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Approximately $140,000 of missing bills recovered by authorities PAGE 2

Sheriff working to get back mutual aid Ability of tribal police to respond in support of county officers critical PAGE 3

Wheels for Makayla Page 11

Unity Area Ambulance sold

Founder Carol Pool turns over the reins PAGE 14

First guilty plea in drug investigation

2008: Year in review, II CURRENTS FEATURE

Luck principal John Nichols retires Page 24

S PO RT S

Two area wrestlers reach championship status Find out who in Sports Inside this section

Agencies join forces PAGE 3

“Jack London: Work and Life” Big Read literary course offered POLK/BURNETT COUNTIES - Subzero temperatures, a blanket of snow, and a month of January days hanging before us like a row of icicles.

Reading Jack London’s “Call of the Wild” in participation with the St. Croix River Valley Big Read just seems fitting.

“Jack London: Work and Life,” a literary community education course led by Dr. Carolyn Wedin will be offered in conjunction with the Big Read program in Polk and Burnett counties and Chisago County, Minn.

Funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts and the Wisconsin Humanities Council, educators, librarians and interested readers are welcome to register and enjoy an in-depth look at turn-of-thecentury adventurer, renegade and author, Jack London. Participants will read “Call of the

See The Big Read, page 4

Eating hot dogs and playing fetch can leave you dog-tired sometimes. Such was the case for Libby, a springer spaniel whose owner was kind enough to offer up his jacket after a long, cold and windy Saturday on Clam Lake near Siren. Colder days are yet to come. – Photo by Marty Seeger

2 008: St or i es t ha t i mp a ct e d o ur c or n er o f t he w or l d

by Gary King BURNETT/POLK COUNTIES – Rising gas prices, the war in Iraq and the presidential election affected us here in northwestern Wisconsin as much as anywhere in 2008, but we also had our own issues and stories to tell, as the past 52 issues of the Leader attest to.

The following briefs represent the top stories of 2008, as they pertain to news covered by this

newspaper, and in the opinion of just one person – the editor. Most of what follows relates to harder news, with little or no mention of the inspiring stories of people helping people, stories which also graced our pages in 2008 but are a little more difficult to judge in terms of importance.

Here are the picks for the top 10 stories of 2008:

See Top stories, page 4

Making a splash in 2008. A young man was pulled into the water pit during a mini version of The Big Tug, held at the Taylors Falls Lions Park in August. – Photo by Gary King

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Lincoln in Burnett County, Bone Lake change caucus dates AREA – The towns of Lincoln in Burnett County and Bone Lake in Polk County have changed the dates of their nominating caucuses.

The Lincoln caucus will be this

Saturday, Jan. 10. Bone Lake will hold its caucus Tuesday, Jan. 20.

Town nominating caucuses are where residents gather to decide who will be on the ballot in the April election where vot-

ers elect their town boards. All towns and many villages are holding caucuses this month. A complete list of caucus dates and a citizen’s guide to caucuses was in last week’s Leader. - Gregg Westigard

Young men play Santa with stolen $230,000 POLK COUNTY - Two young men suspected of stealing at least $230,000 from a rural Amery residence Sunday, Dec. 28, went on a shopping spree and gave away various gifts of property and cash to friends and acquaintances.

Andrew Selvig, 18, Taylors Falls, Minn., and Samuel Durkot, 19, Cambridge, Minn., are in police custody, facing charges of theft.

According to the Polk County Sheriff's Department, the owner of the stolen cash - 2,300 to 2,500 $100 bills - is Selvig’s grandfather. He contacted police at 5:55 p.m. Sunday and said a small, fireproof safe had been removed from his house during a two-day period prior to his discovery.

Selvig and Durkot had stayed overnight at the victim's home from Christmas Eve until Christmas Day. Authorities caught up with Selvig at his father's home in Lake City, Minn. Selvig denied any knowledge of the theft but was in possession of $2,000 in cash.

Police found a small safe in his vehicle.

Selvig implicated his friend, Durkot, as an accomplice and further indicated that the cash was divided between the two of

Andrew Selvig and Sam Durkot them. During the two days they had the money, police say, Selvig and Durkot purchased a Mitsubish convertible, a Buick Roadmaster, a Ford F-350 truck, a Ford Ranger pickup, a Ford Focus and a Dodge Neon. They also purchased numerous electronics included a flatscreen TV and some tools.

Various gifts of property and cash were given out by the two men to friends and acquaintances throughout the Twin Cities, and the St. Cloud and Isanti County, Minn., areas.

One of the men allegedly claimed they had won money at a casino.

Some of the money was used to pay off debts to family members.

On Wednesday, Dec. 31, Selvig was transported from Goodhue County, Minn., to the Polk County Jail on felony theft charges after waiving extradition. A warrant was issued for Durkot on Dec. 29 in Polk County. Information was that Durkot was enroute to Florida, accompanied by a juvenile female runaway from the Anoka County, Minn., area.

On Dec. 30 at about 6:30 p.m., the Polk County Sheriff's office was notified by Elizabethtown Police Department in Kentucky that they had the female and Durkot in custody and were holding Durkotot on the Polk County warrant pending extradition and transport. At this point, the Polk County Sheriff's Department has recovered approximately $140,000 in cash and all the above vehicles except the one in Kentucky with Durkot.

Anyone having contact with these two suspects since Christmas and given any gifts or cash is asked to call the Polk County Sheriff's Office, for Sgt. Ray Joy at 715-485-8326 or Investigator Pete Johnson at 715-485-8336. – with information from Polk County Sheriff’s Dept.

Briefly BURNETT COUNTY – The Burnett County Sheriff’s Department has started 2009 with a key position open. The chief deputy position, formerly held by Don Taylor, has not yet been filled. Burnett County Sheriff Dean Roland said that the hiring committee will hold a second interview with the leading candidate this week because, according to Roland, “you can’t ask enough questions in one interview to know if you really want to work together.” After the meeting this week, the hiring committee will try to determine if they will offer the candidate the job. Even if there is a job offer, it will be subject to further background checks.

There is no estimation yet on when the position will be filled. - Sherill Summer ••• AMERY - Red Rock radio stations The New Mix 105 FM and AM 1260 WXCE, Amery announced this week that Terry Rydeen of St. Croix Falls is the winner of their huge holiday contest, Live Free for a Month. As the grand-prize winner, Rydeen will have her house or rent payment paid for a month, her car payment paid for a month, her utilities are paid for one month and Rydeen also gets $300 in groceries from Dick’s Fresh Market, Amery. Rydeen’s name was drawn live on-the-air on Wednesday morning Dec. 31. Rydeen was one of nearly 200 grandprize finalists. - submitted

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First guilty plea in St. Croix Tribal drug investigation MADISON - A 28-year-old Siren man pleaded guilty Tuesday, Dec. 30, in U.S. District Court in Madison to distributing approximately 18 grams of crack cocaine.

Joseph Merrill faces a mandatory minimum penalty of five years in prison and a maximum penalty of 40 years in prison, without parole. Chief Judge Barbara Crabb scheduled sentencing for Feb. 27.

The government’s proof at the guilty plea hearing established that an undercover special agent from the Wisconsin Department of Justice, working with a confidential informant, arranged to purchase crack cocaine from Manley Williams on Sept. 9, 2006. Joseph Merrill drove Williams to the drug deal, which took place outside Trego, and the undercover agent purchased 18.5 grams of crack cocaine. Co-defendant Manley Williams is scheduled for a jury trial in federal court beginning on March 2.

U.S. Attorney Erik C. Peterson stated that the guilty plea was the first resulting from a long-term investigation being conducted by the Wisconsin Department of Justice, Division of Criminal Investigation-Narcotics Bureau, the FBI, the St. Croix Tribal Police Department, the Rice Lake Police Department, the Barron County Sheriff’s Department, the Burnett County Sheriff’s Department, the Polk County Sheriff’s Department and the Wisconsin State Patrol.

Peterson stated that the investigation is continuing and additional indictments and arrests are expected.

Prosecution of the cases is being handled by Assistant U.S. Attorney John W. Vaudreuil. - from the U.S. Attorney’s office

Two new assistant district attorney

Polk County District Attorney Daniel Steffen, left, started his new term of office Monday by swearing in two new assistant district attorneys, Moria Ludvigson and Daniel Tolan. They will be splitting the position, working alternate weeks at the county while continuing their private law practices on the other weeks. Ludvigson is a native of Osceola, and Tolan is a native of Luck. Each has had experience working with Polk County and each has worked for district attorneys in other counties. Polk County has been seeking an additional district attorney for many years to help meet a growing court case load. The district attorneys are state employees. - Photo by Gregg

Iver’s Mountain protest continues on three fronts LAKETOWN/BALSAM LAKE – Efforts to halt the Laketown Quarry on Iver’s Mountain continue on three fronts as the new year starts.

First, the Polk County Land Conservation Committee is meeting all this week to hear an appeal of the reclamation plan permit granted to Mathy Construction by the land and water

resources department.

The contested case hearing will result in a ruling by the committee and that ruling could be further contested in court.

A reclamation permit is required before a non-metallic mine can open. Gregg Westigard

Sheriff working to get back tribal mutual aid

by Nancy Jappe SIREN – Burnett County Sheriff Dean Roland and St. Croix Tribal Police Chief Frank Taylor were in Madison Dec. 16, 2008, to testify before a joint committee of senators, state representatives and tribal representatives formed to look at tribal relations. One of the subjects under discussion was sheriff’s department/tribal mutual assistance. Other subjects being looked at by the committee include things like education and funding.

According to Roland, the Oneida Tribe asked the state’s attorney general in either October or November 2008 for his opinion on tribal authority and the jurisdiction of the Native American tribes. Research was done, and the attorney general gave his opinion which led to the prohibition of tribes from

offering mutual aid to sheriff’s departments.

“We rely on one another,” Roland said in his testimony before the committee.

“I have a certain number of officers (to call upon), counting tribal officers, at any one time. With days off/training etc. one-third of that number could be on duty in a 24-hour period. Divide that number over three shifts, and you get a maximum number of people that could be on at any one time. This is not bad coverage for a 17,300-person rural community.

“But for holidays, e.g. July 4 when there were over 80,000 people traveling through or here, now you are testing law enforcement, possibly fire and ambulance (staff),” Roland continued.

“We are set up as a rural community that relies on each other for support.

Then we lose 14 tribal officers with the swoop of the pen. This might work well in big cities that have manpower.”

“We have six reservations scattered throughout this county,” Roland went on to point out. “Polk and Barron counties have one square mile of reservation each.”

Roland has been in contact with Burnett County Corporate Counsel David Grindell in regard to working out an agreement with the St. Croix Tribe that would permit the giving of mutual assistance. He said that Grindell favors such an agreement.

The reason why nothing has been done so far? “Number one reason is time,” Roland said. “The number two reason is that I don’t speak lawyereze. I have been asking for a boiler-plate agreement because I want to do it right.

The onus is on me to write this, but I have got to have something to look at.”

At this time, Roland does have one example of an agreement in hand. He said it is difficult to come up with wording because he is dealing with sovereignty issues, and there is no way of dictating what the tribe may or may not be able to do. He does have the assurance from the St. Croix Tribe that they are willing to give attention to such an agreement.

“The problem is getting time to write it,” Roland said.

He will be meeting with Sen. Bob Jauch and Rep. Ann Hraychuck later this month, and getting together again with Grindell on the wording for the agreement.

Burnett offificcials take oath

Four Burnett County officials were sworn in to new four-year terms on Monday, Jan. 5. All were elected to their respective offices in the November election.

Burnett County Circuit Judge Ken Kutz officiated at the swearing-in ceremony held in the Burnett County Courtroom. Shown (L to R): Judge Ken Kutz, Joanne Pahl, treasurer, who is starting her sixth term, Jeanine Chell, register of deeds, who is starting her fifth term, Wanda Hinrichs, county clerk, who is starting her third term and Bill Norine, district attorney, who is starting his first term. This will be the first four-year term for all of these elected offices.

Formerly they were elected to two-year terms. – Photo by Sherill Summer

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Top stories/from page 1 1. The Trade Lake Camp. – Two stories – one of the most inspiring and one of the most disheartening – came out of a little-known camp for mentally challenged adults near Grantsburg in 2008.

Alone, the inspiring story of how volunteers and law enforcement gathered every day for a week in June to search thick woods to find 25-year-old Keith Kennedy, who had wandered away from the camp, is undoubtedly the top local story of the year.

But add a story that doesn’t end well and the camp becomes a focal point for dramatic news in the summer of 2008, evoking emotions from sheer joy to tragedy.

A month after the rescue of Keith Kennedy, a 49-year-old woman was found dead at the camp, the apparent victim of a tragic mistake.

Camp director Peggy Hjelseth faces charges, including second-degree reckless homicide, for giving Shirley Meade medication intended for another camper. The state forced the camp to close.

The two stories co-existed in the pages of newspapers, large and small, across the state.

In the case of the Kennedy rescue story, it was worldwide.

Major news outlets contacted the Leader for photos of the rescue of Keith Kennedy, taken by reporter Priscilla Bauer, who was on the scene as Kennedy was brought to a waiting air ambulance.

It was a rare happy ending for cases involving a person missing for seven days in the wilderness, especially considering Kennedy is autistic, has a limited vocabulary, is afraid of noises and had gone days without anti-rejection medication required since his kidney transplant operation. Kennedy was found during the last hour of the last day of official searching, after Don Taylor of the Burnett County Sheriff’s Department challenged fellow searchers to go into the wilderness for one last sweep.

••• 2. The sentencing of Randy Lord. A 24-year-old Osceola man was sentenced in February to seven years in state prison by Polk County Circuit Court Judge Robert Rasmussen. In a courtroom charged with emotion, Vicki Frascone, sitting in a wheelchair, told of

how she and her husband, Ricky, were on their Harley on a sunny day in June, 2007, leaving the Milltown Fishermen’s Party celebration to visit the dealership where they had purchased the motorcycle, when Lord drove his SUV into their path.

Ricky was killed. Vicki was s e r i o u s l y injured. Lord, who had been drinking screwdrivers since breakfast, was on his way home for an afternoon nap. “As they were preparing me to be airlifted to Regions Hospital in St. Paul, I asked them (EMS workers) how Rick was doing,” Vicki said in a breaking voice. “I was told they were not worried about him right now. That statement confirmed for me that Rick had not made it…my heart was broken.” One of the more powerful stories of 2008. The sentencing and ensuing publicity brought more public awareness to the issue of drinking and driving in Wisconsin – and Vicki and Ricky’s story was chosen to be part of the Milwaukee JournalSentinel’s “Wasted in Wisconsin” series.

••• 3. Deadly force case. Text messages are the crux of the state’s case against 32-year-old Kyle Huggett, a Minneapolis firefighter who shot and killed John H. Peach, 29, of Grantsburg on Jan. 20, 2008, at Huggett’s home near Danbury. The two men had allegedly been exchanging text messages back and forth during the Packer-Giant NFC Championship game, an exchange which apparently led to Peach’s decision to drive to Huggett’s home for a confrontation. Huggett told authorities Peach broke through the front door of his house and he thought he had a weapon, so he shot him.

Is it a simple case of self-defense? The case will be played out in the courtroom in 2009 and will likely shed more light on the Wisconsin law regarding the legal use of deadly force.

••• 4. Nursing homes/elder care. The announcement of plans to revive the former Capeside Cove Good Samaritan Center nursing home building at Siren into an assisted living center/memory care center and efforts by a citizens group to keep the L.O. Simenstad Nursing Care Unit at Osceola in operation, were major stories in 2008. Add

the ongoing saga of Golden Age Manor, the nursing home at Amery owned for the last half century by Polk County, and it was a full year of local headlines focused on concern over senior health facilities.

••• 5. Gableman elected to State Supreme Court.

Justice Michael Gableman was appointed to the Burnett County Circuit Court in 2002 (taking over for the retired Judge James Taylor) and was overwhelmingly elected to the bench in 2003 with 78 percent of the vote in Burnett County. He left his mark on the local community through implementation of programs to improve the justice system locally.

They included adopting the Restorative Justice program, a drug and alcohol court program, inmate community service and an intensive effort to gather unpaid or overdue fines and court costs.

Gableman gained the Supreme Court position after a convincing win in April over sitting-Justice Louis Butler.

Controversy followed Gableman to his new position when the state’s Judicial Commission filed a complaint over Gableman’s advertising tactics against Butler ,but Gableman responded that campaign advertising should be free speech.

••• 6. Hospital improvements. Local hospitals completed impressive construction projects in 2008, including Amery Regional Medical Center, Burnett Medical Center, St. Croix Regional Medical Center and Osceola Medical Center. From additions to completely new hospitals, to a new helipad, the signs for investment in local health care were positive in 2008.

••• 7. Motorcycle-deer collisions. It may not have been record-setting, but a disturbing trend of motorcycle-deer collisions in the region left three people dead – two in Polk County – one man paralyzed and others seriously injured during the summer of 2008. The Leader interviewed a woman, at her request, who was airlifted after striking a deer while driving a motorcycle. As she recovered from her injuries, her husband struck a deer while driving a motorcycle and was killed. The article focused on helmet use.

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8. World War II veterans to Washington, D.C. – This project began nationwide a few years ago and eventually reached Burnett and Polk counties, where local Legion members and other volunteers took up the cause. Getting the aging World War II veterans to the nation’s capital to see the stillnew World War II Memorial, along with the rest of the sites, was accomplished in November, thanks to a yearlong fundraising effort. Unity teacher Karoline White chronicled the trip via a Web site, where she posted photos, interviews with the veterans and a diary of the trip’s progress.

••• 9. Groundbreaking for Centuria plant. Amidst the increased concern for the local economy and jobs amidst the worst national economy in decades – some say since the Great Depression – the groundbreaking at Centuria of a 47,500 square-foot plant that will manufacture wood pellets for heating and wood shavings for animal bedding, was a sign of hope. More than 800 persons applied for jobs. The business could provide 85 to 100 jobs by the fall of 2009.

••• 10. School board decision to demolish the Frederic pool. Not a big story for most of Burnett and Polk counties, but to residents of Frederic and the surrounding community, it meant closure of a longstanding issue. For some, it was the equivalent of losing a family member. The decision ends years of discussion about who should be paying for the maintenance of the facility, which was once the engine of the school district’s summer school program. The 50-yearold pool, built under the guidance of William Johnson III, who still lives within view of the facility, was constructed when building codes were simpler and a group of volunteers could grab shovels and cement bags and create a dream.

The decision leaves the question whether the community today can match the enthusiasm and dedication in helping to raise funds and find grants for its replacement.

St. Croix Scenic National Riverway Visitor Center on Saturday, Jan. 24.

Then, a Winter Rendezvous, at Forts Folle Avoine, Webster, on Saturday, Feb. 7. Events are family oriented, featuring outdoor experiences with sled dogs, natural resources, history and literature.

Activities for children include storytelling with enriching arts making.

Thirdly, don’t miss the two-day Environmental Symposium featuring Arctic explorer Ann Bancroft and the Wild and Scenic Film Festival presented

by Patagonia on Feb. 27-28. Register for this excellent program for families, educators, environmentalists, historians, students and all book lovers by contacting the Festival Theatre Box Office, 888887-6002.

“This program was designed to highlight themes from our natural environment, the past and its future, both locally and globally,” says Sarah Adams, library director. “Over 150,000 residents of the three counties in our Big Read area will have access to this program through the public events, small group

discussions or simply through their local public library. It’s great way for lots of people to connect over important topics.”

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, 54024. For additional questions about becoming a Big Read donor or joining in the Big Read, please contact Amy 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 its Web site at www.neabigread.org. - from St. Croix River Valley Big Read

Photo credits: Trade Lake Camp sign and mother praying by Priscilla Bauer; courtroom scene by Gary King; Judge Gableman by Nancy Jappe; World War II veterans by Karoline White

The Big Read/from page 1 Wild,” several short stories including London’s famous “To Build a Fire,” pieces of nonfiction, including letters from London to the editor as well as to individuals, “Eight Factors of Literary Success” and various magazine and newspaper articles. Books will be available from the instructor, to buy or borrow. Continuing education units are available through Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College.

The course is offered through the community education programs in Frederic and Osceola. Sessions will meet at Frederic High School, Mondays from 6:30 to 9 p.m., Jan. 12-Feb. 16 and at Osceola Intermediate School, Tuesdays from 6:30 to 9 p.m., Jan. 13-27, Feb. 10-24. (No class Feb. 3).

Contact Ann Fawver, director of community education, Frederic Schools, at 715-327-4868 or at the following e-mail address: fawvera@frederic.k12.wi.us or director of community education, Osceola School District, 715-294-2127 (407) or comed@osceola.k12.wi.us for more information. Instructor Dr.

Carolyn Wedin has 35 years of college teaching experience and is the originator and ongoing teacher of the successful literary community education courses in Frederic.

The Big Read in the St. Croix River Valley is planned for Jan. 24 to Feb. 28 and will focus on the classic canine tale of survival, “The Call of the Wild,” by Jack London. The Big Read gives communities the opportunity to come together to read, discuss, and celebrate one of 23 selections from American and world literature.

Book discussion kits, including multiple copies of the book, readers guides and commentary CD, are available for groups at libraries in Polk and Burnett counties in Wisconsin and Chisago County in Minnesota. The goal is to allow leaders to gather neighbors, friends, colleagues or co-workers together to read and enjoy a book together.

Three large public events frame and enhance the St. Croix River Valley Big Read. First a Klondike Kickoff Event at

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Inter-County Co-op has profitable 75th-anniversary year

Publisher honored by state at annual meeting

by Gregg Westigard FREDERIC – “You have no debt, you have no old or new business to discuss, and you are operating in the black,” Rep. Ann Hraychuck said last Saturday at the annual meeting of the InterCooperative Publishing County Association. “That is a remarkable achievement.”

Hraychuck and Sen. Sheila Harsdorf were attending the co-op’s meeting to present a plaque from the Legislature honoring the 75th anniversary of the cooperative that publishes the InterCounty Leader. The meeting came at the end of a year of celebrations honoring the newspaper and publishing company formed by farmers in the depth of the Depression in 1933.

Over 150 co-op members and guests gathered at Hacker’s Lanes in Frederic to hear a financial report on the co-op’s year and elect directors to the ICCPA board.

“This is a good financial report,” Roger Van Someren, auditor with Carlson Highland, told the members.

“The cooperative is a strong organization and you had a good year.”

Van Someren said that while total sales of $5.3 million were down slightly for the year, expenses were also down and the cooperative had an operating profit of $33,744 for the year. He said that revenues from subscriptions, commercial printing and inserts were up, offsetting a drop in advertising rev-

Over 150 cooperative members gathered for the ICCPA annual meeting at Hacker’s Lanes last Saturday. enues.

The cooperative had $2.6 million in assets at the end of the fiscal year Sept.

30 and no long-term debt. The member and patron equity was $2.1 million on that date with most of that amount as permanent capital. Van Someren said this reserve, which he called a great number, is what gives the cooperative so much strength. He added that this is a unique financial situation.

Doug Panek, ICCPA manager, said that last year was a challenging year with advertising down, but the co-op held expenses down and eliminated its short-term debt. He noted the move away from paper with more readers of the Leader getting the paper online.

Panek also noted the expansion of local

Rep. Ann Hraychuck and Sen. Sheila Harsdorf presented a plaque honoring the 75th anniversary of the Inter-County Cooperative Publishing Association.

Receiving the award were manager Doug Panek and board President Vivian Byl. – Photos by Gregg Westigard

retail offices for the paper, with locations now in Siren, St. Croix Falls and Shell Lake, where the sister paper, the Washburn County Register, is published.

Board President Vivian Byl noted that the cooperative started in a depression and the county is now in a recession.

She said that cooperatives tend to do better than other businesses in hard

times. Byl congratulated Leader editor Gary King for doing a superb job of putting together a history of the first 75 years of the co-op.

The members re-elected Charlie Johnson and Vivian Byl to three-year terms on the ICCPA Board of Directors.

Continuing members of the five-person board are Janet Oachs, Merlin Johnson and Harvey Stower.

Mildred Lindberg, right, has the oldest member attending the 75th annual meeting of the Inter-County Cooperative. Her husband was a charter member of the co-op. Lindberg, who is now 100 years old, lived on a farm west of Frederic for many years. She now lives at Comforts of Home in St. Croix Falls.

Luck woman arrested in anti-war protest at Ft. McCoy

SPARTA - Three anti-war activists were arrested on trespass charges at the main gate of Ft. McCoy Monday, Dec. 29, during a protest of the U.S. wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. Organizers said the action was a condemnation of the “killing of innocents.” The federal district court citation did not include a court date.

More than 3,000 Wisconsin National Guard members are set to be sent to Iraq in 2009. The state’s 32nd Brigade

POLK COUNTY – The Polk County Health Department is working with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency in a nationwide campaign to educate Americans about the dangers of radon exposure and to encourage them to take action to protect their homes.

In this area, the health department is offering education and discounted testing kits during National Radon Action Month in January.

Radon is present in elevated levels in

Combat Team will be part of the call-up.

An great number of civilian deaths have resulted from the 2003 U.S.-led attack on Iraq. Iraq-Body-Count.org estimates that over 90,147 civilians have been killed. The British medical journal Lancet published two reports on Iraqi civilian deaths: in 2004 it estimated 98,000 had been killed; in 2006, it estimated 654,965 civilian deaths.

In June of 2006, the Iraqi Health Ministry reported that at least 151,000

violent deaths had been caused by the war.

A January 2008 survey by the London-based Opinion Research Business estimated that over 1 million (1,033,000) total Iraqi deaths had been caused since the 2003 invasion. This poll’s margin of error was a plus or minus 2.5 percent, giving a range of between 946,000 and 1,120,000 — the largest estimate of innocent victims made by any survey.

Citizens urged to test for radon about 34.1 percent of Polk County homes that have been tested. Radon is a naturally occurring, invisible, odorless, tasteless gas that is dispersed in outdoor air, but which can reach harmful levels when trapped in buildings.

The U.S. EPA estimates that radon is responsible for more than 20,000 lung cancer deaths per year. It is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the U.S. after smoking and the leading cause of lung cancer among nonsmokers.

“However,” says Brian Hobbs, Polk County environmental health specialist,” because you can’t see or smell radon, people tend to downplay the health effects and ignore the possibility that there might be a silent killer in their homes.”

Testing for elevated levels of radon is simple and inexpensive. During the month of January, the health department is offering short-term test kits for $5 ($7 by mail). Qualified contractors

Bonnie Urfer, 56, Luck, a co-director of the peace group Nukewatch, who was among those arrested said, “Like any war, the U.S. is killing mostly civilians. This is criminal, and our National Guard shouldn’t be forced to commit these crimes.”

Also arrested Monday were: Cassandra Dixon, 50, of Wisconsin Dells, and Gail Vaughn, 57, of La Crosse. – from Nukewatch

can fix radon problems for a cost similar to that of many common home repairs such as painting or having a new water heater installed (anywhere from $800 to $2,500).

For more information on radon, radon testing and mitigation, call the health department at 715-485-8500 or visit their Web site at www.co.polk.wi.us/publichealth. - from Polk County Health Dept.

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Next move for sign ordinance is county board

by Sherill Summer BURNETT COUNTY – For months the land use and information committee has been fine tuning the language of the Burnett County sign ordinance, but on Tuesday, Jan. 6, the committee resisted tweaking the ordinance any further. It now goes before the full county board later this month, on Jan. 15, after a motion recommending the ordinance passed a committee vote by 4 to 2.

If the sign ordinance passes, it will become a part of the larger land use

Football info the emphasis SIREN – The Dec. 22, 2008, Siren School Board meeting was a short one, with the main emphasis on the possible

SIREN - Burnett Economy, Present and Future will be the program topic Tuesday, Jan. 13, at 7 p.m. at the Siren Village Hall.

Mike Kornmann, UW-Extension

ordinance. The same procedure for receiving a zoning variance will apply for a sign variance.

The sign ordinance will prohibit new off-premise signs, usually billboards, but will not require existing billboards to be removed. The ordinance will not affect villages or townships that are not zoned.

One T-Mobile tower approved In other action, the committee approved a conditional permit to allow

Short school board meeting

shift from an 11-player football program to a nine-player program. The board is asking for continued input from the community before it makes its decision at the Jan. 26 board meeting. Input can be given to any of the school board members, communicated to the district

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Action taken at the meeting included: Accepting the bid from Wausau Insurance for the district liability insurance for 2009. Accepting the bid from Local Government Property Insurance

Burnett economy topic of program

Community development agent for Burnett County, and Maryln Kooiker, UW-Extension family living agent for Burnett County, will make a presentation and lead a discussion on the ques-

New lawmakers enter session with high hopes, goals MADISON - Monday, the Wisconsin Assembly was sworn in, including 14 new members. One is Democrat Chris Danou of Trempealeau. He’s replacing Barbara Gronemus of Whitehall, who retired after representing Western Wisconsin residents for 26 years.

This is the first time Democrats have been in the majority in the state Assembly for 15 years. Danou says the new leadership and freshman legislators will “bring a breath of fresh air.”

He says he hopes to befriend GOP members and find common ground.

“That’s the one thing I come back to, in the end we’re all in this together,

a 175-foot T-mobile tower in Danbury near the old hydroelectric dam on the Yellow River. The tower still needs a variance from the board of adjustment before it can be built.

A second 215-foot T-mobile tower near the intersection of CTH U and Hwy. 35 was denied because the proposed tower was less than 215 feet from the highway and potentially could fall into the highway if it should fall.

Both towers came before the committee for consideration in November, but

we’re all citizens of the state of Wisconsin, we’re all Americans, and we’ve got to work together to solve these problems,” says Danou. “It’s not going to do us any good to try and get a lot of stuff passed on straight-party-line votes, and I hope that we can work together.”

Danou adds it’s a little disappointing to walk into a $ 5.4 billion budget deficit after the hard work and ideas he put into his campaign. But he says he’s there to make tough decisions that won’t please everyone. - Wisconsin Public Radio (John Davis)

tions and challenges facing citizens of Burnett County during this time of economic downturn.

This is a nonpartisan program open to the public and is an opportunity for cit-

any action was postponed for 60 days to give committee members time to consider if the proposed towers would interfere with, or possibly aid, the communication-tower project the county must complete in the next few years.

After further review, it was determined that the cell towers would not interfere with the county’s communication tower, but probably not help the county much either.

for property insurance for 2009.

Approving the highest bid, that was submitted by Polly Imme, for the purchase of the school’s green van. Hiring Jodi Maslow as the 3.75 part-time paraprofessional for the remainder of the 2008-2009 school year. – Nancy Jappe

izens to share their concerns. The Burnett County Democratic Party is the sponsor. - from Burnett County Democratic Party

Siren man pleads not guilty to charges from sting operation

by Sherill Summer BURNETT COUNTY – David M. Conrow, 41, Siren, pleaded not guilty to three charges on Monday, Jan. 5, in the Burnett County Courthouse.

Conrow was arrested on Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2008, at the A & W Restaurant in Minong as a part of a sting operation.

Conrow allegedly thought he was going to meet a 15-year-old girl and a 14-year-old girl at the restaurant, potentially to have sexual contact with the girls. Leading up to the attempted meeting, Conrow had sent numerous sexually explicit messages and videos through an online chat room.

Unknown to Conrow, one of the

“girls” he had arranged to meet at the restaurant was an undercover detective from the Burnett County Sheriff’s Department.

He is charged with attempted sexual assault of a child under 16, David M. Conrow child enticement and use of a computer to facilitate a child sex crime.

The next court appearance is March 10.

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Water tower, road work approved at Balsam Lake 2008 shows lowest police activity of the decade

by Mary Stirrat BALSAM LAKE — There is good news for Balsam Lake residents hoping to keep the old red water tower by the village hall.

The village board voted Monday night, Jan. 5, to repair the tower and bring it up to code rather than build a new one. Even better, repair costs are expected to be less than half the cost of a new tower.

No contractor has been selected yet, but public works director Darryl Ince said the work should be done this summer.

When asked about the timeline for the project, Ince noted that the tower has been out of compliance for some time.

“They just want to know we’re moving forward,” he told the board regarding OSHA and the DNR, who regulate water towers. “That’s what they care about.”

Trustee Mike Voltz of the water/sewer committee said that several residents told him they would hate to see the old tower disappear.

“I’d hate to see it disappear, too,” he added.

The repairs should make the tower last another 20 to 30 years, said Voltz.

“We’re hoping,” said project engineer David Simons of Short Elliott Hendrickson. “That’s the unknown.”

He then agreed that the tower should be usable for another 20 to 25 years. At that point, he said, the village may be in a position to “go to the next step and get a new tank.”

SEH was also hired to handle the design and construction of the 2009 street projects, which consist of the reconstruction of Tuttle Street from 3rd Avenue to 1st Avenue, and 3rd Avenue from Pearl to Tuttle. Also included is the reconstruction of 2nd Street from Main to Mill streets.

Engineering and design costs for the projects is $35,000, which is down from the original $39,950 after Simons and Ince discussed ways the village crew can assist with the projects.

Bids for the street projects will be let in February or March, said Simons, when contractors have completed final details on their 2008 projects and are looking for a jumpstart on 2009. The projects should be done by midsummer, he said.

The board discussed the possibility of economic stimulus dollars being available for the street and water tower projects, and Simons said he would be pursuing that avenue.

“We’re not doing this project hoping we’re going to get the stimulus,” Ince said. “We’re just moving forward with the scheduled projects.”

Police activity Police Chief Sheryl Gehrman presented a year-end police report comparing activity for each year since 2000, showing that 2008 was a low year.

A total of 296 cases were reported in 2008, including 24 arrests, compared with 443 cases and 31 arrests in 2007.

The 2008 numbers in these categories are the lowest since 2000.

The number of traffic warnings issued in 2008, at 268, is the lowest since 2001, when 177 were issued. The total number of citations issued, at 82, is the lowest since 2000, when 59 were issued.

Miles put on the squad car were the lowest since 2003, and overtime hours put in by the police chief was lower than any other year listed.

Liquor license An application from the Thirsty Otter for a regular liquor license was “dead in the water,” as village President Guy Williams said, because no regular license is available at this time.

The Thirsty Otter currently has the one reserve license available in the village, which has a price tag of $10,000 for the first year and $500 each year thereafter. Thirsty Otter owners were hoping that the regular license now held by Dalton’s was available, at $500 per year.

Dalton’s has basically been closed for more than a year, with the exception of a few hours one day in November.

Village ordinances state that if an establishment with a liquor license is not open during six consecutive months the license can be revoked, but action was not taken as needed to comply with the ordinance.

The short open hours in November started the six-month period over again, which will end about the same time as all liquor licenses are up for renewal or denial.

The board considered changes to the village ordinance concerning the revocation or suspension of liquor licenses, but decided to wait until after renewal applications are considered in July to avoid a change midyear.

Other business • The board gave approval for cable Internet hookup at the fire hall, with initial costs of $125 plus $39 monthly.

• The village caucus will be held Tuesday, Jan. 20, at 7 p.m. Seats held by trustees Mike Voltz, Geno D’Agostino, Dave Evans, and village President Guy Williams are up for election. The caucus will be held at the fire hall.

Legion presents check Amery American Legion Adjutant Walt Boerum and Commander Dick Pelc present a check to Karen Krupa of Interfaith Caregivers. Last year transportation to VA hospitals in the area for over 52 veterans with cancer, dialysis and Alzheimer’s was provided at no cost to them. – Photo submitted

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F O R U M A re a n e w s a t a g l a n c e Two die in snowmobile accident SUPERIOR - A pair of college students from Minnesota are among seven people killed in Wisconsin snowmobile accidents so far in 2009, pushing the season’s fatality toll to 13, or more than half the number of deaths last winter. The seven deaths happened in the first three days of the year.

There were 25 snowmobiling deaths in Marty Platek Wisconsin last season. The two UW-Stout Caitlin Higgins students were killed on Thursday at about 11:50 p.m. in Douglas County. The DNR said the two were on a snowmobile that was going across a lake when it hit the shoreline, went airborne and hit a dock that had been pulled onto the shore. The driver, Marty Platek, and rider Caitlin Higgins were killed instantly. The university said Platek, 20, of Inver Grove Heights, Minn., was studying business administration and played defensive back for the Blue Devils football team. Higgins, 21, of Little Canada, Minn., was majoring in apparel design. Both were juniors. Higgins’ funeral was held Tuesday at St. Anthony Park United Church of Christ in St. Paul. Platek’s funeral was scheduled for today (Wednesday) at the Church of St. Patrick in Inver Grove Heights. – KARE11.com Rice Lake man found dead after shooting at wife RICE LAKE - Gerald Krohn, 63, was found dead after shooting at his wife early Thursday at their Rice Lake-area home. The Barron County dispatch center received a 911 call at 5:55 a.m. from Margaret Krohn, who said her husband had fired shots from a gun at her at their home. She then secured herself in a bathroom before hearing another shot, authorities said. The Barron County Emergency Response Team used the Eau Claire County Regional Armored Rescue Vehicle to enter the residence at 9:22 a.m. Margaret Krohn was taken out of the house and was not injured. Gerald Krohn was found dead in a bedroom with a gunshot wound to his head. Hwy. 48 east of Rice Lake was closed for about four hours because of the incident, which remains under investigation. – Rice Lake Chronotpye

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Two accused in stabbing PINE COUNTY, Minn. - The two individuals accused of an alleged stabbing New Year’s Day in Sandstone, Minn., appeared in Pine County Court for the first time, Monday afternoon. Teri LaSarge, 20, from Sandstone, faces a pair of assault charges. She faces one count of first-degree and second-degree assault. Bond is set at $100,000. LaSarge asked for a reduction in bond because she has a five-month-old child. However, the request was denied.

First-degree assault carries a penalty of up to 20 years in prison and/or a $30,000 fine. Assault in the second degree is punishable by 10 years in jail and/or a $20,000 fine. LaSarge allegedly stabbed Wah Bin Mi Gi Si Penie Robertson, 21, from Duluth, Minn., in the neck on Grace Lake Road in Sandstone. Dain Quick, 23, from Pine City, Minn., faces aiding an offender and firearm alteration of serial number charges. Bond is set at $10,000. Aiding an offender carries a three-year prison sentence and/or a $5,000 fine.

Firearms removal or alteration of serial numbers is punishable by five-years in jail and/or a $10,000 fine. Both were granted public defenders. Quick says he has been unemployed for four or five months. He previously served as an assistant manager at the Dairy Queen in Hinckley, Minn. LaSarge, a former Hole in the Wall employee in Danbury, has been out of work since August.

According to the criminal complaint, LaSarge, Quick and Robertson celebrated New Year’s at Wild Waters in Danbury. After watching the ball drop, they continued the celebration at a Sandstone residence. There, LaSarge and Robertson got into a physical altercation that lasted about five seconds according to statements from Quick and Robertson. The complaint further states that Robertson and LaSarge had another confrontation outside the residence, where the alleged stabbing took place. LaSarge told police she does not remember the alleged stabbing because Robertson attacked her.

Robertson told investigators that the incident happened so quickly she does not remember the stabbing, but recollects putting snow on her neck to stop the blood. Robertson was taken to the home of a Mille Lacs Tribal Officer and Mille Lacs Director of Public Safety who kept pressure on the wound until medics arrived. At the time, Robertson was unconscious. She was airlifted to the North Memorial Hospital in Duluth and listed in critical condition.

Robertson’s condition has since improved. A dive team located the knife allegedly used in the incident, in the river near the bridge on Hwy. 48. They were unable to retrieve the knife due to heavy current and depth of the water.

LaSarge and Quick are due back in court on Jan. 14. – redrockonair.com Man loses foot in train accident SUPERIOR - A Superior man whose foot was amputated when he slipped under train wheels Saturday in the Union Pacific rail yard in Itasca, Minn., remains in serious condition at St. Mary’s Medical Center, Duluth, Minn.

Jeffrey P. Ayotte, 54, a railroad employee, had been involved in switching cars at the rail yard when the accident occurred shortly after noon Saturday, according to Superior Police Capt. Matt Markon. Ayotte was one of four men building a train with the rail cars rolling free after being given a push from a locomotive, according to a Superior police report. Two of the men heard something unintelligible from Ayotte over their portable radios. When they went to investigate, they saw that his left foot had been run over by a train.

Officer Gerald Beauchamp noted there were drag marks for about 10 feet to the north from where it appeared Ayotte originally slipped under the train wheels. “It appears the train rolled about that far before coming to a stop, taking Ayotte with it,” he wrote in the report. – Superior Telegram

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Letters t o t h e e d i t o r Keep up the good work As the year comes to an end, I would like to thank my county board for a few things.

It’s been a busy time for me with the elections of “one agenda” people to the board.

Thank you to the highway department for paving 1.5 miles of CTH H. I believe that years ago they were given money to redo that road when it was used for a detour for Hwy. 46. In ten years, they will have it all redone. At what cost? I don’t know.

I would like to thank them for making Polk County a laughing joke to the entire state for their stupid lawsuits.

Also, for building a jail where the inmates get three meals a day plus medical, spiritual and legal assistance. I would like to thank all the people who want to sell the Golden Age Manor.

I would like to thank everyone who wanted the old railroad tracks to be used for non-motorized activities.

Walkers, bikers, skiers don’t spend money like snowmobilers do. But then we can all breathe clean and quiet air.

I would like to thank those who took The Country Dam off the tax rolls. I would like to thank those who had a special election for the new building for the county trucks. I would like to thank the guy who couldn’t run the lime quarry.

I would like to thank those who don’t want to pay for the information center.

If we don’t promote Polk County, who will?

I would like some people on the board to read the Wisconsin Blue Book. Polk County is one of the poorest counties in the state, with one of the highest suicide and alcoholism rates. Something to be proud of. There has not been a decent Social Services program since Northern Pines dissolved. I should also mention dissolving home care and selling the Golden Age Manor. More wasted time and money. There have been three suicides before Christmas.

I volunteer for Interfaith Caregivers and for the Salvation Army. The nonprofit organizations are picking up the slack for the Social Services, who have had to cut their budgets. We need to take care of “the greatest generation” as Tom Brokaw called them.

I’m really glad Chrysler and Wall Street have been bailed out by the government. Who is going to bailout the farming community? Maybe that is why the casino and bars are flourishing.

After all, that is the social gathering for most communities. Why not support the local live theaters instead or high school activities – that’s the cheapest entertainment around.

How about the meth users and the drunk drivers with five or more tickets?

Real incentive for the police.

Keep voting yourself raises for all the countless meetings you have and don’t forget the food allowance. If things keep going like they are we will all be living on welfare or at Serenity House - and

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what is that going to do to the budget?

Okay, that’s the state’s problem and we all know what role models the RNC and the DNC are, maybe that is where the Polk County Board learned it in the first place. At least we’re not quite as bad as Illinois or New York State – yet.

Keep up the good work.

Everyone has gotten used to living beyond their means. The small businesses don’t provide benefits, so no one can get sick. The Twin Cities are laying off nurses because big companies like Best Buy are going bankrupt. But after 12 years of the Bush administration, we have thousands of wounded soldiers coming home to poor care. Sounds like Vietnam all over again.

Cheney and Halliburton aren’t suffering too much. Bush and his good old boy oil guys aren’t suffering either.

Look at all the crooks from that administration.

Finally our last heroes to look up to are O.J., Michael Vick, the owner of Sun Country – the list goes on and on.

Our new president sure is going to have his hands full.

So I have only one request for the board for the new year – salt and gravel.

Have a Merry New Year.

I wish for peace in the new year, I don’t think there will be much prosperity in Polk County. Also, let’s be green, but use some common sense, please.

Marilyn Marschall Amery

Deer fiasco was predictable I hate to say “I told you so” but I told you so. I’m referring to articles I submitted to this very paper in ‘06 and ‘07.

With the 2008 deer season under my belt (my 64th opener), I think I can say I’m qualified to make the following observations, not just as a weekend hunter, but one who is in the woods and on our waters day after day throughout the year. Herein I must make the following comments on the pathetic performance by DNR officials that is slowly robbing us of the game and fish that is dear to our hearts.

As one who believes in calling the shots before they happen (not after the fact), I wrote in this very paper the last two years, warning hunters not to take advantage of the ridiculous number of permits the DNR was advocating, stating it was threatening the future of deer hunting. These words have quickly come to fruition in Zone 15.

I will quote from one of those articles titled Don’t Kill Breeding Stock, “Once again hunters will be asked to destroy the remaining deer that the nine-day gun season has spared (referring to the upcoming ‘07 December doe season), Don’t play into the hands of incompetent decision makers, instead use your good common sense and let your conscious be your guide before shooting the remaining doe, many who are now carrying twin or triplet fawns. Always think about next year and always contemplate this: Just one bad winter can set us back a decade.

You can’t get any more explicit than that. I begged and pleaded for hunters to show restraint but it falls on deaf ears. To further quote from my letter, “I’m imploring hunters to use restraint and don’t try to fill every tag. Zone 15 does not contain a big share of the 1.7 million that Madison claims the population to be.” Additionally, I wrote (referring to deer left over after the ‘07 season), “Good luck if you are fortunate enough to have an antlered adult deer pass your stand in the fall of 2008.”

Quoting further from my writing, “It is absolutely unconscionable to allow

more deer (‘07 Dec. doe hunt), to be shot at this time, actually removing breeding stock for the next two years (‘08 and ‘09). Biting the hand that feeds you, so to speak. Let us show restraint to ensure that low numbers do not confront us in 2008.”

If I saw this coming two years ago, why didn’t the DNR? I’ll tell you why … either incompetence or they were lying to you. Truth is, DNR officials seldom actually get out in the field and I will put my experience against any of them any day of the week.

So as we approach 2009 there is just one answer – do not participate in the DNR’s lunacy. When the flood of permits come, refuse to kill the deer they will ask you to kill in 2009, thereby ensuring this resource for those who will come after us.

(Stay tuned for a future letter that I will submit to this paper detailing the mismanagement of ruffed grouse, northern pike and largemouth bass.)

Michael J. Murray Frederic

Home care I retired as the Burnett County Home Care Supervisor on Dec. 31, 2008, after 27 years of working for Burnett County.

Home care is a very important part of the health care system.

I’m concerned about the home care program because it’s been decided not to replace me. This decision has not been discussed in a public forum. The citizens of Burnett County and the county board have not been a part of this decision.

I think the health care providers and the citizens of the county should know about what services are eliminated before the service just fades away for lack of staffing. If this concerns you too, please contact your county board representative and let him/her know your thoughts.

Thank you, Cathryn Sundquist Grantsburg Editor’s note: Chris Sybers, chairman of health and human service committee, said that home care is fully funded through April, but it will be on the health and human service committee agenda in February. It is likely that home care will be absorbed by the long-term care district that will begin operations in spring of 2009.

Who pays? Taxpayers…

While I agreed with Mr. Drabec’s contention that the finance committee of the county board was meeting illegally - I also filed a complaint with the district attorney alleging noncompliance with the open meetings law by the finance committee. I am getting weary of his claim that he is blocking the sale of Golden Age Manor on behalf of others.

His agenda in this matter is - and always has been - totally self-serving.

He started this crusade in a self-serving effort to protect his wife’s status as a county employee. She works at Golden Age Manor, and the sale would have required her to apply for her position with the new owners. Now he is attempting to line his own pocket at taxpayer expense by claiming thousands of dollars of legal expenses that he has not incurred. He is not an attorney and was acting out of his own free will and shouldn’t be paid a dime.

The efforts of those who have blocked this sale have been a disservice to the residents of GAM. Clearly, that facility would be in better hands and less likely to be closed if professional nursing

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home owners owned it. They would undoubtedly have factored the physical needs of the facility into their business plan prior to making any purchase offer.

The physical needs of the facility will now have to be weighed against the county’s responsibilities to provide other services with limited financial resources to spread around. Our county roads should be a higher priority.

They serve more people than the nursing home and are in much worse repair.

At the Jan. 22, 2008, meeting of the Polk County Board I made the motion to go into closed session to deliberate the sale of GAM at the suggestion of legal counsel retained by Polk County for the express purpose of guiding us through the sale of GAM in compliance with the law. Everyone in the building that day was aware that the pending sale of GAM was a contentious issue and would likely be challenged.

Questions were asked about the legality of the sale in view of the open meetings allegations leveled at the finance committee, and we were assured by legal counsel that the county board was acting legally by proceeding with the sale and by going into closed session to discuss it.

We were attempting to do it correctly.

Harrington’s ruling suggests that Polk County should sever all ties to the law firm that provided the legal counsel that Harrington has now ruled to have been flawed legal advice. This law firm should be held accountable for their malfeasance. We now have the situation of Drabec demanding payment for stopping the sale while the prospective buyers will be demanding payment for the county’s breach of contract for not completing the sale.

Who gets to pay for all of this? It should be the law firm, but my guess is that it will be the taxpayers again and again.

Robert A. Blake Frederic

Children in church In the Church News column by Dr. James Dobson on Dec. 30, 2008, he misled and disappointed many churchgoing parents that have small children.

I feel taking children out of worship services is the easiest and laziest answer to a fussy child. With a little planning and forethought, any child, or baby for that matter, can be shown a worship service to be a comforting and assuring place to be with their parents.

Parents are the key here. May I make the following suggestions: Don’t sit in the back pews, which is the tendency of parents with small children. Try sitting in the front where all “the action is” and they will get to the point where they anticipate what will happen next. Make sure your child is fed beforehand and comfortably dressed.

Bring along a small bag of Cheerios, small crackers, etc. to snack on. Small, soft toys are kept novel if saved only for church services. Begin attending services in increments of quarter hours and work up to a full-hour service.

As the child grows and matures, more participation in the service can be expected. And above all parents, a crying, fussy baby in church is not the worst thing, and in fact, most congregations feel joy in knowing that children are present.

Annette Starkite Webster

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Letters t o t h e e d i t o r The way of the Roman Empire Are you desensitized? Does the word abortion not shock you anymore? Do you know why? Think about it!

Abortion has become a blanket term. It covers up many horrible, inhumane actions. Besides killing a fetus/baby, it breaks hearts, families, minds and spirits. But who cares? If you, as an individual, don’t care, then society, (that’s each one of us) won’t care. Then there goes the U.S.A. - the way of the Roman Empire and every other self-centered, greedy, selfish society.

We must protect our rights now.

Our No. 1 right is the right to life. Next is liberty and then pursuit of happiness, which does not include taking another’s life or anything in someone else’s life.

New hope and new challenges in a new year A new year always brings new hope and new challenges, and this year will be no exception. As I travel around Wisconsin, at my listening sessions and everywhere I go, I hear from people who are excited about the opportunity for change with a new president and a new Congress, but at the same time worried about the economic downturn and what it means for them and their families.

I want to make sure that the voices of those Wisconsinites are heard in Washington. So, with a new year under way, here are my priorities as I proudly represent Wisconsin in the U.S. Senate: Supporting businesses, jobs and Wisconsin’s economy: In this struggling economy, Wisconsin’s unique strengths and resources are a great cause for optimism. That’s why I’ll push my E4 Initiative to boost small-business innovation, support job growth in the emerging energy sector, strengthen workforce development and prepare our students to work in emerg-

Life is our paramount right. Devalue it and nothing else really counts! Value life and all society benefits: We treat each other with respect, justice and equality.

This is the society we want for all of our loved ones.

So think about the blanket-term abortion and what it is covering up: broken hearts, families, minds, spirits and society. Hopefully, you - society, will value each human life. The Freedom Of Choice Act will enact the killing of all unwanted, preborn and partial-birth children including those born alive.

Does human life really count? If so, please call our two senators – Herb Kohl and Russ Feingold at 608828-1200 and representative David Obey 715-842-5606.

Please stand up for the right of life.

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ing industries. I’ll also continue to fight the unfair trade agreements that have sent our manufacturing jobs overseas in the first place.

Fighting for Wisconsin families: I will work across party lines on the issues affecting Wisconsin’s families, including the pressing need to fix our broken health care system. I am also committed to supporting our family farmers, Russ pushing for reforms to the No Feingold Child Left Behind Act that has frustrated so many Wisconsin and working for cleaner parents, U.S. energy and a cleaner environSenator ment.

Strengthening America’s security: As a member of the Senate Foreign Relations and Intelligence committees, I am a strong advocate for redeploying our brave troops from Iraq so that we can focus on the global threat of al-Qaida and its affiliates,

Thanks for cards for soldiers Girl Scout Troop 50190 would like to extend gratitude to all the elementary and grade-school students from Siren and Webster schools for taking the time to make Christmas cards for the soldiers.

We would also like to extend gratitude to our family, friends and the Siren Dollar Store for their donations. We mailed over 275 cards to Iraq and hospitals.

Thank you all very much for your support.

Cora and Jessica Bauer Webster

Subscribe to the Leader e-edition at www.the-leader.net and for improving our intelligence gathering around the world. I also strongly support key domestic programs, such as Byrne and COPS law enforcement grants, to improve our security here at home.

An independent voice for Wisconsin: Wisconsin has a long tradition of independence and bipartisanship that I’m proud to carry forward in the Senate. That includes continued efforts to work for government reform, fiscal responsibility and protecting the privacy of law-abiding Americans as we protect our national security.

This new year is a big opportunity to move forward on a lot of important issues. It’s time to look beyond partisanship, and break the logjams that have prevented progress in the past. Working with our new president, Congress should tackle the big issues Americans face with the urgency they deserve. I am committed to working for those changes, and to making sure that as Congress debates these issues in the year to come, Wisconsinites voices are heard loud and clear.

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Harsdorf also served on this committee last session.

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Wheels for Makayla

Talent show Jan. 14 to purchase electric scooter for 13-year-old

by Tammi Milberg ST. CROIX FALLS – A talent show fundraiser will take place next Wednesday evening, Jan. 14, at the gymnatorium in the St. Croix Falls Elementary School to help a seventhgrader with her independence.

Makayla Langer is 13. She is the oldest of four children born to Joel and Gayle Langer of St. Croix Falls. She is a seventh-grader at St. Croix Falls Middle School. She is a big sister to Dalton, 11, Spencer, 8, and Isabella, 7. Makayla is just 30 inches tall, and was born with dwarfism.

Makayla’s mother says Makayla has struggled for independence most of her life and her desire to be independent is and has been very strong.

“She is a little person. It is something that happens during pregnancy.

Makayla spent the first seven years of her life on a ventilator. She had a trachea tube until she was 9,” said Langer. “She has been dependent on other people since she was born, with 24/7 care for the first seven years. Independence for her has been a real struggle. When she was 3 years old she weighed 12 pounds.”

Makayla’s mom continued to say that Makayla was so tiny that until her abdomen grew enough, she had to have the trachea tube in order to get enough oxygen to grow properly.

“She has grown a lot lately, but the expectations are for her to be 36” to under four feet as a maximum height.

