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A winter sun breaks on a cold January day in Northwest Wisconsin. Temperatures warmed up this week after a deep freeze that lasted for most of last week, causing school officials to delay or close schools Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. - Photo by Brenda Sommerfeld
Liz (Anderson) Vallis, a 2001 graduate of St. Croix Falls High School, and her husband, Ben Vallis, served celebrities at one of the Inaugural balls in Washington, D.C. - Special photo
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“W e were there” Northwest Wisconsin residents were among the 2 million at Tuesday’s inauguration ceremony by Gary King WASHINGTON, D.C. - Tens of millions of people were glued to a television or computer screen Tuesday, watching history in the making. And several local residents will be able to say they were there in person when Barack Obama was sworn in as the 44th president of the United States. They included a woman from Centuria, a sixth-grader from Osceola, a 2001 St. Croix Falls graduate and eighth-grade triplet sisters from Webster. “This is the highlight of my life,” Judy Wester said, speaking from her daughter’s cell phone while searching for an open
metro station in Washington, D.C., just hours after the inauguration. It was “chaos,” she said, the background noise testifying to that fact. She and her daughter, Liz, had left her daughter’s home in Woodbridge, Va. at 4:30 a.m. Tuesday and had arrived at the Mall in Washington, D.C., at about 8 a.m. Wester said she watched the inauguration from somewhere in front of the steps of the Capitol and could see and hear everything - but from a fair distance away. It was cold, she said, but the sun had been shining - and being from Wisconsin, the weather was “no big deal.” There were no large TV monitors where she was standing, but her daughter was farther back in the crowd and was watching on a big screen. Wester said that about four days before the election she
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Four Polk County officials elected last November took their oath of office before Circuit Judge Robert Rasmussen in early January. District Attorney Daniel Steffen is starting his second term as the county's chief prosecutor. Carole Wondra is the new County Clerk, replacing the retiring Cathy Albrecht. County Treasurer Amanda Nissen and Register of Deeds Laurie Anderson have each served several terms in their office. All four are Democrats.This is the first time they were elected to four year terms. Two other county officials, Sheriff Timothy Moore and Clerk of Court Lois Hoff, were elected to four year terms in 2006 and will serve until 2010. - Photo by Gregg Westigard
Battle will continue for casino in Beloit BELOIT/HERTEL - Backers of a proposed casino project in Beloit say they’re going to fight on, despite the Interior Department’s rejection of the proposal this week. The Bad River and St. Croix Chippewa say the battle will continue in the courts and in Congress. Critics of the rejection say outgoing Interior Secretary Dirk Kempthorne has a track record of opposing off-reservation
casinos. Project spokesman Joe Hunt says Kempthorne basically changed the application process and standards to hurt the casino project’s chances. Hunt says the Bad River and St. Croix bands are challenging the Interior Department’s standards in a U.S. District Court in Washington. The Menominee Tribe is also challenging the rejection of its Kenosha casino project in court. Meanwhile, U.S. Rep. Tammy Baldwin,
D-Madison, says she’ll address the matter with the Obama Administration and Kempthorne’s likely successor, Ken Salazar, on behalf of the tribes. Project spokesman Joe Hunt isn’t sure how long the legal battle may run, but says the new interior secretary could resolve the casino matter quickly with an executive order, nullifying Kempthorne’s changes. - Wisconsin Public Radio (Brian Bull)
Inauguration/from page 1 booked a plane ticket to her daughter’s. Her husband is a McCain fan - they had McCain signs in their yard in Centuria during the election season - and they agreed if McCain won, her husband would have flown to the inauguration instead. And they were fortunate to receive an invitation to the inauguration. Each U.S. senator received 291 tickets to give out. The day after the election Wester applied for one and about two weeks ago she was notified that she had one, that she picked up from Sen. Kohl. "I am an Obama fan," Wester noted. She said she kind of felt like she was representing her friends and other Obama fans in northwestern Wisconisin. ••• For Paul Willett, an Osceola sixth-grader, Tuesday, the historic day, didn’t play out quite like he had planned, but he felt the excitement like millions of others. Willett, his aunt Mary and cousin Nate, left Sunday for Washington, D.C. and were able to get a hotel near downtown at a reasonable rate, since his aunt is in the hotel business. But when Tuesday dawned, they were running a bit late. "It was pretty insane,” Willett said. “We woke up at 7, and got there by like 7:30. We took one of those bikes that have seats on the back, and the driver was going along pretty crazy.” They stood in line at a “blue gate,” but slowly began to realize the line was going nowhere. By 10:30 a.m. or so they realized people were getting out of line because it wasn't moving - some police came, and said the security metal detector was broken and they couldn't go in. He asked if there was some other way they could see it, but security said no. He and his aunt ended up watching the ceremony on a screen at a Radio Shack in Chinatown. They planned to use Wednesday to visit the Spy Museum and most likely will take a tour bus to see the monuments. Willett said he is supposed to do reports for school when he gets back, but isn't sure what he will do since he didn't actually get in in the end. He said one of the highlights for him on Tuesday was seeing all of the Obama memorabilia - Obama lip balm, Obama air fresheners, Obama action figures. He bought his mom an Obama finger puppet. Willett received an invitation to the
The crowd on the Mall, the view seen by President Obama as he took the oath of office, Tuesday. - Photo by Ann Horton event after writing a letter to Senators Kohl and Feingold and Congressman Obey, saying he had written a report on Obama and how excited he was that the country was about to have its first African-American resident. Obey’s office replied, asking him how many tickets he would like. "Dave Obey's office has been incredible," said Willett’s mom, Peg Medcraft Willett. Obey's office called Paul to find out when they'd be arriving, offering tickets for the Springsteen concert Sunday, but their flight was delayed and they were too late. So, instead, he was given tickets for the Wisconsin delegation event, and then to the Disney Inaugural Concert Monday evening. Paul’s mom said he was very excited to hear Michelle Obama speak Monday night. She said her son would “probably go into politics after this.” She also said it was a great opportunity for his friends and other sixth-graders to realize what can happen just by taking the time to write a letter. ••• Liz (Anderson) Vallis, a 2001 graduate of St. Croix Falls High School, and her husband, Ben Vallis, have lived in Arlington, Va., just across the Potomac from D.C., for the past seven months. She works for Washington Post Digital, essentially Washingtonpost.com, which also owns Newsweek and other publications, including The Root, "a daily online magazine that provides thought-provoking commentary on today's news from a variety of black perspectives." She and her husband, an associate for
Cornerstone Research, a litigation consulting firm in D.C., were asked by The Root event planner to help at The Root Inaugural Ball, held at the Smithsonian National Museum of American History Sunday night. She helped send out the 1,200 invitations and make up gift bags, but also was a personal assistant to Donna Byrd, publisher of The Root. "It is natural for me to help with events so when the events team was planning an inaugural ball, Ben and I were recruited to help work at the ball." About 900 people ended up attending, but Barack Obama did not. "There was a Red Carpet area there as well as a VIP lounge for celebrities. I know by word of mouth that Oprah showed up for 20 minutes, although I didn't personally see her. I also heard that Larry King was there, but didn't see him, either. Between the two of us, Ben and I saw Samuel L. Jackson, Spike Lee, T.D. Jakes, Isaiah Washington, The Washington Post's Bob Woodward, who broke the Watergate story, and political correspondent for "Meet the Press," David Gregory" As personal attendants they were responsible for making sure Byrd and other company executives had what they needed and to be "gophers." "We had a lot of fun," she said. It was exciting to see it - it was one of the larger events Washingtonpost.com has put on, and there were like 40 others working there as well as the Vallises. ••• Others from Burnett and Polk counties at the inauguration, according to information the Leader could gather, included Rita Bishop and her triplet daughters from Webster - Kally, Tessa and Gabby and Rod Bunker of the town of St. Croix Falls, who received an invitation to attend the inauguration from Congressman Obey. It is unknown if he attended. Hazel Oman of Falun took special interest in this inauguration because her grandchildren, Karl and Leah Anderson, marched in the inaugural parade as members of the Siloam Springs, Ark. High School band, the Marching Panthers. The Leader hopes to publish any photos it receives from those who made it to the inauguration in next week’s edition. Mary Stirrat contributed to this story
Briefly WASHINGTON, D.C. - Several hundred Wisconsinites mingled at a state delegation reception Monday on the eve of Barack Obama's inauguration. Wisconsin's congressional leaders posed for photos with constituents as people greeted old friends and took in the political scene. Congressman David Obey secured the stately Appropriations Committee room for the event, which featured a display of Wisconsin cheeses as well as finger sandwiches and tiny pastries. Obey, the House Appropriations chairman, said he was taking a break from putting together an upcoming stimulus plan but doesn't plan to attend any balls or festivities other than the inauguration. "I've got to totally focus on the stimulus package," he said. "It's off to the races Wednesday." - Milwaukee JournalSentinel ••• STATEWIDE - The Girl Scouts of America want you to know that their cookies are safe, despite the recalling by several large companies of products made that use peanut butter and peanut paste. The Food and Drug Administration has urged companies that may be customers of the peanut company under investigation for salmonella contaminated products to inform their cutomers. The FDA also has asked companies that do not use the vendor under investigation to make that information available to their customers. “Neither licensed baker affiliated with Girl Scout cookies, ABC Interbake and Little Brownie Bakers, source their peanut butter from the supplier involved in the current peanut butter warning,” a news release from the Girl Scouts of America stated this week. - with submitted information ••• BALSAM LAKE - U.S. Senator Herb Kohl announced this week that his regional representative, Marjorie bunce, will be in Balsam Lake on Thursday, Jan. 29, to meet with constituents from 4 to 5 p.m. at the Polk County Government Center. No appointment is necessary. “If you are having a problem with a federal program or agency, or have an opinion on an issue before Congress, please let me know by meeting with my regional representative,” Kohl said. Ms. Bunce can also be contacted at Kohl’s regional office at 402 Graham Ave., Suite 206, in Eau Claire, WI 54701. The phone number is 715-8328424. - Submitted ••• FREDERIC - A blood drive at Frederic High School for the American Red Cross will be held Monday, Jan. 26, from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the 7-12 performance center. For more information or an appointment please contact: Dorothea Jensen at 327-5642 or Ethan Bergstrom at 327-4223 ext. 124. - with submitted information ••• RICE LAKE - Insight School of Wisconsin, part of the nation’s largest national network of online public high schools, will be hosting an information session in the Rice Lake area Wednesday, Jan. 28, at UW-Barron, Blue Hills Lecture Room, at 6 p.m. A complete list of information session locations and schedule can be viewed at www.insightwi.net. Staff and others from Insight School of Wisconsin will be on hand to talk about curriculum options, demonstrate how online instruction works and answer questions. Snacks will be provided. Insight School offers families a tuitionfree alternative to “traditional” high school. At Insight School of Wisconsin – a full-time, accredited, diploma-granting online public high school – students are able to complete their studies at their own speed in their own setting, using a school-supplied laptop with wireless capability, a printer, and a stipend for Internet expenses. Insight Schools, Inc. is the nation’s largest network of tuitionfree, diploma-granting, online public high schools. To learn more, call 800-9758006 or visit www.insightschools.net. from Insight Schools
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Local foreclosure rate shows steady climb
Burnett County judge looking for solutions
by Sherill Summer B U R N E T T / P O L K / WA S H B U R N COUNTIES – The foreclosure numbers for 2008 are in, and show that, statewide, the filing rate jumped 21 percent from 2007 to 2008. This is the second consecutive year that foreclosure filing rates have jumped more than 20 percent, according to the Wisconsin court system. Locally, the county foreclosure filings vary, with Washburn County having a modest increase from 93 in 2007 to 97 in 2008. Polk County increased from 310 to 371 in the same time period, up 20 percent, and Burnett County foreclosure filings rose from 103 in 2007 to 131 in 2008, a 27-percent increase. The largest increase, percentagewise, for a Wisconsin county, was Adams County, where filings increased 80 percent. According to the Wisconsin State Journal, the average time to complete a foreclosure was 276 days. A typical foreclosure might go like this: After a homeowner misses about three payments, a letter is sent the warning homeowner about upcoming foreclosure proceedings if the late payments are not made. The homeowner typically has nearly a month to respond or catch up on the payments. If the late payments are not resolved, a homeowner is served with a notice of default. Typically the homeowner is asked to pay the entire amount owed on the mortgage plus attorney fees within
a certain time. Next, the homeowner is notified of a court date. If the homeowner is absent at the court date, a default judgment is entered. It is still possible that a foreclosure judgment be ruled by the judge even if a homeowner is present in court, but this is a foreclosure judgment, not a default judgment. Usually a redemption period, lasting several months, is ordered. The homeowner can try selling the home, try to refinance or work out other arrangements. If the redemption period ends without a resolution, a sheriff’s sale is scheduled and advertised. After a sheriff’s sale, a confirmation of sale hearing is held, typically 10 days after a sale. Usually the lender is the only bidder at a sheriff’s sale and takes possession of the property at the confirmation of sale hearing. Judge’s view Burnett County Circuit Judge Ken Kutz reports that locally, few homeowners contest the proceeding and are absent at the court date, so the lenders are awarded foreclosure by default. Judges across the state report equally high levels of foreclosure by default. In Iowa County, Judge William Dyke has initiated a local rule that notifies homeowners of options in alternative dispute resolution, or ADR, where homeowners and lenders meet and attempt to reach a resolution and a place where a loss of a job by the homeowner or other mitigating circumstance may be taken into account. Kutz is considering a similar type of
Economic slowdown hits Luck Local business gives discount to those facing layoff by Mary Stirrat LUCK — Local industry has not been immune to the effects of the economic downturn of recent months, as a survey of the employment situation in Luck shows. Prominent among employers in Luck are four manufacturing plants. Three of these have laid off a significant percentage of their employees in the past months. The fourth declined to comment. Ryan Peterson, human resources manager at St. Croix Valley Hardwoods, said that roughly onethird of the workforce was laid off in the last year. The first quarter of 2009 doesn’t look any better, he added, believing that it will get worse before it gets better. The business, he noted, is closely tied to the housing market, and most likely will not improve until the housing market does. At Durex, manufacturer of screening media, the human resources department reported that 47 percent of its workforce in Luck and St. Croix Falls are on layoff. Prior to the layoffs, the two plants employed about 165 people. Liz Corhonen, office supervisor at Wood Goods, said that about 20 of their 90 employees were laid off in December. Most of these are temporary lay-offs, she said, but some are permanent. Wood Goods produces tabletops for the restaurant industry. The restaurant business in Luck has been affected by the local layoffs as well as by the larger economic picture. Dave Swenson, owner of Hog Wild, said that they have had to cut employee hours. At Oakwood Inn, said owner Jeff Hulett, three employees were laid off in December. It’s the first time he has ever
had to lay off anyone, he said, a stark contrast to his usual situation of needing help. “The month of December was 50 percent less than last year,” Hulett said of business at Oakwood Inn. The year of 2008, he said, was 22 percent down from 2007. Business had been gradually increasing for the previous four years, but now is back to where it was in 2005 or 2006. His usual business from construction workers is down, Hulett said, because the construction crews are not staying at the adjacent hotel. They didn’t work a full year, so their unemployment compensation through the winter is less than usual. The regulars aren’t coming in as much as usual, either, said Hulett. And many more breakfasts are sold throughout the day, because that is the cheapest meal. Added to the fact that people are suffering loss of income is the reality of increased food costs, which have led to increased menu prices. Not only that, fuel surcharges were added when gas prices went up, but they haven’t come off, said Hulett. “It’s definitely slowed down,” he said. One local business is doing what it can to help out the people who have been laid off. Wayne’s Foods Plus, at the decision of owner Wayne King, presented the local manufacturing plants with coupons to pass on to their laidoff employees. The coupons are worth 20 percent off of purchases up to $250. “As a community partner, we need to be there in good times, and also during times of need. We would like to help you during these challenging times if we can,” states a letter from Wayne’s Foods Plus Luck manager Bob Determan. The letter included the 20percent off coupon to be presented to those who have been laid off.
local court rule in Burnett County, first talking about it as he announced his reelection bid for circuit judge at county villages. Mediators and arbitrators can be either lawyers, or nonlawyers with experience in the foreclosure process, according to Kutz. A couple of area retired bankers have expressed an interest in helping out in Burnett County. “There are folks Judge Kutz out there who desperately want to stay in their homes and try to pay off their mortgages, and it’s those people I’m most concerned about,” he said. Kutz is still working on the logistics of such a program, such as how best to compensate the mediators and arbitrators. Whatever the final program, Kutz promises to be judicious in ordering the ADRs.
Frederic graduate injured in snowmobile accident DOUGLAS COUNTY - A Frederic man was injured Sunday afternoon in a snowmobile accident about two miles east of Dairyland on CTH T. Kevin Charles Mossey, 20, was with a group of snowmobilers when the event happened, according to a Douglas County Sheriff’s Department Kevin Mossey report. Mossey was riding with the group when he came around a corner and hit another snowmobiler who had stopped on the trail at a stop sign at One Mile Road. Mossey was then hit from behind by another snowmobiler who could not see him due to snowy conditions. According to deputies, alcohol was not a factor, but speed was. Mossey, an employee of Northwest Electric Company and the son of Gary and Carol Mossey of Frederic, was transported by ambulance to St. Mary’s Medical Center, Duluth. According to one person at the scene, there was an EMS training session going on nearby the accident scene and first responders were at the scene in 10 minutes. Mossey sustained a broken arm and broken bones in his lower back and face and has undergone three surgeries and still has “multiple surgeries” to go through, according to a Web site on caringbridge.org. Cards can be sent to: St. Mary’s Medical Center, 407 East 3rd St., Room #8249, Duluth, Minn. 55805. - with information from Douglas County Sheriff’s Dept.
Republican caucus is Sunday DRESSER - The Polk County Republican Party Call to Caucus is Sunday, Jan. 25, at the Dresser Village Pizzeria, Hwy. 35 in Dresser. The caucus will begin at 2:30 p.m. Business will include, but not limited to: election of officers, selection of delegates to the 7th District caucus and state convention, discussion of the future of the party, and any new business. – from the Polk County Republican Party
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Anger at Blake appointment to GAM Board
Public reacts at nursing home meeting
by Gregg Westigard AMERY – “Blake has shown a total disregard for humanity.” “The county is trying to hide stuff from the public.” “We need a board member that will help the residents.” These were some of the public comments at the Golden Age Manor Board meeting last Thursday. Last week Polk County Board Chair Bryan Beseler appointed two new public members to the five-member Golden Age Manor Governing Board. The manner by which he replaced one sitting board member and the name of the person selected for the other seat drew a very strong reaction at the monthly GAM Board meeting Jan. 15.. Beseler appointed Robert Blake and Kris Kremer-Hartung to the board as interim appointments to serve until the county board meeting on Jan. 20, (see separate story for the county board actions on the appointments). Blake was appointed to replace Fred Grimm for the remainder of a term that ends in May of this year. Grimm had just resigned from the GAM Board for medical reasons. Kremer-Hartung was appointed to the seat that Eugene Sollman held. Sollman’s two-year term ended last May and he had continued
on the board until a new appointment was made. Blake was present at the meeting, was seated with the board, and took part in the meeting. Kremer-Hartung was out of town. The Blake appointment drew the harshest reaction from the members of the public at the meeting. Blake, a former county board member and board chair, served on the GAM Board from 2002 to 2004. He has written a number of letters urging the sale of GAM. “I have followed Blake’s career over the years,” said Jerry Sondreal, Amery, the editor of the Amery Free Press. “I am less than impressed. Blake has shown a total disregard for humanity. The nursing home is too important to be allowed to rust away.” Sondreal added that he was also not impressed with GAM Board member Patricia Schmidt. He also said that Beseler wants to be in the state Assembly some day and that will never happen. Marg Jaeger of Amery made the comment about hiding stuff from the county and James Drabek asked for board members who will serve the residents. Drabek said he was incensed by the Blake appointment, calling it ludicrous to put a person on the GAM Board who has “conflicts in the extreme,” citing Blake’s letters. Drabek then turned to Blake, who was seated with the board, and said “If you have a ounce of digni-
Golden Age Manor Board has large turnover by Gregg Westigard AMERY – Golden Age Manor, the Polk County nursing home, has a fiveperson governing board. Three of those members are county board supervisors and two are public members. The two public members are appointed to two year terms, with one of the county board members appointed each year. The public members are appointed by the county board chair, with that appointment approved by the county board. Several times in recent years there was not appointment when the two-year term ended and the outgoing public member continued on the board until a replacement was later made. Since the spring of 2002 there has been an almost total turnover of the three county board member seats after each spring election. In some cases, a supervisor was defeated for re-election but many times the continuing county board members ask for other committee assignments. Only one supervisor continued to serve on the GAM Board at the start of a new term. The 2002 county board members on
the GAM governing committee were Nick Willow, Gail Tessman and Robert Blake. Willow was defeated in the 2004 election and Blake became county board chair and moved to the finance committee. The 2004 members were Tessman, the only county board member to serve into a new term, Mick Larsen, and Eugene Sollman. Tessman and Sollman were defeated in the 2006 election and Larsen chose to move to a different committee. Sollman was appointed to one of the public seats at this time. The 2006 members were Gary Bergstrom, Rodney Littlefield and Art Gamache. Littlefield was defeated in the 2008 election. Bergstrom and Gamache chose new committee appointments. The 2008 members are Robert Dueholm, Patricia Schmidt and Gerald Newville. With this turnover, the GAM governing committee has had a different chair each term. The past four chairs have been Willow, Larsen, Bergstrom and Dueholm.
ty, you will step down.” Sollman also made a statement during the comments section at the start of the meeting. “It has been an honor serving on the GAM Governing Board,” Sollman said. “My four-plus years were spent with the mindset that I do what is best and right for the residents of GAM, the staff that cares for the residents, as well as the people and taxpayers of Polk County. I am disappointed that there appears to be other agenda for some elected officials on our county board.” Sollman added that he was not contacted by Beseler and learned of his replacement from a phone call from a friend. He added that Beseler later left a message on his answering machine about the action. “The lack of leadership and professionalism on this matter is again what Polk County has to bear as a public relations mess for county government,” Sollman concluded. Beseler made his decision to appoint Blake and Kremer-Hartung last Wednesday. He had recently received
GAM makes money in 2008 by Gregg Westigard AMERY – The financial losses for Golden Age Manor appear to be over for now. After a near break-even year in 2007, GAM should have a gain of at least $500,000 for the past year. GAM Board Chair Bob Dueholm notes that adjustments can still be made before the books are closed for the year but notes the turnaround as a positive step. The Dec. 31 financial statement released at the January GAM Board meeting shows that revenues were up for the year and expenses down. A very preliminary year-end total, with a final payroll added in, shows a possible net income of about $808,000. That figure does not include depreciation expense. Revenue for 2008 is listed at $7,526,012. That includes a state subsidy payment of $343,121 that was not expected and might not repeat in 2009. Excluding that amount, the revenue for the year was $7,182,891. That compares to the 2007 revenue of $6,730,732 after the transfer of county money, $588,832, is subtracted. The biggest change in revenue came in Medicare revenues, $1,360,662 for 2008 and $758,352 for 2007. Expenses are down for 2008. A preliminary figure, which adds in a final payroll shows 2008 expenses, excluding depreciation, at $6,718,016. Expenses for 2007 were $6,834,485. As noted, all these figures are not final and not audited.
County approves contracts
Union, nonunion average less than 2 percent raise
by Mary Stirrat BALSAM LAKE — Contracts for both union and nonunion employees at Polk County were approved by the county board of supervisors Tuesday evening, Jan. 20. Total pay increase for union employees for 2009 should be less than 2 percent, said finance director Tonya Weinert, with 1 percent given effective Jan. 1 and another 2 percent effective the first pay check in July. Union employees include county nurses, Golden Age Manor employees, lime quarry and highway department personnel, and law enforcement person-
nel, including patrol, communications and support staff. Contracts are for a three-year period, and the second year of each contract calls for a 1.5-percent increase both Jan. 1 and midyear. The third year calls for a 2 percent increase in January and a 1 percent increase midyear. The contract with the nonunion employees is for a period of one year. It includes a 1-percent pay increase effective Jan. 1, with an additional 2-percent midyear. Nonrepresented employees, said employee relations director Andrea Jerrick, are generally salaried, although there are a few that are paid hourly. Other business • There will be no February meeting of the board of supervisors. • The board heard a presentation by
Bob Meyer, president of Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College. According to WITC statistics provided by Meyer, 979 Polk County residents were enrolled in WITC credit programs during 2007-08, and 2,058 were enrolled in noncredit classes. A total of 289 classes were offered in Polk County that year. • On a voice vote with several opposed, the board voted to support a resolution requiring the state of Wisconsin to increase funding for county and municipal nursing homes. • The board approved gopher bounty payments in the amount of $12,823. Townships seeking gopher bounties were Alden, Black Brook, Eureka, Farmington, Garfield, Laketown, Milltown, Osceola and St. Croix Falls.
Grimm’s resignation and said he had waited to fill the Sollman seat until after the law suit to block the sale of Golden Age Manor was settled. Sollman was one of the parties who sued Polk County to halt the sale. Beseler discussed his plans with some persons present at the Wednesday meeting of the finance committee.
GAM buyers file suit against county BALSAM LAKE — Yesterday, Jan. 20, Polk County was notified that a claim for damages has been filed against the county by attorneys for the party that was to purchase Golden Age Manor. Rice Partnership and Golden Health Care and Rehabilitation Center, through their attorney, Simandal and Murray, S.C., of Waukesha, filed a claim stating that Polk County breached its agreement to sell Golden Age Manor. Late last year, after signing the purchase agreement, the court ruled that the county had no authority to sell the countyowned nursing home. Rice Partnership and Golden Health Care and Rehabilitation Center are seeking monetary relief in the amount of $232,673.70. The notice of claim has been forwarded to the county’s insurance company. — Mary Stirrat
Driver strikes vehicle while fleeing officer POLK COUNTY - A 31-year-old Centuria man faces charges of fleeing an officer and operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated, fourth offense, stemming from an incident Sunday evening, Jan. 18. Anthony J.D. Peterson was “polite and cooperative” after being arrested, according to a police report, but prior to that he was reckless while driving a truck with police in pursuit. A Polk County officer witnessed Peterson driving erraticaly, weaving within its lane of traffic and going over the 55 mph speed limit on Hwy. 35 south of Centuria. Peterson allegedly ignored the red lights and siren of the squad car and continued into Centuria exceeding the speed limit. He drove into a parking lot of a car wash at the corner of CTH I and Hwy. 35, accelerated heavily, spinning its rear tires and fishtailing out of the parking lot, westbound. Peterson then sped up, went through a stop sign and struck a truck traveling south on Hwy. 35 broadside. No information was available on the driver of the vehicle that was struck. Peterson’s truck was pushed into the ditch but he continued to acceleate and went through the ditch into the yard of a home at the intersection. He crossed a residential road and entered several other yards. The truck came to rest in a residential yard a short distance from the collision site. Another deputy and K9 Officer Kaiser arrived on the scene and tracked Peterson, who had abandoned the truck, through 8 inches of snow by following his footprints. Peterson failed a field sobriety test and a PBT yielded a .20 reading. Records show Peterson had been convicted of OWI in 1995, 1999 and 2003. Records also show Peterson had five adult arrests between 1995 and 2007 for charges of damage to property, felony fleeing of traffic officer and multiple counts of bail jumping and probation violations. He ia also currently on probation for battery. - Gary King with information from Polk County Sheriff’s Dept.
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Burnett County approves sign ordiance amendments by Nancy Jappe SIREN – After considerable discussion and consideration, amendments to the Burnett County Sign Ordinance were approved by the county board Thursday, Jan. 15. According to Supervisor Maury Miller, who spoke about the amendments to the board, the core of the change is the prohibition of additional off-premise billboards. Reasons for consideration of sign regulations within the county include: 1) Preservation of the scenic beauty of the county. 2) Assurance of public safety. 3) Preservation of real estate and property values. The amendments are identical to those adopted by St. Croix County in 2007 with two changes: 1) Legal changes to make the amendments apply to Burnett County. 2) Allowance and encouragement of temporary portable signs that are less than 33 square feet. The original sign ordinance was
approved by the county board March 22, 2000. In answer to a question from Supervisor Don Chell, zoning administrator Jim Flanigan clarified that the county sign ordinance is not in effect in unzoned townships. Three Burnett County High School youth who now sit on the county board, Collin Tewalt, Brittany Flatten and Joshua Phillipps, indicated their support of the sign amendments. Their favorable vote was noted, but didn’t count in the final roll-call-by-hands vote of 14 in favor five against. Two supervisors were excused from the meeting due to training in Superior. Actions by county board At the Jan. 15 meeting, the county board approved a resolution authorizing the forestry and parks department to participate in a snowmobile and ATV program, a resolution to approve grantfunded positions of Aquatic
Consumer information specialist Mike Deemer-White came to the Burnett County Board of Supervisors meeting Thursday, Jan. 15, to talk about the switch to high-definition television coverage that will take place Feb. 19. “If you have a box and can’t install it, call 888-225-5322. Technicians there can help you,” Deemer-White said. – Photo by Nancy Jappe
Information Coordinator and AIS intern, using the grant amount of $155,000 provided by the Wisconsin DNR to protect the county from aquatic invasive species. The county has received a memorial donation for former board chair Milt
Stellrecht. The money will be used for a metal plaque to be put in front of the government center. The plaque will list the names and years of service for all county board chairs.
County closes home health care services
Private providers ready to take over
by Nancy Jappe SIREN – At its meeting Thursday, Jan. 15, the Burnett County Board of Supervisors approved a resolution to close the Home Health Services Division of its Health and Human Services Department effective March 1. The approval motion included a provision that each case now going through the county would be taken care of or placed in the hands of another agency. Five home health providers (Dove, Aurora Community Health, Lakeview Medical Center, Shell Lake Hospital Home Health and Hearts of Gold) were mentioned as handling home-health services in the county, including skilled, intermittent nursing and therapy services. Reasons given for the closure include: 1) The ability of private businesses to offer the same levels of service as the county government. 2) The economic challenges faced by the county and the burden of taxing for unmandated services when other providers can provide those services. 3) Staffing losses, including the recent retirement of home health supervisor Cathryn Sundquist and the leaving of a full-time home care nurse. Concern was voiced by county Supervisor Eldon Freese for people on
Dove administrator Greg Leiviska (L), along with two members of his staff, and Burnett County Health and Human Services Director Kate Peterson (R) Burnett County Supervisor Eldon waited for their chance to answer questions as the county board made the Freese (L), shown here with decision to close the BC Division of Home Health Services Thursday, Jan. 15. Supervisor Brent Blomberg, voted against the board’s decision to close out its home health division and refer services were given by private district that will be known as NorthernBridges. State budget woes people to private services. His providers. “People under referral will be noti- have been given as the reason for the expressed concern was service for people on the lower end of the fied, and people at the end of service delay. Burnett, Polk and Washburn income scale. – Photos by Nancy will be closed out, if possible, or counties, in the second scheduled group referred to another service,” said BC to open up, will be delayed to June. Jappe Health and Human Services Director Start-up of the aging and disability the low end of the scale who might have Kate Peterson. “There is a process in resource center that was to open in the trouble affording home health services. place to continue to take care of peo- Burnett County Government Center Supervisor Gary Lundberg expressed ple.” was also delayed the concern of people at a town meeting There has been a delay in the start-up who feared that costs would be higher if of the new, 11-county long-term care
Village residents nominate seven during caucus
PFP compromise motion approved
by Sherill Summer WEBSTER – The village of Webster held the 2009 caucus on Wednesday, Jan. 14. There will be two names on the ballet for village president, Tom Stusek and current village President Jeff Robert. There will be five names on the ballet for three village trustees, current trustees Bill Rock, Tim Maloney and Kelly Gunderson plus former village President Paul Cyms and Mary Klar. PFP resolution The village trustees may have put the public fire protection, controversy to rest during the regular January meeting. A motion was approved that will place 10 percent of the approximately $40,000 PFP fee back on the levy and collect the remaining fee through the water bills. In addition, empty lots will only be charged half of the regular rate on the
water bills. If a resident owns multiple lots, however, they will still be charged for each lot. The motion passed by a vote of four to two. Paul Berg and Norm Bickford were the two trustees voting against the compromise motion. There is no estimate yet on when the new collection methods will go into effect. First the Public Service Commission must hold a public hearing on the collection method that the trustees just approved. The PSC is also recommending that the village hold a public hearing for a rate adjustment at the same time. The last time there was a formal rate change was 1994. In 2003, however, there was a cost adjustment of 3 percent. Before the trustees will decide about a public hearing on a rate change, the auditors need to evaluate the village’s ability to afford future water and sewer projects. A public hearing will cost the village
close to $900. The PFP collection method has sparked controversy ever since the collection method was changed from collecting the fee through the levy to collecting the fee through the water bills. The amount raised on the levy was not reduced by $40,000 after the collection method was changed, in effect, raising the amount of money entering the village coffers by $40,000. A petition was submitted to the village trustees last month prompting the current change.
A summary of the ordinance will be published in local newspapers.
In other action A resolution requiring well abandonment and well operation permits in the village was passed. The resolution will change the village ordinances. The DNR was pressuring the village to pass the resolution. Each resident who has a private well will now be required to have a permit and have the well tested once a year by a certified will tester.
WEBSTER – The community ice rink in the village of Webster is open and ready for use. The rink is located in the fairgrounds, behind Wayne’s Foods Plus. This is the second year that the village has created a community ice rink. The rink is open to the public and is free, but volunteers to maintain the ice are always welcome. – Sherill Summer
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Board splits on controversial GAM appointments
Yes for Blake, no for Kremer-Hartung
by Mary Stirrat BALSAM LAKE — One of the five seats on the Golden Age Manor trustee board is still not filled, although not for want of trying. At the Jan. 20 meeting of the county board of supervisors, board Chairman Bryan Beseler presented two names for two open trustee slots, but both have been outspoken in their opinion that the county-owned nursing home should, if possible, be sold. After lengthy discussion the county board, by a vote of 14 to 8, approved the appointment of Robert Blake. The appointment of Kris Kremer-Hartung, however, was voted down by a vote of 12 to 10. The main question regarding both the appointments was whether they would be objective in the governance of GAM, or pursue their earlier-stated preference to see the home sold. Many supervisors, both those in favor of Blake’s appointment and those opposed, agreed with Supervisor Patricia Schmidt’s description of him as bright, quick-witted, articulate and fair. Some disagreed when she commented, “He’s not prejudiced for one side or the other.” Arguing against this particular trait was Supervisor Dean Johansen, who read portions of letters Blake has had published in local papers over the past months. In each letter he strongly supported sale of GAM or, if sale is not possible, closure. Johansen asked whether Blake could be committed to keeping the facility viable, or if he would pursue his own “agenda” to see it closed. “Bob is a fiscal conservative,” said Supervisor Gary Bergstrom, chairman of the finance committee. “Golden Age Manor has lost money for a long, long time. But Bob is a balanced thinker. He always has been.” Herschel Brown agreed, saying, “His integrity is impeccable. He’s going to go down there and do the best he can.” On the other hand, Supervisor Keith Rediske said that placing Blake on the Golden Age Manor Board in the city of Amery would be like “putting benzene on a fire.”
Supervisor Pat Messicci expressed concern that, if both the proposed appointments were approved, the trustee board would be “loaded” with individuals who would prefer the sale of GAM. Supervisor Jim Edgell pointed out that one of the outgoing trustees, Eugene Sollman, was adamantly opposed to the sale to the point of entering into litigation against the county. ”One guy can have an agenda, one guy can’t,” said Edgell. “I don’t get it.” “There’s too much water under the bridge,” argued Rediske. “Perception is everything.” Blake might make a great trustee, he said, but Golden Age Manor and the city of Amery would look at it as a slap in the face. Beseler spoke up to defend his own honor, saying that comments indicating that the trustee board would be “stacked” called his integrity into question. He said that if he was indeed going to “stack” the board it would be in such a way as to ensure that Golden Age Manor would continue indefinitely. Voting in favor of Blake’s appointment were supervisors Bob Dueholm, Joan Peterson, Johansen, Schmidt, Brown, Kathryn Kienholz, Edgell, Brian Masters, Ken Sample, Larry Jepsen, Kim O’Connell, Bergstrom, Neil Johnson and Beseler. Opposed were Marvin Caspersen, Rediske, Messicci, Russ Arcand, Mick
Larsen, Jay Luke, Larry Voelker and Gerald Newville. Diane Stoneking was absent from the meeting. The vote to deny the appointment of Kremer-Hartung came about much more quickly. Although Kremer-Hartung has some training in the mental health field, several supervisors said they would like to see additional medical experience in the candidate. The same eight supervisors who voted against the appointment of Blake voted against the Kremer-Hartung’s appointment. These eight were joined by Dueholm, Johansen, Kiennholz, and Sample. When one of the supervisors asked if candidates for appointment to boards or committees could appear before the county board in a sort of “confirmation hearing,” Beseler said that has never been the practice. Beseler also referred to the shortage of people willing to serve on governing boards and committees. “There hasn’t been a lot of interest in the seat,” he added. “Partly because of what we’ve done to Mr. Blake tonight, most people don’t want to do it.” Kremer-Hartung will be asked to serve on the GAM trustee board in an interim capacity until another appointment can be made.
Tax benefits for state veterans and military service personnel WASHBURN COUNTY — With the beginning of a new year comes the time of the year when Wisconsin citizens start preparation for filing their state tax returns. More often than not, veterans and military personnel are not aware of the filing procedures and benefits available to them as they start preparing tax forms. Some of the tax benefits for state veterans and military service personnel are described in various tax publications; however, veterans should contact the Washburn County Veterans Service Office as well as utilize the quick reference located on the Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs Web site at www.WisVets.com/Taxes regarding information available on: Wisconsin Veterans and Surviving Spouses Property Tax Credit Wisconsin Individual Income Taxes –
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Webster schools post slight gain in enrollment by Carl Heidel WEBSTER Webster Schools Superintendent Jim Erickson reported to the school board Monday evening that the second-Friday pupil count showed a slight gain in student enrollment since September. The September total was 744 and the latest tally puts that number somewhere around 758. Erickson explained that the number is not exact at this time due to paperwork processing for open enrollment students. When students residing in another school district choose to attend classes in the Webster district, the transfer of the necessary enrollment information between districts can be a slow process. Regardless of the imprecision,
Erickson was pleased that the numbers reflected stability in the Webster student count. He noted that the district has managed to maintain an enrollment range of 720 to 750 students while other districts in the area are witnessing a slow decline in numbers. In another business item the board approved the hockey co-op renewal contract. But discussion around the approval indicated that the growth of the county youth hockey program has created scheduling problems. With only two youth-hockey rinks in the county, the increase in the number of teams wanting to use the ice for practice has made it increasingly difficult to balance all the competing interests in setting practice schedules. Concerns for
family time, nonschool activities and limitations on the time of younger players all make for a delicate balancing act in making ice time available for all the teams. In other business the board: • noted that improvements suggested
in the 2007-2008 financial audit are being implemented; • tabled consideration of the CESA shared service contract pending clarification of salary figures; • and approved Amy Monicken for a part-time kitchen staff position.
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Siren residents charged with methamphetamine possession SIREN - Methamphetamine-related charges have been filed against two Siren residents, Troy Allen Lanning, 41, and Michael L. Kessler, 46; and a charge of possession of methamphetamine paraphernalia will be filed against Deborah Hubbell, 29, Siren. The charges resulted from the Jan. 7 execution of search warrants obtained against the homes and vehicles of Lanning and Kessler, and against Hubbell in connection with this incident. The charges against Lanning, following the search at 12:40 a.m. Jan. 7, include: Delivery/manufacture of
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F O R U M Every half century or so, we find an inspirational leader.
This week’s question I caught the inauguration: 1. On TV 2. Radio 3. Internet 4. Newspaper 5. In passing or not at all
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It’s difficult to find someone who was not moved by President Obama and the inauguration. The words spoken. For some, the history in the making. We have a way of neutralizing inspiration with numbers and comparisons with dead people - looking back when we want to look ahead. But there’s nothing wrong with a little comparison, if it helps to feed the inspiration. Author Thurston Clarke was quoted recently as saying “Americans will be looking for the phrase (in Obama’s inaugural address) that is going to be remembered over the ages. His speech is going to be instantly compared to John F. Kennedy’s. People are going to be counting on this speech for an ‘ask not.”’ Pundits may or may not decide which line that was. It’s certainly easy to find similarities in the 1961 and 2009 speeches - not plagiarism - but inspiring passages of similar theme. It’s only natural, since Kennedy was the last president to bring youth, hope and excitement to Washington, D.C., and the nation. Obama noted in his speech that “a nation cannot prosper long when it favors only the prosperous.” Kennedy said, “If a free society cannot save the many who are poor, then it cannot save the few who are rich.” Obama said in part, of our forefathers...”they knew that our power grows through its prudent use; our security emanates from the justness of our cause, the force of our example, the tempering qualities of humility and restraint.” Kennedy: “Civility is not a sign of weakness. Never let us negotiate out of fear, but let us never fear to negotiate.” Obama: “What is required of us now is a new era of responsibility - a recognition, on the part of every American, that we have duties to ourselves, our nation, and the world...this is the price and the promise of citizenship.” Of course, this is where many would think of JFK’s famous “Ask not” line. This line from Obama’s speech Tuesday could be looked upon someday as being wise, perhaps prophetic: “We cannot help but believe that the old hatreds shall someday pass; that the lines of tribe shall soon dissolve; that as the world grows smaller, our common humanity shall reveal itself; and that America must play its role in ushering in a new era of peace.” If inspiration counts, then our new leader’s words and ideals might be summed up in the words JFK spoke - in fact it’s the line just prior to his most famous sentence: “The energy, the faith, the devotion which we bring to this endeavor will light our country and all who serve it - and the glow from that fire can truly light the world.”
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Governor Jim Doyle 115 East, State Capitol Bldg. Mailing address: P.O. Box 7863 Madison, WI 53707 wisgov@mail.state.wi.us Congressman David Obey 7th Congressional District 2462 Rayburn Office Bldg. Washington, D.C. 20515 or Wisconsin office: Federal Building Wausau, WI 54401 (715) 842-5606 Rep. Ann Hraychuck 28th Assembly District State Capitol, P.O. Box 8942 Madison, WI 53708 Phone: 608-267-2365 Toll free: 888-529-0028 In-District 715-485-3362 rep.hraychuck@legis.state.wi.us
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U.S. Sen. Russ Feingold SDB 40, Rm. 1 Washington, D.C. 20510 or 1600 Aspen Commons Middleton, WI 53562-4716 (608) 828-1200 senator@feingold.senate.gov
Senator Robert Jauch 25th Senate District Room 19 South State Capitol P.O. Box 7882 Madison, WI 53707 E-mail: Sen.Jauch@legis.state.wi.us
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ver in Barron County recently two county board supervisors found themselves being reprimanded by their peers for allegedly stepping out of line, as they say. One supervisor allegedly read in the local newspaper about a lawsuit his county was involved in, got upset he didn’t know about it before it appeared in the paper, and stormed into the county offices, waving the newspaper, pushing his finger in a few faces, using “foul language” and threatening to have the administrator’s job that same day. County employees were “traumatized” by the incident, according to a report of a committee established to investigate the incident. The supervisor wouldn’t talk with the committee but apologized before the full board last week. He denied many of the accusations. He said he used “leadership language” in the confrontation and wasn’t abusive. Leadership language. Not sure we’ve heard it referred to like that before. In another incident, another Barron County supervisor was accused of trying to tape record a closed session. He said he had recorded the open session and when the meeting went to closed session he turned off the tape recorder and put it in his portfolio but must have accidentally hit the play button during the closed session. He said he didn’t mean to - and never has - recorded a closed session. It’s good to know public officials are being held accountable for their actions as representatives of the public. And sad to read about incidents in which behavior is overshadowing the issues. We can imagine public officials read those stories and make a “note to self.”
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little over a year ago, the Leader launched the yearlong Community Voices series, a weekly column featuring opinions and views by local residents who represented - in our view - a good cross section of our Northwest Wisconsin community. They represented their community well. Some very talented writers graced the Leader with their thoughts - and whether you agree with them - or the views expressed in the column - the series was successful judging from the positive feedback we received - and simply the involvement of community members in a local newspaper. In establishing our second round of Voices, we’re looking for someone willing to write a column once every month or so - for the next year or so. It’s a commitment that sounds easy, but anyone familiar with writing deadlines can assume the task will become rather daunting at times. We’ll pick six to eight Voices this time around. If you’re interested in knowing more about what’s expected or want to be considered as a columnist, please drop us a note at the-leader@centurytel.net or Box 490, Frederic, WI 54837. Students, middle school, high school or college - are encouraged to inquire. No pay. No benefits. Unless you count the potential satisfaction of being part of a communitywide forum.
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Letters t o t h e e d i t o r Theorists Most scientists are theorists. A theorist is one who comes up with a theory. A theoretician is one that promotes his idea to benefit himself. So I will post this theory and let the chips fall where they may. While feeding in the forest a small group of turkeys went under an oak tree. An acorn fell, hitting one of the hens on the head. Startled, she squawked, “The sky is falling, Turkey Lurkey!” being the wise one in the group, Turkey Lurkey reasoned that if indeed the sky was falling, it meant it would be closer to the earth and would act like a blanket, which would keep the warmth in even during winter months. Thus, the world would be warming. By the way, the real name of the bird is Al Gore. I have a book on my shelf promoting “Big Foot.” Sasquatch, for those of you who live in the Great Northwest or of higher lineage. This book may be mandatory reading in our schools because of cultural studies mandated and it has at least as much credibility as Al Gore’s “Inconvenient Truth.” The book has interviews with real people, documented photos and legitimate records of such. By the way, for you “left learning folds,” Pravda, the main Russia newspaper, is predicting a “mini ice age.” Bruce Muelhauser Cushing
Volunteers You know there are many volunteers in our small towns within the county, as well as hundreds around the U.S. and abroad. My remarks are sincerely focused on the volunteers I know, as well as many I do not know. I saw you help the lady when she dropped her bags in the street, and you helped pick them up, as well as helping her to her car and I saw you hold the doors open for the gentleman in the wheelchair, and helped him wheel in the building, I do believe he forgot to thank you, so I am thanking you. And for the courageous volunteers that stood outside ringing the bell at the area stores this season, I applaud you and all volunteers. Some people call these helpful moments random acts of kindness, or their good deed for the day. Whatever it is, I see it as a volunteer moment. Many of the amazing volunteers are very loyal, caring, compassionate folks that have a family at home, maybe a husband or wife, as well as a full- or part-time job, and yet they show up for their duty, rarely call in sick and manage to keep on
keeping up, even in snow, rain, blizzards and freezing temperatures. God bless you all, and give yourself a pat on the back for doing a wonderful service. I know some ladies that take quilts home to be finished after tying, ladies and men that show up faithfully to deliver meals at the Dresser meal site, the ladies that go to the nursing home to assist with Bingo, deliver fresh water to the patients and read to them as well as help write letters. There are the men and women that tutor students and help the elderly in their homes, or maybe assist with transportation. These are often year-round volunteers, and I want you to know you are very much appreciated. Ladies and gents, please know that you are doing a great job, and keep on keeping up! Gloria Grange Vollmer Dresser
Tribute to Mr. Johnson I have many remembrances of Mr. Johnson, as a coach, teacher, encourager and a community leader. First, when I was in grade school, he was our basketball coach. I can remember after games, or certain practices, Mr. Johnson gave me a ride home (five miles) in his car when my father was unable to come and get me (with no remuneration). Also, in grade school, we were given an opportunity to go to the new high school shop to introduce us to the joy of woodworking. I remember helping to make flower boxes for Mrs. Leigh’s seventhgrade classroom. She thought they were wonderful. In high school I gave up other academic opportunities and took a shop class every year for my four years of high school. Mr. Johnson was a great teacher and encourager. Some of my most cherished possessions are projects I made in high school. Mr. Johnson was a great teacher and encourage. Some of my most cherished possessions are projects I made in high school shop, a five-drawer cherry desk and end table, plus other projects. He also let us help in some small way on his projects, such as the scoreboard and announcing stand. During my working career I had little time for woodworking. But at my time of retirement I made sure I had a shop where I could enjoy things Mr. Johnson had taught us. Now, more than any other sport or activity, I enjoy making things in my shop for my wife, kids and friends. Thank you Mr. Bill Johnson. Dick Erickson Frederic Class of ‘54 Grantsburg
A long train ride It started with a train ride. Barack Obama rode to Washington, D.C., for his presidential inauguration on a whistle-stop tour. "To the children who hear the whistle of the train and dream of a better life – that's who we're fighting for," Obama said along the tour, which was compared to the train ride taken by Abraham Lincoln from Springfield, Ill., to Washington, D.C., in February 1861, en route to his first inauguration. The comparisons between Obama and Lincoln abound, describing the arc between the abolition of slavery in the United States and the election of the first African-American president. The train holds a deeper symbolism, though, that undergirds Obama's historic ascension to the White House, harking back to the civil-rights struggle, reflecting the unprecedented grass-roots activism that formed the core of the Obama campaign and laying out where the nation under the Obama administration might go. A. Philip Randolph was a legendary labor organizer and civil-rights leader. He organized the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters, the men who tended to the overnight guests on the sleeper cars that Pullman built. While the porter positions
were better-paying than many jobs available to AfricanAmericans at the time, there were still injustices and indignities. The common practice, for example, was to call the porters "George," regardless of their real name, after the owner of the company, George Pullman. Thousands of porters sought improvements through collective bargaining. (Ironically, after Pullman's death in 1897, the Pullman Company was run by Abe Lincoln's only surviving son, Robert Todd Lincoln, until the mid-1920s.) Randolph's organizing struggle took 12 years, starting in 1925 and going through the economic collapse of 1929 and into the Franklin Delano Roosevelt administration. Harry Belafonte recalled in an interview with Tavis Smiley recently a story he was told by Eleanor Roosevelt. She related a public event when her husband, FDR, introduced A. Philip Randolph and asked him, Belafonte recalled, "what he thought of the nation, what he thought of the plight of the Negro people and what did he think ... where the nation was headed." Continuing
Seeking family I live at Otta, Norway, and am searching for possible relatives. Fred and Annie Peterson immigrated from Norway in 1905. They had seven children: Carrie, Anton, Clara (Nelson), Helga, Augusta, Artur and Margaret. Anton’s wife was Verna nee Johnson. They lived in Garfield of Polk County. Does anybody know or is there anybody who knows somebody who knows? Helge Halasaeter Otta, Norway
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My recent article about the deer season in the Jan. 7 issue of the newspaper brought more than a few responses. While I live in New Richmond half time and the Frederic area the other half, the phone messages at my Frederic dwelling were blinking like a Christmas tree when I arrived there Jan. 11. Although my article concentrated on Zone 15, the calls came from everywhere, including Grantsburg, Dairyland, St. Croix Falls, Danbury, Ladysmith and an endless list. Each complaining about the lack of deer sightings during the November hunt. Then back in St. Croix County, it turns out the same results were evident, with Somerset (just to mention one), reporting a monumental downturn. Many callers were enraged that the game managers had put us in this predicament. Most callers wanted to unite and march to their legislators with this fiasco, and I agreed. Some did not leave their number, so to those that did not, I would urge them to call once again leaving name, phone number and address. I will welcome their input and respond immediately. They may reach me at 715-246-2408 or 715-472-2483 to plan a strategy in an attempt to reverse a policy. Michael J. Murray New Richmond/Frederic
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of that land to speak back to us, at the 1992 inauguration of President Bill Clinton: “On the Pulse of Morning,” “Lift up your eyes/Upon this day breaking for you./ Give birth again/To the dream. . . .” And in 1997, at President Clinton’s second inaugural, Miller Williams, in “Of History and Hope,” reminded us that “We mean to be the people we meant to be,/ to keep on going where we meant to go. . . .” and emphasizes our children, what we leave them: “We know what we have done and what we have said,/ and how we have grown, degree by slow degree,/ believing ourselves toward all we have tried to become—/ just and compassionate, equal, able and free.” “If we can truly remember,” he ends, “they will not forget.” And today, with a new president, Barack Obama, we hear the ringing, clear voice of Elizabeth Alexander in her “Praise Song for the Day.” We hear praise for the stitching, darning, patching, repairing, the music making of all the people across the land, praise for the struggle amid the noise and bramble and thorn and din, and with words, spiny and smooth, we relate to our past here “on the brink,” “on the brim,” “on the cusp.” And then the Rev. Lowry, in his benediction, uses another poem, James Weldon Johnson’s “Lift Ev’ry Voice and Sing,” from 1901, set to music by Johnson’s brother Rosamund Johnson, to become the overwhelming power of “The Black National Anthem,” sung by thousands and tens of thousands at meetings of the NAACP, 100 years old this year, on Abraham Lincoln’s 200th birthday: “God of our weary years, God of our silent tears, Thou who has brought us thus far on the way; Thou who has by Thy might, Led us into the light, Keep us forever in the path, we pray. Shadowed beneath thy hand, May we forever stand, True to our God, True to our native land.” May we always have poets to put into words the deepest reachings of our hearts. Carolyn Wedin Frederic
Those of us who remember the inauguration of President John F. Kennedy in 1961 carry the enduring image of the elderly, frail, white-haired Robert Frost making his way to the podium, and, finding himself blinded by bright winter sunlight reflecting of the white page of the poem he had written for the occasion, raising his head and instead reciting his “Gift Outright:” “The land was ours before we were the land’s. . . . “ Years later we see the magnificent Maya Angelou taking the rock, the river, the tree
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the story, Belafonte recounted what FDR replied upon hearing Randolph's remarks: "You know, Mr. Randolph, I've heard everything you've said tonight, and I couldn't agree with you more. I agree with everything that you've said, including my capacity to be able to right many of these wrongs and to use my power and the bully pulpit. ... But I would ask one thing of you, Mr. Randolph, and that is go out and make me do it." This story was retold by Barack Obama at a campaign fundraiser in Montclair, N.J., more than a year ago. It was in response to a person asking Obama about finding a just solution to the Israel/Palestine conflict. After recounting the Randolph story, Obama said he was just one person, that he couldn't do it alone. Obama's final answer: "Make me do it." That's the challenge. After settling the Pullman labor struggle, A. Philip Randolph continued on. He challenged FDR, by beginning to organize a march on Washington set for 1941, to desegregate the military and to ensure that the economic activity around the war effort was equally available to African-Americans. FDR issued an executive order, and later,
President Harry S. Truman desegregated the military. Randolph, Bayard Rustin and Martin Luther King Jr. organized the 1963 March on Washington, which itself has served as a strong symbolic backdrop to Obama's victory. This historic weekend also coincides with Dr. King's birthday. If King had survived, he would have just turned 80 years old. As Obama begins his first week as president, some might caution that it's only fair to wait and see what he might do. But the peace group Code Pink is not waiting. Along the inaugural parade route, they were handing out thousands of pink ribbons, encouraging people to join them in holding President Obama to his campaign peace promises: End the war in Iraq; shut down Guantanamo; reject the Military Commissions Act; stop torture; work to eliminate nuclear weapons; hold direct, unconditional talks with Iran; and abide by Senate-approved international treaties. Just follow Obama's own advice: Make him do it. ••• Denis Moynihan contributed research to this column. Amy Goodman is the host of “Democracy Now!,” a daily international TV/radio news hour. Her column’s appearance in the Leader is sponsored by the local group, The Gathering,
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Mettler appointed director of marketing and public relations for local district of BHS ST. CROIX FALLS - The Land O’ Lakes District of the Barbershop Harmony Society has appointed Ken Mettler, of St. Croix Falls to the position of director of marketing and public relations for the district. The LOL district comprises all of North Dakota, Minnesota and Wisconsin, and the western half of the Michigan Upper Peninsula; and all of Manitoba and Saskatchewan, and the western half of Ontario, Canada. Within the LOL are 53 local Ken Mettler chapters, and hundreds of registered quartets. Choruses range in size from more than 150 men on the risers to as small as 12 men.
Mettler is a member of the Indianhead Chorus in Northwest Wisconsin and sings bass in two quartets, Out of Luck and The Bright Knights and edits the Smoke Signal newsletter and chorus Web site (www.indianheadchorus.com), and for the past five years has held the job of vice president of the local chapter’s marketing and public relations operations. Seven members of the Indianhead Chorus recently returned from weekend at chapter officer training school in Menomonie. Rich Kirwin of the Greendale chapter presented the marketing and public relations sessions. “Public relations is anything the public sees, hears, touches, tastes or smells concerning our chorus,” says Mettler. “It includes our logo, your smile, what we say, what we don’t say, and really, just about everything. Good PR is reaching people through many channels with precise and compelling information that connects with them. All barbershoppers are on the PR team.” Mettler likes to call what he does, “marketing the magic of barbershopping.” – submitted
St. Croix Family Dentistry in new location St. Croix Family Dentistry has opened its doors in a new location, which is also the future home of the St. Falls Public Croix Library, at 110 North Washington Street in St. Croix Falls. The team moved in last week and opened the doors to their new location Monday, Jan. 19. Pictured are members of the dentistry team in the lobby of the new facility. Front row (L to R): Sandy Grant, Dr. Amin Uddin and Amy Uddin. Back row (L to R): Michelle Kemis, Sheri Rude, Michelle Amick and Carrie Rivet. St. Croix Family Dentistry welcomes new patients and also offers services such as dentures, implants, crown and bridge work, and cosmetic dentistry. Uddin is running a special during February: the first 25 new patients in February will receive a free whitening kit. – Photo by Tammi Milberg
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A good time to test for harmful radon gasses by Marty Seeger LUCK – According to the Environmental Protection Agency, it’s estimated that radon gasses are responsible for more than 20,000 lung-cancer deaths in America each year. In light of this information, and to help educate and protect families from these harmful gasses, the month of January has been declared National Radon Action Month all across America. For about $7, health departments are offering test kits to people to find out if they have high radon levels in their home. In Polk County, it is said that about 34.1 percent of homes tested have shown elevated levels of radon. High radon is said to be the leading cause of lung cancer for nonsmokers, but it seems not many are as concerned about radon as they should be. A manometer is placed on PVC pipe “Because you can’t see or smell radon, so the homeowner can see if the fan people tend to downplay the health is still working properly. effects and ignore the possibility that there might be a silent killer in their been done in homes near the Twin homes,” said Brian Hobbs, Polk- Cities, but he recently installed a system County’s environmental health special- in a home near Balsam Lake. Last year ist. Riedman installed about 100 systems. Since radon is a naturally occurring Installing a radon mitigation system is gas that comes from the ground, it can relatively straightforward, but you be found almost anywhere, but can won’t be able to get a zero reading for become trapped in the shell of a home. radon, since the gas is virtually everyOne of the misnomers about radon is where, and comes straight from the that it is something that happens more ground. Newer homes have the ability often in older homes, but that’s not the to trap radon within a home, but an case according to Val Riedman, a certi- older, drafty home can be just as bad. fied radon mitigation provider from Riedman explained that those who own Luck. older homes might recognize a differ“Actually new houses are much ence in temperature when wind outside tighter than an old house, [and] it actu- changes direction, making the home feel ally can be higher in new houses,” cooler or warmer depending on the Riedman said. direction of the wind. Riedman has been installing mitiga“What it does, is it pulls air out of the tion systems to reduce radon levels in basement,” Riedman said, which, he homes for about four years now, and added, is the source of radon. has installed around 225 systems. The After first checking a home’s radon vast majority have been installed in levels, and deciding that they are high newer homes, and much of his work has
Traffificc safety for point reduction class RICE LAKE — WITC Rice Lake continuing education will offer a Traffic Safety for Point Reduction class. This 12-hour class is designed for persons concerned about safe, defensive driving as well as those persons in need of point reduction. Upon successful completion of this course, a person can have a three-point reduction in any
point total accumulated against his/her WI driving record, if they have not used this option in the past three years. Preregistration is required. Weeknight and Saturday classes are available. For more information, call WITC Rice Lake at 715-234-7082, ext. 5257. — from WITC
Tavern League raises over $8,000
Shown are Curt Liljenberg, Polk County Tavern League vice president, presenting a check to Alberta Olson, director of Operation Christmas. – Photo submitted POLK COUNTY – In the spirit of Christmas, the Polk County Tavern League’s 61 members came together to raise money for Operation Christmas by selling paper stockings and accepting donations from their generous customers. The Polk County Tavern League raised over
$8,000 this year, all of which buys toys and clothing that is distributed in Polk County. The Tavern League Foundation of Wisconsin offers to match up to $1,500, which will be used next year to start the fundraiser off on the right foot. – submitted
This diagram shows what a typical radon mitigation system looks like.
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There are about 14 different types of fans that can be installed in a home in conjunction with a radon mitigation system. This one is shown in the attic of a home. enough to install a system, Reidman then looks at the square footage of a home, and whether or not the home has a sump pump. “It’s a major leak from the soil to the house if a home has a sump pump,” Riedman said. If a house has a sump pump, Riedman says they’ll begin installing a system there, and crawl spaces with exposed soil in the basement will also need to be sealed up in order for the system to work effectively. If no drain tile exists, they’ll drill a hole in the floor, thus creating an area where they can trap and draw air out of the basement with a quiet fan that is usually attached to 3 to 4-inch PVC pipe leading the way for gas to escape from the home. Since the fan is so quiet, and usually installed in the attic, garage or outside the home, a monometer is place on the PVC pipe to read air pressure within the pipe (not the radon levels) to ensure the homeowner that the fan is
Unemployment claims flood hotline As a nation we are facing the greatest economic crisis since the Great Depression, which is felt at the very heart of our state and local communities. Thousands of Wisconsinites have lost their jobs, and after just wrapping up the holidays, people are feeling the Ann pinch in their pocketbooks more Hraychuck than ever. Although it is 28th District impossible to pre- Assembly dict how long it will take to restore our nation’s economy, I can promise you that legislators at both the federal and state level are doing their very best to arrive at a solution as quickly as possible. In the meantime, there are resources available to lessen the economic burden for families throughout Wisconsin. If you are without a job and are interested in filing an unemployment claim, you can file online at www.ucclaimwi.org or by phone at 800-822-5246. The Department of Workforce Development is currently receiving an
still running. Fans need to be replaced about every 7-10 years. A complete radon system can cost from $800 to $2,500. Riedman says that geology is a major factor in radon levels in the home, and says that just because a neighbor has high levels of radon in the home, it doesn’t necessarily mean your house will too. “Just because you have a high level doesn’t mean your neighbor does,” Riedman said, which makes it important that everyone test their home for harmful radon gas. For more information contact Hobbs at the Polk County Health Department at 715-485-8500, or Riedman at 888-4816870, or visit Croix Valley Radon Mitigation at www.radonrx.com.
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unprecedented amount of contacts, so if you are having a difficult time getting through, please keep trying. This is certainly not due to a lack of effort by the state. Over 80 positions have been added, people have been reassigned from departments, and hours have been extended, all to help make DWD more accessible and efficient. Unemployment benefits are only a temporary solution to this substantial economic situation. It is crucial that those who are currently unemployed are able to find jobs and begin to bring in an income on their own. DWD created a new Web site back in September, www.JobCenterOfWisconsin.com, to help both employers search for employees and aid workers in finding employment. The Web site also provides links to other labor-related Web sites that may be beneficial for you. There are over 70 Job Centers located throughout the state which in combination with the Web site, comprise the overall Wisconsin Job Center System. The Polk County Job Center is located in Balsam Lake, and they can be reached at 715-485-3115. The Wisconsin Job Center – Burnett County operates out of Siren, and they can be contacted at 715-349-2150. If you have any additional questions regarding unemployment, or have other Legislative concerns, please feel free to contact me toll-free at 888-5290028 or by e-mailing me at Rep.Hraychuck@legis.wisconsin.gov.
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The road to recovery Sheila Harsdorf 10th District
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Our nation is in the midst of a deep recession, with rising unemployment and shaken consumer confidence. Our stock and credit markets are badly
damaged. Wisconsin, like many states, is facing a record budget shortfall. The situation requires bold action and strong leadership. President Obama has put forward an ambitious plan in an attempt to reverse course. Here in Wisconsin, Gov. Doyle has taken a lead role in advocating for assistance to the states and has even reached out to Minnesota’s governor for new solutions. The upcoming state legislative session should be focused on growing our economy and putting together a responsible budget that invests in job growth and protects taxpayers.
Recognizing the need to stimulate private-sector job growth, Obama has suggested a tax credit for employers that hire people. The goal is to make it more affordable for businesses to add jobs. Yet, our Wisconsin state Senate leadership wants to open this session by making it more difficult and costly for businesses to keep existing jobs through mandating an increase in the minimum wage. When unemployment is low and profits are high, minimum wage increases can make sense. When job providers are struggling to survive and unemployment is up, mandating such an increase is a recipe for job losses. Legislative leaders must adapt to the
changing times. I am committed to working with my colleagues and the governor to get through this economic downturn and turn our economy around. Our economic situation should not be an excuse to expand the size of government by using one-time funds or push a highly-partisan agenda, but rather an opportunity to invest in infrastructure that will produce longterm economic gains and help create jobs. The road to recovery will require cooperation and pushing aside the typical partisan traps that bog us down.
w w w . t h e - l e a d e r . n e t Sheriff’s department ends the year under budget, again by Sherill Summer BURNETT COUNTY – For five of the last six years, the sheriff’s department has ended the year under budget. This year, Sheriff Dean Roland believes that the department will be about $40,000 under the approximately $3.1 million budget. As with past years, it was the jail that has allowed the sheriff’s department to save money. For the fourth straight year, the number of bookings dropped this past year and the average number
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Convicted sex offender facing new charges by Sherill Summer SIREN – Douglas K. Nyren, 27, formally of Siren, will be returning to Burnett County from the Stanley Corrections Institution to face additional sexual assault charges. Nyren is serving a five-year state prison sentence, followed by four years of extended supervision, for a seconddegree sexual assault of a child conviction. The sentence began in January of 2008. The new charges allege that on
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of inmates also dropped by 15 percent from 2007 to 2008. Roland credits the Burnett County Drug Court and effective treatment centers, such as Salvation Army and Serenity House, for dropping the recidivism in Burnett County and the overall bookings. Inmates performing community service – and reducing their jail sentence in the process – also saved the jail 385 bed days, which works out to be a savings of $15,000.
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Tuesday, July 25, 2006, while Nyren was still living in the Siren area, he inappropriately touched a male who was 14 at the time of the assault. Reportedly, Nyren promised to pay the victim $50 for the gratification. At the time of the assault, Nyren was spending time with the victim at the request of the victim’s mother who wanted Nyren to mentor her son. Nyren faces a $100,000 fine, 40-year prison sentence or both on top of the sentence he is already serving.
Hraychuck will not fund raise during state budget process Assembly Democrats propose rule to ban fundraising during Legislature budget deliberations MADISON –Rep. Ann Hraychuck, DBalsam Lake, announced that she will not fund raise while the state budget is under consideration by the state Legislature. “The state budget process needs to be focused on the priorities of the people of Wisconsin,” said Hraychuck. “We have a tough road ahead of us, and all of our time and energy needs to be targeted towards creating jobs and improving our economy. This is not the time to be planning for the next election,” added Hraychuck. Assembly Speaker Mike Sheridan, DJanesville, proposed a new Assembly rule to ban fundraising during the budget process. An Assembly rule only needs to be approved by the Assembly Organization Committee to take effect.
The rule would prevent Assembly members from fundraising for their individual campaign accounts. Assembly Democrats have a majority on this committee so the rule is expected to pass. “I believe that this rule change is one of the most significant changes to the campaign finance system in decades, and I am proud that the Assembly Democrats are working hard to make positive, immediate improvements in how we are doing business in Madison,“ said Hraychuck. The fundraising ban would begin when Gov. Jim Doyle introduces his budget bill sometime in February, and would end once the state Assembly and Senate approve the final version of the budget, which hopefully will happen by June. “This proposed rule sends a clear message to the people we represent— that decisions on the budget will be based on the policies and programs that are important to middle-class families, and not the priorities of special interest groups,” commented Hraychuck. – from the office of Rep. Hraychuck
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Webster 56, St. Croix Falls 55 by Marty Seeger ST. CROIX FALLS – The Webster girls basketball team grabbed what coach Jeff Roberts called their first quality win of the year, and it couldn’t have come at a better time. The Saints, coming off of their second loss of the season, were faced with a scrappy Tigers team that didn’t let up, and according to Roberts, got off to a good start from the beginning. The team led 16-1 after the first quarter. “We got off to a little bit of a lead in the first quarter, which for us is pretty good because we always seem to struggle early in the game, but we came out pretty tough last night,” Roberts said. Webster led by three at the half and the rest of the game went back and forth from there, according to Roberts. The game was tied heading into the fourth quarter, but as the minutes ticked down to about 15 seconds. St. Croix Falls had the ball, but Webster stole the ball and made a drive toward the basket. Roberts said after about three shots, Rose Kopecky was fouled, and her shot went in to tie the game at 55. She sank a free throw to give the Tigers a one-point edge, but the Saints still had enough juice to get off a final shot. The Saints did make the final shot, but the buzzer sounded before it could be counted. Playmakers for Webster included Kopecky, who made the go-ahead free throw. She also had 12 points. Brittany Burrow led Webster with 19 points, but Roberts said defense made the difference. Many of her points came off of steals. “She did a really nice job defensively,” Roberts said. As a team the Tigers ran the fast break better than they have all year according to Roberts and the team came together as a whole over the Saints. Marissa
The Webster girls take a timeout in an earlier game this season. – Photo by Brenda Sommerfeld Campeau led St. Croix Falls with 26 points and nine rebounds, while Sarah Petznick had 12 points and nine steals. “I’ve been telling the kids that if we ever put a whole game together we’re going to do some good things, and last night I think we finally did it,” Roberts said. Siren 76, Grantsburg 53 by Brenda Sommerfeld SIREN – The Dragon girls remain on their undefeated path after a win against Grantsburg, 76-53, on Tuesday, Jan. 20. “Last night’s game was good and bad both,” Siren coach Ryan Karsten said. “I was very happy with our offensive output.” Siren took a quick 18-6 lead after the first quarter and a 40-22 lead going into halftime. The Pirates 31 points scored in the second half was not far behind the Dragons 36, but it was not near enough to close the score gap. The Dragons had Janey Emery score 23 points and Ashley Guevara score 17 points in three quarters against the Pirates. Carley Emery added 13 points, Haily Mulroy totaled nine, Abigail Mitchell and Meghan Baasch each made four points. The Siren team had foul trouble, totaling 30 fouls for the game. “I am disappointed in our ability to play defense,” Karsten said. “I understand that we have not played in 11 days and that Kortney Morrin is the best athlete in the conference, but for us to give up 53 points is unacceptable. If we are going to accomplish some of our team goals, our defense has to get better.” Team Webster St. Croix Falls
1 2 3 4 19 9 12 16 11 14 15 15 Individual Statistics Webster 2s 3s FTM/A Michelle Gibbs 4 1 Kendra Spurgeon 1/2 Reba Smallwood 2 0/2 Brittany Burrow 7 5/8 Rose Kopecky 4 4/5 Rachel Salas 2 1 Mary Johnson 1 Totals 20 2 10/17
Grantsburg’s Sarah Wald sneaks the ball past Siren defenders Tuesday night. – Photo by Carl Heidel
St. Croix Falls Sarah Petznick Sharanda Whittaker Jenny Benoy Tashina Martinson Marissa Campeau Amanda Larson Totals
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Grantsburg was sent to the free-throw line to shoot 38 times. The Pirates scored 21 points by free throws. Haley Larson went 10 for 14, Kortney Morrin made nine free ones and Gabby Witzany added two. Morrin totaled 25 points, Witzany scored 16, Larson added 10 and Sarah Wald had two. “They had three girls in double digits and I felt the three girls played very well, expecially Morrin, who had 25,” Karsten commented. “She [Morrin] is a very special athlete and is a great player in any sport she plays.” Frederic 41, Unity 30 FREDERIC – The Frederic Vikings got through the Unity Eagles on Tuesday with a 41-30 win in order to bring their conference record to 4-2. “Unity played good defense,” Frederic coach Troy Wink commented. “We never got into a rhythm on offense.” “I was very proud of the way we played,” Unity coach Chuck Holicky said. “We deserved better. We were just unable to make the open shot.” Frederic started out the first quarter with a 14-6 lead. Going into the half, Frederic was still up 23-15, mostly by free-throw shots. The Vikings scored 18 in the second half and the Eagles added 15 to their score.
See Tuesday girls/ page 16 Team Grantsburg Siren
1 2 3 4 6 14 11 20 18 22 28 8 Individual Statistics Grantsburg 2s 3s FTM/A Sarah Wald 1 0/2 Gabrielle Witzany 7 2/5 Haley Larson 10/14 Kortney Morrin 5 2 9/15 Jessica Moyer 0/2 Liz Gaffney Nicole McKenzie Totals 8 1 13/29 Siren Haily Mulroy Abigail Mitchell Sarah Howe Daphne Hubbell Jenna Wambolt Carley Emery Janey Emery Meghan Baasch Jamie Fischbach Danielle Keller Ashley Guevara Amber Guevara Totals
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••• STEVENS POINT – Former Luck athlete, Britta Petersen was chosen for the WIAC athlete of the week for her performance over the past three games. Her 23 points against UWPlatteville, 12 against points L a w r e n c e University and 11 points in just 17 minutes of playing time against UWRiver Falls on Jan. 7 were contributing Britta Petersen factors for her being chosen. Petersen is just a sophomore on the Pointers this season, and leads the team in blocks with 27, and points with 221. She averages 13.8 points per game. ••• MENOMONIE – Despite a UWStout loss to UW-Whitewater on Saturday, Jan. 17, Char Edwards, former Webster athlete and Stout senior for the Blue Devils, nabbed athlete of the week honors from the team last week for scoring 17 points with eight rebounds. Edwards is averaging 11.3 points and 6.3 rebounds per game. ••• LEADER LAND – The Friday, Jan. 23, Luck at Siren boys and girls basketball games can be heard on 104.9 FM beginning at 6 p.m. The Unity at Prairie Farm girls basketball game on Monday, Jan. 6, is being broadcast on 104.9 FM beginning a 7:30 p.m. The Grantsburg at Luck boys basketball game on Tuesday, Jan. 27, begins at 7:30 p.m. on 104.9 FM. ••• AMERY – Amery games featured on 1260 AM are being broadcast on the following dates and times. The Friday, Jan. 23, Baldwin-Woodville at Amery girls basketball game, and the Monday, Jan. 26, Spooner at Amery girls basketball game begin at 7:30 p.m. both nights. The Tuesday, Jan. 27, Spring Valley at Amery boys basketball game begins at 7:30 p.m. ••• MADISON – Badger sports on 1260 AM can be heard on the following dates and times. The Wednesday, Jan. 21, Badger men’s basketball game at Iowa begins at 7:30 p.m. The Badger men’s basketball game at Illinois on Saturday, Jan. 24, begins at 3 p.m. ••• 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! S P O R T S N E W S O R S C O R E S T O R E P O R T ? • P H O N E : 7 1 5 - 3 2 7 - 4 2 3 6 • FA X : 7 1 5 - 3 2 7 - 4 1 1 7 • E - M A I L : m s e e g e r @ c e n t u r y t e l . n e t o r b r e n d a l s @ c e n t u r y t e l . n e t
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Olson scores 43 against Shell Lake
Saints sink Webster in low-scoring affair Luck 76, Shell Lake 45 by Marty Seeger SHELL LAKE – Brennan Olson knocked down a season-high 43 points against Shell Lake on Tuesday night to help the Cardinals cruise easily in the nonconference win. Olson’s points came mostly in three quarters, including 31 points in the second and third quarters combined. “When a player is scoring the points that Brennan is, you would think he is just shooting all the time and thinking about himself. But it couldn’t be farther from the truth,” Giller said. He added that Olson has been an all-around player who not only has the ability to score, but rebound, chase missed shots, lead the fast break and find an open teammate as well as anyone. Harry Severson-Dickinson had 15 points on the night and Giller was pleased with the performance from Nick Morgan. “Nick Morgan played a very good game defensively as well as offensively, scoring seven points, three steals and four assists,” Giller added.
Grantsburg’s Jason Jensen dribbles toward Siren defenders Charlie Brown and Brennen Moose. – Photo by Carl Heidel
Luck’s Brennan Olson leaps to the basket during a game earlier this year. – File photo by Marty Seeger
Saints Kyle Christensen shoots the ball during a previous game this season. – File photo by Marty Seeger Team Luck Shell Lake
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3s FTM/A F TP 1 - 9 - 2 1 1/7 5 6 1 2 1/1 3 7 0/1 3 8 1/1 4 11 2 3/10 16 45
St. Croix Falls 42, Webster 20 ST. CROIX FALLS – The Saints boys basketball team held Webster to just six points in the first half on Tuesday night, but Webster held the Saints to just 16 points in the first half. The low-scoring affair featured Saints forward Ryan Larson with a team-leading 11 points, and Cory Gebhard with nine. “We did get off to a slow offensive start and I think that we just haven’t gotten into any rhythm with games yet,” said coach Todd Voss. While the offense is still in search of a click, Voss was pleased with how the inside game has been coming together. “We established the inside game, which is our strength, with Larson, Austin Whittenberger and Kyle Christensen, and wanted the kids to work it around to get it inside, which also takes some patience,” Voss said. Voss was encouraged with how well his defense played, but the team has played just eight games since midNovember. Now with the bulk of their games coming in the second half of the season, Voss hopes it will contribute to more improvements. “Last week the cancellations didn’t help,” he said. “I guess our goal is to get Team Webster St. Croix Falls
1 2 3 4 2 4 10 4 9 7 10 16 Individual Statistics Webster 2s 3s FTM/A Bryan Krause Quentin Johnson 1 James Wethern 3 Austin Elliott 2 Mitchell Elliott 1 Nolan Kriegel 2/2 Adam Baum Totals 6 1 2/2 St. Croix Falls Matt Vold Sam Schmidt Cory Gebhard Gus Koecher Ryan Larson Kyle Christensen Austin Whittenberger Totals
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out and run a little more and create off the break with Gus Koecher, Cory Gebhard, and Sam Schmidt. Maybe that will give us more scoring opportunities.” Grantsburg 75, Siren 45 SIREN – The Grantsburg Pirates made up for their nonconference loss on Saturday by winning 75-45 against conference opponent the Siren Dragons. The Dragons stayed within six points of Grantsburg in the first quarter, 16-10. In the second, the Pirates scored four times the points Siren scored, 24-6, ending the half up 40-16. Each team scored 19 points in their third quarter, but once again Grantsburg outscored Siren in the fourth to win by 30 points. Several Pirates scored throughout the night. Connar Goetz led the team with 18 points, Tyler Myers and Trent Bonneville followed with 15 and Jason Jensen added 11. Brent Myers finished the game with six, Ben Larson totaled five, Thane Larson and Mitch Evenson each added two and Josh Phillipps had one. The Dragons leading scorer was Elijah Hinze with 14 points. Hinze scored all of his points in the second half. Both Charlie Brown and Andrew Brown put up eight points. Brennen Moose totaled seven, Christian Hall and Vince Nasman had three and Luke Bollant added two. “We played our style of basketball for the first 5-1/2 minutes,” Siren coach Jon Team Grantsburg Siren
1 2 3 4 16 24 19 16 10 6 19 10 Individual Statistics Grantsburg 2s 3s FTM/A Connar Goetz 6 1 3/3 Ben Larson 2 1/2 Tyler Myers 3 2 3/4 Brent Myers 1 1 1/1 Jason Jensen 5 1/6 Thane Larson 1 Mitch Evenson 1 Trent Bonneville 5 5/6 Josh Phillipps 1/2 Totals 24 4 15/24 Siren Christian Hall Elijah Hinze Tadd Oachs Luke Bollant Jesse Hinze Charlie Brown Vince Nasman Brennen Moose Andrew Brown Totals
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Ruud said. “After that, they played their style and we tried to play with them. After the first 5–1/2 minutes, it was a train wreck.” – Brenda Sommerfeld Unity 38, Frederic 24 FREDERIC – The Eagles won their first game of the season in Frederic on Tuesday night, 38-24. Unity took the lead right away in the game and was up 22-10 by halftime. The Eagles held their lead throughout the game to take their first win. Many Eagle players helped the team score throughout the game. No game stats were available at press time for a box score to be produced.
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3s FTM/A F TP 1 4 3 2 2/4 2 14 1 2 2 1 5 8 1 1 3 1/2 1 7 2 8 4 3/6 19 45
Unity’s Tim Hallin goes up for a shot with Frederic’s Zach Anderson trying to block. – Photo by Brenda Sommerfeld
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Blizzard beats Warriors first time in program Blizzard on threegame winning streak Blizzard 5, Amery/Unity 3 by Brenda Sommerfeld AMERY – The Blizzard boys hockey team beat the Amery/Unity Warriors for the first time in their programs history on Tuesday, Jan. 20. Blizzard scored five goals for the second game in a row and held the Warriors to only three goals. “Good game and the boys are playing well,” Blizzard coach Greg Sears said. “Tough schedule early is starting to payoff.” The Blizzard started the scoring in the first period with a shot by Steven Labatt, assisted by Ben Jensen. Shortly after, Warrior Kyle Schultz knocked one past Blizzard goalie Mike Billings on a pass from Tanner Tryggestad and Anthony Peterson. The second period resulted in the most scoring of the game. The Blizzard scored three in the first seven minutes. Labatt, unassisted, put in his second goal on a power play. Joe Engelhart also shot in an unassisted and Tyler Richison scored from David Harlander and Bryan Bennett. The Warriors scored two more in the second, both unassisted. Kyle Schultz and Cody Olson hit the puck in the net. Blizzard’s Bennett was the only one to score in the third period. Bennett nailed the goal past Warrior goalie Patrick Bergan on an unassisted power play. Billings saved a total of 31 Warrior shots. Bergan split the time with Reed Sorenson in the Amery/Unity net. Sorenson saved eight and Bergan made six saves. Team Blizzard Amery/Unity
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Blizzard’s Ben Jensen stays just ahead of Warriors Anthony Peterson and D.J. Dahlberg. – Photo by Jeff Maanum Blizzard 5, Moose Lake 2 SIREN – Coach Greg Sears was not allowed to sit with his team during the Blizzard’s match against Moose Lake, Minn., on Saturday, Jan. 17. He was
evicted from the game against Somerset and consequently had to serve a onegame suspension. “My dad stepped in and picked up his first career win as a head coach,”
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Scoring (Time elapsed) First Period – 1 B Tyler Richison (Bryan Bennett, David Harlander) 7:06; 2 B Steven Labatt (Cody Benedict) 10:05; 1 ML Dan Anderson (Jake Granfors, Zack Cisar) 12:22. Second Period – 3 B Bryan Bennett (David Harlander) 3:26; 2 ML Rejean Carlson (Cory Schmitt) 8:02. Third Period – 4 B Joe Engelhart (David Harlander) 15:17; 5 B David Harlander (Bryan Bennett, Tyler Richison) 15:27. Goalies Saves – ML Logan Mccallister (37); B Mike Billings (35).
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Scoring (Time elapsed) First Period – 1 B Steven Labatt (Ben Jensen) 3:21; 1 AU Kyle Schultz (Tanner Tryggestad, Anthony Peterson) 7:17. Second Period – 2 B Steven Labatt 1:38; 3 B Tyler Richison (David Harlander, Bryan Bennett) 3:48; 4 B Joe Engelhart 6:27; 2 AU Kyle Schultz 8:13; 3 AU Cody Olson 12:49. Third Period – 5 B Bryan Bennett 1:20. Goalies Saves – B Mike Billings (31); AU Reed Sorensen (8); AU Patrick Bergan (6).
Sears said. With Sears in the announcer’s booth watching, the Blizzard won, 5-2. Tyler Richison and Steven Labatt each scored one goal in the first period. Bryan Bennett scored in the second and Joe Engelhart and Harlander each nailed one in the third. “This was a big win for us,” Sears commented. “We are finally starting to get some offense from our first line and we put up five goals for the first time this season.” Harlander, Richison and Bennett make up the first line. Sears says they have been coming together. “Hopefully they can lead us down the stretch,” Sears said. Harlander totaled one goal and three assists. Bennett had one goal and two assists. Richison shot in the Blizzards first goal and had one assist during the game. Cody Benedict also had an assist for the game. “Joe Engelhart had a nice game for us and put the game away late in the third period with a power play goal, his fifth of the season,” Sears added. “He has done a nice job as a freshman.” Goaltender Mike Billings took his fourth season win with 22 saves.
Youth Hockey Amery Warrior PeeWee Saturday, Jan. 17
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Blizzard team celebrates a goal shot in during their game against Moose Lake, Minn., on Saturday night. – Photo by Brenda Sommerfeld
Goals: Cory Karnick (4), Dawson Mershon (3), Zach Casselberry, Max LeCaptian, Kory Hill. Assists: Max LeCaptian (2). Saves: Tristan Weinholzer (15).
Lady Blizzard scores seven goals for third game second half of the game. She managed to score two more goals. “Alex has been doing a really good job,” Bennett commented. Crawford and Hopkins each made an assist to Lonetti. Krysta Laqua scored the Lady Blizzard’s final goal in the third, with assists from Tanesha Carlson and Casey Crawford. The Lady Blizzard face Rhinelander a second time on Friday, Jan. 23, and they will see Lakeland on Saturday, Jan. 24. “Down the stretch here, we should do really well,” Bennett said.
Beat Menomonie and Rhinelander Lady Blizzard 7, Menomonie 1 by Brenda Sommerfeld MENOMONIE – This was the Lady Blizzard’s third game in a row that they have scored seven goals against a team to win. On Tuesday, the Lady Blizzard blew past Menomonie, 7-1. “They’re on a roll,” coach Tim Bennett said. “They’re just moving the puck really well. All the way around, the whole team has really improved.” The Lady Blizzard started off scoring three goals in the first period against Team Lady Blizzard Menomonie
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Scoring (Time elapsed) First Period – 1 LB Brittani Hopkins (Alex Lonetti) 5:18; 2 LB Cody Crawford (Alex Lonetti) 7:33; 3 LB Brittani Hopkins 12:13; 1 M Whitney Krueger (Shauna Bollinger, Cheyann Bollinger) 12:54; 4 LB Alex Lonetti (Cody Crawford) 13:30. Second Period – 5 LB Alex Lonetti (Cody Crawford) 4:07. Third Period – 6 LB Alex Lonetti (Brittani Hopkins) 3:03; 7 LB Krysta Laqua (Tanesha Carlson, Casey Crawford) 9:01. Goalies Saves – LB Tiffany Meyer (13); M Kalelyn Halama (43).
Cody Crawford concentrates on the puck during an earlier game this season. – File photo by Brenda Sommerfeld Menomonie. Brittani Hopkins scored two and Cody Crawford knocked in one. Alex Lonetti assisted in both. Menomonie scored their one goal past goalie Tiffany Meyer 12 minutes into the first period, but the Lady Blizzard retaliated with another goal by Lonetti and assisted by Crawford. Bennett put Lonetti on defense for the
Lady Blizzard 7, Rhinelander 0 GRANTSBURG – The Lady Blizzard shut out their first team of the season, 70. It just so happens that it was Rhinelander, the team that knocked them out of the WIAA regional playoffs during last season. “As a team, we were playing so much better offensively this season,” coach Tim Bennett said. “It’s fun to watch.” Bennett says his team’s passing is improving every week and the girls are starting to stick to their systems. With that, many Lady Blizzard players scored for the team’s seven goals. Alex Lonetti scored three for a hat trick. Casey Crawford, Nicole Steiner,
Michelle Wilde and Tanesha Carlson each scored one. Kelsey Lien, Brittani Hopkins and Lonetti each helped with an assist. “Nicole has become a real leader for the Blizzard this season, on and off the ice,” Bennett commented. “I’ve been very happy with her defensive play and she has been putting some pucks in the net from the point.” “Tanesha is another Blizzard player who has really played well this season for us,” Bennet added. “I can always count on Tanesha to give 100 percent and she always has a big smile on her face.” Goaltender Tiffany Meyer had 14 shots hit at her. She saved all 14 for the shutout.
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Pirates and Saints gymnasts compete in River Falls Teams take 11th and 12th place by Brenda Sommerfeld RIVER FALLS – Both Leader Land gymnastic teams traveled to River Falls to compete in an invitational on Saturday, Jan. 17. The Grantsburg Pirates team took 11th place, and the St. Croix Falls/Unity Saints took 12th out of the 12 teams. “This was not one of our better meets,” Grantsburg coach Kathy Lund said. “We did have some ups and downs. We tried some new things, which didn’t go so well.” The Pirates scored a total of 106.025, while the Saints scored a 103.625. “We struggled on beam and bars,” Lund said, “had way too many falls and just could not make all our connections, and that cost us points. Vaulting went good for us and we had a rough start on floor, but Emily and Michelle had great routines.” “We ended with four scores in the eights,” Lund commented. “I am very happy with that.” Michelle Lund received a season-high score of 8.50 on floor. Lund also scored above eight, with an 8.20, on vault. Emily Cole and Breanna Fickbohm each scored over eight also. Cole finished with an 8.025 on floor and Fickbohm made a season-high score of 8.175. Lauren Finch and Saisha Goepfert
Pirate Emily Cole starts spinning on the uneven bars.
Tuesday girls/from page 13 “The game was a three to five point game until midway through the fourth quarter,” Holicky commented. “We ran out of gas.” Frederic scored 17 points on free throws. Kendra Wells and Ana Miller both went 5 for 6 at the line, Megan Anderson made 5 of 8, and Terri McKinney went 2 for 2. “We shot and made enough free throws to get the win,” Wink said. Miller led the Vikings team with 11 points, Becca Anderson scored nine and Anna Tesch and Chrissy Chenal each totaled four. For Unity, Becca Milligan scored nine points, Crystal Donahue and Cailin Turner each added six and Elizabeth RIGHT: Unity’s Samantha Ince goes up for a shot against Frederic Tuesday night. – Photo by Brenda Sommerfeld
Alexa Meyer competed in River Falls for the Saints varsity team on floor. also set season highs in River Falls. Finch scored a 7.55 on vault, which was the only varsity event she competed in. Goepfert finished with her high of a 6.40 on beam. Along with Lund, Nikki Ticknor and Jessika Ilgen competed as all-around gymnasts for Grantsburg. In her two other events, Lund scored a 5.80 on bars and 5.35 on beam. Ticknor scored 7.45, as her highest score, on vault. She also received a 6.40 on floor, a 5.30 on beam and a 4.025 on bars. Ilgen finished the meet with a 7.90 on vault, a 6.70 on bars, a 6.275 on beam and a 6.30 on floor. Cole competed on bars and beam for the Pirates, scoring a 3.475 and a 6.45, respectively. Goepfert finished a 3.975 bar routine and a 6.05 floor routine. The Saints team had seven different gymnasts compete at the varsity level. Katie Meyer and Kayla Cross were the two all-around athletes. Meyer’s scores were 7.55 on vault, 6.625 on bars, 6.80 on beam and 6.90 on floor. Cross finished the meet with a 7.15 on vault, 3.70 on bars, 6.825 on beam and a 7.025 on floor. Danae Meyer and Melissa Larson each competed in three events for the St. Croix Falls/Unity team. Larson scored the highest of her teammates on vault with a 7.75. She also scored a 6.525 on bars and a 6.00 on beam. Meyer finished with a 7.45 on vault, 5.175 bars and 6.25 on floor. Haley Anderson and Brooke Parks
performed in two varsity events. Anderson finished with a 6.50 on floor and 5.40 on beam. Parks scored 7.05 on vault and 3.025 on the uneven bars. Alexa Meyer scored a 6.20 in her only event, floor, and Jessica Adams received a 3.45 on the balance beam.
Saints Katie Meyer performs on the vault. Team River Falls Centennial Hudson Red Wing GMC Chisago Lakes Stewartville Rice Lake/Cumberland Superior Menomonie Grantsburg St. Croix Falls
Vault/Place 35.100 34.325 34.275 32.350 31.988 32.325 32.450 31.875 30.375 30.600 31.825 29.900
Bars/Place 34.950 34.200 33.700 30.750 29.525 30.900 29.625 24.850 24.700 21.100 20.500 22.025
Beam/Place 34.150 34.100 32.300 32.050 31.275 28.650 29.675 27.725 26.800 25.950 24.475 25.025
Floor/Place All Around/Place Place 36.425 140.625 1st 34.700 137.325 2nd 34.900 135.175 3rd 31.950 127.100 4th 33.575 126.363 5th 32.175 124.050 6th 29.700 120.450 7th 29.600 114.050 8th 28.975 110.850 9th 28.475 106.125 10th 29.225 106.025 11th 26.675 103.625 12th
Grantsburg Individual Scores 8.200 Michelle Lund Jessica Ilgen 7.900 Nikki Ticknor 7.450 Emily Cole Saisha Goepfert Breanna Fickbohn 8.175 Lauren Finch 7.550
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Ebensperger contributed four. “They created points by crashing for rebounds, especially [in the] second and third quarters,” Wink mentioned.
Team Unity Frederic
1 2 3 4 6 9 11 4 14 9 10 8 Individual Statistics Unity 2s 3s FTM/A Annie Confer 1 Samantha Ince 1/4 Crystal Donahue 3 0/3 Cailin Turner 3 Becca Milligan 4 1/7 Elizabeth Ebensperger 2 Marisa Hacker 1 Brittany Thomfohrda Totals 14 2/14 Frederic Jade Johnson Megan Anderson Ana Miller Anna Tesch Chrissy Chenal Becca Anderson Kendra Wells Candace Buck Totals
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F 30 41 F TP 3 2 2 1 1 6 4 6 2 9 5 4 4 2 2 23 30
3s FTM/A F TP 0/2 1 2 5/8 2 2 5/6 2 11 - 4 0/2 3 4 5/6 4 9 4 2 2/2 1 2 17/26 17 41
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Saints host 37th-annual wrestling classic
Three area wrestlers rise above the rest by Marty Seeger ST. CROIX FALLS – It was a great day for some, and an all-right day for others according to Saints coach Dan Clark after the 37th-annual St. Croix Falls Wrestling Classic last Saturday. Joe Raygor, 171 lbs., who surpassed 100 wins just a week ago, dominated the day, going 5-0, with four of his matches coming by way of pin. His final matchwin came by a 7-1 decision win over Sam Hayes of Boyceville. Raygor remains 28-0 on the season. Senior captain Jesse Wilson, 145 lbs., had one of the best days of his career last Saturday with a third-place finish. “That is the best I have seen him wrestle in his four years here,” Clark said. “I hope he can keep that momentum going as we near regionals and sectionals. He has worked very hard for the last four years and it is nice to see him having some success.” Wilson pinned Tim Koehler of Shell Lake in his first match of the day, received a bye in the next round and pinned Cory Lee of Amery in 1:08. He lost in a close 2-0 decision to Boyceville’s Lucas Minor, but got a pin over Nick Gavin of Cameron to get third place on the day. Jake Bruns, 125 lbs., took third place as well and had two pins on the day to go along with one win by major decision over Luck/Frederic/Grantsburg’s Jesse Harrison. He defeated Unity’s Luke Nelson for third place with a 4-3 decision. Other Saints wrestlers included Shaw Amundson, 130 lbs., fourth place, Spencer Walters, 119, fifth place, and Nick Campbell, 112 lbs., Ryan Nussbaum, 140 lbs., Jake Radamacher, 152 lbs. and Brian Backus, 215 lbs., all taking sixth place overall. Taylor Sempf, 135 lbs., finished eighth overall. The Saints placed fifth among 11 different schools
LFG wrestler and Frederic student Ben Ackerley gets set for a match against Taylor Sempf of St. Croix Falls.
Saints wrestler Jesse Wilson had a great day at the St. Croix Falls Wrestling Classic last Saturday. – Photos by Marty Seeger Brothers fight way to first ST. CROIX FALLS – Unity’s Dustin McKinney continued to dominate the mat at 130 lbs., with his first-place finish at the St. Croix Falls Wrestling Classic last Saturday. McKinney is currently 290 after his wins over Matt Mantl of Bruce by pin. He defeated Danny Hayes, Boyceville, A.J. Benik, Cameron, and Eduardo Benitez of Amery by a technical fall as well. McKinney defeated Chase Bachman of Chetek/Prairie Farm in a 7-3 decision for the first-place finish. Dennis McKinney, 135 lbs., also wrestled well for his championship finish on Saturday. He notched pins over Sam Dobbins of Chetek/Prairie Farm, and Tyler Swanson of Norwood Young Dennis McKinney America. He defeated Garrett Meagher of Amery by tech fall, Jake Malsom of Cameron by a 7-1 decision, and Dylan Iverson of Boyceville in a 9-0 major decision for first place. Luke Nelson, 125 lbs., took a hardfought, fourth-place finish, which included a tough match against Ray Ellsworth of Chetek/Prairie Farm in triple overtime, where Nelson won by a 4-3 decision. Dylan Hendricks, 140 lbs., Jason Vlasnik, 145 lbs. and Nate Reda, 152 lbs., each placed fifth, while Jared Peper, 160 lbs., and Joe Swanson, 171 lbs., placed sixth. Dylan Koethe, 119 lbs., and Jacob Johnson, 189 lbs., both placed eighth overall. As a team the Eagles took seventh place with 139 points.
Dustin McKinney of Unity defeated Danny Hayes of Boyceville 20-4 last Saturday. His brother, Dennis, also had a great day of wrestling.
Joe Raygor shown in one of four pins last Saturday. This one came over Jesse Zelek of Bruce. Eskola, Ackerley, Douglas take fourth ST. CROIX FALLS – Luck/Frederic/Grantsburg’s Austin Eskola, 119 lbs., Ben Ackerley, 135 lbs., and Devin Douglas, 285 lbs., each took fourth place last Saturday. Grantsburg-native Eskola won his first three matches of the day including a major decision win over Trevor Wahner of Northwood, and a 5-3 decision over Spencer Walters of St. Croix Falls. He also pinned teammate Brent Johnson in a nonscoring junior varsity match, but was pinned by Bruce’s Bubba Gudis and Chris Burton of Boyceville in the final two matches of the day. Coach Chris Bartlett thought Eskola did well and placed where he was seeded at the beginning of the tournament. “Lost a heartbreaker at the end of the day,” were the words Bartlett used to
Luke Nelson looked exhausted after his triple overtime win over Chetek/Prairie Farm’s Ray Ellsworth. describe a match lost by Ackerley of Frederic. Ackerley won by pin over Josh Taylor of Northwood in his first match, pinned Taylor Sempf of St. Croix Falls and defeated Gabe Skluzacek of Shell Lake by a 12-3 decision. He was pinned in the fourth match of the day, and lost the tight 11-10 decision to Sam Dobbins in the third place match at the end of the day. Despite getting injured and having to sit out for a week, Douglas of Luck was able to get a pin over Geoff Whitney of Norwood Young America. He lost his final match of the day by injury default to Matt Zigler of Amery. Ray Kurkowski, 103 lbs., placed sixth overall, and despite having to cut two pounds prior to the tournament, Lakeysha Schallenberger, 112 lbs., placed seventh overall with a win over Dustin Hale of Norwood Young America by a 5-4 decision. John Schneider, 130 lbs., took eighth overall, and the team placed 10th overall with 66 points. “It was a tough tournament,” said Bartlett. “A lot of quality wrestlers.” The Cardinals host a dual match this Thursday, Jan. 22, at Luck against St. Croix Falls. Their next tournament is in Ashland on Saturday, Jan. 24. The cancelled dual from last Thursday, Jan. 15, has been rescheduled for Monday, Feb. 23, at Clear Lake beginning at 7 p.m. Place 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11.
Teams Boyceville Amery Chetek/Prairie Farm Shell Lake St. Croix Falls Cameron Unity Bruce NYA LFG Northwood
Points 311.5 251 243.5 189 146.5 145 139 134 98 66 39
LFG wrestler Austin Eskola defeated Saints wrestler Spencer Walters in a close 5-4 decision.
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Cardinal girls fly past two teams Grantsburg boys lose first game this season Luck 55, Grantsburg 29 by Brenda Sommerfeld LUCK – After being postponed due to cold weather on Thursday, the Pirate girls traveled to Luck on Saturday, Jan. 17. The Cardinals were victorious on their home court, 55-29. This was Luck’s seventh win this season. Brittney Danielson, Taryn Pilz, Aleah Lemieux and Morgan Denny scored all of Luck’s 25 points in the first half. Defensively, they held Grantsburg to 13 points. Several other Cardinals joined in to add points during the second half as they scored 30, bringing their final to 55. “Everyone played lots of minutes and made contributions to the victory,” Luck coach Marty Messar said. Denny and Pilz totaled 16 points for the game. Lemieux added 11 points, Danielson had six and Bailee Swenson, Team Grantsburg Luck
1 2 3 4 7 6 8 8 14 11 18 12 Individual Statistics 2s 3s FTM/A Grantsburg Sarah Wald 1 1 1/3 Gabrielle Witzany Haley Larson 1 2/2 Lisa Gaffney 5 9/13 Kortney Morrin Liz Gaffney Nicole McKenzie Totals 7 1 12/18 Luck Morgan Denny Brianne Rooney Bailee Swenson Melissa Jenssen Krystal Stage Brittney Danielson Aleah Lemieux Taryn Pilz Totals
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F 29 55 F TP 2 5 1 1 1 4 1 - 19 1 2 9 29
3s FTM/A F TP 2/2 1 16 1 - 2 2 2 4 2 5 6 1/1 1 11 1 16 3/3 15 55
Luck’s Bailee Swenson dribbles toward Pirates Gabrielle Witzany during their makeup game on Saturday. – Photo by Brenda Sommerfeld Melissa Jenssen and Krystal Stage each contributed two. Only going to the line twice, the Cardinals finished the game 3 Team Luck Turtle Lake
1 2 3 4 8 13 13 22 11 15 8 8 Individual Statistics 2s 3s FTM/A Luck Morgan Denny 8 1 2 2/2 Bailee Swenson Melissa Jenssen 2 2/4 1 Krystal Stage 2 1/3 Brittney Danielson Aleah Lemieux 2 6/6 4 0/2 Taryn Pilz Totals 21 1 10/15 Turtle Lake Alex Tschida Trischia Hanson Malorie Nyhus Krystal Hammond Sara Yeske Ashley Lahti Olivia Westlund Hope Kuhl Totals
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F 56 42 F 1 1 2 4 4 2 3 18
TP 19 6 6 2 5 10 8 56
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for 3 from the free-throw line. Both Pilz and Lemieux hit double digits with rebounds. Pilz had 11 boards and Lemieux totaled 15. “I can’t remember the last time we had two kids with a double-double,” Messar commented. “Taryn and Aleah really played well.” Kortney Morrin, Haley Larson, Gabby Witzany and Sarah Wald added 16 more points to Grantsburg’s score in the final two quarters. Morrin finished the game scoring 19, Wald totaled five, Larson added four and Witzany scored one. Luck 56, Turtle Lake 42 TURTLE LAKE – The Turtle Lake Lakers fell victim to the Luck Cardinal girls basketball team as they lost 56-42 on Friday, Jan. 16.
Luck was behind, 26-21, at halftime and came back in the second half by scoring 35 points. Morgan Denny led the team with 19 points and five assists. She also had six rebounds. “Morgan Denny played her best offensive game of the year,” coach Marty Messar said. Aleah Lemieux also scored in the double digits with 10 points, going 6 for 6 from the free-throw line during the fourth quarter. Lemieux led the team in rebounds with eight. Taryn Pilz scored eight points for the Cardinals, along with having three assists and four boards. Bailee Swenson and Melissa Jenssen each scored six points, Brittney Danielson totaled five and Krystal Stage finished with two. Braham 70, Grantsburg 61 BRAHAM, Minn. – The undefeated Pirates lost their first game on Saturday, Jan. 17. Nonconference opponent Braham, Minn., beat Grantsburg 70-61. Going into halftime, the Pirates were up 44-41, but Braham took the advantage in the second half to win. Grantsburg went to the free-throw line for six shots in the last two quarters, making three. Braham was sent there for eight shots, making six. With those three free throws and a couple of field goals, Braham pulled ahead and won. The Pirates had four players score in double-digits. Tyler Myers finish the game with 16 points, Trent Bonneville totaled 12, Connar Goetz added 11 and Brent Myers scored 10. Ben Larson came close with nine.
Coaches contemplate free-throw-lane rule change FREDERIC – Many probably know or have noticed that the lane lineup as a basketball player shoots a free throw has changed from last season. “In an effort to reduce rough play in free-throw situations in high school basketball, the two marked lane spaces closest to the end line will be vacant effective with the 2008-09 season,” states an article on the National Federation of State High School Association’s Web site. “Beginning next season, all players will move up one lane space during a free-throw attempt. A new mark will be applied to the lane line near the free-throw line to designate the last 3-foot marked lane space.” The NFHS Basketball Rules Committee and NFHS Board of Directors approved the revision to Rule 8-1-4 at its April meeting held in Indianapolis, Ind. In making the decision, the committee had reviewed the Georgia High School Association’s experiment with the freethrow lane change last season. “According to data from the experiment, the number of fouls during freethrow rebounding action was reduced,” the article quoted Mary Struckhoff, NFHS assistant director and staff liaison to the Basketball Rules Committee. “At the same time, defensive rebounding percentages fell within an acceptable range. This data was the most compelling the committee had seen to date.” When the Leader Land coaches first heard of the rule change they had different thoughts. “I think it makes sense and probably more than anything helps the referees with their job,” Webster girls coach Jeff Roberts said. “I personally like the
The free-throw-lane lineup rule was changed this season for high school basketball. – Photo by Brenda Sommerfeld rule.” “I thought originally that the new rule might allow for some more offensive rebounds, since there was more room on the baseline to spin off the low man and get inside position,” Frederic boys coach Ryan Lind commented. “I felt the reason for it was to help eliminate some of the physical play that happens when going for rebounds on free throws,” Frederic girls coach Troy Wink said. “Frankly, I think the rules change was made to accommodate officials and make their job easier, rather than to assist the coaches/players,” Luck girls coach Marty Messar stated. “It creates a little space around the rim and the less bodies present, the easier it is to call fouls on rebound attempts.” Some of the coaches don’t feel it has
changed play much at all. “I don’t think it has had any impact on our kids,” Roberts said. “I guess it hasn’t made a big difference at our level of play, but probably like many new rules, came from the bigger schools whose play is probably more physical,” St. Croix Falls boys coach Todd Voss stated. “It hasn’t helped or crippled our play – just that it is more important for the first rebounder to box out, as there is more room for movement down the lane.” “We haven’t been affected by the change for the positive or the negative. I think that as long as the low man boxes out like he should, there will be no difference,” Lind said. “I haven’t really seen any effects on the game,” Messar said. Others feel it gives defense the advan-
tage and the offense the disadvantage. “The new rule gives the defense an added advantage of having more room to work, to get the rebound,” Wink commented. “I think it makes the person having to block out the shooter job harder, as you need to time getting over to block them out as you are closer to them and have less reaction time. If the shooter sees it better than that person it is to their advantage. “Without any hard numbers to go by, I would believe the defensive team is getting more of the rebounds off of free throws than the offensive team versus last year,” Wink said. “From an offensive side, you have to read the shot and get a counter move quicker to get the ball,” Wink stated. “Personally, I feel as though the offensive players are at a distinct disadvantage,” Grantsburg boys coach Danny Judd said. “There are only two offensive players allowed in the lanes spaces, where there are four defensive players. Further, the two offensive players must stand in the middle lane spaces surrounded by defenders on each side.” “What I really find unfair is that the defense committed the foul in the first place,” Judd continued. “The offensive rebounders should be given an advantage to discourage the mean-spirited play that provoked the foul in the first place. I think that there should be four offensive players and that they should occupy the bottom two-lane spaces on each side of the lane. There should be one defender on each side in the very top lane space, giving him the opportunity to secure a long rebound.” – Brenda Sommerfeld
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American Birkebeiner team competition expanded for 2009 HAYWARD – There’s nothing like the energy of a team to bring out the best in a group of athletes. The team spirit and camaraderie motivates men and women of all ages and fitness levels. Now there’s an outlet for all that energy, training and motivation. The team competition is intended to be a fun addition to the American Birkebeiner. The American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation and Lake Superior College in Duluth, Minn., will again present the team competition. Ned Zuelsdorff, executive director of the American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation explains that the team competition has been expanded for 2009. “In addition to the juniors and college divisions we have added an open cate-
A R E A Hacker’s Lanes
Sunday Afternoon Mixed Standings: Chippewa Checks 16, Gold Rush 16, Spare-Us 12, Hole in the Wall 12, Sandbaggers 10, Mark’s Girls 9, The Gutter Busters 5, Hot Shots 4. Women’s games: Audrey Pardun (HITW) 212, Lori Linke (GB) 197, Gail Linke (MG) & Cheryl Matrious (CC) 178. Women’s series: Audrey Pardun (HITW) 577, Gail Linke (MG) 517, Lori Linke (GB) 505. Men’s games: Scott Morrison (GR) 245, Rick Benjamin (CC) 215, Larry Matrious (CC) 201. Men’s series: Scott Morrison (GR) 641, Rick Benjamin (CC) 596, Jim Loomis (SU) 534. Team games: Hole in the Wall 854, Chippewa Checks 851, Sandbaggers 841. Team series: Gold Rush 2428, Chippewa Checks 2423, Hole in the Wall 2418. Consecutive strikes (5 or more): Rick Benjamin; Scott Morrison. Games 50 or more above average: Audrey Pardun (+63). Series 100 or more above average: Audrey Pardun (+130). Splits converted: 5-6-7: Brian Johnson. 5-7: Dorothy Barfknecht. 5-10: Chuck Moyer. 2-7: Melissa Bargraff, Jamie Mier. 3-10: Jim Loomis. 4-5: Marcy Benjamin (2x). Sunday Night I No Tap Mixed Standings: Happy Campers 24, Knaubers 21, No Names 21, Jeff’s Team 19, Long Shots 17.5, Packer Backers 16, Chuck’s Team 13.5, Late Comers 11. Women’s games: Debbie Swanson (PB) 278, Sheila Hansen (JT) 265, Jan Kruse (CT) 255. Women’s series: Jan Kruse (CT) 673, Debbie Swanson (PB) 632, Sheila Hansen (JT) 595. Men’s games: Don Swanson (PB) 298, Don Swanson (PB) & Len Knauber (K) 278, Jeff Cummings (JT) & Len Knauber (K) 256. Men’s series: Don Swanson (PB) 767, Len Knauber (K) 749, Andy Kruse (CT) 666. Team games: Packer Backers 904 & 826, Jeff’s Team 823. Team series: Packer Backers 2401, Jeff’s Team 2365, Knaubers 2154. Monday Afternoon Seniors Standings: Swans 11, Cardinals 10, Nite Hawks 9.5, Bears 8.5, Eagles 7, Zebras 5, Badgers 5, Bye 0. Women’s games: JoAnn Tyler 177, Nancy Morten 169, Joan Anderson 164. Women’s series: JoAnn Tyler 484, Joan Anderson 446, Thelma Hendricks 424. Men’s games: Dick Coen 212, Max Simon 198, Roger Messer 187. Men’s series: Dick Coen 556, Tom Johnson 526, Chuck Moyer 493. Team games: Nite Hawks 701, Swans 627, Bears 621. Team series: Nite Hawks 1908, Eagles 1708, Zebras 1686. Monday Night Ladies Standings: AnchorBank 21, The Bottle Shop 20, Mane Attractions 19, Miller’s Chicks 16, House of Wood 16, Thrivent Financial 11, Hacker’s Lanes 9, Bye 0. Individual games: Kelly Schmidt (MC) 221, Sandie Hacker (HL) 199, Rachelle Petersen (BS) 197. Individual series: Rachelle Petersen (BS) 539, Kelly Schmidt (MC) 524,
gory for organization, businesses and club teams of men and women, regardless of age,” said Zuelsdorff. “We hope that the new division will increase participation among all athletes.” The junior division is for current high school and middle school students. The college division is for current college students and staff members from an institution of higher learning. These skiers are not required to be on an existing team, from the same school or department. The new open division is for skiers from the same business or organization including clubs. These teams can include junior and college skiers. There can be more than one team from a high school, middle school, college or uni-
versity, or business, organization or club. “Each team must have at least three members, but there is no limit to the number of members on a team,” explains Zuelsdorff. “All team members must be registered for the same race and each individual must be registered prior to the submission of the team registration form. There is no additional fee for participating in the team competition.” The team’s finish position will be based on the total combined time of the three fastest finishers, including at least one member from each gender and at least one skate skier and one classic skier. The top three team “scorers” for the top two teams in both the Birkie and the Kortelopet in all three divisions will
B O W L I N G Sandy Hacker (HL) 521. Team games: Mane Attractions 668, Miller’s Chicks 633, Hacker’s Lanes 631. Team series: Mane Attractions 1882, Hacker’s Lanes 1829, The Bottle Shop 1757. Tuesday Classic Standings: Hacker’s Lanes 28, Great Northern Outdoors 28, Olsen & Son 23, Bottle Shop 20, Yellow Lake Lodge 18, Reliables 15, SCVH 13, Pioneer Bar 11. Individual games: Ron Skow 255, Don Hughes 248, Brett Daeffler 237. Individual series: Don Hughes 698, Ron Skow 697, Mike Sullivan 669. Team games: Great Northern Outdoors 694, Hacker’s Lanes 643, Yellow Lake Lodge 623. Team series: Hacker’s Lanes 1889, Great Northern Outdoors 1880, Olsen & Son 1836. Tuesday Late Standings: Red Rollers 7, Joe Blow 6, Cushing Rollers 5, Terminators 4, LCR 1, Bye 0. Individual games: Ron Pitts 233, Frank Boerbon 209, Jeff Hermansen 192. Individual series: Frank Boerbon 585, Ron Pitts 559, Seth Olson 458. Team games: Joe Blow 571, Red Rollers 456, Terminators 453. Team series: Joe Blow 1421, Red Rollers 1276, Terminators 1262. Wednesday Night Early Men’s (End of first half) Standings: 4 Seasons Wood Products 6, A-1 Machine 5, Parker 5, Lewis Silo 4, Skol Bar 4, Larsen Auto Center 4, Pioneer Bar 3, Cummings Lumber 1. Individual games: Chris Rowell (P) 296 & 268, Don Hughes (4S) 254. Individual series: Chris Rowell (P) 762, Don Hughes (4S) 646, Dale Rowell (P) 642. Team games: 4 Seasons Wood Products 1036, Parker 1014, Pioneer Bar & Parker 1001. Team series: 4 Seasons Wood Products 2954, Parker 2864, Pioneer Bar 2828. Thursday Early Men’s Standings: Wikstrom Construction 19.5, Grindell Law Offices 16.5, Fab Four 16, K-Wood 15, Hell Raisers 15, Full Timers 13, Frontier Trails 6, Bye 3. Individual games: Ed Bitler (KW) 258, Jason Pearson (HR) 256, Joshua Henry (FuT) 256. Individual series: Don McKinney (FF) 685, Ed Bitler (KW) 650, Jason Peterson (HR) 634. Team games: Full Timers 702, Fab Four 650, Hell Raisers 604. Team series: Fab Four 1815, Full Timers 1800, Hell Raisers 1686. Consecutive strikes (5 or more): Ed Bitler 6x = 258; Don McKinney 6x = 247; Jason Pearson 5x = 256. Games 50 or more above average: Ed Bitler (+58); Joshua Henry (+61); Joel Struck (+53); Simon Nelson (+64); Jason Pearson (+82); Brandon Ayd (+62); Dennis Lieder (+60). Series 100 or more above average: Jason Pearson (+112); Brandon Ayd (+109); Joel Struck (+124). Splits converted: 5-8-10: Laryn Larson. 3-6-7: Dave Hall. 4-7-9: Joshua Henry. 57: Marlin Larson. 6-7-9-10: Brian McBroom. 3-10: Tim Peterson, John Hickey, John Anderson. 4-5: Bert Meyer. 2-7: Brandon Ayd.
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Thursday Late Standings: Fisk Trucking 6, Stotz & Company 5, Bazey Racing 4, Johnson Upholstery 4, Hansen Farms Inc. 4, Hog Wild BBQ & Grill 1. Individual games: Mark Bohn 243, Gene Wynn Jr. 234, Dale Johnson 224. Individual series: Dale Johnson 655, Gene Wynn Jr. 629, Gene Wynn Sr. 622. Team games: Bazey Racing 973, Johnson Upholstery 916, Stotz & Company 907. Team series: Bazey Racing 2746, Hansen Farms, Inc. 2632, Stotz & Company 2621. Friday Night Ladies (Week of 1/9/09) Standings: Junque Art 21, Meyer’s Plus 15, Hole in the Wall 14, Frederic Design & Promotion 10, The Leader 9, Skol Bar 6, The Dozers 6, Pioneer Bar 3. Individual games: Jen Carlson 234, Julie Young 203, Gail Linke 202. Individual series: Jen Carlson 559, Gail Linke 550, Dorothy Barfknecht 534. Team games: Meyer’s Plus 748, Junque Art 663, Skol Bar 659. Team series: Meyer’s Plus 1985, Junque Art 1873, Skol Bar 1860. Games 50 or more above average: Kelly Sandmann, Jen Carlson, Julie Young, Paula Maslow. Friday Night Ladies (Week of 1/16/09) Standings: Junque Art 26, Hole in the Wall 18, Meyer’s Plus 17, Frederic Design & Promotion 15, The Leader 12, Skol Bar 8, Pioneer Bar 8, The Dozers 8. Individual games: Gail Linke 200, Cara Holicky 194, Edla Meyer & Jen Carlson 189. Individual series: Gail Linke 563, