe after being hit by a U.S. destroyer. Notice that the front seam on the bow is split wide open. There was a great deal of additional damage not visible on the p h o t o .

An unidentified tuna vessel is shown on the left.

ity to about 500 tons instead of 350 tons, and required an additional two crew members. During the early 1970s, three new vessels were built. They were over 400 feet in length and carried about 1,200 tons of fish.

The names of the vessels were varied.

Some were named after women such as the Carol Virginia, Carol Smith, Elsie Ann, Mary Barbara, Lois Seaver, Maria Helena, Jacqueline Marie and so forth.

The Independence and the Missouri were so named because the primary investors (owners) lived in Independence, Mo. The United States was launched on the Fourth of July. The Concho was named after the conch/concha seashell.

The Larry Roe was named after an engineer who died from cancer while the vessel was being built. It was bad luck to name a vessel after a dead person. The amount of bad luck that was encountered by the Larry Roe would fill a book. Two crew members were killed. One was hit in the head by a power block that broke when a load of fish was being hauled onboard. While riding out a storm, the other crew member was washed overboard.

The San Diego-Coronado Bridge was built over the cannery property. In order to conserve a number of pieces of valuable property and intersect with Hwy. 101, there was more bridge over the land than there was over San Diego Bay. It is the ugliest bridge in the world! Foot traffic was not allowed on the bridge. Nevertheless, there were many suicides. One day, when the Larry Roe was in the process of unloading, a woman in her wedding dress landed on the front deck. Her husbandto-be had run off with another woman so she ended her life by driving her car partway across the bridge, abandoning the car, and then jumping over the bridge railing.

One sunny Sunday afternoon the Larry Roe was moored at the fuel pier. It was scheduled to take on fuel the next day for the upcoming fishing trip. A destroyer owned by the U. S. Navy hit the fuel dock and the left-hand side of the front hull of the Larry Roe. A crew member who was on watch was standing on the stern of the Larry Roe. When he realized that a collision was about to happen, he dived into the water and swam to the safety of the shoreline. Luckily, the fuel lines on the fuel dock had been drained and shut down for the weekend. Otherwise, there would have been an unforgettable fire.

Part of the damage was paid for by insurance. The Navy was sued for damages, but they never paid a solitary penny.

That’s the government for you.

Due to insurance rules and regulation, visitors were not allowed on the tuna vessels. This included family members of the crew members, office workers and so forth. One night when the Larry Roe was in line to be unloaded, a designated crew member arrived for his time to stand watch. He had his girlfriend hidden in the trunk of his car. The guard on duty did not bother to inspect the car. The girlfriend came on board the Larry Roe, and then fell and suffered spinal injuries. The guard and crew member were fired. The girlfriend sued for thousands of dollars. The jury ruled against her request.

The Carol Smith and the Jacqueline Marie were the “lemons” of the fleet.

They had one mechanical problem after another. In late October of 1965, the Carol

Smith left with a newly licensed captain and chief engineer, and a crew that did not have much experience. Off the coast of Ecuador, they landed and secured about 100 tons of fish. Around 3 a.m., they were awakened by a screaming electrical signal that the vessel was sinking. The captain sent out an SOS. The skiff that also served as a lifeboat was released and everyone piled into the skiff. From a safe distance, they watched the Carol Smith sink out of sight. The running lights stayed on for a long time, and then the generators went dead. They bobbed around in the ocean for about three hours and then as daylight was breaking they were rescued by another tuna vessel. Fortunately, no lives were lost. At the hearing that took place later, it was determined that after catching the 100 tons of fish, they should have put half the fish in the front of the vessel and half in the rear. Instead, they put the entire 100 tons in the front and the vessel became unbalanced. The captain and chief engineer were fired and lost their licenses.

The Jacqueline Marie was the last of the new vessels to be built. A week before its first voyage, the captain was killed in a tragic car accident. Another captain was hired, but on the trip back there were so many mechanical problems that they came back with very little in the way of fish. Finally, the vessel started off on its second fishing trip. While still in San Diego Bay, however, there was an explosion in the engine room. Everyone on board managed to get off with only minor cuts and bruises. The burned-out, partially submerged vessel lay in San Diego Bay for many weeks. Finally, they gave up trying to get an answer to this tragedy and hauled it away.

All of the freighters and tuna vessels were registered in Wilmington, Del., in order to avoid payment of California state tax, personal property tax and a few other taxes. At this time in history, Delaware apparently did not charge these types of taxes. I always expected someone from the state of California or the IRS to come knocking on the door, but it never happened.

California state tax was a subject of continuous conflict. When a vessel was outfitted to leave, the fish wells were filled with fresh water. One of the supplies kept on board was hundreds of sacks of salt, which was called “sailing salt.” As the wells were filled with fish, the fresh water was mixed with salt to form a brine. The recipe was 100 pounds of salt for each ton of fish. This brine was frozen to preserve the fish until the time came to unload.

This sailing salt was not taxable because it was used on the high seas. When a vessel returned to San Diego, I would order what was called “unloading salt.” This salt was mixed with hot fresh water and used to thaw out the fish. Unloading salt was taxable because the vessel was tied to pier. The east end of the pier was secured to pilings that were sunk into the cannery property. The cannery property was considered part of the state of California! We always argued that food and fuel should be nontaxable because they were consumed on the high seas. We never won that argument.

A cook was a vital part of every crew. A cook could make or break the morale of the crew, depending on his ability to put out good meals. Nobody argued with the cook unless they were interested in peeling potatoes or helping to wash dishes. I will never forget the day the Mary Barbara set sail.

A few hours later we got the message that the cook had forgotten to order lettuce. I placed a call to the grocery wholesaler.

Eventually, a huge truck came through the gate loaded with many cases of lettuce.

After an hour or so, the Mary Barbara reappeared and the lettuce was loaded on board. The captain was not happy, but on the other hand, he knew that salad was an important part of the fisherman’s diet. He probably had a few words with the cook.

Note: The author was born in the community of Freya in Burnett County. She attended elementary school at Alabama, Trade Lake No. 5 and Round Lake. She graduated from Frederic High School in 1952. Her husband’s career with the U.S. Navy took her to San Diego in 1955.

(To be continued.)

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It was so cold that: Frosty the Snowman knocked on the door and wanted to come inside.

The mercury in the thermometer hit bottom and fell out.

Windchill turned into kill chill.

The nails in the house pulled Abrahamzon in the night and the walls came tumbling down.

Cars complained Brr, brr, brr and refused to run.

The sun froze in the East and time stood still.

Polar bears migrated to Wisconsin.

January, February and March fell off the calendar, waiting for April.

Time stood still.

Frozen dinners would not thaw.

School was cancelled until further notice.

The greeting of the day became “Is it cold enough for you?”

Ice cubes fell from the sky.

Hot coffee quickly turned into ice coffee.

Weather became the only topic of discussion.

Moments were frozen in time.

So were hours and hours.

The talk of the town was the ice age when the poor people ended up with frozen assets and the rich, too.

Meanwhile, think warm thoughts and improve your outlook. We’ll be having a heat wave in no time at all.

(Note: The above subject was the assignment for our January meeting of the Northwest Regional Writ-

Bernice

Behind the Signpost

ers. We have found assignments encourage creativity. We have also found that there is always something in our lives that can be tailored to fit the assignment.

Do you remember ?

Golden rules for living If you open it, close it.

If you turn it on, turn it off.

If you unlock it, lock it.

If you said it, admit it.

If you can’t fix it, call someone who can.

If you borrow it, return it.

If you value it, take care of it.

If you make a mess, clean it up.

If you move it, put it back.

If it belongs to someone else and you want to use it, get permission.

If you don’t know how to operate it, leave it alone.

If it’s none of your business, don’t ask questions.

If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.

If it will brighten someone’s day, say it.

If it will tarnish someone’s reputation, keep it to yourself.

50 Years Ago

(The above rules keep cropping up with little suggestions added here and there. Most of us like to live with rules.)

Until next week, Bernice

We are Interfaith Caregivers, a nonprofit organization that is dedicated to serving the needs of seniors and adults with disabilities. That is our goal, our mission, and the work we do every day.

We all know people who don’t get around as well as they used to, who no longer have the ability or energy to do household tasks or even drive to the grocery store or a medical appointment. Others are lonely and just need simple companionship—a friend to read to them, or talk, or play a game. Some of these people in need have no family close by. Others have family caregivers, who themselves need a break to recharge their energies.

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Last year Interfaith Caregivers provided services for 273 clients and logged 55,769 driving miles. This was accomplished with 101 volunteers who contributed 6,127 hours of their time.

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Health-care directives (advance directives) are tools that can help people avoid just that kind of situation. “A health-care directive tells a doctor what kind of care you would like to have if you become unable to make medical decisions (if you are in a coma, for example),” said Bonnie Prazak, St. Croix Regional Medical Center’s Director of Social Services. “A good health-care directive describes the kind of treatment you would want depending on how sick you are. For example, the directive would describe what kind of care you want if you have an illness that you are unlikely to recover from, or if you are

The film “The Big Country” was playing at the Webb Theatre, Webster.–It was said, “1960 will be an eventful year for Farmers State Bank of Frederic.”–Low bids for Frederic Elementary School construction were $107,500.–Building contracts were signed for a new Unity High School.–The buying power of the Wisconsin farmer was at Depression level.–Specials at Anderson’s Clover Farm Store included a white sale of four flour sacks for 97¢, wash cloths at 10 for 91¢, terry dishtowels at 37¢, sheet blankets at $2.97.–Specials at Route’s Super Value, Frederic, included ground beef at 2 lbs. for 95¢, Carnation milk at seven tall cans for $1, pot pies at 3 for 59¢ and strawberry jam at five jars for $1.–There were 11,000 migrants who helped in food crops last year.–The entire tax list for the town of Bone Lake was published in this paper.–Gregory Peck and Deborah Kerr were starring in “Beloved Infidel” at the Frederic Theatre (located where the Frederic Library is now located).–A donkey basketball game was set for the SCF High School gym on Jan. 16.–Adulterants in milk was the topic of discussion at a Luck meeting.–Flu, mumps and measles were making the rounds.–Luck revived the curfew law.–There was a break-in at Frederic Feed and Flour Mill.

40 Years Ago

Interfaith Caregivers of Polk County Greetings and blessings, residents of Polk County.

Compiled by Bernice Abrahamzon

permanently unconscious. Health-care directives usually tell your doctor that you don’t want certain kinds of treatment. However, they can also say that you do want a certain treatment no matter how ill you are.”

Health-care directives can take many forms, and include living wills and durable power of attorney for health care. Laws about health-care directives are different in each state. You need to be aware of the laws in your state in order to protect your rights as a patient.

• Take these steps now to learn more about these tools, how to complete them, and how important they can be both to you and your family.

• Attend a free class on creating your own health-care directives at SCRMC in St. Croix Falls on Wednesday, Feb. 3, from 10 – 11:30 a.m. A social worker leads the class and will assist you to complete your advance directive. The class is held in the lower level of the hospital building in the Learning Resource Center.

• Pick up free forms for health-care directives (advance directives) for both Minnesota and Wisconsin which are available at the medical center and other health-care facilities. - submitted

Specials at the Frederic Co-op included Co-op coffee at 2 lbs for $1.29, Rome Beauty apples at 3-lb. bag for 47¢, iceberg lettuce at 19¢ a head and bananas at 13¢ lb.–Officials of the Bone Lake Town Board called a special meeting to decide on possible purchase of equipment to maintain town roads and housing for said equipment.–The film “The Desperados” was playing at the D’Lux Theatre, Luck.–The December visits of the Bloodmobile netted 362 units in this area.–The Gordon Doriott home, east of Webster, was completely destroyed by fire.–The Siren Chamber of Commerce planned for a snowmobile derby.–Ingeborg Wangsness, 80, Luck, died.–Frederic improved area street lighting.–Additional specials at the Frederic Co-op Store included celery at 29¢ a stalk, pork roast at 59¢ lb., 1-lb., 2-oz. box of Wheaties at 43¢, 3-lb bag of pancake mix at 59¢.–Specials at Route’s Super Market, Frederic, included 12-oz. pkg. wieners at 53¢, tomato soup at 10¢ a can, Pert facial tissue at 200-count boxes, 4 pkgs. for $1.–Vern Wikstrom caught a 23-pound northern on Clam Lake.–The FHA was planning to help with the Census of Agriculture.–The annual meeting of the Inter-County Publishing Co-op was set for Jan. 30 at the publishing company’s building.–The annual ice-fishing contest on Wood Lake was set for Feb. 1.

20 Years Ago A New Year’s baby was Felicia Ebert, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Allen Ebert of St. Croix Falls.-Ice-skater Casey Denver and her father, Jerry, were pictured on the front page of this newspaper on Jan. 3, as they skated on Coon Lake, Frederic.-Kay and Don Cummings, former Twin City residents, established a screen-printing business in the former Luck Theatre.-Marriages and divorces were listed in this newspaper.-Bernice Asper wrote the Year End Review for 1989 for this newspaper.-Girl Scout cookie time was coming Jan. 27 through Feb. 11.-Obituaries included Carrie Pearson, Hanna Sorensen and Roger Kupper.-Polk County sheriff warned about bad checks.-A Sand Lake ski area was possible.-Gaffney’s Bar and Grill opened its doors in Grantsburg.-Burnett District Attorney Ken Kutz was recognized for his work with the chemically dependent.-Bob Becker in his weekly column Bootprints wrote about cold-weather hunting in Iowa.-Carlyle’s in Grantsburg had a big winter sale with 25 percent off everything.-Bob Warner wrote a column on From the Desk of the Grantsburg principal.-High enrollment created limited openings at UW-Barron.-The sixth-annual ice-fishing contest was held Jan. 6 on Yellow Lake with prizes of $15,000 or a 1990 Chevrolet 1/2-ton full-size 4x4 pickup truck.-Grantsburg scheduled an adult volleyball tourney.

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TOWN TALK/COUNTRY CHATTER Lewis

Three more individuals volunteered to speak on do good, do no harm and love the Lord during Sunday’s service at the Lewis church. They were Marlene Nelson, Starr Warndahl and Brad Alden.

Missed seeing some of you people who love eating pancakes following Sunday’s service. Evidently you don’t read the Lewis news. It was your loss. John Glockzin was at the grill this time as Scott Nelson wasn’t feeling well. Nice to linger over the coffee cups.

Others working in the kitchen were John Boyer, Kerry Cook, Charles Ford, Carl Warndahl, Butch Sahr, etc. It was a UMM project.

I know the slogan is “Neither rain or sleet, snow or ?" Will keep the mail carrier from making his (her) appointed rounds, but when

a car runs into a bank of cluster mailboxes and knocks them down, the mail is not delivered on that spot on Main Avenue, Lewis.

Those people must go into Frederic to pick up their mail at the post office. We miss our rural free delivery until a new unit is put in place and keys are distributed. It is a federal offense to tamper with mailboxes, even accidental and not intentional.

Members of the Northwest Regional Writers met Friday in the Community Room, Sunrise Apts., Frederic. Cold weather probably cut down on the number of members present including Denis Simenson, president; Bob McKeah, vice president; Bernice Abrahamzon, secretary-treasurer; Pat Solomonson, Alice Ford, Boyd Sutton, Michael Veith, Mary

Bernice Abrahamzon

Jacobson. Not enough to make a quorum, so some motions are pending until February meeting at rural Grantsburg. Dues were collected, however, from those present. Some good stories shared on “It was so cold that –."

Lots of laughs and a few shivers.

Doris Lundquist is missed these days at the Frederic Scrabble Club at Sunrise Apts., on Mondays. She has moved from Golden Oaks Apts., Frederic, to Sophie’s Manor (formerly Bethany Home), Centuria. She is a very dear lady and an excellent Scrabble player. Hope she finds a Scrabble player in her new home.

Let it snow, let it snow, etc. Here at Lewis, Scott Nelson does an excellent job of keeping church and grounds plowed out.

Residents are pursuing hobbies in winter

Siren Senior Center We accomplished the task of taking down the rest of the Christmas decorations on Monday. Gratitude is extended to Ralph and Nona Severson who began that chore on Sunday, and Anke Olesen, Corrine Root, Don Brand, Marge Nyberg and myself finished the job on Monday morning.

Due to the nasty weather we had a shortage of diners for our Dining at Five dinner on Thursday with only 33 people attending.

Nona Severson was the lucky winner of the door prize, which was a bag of assorted foodstuffs.

A reminder to the people who wish the service of the volunteer tax preparers, this year you must call or come in and sign up to make an appointment. Returns will be computer prepared and electronically filed. Walk-

in returns will be prepared only if time is available. On Feb. 1, the volunteers will be at the center to help with the homestead tax refund only from 1 to 4 p.m. This service is available only to senior citizens and low-income persons.

Call 715-349-7810 to make your appointment. The volunteer tax people will be at the Siren Senior Center in February, March and April on the first and second Mondays from 1 to 4 p.m. for your regular state and federal taxes.

The senior monthly meeting will be held next Tuesday, Jan.19. We will be celebrating the birthdays for January with birthday cake following the meeting. Our birthday people for this month are Marjorie Nyberg, Corrine Root, George Rydel, Dorothy Cronquist and

Jane Wilcox.

Monday, Jan. 18, the Feet First lady will be at the center from 9 a.m. to noon for anyone needing their nails clipped. You must call or stop in to make an appointment; the sheet is out and I believe there are a few times available.

Winners at 500 this week were Sue Newberger, Gerry Vogel, Millie Hartshorn, Carl Link and Ella Gonnsen. Spade winners were Inez Pearson, Marie Bentley, Sue Newberger, Darleen Groves and Ella Gonnsen. In case you’re wondering who Ella is, she is Anke Olesen’s mother, visiting from Iowa, and you can see she is an excellent card player and also a very nice lady.

Marie Bentley and Anke Olesen provided treats for the card players.

Siren

349-2964 Even though the winter temps can be so cold and depressing, I have the antics of all the critters going on in the bird yard to keep the days light and lively.

There seems to be a new battle going on this year. Last year it was the tree-rat pecking order, this year one of the old toms has taken a rather strong dislike to tree rats and them being in the bird yard. He simply spends all his time making sure they are not in the bird yard and not eating any of his corn and seeds. He seems to like treeing them just like a coonhound would tree a coon. He has even

tried to get them when they are in the feeders just for tree rats. One tree rat even lost a few tail hairs as the turkey made a grab for the tail as up the tree he went.

All you avid ice fishermen take heed, the first of many of the local ice-fishing contests is coming up on Jan. 16 on Yellow Lake. The contest goes from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. with lots of prizes. Entry fee is just $5 for a day of fun.

Keep your eyes open for the others coming up.

Those of you who still have a desire to quit smoking this year, the quit smoking program

including snowmobiling, skiing, tobogganing, sliding, slipping, going in the ditch.

Others pursue jigsaw puzzles, crossword puzzles, reading, playing computer games, writing letters, knitting, crocheting, etc.

The United Methodist Women will meet this Wednesday at 7 p.m., at the church. (Note change of time.) New officers will be in charge; president, Robin Peterson; vice president, Sylvia Schaetzel; secretary, Alice Ford; treasurer, Linda Baxter. Wishing them good terms of service.

The Disciples of God (D.O.G.s) are taking a brief vacation this month. Christmas was packed away Sunday after the pancake treat.

Let’s keep the Christmas feeling in our hearts in spite of the calendar.

Barb Munger Remember we play Dime Bingo on Tuesday, Cribbage on Wednesday morning, 500 Wednesday afternoon and Spades on Friday.

Keep in mind when the schools are closed on card days we will not be playing cards.

Our gratitude to Marie Bentley for some new books and a bag of cards from Judy Frank. When you are looking for books to read, we have borrowed Millie’s bookcase in the craft area to put our new arrivals in so be sure and check them out. We also have finally organized all of the greeting cards and the special ones are in our new dresser.

Until next week, stay warm and healthy.

Bev Beckmark

has started at the Burnett County Family Resource Center, but I’m sure if you are really interested in quitting this year you could still get in on the program. Give 715-349-2922 a call and see.

Sympathy is extended to the family of Arthur J. Matson, who passed away Dec. 28.

Sympathy to the family of Arnold R. Heller, who passed away on Dec. 30.

The Burnett Dairy Co-op and its cheese department held their annual winter party last Saturday evening at the Lodge in Siren. A large group of employees and board mem-

bers enjoyed a dinner of ham and beef with all the trimmings. After the dinner they enjoyed dancing to the music of a DJ. Prizes were given to some of the lucky employees when their names were called.

Congratulations to elementary student Riley Anderson, middle-schooler Sophie Vasatka and high-schooler David Tomberlin for being chosen Siren Schools students of the week.

Birth announcements Born at SCRMC:

A girl, Tarynn Kathleen Murphy, born Dec. 21, 2009, to Tamara Busley-Eley and Jason Murphy. Tarynn weighed 8 lbs., 6 oz.

••• A girl, Joy Leona Carlson, born Dec. 22, 2009, to Erik and Emily Carlson, Shafer, Minn. Joy weighed 7 lbs., 9 oz.

••• A boy, Garrison Allen Dahn, born Dec. 23, 2009, to Jennifer Baker and Gregory Dahn, Centuria. Garrison weighed 7 lbs., 7 oz.

••• A boy, Noah Dominic Fultz, born Dec. 24, 2009, to Melissa and Joshua Fultz, St. Croix

Falls. Noah weighed 7 lbs., 9 oz.

••• A girl, Cassidy Mae Buchanan, born Dec. 26, 2009, to Samantha Buchanan, Webster.

Cassidy weighed 8 lbs., 9 oz.

••• A girl, Raleigh Jo Kelley, born Dec. 28, 2009, to Steven Kelley and Sara Jahr, Osceola. Raleigh weighed 7 lbs., 7 oz.

••• A boy, Lin Harder Ikaika Root, born Jan. 3, 2010, to Mitchell Root and Natasha Baker, Indian Creek. Lin weighed 7 lbs., 14 oz.

••• A girl, Natalie Mae Pardun, born Jan. 4,

Academic news ST. PAUL, Minn. – Amanda Melin, a native of St. Croix Falls, participated in St. Catherine University’s winter commencement ceremony held Dec. 17 in St. Paul.

Melin was awarded an Associate of Science degree in nursing.

Melin is a 1989 graduate of St. Croix Falls High School. - submitted ••• ST. CLOUD, Minn. - St. Cloud State University has announced the names of 1,445 students whose academic achievement placed them on the dean’s list. To be eligible for the honor, students must have a gradepoint average of 3.75 or higher on a 4.0 scale.

Grantsburg Ashley A. Fallstrom, 4, community psychology Webster Beth A. Christensen, 3.94, finance. - submitted ••• DECORAH, Iowa – Scot Schaffer, Luther College vice president for enrollment management, has announced that Mary Maiden Mueller of Luck, has been accepted for admission for the 2010-11 academic year to Luther (http://www.luther.edu). Maiden Mueller received a Regent Scholarship. - sub-

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••• MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. – Jennifer A. Foster, St. Croix Falls resident, has been placed on the president’s list for work in the Web design and interactive media program, an Associate of Applied Science program, during the 2009 fall quarter at The Art Institutes International Minnesota, a creative design and culinary arts college located in downtown Minneapolis. Students appearing on the honors lists for The Art Institutes International Minnesota must be enrolled and complete 12 credits or more and meet the following corresponding designation: 4.0 GPA - president’s list; 3.7 - 3.9 GPA - dean’s list; 3.5 - 3.6 GPA - honor’s list. - submitted ••• LA CROSSE – Amber E. Degolier, Clear Lake, was named to the Western Technical College President’s List of High Distinction in the interior design program for fall semester 2009. Students must achieve a grade-point average of 3.5 or higher and carry 12 or more credits in an associate's degree or technical diploma program. - submitted •••

2010, to Joshua and Rachel Pardun, Danbury. Natalie weighed 7 lbs., 8 oz.

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Born at Amery Regional Medical Center:

A girl, Emma Marie Funk, born Dec. 17, 2009, to Heidi Stock and Mike Funk, Cushing. Emma weighed 8 lbs., 4 oz.

••• A girl, Brianna Grace Martin, born Dec. 21, 2009, to Kayla Stoeklen and Matthew Martin, Dresser. Brianna weighed 6 lbs.

••• A girl, Madisyn Ashley Marek-Farah, born Dec. 25, 2009, to Brandi Marek and Jacob Farah, Luck. Madisyn weighed 7 lbs., 12 oz.

••• A girl, Elly Lynn McKeever, born Dec. 28, 2009, to Holly and Aaron McKeever, Baldwin.

Elly weighed 8 lbs., 15.4 oz.

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Aubrey weighed 6 lbs., 12-1/4 oz.

••• A boy, Klark David Menter, born Dec. 31, 2009, to Melissa and Brian Menter, Amery.

Klark weighed 6 lbs., 15-1/4 oz.

••• A boy, Chase Alan Prindle, born Jan. 4, 2010, to Dayna and Dirk Prindle, Amery.

Chase weighed 8 lbs., 10 oz.

••• A boy, Colin Joshua Marincel, born Jan. 6, 2010, to Lisa and Josh Marincel, Amery. Colin weighed 8 lbs., 6 oz.

••• A girl, Evelynn Jean Ruth Newbauer, born Jan. 7, 2010, to Alice and Ryan Newbauer, Amery. Evelynn weighed 7 lbs., 5 oz.

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Karen Mangelsen met Judy Sigmund for breakfast and a time of visiting at Economart Wednesday.

Clam River Tuesday Club met Jan. 6 at the home of Lida Nordquist. The next meeting will be Wednesday, Feb. 3, at 1:30 p.m., at the home of Judy Leonard. To celebrate Valentine’s Day, the dice game will be played. Each member is asked to bring several wrapped items to be prizes in the game.

Donna and Gerry Hines and Hank and Karen Mangelsen were supper guests of Don and Lida Nordquist Wednesday evening.

Bryce Williamson was an overnight guest of Maynard and Ronda Mangelsen Friday.

Marian Brincken visited her sister and brother-in-law, Kay and Jack Krentz, Saturday.

Hank and Karen Mangelsen went to

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Menomonee Falls Saturday to visit Randy, Tara and baby Henry Mangelsen. They came home Sunday.

Ronda and Maynard Mangelsen, David Lester and Michi Lee went out to eat Saturday evening to celebrate David’s birthday. On Sunday, they all went to the home of Mike and Nancy Longhenry for dinner.

Karen Mangelsen will collect taxes and dog license fees for the town of LaFollette at the LaFollette Town Hall Tuesday, Jan. 19, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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TOWN TALK/COUNTRY CHATTER Hi, everybody! Blacky here from Humane Society of Burnett County. I was a little bit late on my deadline this week. I hope the paper people aren’t mad at me; I got handed an unexpected bone this week and I didn’t quite know what to do with it. Do I bury it in my secret stash, or eat it right away? I don’t know. I got so wound up that I knocked a plant off a table! I was sure my name was Mud, but my mom just laughed and patted my behind. She says that the best $40 she ever spent was on a handheld vac, and I am thankful for that. I am big and energetic, and sometimes I think my tail gets me into hot water. I worry, but I never really get into trouble for just being myself. I’m only hu-mutt, after all.

I’ve got only two new pals to tell you about this week. I like this first guy’s name: Digger. If I ever change my name, I might go with that one. Anyway, Digger was picked

up in Siren and he is a Lab and shepherd mix.

He is light brown (I guess that’s why they didn’t pick Blacky for his name), and he is about 2 years old with long legs and ears that look like they could turn into propellers at any given moment. Oh, what fun it would be to soar in the sky and scope out tree r a t s . . .

The next newcomer is Paws. Paws is a puppy, YAPpenings about 6 months old, who was brought in from Danbury. He’s a black Lab mix, and he’s got a giant white spot on his chest and sorta whitish feet, depending on which ones you

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then please consider my friend Timmy.

Well, Snow White’s frostbitten ears finally both fell off. She had one left when I was there last week, but the next day it was gone. She is a cuddly cat, only when I was there the other day, someone left the door open in the bathroom, and she and kitten Emily were having fun in the human’s magic water bowl. That’s just weird. I like to roll in tiny, rotted mammals, but I leave the toilet alone. I suppose that’s why I’m a dog and not a cat. I know a dog who turned his folk’s basement into a swimming pool because he knew how to turn on the faucet. Cripes!

Sometimes I feel like I’m not so smartly, but when I hear that sort of thing, I’m glad. I’ll stick to tail smackdown of plants and chasing lowly tree rats.

I’m simple.

Take care, everyone, and I’ll see you here next week!

Webster Senior Center

866-4334 The cold weather and icy streets have been keeping a lot of people homebound and our numbers are down at the center. However, those that have been eating at the center have been enjoying some mighty fine meals put out by our site manager/cook Nicky. I would encourage those that haven’t tried eating at our center to stop by and pick up a menu and see all the meals being prepared. Just call 715-866-5300 and make a reservation; Nicky always tries to accommodate people. If you have any favorite recipes you are invited to drop them off.

Only 10 ladies played dime Bingo on Wednesday afternoon but they had loads of fun and there was lots of laughter going on.

Everyone enjoyed the raspberry bars furnished by Nancy O’Brien, and they thought she should do it again next week.

Margel Ruck drove to Frederic on Wednesday where she was joined by her sister Sharon and Carter Barker of Lynd, Minn.

They picked up their mother, Olive Gehrke, at the Frederic Nursing Home and then drove to Minneapolis where they attended the funeral of Margel’s brother Robert Gehrke. Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to Margel, Olive and the rest of their family members in their loss.

The Webster Lioness Club Board of Directors met on Thursday, afternoon at the Webster Community Center. As part of their regular business, they made plans for their annual Valentine's buffet luncheon on Saturday, Feb. 13, at the Webster Community Center. Food will be served promptly at noon with a $4 charge, followed by free Bingo until 3 p.m. with lots of prizes. The board was also

informed that arrangements have been made to hold the Lioness District 27-E1 Officer’s Training on Saturday, June 5, at the Webster Baptist Church fellowship hall and Sunday school rooms. Area Lioness clubs will each be receiving full details at a later date.

Theresa Gloege, Gladys Beers, Dorothy Bothman and I enjoyed a late-afternoon luncheon on Thursday afternoon at the home of Margel Ruck. Afterward, we joined Nancy O’Brien at the senior center to play golf cards.

Ken Hayes, Pat O’Brien, Dave Wardean and Harold Peterson played pool.

We received more snow again over Thursday and into the evening and we were very grateful to have Ed Schmechel from the DNR come over and shovel off the front walkway.

Thanks a bunch, Ed. Nicky has been very appreciative of having Gladys Beers help her with Lily Gleason’s home-delivered-meal route this week while Lily has been off having cataract surgery. I can’t say enough about how Nicky’s meals are. Friday’s meal of country-style pork ribs in sauerkraut with boiled potatoes was wonderful. The flavor of the meat juices melded into the kraut was just like my mom used to make.

Don’t forget that if you want to take the AARP 55 and Alive class at our center on Friday, March 26, you need to call 715-8668602 to preregister.

Brenna and Brad Nutt and Katie and Kent Thill returned home on Sunday evening after being gone from Jan. 1 to the 10th, on a Mission to Mexico trip to Monterrey, Mexico, building a house for a needy family. Chaperones were Wayne Nutt and Helen Kratzer.

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look at. He’s kind of talkative when you pet him, too. Hmm, maybe he will write a column someday. He seems to have a lot to say for such a young lad.

I was happy to see that a few of my friends went home this last week. Two cats and four puppies: Izzy, Crosby, Jack Frost, and his sisters, Noel and Holly. I am elated they all found a permanent home. What I can’t figure out is why my buddy, Timmy, hasn’t found a home yet.

And for that matter, Maggie Sue! They are two of the nicest dogs you’d ever want to meet. I love Maggie Sue. If I could convince my mom to adopt her, I’d be a happy boy.

She’s wonderful. So is Timmy, but I don’t have the same kind of romantic feelings toward him, so I guess I’ll just wish him the best. Is that awful of me, or what? He is a super-nice dog, though, and if you are looking for a black Labby, friendly sort of fellow,

The weather has been so cold but we seniors get out anyway. It’s nice to have a break in the weather.

Spades was played Monday, Jan. 4, at 1 p.m. with the following winners: first place, Shirley Sandquist; second place, Norma Nelson and third place, Jim Bly. Tuesday includes cards, pool and morning coffee time.

Wednesday Pokeno and cards, visiting and refreshments.

Thursday night 500 cards with the following winners: in first place was Larry Anderson,

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at age 122. On her 120th birthday she had commented, “In life, one sometimes makes bad deals.” What a great reminder that none of us can know when we will die. It may be tonight that your soul will be required of you.

How vitally important that you make sure of your eternal destiny. All you have to do is ask Jesus to be your Lord and Savior. “You do not know what will happen tomorrow.” - James 4:14. “Many things about tomorrow I don’t seem to understand, but I know who holds tomorrow and I know who holds my hand.” Stanphill. See you at the center!

SCRMC Employee of the Month St. Croix Regional Medical Center congratulates Melanie Hicks, who has been chosen employee of the month for January 2010. Hicks is a LPN at St. Croix Regional Medical Center. – Photo submitted

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second place was Barb Munger, third place was Marlys Borchert and fourth place was Mickey Zillmer.

Friday the monthly meeting was held at 1:30 p.m.

Saturday buffet get-together with cards or Pokeno. Refreshment time together.

We send best wishes to Bernice Kurkowski, who has been hospitalized at Regions Hospital and will be at a convalescent center to gain strength before heart surgery. Bernice is a great cook.

Have a good week.

For information call: Nancy,

Another mission trip is being planned for this summer.

Happy birthday to Berenice Quernemoen who celebrated a birthday on Jan. 7, and Maxine Peterson who has one on Jan.10.

Our special thanks go to Judi Reese for her donation of candy.

Our prayers and get-well wishes continue to go out to Iola Hills, Andrew Macke, and Robert Buboltz. Our sympathy and prayers also go out to the families of Robert Gehrke, Arnold Heller, Ruth Andren, Jim Kren and Vivian (Culbertson) Salzmann. When I was a teenager, Vivian’s children, Kermit, Janice and Carole, belonged to the Viola Lake Alliance Church youth group and my church group oftentimes did joint activities together.

Jim and Doris Kren were former Webster area residents and if anyone wishes to send condolences to Dorrie you can mail them to 6113 Hillcrest Avenue, Cary, IL 60013.

In 1965, Andre’-Francois Raffrey, a French lawyer, agreed to purchase the apartment of Jeanne Louise Calment in the city of Arles.

Theirs was a legal arrangement under which he, then age 47, would pay Mademoiselle Calment, then age 90, $500 a month for the right to move into her beautiful apartment when she died. What a bargain! Or so he thought. She went on living for 32 more years, while he lived for only 30. He died at 77, after paying $184,000 for an apartment he never occupied. His widow and heirs had to continue paying Mademoiselle Calment the agreed monthly payment until she died -

Mary Martin

If you are reading this article, be kind to yourself … give your to-do list the day off.

Tuesday, the 500 card club had top scorer Elaine Edlund, with 4,260 points. Other top places were Charlie Mevissen, Marion Davison and Laurie Lamberg.

Domino winners were George Meixner, Janice Mevissen and Ione White.

Nine Bid winners were Laurie Lambert and Vern Lundstrom.

Sorry to hear that Don Anderson had the misfortune to fall on the ice, injuring some ribs. Delores Benson is now at a rehab facility in North Branch, Minn. We wish them both a quick recovery.

Thursday evening had 14 in to play 500

cards. Top three winners were Ray Nelson, Phil Mevissen and Bob Norlander.

On Sunday afternoon, there was testing done by the Census Bureau. They will test in St. Croix Falls at the senior center again on Sunday, Jan. 17 and 31, at 1 p.m.

This week’s activities include exercise and Skip-bo on Tuesday and Thursday mornings at 10 a.m. Monthly birthday party will be on Wednesday at 12:30 p.m., with games to follow. Friday will be Bridge at 10 a.m. and Bingo at 1 p.m. Come and bring some friends.

You deserve a little lift! Invest wisely in the greatest riches of all – the riches that are inside of you.

Cloverton-Markville The cold weather that we’re enduring now out here in the little townships of Arna and New Dosey has precluded a lot of activity going on.

Jan and Ed Proffit have a baby calf living in their basement these days. They have been keeping an eye out for weekender Ron Mosser’s herd of cattle and when the temperatures dropped they noticed a sickly little calf. So off to the house it came. They alternate between bottle-feeding it and taking it out to its mom for food. It is doing much better now.

With Jerry making three trips weekly into Sandstone for physical therapy, the Blokzyls have still been “hunkering down” at home otherwise. Mornings on these cold days will find them in front of the fireplace with their coffee.

They have pine grosbeaks and a yellowbellied sapsucker eating at their feeders.

Speaking of birds, Deloris Schirmer and Dave Baker have had some pileated woodpeckers hanging around. Dave had an abundance of grapes on his vines this past fall and thinks they were the attraction for the

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woodpeckers.

The woodpecker still at Deloris’ home is trying to eat from her feeder.

Other than birdwatching, Deloris made a trip to Webster and Danbury last week to purchase bird feed, dog food, deer food and human food. She was then all set to hibernate during the rest of the cold snap.

Peg and Clint Coveau were among the 50 or so people who enjoyed the annual Bagna Cauda feast hosted by Mandy and Dave Fomengo on New Year’s Day. As reported before, this meal is a Fornengo family tradition brought over here from Italy many, many years ago.

Everyone brings some vegetables to be cooked in specially seasoned oil and/or a dish to pass and everyone has a wonderful time eating and visiting.

On the home front, my husband Dave Baker’s son Nicholas came up for an overnight visit last week. He is on winter break from his studies at the University of Pennsylvania. He and Dave enjoyed an afternoon of cross-country skiing.

Get out that wool scarf, wherever it is!

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Family Resource Day set BALSAM LAKE - Unity School District will be hosting a Family Resource Day on Friday, Jan. 22.

All parents and students are welcome to come in for a free breakfast from 7:158:45 a.m. Parents are also welcome to check out community exhibitors set up in the library from 8 to 10 a.m.

Exhibitors include Polk County

Health Services, Salvation Army, Homeless Resources, Great Lakes Higher Education, AnchorBank, CRA, Unity Swimming Pool, Polk County Job Services, Kinship, Title One, Home/Family Liaison, Birth to 3 and many more. - from Unity Schools

Tree donation program under way BURNETT COUNTY - Ed Peterson, chairman of the Burnett County Natural Resources Committee, announces that the Land and Water Conservation Department is now accepting requests from nonprofit organizations that would like to be considered for the annual tree donation.

Each year the Land and Water Conservation Department donates tree seedlings (up to a maximum of 100 trees distributed) to organization(s) that have been selected based on their requests and the recommendation of the natural resources committee. The committee reviews each request and then determines which organization(s) and what quanti-

ties are to be distributed. The trees are seedlings and can be used for any activity sponsored by the organization.

To be considered for the tree donation please submit a formal, written request on your organization’s letterhead outlining the proposed project the trees are to be used for to: Burnett County Land & Water Conservation Department, 7410 CTH K, 109, Siren, WI 54872. Requests are due by March 1. No requests will be accepted after that date.

For more information you can contact the Land and Water Conservation Department at the county Government Center, Room 21 or by calling 715-3492186. - from LWCD

Keeps on giving Dottie McMahon, on behalf of the Webb Lake Community Club, recently presented Jim Dale a $1,000 check for the local Habitat for Humanity chapter.

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The U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development assists with all levels of homeownership and community development for rural residents. From basic infrastructure needs, water and waste disposal improvements, community facilities, business assistance, to financing the purchase and repair of homes for individuals and families.

USDA Rural Development provides a variety of loan and grant programs to meet the needs of area families. Some families want to build new, while others want to repair their current homes. Program assistance is provided through direct or guaranteed loans and grants, technical assistance, research and educational materials. To accomplish its mission, USDA Rural Development often works in partnership with state, local and tribal governments, as well as rural

businesses, cooperatives and nonprofit agencies.

A representative from USDA Rural Development will be available on Tuesday, Jan. 19, at Burnett County Government Center, from 10 - 11:30 a.m. To schedule an appointment please contact your local USDA Rural Development Office at 715635-8228, ext. 4.

USDA Rural Development’s mission is to deliver programs in a way that will support increasing economic opportunity and improve the quality of life of rural residents. This past year, USDA Rural Development returned nearly $700 million to rural Wisconsin communities.

The funding supports a wide variety of loan, guaranteed loan and grant programs to rural residents in the areas of housing, community facilities, business development, infrastructure and other development needs. Further information on USDA Rural Development programs is available by visiting their Web site at www.rurdev.usda.gov/wi. USDA Rural Development is an equal opportunity provider, employer and lender. - submitted

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Randy Sabien kicks off Festival's 2010 music series ST. CROIX FALLS - Virtuoso fiddle player Randy Sabien will kick off the 2010 music series at Festival Theatre on Saturday, Jan. 23, at 7:30 p.m., as he comes to town with a full band of three fiddles and a rhythm section that is described as “Bob Wills meets Art Blakey meets the Allman Brothers.” Sabien hasn’t performed at Festival since 2003, but his loyal following has already started a rush for tickets. Joining Sabien at Festival Theatre are Steve Jennings on drums, Jim Chenoweth on bass, guitarist Jim Ouska, Laura Cavianni on piano and Wendy Tangen-Foster on violin.

“We are so pleased to have Randy in the concert lineup this season,” said Danette Olsen, Festival’s director. “His talent, energy, enthusiasm, warmth, fans and this awesome band will all conspire to take a cold winter night and really heat up the place!”

Sabien takes the triple fiddle lineup of Western swing pioneer Bob Wills and plugs it into bebop, blues and rock with a super-charged band, featuring two guest fiddlers. The scintillating rhythm section (including drummer, guitar, keyboards and bass) will transport listeners to that place where Bob Wills meets Art Blakey meets the Allman Brothers. Sabien’s violin style, rooted in the swing violinists Stephane Grappelli and Stuff

Randy Sabien Smith and deftly blended with the guitar influence of Jerry Garcia, will anchor the band’s jazz standards, Sabien originals, ‘60s rock covers and showcase some very funky fiddling.

Although Sabien’s musical aspirations began by studying classical violin, his direction did an about-face the day he discovered he could play jazz on the violin.

He poured himself into the music of the swing era and began teaching himself to

play along with records of his favorite jazz artists. He also continued to appreciate the music of his own generation; the ‘60s and ‘70s. This led to inspired renditions of tunes by the Beatles, The Grateful Dead, the Allman Brothers and others. Meanwhile, his own compositions developed as straight-ahead jazz for violin. When he put out his first album, “In a Fog,” it was received with glowing reviews from Downbeat, JazzTimes, Billboard and others. He was also voted Artist Deserving Wider Recognition in Downbeat Magazine’s annual critics poll.

In 1977 Sabien enrolled at The Berklee College of Music in Boston. One year later, at the age of 21, he returned to found and chair their new jazz string department. He stayed there another three years. After Berklee, Sabien performed with and produced three albums for Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee Jim Post. This led to violin, mandolin, guitar and piano accompaniment for a host of singer/songwriters. In between folk gigs, he worked on material for an album with his newly formed jazz quintet.

In 1989 Sabien followed his heart to northern Wisconsin where he started his own record label, Fiddlehead Music.

Since then he has released another six titles with two more in the works. His

discography is predominantly jazz with a couple of albums that cover country swing, roots blues and rock and roll from the ‘60s. He also plays regularly as a jazz violin guest soloist with symphonies across the country. Sabien currently chairs the string department at McNally Smith College of Music.

Tickets for the Randy Sabien concert are $21 in advance or $26 at the door (if not sold out). This concert is flex pass eligible for those who have or purchase a 2010 flex pass (which offer significant savings). Upcoming concerts include: Claire Lynch and Jason Thomas on Feb. 13, Lou and Peter Berryman on Feb. 14, and John Gorka on Feb. 27. Just a few weeks later, the Sweet Colleens return to Festival Theatre for a St. Paddy’s event on March 13.

To learn all about the 2010 season at Festival Theatre, request a season brochure by phone, in person, or by email. Flex passes and all tickets are available to purchase online at www.festivaltheatre.org as well as by phone during box office hours. Festival Theatre is located in downtown St. Croix Falls at 210 North Washington St. To reach Festival Theatre by phone, call 715483-3387 or 888-887-6002 or by e-mail, boxoffice@festivaltheatre.org. - submitted

It's not too late to get your seasonal and H1N1 flfluu vaccine Polk County Health Department continues to offer vaccine POLK COUNTY - It is not too late to vaccinate to protect yourself and family from the risks of influenza. Seasonal influenza usually peaks in February and March and the latest wave of H1N1 has waned. This is the perfect time to get your influenza vaccines as the best means to protect you from these serious illnesses before they begin to circulate at much higher levels.

As part of the National Influenza Vaccination Week, Jan. 10-16, and the ongo-

ing effort to provide vaccine to anyone who desires it, the Polk County Health Department will be offering public vaccine clinics throughout the month of January. These clinics are scheduled for Mondays, Jan. 11, 18 and 25 from 2 to 6 p.m. at the Polk County Health Department in Balsam Lake. You do not need an appointment and the clinics are subject to vaccine availability.

Cost of the seasonal influenza vaccine is $25 for adults. There is no charge to those covered by Medicare, Badgercare and some insurance plans. Be sure to bring your insurance card with you. Influenza vaccine for children under age 19 is free of charge. The H1N1 influenza vaccine is free to everyone.

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to administer the second dose of H1N1 vaccine to students who were under the age of 10 when they received the first dose. Parents of students needing this second dose will be notified by mail. If your child did not receive the vaccine during the December school clinics and you wish to have them vaccinated, you can go to www.polkcountyflu.com and download the consent form. Complete this form and return it to the school.

Anyone who wishes to reduce their risk of getting influenza should get a flu shot. Vaccination is the best means to prevent the spread of influenza. Some individuals are at higher risk for acquiring influenza and/or may suffer severe complications of influenza. Vaccination for seasonal and H1N1 influenza is strongly recommended for all children over 6

months, persons of any age with an underlying medical condition, health-care workers, caregivers and household members of an infant under 6 months, and the elderly.

Visit the Polk County Flu Web site at www.polkcountyflu.com. There you’ll find the latest local influenza updates.

Upcoming vaccination clinic schedules will be posted on the Web site as soon as they are available from local health care providers and the Polk County Health Department. Feel free to contact the Health Department at 715-485-8500 if you any questions about influenza vaccine or the clinics. - from Polk County Health Department

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LIBRARY NEWS Amery Public Library “The Golden City,” by John Twelve Hawks The third volume in John Twelve Hawks’ exciting series, “The Golden City,” follows his earlier books called “The Traveler” and “Dark River.” Set in a time in the near future, the world is threatened by the Tabula, a group of people who want to control everyone and everything in the world at the expense of personal freedom.

At the heart of the battle is the relationship of two brothers, Matthew and Gabriel Corrigan. They are Travelers, certain prophets who can move between parallel realms of existing worlds. They have the power to change the course of history for better or worse. Guarding the Travelers are people called Harlequins, skilled in all martial arts; their job is to defend the Travelers against all danger.

Maya, a Harlequin, has fallen in love with Gabriel Corrigan and will try to defend him from the evils his brother Matthew is perpetrating, for Matthew has joined the Tabula.

This fine novel of speculative fiction is best begun with the earlier books, so if you have read them leap right in. If you haven’t read them put them on your reading list for the new year for continuing adventures.

Library notes Story time will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesdays. Everyone is welcome for songs and stories. Gratitude is extended to Kelly O’Brien who gave a preview of her community education dance class

for us last week. Gratitude is also extended to Michel Ochoa, Kelly’s friend from Ecuador, who helped with his native dances.

Friends of the Library are having their January potluck at the library on Friday, Jan. 15. Come and bring a dish to pass to find out what the friends are about. This is the time to renew your membership or join if you are not a member.

Friends of the Library book group met on Monday, Jan. 11, to discuss “This Boy’s Life,” by Tobias Wolff. They meet at 2:30 p.m. Pick up a book and join us.

Next month’s title will be “The Bridge of San Luis Rey,” by Wisconsin’s own Thornton Wilder. We will be reading that along with St. Croix Falls in The Big Read.

Otaku Club will be held at 5 p.m. on Tuesdays for high school students and older who love manga and anime.

Teens Read meets on Monday, Jan. 25, to discuss “Runemarks,” by Joanne Harris. Pick up a copy at the circulation desk and join us if you are a teen. We meet from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. with a snack.

The tax forms have started to come in.

They are in the meeting room to the left as you come into the library. No state forms yet.

Library hours Monday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Tuesday and Wednesday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Thursday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Friday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Milltown Public Library Computer classes The Milltown Public Library offers basic computer classes at three convenient times every Wednesday. You can learn how to create your own family newsletter, develop an updated resume or learn how to create an e-mail account.

Call or stop in to sign up for a one-hour class at 1, 2, or 6 p.m. and let us help you better understand and utilize this technology.

Preschool story time Preschooler and an accompanying adult are invited to partake in a half hour of themed stories, small craft and fun every Tuesday morning at 9:30 a.m.

Adult winter reading program Now through March, the Milltown Public Library, with the help of local business and the Friends of the Milltown Public Library, will be hosting an adult reading program. Upon registering, each

completed title qualifies you to submit your name in a weekly drawing for prizes around town including oil changes, gift baskets and gas cards.

Cozy up with a good book and start reading your way to great prizes. Magazines and audiobooks count too. Complete rules and registration forms are available at the library.

We love Our Library: Watch for more information about a social hosted by the Friends of the Milltown Public Library on Friday, Feb. 12. Also, don’t miss the annual candy and card-making valentine event slated for Saturday, Feb. 13.

Enjoy a cup of fresh-brewed coffee and our fast wireless Internet every day.

Library hours Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.; Friday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.; and Sunday closed.

Frederic Public Library Mark your calendars for some great entertainment Frederic Library and the Friends of Frederic Library join community education and Frederic Arts Inc. to sponsor singer-songwriter Ross Sutter Thursday, Jan. 28, for two concerts. Sutter is known for his interpretations of Irish, Scottish, Scandinavian and northern European songs, as well as for his unique repertoire of children’s music. He has toured Europe several times, and has performed on radio, television and at festivals all over the Midwest. He plays an impressive array of instruments - guitar, bodhran, button accordion, dulcimer, bones - but is best known for his singular voice. The public is invited to attend a children’s concert at the Frederic Elementary School at 1:45 p.m. There will also be an evening concert at 7 p.m., on the second floor of the Frederic Clinic, for all ages. Admission to the concert is free, although concertgoers are encouraged to bring donations for the local food shelf. Join us for an evening of lively music and fun as we welcome Ross Sutter to Frederic.

Wednesday story time Preschoolers and their caregivers are invited to attend a lively hour of books and activities on Wednesday mornings at 10:30 a.m. The January theme is islands, and the author of the month is Rosemary Wells.

What are the book groups reading in January?

The Thursday morning reading group will meet Jan. 21, at 10 a.m. to discuss “Ishmael,” by Daniel Quinn, the story of a disillusioned writer who answers a personal ad looking for a teacher and meets a wise, learned gorilla named Ishmael who can communicate telepathically. The evening book group will meet Thursday, Jan. 21, at 6:30 p.m. to talk about “Behind the Scenes at the Museum,” by Kate Atkinson, a novel about Ruby Lennox, who begins narrating her

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Tweens group meets Jan. 21 The Tweens book group meets Thursday, Jan. 21, at 1 p.m. to talk about “Life as We Knew It,” by Susan Beth Pfeffer.

The group will also be working on writing projects with members of the Northwest Regional Writers Group.

Friends annual meeting Feb. 4 The Friends of Frederic Library annual meeting will be held at the library Thursday, Feb. 4, at 6:30 p.m. The group meets four times each year, and planning for 2010 events and projects will be on the annual meeting agenda. If you would like to become a Friend, please ask a librarian for more information, or plan to attend the annual meeting. The library values its Friends.

Cleaning your bookshelves?

The library is planning its annual February bake and book sale, and we gladly accept donations of gently used books, movies, music CDs and audio books for our sale. You may drop off the materials anytime during library open hours, and we can provide a receipt for the number of items you donate. This is one of two large fundraiser book sales held at the library each year, and we appreciate your support.

Hours and information Frederic Public Library, 127 Oak Street West.

715-327-4979, e-mail fredericpl@ifls.lib.wi.us. Regular open hours are Monday through Friday 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.; and Saturday 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Balsam Lake Public Library New hours We are now open every day of the week except Sunday. See hours below.

Facebook Check us out on Facebook, we will post upcoming activities – we welcome friends!

Story time Every Wednesday at 11 a.m. Stories, crafts and snacks; all ages welcome to join our lively group.

Public computers We have four computers for the public to use, with high-speed Internet connection. Computers can be used for one hour; if no one is waiting you may stay on. You also can reserve computers. We have free Wi-Fi for those with laptops.

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own life at the moment of her conception and takes the reader on a whirlwind tour of the 20th century. The evening book group will also discuss “The Bridge of San Luis Rey,” by Thornton Wilder, as part of the St. Croix River Valley Big Read program. Copies of the books are available at the library, and new readers are always welcome to join us for lively conversation about books.

New books for January “Impact” by Douglas Preston, “Wolf at the Door” by Jack Higgins, “Watch List”

by Jeffrey Deaver, “Kisser” by Stuart Woods, “Noah’s Compass” by Anne Tyler and “Not My Daughter” by Barbara Delinski.

Book club Wednesday, Jan. 20, at 3 p.m., we will be discussing “Truck: A Love Story” by Michael Perry. Perry makes two seemingly mutually exclusive activities – deer hunting and listening to NPR – seem somehow compatible in this quietly funny memoir. In the pages of this book, he describes resurrecting an old International pickup truck, falling in love, growing his garden and volunteering at the local fire department in his tiny hometown.

Hours Balsam Lake Library, (under the water tower) at 404 Main St., Balsam Lake.

Hours are Monday 10 a.m. – 8 p.m., Tuesday 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Wednesday 10 a.m. – 8 p.m., Thursday 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., Friday 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. E-mail: balsamlakepl@ifls.lib.wi.us.

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New Grantsburg businesses welcomed to the community

Nick Josephson and Tom Ulibarri, of Pearce Wireless-Verizon, were welDave Corty and Corrine Scheele, of Dreamers, formerly St. Croix Grille, were comed to the community with a ribbon cutting by the Grantsburg Area Cham- welcomed to the community with a ribbon cutting held by Grantsburg Area ber of Commerce, represented by Ronda Taber.

Chamber of Commerce members Mark Dahlberg and Ronda Taber. – Photos submitted

Siren Bridal Showcase coming to Siren

Peggy Strabel of Peggy’s Fashion Rack and Rick Malecha of Entertainment Express will be among the presenters at the Siren Bridal Showcase in Siren, Jan. 31, at Northwoods Crossing Event Center. Malecha provides the sound system and music for the style show, and Strabel is the director of the style show. Both were presenters at the New Richmond bridal show this past weekend. - Special photos

Burnett County residents: It's not too late to vaccinate BURNETT COUNTY – This flu season has presented our community with a unique challenge to fight a new type of influenza–the 2009 H1N1 influenza virus.

The H1N1 virus is a serious disease.

The CDC estimates that between midApril and November, 47 million people in the United States were infected with 2009 H1N1 flu, more than 200,000 people were hospitalized and over 9,800 people have died. Flu experts warn that we should prepare for a possible third wave of H1N1 flu.

Vaccination is the most important step in protecting you and your family against influenza. Please also practice healthy habits during this flu season: • Get vaccinated for seasonal and H1N1 influenza.

• Wash your hands often or use hand sanitizer if soap and water are not available.

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• Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze.

• Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth.

• Avoid close contact with sick people.

• Keep sick children at home.

• If you have flulike symptoms, stay home until you are without a fever for 24 hours without the use of medication.

H1N1 vaccine is available to everyone, and all providers in Burnett County have that available. Seasonal vaccine is also available in limited quantities at area providers. Please call you provider or Burnett County Department of Health and Human Services at 715-349-7600 ext.

1251 for availability and clinic times.

For more information on seasonal and H1N1 you can visit pandemic.wisconsin.gov or cdc.gov or www.burnettcounty.com or call 211. from Burnett County Dept. of Health and Human Services

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On Monday, Jan. 11, the Upper St. Croix Valley Music Association held its annual honors band. Over 90 area high school students from nine schools participated. They spent the entire day rehearsing for their evening concert. The concert showcased a jazz band under the direction of Brad and Aleta Anderson and a concert band under the direction of Dr. Peter Haberman. Pictured are Webster High School students: Mary Arnold, Allison Leef, Sam Kopecky, Gabby Schiller, Elise Windbiel and Jenna Anderson. – Photo submitted

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Burnett Medical Center Foundation an active community group Valentine’s banquet set for Feb. 13 GRANTSBURG - Many of you may have heard about the formation of the Burnett Medical Center Foundation. Since mid2009 this group has met with initial guidance from the Burnett Medical Center’s board of directors and is now operating with their own board of directors and an active community group that is made up of key individuals throughout the county and the BMC service area.

The recently elected board of directors includes Don Erickson of Siren serving as the president of the foundation along with Joe Lando as vice president, Stan Peer as the secretary/treasurer, with Dave Huff and Joan Allaman as additional directors.

Others serving include John and Adrianna Addison, Joni Burgin, Sally Craven, Troy Goetz, Gary Nelson, Jim Olson, Robin Olson and Betty Peer. Ex-officio members include John Sauerberg, BMC board president and Gordy Lewis, BMC CEO. The organization exists as a nonprofit organization that is operating to raise funding for nonbudgetary BMC needs. This

Members of the Burnett Medical Center Foundation (L to R) front row: Stan Peer (secretary/treasurer) and Don Erickson (president). Second row: Joan Allaman, Joe Lando (vice president) and Gordy Lewis, Burnett Medical Center CEO. - Special photo

The Miracle of Five Babies

by Mary B. Olsen, Shell Lake In the wee hours of the 28th of May 1934, a farmhouse near the village of Corbeil, in Ontario, Canada, was the scene of great activity. Dr. Allan Dafoe had arrived at the home, where he examined Elzire, a mother of five children.

She showed signs of commencing labor.

He knew there was a fetal abnormality, most likely twins. He asked the father, Oliva Dionne, to go and bring Aunt Donalda LeGros and Madame Benoit LaBelle, who acted as midwives in the area. They came quickly. With their help, five tiny girl babies were born. The first three were a bit larger than the last two. They did not weigh or measure the infants. The doctor laid them one by one at the bottom of the bed and the midwives tended to them. He had his hands full taking care of Madam Dionne, who had gone into shock. It was two hours before he could turn his attention to the babies. He had assumed they were too small and delicate to live.

The quintuplets were immediately wrapped in cotton sheets and old, soft napkins. They borrowed a wicker basket from a neighbor and lined it with heated blankets. They set it on the open door of the cookstove in the kitchen.

The women took each baby, one at a time, out of the basket, and massaged her with olive oil. For the first 24 hours, they were fed drops of boiled water sweetened with corn syrup. The next day they found a laundry basket that was a bit larger, and lined it with hot water bottles. The doctor ordered a formula of cow’s milk, boiled water, corn syrup, and one or two drops of rum for a stimulant. The wee babies were given constant attention. The bedroom was turned into a nursery for the quints and the family was in a state of turmoil.

The news spread in Ontario and into the larger world. The doctor, the family and the tiny babies were the top of the news ahead of things like kingdoms and nations and war and the great De-

The house where the Dionne quintuplets were born is now a museum. — Photo by Mary Olsen

The Dionne quints with their parents. — Photo submitted pression. Gifts arrived and reporters stormed the little village and the modest farmhouse trying to get information and pictures of the infants. Incubators arrived from Chicago. Doctors and ordinary folks offered advice. It was a media blitz never before seen.

In those days, infant deaths, especially premature babies, happened often. The quintuplets survival was miraculous. People prayed for the quints. Folks grabbed up newspapers and listened to the radio for any news of the babies. Immediately, Americans joined in, and they hoped and prayed for the tiny babies. Everyone knew their names: Annette, Cecile, Emilie, Marie and Yvonne.

It soon became apparent that the family had to be protected from the public.

By the time the quints were four months old, the Canadian government had intervened and declared the parents unfit to care for the quints. It was something that had never before been done. Dr. Dafoe and two other people were appointed and assumed guardianship for two years. It was extended later. They claimed it was to ensure the babies survival. They also saw it as an opportunity, and they built a tourist industry around the quintuplets.

The Dafoe Hospital and Nursery was built and the babies lived there with their new caregivers. By the end of September, the infants were separated from their family and placed in the new building. There was a nine-room nursery. The staff included a housekeeper, two maids, three nurses and three policemen. The area was surrounded by a barbed-wire fence. Tourists could view the little girls at play like zoo animals.

The children were reared on a strict routine with little outside influence, excluding even their parents and family members. On occasion, family was brought to visit, but the family found it almost impossible to have a relationship

with them because of the catastrophic changes made in their lives.

The quints were big. An estimated 3 million people walked through their gallery, some 6,000 people a day from 1936 until 1943. Souvenirs were sold.

There were quint cups, books, candy bars, dolls, even stones from the Dionne farm that sold for 50 cents each. They estimate the quints brought in a million dollars in 1934, and $51 million to Ontario. Better than Niagara Falls. The quints, as they grew, were featured in movies in 1936 and 1938, posed for photos, endorsed products, and made personal appearances. They launched a ship in Duluth. They met famous movie stars.

The Dionne family won back custody of the girls in 1943. They built a house, a brick mansion, with all the modem conveniences, paid for with money given to the quints. They lived there until they separated when they were 18.

Their farmhouse was moved in 1960, to a place on Hwy. 11B, and again in 1985, to North Bay. In a parklike area, it is open to the public, and it includes a museum and a gift shop.

The quintuplets were the first known to survive infancy and the only quints

Miracle babies. — Photo from Wikipedia

funding will be achieved through grants, fundraising events and philanthropic support such as gifts and bequests. The funds will be utilized to expand and preserve the medical center program offerings and provide much-needed financial support for items the staff can access to advance exceptional health care for all users of BMC. The foundation is off to a good beginning with a Valentine’s banquet to be held on Saturday evening, Feb. 13, at the Lakeview Event Center in Siren. In keeping with the theme of Valentine’s Day the banquet will feature a heart-healthy menu and table favors emphasizing good heart health. The event anticipates drawing a good crowd with a plated dinner, live entertainment and a silent auction. Tickets and table sponsorship can be accessed by contacting any foundation board member, or through local branches of U.S. Bank, Community Bank and Bremer Bank. For more information call 715-463-7275.

The foundation has also planned for a midsummer golf fundraiser and they will begin working on other fundraising activities throughout the coming months. - from BMC

ever recorded. They say quintuplets are born once in every 50 million pregnancies. It happened before test-tube babies. They were identical, from one egg, and were the only quintuplets to become adults.

Their lives were rather unhappy, as they were forced to cope with their institutionalized upbringing and all the publicity. Emilie was the weakest of the five, and suffered epileptic seizures. She died August 6, 1954, at the age of 20.

Marie died of a blood clot in Montreal, Feb. 27, 1970. Yvonne suffered from cancer and died June 23, 2001. Annette and Cecile celebrated their last birthday together in 2009. They had children, and one had a set of twins.

The Dionne quintuplets were miracle babies. It’s not just one miracle, but also a series of miracles. Growing up, they were often the subject of conversation.

My grandmother in Illinois kept clippings from the newspapers about the quints. My husband’s grandmother in Wisconsin kept a scrapbook of clippings on the quints. My aunt kept clippings.

They were phenomenal. If you’re ever in Ontario, visit their museum.

Clothing that was worn by the quintuplets is on display at the museum. — Photo by Mary Olsen

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BALSAM LAKE – The next meeting of the Polk County Master Gardeners is Monday, Jan. 18.

Dan Sandager of Abrahamson Nurseries will be the guest speaker. Abrahamson Nurseries purchased the former St. Croix Floral building on Hwy. 35 in St. Croix Falls, and they will certainly be a welcome addition to the community. For years, Abrahamson Nurseries (a Scandia, Minn., standard), has been known for their quality plants and outstanding landscape designs. Sandager will introduce Abrahamson Nurseries, let people know what will be available in their Wisconsin location and then share his landscape design expertise.

The group is excited to have this new addition to our gardening opportunities, St. Croix Falls American Legion Past Post Commander Ron Hermanson presents scholarships to Carissa Libbenga and Josh Yunker, both graduates of St Croix Falls High School. Libbenga is currently attending St. Thomas, studying premed, Yunker is attending the University of Minnesota-Duluth, studying mechanical engineering. A third scholarship will go to Tyler Nelson, (not pictured) who is attending WITC-Rice Lake. The presentation took place on Jan. 7 at the Legion post. - Photo submitted

Curves and school team up for help

and this will be an educational and interesting evening.

This meeting will most certainly fuel thoughts to begin plans for the upcoming planting season which will be here before too long – although it may be difficult to believe with the current temperature and weather conditions.

Everyone is welcome to any of the meetings and/or the programs which are always offered at no charge and which are held in the Justice Center just across the street from the old courthouse in Balsam Lake. The meetings begin at 6:45 p.m., and Sandager will be there at 7:30 p.m.

Any questions, call Jackie at 715-2686130 during the day or evenings at 715268-8786. - submitted

Auditions scheduled for "The Wizard of Oz" GRANTSBURG – Grantsburg auditions for Prairie Fire Children’s Theatre’s original musical production of “The Wizard of Oz” will be on Monday, Jan. 18, at 3:45 to 5:45 p.m., at Grantsburg High School auditorium.

Up to 76 local children and adults are needed to play the roles of Dorothy, Toto, the Munchkins, Glinda the Good Witch, the Tin Man, the Cowardly Lion, the guardian of the gate, the Wizard, the Emerald City traders, the flying monkeys, the Winkies, Aunt Em, Uncle

Henry and the yellow brick road.

Two professional actor/directors from Prairie Fire Children’s Theatre’s staff will conduct the auditions as well as direct the production and play the roles of the Scarecrow and the Wicked Witch of the West.

Auditions are open to anyone age 7 through 95. The audition process lasts up to two hours and all auditioners are required to be in attendance the complete time. – submitted

American Red Cross class for new students BALSAM LAKE – The American Red Cross is offering the following classes.

Adult/AED CPR – Monday, Jan. 18 5:30-9:30 p.m., first aid – Tuesday, Jan. 19 - 5:30-8:30 p.m., Infant/Child– Thursday, Jan. 20- 5:30-9:30 p.m.

These classes will be held at the Polk

County Red Cross Office located in Balsam Lake. Preregistration is requested.

To register call Terry Anderson at 715485-3025 or register online at www.scvarc.org. Classes may be canceled due to insufficient enrollment. submitted

Winter hike for Webster Webelos Christmas is a time of joy, giving, warm greetings, family and celebration of the birth of a special child. But to some, the Christmas season is heartache and sadness. In these hard economic times, families feel pressure just to meet monthly obligations. Curves of Frederic and Frederic Schools once again teamed up to identify needs in the community. “Rhoda Jensen, Frederic School secretary, provided us with names of children possibly in need and we made first names, ages and sizes available for our members,” says Brenda Baillargen, a member of Frederic Curves staff. The information is written on mittens and hung on a Christmas tree. Members can choose a mitten and purchase a gift for a child. Gifts are then brought to the school for disbursement to children. Curves members have enjoyed doing this to help others in the community. This year 24 children received gifts from area women. “The women at Curves are very giving and I’m proud to know each of them,” Baillargen said.

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Habitat looking for a lot in Polk County POLK COUNTY - Wild Rivers Habitat for Humanity is making plans to build two more homes in the summer of 2010, one in Polk and one in Burnett County.

Habitat has a lot to build on in Burnett, but is still seeking one in central or southern Polk County.

If you own property and would consider selling it to Habitat, please contact them as soon as possible. If you donate any part, it would be a tax-deductible donation. Please call 715-472-6080. - from WRHH

On Sunday, Jan. 10, Webster Webelos from Pack 564 braved the weather and hiked 2-1/2 miles on snowshoes in the Amsterdam Sloughs Wildlife Area near Grantsburg. The Webelo’s leaders are Dave Formanek and Jon Culver. Shown (L to R) are: Trent Gustafson, Joey Formanek, Ian Magnuson, Jordan Mitchell, David Greiff and Collin Culver. - Special photo

Luck Community Education Luck Community Education has a variety of exciting classes lined up. Below are some upcoming classes. Preregistration is required. Classes must have a minimum number of participants to run; there is also a maximum limit. To register, call Amy Aguado at 715-472-2152 ext. 103, e-mail amya@lucksd.k12.wi.us or visit the Luck School Web site at www.lucksd.k12.wi.us.

Fitness Water Aerobics. Mondays and Wednesdays, now – Feb. 17, 4:15 – 5:15 p.m.; Tuesdays and Thursdays, Jan. 12 – Feb. 18, 9 – 10 a.m.; Tuesdays and Thursdays, Jan. 12 – Feb. 18, - 10 – 11 a.m. Course fee: $34.42/$14 ages 62+. Instructor: Stephanie Robinson.

Adult Strength Training. Mondays and Wednesdays, now – Feb. 17, 5:45 – 6:45 p.m. at the Luck

Senior Center. Course fee: $34.42/$14 ages 62+.

Instructor: Stephanie Robinson.

Understanding Your Property Taxes. Tuesday, Jan. 12, 6:30 – 8 p.m., No fee. Instructor: Bob Clifton Massage for Family and Friends. Tuesdays, Jan. 19, 26, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Course fee: $19.21/$4 ages 62+. Instructor: Sue Ames-Lillie.

Medical Terminology. Mondays through Thursdays, now – May 13, 12:55 – 1:45 p.m. Course fee: $327.25/$327.25 ages 62+. Instructor: Mary Goldsmith.

Writing: Write Right Now! Thursdays, Jan. 14 – Feb. 18, 4 – 6 p.m. Course fee: $34.42/$4 ages 62+. Instructor: Carolyn Wedin.

Entry Level Firefighter I, Part 2. Thursdays, Jan. 14 – March 18, 6:30 – 9:30 p.m. Course fee: $90.68/$14.63 ages 62+.

Art: Watercolor with Pen and Ink. Thursdays, Jan. 14, 21, 28, 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. Course fee: $29.35/$4 ages 62+. Instructor: Barbara Knowles.

Cooking: Quick and Easy Weekend Delights.

Monday, Jan. 25, 6 – 8 p.m. Course fee: $10.25/$1.25 ages 62+. Instructor: Marlene Denissen.

Cooking: Let’s Make Soup! Monday, Feb. 1, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Course fee: $10.25/$10.25 ages 62+.

Instructor: Barb Kass.

Woodworking: Make a Longbow. Thursdays, Feb. 4 – March 25, 6 – 9 p.m. Course fee: $79/$79 ages 62+. Instructor: Tony Jenson.

Quilting: Evening Spin Quilt. Saturdays, Feb. 6 and March 6, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Course fee: $34.42/$4 ages 62+. Instructor: Mary Wolff.

Cooking: Sumptuous Soups. Monday, Feb. 8, 6 – 8 p.m. Course fee: $10.25/$10.25 ages 62+. Instructor: Marlene Denissen.

Quilting: In the Beginning. Thursdays, Feb. 11, 18, 25, 6 – 8:30 p.m. Course fee: $24.28/$4 ages 62+. Instructor: Lorraine Lunzer.

Art: Acrylic Painting. Thursdays, Feb. 11 and 18, 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. Course fee: $19.21/$4 ages 62+.

Instructor: Barbara Knowles.

Quilting: T-shirt Memory Quilt. Saturday, Feb. 20, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Course fee: $19.21/$4 ages 62+. Instructor: Lee Spanner.

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10 New Year's resolutions for a slimmer energy bill CENTURIA – The new year is a time for making resolutions to improve your life. Two perennial favorites are dieting and saving money. Homeowners can combine these two by going on an energy diet. By adopting some easy, lowcost strategies, you can save on energy costs all year long. The following are 10 simple resolutions that can serve as your guide for saving energy year-round and living a more sustainable lifestyle: 1. Switch to energy-efficient lighting. Replace burned out lightbulbs with energy-efficient compact fluorescent lamps.

2. Maintain heating and cooling sys-

tems. Clean or replace furnace filters regularly and have the system checked by a qualified technician.

3. Plug energy leaks. Install weather stripping around doors and windows to ensure that they are properly sealed.

4. Heat and cool naturally. Take advantage of natural sunlight and window shading to provide no-cost heating and cooling.

5. Conserve hot water. Maintain water heater temperature at 120°F or lower and take short showers instead of baths.

6. Adjust the thermostat. Properly adjust the thermostat when the home is unoccupied to avoid wasting energy by

heating or cooling an empty house.

7. Work with a full load. Save energy by running the dishwasher and clothes washer only when they are fully loaded.

8. Air dry the laundry. Clothes dryers are a big energy user. Air dry clothing whenever possible.

9. Power down. Turn off or unplug computers, battery chargers or other electronic equipment when they are not in use.

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Focus on energy efficiency. Whenever possible, replace older appliances and equipment with high-efficiency ENERGY STAR®-rated products.

It is no secret that New Year’s resolutions can quickly go by the wayside. To help you stay on track, set goals that are specific and measurable. How do you measure your progress? Simply compare your monthly energy bill with those of previous years. The money that you save should provide enough incentive to keep you going all year long. For more ideas, visit TogetherWeSave.com or Polk-Burnett.com. – from Polk-Burnett and Questline

Luck Community Scholarship fundraiser Feb. 5 Lasagna supper and quilt raffle scheduled LUCK - The annual Luck Graduate Scholarship fundraiser will be held on Friday, Feb. 5, from 5 – 7:30 p.m. It will be a fun and busy evening as the Luck and Unity communities gather at Luck School to cheer on their teams at the doubleheader basketball games.

Tickets for the lasagna supper, served in the Luck School cafeteria, are $5 for adults, and $3 for children ages 10 and younger. Proceeds from this annual fundraiser are given as scholarships for each Luck senior who graduates and continues their education after high

school. The class of 2010 will be the14th class to receive these scholarships funded by the community. The event is organized by Luck Community Education and its advisory board members.

Larsen Auto Centers and Bernick’s Co. sponsor the supper and beverages. The class of 2010 and their parents will provide dessert and help serve the meal.

In addition to the lasagna supper, a raffle also raises funds for the scholarships.

The grand prize this year is a handmade quilt given by Donna Pedersen. The quilt is on display at Rural American Bank in Luck. First prize is a gift certificate at Johansen Auto Body, worth $100 for a wash, wax, clean, and detail to make your vehicle look great. Second prize is

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Third prize is a $30 gift certificate to be redeemed at Salon St. Amand. Dan and Evie Beal donated a pendant necklace and earrings set for the fourth prize. The fifth prize is a $25 gift certificate from Natural Alternative Food Co-op. Prizes six through eight are $15 gift certificates from Fibre Functions. Additional gift certificates from local businesses will also be

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The drawing will be held on Friday, Feb. 5, during halftime of the varsity boys basketball game. Winners need not be present.

If you need raffle tickets or have questions about the lasagna supper and quilt raffle, please call Amy Aguado at Luck Community Ed., 715-472-2152 ext. 103. from Luck Community Ed

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Frederic Community Education Ross Sutter Concerts. Jan. 28. Children’s concert at Frederic Elementary, 1:45 p.m.; Evening concert on the second floor at the Frederic clinic, 7 p.m. A donation to the food shelf will be your ticket. Sponsored by the community education, Frederic Arts and the Frederic Library.

Yoga. Yoga focuses on developing balance, flexibility and strength for body, mind and spirit. Tuesdays, this ongoing class offers two times, 10 a.m. or 6 p.m. Instructor: Sandy King. Register first class of attendance – call Ann at 715-327-4868 with your questions. Fee: $19.21/$4 age 62+.

Cross-Country Skiing. WITC 25456, 42-807-416.

Classical/diagonal stride. Saturdays, Jan. 16, 23 and 30, 10 a.m. – noon. Instructor: Ian Karl. Fee: $19.21/$4 age 62+.

Skate Skiing. WITC 25457, 42-807-416. Saturdays, Jan. 16, 23 and 30, 1 – 3 p.m. Instructor: Ian

Karl. Fee: $19.21/$4 age 62+.

Clogging. With River City Cloggers. Mondays, sixweek sessions, beginning Feb. 1. Call community educatioin for details. Tiny Tots: 6 – 6:30 p.m., $35; Intermediate: 6:30 – 7:15 p.m., $45; Beginner: 7:15 – 7:45 p.m., $35.

Chop and Chat: Winter Comfort Soups. WITC 25388, 60-308-601. Tuesday, Feb. 2, 6 – 8 p.m. Instructors: Barb Kass and Mike Miles. Fee: $10.25 plus approximately $5 materials fee.

Fly Tying: Make Fishing Flies for Panfish. WITC 25301, 60-891-601. Tuesdays, Feb. 2 – March 9, 6:30 – 9 p.m. Instructor: Don Nyren. Fee: $22.75.

Computer – Excel for Beginners. WITC 25471, 47-103-402. Feb. 11 – 25, 6 – 8 p.m. Instructor: Mark Buley. Fee: $19.21/$4 ages 62+.

Gypsy Dance. 60-807-630. Thursdays, Feb. 11 – March 11, 6 – 8 p.m. Instructor: Jenn Ramautar.

Fee: $29.35/$4 age 62+.

How to Organize Receipts the Easy Way. Make tax time a breeze. $10 supply fee includes annual receipts file starter set. Tuesday, Feb. 16, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Instructor: Susi McCune, S.O.S. for Mess Distress. Fee: $20 plus $10 supply fee.

Wood Carving. Wood spirits in cottonwood bark.

WITC 25421, 42-815-408. Thursdays, Feb. 18 – March 4, 6 – 9 p.m. Instructor: Ann Fawver. Fee: $29.35/$4 age 62+.

Prairie Fire Children’s Theatre. “Sleeping Beauty,” March 8 – 12.

Bring your UFOs (unfinished objects). Frederic Open Studio. Knitters, carvers, painters, scrapbookers: you know who you are. Join others with their box of unfinished projects. Enjoy the company of other crafters and procrastinators. The door is open and the coffee is on. Frederic High School,

Mondays, 6 p.m. Contact Ann Fawver, community education for information, 715-327-4868.

Weight Watchers. Monday nights, weigh-in 5 p.m.

Meeting: 5:30 p.m. Wednesdays mornings, weighin 6:15 a.m. Meeting 6:45 a.m., at the Frederic Elementary School Library, call Amy Tinman at 715-566-2478 with questions.

12-week Weight-Loss Challenge. All school staff weight-loss challenge. Meeting Mondays 3:45 – 4:45 p.m. Fee: $35, $24 of that will go into the payout. The school that wins will be asked to use the money for children’s equipment. Call Christina Atkinson, 715-553-1123 for more information and registrations.

Ice Skating. The Frederic Park Board is inviting you to come and skate at the Frederic ice rink located northeast of the Frederic Elementary School across from the football field.

Webster/Siren Community Education Qigong for seniors and health challenged.

WITC 42-560-403. Six Mondays, Jan. 18 to Feb. 22, 4:30 – 6 p.m., at Siren Elementary. Fee: TBD/$4 seniors.

Oil and acrylic painting. Class 26704. WITC 42415-408. Eight Mondays, Jan. 18 – March 8, 5:30 – 8 p.m., at North Wind Arts in Siren. Fee: $54.70/$4 Sr. Knitting. Class 25407, WITC 42-815-408. Four Tuesdays, Jan. 19 – Feb. 9, 6 – 8 p.m., at the Siren High School. Fee: $24.28/$4 Sr.

Time for Art, Time for Me. Class 26705, WITC 42415-408. Eight Tuesdays, Jan. 19 – March 9, 5:30 – 8 p.m., at North Wind Arts in Siren. Fee: $54.70/$4 Sr. Afternoon yoga. Class 25805, WITC 42-807-402.

Six Wednesdays, Jan. 20 – March 10, 4:30 – 5:30 p.m., at the Siren High School. Fee: $24.28/$4 Sr. Yoga. Class 25806, WITC 42-807-402. Eight Wednesdays, Jan. 20 – March 24, 6 – 7 p.m., at the Siren High School. No class Feb. 3 and March 3. Fee: $24.28/$4 Sr.

Computers for absolute beginners. Class 25311, WITC 47-103-403. Four Thursdays, Jan. 21 – Feb. 11, 6 – 8 p.m., at the Siren High School. Fee: $24.28/$4 Sr. Yoga. Class 25974, WITC 42-807-402. Eight Thursdays, Jan. 21 – March 11, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m., at the Webster High School. Fee: $24.28/$4 Sr. Drivers Education for high school students.

SafeStart Driving School, fee $75, at the Siren High School, Monday – Thursday, Jan. 25 – Feb. 18, 6 – 8 p.m. No class Feb. 15. Call 715-825-4950 or

contact school office.

Pottery. Class 25409. WITC 42-815-408. Eight Wednesdays, Jan. 27 – March 17, 6 – 8 p.m., at the Webster High School. Fee: $44.56/$4 Sr. Materials and lab fee approximately $25 paid to instructor.

Tai Chi/Qigong. Class 25450, WITC 42-807-408.

Eight Wednesdays, Jan. 27 – March 17, 6:30 – 8 p.m. at the Webster Elementary. Fee: $34.42/$4 Sr. For the following classes, you may call WITC 800243-9482, ext. 4221 or Webster/Siren Community

Grantsburg Community Education To reserve your spot call 715-463-5165, ext. 160 and mail payment to: Grantsburg High School, 480 E. James Ave., Grantsburg, WI 54840. Checks should be made out to Grantsburg Community Education. For more information, talk to Cindi Throngard at the aformentioned number.

Preschool Play Gym. Mondays, Grantsburg Elementary School Gym, 6 – 7:30 p.m. Fee: $1 a time or $5/season.

Martial Arts Club. Saturdays, at the Grantsburg Elementary School Gym, 10 – 10:45 a.m. Fee:

$30/mo. or $79 for three months. Instructors: Wayne Johnson and Master Greg Garves.

World Religions. Tuesdays, Jan. 12, 19, 26, Feb. 2, 9, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m., at the Grantsburg High School Room 119. Cost: $10. Instructor: Carl Heidel.

Beginning Knitting. Tuesdays, Jan. 12, 19, 26, Feb. 2, 9, 6 – 8 p.m., at the Grantsburg High School Room 109B. Cost: $25. Instructor: Charlotte Heidel.

Investing for Ages. Thursdays, Jan. 28, Feb. 4,

11, 18, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m., Grantsburg High School Room 119. Instructor: Michael Langevin, Edward Jones.

Project Night. Mondays, Jan. 11 – March 29, 6 – 8 p.m., Grantsburg High School Room 109B. Cost: $2/time or $10/season.

Muzzle-loading Rife Building Class. Tuesdays Jan. 18 – April, 6 – 9 p.m. Cost: $20 plus materials.

Instructor: Bruce LePage.

Grantsburg Community Education trips – register early – must be accompanied by payment.

“How to Talk Minnesotan” at the Plymouth Playhouse. – Thursday matinee Feb. 18. Preregister

by Feb. 11. Cost: $45. Leave Grantsburg at 10:30 a.m.

“Footloose” at Chanhassen. – Wednesday matinee, March 10. Preregister by Feb. 10. Cost: $80.

Cost includes coach, meal and show.

MOA – Wednesday, April 14. Cost: $15.

Dead Sea Scrolls at the Minnesota Science Museum – Thursday, May 4. Preregister by April 20.

Cost: $45.

Unity Community Education To register and for more information for any Unity Community Education class, contact 715-8252101, ext. 1560, or e-mail tworrell@unity.k12.wi.us.

Ongoing classes Scuba Diving Instruction. Northland Equipment and Diving provides instruction and certification through Unity Community Education. Call for details.

Water Aerobics WITC Catalog 42-807-412. Sixweek sessions beginning Jan. 12, Feb. 23, April 6 and May 18. Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5 to 5:45 p.m. New: sign up for six or 12 classes, and come on Tuesdays and/or Thursdays. Cost: $19.21 for six classes, $34.42 ($4 for seniors age 62 or better). Please write check out to WITC. Basic Education for Adults. Classes held at Polk County Job Center in Balsam Lake: Tuesdays, 14:30 p.m., Wednesdays, 1-4 p.m., Thursdays,

12:30-3 p.m. Cost: Free, please register by calling Polk County Job Center at 715-485-3115. Instructor: Becky Peterson.

Cardio Kickboxing WITC Catalog 42-807-408.

Mondays, Jan. 11 to Feb. 15, 7:30 - 8:30 p.m. Fridays, Jan. 15 to Feb. 19, 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. All classes will be held at the Milltown Karate Studio.

Sign up for six or 12 classes, come on either Mondays and/or Fridays. $19.21 for six sessions (class 25772), $34.42 for 12 sessions (class 25775), registration fee to WITC. Instructor: Certified personal trainer Tina Atkinson.

Underwater Hockey Tuesdays, 7 to 8:30 p.m., began Jan. 12. Instructor: Charlie Nielsen. For students in grades 8 and up, and adults too! Cost: for the month of January, just pay the regular pool fee.

Therapeutic Massage Thursday, Jan. 14, 7 - 8:30 p.m, HS Room 128. $12 per person, payable to Community Ed. Instructor: LaRae Fjellman, certified massage professional.

American Red Cross Swim Lessons. Saturdays, Jan. 16 to Feb. 20. $30 per student, all levels, payable to Community Ed. The American Red Cross Learn to Swim classes provide instruction to help swimmers of all ages and abilities develop their swimming and water safety skills.

Red Cross certified instructors: Laurie Paulsen and Jeanne Wallis. Times are subject to adjustment.

Registrations must be received by 12 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 14. If registering by phone, please leave a voice mail, all calls will be returned for confirmation. If registering by mail, please allow one week for delivery. No late registrations will be ac-

cepted.

Swim Lesson Class Schedule: 9 to 9:45 a.m. – Red Cross levels 1 and 2.

10 to 10:45 a.m. – Red Cross levels 3 and up.

9:35 to 10:05 a.m. – Prelevel 1, typically for ages 35. Jan. 16 to Feb. 6 only 10:15 to 10:45 a.m. – Infants ages 6 months to 3 years. Jan. 16 to Feb. 6 only Make your Own Healthy Puppy Cookies. Monday, Jan. 18, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m., H.S. Room 128. $15 per person or $20 per family, payable to Community Ed (includes materials). Instructor: Beth Nadeau.

Adoption Support Group. Monday, Jan. 18, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m., H.S. band room. Free. Facilitator: Julie Bever.

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JANUARY 18 - JANUARY 22

MONDAY BREAKFAST

TUESDAY BREAKFAST

WEDNESDAY BREAKFAST

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

LUNCH K-6 chicken nuggets, 7-12 potato bake, assorted toppings, broccoli and cheese OR chicken taco salad.

LUNCH Pizza burgers, baked beans, raw veggies, chips OR ham salad.

LUNCH Tacos, assorted toppings, corn OR turkey salad.

BREAKFAST Breakfast pretzel.

LUNCH Mini corn dogs, tritaters OR Oriental salad.

LUNCH Chili/crackers, bread stick, lettuce salad, sliced carrots, chocolate pudding, apples, oranges, bread basket.

LUNCH Creamed turkey, biscuit, peas, cranberries, mixed fruit, apples, oranges, bread basket.

LUNCH Hot dog or chili dog, scalloped potatoes, corn, mandarin oranges, apples, oranges, bread basket.

LUNCH Taco salad with fixings, refried beans, steamed broccoli, pineapple, apples, oranges, bread basket.

LUCK

BREAKFAST Cereal/egg muffin.

LUNCH Sausage or cheese pizza, rice, green beans, fruit sauce. Alt.: Chicken nuggets, 7-12.

BREAKFAST Cereal/French toast.

LUNCH Baked ham, cheesy potatoes, winter mix, fruit sauce. Alt.: Hot dog, 7-12.

BREAKFAST Cereal/donut holes.

LUNCH Cardinal burger, french fries, corn, fresh fruit. Alt.: Chicken patty, 7-12.

BREAKFAST Cereal/breakfast pizza.

LUNCH Hot dogs, hash browns, baked beans, fruit sauce. Alt.: Hamburger, 7-12.

SIREN

BREAKFAST Assorted cereal and toast, juice and milk.

LUNCH Tacos, lettuce, refried beans, rice, applesauce. Alt.: Orange-glazed chicken.

BREAKFAST Mini pancakes, juice and milk.

LUNCH Sub sandwich, soup, crackers, shredded lettuce, peas, oranges and apples. Alt.: Pizza patty.

BREAKFAST Assorted cereal and toast, juice and milk.

LUNCH Peanut butter and jelly, Tostitos, lettuce, corn, pears. Alt.: Hot ham/ cheese croissant.

BREAKFAST Pancake and sausage on a stick, juice and milk.

LUNCH Chicken patty, tritaters, coleslaw, green beans, fruit cocktail. Alt.: Cook’s choice.

NO SCHOOL

BREAKFAST Cheese omelet, potatoes and toast.

LUNCH Cheeseburger, bun, french fries, carrots, pears. Alt.: Ravioli.

BREAKFAST French toast sticks.

LUNCH Chicken nuggets, scalloped potatoes, green beans, peaches. Alt.: Egg salad sandwich, chicken noodle soup.

BREAKFAST Oatmeal muffin squares.

LUNCH Tacos, hard & soft shell, fixings, peas, pineapple, cinnamon roll.

BREAKFAST Breakfast pizza.

LUNCH Sub sandwich, spicy fries, corn, brownies, mixed fruit. Alt.: Chicken patty, spicy fries.

NO SCHOOL

BREAKFAST

LUNCH Pizza dippers, sauce and green beans.

BREAKFAST Oatmeal and toast.

LUNCH Chicken patty, broccoli/cauliflower/ cheese.

BREAKFAST Belgian waffles w/toppings.

LUNCH French tip and baked potato.

LUNCH Country breakfast, hash browns, strawberries and bananas.

LUNCH Cook’s choice OR beef barley soup with veggies, PBJ, applesauce.

LUNCH Meatball sub, sliced potatoes, green beans OR chicken gravy, mashed potatoes, corn, peaches.

FREDERIC GRANTSBURG Each building will have their own breakfast menu.

ST. CROIX FALLS UNITY WEBSTER

Pancakes.

Pancakes.

Pop•Tart.

Long john.

Muffins.

LUNCH Hamburger and fries.

LUNCH lettuce,

salsa,

LUNCH Grilled cheese sandwiches, tomato soup, crackers, pickle spear, mini carrots, fresh pears, apples, oranges, bread basket.

NO SCHOOL TEACHER INSERVICE

BREAKFAST Eggs and sausage.

LUNCH Pizza, corn and tuna salad.

EARLY RELEASE

BREAKFAST

Taco salad, chips, pears.

NO SCHOOL

taco

LUNCH Bacon cheeseburger, bun, fresh veggies, fresh fruit.

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CHURCH NEWS Look-alikes

Several small herds of deer come into my yard for their daily ration of corn. One foursome includes two small deer that I call The Twins. On close observation, however, I noticed one has a distinctly different marking on its face. If they’re twins, they aren’t identical.

My own identical twin and I are different in some respects, but have several identical traits. Our voices sound the same, our mannerisms are alike, even our manner of speech. We both have crooked Perspectives mouths and the same physical weaknesses. In our earlier years, we hardly could distinguish ourselves apart when looking into a mirror. We didn’t have to try imitating each other; it came naturally.

When we reached our teen years, however, we grew tired of wearing the same style and color of clothes. We rebelled, wanting rather to be more like our friends.

And as we matured, our interests differed too. My twin sister likes to paint pictures; I would rather write them.

Even our lifestyles and outlooks eventually changed.

We’re vastly different now, in many respects.

Twins often draw a crowd, especially when they’re dressed alike. The magnetic pull may be that people feel a need to be just like someone else—someone prettier, smarter, or more gifted or successful. We see this in the clothing styles and in the “toys” we buy for ourselves and our children. The “twin” can count on being accepted. The one who would rather be different, however, is often ridiculed or shunned and thought to be an oddball.

The temptation to look or act like someone else—or to want our children to be more like someone else—is so subtle that sometimes we don’t realize it. But God would rather have us imitate him than others. He created us in his likeness, not in the likeness of anyone else. Even Paul says, “Imitate me, just as I also imitate Christ.” (1 Corinthians 11:1) That includes the most identical, identical twin, be it human or animal.

The only way to imitate God is to spend time with him. Like a child who trails behind a parent all day long, learning how to imitate his or her actions and words, we too must remain close to God—through daily and prolonged fellowship with him in his word and in prayer.

Lord, give us a childlike desire to imitate you, for we know that you are loving, compassionate and righteous. Teach us through your word how to replicate your love. In Jesus’ name, amen.

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News from the Pews at Pilgrim Lutheran Church FREDERIC – On Sunday, Dec. 27, Mason Douglas Gustafson was baptized during worship services. His parents are Doug and Doreen Gustafson, and his baptismal sponsors were Earleen Strait and Judy Gustafson.

Beginning this month, the 500 Round-Robin Card Club at Pilgrim will again be playing cards, and the plan is to be done by April 10. Anyone who likes to play cards is welcome to join them. Call Joan at 715-327-8393 to tell her you would like to join or that you want more information.

On Sunday, Jan. 17, the youth group will go bowling at McKenzie Lanes in Centuria. The group will meet at the church at 3:15 p.m. to carpool and the cost will be $13.50 per bowler; this includes pizza and pop which everyone will enjoy after a couple of hours of bowling. Students are asked to bring a friend, and any adults interested in bowling are welcome to join them. Let’s make this a family affair.

Bishop Duane Pederson will be presenting an informational meeting at the church on the current ELCA social statement on Human Sexuality on Tuesday, Jan. 19, at 6:30 p.m. This gathering will be held in the fellowship hall, which is in the lower part of the church with a back entrance and plenty of parking in the back of the church.

Coffee and refreshments will be served. This will be a chance for everyone to become informed on this important decision within the ELCA. The public is invited to come and hear the message that Pederson will bring, and there will be a question and answer time.

Pilgrim invites everyone to join them for Sunday morning worship services at 10 a.m. Sunday school starts at 9 a.m. and all children from preK through sixth grade are welcome to come. For more information about the church or any of the up-and-coming events, call the church office at 715-327-8012 or go to their Web site www.pilgrimlutheranfrederic.org. - submitted

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then says, “Now when they heard this they were pricked in their heart, and said unto Peter and to the rest of the apostles, Men and brethren, what shall we do? Then Peter said unto them, Repent The apostle Paul wrote, “Know ye not, that and be baptized every one of you in the name of so many of us as were baptized into Jesus Christ Jesus Christ for the remission of sins” (Acts were baptized into his death? Therefore we are 2:37-38). buried with him by baptism into death; that like It logically follows that since Jesus shed as Christ was raised up from the dead by the His blood “for the remission of sins,” we must glory of the Father, even so we also should walk contact that blood to be forgiven of our sins. in newness of life” (Romans 6:3-4). Have you And that is done by being baptized into His ever considered the expression, “baptized death. In baptism, we reach Christ’s blood by into his death?” being baptized into the benefits of his death The significance of being “baptized into” and He washes us from our sins in his own the death of Jesus and therefore “buried blood. with him by baptism into death” is that the Have you been buried with Jesus by bapblood of Jesus was shed in his death on the Preacher’s tism into his death in order to receive recross (John 19:32-34). Therefore, we are mission of sins? Don’t let anyone tell you “buried”—not sprinkled or poured—“with that baptism is not necessary for salvation. him by baptism into death,” where we contact the Jesus joined belief and baptism in order to receive blood He shed so that our sins may be washed away. salvation when he said, “He that believeth and is bapThese were the very words of Ananias to Saul of Tar- tized shall be saved” (Mark 16:16). One may as well sus when he told him, “arise and be baptized and wash say he can be saved without the blood of Jesus away thy sins, calling on the name of the Lord” (Acts Christ as to say he can be saved without baptism be22:16). And in Revelation 1:5, we read, “Unto him that cause it is only in baptism that one reaches the blood loved us and washed us from our sins in his own by being baptized into Christ’s death. Have you blood.”(The Greek word for baptism literally means been “washed from your sins in His own blood?” If not, “immersion.” Try substituting “immersion” in all the won’t you do that today while time and opportuscriptures where baptism is used and you will find nity permit? Obey Christ in faith, repentance, and that it works just fine. Try doing that with “sprinkle” baptism and become a member of the only church or “pour” and you will find that they just don’t work.) Jesus ever built. (Written by Jerry C. Brewer) It was “for the remission of sins” that Jesus shed his If readers have questions you would like answered blood. When He instituted the Lord’s Supper on the in this weekly column or simply wish to know more night he was betrayed He said of the fruit of the vine, about the Church of Christ, we would like to invite “For this is my blood of the New Testament which is shed you to call 715-866-7157, visit our Web site for many for the remission of sins” (Matthew 26:28). (www.burnettcountycofc.com) or stop by the church Then, when Peter preached the first gospel sermon in building at 7425 W. Birch St., in Webster. Sunday Bible Acts 2, he said, “Therefore let all the house of Israel know class begins at 9:30 a.m. and worship begins at 10:30 assuredly, that God hath made that same Jesus, whom ye a.m. We also meet Wednesday evenings at 7 p.m. Ofcrucified, both Lord and Christ” (Acts 2:36). The record fice hours are Tuesdays through Fridays 9 a.m. - noon.

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Bethany Lutheran Church dedications SIREN – Pastor John Clasen of Bethany Lutheran Church, Siren, dedicated a new kneeler Sunday, Jan. 10. The kneeler was given in memory of Jeanette Olson by her husband, Neil Olson, and family. Ernie Lyga designed and built the kneeler, which will be used for times of confession, individual absolution and personal prayer.

Clasen also dedicated 14 prayer shawls which were knitted by community knitters for Bethany’s prayer-shawl ministry. These shawls are shared as comfort for those undergoing medical procedures, after a loss or in times of stress, for prayer or meditation. Four shawls have already been distributed.

The Bethany children’s bell choir performed a musical selection for the congregation. - Submitted

Dedicated on Sunday, Jan. 10, was a kneeler for Fourteen prayer shawls were blessed during the service at Bethany Lutheran Church, Siren, Bethany Lutheran Church, Siren, given in memory of on Sunday, Jan. 10, by Pastor John Clasen. – Jeanette Olson.

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Taylors Falls Christian Women to meet TAYLORS FALLS, Minn. - Monday, Jan. 18, the Taylors Falls Christian Women will meet at 11:30 a.m. at the St. Croix Falls Senior Center for lunch.

Special feature will be Steve Martin on “Food Shelf Update,” Family Pathways. Please bring a food item to donate. Music will be by Jean Peterson. She will also be speaking on “The Power Of One.” The cost will be $8 inclusive and reservations are necessary and can be had

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OBITUARIES Ben D. Skinner

George G. Motz

James Charles Kren

Ben Dale Skinner, 77, a resident of Siren, died Thursday, Jan. 7, 2010, at his home, surrounded by his family, after a brief battle with cancer.

Ben was born on Aug. 30, 1932, in Minneapolis, Minn., to Ben and Violet Skinner. He married Marjorie Pauline Warne on Oct. 3, 1953, in Fairbanks, Alaska. He worked for the Local Union 292 as an electrician and retired in 1992. He retired to a log home he built on his family homestead property, east of Siren.

Ben loved the outdoors, loved working on his tree farm, in his garden and believed in taking care of God’s earth. He was an avid hunter, fisherman, worked with hunter education and was a lifetime member of the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation. He was a member of the Wisconsin Woodland Owners Association and recipient of the Burnett County Tree Farmer of the Year award in 1999.

Ben was a Korean War veteran, Boy Scout master for 14 years and an active member of Bethany Lutheran Church in Siren.

Ben is survived by his wife, Marjorie; daughter, Laura (John) Schmidt of Siren; sons, Dale (Anne) of New Hope, Minn., Ben (Robin) of Elk River, Minn. and Darin (Kim) of Champlin, Minn.; 12 grandchildren; 14 greatgrandchildren; many nieces, nephews and dear friends.

Memorial services were held Tuesday, Jan. 12, at Bethany Lutheran Church with Pastor John Clasen officiating. Memorials are preferred to the Burnett County Hunger Task Force or the American Cancer Society.

George G. Motz, 66, of Balsam Lake Township, died James Charles Kren, 96, Cary, Ill., formerly of Webster, Friday, Jan. 8, 2010, in Balsam died Monday, Jan. 4, 2010, at Good Shepherd Hospital Lake, of natural causes. in Barrington, Ill. George was born on Oct. 20, James was born was born May 7, 1913, in Berwyn, Ill. 1943, in Modale, Iowa the son of Jim, and his wife, Dory, moved to Big Yellow Lake in Albert Guy and Wilma (Wulf) 1974 and lived there until 1995, when they moved back Motz. to Illinois to be closer to family. Jim was a eucharistic George graduated in 1961 from minister at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church and was Unity High School in Balsam Lake. a member of the Lions Club in Webster, where he served From there he attended Northland as president and helped run Bingo every Monday. Jim College in Ashland, where he rewas part of the Yellow Lake Sportsmen’s Club and the ceived a Bachelor of Science degree Siren Moose Lodge. Jim loved to fish Big Yellow and in 1966. George went on to be a teacher, and continued looked forward to fishing in Canada with the boys. Jim to teach outside the classroom the rest of his life. He also loved to golf and work in the yard. farmed until he could no longer do so, but was able to Jim is survived by his wife, Doris (nee Baumruck); continue his respect of the land and of nature by selling daughters, Sandy (Jack) Margeson and Kathy (Bob) Carfruit trees off the family farm. ney; grandchildren, Raechel (Mark) Sowa, Sarah (Dan) He was an avid outdoorsman. He loved hunting, Kurth, Jackie (Jim) Miller and Andy (Carol) Margeson cutting wood and just being in the woods. and Jami Carney; and great-grandchildren, Matthew, Auctioneering was a big part of George's life, as well as Alexandra, Katharine, Daniel, Jack, Lilliana, Loralei and attending many auctions to sell his items. He loved Malaina. helping others whenever they needed help. He was a He was preceded in death by his parents, James and huge supporter of the Polk County Sportsmen's Club, Anna (nee Zelenka) Kren; stepfather, Joseph Houda; helping to making it possible for all people to enjoy the and sisters, Elsie Pohl and Adeline Vasko. outdoors. Being an author, he loved writing many The memorial service for James was held Saturday, books, and published 15 of them.

Jan. 9, 2010, at the Ridgefield Crystal Lake Presbyterian He is survived by his children, Dean (Karry) Motz of Church in Ridgefield, Ill. Father Dennis O’Neill officiWilson and Gina (Chad) Daniels of Balsam Lake; ated. Inurnment will be at a later date. grandchildren, Allyson, Mandi and Launa; sister, Mary In lieu of flowers, memorials in Jim’s name may be (Dean) Merrill of Sun Center City, Fla., other family made to the American Heart Association, americanand friends. heart.org or 800-AHA-USA1. For information, 815-458The funeral service will be held on Thursday, Jan. 14, 3411 or davenportfamily.com. at 11 a.m., at Fristad Lutheran Church in Centuria. Pastor Mel Rau will officiate the service.

The family will greet visitors at the Kolstad Family Funeral Home in Centuria on Wednesday, Jan. 13, from 4 - 7 p.m. and then again at the church one hour prior to the service on Thursday.

Thomas E. Remley, 86, Luck, died Jan. 9, 2010, at the Memorial donations would be greatly appreciated to United Pioneer Home in Luck. the Polk County Sportsmen's Club, to continue on Tom’s death was due to medical George's generosity.

Death leaves a heartache, no one can heal, complications experienced after The family wishes to extend an invitation to their breaking his hip in a fall in his Love leaves a memory, no one can steal. guests to join them for a warm lunch and fellowship home on Dec. 28, 2009.

When I see your graves, they are footprints of angels. following the funeral service at the church.

Tom was born in Grand Rapids, Loving Daughter Please visit www.kolstadfamilyfuneralhome.com/ Minn., on Nov. 24, 1923, and was Sherri Mom for more information and to express online condolences the oldest son of John L. and Fanny 503332 21r,Lp Family Members to the family.

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The Kolstad Family Funeral Home of Centuria has Tom spent the majority of his life as a resident of Bone Lake, remainbeen entrusted with funeral arrangements. ing on the family farm near Bass and Lamont lakes, after his parents' deaths. Tom attended La Folliet School, completing the eighth grade, and he remained a “student” for the majority of his life, Ruth Christina (Wozny) Andren, 94, resident of the always studying, reading and looking for information Birchwood Health Care Center in Forest Lake, Minn., and answers. Tom’s passion was baseball. He enjoyed watching or listening to any ballgame, but was totally died Dec. 30, 2009. She was formerly a resident of St. Luck – Frederic involved in following the Minnesota Twins, frequently Paul, Minn., Siren, Webb Lake and Minong.

Ruth was born Oct. 11, 1915, in Colome, S.D., to John attending games in the Twin Cities with friends. www.rowefh.com Tom is well known for “walking all over Polk and Christina (Knag) Wozny.

Large Chapels, Lounges, Modern Facilities At age 2, Ruth moved with her family to the Minong County,” often up to 20 miles a day. He was an active member of the Luck Running Club for many years, and area. She graduated from school in 1930 – 1931. She met For Traditional And Memorial Services was a competitive “speed walker” as well as a runner. and married Oliver Andren on March 16, 1936, in MiTom entered competitions in Minnesota, Wisconsin and nong. They moved to St. Paul, Minn., in 1943 and lived Iowa, and very frequently came home with the first- there until 1970. During that time, she worked at the • Preplan & Customize: place honors in his age catagory. Tom was a brilliant, Mandler Brush Company. When they relocated to Caskets, Urns, articulate, gifted storyteller, and was viewed by many northern Wisconsin they logged and owned the Four Vaults or Services as the area’s best historian. His sense of humor, direct Seasons Resort on Des Moines Lake in the Webb Lake • Monument Sales and blunt answers to questions, along with his detailed area. In the 1980s, they moved to Siren and later she stories about “life in Luck and Bone Lake” were enjoyed moved to the Forest Lake, Minn., area. and appreciated.

Contact: She is survived by her daughter, Rosemary Steele of Tom was preceded in death by his parents, John and North Branch, Minn.; son, Oliver “Hub” (Kathleen) AnBruce Rowe Or Ray Rowe Fanny Remley; and his brother, Kenneth Remley. dren of Webster and Lester (Sylvia) Wozny of LeCenter, Generations Of Trusted Service He is survived by brothers, John Remley of Vancouver, Wash., Robert Remley of Thorhild, Alberta, Canada, Wash; also many grandchildren; great-grandchildren 715-327-4475 Or 715-472-2444 and by nieces and nephews, Cynthia, Carolyn, Allen, and great-great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews and Chester, Bonnie, Frank and Norman and by special friends.

Ruth was preceded in death by her parents, John and friends and caregivers, Linda and Larry Glenn; Samantha, Alexandra, Jessica and Franchesca Wilkinson; Christina Wozny; siblings, David, Jodi, Joshua, Dylan and Jacob Guelzow; Ted, Rose, twin sister Gladys, Missy, Glenn and Lindsey Meyers, as well as by numer- John, Jim, Christina, Sylvia, Mary, Lillian, Donald and ous good friends and neighbors. great-grandson, A tribute and celebration of Tom’s life will be held on David; May 25, 2010, at Bone Lake Lutheran Church, with bur- Christopher Scholien; her ial to follow immediately, at Bone Lake Cemetery. husband, Oliver Emil In lieu of flowers a memorial fund is being established Richard Andren Sr. and in memory of and in honor of Tom Remley. Family and son-in-law Al Steele.

We can help with friends will be working with the Indianhead Chapter of Spring interment will be the Ice Age Trail in Wisconsin in establishing rest stop in Minong at the Minong • Prearrangements and information areas along the trail in Polk County in Cemetery with her hus• Traditional Services memory of Tom. Refer to the following Web sites for de- band.

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OBITUARIES Marilyn Marjorie Schulz

Alan Payne Snyder

Edna D. Johnson

Marilyn Marjorie Schulz, 72, died peacefully, in her Mequon home, after a courageous battle with liver cancer, on Jan. 4, 2010.

Marilyn was born and raised in Superior, the daughter of Melvin and Margaret Johnson. She graduated from Superior East. Marilyn graduated from UWWhitewater with a business education teaching degree and taught at Eau Claire Memorial High School before her marriage. Marilyn married Ronald Schulz and together they raised their children in Mequon. She taught business education subjects at Brown Deer High School for 22 years. Marilyn was the FBLA supervisor, having earned national recognition in 1995.

Since 2005, she has served on the governing board of Skonewood Retreat Center in Cushing. Marilyn was the Sunday accompanist for the campground Birchwood Beach, near Frederic, from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Marilyn spent summers near Frederic, enjoying visitors, swimming, waterskiing and cross-country skiing.

She performed as a pianist and singer in high school concerts. Marilyn loved to accompany her children on the piano while they played violin at Suzuki and church concerts. She was active in Christian church Bible studies throughout her life.

She is survived by her husband of 49 years; children, Jean (Scot) Wilfong, David (Rita) Schulz and Mark (Theresa) Schulz; grandchildren, Emily, Lindsay, Connor, Alison, Laura, Rachel and Timothy; brother, Glenn (Jan) Johnson; and many other relatives and friends.

The funeral services were Sunday, Jan. 10, at Calvary Covenant Church, Grantsburg. The Rev. Scott Siagle officiated. Private interment was at Northern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Spooner.

In lieu of flowers, please send memorials in Marilyn’s name to FAC Church or The Wilderness Fellowship Ministries, 21897 Spirit Lake Rd. W., Frederic, WI 54837-9642.

Alan Payne Snyder, 22, died on the morning of Dec. 28, 2009.

Alan was born on April 17, 1987, in Fort Collins, Colo.

Alan moved with his family throughout his childhood and lived in some of this country’s most beautiful and wild spots, including Grand Teton National Park, Wyo.; near the shores of the Chesapeake Bay, Md.; and at the foothills of the Colorado Rockies. His family settled finally in Wisconsin, where he attended and graduated from high school.

At the age of 19, Alan earned a certificate in musical instrument construction and repair at Minnesota State College-Southeast Technical. There, he learned to handcraft beautiful guitars, gaining the skill necessary to secure a job with Rainsong Guitars in Woodinville, Wash.

Later, he returned to the Midwest and settled in the Twin Cities area, where except for a six-month sojourn in Alabama he lived until his death.

During his life, he became an accomplished musician, lyricist, pencil artist, tailor, amateur naturalist and sculptor. He was endlessly fascinated by insects and knew the names, Latin and English, of many species, along with their behavior, habitat and ecological roles.

In the last years of his life, he also became deeply interested in Russian literature.

Alan’s overriding love was for music. As a bassist, guitarist, harmonica player and singer, he found a niche for himself. He played Twin Cities stages such as the Quest and local venues such as the Dalles House, and was at the center of a lively music scene on the Gulf Coast of Alabama during the summer of 2009. With his brother, Evan, he recorded numerous tracks that will soon be mastered and released, and was in the process of writing new songs. He made several instruments including an archtop acoustic guitar and an acoustic-electric bass guitar.

Alan is survived by his parents, Kathleen and Joseph Snyder; his brothers, Connor Wood and Evan Snyder; his partner, Abigail Saturday; his grandfather, Joseph Snyder; numerous aunts, uncles and cousins; and Henry, his beloved kitten.

A memorial service was held at his parents’ home in St. Croix Falls on Jan. 2, 2010.

Edna D. Johnson, 95, formerly of Trade River, died peacefully Dec. 24, 2009, at Birchwood Health Care Center after a hip fracture in October.

Edna was born Oct. 31, 1914, in Sterling Township to John and Mary Nelson. Edna was a middle child of 21 children, 11 girls and 10 boys. She was the last surviving member of this family. She grew up helping on the family farm near Cushing. She lost her mother at the age of 14 and went out to work to help support herself as a housekeeper for a local farmer. It was there she met her future husband, Eli Johnson, also a worker on this farm. The courtship began, and they were married in 1930. They were married for 63 years and had seven children, five boys and two girls.

Edna enjoyed gardening, baking and making quilts, welcoming all who came through her door with coffee and cookies.

She is survived by her children, Lavern Johnson of St. Croix Falls, Donna Martini of Lacoochee, Fla., Dale (Sharon) Johnson of Luck, Daniel (Cindy) Johnson of Milaca, Minn., Nora (Doug) Wood of Chisago City, Minn.; 20 grandchildren, 34 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Eli Johnson; and sons, Leroy Johnson and Robert Johnson.

Funeral services were held at Trade River Free Church on Dec. 29, 2009, at 11 a.m.

The Edling Funeral Home was entrusted with arrangements.

John Marklevits

John Marklevits, 73, resident of Frederic, died on Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2009, at his residence at the Sunnyview Apartments.

Funeral services are being planned and will be posted as information becomes available.

Any updated information will appear on Rowe Funeral Home Web sites at www.rowefh.com or www.wicremationcenter.com or call 715-472-2444.

Edith Gertrude Hansen, 87, died Dec. 27, 2009, at AuRowe Funeral Home of Luck and the Northwest Wis- gustana Healthcare Center, Apple Valley, Minn. consin Cremation Center of Milltown was entrusted Edie was born April 29, 1922, in a log home in rural with arrangements.

Webster, to Rasmus and Gertrude (nee Norgaard) Mortson. She was baptized and confirmed in 1956 at Hiawatha Lutheran Church in Minneapolis, Minn., where she was a member for over 30 years. On March 24, 1943, Stephen R. Powell, 82, Stillwater, Minn., formerly of she married Henry James Hansen in Reading, Pa. After the war, Edie and Hank made their home in Siren, died Jan. 10, 2010.

Stephen was born Jan. 2, 1928, in Stillwater, graduated south Minneapolis, Minn. She worked for Strutwear, from Stillwater High School in 1945 and served three designing women’s undergarments. After their only separate stints in the U.S. Coast Guard from 1945 to child, Rhonda, was born, Edie became a stay-at-home 1954. He married Alice M. Thomsen on April 16, 1951, mom until Rhonda was in fourth grade. From then in Seattle, Wash. In 1954, Stephen returned to Stillwater until her retirement in 1987, Edie made draperies. with his family, working 2-1/2 years for Northern States Music and church were a huge part of Edie’s life. She Power Co. before going to work for Northwestern Bell was truly a Lutheran “church basement woman;” servTelephone, retiring December 1983. ing whenever needed. She sang in the choir, learned the In October 1986, Stephen and Alice realized their piano and guitar by ear and sang many solos for weddream of living on a lake, when they moved to Siren, dings and funerals. where they lived for 20 years, returning to the StillwaAfter retirement, Edie lived in Eagan, Minn., with ter area in November 2006. While living in Wisconsin, Rhonda and her family. In Sept. 2002, after a severe Stephen worked part time several summers for the stroke, she moved to the Augustana Healthcare Center Grantsburg Telephone Co. and spent several years helpof Apple Valley, Minn. The staff and residents quickly ing build several houses for Habitat for Humanity. became her second family.

In his spare time, he enjoyed fishing, puttering in his Edie was preceded in death by her husband, Henry; workshop, traveling and helping wife, Alice, make rugs sisters, Esther Marcon, Evelyn Carlson and Eva Tobias; on the loom and tying mission quilts for the church.

Stephen was preceded in death by his parents, Rollyn brother, Robert Mortson and Andrew Mortson.

She is survived by her daughter, Rhonda (Jason) and Elma Powell.

Eisenbeis; three grandchildren, Christian (Leah) EisenHe is survived by his wife of 58 years, Alice and four children, Jennifer, Stephen (Kate), Mark (Jodi) and Alice beis, Elizabeth Eisenbeis and Martha (Christopher) (Chris) Brudzinski; nine grandchildren, Jason, Bryan, Kopischke; six great-grandchildren, Flora and Henry Eric, Megan, David, Emily, Sam, Christopher and Joe; Eisenbeis, Isabelle, Chloe and Javier Berg and Vicent four great-grandchildren, Matthew, Ella, Nicole and Kopischke; sisters, Ellen Hartshorn, Ethel Daniels, Edna Christine; sister, Elaine Thomsen; sister-in-law, Helen Greeson and Elaine Scott; brothers-in-law, James Tobias Thomsen; nieces, nephews and other relatives. and Charles Scott; and numerous nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be Friday, Jan. 15, 11 a.m., at Funeral services were held Jan. 4, 2010, at Heritage St. Paul Lutheran Church in Stillwater, Minn. Visitation Lutheran Church, Apple Valley, Minn., with the Rev. will be from 5-8 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 14, at Bradshaw K.J. Anderson officiating. Pallbearers were Dana Celebration of Life Center, and one hour prior to the Daniels, Christian Eisenbeis, David Hansen, Michael service at church.

Hansen, Christopher Kopischke and Jeffrey Tobias. Interment was at Fort Snelling Cemetery, Minn.

The Henry W. Anderson Mortuary, Apple Valley, Minn., was entrusted with arrangements.

Edith Gertrude Hansen

Stephen R. Powell

Darlyne D. Gustafson

Darlyne D. Gustafson, 71, Danbury, died Jan. 11, 2010, at her home.

Graveside services were held at the Karlsborg Cemetery. A full obituary will be published at a later date.

The Swedberg-Taylor Family Funeral Homes, Webster, was entrusted with arrangements. Online condolences can be made at www.swedberg-taylor.com.

Lester Harold Beestman Lester Harold Beestman, Amery, died Jan. 3, 2010, peacefully, with his family at his side at Golden Age Manor in Amery. He was 80 years old.

He was born on March 2, 1929, in Hammond, to Herman and Mary (TerBeest) Beestman. He attended St. Croix County rural schools and then Baldwin and Spring Valley high schools. After-school duties included doing farm chores at home and working for neighbors doing milking, field work, threshing and making maple syrup.

Lester married his sweetheart, Helen Hillestad, on July 26, 1952, in Deer Park. They were blessed with eight children. Most of his married life was spent near Reeve but also Forest, Minneapolis and finally, Amery.

Throughout his life he was a dairy farmer, and had worked at Gould Battery and Capital Gear in St. Paul and Andersen Windows in Bayport.

Lester was very interested in dairy cattle. He also enjoyed a variety of other animals, like ducks, geese, peacocks, pigeons, chickens, rabbits, longhorns and horses.

In his later years he loved growing flowers and birdwatching. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and watching sports of all kinds.

Lester’s love was his family. He is survived by: his wife, Helen, of Amery; his children: Judy Beestman of Gillett, Jane (Jan) Tietyen and son Tyler of Gillett, Fay (Mark) Anderson and children Rachel, Michael and Rebekah of Clear Lake, Alan (special friend Terri Wilson of Amery) Beestman and sons, Christopher, Isaac (special friend Katey VanderWyst and their son Hunter David Beestman) and Joseph of Clayton, Nancy (Kevin) Olson and children Nathan, Nick, Joshua, Jesse and Kayla of Amery, Paul Beestman of Reeve, Gary (fiancée Kimberly Viau of Maplewood, Minn.) Beestman of Reeve; also surviving siblings, Glen Beestman, Anna Otto, Grace Beestman all of New Richmond, Ruth (Roy) Hillestad of Amery, George (Donna) Beestman, Joyce (Patrick) Pollock both of Madison, Cliff (Kathy) Beestman of Mosinee and Marge (Larry) Calvert of Guthrie, Okla. He will also be missed by many relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Herman and Mary Beestman; son, David Lester Beestman; and brothers, Gerald Beestman and Bill Beestman.

Funeral services were held Thursday, Jan. 7, at Reeve Evangelical Free Church with Pastor Todd Groat and John Weiberg officiating. Nancy Bergmann was the pianist and Gary Beestman was the soloist. Casket bearers were Alan Beestman, Gary Beestman, Paul Beestman, Christopher Beestman, Isaac Beestman, Joseph Beestman, Tyler Tietyn, Michael Anderson and Nathan Olson. Burial followed at Reeve cemetery.

The Scheuermann-Hammer Funeral Home was entrusted with arrangements.

Erma (Sue) K. Hansen

Erma (Sue) K. Hansen, 87, New Richmond, died Jan. 11, 2010. Funeral services will be Monday, Jan. 18, 11 a.m. (visitation 10-11 a.m.) at Yellow Lake Lutheran Church, Webster. Visitation will be Sunday, Jan. 17, 4 6 p.m., at Swedberg-Taylor Family Funeral Homes, Webster.

A full obituary will follow next week. The SwedbergJohn Vix, 35, Danbury, died Jan. 9, 2010.

Taylor Family Funeral Homes, Webster, were entrusted Services are pending at this time. with arrangements. Online condolences can be made at The Swedberg-Taylor Family Funeral Homes, Web- www.swedberg-taylor.com. ster, were entrusted with arrangements.

John Vix

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CHURCH NEWS

Father’s influence key to daughter’s self-esteem QUESTION: Talk about a father’s impact on his daughter and what he should hope to accomplish through that relationship.

DR. DOBSON: Fathers have an incalculable impact on their daughters. Most psychologists believe, and I am one of them, that all future romantic relationships are influenced positively or negatively by the way a girl interacts with her dad in the childhood years.

If that is true, then fathers should give careful thought to this responsibility and seek to be what their daughters need of them. There are, I believe, at least seven components to that assignment.

First, a dad’s leadership at home should be a model of strength and authority, but always tempered by love and compassion. Harsh discipline tends to close down a sensitive feminine spirit, but permissiveness and capriciousness can create lifelong disdain for men.

Second, a dad must remember that he is being watched closely by that little girl around his knees. The way he treats her mother will teach her volumes about how men and women should relate to one another. Blatant disrespect toward his wife will not be missed by the child.

Third, I think it is good to begin “dating” a daughter when she is 6 years of age, or even earlier. Dad should let the child help plan their evenings and then see that they occur when and where promised. These times together are not intended simply for fun, although that is important. The father can also use them to show his daughter how a man treats a woman he respects. He can open doors for her, help her with her chair, and listen at-

tentively when she speaks. Later, when she is a teenager, she will know what to expect – or insist on – from the boys she dates.

Fourth, a dad should always look for ways to build the self-confidence of his little girl. If she believes he thinks she is pretty and “special,” she will be inclined to see herself that way. He holds the key to her self-acceptance.

Fifth, a father should keep the lines of communication open throughout childhood so that he is seen as someone to whom his daughter can turn when she needs advice. She will need that counsel before she is grown.

Sixth, God designed men to be the “providers and protectors” of their families. Their daughters should perceive them that way. Dad is often his little girl’s “hero,” and it is wonderful when that kind of relationship develops.

Seventh, a father must be the spiritual leader of his family, making clear his devotion to Jesus Christ and to the principles in Scripture. He should give the highest priority to bringing up his daughters, and his sons, in the nurture and admonition of the Lord.

It’s not an easy responsibility raising girls, is it? But those who do the job properly can rest in the knowledge that they have given their daughters the best chance for a successful marriage, if they choose to wed.

••• QUESTION: Can boys and girls be taught to treat

Dr. James

Dobson Focus on the Family

each other with respect? That seems like a tough assignment.

DR. DOBSON: They certainly can! Young people are naturally more sensitive and empathetic than adults.

Their viciousness is a learned response, resulting from the highly competitive and hostile world in which they live – a world we have allowed to develop. They are destructive to the weak and lowly because we adults haven’t bothered to teach them to feel for one another.

One of the values children cherish most is justice. They are uneasy in a world of injustice and abuse. Therefore, when we teach children respect for others by insisting on civility in our classrooms, we’re laying a foundation for human kindness in the world of adulthood to come. It is a fundamental attitude that should be taught in every classroom and every home.

••• Dr. Dobson is founder and chairman of the board of the nonprofit organization Focus on the Family, Colorado Springs, Colo. 80995 (www.family.org). Questions and answers are excerpted from “Solid Answers” and “Bringing Up Boys,” both published by Tyndale House.

COPYRIGHT 2009 JAMES DOBSON INC., DISTRIBUTED BY UNIVERSAL PRESS SYNDICATE, 1130 Walnut St., Kansas City, Mo. 64106; 816-581-7500.

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Frederic Evangelical Free Church Frederic

New members at Bone Lake New members joined the Bone Lake Lutheran Church family on Sunday, Jan. 10. Shown (L to R) are council member Andy Brown, new members Dixie Ogilvie, Annie and Doug Linder, Pastor Mary Ann Bowman, Brooke Lenius, Jessica, Johnny and Jackson Cramlet, and Mary and David Richter. Missing from the picture is Joshua Cramlet. Bone Lake Lutheran Church is located at 1101 255th Ave. in rural Luck. Sunday school for preschool through adult is at 9 a.m. Worship is at 10:30 a.m., followed by fellowship time. - Photo submitted

Church listings sponsored by the following area businesses: BREMER BANK, N.A. Full-Service Banking Member FDIC Frederic - Danbury - Siren

DAEFFLER’S QUALITY MEATS, INC. Wholesale & Retail Meats Custom Butchering & Processing Phone 715-327-4456

INTER-COUNTY CO-OP PUBLISHING ASSOCIATION Printers & Publishers Office Supplies

Frederic, Wis. - 715-327-4236 Shell Lake, Wis. - 715-468-2314 Siren, Wis. - 715-349-2560 St. Croix Falls, Wis. - 715-483-9008

STATE FARM INSURANCE COMPANIES

Corey T. Arnold, Agent Frederic, Wis. Phone 715-327-8076

BEAN’S COUNTRY GRIDDLE Hwys. 35 & 48 Downtown Frederic Phone 715-327-5513

NORTHWESTERN WISCONSIN ELECTRIC CO.

“Your Electric Servant” Serving Polk & Burnett Counties “Use Energy Wisely”

WEBSTER CASHCO BUILDING SUPPLIES Complete Lumber & Building Supplies

CARLSON-ROWE FUNERAL HOME

Phone 715-866-4238 Hwy. 35 N. Webster, Wis. Tom & Becky O’Brien, Owners

MEDICINE SHOPPE

HOPKINS SAND & GRAVEL, INC.

Frederic, Wis. 715-327-4475 110 Oak Street Frederic, Wis. 715-327-4208 Monday - Friday 8:30 - 5 Not Open On Saturday Duane Lindh

HAULING

• Gravel • Sand • Rock • Top Soil • Trackhoe 715-472-2717 Mobile 715-491-1861 1065 290th Ave. Frederic, Wis.

LUCK VAN METER’S MEATS

Government Inspected Slaughtering and Processing, Sausage making • Ham and Bacon Cured and Smoked Sides and Quarters of Beef and Pork Available Old-fashioned Fresh Meat Counter Tim Van Meter and Ross Anderson, Owners Luck, WI 54853 Plant 715-472-2141

Sand, Gravel, Ready-Mix, Concrete, Black Dirt, Dozer Work, Landscaping & Septic Tanks Installed

ALPHA BASS LAKE LUMBER • Complete Line of Building Supplies & Lumber • Cabot’s Stains Grantsburg, Wis. 715-488-2471 or 715-327-8766

BURNETT DAIRY CO-OP 1988 World Champion Cheesemaker Earl Wilson, Cheese Plant Mgr. Clif Gipp, Ag. Supply Mgr. for Feed, Propane & Fertilizer Alpha, Wis. 715-689-2468 • 715-689-2467

CUSHING CUSHING COOPERATIVE SOCIETY Feed Mill - Grain Dept.

Cushing, Wis. 715-648-5215

Hwy. 35 North Webster, Wis. Phone 715-866-4157 M.P.R.S. #03059

SWEDBERG-TAYLOR FUNERAL HOME Webster, Wis. Phone 715-866-7131

BRUCE’S AUTO REPAIR & TOWING

Churches 12/09

FREDERIC

Wrecker - Flatbed Air Conditioning & Computerized Car Service - Cold Weather Starts

Webster, Wis. 715-866-4100 Days • 715-866-8364 Eves.

SIREN OLSEN & SON

Your Full-Service Drugstore Siren, Wis. Phone 715-349-2221

Any area business wishing to help sponsor the church listings should contact the Leader at 715-327-4236.

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Church Directory ADVENTIST

SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST - FREDERIC

609 Benson Road. Pastor Curtis Denney Sat. Worship 11 a.m.; Sabbath Schl. 9:30 a.m.

ALLIANCE

ALLIANCE

ALLIANCE CHURCH OF THE VALLEY Senior Pastor Bob Morton 1259 Hwy. 35 S., St. Croix Falls Sunday Worship: 8:30, 9:45 & 11 a.m.

MILLTOWN LUTHERAN

METHODIST

NEW HOPE LUTHERAN CHURCH

CENTRAL UNITED METHODIST - GRANTSBURG

Emory Johnson, Interim Pastor at Siren High School Auditorium Sunday Worship Service 9:30 a.m.

NORTH VALLEY LUTHERAN

BIBLE FELLOWSHIP

Pastor Maggie Isaacson, 715-825-3559 3 mi. W. of Milltown on “G” Sun. Wor. - 9:15 a.m.

Holy Communion 1st & 3rd Sundays

WORD OF LIFE CHURCH

OUR REDEEMER LUTHERAN, (LCMS) WEBSTER

BIBLE FELLOWSHIP

Meeting in homes. Elders: Cliff Bjork, Jon Zens, 483-1357 and 755-3048 Sun. Fellowship - 10 a.m.; Wed. 7 p.m.

LUTHERAN

LUTHERAN

BALSAM LUTHERAN CHURCH

1115 Mains Crossing, 1/2 Mile South Hwy. 8 On 110th St.; Pastor Matt Faarem Sun. Worship 9 a.m.; Sun. School 10:15 a.m.

Wed. Bible Study 8:30 a.m.; Wed. LOGOS 3:20 p.m.

Rev. Jody Walter, Interim, Phone 327-8608; Church Phone 866-7191 Sun. Wors. - 9:15 a.m.; Communion 1st & 3rd Sundays

PEACE LUTHERAN - DRESSER (ELCA)

2355 Clark Road, Dresser, WI, 715-755-2515 Web site: plcdresser.org Pastor Wayne Deloach, Intern Lori Peper Sun. Wor. 8:30 & 11 a.m., Sun. Schl. 9:35 a.m.

PILGRIM LUTHERAN - FREDERIC (ELCA)

Gene E. Jahnke, Pastor, 715-635-7672, Hm. 715-354-7787, Hwy. 70 at 53, Spooner Sun. Wor. - 9:30 a.m.; Sun. School & Bible Classes For All - 10:45 a.m.

Pastor Catherine Burnette 507 Wisconsin Ave. N., 715-327-8012 Sunday Schl. 9 a.m.; Sunday Wor. - 10 a.m.; Holy Communion 1st & 2nd Sundays www.pilgrimlutheranfrederic.org

BETHANY LUTHERAN - BRANSTAD

REDEEMER EV. LUTHERAN

BEAUTIFUL SAVIOR LUTHERAN (WELS)

Pastor Jay Ticknor, 715-463-5746 3 miles So. of Grantsburg on Hwy. 87 Sun. Schl. - 9:30 a.m.; Worship - 11 a.m.

BETHANY LUTHERAN - SIREN

Hwy. 35, 1/2 blk. N. Main St. Pastor John Clasen; Pastoral Serv. 349-5280 Sun. Schl. 8:15 a.m.; Sun. Wor. - 9:30 a.m.

BETHESDA LUTHERAN - DRESSER (LCMC) www.bethesdalutheran.ws

Pastor Mark Richardson, 715-755-2562 Pastor Mike Winick 1947 110th Ave., Dresser Praise Serv. 8:15 a.m.; Heart Song Serv., Adult Ed & Sun. Schl. 9:30 a.m.; Sun. Trad. Serv. 10:45 a.m.

(Wisconsin Synod) Pastor Gene DeVries 200 N. Adams St., St. Croix Falls Sun. Wor. - 9:30 a.m.; Sun. Schl. - 8:30 a.m.

ST. JOHN’S EV. LUTHERAN (Wis. Synod) 350 Michigan Ave., Centuria Sun. Wor. - 10:45 a.m.; Sun. Schl. - 10 a.m.

FAITH LUTHERAN - BALSAM LAKE

faithlutheran@lakeland.ws Pastor Diane Norstad 715-485-3800; CTH I & Mill Street Worship 9:30 a.m.; Sun. Schl. 10:40 a.m.; Holy Communion 1st & last Sundays

FAITH LUTHERAN - GRANTSBURG

Pastor Victor St. George, 715-463-5388 Worship 9:30 a.m.; Sun. School 10:45 a.m.

FIRST EVAN. LUTHERAN

5561 Chestnut St., Taylors Falls, MN 651-465-5265 Traditional Wor. 8:30 a.m.; Sun. Schl. & Youth 9:45 a.m.; Adult Learning 10 a.m.; Contemp. Wor. 11 a.m.

DANBURY UNITED METHODIST

Cindy Glocke, Pastor, 715-866-8646 Sun. Worship - 9 a.m.

TRINITY LUTHERAN - ELCA

TRINITY LUTHERAN LCMS, DANBURY

Pastors Mike & Linda Rozumalski 1 mi. west of Luck on N, 2478 170th St., Luck Sun. Schl. 9 a.m.; Fellowship 9:45 a.m.; Worship 10:30 a.m.

WEST IMMANUEL LUTHERAN - ELCA

LAKEVIEW UNITED - HERTEL

Pastor Jack Starr Wor. - 9 a.m.; Sun. Schl. - during worship hour

LEWIS MEMORIAL UNITED METHODIST Tom Cook, Pastor Worship 8:45 a.m.; Sunday Schl. 10 a.m.

McKINLEY UNITED METHODIST

Pastor Annie Tricker Sun. Wor. 11 a.m.; Sun. Schl. 11 a.m.

Potluck dinner 1st Sunday

OSCEOLA UNITED METHODIST

oumc@centurytel.net 306 River Street, Osceola, 715-755-2275 Pastor Mark Gilbert Adult Class - 8:30 a.m.; Sunday Schl. 10 a.m.

Sunday Worship - 10 a.m.; Holy Communion 1st Sunday Rev. Mike Weaver Sunday Worship Service - 10 a.m.

Sun. School is at 9 a.m., Nursery available Pastor Arveda “Freddie” Kirk, 327-4436 Early Wor. 8:30 a.m.; Sun. Wor. 10 a.m.

Souper service Wed. 5:15 p.m.

SIREN UNITED METHODIST

Tom Cook, Pastor Sunday School 9 a.m.

Worship - 10:15 a.m. (Nursery available)

TAYLORS FALLS UNITED METHODIST

290 W. Government Street, 715-294-4436 Reverend Dr. Rolland Robinson Sunday Service - 10 a.m. with nursery Sunday School - Sept. - May at 10 a.m.

Rev. Mike Weaver Sunday Worship - 8:15 a.m.

COVENANT

CALVARY COVENANT - ALPHA

Pastor Scott Sagel, 715-689-2541 Sun. Schl. 9:30 a.m.; Sun. Wor. 10:30 p.m.; Elevator provided, welcome

SIREN COVENANT

Pastor Dave Guertin 7686 Lofty Pines Drive, Siren, 715-349-5601 Worship 10 a.m.; Sunday School 9 a.m.

UNITED COVENANT - CLEAR LAKE

Pastor Gary Tonn Praise Time 8 a.m.; Worship 10:30 a.m.

Sunday School 9:20 a.m.

CATHOLIC

CATHOLIC

ASSUMPTION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY

Pastor Dorothy Sandahl, 648-5323 or 648-5324 Sun. Wor. 9 a.m.; Sun. Schl. 10:15 a.m.

Rev. Rexford D. Brandt 447 180th St., Osceola, 715-294-2936 Sun. Wor. 8 & 10:30 a.m.; Sun Schl. 9:15 a.m.

Communion 1st & 3rd Sunday of the month

FRISTAD LUTHERAN - CENTURIA

YELLOW LAKE LUTHERAN

Rev. Thomas E. Thompson, 715-247-3310 255 St. Hwy. 35, East Farmington Mass Friday 9 a.m.; Sacrament of Penance Sat. 3:30 p.m.

Rt. 1, Balsam Lake, WI (Fox Creek) Pastor Neal Weltzen; GT Office - 857-5580, Parsonage - 822-3001, TR Office - 822-3001 Wors. Serv. 10:30 a.m.; Sun. Schl. 9:15 a.m.; Holy Communion - 1st Sun. of each month

ZION LUTHERAN - BONE LAKE (AALC)

Pastor - Father Daniel Bodin 490 Bench St., Taylors Falls, 651-465-7345 Sat. Vigil 5:30 p.m.; Sun. 7:30 & 10:30 a.m.

Tues. - Thurs. 7:30 a.m.

GRACE LUTHERAN - WEST SWEDEN

ZION LUTHERAN - EAST FARMINGTON (WELS )

FIRST LUTHERAN - CUSHING

ELCA - 501 Hwy. 35, 646-2357 Mel Rau, Pastor Sun. Wor. & Holy Communion - 9:30 a.m.; Sun. Schl. - 10:40 a.m.

GEORGETOWN LUTHERAN - ELCA

1/2 mi. W. of Hwy. 35 on U, 715-866-8281, Pastors Douglas Olson, Roger Kampstra & Ray Reinholzen Services begin at 9:30 a.m.; Communion 1st & 3rd Sunday Pastor Gary Rokenbrodt - 715-653-2630 5 mi. E. of Frederic on W, 2 mi. south on I; Sun. School 9:30 a.m.; Worship 10:30 a.m.

Communion - 1st Sunday

CHURCH OF ST. JOSEPH

OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP

Danbury - 7586 St. Rd. 77, 866-7321 Pastor - Father Michael J. Tupa Mass - Wed. 5 p.m. (Summer), Fri. 9 a.m. (Sept.-May).

Reconciliation as per bulletin & by appt.

Phone 327-4340, 327-8384, 327-8090 Pastor David Almlie Worship 9:15 a.m.; Sun. School 10:30 a.m.

Communion - 1st & 2nd Sundays

Pastor Martin Weigand - 715-294-3489 Sun. Schl. 9 a.m.; Adult Bible Class 9:30 a.m.; Worship 10:30 a.m.

IMMANUEL LUTHERAN - FREDERIC

Pastor Tim Faust Worship - 11 a.m.; Sun. School - 10 a.m.

Holy Communion - 1st & 3rd Sunday

Balsam Lake - Rev. John A. Drummy, Pastor - 405-2253 Mass: Sat. eves. 6 p.m.; Sun. 8:30 a.m.; Tues. 5:30 p.m.; Fri. 9 a.m.Sacrament of Reconciliation 7:30 a.m. Sun. or by appt.

ZION LUTHERAN - TRADE LAKE

SACRED HEARTS OF JESUS & MARY

(Missouri Synod) Pastor Jody R. Walter, 327-8608 Sun. Schl. - 8:45 a.m.; Service - 10:45 a.m.

Communion - 1st & 3rd Sun.

LAKESIDE COMMUNITY LUTH. - ELCA

CTH H, 1/2 mi. N. of CTH A & H on H Church Off. 715-635-7791 Roger Pittman, Pastor Sun. Schl. 9 a.m.; Worship Serv. 8 &10 a.m.; Sat. 7 p.m.; Communion 1st & 3rd Sundays

LAKETOWN LUTHERAN - CUSHING

Pastor Dorothy Sandahl Sun. Wor. 10:30 a.m.; Sun. Schl. 10:30 a.m.

LUCK LUTHERAN

510 Foster Ave. E. Office 715-472-2605; Home 715-472-8424 Worship Service 10:30 a.m.

ZION LUTHERAN - MARKVILLE

Pastor David Almlie, 715-327-8384, 715-327-8090 Fellowship - 10:30 a.m., Sun. Schl. 9:45 a.m.; Worship 11 a.m.,Communion - 1st & 2nd Sundays

PRESBYTERIAN

PRESBYTERIAN

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN

Rev. Bruce Brooks - 715-483-3550 719 Nevada St. , (between Simonson & Tower Roads) , St. Croix Falls Worship - 10 a.m. (Nursery provided) Sun. Schl. - Child.- 9 a.m.; Sun. Schl. - Adults - 8:45 a.m.; Communion 1st Sunday

ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST

ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC

Holytrinity@wisconsinumc.org 1606 165th Ave., CTH I, Centuria Paul Foulke, Pastor, 715-485-3363 Sun. Wor. - 9 a.m.

COVENANT

WEST DENMARK LUTHERAN

Pastor Father Daniel Bodin, 651-465-7345 25293 Redwing Ave., Shafer, MN Sunday 9 a.m.

HOLY TRINITY UNITED METHODIST

TRINITY LUTHERAN - FALUN

300 Seminole Ave. (CTH M) Mark Kock, Pastor, 715-294-2828 Sunday Worship at 8 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.

Sunday School (ages 4 thru 12th grade), Fellowship, Adult Bible Class at 9:15 a.m.

ST. FRANCIS XAVIER

Cindy Glocke, Pastor, 715-866-8646 Sunday Worship - 10:30 a.m.

WOLF CREEK UNITED METHODIST

TRINITY EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN OSCEOLA

Rev. Thomas E. Thompson, 715-247-3310 139 Church Hill Rd., Somerset Mass Sun. 8:30 a.m.; Wed. 9 a.m.

Sacrament of Penance Sun. 8 a.m.

GRACE UNITED - WEBSTER

Rev. Jody Walter, Interim Home 715-327-8608; Church 715-866-7191 Sunday Worship Service - 7:45 a.m.

Holy Communion 1st & 3rd Sundays Hwy. 70 East, 689-2271, Pastor: Carl Heidel Worship 9 a.m.; Sunday School 10:15 a.m.

Communion -Every Sunday

ST. ANNE PARISH

Pastor Michael J. Tupa, 715-866-7321 Cedar & Muskey Ave. - Webster Mass Sun 10:45 a.m., Wed. 5:45 p.m. (SeptMay), Fri. 9 a.m. (Summer) Sat. 8:15 p.m. on Sept. 1

ST. LUKE UNITED - FREDERIC

CHRIST LUTHERAN

Pastor Gary Rokenbrodt - 715-653-2630 Communion 1st Sunday Worship 9 a.m.; Sunday School 9 a.m.

Pastor Carolyn Saunders, 715-463-2624 Worship - 9 a.m.; Sun. School - 10:30 a.m.

SHEPHERD OF THE VALLEY LUTHERAN (Missouri Synod)

1614 CTH, North Luck Office Ph.472-2605; Dial-A-Devotion 472-2345 Sun. Worship - 9 a.m.

10 mi. W. of Cumberland on Hwy. 48 (McKinley) - Pastor Neal Weltzin GT Office 857-5580, Parsonage 822-3001, TR Office - 822-3001 Wor. Serv. - 9 a.m.; Sun. Schl. - 10:15 a.m.

Holy Communion - 1st Sunday

CLAM FALLS LUTHERAN (AALC)

Pastor Carolyn Saunders, 715-463-2624 Sunday School - 11 a.m.; Worship - 11 a.m.

ST. CROIX FALLS UNITED METHODIST

BONE LAKE LUTHERAN bllc@lakeland.ws

Pipe Lake CTH G & T, 715-822-3096 Sun. Serv. 10:45 a.m.; Sun. Schl. 9:15 a.m. during school year; Holy Communion 1st & 3rd Sun.

ATLAS UNITED METHODIST

ST. PETER’S LUTHERAN - LUCK

140 Madison St. South, St. Croix Falls Pastor Mark K. Schoen Sun. Service - 9 a.m.; Sun.School - 10:30 a.m.

Pastor Mary Ann Bowman, 5 mi. E. of Luck on Hwy. 48, 1/2 mi. S. on I; 472-8153, Office/Kit. - 472-2535 Sun. Schl. & Adult Bible Study 9 a.m.; Fellowship 10 a.m.; Worship 10:30 a.m.

Holy Communion 1st & 3rd Sundays

METHODIST

113 W. Main St.. W., Phone 715-825-2453 Pastor Danny G. Wheeler 9:15 a.m. Worship 10 a.m. Sunday School

OUR LADY OF THE LAKES

404 Wis. Ave., Amery, 715-268-7717 Father John Drummy, Pastor Sat. Mass 4 p.m., Sun. Mass 8 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. Sacrament of Reconciliation Sat., 3:30 p.m. or by appt.

ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC

Rev. Thomas E. Thompson, 715-294-2243 255 E. 10th Ave., Osceola Masses: Sun. 10:30 a.m., Tues. 5 p.m.

Thurs. at 10 a.m. at Osc. Nursing Home ASSEMBLY

ASSEMBLY

CENTURIA ASSEMBLY OF GOD

Pastor Don Wiltshire, 715-640-6400 Centuria - Phone 715-646-2172 Sunday Service: 10 a.m.

OSCEOLA COMMUNITY CHURCH

Pastor Larry Mederich, 715-294-4332 www.occconnect.org Mtg. @ St. Croix Art Barn; Sun. Serv. - 9 a.m.

Nursery and children church

SIREN ASSEMBLY OF GOD

Pastor Andrew Bollant Sun. Schl. - 9:15 a.m.; Morn. Serv. - 10:15 a.m.; Supervised Nursery; Wed. Evening - Worship Serv. 6:30 p.m.

EVANGELICAL

EVANGELICAL

TRADE RIVER EVAN. FREE

Pastor Dale VanDeusen, 715-488-2296 or 715-488-2653 20296 Hwy. 87, Grantsburg Morn. Wor. - 9:30 a.m.; Sun. Schl. - 10:45 a.m.; Nursery provided for all services

716 S. Robert St., Grantsburg, 715-463-5699 Sr. Pastor Brad Moore David Ahlquist, Assoc. Pastor Sun. Wor. 9:30 a.m.; Sun. Schl. 11 a.m.

LIVING HOPE CHURCH

Pastor Doug McConnell Youth Pastor Chris Radtke At Grantsburg High School, 715-463-5794 Sun. Serv. 9:30 a.m.; Sun. Schl. 11 a.m.

TRADE LAKE BAPTIST

Pastor Andy McDaniel, 715-327-8402 Sun. Schl. - 9:15 a.m.; Wor. Serv. - 10:15 a.m.; Wed. 6:30 p.m. Bible Study; Nursery provided.; www.tradelakebaptistchurch.org

CHURCH OF CHRIST

CHURCH OF CHRIST CHURCH OF CHRIST - WEBSTER

Minister Garret Derouin, 866-7157 Musky & Birch St., Avail. in office 9 a.m. noon, Tues.-Fri.; Sun. Bible Study 9:30 a.m.

Worship 10:30 a.m.

WESLEYAN

WESLEYAN WOODLAND WESLEYAN

Dairyland - Rev. Andrea Wittwer 715-244-3649 Sunday School - 10 a.m.; Worship - 11 a.m.

FULL GOSPEL

FULL GOSPEL WOOD RIVER CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP Pastor Dan Slaikeu 4 mi. SE of Grantsburg on Williams Rd. Sun. School 9:30 a.m.; Wor. 10:30 a.m.

HOPE FELLOWSHIP OF SOMERSET

231 Bluff Drive, 715-247-2435 Services are Sundays at 10:30 a.m.

Call Pastor Darryl Olson at 715-755-3133 for information and directions

CHRISTIAN CENTER

CHRISTIAN CENTER EL SALEM/TWIN FALLS CHRISTIAN CENTER

1751 100th Ave., Dresser Sun. School 9:30 a.m.; Morn. Wor. 10:30 a.m.

Evening Services Sun. 6 p.m.; Wed. 7 p.m.

ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN

APPLE RIVER COMMUNITY (EFCA)

CHRISTIAN ORTHODOX HOLY TRINITY ORTHODOX

FREDERIC EVAN. FREE CHURCH

HOLY CROSS ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN

Pastor Bruce Tanner, 715-268-2176 942 U.S. Hwy. 8, Amery Sun. Schl. 9:30 a.m.; Worship 10:30 a.m.

Wednesday Bible study 7 p.m.

Pastor Greg Lund, 715-327-8767 700 Churchwood Lane; 505 Old CTH W Sun. Schl. - 9 a.m.; Morn. Worship - 10:15 a.m.; Nursery provided for all services BAPTIST

BAPTIST

EAST BALSAM BAPTIST - BALSAM LK. Pastor David Sollitt 715-857-5411 or 715-268-2651 Wor. Serv. - 9 a.m.; Sun. Schl.-10:15 a.m.

EUREKA BAPTIST

2393 210th Ave., St. Croix Falls Pastor Willis Christenson, 715-483-9464 Sun. Schl. - 10 a.m.; Wor. Serv. - 11 a.m.

FAITH FELLOWSHIP

Hwy. 35 and CTH N., Luck Bill McEachern Pastor, 715-485-3973 Sun. Bible study - 9 a.m.; Sun. Wor. - 10 a.m.

FIRST BAPTIST - AMERY

131 Broadway St., 715-268-2223; www.fbcamery.org Pastor Charlie Butt, Lead Pastor Sunday Worship: 9 - 10:15 a.m. & 10:30 11:45 a.m.; Childrens church ages 3-4 Sun. Schl. for Pre-K to 5th; Sun. Schl. for Jr./Sr. high meet in teen center Nursery available

FIRST BAPTIST - FALUN

Pastor Kevin Miller Associate Pastor Roger Inouye Sunday School - (all ages) - 9:30 a.m.

Church Serv. - 10:45 a.m.

FIRST BAPTIST - MILLTOWN

Pastor Marlon Mielke, 715-825-3186 Sun. Schl. 9:45 a.m.; Wor. 11 a.m., 7 p.m.

FIRST BAPTIST - TAYLORS FALLS, MN

Located across from elemen. school on West St., Pastor, Dr. Kevin Schumann; 651-465-7171 Sun. Morn. - Sun. Schl. for all ages - 9 a.m.

Morn. Worship - 10:15 a.m.; Nursery provided.

Pastor Father Michael J. Tupa CTHs A & H - 715-866-7321 Crescent Lake Voyager Village area.

Mass Sun. 8:15 a.m., Thurs. 11:30 a.m.

Reconciliation as per bulletin and by appt.

FIRST BAPTIST - WEBSTER

ST. DOMINIC - FREDERIC & IMMACULATE CONCEPTION - GRANTSBURG CATHOLIC MASS SCHED.

GRACE CHURCH OF OSCEOLA

Pastor: Rev. Dennis M. Mullen, 715-327-8119 St. Dominic: Sat. 4:30 p.m.; Sun. 10:30 a.m.

Immaculate Conception: Sun. 8:30 a.m.

Call the office for daily & holy day Mass times

GRACE BAPTIST - GRANTSBURG

Church Phone 715-866-4111; Rev. Merrill Olson - Pastor Sun. Schl. - 9:30 a.m.; Wor. - 10:45 a.m (Nursery Provided)

“The Cure for the Common Church” 722 Seminole Ave., Osceola Pastor Dr. Kent Haralson; 715-294-4222 or 715-755-3454; info@gracechurchosceola.com Sun.: Praise & Worship Serv. 9 am., Adult Bible Study 10:45 a.m., Children’s Sun. Schl. 10:45 a.m.

523 1st St., Clayton, 715-948-2493 Fr. Christopher Wojcik, Pastor Sat. Vespers - 5 p.m.; Sun. Liturgy - 9:30 a.m.

Meeting at Zion Lutheran Church, 28005 Old Towne Rd., Chisago Lakes, MN Fr. Robert McMeekin, pastor hcomm.org Sunday Worship Service 9:30 a.m.

NAZARENE

NAZARENE

CALVARY CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 510 S. Vincent, St. Croix Falls Pastor Lori Ward, 715-483-3696 Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Worship 10:45 a.m. & Wed. 6:30 p.m.

FAITH COMMUNITY

7535 Peet St., Danbury, 715-656-4010 Reverend R.A. Luebke Adult Bible Service 9 a.m.; Services: Sun. 10 a.m.; Sunday School during church service.

NONDENOMINATIONAL

NONDENOMINATIONAL

CENTERPOINT CHURCH “Come as you are”

Pastor Dick Enerson, www.centerpointstcroix.com 715-294-1833, Meeting at SCF High Schl. Main entrance 740 Maple Drive, St. Croix Falls Sunday Worship 10 - 11:15 a.m.

NEW LIFE COMMUNITY - AMERY Pastor Timothy Barnes Sat. 7 p.m. prayer; Sun. Worship 10 a.m.; Children’s Church to 6th Grade

NEW LIFE CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY

Meets at Dresser Elem. School, Dresser Pastor Michael Brand, 715-417-2468 Adult Class 9 a.m.; Sun. Schl. 9:45 a.m.; Worship Service 9:45 a.m.; Nursery available

NEW WINE CHURCH - CENTURIA 309 5th Street, 715-338-2751 Pastors Randy and Pam Stone Sunday 10 a.m.; Wednesday 7 p.m.

NORTHERN PINES FRIENDS WORSHIP GROUP 715-733-0481 or 715-733-0480 for time of meeting.

INTERDENOMINATIONAL

INTERDENOMINATIONAL

RIVER VALLEY CHRISTIAN

1289 160th St. (Hwy. 65), St. Croix Falls 715-483-5378 Pastors Dan and Claudia Denissen Asst. Pastor Ken Janes Sun. School 9 a.m.; Worship 10 a.m.

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Students of the Week GRANTSBURG

FREDERIC

Kourtney Schultz has been chosen Frederic Elementary School’s student of the week. She is in kindergarten and the daughter of Anthony and Rhyan Schultz. Kourtney’s attitude and willingness to help anybody makes her a very special girl. She loves to sing and dance and loves to learn new things. Kourtney always has a smile on her face. She is so excited to start reading and writing. Watch out for this little girl, she is going to grow up doing great things.

Zane Matz has been chosen Frederic Middle School’s student of the week. He is in seventh grade and the son of Glenn and Shari Matz.

Zane is very motivated, has excellent work habits, is a classroom leader and is knowledgeable on numerous subjects. He is involved in confirmation youth group, basketball, soccer, baseball and football. He enjoys playing piano and trumpet and likes to hunt and fish.

He wants to go to UW-Madison for architecture.

Chad Chenal has been chosen Frederic High School’s student of the week. He is a senior and the son of Kenneth and Dorothy Chenal. Chad is a very creative individual, an independent learner with a good sense of humor and good work habits. He works with his father building wooden picture frames and drywalling. Chad enjoys playing guitar, ice fishing, hunting and learning about computers. He plans to go to college to study graphic/Web design and music.

Sam Kuhn has been chosen Grantsburg Middle School’s student of the week. She is in sixth grade and the daughter of Laura Kuhn and Philip Kuhn. Sam is a diligent worker, kind to all her classmates and strives to do her best at all times. Her smile and positive attitude add a lot to the classroom. Sam’s favorite class is gym.

ST. CROIX FALLS

LUCK

Christopher Pouliot has been chosen Luck Elementary School’s student of the week. He is in sixth grade and the son of Jon and Rayna Memmer. Chris is a very conscientious person and very helpful in the classroom. He has many friends, a great sense of humor and always has a smile on his face. Chris can be counted on to get things done. He likes all sports and is involved in football and baseball. He also enjoys the outdoors.

Jillian Klatt has been chosen Luck Middle School’s student of the week. She is in eighth grade and the daughter of Pam and John Klatt. Jillian is an upbeat, happy-go-lucky girl who always works hard to the best of her ability in class and in sports. She is involved in band, choir, volleyball, basketball, softball, dance and club volleyball. Jillian enjoys snowboarding, dancing, playing sports and spending time with her family.

Sarah Elert has been chosen Luck High School’s student of the week.

She is a junior and the daughter of Todd and Nancy Elert. Sarah is always participating in class discussions and although she has her own opinions, she doesn’t force them onto other students. She has a positive, can-do attitude. Sarah is involved in FCCLA, student council, Luck royalty, teachers aid, Forensics, school plays, volleyball and works at the school store. She plans to go to college in the medical field.

Brianne Mottaz has been chosen St. Croix Falls Elementary School’s student of the week.

She is in third grade and the daughter of Brian and Marie Mottaz. Math is her favorite subject and she enjoys reading, both at school and at home. Brie likes playing soccer and swimming.

She has a collection of marbles and adds to her collection by earning them in her classroom.

Brie loves to finger knit and is willing to teach others.

Rose Koran-Rambo has been chosen St. Croix Falls Middle School’s student of the week.

She is in eighth grade and the daughter of Beth Hays. Rose has two sisters, Alexie and Kenzee.

Her pets include three cats. Rose is involved in drama and also enjoys softball. Her favorite subject is math. Rose is a great student to work with. She is pleasant, hardworking and responsible for her behavior and schoolwork.

Rachel Castorena has been chosen St. Croix Falls High School’s student of the week.

She is a freshman and the daughter of Jackie and Javier Castorena. Rachel likes to make chainmail bracelets and necklaces and reads a lot. She is involved in dance.

WEBSTER

SIREN

Ben Lemieux has been chosen Siren Elementary School’s student of the week. He is in fourth grade and the son of Michael and Lori Lemieux. Ben is a very strong academic student with great work ethic. He excels in math and spelling. Being physically active is important to Ben. He participates in basketball and football, but baseball is his favorite sport to play. He is an honest, considerate young man and a pleasure to be around. Ben would like to play quarterback for the Minnesota Vikings.

Bert Luedtke has been chosen Grantsburg High School's student of the week. He is a sophomore and the son of Brad Luedtke and Teresa Domagalski.

He is a great communicator with people of all backgrounds and abilities. He is involved in football, wrestling and weightlifting.

He plans to attend college to become a sign language interpreter and help out in the deaf community.

Jeremy Wikstrom has been chosen Siren High School’s student of the week. He is a junior and the son of Bruce and Deanna Wikstrom. Jeremy is a hardworking student taking challenging courses and looking forward to attending college.

Jeremy is taking sign language through ITV. He is involved in football and enjoys hunting and sports. Jeremy plans to attend college in the future. The person he admires the most is his dad.

Wyatt Netzel has been chosen Webster Elementary School’s student of the week. He is the son of Tammy Bostrom and Shane Netzel. Wyatt attends Tiny Tigers in Webster and is enjoying learning all the Letterland characters. His favorite character is Peter Puppy.

Wyatt is a gentle and kind child who has made many friends. He has a quiet smile.

Raelyn Tretsven has been chosen Webster Middle School’s student of the week. She is in seventh grade and the daughter of Karen Felix and Mark Tretsven.

Raelyn is a hard worker and her grades show it. She has a very outgoing personality and is someone you can rely on. Raelyn is involved in SIGN, volleyball, softball and basketball. She enjoys horseback riding. Raelyn most admires her mom and dad.

Sean Snorek has been chosen Webster High School’s student of the week. He is a senior and the son of Duane and Kim Snorek.

Sean has great values and works hard for his grades. He respects adults and behaves like an adult.

Sean is involved in the Danbury Fire Department. He enjoys fishing, hunting, weightlifting and ATVs. Sean plans to attend Lakeshore Tech College for windmills or to become a professional firefighter.

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Jacob Schwegman has been chosen Unity Elementary School’s student of the week. He is in first grade and the son of Matt and Christine Schwegman.

Jacob is a very polite and respectful boy. He displays exemplary behavior and citizenship.

Jacob is a great role model for his peers.

Jordan Lowe has been chosen Unity Middle School’s student of the week. He is in seventh grade and the son of Scott and Shelly Lowe. Jordan works very hard and shows kindness to others.

He has a great sense of humor and is a stand-up guy. Jordan has great work ethic and leadership characteristics, along with many others.

Amanda Minke has been chosen Unity High School’s student of the week. She is a sophomore and the daughter of Judith and Rex Minke. Amanda enjoys reading, writing and walking. She plans to go to college to become a counselor or English teacher.

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JANUARY

THURSDAY/14 Frederic

• 500 cards at the senior center, 6:30 p.m.

Luck

• 2010 Census Team testing at 401 Main St., 6 p.m., 715-833-6870, 866-861-2010, www.2010censusjobs.gov.

Coming events

St. Croix Falls

FRIDAY/15

Frederic Luck

• Lions Club Bingo night at Luck Lions Hall/DBS Hall, 5-8 p.m.

• 2010 Census Team testing at the government center, 5 & 7 p.m., 866-861-2010, www.2010censusjobs.gov.

St. Croix Falls

• Exercise 10-11 a.m., Skip-Bo 11 a.m.-noon, blood pressures, general meeting and potluck 12:30 p.m., 500 6:30-10 p.m., at the senior center, 715-483-1901, 715-483-3443.

Frederic

• Pokeno played at the senior center, 1 p.m.

Siren

• Fish fry at Burnett County Moose Lodge, 5:307:30 p.m., 715-349-5923.

FRIDAY/22

Spooner

Balsam Lake

• Northern Wisconsin Ag Safari: Winter Rye at the Ag Research Station, 10:30 a.m.-noon, 715-635-3506, 800-528-1914.

• Family Resource Day at the Unity School, breakfast 7:15-8:45 a.m., exhibits 8-10 a.m.

Frederic

St. Croix Falls

• Pokeno played at the senior center, 1 p.m.

• Bridge 10 a.m.-noon, Bingo 1-3 p.m., at the senior center, 715-483-1901, 715-483-3443.

Frederic

• Ninth-Annual Sleigh Parade at the high school, noon, 715-327-4955.

• Mini buffet, cards and games at the senior center.

• 3-Saturday ice-fishing contest. Register 6-7 a.m. each day, weigh in before 5 p.m. at Great Northern Outdoors, 715-327-4417.

• Ruby’s Pantry at school bus garage, 7 a.m. $15 donation, 715-327-4143.

Luck

• Ice Age Trail hosts second-annual X-C Ski Tour in Straight Lake Park. Meet at 11 a.m., 270th Ave., 715-472-2248.

Osceola

• Youth In Harmony barbershop concert at the high school, 4:30 p.m.

Webster

• Ice-fishing contest on Yellow Lake, 9 a.m.3 p.m.

SUNDAY/17 St. Croix Falls

• Sunday breakfast at the American Legion Post 143, 8 a.m.-noon.

Turtle Lake

• Upper Turtle Lake ice-fishing contest, 11

Frederic

• 500 cards at the senior center, 6:30 p.m.

Balsam Lake

Amery

Balsam Lake

• Infant/child class at the Red Cross office, 5:30-9:30 p.m., 715-485-3025, www.scvarc.org.

THURSDAY/21

Amery

• Potluck dinner for members and prospective members of Friends of the Library, at the library, 5 p.m., 715-268-9340.

• Northern Lakes Center for the Arts presents A Writers’ Forum, 715-268-6811.

WEDNESDAY/20 • Pokeno played at the senior center, 1 p.m.

• 2010 Census Team testing at 107 Hope Rd. W, 5 & 7 p.m., 715-833-6870, 866-861-2010, www.2010censusjobs.gov.

• TOPS open house at Comforts of Home, 5:30 p.m., 715-327-8063.

• Exercise 10-11 a.m., Skip-Bo 11 a.m.-noon, 500 6:30-10 p.m., at the senior center, 715-4831901, 715-483-3443.

SATURDAY/16

center, 715-483-1901, 715-483-3443.

• Introductory planning meeting for the City of Trails 5K at the library, 8:30 a.m., 715-4839542, www.cityoftrails5k.com.

Spooner

The harshest and snowiest winter we’ve had in northwest Wisconsin in several years may be brought to its knees this week with a January thaw, with temperatures topping 30 degrees, according to some forecasts. - Photo by Gary King a.m.-3 p.m.

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MONDAY/18 Balsam Lake

• Polk County Sportsmen’s Club meeting at the American Legion Hall, 7 p.m., 715-2688267.

• Polk County Master Gardeners meeting at the Justice Center. Meeting 6:45 p.m., program 7:30 p.m., 715-268-6130, 715-268-8786.

• Adult/AED CPR class at the Red Cross office, 5:30-9:30 p.m., 715-485-3025, www.scvarc.org.

Frederic

• Spades played at the senior center, 1 p.m.

• Red Cross blood drive at the high school, 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., 715-327-4223.

Grantsburg

• Auditions for PFCT production of “The Wizard of Oz” at the high school, 3:455:45 p.m.

• Financial Aid Night at the high school library, 6-7:30 p.m.

Luck

2010 Census Team testing at 401 Main St., 10 a.m. and 1 p.m., 715-833-6870, 866-861-2010,

• Northern Wisconsin Ag Safari: Taking Charge in Challenging Times at the Ag Research Station, 10:30 a.m.-noon, 715-635-3506, 800-528-1914.

St. Croix Falls

• Bridge, 10 a.m.-noon at the senior center, 715-483-1901, 715-483-3443.

St. Croix Falls

SATURDAY/23

TUESDAY/19

• Northern Lakes Center for the Arts presents A Young Performers’ Concert, 7:30 p.m., 715268-6811.

• Wisconsin Wildlife Federation Banquet at Crickets. Open 5 p.m., dinner 7 p.m., 715-4170940.

• TF Christian Women meeting, 11:30 a.m. at the senior center, 715-257-4741, 715-857-5573.

Balsam Lake

• First aid class at the Red Cross office, 5:309:30 p.m., 715-485-3025, www.scvarc.org.

Clam Falls

• Coffee hour at the Clam Falls Lutheran Church, 10 a.m.

Grantsburg

• Grantsburg Christian Women’s Club meets at the senior center, 9 a.m., 715-463-5953, 715463-5207.

Siren

• Monthly meeting and January birthday party at the senior center, 715-349-7810.

• Siren Lioness Club regular monthly meeting at the senior center, 6:30 p.m.

St. Croix Falls

• Exercise 10-11 a.m., Skip-Bo 11 a.m.-noon, 500 and Dominos 12:30-4 p.m., at the senior

Amery

Dairyland

• Free showing of “Fireproof” at Woodland Wesleyan Church, 6 p.m., 715-558-6789.

Frederic

• Mini buffet, cards and games at the senior center.

St. Croix Falls

• Randy Sabien in concert at Festival Theatre, 7:30 p.m., 715-483-3387.

MONDAY/25 Centuria

• Polk County Genealogy Society meeting at the home of Judy Wester, 12:30 p.m., 715-6461447.

A call for writers and artists A new feature in 2010 will be the Artspage, a presentation of the best works we can gather from the twocounty area and beyond. We will accept continuous submissions of photography, drawings, any images that can be reproduced in a newspaper, writings and short prose and poetry, with a mind

toward appropriateness for this publication.

Humorous, creative, satirical, imaginative and images that challenge, provoke and enlighten are sought. Give us your best and we’ll do the rest. Depending on the flow of submissions, this can be anywhere from a monthly to a weekly feature. We will need a healthy

Twins holiday greeting card winner The Minnesota Twins invited K-8 students throughout the Midwest to create Twins holiday greeting cards and Clara Early, 12, of St. Peter Catholic School in North St. Paul, Minn., submitted the winning entry. Early is the daughter of Jon and CoCo Early, granddaughter of Gene and Eunice Early and great-granddaughter of Wallace and Clara Early. The winner of the contest won a prize package including tickets, signed baseball bat, recognition on the Target Field scoreboard and and official prize bag.

– Photos submitted

dose of submissions, so get out your pencils and pens, cameras and computers, brushes and whatever accoutrements you require to create your art, and get busy, please. This space could also be used for arts news, previews and reviews of arts and literary events, or profiles of/interviews with writers and

artists. Only you can ensure the success of this experiment. Send images in jpeg form, short poetry, prose and bio in the body of an e-mail, to: winterboo@centurytel.net or the-leader@centurytel.net.