This makes things difficult for her as she strives to be independent.”

Makayla said the hardest thing for her is not being able to reach a doorknob, or going places where she is required to walk a lot. When she goes to the mall and there is no scooter available for her to use, Makayla has to get around in a stroller pushed by her mother.

Makayla Langer, 13, is pictured with her mother, Gayle, younger sister Isabella, 7, and Jack-Jack. – Photo by Tammi Milberg “What happens then is she’s 13 years old, and people see her in a stroller and think she’s a baby. That’s not real fun,” said Langer.

Makayla has a scooter that was purchased by the school for her use when she was in fifth grade. She uses it to get around and it raises her up to reach things at a level she would not be able to reach otherwise. She said because she has most of her classes in one wing, she doesn’t use the scooter at school much this year.

“Each classroom has four desks and chairs from, like kindergarten in them, so I use those,” Makayla said.

The scooter works great at school when she needs it, but as her mother says, it’s not something she can use when she wants to go places and do things. “We try to make as normal as possible adaptations so she can do nor-

mal stuff. She has a good group of girlfriends that she does things with,” Langer added.

“I like to shop, go to movies, do sleepovers; just normal fun stuff,” Makayla said.

“She has gotten to be so healthy and so strong and very independent. Don’t let her size fool you. She packs as much stuff as a normal 13-year-old,” said Langer.

Fundraiser The talent show to raise funds to buy Makayla her own scooter began the planning process last August. Suzi Johnson, family friend, had surgery on her foot and for a while after the surgery, she had to rely on the use of motorized scooters to get around. “It was wonderful, and one day I was scootering through Target and thought

of Makayla. I knew she would be in seventh grade and the concept of [the] independence a scooter can give for her ability to get around got me thinking,” said Johnson. “I knew she had one at school, but not for the rest of her life.”

Johnson talked to her husband, Joe, to Gayle and Joel Langer, to her pastor at First Lutheran Church in Taylors Falls, Minn., to the church choir and youth group and decided to use her music background and put together a talent show.

“Everybody jumped on board. I called the school and asked where they purchased the scooter and contacted the company who will fit a scooter to Makayla’s measurements once enough money is raised to purchase one,” Johnson said. “The school donated the use of the gymnatorium for the event to be held there. I owe a lot to our youth group who helped make this event happen and to Michelle Lynch, our choir director, who helped line up some of the talents.”

Johnson said she hopes this project will be a success for Makayla, as someone she is near and dear to. She also hopes it is successful because she would like to see the talent show become an annual event in which someone locally could benefit from the proceeds as a goodwill event for the community.

Makayla said she was a little surprised about the fundraiser for a scooter of her own. Makayla’s mom said, “I think it’s a great thing for them to take on. It’s something for her future that she can use for a long time to come. They will fit the scooter for her by taking her measurements and this will help her be totally independent.”

The event will feature music groups, barbershops, magicians and more from the local area, with a talent lineup set to take the stage at 7 p.m. on Jan. 14.

Thrivent, Chisago County Chapter, will match funds raised. Tickets to the event will be sold at the door. Children 5 and under pay no admission. Children ages 6 to 12 pay $5 and persons 13 and up pay $10.

Taylors Falls enacts spending freeze

No new projects or wage increases

by Tammi Milberg TAYLORS FALLS, Minn. – The city council for Taylors Falls took a precautionary step at the Dec. 29 city council meeting. The council passed a resolution to order a freeze of all nonessential spending temporarily, until the city knows what the state is going to contribute to the city budget.

The spending freeze was effective Jan. 1, 2009, until further notice. The resolu-

tion also indicated that the council may review the freeze each month and can vote to lift it if they deem it is proper to do so.

It was introduced by Mayor Michael Buchite, who explained, “Now that we are wrapped up on 2008 projects, we are looking at the possibility of a spending freeze on all nonessential spending.”

Buchite indicated that this means no wage increases for staff will be allotted, nor will there be money doled out for projects and that the liaisons to committees will have to determine if spending is essential or nonessential.

“If we have a garage door that won’t work, we need to store our public works vehicles; or if our plow truck breaks down and we need to take it to the repair shop, we really can’t function as a city without a plow truck. So those would be examples of necessary spending,” Buchite elaborated.

Buchite said the city could lose 4.08 percent of its state contribution that was expected for 2008. He said that the city did this before, in February 2003, and lifted the freeze once the local government aid was determined.

“When May arrives, we will find out

Third-annual chili cook-off and silent auction set

ST. CROIX FALLS – St. Croix Falls District Scholarship Foundation will host their annual chili cook-off and silent auction Thursday, Feb. 19, 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., at St. Croix Falls High School.

Cost is $5 per person or $20 per family. Preschoolers eat free.

How to enter There are 25 entry spots available. Businesses, clubs, families and individuals are invited to join. Five quarts of chili are a minimum - although much more would be appreciated (remember, there will be a large, hungry crowd). Contestants must furnish: slow cooker or other cooking device, serving utensils, banners, appropriate and unique setups. Entry deadline is Wednesday, Feb. 11. Grand prize is naming rights to a scholarship to be presented at the annual St. Croix Falls District Scholarship Foundation Banquet in May.

Please contact Wanda Brown at 715-483-9469 to register or for more information.

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where we are,” Buchite said. “I think we need to be cautious rather than being unprepared and face potential ramifications. I also want to thank our city staff for being understanding, and though they don’t like it, they are happy to have a job without a pay increase at this time.

If we find out we are going to be in a better position with the LGA, we could look at an increase at that time.”

The council discussed the issue and all agreed it is the best thing to do to prevent shortfalls. The motion carried with all in favor.

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by Tammi Milberg DRESSER – After much discussion and debate, the village board for Dresser sent the comprehensive plan back to the planning commission to iron out some issues that the board could not answer during the public hearing held Jan. 5.

The discussion revolved around issues including extraterritorial zoning and concerns brought up by people from the town of Osceola. The village board voted to have the members of the planning commission meet with the town of Osceola to go over the comp plan issues and bring it back at a later time for consideration or adoption.

In other business, the board discussed heavy trucks on CTH F (State Street) and how to regulate what type of traffic should be allowed to travel on that

by Tammi Milberg TAYLORS FALLS, Minn. – The city council for Taylors Falls approved their levy and final 2009 budget at the Dec. 29 council meeting.

The tax levy to be collected in 2009 is $692,800 for the city. The council approved the budget and levy with all voting in favor.

In other business, the council closed up loose ends for 2008 by issuing merit pay to zoning administrator Larry Phillips after completing a closed session performance review prior to the meeting. The council voted during the council meeting to award a one-time merit award pay for $250 for exceeding the city’s expectations of his job performance. The merit pay program was started in the city in 2008 with a onetime award for employees exceeding expectations or consistently exceeding expectations and has been doled out to other city staff, as well, since it has been effective. This award comes at a good time since the city enacted a nonessential spending freeze affective Jan. 1, 2009 which includes wage increases and new projects until the local government aid

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road. This issue stems from the possibility of the town of Osceola allowing for a gravel pit in which State Street would be impacted by heavy truck traffic. The village took over the street and repaired it in 2008. They are thinking ahead to what shape the road may be in after five years of truck traffic and realizing the village would not have the funds available to redo the road again at that time.

Discussion about making it a nontruck route took place, but the board wondered if F&A Dairy trucks and local farm machinery would not be allowed to travel on the road if the board took that action.

The board deferred the matter to the village attorney to come up with a definition for what heavy truck traffic is before they move ahead with any ideas for State Street.

In news related to State Street, during the construction this summer, some repairs to the area near F&A Dairy took place, costing $14,000. The village paid

for the repairs initially, but then billed F&A Dairy for those repairs. F&A Dairy sent a letter to the village indicating they felt $5,823 of that cost was not the dairy’s responsibility. The board decided it was beneficial to the village to be good neighbors and to take the $5,823 out of the F&A Dairy billing rather than go into litigation, as that portion of the repairs were suspected to be because of possible engineering issues and a lawsuit would take time and likely cost more to the village in the long run.

A resident on Horsmann Avenue reported a sewer backup in November and the public works crew quickly stepped in to avoid any potential major issues. The main line appears to be clogged with roots, but an inspection would need to be done, using a television camera, to determine the cause of the sewer backups and remedy. Because the line is old, a new line may be needed, or a new liner may solve the backup problem. The board authorized to bid

TF approves levy, budget

is known in May (see separate story for details).

Closing out the mitigation funds from Xcel Energy was also on the agenda.

The Riverwalk Trail Bridge and Memorial Community Center were candidates for the improvement dollars to be utilized for in 2008. Action to authorize a lumber purchase to rough frame the basement of the community center was approved at a cost not to exceed $2,500 to come from the community center fund for 2008, since the mitigation dollars for that project have been allocated. Another action allowed the economic development committee funds for 2008 to be transferred to the park and rec funds to finalize the Riverwalk Trail timber bridge at a cost not to exceed $2,800 for railings to ensure safety and structural security for that project, since those mitigation dollars were also expended.

Swedish Immigrant Trail The council heard from Laird Mork about the possibility of extending the Swedish Immigrant Trail through Chisago County to Taylors Falls possi-

bly by way of Shafer Township. The Swedish Immigration Trail is a paved walking/bike path for recreational use.

The council agreed the trail extension is a great idea and it would promote tourism and benefit the community.

Concerns the council had were how and where it would come into the city, and would landowners be affected negatively.

Mork provided some clarity to the council’s concerns indicating that some residents have offered to sell a right-ofway for their property or donate land for the trail to come through. He stated that Chisago County purchased a twomile stretch of right-of-way for the trail to come through Shafer, and that the city of Taylors Falls would need to pass a resolution to allow land acquisition through Taylors Falls before the county could make similar purchase agreements in Taylors Falls. Mork indicated that the Grossman property is a possible sale negotiation at this time for 100 feet of right-of-way for the trail.

Mayor Michael Buchite said he likes that the property needed for the trail can be negotiated and worked out with

out the video inspection of the line so they can move forward.

A special board meeting will take place Jan. 7 for the Boulevard Bar & Grill (former Wendy Lou’s/Murphy’s building on Hwy. 35). The meeting will be to issue liquor licenses for the business.

Filings in The village received submitted nomination papers from Rick Flandrena for village president, Greg Andrie as trustee, Rusty Norlander as trustee, and Jim Thanig as trustee. Noncandidacy was announced by Bryan Beseler and Neil Gustafson (trustees). Flandrena and Andrie are incumbents. Norlander and Thanig are new faces. There are three trustee seats and the village president seat open this April, so barring any write-ins, the four individuals running will likely be on the board this spring.

property owners and that there is nothing saying the trail has to go a specific route.

“Not everybody likes to have someone on their property and I like the idea of a trail, but I am not for taking land away from people,” he said. “You are telling me there is an option for doing this without forcing anything on property owners. I support people who are willing to sell or donate their property for the good of the community without being forced to.”

The council agreed it’s a good idea as long as it works for the property owners. The council decided that since they were viewing the proposal and resolution for the first time, they would table it for further study and allow citizens to contact them with any concerns or input before taking any action.

“The resolution is for the land acquisition ability. It’s not saying this is where the trail will go,” Buchite clarified. The council tabled the issue until Jan. 12.

First baby of 2009 born at St. Croix Regional Medical Center

ST. CROIX FALLS – Bobbi and Pedro Driscoll, Osceola, had something very special to celebrate during the first week of the new year: the birth of their daughter, Amaya Evelyn Driscoll. Provider Kelly Schmidt, certified nurse midwife, delivered her on Jan. 1 at 9:47 a.m. Amaya is the first baby born at St. Croix Regional Medical Center in 2009. Amaya weighed 7 pounds, 6 ounces and measured 19-1/2 inches long at birth. She joins two other children in the family, Josh 17, and Dominic 4.

“Amaya is our third child born here at St. Croix Regional Medical Center,” said Bobbi.

“The medical center in St. Croix Falls is wonderful.

Kelly and Kerry Swenson, our nurse, were extremely helpful during labor and delivery. We were blessed to have such an amazing birth experience. It couldn’t have gone better! The care we received after the birth was so thoughtful and professional. Kerry and the rest of the staff were able to answer all our questions and provide help when needed while still meeting our desires for quiet and privacy. We received excellent care and really appreciated the little extras, like the special meal and birthday cake we enjoyed to celebrate Amaya’s birth.“ As the parents of the first child born in 2009 at St. Croix Regional Medical Center, the proud and happy couple received a gift of a pastel baby blanket from the medical center that was monogrammed with Amaya’s name, birth date and the medical center’s logo, a $50 gift basket for mom and baby from the new SCRMC Volunteer/Partner’s Gift shop, a gift certificate for their choice of baby or family pictures from North Country Photo, a $50 gift certificate from Marketplace Foods, a $50 savings bond and a $50 Visa card from

Pictured in their birthing suite at St. Croix Regional Medical Center are (L to R): Provider Kelly Schmidt; Pedro and Bobbi Driscoll; the center’s first baby of 2009, Amaya, and son Josh. Not pictured is son Dominic. – Photo submitted

The RiverBank, and a $50 Wal-Mart gift certificate. The center is grateful to these merchants for generously

offering these gifts for the baby and family of the first child of 2009. – from SCRMC

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MADISON - Wisconsin ended 2008 with 589 traffic fatalities, which is the lowest total since 1944 when 526 people died in traffic crashes, according to preliminary statistics from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation.

State traffic deaths in 2008 also were down 148—approximately a 20-percent reduction—from 2007 when 737 people died and 185 fewer than the five-year average of 774 deaths.

“This extraordinary reduction in traffic deaths in 2008 was due in part to record-high gas prices and long stretches of severe weather in the winter and summer that decreased traffic volumes and moderated vehicle speeds. But these factors can’t fully explain a 20-percent reduction in fatalities,” said Dennis Hughes, chief of safety programs for the WisDOT Bureau of Transportation Safety. “Since most crashes are caused by driver behavior, motorists undoubtedly deserve a great deal of credit for making responsible decisions that saved

MADISON - It is lawful for police officers to search inside any container found inside the passenger compartment of a vehicle when any of the occupants is arrested, as a “search incident to arrest.”

Recently, the Wisconsin Supreme Court expanded the scope of such searches to objects or containers found outside the vehicle in close proximity to it.

“Here, Pepin police conducted a classic search incident to arrest,” says Van Hollen. “I’m pleased that the Wisconsin Supreme Court recognized the need to protect both officer safety and the possible destruction of evidence.”

In November 2004 Jordan Denk was a passenger in a car stopped on a rural county road late at night in Pepin

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Fewest traffic deaths since 1944 their lives and the lives of others on the road. This credit should also be shared with law enforcement officers, traffic safety advocates, emergency medical first responders and others who work tirelessly every day to stop the needless loss of lives on our roadways.”

New statewide traffic safety media campaign is launched “In 2008, we had the fewest traffic deaths in Wisconsin since World War II. But that reduction is of little consolation to the families and friends of the 589 people who died in traffic crashes last year,” WisDOT Secretary Frank Busalacchi said. “To stop the senseless death and destruction on Wisconsin streets and highways, the goal of our department and our traffic safety partners is to one day attain zero preventable traffic fatalities in Wisconsin. And we feel that the Zero in Wisconsin—A Vision We Can All Live With campaign will help us toward that goal.”

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The Zero in Wisconsin—A Vision We Can All Live With campaign begins in January with statewide television, radio and Web messages based on the theme that even one preventable traffic death is one too many. The messages are hard-hitting and emotional. They will demonstrate vividly to drivers how simple changes in their behavior can save their lives and the lives of others, according to Busalacchi.

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WisDOT and its traffic safety partners will use the Zero in Wisconsin—A Vision We Can All Live With campaign to unify and strategically brand the state’s highway safety efforts. The campaign also will complement other national and statewide traffic safety efforts, such as the Click It or Ticket safety belt enforcement mobilization. – from WisDOT

Police authority to search expanded County. A police officer on routine patrol stopped to see if the occupants needed assistance. The officer smelled the strong odor of burning marijuana coming from inside the car and ordered the occupants out. The driver was found to be carrying drug paraphernalia, admitted having marijuana on his person and was arrested. The officer then went over to the passenger side of the vehicle where Denk was standing and saw the eyeglasses case on the ground just outside the passenger’s door. Denk stated that the case was his and placed it on top of the car. The officer looked inside and found a pipe used for smoking methamphetamine. Denk was placed under arrest, and additional drugs and paraphernalia were found in

his clothing.

Denk was charged with multiple drug crimes in Pepin County Circuit Court.

Denk asked the court to suppress the evidence, arguing that the initial search of the eyeglasses case was unlawful.

Under existing law, the eyeglasses case could have been searched if it had been found in the car, but not if it had been on Denk’s person, unless the officer had reason to fear that Denk was armed.

The judge denied the motion to suppress, and Denk plead no contest to the charge of felony possession of methamphetamine. Denk was sentenced to five months in the county jail as a condition of probation, and appealed to the Wisconsin Court of Appeals.

The Court of Appeals asked the

Entertaining … and silly

is a freewill offering.

Guests, upon arrival, are seated and given menus that list uniquely named items that they will select for their dinner.

After they are entertained by a cast of pirates serving the Silly Supper, they will then enjoy a real supper, Bone Lake

Arthur books donated

style.

“We can’t tell you exactly what we are serving you, but here is a hint: the real meal is a meal that Bone Lake Church serves at their Polk County Fair Booth every July,” states a press release.

The supper is a fundraiser for a group of Bone Lake youth and adults who plan to head out in June on a weeklong mission trip to the Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota. Each individual going on the mission trip needs to raise between $450 and $500 to cover

Wisconsin Supreme Court to decide the case because the issue might involve the creation of new law. The Supreme Court accepted the case, and decided that the eyeglasses case found outside the car should be treated the same as containers found inside the car, and was lawfully searched. The court’s reasoning was that the same policy considerations of protecting the safety of the officer and preventing the destruction of the evidence apply whether the eyeglasses case was found inside the car or in close proximity outside of it. – from the office of Attorney General Van Hollen

their personal expenses.

Call the church at 715-472-2535 to make your reservations for the Silly Supper please, no later than Thursday, Jan. 8, at noon. If you get the answering machine, please leave your name, phone number and the number of people attending. Bone Lake Lutheran Church is located at 1101 255th Ave., Luck, five miles east of Luck on Hwy. 48 and then south on CTH I about one half a mile. – with submitted information

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Lila Rowe turns 101 on Friday

Rose Meyer and Stacy Matson were very proud of the chests of Arthur books that were donated to Unity Elementary School’s second grade in memory of Cody Ward, who was a second-grader who was killed earlier this fall in a vehicle accident. Meyer coordinated a fundraising effort in the community collecting $900, which purchased five chests full of Arthur books. “Cody’s desk had lots of Arthur books in it, they were his favorite,” commented Matson, Cody’s teacher. – Photo courtesy Jeanne Alling

Lila Rowe, resident at Frederic Nursing and Rehabilitation, has a birthday Jan. 9. She will be 101 years young, having been born in 1908. Rowe is the senior resident in the Frederic Nursing and Rehabilitative community, is a very good conversationalist and participant in all activities. - Special photo

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HealthPartners buys Unity Area Ambulance

Founder Carol Pool to turn over the reins

by Mary Stirrat POLK COUNTY — After more than two decades of providing the Milltown, Centuria, and Balsam Lake areas with high quality ambulance service, Carol Pool has sold Unity Area Ambulance.

HealthPartners, which owns Regions Hospital in St. Paul, and Unity Area Ambulance signed papers for the sale on Dec. 29. The changeover will be effective in mid-January, after the state completes the licensing paperwork.

Regions, said Pat McCauley of HealthPartners, has been helping local ambulance services in western Wisconsin for the past 16 years. The purchase of Unity Area Ambulance, he said, is the first “foray” into actually owning and operating a service.

No changes are planned for the serv-

Carol Pool, left, with daughter Linette Erickson, who will take the role as base supervisor at Unity Area Ambulance. ice, said both McCauley and Pool, who met with the Balsam Lake Village Board Monday night to announce the sale.

Existing contracts will remain intact, current volunteers and staff will remain, and Pool will continue as a consultant and to take call or fill in as needed.

The two employees at the ambulance service will remain on board, with Linette Erickson, Pool’s daughter, taking the role as base supervisor. The new title, she said, simply formalizes her present role of vice president.

“They are keeping everything the same as much as they can,” said Erickson of HealthPartners. “It will be the same community-based service.

That’s not going to change.”

Erickson has been with the ambulance service since 1990, starting as an EMT and then becoming a full-time employee in the mid-1990s to help with the bookwork.

Janis Larson, the other full-time employee, will be given the title of training/operations manager.

The 35 or so EMTs are all volunteer, said Pool, each having extensive training and each of a caliber, she said, that she would trust them with her own life.

“I’ve got some wonderful EMTs,” she continued. “They’re the ones that make this company.”

Pool said that she has been considering sale of the service and retirement for some time, but wanted to find the right agency to purchase and continue Unity Area Ambulance.

“I wanted what’s best for the community,” she said. “It’s exciting because they’re going to do a good job.”

Pool became part of the ambulance service when it was called Interstate, and was an inter-facility transport agency rather than emergency medical transport. She came on board as one of five partners in 1988, leaving a position in the Twin Cities as a staffing coordinator for a home health organization, where she linked registered nurses with babies who had special needs.

Early on, Interstate purchased the 911 service that had been provided by the funeral home, and in 1990 the 911 service and the inter-facility transport areas

The Unity Area Ambulance Service base is located in Milltown. — Photos by Mary Stirrat of the business separated. Pool and two of the other partners took the 911 portion, changing the name to Unity Area Ambulance. She eventually bought out the other two partners.

There have been a lot of changes since then, said Pool, particularly in technology and in the services the ambulance is now allowed to provide to the patients.

She recalls the “early years” when directions to a home would include “turning right at Grandma Johnson’s place,” compared with on-board GPS now.

Medical equipment in the ambulance has vastly improved as well. An EKG can be done in the ambulance and sent to the hospital, allowing the hospital to be better prepared for the patient when he or she arrives.

In all the years of Unity Area Ambulance, Pool said, there has only been one accident. Except, she added, for the time that the deer ran into the side of the vehicle.

“That’s a pretty good record,” she said, “for 20-some years.”

Cooperation between the ambulance service and law enforcement has improved dramatically since the beginning, said Pool.

“The county has been awesome,” she said, saying that several recent sheriffs, including Ann Hraychuck and current sheriff Tim Moore, did much to help the different agencies that respond to an emergency to see how they can help and benefit each other.

Some of the stories are humorous, like the time she showed up at someone’s home with the ambulance, saying she was there to help. “Can you sew?” responded the woman who answered the door. Pool knew she wasn’t in the right place.

There were 10 EMTs volunteering when Unity Area Ambulance started, said Pool, and the number has gone up and down through the years, at one time reaching a high of 50. In the beginning, she said, the service had high school baby-sitters that could be called in, so that mothers of small children could take calls.

“It was awesome,” she said. “They’d ride in on their bikes. They’d be peddling so fast. That’s what was needed then, so that’s what we did.”

Several EMTs have gone on to become registered nurses, paramedics, or in some other part of the field of medicine.

The children of some of the early EMTs have now gone through the training and are EMTs themselves.

At Unity School, she noted, the ambulance services holds and Explorer Class for sophomores, juniors and seniors.

With parental permission, enrolled students can ride along in the ambulance and get a taste of emergency medical services.

“Some of them just want the lights and sirens and the excitement of that,” said Pool. “Others are in it for the long haul.”

After a call, ambulance personnel get together with the student and parents to discuss what was heard and seen, and to deal with any issues that might arise out of a traumatic situation.

The volunteers, she said, do their

Carol Pool, founder of Unity Area Ambulance, with Pat McCauley of HealthPartners. work because they want to help people.

Paid $20 for each pager call, said Pool, indicates they are not in it for the money.

Training, which has been conducted

by Pool, takes volunteers from the beginning first responder stage through intermediate EMS. They are required to take continuing education and refresher courses, and Pool even requires more training and refreshing than the state.

They all take an Emergency Vehicle Operations Course, with book learning and hands-on experience to be best prepared when on a call.

“I applaud those people who do it,” she said, adding, “First responders are great. They’re first on the scene and they help us so much. They’re just awesome. They’re a great help to the communities.”

All the training, time, energy, and work are worth it, Pool says, when you can get some to start breathing again, or when you can help a child through a seizure.

People are at their most frightened, either for themselves or a loved one, when the ambulance is called, Pool noted, so to be part of bringing help and comfort is worth whatever it takes.

“I do love helping people,” she said.

“Sometimes it’s their worst nightmare, and I try to ease it. People are very grateful for what we do. The area we service has been great to us.”

More EMTs are needed, she said, adding, “I love new ones because they come in with fresh ideas.”

Pool said she had to retire in “small doses,” gradually pulling out of her involvement in different things like the WITC board the state homeland security board, and the village board. She is pleased that her daughter will be the base supervisor, but is having a hard time staying out of it.

“I’m just an old lady who loves what I do,” she said.

While she loves her involvement with the ambulance service, she is also looking forward to more time with family in Arizona, and time with no pager or radio.

An open house is being planned for sometime in the spring.

EMT training to be held in Luck LUCK — WITC will be holding an EMT basic training class will be held in Luck starting Wednesday, Jan. 14, at 6 p.m. Interested individuals can register that night. — submitted

An evening for sweethearts The St. Croix Casino will offer a special couples dinner show Saturday, Feb. 14, featuring Colleen Raye’s acclaimed musical tribute to Patsy Cline. Performing with Cocktail Stevie and the Tablerockers, Raye performs all of Patsy Cline’s signature pieces—“Crazy,” “I Fall to Pieces,” “Walkin’ After Midnight”— and more. Everywhere that Raye has performed from coast to coast, audiences have raved about this show.

Dinner will be served at 4 p.m. followed by the show at 5 p.m. Tickets are $20 and go on sale on Monday, Jan. 12. Tickets are available through casino marketing at 800-846-8946 or at the gift shop. – from St. Croix Casino

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McKinney brothers finish strong at Badger three days in South Dakota,” Ferguson said.

Nelson lost some close decisions, which included a 5-0, 5-3 and 1-0 decision to Rick Neri of Lakeland, who Nelson pinned in 3:27 the first day.

Ferguson questioned whether he should injury default the final matches, but Nelson continued to wrestle.

“We got all we could expect out of that,” Ferguson said.

Ferguson thought the team could have placed two more wrestlers at the tournament, including Jared Peper at 160 lbs. and Dylan Hendricks at 140 lbs.

Peper got two pins at the tournament and Hendricks got one pin.

In the team standings, Unity finished ninth out of 13 teams in Division 2.

Chetek/Prairie Farm won in Division 2 and Marshfield was first among the Division 1 teams. Amery finished third in Division 1, and Cadott was the big winner in Division 3. Clear Lake took third overall in Division 3.

Dustin takes first, Dennis lands No. 2 spot

by Marty Seeger RIVER FALLS – Unity junior Dustin McKinney placed second at the Northern Badger tournament last year, but cruised to his first-ever Northern Badger championship held Monday and Tuesday, Dec. 29-30.

With 39 teams and a 32-man bracket filled with wrestlers in Divisions 1 to 3, Northern Badger is the biggest and most challenging of the year with exception with the state tournament.

But coach Mark Ferguson believes McKinney has yet to be fully challenged.

“He hasn’t been tested yet this year,” Ferguson said.

As a coach, Ferguson is still wondering exactly where McKinney stacks up with other wrestlers in the state. Last year McKinney wrestled two-time state champion Thane Antczak on more than one occasion, but Antczak has since moved on and currently wrestles for the Gophers at the University of Minnesota.

Wrestling Antczak was a good indicator for Ferguson to see where McKinney stood among some of the best wrestlers in the state. At Northern Badger, McKinney defeated Brock Gerbyshak of Crivitz, Dalton Buckmaster of OsseoFairchild/Altoona/Augusta, Chais Wakefield of Park Falls, Damien Luchterhand of Neillsville and Jake Bruns of St. Croix Falls. The wins came by pin, and 17-2, 10-3, 11-3 and 12-2 decisions respectively.

“The hard part as a coach is that you look at it and go ‘is he really that good?’

I mean, maybe he’s really that good,” Ferguson said of McKinney. He added that he doesn’t care if his kids lose, and believes they need to be challenged.

“You need to wrestle people you can beat, and you need to wrestle people you can’t, and that’s the only way to improve,” Ferguson said.

Dustin McKinney wrestled to his first-ever Northern Badger Tournament championship. – Photos courtesy of Danny McKinney Depending on weight, McKinney may have a shot at wrestling a very solid wrestler from New Richmond this Saturday, Jan. 10, at the New Richmond tournament. McKinney enters the tournament with a 19-0 record.

Senior Dennis McKinney, at 135 lbs., is off to a great start after placing second at the Northern Badger Tournament in a very tough bracket according to Ferguson. Last year he placed third.

“I think Dennis is a lot better than I thought,” Ferguson said, noting improvements over the past thee weeks.

The senior, who wrestles 135 pounds, began wrestling at 103 pounds as a freshman and quickly made the jump to 125 and 135 pounds, which is a difficult adjustment for any wrestler according to Ferguson, because of the style in which you wrestle changes significantly.

Dustin McKinney takes the podium, along with St. Croix Falls wrestler, Jake Bruns at left. See next page for more on the Northern Badger Tournament.

“It’s taken him a little while, but he’s done a really good job,” Ferguson said.

Dennis lost 3-1 in the championship round to Casey Williams of Phillips, who Ferguson believes has potential for a Division 3 state championship.

At 125 pounds, Luke Nelson finished 11th, but wrestled “like a million bucks,” according to Ferguson, especially after Nelson went through appendectomy surgery just three weeks prior to the tournament. Monday was a tough day, but Nelson got two pins in his first two matches. By Tuesday, the rigors of the tournament and a 19-hour day on Monday took its toll.

“Boy, he looked like a bird dog after

Luke Nelson had a good outing at the Northern Badger Tournament despite going through appendectomy surgery just three weeks prior to the tournament. Nelson is shown above in an earlier match against Shell Lake. – File photo by Marty Seeger

Extra Points

••• LEADER LAND – The Unity at Siren girls and boys basketball games can be heard on Friday, Jan. 9, beginning at 6 p.m. The Monday, Jan. 12, Clear Lake at Unity girls basketball game can be heard at 7:30 p.m., and the Tuesday, Jan. 13, Chetek at Unity boys basketball game can be heard at 7:30 p.m. All games listed above are being broadcast on 104.9 FM. ••• AMERY – Amery High School sports broadcast on 1260 AM are being broadcast on the following dates: The Ellsworth at Amery girls basketball game on Friday, Jan. 9, begins at 7:30 p.m. The Ashland at Amery boys hockey game on Saturday, Jan. 10, begins at 1 p.m., and the Tuesday, Jan. 13, Amery at Somerset girls basketball game begins at 7:30 p.m.

••• MADISON – On 1260 AM, the Saturday, Jan. 10 Badger men’s hockey game versus U of A, Anchorage, begins at 10:30 p.m., and the Sunday, Jan. 11, game at U of A, Anchorage, begins at 10 p.m. Also on 1260 AM is the Badgers at Purdue basketball game beginning at 12:30 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 11.

••• LEADER LAND – Local sports tidbits to share? Please contact the Leader by 4 p.m. on Tuesdays to go in Extra Points! – Marty Seeger and Brenda Sommerfeld ••• 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 2008 and hasn’t been mentioned, send us an e-mail and we’ll take it from there. – Marty Seeger and Brenda Sommerfeld

SPORTS RESULTS DEADLINES: WEDNESDAY - MONDAY: 1 p.m. the following business day. TUESDAY: 10 p.m. Missed deadlines mean no coverage that week!

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Raygor takes Badger, Bruns second we should start building them up for the end of the year, get some confidence in them and go from there,” Clark said.

Although Northern Badger is geared more for individual wrestlers, team scores showed St. Croix Falls finished eighth out of 13 teams from Division 2 with 110 points. Chetek/Prairie Farm took first in Division 2 with 210 points.

The Saints team hosts Clear Lake this Thursday, Jan. 8, at 7 p.m., and will be wrestling the rest of the season without at least two weight classes at 103 and 285 lbs.

Amundson places 11th in 39-team tourney

by Marty Seeger RIVER FALLS – The Northern Badger Tournament features 39 of some of the top schools in Northwest Wisconsin, making it an important tournament of the year for several goal-minded wrestlers looking ahead to the state tournament.

“It’s very important to do well here because you’re wrestling against the best kids in this part of the state,” said Saints coach Dan Clark.

Three Saints wrestlers placed well at the tournament held in River Falls on Monday and Tuesday, Dec. 29-30, and other wrestlers on the team were able to get at least one tournament win. At 171 lbs., junior Joe Raygor became just the 12th wrestler in Saints high school history to champion the Northern Badger Tournament. Raygor pinned Justin Hathcock winning 18-2 over Mac Hogfeldt of Northwestern in round two.

In the quarterfinal Raygor pinned Haydon Dvorak of Somerset in 1:04, and won by a 3-2 decision over Boyceville’s Sam Hayes for the championship win. According to Clark, Hayes is ranked No. 2 in the state for Division 3 schools, and his only two losses this season have come against Raygor.

Senior Jake Bruns, 130 lbs., also had a solid day of wrestling for the Saints, as he ended the tournament in second place. Bruns finished the Northern Badger Tournament in fifth place as a sophomore, and in second place the past two seasons. Bruns lost in the championship round to Unity’s Dustin McKinney.

“He’s just a good wrestler,” said Clark

Saints junior Joe Raygor became the 12th Northern Badger Tournament Champion from St. Croix Falls High School. – File photos by Marty Seeger of McKinney. “Jake wrestled him tough, but he’s just an awesome wrestler.”

Bruns pinned Matt Mantl of Bruce/Weyerhaeuser in the first round and won the next three by decision over Tyler Hudack of Ashland, Chase Bachman of Chetek/Prairie Farm and Brad Hetchler of River Falls.

Clark said Shaw Amundson had a good first day of wrestling, but the second day was a little bit tougher, and the Shaw Amundson weight class itself was

a tough one. Clark was still pleased with Amundson’s 11th-place finish, and had expected his top three to place well in the tournament.

Although other Saints wrestlers didn’t place, Clark says Northern Badger is the last of the very difficult tournaments, and the younger wrestlers still did a nice job, with each winning at least one match during the tournament.

The team has wrestled a tough first half including tournaments at Ellsworth and Wisconsin Dells, so the next several weeks will allow the team to build on what they’ve learned during the first half of the season.

“It’s should ease up for those kids and

Jake Bruns wrestled to second place at the Northern Badger Tournament at 130 pounds.

Dragons drag their way to the top played,” Karsten said.

For now, Karsten says the team controls its own destiny, but he expects everybody in the conference to give the Dragons their best game every night.

“It’s one game at a time and we just gotta play our style of basketball,” said Karsten.

And whether it’s a heavy dose of defense, or a barrage of offense, the Dragons will certainly find more wins this season.

“I think this is one of the most talented teams we’ve had in awhile, and hopefully, if the cards fall right, we’ll be right there in the end to have a shot to win conference and go far in the playoffs,” Karsten said. “I got three girls that can score, and I’ve got seven that can play defense, and those are two important things. My seven girls played outstanding defense tonight.”

Defense featured in battle of the undefeated Siren 35, St. Croix Falls 22

by Marty Seeger ST. CROIX FALLS – Both Siren and St. Croix Falls headed into Tuesday night’s conference matchup with at least two weeks off. They entered Tuesday night with perfect conference records, but in the end, it was Siren that came out on top, leaving the Dragons with the sole possession of the conference standings…for now at least.

Both got off to a slow start in the first quarter, but it seemed the first half was mostly controlled by St. Croix Falls, who took a 6-2 lead after the first quarter. At one point the Saints had a 10-4 lead in the second quarter before Siren started getting some of their shots to fall toward the end of the first half, and it carried into the second half as well.

“The shots started to fall in the second half,” said Siren coach Ryan Karsten, but it wasn’t the offense that was the main focus Tuesday, as defense prevailed much of the night.

“I really thought Sarah Howe’s defense tonight was the difference to keep us in the game when the shots weren’t falling in the first half,” Karsten said.

Siren’s Hailey Mulroy started the third quarter off with a long three to give Siren a quick lead, but Saints point

Siren’s Ashley Guevara drives for the basket while Saint Tashina Martinson tries to stop her. – Photo by Marty Seeger guard Sarah Petznick shot back with a short jumper to tie the game at 17 apiece. The game remained tied at 21 with under three minutes to go in the third, but a pair of fouls drawn by Ashley Guevara helped pad a 27-21 lead for the Dragons at the end of the third quarter.

Saints leading scorer Marissa Campeau, who averages just over 22 points per game, was held to eight points, while the Saints other leading scorer, Jenny Benoy, was held to four points. Siren sophomore, Carley Emery,

was also held to some low scoring Tuesday night, but opened up the game with three big shots in the fourth quarter. including a 3-pointer, to help open up the game and give Siren at least a seven-point lead for much of the fourth quarter, and hold onto the key conference win.

“We played slow, we played tight, and St. Croix Falls is a great team, they’re a big school…We were on the road, and any time you go on the road in conference it’s going to be a tough game, so I’m proud of the way my girls

Team Siren St. Croix Falls

1 2 3 4 2 12 13 8 6 9 6 1 Individual Statistics Siren 2s 3s FTM/A Haily Mulroy 1 0/1 Carley Emery 1 2/2 Janey Emery 3 6/6 Meghan Baasch 4 0/2 Jamie Fishbach 1/2 Ashley Guevara 2 2/4 Totals 9 2 11/17 St. Croix Falls Sarah Petznick Sheranda Whittaker Jenny Benoy Tashina Martinson Marissa Campeau Amanda Larson Totals

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Saints hold Siren on Tuesday night Luck and Grantsburg remain undefeated St. Croix Falls 55, Siren 44

by Marty Seeger ST. CROIX FALLS – “We’re close,” said coach Jon Ruud of his Siren Dragon boys after their battle against a tough Saints team on Tuesday night. While the game was close throughout much of the first quarter and much of the first half, St. Croix Falls was able to get their second conference win of the season.

“Siren came after us and we were flat…very flat, and so we were probably a little overconfident,” said Saints coach Todd Voss.

St. Croix Falls led at the half 14-10, and despite leading by as much as 10 points midway through the third quarter, Siren made a run of its own. A pair of 3-pointers from freshman Elijah Hinze, as well as one from Christian Hall, helped get the Dragons within the possibility of an upset going into the fourth quarter. At the end of three the Dragons trailed by four.

“Siren did the little things well. They rebounded, they moved the ball, and we kind of stood flat-footed and didn’t do things very well,” Voss said. “We need more games under our belt and we just need to get a little more rhythm.”

Siren struggled at the free-throw line in the fourth quarter, shot 4 for 11 overall, and cut the Saints lead to just six points with 55 seconds remaining in the game, but St. Croix Falls held on.

Voss thought Nick Johnson came in and did a nice job filling in for Sam Schmidt, who was sick. Voss was also pleased with Austin Whittenberger with his floor game.

Unity’s Rush Hickethier runs with Luck’s Cole Mortel down the court during Tuesday’s game. – Photo by Sue Tolan

Saints Austin Whittenberger led his team with 15 points against Siren on Tuesday night. – Photo by Marty Seeger Luck 49, Unity 34 LUCK – The Eagles gave Luck a nice run on Tuesday night, getting to within nine points at one point in the fourth quarter and holding Luck to one of their lowest-scoring games of the season.

“Our kids came out and executed our game plan, said Unity coach Shaun

Fisher. “Hopefully this will build some momentum for us off of Christmas break.”

Tim Hallin led the Eagles with 11 points and Brennan Olson provided 23 points for Luck, and Harry SeversonDickinson had 13 points.

“A little rusty from the break,” said Luck coach Rick Giller. “We did not have the patience we need to score offensively. Unity played us well and made us work for all our points.”

Grantsburg 66, Webster 32 GRANTSBURG – The Pirate boys kept their undefeated record intact as they plowed by the Tigers, 66-32 on Tuesday, Jan. 6. Grantsburg is now just one win behind Luck with a conference record of 3-0. The Cardinals currently hold a 4-0 conference record. The two teams will face up on Thursday, Jan. 15 in Luck.

Against Webster, Grantsburg took a 35-22 lead going into halftime. The Pirates held Webster to 10 points while scoring 31 points in the second half to win the game 66-32.

Jason Jensen led the Pirates in scoring with a total of 15 points. Trent Bonneville scored 11, Connar Goetz and Tyler Myers each scored 10 points, Ben Larson added six and Thane Larson contributed five.

Offensively for the Tigers, Austin Elliott scored the most points with six.

Karl Weber totaled five and James Wethern, Chaz Heinz and Nolan Kriegel each added four points. – Brenda Sommerfeld Team Webster Grantsburg

Webster’s Quentin Johnson drives around Pirates Brent Myers during their game on Tuesday night. – Photo by Priscilla Bauer Team Siren St. Croix Falls Siren Christian Hall Elijah Hinze Luke Bollant Charlie Brown Vince Nasman Brennen Moose Andrew Brown Totals

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St. Croix Falls Matt Vold Nick Johnson Cory Gebhard Gus Koecher Ryan Larson Austin Whittenberger Totals

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Cole Mortel Brennan Olson Alec Mortel Carson Giller Totals

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1 2 3 4 12 10 4 6 19 16 11 20 Individual Statistics Webster 2s 3s FTM/A Bryan Krause Quentin Johnson 1 James Wethern 2 0/1 Karl Weber 2 1/3 Kyle Godfrey 1 Austin Elliott 3 Dan Erickson Mitchell Elliott 1 Dakota Gardner Chaz Heinz 1 1/2 Nolan Kriegel 2 Adam Baum 1 Donnie Holmes Totals 12 2 2/6 Grantsburg Connar Goetz Ben Larson Tyler Myers Brent Myers Jake Ryan Jason Jensen Thane Larson Mitch Evenson Trent Bonneville Josh Phillipps Totals

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Frederic 45, Shell Lake 39 FREDERIC – The Vikings won their third game in a row with a win over Shell Lake at home on Tuesday. After being down by at least nine points in the second quarter, the Vikings started a comeback and trailed by just two at the half.

Zack Anderson was a “beast in the post” according to Vikings coach Ryan Lind. Anderson had 15 rebounds and 14 points to lead the Vikings to victory.

Ethan Cook and Will Primm each had nine points, and Brent Crandell had eight points. – Marty Seeger

Frederic’s Andrew Kurkowski goes up to the basket against a Shell Lake player on Tuesday night. – Photo by Larry Samson Team Shell Lake Frederic

1 2 3 4 12 11 6 10 12 9 8 16 Individual Statistics Shell Lake 2s 3s FTM/A Jake McQuade 2 1 0/2 Bob Scheu 2/2 Jordan Forsythe 2 1 0/2 Brady Marschall Evan Fox 3 2 4/5 Tony Mikula 1 Luke Gronning 1 3/4 Totals 16 3 6/14 Frederic Brent Crandell Trae Gehl Ethan Cook Zach Anderson Will Primm Ben Nelson Totals

2s 3 1 3 4 3 14

F 39 45 F TP 3 7 2 2 1 7 2 1 16 1 2 3 5 12 39

3s FTM/A F TP 2/2 2 8 1/2 2 3 1 - 9 1 3/6 4 14 1 - 9 2/4 4 2 3 8/14 12 45

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Blizzard fall to Somerset/Osceola in overtime od and one more in overtime to win it.

Blizzard goalie Mike Billings made the all-tournament team. He had 111 saves in the three games the Blizzard played.

Blizzard took eighth place, while Forest Lake won the tournament.

“Knowing we may have been in over our head a little bit with the quality of the Minnesota schools at this tournament, I thought the holiday tourney went extremely well,” Sears said. “We really showed we can be in a game with some good teams in this tourney. I’m excited to see where we go from here.”

Take eighth at Lake Area Holiday Tourney Somerset/Osceola 3, Blizzard 2

by Brenda Sommerfeld SOMERSET – After a holiday tournament with two overtime losses, the Blizzard took another game into overtime on Tuesday, Jan. 6. The Somerset/Osceola team scored after 7:26 had elapsed during overtime play to win the game, 3-2.

Somerset/Osceola had taken a 1-0 lead after the first period; David Harlander answered back in the second with an unassisted goal. Both teams scored once again in the second period to tie it up, 2-2.

Jamie Robb scored the Blizzard’s second goal, assisted by Bryan Bennett.

When no one scored in the third period, the game went into overtime to determine a winner. Somerset/Osceola scored to take the win.

The two teams were pretty even for shots on goal. The Blizzard outshot Somerset/Osceola, 27-24.

The Blizzard goalie, Mike Billings, had a total of 21 saves.

Team Blizzard Somerset/Osceola

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Scoring (Time elapsed) First Period – 1 SO Mikal Urhammer (Sean Conrad) 15:41.

Second Period – 1 B David Harlander 6:25; 2 SO Sean Conrad (Mitchel Benson, Cory Erchul) 10:18; 2 B Jamie Robb (Bryan Bennett) 13:49.

Third Period – No scoring.

Overtime – 3 SO Scott Jorgenson (DJ Devan, Josh Baillargeon) 7:26.

Goalies Saves – B Mike Billings (21); SO Dylan Rivard (25).

Anthony Dietmeier keeps the puck in front of a Chisago Lakes player during the Lake Area Holiday Tourney. – Photos by Brenda Sommerfeld The Blizzard will play Pine City, Minn., at Grantsburg on Thursday, Jan. 8, as their next matchup.

Chisago Lakes 2, Blizzard 1 OT Saint Paul Como Park 6, Blizzard 0 Robbinsdale Armstrong 3, Blizzard 2 OT CHISAGO LAKES, Minn. – The Blizzard boys hockey team was shut out for the first time of the program during the Lake Area Holiday Tournament from Saturday, Dec. 27, to Tuesday, Dec. 30. They have never been shut out since the beginning, according to coach Greg Sears. It is a 75-game streak that was broken.

“It’s a streak the boys and coaching staff are very proud of,” Sears said.

In the Blizzard’s second game of the tournament they were shut out, 6-0, by Saint Paul Como Park.

“This was a disappointing outing,” Sears commented. “We didn’t play well

and we were no match for the size and speed of Park.”

Como Park was the only team that the Blizzard didn’t take into overtime. On Saturday, the Blizzard competed with Chisago Lakes. Steven Labatt made the Blizzard’s one and only goal on a power play, and Chisago Lakes won it with a shot in overtime.

Monday was the shutout game by Saint Paul Como Park and Tuesday, Robbinsdale Armstrong beat the Blizzard in overtime, 3-2.

“This was the same caliber of team as Park, however we showed up to play,” Sears said. “The boys played their best two periods of the year in the first two of this one.”

Early in the first period, Joe Engelhart put in a short-handed goal. David Harlander scored the second point during the second period, giving the Blizzard a 2-0 lead going into the third.

Armstrong scored two in the third peri-

Joe Engelhart faces off with a Chisago Lakes player. Engelhart scored a short-handed goal during the tournament against Robbinsdale Armstrong.

New Richmond breaks Lady Blizzard winning streak Ashland doesn’t survive Lady Blizzard New Richmond 2, Lady Blizzard 0

by Brenda Sommerfeld GRANTSBURG – New Richmond broke the Lady Blizzard’s six-game winning streak on Tuesday, Jan. 6, as they won, 2-0, at the Grantsburg arena.

“This was a great game to watch,” coach Tim Bennett said. “The Blizzard girls overall had a very good game.”

Lady Blizzard Krysta Laqua skates with the puck toward Ashland players during the game on Saturday, Jan. 3. – Photos by Brenda Sommerfeld

Brittani Hopkins shoots the puck at the Ashland goal against a Ashland defenseman on Saturday.

The Lady Blizzard couldn’t get the puck in the net, while New Richmond managed to put two past Lady Blizzard goalie, Tiffany Meyer.

“We had a lot of excellent chances and close scoring opportunities, but we didn’t get the bounce we needed,” Bennett added.

Bennett feels the Lady Blizzard is playing pretty good hockey but they have some things to work on down the stretch to get ready for the playoffs.

There is a chance that the Lady Blizzard could face New Richmond in their first round of regional playoffs in February.

This weekend, the Lady Blizzard will travel to Northland Pines on Friday and Tomahawk on Saturday.

Lady Blizzard 4, Ashland 1 SIREN – The 4-1 win over Ashland on Saturday, Jan. 3, was the Lady Blizzard’s sixth consecutive victory of the season.

“This was one of our better games of the season against a tough Ashland team,” coach Tim Bennett said. “The Blizzard girls put pressure on the Ashland goalie all night with some nice shooting and passing.”

Neither team scored during the first period, but both teams had one shot that bounced off the posts. Each team also had one penalty apiece.

The Lady Blizzard found the net twice in the second period. Alex Lonetti nailed the first one off a pass from Kelsey Lien. Nicole Steiner single-handedly put in the second.

During the third period, Brittani Hopkins put in two more for the Lady Blizzard. One goal was in the beginning of the period and the other was in the last 30 seconds. Lonetti assisted on one of them and Lien and Steiner each earned an assist on the second.

Ashland’s only goal came in the third period, with four minutes left, while Krysta Laqua was serving a slash penalty in the box.

“Tiffany Meyer had a very good night in goal for us,” Bennett commented.

“She kept us in the game with many key saves.”

Team Ashland Lady Blizzard

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Scoring (Time remaining) First Period – No scoring.

Second Period – 1 LB Alex Lonetti (Kelsey Lien) 11:27; 2 LB Nicole Steiner 5:17.

Third Period – 3 LB Brittani Hopkins (Alex Lonetti) 14:23; 1 A Kaitlyn Sherry 4:01; 4 LB-Brittani Hopkins (Kelsey Lien, Nicole Steiner) 0:32.5.

Goalies Saves – A Megan Vlilalo (24); LB Tiffany Meyer (24)

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Webster girls get by Grantsburg

Luck and Frederic both pull out wins Webster 57, Grantsburg 50

by Brenda Sommerfeld GRANTSBURG – Rose Kopecky had a lot to do with Webster’s 57-50 win over Grantsburg on Tuesday, Jan. 6.

Kopecky scored 26 of the Tiger’s 57 points. She totaled 11 field goals and went 4 for 7 from the free-throw line.

Kopecky scored 11 points in the first half of the game and 15 in the second two quarters.

Grantsburg was up 25-19 going into halftime and 41-40 after the third quarter. Webster was able to come back in the fourth with shots made by Chris Stoll, Michelle Gibbs and Kopecky.

Stoll finished the game with eight points, Gibbs with seven and Brittany Burrow with five.

Kortney Morrin led the Pirates in scoring with 28 points. She had 10 field goals and nailed 8 of 12 free throws.

Gabby Witzany totaled 10 points and Jessica Moyer and Liz Gaffney each had four.

Grantsburg coach Lisa McKinley said she was pleased with how her team played. She feels the team is growing and improving every game.

Luck 37, Unity 23 LUCK – The Luck girls basketball team hosted Unity on Tuesday night after about a two-week hiatus, and according to Luck coach Marty Messar, it showed.

“Lots of rest characterized tonight’s game,” said Messar. It certainly wasn’t pretty…but it was a win.”

Messar says both teams had several turnovers, but the Cardinals got a balanced scoring scene from Morgan Denny, who led the Cards with 11 points. Taryn Pilz scored nine points, and Brittney Danielson provided eight points.

The Cardinals held the Eagles to three points in the first quarter and just nine first half points. Crystal Donahue led the Eagles with 10 points. – Marty Seeger

Grantsburg’s Kortney Morrin drives in on Webster defense. – Photo by Priscilla Bauer Frederic 58, Solon Springs 46 FREDERIC – The Viking girls were the only West Lakeland Conference girls team to see nonconference action on Tuesday, Jan. 6. They faced Solon Springs on their home court. They were successful, winning 58-46.

“We played a nice game coming off a couple-week break,” coach Troy Wink Team Webster Grantsburg

1 2 3 4 6 13 21 17 9 16 16 9 Individual Statistics Webster 2s 3s FTM/A Chris Stoll 4 Michelle Gibbs 3 1/2 Kendra Spurgeon 1 2/5 Reba Smallwood 1 1/2 Brittany Burrow 2 1/7 Rose Kopecky 11 4/7 Rachel Salas 1 1/4 Mary Johnson 1/2 Totals 23 11/29 Grantsburg Sarah Wald Gabrielle Witzany Kortney Morrin Jessica Moyer Liz Gaffney Gretchen Hedlund Totals

2s 1 3 10 19

F 57 50 F TP 5 8 2 7 2 4 3 3 1 5 1 26 - 3 - 1 14 57

3s FTM/A F TP 0/1 4 2 4/6 4 10 8/12 4 28 2/2 - 2 2/2 3 2 2/2 3 2 12/19 20 50

Unity’s Marissa Hacker sets up her teams offense against Luck on Tuesday night. – Photo by Lori Nelson said. “Offensively, we were sturdy. We had some nice shooting from Becca Anderson.”

Frederic scored 21 points in the first quarter while holding Solon Springs to 6. In the next three quarters, the Vikings scored 12 or 13 points in each.

“We had spurts in the second half,” Wink explained. “We’d be up by 20, then let them get back. I would like to see more consistency.”

Wink also said they tried different Team Unity Luck

1 2 3 4 3 6 10 4 11 10 8 8 Individual Statistics Unity 2s 3s FTM/A Samantha Ince 2/4 Crystal Donahue 5 Becca Milligan 3/6 Steph Kothlow Elizabeth Ebensperger 2 Marisa Hacker 1 0/1 Brittany Thomfohrda 1 Totals 9 5/11 Luck Morgan Denny Brianna Rooney Bailee Swenson Melissa Jenssen Krystal Stage Brittney Danielson Aleah Lemieux Taryn Pilz Totals

2s 5 1 1 1 4 1 3 16

Frederic’s Jade Johnson shoots the ball against Solon Springs on Tuesday night. – Photo by Larry Samson things defensively, which gave them mixed results.

Offensively, Anderson totaled 20 points, with six 3-pointers and one field goal. Ana Miller scored nine points, Jade Johnson contributed eight, Kendra Wells added seven and Chrissy Chenal totaled six. Chenal also helped the team with four assists and eight rebounds. – Brenda Sommerfeld

F 23 37

Team Solon Springs Frederic

F TP 2 2 - 10 5 3 1 0 - 4 2 2 - 2 10 23

Solon Springs Rachel Hanley Lauren Larson Salamn Gilbert Aileen Bawker Alex Sickles Leslie Zamzon Totals

3s FTM/A F TP 1/4 2 12 - 2 1 1 2 1 2 3 8 1/2 1 3 1 3 9 1 2/6 12 37

1 2 3 4 6 9 12 19 21 12 13 12 Individual Statistics 2s 3s FTM/A 11 2/3 1/2 6 1 1/2 3 21 4/7

Frederic Jade Johnson Cathryn McConnell Megan Anderson Ana Miller Anna Tesch Rhaya Larson Chrissy Chenal Becca Anderson Kendra Wells Totals

2s 4 1 3 2 1 3 1 2 17

F 46 58 F 1 2 3 2 8

TP 24 1 12 3 6 46

3s FTM/A F TP 1 8 2 - 2 1 - 9 2 4 - 2 0/2 2 6 6 3 20 1 1 7 8 0/2 11 58

Amery/Unity fall to Park Falls/Phillips in second game New Richmond up next

Youth Hockey Grantsburg/Burnett U14 girls Saturday, Jan. 3

Park Falls/Phillips 7, Amery/Unity 4

Grantsburg 5, Superior 3

Goals: Sam O’Brien (3), Brianna Phernetton, Ashley Dietmeier.

Assists: Kassie Lien (2), Ashley Dietmeier.

Saves: Hope Tucker (25).

by Brenda Sommerfeld PARK FALLS – The Warriors boys hockey team fell to Park Falls/Phillips, 7-4, during their second game against them in 10 days. Park Falls/Phillips Cardinals were the Amery/Unity’s opponent during their last home game also. The Warriors beat the Cardinals that time, 3-2.

During the Saturday, Jan. 3, game, Park Falls/Phillips scored two goals in Team Amery/Unity Park Falls/Phillips

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Scoring (Time elapsed) First Period – 1 PF Jacob Kreiner (Zachary Lemke) 14:18; 2 PF Mitch Olson 14:33.

Second Period – 1 AU Tanner Tryggestad 3:03; 3 PF Zachary Lemke (Jacob Kreiner, Cody Kreiner) 3:22; 4 PF Tyler Lemke (Mitch Olson) 3:49; 5 PF Mitch Olson (Tyler Lemke) 9:38; 2 AU Steven Thorud (Cody Olson) 12:03; 6 PF Tyler Lemke 14:04; 3 AU Tanner Tryggestad 15:41.

Third Period – 7 PF Bill Schumacher (Mitch Olson, Tyler Lemke) 9:27; 4 AU Anthony Peterson (Tanner Tryggestad, Kyle Schultz) 14:19.

Goalies Saves – AU Reed Sorenson (21); AU Patrick Bergan (12); PF Cory Knapp (30)

Sunday, Jan. 4

Andover 3, Grantsburg 2,

Goals: Kassie Lien, Sam O’Brien.

Assists: Ashley Dietmeier (2), Kassie Lien.

Saves: Hope Tucker (15).

Blizzard PeeWee B Saturday, Dec. 20

Blizzard 11, River Valley 8

Goals: Brady Mangen (5), Jenna Curtis (3), Jordan Larson (2), Logan Taylor.

Assists: Jenna Curtis (3), Logan Taylor.

Saves: Baily Mangen (11).

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Warriors watch from the bench waiting until its their turn to join the team on the ice during a previous game this season. – File photo by Brenda Sommerfeld the first period, while their goalie blocked every shot that Amery/Unity hit at him.

The Warriors were able to score three in the second, but the Cardinals nailed four of their own. Both teams scored one more in the third.

Tanner Tryggestad knocked in two

unassisted goals, one during a power play. Steven Thorud and Anthony Peterson each added a goal for the Warriors. Cody Olson, Tryggestad and Kyle Schultz tallied up assists.

Amery/Unity will play on their home ice against New Richmond on Thursday, Jan. 8.

Saturday, Jan. 3

Spooner 14, Blizzard 3

Goals: Brady Mangen (2), Jenna Curtis.

Saves: Bailey Mangen (15).

Somerset 8, Blizzard 1

Goals: Jenna Curtis.

Saves: Bailey Mangen (17).

Blizzard Mite A Sunday, Jan. 4

Blizzard 8, Cumberland 5

Goals: Tanner Buck (4), David Doty (3), Brenton Nelson.

Assists: Tanner Buck.

Saves: Logan Lillihaug (9).

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Tiger girls win one at Eagle River tournament Webster boys lowscorer ends in Haywaryd’s favor Northland Pines 49, Webster 36 Webster 50, Wis. Valley Lutheran 16

by Brenda Sommerfeld EAGLE RIVER – The Tiger girls basketball team played over the holidays at the Northland Pines Holiday Tournament. They played two games.

They won one and lost one. They defeated Wisconsin Valley Lutheran, 5016, but they lost to Northland Pines, 4936.

Monday, Dec. 29, Webster played Northland Pines to start out the Northland Pines tournament, while Oconto and Wisconsin Valley Lutheran faced off. The Tigers scored 18 points in the first half, while Northland Pines totaled 27. Webster was never able to catch up, losing 49-36.

Chris Stoll was the leading scorer for the Tigers against Northland Pines. Stoll nailed three field goals and went 6 for 8 from the free-throw line, totaling 12 points. Rose Kopecky scored seven and Chelsey Robinson made five points.

Webster faced Wisconsin Valley Lutheran after their 69-12 loss to Oconto. The Tigers were victorious, winning 50-16 on Tuesday, Dec. 30.

Team 1 2 3 4 Webster 5 13 6 12 Northland Pines 18 9 15 7 Individual Statistics Webster 2s 3s FTM/A Chris Stoll 3 6/8 Michelle Gibbs 1 0/1 Chelsey Robinson 2 1/2 Kendra Spurgeon 1 Rose Kopecky 3 1/4 Rachel Salas 0/2 Reba Smallwood 2 0/1 Mary Johnson 1 1/2 Totals 12 1 9/20 Northland Pines Lauren Sparks Megan Gwyn McKenzie Weber Lindsey DuPue Nikki Mai Kelsea Harfert Emily Cropsey Emily Pudlo Totals

2s 3 4 4 1 1 2 2 17

F 36 49 F TP - 12 3 3 - 5 - 2 - 7 - 4 - 3 3 36

3s FTM/A F TP 2 6 1 3 11 3/4 3 11 2 0/2 2 8 1 2 5 1 1 4 4 4 4 3/6 18 49

Coach Jeff Roberts talks to his team during a time-out in a game they played earlier this season. – File photos by Brenda Sommerfeld Michelle Gibbs and Kopecky tied for the leading scorer position, both adding 14 points to the board. Robinson totaled nine points. The team went 7 for 11 from the free-throw line.

The Tigers ended the Northland Pines Team 1 2 3 4 8 12 15 15 Webster Wis. Valley Lutheran 1 7 6 2 Individual Statistics 2s 3s FTM/A Webster Chris Stoll 1 1/2 5 4/4 Michelle Gibbs Chelsey Robinson 3 1 0/2 1 0/1 Kendra Spurgeon Rose Kopecky 7 Rachel Salas 1 2/2 1 Reba Smallwood Mary Johnson 1 20 3 7/20 Totals Northland Pines Amy Ferry Courtney Ferry Bobbie Moser Clarisa Bahn Sara Gross Katie Gross Thea DePasse Totals

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Team Hayward Webster

F 50 16 F 1 2 1 2 3 3 12

Holiday Tournament in third place.

Hayward 31, Webster 18 WEBSTER – The Tigers only scored 18 points during their game against Hayward on Tuesday, Dec. 30.

TP 3 14 9 2 14 4 2 2 50

3s FTM/A F TP - 2 4/6 3 4 3 2 0/1 1 1/2 2 1 3/4 1 7 1 8/13 11 16

1 2 3 4 11 8 4 8 6 8 2 2 Individual Statistics Hayward 2s 3s FTM/A Matthew Godfrey 2 1/2 Nicholas Hastedt 1 2/2 Josh Meade 1 Ian Malcom Cory Peterson 1/2 Cody Gerich 2 3 Chris Leverton 1 Peter Freund 1 2/4 Totals 8 3 6/12 Webster Quentin Johnson James Wethern Karl Weber Kyle Godfrey Austin Elliott Dan Erickson Nolan Kriegel Adam Baum Totals

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F 31 18 F TP 3 5 1 4 - 2 1 1 1 1 13 2 2 3 4 12 31

3s FTM/A F TP 2 2/3 - 6 - 2 2 2 8 1 1 3 2 2 11 18

Dan Erickson looks for an open teammate to pass the ball to during an earlier game this season.

Hayward won the game, 31-18.

Webster scored 14 in the first half and four points in the second. Austin Elliott scored their only third-period field goal and Karl Weber scored their one in the fourth.

Elliott scored the most points for the team with eight. James Wethern scored six points, Weber and Adam Baum each scored two.

Vikings cook Trojans in Clayton Ethan Cook hits game winning shot with seconds to go Frederic 46, New Auburn 44

by Marty Seeger CLAYTON – The Viking boys basketball team had another close game over New Auburn at the holiday tournament held at Clayton on Monday, Dec. 29. The game scheduled for Tuesday evening in Clayton was cancelled due to snowy weather. Other teams participating in the tournament included Clayton, New Auburn and Lake Holcombe.

Frederic coach Ryan Lind said the Vikings led for much of the game against New Auburn on Monday, which was due in part to the team’s solid Team Frederic New Auburn

1 2 3 4 8 16 8 14 5 19 5 15 Individual Statistics Frederic 2s 3s FTM/A Zach Anderson 5 3/4 Ethan Cook 4 1/2 Brent Crandell 3 0/2 Trae Gehl 2 Andrew Kurkowski 1 Will Primm 2 1 5/6 Ben Nelson Totals 15 3 914

F 46 44 F 4 4 4 2 2 3 19

TP 11 9 6 6 2 12 46

defense in the first and third quarters, where they held the Trojans to just five points in each. Lind said New Auburn took their first lead of the game in the fourth, but with 15 seconds to go the Vikings tied the game.

The Vikes caused a turnover with 12 seconds remaining, and cleared the way for Ethan Cook, who made the gamewinning shot with just seconds remaining in the game.

“Trae Gehl provided some big minLEFT: Zach Anderson goes up for a shot during an earlier home game this season. – File photo by Brenda Sommerfeld Team Frederic Clear Lake

1 2 3 4 OT F 8 6 12 10 2 38 11 7 9 4 - 36 Individual Statistics Frederic 2s 3s FTM/A F TP Zach Anderson 5 4/6 2 16 Ethan Cook 2 1 1/2 1 8 Brent Crandell 3 2 6 Will Primm 3 2 6 Ben Nelson 1 2/3 3 4 Totals 14 1 7/11 10 38 Clear Lake Matt O’Conell Cody Lien Sterling Marlet Mitch Warner Austin Donahue Brian Friendshu Totals

2s 2 1 2 2 5 3 15

3s FTM/A F TP 5 4 0/1 3 4 3/4 1 7 1/2 2 5 2/6 1 12 2 6 6/13 14 38

utes including a big 3-pointer late in the game with Ben Nelson in foul trouble,” Lind said.

With the win, the Vikings moved to 33 overall, but are still looking for their first conference win of the season.

They’ll get their next chance at a conference win when they go up against Grantsburg on Friday, Jan. 9.

Frederic 38, Clear Lake 36 CLEAR LAKE – The Vikings won a nail-biter in Clear Lake on Friday, Dec. 19, after senior Brent Crandell tipped in the winning bucket in overtime for the 38-36 win. The winning shot came after Ben Nelson took a 15-foot shot from the baseline, and just before the buzzer Crandell tipped in the basket for the win.

“Clear Lake led the entire way until the fourth quarter,” said coach Ryan Lind. Late in the fourth quarter Lind said Frederic gave up a four-point lead, but Zach Anderson had a chance to end it in regulation with a shot at the buzzer, but missed.

Anderson had an outstanding game with 14 points and 16 rebounds, as well as two steals. Crandell had 11 rebounds and six points, and Nelson had four assists. Will Primm helped out with six points.

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Fall team sportsmanship award winners selected STEVENS POINT – The Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association, in cooperation with Rural Mutual Insurance Company, has selected the team sportsmanship award winners for the 2008 fall championships.

The winners of the prestigious award are Edgar in football, Notre Dame in girls team tennis, Wisconsin Heights in girls volleyball, Marquette in boys volleyball and Columbus in boys soccer.

It is the second time Edgar has won the sportsmanship award in football.

The Wildcats also received the honor in 1998. Stratford defeated Edgar 7-3 in the state Division 7 championship final last month. Receiving honorable mention for the award in football were Colby, Reedsburg, and the Kimberly, Wautoma/Faith Christian co-op program.

The sportsmanship efforts of Notre Dame at the girls state team tennis tournament earned the school its third

sportsmanship award overall and its first in girls tennis. The Tritons other recognition came in girls soccer in 2002 and in boys soccer last year. Notre Dame defeated University School, 5-2, in the title game to win the Division 2 championship.

Marshfield and University School received honorable mention for the award.

The positive community and student support Wisconsin Heights received at the state girls Volleyball Championships earned the Vanguards their first sportsmanship award in any sport. They won the Division 3 championship this fall, defeating Shoreland Lutheran in the semifinal and Grantsburg in the title match. Receiving honorable mention for the award are Brodhead, D.C. Everest, Grantsburg, Manitowoc Lincoln, Newman Catholic, Potosi, Rosholt and Waupun.

Marquette earns its second sportsmanship recognition in boys volleyball

and its fourth overall. The Hilltoppers also received the honor for boys volleyball in 2002, for summer baseball in 2006 and for boys tennis in 2008. They won the state title with a three-game sweep of Nicolet in the title match. Honorable mention for the award went to Middleton and Kaukauna Columbus is the selection for the sportsmanship award at the boys state soccer tournament. It is the second sportsmanship award presented to the Cardinals. They also received the honor in boys basketball in 1992. Columbus defeated McDonell Central/Regis, 3-2, in the title game to win the Division 3 championship.

Madison West, McDonell/Regis and New Holstein received honorable mention for the award.

The WIAA/Rural Insurance Sportsmanship Award is presented to one school and community in each of the state team tournaments that exem-

plifies outstanding sportsmanship.

Award winners are determined by the conduct and sportsmanship displayed by athletes, coaches, cheer and support groups, mascots, bands and spectators.

Additional consideration is given for the effort of school administrators and chaperones to insure support for their teams positive and that the highest ideals of sportsmanship are upheld.

Award winners receive a plaque and banner in recognition of the honor.

Schools receiving honorable mention are acknowledged with a certificate of recognition. The selection process includes contributions and evaluations from contest officials, tournament management, police and security personnel, crowd control and ushers, WIAA staff members, and area hotels and restaurants on occasion. – from the WIAA

Little Luck Wrestling sign-up LUCK – A sign-up for Luck youth interested in wrestling is being held on Thursday, Jan. 15, in the school cafeteria for kindergarten through sixth grade.

The meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m., and will include an overview of the pro-

A R E A Hacker’s Lanes

Sunday Afternoon Mixed Standings: Chippewa Checks 7, Mark’s Girls 7, Spare-Us 5, Gold Rush 5, Sandbaggers 2, Hot Shots 2, The Gutter Busters 0, Hole in the Wall 0.

Women’s games: Cheryl Matrious (CC) 192, Gail Linke (MG) 179, Dorothy Barfknecht (HS) 173.

Women’s series: Cheryl Matrious (CC) 525, Gail Linke (MG) 508, Dorothy Barfknecht (HS) 442.

Men’s games: Scott Morrison (GR) 213, Rick Benjamin (CC) 202, Jim Loomis (SU) 191.

Men’s series: Scott Morrison (GR) 561, Rick Benjamin (CC) 533, Jim Loomis (SU) 505.

Team games: Hot Shots 836, Chippewa Checks 827, Gold Rush 817.

Team series: Chippewa Checks 2383, Spare-Us 2375, Gold Rush 2332.

Splits converted: 3-10: Angie White. 56: Sue DeMarre. 5-7: Scott Morrison. 510: Dorothy Barfknecht, Cheryl Matrious.

2-4-10: Brian Bistram. 8-9: Gary Barfknecht. 9-10: Gary Barfknecht.

Sunday Night I No Tap Mixed Standings: Happy Campers 23, No Names 20, Knaubers 18, Long Shots 16.5, Jeff’s Team 15, Chuck’s Team 13.5, Packer Backers 13, Late Comers 8.

Women’s games: Yvonne Snyder (HC) 257, Sheila Hansen (JT) 238, Debbie Swanson (PB) 211.

Women’s series: Yvonne Snyder (HC) 655, Sheila Hansen (JT) 596, Debbie Swanson (PB) 591.

Men’s games: Chris Rowell (NN) 300, Len Knauber (K) 258, Merle Larsen (HC) 251.

Men’s series: Chris Rowell (NN) 804, Len Knauber (K) 676, Chuck Kruse (CT) 653.

Team games: Knaubers 835, Happy Campers 825, No Names 795.

Team series: Happy Campers 2301, Jeff’s Team 2174, No Names 2161.

Monday Afternoon Seniors Standings: Swans 7, Cardinals 7, Bears 4.5, Eagles 4, Nite Hawks 3.5, Zebras 1, Badgers 1, Bye 0.

Women’s games: Barb Austad & JoAnn Tyler 169, Nancy Morten & Liz Johnson 159.

Women’s series: JoAnn Tyler 469, Barb Austad 443, Joan Anderson 434.

Men’s games: Tom Johnson 214, Roger Messer & Jim Morten 185.

Men’s series: Tom Johnson 569, Roger Messer 510, Buster Heinrich 500.

Team games: Nite Hawks 678, Swans 640, Bears 601.

Team series: Nite Hawks 1925, Swans 1783, Cardinals 1721.

Monday Night Ladies Standings: Mane Attractions 12, The Bottle Shop 10, Thrivent Financial 9, Hacker’s Lanes 7, AnchorBank 7, House

gram, tournament schedules, equipment selection and there will be a time for questions. Little Luck Wrestling has been active in the community for over 20 years. The success of the program has been built by dedicated volunteers who

enjoy teaching the sport, and parent involvement.

Deposit fees will be collected for uniforms and headgear, at $20 each. The deposit fee will be given back at the end of the season when the equipment is

B O W L I N G of Wood 7, Miller’s Chicks 4, Bye 0.

Individual games: Kathy Java (HL) 209, Susie Houston (MA) 201, Rhonda Bazey (HW) 194.

Individual series: Kathy Java (HL) 537, Robin Lindvall (BS) 533, Rhonda Bazey (HW) 515.

Team games: Hacker’s Lanes 676, The Bottle Shop 643, Miller’s Chicks 610.

Team series: Hacker’s Lanes 1969, Mane Attractions 1780, The Bottle Shop 1769.

Tuesday Classic Standings: Olsen & Son 12, Hacker’s Lanes 11, Great Northern Outdoors 9, SCVH 7, Reliables 6, Yellow Lake Lodge 4, Bottle Shop 2, Pioneer Bar 1.

Individual games: Ed Bitler 279, Don Hughes 248, Ken Koehler 246.

Individual series: Don Hughes 708, Ed Bitler 696, Ron Skow 645.

Team games: Great Northern Outdoors 705, Yellow Lake Lodge 680, Hacker’s Lanes 680.

Team series: Hacker’s Lanes 1975, Great Northern Outdoors 1953, Yellow Lake Lodge 1871.

Games 50 or more above average: Ed Bitler (+82).

Series 100 or more above averae: Ed Bitler (+105).

Tuesday Late Standings: Joe Blow 41, Red Rollers 38, LCR 22, Cushing Rollers 22, Terminators 20, Bye 0.

Individual games: Wesley Costa 213, Frank Boerbon 196, Rick Hach 188.

Individual series: Wesley Costa 556, Frank Boerbon 522, Rick Hack 484.

Team games: Red Rollers 510, Joe Blow 468, Terminators 430.

Team series: Red Rollers 1373, Joe Blow 1331, Terminators 1215.

Wednesday Night Early Men’s Standings: Larsen Auto Center 37, Cummings Lumber 34, A-1 Machine 33, Pioneer Bar 33, 4 Seasons Wood Products 32, Lewis Silo 26, Skol Bar 26, Parker 19.

Individual games: Brett Daeffler (LAC) 260, Chuck Kruse (CL) 255, Josh Henry (LAC) 249.

Individual series: Brett Daeffler (LAC) 708, Josh Henry (LAC) 677, Don Hughes (4S) 655.

Team games: Cummings Lumber 1010, Skol Bar 1000, Lewis Silo 990.

Team series: Larsen Auto Center 2834, Skol Bar 2814, 4 Seasons Wood Products 2806.

Thursday Early Men’s Standings: Hell Raisers 68, Full Timers 66.5, Wikstrom Construction 63, Grindell Law Offices 56.5, Frontier Trails 54, Fab Four 50, K-Wood 47, Bye 9.

Individual games: Don McKinney (FF) 257, Jim Wikstrom (WC) 234, Dan Carlson (FF) 232.

Individual series: Don McKinney (FF)

706, Dennis Lieder (FuT) 630, Edward Bitler (KW) 629.

Team games: Fab Four 650, Grindell Law Offices 579, Full Timers 578.

Team series: Fab Four 1894, Full Timers 1657, Grindell Law Offices 1581. Tie: Hell Raisers.

Consecutive strikes (5 or more): Don McKinnery 5x = 265; Ed Bitler 6x = 277.

Friday Night Ladies Standings: Junque Art 14, Hole in the Wall 12, Meyer’s Plus 10, The Leader 9, Frederic Design & Promotion 6, The Dozers 3, Skol Bar 2, Pioneer Bar 0.

Individual games: Gail Linke 237, Karen Carlson 200, Jen Carlson 200.

Individual series: Gail Linke 622, Karen Carlson 579, Jen Carlson 551.

Team games: Meyer’s Plus 688, Junque Art 659, The Leader 652.

Team series: Junque Art 1942, Meyer’s Plus 1928, Skol Bar 1873.

Games 50 or more above average: Gail Linke.

Saturday Youth (3 games) (End of season) Standings: ? 37, Army of 2 Inc. 37, N & L’s 31.5, LA LA LA 24.5, The Odd Balls 21.5, Earth Energy 20.5, Pin People 20, Bye 15.

Girls games: Lori Linke 230, Corissa Schmidt 209, Julia Owens 164.

Girls series: Lori Linke 558, Corissa Schmidt 556, Julia Owens 368.

Boys games: Logan Hacker 268, Josh Bazey 246, Christian Hall 235.

Boys series: Josh Bazey 681, Logan Hacker 667, Christian Hall 553.

Team games: LA LA LA 443, N & L’s 398, Earth Energy 387.

Team series: LA LA LA 1174, N & L’s 1090, ? 1051.

McKenzie Lanes

Monday Night Madness Standings: Peper Tire & Align. 17, Alleycats 16, Ole’s Country Market 14, McKenzie Lanes 12, Mishaps 12, Pepie’s Gals 11, Scottay’s Trucking 10, Bye 4.

Individual games: Linette Erickson 235, Barbara Benson 200, Brenda Carlson 168.

Individual series: Linette Erickson 539,

returned. Each wrestler will receive a free club-sponsored T-shirt during the season. For more information about Little Luck Wrestling, please contact Kurt Stoneseifer at 715-472-8184. – submitted

R E S U L T S Barbara Benson 479, Debbie Swanson 458.

Team games: (Handicap scores) Peper Tire & Align. 644, Alleycats 624, Pepie’s Gals 586.

Team series: (Handicap scores) Peper Tire & Align. 1746, Alleycats 1727, Ole’s Country Market 1660.

Monday Night Ladies Standings: Milltown Appl. 98, Sam’s Carpentry 82, Edina Divas 76.5, McKenzie Lanes 74.5, Wolf Creek Log Furniture 70, Metal Products 62, Frederic Truck & Tractor 43, Bye 48.

Individual games: Dana Amundson 205, Cindy Castellano 201, Barb Wilson 190.

Individual series: Cindy Castellano 555, Dana Amundson 536, Amber Duncan 515.

Team games: (Handicap score) Sam’s Carpentry 1003.

Team series: (Handicap score) Sam’s Carpentry 2903.

Tuesday Early Mixed Standings: Lane Crashers 74, Kluge 61, Mom’s Boys 60, Lemon Heads 53, Wild Boys 51.5, Jim’s Flooring 36.5.

Women’s games: Brenda Lehmann 187, Sasha Garbow 182, Linda Larosn 168.

Women’s series: Brenda Lehmann 501, Linda Larson 426, Sasha Garbow & Janice Berg 411.

Men’s games: Jeff Lehmann 203, Jim Coen 193, Cory Crowell 191.

Men’s series: Jeff Lehmann 567, Jim Coen 551, Jim Lammert 472.

Team games: Mom’s Boys 498, Team series: Lemon Heads 1344.

Tuesday Women’s Day Standings: B & H Builders 39, Hauge Dental 37, Custom Outfitter 30.5, Country Gals 30, Tomlinson Insurance 26, Kassel Tap 18, Gutter Dusters 15.5, Bye 8.

Individual games: Kelley Hill 204, Audrey Ruck 203, Denise F. Donaghue 203.

Individual series: Denise F. Donaghue 585, Audrey Ruck 534, Kelley Hill 503.

Team games: (Handicap score) Hauge Dental 801, Country Gals 792, Custom Outfitter 792.

Team series: (Handicap score) Hauge Dental 2322, Country Gals 2263, B & H Builders 2261.

Tuesday Night Men’s Standings: Dream Lawn 14, Glass Bar 14, Hack’s Pub 13, Nel-Lo-Hill Farm 12, Steve’s Appliance 8, The Dugout 7, McKenzie Lanes 6, Greatland Transporation 6.

Individual games: Jim McKenzie 300, Darren McKenzie 288, Bob Rettler 268.

Individual series: Donny Potting Jr. 707, Rick Johnson 699, Darren McKenzie 698.

Team games: (Handicap scores) Dream

Lawn 1248, Glass Bar 1208, McKenzie Lanes 1207.

Team series: (Handicap scores) Dream Lawn 3518, Glass Bar 3358, Hack’s Pub 3291.

Saturday Night Mixed Doubles Standings: The In-Laws 20.5, Eureka Bombers 20, Ten Pin Titans 19, Pin Busters 18, Happy Campers 17, Tiger Express 15, Roller Coasters 14, Fisk Trucking 12.5.

Women’s games: Kathy Braund 246, Bev Warner 212, Dianne Loney 190.

Women’s series: Kathy Braund 609, Bev Warner 509, Rachel Carney 500.

Men’s games: Gene Ludak 212, Bill Berg 209, Ervin Lehmann 206.

Men’s series: Bill Berg 567, Gordy Johnson 566, Rick K. Katzmark 563.

Team games: (Handicap scores) The InLaws 898, Tiger Express 894, Eureka Bombers 887.

Team series: (Handicap scores) The InLaws 2543, Eureka Bombers 2526, Happy Campers 2515.

Black & Orange Lanes

TNT Standings: Flower Power 8-0, Larry’s LP 4-4, Cashco 3-5, Wild Bill’s 1-7.

Individual games: Jennifer Kern (L) & Becky Reynolds (L) 186, Val Freemont (WB) 170, Jean Bickford (L) & Vicki Tollander (C) 163.

Individual series: Jennifer Kern (L) 503, Mary Reese (FP) 474, Vickie Tollander (C) 466.

Team games: Flower Power 878, Larry’s LP 861, Cashco 850.

Team series: Flower Power 2528, Cashco 2468, Larry’s LP 2408.

Early Risers Standings: 10th Hole 11-1, Gandy Dancer 6-6, A+ Sanitation 5-7, Hole in the Wall 2-10.

Individual games: Kay Casey (HITW) 180, Donna Crain (GD) 168, Cris Damman (10th) 166.

Individual series: Kay Casey (HITW) 496, Lylah Nelson (A+) 446, Donna Crain (GD) 440.

Team games: 10th Hole 713, A+ Sanitation 676, Gandy Dancer 647.

Team series: 10th Hole 2006, A+ Sanitation 1963, Hole in the Wall 1912.

Thursday Night Ladies Standings: Lip’s 8-0, Pour House 4-4, Ben Ott Const. 3-5, Check Services 1-7.

Individual games: Daphne Churchill (L) 178, Jackie Churchil (L) 169, Vicki Sjoholm (CS) 168.

Individual series: Jackie Churchil (L) 485, Daphne Churchill (L) 464, Sandy Churchill (L) 412.

Team games: Lip’s 667, Ben Ott Const.

645, Pour House 633.

Team series: Lip’s 1956, Ben Ott Const.

1855, Pour House 1808.

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ABOVE: The Polarkart Ice Racing season is getting under way, with the first scheduled race to be held this Saturday, Jan. 10, beginning at noon in front of Wilkins Resort on Bone Lake. Racing will continue each Saturday, with most races beginning at noon, through March 14 with ice permitting. There are four classes of racing each day, consisting of two heats and one feature event. – Photo submitted

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GRANTSBURG – Grantsburg senior Michelle Lund participated in the 2008 Minnesota Metro Fast-pitch League’s Winter College Showcase on Dec. 27-29.

The event was held at the Star Dome on the campus of Holy Angels High School in Richfield, Minn.

Coaches from 22 Midwest colleges held clinics for the players and then observed them in game situations.

The final day of the showcase featured players returning to their summer teams for three 60-minute games. Lund pitched two innings against thre Bloomington Freeze, giving up two runs while striking out two. Lund also pitched two scoreless innings against the Minnesota Sting and struck out one batter. Lund plays summer fast-pitch softball with the U18 Twin City Twisters of Osseo/Maple Grove, Minn. – submitted

Polarkart Ice Racing Schedule Four classes of racing consisting of two heats and one feature each day. (Stock blue motor, age 6-12; Stock blue motor, age 13-up; Stock flathead, age 13up; Modified, age 16-up; Spectator race, 13-up.

Date

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Saturday, Jan. 10 Saturday, Jan. 17 Saturday, Jan. 24 Saturday, Jan. 31 Saturday, Feb. 7 Saturday, Feb. 14 Saturday, Feb. 21 Saturday, Feb. 28 Saturday, March 7 Saturday, March 14

noon 6 p.m. noon noon noon noon 6 p.m. noon noon (ice permitting) noon (ice permitting)

Located at Wilkins Bar & Resort, 1091 238th Ave., Luck, WI 54853. Phone No. 715-857-6336.

LEADER S P O R T S SCOREBOARD GIRLS BASKETBALL

West Lakeland Conference Standings

Team Siren St. Croix Falls Frederic Luck Webster Unity Grantsburg

Scores

Conf.

4-0 4-1 2-2 2-2 2-3 1-3 0-4

Overall 8-0 6-2 6-3 4-3 4-6 1-6 0-8

BOYS BASKETBALL

West Lakeland Conference Standings

Team Luck Grantsburg St. Croix Falls Webster Siren Frederic Unity

Scores

Conf.

4-0 3-0 2-2 2-2 1-2 0-3 0-3

Monday, Dec. 29 Northland Pines 49, Webster 36 Tuesday, Dec. 30 Webster 50, Wisconsin Valley Lutheran 16 Tuesday, Jan. 6 Webster 57, Grantsburg 50 Luck 37, Unity 23 Frederic 58, Solon Springs 46 Siren 35, St. Croix Falls 22

Monday, Dec. 29 Frederic 45, New Auburn 43 Tuesday, Dec. 30 Hayward 31, Webster 18 Tuesday, Jan. 6 St. Croix Falls 55, Siren 44 Grantsburg 66, Webster 32 Luck 49, Unity 34 Frederic 46, Shell Lake 39

Friday, Jan. 9 6 p.m.

Unity at Siren Luck at Webster Grantsburg at Frederic 7:30 p.m. St. Croix Falls at Birchwood Monday, Jan. 12 7:30 p.m. Clear Lake at Unity Tuesday, Jan. 13 7:30 p.m. Prairie Farm at Frederic Pine City, Minn., at Grantsburg Luck at Shell Lake

Friday, Jan. 9 7:30 p.m. Unity at Siren Luck at Webster Grantsburg at Frederic Tuesday, Jan. 13 6 p.m.

Prairie Farm at Frederic 7:15 p.m. Chetek at Unity 7:30 p.m. Luck at Cumberland

Upcoming

GIRLS HOCKEY Standings

Lady Blizzard

Scores

6-2-2

Saturday, Jan. 3 Lady Blizzard 4, Ashland 1 Tuesday, Jan. 6 New Richmond 2, Lady Blizzard 0

Upcoming

Friday, Jan. 9 7 p.m.

Lady Blizzard at Northland Pines Saturday, Jan. 10 4 p.m.

Lady Blizzard at Tomahawk

WRESTLING Upcoming

Thursday, Jan. 8 7 p.m.

Clear Lake at St. Croix Falls Turtle Lake at Luck Friday, Jan. 9 TBA St. Croix Falls at Chetek Saturday, Jan. 10 9 a.m.

Unity at New Richmond LFG at New Richmond Tuesday, Jan. 13 7 p.m.

Osceola at St. Croix Falls

Upcoming

BOYS HOCKEY Standings

Amery/Unity Blizzard

Scores

6-3 2-10

Saturday, Dec. 27 Chisago Lakes 2, Blizzard 1 OT Monday, Dec. 29 St. Paul Como Park 6, Blizzard 0 Tuesday, Dec. 30 Robbinsdale Armstrong 3, Blizzard 2 OT Saturday, Jan. 3 Park Falls/Phillips 7, Amery/Unity 4 Tuesday, Jan. 6 Somerset 3, Blizzard 2

Upcoming

Thursday, Jan. 8 7 p.m.

Pine City, Minn., at Grantsburg

GYMNASTICS Upcoming

Thursday, Jan. 8 6:30 p.m. Rush City, Minn. at Grantsburg Friday, Jan. 9 6 p.m.

St. Croix Falls at Superior

Overall 8-0 7-0 4-2 2-5 2-5 4-3 0-6

RIGHT: Michelle Lund pitches for the Grantsburg Pirates softball team last spring. Lund participated in the 2008 Minnesota Metro Fast-pitch League’s Winter College Showcase from Dec. 27-29. – File photo by Brenda Sommerfeld

PREPS NAME: Joe Raygor SCHOOL: St. Croix Falls YEAR: Junior COMMENTS: Joe Raygor was at the top of his game at the Northern Badger Tournament on Dec. 2930, as he became the 12th wrestler in St. Croix Falls’ school history to gab a championship in the toughest tournament of the season. Raygor is currently undefeated.

– Marty Seeger

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Joe Raygor

An impressive 71 record last week raised the Swami’s overall basketball season mark to 4812, or 80 percent.

“I’m on a roll,” the Swami said, “so this week, just for laughs, I’m going to try predicting with one hand tied behind my back.”

But it seems THE SWAMI each season there is one team that is a thorn in the Swami’s side and this year it appears to be the Frederic boys. “Heck, I’m naturally biased toward the Vikes but no way did I figure they’d be above .500 at this juncture of maturation,” he added, while tuning his hammer dulcimer in preparation for a neighborhood house concert this weekend.

The Swami

PREDICTS

This week’s predictions: Girls games: Luck 41, Webster 39 – The Cards win a rag-tag affair.

Siren 53, Unity 29 – The Dragons formally begin their ascent to the conference title.

Frederic 65, Grantsburg 45 – The Vikes keep rolling.

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NAME: Rose Kopecky SCHOOL: Webster YEAR: Senior COMMENTS: Tiger senior Rose Kopecky contributed over 45 percent of Webster’s points during their victory over Grantsburg on Tuesday, Jan. 6. Kopecky scored 26 points. She made 11 field goals and four free throws.

Rose Kopecky She was also one of the leading scorers during the Eagle River Tournament with 14 points. – Brenda Sommerfeld

St. Croix Falls 48, Birchwood 40 – This might be interesting because the Bobcats can score.

Clear Lake 41, Unity 35 – The Eagles give a good effort.

Pine City 68, Grantsburg 38 – Ouch!

Shell Lake 40, Luck 37 – I smell a mild upset. The Cards are inconsistent.

Frederic 59, Prairie Farm 32 – Make that four straight and an 8-3 record for the Vikes.

Boys games Luck 60, Webster 40 – Remember the good old days when this matchup used to be a battle?

Grantsburg 63, Frederic 35 – The Vikes have been generally able to set the tempo this year, but not this time.

Siren 46, Unity 44 – This could go either way, with both teams coming off solid efforts on Tuesday.

Frederic 49, Prairie Farm 35 – The FHS boys are back to .500 with their fourth nonconference win.

Luck 60, Cumberland 53 – The Beavers give the Cards a scare in this traditional nonconference matchup.

Unity 50, Chetek 48 – Very satisfying for the Eagles to pick up win number one versus a Heart O’ North team.

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

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Winter archery leagues begin Jan. 12

The official end to the archery season last Sunday, Jan. 4, doesn’t necessarily mean that you’ve got to hang that bow up altogether.

There’s still plenty of opporMarty tunity to hone in on those archery skills Seeger this winter, even if the fall archery season is just a distant speck on The the 2009 calendar.

Bottom Perhaps it’s a little Line early to be dreading cabin fever, but it will happen one way or the other in the coming months, and one way to keep it from settling in is by joining one of local archery leagues. Indoor ranges can oftentimes challenge any average archer, and many of leagues in the area each offer something a little bit different.

Practicing throughout the winter and into the summer can have a huge impact on your shooting confidence, and your effectiveness in shooting when the real hunt begins next fall.

Plus, it offers a chance to move beyond the backyard, or even your own basement during the cold winter months.

But beating the winter cold is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to shooting at winter archery leagues.

“It’s something unique, and not everybody does it,” says Aaron Rivard, an employee in the archery department at St. Croix Outdoors.

Rivard says people of all ages and genders mostly join for the winter weather, but also to have fun with fellow archers and share in the camaraderie that comes with it. Plus it gives you an opportunity to try out new

bows or tweak your old bow to keep it in form throughout the year. The list for reasons people shoot is almost endless.

Most of the winter leagues in the area begin on Monday, Jan. 12, but don’t feel bad if you forget to sign up.

“It’s not a big deal if you sign up next week or even the week afterwards,” Rivard said.

St. Croix Outdoors offers a league for spot-target shooters, (standard bull’seye targets) as well as the areas only indoor 3-D archery range. Each week 15 3-D targets, ranging from a life-sized carp to a dinosaur, are set up for the archer which ranges up to 25 yards.

Some of the shots can even exceed 35yards. Last year a steel coyote was implemented into the mix, which made for quite a few broken arrows according to Rivard. As the weeks progress, places where archers shoot from begin to change, so rather than standing on a flat slab of concrete you may find yourself standing on a wobbly board or in a ground blind. Shots become more challenging as the year progresses.

There’s a $25 entry fee for adults and $15 entry fee for youth. The cost is $12 per week for the following 12 weeks, and $10 for youth. The spot league costs about $10 and is about $7 for youth. Entry fee money is used for a banquet, which is held at Wild Mountain Ski Resort in March.

Banquets are a popular way to end the winter archery leagues at the end of the 12-week season.

“With that many weeks of shooting that many arrows, you get a lot better at finding your spots on the deer, and a lot better and making quality shots,” Rivard said.

At Northbound Sports in Milltown, winter archers can try their skills with the Techno HUNT, which is similar to shooting at a large television screen with actual game animals of all types.

So far, about 30 two person teams have signed up, but there’s still plenty of room.

Andrea Angel, and her friend, Alicia Sandberg, are getting ready for the upcoming winter archery league at St. Croix Outdoors. – Photo by Marty Seeger “It’s getting filled up here, but the similar league to GNO in Frederic, more the merrier,” says Brad Hacker, along with a men’s and couples league who says the cost is $8 per week for 12 and youth league. There’s even a card weeks. The league consists of two-man game played during the league, where teams, a youth league or mixed doubles archers shoot at playing cards to see (father/son husband/wife etc). The who can get the best hand. cost for youth is $6. Hacker says too, Winter archery leagues each offer a that anyone can sign up, and it doesn’t little something different, but they all need to be right away, since you can bring archers together to share stories, make up a week that you missed in a advice and give them something to do relatively short time period. during the long winter nights. All of Great Northern Outdoors in Frederic them have staff on board to help with is also beginning its archery league on any problems you might be having Monday, Jan. 12. This league features with shooting, and all are more than paper targets with color photos of game happy to accommodate new archers. animals, and they also feature a league All run approximately 12 weeks startfor spot shooters. The cost is $6 per ing Monday. week. GNO is also planning on a youth For more information on prices and session that will be held on Sundays, setting up a time to shoot during the and geared toward teaching kids on week, contact St. Croix Outdoors at how to shoot.

715-483-9515 Northbound Sports at Fur Fins and Feathers Sports in Siren 715-825-3326, Great Northern Outdoors has another area winter league that at 715-327-4417 or Fur Fins, and begins Monday. This league offers a Feathers at 715-349-8445.

Free venison for those willing to accept deer NORTHWEST WISCONSIN – This is an opportunity to put venison in your freezer, even if you do not hunt. Deer damage shooting permits will be issued in early February to farmers having more than $1,000 worth of damage in 2008 and expected to have more than $1,000 worth of damage in 2009. Willing hunters may already have enough venison and would like to donate the deer they shoot. Families may accept as

many deer as they will eat 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 coordinating with the public to develop the list. Using the list, hunters and venison recipients will need to make the necessary connections. If you would like to be put on the donation list, call 715-635-4023 no later than Monday, Jan.

19. Please leave your full name and spelling, phone number and town nearest your home on the voice answering machine available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

If you do not process deer yourself, the DNR has a list of year-round deer processors. Simply request this information when you call, and the information will be mailed to you. If you would like to learn how to process deer, check

out a video donated to the Spooner Library called “From Field to Freezer.”

This is the fifth year coordinating this local year-round deer donation program, and those involved extend gratitude to all the hunters who have donated deer in the past and will in the year ahead. - from the DNR

Few waters in the north affected by invasives last year SPOONER – The close of year 2008 brings good news for northern Wisconsin’s lakes, rivers, and wetlands.

Thanks to the vigilance of waterway users and volunteers, only a few waters were infected with aquatic invasive species last year, say Wisconsin Department of Natural Resource officials.

“We only had five waters infested with Eurasion water milfoil last year,” said Northern Region AIS Coordinator Jim Hansen. “That was the lowest rate of spread in the last eight years.” He added that there were no infestations of the deadly VHS disease nor any waters added to the zebra mussel list.

Volunteers and DNR staff were busy

at boat landings educating boaters and checking watercraft for the invasive hitchhikers. Over 27,000 boats and other craft were inspected in the north last year. Of the water users contacted, about 90 percent said they were aware of the invasive species laws and that they removed all plants and drained all water from their boats before leaving.

“It is gratifying to learn that the word is getting out about AIS because it is nearly impossible to eradicate these species from lakes and streams once they are established,” Hansen said Invasive species can crowd out native species, impacting fish and wildlife, they can interfere with recreation, as Eurasian water milfoil does when thick

mats of the plant tangle in boat propellers, and they cost taxpayers and consumers money. Lake districts and associations collectively spend millions each year harvesting Eurasian water milfoil or treating it with chemicals.

“Most of our waters in the north remain free of invasives and we can thank the boaters, volunteers and local lake associations for keeping them that way,” Hansen said. Northern counties are and have been active partners with the DNR in preventing and controlling the spread of invasives.

“County and local officials have worked closely with our staff and special conservation wardens known as Water Guards that were put in place last

year in preventing any new infestations of invasives,” Hansen said. These partnerships have paid off, he added.

Hansen reminds all boaters that the threat of transferring invasives from one water body to the next always exists. He advises that all watercraft users remove aquatic plants before and after leaving any access, to drain the boat’s live wells, bilges, and bait buckets, and to ice kept fish and dispose of unwanted live bait in the trash.

“Our goal for year 2009 is to prevent any new infestations of invasive plants or organisms into our waters,” Hansen said. – from the DNR

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Luck principal John Nichols retires

Waterman. His expectations were high, and he instilled discipline and professionalism in the staff.

“He inspired you to do your best,” said Beduhn.

“That kind of person is a rare bird.”

He also made a point of keeping up on new methods and philosophies in education, making suggestions to the staff and encouraging them to try new things, but at the same time trusting them to do their job of teaching and to do it well.

“He researched education himself to see that what we were doing was current in educational practices,” said 30-year veteran Maggie Petersen, first-grade teacher.

Yet he didn’t interfere with how the teachers taught, added Beduhn.

Whatever the situation, said Waterman, Nichols sought to get to the bottom of it. Whether something good or something bad, whether it ruffled feathers or not, she said, he cared enough to want what was best.

The students knew that he cared for them, also, and that he looked after their well-being, even if it meant consequences they didn’t care for.

Like Waterman and Beduhn, fourth-grade teacher Susan Gregorash was hired by Nichols. He has been her only “boss,” but also (Dec. 10, 17, 24, 31, Jan. 7, 14) her friend.

“He’s really going to be STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT missed,” she said. “He POLK COUNTY really cared about the kids.

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, He was always there for (Jan. 7) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT CHIPPEWA COUNTY John W. Torgerson 2142 Brackett Ave. P.O. Box 1605 Eau Claire, WI 54702-1605 Plaintiff, vs.

Scott D. Rust 513 State Road 35 Frederic, WI 54837-9043 Defendant.

Amended Summons and Complaint Small Claims Case No. 08SC1760 Claim For Money ($5,000 Or Less) 31001 SUMMONS To the Defendant(s): You are being sued as described below. If you wish to dispute this matter, you must appear at the time and place stated: January 26, 2009, 1 p.m., Chippewa County Courthouse, 711 North Bridge St., Chippewa Falls, WI 54729.

If you do not appear or answer, the plaintiff may win this case and a judgment entered for what the plaintiff is asking.

Plaintiff’s Demand: The plaintiff states the following claim against the defendant(s): 1. Plaintiff demands judgment for claim for money, $1,817.99.

Plus interest, costs, attorney fees, if any, and such other relief as the court deems proper.

2. Past due rent, late fees, water & sewer bills that were not paid. Amended because of new address need more time for service.

If you need help in this matter because of a disability, please call 715-726-7758.

John W. Torgerson, Plaintiff 715-834-7070 Dec. 29, 2008 Karen J. Hepfler Dec. 30, 2008 Clerk/Attorney

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acting through Rural Housing Service (RHS), successor in interest to the Farmers Home Administration, Plaintiff, vs.

ADRIAN E. DAVIS, LISA M. DAVIS, and WEST CENTRAL WISCONSIN COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY, INC. Defendants.

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Case No. 08 CV 599 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered in the above action on October 22, 2008, the undersigned Sheriff of Polk County, Wisconsin, will sell at public auction in the Sheriff’s Department lobby of the Polk County Justice Center, in the City of Balsam Lake, State of Wisconsin, on Tuesday, January 27, 2009, at 10 a.m., the following described premises: Part of Lot 16, Section Addition to the Village of Frederic, Polk County, Wisconsin, described as Lot 1 of the Certified Survey Map No. 2945, filed in Volume 13, Page 199 as Document No. 593016 in the office of the Register of Deeds for Polk County, Wisconsin.

TERMS: Cash; subject to all unpaid property taxes, special assessments, penalties and interest. Buyer to pay transfer fee and costs of sheriff’s sale.

DOWN PAYMENT: 10% of amount bid by certified check.

BALANCE DUE: Within ten (10) days of confirmation of sale.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 304 2nd Avenue South, Frederic, WI 54837.

Dated at Balsam Lake, Wisconsin, on December 8, 2008.

Timothy G. Moore Polk County Sheriff Kenneth Wm. Jost Jost Law Office P.O. Box 54 Chetek, WI 54728

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(Dec. 17, 24, 31, Jan. 7, 14, 21) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS, INC. Plaintiff, vs.

RELAN K. GROVE, et al.

Defendants.

Case Number: 08 CV 1 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on February 25, 2008, in the amount of $206,842.05, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: February 4, 2009, at 10:00 a.m.

TERMS: 1. 10% of successful bid must be paid to Sheriff at sale in cash or by certified check. Balance to be paid upon confirmation.

PLACE: Front entrance to the Polk County Justice Center located at 1005 W. Main Street, Balsam Lake, Wisconsin.

DESCRIPTION: LOT 1 OF CERTIFIED SURVEY MAP #4662 RECORDED IN VOLUME 20 OF CERTIFIED SURVEY MAPS, PAGE 214, AS DOCUMENT #689837, BEING A PART OF N 1/2 OF THE NE 1/4 OF THE SE 1/4 OF SECTION 25, TOWNSHIP 34 NORTH, RANGE 16 WEST, TOWN OF APPLE RIVER, POLK COUNTY, WISCONSIN. PROPERTY ADDRESS: 1345 60th Street, Turtle Lake, WI 54889.

TAX KEY NO.: 0004-006860100.

Dated this 11th day of December, 2008. /s/Timothy G. Moore Sheriff of Polk County Deborah A. Blommer State Bar #1000749 Attorney for Plaintiff 13700 W. Greenfield Avenue Brookfield, WI 53005 262-790-5719 Bloomer Peterman, S.C. is the creditor’s attorney and is attempting to collect a debt on its behalf. Any information obtained with be used for that purpose. (136161)

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Plaintiff, vs.

LYNN A. PETERSON, a single person; JOHN M. ANDREWSON; and MICHELLE L. ANDREWSON, his wife, Defendants.

Case No. 08-CV-403 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 August 1, 2008, in the amount of $95,262.58, 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 3rd day of February, 2009, 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, towit: Lot 27 and the South 1/2 of Lot 26, Block 52, First Addition to the City of St. Croix Falls, according to the recorded plat thereof on file and of record in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Polk County, Wisconsin. Tax Key No. 281-00074-0000.

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 State Bar No. 1016890 Velnetske The above property is located at 408 N. Washington, St. Croix Falls, 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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by Mary Stirrat LUCK — John Nichols, elementary principal at Luck Schools, has announced his retirement effective Dec. 26, 2008. He has served the school district of Luck since August 1978 as the elementary principal and educational leader.

“His dedication and leadership have been instrumental in the outstanding academic success that Luck students have achieved throughout the years,” said a news release from the school district. “Mr. Nichols and a dedicated staff consistently produce some of the highest, if not the highest, state test scores in the area, and he has always looked for ways to raise them even higher.”

His care and concern for both students and staff were always evident, said third-grade teacher Nancy Beduhn.

“You felt like you could count on him,” she said.

“He was always so supportive of us.”

Nichols was an excellent role model for the students, said Beduhn, and they will miss him, too. Her class has a daily class meeting, during which the students introduce themselves and say something that is on their mind. During class meeting Monday morning, the first day of school without Nichols as principal, one of the girls said she was sad he wasn’t there.

Beduhn has spent 20 years as a teacher at Luck with Nichols as her principal. “I don’t know how they’re going to replace him,” she said. “We’re all a little nervous. You just can’t replace that kind of experience.”

Fifth-grade teacher Jody has spent 24 Waterman (Dec. 10, 17, 24, 31, Jan. 7, 14) years under Nichols’ STATE OF WISCONSIN watch.

CIRCUIT COURT “I’m happy for him,” she POLK COUNTY said.

“This is a new chapDEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL ter in his life. I say to him, TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE IN TRUST FOR THE ‘You earned it, now it’s REGISTERED HOLDERS OF time for you to enjoy retireAMERIQUEST MORTGAGE ment.’”

SECURITIES, INC., ASSET Nichols was instrumenBACKED PASS THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2003- tal in making her into the AR3, teacher she is today, said

them. He’s very professional and caring.”

It’s not often that a principal assigns himself to lunch and recess duty, but Nichols did that on a regular basis to give staff an opportunity for a break or to get some other work done. He worked one-on-one with students when they needed extra help, and was very active and involved with the classes and the teachers.

He also took time to read to each class one or two times a month, discussing with the teachers what to read and when to read it.

“The kids really enjoyed that,” said Beduhn.

Nichols placed a strong emphasis on reading and writing, said Petersen. Reading in class and with individual students encouraged students to read, and Nichols developed special rewards for students who earned reading points.

One year, said Petersen, students who earned enough reading points were allowed to throw pies in his face. Another year, they could try to soak him in the dunk tank brought to the school playground.

He also instituted rewards for good writing. When students had a writing project, she said, teachers would select some of the best pieces. The student authors would then go to Nichols’ office to read their piece to him, and he would put it on his “Writers Board.”

“He had a good, strong focus on writing,” said Petersen, “always strengthening that.”

“It’s strange already,” said Gregorash. “He’s missed in so many ways. It’s one of those things you wish weren’t true.”

“He helped make Luck School what it is,” said Theresa Nelson, elementary secretary for the past 14 years. “He was a great boss. He was always fair. He cared about his staff, and he cared about the students.”

His reactions, she said, always reflected his care for the students.

“He put a lot of himself into the school, to the benefit of the school,” Nelson said.

The district will begin the process of deciding how to fill the position this week, with a special board meeting set for this evening, Jan. 7. Until a plan is established, district Administrator Rick Palmer, high school Principal Mark Gobler, and others will be covering some of the many duties that have been carried out by Nichols.

The school district of Luck has been extremely fortunate to have had such a strong and dedicated educational leader as Nichols for such a long period of time, the press release states.

“The number of young people that he has had a positive influence on over the years is immeasurable,” it says.

“There are some big shoes to fill,” said Waterman.

“He was a presence here at the school. He was so dedicated. There’s a part missing now, and I don’t know how that will be filled.

“He showed such great concern, kindness, support and friendship to all of his staff.”

Siren police report Dec. 24: Two vehicles were towed for plowing from Main Street to Southside Auto at 3 a.m.

Jan. 1: Dale Henry Walde, 52, St. Paul, Minn., was cited for speeding on Hwy. 70 at Hanson Avenue at 4:13 p.m.

Jan. 2: Patricia Catherine Vanyo, 49, St. Paul, Minn., was cited for speeding on Hwy. 70 at Hanson Avenue at 12:48 p.m.

The officer on duty took the report of three lost or possibly stolen postal money orders that had been issued to a Siren resident. At 2:45 a.m., Jan. 3, an officer was sent to the Pour House where a woman was try-

ing to cash one of the money orders, saying it was a money order she had purchased from the post office. The amount and serial number were different from that of the missing money orders. The officer retained the money order the woman was trying to cash.

Jan. 3: At 4:10 p.m., a $25 parking ticket was issued on a two-door Chevrolet truck that was parked on Main Street by the Pheasant Inn. At 8:28 p.m., Cheryl A. Franklin, 57, Siren, was cited for inattentive driving on Hwy. 35 and Anderson Street.

Burnett Co. civil court Pinnacle Credit Services LLC vs. Paul L. Cyms, Webster, $4,453.22.

Dickinson Financial LLC vs.

Alexandre T. Lindau, Grantsburg, $1,453.27.

Diagnostic Radiology Associations vs.

Greg Schwartzbauer, Grantsburg, $592.50.

Lakeview Medical Center vs. Steve Hodges, Shell Lake, $625.00.

Diagnostic Radiology vs.

Steve Hodges, Shell Lake, $277.50.

Adam C. Benson vs. Quinn Fleury, Grantsburg, $530.44.

Capital One Bank vs.

Brenda L. McClay, Grantsburg, $1,420.27.

Spooner Health System vs.

Jean M. Schumann, Webster, $3,064.58.

Amery Regional Medical Center vs. Carolyn I. Dorcey, Webster, $1,052.03.

Voyager Village Inc. vs.

NRLL East LLC, Irvine, Calf., $2,283.09.

Livingston Financial LLC vs. Brandon J. Smith, Webster, $3,979.98.

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This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To complain of discrimination call HUD toll-free at 1-800-6699777. The toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1800-927-9275.

(Dec. 31, Jan. 7, 14, 21, 28, Feb. 4) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY THE RIVERBANK, Plaintiff, vs.

DEAN C. OMERNICK and CHRISTYNE R. OMERNICK, Defendants.

Case No. 08 CV 624 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE By virtue of and pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above-entitled action on December 5, 2008, 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 12, 2009, at 10 o’clock a.m. all of the following described mortgaged premises, to-wit: Lot Forty-four (44) of Schillberg Third Addition, EXCEPT parcel described as follows: Beginning at the Northeast corner of Lot 44 of Schillberg Third Addition; thence South 37º 54’ East, 111 feet along the Northeast line of said Lot 44; thence South 43º 17’ West, 37.48 feet along the Southeast line of said Lot 44; thence in a Northerly direction to the point of beginning; EXCEPT the parcel described as follows; Beginning at the Northeast corner of Lot 44 of Schillberg Third Addition; thence in a Southwesterly direction 1.3 feet; thence in a Southeasterly direction 111 feet to the Southeast corner of Lot 44 of Schillberg Third Addition; thence in a Northwesterly direction 122.27 feet along the East line of said Lot 44 to the point of beginning, Polk County, Wisconsin.

PIN: 165-00671-0000.

Street Address: 890 Maple Drive, Osceola, WI 54020.

TERMS OF SALE: Cash.

DOWN PAYMENT: 10% of amount bid by cash or certified check.

Dated at Balsam Lake, Wisconsin, this 18th day of December, 2008.

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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Call Carol at 715-472-8670 (Dec. 24, 31, Jan. 7, 14, 21, 28) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY WACHOVIA MORTGAGE CORPORATION, Plaintiff, vs.

REBECCA D. SCHAAR and JOHN DOE, unknown spouse of Rebecca D. Schaar, and JOHN DOE and/or JANE DOE, unknown tenants, and MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS INC., and POLK COUNTY, Defendants.

Case No. 08-CV-382 Code No. 30404 Foreclosure of Mortgage Dollar Amount Greater than $5,000 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on August 5, 2008, in the amount of $66,303.41, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: February 10, 2009 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 & 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: The North 100 feet of the East 1/2 of Lot "W", Block 16, First Addition to Village of Frederic, Polk County, Wisconsin PROPERTY ADDRESS: 409 Lake Avenue N, Village of Frederic.

TAX KEY NO.: 126-231-0 Timothy G. Moore Sheriff of Polk County, WI O’DESS & ASSOCIATES, S.C. Attorneys for Plaintiff 1414 Underwood Avenue Suite 403 Wauwatosa, WI 53213 414-727-1591 O’Dess and Associates, S.C., is attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

If you have previously received a Chapter 7 Discharge in Bankruptcy, this correspondence should not be construed as an attempt to collect a debt.

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(Dec. 31, 2008, Jan. 7, 14, 21, 28, Feb. 4, 2009) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY WM SPECIALTY MORTGAGE LLC, Plaintiff, vs.

TAMBRA L. GREVICH, a single person, Defendant.

Case No. 08-CV-462 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 August 21, 2008, in the amount of $167,315.53, 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 24th day of February, 2009, 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: Parcel of land located in the Northwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter (NW 1/4 of SE 1/4) of Section Twentythree (23), Township Thirtytwo (32) North or Range Eighteen (18) West, EXCEPTING land described in that certain deed dated August 20, 1946, and recorded on August 21, 1946, in the office of the Register of Deeds, Polk County, Wisconsin, in Volume 167 of Deeds on page 44 and shown as Document No. 241844.

Tax Key No. 002-01563-0000Town of Alden.

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. TIMOTHY G. MOORE, Sheriff Polk County, Wisconsin Hersh Law Offices, LLC 10555 N. Port Washington Road Mequon, WI 53092 (262) 241-9339 State Bar No. 1016890 Velnetske The above property is located at 247 192nd Street, Star Prairie, 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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(Dec. 24, 31, Jan. 7) WI004508 STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY RESURGENCE FINANCIAL, LLC, an Illinois Limited Liability Company Plaintiff, vs.

CHAD A. TALMADGE 718 E. MARYLAND STREET APT. 15 ST. CROIX FALLS, WI 54024 Defendant(s).

PUBLICATION SUMMONS Case No. 08 CV 683 Case Code: 30301 THE STATE OF WISCONSIN, to the said defendant(s) : You are hereby notified that the Plaintiff named above has filed a lawsuit against you. The Complaint, which is attached hereto, stated the nature and basis of the legal action.

Within forty (40) days of 12/24/ 2008, you must respond with a written answer, as that term is used in Chapter 802 of 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: P.O. Box 549, 1005 W. Main St., Balsam Lake, WI 54810-0549 and the Legal Department of Resurgence Financial, LLC, whose address is 6980 N. Port Washington Rd., Suite 204, Milwaukee, WI 53217 You may have an attorney help or represent you.

If you do not provide a proper answer to the Complaint or provide a written demand for said Complaint within forty (40) days, the Court may grant a judgment against you for the award 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: December 22, 2008.

RESURGENCE FINANCIAL, LLC

By One of Plaintiff’s Staff Attorneys Robert L. Kaplan; State Bar No. 1005652 RESURGENCE FINANCIAL, LLC Legal Department 6980 N. Port Washington Rd. Suite 204 Milwaukee, WI 53217 877-694-7500

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(Dec. 24, 31, Jan. 7) WI006335 STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY RESURGENCE FINANCIAL, LLC, an Illinois Limited Liability Company Plaintiff, vs.

MICHAEL A. CURTIS 986 140TH AVE. AMERY, WI 54001-2743 Defendant(s).

PUBLICATION SUMMONS Case No. 08 CV 682 Case Code: 30301 THE STATE OF WISCONSIN, to the said defendant(s) : You are hereby notified that the Plaintiff named above has filed a lawsuit against you. The Complaint, which is attached hereto, stated the nature and basis of the legal action.

Within forty (40) days of 12/24/ 2008, you must respond with a written answer, as that term is used in Chapter 802 of 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: P.O. Box 549, 1005 W. Main St., Balsam Lake, WI 54810-0549 and the Legal Department of Resurgence Financial, LLC, whose address is 6980 N. Port Washington Rd., Suite 204, Milwaukee, WI 53217. You may have an attorney help or represent you.

If you do not provide a proper answer to the Complaint or provide a written demand for said Complaint within forty (40) days, the Court may grant a judgment against you for the award 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: December 22, 2008 RESURGENCE FINANCIAL, LLC

By One of Plaintiff’s Staff Attorneys Robert L. Kaplan State Bar No. 1005652 RESURGENCE FINANCIAL, LLC Legal Department 6980 N. Port Washington Rd. Suite 204 Milwaukee, WI 53217 877-694-7500

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Geraldine E. Cyms, 82, Webster, Dec. 15.

Agenda: Verification of Posting; Clerk’s Minutes; Treasurer’s Report; Resident Issues; Road Items; House Inspector Daryl Bazey; Pay Bills; and look at correspondence.

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The Monthly Board Meeting For The Town Of LaFollette Will Be Held At The LaFollette Town Hall, On Mon., Jan. 12, 2009, At 7:30 p.m.

Shirley

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(Dec. 10, 17, 24, 31, Jan. 7, 14) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE UNDER THE POOLING AND SERVICING AGREEMENT DATED AS OF JANUARY 1, 2006, GSAMP TRUST 2006-HE1, Plaintiff, vs.

DAVID A. PACE; and HELEN M. PACE, his wife, Defendants.

Case No. 08-CV-277 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 July 28, 2008, in the amount of $170,325.58, 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 29th day of January, 2009, 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: The North Half of the West Fractional Half of the Northwest Quarter, Section 7, Township 35 North, Range 17 West, Town of Milltown, Polk County, Wisconsin, described as follows: Beginning at the Northwest corner of said section; thence running South 79 rods; thence East 54 rods and 10 feet; thence North 79 rods; thence West 54 rods and 10 feet to the point of beginning. Tax Key No. 04000179-0000.

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 State Bar No. 1016890 Velnetske The above property is located at 2290 180th Street, Luck, 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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APARTMENTS FOR RENT

Real Estate / Notices

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Jesse J. Retzlaff, 23, Spooner, failure to pay fine, Dec. 29.

Christifer J. Sonnenberg, 18, Cumberland, failure to pay fine, Dec. 29.

Michael E. Stoner, 27, Spooner, failure to pay fine, Dec. 29.

Staci K. Thomas, 22, Oakdale, Minn., failure to pay fine, Dec. 29.

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Jamison C. Klair, 33, Hastings, Minn., failure to pay fine, Dec. 29.

Lori S. McGeshick, 42, Milwaukee, failure to pay fine, Dec. 31.

Stephen J. McGinnis, 20, Superior, failure to pay fine, Dec. 29.

Robert A. McMillen, 37, Superior, failure to pay fine, Dec. 29.

George T. Mosay, 24, Luck, failure to pay fine, Dec. 29.

John R. Olson, 45, Frederic, failure to pay fine, Dec. 29.

Jackie L. Pardun, 36, Danbury, failure to pay fine, Dec. 29.

Serene M. Petersen, 30, Maplewood, Minn., failure to pay fine, Dec. 31.

Kelly A. Peterson, 30, Danbury, failure to pay fine, Dec. 29.

Shawn W. Peterson, 19, Somerset, failure to pay fine, Dec. 29.

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Brenda K. Bente, 47, Park Falls, failure to pay fine, Dec. 29.

Donald J. Buchholz, 24, Inver Grove Heights, Minn., failure to pay fine, Dec. 29.

Rose M. Burnham, 45, Luck, warrant, failure to appear, Dec. 29.

Shane W. Cook, 28, Grantsburg, failure to pay fine, Dec. 29.

Troy L. Cummings, no birth date given, Bismark, Mo., warrant, failure to appear, Dec. 29.

Kevin W. Fischer, 33, Grantsburg, failure to pay fine, Dec. 29.

Edward J. Galatovich, 23, South St. Paul, Minn., failure to pay fine, Dec. 29.

Mia N. Graves, 27, Sandstone, Minn., failure to pay fine, Dec. 29.

Michael G. Gravning, 55, Grantsburg, failure to pay fine, Dec. 29.

Jon G. Isker, 42, Grantsburg, failure to pay fine, Dec. 29.

Shawn D. Jorgensen, 27, Oakdale, Minn., failure to pay fine, Dec. 29.

Traverse A. Kent, 26, Frederic, failure to pay fine, Dec. 29.

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Monthly Board Meeting

BURNETT COUNTY

The Monthly Board Meeting will be held Tuesday, January 13, 2009, 7 p.m., at the Lincoln Town Hall

Plan Committee Meeting Thursday, Jan. 22, at 7 p.m.

Milltown Fire Hall Virgil Hansen, Clerk 475864 20-21L 10-11a,d

(Dec. 10, 17, 24, 31, Jan. 7, 14) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., as Trustee for the Certificate Holders of Soundview Home Loan Trust 2007-OPT4, AssetBacked Certificates, Series 2007-OPT4, Plaintiff, vs.

LONNIE ALLAN HANSON and ANETTE N. HANSON, husband and wife; and JANE DOE and/or JOHN DOE, unknown tenants, Defendants.

Case No. 08-CV-554 Code No. 30404 Foreclosure of Mortgage Dollar Amount Greater Than $5,000 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on November 20, 2008, in the amount of $208,204.83 the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: January 20, 2009, at 10:00 o’clock a.m.

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

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

3. Buyer to pay applicable Wisconsin Real Estate Transfer Tax. PLACE: Polk County Justice Center located at 1005 West Main Street, Balsam Lake, Wisconsin DESCRIPTION: LOT 4, PLAT OF ROLLING HILLS, TOWNSHIP OF GARFIELD, POLK COUNTY, WISCONSIN. EXCEPT A PARCEL OF LAND DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID LOT 4; THENCE NORTH 00° 40’ 13” WEST ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID LOT 4, 14.95 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 89° 59’ 51” EAST, 241.98 FEET TO THE EAST LINE OF SAID LOT 4; THENCE SOUTH 00° 40’ 13” EAST, ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID LOT 4, 16.15 FEET TO THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID LOT 4; THENCE NORTH 89° 43’ 06” WEST, ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID LOT 4, 242.00 FEET TO THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID LOT 4 AND THE POINT OF BEGINNING. PROPERTY ADDRESS: 1898 98TH AVENUE, Town of Garfield.

TAX KEY NO.: 024-013000400 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.

Mon., Jan. 12, 2009, at 7 p.m., at the Town Hall

Agenda: Review minutes from last month’s Budget Hearing and Regular Meeting, monthly Treasurer’s Report, Road Maintenance Report, discussion of old business, Comprehensive Plan discussion, discussion of new business, correspondence looked over, payment of bills, and any other business properly brought before the town board.

Respectfully Submitted 475862 Patrice Bjorklund, Clerk 20L 10a (Dec. 24, 31, Jan. 7, 14, 21, 28) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY JP MORGAN CHASE BANK, National Association Plaintiff Vs. PATRICIA BECK EDWARD G. BECK Defendants Case No. 08 CV 385 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on November 12, 2008, in the amount of $131,426.16, the Polk County Sheriff will sell the premises described below at public auction as follows: DATE/TIME: February 5, 2009, 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, encumbrances, and applicable real estate transfer taxes, upon confirmation of sale.

PLACE: In the foyer of the Polk County Justice Center located at 1005 West Main Street, Balsam Lake, WI 54810.

PROPERTY DESCRIPTION: That part of the Southwest 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4, Section 21, Township 33 North, Range 16 West, described as follows: Beginning at the Northeast corner of the Southwest 1/4 of Southeast 1/4, Section 21, Township 33 North, Range 16 West, extending South on the East line of said Southwest 1/4 of Southeast 1/4 of said Section 21 a distance of 5-1/2 rods, thence West on a line parallel with the North boundary line of said Southwest 1/4 of Southeast 1/4 of Section 21 to the public highway now running across the West part of said Southwest 1/4 of Southeast 1/4 of Section 21, thence North on said highway to the North boundary line of said Southwest 1/4 of Southeast 1/4, Section 21, thence East on said boundary line to the place of beginning. Said land being in the Town of Lincoln, County of Polk and State of Wisconsin.

ADDRESS: 956 Wisconsin Lane, Amery, Wis. 54001.

TAX KEY NO: 032-00601-0000.

Dated this 18th day of Nov., 2008.

Timothy G. Moore, Polk County Sheriff Cummisford, Acevedo & Associates, LLC Attorney for Plaintiff Mark R. Cummisford, State Bar #1034906 6508 South 27th Street, Suite #6 Oak Creek, WI 53154 Cummisford, Acevedo & Associates, LLC is the creditor’s attorney and is attempting to collect a debt on its behalf. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

Full agenda posted Jan. 9, 2009, at the Town Hall, Town Office and Crow Bar. For the Town Board 475859 20L 10a Lorraine Radke, Clerk

MEETING NOTICE BONE LAKE MANAGEMENT DISTRICT COMPREHENSIVE PLAN COMMITTEE Saturday, Jan. 10 9 a.m. - noon

Georgetown Hall 1847 100th Street/ County Rd. H

TOWN OF LAKETOWN

Comprehensive Planning Meeting Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2009, 7 p.m.

Cushing Community Center

Public Welcome Patsy Gustafson, 476075 20L Town Clerk

NOTICE

TOWN OF WEST SWEDEN The next Planning Committee Meeting will be held Monday, Jan. 12, 6:30 p.m., West Sweden Town Hall

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(Dec. 17, 24, 31, Jan. 7) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS, INC. Plaintiff, vs.

JANE KEARNS, et al.

Defendants.

Case Number: 08 CV 188 AMENDED NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on June 30, 2008, in the amount of $205,399.15, the sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: January 20, 2009, at 10 a.m.

TERMS: 1. 10% of successful bid must be paid to Sheriff at sale in cash or by certified check. Balance to be paid upon confirmation.

PLACE: Front entrance to the Polk County Justice Center located at 1005 W. Main Street, Balsam Lake, Wisconsin.

DESCRIPTION: Lot 1, Certified Survey Map No. 1847, recorded in Volume 8, of Certified Survey Maps, Page 195, as Document No. 529806, being a part of the Northeast 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 28, Township 33 North, Range 16 West, in the Town of Lincoln, Polk County, Wisconsin, reserving the Easterly 33 feet of said Lot 1 for driveway easement, together with an easement for driveway purposes over and across the North 1 rod of the North 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 27, Township 33 North, Range 16 West. ALSO DESCRIBED AS: All that certain parcel of land situated in the County of Polk and State of Wisconsin, being known as Lot 1 of Certified Survey Map No. 1847 as recorded in the Register of Deeds Office in Volume 8 Page 195 of said maps, in the Polk County, Wisconsin, Courthouse, reserving the Easterly 33 feet of said lot 1 for driveway easement purposes for heirs and assigns.

Together with an easement for driveway purposes over and across the North 1 rod of the North 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 27, Township 33, Range 16 West.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 799 85th Street, Amery WI 54001 TAX KEY NO.: 032-007670100 Dated this 12th day of December, 2008. /s/ Timothy G. Moore Sheriff of Polk County Deborah A. Blommer State Bar #1000749 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. (136770) 475029 WNAXLP

(Dec. 17, 24, 31, Jan. 7, 14, 21) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY C.U. Mortgage Services, Inc. 500 Main Street, Suite 100 New Brighton, MN 55112, Plaintiff, vs.

Andrew E. Buss and Melissa J. Buss 500 Wisconsin Avenue Frederic, WI 54837 and, J. DOE I-V and XY2 Company IV, Defendants.

NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE Case No. 08CV86 Honorable: Robert W. Rasmussen Foreclosure of Mortgage 30404 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure made in the above-entitled action on May 27, 2008, in the amount of $98,813.88, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: Tuesday, February 3, 2009, at 10:00 a.m.

TERMS: Pursuant to said judgment, 10% of the successful bid must be paid to the sheriff at the sale in cash, cashier’s check or certified funds, payable to the clerk of courts (personal checks cannot and will not be accepted). The balance of the successful bid must be paid to the clerk of courts in cash, cashier’s check or certified funds no later than ten days after the court’s confirmation of the sale or else the 10% down payment is forfeited to the plaintiff.

The property is sold “as is” and subject to all liens and encumbrances.

PLACE: Foyer Area, Polk County Justice Center, 1005 W. Main Street, Balsam Lake, Wisconsin 54810.

DESCRIPTION: Lot 7, Block 2, Park Addition to the Village of Frederic, excepting therefrom the East 150 feet thereof, Polk County, Wisconsin. Said plat being located in the Southwest 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 27, Township 37, Range 17 west, Polk County, Wisconsin.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 500 Wisconsin Avenue, Frederic, WI 54837, being abstract property.

Peterson Fram & Bergman, P.A. By /e/ Steven H. Bruns Steven H. Bruns Attorneys for Plaintiff 55 E. 5th Street, Suite 800 St. Paul, MN 55101 Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (15 U.S.C. Section 1692), we are required to state that we are attempting to collect a debt on our client’s behalf and any information we obtain will be used for that purpose.

(Jan. 7) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY NOTICE IN REPLEVIN Case Code 31003 Case No. 08-SC-1166 To: BRANDON A. GREENE 750 S. WASHINGTON STREET ST. CROIX FALLS, WI 54024 You are hereby notified that a summons and complaint has been issued to recover possession of the following described goods and chattels, to wit: 2007 CHEVROLET COBALT, ID #1G1AL15F277121296 of which I, the plaintiff am entitled to the possession, and which you have unjustly taken and unlawfully detain from me.

NOW THEREFORE, unless you shall appear in the Circuit Court of Polk County, located in the Polk County Courthouse in the City of Balsam Lake, State of Wisconsin, on January 26, 2009, at 4:30 p.m. before the calendar judge or any other judge of said court to whom the said action may be assigned for trial, judgment will be rendered against you for the delivery of said property to the plaintiff and for damages for the detention thereof and for costs.

Dated at Milwaukee, WI, this 29th day of December, 2008.

AMERICREDIT FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. Plaintiff By: Jerome C. Johnson, Attorney State Bar #1016307 839 N. Jefferson St., #200 Milwaukee, WI 53202 Telephone: 414-271-5400

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(Dec. 10, 17, 24, 31, Jan. 7, 14) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY EAGLE MORTGAGE & LOAN LLC, Plaintiff, vs THOMAS L. SANFORD, MUDGE PORTER LUNDEEN & SEGUIN, BRILL STATE BANK, Defendants.

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Case No. 07 CV 507 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above action on September 27, 2007, the undersigned Sheriff of POLK County, Wisconsin, will sell at public auction at the main entrance of the Polk County Justice Center, 1005 W. Main Street, in the City of Balsam Lake, State of Wisconsin on Tuesday, January 27, 2009, at 10 a.m., the following described premises: Lot 3 of Certified Survey Map No. 5180, recorded in Volume 23 CSM, Page 87, Document No. 717574 in the office of the Register of Deeds for Polk County, Wisconsin, being located in the Southeast 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4, Section 9, Township 37 North, Range 16 West, Town of Clam Falls, Polk County, Wisconsin.

TERMS: Cash, subject to all unpaid property taxes, special assessments, penalties and interest. Buyer to pay transfer fee and costs of sheriff’s sale.

DOWN PAYMENT: 10% of amount bid by certified check BALANCE DUE: Within ten (10) days of confirmation of sale PROPERTY ADDRESS: 921 340th Ave., Frederic, WI 54837 Dated Balsam Lake, Wisconsin, on December 8, 2008.

Timothy G. Moore Polk County Sheriff Kenneth Wm. Jost Jost Law Office P.O. Box 54, Chetek, WI 54728

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(Dec. 10, 17, 24, 31, Jan. 7, 14) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY THE RIVERBANK, Plaintiff, vs.

MICHAEL J. ANDREN and SHANNON M. ANDREN, husband and wife, and COUNTRY HOME LOANS, Defendants.

Case No. 08 CV 290 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE By virtue of and pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above-entitled action on July 22, 2008, 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 27, 2009, at 10 o’clock a.m., all of the following described mortgaged premises, to-wit: The East 124 feet of the West 621.5 feet of the South 214.5 feet of the SW 1/4 of SW 1/4, Section 27, Township 35 North, Range 16 West, Town of Georgetown, Polk County, Wisconsin.

PIN: 026-01164-0000 Street Address: 889 190th Avenue, Balsam Lake, Wisconsin TERMS OF SALE: Cash.

DOWN PAYMENT: 10% of amount bid by cash or certified check.

Dated at Balsam Lake, Wisconsin, this 2nd day of December, 2008.

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

(Dec. 24, 31, Jan. 7, 14, 21, 28) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY LASALLE BANK, National Association, as Trustee for WaMu 2007-OA6 Plaintiff Vs. BRADLEY GEORGE SCHEUER, et al.

Defendants Case No. 08 CV 288 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on July 7, 2008, in the amount of $269,072.81, the Polk County Sheriff will sell the premises described below at public auction as follows: DATE/TIME: February 5, 2009, 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, encumbrances, and applicable real estate transfer taxes, upon confirmation of sale.

PLACE: In the foyer of the Polk County Justice Center located at 1005 West Main St., Balsam Lake, WI 54810.

PROPERTY DESCRIPTION: The South 264 feet of the East 907.5 feet of the Southeast quarter (SE 1/4) of the Southeast quarter (SE 1/ 4) all located in Section 13, Township 34 North, Range 18 West, Polk County, Wis. ADDRESS: 1809 150th Ave., St. Croix Falls, Wis. 54024.

TAX KEY NO: 044-00314-0200.

Dated this 17th day of Dec., 2008.

Timothy G. Moore, Polk County Sheriff Cummisford, Acevedo & Associates, LLC Attorney for Plaintiff Mark R. Cummisford, State Bar #1034906 6508 South 27th Street, Suite #6 Oak Creek, WI 53154 Cummisford, Acevedo & Associates, LLC is the creditor’s attorney and is attempting to collect a debt on its behalf. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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TOWN OF MILLTOWN

Monthly Board Meeting Monday, Jan.12, at 7 p.m.

Milltown Fire Hall Virgil Hansen, Clerk 475376 8-9a,d 19-20L

TOWN OF DANIELS NOTICE OF CAUCUS

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to the electors of the Town of Daniels, in the County of Burnett, State of Wisconsin, that a Town Caucus for said town will be held at the Town Hall in said town on Tuesday, January 13, 2009, at 7:30 p.m., to nominate candidates for the different town offices to be voted for at the Town Election to be held on the first Tuesday in April of this year (2009). The Monthly Town Board Meeting will follow the Caucus.

Dated this 26th day of December 2008.

Ellen M. Ellis, Clerk Town of Daniels 475723 9a 20L WNAXLP

NOTICE - TOWN OF LORAIN

PLEASE NOTE THE CHANGE OF DATE

Board Meeting Thursday, Jan. 15, 2009, 7:30 p.m.

Lorain Town Hall, 252 345th Ave., Cty Rd. E Agenda: Call meeting to order; roll call/verification of meeting notice; approve the minutes of the last meeting; approve the treasury report; motion to pay the bills; reports: road, fire dept., ambulance, cemetery, Comprehensive Plan Commission; additional meeting items for future agendas; motion to adjourn; adjournment.

Susan E. Hughes, Clerk

NOTICE - TOWN OF LORAIN CAUCUS

Thursday, Jan. 15, 2009, 8 p.m., 252 345th Ave., Frederic Susan E. Hughes, Clerk

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TOWN OF LAKETOWN CAUCUS NOTICE

Notice is hereby given to the electors of the Town of Laketown that a caucus will be held on Tuesday, January 20, 2009, 7 p.m., Cushing Community Center, to nominate candidates for town chairman, town supervisors, town clerk, town treasurer and town constable to be voted on at the spring election on Tuesday, April 7, 2009.

The regular monthly board meeting will follow the caucus.

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MENARDS

1285 208th Street St. Croix Falls, Wis. 475875 19-20L 9-10d

Great benefits and earning potential.

Career opportunities available upon completion of training program. Bachelor’s degree in a business field required. Must be open to relocation.

Addl. $2.50 per hour for weekend hours.

Apply in person at:

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1285 208th Street St. Croix Falls, Wis.

Village Office 7505 Main Street West • Webster, Wisconsin Notice is hereby given to the electors of the Village of Webster that a caucus will be held for the purpose of placing in nomination candidates for the following offices to be voted on at a spring election to be held on April 7, 2009.

Three (3) Village Trustees to succeed Kelly Gunderson, Timothy Maloney and William Rock, whose terms expire.

One (1) Village President to succeed Jeffrey Roberts.

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POLK COUNTY HOUSING AUTHORITY ANNUAL MEETING Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2009, at 9 a.m.

Shoreview Apartments, Balsam Lake

NURSING: RNs & LPNs

Full-time hours available on the night shift and part-time hours available on other shifts. Scale for experience in place with benefits; insurance, dental, life, 401(k) with company match.

Please contact Chris LeCuyer, Director of Nursing.

Frederic Nursing & Rehabilitation Community 205 United Way, Frederic, WI 54837

NOTICE OF CAUCUS - TOWN OF LUCK

January 13, 2009 STATE OF WISCONSIN, POLK COUNTY TOWN OF LUCK NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that a town caucus will be held on Tuesday, January 13, 2009, at 8 p.m. in the Luck Town Hall for the purpose of nominating candidates to appear on the spring election ballot, Tuesday, April 7, 2009, for the following offices to succeed the present incumbents. The term for town offices is for two years beginning on Wednesday, April 8, 2009.

OFFICE INCUMBENT Town Board Chairperson............................Dean Johansen Town Board Supervisor.....................................Don Langel Town Board Supervisor...................................Larry Wright Constable....................................................Curtis Schmidt Lloyd Nelson, Clerk 476156 20L WNAXLP

CESA #11 HEAD START POLK COUNTY EARLY LEARNING CENTER SUBSTITUTES

QUALIFICATIONS: 18 yrs. of age or older; enjoy working with children; available on short notice to sub in the classroom and/or kitchen.

RESPONSIBILITIES: Will work with the teaching team serving children ages birth - 5.

WAGE RATE: $8.00/hr.

DEADLINE TO APPLY: Ongoing

LICENSED SUBSTITUTES QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood with DPI Teaching License; available on short notice to sub in the classroom.

RESPONSIBILITIES: Will work with the teaching team serving 4K classrooms.

WAGE RATE: $12.42/hr.

DEADLINE TO APPLY: Ongoing To be considered for an interview, applicants MUST submit an agency application along with references, letters of recommendation, transcripts and verification of degree/license to:

CESA #11 Head Start

Attn.: Human Resources 225 Ostermann Drive, Turtle Lake, WI 54889 Applications, complete job descriptions and other job opportunities may be obtained by visiting our Web site at www.cesa11.k12.wi.us/ hs, by calling 800-352-6283 or visiting your local Job Service Center. E.O.E. 475558 19-20L 9-10a,d

Phone 715-327-4297 • Fax 715-327-4950 www.atriumlivingcenters.com

Notice is hereby given that the Caucus for the Town of LaFollette will be held on Saturday, January 17, 2009, at 2:30 p.m., at the LaFollette Town Hall to place in nomination candidates for Chairman, Supervisors and Treasurer to be voted on at the Town Spring Election to be held on Tuesday, April 7, 2009.

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CITY OF ST. CROIX FALLS PUBLIC NOTICE Christmas Tree Pickup

The City of St. Croix Falls will pick up Christmas Trees the week of January 12 through January 16, 2009. Please place trees to be picked up on the street curb.

Street Superintendent Scott Brust

UNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

NOTICE OF CAUCUS - VILLAGE OF WEBSTER Wednesday, January 14, 2009 6 p.m.

Agenda: I. Call to Order. II. Election of Officers.

III. Minutes. IV. Financial Reports.

V. Operations Report. VI. Unfinished Business: A. CDBG. VII. New Business. VIII. Adjourn

TOWN OF LaFOLLETTE CAUCUS NOTICE

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Board Meeting Tuesday, January 13 7 p.m.

Town Hall Agenda: 1. Reading of the minutes.

2. Treasures Report.

3. Review and pay bills.

4. Patrolman’s report.

Any additional agenda will be posted in the Luck Town Hall and Clerk’s office.

Lloyd Nelson, Clerk

NOTICE

Mature, hardworking, responsible team player needed for outside and inside sales involving home improvement and construction.

Knowledge of building trades or home improvement helpful.

We offer a complete compensation package that includes bonuses.

Apply in person at:

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ACCOUNT SERVICE MANAGER

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TOWN OF MILLTOWN NOTICE OF CAUCUS MONDAY, JANUARY 12, 2009

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that a caucus will be held in the Town of Milltown, on Monday, January 12, 2009, at 6:30 p.m., at the Milltown Fire Hall, for the purpose of nominating candidates to appear on the spring election ballot to suceed the present incumbents listed. The term of office is for two years beginning on April 14, 2009.

INCUMBENT OFFICE Town Board Chairperson Harlen Hegdal Town Board Supervisor Clifford Gustafson Town Board Supervisor Christopher Nelson Town Clerk Virgil Hansen Town Treasurer Mary Sue Morris Virgil Hansen, Town Clerk 475732 19-20L 9-10a,d WNAXLP Town of Milltown

NOTICE OF HEARING

The Polk County Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing at 12:00 p.m.. on Tuesday, January 27, 2009, at the Government Center in Balsam Lake, Wisconsin. The board will recess at 12:15 p.m. to view each site and will reconvene at 1:30 p.m. at the Government Center in Balsam Lake, Wisconsin. At that time each applicant will inform the Board of their request. The Board may go into closed session under Wisconsin State Statutes, s.19.85(1)(a)(g), deliberating concerning a case which was the subject of any judicial or quasi judicial trial or hearing before that governmental body. (THE APPLICANT MUST APPEAR AT 1:30 P.M. WHEN THE BOARD RECONVENES AT THE GOVERNMENT CENTER.) STEVE & JAN NELSON request a variance from Article 11C, Table 1 of the Polk County Shoreland Protection Zoning Ordinance to keep a retaining wall closer than 75’ from the ordinary high-water mark and dwelling to be closer than 10’ from side property line which will be operated as a tourist rooming house. Property affected is: 2149 E. Round Lake Ct., Lot 13, CSM #1564, Vol. 7/Pg. 143, Pt. of Gov’t. Lot 3, Sec. 13/T35N/R16W, Town of Georgetown, Round Lake.

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SUBSTITUTES WANTED

Unity School District is taking applications for substitute educational assistants. EOE Interested persons should send a letter of application, resume, two letters of recommendation, and the Unity School District Application to Brandon W. Robinson, Unity School Distrct, P.O. Box 307, Balsam Lake, WI 54810. District applications may be obtained from the District Office (715-825-3515), or download from the 475773 19-20L 9-10a,d Unity Web site: www.unity.k12.wi.us.

FOR SALE BY SEALED BID

One 1999 Ford small diesel bus with a wheelchair lift.

Seats 8 plus 1 wheelchair. Vehicle has had regular maintenance.

Send bids to: Polk County Transportation for the Disabled and Elderly, Inc. 100 Polk County Plaza, Suite 190 Balsam Lake, WI 54810 Bids are due by 4:30 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 16, 2009. Envelope must be clearly marked “Sealed Bid.” Questions 475913 20L can be called to Kari Flom at 715-485-8590.

SCHOOL DISTRICT OF WEBSTER SCHOOL NURSE

The School District of Webster is currently taking applications for a School Nurse. Position to begin February 2009.

Duties will include maintenance of medical information, equipment and supplies, assistance in establishing policies and procedures for nursing services and coordinating services with community health agencies.

Applicants must have appropriate license. Salary is $20.28 per hour, 20 hours per week.

Please direct applications to Jim Erickson, Superintendent. Applications are available at the Administration Office or www.webster.k12.wi.us.

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TOWN OF ST. CROIX FALLS Polk County, Wisconsin www.townofstcroixfalls.org

PLAN COMMISSION NOTICE OF HEARING Wed., January 14, 2009

The Town of St. Croix Falls Plan Commission will hold a public hearing at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, January 14, 2009, at the Town Hall, at 1305 200th Street & U.S. Hwy. 8, St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin. At that time the applicant will inform the Commission of their request. (THE APPLICANT MUST APPEAR AT 6 P.M. WHEN THE COMMISSION CONVENES AT THE TOWN HALL.) Written evidence, testimony or comments, if any, must be delivered in person or by mail to the Town Hall.

Joseph Turek requests a SPECIAL EXCEPTION for a pawn shop to operate within the Commercial District. The property address is 1964 U.S. Highway 8, St. Croix Falls, Wis. The property is located in the NE 1/4 of Section 35; the parcel number is 044-00977-0000.

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CITY OF ST. CROIX FALLS ORDINANCE # 07-08 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING PART OF THE PLATTING AND SUBDIVISION CODE The Common Council of the City of St. Croix Falls does ordain as follows: SECTION 1. Section 20.08(4) is created as follows: (4) In-lieu of Fees: The City shall consider the payment of fees in lieu of parkland dedication equivalent to $780.00 per residential unit for new residential subdivisions, and $1.00 per square foot of new construction for commercial development, payable at time of preliminary plat approval with receipt required prior to issuance of building permit.

SECTION 2. This ordinance shall be effective upon its passage and publication as provided by law.

Dated at St. Croix Falls, Wis., this 15th day of Dec., 2008.

Darrell Anderson, Mayor ATTEST: Bonita Leggitt, City Clerk 476196 20L WNAXLP

PUBLIC NOTICE

VILLAGE OF FREDERIC

Monthly Board Meeting Monday, Jan. 12, 2009 At 7 p.m.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TOWN OF MCKINLEY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN Notice is hereby given of a Public Hearing to be held by the McKinley Town Board on Tuesday, February 10, 2009, at 7 p.m. at the McKinley Town Hall located at 2527 15th Street, Cumberland, Wisconsin. The purpose of the hearing is to solicit public input on the Town of McKinley Comprehensive Plan. The Town of McKinley Comprehensive Plan will guide the future growth and development in the Town of McKinley. The comprehensive plan contains the nine required elements required by Wisconsin State Statute 66.1001 including: • Issues & Opportunities Element • Housing Element • Transportation Element • Utilities & Community Facilities Element • Agricultural, Natural & Cultural Resources Element • Economic Development Element • Intergovernmental Cooperation Element • Land Use Element • Implementation Element For additional information, contact Deb Grover, Town Clerk, at 715-822-3864. Copies of the Town of McKinley Comprehensive Plan are available for review at the McKinley Town Hall and 476002 20L the Luck and Cumberland Libraries.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

ASSISTANT FOREST & PARKS ADMINISTRATOR Burnett County Forestry & Parks Department Full Time

Burnett County is seeking applicants for the position of Assistant Forest & Parks Administrator. This position is responsible for assisting in the administration, development and operation of the County’s forest, parks, trails and recreation areas. Specific duties include oversight on various aspects of Parks and Recreation Programs, assisting in County forest management, supervising work crews, preparing grant applications and public relations.

Requires a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university in Forestry Management with one to three years of work-related experience desired.

Salary Range: $38,099-$41,794 plus excellent fringe benefits.

For further information and application material, contact the Burnett County Administration/Human Resources Office, Burnett County Government Center - Room #190, 7410 County Road K, #116, Siren, WI 54872 (www.burnettcounty.com or mthalacker@burnettcounty.org. Phone: 715349-2181, Fax: 715-349-2180). Applications accepted until 4:30 p.m., 476128 20-21L 10a Friday, January 16, 2009.

BURNETT COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

NOTICE TO ALL POLK COUNTY DOG OWNERS

Pursuant to Section 174.052, Wisconsin Statutes, notice is hereby given to all owners of dogs in Polk County that rabies vaccinations and dog licenses are required under the statutes.

Vaccination by a veterinarian against rabies of all dogs is required (Section 95.21(2)) within 30 days after the dog reaches 5 months of age and revaccinated within one year after the initial vaccination.

Older vaccinated dogs must be revaccinated when the certificate expires or within 3 years of the previous vaccination.

All dogs 5 months of age or older require a license. The minimum license fee for neutered males or spayed females is $3.00, upon presentation of evidence attesting to the same and $8.00 for the unneutered male or unspayed female dog. Multiple dog licenses are $35.00 for the first 12 dogs and $3.00 for each additional dog. Dog licenses can be obtained fro your local Treasurer.

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READY FOR A NURSING CHALLENGE AT A TOP MEDICAL CENTER? VACANCIES FOR CRITICAL NURSING POSITIONS

Surgical Services Manager - Full time. Must have 2 years’ experience in operating room. Prefer management experience.

Shift Supervisor - .7 FTE. Day/evening shifts (most evening). Must have 2 years’ acute care experience. Able to work independently. Prefer prior supervisory experience.

Apply Directly To SCRMC: Online: www.scrmc.org Fax: 715-483-0508 Mail: 235 State Street St. Croix Falls, WI 54024 715-483-0565 An Equal Opportunity Employer

TOWN OF BONE LAKE NOTICE OF CAUCUS

Notice is hereby given that the caucus for the Town of Bone Lake will be held on Tuesday, January 20, 2009, at 8 p.m., at the Bone Lake Lutheran Church, to place in nomination candidates for town chairman and town supervisors to be voted on at the spring election on April 7, 2009.

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR NEW TEAM MEMBERS

CMA/LPN: Casual positions available in clinic setting.

(Prior casuals were hired to benefit positions.) Able to multitask, have strong computer skills and excellent customer service skills. Have appropriate certification or licensure.

Lab/X-Ray Tech/Nursing Float: Casual position for multiskilled applicant with prior clinic lab, X-ray and nursing experience. Will work with 3 clinics.

Apply Directly To SCRMC: Online: www.scrmc.org Fax: 715-483-0508 Mail: 235 State Street St. Croix Falls, WI 54024 715-483-0286 An Equal Opportunity Employer

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

The Polk County Land Information Committee will hold public hearings on Wednesday, January 21, 2009, at 8 a.m., in the Government Center (2nd Floor, West Conference Room), Balsam Lake, Wisconsin. The Committee will recess at 8:30 a.m. to view sites and will reconvene at 1 p.m. at the Government Center in Balsam Lake, Wisconsin, to consider the following and other agenda items: WILLIAM & JACQUELINE GLENNY request a Special Exception from Article 8D1(a) of the Polk County Shoreland Protection Zoning Ordinance to operate a tourist rooming house.

Property affected is: 1636 Patterson Ct., Lot 5, Engels Long Lake, Pt. of Govt. Lot 2, Sec. 8/T34N/R17W, Town of Balsam Lake, Long Lake.

DAN & KAREN FOUST request a Special Exception from Article 8D1(a) of the Polk County Shoreland Protection Zoning Ordinance to operate a tourist rooming house. Property affected is: 1983 Long Lake Ln., Lot 14, CSM Vol. 1/Pg. 217, NW 1/4, NW 1/4, Sec. 25/T35N/R15W, Town of Johnstown, Long Lake.

DON & TERI BURKMAN request a Special Exception from Article 8D1(a) of the Polk County Shoreland Protection Zoning Ordinance to operate a tourist rooming house. Property affected is: 540 180th St., Lot 2, CSM #5112, Vol. 23/Pg. 19, NE 1/4, SE 1/4, Sec. 1/T32N/R18W, Town of Alden, Wind Lake.

MARK & CELESTE RUEBL request a Special Exception from Article 8D1(a) of the Polk County Shoreland Protection Zoning Ordinance to operate a tourist rooming house. Property affected is: 694-B 135th Ave., Lot 2, CSM #2604, Vol. 12/Pg. 91, located in NW 1/4, SW 1/4, Sec. 25/T34N/R16W, Town of Apple River, Twin Lake.

PAT & AMY HAGEN/TAMMY QUANT request a Special Exception from Article 8D1(a) of the Polk County Shoreland Protection Zoning Ordinance to operate a tourist rooming house.

Property affected is: 1624 N. Horseshoe Ct., Lot 1, CSM #3899, Vol. 17/Pg. 162, located in Govt. Lot 3, Sec. 12/T34N/R15W, Town of Beaver, Horseshoe Lake.

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CITY OF ST CROIX FALLS ORDINANCE #05 - 08 AN ORDIANCE AMENDING CITY CODE 12.09 REGULATIONS AND LICENSING OF DOGS, TO ESTABLISH A LIMITATION ON NUMBER OF DOGS The Common Council of the City of St. Croix Falls does ordain as follows: SECTION 1. Sections 12.09(1) thru Sections 12.09(13) are renumbered as 12.09(2) thru 12.08(14).

SECTION 2. Section 12.09(1) is created as follows: 12.09 REGULATION AND LICENSING OF DOGS. (1) NUMBER OF DOGS PERMITED. No person shall, either individually, or in combination with one or more other persons, keep, possess, harbor or routinely allow the presence of more than 3 dogs over 5 months of age, within the residential unit in which the person resides or upon the lot or portion of a lot upon which such residential unit is located.

SECTION 3. This ordinance shall be effective upon its passage and publication as provided by law.

Dated at St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin, this 15th day of December, 2008.

SIGNED: Darrell Anderson, Mayor ATTEST: Bonita Leggitt, City Clerk In determining the limitations on the numbers of dogs provided for above, any specific dog which was owned and licensed on or before the effective date of this ordinance, will be grandfathered in. Any owner having more than 3 dogs on or before effective date of this ordinance will comply with this ordinance as the excess dog(s) dies, is given away or sold.

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The January meeting of the Village Board of Siren will be held Thurs., Jan. 8, 2009, at 2 p.m. at the Village Hall.

Agenda posted.

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Polk County is accepting applications for the following positions: Accounts Payable/Administration Assistant $15.48/hr.

Part Time 30 hr./week Deadline to apply: 1-20-09 JOB DESCRIPTIONS AND APPLICATIONS CAN BE OBTAINED FROM POLK COUNTY’S WEB SITE AT: www.co.polk.wi.us, or Polk County Dept. of Employee Relations, 100 Polk Col. Plaza, #229, Balsam Lake, WI 54810, 715-485-9176. AA/EEOC

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CAREER OPPORTUNITY AGING AND DISABILITIES RESOURCE DIRECTOR Polk County, Wis.

Polk and Burnett Counties, in conjunction with the St. Croix Tribal Council, as a three-member consortium, is seeking an individual to oversee the development, administration, and operation of programs and services offered by the consortium’s newly established Aging and Disability Resource Center. This individual will serve as the Aging and Disability Resource Director with oversight of staff in two locations serving clientele of all three consortium districts.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Gerontology, Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, Public Administration, or related human service field with five (5) years’ experience in human service programs, preferably in aging and/or adult disabilities, with an increasing amount of administrative and supervisory responsibilities, or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. A compassion for clientele in this field and strong organizational and leadership skills are a must.

For complete job description, salary information and application visit www.co.polk.wi.us or call 715-485-9270. Deadline 476154 20L 10a-e to apply: January 14, 2009.

CITY OF ST. CROIX FALLS ORDINANCE # 06-08 AN ORDIANCE AMENDING AND RENUMBERING PORTIONS OF THE IMPACT FEE CODE The Common Council of the City of St. Croix Falls does ordain as follows: SECTION 1. Section 22.11 is rescinded: 22.11 Public Parks Impact Fee. (1) Pursuant to sec. 22.03(3) of this chapter and subject to the limits as set forth in §66.0617(1)(f), Wis. Stats., a public park impact fee is hereby imposed on all residential development in the City occurring on land annexed into the City subsequent to the effective date of this Ordinance.

(2) Pursuant to sec. 22.03(3) of this chapter and subject to the limits as set forth in §66.0617(1)(f), Wis. Stats., a public park impact fee is hereby imposed for any current or future residential development within the City subsequent to the effective date of this Ordinance. A public park impact fee shall also be imposed on any modification to an existing residential development which results in additional residential units.

(3) The public park impact fee shall be $780.00 for each REU. (4) The public park impact fee shall be based upon the number of dwelling units created by the development.

(5) The public park impact fee shall be equal to the impact fee per REU as set forth in sec. 22.11(3) of this chapter, multiplied by the total number of dwelling units in a development.

SECTION 2. Sections 22.12, 22.13, and 22.14 are renumbered as 22.11, 22.12, and 22.13 SECTION 3. This ordinance shall be effective upon its passage and publication as provided by law.

Dated at St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin, this 15th day of December, 2008.

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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Polk County Board give the Polk County Treasurer permission to cancel and destroy these orders.

Funding amount: $0.00.

Funding source: N/A. Effective date: Upon Passage.

Date Finance Advised: November 5, 2008/Recommend for Passage.

Approved as to form: Jeffrey B. Fuge, Corporation Counsel.

Date Submitted to County Board: December 16, 2008.

County board action: Adopted as amended.

Submitted at the Recommendation of the Polk County Finance Committee: Gary P. Bergstrom, Brian R. Masters, Kathryn Kienholz and Mick Larsen.

Res. 97-08 - Cancellation Of Outstanding Orders. Motion (Larsen/Masters) to adopt Res. 97-08. Motion (Larsen/Bergstrom) to remove Check number 101448 to Polk County Home Care. Amanda Nissen, Polk County Treasurer, addressed the resolution. Res. 97-08 was adopted by a unanimous voice vote.

POLK COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS DECEMBER 16, 2008 - 6 p.m.

Chairman Beseler called the meeting of the Polk County Board of Supervisors to order at 6:00 p.m.

County Clerk informed the Chair that notice of the agenda was posted in three public buildings, mailed to all of Polk County media, published in the county's legal paper, Tri-County and Indianhead Advertisers and posted on the county's Web site the week of December 8, 2008. The Corporation Counsel verified that sufficient notice of the meeting was given.

Roll call was taken by County Clerk Cathy Albrecht. 20 present. Supvrs.

Messicci, Jepsen and Bergstrom were absent.

Supervisor Larsen offered prayer. Chairman Beseler led the Pledge of Allegiance.

Chairman Beseler asked the Board to appoint Larry Voelker to District 22 Supervisor's seat. Motion (Larsen/Sample) to confirm the interim appointment of Larry Voelker as the successor supervisor to District 22. Motion carried by a unanimous voice vote. County Clerk Cathy Albrecht did the oath of office for Supvr. Voelker.

Supvr. Bergstrom joined the meeting at 6:07 p.m. Supvr. Jepsen joined the meeting at 6:08 p.m.

Motion (Johnson/Masters) to approve the agenda. Chair struck the closed session for Number XIII, Discussion with Legal Counsel on Pending and Anticipated Litigation Involving the Sale of the Golden Age Manor Nursing Home. Motion carried by a unanimous voice vote.

Motion (Jepsen/Arcand) to approve the minutes of November 12, 2008. Supvr.

Sample asked that on top of page three it be noted that the Human Services starting amount for 2010 budget be $9,926,416. Motion carried by a unanimous voice vote.

Public comments were taken.

Chairman Beseler presented a plaque to County Clerk Cathy Albrecht for her dedicated work for the past 31 years and her retirement.

Finance Director's report was given by Tonya Wienert.

Chair called a 5-minute break.

Meeting resumed.

RESOLUTION 98-08

TRANSFER OF TAX-FORFEITED LAND TO THE VILLAGE OF OSCEOLA WHEREAS, pursuant to Wisconsin State Statute 75.521, Polk County has acquired parcel #165-00486-0000 located in the Village of Osceola through the tax-forfeiture process; and WHEREAS, the parcel abuts Osceola Creek and is located in a portion of the Village that is zoned Conservancy District; and WHEREAS, the Village of Osceola has expressed interest in receiving this property with Village resolution #08-12; and WHEREAS, the Polk County Board of Supervisors has the authority pursuant to Wisconsin State Statutes 59.52(6)(c) and 75.69(2) to direct the County Clerk to convey tax deed lands to any municipality with Polk County.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Polk County Board of Supervisors does hereby direct the Polk County Clerk to convey by quit claim deed to the Village of Osceola the lands taken by tax deed and having the legal descriptions of "Outlot 85 Assessors Plat, Village of Osceola" (Parcel number 165-00486-0000) Funding amount: N/A. Funding source: N/A. Date Finance Advised: November 26, 2008.

Effective date: Upon Passage.

Approved as to form: Jeffrey B. Fuge, Corporation Counsel.

Date Submitted to County Board: December 16, 2008.

County board action: Adopted.

Submitted at the Recommendation of the Property, Forestry and Recreation Committee: Bryan Beseler, Mick Larsen, Joan Peterson and Larry Jepsen.

Res. 98-08 - Transfer of Tax-Forfeited Land To The Village Of Osceola. Motion (Jepsen/Peterson) to adopt Res. 98-08. Amanda Nissen addressed the resolution. Res. 98-08 was adopted by a unanimous voice vote.

RESOLUTION 96-08

RESOLUTION ADOPTING REVISED ZONING DISTRICT MAP FOR THE TOWN OF ALDEN WHEREAS, the Town of Alden has petitioned the Polk County Board of Supervisors requesting that parcels of real estate be rezoned Agricultural (A-1) District, thereby removing said parcels from the Exclusive Agricultural (A-2) District; and WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on Wednesday, December 3, 2008, at 8:00 a.m. in the Polk County Government Center by the Land Information Committee of the Polk County Board of Supervisors, as required by the provisions of Wisconsin Statute Section 59.69 (5) (e) regarding said District Change; and WHEREAS, at said public hearing no objections were filed with regard to said proposed Zoning District Change; and WHEREAS, the Land Information Committee of the Polk County Board of Supervisors has reviewed said proposed Zoning District Change, and has recommended that the Polk County Board of Supervisors grant said proposed change.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Polk County Board of Supervisors, in accord with the provisions of Wisconsin Statute Section 59.69 (5) (e), does hereby amend the Polk County Comprehensive Land Use Ordinance to provide that the following described parcels of real estate be removed from the Exclusive Agricultural (A-2) District and be rezoned Agricultural (A-1) District.

Said District Change to be recorded on the Zoning District map of the Town of Alden which is on file in the office of the Polk County Zoning Administrator in accordance with Section II (2) of the Polk County Comprehensive Land Use Ordinance.

Property is described as follows: SE 1/4 of Sec. 16 (except the east 330' of the SE 1/4, SE 1/4), Sec. 21, 28 & 33, all located in Town 32 North, Range 18 West, Town of Alden.

Funding amount: N/A. Funding source: N/A. Finance Committee Recommends: N/A. Effective date: Upon passage and publication as provided by law.

Approved as to form: Jeffrey B. Fuge, Corporation Counsel.

Date Submitted to County Board: December 16, 2008.

County board action: Adopted.

Submitted by: Kim A. O’Connell, Ken Sample, Keith Rediske and Patricia Messicci.

Res. 96-08 - Adopting Revised Zoning District Map For The Town of Alden.

Motion (Rediske/O'Connell) to adopt Res. 96-08. Sara McCurdy, Land Information Director, addressed the resolution. Res. 96-08 was adopted by a unanimous voice vote.

RESOLUTION 99-08

RESOLUTION TO ESTABLISH POLK COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY FEE SCHEDULE WHEREAS, deferred Judgments of Convictions are a valuable tool used by the Polk County District Attorney for disposition of criminal cases; and WHEREAS, the administration of Deferred Judgments requires an intense use of District Attorney support staff time; and WHEREAS, currently, the Defendant is not required to contribute to the cost of the administration of Deferred Judgments of Convictions; and WHEREAS, the Polk County District Attorney believes the Defendant should contribute to the cost of administering Deferred Judgments of Convictions.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Polk County Board of Supervisors authorize the Polk County District Attorney to establish fees for the administrated cost of Deferred Judgments of Convictions.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the following fee schedule be established: Administration of Deferred Judgments of Convictions: $100.00 Funding amount: N/A. Funding source: N/A. Effective date: January 2, 2009.

Approved as to form: Malia T. Malone.

Date Submitted to County Board: December 16, 2008.

Submitted by: Jay Luke, Neil Johnson, Joan Peterson, Kim A. O’Connell and Brian Masters.

The above resolution was adopted on the 16th day of December, 2008, by the Polk County Board of Supervisors.

Res. 99-08 - Resolution To Establish Polk County District Attorney Fee Schedule. Motion (Masters/O’Connell) to adopt Res. 99-08. Res. 99-08 was adopted by a unanimous voice vote.

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CANCELLATION OF OUTSTANDING ORDERS WHEREAS, The Polk County Treasurer’s Office is holding the following outstanding checks that are two years old and have not been redeemed; CHECK NO. DATE PAYEE AMOUNT 85928 11-25-05 Dylan Peterson 26.00 86298 12-06-05 Jason F. Gouker 46.95 86957 12-20-05 Brian E. Johnston 3.39 87851 01-13-06 Hills Family Foods 21.47 88035 01-17-06 Polk County Child Support 200.00 89115 02-07-06 Cathy Jo Spreiter 27.31 89888 02-21-06 WI Dept. of Natural Resources 60.00 90543 03-10-06 Assurant Employee Benefits 88.78 90984 03-17-06 Citi Financial 28.22 91731 04-11-06 Mark D. Nelson 36.55 91741 04-11-06 Julie Arthurs 16.20 91756 04-11-06 Aaron Ouellette 20.80 92987 05-08-06 Susan M. Lane 24.00 94624 06-15-06 Jon & Amy Germain 150.00 94963 06-22-06 Jamie L. Booth 36.00 95389 06-29-06 Leslie A. Schebo 40.30 95745 07-11-06 Scott Burns 34.00 97784 08-24-06 Matthew Millermon 23.00 98137 09-05-06 Donald Schlenz 14.40 98841 09-20-06 Clear Choice Printing 133.00 99073 09-25-06 Clear Choice Printing 101.10 99114 09-27-06 James B. Thomsen 1.00 100384 10-26-06 Rodney G. Wittstock 18.00 100394 10-26-06 Marvin Olin 24.00 100398 10-26-06 Charles A. Johnson 8.00 100494 10-27-06 Carol A. Retana 65.00 100499 10-27-06 Jeffrey E. & Brenda D. Lehmann 9.50 100703 11-02-06 Lance B. Frericks 33.50 100706 11-02-06 Tiffany L. Kurschinski 35.20 100771 11-03-06 Kathleen Glunz 12.02 100928 11-08-06 William H. Olson 1.00 11-17-06 Polk County Home Care 120.00 101448 WHEREAS, Wisconsin Statutes 59.64 gives the County Board permission to cancel these orders.

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TO CREATE AND AUTHORIZE THE EXTENSION AND LAND & WATER RESOURCES COMMITTEE & LIME QUARRY COMMITTEE WHEREAS, Polk County has structured the Extension, Land & Water Resources, & Lime Quarry Committee to include a FSA representative as required for the Land Conservation Committee pursuant to Wisconsin Statutes, Chapter 92; and WHEREAS the structure places the FSA representative in an untenable position because commonly such persons maintain in Polk County agricultural operations that make purchases from the Polk County Lime Quarry at prices established through and by the committee; and WHEREAS, it is appropriate to restructure the Extension, Land & Water Resources, & Lime Quarry Committee in a manner such that its members may freely engage in commerce with Polk County without ethical concern.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Polk County Board of Supervisors dissolves the Extension, Land & Water Resources, & Lime Quarry Committee (former committee) and recreates the separate committees of the Extension and Land & Water Resources Committee and the Lime Quarry Committee.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Extension and Land & Water Resources Committee shall succeed the former committee is all respects with exception of all duties of that former committee as may be related to the Lime Quarry.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the persons presently serving the former committee shall continue to serve on the Extension and Land & Water Resources Committee until his or her appointment expires.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Polk County Board of Supervisors creates a stand alone Lime Quarry Committee consisting of five members of the County Board of Supervisors, appointed by the Chairperson and confirmed by the County Board.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the initial members of the Lime Quarry Committee shall be the four members of the County Board of Supervisors serving the former committee and one newly appointed and confirmed member of the county Board of Supervisors.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Polk County Board of Supervisors vests to the stand alone Lime Quarry Committee any and all duties and responsibilities of the former committee as they may solely relate to the Lime Quarry.

Funding amount: N/A. Funding source: N/A. Finance Committee Advised: N/A. Finance Committee Recommendations: N/A. Effective date: Upon Passage.

Approved as to form: Jeffrey B. Fuge, Corporation Counsel.

Date Submitted to County Board: December 16, 2008.

County board action: Failed.

Submitted and sponsored by: Bryan Beseler.

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Burnett County sheriff’s report Accidents Dec. 22: Tyler D. Jacobson, 19, Rogers, Minn., was on 26 Lake Road in Webb Lake Township when he lost control on snow-covered roads negotiating a curve. The vehicle struck a tree. The driver was issued two citations for failure to report an accident and driving too fast for conditions.

Dec. 22: Alan E. Gaulke, 59, Upper Arlington, Ohio, reported hitting a deer while on Hwy. 70

in Wood River Township. No injuries were reported.

Dec. 24: Steven A. Marlow, 56, Siren, was northbound on CTH H in Webb Lake Township when he lost control of the vehicle and flipped it over onto its roof. The damage to the vehicle was severe. No injury was reported. One citation was issued for failure to report an accident.

Dec. 24: Lylea J. Meyer, 52, Siren, was on Dunham Lake

Road in Daniels Township when she lost control of a curve and left the roadway, sideswiping a tree. No injuries were reported.

Dec. 28: Richard A. Yorks, 41, Prior Lake, Minn., was eastbound on Hwy. 77 in Swiss Township when he drove off the road and into some trees. The driver reported that his attention was diverted from driving. No injuries were reported.

Dec. 28: Teana M. Merrill, 27, Siren, was westbound on

Herman Johnson Road when she lost control on ice-covered roads. The vehicle flipped onto its side. No injuries were reported.

Dec. 29: Travis J. Nelson, 18, Grantsburg, was eastbound on Assembly Road in Wood River Township when he stopped to talk with westbound Dylan E. Longhenry, 18, G r a n t s b u r g .

After the conversation, Nelson drove into the Longhenry vehi-

Res.100-08 - To Create And Authorize The Extension And Land & Water Resources Committee & Lime Quarry Committee. Motion (Masters/Sample) to adopt Res. 100-08. Roll call vote. 20 No, 2 Yes (Masters and Beseler). Res. 10008 failed.

Scott Township, riding a snowmobile, when he failed to stop at a stop sign at the intersection with Dubois Road and drove into the path of Gerald E. Oachs, 76, Danbury, who was westbound on Dubois Road. Buchta was transported to the hospital with a compound fracture to his leg. He received one citation for failure to comply with signs while operating a snowmobile.

No other injuries were reported.

This Resolution was enacted by the Polk County Board of Supervisors on December 16, 2008.

Attest: Catherine A. Albrecht, County Clerk Dated: December 16, 2008 Res. 103-08 - Resolution Of Disallowance Of Claim Of Lois Hoff. Motion (Masters/Sample) to adopt Res. 103-08. Res. 103-08 was adopted by voice vote.

RESOLUTION 101-08

RESOLUTION 104-08

RESOLUTION TO APPROVE TRAINING ON FINANCIAL PLANNING & BUDGET DEVELOPMENT WHEREAS, effective financial planning and budget development is foundational to advancing the counties strategic plan: WHEREAS, effective financial planning and budget development is essential to fund services and programs at optimum levels: WHEREAS, effective financial planning and budget development is critical to funding employees to deliver services and administer programs: WHEREAS, effective financial planning and budget development is the county boards obligation to the taxpayer.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, in February 2009 a (6) six-hour training program hosted by UW Extension personnel will be presented to all county supervisors and Department Heads on Financial Planning and Budget Development.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that an ad hoc committee represented by the board chair and/or 1st Vice Chair; Bob Kazmierski of the UW Extension Dept.; one member of the Finance Committee; one member of the Personnel Committee; 2 County Supervisors at large; and 2 Dept. Heads, excluding finance and personnel, will direct closing and/or continuing activities that may be required subsequent to the training session.

Funding amount: $3,500.00.

Approved as to form: Jeffrey B. Fuge, Corporation Counsel.

Date Submitted to County Board: December 16, 2008.

County board action: Adopted as Amended.

Submitted by: Ken Sample.

Res. 101-08 - Resolution To Approve Training On Financial Planning & Budget Development. Motion (Sample/Dueholm) to adopt Res. 101-08.

Motion (Bergstrom/Sample) to strike the last paragraph (Be It Further Resolved). Roll call vote, 14 Yes, 8 No, 1 absent. Those voting yes were Supvrs. Schmidt, Brown, Caspersen, Edgell, Masters, Arcand, Larsen, Luke, Jepsen, O'Connell, Bergstrom, Voelker, Newville and Beseler. Those voting no were Supvrs. Dueholm, Peterson, Johansen, Kienholz, Rediske, Sample, Stoneking and Johnson. Motion carried. Res. 101-08 as amended was adopted by a voice.

TO CALL FOR A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED ACTION OF ABOLITION OF THE POLK COUNTY LIBRARY FEDERATION WHEREAS, Polk County levies taxes for the purpose of making payments pursuant to Section 43.12 (1997 Wisconsin Act 150, as amended by 2005 Wisconsin Act 420) of the Wisconsin Statutes to the municipal libraries public libraries; and WHEREAS payments pursuant to Wisconsin Statute Section 43.12 are not included in determining the county levy limit; and WHEREAS, in addition, the 2009 proposed budget includes expenditures for library services which are funded by county levy dollars for the purposes of maintaining the staff and operations of the Polk County Library Federation and such sums do count against the against the county levy limit; and WHEREAS, each of the municipal libraries of Polk County are also members of the Polk County Library Federation and the Indianhead Federated Library System; and WHEREAS, it is in the interest of Polk County and the municipal libraries of Polk County that county provision of library services are restructured in a manner that promotes efficiency in the delivery of library services at the municipal level and maintains county and municipal library membership with the Indianhead Federated Library System.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that pursuant to Wisconsin Statute Section 43.18(3) the Polk County Board of Supervisors calls for a public hearing to be held during its regular monthly meeting of January 2009, on: • The proposed action of abolition of the Polk County Library Federation; and • Reallocation of county library resources to municipal libraries so that membership of the county and municipal libraries is maintained with the Indianhead Federated Library.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Polk County Board of Supervisors directs the Polk County Clerk to have caused to have published, posted and served a due and proper notice as required by Wisconsin Statute Section 43.18(3)(a).

Funding amount: N/A. Funding source: N/A. Finance Committee Advised: N/A. Finance Committee Recommendations: N/A. Effective date: Upon Passage.

Approved as to form: Jeffrey B. Fuge, Corporation Counsel.

Date Submitted to County Board: December 16, 2008.

County board action: Failed.

Submitted and Sponsored by: Brian Masters.

Res. 104-08 - Resolution To Call For A Public Hearing On The Proposed Action Of Abolition Of The Polk County Library Federation. Motion (Masters/ Brown) to adopt Res. 104-08. Question was called for and acknowledged by the Chair. Motion (Schmidt/Newville) to challenge the Chair's decision to call the question. Aye and Nay vote. 8 Yes, 14 No, 1 absent. Those voting yes were Supvrs. Dueholm, Schmidt, Kienholz, Caspersen, Arcand, Larsen, Bergstrom and Newville. Those voting no were Supvrs. Peterson, Johansen, Brown, Rediske, Edgell, Masters, Sample, Luke, Stoneking, Jepsen, O'Connell, Johnson, Voelker and Beseler. Challenge failed. Roll call vote to adopt Res. 104-08, 8 Yes. 14 No. Those voting yes were Supvrs. Peterson, Johansen, Brown, Edgell, Masters, Sample, Luke and Stoneking. Those voting no were Supvrs. Dueholm, Schmidt, Kienholz, Caspersen, Rediske, Arcand, Larsen, Jepsen, O'Connell, Bergstrom, Johnson, Voelker, Newville and Beseler. Res. 104-08 failed.

Chair called 5-minute break. Meeting resumed.

Discussion with Legal Council on Pending and Anticipated Litigation involving the Sale of Golden Age Manor. Jeff Fuge, Corporation Council, addressed and gave an update on where things stand and the options available to the county on how to proceed.

Motion (Arcand/Masters) to go into closed session pursuant to Wisconsin State Section 19.85(1)(e) for the purpose of considering, developing and adopting strategy to be implemented by the Personnel Committee in the negation as of collective bargaining agreements, both primary and subchapter agreements, which such negotiations are presently ongoing and anticipated in the near future. Roll call vote taken, 22 yes, 1 absent. Motion carried.

Motion (Larsen/Rediske) to return to open session. Motion carried by unanimous voice vote.

Standing Committee Reports were given.

Supvr. Stoneking asked that it be recorded that VanMeter Meats of Luck, Amery Meat Market of Amery and Swank’s Meats of St. Croix Falls all donated venison to the food shelf this year.

Motion (Brown/Rediske) to accept the following appointments: Ardyce Knauber Housing Auth.

12/16/2008 Dec. 13 5 years Pat Messicci Tax Incremental Finance 12/16/2008 District Board - Turtle Lake Diane Stoneking ADRC Board 12/16/2008 TBD TBD Larry Jepsen ADRC Board 11/18/2008 TBD TBD Pat Schmidt ADRC Board 11/18/2008 TBD TBD Kathy Kienholz Renewable Energy 11/18/2008 May 10 2 years Motion carried by a unanimous voice vote.

Supervisors reports given.

Chairman's/Administrative Coordinator's report was given.

Motion (Larsen/Newville) to adjourn. Motion carried. (10:47 p.m.)

RESOLUTION 102-08

RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 2008 ELECTIONS BUDGET POLK COUNTY, WISCONSIN WHEREAS, investments in electronic improvements has caused much increased costs; and WHEREAS, the 2008 Budget was adopted for Polk County; and WHEREAS, the County Clerk has brought this overage in the election budget to the Finance Committee's attention.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Polk County Board of Supervisors approve the transfer from the Undesignated Fund to the 2008 Election Budget to cover this overage: Funding amount: Not to exceed $41,300.00.

Funding source: Undesignated Fund.

Date Finance Committee Advised: December 3, 2008.

Finance Committee Recommendation: Passage.

Effective date: December 16, 2008.

Approved as to form: Jeffrey B. Fuge, Corporation Counsel.

Date Submitted to County Board: December 16, 2008.

County board action: Adopted.

Submitted at the Recommendation of the Finance Committee: Brian Masters.

This Resolution was enacted by the Polk County Board of Supervisors on December 16, 2008.

Attest: Catherine A. Albrecht, County Clerk Dated: December 16, 2008 Res. 102-08 - Resolution Amending The 2008 Elections Budget. Motion (Bergstrom/Larsen) to adopt Res. 102-08. Res. 102-08 was adopted by unanimous voice vote.

RESOLUTION 103-08

DISALLOWANCE OF CLAIM OF LOIS HOFF WHEREAS, on October 23, 2008, a Notice of Claim filed with the Polk County County Clerk by Lois Hoff; and WHEREAS, said Notice of Claim demands against Polk County to pay Lois Hoff the sum of $3,160.80 for the cost of legal services that Lois Hoff sustained as a result of hiring personal legal counsel to provide legal representation relative to the court case, Taxdahl v Lois Hoff, et al., United States District Court, Western District of Wisconsin, Case No. 07 C 04123 S.; and WHEREAS, after review of said claim, the claims adjuster for Wisconsin County Mutual Insurance Companies/Aegis Corporation and the Corporation Counsel have recommended denial of said claim.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Polk County Board of Supervisors denies the claim of Lois Hoff, made personally and filed with the Polk County County Clerk on October 23, 2008.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that pursuant to Wisconsin Statutes Section 893.80 (g) no action or claim may be brought against Polk County, or any of its officers, boards, committees, agents or employees after six months from the date of service of this notice.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this resolution shall constitute a Notice of Disallowance and that a certified copy of same be served by certified mail, return receipt requested, to Lois Hoff at her address indicated in the Notice of claim.

Funding source: N/A. Funding amount: N/A. Date Finance Committee Advised: December 3, 2008.

Finance Committee Recommendation: Adoption.

Effective date: Upon Passage.

Approved as to form: Jeffrey B. Fuge, Corporation Counsel.

Date Submitted to County Board: December 16, 2008.

County board action: Adopted.

Submitted at the Recommendation of the Finance Committee: Brian Masters.

cle. Only minor damage was reported and no injuries.

Dec. 29: Sherrill A. Estensen, 70, Webster, was northbound on Hwy. 35 in Meenon Township, slowing down for a snowplow when Daniel R. Meier, 43, Siren, also northbound, struck the Estensen vehicle from behind.

No injuries were reported.

Dec. 30: James A. Buchta, 43, Spooner, was northbound on West Benoit Lake Road in

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Frederic High School Swingin’ Thru the Years Concert

The Frederic High School show choir performed a dance as they sang “Will It Go Round In Circles” during their portion of the fundraiser reunion concert on Saturday night.

After the alumni choir, show choir and concert choir each performed separately, everyone joined together to sing four selections. The alumni choir started practicing at 1 p.m. that afternoon and performed at 7 p.m.

Jackie Kurkowski brought buckets around for people to draw out the winning raffle ticket for each basket that was raffled. The raffle baskets were donated to help make money for the high school choir to go to Disney World this spring. Each basket held a variety of items. There was a Mexico basket, a Frederic basket, an Anytime Fitness basket and several others.

Candace Buck sang a solo during the high school concert choir’s performance of “Slow Me Down Lord.” Each member of all of the choirs wore FHS Choir Reunion Concert Swingin’ Thru the Years T-shirts.

Frederic choir alumni came from all over in order to perform at the Frederic choir reunion Swingin’ Thru the Years Concert on Saturday, Jan. 3. Some former Frederic singers came from Mexico, Seattle and other places across the United States. – Photos by Brenda Sommerfeld

SCF Elementary mouse program Again this year, the Friends of the Elementary Saints parent group organized a unique shopping experience for St. Croix Falls Elementary students to buy Christmas gifts.

Each student could purchase up to four gifts for their family and friends.

Volunteers helped make it come together. Pictured are students picking out and purchasing gifts from The Mouse House. It was a “thumbs up” experience for all! – Photos submitted

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Kids Pro Ice Racing on Clam Lake

Parents and other spectators wait anxiously to see if their racer will qualify for the final.

Photos by Raelynn Hunter Kyle Waite takes the lead on the fourth corner during the 120 race, ahead of his opponents.

Sydney Sterbentz, No. 9, Jake Nelson, No. 00x, and Logan Hanson, No. 5, get help lining their sleds up for the start of the race.

Jeremy Danner takes a victory lap with the checkered flag during his race on Saturday, Jan. 3, at Jed’s Laker Lounge.

Frederic’s sleigh parade event nears FREDERIC – Billed as “a nostalgic afternoon you won’t forget,” the Frederic Sleigh Parade is set for Jan. 17, 2009, at the Frederic High School, with sleighs on parade beginning at noon, and judging to get under way at 1 p.m.

Organizer Liz Peterson encourages everyone to bring their camera to the free event, which offers a unique look at “vintage sleighs, furs and beautiful horses.”

Peterson said that again this year, 50 percent of the freewill donations will go to someone in need. John Gurtner, 72, of Cumberland was chosen this year for that honor. He has been a 4-H youth leader and trainer for nearly 50 years.

He suffered a severely broken leg last John Gurtner month when he was kicked by a horse.

Gurtner, who is self-employed, has no income when he is unable to work. He has a plate as well as pins in his leg and is undergoing therapy.

“4H leaders and trainers do not receive any money for their efforts,” notes Peterson. “It is a volunteer job. John has given his time and knowledge for 50 years to the youth of Barron, Washburn, Polk and surrounding counties.”

Awards will be presented at a special meal following the parade. The meal cost is $7 in advance only. Persons may call 715-327-4955 or e-mail petersencarriage@centurytel.net for information and reservations.

The event is sponsored by the Frederic Chamber of Commerce. – Gary King with submitted information

The annual Frederic Sleigh Parade is set for Jan. 17 at the Frederic High School. Photo by Gary King

J.P. Steuernagel drives this dump truck while waiting for his race to begin.

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POLK/BURNETT COUNTIES–This week features part two, the final chapter, of the year 2008. As the new year is ushered in, we look back at moments and photos from the last half of 2008. - compiled by Tammi Milberg

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•Webster Area Chamber of Commerce held a Fourth of July celebration including fire department waterfights. •Balsam Lake celebrated Freedom Festival Days over the July 4 holiday and crowned Jessica Larson as Miss Balsam Lake. •There was a boat parade on Devils Lake July 5.

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ONE TOUGH COWBOY - Two-year-old Spencer “Tres” Daniels of Webster survived a horse kick to the head in May. He was knocked unconcious and airlifted to a Twin Cities hospital. According to his mother, Virginia Daniels, the doctor told her he was lucky to survive the injuries, but there were no broken bones, no teeth lost and no swelling of the brain. - Special photo

“HOLD ON, I’M GETTING ANOTHER TEXT MESSAGE” - Dressed up as Tinkerbell, Kaytlynn Peer holds a cell phone while taking a break from the games at the annual Frederic Halloween Party. - Photo by Brenda Sommerfeld RIGHT: THE BI G TUG – Wannigan Days featured the second-annual Big Tug event in which teams from St. Croix Falls and Taylors Falls competed for trophies and bragging rights in a tug-ofwar across the St. Croix River. Teams were broken down into firefighters, dignitaries, students and others. Members of a Taylors Falls team dig in at the sound of a cannon fired from a pontoon boat in the middle of the river. - Photo by Gary King

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2008/from page 1 • Leon Viebrock, 46, Dresser, was killed in an early-morning deer-motorcycle colision on July 6. His wife, Heidi, was injured in a similar crash three weeks earlier but recovered. •Heather Wendt Johnson opened her Beauty Ever After permanent makeup business in Frederic. •Michael Route started a business of metalwork art in Frederic. •The Central Burnett County Fair took place in Webster, offering many attractions and events. •Duck races on the Yellow River were part of the Danbury Days celebration. •The Veterans Park along the Gandy Dancer Trail in Siren was dedicated, with several American Legion Post members in attendance. •A semi filled with garbage tipped over in Taylors Falls, leaving a nasty smell in the air and tying up Hwy. 8 until the truck was tipped back onto its wheels and the mess was cleaned up. •Keith Kennedy, who was rescued after being missing for a week from a Trade

WED ON THE RIVER – Tony LaPre and Nancy Rathe were wed on the shore of the St. Croix River in late August. “We love the river,” said the beaming bride. “You couldn’t have anything more beautiful than this.” The couple was wed by Lucy Basler and then made their way down the river in a kayak decorated with sunflowers. - Photos by Priscilla Bauer

IN APPRECIATION – The parents of Keith Kennedy held a special appreciation gathering in Burnett County in August to honor volunteers and law enforcement for their role in searching for - and finding - Keith, who spent seven days in the wilderness near Grantsburg after wandering away from the Trade Lake Camp. The success story was told to a large audience, making headlines in major media outlets across the nation and world. - Photo

by Nancy Jappe Lake Camp, was released from the hospital, making a full recovery. •Webster students of music teacher and cross-country coach Jim Muus wrote MUUS on their arms when they ran the Freedom Five race in Siren to honor their teacher who was recovering from a stroke. •A class reunion was held for members of the Grantsburg Class of 1944. •Grace Lutheran Church in

West Sweden celebrated 135 years. •Mike Weaver was installed as the new pastor of the United Methodist Churches in St. Croix Falls and Wolf Creek. •Wannigan Days was celebrated in St. Croix Falls and Taylors Falls, with a parade and crowning of Miss St. Croix Falls Ashley Kolve. John and Rayola Edling were the St. Croix Falls grand marshals. Taylors Falls selected veterans Corporal Shane Carroll, Tyler Kreidler, Elwood Holmberg, Roland Berg and Jim Hudspeth as the Taylors Falls grand marshals. •Greta Nelson, Milltown, was named Polk County’s Fairest of the Fair.

•Brooke Gillespie was crowned Miss Centuria during Memory Days. •Luck celebrated Lucky Days. •Amery graduate and

LOCAL JUDGE TO STATE SUPREME COURT Burnett County Circuit Court Judge Michael Gableman was elected to the State Supreme Court in April. He waved to the crowds at the Siren Summerfest parade in August. Gableman’s swearing-in ceremonies occurred in both Siren and Madison. - Photo by Gary King

WHAT A BLAST! – A miscalculation in the amount of explosive used during the construction of a road years ago ended up creating an island in the St. Croix River that became known as Blast Island. Leader reporter Tammi Milberg related the legendary tale in a July issue. - Special photo Air Force member Robyn Sveback received her private pilot license from Woody Minar at Osceola Aero in a record 18 days. •The Holiday parking lot in St. Croix Falls was ripped up and getting a new surface to make way for the library public plaza and parking area. •The history of Blast Island in the St. Croix River was printed in the Leader. •The Frederic School District studied the costs of repairing the Frederic pool.

•A school reunion was held at the North Fork School in Burnett County. •The Webster Class of 1948 held their 60th reunion.

•Discover Wisconsin came to Polk County to film for a special highlighting Northwest Wisconsin that will air April 11 and 12, 2009. •Chris Cotteleer, 21, Dresser, lost his life in a vehicle rollover at the Dresser Trap Rock Quarry. •The death of a 50-year-old woman at the Trade Lake Camp near Grantsburg was reported and investigated.

•A memorial service was held for Lute Pettis, who was instrumental in developing

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Ice Cream in the Winter

by Kathy Krantz “You girls start milking if I’m not back by six,” Dad called to us as he and Mom left in the sleigh pulled by Fashion. Grandma had fallen and needed help from Mom. Dad was taking her the 10-mile trip. We didn’t have a car in those days, and the roads wouldn’t have been passable for one anyway.

Sis was eight and I was ten. We knew how to milk cows. It had been a sad year, with Billy, born in winter, getting sick in spring, and lingering into late summer, before the funeral in September. Dad took losing his only son hard. He rarely smiled anymore. Mom tried to be cheerful, but she often cried when she thought no one was around.

It was dark by five. “Let’s get started milking. We can get done in case Dad is late,” I told Sis. We lit the lantern and took the milk pails to the barn. Sis started

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Writer’s Corner with Bess, an easy milker, and I took Flo, a hard milker, but our best cow of the six. The small log barn was comfortable, filled with the smells of freshly pitched silage, hay, and manure–all fragrant to farm kids.

“My hands hurt,” whined Sis. “If you stick it out, we’ll make ice cream when we’re done,” I replied. “We can mix canned strawberries in it.”

“Won’t Dad be mad if we use up the cream?” asked Sis. “I won’t tell if you don’t.”

Soon the milking was done. I skimmed a quart of cream from the top of the morning milk can.

“How do we make ice cream?” asked Sis. “Mom beats some eggs, cream, and sugar in a bowl and then puts it in the ice-cream freezer to get cold,” I replied, pretending to know more than I did.

Four eggs, a quart of cream, and a cup of sugar later, tasting it as we added the ingredients, with Sis cranking the egg beater, we were satisfied with the mixture.

We put it in a deep coffee can. I set it in a pail of broken icicles and snow mixed with salt just like when we borrowed Neighbor Johnson’s ice-cream maker.

We took turns cranking the beater. Sure enough, it thickened.

We stirred in a pint of strawberries without the juice and had just dished up two big dishes when Dad walked in.

“The cows are all done,” said Sis worriedly. Looking around sternly, then breaking into a smile, Dad said, “Is there some left for me?”

Two weeks later, Mom came home. She was back to her old cheerful self again after her time away. “You don’t look skinny and wasted away without me,” she kidded us. “How did you get along?”

“It was hard, but we managed,” said Dad, smiling hugely as he gathered all of us into a big hug.

We never told Mom that for fourteen nights in a row we ate freshly made strawberry ice cream.

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Submissions should be typed, double-spaced on one side only of 8 -1/2 x 11 white paper, leaving a minimum of 1-inch margins all around. Handwritten submissions will not be accepted. Submissions should be no more than 800 words.

Submissions may be delivered to The Leader’s offices in Frederic or Siren, mailed to Box 490, Frederic, WI 54837 or e-mailed to the-leader@centurytel.net. We prefer e-mailed copy.

If hand-delivered or mailed, please write "Writers’ Corner" somewhere on the front of the envelope. If e-mailed, please use "Writers’ Corner" as the subject and include the submission as body text of the e-mail. No attachments, please. Your submission to Writers’ Corner grants The Leader one-time rights to publish the item in the weekly newspaper. The author retains the copyright and all future publication rights. The Leader may edit submissions for grammar and punctuation, clarity and length. If you have any questions about this new feature, please contact us at the-leader@centurytel.net or call 715-327-4236. - Editor I love winter, but enough is enough.

This below zero stuff has got to stop.

As I get older, the cold goes deeper into my body and it actually hurts. I remember when we lived in North Dakota (forgive me if I have told you this before) we had much more snow.

It was called “snert” because the dirt and snow mixed, and it blew sideways, not downward, because of the high winds. I used to think people were out of their minds because it would be 40 below and they would be out on car lots buying cars. Temperatures like that were common up there. Wind chills were always a lot higher and I seldom paid attention to them, because when it was that cold I was not leaving my house. I am from New Richmond and Green Bay, and knew cold winters, but that was ridiculous. As I sit here at my computer the Weather Bug says it is minus 9 degrees. If I go into the kitchen and look at one of those high-tech things that tell you time, temp inside, temp outside and sun, shade, rain or snow, I see minus 24 degrees. If I go into my father-in-law’s room where he has one of those digital clock wonders, it says minus 18 degrees. I think I will stay right here with the Weather Bug. It registers the temperature at the airport in Siren. I just pretend I am in Siren, and it is not as cold. Of course, if you drive by the U.S. Bank and look at their temperature/time sign it is always colder than Siren. I live in Danbury, but

I am going to pretend I am in Siren.

I like it warmer. I am not a big fan of hot weather, but warm is nice. I will think warm.

With the New Year came my resolution to not be late. I think I had the same one last but it did not Blodgett year last two weeks.

This time, I am determined. If I am late, it is because I misjudged the road condition, traffic, school bus I was behind, or some other act of God. I will leave in plenty of time, but there are some things I just can’t avoid, and God putting a school bus in my way is one of those things.

It is funny the things you remember.

I remember New Year’s resolutions from when I was a child. I would eat my lima beans even if I died after they made me sick. I would not tear any more of my brother’s hair out when we fought. I would try to let him win once in a while, but not often. I would brush my teeth without reminder twice a day and wash my hands before leaving the bathroom. I often wondered why I had to wash my hands if I had brushed my

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teeth or combed my hair, but mother said “always” and I tried to remember.

Then Lent came and we had to “give up” things for penance to make up for our horrible sins and save those in Purgatory. Candy was always a must.

Gum was a close second. Soda or pop (whichever it was called then) was another and for some reason I always gave up white cake with cream frosting. I don’t know why I did that because I still don’t care for white cake with cream frosting and don’t think I ever did.

Back to the lima beans. There are few things I don’t like to eat, but lima beans are right at the top of the list. I remember sitting at the table long after everyone else had left and I had to sit until I ate my lima beans. I finally fell asleep with my head on the table, lima beans gone.

I think Pat, our dog, helped me out. I wonder if Mom ever knew. Cream of Wheat was next.

Then there was that brown mushy cereal that I can’t remember the name of, but could not even look at. Do they still make that? There are some foods that don’t agree with me. I think that happens as we get older. For some reason our stomachs don’t care for some kinds of foods. With me it was always corn on the cob. I had my gallbladder removed and now corn on the cob and I are fine. Squash does funny things to my system, as do very spicy foods. I have trouble with oranges and grape-

fruit, although I can eat tangerines.

Stomachs are very particular about what goes into them. Ralston Purina, I think that was that brown mushy stuff.

If I am wrong and that is something you feed cows, I am sorry. Memory just isn’t, well, you know.

Weather Bug tells me it is now minus 11 degrees. I think I will finally go to bed and get under the flannel sheets and try to sleep. On these nights when my mind is going my body usually follows and sleep does not come easily.

I am going to trust that the dogs will hold it till morning because I am too tired to put their boots on. Yes, they wear boots. It is so cold they can’t really be out for but a few minutes and with sniffing and smelling and whatever else they do, they seldom get what they are suppose to do done before they are picking up their little feet and looking pathetic so I will pick them up.

Heck, I am cold so I can imagine how they feel. Fur or not, it has to be awful for dogs that only weigh 14 and 4-1/2 lbs. We are all going to bed and hope they can hold it. Oops, minus 13 degrees. Maybe if I go to bed to won’t get any colder. Sure and maybe I will win the lottery.

Until next time, God bless.

Barbara Blodgett Director of Interfaith Caregivers of Burnett County

Appalachian Trail to highlight Ice Age Trail annual meeting ST. CROIX FALLS - The spectacular 2,176-mile Appalachian Trail will be highlighted at the annual meeting of the Indianhead Chapter of the Ice Age Park and Trail Foundation on Saturday, Jan. 31. The meeting will be held in the Interpretive Center at Interstate State Park in St. Croix Falls.

The public is invited to this event.

Chet Anderson, of St. Croix Falls, began his retirement last spring by tackling the entire Appalachian Trail as a long-distance backpacker. He was on the trail for 148 days. During that time he lost 26 pounds but gained five-eiigths of an inch in height. Anderson also celebrated his 66th birthday along the way.

He has stories to tell of that adventure, and anyone liking to hike our trails or merely to build and maintain them will find his presentation entertaining.

Like the Ice Age Trail, the Appalachian Trail is one of the eight National Scenic Trails administered by the National Park Service, but both trails have unique features.

The Appalachian Trail extends from Georgia to Maine, following the crest of the Appalachian Mountains and crossing 14 states. Its elevations vary from 124 feet to 6,625 feet. Completed in 1937, the AT is the nation’s longest marked footpath; and in 1968, it became the first of the nation’s National Scenic Trails. Over 9,000 people have hiked its entire length.

It is a wilderness trail, boasting spectacular views and rarely intersecting with towns and roads.

In contrast, our local trail, the Ice Age Trail, was not even begun until 1958 and was not designated a National Scenic Trail until 1980. All 1,099 miles of the

IAT are within one state. The path of the IAT follows the terminal moraine of the last glacier and extends from the eastern terminus in Door County to its western terminus on the St. Croix River. In between, the path almost touches the Illinois border. With a mission to preserve Wisconsin’s cultural as well as glacial heritage, the IAT often passes through towns and rural communities. Its lowest elevation is 580 feet; its highest, 1,920 feet. Forty hikers have completed this trail.

In addition to the election of officers, the annual meeting reviews the accomplishments of the chapter during the previous year and proposes schedules and projects for the coming year. William Smith, the Northern Regional Land Leader of the Department of Natural Resources, will be present to address the

issue of hunting on state IAT lands. Local representatives to the state Legislature also have been invited to attend.

A social hour with refreshments will begin this event at 9:30 a.m., providing an opportunity for conversation with DNR and legislative representatives.

The business meeting will begin at 10 a.m., with the Appalachian Trail presentation at 11 a.m.

Persons who are unfamiliar with the trail and the work of the chapter and those who might be interested in becoming involved in the efforts to create and maintain the 60 miles of trail under the domain of the foundation are welcome.

Contact Dean, chapter chair, at 715472-2248 for further information. - from Corrine Lundberg, Indianhead Chapter Ice Age Park and Trail Foundation

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Banshee Fighter for a time, as well as other planes. A year or two year before he died in 2003, I corresponded with him a few of times, asking him questions about maneuvering the Corsair.

He answered me in detail, once with a two-page letter, as he loved to talk about planes. He thanked me for the inquiry, and said not many people were interested in 2,100 horsepower prop air-

the Twin Cities air base, and could fly up to Trade Lake in about 10 minutes.

At this time, he was flying a twin-engined Grumman F7F Tigercat, with a maximum airspeed of 435 mph Melin also flew a Chance Vought F4U Corsair while performing missions in the Palau Islands. He also flew a McDonnell F2H

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One of his letters to me was signed, “Trade Lake Forever.” He flew 133 missions in the Palau Islands with his F4U Corsair. Irvine died on his 85th birthday, May 21, 2003, at his home in North Carolina. He attained the rank of Lt. Colonel, and was buried with full Marine military honors in Arlington National Cemetery in Washington, D.C. His full name was Ernest Irvine Melin. He was known as Ernie in the service, but everybody around Trade Lake called him Irvine. A full article, titled “Remembering Heroic Missions,” tells about Melin’s wartime exploits, including the legendary Palm Tree Mission in the Palau Island chain in the Pacific. This story appears in the May 25, 2005, issue of the Leader’s Northern Currents.

Lt. Colonel Ernest Irvine Melin, served in World War II, Korean and Vietnam. Photo taken in March 1953 in Pohang, South Korea.

Part of the letterhead on Irvine Melin’s stationery. – Photos submitted World War II. So he said, “That has to be Irvine Melin.” Well, that was logical because there was no one else we knew in Trade Lake who was that gutsy.

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It was quiet and peaceful work. The only audible sound was the pitchfork scraping up the last bit of hay before we moved the wagon to the next hay shocks. All of a sudden, we heard a skyshaking roar from the southwest. We looked up and saw a twin-engined black fighter aircraft diving straight down toward us. At the last instant, the plane pulled out of the dive, flattening the tree tops. I remember so well the glint of the sun reflecting off the propellers. Being so close, it was a chilling sight. I can still see it in my memory, over 60 years later, with the same intensity as it was that day.

We had never seen a World War II fighter plane so close, or as a matter of fact, had never seen one at all. We were awestruck by the unusual sight of a plane just over our heads, and thunderstruck by the noise it made. The pilot came back again, and made a second dive over us.

My dad was aware that Irvine Melin was a pilot in the Pacific theater during

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New Year’s resolutions 1. I will continue to write letters to friends and relatives.

This year I will remember to mail them.

2. So many books! So little time. This year I will read more.

3. I refuse to worry when my letters bring no reply. I realize I Abrahamzon am “out of the loop” because everyone uses e-mail these days. Except me.

4. I will use my school teacher handwriting so all words are legible.

5. I will throw away some favorite, well-worn clothing. There is no excuse for wearing rags!

6. I will try some new recipes instead of my Deadly Dozen.

7. I will practice patience. Friends need patience with me, and I must pass it on to others.

8. I will enjoy every day to its fullest. Each day has something wonderful to offer.

9. Each day I will entertain at least one new idea. I may reject it, but I will think it through.

10. I will develop new friendships, as so many have passed away, and I miss them.

11. I will try not to be impolite to telemarketers.

“This is David,” he says and he used my first name.

Maybe I know a David somewhere so I hesitate before hanging up. Perhaps being a telemarketer is a legitimate job.

12. I will try to go to bed at a sensible hour instead of midnight or beyond.

13. I will not be disgusted with myself when a wellknown name escapes me. It will come to me in a moment or two.

14. I don’t care if you ask me how old I am. It’s your prerogative to ask. I may tell you, or I may fudge a bit.

15. I will cherish each day as a gift from God. 16. I will do my writers club assignment on time; I will do the church newsletter on time; I will do my column on time; I will try to do everything on time.

17. I will watch my step, especially walking on ice.

18. I will bake more cookies for my sons. You know what they say: “Nothing says lovin’ like something from the oven.”

19. I will look at more rainbows, admire more perfect days and watch more sunsets.

20. In all conflicts, I will be a peacemaker.

Bernice

Behind the Signpost

Use it now Christmas gifts come in all shapes and sizes.

Poinsettias are always welcome, red and cheery, sometimes mixed red and green bracts. Eye-pleasing.

Fruit trays and veggie trays are popular. When it comes to fruit I volunteer to eat all the fresh pineapple. I nibble at all the vegetables and if only the broccoli and cauliflower are left, I cook them together, add

butter, and we enjoy them that way.

Cheese, yum. We receive blocks of cheese from our Burnett County Dairy. These gifts are all consumables which will be eaten, enjoyed and used up.

This past Christmas I was surprised to receive what I consider a luxury item, a beautiful frill, a complete surprise. It’s a Martha Stewart item of a red velvety pillow with a matching red velvety throw, just right to throw over my knees when I sit and read. Both pillow and throw are decorated with embroidered hearts, snow flakes and doves.

One of my sons asked, “Should I put it back in the box for you?”

“No, I’m not going to save it for good. I’m going to use it.”

“It will get dirty, he countered and I agreed, “Yes, but it’s washable!”

I grew up in the Depression years and most of my clothes were hand-me-downs from my aunts. There was no shame in wearing used clothing. However we had a tendency to save things for good, Sundays or church, or for a rainy day when spirits really needed a lift.

Now, as a senior citizen, I no longer put anything in a drawer to save for good. Good what? Good weather, good or special occasions, good health? I will enjoy right now and appreciate something lovely.

That’s a major decision for me! Hoping you are being sensible, too.

Singing in church A minister decided to do something a little different one Sunday morning. He said, “Today in church I am going to say a single word, and you are going to help me preach. Whatever single word I say, I want you to sing whatever hymn comes to your mind.”

The pastor shouted out the word “cross.”

Immediately, the congregation started singing in unison “The Old Rugged Cross.”

The pastor hollered out the single word “grace.”

The congregation began to sign “Amazing Grace, How Sweet the Sound.”

The pastor said, “power.” The congregation sang, “There is Power in the Blood.”

The pastor said, “sex.” The congregation fell into total silence. Everyone was in shock. They all nervously began to look around at each other afraid to say a word.

Then all of a sudden a little 87-years-old woman, way in the back of the church stood up and began to sing, “Precious Memories.”

Pass this along and make someone smile. Don’t you just love those little old ladies?

Until next week, Bernice

Another person needs to go from Luck to Wyoming, Minn.

Are you a responsible driver who can donate your time and mileage? You could drive for one day per week or one trip per month or whatever fits your schedule.

Please call Interfaith Caregivers at 715-485-9500 if you can help. – from Interfaith Caregivers

No call list sign-ups set new record MADISON - Wisconsin’s No Call List has more numbers on it than ever before due to the new law allowing residents to sign up cell phone numbers in addition to land lines.

The January 2009 list has more than 1.6 million numbers registered. Last year’s count at this time was 1,098,055. More than 421,860 mobile lines are now on the list, with 44,000 cell numbers added to the list in one day.

Register your cell phones and landlines. Sign up by Feb. 28 and you will get on the quarterly list sent to telemarketers in April.

It may be hard to remember that you must register every two years, so why not sign up each year on your

Compiled by Bernice Abrahamzon

50 Years Ago The Frederic American Legion would borrow money to complete the building in Frederic.-The state deer kill was reported at 73,497 through Monday.-A hunter shot a horse in the Andrew Olson pasture. (yes, it died).-Frederic donated $488.75 to Sister Kenny Fund.-Pea silage was for sale at $3 per ton at Stokely Van Camp, Frederic.-Specials at Route’s Super Market included stewing hens at 35¢ lb., pork liver at 29¢ lb., pork sausage at 43¢ lb., grapefruit at 10 for 49¢, bananas at 2 lbs. for 29¢ and peanut butter at 33¢ for a 12-oz. jar.- Green ink again, (very hard to read).-V.E. Hawley Hardware, Grantsburg had a big, closeout sale.-The future of the Polk County Teachers College was hanging in the balance.-Cary Grant and Ingrid Bergman were starring in the film “Indiscreet” at the D’Lux Theatre, Luck.-Hagert’s Locker, Siren, had specials on beef and pork.-A Dec. 27 dance was held at the Indian Creek Hall, with music by the Merrymakers.-A New Year’s Eve skating party was held at the Frederic Recreation.-A milk truck wheel ran wild and damaged the Louis Fischer home, south of Frederic.-Thirty-eight Wisconsin counties reduced tax levies.

40 Years Ago Two highway deaths raised the Polk County traffic toll to 16 for the year.-Manuel Erickson resigned after 22 years as Frederic Fire Chief.-Mr. and Mrs. Merlin Richison became the parents of Melissa Ann, born Dec. 6, at the Frederic Municipal Hospital.-Specials at the Frederic Co-op Store included pot pies at 4 for 89¢, bananas at 10¢ lb., oranges at 69¢ dozen, popcorn at 2 lbs. for 29¢, canned milk at 5 for 89¢, chocolate drops at 29¢ lb. and celery at 17¢ each.-Specials at Route’s super Market were bananas at 9¢ lb, brown or powdered sugar at 2 lbs. for 35¢, peas or corn at 7 cans for $1, soda crackers at 2 lbs. for 39¢.Shell Lake doctors planned to open the Siren Clinic on Dec. 16.-There were many entries in the snowmobile race at Crooked Lake Park, Siren.-A new federal law would control sale of guns and ammunition.-A safety award was presented to Dale Beers for 15-year record.-Specials at the Frederic Clover Farm Store included 3 bottles of catsup for $1 (20-oz. bottles), 25-lb. bag of flour for $1.98, Gravy Train dog food at 25-lb. bag at $2.98.-Do you remember KSTP news through John MacDougall, Johnny Morris, Al Tighe, plus the Johnny Carson "The Tonight Show"?

20 Years Ago

Cancer drivers needed ASAP POLK COUNTY - Interfaith Caregivers is in immediate need of drivers.

There are two persons who need weekday transportation for radiation and chemotherapy from now until mid-February. A third person is starting soon, and Interfaith is running short of drivers.

One person needs a ride from Milltown/Balsam Lake area to Maplewood, Minn., in the early evenings.

Do you remember ?

birthday, taking advantage of the 24-hour-a-day, seven-day-a-week availability?

You can add your number anytime, but when deadlines approach, nearly 100,000 registrations a day may slow things down. Sign up now and you won’t run into trouble meeting the Feb. 28 deadline.

How do you sign up cell phones and landlines?

• By visiting the Wisconsin No Call List Web site: NoCall.Wisconsin.gov • By calling 866-9NO-CALL (866-966-2255) toll free in Wisconsin.

• For more information, call the toll-free hotline of the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: 800-422-7128. – from DATCP

Trees will thank you:

The Leader e-edition @ www.the-leader.net

An engineer said the DNR inaction jeopardized funding for Webster sewer plant.-The jobless rate was low, despite drought.-Lois Walfrid Johnson was focus of this week’s Eye to Eye.-The Shoe Shed in Frederic filled a definite need.-Obituaries included William Lindberg, Edgar Morgan, Doris Jensen, Anna Peak, Max Hayden and Frank Novey.-A fire destroyed a 100-year-old Trade Lake home and antiques of Emma Bergstrom Haight.-Lutefisk and Potatis Korv dinner was served Dec. 11, at the Main Street Café, Siren, at a charge of $6.-The 10th anniversary Christmas open house was held at the Wood River Nursery.-John Glockzin was the focus of an Eye to Eye column.-Additional obituaries were Fritz Olson, Adolph Ellingson, James Hart, Carl Hansen, Lawrence Tietz, Francis Bernard Murphy and Lester Hansen.-Joan Peterson, Frederic, graduated from State Patrol Academy.-A salvage company sought DNR approval for clearing rail lines.-Obituaries included Mona Richison Rasmussen, Margaret Larsen, Ethel Miller, Alan Hansen and Jessica Dube.-The Siren 20th Anniversary open house was held Dec. 16, with refreshments and snacks.-The Frederic Municipal Hospital announced a special Friendship Drive fund.

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Hi, everybody! Blacky here from Humane Society of Burnett County. For starters, I have a correction to the figures I gave you in last week’s column. (Hey, I’m not perfect!) Last year’s total intake was 342 animals, and that includes both dogs and cats. Maybe that doesn’t sound like a very big number, until you picture in your head lumping that many dogs and cats into one space, all together. Wow! Can you imagine that many wagging tails and expectant looks at one time? You’d need to have a tennis ball shooter YAPpenings to please all the dogs that want to play fetch. Anyway, I’m glad the staff and volunteers of the humane society were there to help look after them and find them new homes. Let me tell you, those dogs and cats are pretty spoiled; and the feedback from people who adopt an animal is that they’ve been very well cared for. I’m proud of my friends at the shelter.

I’m not so proud of my own behavior lately. I lost my favorite ball that I like to chew on, in a snowbank.

I demolished my ration of rawhides as well, so that meant I had to pull my hot-pink bone I had jammed in the couch cushions out for something on which to exercise my jaws. To make matters worse, one night when it was too cold to walk outside, my mom had me dancing with her to wear me out! It was fun, and then I slept really hard, but it’s hardly the image I have of myself as a big, tough dog. I think I’m getting a complex; and I hope no tree rats can see my antics through my windows at home. I really miss summertime. I like it warm, and it’s no fun trying to walk down an icy road when you’ve got long legs.

It’s like someone giving you the backwards legsweep, only when you look around, there’s no one to blame it on. So here I am; a big lummox who chews pink bones, dances, and can’t walk 50 yards down the road without almost doing the splits. Catch me if I fall, OK? Enough of my woes. One thing really tickled me last week, and that was seeing the two pups, Beauty and Bliss. They were so skinny when they arrived at the shelter, but when I went to visit them last, I could-

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866-4334 We had another short week at the center and therefore not much daily nutrition site or center news to report on.

The Ravishing Rubies Red Hat Society luncheon that was scheduled for Tuesday, Dec. 31, was cancelled due to the snow and icy road conditions. The place for January’s luncheon will be confirmed soon.

The liver-lover’s group reported that the liver Nicky Quernemoen prepared for Wednesday’s congregate meal was very tender and delicious. I forgot to sign up for that one and missed it. But the soup and salad potluck supper served at the Webster Baptist Church on New Year’s Eve was superb and Theresa Gloege, Gladys Beers, Margel Ruck and I enjoyed playing golf cards there while others played board games, etc. The movie selection of “Fly Wheel” was also enjoyed by all.

Apparently New Year’s Day was too quiet and boring, because between numerous phone calls, it was decided to play cards and pool at the center even though they had been previously canceled.

Theresa Gloege, Deb Korhonen, Carol Berglind, Gladys Beers, Bernie Boelter, Jane Wardean, Margel Ruck and I played cards while Earl Boelter, Harold Peterson, Dave Wardean, Pat O’Brien and Gene Johnson played pool.

Even though the men were outnumbered by the ladies, they seemed to have just as much fun and made just as much noise with all the laughter and talking going on. It is a good thing we don’t take our playing too seriously because we consistently forget whose turn it is to deal or play. And, yes, we had our usual array of goodies to snack

n’t believe my eyes! They are now like two little pork chops! They are so cute. Beauty has been adopted and will be going home this week. Bliss is hopeful she will be next. She is a cutie with her black coat and white chest, and white-tipped paws.

I have another duo to tell you about this week, only they are cats - not dogs. Jingles and Gizmo are two adult cats who arrived at the shelter after their owner passed away. They are super-nice cats and are real friendly, even though they are probably wondering how the heck they wound up in a shelter. They have grown up together, so the folks at the shelter would like to see them be adopted as a team. They will even waive the cost of adopting the second cat just so they can remain together. If you are cat-less and are thinking about getting one, why not consider these two? You could have one to warm each of your feet!

We dogs are good foot warmers, too. I have some friends who would love a chance to be your buddy.

Little Aurora, the Lab/springer-mix pup, is a sweetheart of a girl; Ozzy is a big, happy pup who wants to have a full-time family; Samuel is the distinguished gentleman of a dog who would just like to hang out with someone special; there’s Belle, the dainty springer-pointer mix puppy; and Rodger, the adult beagle, who is pretty low-key. There are other cats, too, besides our newcomers. Deirdre, Noah and Tynan are domestic shorthair sibling kittens; Morris, the adult orange tabby; and Shadow, a gray shorthair kitten.

That is about all the news I have for you this week.

I wonder what lies ahead in the new year? I didn’t make any resolutions because I was reminded that I am ruled by someone else, but I hope my wish for a kinder year for animals comes true. I want everyone who has a dog or cat to please have it spayed or neutered so that pet overpopulation may someday be a thing of the past, and I want everyone to treat their animals with kindness and patience and love. That’s not too much to ask, I don’t think. My selfish wish is for an early snow melt so I can find my blue ball, as well as all my big sticks, so I can march around the yard, twirling them, like the goofball I am accustomed to being. Happy New Year, everyone, and I’ll see you here next week.

HSBC is saving lives, one at a time. www.hsburnettcty.org 715-866-4096.

Webster Senior Center on.

I am very grateful for all the relatives and friends who attended the funeral of my brother, Stanley Smith, on Saturday. It was also great to have my children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren visiting at my home on Friday and Saturday.

One of our seniors, whose name I shall leave unmentioned, had the unfortunate experience of getting their vehicle stuck out on the ice while fishing on Saturday and had to be pulled out. I hope that enough fish were caught to make the bad experience worthwhile.

Deb Korhonen and sister Judy Baker enjoyed having all five of Judy’s children and families, except Yvonne, at Judy’s home over the weekend for their annual Christmas party. Between 20 and 25 family members ate Judy’s prime rib dinner and other goodies, and playing numerous games with lots of fun prizes.

Gladys Beers, Margel Ruck, Theresa Gloege and I were among those who attended the Sunday afternoon matinee of the movie “Marley and Me.” There were quite a number of people heard quietly blowing their noses and wiping tears from their eyes between the laughter of the hilarious scenes and the sad ones. Of course we then had to hurry home to get there in time to watch the football game between the Minnesota Vikings and Philadelphia Eagles.

The Friends of the Library will be hosting a retirement party for Maxine Peterson from 1 to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 10, at the Burnett Community Library. The public is

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Karen Mangelsen

Beverly Brunclik, Donald Albee and Don Schleiss were supper guests of Judy Albee on New Year’s Eve. Donna and Gerry Hines, Diana, John, Karen and Hank Mangelsen, Lida and Don Nordquist, Inez and Arvid Pearson and Lorri McQuade were Wednesday evening guests of Marlene Swearingen. They enjoyed a time fo playing cards to celebrate the New Year.

Gene and Donna Crosby, Judy Albee, Don Schleiss, Shorty, Melissa, Tyler and Katie Crosby and Tom, Sunshine and Isaac Crosby were dinner guests of Garry and Beth Crosby on New Year’s Day. Hank and Karen Mangelsen visited Jake, Holly, Hannah and Grace Mangelsen Friday evening.

Don and Lida Nordquist went to Bloomington, Minn., Saturday and stayed overnight with Bunny Johnson. On Sunday, they went to the home of their daughter, Joleen and Richard Funk. They helped grandson Rick Funk celebrate his birthday.

Karen and Hank Mangelsen visited Juliann Jensen in Rice Lake Saturday.

Daya and Jordan Lawrence visited Ronda and Maynard Mangelsen Saturday afternoon. Supper guests later that day were Jean, Terry and Bria Williamson.

Karen Mangelsen will collect real estate taxes for the town of LaFollette at the town hall on Wednesday, Jan. 21, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. She will also accept tax payments at the LaFollette caucus on Jan. 17 (receipts would be sent later).

News from the Service PV2 Nick Ward has completed Army Basic Combat training at Fort Jackson, S.C. After the holidays, Ward will report to Fort Leonard Wood, Mo., for advanced training as a heavy equipment operator.

Ward is a member of the Minnesota Army National Guard and the son of Ben and Kathie Ward of rural Cushing and a 2007 graduate of St. Croix Falls High School. – submitted

Mary Klar invited to attend and help wish Maxine a happy retirement.

Our special thanks go to Ruby’s Pantry for their donation of fresh vegetables and cantaloupe to the nutrition program.

Our thoughts and prayers continue to go out for Berenice Quernemoen, Bev Mosher, Bob Kellberg and Don Brand. Our prayers also go out to the family of Bob Spafford in his recent passing.

January 1 is the beginning of a new year and another chance to make realistic resolutions that we can actually keep. We often hear stated that “today is the first day of the rest of my life.” Whether our resolutions be physical things like giving up smoking, losing weight or getting more exercise, we need to forget about past failures, regrets and disappointments and focus on being a kinder, gentler person, and getting our spiritual life in order and keep our focus on God – which is where it belongs. We should never do anything which we would be afraid to do if it were the last hour of our life. We need to ask ourselves, at the end of every day, week, month and year, if we could possibly have done better. “I to Christ my life have given, ever His alone to be; Oh, what peace and blessed assurance, that He has a plan for me!” - Thiesen. “They entered into….an oath to walk in God’s Law, and to observe and do all the commandments of the Lord, our Lord.” – Nehemiah 10:28-31.

See you at the center.

Cloverton-Markville Two former longtime residents of Markville, Minn., have passed away. Blanche Howard died at age 99 at her residence in Mora and Billie Stuart also died. Only the oldtimers of our little community may remember them well.

May they rest in peace.

Marlene and Don Mishler stopped and had a nice visit with Sandi and Dave Drake on Saturday. Then on Sunday, the two couples served the meal before services at the Zion Lutheran Church.

Ed Carlin thoroughly enjoyed his ice-fishing excursion with sons Dale and Bob, and son-in-law Robbie, on Little Tamarack River recently. The group brought in about 30 crappies.

Some former residents had the pleasure of a visit from Shirley and Jerry Blokzyl during the past week or so. First of all, they went to see Esther and Jim Vink, who now live at an assisted-care home in Pine City, Minn. The Blokzyls

report that the Vinks are doing really well. Another visit was to the Elderwood Home in Hinckley, Minn., to spend some quality time with Maynard Monson. Maynard, by the way, is currently in Arizona staying with one of his sons for a few weeks.

Speaking of former residents, many of you know Sharon and Phil Nolan who used to live in Cloverton, Minn. Well, Sharon and her husband, Doug Panek, and Phil and his wife, Helen, were joined by Marlene and Don Mishler and another couple from Pine City, Minn., for a lovely dinner at the Panek home. Sharon prepared a meal headed by a venison and pork roast. The Mishlers report that they had a wonderful time.

Prior to that, Don had been laid up for over a week with his bad back. Lots of bed rest, Aleve, and hot/cold packs finally brought him to his feet again.

Eleanor and Melvin Elliott joined about 30 other people

for the annual New Year’s Eve party at the Hay Creek Outpost this year. Everyone had a very enjoyable time.

Since she has just been hanging around home these days, Jan Streiff had the chance to enjoy a group of turkeys who have come to her yard several times recently.

Del Schirmer, son of Deloris, has been in Colorado visiting his son, Josh, and while there, took a little job as a snow-boarding instructor at $25/hour. Good for him.

Deloris also mentioned that she still has “mooching” deer and birds coming to her yard, which she enjoys.

My husband, Dave Baker, and I are also feeding the birds again this year. We have not, however, had any finches or grosbeaks so far. How about the rest of you?

We miss these birds.

Where have all the birds gone?

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TOWN TALK/COUNTRY CHATTER Lewis

653-4281 Written for last week.

"Happy Birthday" was sung to LouAnn Gackle and Dennis Bohn on Sunday, Dec. 28, at the Lewis church.

Birthday cake and other goodies were served after the

Frederic Senior Center Monday, Dec. 29, 2008, Spades was played with the following winners: Hazel Hoffman in first place, Jim Bly in second place, Vi Luke in third place and Shirley Sandquist in fourth place.

Whist was played on Tuesday. Wednesday is Pokeno afternoon.

Thursday, Jan. 1, we held our annual New Year’s holiday potluck with cards and games to follow. An enjoyable day.

Friday, Pokeno at 12:30 p.m. Our monthly meeting was held at 1:30 p.m. with refreshments following meeting.

Saturday, Jan. 3, potluck dinner and celebration of the January birthdays. Those having birthdays are Arnie Borchert, Donald Danielson and Robert Larsen.

We are happy to report the tax aides will be here at 8:30 a.m. to noon on Monday, Feb. 12, and Thursday, March 12. An appointment signup sheet will be available with a slot for date and time. This is preferred but walk-ins can wait for openings in between when possible. Be sure and bring your necessary papers with you when your appointment time is scheduled. This is a wonderful service available to us.

Monday, Jan. 5, Donald Danielson celebrated his birthday at the center. Happy 90th. We wish our morning coffee pal, Susie Lenz a quick recovery after breaking her arm last week.

Stub Ruhn and Lloyd Nelson are hospitalized. Dorothy La Doucer is convalesing at the Pioneer Home at Luck.

Charlie Freeberg is also ill. Get well quick.

Have a happy, healthy 2009.

Births Joshua and Jennifer Johnson of Mankato, Minn., are pleased to announce the birth of their daughter, Celia Ann, on Dec. 10, 2008, at Immanuel St. Joseph’s Hospital in Mankota. She weighed 7 lbs., 10 oz.

Grandparents are Martin and Karen Johnson of Centuria and Joseph and Darlene Mocal of Mankato. Greatgrandparents are Edna Sorensen of Cushing, Genevieve Mocal of Mankato, Minn., and Rudolph and Viola Koopman of Kasota, Minn. – submitted

service by Carol and Dennis Bohn.

Last week Sunday the D.O.G.S and teachers gave craft items to everyone who attended the church. Gifts included handcrafted Christmas trees made from wooden craft sticks plus tiny, fragile angels.

Lots of ice underfoot. Awfully easy to slip and fall these days.

The men’s church choir will sing a special number next Sunday at the service.

Sympathy is extended to Sandy Nelson Berg in the death of her husband, Greg Berg, on last Wednesday at Marquette, Mich. Sandy’s brothers Wally and Curtis and spouses went to Marquette to be supportive. Sandy and Greg have been married around five years.

Sympathy, too, to Betty and Ken Nelson, who share Sandy’s loss of a loved one.

Written for this week.

Despite the doom and gloom weather forecast for Saturday night’s Jam Session on Jan. 3, at the Lewis Church, there was a good turnout at the event. Almost 80 according to organizer, Brad Alden. Another successful get-together.

Bernice Abrahamzon It was Communion Sunday on Jan. 4, at the Lewis church. Assisting Pastor Tom Cook were JoAnne Carlson, worship leader; LaVerne Leep and Marlene Nelson, ushers; Communion stewards, LaVonne Boyer and Carl Warndahl and Scripture reader, Dave Gorrenson.

The men’s choir sang “We Three Kings,” quite an impressive group minus one, as Scott Nelson didn’t feel well.

Alice and Charles Ford served goodies in the fellowship hall following the service.

The sanctuary was still decorated with poinsettia plants, decorated tree, burning Christ child candle standing alone in the Advent wreath, the Nativity scene set up by Robin Peterson on the altar, etc.

The NW Regional Writers will meet Friday, Jan. 9, at 1 p.m., in the community room, Sunrise Apts., Frederic. The assignment is to write on “Almost on Empty.” Dues for 2009 will be collected any time in the current year.

Hi to Emma Jensen and Doris Pedersen at Frederic Nursing and Rehabilitation, and to Jody Mrutt, Danbury.

Anyone interested in the church programming for 2009 is welcome to attend the meeting this Saturday at the Lewis church from 9 a.m. – noon. Your input is important.

Siren Senior Center It has been a sad time in our household this week; our family has lost a brother/uncle and a very dear friend, Bud (Emmett) O’Connor and Harris Johnson. They both led very active lives until leaving for nursing homes several years ago. Bud was 89 years old and had moved back to his vacation roots in Webster after retiring from his place of employment in Pueblo, Colo. Harris celebrated his 91st birthday several weeks before his death. He retired to Siren in 1994 from St. Paul, Minn., and spent his remaining years enjoying his many friends, playing golf and participating in the activities at the Siren Senior Center. They both will be sadly missed.

Hopefully, if the weather permits, by the time you read this our center should be decorated for January. It is such a big job setting everything up for the Christmas holidays, it is too bad we can’t leave everything for at least for a couple of months But we don’t operate that way and thus change our décor every month. Whatevermonth it is, the gals who do this do a good job, and our center always looks nice and inviting.

We were back to our normal activities this week, but we didn’t have a lot of people participating in cards or dime Bingo. Winners at 500 this week were Rick Hustad, Gerry Vogel, Neil Olson and Ralph Groves. Spades winners were, Anke Olesen, Marjorie Nyberg, Darlene Groves,

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Lorna Erickson and Dorothy Cronquist.

Our Dining at Five will be held this Thursday, Jan. 8; if you haven’t made reservations do so now. Call 715-3492845 or 715-349-7810 for reservations, as CeCe always manages to squeeze in a few more diners.

I haven’t received any information on the tax assistance people but keep in touch with the center and we will relay any information to you that we receive.

The good news at the center is that Don Brand is up and rolling around the center and Gladys Mansfield is out of Abbott Northwestern Hospital and is at Grantsburg in their nursing facility.

Haven’t heard for sure but maybe the Feet First Clinic will be at the center on the 19th. They had to cancel last month because of the weather, so if you want to get clipped give the center a call and put your name on the reservation sheet.

Our thoughts and prayers are still going out to Bea Wallace who is in the Spooner Nursing Facility. If you are down that way stop in and see her as she welcomes all company and cards.

The center is open daily, Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Our center telephone number is 715-3497810 and in order to make reservations for the noon dinner call 715-349-2845. Stay warm and healthy.

St. Croix Valley Senior Center Welcome to the New Year 2009. The center was open only three days last week, but there was still much activity going on.

Tuesday was exercise and Skipbo cards in the morning, with 500 cards played in the afternoon. Winners were Don Benson, Olga Young and Audrey McNurlin. Domino winners were Deloris Benson, George Meixner and Ione Meixner.

New Year’s Eve, approximately 40 members and friends enjoyed a potluck supper. This was followed by 500 cards.

Friday, the Bridge group met and played in the morning.

Afternoon Bingo winners of the coverall game were Laurie Lambert and Jeanne Thomfohrda.

If the snowstorms of last week have you thinking ahead about downsizing, cleaning out closets or your garage, etc., remember the spring sale at the senior center. We would welcome and be grateful for any donations.

U-Care Insurance will again be having an open meeting at the center on Friday, Jan. 16, at 9 a.m., which is open to the public.

Happy birthday to those with January birthdays: Don and Deloris Benson, Carol LeVasseur, Peg Frey, Janet Len Rios, Evie Podeszwa, Jeanne Thomfohrda, Carol Olson and Olga Young.

Get-well wishes to Harriet Peterson, who fell recently and fractured her arm. Sympathy is extended to the family of Verone Pratt.

Remember to stop by the center for fresh coffee and treats and to pick up a monthly calendar of events.

Siren Written for last week

I hope you all had a great Christmas and Santa was good to you. Can you believe it, they year 2008 is over. I wish the best for you all in the new year.

Congratulations to elementary student Derek Highstrom; middle schooler, Hunter Wickstrom and high schooler, Nathaniel Reynolds, for being chosen Siren School’s students of the week.

Congratulations to Charlie Brown for being chosen Siren School’s prep of the week.

Congratulations to new parents, Danny and Karla Peterson on the birth of their second daughter, Lucy Ellen, born on Dec. 22.

Art and Bev Beckmark enjoyed Christmas Day at their home, entertaining Art’s aunt, Violet Beckmark of Siren and their grandson, Darren Zuech of Chetek and his little daughter, Emily. In the evening they received a call from their grandson, Ross Beckmark, of Bremerton, Wash. Dec. 26 found them out after-Christmas shopping during the day and in the evening they enjoyed dinner out at Madden’s to celebrate their 49th wedding anniversary.

Sympathy to the family of Faye Russ who passed away Dec. 20.

Sympathy to the family of Edward “Eddie” Baker who passed away Dec. 28.

There will be a spaghetti dinner/benefit for Laura “Sissy”

Coulter on Saturday, Jan. 17, at the Burnett County Moose Lodge on Hwy. 70, north of Siren. The dinner will be served from 1 to 5 p.m. Adults $6 and kids 10 and under $4. For more info, call Sonny at 715-349-5266.

Written for this week

We were lucky this past weekend as the snow predicted

by TV weathermen simply fizzled out and we didn’t get much. For some reason Old Man Winter has it in for us this year. We are getting an old-fashioned winter with lots of snow. This is, however, a dream come true for snowmobilers as they have been left high and dry, so to speak, for several years. I think a lot of them got rid of their machines, as there doesn’t seem to be as many out and about as there used to be.

Don’t forget if you are planning on coming to wish Don Taylor a happy retirement, it is this Saturday at the Lodge

by Crooked Lake. The social hour starts at 6:30 p.m., and if you wish to roast and toast him, that starts at 7:30 p.m.

Enjoy your free time, Don. Congratulations to elementary student, Elaina Tigerina; middle schooler, John D’Jock and high schooler, Tiara Hanson for being chosen Siren School’s students of the week.

For all the friends and relatives of Maxine Peterson, don’t forget to stop in at the Burnett County Library on Sat.,

Jan. 10, to wish her a happy retirement. The party is from 1 to 3 p.m., so come and enjoy coffee and cake and wish her well.

There is a Relay For Life Kickoff for Burnett County on Thursday, Jan. 8, at the Lodge by Crooked Lake, from 5 to 8 p.m. For more info, call 800-947-0487, ext. 2070.

For those of you who give blood each year, the American Red Cross will be at the Siren Covenant Church Tuesday, Jan. 13, from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. So mark you calendars. This event is sponsored by the Lund-Brown American Legion Auxiliary Post No. 132.

If you are a parent, 4-H leader or an older 4-H’er, there will be a session on where 4-H is going in Burnett County on Saturday, Jan. 10, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Burnett County Government Center.

On Saturday, Jan. 3, the descendents of Wilber “Woody” and Clarice Woods got together at the home of Jennifer Lee and son, Tanner’s for their annual Christmas party. Of the original seven children, four remain and with their kids and kid’s kids, plus the kids of those who are gone, it turns out to be quite a group. Over 50 attended. Art and Bev Beckmark joined them again this year, as Art is a cousin of the Wood’s clan and spent many years at Woody and Clarice’s home.

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TOWN TALK/ COUNTRY CHATTER Koda is a 3-year-old American Eskimo, neutered male. He has a beautiful white coat and a winning personality. Koda is a happy fellow who was raised in a family with older children. He is smart and talented. He knows “Sit, Stay, Come, Down, Off, Dance and Speak” commands. Koda gets along with other dogs and cats after introduction. He does have one request and that is that you don’t pull on his tail. He is house-trained and loves attention; more the better. Koda is looking for a new home without small children and a chance to be a canine with a domain.

Arnell Humane Society finished out 2008 having helped 926 animals. Toward the end of the year we began taking in more and more animals from people losing their jobs and homes.

The strays are constant but the number of surrendered pets has increased dramatically. Sadly, it is a sign of our times and will undoubtedly continue into 2009. Arnell will try to meet this increase in need with extra effort in finding new homes for our deserving wards and by helping families keep their loved pets.

Annual Polk County dog licenses are due at the end of January. In most townships, a notice will come with your real estate tax statement and licenses are obtainable by mail from your township or village. Renters should contact their township or village clerk to purchase a 2009 dog license. All dogs are

required to have annual licenses no matter where they live, in town or in the country. The dog license you buy will help to support Arnell Memorial Humane Society and provide your pet with identification to find his way home.

A current rabies vaccination is required for licensing and a few veterinary clinics are offering vaccination clinics on Saturday, Jan. 10, to make this legal requirement easy to meet. Veterinary clinics offering this service on Saturday morning, Jan. 10, are: Armstrong Veterinary in Star Prairie, Clayton Veterinary Care, Clear Lake Veterinary Service and Northwest Wisconsin Veterinary Service in Amery. Community Pet Hospital in Amery will offer a shot clinic on Saturday, Jan. 17.

Please call these clinics for details and the hours of their vaccination clinic. These vaccination clinics are an excellent opportunity to keep your pet safe and legal.

Arnell Memorial Humane Society, 715 268-7387 or online at arnellhumane.org.

Arnell Humane Society Happy Tails

Await

Luck Senior Center

by Kathy Mueller

I need to apologize for failing to get my letters in for the last two weeks. Those holiday deadlines always throw me for a loop.

We are now back to our usual open hours of four days a week, Tuesdays through Friday, from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Marlene Denissen is our hostess three days a week. You must come in and try her homemade soup or chili – believe me, it’s good. Jacquie and Jim Hutton will continue to be host/hostess on three Wednesdays, and the Rural American Bank on the other Wednesday. Come in also to visit and spend some time with friends. The more in our place, the merrier. Remember, the pool table is always there and asking to be used.

Our condolences to the family and friends of Dennis Christensen, who passed away last week. Dennis was a regular at our place and he will be missed. I still ride a bicycle I bought from Dennis a few years ago. He could put together a pretty good machine with spare parts and sell them re-

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ally cheap.

Many thanks to Renae and Michael Tarino, from St. Anthony Park, Minn., who made a generous Christmas donation to the center. It is much appreciated. (Actually Renae is my daughter and I could not be more proud of her and her husband.)

We are already making preparations for the Luck Winter Carnival, which happens the weekend of Valentine’s Day this year.

We will again be serving good food including barbecues and pie at the center on Saturday, Feb. 14, between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m.

Several of our members are snowbirds and have left for warmer climates already.

Sylvia and Gaylan Jensen left on Christmas Day and Eiler Ravnholt and Marlys Pedersen have probably left by now also.

Dave and I plan to leave this week.

We still do have foot care by Trudy on the second Wednesday of every month.

Call the center for an appointment or Trudy herself at 715-327-4423.

Orange

Fran Krause joined the Mark Krause family for a soup supper at the Baptist church New Year’s Eve. The Mark Krauses attended the Glover family get-together on Saturday evening.

Reeny Neinstadt took her grandchildren back to Cadott after spending a few days.

The Mike Schanke family returned home after spending five days here.

The Dean Peterson family returned to Iowa after spending the Christmas holiday at their cabin.

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Doris Schauers daughters Julie and Jean, from California, are spending time here.

Maxine Stone really enjoyed all the cards, letters and visitors for her 99th birthday.

The Tony O’Brien family and Steve O’Brien and boys had their Christmas gettogether with Pat and Nancy O’Brien on Saturday.

Tim O’Brien visited Jack and LaVonne O’Brien on Saturday.

Amery Senior Center

by Susan Shachtman, assistant director

Happy New Year! I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas and New Year’s. Now that we are in 2009 there are lots of upcoming events to tell you about.

Our next birthday party will take place on Thursday, Jan. 8, at 11:45 a.m. You don’t have to have a January birthday to attend.

We also offer a free blood pressure clinic that day, from 11 a.m. - noon.

The very popular and successful Lode Stone Antique Road Show will be returning to Centennial Hall on Sunday, Jan. 25, from 1 – 3 p.m. Larry and Linnea Phillipson, as well as Mark Cilloti, will be appraising your items to determine their value.

Admission is $2 per person and we ask that you limit the number of your items to two. Coffee and cookies will be available and the public is welcome!

Lee Elmer and Friends will be back for a performance night on Thursday, Jan. 29, at 7 p.m. Performers will need to sign up with Lee Elmer ahead of time. Admission is $1 and a donation to the band is also suggested. You won’t want to miss this event!

If you’re feeling crafty, join us on Feb. 10, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., for a basket weaving class. In one fun class, you will create and take home a 7-1/2 x 7-1/2 square napkin basket using rattan reed. Preregister for this class through WITC at 800-243-9482, ext. 4221.

Our first trip of 2009 will be to the Old Log Theater to see “Alone Together” on Thursday, Feb. 26. This is an entertaining and funny show and includes a complete luncheon with a choice of four entrees. The cost is $54 for members and $66 for non-

members. Stop by the senior center before Feb. 16, to make your reservation and pay for the trip.

We are really excited about the Elvis Experience show that will take place on March 28, at 7 p.m., at the TAC. This is a family run organization featuring Steve and Tommy Marcio. Steve and Tommy will take you through the many different eras of Elvis’ career. Come join us for this amazing evening of music tributing “The King of Rock and Roll”! A silent auction will be held at the same time. Tickets are $20 for preferred seating, $15 for regular seating, and $17 at the door. Tickets can be purchased at Chet Johnson Drug, Amery Senior Center, City Hall and Bremer Bank.

Our German Club has really taken off and we are always looking for new members. We meet the fourth Monday of the month at 1 p.m. and dues are $5 per year.

Every gathering has included sharing treats, histories, and stories so we encourage you to come and try it out.

We are starting another new group called Conversational Spanish. It is a group for people who are learning Spanish or want to brush up on the language. We will have coffee and cookies available.

Starting Jan. 14, we will meet on the second and fourth Wednesdays at 1 p.m.

The pool tournament winners were Paul Seidel in first and Val Hansen in second place. The Wii bowling tournament winners were Mary Fisher in first, Paul Seidel in second and Ed O’Neill in third. Congratulations!

Have a safe and wonderful week.

Interstate Park Nature story time ST. CROIX FALLS – A popular program for pre-school children and their parents will start up again in January at Wisconsin Interstate Park. Thursdays at 10 a.m., Jan. 8 through March, Naturalist Julie Fox will share a story and activity with preschoolers and their parents at the Ice Age Center.

A short activity following the story will reinforce the story's nature-related theme. Nature story time will generally last between 30-45 minutes, depending on the participants. "It is a great opportunity for parents to get out to the park

with their little ones during this time of the year," commented Fox. Participants will spend time indoors and outdoors, weather permitting, so parents should dress their children accordingly.

Interstate Park is located in St. Croix Falls, on Hwy. 35 just one-half-mile south of Hwy. 8. Nature story time is free of charge, but a Wisconsin State park sticker is required to enter the park. Annual passes for 2009 are $25 for Wisconsin residents or $35 for nonresidents. For more information call Julie at 715- 4833747. – submitted

A Waiting Child Anthony May 5, 1992

Anthony is outgoing and a great conversationalist, and he will keep you laughing all day long. He has a great sense of humor, is very intelligent and always enjoys a challenge. Anthony’s interests include computers, reading, electronic games, cooking and music. He plays the cello and is interested in learning other instruments. Anthony has also participated in band and as a member of a local orchestra.

Anthony’s favorite classes include science, math, social studies and language arts. He aspires to become a game designer when he gets older.

His foster family describes Anthony as a bright and intelligent child who will do well with a family that can challenge his intellectual abilities. He enjoys indoor or family activities and also likes his alone time. Anthony is looking for a dependable family that values truth and honesty. He needs a forever family who will help him succeed and become an even more promising young man.

For more information about Anthony

or other Wisconsin children waiting for adoptive homes, call Adoption Resources of Wisconsin at 414-475-1246 or 800-762-8063 or visit the Web site at www.wiadopt.org.

Check out the Leader’s e-edition @ www.the-leader.net

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St. Croix Valley Shrine Club installs offificcers at annual Christmas party

by Milt Helmer BALDWIN - The newly elected officers of the active St. Croix Valley Shrine Club were duly installed in ceremonies at the Coachman Supper Club at Baldwin, on Friday, Jan. 2.

Jerry Bristol, club president for the year 2008, served as master of ceremonies. After a buffet-style banquet dinner, President Bristol introduced several visiting dignitaries including past potentates and a newly initiated Shriner.

Cheryl Hoffman, president of the Shrine Hospital Auxiliary, gave a report citing that her group provided 48 Christmas stockings to the children at the Shrine Hospital in Minneapolis this Christmas. She also announced due to the changes in educational unit in the hospital, they will no longer be accepting General Mills labels and Land O’ Lakes bottle caps. These items can be given directly to schools in your area.

According to Hoffman however, many items will be accepted and used at the hospital, like the pop tabs and hotel shampoos and soaps.

Larry Reimenschneider of the Zor Divan gave a brief report on the ceremonial at the Dells by stating it was one of the best ever with many new Nobles being initiated. He mentioned the emphasis this year will be on membership and asked each of the Nobles in the St. Croix Valley to come up with one petition each this year. He also suggested the Nobles help support the

Newly installed officers and appointed Nobles are shown immediately following the ceremony on Friday, Jan. 2, at the Coachman Supper Club in Baldwin. Pictured (L to R) front row is: Ron Liebl, chaplain; Jack Thomas, treasurer; Rod Rommel, secretary; Barry Ausen, vice president, and Gary Melstrom, president. Back row: Milt Helmer, Zor correspondent; Jim Hines, hosptial representative; Dave Vold and Jerry DuBois, Roadrunners; Doug Hoffman, installing marshal and Vern Engebretson, installing officer. Missing were Bob Hering, trout pond chair and Jerry Wilkens, captian of Road Runners. - Photo by Tom Helmer Shrine Circus ticket sales, because this is the biggest fundraiser of the year for the Zor Shrine.

Reimenschneider also related that the next ceremonial will be in Menomonie, the end of May and he would like to see many new Nobles presented at that time. Zor will pay for 2 hotel nights and the banquet for new Nobles.

Sporting Clays Chair Barry Ausen reported that tickets are now available for next springs gun raffle. With $7,500 in guns as prizes, this event is expected to be another fine moneymaker.

Don Page, veteran promoter and Noble from River Falls presented Cheryl Hoffman with $145 from his

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POLK COUNTY LIBRARY NEWS St. Croix Falls Public Library The Big Read is back!

Our Big Read selection is the 1903 classic “The Call of the Wild,” by Jack London.

Jerked from his comfortable home and sold as a sled dog, Buck’s harsh journey through the Klondike wilderness leads him back to his instinctual roots. Adventure, perseverance, and survival play prominent roles in this unforgettable tale, a familiar parallel to the profit-seeking fur traders, lumberjacks and settlers of the St. Croix Valley. Mark your calendar for the Klondike Kickoff Event, Saturday, Jan. 24, 1-4 p.m., at the Wert Family Nature Center and the St. Croix Scenic National Riverway Visitor Center. Featuring: Guided tours, literary and folk arts activities, sled dog demos and a program.

Jack London: Work and Life, a literary community education course led by Dr. Carolyn Wedin, will be offered in conjunction with activities of the Big Read program. Funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts and the Wisconsin Humanities Council, educators, librarians and interested readers are welcome to register and enjoy an in- depth look at turn-of-the-century adventurer, renegade and author, Jack London.

The course is offered through the community education programs in Frederic and Osceola. Sessions will meet at Fred-

eric High School, Mondays, 6:30-9 p.m., Jan. 12-Feb. 16. Contact Ann Fawver, Director of Community Education, Frederic Schools, 715-327-4868, fawvera@frederic.k12.wi.us, for more information. (This course is available for 15 hours of Continuing Education Units.)

Osceola Intermediate School, Tuesdays, 6:30-9 p.m., Jan. 13-27, Feb. 10-24. (No class Feb. 3). Contact Dani Pratt, director of community education, Osceola School District, 715-294-2127 ext.

407, comed@osceola.k12.wi.us, for more information.

Technology Free wireless is available at the library.

Also, visit the library Web site www.stcroixfallslibrary.org to get information on the building project, programs at the library and much, much more!

Story hour Listen to stories, create great art and have fun with other kids and parents every Wednesday, 10:30 a.m.

Hours, contact The library is open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. every day, except Saturday, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Closed on Sunday. 715-483-1777. Email: scflibrary@ifls.lib.wi.us. Online: www.stcroixfallslibrary.org.

Clear Lake Public Library Regular library hours Monday: Noon - 7 p.m.; Tuesday: noon 6 p.m.; Wednesday: 3 - 9 p.m.; Thursday: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.; Friday: noon - 5 p.m.; and

Saturday: 9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. We can be reached by phone at 715-263-2802 or by email at clearlakepl@ifls.lib.wi.us.

Milltown Public Library Rescheduled event Terry Fisk, the co-author of “Wisconsin Road Guide to Haunted Locations,” has rescheduled his presentation at the Milltown Public Library. Please join us on Saturday, Jan. 10, at 7 p.m., for this hair-raising event.

Book club Calling all bibliophiles! The Milltown book club will gather again on Jan. 28, at 7 p.m. No assigned books, no stodgy questions. This will be a time for book lovers to gather, share and inspire. We’ll post all the discussed books on our Web site.

Gamers club Play with the new Wii until 7 p.m. on Thursdays. This is only open to high school and middle school teenagers who have a library card with under $10 in fines.

We are wireless Bring your laptops to the Milltown Public Library and enjoy our free, fast wireless Internet access. No library card necessary.

Story hour Milltown Public Library offers story time every Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. yearround. Story times are free and are designed for children under 6 and their caregivers. Each story time lasts 30 to 45 minutes and includes time to browse and check out books.

Perk up We now proudly offer Wren Blend coffee at the Milltown Library all day, every day we’re open! This organic, fair trade coffee tastes fantastic. Meet with friends in our coffee lounge which now has extra seating, or surf the Web on your laptop while watching the hustle and bustle of Milltown’s Main Street. Our goal is to make your library the living room of the community – please check out and support this newest effort!

Friends of the Library Take your love of the Milltown Library to the next level by joining the Friends of the Milltown Public Library. Learn more about this new group at their next meeting, open to the public, on Thursday, Jan. 8, at 7 p.m. This group can use as much or as very little of your time and talents as you care to give. A friends group will benefit the library by assisting with fundraisers, advising the director on library programs, and making the library eligible for more grants. Please call the library at 715-825-2313 if you are interested in the Friends of the Milltown Public Library.

Hours The library hours are Monday through Thursday 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.; Friday 10 a.m.

– 5 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.; Sunday closed.

Balsam Lake Public Library

Frederic Public Library Are you interested in serving as a library trustee?

The Frederic Library Board of Trustees has a vacancy for a term that will expire June 30, 2010. The library board directs the programs and services of the library, and meets the first Monday of each month at 6 p.m.

Applications will be accepted through Wednesday, Jan. 28, so please drop by the library soon to leave your contact information.

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 “winter,” so be sure to dress warmly.

What will the book groups read in January?

The Thursday Morning Reading Group will meet Jan. 15, at 10 a.m. to discuss “My Sister’s Keeper,” by Jodi Picoult. This is a complex story centering on 13-year-old Anna, who refuses to donate a kidney after years of having her bone marrow and blood used to keep her sister Kate alive.

The Evening Book Group will meet Thursday, Jan. 22, at 7 p.m. to talk about “I Know This Much Is True,” by Wally Lamb, a novel about Dominick Birdsey, whose entire life has been compromised and constricted by anger and fear by the schizophrenic twin brother he both deeply loves and resents, and by the past they shared with their adoptive father. Copies are available through the library, and new participants are always welcome.

Friends of the Frederic Library annual meeting The Friends annual meeting will be held at the library Thursday, Jan. 29, at 6:30 p.m. The group meets four times each year, and planning for 2009 events and projects will be on the annual meeting agenda. If you would like to become a

Friend of the library, 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 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.

Wireless Internet access available The library offers wireless Internet access, so surf the ‘Net from your laptop without waiting to use the public computers. The laptop must have a wireless card installed in order to access the connection.

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.

Annie and her human companion, Amy Schorn, visit the Frederic Library to use the public computers. – Photo submitted

Amery Public Library “Point No Point,” by Mary Logue. A fine poet and writer of nonfiction books and young adult novels, Mary Logue’s popular Claire Watkins mystery series has a new entry. Set in Pepin County on the banks of the Mississippi River, the new Claire Watkins novel finds her faced with a naked man floating in the sultry August waters. The only clue to his identity is a tattoo of a tree on arm. Soon a local woman is found with a bullet wound to her forehead, her husband sobbing at her side. Is it suicide or murder?

The woman’s husband is Claire’s significant other, Rick’s best friend which complicates the investigation. Claire has been to dinner at their house and known them for years. To complicate matters Claire’s daughter, Meg, has new steady boyfriend, and Claire feels they may be on the verge of a deeper relationship than she feels Meg is ready for. Teen angst rears its head. Logue has written a taut, pell mell mystery seasoned with local settings and Wisconsinisms. “Point No Point” is a delicious mystery adventure for a cold winter evening.

Library notes Happy New Year to all library patrons.

Thank you for all the holiday remembrances. Gratitude is extended to Roy and Misha Liang for their gift of a Thomas the Tank engine table, bench, tracks and trains.

The kids are loving it. The caterpillar table purchased by the Amery Women’s Club arrived, so come and check it out if you are in the library.

Osceola Public Library

Story time resumed today, Jan. 7, at 10:30 a.m. If you can wade through the snowbanks, come and join us on Wednesdays for songs and stories with Elaine. Everyone is welcome, no sign-ups necessary.

Friends of the Library have their first meeting on Monday, Jan. 12, at 5:30 p.m.

Stop in if you are interested in becoming a friend or helping the library.

Friends of the Library Book Group meets on Monday, Jan. 12, at 7 p.m. to discuss “The Tortilla Curtain,” by T. Corregesson Boyle. Pick up a copy at the circulation desk and join us for a discussion of this thought provoking book which juxtaposes life in a gated community in California with the life of Mexican immigrants.

Teens Read will be joining the Big Read in St. Croix Falls by reading “Call of the Wild,” by Jack London. Revisit the frozen north with this classic tale. Pick up a book at the circulation desk and join us if you are a teen for a snack and book talk on Monday, Jan. 26, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.

Book groups at Willow Ridge and Golden Age Manor will be reading “Call of the Wild,” by Jack London on Thursday, Jan. 22. Large-print copies are available at the nursing homes.

Library hours Hours will be Monday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Tuesday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Wednesday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Thursday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Friday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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POLK COUNTY LIBRARY NEWS

Balsam Lake Public Library Tax forms We have been sent some of the tax forms.

Hopefully, more will be arriving. You may go to http://www.dor.state.wi.us/html/taxfor ms.html, and http://www.irs.gov/ to find printable tax forms.

Story time Story time is at 11 a.m. every Wednesday here at the library. All ages are welcome to join us for stories, crafts, music and snacks.

Going green Do you have extra canvas bags? Please bring your extras to the library – we will use them instead of plastic. Recycle and reuse – every little bit helps.

Food shelf We are now a food donation drop-off site for Loaves and Fishes Food Shelf, which serves Luck and Unity school districts. Our food for fines in November brought in 200 lbs. for the food shelf, because people brought food even if they had no fines, so we decided to be a drop-off site. Each bag of food that goes to a family needs canned meat, canned fruit, peanut butter, can of juice, box or bag of cereal, toilet paper and soap.

Friends of the Library Friends of the Library will meet Wednesday, Jan. 14, at 3 p.m., here at the library.

All interested people welcome.

Book club Our selection for January is “Raising Hell for Justice,” by David Obey. “A stirring memoir of a political warrior who has spent four decades fighting for social justice. But Obey’s book is also indispensable reading for those of all political persuasions who wish to understand how Congress has functioned - and sometimes not functioned - in modern times. Wisconsin Badgers will also relish the light Obey casts on the politics of his state and his elegiac memories of student life at its university.”

- Graham K. Wilson, chair, Department of Political Science, UW – Madison.” Book club will meet Wednesday, Jan. 21, at 3 p.m.

New books “Associate” by John Grisham, “Three Weeks to Say Goodbye” by C.J. Box, “Devil’s Punchbowl” by Greg Iles, “Mounting Fears” by Stuart Woods, “People of Thunder” by Michael Gear and Kathleen O’Neal, “Strange Bedpersons” by Jennifer Cruise.

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., Friday 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. E-mail: balsamlakepl@ifls.lib.wi.us.

Web site http://www.balsamlakepubliclibrary.org.

Osceola Public Library Adult winter reading program Cold nights, hot reads. Register at the Osceola Public Library. Read a book, any book, and report back to the library. For your first, third and fifth completed titles you will receive a special gift.

Friends of the Library meeting The Friends of the Osceola Public Library meeting will be Saturday, Jan. 17, 11 a.m. The group is a service-based group existing solely to support library programming and collections. Stop by their meeting to learn more.

Preschool story time Preschool story time is Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. Preschoolers and an accompanying caretaker are welcome to join director Nate on Thursday mornings for a half hour of stories and fun.

Book discussion “The Secret Life of Bees,” by Sue Monk Kidd, will be discussion Tuesday, Jan. 27, 6 p.m. Stop by the library to pick up a copy of the novel.

Family story times Story time is held on Wednesdays at 6 p.m., and Saturdays at 11 a.m. Toddlers through second-graders and an accompanying adult are invited to join Tiffany every Wednesday evening and Saturday morning for a themed half hour of fun, songs and stories.

Hours, contact Our hours are Monday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Friday noon to 5 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Our phone number is 715-294-2310, and our Web address is www.osceolapubliclibrary.org.

Luck Public Library Preschool story hour will be from 11 a.m. to noon on Wednesdays.

Food For Fines is over now, but we would like to thank everyone who opted to pay their library overdue fines with food this month. Together we collected over 400 items to be donated to the local food shelf. What a great way to begin the new year.

Kid Yoga will be held at the Luck Library Thursdays at 1 p.m. from Jan. 8 – Feb. 12. This class is being offered through Luck Community Ed. Recommended ages is 18 months – 5 years of age. Parents and kids will learn the basic concepts such as breathing and yoga posture as well as some child appropriate yoga positions.

Course fee is $13.71 per parents/ child

team. For multiple children in the same family, each additional child is $4. Call 472-2152 ext. 103 for more information or to register.

Things with Strings/Knitting group meets every Wednesday at the Luck Library from 3 – 6 p.m. Join us for all or part of the time. We love newcomers. Come, chat, share and relax. Everyone welcome.

Bring your projects.

Hours We will be open from 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.

Monday – Thursday. Fridays we will be open 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Saturday we will be open from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Bookmarks with our new hours are available at the library.

Centuria Public Library

New services Recently, the Centuria Public Library has had the equipment necessary to offer wireless Internet services to the public installed. If you own your own laptop and wish to log onto the Internet, you can do it right from the library. No library card is needed.

In addition to the free wireless Internet access, the Centuria Public Library has been given through the support of the Unity Lions Club, a CCTV reader machine, which enlarges print for individuals with

vision problems. This machine is available to be used by anyone that requires the magnification of print free of charge and without the use of a library card. Gratitude is extended to the Unity Lions Club for providing this reader machine to the Centuria Public Library.

Regular library hours Monday: Noon - 5 p.m.; Tuesday: noon 7 p.m.; Wednesday: noon - 5 p.m.; Thursday: noon - 7 p.m.; Friday: closed; and Saturday: 10 a.m. - noon.

Polk County Library Federation Celebrate the New Year by visiting all 10 public libraries in Polk County. The 2009 Polk Information Guide has the latest photos of all the libraries. Look for the new addition at your local library.

Here are seven ways your public library can help during troubled economic times: 1. You can get any book at the library.

2. Libraries have free videos and DVDs. 3. Every library has kids activities; weekly story times, and summer reading programs.

4. Adult programming is offered at all libraries. Check the library pages to see what is being offered; knitting, beading, author lectures, books clubs and more.

5. Make new friends.

6. Find a new job; use the public access computers to do job searching; all libraries have local and regional newspapers to search for job ads.

7. Libraries listen to consumers. Tell your librarian what you want or need; want a special speaker on a given topic, need story times at a time more convenient? Need more books on a special topic, let your library director know.

Start 2009 with your library card in hand and visit all of the 10 Polk County Libraries. Check it out.

The director is Colleen Gifford, assistant director/youth services is Molly Kessler and the library clerk is Stephanie Fansler. Please call the Polk County Library Federation for more information, 715-485-8680.

Dresser Public Library is located at 117 S. Central Ave., Dresser, WI 54009. The Dresser Public Library Board of Trustees will hold its monthly meeting Monday, Jan. 12, at 6:30 p.m., at the library.

Lap-sitters and preschool story times Story times resume Thursday, Jan. 15 at 10 a.m.. Join us. Our activities and stories include reading readiness activities for even the smallest child. Look for more information on these activities in our next column in this paper.

Crochet class Crochet class resumed on Tuesday, Jan. 6 from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. All ages welcome.

Please join us if you are a beginner, intermediate or advanced crocheter. An experienced crocheter is available to help you.

Book club The book club will meet later in January to finish their discussion of “The Great Gatsby.” Further details will follow regarding our February selection. New members are welcome. Watch for date and time next week.

Focus on: the library Web site, tax forms This year I am trying something new; once a month the column will focus on one aspect of the library. Sometimes it will be specific to the Dresser Village Library.

Sometimes it will be relevant to the MORE libraries or the Polk County libraries.

Other times it will be relevant to all public libraries. This month I would like to focus

on our library’s Web site. The Web site is a treasure chest of information; however, with tax season upon us, our focus for now will be on the link to tax forms.

Double-click on Tax Forms and you are in the U.S. Internal Revenue Service site.

There are multiple choices within the site, which are easily accessed by double-clicking on them: Most Requested Tax Forms – gives you multiple tax-form choices, which are easily printed from your home or library computer.

E-file – aids those of you who wish to file and send your tax forms over the Internet.

Freefile – get your refund in 10 days, file any time of the day or night, save paper.

Where’s my refund? – once you have filed, this site helps track the status of your refund check.

EIN Application – file online for an Employer Identification Number.

Tax Stats and Tax Advocates Anyone trying to sell a home in the present state of our economy may gain some much-needed information from the Lien Relief for Homeowners Trying to Sell link.

Other links include: Careers, Phishing & e-mail scams, Tax-exempt organizations may want to go to the free education site on how to make sure your organization stays tax-exempt. If you are a treasurer of an organization this is a site for you.

Wisconsin Department of Revenue has state forms that can be printed from your computer.

Go to: www.dor.state.wi.us/html/formpub.html .

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IF YOU HAVE BEEN INJURED!

The Supreme Court of the State of Wisconsin appoints the members of the District 11 Committee of the Office of Lawyer Regulation. This committee investigates and reports on attorney conduct to ensure the ethical and competent practice of law by Wisconsin attorneys. I am honored to have been selected chairman of that committee.

I have successfully handled injury and death cases since 1977. Home, hospital and office appointments are available. Cases are handled on a contingent fee basis, such that if there is no recovery, there is no fee. When you, a relative or a friend, need an attorney, you should contact John Grindell at Grindell Law Offices, S.C., Box 585, Frederic, WI 54837. Telephone: 715-327-5561.

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Red Cross honors donors during National Blood Donor Month SIREN – During this time of new beginnings and resolutions, the American Red Cross continues its dedication to recognizing and honoring all blood donors during National Blood Donor Month. Since 1970, National Blood Donor Month has been celebrated in January in an effort to educate Americans about the importance of regular blood donation and the impact it can have on patients in need.

Current blood donors are much appreciated, and those who have never donated blood are encouraged to make an appointment to donate today. Patients across the United States rely on a stable blood supply.

The Red Cross needs healthy and eligible people to do-

nate regularly to help meet patient needs.

The next local opportunity to donate is Tuesday, Jan. 13, from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at Siren Covenant Church. The Lund-Brown American Legion Post No. 132 Auxiliary, Siren, is the sponsor.

Also, by calling 800-448-3543 or visiting www.givebloodgivelife.org on the Internet, donors can make an appointment or get more information on other blood-donation sites.

Every two seconds, someone in the U.S. needs blood.

Blood donors play an extremely important role in ensuring a safe and adequate blood supply is available during the winter months. While the need for blood is

constant, there is an even greater need during this time, when the blood supply can reach critically low levels.

By donating blood, you could change a life, starting with your own.

All blood types are needed to ensure a reliable supply for patients. A blood-donor card or driver’s license, or two other forms of identification are required at check in. Eligible donors must be at least 17 years old, or 16 years old with a signed Red Cross parental/guardian consent form where state permits, must weigh at least 110 pounds and be in general good health. - submitted

Festival Theatre to hold auditions for "The Wizard of Oz" ST. CROIX FALLS - Festival Theatre will hold auditions on Saturday, Jan. 17, for community youth (age 5 and up) and adult roles in the Youth and Family Theatre production of “The Wizard of Oz.” Audition registration is required in advance.

“The cast includes a fascinating array of characters found in L. Frank Baum’s original books about Oz: Munchkins, Winkies, Dorothy and Toto – of course, and a variety of witches along with the ‘Big Three,’” said Marilyn Mays, who will direct the production, which opens in late March. In addition to Mays, Amy Klein, Danette Olsen, and a guest artist (a professional actor performing in the production) will serve as teaching artists for theater workshops which will take place

during the rehearsal process and are open for enrollment.

Festival Theatre’s Youth and Family Theatre Series was started in 2008 and provides a great opportunity for community participation in theater. Though it is not a requirement, the spring show is

particularly wonderful for parents who wish to be directly involved along with their children, either in performance or by providing technical theater support.

Registration is required to audition and all the details can be received by sending an e-mail request to boxoffice@festivaltheatre.org. An audition workshop will be held on Thursday, Jan. 8, to help beginning actors know what to expect during the audition process and to answer questions about participation.

St. Croix Festival Theatre is located in downtown St. Croix Falls, at 210 North Washington Street. For more information or to register for auditions, call the Festival Theatre Box Office at 715-483-3387. - from Festival Theatre

Families still being sought for fifirrst Habitat for Humanity build POLK COUNTY –The Polk County Chapter of Wild Rivers Habitat for Humanity is seeking a family for a 2009 build in Amery. This is an orientation meeting for people interested in partnering with Habitat for Humanity to have a home built. Information will be shared, questions answered and applications can be filled out that night for a home.

Eligibility requirements: present home is inadequte or substandard, family can’t obtain a conventional home loan, must have lived in Polk County at least one year, is willing to partner with Habitat for Humanity, annual income must be at least $1,500/month or $18,000 a year, based on family size.

For the application, please bring documents for all in-

come sources and debts owed, including monthly bills, or court-ordered liabilities, loans, etc.

Anyone interested is welcome to come Tuesday, Jan. 13, 6:30 p.m., Amery City Hall, 118 Center W., Amery.

For more information, contact Marilynn Nehring at 715-646-1444, Pastor Dave Sollitt at 715-268-2651 or Pastor Paul Foulke at 715-485-3363. - submitted

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HOSPITAL ADDS HELIPAD – Life Link III air ambulance made its first landing on the newly completed helipad at St. Croix Regional Medical Center in St. Croix Falls in October. Two very generous grants helped make the life-saving helipad a reality. The medical center received a $250,000 grant from the Hardenbergh Foundation of North Oaks, Minn. According to Jeff Peterson, the foundation’s executive director, the grant was given “based on the extraordinary need and the special service the construction of the helipad will bring to the community.” SCRMC also received a $1 million grant from the Fred C. and Katherine B. Andersen Foundation to aid in helipad construction and other projects at the Lloyd Olson Surgery Center. - Special photo

the Osceola Braves baseball team and who had lifelong friendship with Minnesota Vikings coach Bud Grant. •Isabelle Maslow, 8, Grantsburg, traveled to Madison, as a young reporter with a formal press credentials, to ask questions as of the Dalai Lama. •The Luck Class of 1962 held their reunion. •The Frederic Class of 1937 held a reunion. •High school student Kelsey Willow, St. Croix Falls, received a silver medal in the regional barefoot waterskiing competition, qualifying her for the national competition in August. •Tourism secretary Kelli A. Trumble toured Polk County. •Chief Justice of the Wisconsin Supreme Court, Shirley Abrahamson, toured the Polk County Justice Center.

•Bill Norine was appointed by Gov. Doyle to serve as the Burnett County District Attorney.

September Charles (Chuck) Pardun, 50, Frederic, passed away after a battle with cancer.

•Hope Healy was recognized for 10 years of service as Sunday school superintendent for St. Luke’s United Methodist Church in Frederic. •The St. Croix Falls Class of 1948 celebrated 60 years. • A wedding on the river was how Tony LaPre and Nancy Rathe tied the knot. •A proposal for a quarry at Iver’s Mountain on CTH B in Laketown was delayed by the town of Laketown imposing a moratorium. •A pipe bomb was found in a Burnett County garage. •Students headed back to school.

Osceola hosted the annual Wheels & Wings and Community Fair events. •A five-ton rock stolen from Walter Lundeen Jr.’s property was returned within days after a police report was filed. •The Grantsburg 24-Hour Fitness Center opened.

•Anytime Fitness opened in Siren. •St. Croix Bar & Grille opened in St. Croix Falls.

•A fundraiser was held in Frederic by Friends of the Pool. •Christopher Stein

August •An open house for the new Osceola Medical Center on Hwy. 35 was held, with the opening to be Sept. 20. •St. Croix Falls hosted a Bioblitz event at the Lions Park and Wert Nature Preserve. •Siren celebrated Summerfest. •A one-vehicle rollover took the life of Mary Jo Baxter, 40, Milltown. •Linda Kennedy, mother of Keith Kennedy, thanked volunteers who helped search for her son at a celebration event at the Crex Convention Center.

•Georgetown Lutheran Church in Fox Creek held a groundbreaking ceremony.

•Ashley Clay, Webster cheerleader, made the All-American team. •Gandy Dancer Days were held in Webster and Brittany

GONE FISHIN’ – Former Burnett County Sheriff and longtime chief deputy for the sheriff’s department, Don Taylor, retired in 2008 after serving nearly three decades with the department, beginning as a part-time officer. - File photo

RECOVERY – With help from family and friends, longtime Webster choir director and track and cross-country coach Jim Muus began the road to recovery after suffering a stroke in 2008.

- Photo by Julia Summer Flatten was crowned Miss Webster. •A National Night Out event was held at Crooked Lake Park in Siren. •Charles E. Lewis Days was celebrated in Lewis. •The Lamar Music Festival was held in rural Centuria, marking its fifth year of the fundraising event. •Grantsburg Village Board member Dennis Dahl resigned.

•The Christian rock band Barlow Girl performed at the Ignite concert in Siren.

•Denny’s Downtown Lanes bowling alley in Granstburg got a new look. •Aug. 8 was named Megan Kalmoe Day in St. Croix Falls to honor the Olympic rower and St. Croix Falls hometown girl for her representation and participation in the Beijing Summer Olympics, taking fifth place. •John Madden of Madden’s Steakhouse in Siren announced he was also the new owner of Northwoods Crossing Event Center, formerly The Experience. •St. Croix Falls City Council convened into closed session regarding imperfections with the storm sewer on the recently completed Louisiana Street project and possible litigation. •John Glockzin and Bill Graf, Korean War buddies, reunited after 56 years. •After charges of theft were filed against him, Polk County Lime Quarry Manager Merril Nehring resigned. •Vernon Nelson, 93, was recognized for 63 years of service to the Indian Creek American Legion Post.

•Leader reporter Tammi Milberg wrote about her first flight in a Cessna aircraft.

•Leader reporter Priscilla Bauer wrote about her visit to China. •Congressman Dave Obey visited parts of Burnett and Polk counties. •A single-vehicle rollover in Barron claimed the life of 16-year-old Marcus Miller, Rice Lake. •Burnett County supervisors struggled with staying in the 2-percent levy freeze for their preliminary budget. •A 19-year-old Mahtomedi, Minn., man lost his life in an ATV/truck collision on a blind curve by Webb Lake. •Luck Village Board named Kristina Handt as vil-

See 2008, next page NEW DISTRICT ATTORNEY. William Norine, a longtime Grantsburg attorney, was appointed by Gov. Jim Doyle to the post of Burnett County District Attorney, filling the vacancy created with the appointment of Ken Kutz to the position of Burnett County Circuit Court judge, which filled a vacancy left by the election of Judge Michael Gableman to the state Supreme Court. - Photo

by Priscilla Bauer lage administrator. •The 35th-annual Wild Rice Powwow was held in Danbury. •The Ag Society Fair was held in Grantsburg.

•New teachers prepared for the school year during inservice at local school districts. •Interstate Veterinary Clinic in Centuria celebrated their 35th year with an open house. •The West Wisconsin Land Trust was named the St. Croix Falls St. Croix River Stewardship Award recipient for 2007. •Luck teachers Jackie Cardinal, Carol Winchell and Barbara Petersen retired. •Two cases of LaCrosse encephalitis were confirmed in Polk County. •An Amery family lost a father, Roger Jensen, and son, Zach, in a plane crash in Guatemala, where the family was going to help build a school for a humanitarian group; mother, April Jensen, and daughter, Sarah, survived the crash. •Grantsburg teacher Tracy Stewart, 27, teaching in China, survived a lightning strike of the Great Wall while on a tour. •More than 100 people attended the Clam Falls neighborto-neighbor picnic. • Hazel Bohn celebrated her 101st birthday at the Pour House in Siren with over 35 family members in attendance. •A threshing demonstration took place in Grantsburg.

101 years young – Friends and family of Hazel Bohn of Frederic helped her celebrate her 101st birthday in 2008. - Photo by Mary Hedlund

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was announced as the new superintendent of the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway NPS, replacing Tom Bradley who took a superintendent position in St. Louis.

•Loren Peper of Centuria, who died in March, was featured in the Leader for his years of refurbishing tractors for neighbors, family and friends. •Students began celebrating homecomings at the local schools. •The grand opening for the Luck Library and Museum took place. •Jeffrey Stoffels, Frederic, was seriously injured when his motorcycle was struck from behind by a van. •Six people were injured in a head-on two-vehicle crash on Hwy. 8 in Range. •Grandma’s Attic, a new business, opened in Falun. •The Prairie Fire Children’s Theatre presented “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” in Luck. •St. Croix Falls students held their homecoming parade on Main Street. •Diane Brask, Grantsburg, visited Kenya to help widows and orphans. •Frederic Elementary celebrated Patriot Day. •Eric Olson, Luck, finished his first Ironman competition. •Brad Ayers, Frederic, participated in the Gopher to Badger running race in Hudson at the age of 74. •A 39-year-old Osceola woman was injured while riding her bike when a vehicle struck the bicycle. •A 19-year-old Shell Lake man was airlifted following a rear-

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VOTE FOR PRESIDENT AND YOUR FAVORITE LUNCH – Frederic Elementary students Brenton Nelson and Jasime Marcyn were manning the polls at the school’s official voting booth on Tuesday, Nov. 4. Students voted for president and their favorite school lunch. - Special photo

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end collision near Krooked Kreek Golf Course in Osceola at CTH M. •Webster teacher Mindy Widiker was on lunch duty and saved the life of a fifth-grader who was choking. •The Webster Village Board approved a crematorium plan. •A court of appeals ruling blocked the sale of GAM, the Polk County Nursing Home. •A health care referendum statewide would be on the November election ballot. •Mike Rust, ABC for Health, was named the St. Croix Regional Medical Center’s 2008 Health Care Advocate at the foundation’s annual fundraising dinner and gala. •A Great Pumpkin contest was held at the Wood River Garden Store. •St. Croix Falls held their first Fall Festival and marked the 150th birthday of St. Croix Falls. •The home of James Pijanowski, Danbury, was destroyed by fire. •Tony S. Hellstern, 22, Woodville, was killed in a one-vehicle rollover in Polk County. •Integrative Healing Therapies with Jeannie Daniels, Webster, opened its doors. •St. Croix Valley Funeral Home opened its doors.

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• The old Polk County Jail in Balsam Lake, now called the Serenity Home Transitional Shelter – a halfway house, shelterbased program, held an open house.

•Brent Braunschweig, sixth-grader at

PROUD PARENTS – Jane and Steve Cooper, rural Frederic, were feeling very proud as 2008 began.

Jane’s sons, Sam and Aaron Kackman, graduated from the Marine Corps basic training and headed for further training. The brothers, 21-year-old Sam and 19-year-old Aaron, joined the Marines under the buddy program. - Photo by Gregg Westigard

Granstburg, earned a role in the latest Coen Brothers movie “A Serious Man.” •The Book Nook opened in Balsam Lake.

•Christian rock singer Matthew West performed at the Amery High School auditorium. •John and Linda Mosher, Webster, adopted three Ethiopian children. •A benefit was held for Unity eighth-grader Sanay Hemingway, who was diagnosed with cancer. •Saints girls golf headed to Madison.

•JoAnn Phernetton was named the new executive director for the Community Referral Agency in Milltown. •Cody Ward, 7, died after suffering injuries from a carpedestrian accident in the village of Balsam Lake. •A meth update in Polk County indicated that meth cases handled by the state crime lab were down for both Polk and Burnett counties from the previous year, but that meth continues to be a challenge.

•St. Croix Falls resident Chet Anderson (Gray Ghost) was featured for hiking 2,176 miles in 148 days on the Appalachian Trail.

•A classic car show was held at Coon Lake.

•Marlys Erickson, 71, Webster, won five medals in the Senior Olympics and will compete in the National Senior Games in San Francisco for shot put, javelin and discus events in 2009. •Volunteers gathered in Taylors Falls to paint the 1861 Town House School. •A semi-truck carrying wastewater overturned in a ditch in Grantsburg, and was lifted back onto its wheels with the help of heavy machinery. •Unity/Luck tennis players Alesa Paulsen, Stephanie Kothlow and Elizabethh Ebensperger headed to state competition in Madison.

•Annalise Parks, 8, St. Croix Falls, won the Autumn Fest art contest held in St. Croix Falls. •The Milltown Public Library added a coffee lounge to the premises. •Balsam Lake musician Donny Van Gundy Jr., 28, passed away following a motor vehicle accident. •Webster students Rachel Larson and Danielle Stanton attended a People to People program visit to New Zealand and Australia. •Webster Schools received a donation from the Knights of Columbus of $1,026.86 to assist children in the district with special needs. •Polk County had a total of nine OWI arrests in one week.

•Former Osceola Police Officer Mike Jarvey, 42, was sentenced for misconduct in office and possession of a firearm contrary to an injunction. •A poverty simulation held in Burnett County showed people what it’s like to be poor. •Northwest Passage III, a facility for persons with emotional instability and mental health issues just south of Frederic, held an open house.

•Unity High School students and twin sisters, Alesa and Kayli Paulsen, planned a goodwill volunteer trip to Nepal. •Voters

locally and nationally were bombarded with television, radio, and newspaper ads prior to the Nov. 4 election. •Supervisor Art Gemache resigned from the Polk County Board. •St. Croix Falls named their community garden spot Park Rosemarie after historian Rosemarie Vezina Braatz.

•Local Writer Kathleen Melin, St. Croix Falls, published a book about homeschooling based on her own experience.

November • A mock crash was held at Luck High School to show students the effects of drinking and driving. •A Trail of Ghouls event was held at Interstate Park to help raise money for the new library in St. Croix Falls. •Girl Scout Heather Gilbert, student at St. Croix Falls High School, earned her Silver Award by making fleece blankets for children who been involved in an accident or a fire. •Luck drama students presented “Office Romance.” •Polk County HCE hosted the annual Christmas Fair at Unity Schools. •Polk County Deputy Mike Severson, who was injured in the line of duty in 1991, spoke to Webster students during Red Ribbon Week about courage and perseverance. •Grantsburg Pirate volleyball players were headed to state again, for the ninth time overall. •Webster Tigers celebrated their first-ever boys cross-country state title. •Frederic began forming a neighborhood watch. •Election results

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BRAZEN BURGLARS. Despite being parked in front of the school administration office at Grantsburg, this truck had all four of its tires and rims stolen sometime between 4:30 and 9:30 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 7. - Photo submitted

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They left us in 2008...

BURNETT/POLK COUNTIES - Transitions in 2008 including the deaths of loved ones and friends for many of us in Burnett and Polk counties.

More than 600 deaths were reported in the Leader in 2008.

Following are names of people who left us, along with photos of a handful of perhaps some of the more familiar faces.

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Cody Ward

Patrick Schwab

Ashley Gelking

Dorothy Ann Atkinson, George Adams Hardenbergh, Esther L. Hochstetler, Donald F. Jasperson, Carol Neuman, Dennis R. Peterson, Selma M. Shay, Alfred Carl Spaude, Violet M. Wilson, Joan M. Vollrath, Viola E. Moser, LaVerne Guy Miller, Dorothy Madge Phernetton, Gail (Staples) Wahl, Lynette Blanch Pigman Schroeder, Charles Lewis (Moon) Mullin, Shirley B. Nelson, Marlys Joan Fick (nee Tonder), Merle Leslie, Curtis D. Olson, Allen (Bud) George Peterson, Joanne P. Dillon, Daniel J. Boyer, Theodore Merrill, George R. McFaggen, Jacqueline “Jackie” J. Lehman, Jerome J. Anderson, Edward Raymond Strese, Randy L. Walker, Daniel J. Boyer, William Peter Janson, Lillian Lucile Knutson, Gerald Edward Mott, Roland D. Nichols, Ray E. Growt, Opal (Wallin) Larson, David R. Brown, Leon Mansfield, Ardis G. Swift, Galen R. Budd, Vernon LeRoy Burke, Marjorie R. Christianson, Richard D. Larson, James E. Malinovsky, Charles (Charlie) Peterson, Richard W. Goodman, Leo L. Anderson, Frances A. Vold, Thomas M. Paul, Carol J. Proffit, Keri Ann Pugsley, Carmen A. Moffett, Vivian C. Elfstrom, Phyllis Fossum, Howard Arnold Kopecky, John H. Peach, Floyd L. Blanchette, Adolph C. Vaitkus, Albert M. Seierstad, Mildred K. Severson and Kathleena M. (nee Flynn) Meissner.

February

Robert Joseph Clark, Gayle McQuay, Helen L. Hoag, Irene Holloway, Stanley M. Johansen, Jan (Ski) Kurkowski, Frances A. Vold, Thomas J. Sablak, Marilyn Nielsen Stower, Ruth (Brownie) Sears, Kathleen Finstad, William “Bill” Theodore Ovre, John A. Howe, Maggie Smedegard, Ashley N. Gelking, George Robert “Bob” Sauer, Esther A. Carlson, Patricia Ann Chial, Vernon Lundequam, George T. Green, Cordelia E. Holst, Thomas Edward Amundson, Alice May Costerisan, Esther Hilda Stephansen, Geraldine M. Ramsdell, Helen Elizabeth Thies, Edna M. Robinson, Esther A. (Gustafson) Carlson, Duane Dean Sandberg, Sidney D. Carlson, Mildred Lorraine Hermansen, Marjorie R. Pearson, Rachelle E. Stellrecht, Bernice “Bunny” J. Springer, Dennis E. Michael, Donald L. Lund, Mariette Tyberg, Gerald W. Anderson, Mary Ann Welu, Logan Taylor Louis, Jeanette Marie Lunsmann, Larry B. Hunter, Elvina Loretta Simon Hansen and Dorothy M. Fahland.

March

Bernice B. Yelle, Curtis H. Hollister, William C. Brandt, Mark Curtis Potvin, L. Hanson, Frances Fearn Arnold, Norman Jean Thompson, Edward C. Ross, Alva F. Parmenter, Opal Madson, Glen Richard Wicklund, Iris H. Erickson, Charlotte Baur Isaak, Barbara Fern, Edmond F. Hacken, Grace Louise Moses (Wiseman), Ruth Sutter, Robert Glenn Sawyer, Marlys June Greely, Arthur Vernon Baker, Shirley M. Heath, Dwight Junior Fisk, Alice F. (Fuerstenberg) Trevino, Eldora Larson, Betty Stouffer, Alrene D. Hansen, Donna Mae Meyer, Mariette (Olson) Tyberg, Violet Thorsbakken, Frances J. Nielsen, James R. Stone, Nancy Ann Karnes, Ella Mae Virchow, Svend S. Utoft and Eric J. Maybach, M.D.

April

Steven J. Puttbrese, Jr.

Ruth May Ritter Sachs, Marie (Taylor) Turner, Gladys D. Untiedt Turner, Gloria Ruby (Nelson) Fordyce, Iver Gene Cross, Darleen P. Ogilvie (Rogers), Georgia A. Williams, Lester J. Coy, Roy G. Pearson, Gerald “Jerry” S. Anderson, Evelyn Dorothy Lindberg, Duane Clifford Halverson, Vern Grefsrud, June Elaine (Rasmussen) Chandler, Elvin A. Hinze, Sylvia Pardun, Laura Cornelison, John W. Bytnar, John Edward Maloy, Harold L. Swenson, James Russell Cook, June Swanson Moline, Loren Allen Peper, Sandra Jean Edwards, Helen McCann White, Charles Tollander, Lillian D. Madsen, Shirley “Sue” Briggs Augenstein, Janice E. Johnson, Marilyn Yvonne (Anderson) Knuf, Joyce Annette Dau, Pearl E. McPheeters, Marjorie Ann Denn, Wilfred J. Wisner, Lyle R. Pardun, Ardys (Oberg) Sharpe, Beverly R. Faudree, Margaret (Peggy) Lou Clouse, Dorothy E. Maurer, Audrey Ilene Branstad, William Grant Osborn, Donna Marie (Marxen) Swenson Thill, Dennis Winslow, John G. Nagy and David Veroy Alden.

May

Chuck Pardun

James (Jim) Kallas, Irene Elizabeth Richter, Donald Joseph Bensing, Kenny A. Matrious, Allen Ernest Foltz, Albert L. (Junie) Doriott, Marita Angeline (Witucki) Hallquist, Marion I. Flatum, Lauren Harold Dodge, Vicki R. Peterson, Hazel A. Chelmo, Lorraine L. McKnite, Shirley A. Dirks (nee Erickson), Harold L. Babcock, James C. Montgomery, Lester Howard Brunette, Charles J. Bennett, John F. Wahl, Leah Autumn Schaaf, Lauraine A. Backes, Lucille M. Wahl, Victor Oliver “Ole” Anderson, Richard “Dick” LaVerne Van Gundy, Mary J. Anderson, Roberto Diego Pearson, Richard John Hacker Sr., Louise V. Anderson, Jeanette Mildred Peterson, Helen Feldt, Duane E. Bergstrom, Keith Herbert Lindstrom, Thomas S. Nilssen Jr., Randy McCurdy, John William Richards, Ardis Gail Swift, Patrick A. Harvey and Pauline H. Stengel.

June

Bob Clark

Jean Ann Benoy, George R. Holmberg, Shirley Ann Tobias Anderson, Gladys Violet Bergstrom Berg, Dean P. Youngman, Rodney Harold Krueger, Louise J. Gomulak, John G. Zasada, Douglas E. Ames, Raymond R. Stachowski, Lassie Tjarks, Scott A. Smith, Charles Wilberg, Virginia Lee Johnson Schultz, Herbert Sederlund, Florence Joan White, Frederick Anton Lauritsen, Shirley A. Anderson, James Aldo Stenberg, Lavern H. Britton, John L. Dickinson, George Mahalla, Elleonore E. Loney, Dr. DeForest (Bud) John Olson, Robert (Bob) Peterson, Barbara

Rose Post, Grace Hope McKinley, Vernon James Gutzmer, Jerry Ones, George R. Holmberg, Courtland D. “Court” Torgeson, David W. Bearheart, Theodore (Ted) Alan Gregory, Ane Marie James Nichley, Claudine Marie Wilson, Mary J. Anderson, Harold (Skip) James Lynch, Vivian Sylvia Johnson Kallman, Velma L. McAndrews, Delores “Lori” Beal, Harry C. Jones, Ellen Amelia (Magnuson) Fernstrom, Mary Moen, Jeanette “Jay” Simmons and Lucille Helen Petersen.

July

Charlie Peper, Carrie June McConnell, Lowell Martin, Lynn E. Bean Anderson, Leon P. Viebrock, Willard (Bill) Fredrickson, Karin Ingrid (Kallberg) Greenberg, Kenneth N. Hinze Sr., Vernon LeRoy Grefsrud, William “Bill” Shives, Carol Delores Darnell, Arthur H. Steffen, Lillian A. Erickson, Clifford Victor Jensen, Manfred G. “Ben” Davidson, Kathleen Shanks-Anderson, Rodney Eugene Larson, Viola Selma Maria Peterson, Randy A. Kosnopfal, Emma G. Fornengo, Donald L. Shogren, Raymond “Buck” Scott, LeRoy Beckmark, Lillian D. Jacobsen, Mabel Thompson Streed, Delphine K. Hendrickson, Ione M. Martin, Eugene H. Johnson, Thomas Milton Paul, Luella Guetschow, Luther Roderick “Lute” Pettis, Louise S. Torrez, Gena Marie Forsberg, Helen Louise Berglund Carlson, Sherman Leske, Georgia P. Carpenter, Ramona Hochstetler, Woodrow W. “Budd” Bitney, Clarence Edward Griffith, Willard (Bill) Fredrickson, Steven Scott Salmon, Irene (Reny) L. Bailey, Thomas Harry Adams, Ronald Robert Grambow, Eugene Louis Carlson, Lucille Helen Petersen, Lloyd D. Steeg, Jay R. Falardeaux, Barbara Jean Johnson/Ball (nee Garlie), Myron Lester Daellenbach, Elizabeth (Beth) Emeline Andrie, Donald L. Shogren, John Ernest “Ernie” Lind, Robert A. Clark and Audrey Victoria Hanson.

Howard Kopecky

Charlie Tollander

August

Steven J. Puttbrese Jr., Mildred Annette Anderson, Larry H. Hinze, Lorraine Mary Mauer, Marie Paulsen, Elizabeth J. Feurig, Margel L. Gulden, Paula M. Le Tourneau Connors, Vernon Jens Bille, Kenneth H. Krumrie, Orlin L. Collins, David R. Pennington, Dorothy Eileen Annett, Donna Johnson, Larry W. Jones, Kathryn Anne (Nelson) Robers, Arthur P. Branstad, Tylor C. Burtt, June H. Frandsen, Charles “Charlie” Russell Peper, Evelyn P. Hill, Leonard Oscar Moline, Michelle Ann Mikl, Martin Harold Johnson Jr., Thoeny Austin Gardner, Robert S. Cairns, Irene L. Simonson, Palmer O. Berg, Gary G. Gustafson, Shirley Ann Schroeder, Steve D. (Lowe) Brihn, Norma Taylor, Evelyn Catherine Swaab and Mary Jo Baxter.

September

Dorla D. Gorne, Arthur “Bud” A. Johnston, Irene (Stavseth) Berklund, Maude Sarah (Pitts) Robinson, Mary E. Bailey, Nancy “Nan” Jane Weeks, Gary L. Scalzo, Max John Harter Jr., Vernon F. Nelson, Al E. Brunberg, Helen B. Hinds, Fairel Dean Randell, Anne Lorraine Greinke, Donald Wedin, Grace B. Ruck, Donna M. Johnson, Warren Allen Hanson, Elizabeth J. Feurig, Joy H. Wedin, Charles “Chuck” E. Pardun, Glenn L. Peters, Vernon A. Haaf, Rosella “Rosie” Joyce Lee (nee Eveland), Lee O. West, Duane D. Bearheart and Laura L. Smiley.

Gerald “Jerry” Anderson

October

Catharina H. Van den Tillaar, Dean A. Johnson, Olive M. Christner, Agnes Branstad, Maybelle Claudia Carlson, Carl E. Borgen, Ferne Evelyn (Jackson) Johnson, Cody Ward, William E. Bly, Ernest I. Bengtson, John E. Andresen, Violet J. Miller, Paula Marie Heffner, Norma Lee Trittelwitz, Linda Lou Harris, Joseph Dick, Roger W. Luedtke, Herbert Joseph Martin, Beryl W. Green, Bernice Minerva Gilbert, Ellis E. Richter, Harris A. Demulling, Donny S. Van Gundy, Hudson V. Taylor, Myrtle J. Streed, Freda L. Snell, Milded B. Smestad, Ernie Elton Simon, Kris A. Sandberg, Merrilynn J. Magle, Helen D. Peterson, Guyan John Hunter Jr., Grace E. Hoover, Helen Haukland, LauraLee Hanson, Karin A. Handt, Clifford B. Wies Jr., Madeline Grace Fall, Lloyd G. Anderson, Elaine Anna Hendricks Jensen Kreutzian, Nick C. Karels, Clayton Charles Jotblad and Dean A. Johnson.

Brownie Sears

November

Garfield Ernst Feske, Janet L. Emerson, Diane L. DeYoung, Don Deering Sr., Lawrence W. Silbernagel, Donald L. Darnell, William E. Bly, Kenneth C. Birch, William (Wild Bill) H. Bassett Jr., John E. Andresen Sr., Leone Alden, Donna J. Wimer, Phyllis J. Wilson, Delbert Earling Wicklund, Floyd Magnus Swenson, Cleithra Mae Prescott, Rodney W. Pagh, Glenn Richard Nelson, Loren Wayne Kammerud, Raymond E. Hewitt, Joseph A. Stolarczyk, Ronald “Duke” Young, Edith E. Wiersma, Beryl Smestad, Patrick John Schwab, Lucille M. Schulze, Nora B. Schmidt, Helen Marie Palmberg, Larry Dale Moody, Leona M. Kobs, Larry James Kamish, Leroy E. Jeffery, Dale Hjalmer Hostvet, Constance M. Homola, Jeanette B. Hayman, Joyce M. Hanson, Lonny G. Glover, Clarence Daniel Simonson and Wilfred G. Wahl.

Lute Pettis

December

Janice Marie Palmersheim, Betty V. Jackelen, Robert Norman Durow, Don Murphy, Mavis E. Klucas, Patricia C. Johnson, Muriel D. Nielsen, Anna Mae Knutson, Ronald T. Hoverman, Roger O. Gronlund, Andrew E. Gorski, Robert Elmer Glunz, Donna Dolny, Charles Duncan Campbell, Vartone Bovee, Barbara L. (Iwaszlo) Chaplinski, Carl Elija Cook, Marilyn Sund, Thelma Geneva Petersen, Celia M. Leehe, Edna Elise Petersen, Genevieve Marie Shostedt, Lester Henry Nuhring, Irene E. Gluheisen, Marilyn Salmon, Lydia Dee (nee Roth) Johnson, Ethel “Toots” Holmquist, Ferney J. Holmquist, Edward (Eddie) Baker, Wilmer J. Daeffler, Stanley W. Smith, Faye V. Russ, Douglas I. Fouks, Donald D. Johnson, Robert William Schweitzer, Dennis H. Christensen, Duane Michael Fisk, Gerald C. “Jerry” Larson, Dennis D. Hanson and Mary E. De Tar.

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“DID YOU GET MY GOOD SIDE?” – This eagle engaged in a bit of a stare-down with photographer Carl Heidel in September.

TRIBAL DANCER – This young man was one of several dozen dancers at the annual Wild Rice Powwow at Danbury in August, sponsored by the St. Croix Tribe of Chippewa. - Photo by Gary King

PORTRAIT OF A WATERFALL – Leader photographer/reporter Brenda Sommerfeld captured this image at a state park in northern Wisconsin.

CLOUD FORMATION – Leader reporter Tammi Milberg captured ominous clouds on a July day in 2008.

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2008/from page 14 were in across the nation, state and counties, with a democratic president-elect.

•Taylors Falls city councilmen John Tangen and Larry Julik-Heine, and Mayor Michael Buchite (incumbents) held their seats in a highly contested election. •Incumbents Dave Obey, congress, Sheilia Harsdorf, Senate, Ann Hraychuck, 28th Assembly, and Amanda Nissen, Polk County treasurer, were returned to their posts and Nick Milroy was elected to the 73rd Assembly.

•A health care referendum for the state passed, with Polk County voting in favor and Burnett County voting against. •A Kinship of Polk County banquet recognized five-year mentors David Mueller, Kathy Mueller, Mary Lou Stanley, George Stroebel and Libby Collins. •Unity FFA attended the state FFA FIRE conference in River Falls. •Unity Schools celebrated Native American Week. •Yellow Lake held a Veterans Parade. •Veterans Day programs were held at Leader Land schools. •Starwire Technologies of Siren erected a new rebroadcasting tower. •Kelly Bakke was the newest member to the Unity School Board, taking the seat vacated by Steve Glaim, who retired. •The Grantsburg Transfer Station was to be reopened after a village board meeting in Grantsburg took place in which trustees approved the proposal. •Municipalities throughout Polk and Burnett counties were reported to be fiscally conservative with the budgeting process. •The village of Frederic purchased the feed mill property after a board meeting was held. •Someone stole tires and rims from a truck parked at the Grantsburg High School. •Jordan M. Rogers, 18, Webster, was airlifted following an ATV acci-

dent where he was discovered unconscious; while his family visited him in the hospital, their home was burglarized. •The DOT held a meeting to discuss a proposal for a roundabout at the Menards intersection on Hwy. 8 in St. Croix Falls. •Local WWII vets left for D.C. to visit veterans memorials and historical sites. •Clam Falls man Larry Moody, 54, was killed in a logging accident. •The deer gun season ran from Nov. 22 to Nov. 30 in Wisconsin with low harvest numbers reported. •Taylors Falls celebrated the annual Lighting Festival and named Jeanette Dahlquist the Royal Lady of the Village. •Grantsburg drama students presented “The Somewhat True Tale of Robin Hood.” •The Burnett Medical Center celebrated the expansion completion project. •St. Croix Falls drama students presented “Into the Woods.”

•Frederic Eastern Star donated $120 each to food shelves in St. Croix Falls, Frederic, Grantsburg, Luck, Rice Lake, Siren-Webster, and Spooner. •Steve Litzkow, Air Force veteran from St. Croix Falls, exhibited his award-winning artwork in Riverside, Calif., at the 2008 National Veterans Creative Arts Festival. •St. Croix Falls golfer Jennifer Benoy was selected to the all-state girls golf team. •Cole Strilzuk, junior UMD football left corner, played in the Bulldogs first NCAA Division 2 championship game; Strilzuk is a Unity graduate.

•Gas prices dropped down below the $2 a gallon mark after record high gas prices of $4 per gallon plagued consumers for months. •Community Education Day was celebrated at Luck. •Santa visited communities throughout the area. •The Siren School Board looked at nine-man football.

•A Luck woman, Dixie Jeffery, 54, was sentenced for misdemeanor theft in her position as an LPN. •A jury trial was scheduled for March 2009, for Kyle Hugget, 32, Danbury, for allegedly shooting and killing John Peach on Jan. 20, 2008. •A 67-year-old Roseville, Minn. woman appeared in court for charges of subjecting an individual atrisk to abuse and second-degree reckless homicide of an adult day camper at Trade Lake in July 2008. •Frederic Schools held Career Day. •St. Croix Falls students held a food drive, contributing 8,569 items as a district to the St. Croix Falls Food Shelf.

Many people turned out to help decorate Crooked Lake Park in Siren for the holidays. •Grantsburg fire fighters helped find a missing 60-year-old Knapp man who was lost in the woods after a day of hunting.

•Two Minnesota men hunting in Polk County lost their lives in Fox Creek when their vehicle struck the guardrail, sending it into the creek upside down, in which both men were reported to have drowned.

•The home of Luann White, built in 1910 by her grandfather in Georgetown, received heavy water and smoke damage in a fire caused by wiring.

December •Centuria celebrated the 100th-annual Cozy Christmas celebration. • The Luck Museum held a Christmas open house.

THE WATER’S FINE – This young man was all smiles as he played on a Burnett County beach on a sunny day in July. - Photo by Priscilla Bauer

•Michelle Sherrard, Milltown, opened a private nook at Hair’s The Thing in Milltown to help women who have lost their hair to cancer treatments select a wig that is best for them; called the Wig Diva.

•Ladies Day was held at the Grantsburg Fitness Center. •News that Balsam Lake’s water tower needs repair or replacement surfaced at a village board meeting. •Siren held the 18th-annual community Thanksgiving dinner. •The public weighed in on a proposed sign ordinance for Burnett County. •As a sign of the times, hundreds applied for a job at High Quality Shavings in the Centuria Industrial Park, which was still undergoing construction. •The Jackson Volunteer Fire Department received a 2008 Assistance Grant from Homeland Security for $84,000. •Polk and Burnett Judges Robert Rasmussen and Ken Kutz, respectively, announced their candidacy in the April 7, 2009, election. •Services were held for Frederic inventor Don Wadia Moses, 66, who was credited for helping smooth out the sound of digital music recordings among other inventions.

LOOKING FOR HOMES – Thousands of homeless animals in Burnett and Polk counties found homes in 2008 through the efforts of the Burnett County Humane Society and the Arnell Memorial Humane Society. - Special photo

GOVERNOR VETOED IN FI SHING OPENER Gov. Jim Doyle had no luck during the 43rd-annual Governor’s Fishing Opener held on Lake Wapogasset near Amery, but the fish weren’t biting for anyone that day. - Photo by Marty Seeger •Local artist Meg Luhrs was featured for her 20 years of block-print making.

•Troy Engen was appointed to the Frederic School Board to fill the vacancy by Marilyn Sederlund who resigned due to health reasons. •Local schools in Grantsburg, Frederic, Siren, Webster, Shell Lake, Spooner, Birchwood, and Turtle Lake were ranked in U.S. News and World Report among the best high schools in America. •A tree-lighting ceremony in Webster honored the memory of Brownie Sears who passed away in January 2008 and was known for her community involvement. •Sophie’s Manor in Centuria, an assisted living home for persons over the age of 60, was featured in the Leader. •Dale Olson retired as manager from the Burnett Dairy Cooperative. •The Frederic School Board opted to close the community pool. •A farewell party for retiring Burnett County Chief Deputy Don Taylor was held. •Paul W. Baxter, Superior, announced he was challenging Ken Kutz for Burnett County Judge. •Over $90 million in cheese sales is credited to the success of Burnett Dairy Cooperative’s

past year, despite the economy. •Cathy Albrecht received a plaque from the Polk County Board after retiring as the county clerk for 31 years. •Unity FFA and Girl Scouts made cookies for the troops.

•Deborah Korhonen was recognized for 10 years of managing the Webster Nutrition Site upon her retirement. •Jessee Lerud, Grantsburg fifth-grader, took home a Minnesota Level 6 gymnastics championship trophy. •Lake O’ the Dalles Girl Scouts visited the St. Croix Valley Good Samaritan Home and sang Christmas carols and made tray favors for the residents. •Siren school sought input for going from 11-man to nine-man football. •After three years of planning, Wal-Mart cancels putting up a store in Spooner. •A suspected bomb threat at Grantsburg Schools led to an evacuation the day before Christmas break; students returned to class when the all clear was given by authorities. •A grader from Siren struck a power pole of Northwest Wisconsin Electric Company and resulted in a tire on the grader catching fire. •A judge’s ruling indicated members of the Polk County Finance Committee knowingly violated the open meetings law and that 15 members of the county board (current and past) unknowingly violated the open meetings law, and improper summons led to dropping open meetings charges of three members with regard to the sale of Golden Age Manor. •The Gandy Dancer Rest Stop in Luck, an Eagle Scout project

by Roger Steen, opened. •An apparent murder/suicide in Luck was reported when the bodies of 66-year-old LaVonne Relander and 74-year-old Rayburn Boyd were discovered in a residence on East Round Lake Road. •Local music group Duck for the Oyster and Chateau St. Croix winery were featured for their New Year’s Eve event in the Wall Street Journal. •A Christmas Eve power outage affected 7,000 persons in the Grantsburg/Alpha area for 30 minutes and up to two hours for some customers of NWEC. •The Balsam Lake Fire Department received a FEMA grant for $96,995.

•Webster’s All-American cheerleader, Ashley Clay, performed in the Capital One New Year’s Bowl in Orlando, Fla. •Polk and Burnett counties were announced to hold caucuses in January as most village presidents and village board members will be elected in April. •The Frederic choir performed at the Mall of America.

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Area youth to present concert

The public is invited to a free concert featuring the co-ed Youth In Harmony Chorus. The performance is on Saturday, Jan. 31, at 4 p.m. in the Osceola High School Auditorium. The Youth In Harmony Concert will consist of close to 130 local students coming from Amery, Barron, Osceola, Somerset, St. Croix Falls, Unity and other areas. It will also include several college students returning from last year’s event. This musical performance will highlight the barbershop and the traditional choral styles of music while capturing lessons learned and applied during a day-long Youth In Harmony Festival hosted by the Indianhead, Croix Chordsmen and Vallee de Croix choruses. As the two largest musical education organizations outside of school and college, Sweet Adelines International and the Barbershop Harmony Society are pleased to assist the local chapters in bringing this unique event to the area. Local residents, Kathy Lucken, Carolyn Ward, Jon Buss, Steve Osero, Warren Wilson and Vicki Salmon are the event coordinators for this fun and educational Youth In Harmony experience. The Vallee de Croix, Croix Chordsmen and Indianhead choruses are all avid supporters of promoting musical programs in area schools, and have donated portions of their show proceeds to funding programs for young singers. – Special photo

Academic news MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. – The following students has earned recognition for work in the bachelor of Science degree program during the 2008 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 meets 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. The Web site for The Art Institutes International Minnesota can be found at www.artinstitutes.edu/minneapolis.

Frederic Bryan Knauber, dean’s list, design managmenet, Bachelor of Science degree.

Danbury Glen R. Faught, dean’s list, visual effects and motion graphics, Bachelor of Science degree. –submitted ••• PLATTEVILLE – The University of Wisconsin-Platteville has announced the names of those students who graduated during the winter ceremony of the 2008-09 academic year.

Jonathan Quenzer, Webster, Summa Cum Laude, BS, electrical engineering, graduated during the commencement ceremony on Saturday, Dec. 13. - submitted •••

SCRMC Employee of the Month St. Croix Regional Medical Center congratulates Jennifer Kirchberg, who has been chosen employee of the month for January 2009. Kirchberg is a appointment scheduler at SCRMC. – Photo submitted

Siren student participated in Indianhead Honors Band SIREN – On Saturday, Nov. 8, Emily Muus participated in the Indianhead Honors Band held at the UWEau Claire campus. Students from all over the state were chosen through a nomination process. Muus worked all day with Eau Claire music instructors Dr. Jim Colonna and Dr. Phil Ostrander. The guest artist for the day was flutist Dr. Tim Lane from UW-Eau Claire. The group performed an evening concert for the public. - submitted

The Sky's the Limit!

Three-week thematic space unit begins on Jan. 12, at Frederic Elementary School FREDERIC – Frederic Elementary School will begin an all-school study on space on Monday, Jan. 12, The Sky’s the Limit! The unit of study kicks off at 9 a.m. on Monday morning with a short video of the planet Earth as seen from satellite photos and a rocket launch with an official countdown. Then on Thursday, Jan. 15, Mike Lynch, a broadcast meteorologist from WCCO, will be at the school to present to the students in the afternoon and then team up with Frederic Community Education to bring an evening class of astronomy and stargazing. You will need to register for this class through community education by calling Ann Fawver at 327-4868. Space is limited so call early. Prices for this class are: Adults $5, students - $3 and a family maximum price of $15.

There are many activities and lessons that are being planned during the three-week unit with a math/science fair to be held on Thursday, Jan. 29, from 5 to 7 p.m. The Exploradome from the Minnesota Planetarium will be brought in for this evening event, pending grant approvals. The public is invited

Jenna Burton to attend this evening event. – Photo submitted

Applications for spring semester being accepted at UW-Barron County RICE LAKE — Applications for admission to the University of Wisconsin-Barron County for the spring semester are still being accepted. The final placement testing/orientation/registration session for the spring semester for new and transfer students is scheduled for Wednesday, Jan. 21.

In order to participate in this session, a student needs to apply and be accepted for admission to the university. To learn more about UW-Barron County, visit the campus Web site at www.barron.uwc.edu, where you can apply online. For a paper application or to talk to an academic adviser, call student services at 715-234-8024 or e-mail uwbcinfo@uwc.edu.

If you have applied and been accepted but have not yet taken part in placement testing or an advising/registration session, you are urged to make an ap-

pointment for the Jan. 21 session. At the advising and registration session, students take English and mathematics placements tests, sign up for spring classes, and will be given an introduction to UW-Barron County.

Those who were UW-Barron County students during the fall and are planning to return this spring but who have not yet registered for their classes will want to do so as soon as possible.

The UW-BC spring semester begins with final registration for continuing students on Tuesday, Jan. 20, and Thursday, Jan. 22. Classes begin on Monday, Jan. 26.

For more information or assistance with the application process, contact the UW-Barron County Student Services Office at 715-234-8024 or e-mail uwbcinfo@uwc.edu. — from UW-BC

Local author reads at Centuria Public Library CENTURIA – After appearances at the Midwest Booksellers Association, the Minneapolis Book Fest, the Northwest Children’s Book Conference, and a Wisconsin Public Radio interview, all since her book made its debut in October, local author Kathleen Melin will read from her memoir, “By Heart: A Mother’s Story of Children and Learning at Home," Monday, Jan. 19, at 7 p.m., at the Centuria Public Library. Melin grew up in Centuria. Scenes from the library and acknowledgement of the important role of librarians in learning appear in her book.

Reviews from the book describe it as a “poignant and

literary memoir, which embraces the questions about home schooling and family life even when there aren’t clear answers … lovely writing … you will be transported” – Home Education Magazine. Mary Rehwald of Northland College says: “What a book. There is not a shallow or unnecessary word in this astounding and poetic memoir. Kathleen’s writing is the best I’ve come across in this past year.” In addition to endorsements from author and educator John Taylor Gatto and publisher Eric Utne, the book, published by Clover Valley Press of Duluth, Minn., has been nominated for a Minnesota Book Award. - submitted

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Siren to host conference honors band SIREN – Siren School will host the Upper St. Croix Valley Music Association Conference Honors Band Monday, Jan. 12. Approximately 90 band students from Siren, Webster, Grantsburg, Luck, Frederic, Unity, St. Croix Falls, Osceola and Somerset school districts will participate.

The students will rehearse with their groups during the day, and prepare for an evening concert starting at 6:30 p.m. in the Siren School Auditorium. The concert is open to the public at a cost of $3 for adults, $2 for students and $6 for families.

The concert band will be directed by

guest clinician Dr. Jim Colonna from UW-Eau Claire. The jazz ensemble will be directed by Matt Mealy from New Richmond High School. Students received music in November for practice ahead of time.

Siren students who will participate in the conference honors band are: Emily

Muus, Traci Williamson, Jenna Wambolt, Tia Hanson, Sarah Howe, Mackenzie Swenson, Evan Oachs, Meghan Baasch, Sam Will, Aaron Engstran, Collin Tewalt, Jacob Stiemann and Nate Larson. – Information submitted

Exciting exercise choices through Luck Community Education LUCK – If one of your New Year’s resolutions is to get back into shape and become healthier, then Luck Community Education has classes to help you reach your goal.

For youngsters and their parents, Yoga for Youth begins on Thursday, Jan. 8, for six weeks. Instructor Kristin Boland will guide participants through basic concepts such as breathing and posture used in yoga. This class will involve both children and adults while learning child-appropriate poses such as cat, dog, flower and shark. Recommended ages are from 18 months to 5 years; parent participation is encouraged, but not required. The class will run from 1 - 1:45 p.m., at the Luck Public Library. Parents/caregivers must also be in attendance for the WITC class. The course fee is $13.71, plus for $4

each additional child in same family.

On Saturday, Jan. 10, instructor Julie Karsky’s class, Yoga for Your Spiritual Muscles, will run from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Luck School. Participants will practice yoga poses, postures, and breathing techniques using the twelve spiritual muscles: awareness, acceptance, focus, flexibility, balance, confidence, peace, strength, compassion, energy, playfulness and connectedness. When yoga is approached with the mindfulness of the twelve spiritual muscles, doors begin to open that give structure to harmonizing your body, mind and spirit foundation. The WITC fee for this course is $18.56, and only $4 for people over age 62.

Aerobics is back in Luck! Sign up and see the benefits aerobics will bring to

your life. In addition to stretching and strength training, this twice-a-week class will help you improve in all elements of fitness including flexibility, muscular strength, and cardio-vascular. All levels of experience are welcome to participate.

Instructor Anne Schaffer will get you energized during this six-week class on Tuesdays and Thursdays, starting on Jan. 13, from 7 – 8 p.m. The WITC course fee is $33.12, and only $4 for people over age 62.

Luck Community Ed. is excited to offer Water Aerobics at the Luck Country Inn pool. Water aerobics offers the benefits of a cardio workout without the high impact on your body. The resistance of the water gives a good all-over workout, while strengthening your various muscle groups. The buoyancy of the

water means less stress on your body. No swimming skills are required. Instructor Stephanie Robinson will teach classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays, from Jan. 20 to Feb. 26. Participants have a choice to attend the 4 - 5 p.m. or 5 – 6 p.m. sessions.

Each six-week session is $33.12, payable to WITC. It’s a great time to brag about your age, since people over age 62 can take the class for a mere $4.

Preregistration for each of these classes is necessary; call Amy Aguado at 715472-2152, ext. 103. If you happen to miss the first class, still call to sign up. The benefits of exercise combined with fun social interaction will help you reach your goals, so sign up for a class today. submitted

Wisconsin State Patrol Law of the Month Driving too fast for conditions causes many wintertime troubles SPOONER — Even when snow and ice-covered roadways are as slick as a skating rink, some drivers barrel along as if they’re immune to the laws of physics. Not surprisingly, they often discover that they are not immune to a long, cold wait for a tow truck — and possibly

an expensive traffic ticket — when their vehicle slides into a ditch or crashes because they were driving too fast for conditions.

“When road conditions are treacherous or visibility is reduced, driving at the posted speed limit may actually be too fast for conditions,” says Captain Douglas Notbohm of the Wisconsin Department of Transportation’s Division of State Patrol Northwest Region. “On ice and snow, drivers must slow down to keep their vehicles under control and to be able to stop safely. They also must provide more space for vehicles around

them to prevent rear-end collisions and other crashes.”

Slowing down when driving conditions are poor is not just sound advice — it’s also the law.

It is illegal to drive at speeds that exceed what is reasonable and prudent under existing road conditions. Drivers are required to adjust their speeds to take into account both the actual and potential hazards due to weather, highway conditions or other traffic.

A violation of this state law costs $198.60 with four demerit points added to the driver’s record. A second offense

within a 12-month period costs $249 with an additional four points.

“The slogan Snow Means Slow also applies to four-wheel-drive and other heavy-duty vehicles, which typically need the same stopping distance as other vehicles on slippery roads,” says Notbohm. “It’s too late to change your driving behavior after your vehicle is in the ditch or involved in a crash. If you drive too fast for conditions, you may end up with an expensive ticket in addition to towing and vehicle repair bills.” — from Wisconsin State Patrol

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BREAKFAST Breakfast bites, cereal, juice, milk.

LUNCH Chicken quesadilla, assorted toppings, winter mix veggies OR chicken taco salad.

BREAKFAST Long john, cereal, juice, milk.

LUNCH Spaghetti hotdish, bread stick, green beans OR tuna salad.

BREAKFAST Hot pocket, cereal, juice, milk.

LUNCH Mr. Rib, baked beans, potato salad, fresh fruit OR turkey salad.

BREAKFAST Pop•Tart, cereal, juice, milk.

LUNCH Nachos, assorted toppings, corn, refried beans OR Oriental chicken salad.

LUNCH Mini corn dogs, chicken nuggets, chicken noodle soup, mini carrots, pudding.

LUNCH Taco salad with fixings, refried beans, golden corn, mixed fruit.

LUNCH Sloppy joe, oven potatoes, baked beans, applesauce.

LUNCH Grilled cheese, tomato soup, crackers, fresh veggies, dip, dill spear, fresh fruit.

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BREAKFAST Cereal/egg muffin.

LUNCH Baked potato bar, ham/cheese/sour cream, broccoli w/cheese, fruit sauce. Alt.: Chicken nuggets, 7-12.

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LUNCH Chili, build your own sandwich, peas, fresh fruit. Alt.: Hot dog, 7-12.

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BREAKFAST Assorted cereal, toast served with juice and milk.

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BREAKFAST Assorted cereal, toast served with juice and milk.

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BREAKFAST Cinnamon tastry, juice and milk.

LUNCH Chicken and gravy, mashed potatoes, lettuce salad, peas, dinner roll, Jell-O, banana. Alt.: Fajita bacon wrap.

BREAKFAST Assorted cereal, toast served with juice and milk.

LUNCH Whole-grain pizza, rice, steamed corn, veggies, pineapple and mandarin oranges. Alt.: Cook’s choice.

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BREAKFAST Apple cinnamon bakes.

LUNCH Chicken patty, bun, potato wedges, peas, peaches. Alt.: Egg salad sandwich, vegetable beef soup.

BREAKFAST Scrambled eggs and toast.

LUNCH Mini corn dogs, tater tots, baked beans, pineapple, mandarin oranges. Alt.: Ham & cheese sandwich, split pea soup.

BREAKFAST Waffles and strawberries.

LUNCH Spaghetti, meat sauce, garlic bread stick, broccoli/cheese, pears. Alt.: Tuna sandwich, Wisconsin cheese soup.

BREAKFAST Breakfast pizza.

LUNCH Turkey gravy, mashed potatoes, biscuits, green beans, peaches. Alt.: Grilled cheese sandwich, tomato soup.

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Alt.: applesauce Chili, corn baked bread beans.

Alt.: Veggie beef barley, turmuffin. key sandwich.

BREAKFAST Yogurt parfaits.

LUNCH Salisbury steak, potatoes, gravy and cooked carrots.

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UNITY

BREAKFAST Lumberjacks.

LUNCH Pizza burger or McRib and fries.

BREAKFAST French toast.

LUNCH Spaghetti, bread sticks and green beans.

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LUNCH Corn dog, baked beans, carrots, pineapple, peaches.

LUNCH Pizza patty, bun, sliced potatoes, green beans OR hamburger gravy, mashed potatoes, corn, mandarin oranges, pears.

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Each building will have their own breakfast menu.

Omelets.

LUNCH Chicken patty and broccoli/cauliflower with cheese.

LUNCH BBQ pork, bun, potatoes, corn OR beef noodle soup with veggies, PBJ, applesauce, fruit mix.

LUNCH The max cheese dippers, marinara sauce, salad, pineapple, pears.

Long johns.

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LUNCH Mini corn dogs and parsley potatoes.

EARLY RELEASE LUNCH Cheeseburger, bun, fresh veggies, fresh fruit.

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CHURCH NEWS Trade-offs and exchanges

Old paths in this New Year

My still-untrained puppy, Lyddie, loved to hang onto anything I gave her. If I threw her a stick, she was unwilling to drop it. If I gave her one toy, she wouldn’t trade it for another. Food offerings barely tempted her to give up what she had in her mouth at the moment.

The deer that come in my yard to feed also exhibit difficulty dealing with change. I moved a couple of food piles to give the deer more room to feed so they’d quit Perspectives fighting. The first time they came to the new arrangement, they acted skeptically and fearfully, pawing the ground and snorting. How quickly they had grown accustomed to feeding in certain spots, unwilling to exchange one habit for another.

The habits of Lyddie and the deer remind me of human nature. Like Lyddie, we try to hang onto what makes us comfortable. Like the deer, we become skeptical and distrusting of anything new or different.

It all comes down to trade-offs—or exchanges. If we’re offered a new car in exchange for our old one, wouldn’t we question the owner’s motive? If we came home to a clean house and a meal on the table, we’d wonder what our kids wanted from us in return.

Perhaps that’s why salvation by faith in Jesus Christ is so hard to accept for many people. Some may ask, “What do I have to give up for it?” Others may question, “I’m not worth such an exchange.” Or, “My life may not be that great, but do I want to trade it in for something as mysterious as Christianity?” Or, “God wouldn’t trade my life of drinking … drugs … porn … infidelity … imperfection … to give me a new heart— and eternal life to boot.”

Just as it was for Lyddie and the deer to finally surrender what they had for something better, we too can surrender our lives to Christ for a more worthwhile life. A Christian song goes: “I’m trading my sickness … my pain … my sorrow … my shame. I’m laying them down for the joy of the Lord.”

“What things were gain to me, these I have counted loss for Christ. Yet indeed I also count all things loss for the excellence of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord, for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and count them as rubbish, that I may gain Christ and be found in Him.” (Philippians 3:7-9) Lord, give us the desire and faith to accept your free gifts.

Thank you for your salvation, your righteousness, your peace, and your joy. In Jesus’ name, amen.

(Mrs. Bair may be reached at sallybair@gmail.com)

Sally Bair Eternal

2008 is history. Twelve months have passed, and we find ourselves standing at the beginning of yet another year. Looking in two directions … we reflect on the old year with its joys and sorrows … its successes and failures, and we look forward to the New Year with its abundance of opportunities and uncertainties.

As we enter the New Year, the words of Jeremiah come to mind: Thus says the LORD: “Stand in the ways and see, And ask for the old paths, where the good way is, And walk in it; Then you will find rest for your souls… (Jeremiah 6:16) The faithful listen and respond obediently to the plea. But there were those in Jeremiah’s day, as there are in ours, who said, “We will not walk therein.” We should not think that Rebellion to God’s words is something new or unusual.

There is a great temptation with every generation to consider tradition as equivalent to the “old paths.”

I personally have great admiration for the reformers and restorers of the past, but they are not the authority, and they do not determine the path in which we are to walk. Someone once noted, “The age of the path does not assure its being good, for sin and error are almost as old as mankind. The “old paths” must not be confused with just any old path or old way of doing something. As many mistakes are made by blindly following an old path as by blindly striking out on a new one.”

For those of us living this side of the cross, the “old paths” are those - firmly established by God since the beginning of time… the paths walked by our Lord and His apostles – those clearly defined and marked by the inspired writers of the Bible. It is a proud and egotistical generation that says, “We will not walk therein.”

It is faith, which manifests itself in loyalty to God and Jesus that submits and obeys. Walking in the old paths will not be easy. It never has been. The further

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(Colossians 1:23) ... continue in the faith firmly established and steadfast, and not moved away from the hope of the gospel that you have heard, which was proclaimed in all creation under heaven...

If readers have questions you would like answered in this weekly column or simply wish to know more about the Church of Christ, we would like to invite you to call 715-866-7157, visit our Web site at www.burnettcountycofc.com or stop by the church building at 7425 W. Birch St. in Webster. Sunday Bible class begins at 9:30 a.m. and worship begins at 10:30 a.m. We also meet Wednesday evenings at 7 p.m. Office hours are Tuesdays through Fridays, 9 a.m. noon.

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OBITUARIES

Local Toys for Tots campaign successful ST. CROIX/POLK COUNTIES – The local Toys for Tots campaign for Polk and St. Croix counties was extremely successful for 2008, given the current economic situation. Over 3,500 toys were collected and distributed through Operation Christmas in Polk County and Secret Santa and WestCAP in St. Croix County as well as other local charitable organizations.

All toys and monetary donations received through Rick Lombardo, the local Toys for Tots coordinator, remain in Polk and St. Croix counties and are not forwarded to the KARE-11 campaign in the Twin Cities, as that is a separate campaign that does not cover western Wisconsin.

The Hudson High School cheerleaders collected within the Hudson School District for the first time this year and it was a huge success, with over 800 toys. The St. Croix Falls School District has been involved for the past eight years and once again had great participation.

The success attained during the 2008 Toys for Tots campaign is the result of outstanding efforts on the part of the 604 local Toys for Tots campaign coordinators, the Marine Forces Reserve staff and the staff of the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation plus the outstanding support of a broad sector of corporate America and millions of caring Americans.

For more information on the U.S. Marine Corps Toys for Tots Campaign and the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation, visit www.toysfortots.org. The contact for the local Polk and St. Croix counties campaign is Rick Lombardo, 715-294-4266. - submitted

Myrtle B. Bierbrauer

David A. Benson

Myrtle Bierbrauer, age 96, of New Richmond and formerly of Somerset, died at the St. Croix Health Center in New Richmond.

Myrtle was born June 9, 1912, the daughter of Emil and Bertha (Schaar) Rosenow in Drake, N.D. Myrtle’s father passed away at a young age and it was necessary to split the family up. Myrtle came to Wisconsin to live with the Rosenows and Feskes, and went to the Oaklawn School and graduated high school in Osceola where she lived with the Hinz and Goodman families.

Myrtle was married to Chester Bierbrauer on June 10, 1931, in Stillwater, Minn. They farmed in Somerset Township. Myrtle worked along side of her motherin-law, Anna, and then later taking care of her until Anna had to move to a nursing home. Myrtle worked in Stillwater, for 25 years and retired to enjoy traveling, visiting her kids and grandchildren. She was also a 4H leader for many years and was very proud of her club members, especially at fair time and all the ribbons they won. Myrtle was a member of a kitchen band. She played the washboard with a potato masher.

The group played at many nursing homes and even won a first-place prize in a parade for the most unique band. She also enjoyed sewing and crocheting and family members received gifts of her talent.

Myrtle was preceded in death by her parents, Emil and Bertha; husband, Chester; son, Paul; daughter, Barbara; great-grandson, Christian Boreen; and brothers, Clarence, Raymond and William.

Myrtle is survived by her children, Richard (Iris), Grace (Al) Conklin, Iris, Carol, Glenn (Judy), Chet (Kathy), Judy (Ron) Chlebeck; and daughter-in-law Marjorie. She is also survived by 13 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren; brother, George Rosenow; sister, Alice Benick; and many nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers memorials are preferred.

Funeral services were held Saturday, Jan. 3, at Zion Lutheran Church in East Farmington with the Rev. C.G. Sengbusch, officiating. Music was provided by Laurie Neumann. Interment was in the Oak Gove Cemetery.

The Grandstrand Funeral Home of Osceola was entrusted with arrangements.

David A. Benson, age 67, of Osceola, formerly of Clear Lake, died on Saturday, Jan. 3, 2009, at the Willow Ridge Care Center in Amery.

David Allan Benson was born on July 15, 1941, in Clear Lake, the son of C. Allan and Illa Mae (Winchell) Benson.

He grew up in the Clear Lake area and graduated from Clear Lake High School in 1959. David worked for his father at the Clearoil service station before marrying Janice E. Lampella on Oct. 15, 1977, in Washburn.

Together they made their home in Clear Lake and raised six children, Denise, Corrine, Krista, Amber, Janell and Charles. In 1981, David moved his family to Superior, where he worked as a social worker at St. Luke’s Hospice. In 1985, he moved again to Minneapolis, Minn., where he worked a social worker at Janas Healthcare and later at Human Services Inc. in Oakdale.

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David is preceded in death by his parents, Allan and Illa Mae Benson; and his son, Charles Croteau.

He is survived by his wife, Janice Benson of Osceola; daughters, Denise Burton of Clear Lake, Corrine (Lee) Gumke of Reeve, Krista Anderson of Shell Lake, Amber (Sean) Cadotte of Bayfield and Janell Alvarez of Osceola; 12 grandchildren; cousins, Scott (Kathy) Wood, Ruth Ann (Richard) Miller and Fred (Annie) Josephson; and many other family and friends.

A memorial service was held Jan. 7, at the United Methodist Church in Clear Lake, with Pastor Jayneann Gagner officiating. Music was provided by Juanita Wood, Marsha Scheuermann and the United Methodist Church Bell Choir.

Interment was at the Clear Lake Cemetery.

The Scheuermann-Hammer Funeral Home, Clear Lake, was entrusted with arrangements.

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OBITUARIES Leif R. Amundsen

Ivan Donald Petersen

Mary E. DeTar

Leif Amundsen, 86, St. Paul, Minn., formerly of Frederic, died at home on Dec. 26, 2008, surrounded by his family. He had been diagnosed with heart and lung problems.

Leif was born in St. Paul, Minn., on Oct. 15, 1922, to Norwegian immigrants, Peder T. and Petra M. (Iverson) Amundsen.

He and Dorothy M. Bjorkman were joined in marriage on July 31, 1943, in the Clam Falls Lutheran Church.

As a child, Leif, with his parents and two siblings, moved to Clam Falls Township and later moved back to St. Paul, Minn., with his wife and family.

Leif’s profession was driving truck, first for Land O’ Lakes dairy, then Schirmer Transportation and Ruan Trucking. When he began driving for Schirmer, he began a successful career hauling everything from fuel to flour to water to acid.

He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 64 years, Dorothy; sister, Gudrun; and brother, Bjarne.

He is survived by sister, Bernice Maas; children, Connie, Adrian (Marie), Judy, Ron (Flo), Valorie (Jim) and Bev (Don); 17 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren, and many loving relatives and friends.

Funeral service was held Dec. 30, at Como Park Lutheran Church. In lieu of flowers the family suggested that memorials may be given to the charity of the donor’s choice, Allina Hospice or to Como Park Lutheran Church.

Ivan Donald Petersen, 84, of Grantsburg, died Jan. 2, 2009, at St. Croix Regional Medical Center.

Ivan was born Jan. 28, 1924, in Elk Horn, Iowa, to Andrew ad Anna Petersen. His love of farming began in his childhood. After his father’s early death, Ivan left the ninth grade to take responsibility for running the family farm. He continued his high school education by correspondence and went on later to take courses at Back to the Bible Broadcast, Lutheran Bible Institute and Northwestern College.

Ivan and Gladys were married in Osakis, Minn., in 1949, and lived in Elk Horn, Iowa, for several years, where Ivan owed a long-haul trucking company. Later they moved to Minnesota, where he worked as a spot welder at Ford Motor Company for 16 years before returning to farming as manager of Meadow Creek Farms in Hillman, Minn. Ivan and Gladys went on to purchase a farm in Grantsburg, where they raised hogs in partnership with their son, Richard. After retiring from farming, Ivan and Gladys moved to a new home in town where Gladys continues to live.

Ivan was preceded in death by parents; brothers, Gorman and James; sister, Naomi.

He is survived by his wife; daughters, Ruth (Carl) Deline, Rachel (David) Wetzler, Rebecca (Wayne) Lake; son, Richard (Lavonne) Petersen; grandchildren, Christopher and Bethany Deline, Tabitha, Charity and Robert Lake, and Kendra Petersen; and brothers, Cy and Folmer.

Funeral services were held at Trade River Evangelical Free Church on Monday, Jan. 5. Interment was at the Trade River Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to Gideon’s International.

The Edling Funeral Home of Grantsburg was entrusted with the arrangements.

Mary E. DeTar, age 90, of Clear Lake, died Friday, Dec. 26, 2008, at the Golden Age Manor in Amery.

Mary Elizabeth DeTar was born on March 6, 1918, in Clear Lake, the daughter of Berton and Hattie (Thompson) Francis. She grew up in the Clear Lake area and graduated from Clear Lake High School in 1936. On Oct. 22, 1940, Mary was married to Robert DeTar at the Swedish Congregational Church in Clear Lake. Together they operated a dairy farm in the Clear Lake area. They raised four children, Jeanette, Larry, Barbara and Judy. In addition to taking care of her family, Mary worked for many years as a nurse‘s aid at the Golden Age Manor. She was also very active in the United Covenant Church in Clear Lake. She served as treasurer, was on the church board and was an active member in women’s ministries. Music was an important part of Mary’s life. She enjoyed cooking, crocheting and gardening. Mary loved to travel and spend time with her family and friends. She had been a resident at the Golden Age Manor since August 2007.

Mary was preceded in death by her husband, Robert DeTar; daughter, Jeanette; parents, Berton and Hattie Francis; brothers, Harold, Lloyd and Morris; and sisters, Muriel, Vivian and Ardis.

She is survived by son and daughters, Larry (Audrey) DeTar of Amery, Barbara (Ted) Brown of Gladstone, Ore., and Judy (Jim) Rogers of Sherwood; grandchildren, Paul DeTar of Amery, Diana (Craig) Johnson of Grand Haven, Mich., Wendy (Arnie) Way of Gladstone, Ore., Wyatt Brown of Lake Oswego, Ore., Jenny (Scott) Kruse of Rochester, Minn., Annie Rogers of Minneapolis, Minn.; six great-grandchildren; three step greatgrandchildren; brother, Clarence (Mary) Francis of Richfield, Minn.; and many nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were held at United Covenant Church in Clear Lake on Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2008, with the Rev. Gary Tonn officiating. Organist was Margaret Peterson and music was provided by Cary Dietsche and worship team.

Casket bearers were Larry DeTar, Ted Brown, Paul DeTar, Craig Johnson, Scott Kruse and Jim Rogers.

Interment was at the Clear Lake Cemetery in Clear Lake.

The Scheuermann-Hammer Funeral Home, Clear Lake, was entrusted with arrangements.

Lenore M. Springer Lenore M. Springer, 79, of East Farmington, died Jan. 1, 2009, at Osceola Medical Center.

Lenore was born April 23, 1929, in Clam Falls Township, to John and Mabel Wies. She graduated from Osceola High School in 1947. On Nov. 17, 1948, she married Ferdinand Springer at Assumption Catholic Church. She retired from UFE after 29 years of service.

Lenore loved spending time with family and friends, playing piano, music, cooking, baking, sewing, watching school sports, the Twins and the Vikings and especially spending time at the family cabin. She was an excellent organizer, was a good listener and had a kind heart.

Lenore was preceded in death by her husband, Ferdinand; parents, John and Mabel; sisters, Lucille Schmidt and Doris Frank.

She is survived by her daughter, Sharon; sons, Jerry (Cheryl), Don (Sue) and Roger (Jill Swank); grandchildren, Stacy (Jeff) Everson, Sarah (Steve) Kromrey, Kelly, Amy, Lindsey, Shawn, Jeff and Matt Springer; greatgrandchildren, Taylor, Peyton, Lauren, Lexi, Nathaniel and Josie; and sister, Betty (Vernon) Neidermire.

Mass of Christian burial was celebrated on Monday, Jan. 5, at Assumption Catholic Church by Fr. Thomas Thompson. Music was provided by Kathy Wettig, Carol Kromrey and Amy Springer. Interment was in the St. Mary Cemetery.

The Grandstrand Funeral Home, Osceola, was entrusted with arrangements.

Douglas I. Fouks Douglas I. Fouks, 78, of Danbury, died suddenly on Dec. 26, 2008, at his home.

Douglas was born on Jan. 11, 1950, in Deer Park, to Irwin and Freda Fouks. Douglas was a machinist for 51 years and retired to Minerva Lake in 1994. He was an avid Burnett County deer hunter and salmon fisherman on Lake Michigan.

He was preceded in death by parents, Irwin and Freida; son, Bert.

He is survived by his loving wife, Dorothy (Dot); children, Michael (Linda), Kristy Michaelson and Cindy (Dan) Loftus; stepchildren, Dave (Terri) Norlander, Dan (Julia) Norlander and Robin Feley; 14 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; sisters, Pearl Hilmanowske and Berdean Batterson; brothers, Jim (Linda) Fouks and Lavern (Connie) Fouks; sister-in-law Jean (Phyl) Heinsohn, brothers-in-law Mike (Trish) Zeiher and Mel (Sandy) Robinatte; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Funeral services were held Saturday, Jan. 3, at Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home with Fattier Mike Tupa officiating. Music was provided by Pat Taylor and Annette Arnold. Interment followed at the St. John’s Cemetery in Webster. Casket bearers were Bill Crain, Bob Grimes, Carl Link, Chuck Anderson, Frank Gray, Steve Wierschem, Fritz Marten and Tom Showers. Honorary casket bearers were Bill Fouks, Bob Fouks, Paul Michaelson, Kenny Fouks, Jonathan Loftus and Tyler Norlander. Military honors were accorded by the state honor guard. The Swedberg-Taylor Family Funeral Home, Webster, was entrusted with arrangements.

Patricia Elizabeth Margret Hammerschmidt Stage Patricia Elizabeth Margret Hammerschmidt Stage, St. Croix Falls, died Dec. 27, 2008, surrounded by her loved ones in the Dove Room at Good Samaritan. She was 76 years old.

Patricia was born Jan. 11, 1932, to George and Elizabeth Hammerschmidt in Dotson, Minn.

Patricia married Gordon Stage on Aug. 23, 1950, in Springfield, Minn. They had six children, Richard, Kathy, Jeff, Gary, Kelly and Susan.

The family moved quite often until they finally settled in Shakopee, Minn., in 1964. Patricia was a stay-athome mom for years, caring for other children also.

She eventually went to work at Friendship Manor Nursing Home in Shakopee, Minn., as a CNA until she furthered her education and became licensed as a medication aide.

In 1979, Patricia and Gordon bought a bar in Eureka.

They named it StageHouse Bar. In 1995, Patricia and Gordon sold the bar and retired in Cushing, where they had bought a home the year before. They loved to travel as much as possible. Pat especially loved to visit her brothers and sisters, that were in Moran, Mich., and San Antonio, Texas and Minnesota. She loved to sew, make scrapbooks, work on photo albums. She was a huge fan of Elvis Presley.

Patricia and Gordon were married for 56 years.

Patricia was preceded in death by her husband, Gordon; parents; in-laws, Louie and Laura Stage; brother, Gerald Hammerschmidt; sisters, Bea Stelzer and Virginia Berg; sisters-in-law, Dorothy Stage and Corrine (Kootch) Hammerschmidt; brothers-in-law, Dave Porter, Arnold Stage and Doc Stelzer.

She is survived by her children, Richard (Darlene) Stage, Kathy (friend Tom) Rogers, Jeff (Joni) Stage, Gary (friend Dorothy) Stage, Kelly (Robin) Stage and Susan (Tom) Laqua; 13 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; friends, Mark (Deb) Rogers and Carolyn Stage; brothers, Virgil Hammerschmidt and Dennis Hammerschmidt; sisters, Rita Porter and Lenore Hickey; sistersin-law, Audrey Stage, Adeline Schubbe, Oletta Mohler and Corrine Hammerschmidt; brothers-in-law, Al Schubbe, Wally Mohler, Marlin (Monny) Hickey and Gary Berg; many nieces and nephews and special friends.

Pallbearers were Nick Stage, Jason Stage, Ben Stage, Mitch Stage, Josh Stage and Joey Stelzer.

Honorary pallbearers were Mike Hickey, Mark Hammerschmidt, Arlen Stage, Andy Stage, Johnny Mohler and Tanner Hammerschmidt.

The Edling Funeral Home in St. Croix Falls was entrusted with arrangements.

Harris G. Johnson Harris G. Johnson, 91, of Aitkin, Minn., formerly of Siren, St. Paul and Fairfax, Minn., died Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2008, at the Aikota Health Care Center in Aitkin.

He was born Dec. 16, 1917, near Fairfax, Minn., the son of Arthur and Frieda (Besch) Johnson. He attended country schools, then attended the University of Minnesota for three years. He served in the U.S. Army during WW II and served with the 9th Division. He was a recipient of the Purple Heart. Upon his discharge, he moved to St. Paul, Minn., and worked as a flooring installer for Seestadt Floor Covering and eventually owned and operated his own flooring company called Home Floor Company, Inc., on St. Paul’s east side for 25 years before returning to Siren. He lived in Siren until moving to the Aikota Health Care Center in Aitkin in July of 2006.

He was a life member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the Moose Lodge in Siren. He was an avid hunter, fisherman and enjoyed playing golf and cards.

He is survived by son and daughter-in-law, Robert H. and Kathleen Johnson of McGregor, Minn.; daughter and son-in-law, Cynthia A. and Larry Agurikis of Moose Lake, Minn.; four grandchildren; three greatgrandchildren; sisters, Violet Morse of White Bear Lake, Minn. and Irene Vinge of Burnsville, Minn.; brother, Burt A. Johnson of Sun City, Ariz.; and many friends in the Siren area.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, David of Syracuse, N.Y.; sister, Ruth Reiff of Sleepy Eye, Minn.; and grandson, Jeremiah Johnson of Woodbury, Minn.

Funeral services were held Tuesday, Jan. 6, at the Sorensen-Root-Thompson Funeral Home in Aitkin.

Private burial will be Friday, Jan. 9, at the Bethel Cemetery near Fairfax, Minn.

The Sorensen-Root-Thompson Funeral Home in Aitkin was entrusted with arrangements.

Rayburn Boyd Rayburn Boyd, 74, of Luck, died at his residence on Dec. 27, 2008.

He was born Dec. 9, 1934.

At the wishes of the family there will be no public services.

The Kolstad Family Funeral Home of Centuria was entrusted with funeral arrangements.

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OBITUARIES Kenneth Matthew Bording Kenneth Matthew Bording, 88, of Milltown, died on Monday, Jan. 5, 2009, at the United Pioneer Home in Luck.

Kenneth was born on Feb. 2, 1920, in Eureka Center, to parents, Chris and Rose (Rogers) Bording. He attended the Lone Maple School in Eureka Township. He married Iola Jensen on May 19, 1945, at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Milltown Township. To this union 11 children were born. Kenneth was a longtime carpenter in Polk County.

He enjoyed making crafts such as birdhouses and wishing wells, and also enjoyed fishing, hunting, camping and snowmobiling. He dearly loved spending time with family and especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Kenneth leaves to celebrate his memory, wife, Iola of Milltown; children, Sharon (Wayne) Rud of Osceola, Diane Rudesill (Rod Egge) of Luck, Kathleen (Glenn) Greener of Cumberland, Julie Gryphan of Luck, Daniel Bording of Centuria, Randy (Karen) Bording of Balsam Lake, Jeff (Ginger) Bording of Grantsburg and Cynthia Dahl (LeRoy Gerving) of Osceola; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; sisters, Marion (Oscar) Chartrand of Balsam Lake and Hazel Popp of Eau Claire; many nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.

He is preceded in death by his parents; sons, Ricky, Steve and Mike Bording; and brother, John Bording.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, Jan. 8, at 10 a.m. at Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic Church in Balsam Lake. Family will greet visitors at the Kolstad Family Funeral Home in Centuria on Wednesday from 4 -7 p.m. and again on Thursday at the church one hour prior to the Mass.

Kenneth will be laid to rest at St. Patrick’s Catholic Cemetery in Milltown Township. Pallbearers will be his grandsons, David Rudesill, Jamie Greener, Corey Rud, Bob Bloom, Chris Bloom and Joe Bloom.

The Kolstad Family Funeral Home of Centuria was entrusted with arrangements.

Ruth M. Stuart Ruth M. Stuart, 91, of Superior, formerly of Frederic, died Dec. 29, 2008.

Ruth was born Oct. 17, 1917, to Bessie (Motley) and Emile Peterson in Hamblin, Mont., their third child.

She graduated from Cloverton, Minn., High School in 1935.

Ruth married William “Bill” Stuart on Sept. 2, 1936, and they lived in Kingsdale, Minn., until 1941 when they bought a farm outside of Markville, Minn. In 1973, Bill developed heart trouble and they moved to a small rural location west of Frederic. Bill died in 1983 on that place, but Ruth continued living there until 1993 when she moved to the Frederic Sunrise Apartments.

She was baptized on Aug. 29, 1976, and joined the Frederic Evangelical Free Church in 1984, enjoying the fellowship of many friends there over the years. Her Bible was well-worn and dog-eared. Ruth lived by a favorite Bible verse known as the Golden Rule. She was an avid Scrabble player and also enjoyed knitting and crocheting. Ruth also read the paper daily and was interested in the culture and politics, making certain she voted in every election. She often clipped and collected interesting newspaper articles, quotes and poems, pasting them in her scrapbook to refer back to at times for sharing or encouraging others.

Ruth resided at Capeside Cove Nursing Home in Siren for six months in 2005 and then moved to the Comforts of Home in Frederic in May 2005 until October of 2006 when she moved to the Frederic Nursing and Rehab Center. She had recently moved to the St. Francis in the Park Care Center in Superior.

Ruth was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Bill; brothers, Lewis and Jesse Peterson; and sister, Virginia Grace.

Ruth is survived by her nieces, Luci Johnson; and a favorite great-great-niece, Mollie Dorna of Newport, Ore., and Janice Peterson-Pasierb and her three children of Fairfax, Va.; special friends, Maria Kay Kleve of Wooster, Ohio, and Judy Hammond of Frederic.

Funeral services were held Monday, Jan. 5, at the Swedberg-Taylor Family Funeral Home in Siren, with Pastor Greg Lund officiating. Music was provided by Jill Lund, soloist, and Carol Everson, pianist. Interment followed at the Markville Cemetery, Arna Township, Pine County, Minn. Memorials are preferred to Frederic Evangelical Free Church – Women’s Minister.

The Swedberg-Taylor Family Funeral Home, Webster, was entrusted with arrangements.

Merna E. Corty

Verone Pratt

Merna Estella (Glaubitz) Corty, Grantsburg, died Friday, Jan. 2, 2009. She was 83 years old.

Merna was born at home in Johnstown, Polk County, on Oct. 6, 1925, to Bruno and Estella Glaubitz.

She enjoyed roller skating and dancing with her friends. She met Donald Lawrence Corty at the roller rink; they were married Aug. 26, 1943, and lived in Clam Falls. In 1947, they purchased a dairy farm south of Grantsburg; it was there that they raised their seven children.

Merna worked at Stokley’s in Frederic, for many summers and was active in the Wood River Homemakers and the Catholic Women’s Club. She enjoyed many crafts like crocheting, knitting and sewing. She was skilled at many different card games and was a competitive player. Merna loved to cook and bake. She especially enjoyed decorating cakes for friends and family on special occasions. Her children remember coming home to the fresh smell of her homemade bread. She was a fan of the “Lawrence Welk Show,” Danny O’Donnel, Elvis Presley and Don Ho. She liked to feed and watch birds outside of the picture window in her home. She would get annoyed when the blue jays, crows or squirrels would get the bird feed. The hummingbirds were her favorite. Merna liked to travel around the United States with her husband. She was always on the lookout for a bargain and believed there was a use for many things others would discard.

She was a very caring individual who took time to drive people to health care appointments in the Twin Cities, attend her grandchildren’s activities, always remembered special occasions and saw to the needs of her husband and family.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; brother, Merlin Glaubitz; daughter, Darlene Corrier; sons-in-law, Robert Larson and Gary Corrier.

Merna is survived by daughters, Kathleen Larson, Jean (Jim) McAllister and Joan (Peter) Lauer; sons, Dennis (Lana) Corty, Roger (Jane) Corty and David Corty; 22 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchildren; and many other relatives and friends.

Funeral services were held Jan. 7, 2009, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Grantsburg, with Father Dennis Mullen officiating. Music was provided by organist Joann Freese. Interment was at Riverside Cemetery in Grantsburg.

Memorials can be sent to Grantsburg Food Pantry, Grantsburg Continuing Care or Abbot Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis.

The Rowe Funeral Home of Frederic were entrusted with arrangements.

Verone Pratt, 89, died Dec. 31, 2008, in Amery.

Verone was born on Oct. 29, 1919, in Grantsburg. She graduated from Grantsburg High School in 1937. She then attended Superior State College and graduated with a teaching degree in 1939. Verone taught at rural schools in Burnett County – Spirit Lake, Fish Lake and Alstad – for three years.

She met Eugene Pratt in Grantsburg and they were married on June 29, 1941. While Gene served in the Army in WWII, Verone continued to live in Grantsburg and worked at the Burnett County Abstract Office.

They moved to St. Croix Falls in 1947, and Gene went into business with his father, Fred, in the men’s clothing-store business.

Gene and Verone had three children while living in St. Croix Falls: Linda, Mike and Nancy. As a family they enjoyed activities such as: skiing, camping and canoeing. Verone was an active member of Redeemer Lutheran Church and the Legion Auxiliary. She worked for many years at the First National Bank in St. Croix Falls. She also served as a director at the bank for several years. Gene died in 1977 and Verone continued to live in St. Croix Falls until 2007, when she moved to Riverbend Assisted Living in Amery.

Verone is survived by her three children, Linda (Robert) Bollendorf, Mike (Pam) Pratt and Nancy (Greg) Todd; eight grandchildren, David and Michael Rutcosky, Susan, Laura and Teresa Pratt, Angela Johnson and Kristin and Alison Todd; five great-grandchildren, Caroline and Matthew Rutcosky, Logan Tenkman, Tanner and Madison Johnson; and sister-inlaw, Catherine Minar.

Memorials may be sent to Redeemer Lutheran Church in St. Croix Falls.

Edward “Eddie” S. Baker Edward “Eddie” S. Baker, age 83, of Siren, died Dec. 28, 2008, at home.

Eddie was born Oct. 28, 1925, to Lena (Rockaway) and Charles W. Baker in Lorain Township, Polk County.

Eddie married Avis Hillman on Nov. 15, 1952, in Lincoln Township, Burnett County. He farmed when they were first married and later worked at the Plymouth Building in Minneapolis for nine years, Durex for 17 years and North States for three years.

Eddie also enjoyed the time he worked at U.S. Bedding and Rolite.

Eddie loved being involved in the family activities.

He also enjoyed hunting, fishing, woodworking, skating, cross-country skiing, yard work and camping. He was baptized into Christ on June 6, 1980, at Dunham Lake.

Eddie was preceded in death by his parents; and twin brother, Alva.

Eddie is survived by his wife, Avis; daughters, Dixie Lea (Allen) Jeffery and Donna Rae Tyler; grandchildren, Jason (Jackie) Jeffery, Chad (Susette) Jeffery, Tory Jeffery, Amanda Jeffery and Grahme Jeffery; greatgrandchildren, CJ and Jake; aunt, Nellie Rockaway; nieces, nephews, other relatives, friends and “Mitzey” (grandpa’s little squirrel dog).

Funeral services were held Friday, Jan. 2, 2009, at Swedberg-Taylor Family Funeral Home, Webster, with Scott Nedland officiating. Interment will be at the Lorain Cemetery, Lorain Township, on Thursday, Jan. 8, at 1 p.m. Casket bearers were Jason Jeffery, Chad Jeffery, CJ Damaske, Allen Jeffery, Roger Hillman and Mike Hillman.

The Swedberg-Taylor Family Funeral Home, Webster, was entrusted with arrangements.

Emmett (Bud) O’Connor Emmett (Bud) O’Connor, 89, died Dec. 31, 2008.

He was born in St. Paul, Minn., to Emmett Leo and Dorothy O’Connor. As a youngster, Emmett spent countless hours visiting the family’s cabins at Devils Lake near Webster. Emmett attended school in St. Paul, Minn., and worked in the Civilian Conservation Corps.

He served with the Army’s tank destroyers unit during World War II, surviving the Battle of the Bulge. Emmett married Bernice in St. Paul, Minn., on July 14, 1942. Together they raised five children. He worked for the railroad for a time then became a crane operator for the St. Paul Foundry and Iron Works.

After a visit to Colorado in 1953, Emmett decided to become a crane operator for the Colorado Fuel and Iron Corporation in Pueblo where he spent the next 30 years of his life. Upon his retirement from the CF&I, Emmett and Bernice returned to his beloved Webster, where he has remained until his death.

Throughout Emmett’s lifetime, he enjoyed his family, being a member of the Moose Lodge, fishing, raising and riding horses, golfing and piloting single-engine aircraft making several flying trips around the country.

Emmett is survived by his wife of 66 years, Bernice; two daughters, Maureen Kallio and Pamela Johnson, both of Colorado; son, Terrance (Rhonda) O’Connor of Arizona; his grandchildren, Patrick (Tammy), Charles (Sara) Ryan, Gregory (Dani) Kallio, and David (April) O’Connor and Brian O’Connor; and his great-grandchildren Adrian, Brittany, Heather, Gavin, Kiera, Cassie and Josh. He is also survived by his brothers, Jerry and Jimmy O’Connor; and his sister, Barbara Munger; plus numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his sons, Dennis and Michael; his mother and father; his brothers, John and Peter; and his sister, Patricia.

Funeral services were held Tuesday, Jan. 6, at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church with Father Dennis Mullen officiating. Music was provided by Kim Dropps. Interment followed at Fort Snelling National Cemetery in Minneapolis, Minn. Casket bearers were Terrance O’Connor, Patrick Ryan, Greg Kallio, Charles Ryan and Jeff O’Connor.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the charity of your choice.

The Swedberg-Taylor Family Funeral Home, Webster, was entrusted with arrangements.

Robert Spafford Robert Spafford, 77, of Webster, died Jan. 1, 2009.

Memorial services were held Wednesday, Jan. 7, at Swedberg-Taylor Family Funeral Home, Webster.

A full obituary will be published in a upcoming edition of the paper.

The Swedberg-Taylor Family Funeral Home, Webster, was entrusted with arrangements.

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CHURCH NEWS Teaching good writing skills starts at home

Looking back, I can see how, even at an early age, my mother was teaching me to write. In addition, I was also fortunate to have a few English teachers who were determined to teach me the fundamentals of composition. I had one in high school and another in college who insisted that I learn grammar and composition. They nearly beat me to death but I’m glad they did. I earn a living today, at least in part, with the skills they gave to me. Especially, I would like to say “thanks” to Dr. Ed Harwood. His classes were like Marine boot camp, but what I learned there was priceless.

It’s not terribly difficult or time-consuming to encourage and teach kids some of the basics of grammar and composition. One approach is to ask a family member to correspond with your child and encourage him or her to write back. Then when the reply is written, sprinkle a few corrections, such as the one my mother offered, with a generous portion of praise. Finally, entice that youngster to engage in a little creative expression. As for what you can do to compensate for the de-emphasis on writing in school, I really don’t know – except to seek instruction outside the classroom.

The teaching of writing has gone out of style – much like the old “homemaking” classes for girls. But it is

Q: I’ve always had an interest in creative writing, primarily because I had a teacher who encouraged me to express myself and gave me the skills to do it.

My kids, however, have not had that exposure. The school system just doesn’t teach writing skills anymore. How did you come to be a writer, and how might I give my children a nudge in that direction?

DR. DOBSON: It is true that writing skills are seldom taught today. That was evident a while back when I was considering hiring a Ph.D. candidate from a large university. I called her major professor for a recommendation. He spoke highly of this woman and said he was sure she would do a good job for me. I then asked if she was an adequate writer. He said, “Are you kidding? None of my students has strong writing skills. Young people don’t learn to put their thoughts on paper these days.” He was right!

It hasn’t always been that way. I remember diagramming sentences and learning parts of speech when I was in elementary school. It was a major part of the curriculum. Also, my parents encouraged and helped me grow in this area. I wrote a letter to a friend when I was nine years old. My mother then suggested that we read it together. I had written, “Dear Tom, how are you? I am just fine.” My mom asked me if I thought that sounded a little boring. She said, “You haven’t said anything. You used a few words, but they have no meaning.” I never wrote that phrase again; although that is the typical way a child begins a letter.

Dr. James

Dobson Focus on the Family

an incredibly valuable craft that your child can use in a wide variety of settings. Don’t let him or her grow up without developing it.

••• Q: Does the middle child really have greater adaptive problems than his or her siblings?

DR. DOBSON: The middle child does sometimes find it more difficult to establish his or her identity within the family. She enjoys neither the status of the eldest nor the attention given to the baby. Furthermore, she is likely to be born at a busy period in the life of her parents, and especially her mother. Then during her preschool years, her precious territory is invaded by a cute little newborn who steals Mama from her. Is it any wonder that she often asks, “Who am I and where is my place in life?”

••• Dr. Dobson is founder and chairman of the board of the nonprofit organization Focus on the Family, Colorado Springs, CO 80995 (www.family.org). Questions and answers are excerpted from “Solid Answers” and “Bringing Up Boys,” both published by Tyndale House. COPYRIGHT 2008 JAMES DOBSON INC., DISTRIBUTED BY UNIVERSAL PRESS SYNDICATE 1130 Walnut St., Kansas City, Mo. 64106; 816-5817500.

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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.

LAKETOWN LUTHERAN - CUSHING

Pastors Julie Brenden & Nanette Hagen Hinck Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m.; Sunday School 10:30 a.m.

LUCK LUTHERAN

510 Foster Ave. E.; Mark E. Hall, Pastor Office 715-472-2605; Home 715-472-8424 Worship Service 10:30 a.m.

MILLTOWN LUTHERAN

BIBLE FELLOWSHIP

113 W. Main St.. W., Phone 715-825-2453 Pastor Danny G. Wheeler 9 a.m. Prayer & Praise Service 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:40 a.m. Worship Service

WORD OF LIFE CHURCH

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Meeting in homes. Elders: Cliff Bjork, Jon Zens, 483-1357 and 755-3048 Sun. Fellowship - 10 a.m.; Wed. 7 p.m.

NEW WINE MINISTRIES - CENTURIA 309 5th Street, 715-220-5920 Pastors Randy and Pam Stone Saturday 6 p.m., 24/7 Service

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BALSAM LUTHERAN CHURCH

1115 Mains Crossing, 1/2 Mile South Hwy. 8 On 110th St.; Pastor Matt Faarem Sun. Worship 9 a.m.; Sun. School 10:15 a.m.

Wed. Bible Study 8:30 a.m.

Wed. LOGOS 3:20 p.m.

BEAUTIFUL SAVIOR LUTHERAN (WELS)

Gene E. Jahnke, Pastor, 715-635-7672, Hm. 715-354-7787, Hwy. 70 at 53, Spooner Sun. Wor. - 9:30 a.m.; Sun. School & Bible Classes For All - 10:45 a.m.

BETHANY LUTHERAN - BRANSTAD

Pastor Jay Ticknor, 715-463-5746 3 miles So. of Grantsburg on Hwy. 87 Sun. Schl. - 9:30 a.m.; Worship - 11 a.m.

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Hwy. 35, 1/2 blk. N. Main St. Pastor John Clasen; Pastoral Serv. 349-5280 Sunday Worship - 8 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.

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Pastor Mark Richardson & Pastor Rob Lubben 1947 110th Ave., Dresser, 715-755-2562 Sun. Contemp. Wor. 8:15 a.m.; Folk & Gospel Wor., Adult Ed & Sun. Schl. 9:30; Trad. Wor. 10:45 a.m.

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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.

CLAM FALLS LUTHERAN (AALC)

Pastor Gary Rokenbrodt - 715-653-4461 Communion 1st Sunday Worship 9 a.m.; Sunday School 9 a.m.

FAITH LUTHERAN - BALSAM LAKE

faithlutheran@lakeland.ws Pastor Diane Norstad 715-485-3800; CTH I & Mill Street Worship 9:30 a.m.; Sun. Schl. 10:40 a.m.; Holy Communion 1st & last Sundays

FAITH LUTHERAN - GRANTSBURG

Pastor Arthur Bruning, 715-463-5388 Worship 9:30 a.m.; Sun. School 10:45 a.m.

FIRST EVAN. LUTHERAN

5561 Chestnut St., Taylors Falls, MN 651-465-5265 Traditional Wor. 8:30 a.m.; Sun. Schl. & Youth 9:45 a.m.; Adult Learning 10 a.m.; Contemp. Wor. 11 a.m.

FIRST LUTHERAN - CUSHING

Pastors Julie Brenden & Nanette Hagen Hinck; 648-5323 or 648-5324 Sun. Wor. 9 a.m.; Sun. Schl. 10:15 a.m.

FRISTAD LUTHERAN - CENTURIA

Pastor Maggie Isaacson, 715-825-3559 3 mi. W. of Milltown on “G” Sun. Wor. - 9:15 a.m.; Sun. Schl. 10:30 a.m.

Holy Communion 1st & 3rd Sundays

OUR REDEEMER LUTHERAN, (LCMS) WEBSTER

Pastor John Siedschlag, Phone 866-5406; Church Phone 866-7191 Sun. Schl. - 8:30 a.m; Sun. Wors. - 9:30 a.m.; Adult Bible Study 11:00 a.m.; Communion 1st & 3rd Sundays

PEACE LUTHERAN - DRESSER (ELCA)

2355 Clark Road, Dresser, WI, 715-755-2515 E-mail: peace@centurytel.net Pastor Wayne Deloach, Intern Bob Sinclair Sun. Wor. 8:30 & 11 a.m.; Sun. Schl. 9:40 a.m.; Confirmation Wed. 6 p.m.; HS Youth Wed. 6 p.m.

PILGRIM LUTHERAN - FREDERIC (ELCA) Pastor Catherine Burnette 507 Wisconsin Ave. N., 715-327-8012 Sun. Wor. - 9 a.m.; Sun. School - 10 a.m.

Holy Communion 1st & 2nd Sundays www.pilgrimlutheranfrederic.org

REDEEMER EV. LUTHERAN

(Wisconsin Synod) Pastor Gene DeVries 200 N. Adams St., St. Croix Falls Sun. Wor. - 9:30 a.m.; Sun. Schl. - 8:30 a.m.

(Missouri Synod) Pastor Jody R. Walter, 327-8608 Sun. Schl. - 8:45 a.m.; Service - 10:30 a.m.

Communion - 1st & 3rd Sun.

LAKESIDE COMMUNITY LUTH. - ELCA

CTH H, 1/2 mi. N. of CTH A & H on H Church Off. 715-635-7791Roger Pittman, Pastor Sunday Schl. 9 a.m.; Worship Serv. 10 a.m.

Communion 1st and 3rd Sundays

METHODIST

METHODIST

ATLAS UNITED METHODIST

Pastor Carolyn Saunders, 715-463-2624 Sunday School - 11 a.m.; Worship - 11 a.m.

CENTRAL UNITED METHODIST - GRANTSBURG Pastor Carolyn Saunders, 715-463-2624 Worship - 9 a.m.; Sun. School - 10:30 a.m.

DANBURY UNITED METHODIST

Cindy Glocke, Pastor, 715-866-8646 Sun. Worship - 9 a.m.

GRACE UNITED - WEBSTER

Cindy Glocke, Pastor, 715-866-8646 Sunday Worship - 10:30 a.m.

Pastor: Rev. Dennis M. Mullen, 715-327-8119 Sat.: 4:30 p.m. St. Dominic; Sun.: 8:30 a.m. Immaculate Conception; 10:30 a.m. St. Dominic Call the office for daily & holy day Mass times

ST. ANNE PARISH

Rev. Thomas E. Thompson, 715-247-3310 139 Church Hill Rd., Somerset Mass Sun. 8:30 a.m.; Wed. 9 a.m.

Sacrament of Penance Sun. 8 a.m.

ST. FRANCIS XAVIER

Pastor Father Daniel Bodin, 651-465-7345 25293 Redwing Ave., Shafer, MN Sunday 9 a.m.

ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST

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

TRINITY LUTHERAN LCMS, DANBURY

Pastor John Siedschlag Home 715-866-5405; Church 715-866-7191 Sunday Worship Service - 8 a.m.

Holy Communion 1st & 3rd Sundays

TRINITY LUTHERAN - FALUN

LEWIS MEMORIAL UNITED METHODIST McKINLEY UNITED METHODIST

ASSEMBLY

Tom Cook, Pastor Worship 8:45 a.m.; Sunday Schl. 10 a.m.

Pastor Bruce Stunkard Sun. Wor. 11 a.m.; Sun. Schl. 11 a.m.

Potluck dinner 1st Sunday

OSCEOLA UNITED METHODIST

Rev. Mike Weaver Sunday Worship Service - 10 a.m.

Sun. School is at 9 a.m., Nursery available

Pastor Arveda “Freddie” Kirk, 327-4436 Sun. Worship - 10 a.m.; Child care available during service Tom Cook, Pastor Sunday School 9 a.m.

Worship - 10:15 a.m. (Nursery available)

TAYLORS FALLS UNITED METHODIST

290 W. Government Street, 715-294-4436 Reverend Dr. Rolland Robinson Sunday Service - 10 a.m. with nursery Sunday School - Sept. - May at 10 a.m.

WOLF CREEK UNITED METHODIST Rev. Mike Weaver Sunday Worship - 8:15 a.m.

COVENANT

COVENANT

TRINITY EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN OSCEOLA

Pastor Dave Guertin 7686 Lofty Pines Drive, Siren, 715-349-5601 Worship 10 a.m.; Sunday School 9 a.m.

Pastors Mike & Linda Rozumalski 1 mi. west of Luck on N, 2478 170th St., Luck Worship - 9:30 a.m.; Fellowship after service.

WEST IMMANUEL LUTHERAN

1/2 mi. W. of Hwy. 35 on U, 715-866-8281, Pastor Ray Reinholtzen, Douglas Olson and Roger Kampstra Services begin at 9:30 a.m.

Communion 1st & 3rd Sun.

ZION LUTHERAN - BONE LAKE (AALC)

Pastor Gary Rokenbrodt - 715-472-2062 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

Pastor Scott Sagel, 715-689-2541 Sun. Schl. 9:30 a.m.; Sun. Wor. 10:30 p.m.; Elevator provided, welcome

SIREN COVENANT

UNITED COVENANT - CLEAR LAKE

Pastor Gary Tonn Praise Time 8 a.m.; Worship 10:30 a.m.

Sunday School 9:20 a.m.

CATHOLIC

CATHOLIC

ASSUMPTION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY Rev. Thomas E. Thompson, 715-247-3310 255 St. Hwy. 35, East Farmington Mass Friday 9 a.m.; Sacrament of Penance Sat. 3:30 p.m.

CHURCH OF ST. JOSEPH

Pastor - Father Daniel Bodin 490 Bench St., Taylors Falls, 651-465-7345 Sat. Vigil 5:30 p.m.; Sun. 7:30 & 10:30 a.m.

Tues. - Thurs. 7:30 a.m.

OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP

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.

OUR LADY OF THE LAKES

Pastor Larry Hendry Worship - 11 a.m.; Sun. School - 11 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

ZION LUTHERAN - MARKVILLE

Pastor David Almlie, 715-327-8384, 715-327-8090 Fellowship - 10:30 a.m.

Sunday School - 9:45 a.m.; Worship - 11 a.m.

Communion - 1st & 2nd Sundays

1289 160th St. (Hwy. 65), St. Croix Falls Phone - 715-472-2258 Bible Study - 9:30 a.m.; Wor. - 10:45 a.m.

WESLEYAN WOODLAND WESLEYAN

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

CALVARY COVENANT - ALPHA

WEST DENMARK LUTHERAN

CHURCH OF CHRIST

CHURCH OF CHRIST CHURCH OF CHRIST

ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC

Pastor Marty Nolet Wor. - 9 a.m.; Sun. Schl. - during worship hour

Hwy. 70 East, 689-2271 Pastor: Carl Heidel Worship 9 a.m.; Sunday School 10:15 a.m.

Communion -Every Sunday

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.

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

LAKEVIEW UNITED - HERTEL

ASSEMBLY

CENTURIA ASSEMBLY OF GOD

Pastor Don Wiltshire, 715-640-6400 Centuria - Phone 715-646-2172 Sunday Service: 10 a.m.

OSCEOLA COMMUNITY CHURCH

SIREN UNITED METHODIST

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

TRADE LAKE BAPTIST

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.

Holytrinity@wisconsinumc.org 1606 165th Ave., Centuria Paul Foulke, Pastor, 715-485-3363 Sun. Wor. - 9 a.m.; Sun. Schl. - 10:15 a.m.

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

TRINITY LUTHERAN - ELCA

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.

CHURCH OF CHRIST - WEBSTER

EVANGELICAL

140 Madison St. South, St. Croix Falls Pastor Mark K. Schoen Sun. Service - 9 a.m.; Sun.School - 10:30 a.m.

LIVING HOPE CHURCH

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. LUKE UNITED - FREDERIC

SHEPHERD OF THE VALLEY LUTHERAN (Missouri Synod)

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.

ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC

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.

1614 CTH, North Luck; Mark E. Hall, Pastor Office Phone 472-2605 Dial-A-Devotion 472-2345 Sun. Worship - 9 a.m.

GRACE BAPTIST - GRANTSBURG

HOLY TRINITY UNITED METHODIST

ST. CROIX FALLS UNITED METHODIST

YELLOW LAKE LUTHERAN

IMMANUEL LUTHERAN - FREDERIC

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. PETER’S LUTHERAN - LUCK

GEORGETOWN LUTHERAN - ELCA

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

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN

ST. DOMINIC - FREDERIC & IMMACULATE CONCEPTION - GRANTSBURG CATHOLIC MASS SCHED.

350 Michigan Ave., Centuria Sun. Wor. - 10:45 a.m.; Sun. Schl. - 10 a.m.

ST. JOHN’S EV. LUTHERAN (Wis. Synod)

ELCA - 501 Hwy. 35, 646-2357 Mel Rau, Pastor Sunday Worship & Holy Communion - 9:30 a.m.; Sunday School - 10:40 a.m.

GRACE LUTHERAN - WEST SWEDEN

PRESBYTERIAN

oumc@centurytel.net 306 River Street, Osceola, 715-755-2275 Pastor Alan J. Hagstrom, 715-294-3195 Adult Class - 9 a.m.; Sunday Schl. 10 a.m.

Sunday Worship - 10 a.m.; Holy Communion 1st Sunday

Rev. Rexford D. Brandt 447 180th St., Osceola, 715-294-2936 Sun. Wor. 8:00 & 10:30 a.m.; Sun. School 9:15 a.m.; Communion 1st & 3rd Sunday of the month

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

PRESBYTERIAN

Pastor Father Michael J. Tupa CTHs A & H - 715-866-7321 Crescent Lake Voyager Village area.

Mass Sun. 8:15 a.m., Thurs. 11:30 a.m.

Reconciliation as per bulletin and by appt.

Pastor Larry Mederich, 715-294-4332 Mtg. @ Osceola Elementary School Sun. Service - 9:45 a.m.

SIREN ASSEMBLY OF GOD

EVANGELICAL

TRADE RIVER EVAN. FREE

APPLE RIVER COMMUNITY (EFCA)

Pastor Bruce Tanner, 715-268-2176 942 U.S. Hwy. 8, Amery Sun. Schl. 9:30 a.m.; Worship 10:30 a.m.

Wednesday Bible study 7 p.m.

FREDERIC EVAN. FREE CHURCH

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 Interim Pastor, 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 Sun.: 8:15 a.m. Adult Sun. Schl.; 8:30 a.m.

Sun. Schl. for Pre-K to Sr. High; 10 a.m.

Morning Worship.

FIRST BAPTIST - MILLTOWN

Pastor Marlon Mielke, 715-825-3186 Sun. Schl. 9:45 a.m.; Wor. 11 a.m., 7 p.m.

GRACE CHURCH OF OSCEOLA

“The Cure for the Common Church” 722 Seminole Ave., Osceola Pastor Dr. Kent Haralson; 715-294-4222 or 715755-3454; info@gracechurchosceola.com Sun.: Praise & Worship Serv. 9 am., Adult Bible Study 10:45 a.m., Children’s Sun. Schl. 10:45 a.m.

FIRST BAPTIST - TAYLORS FALLS, MN

Loc. across from elemen. schl. 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.

FIRST BAPTIST - WEBSTER

Church Phone 715-866-4111; Rev. Merrill Olson - Pastor Sun. Schl. - 9:30 a.m.; Wor. - 10:45 a.m (Nursery Provided)

FIRST BAPTIST - FALUN

Pastor Kevin Millen Associate Pastor Jim Carmon Sunday School - (all ages) - 9:30 a.m.

Church Serv. - 10:45 a.m.

WESLEYAN

Dairyland - Rev. Jack Martiny 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

CHRISTIAN ORTHODOX HOLY TRINITY ORTHODOX

523 1st St., Clayton 715-948-2493 Fr. Christopher Wojcik, Pastor Sat. Vespers - 5 p.m.; Sun. Liturgy - 9:30 a.m.

HOLY CROSS ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN

Meeting at Zion Lutheran Church, 28005 Old Towne Rd., Chisago Lakes, MN Fr. Robert McMeekin, pastor 715-220-5111/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 COM\MUNITY

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.

MERCY FELLOWSHIP

26390 Lakeland Ave., Webster (Hwy. 35 across from Wayne’s Foods & DNR) Pastor Doug Quenzer, 715-866-7006 Sunday Worship 9:30 a.m.

NEW LIFE CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY

Meets at Dresser Elem. School, Dresser Pastor Michael Brand, 715-417-2468 Sun. Schl. 8:45 a.m.; Adult Class 9 a.m.; Worship Serv. 9:45 a.m.; Nursery available

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

Makayla Arthurs has been chosen Frederic Elementary School’s student of the week. She is the daughter of Lawrence Arthurs and Debra Long. Makayla is a responsible student who is always doing her personal best. She enjoys playing basketball. Makayla plans on going to college after high school.

Julia Owens has been chosen Frederic Middle School’s student of the week. She is in eighth grade and the daughter of Roger and Kim Owens. Julia has a good work ethic, is an excellent school citizen, is respected by peers and adults and is conscientious about her work. She helps out on the farm and is involved in volleyball and track. Reading is her hobby.

Julia plans to go to college after high school. Her mother has been the greatest influence in her life.

Andrew Kurkowski has been chosen Frederic High School’s student of the week. He is a senior and the son of Roy and Kordi Kurkowski. Andrew is respectful of teachers and tries to be nice to younger high school students.

He is a good mentor for young people and a good role model.

Andrew is involved in tutoring, Kinship, football and basketball.

He enjoys sports. Andrew plans on attending UW-La Crosse with a major in accounting.

Avery Northquest has been chosen Grantsburg Elementary School’s student of the week. He is in first grade and the son of John and Nina Northquest. Avery is a very respectful, polite, hardworking student. He is always willing to help out his friends and teachers. He is also very inquisitive and loves to learn about everything. Avery enjoys recess, math, library, gym, music and science. He enjoys riding go-cart, hunting and playing video games.

Clover Stanze has been chosen St. Croix Falls Middle School’s student of the week. She is in sixth grade and the daughter of Sloan and Craig Stanze.Clover is always upbeat and smiling. She enjoys drawing, playing her saxophone and reading. Clover is involved in soccer, Girl Scouts and volunteering. Her favorite subject is social studies because she enjoys learning about new places and making projects. Clover lives on a farm and her favorite color is green.

Michael Jenssen has been chosen Luck High School’s student of the week. He is a freshman and the son of Steve and Lucie Jenssen. Michael is very diligent about his work, polite and helpful to others. He is involved in 4-H, basketball, Spanish Club, Student Council, is part of the CIA program, drama club and plays in pep band. Michael enjoys playing video games. He plans on going to college in the future.

Evan Armour has been chosen Luck Middle School’s student of the week. He is in eighth grade and the son of Richard and Therese Armour. Evan is a very dedicated and conscientious student. He is involved in choir, band, football, basketball, wrestling, track and baseball. Evan enjoys playing video games, reading and listening to music. His brother, Nate, has been the greatest influence in his life.

Jacob Swenson has been chosen Siren Middle School’s student of the week. He is in eighth grade and the son of Mark and Janet Swenson. Jake is a good student who is kind and respectful to those around him. He is a pleasure to spend time with as his sense of humor is enjoyable. In his free time Jake enjoys hockey, skate boarding, biking and hanging out with friends.

Jessica Bauer has been chosen Siren High School’s student of the week. She is a junior and the daughter of Richard and Vickie Bauer. Jessica is always very helpful in class. She always gives her schoolwork her very best. Jessica enjoys anything that deals with art. She enjoys children and is a teacher’s aide for first grade. Jessica plans to attend college and to become an FBI agent.

James Fornengo has been chosen Webster Elementary School’s student of the week. He is in early childhood and the son of Josh and Brandie Fornengo.

He is working hard to learn letters, shapes, colors and numbers. He is also learning life skills like sharing, taking turns and caring for others. James loves to play games at circle time and enjoys the stories. James loves cars and trucks and anything that roars down the road.

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Charlie Mahlen has been chosen Webster Middle School’s student of the week. He is in eighth grade and the son of Tom and Cathy Mahlen. Charlie is an excellent student who shows his concern for his work by following through on assignments, asking good questions and sharing his knowledge. Charlie enjoys hunting, fishing, snowmobiling, 4-wheeling and helping his dad in his shop.

He plans on becoming a lawyer.

Brittany Maxwell has been chosen Webster High School’s student of the week. She is a freshman and the daughter of Angel Paulzine and Darryl Maxwell. Brittany puts a lot of effort into her work and her excellent grades show that. Brittany is wellrounded and because of her positive attitude and kind personality she has become a great leader. Brittany is involved in softball and enjoys music guitar and band. She plans on going to LA for school and become a music producer.

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Carissa Libbenga has been chosen St. Croix Falls High School’s student of the week.

She is a senior and the daughter of Steve and Christie Libbenga.

Carissa is always very helpful and willing to do whatever needs to be done. She is on the parent advisory committee, plays volleyball, and is involved in S-Club, SPARKS, Student Council and the yearbook. When there is something that needs to be organized, Carissa is there!

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SIREN

McCoy Maslow has been chosen Siren Elementary School’s student of the week. He is in kindergarten and the son of Virgil and Jodi Maslow. McCoy stands out as a student who is kind to others, helpful and ready to follow directions.

His favorite color is red, his favorite animal is the cow and he is looking forward to spring when he can plant a garden. McCoy has a love for learning and is thinking about being a teacher some day.

Michelle Wilde has been chosen Grantsburg High School’s student of the week. She is a junior and the exchange student of LuAnn and Roger Wood. Michelle is a hard worker and is very conscientious in her study habits. She is very polite and is a pleasure to have in class. Michelle is involved in hockey and choir. She enjoys playing soccer (back in Germany). She plans of going to college to study veterinary medicine.

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LUCK

Micaela Eliason-Kurkowski has been chosen Luck Elementary School’s student of the week. She is in fourth grade and the daughter of Michelle Eliason. Micaela is a friendly girl with very good manners. She is very responsible and has good study habits. Micaela listens well in class and works hard. Outside of school, Micaela is involved in Girl Scouts.

Kallie Hanson has been chosen Grantsburg Middle School’s student of the week. She is in fourth grade and the daughter of Karin and Mark Hanson. Kallie is always helpful, kind and has a great sense of humor. Her favorite class is reading. Kallie likes to play video games after school.

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Douglas Lindgren has been chosen Unity Elementary School’s student of the week. He is in first grade and the son of James and Kristine Lindgren.

Douglas is a very hardworking boy who never gives up. He is extremely artistic and always takes pride in his work. Douglas always gives 100 percent. He shows awesome cooperating with his teachers and always puts forth his best effort.

Eli VosBenkowski has been chosen Unity Middle School’s student of the week. He is in fifth grade and the son of Paul and Jenn VosBenkowski. Eli has wonderful work habits. He participates in all classes and has a great attitude. Eli seeks help when needed and genuinely cares about his work.

Nate Despiegelaere has been chosen Unity High School’s student of the week. He is a freshman and the son of Ray and Toni Despiegelaere. Nate is involved in football and baseball. He enjoys games and fishing. Nate plans on attending college in the future.

The greatest influences on his life are his mom and dad.

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JANUARY

THURSDAY/8 A&H

• Community dinner to be held at the Lakeside Community Lutheran Church, at 5 p.m., 715-635-7791.

Amery

• January birthday party at the senior center, 11:45 a.m., 715-268-6605.

Coming events

Balsam Lake

TUESDAY/13 Amery

• 500 card party at the senior center, 6:45 p.m., 715-268-6605.

• Habitat for Humanity meeting at city hall, 6:30 p.m., 715-646-1444, 715-268-2651.

Balsam Lake

• Free legal clinic at the Polk County Justice Center, noon-2 p.m.

Siren

• American Red Cross is offering Infant/Child Review at the Polk County Red Cross Office, 5:30-8 p.m., 715-485-3025, www.scvarc.org.

• Bloodmobile at Siren Covenant Church, 11:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m., 800-448-3543.

• Burnett County economy program at the village hall, 7 p.m.

Frederic

WEDNESDAY/14

• 500 cards at the senior center, 6:30 p.m.

Amery

New Richmond

• Conversational Spanish Club at the senior center, 1 p.m., 715-268-6605.

• Fine Arts Council brings back Fundamentally Sound at the Old Gem Theater, 7 p.m.

Frederic

Siren

• Pokeno at the senior center, 1 p.m.

• Sheep Management WisLine teleconference at the Extension office, 7:30-9 p.m., 715635-3508, 800-528-1914.

• Burnett County Relay for Life Kickoff and Open House at the Lodge at Crooked Lake, 5-8 p.m., 800-947-0487 ext. 2070 or www.relayforlife.org/burnettwi.

• Dining at Five Dinner at the senior center, 5 p.m., 715-349-2845.

FRI. & SAT./9 & 10 St. Croix Falls

• Leo Kottke at Festival Theatre, 7:30 p.m., 715-483-3387, 888-887-6002.

FRIDAY/9 Amery

• Bingo at the senior center, 1 p.m., 715-2686605.

• Wii game night at the senior center, 6:30 p.m., 715-268-6605.

Frederic

• Pokeno at the senior center, 1 p.m.

• Northwest Regional Writers meet at the Community Room, Sunrise Apts., 1 p.m. Write on “Almost on Empty.”

St. Croix Falls

• Friday Fish Fry Night, all you can eat, at the American Legion Post 143, 5-7:30 p.m.

Rice Lake

• Dairy Road Show at UW-Barron, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., 715-485-8600, 800-528-1914, and at 14 other locations for Jan. 7-16.

St. Croix Falls

• Wheels for Makayla Talent Show at the elementary school, 7 p.m., 651-257-2173, 715220-2782.

THURSDAY/15

Flag! An ice angler on the Clam Lake near Siren sits patiently while a fish streams line from a snow-covered tip-up. – Photo by Marty Seeger

Amery

• Poker at the senior center, 1 p.m., 715-2686605.

SATURDAY/10 Frederic

• Food & fellowship at the senior center, noon, games to follow.

Luck

• Bone Lake Lutheran Church Silly Supper, hosted by the youth group for mission trip 2009, 5 p.m. Please call for reservations 715-4722535.

Milltown

• Presentation by Terry Fisk, co-author of “Wisconsin Road Guide to Haunted Locations,” 7 p.m., 715-825-2313.

New Richmond

• Fine Arts Council brings back Fundamentally Sound at the Old Gem Theater, 2 p.m.

Siren

• Mixed Sampler Quilt Guild meets at the senior center. Any questioins, call Betty at 715-4724117.

• NorWesCo Amateur Radio Club Meeting at the Burnett County Government Center, Rm. 165, 9 a.m.

SUNDAY/11

Frederic

• 500 cards at the senior center, 6:30 p.m.

FRIDAY/16 Frederic

• Pokeno at the senior center, 1 p.m.

SATURDAY/17

New Richmond

• Bridal Fair 2009 at R&D Events Center, noon5 p.m., 888-825-2243.

MONDAY/12 Frederic

• Spades played at the senior center, 1 p.m.

St. Croix Falls

• A resident focus group meeting at Our Place Café, 8:15-9:15 a.m.

Frederic

• 8th-annual Frederic Sleigh Parade at the high school, noon, 715-327-4955, petersencarriage@centurytel.net.

• Food & fellowship at the senior center, noon, games to follow.

Siren

• Spaghetti dinner benefit for Laura (Sissy) Coulter at the Moose Lodge, 1-5 p.m., 715-3495266.

2008: A look back

A crowning year Communities choose their 2008 representatives

MISS LUCK MARY MAIDEN MUELLER. Daughter of Spike and Mary Maiden Mueller. - Photo by Lori Nelson MISS SIREN SARAH HOWE. Daughter of Jeff and Karen Howe. Photo by Nancy Jappe

MIS S GRAN T SB URG B AILE Y VO LGRE N .

Daughter of Jerry Volgren and Angela Fickbohm.

- Photo by Priscilla Bauer

MI S S B A LS A M LA K E J E S S IC A LARSON. Daughter of Jackie and John Larson. - Photo by Marty Seeger

M I SS CE N T U R I A B RO O KE G I L L E S PI E .

Daughter of Michael and Cathy Gillespie. of Milltown. - Photo by Tammi Milberg

MISS WEBSTER ALYSSA PAYSON. Daughter of Anthony and Jodi Payson. - Photo by Sherill Summer

MISS FREDERIC CANDACE BUCK. Daughter of David and Brenda Buck. - Photo by Brenda Sommerfeld

MISS ST. CROIX FALLS ASHLEY KOLVE. Daughter of Larry FAIREST OF THE FAIR GRETA NELSON. Kolve. - Photo by Tammi Mil- Daughter of Glen and Lois Nelson of Millberg town. - Photo by Gary King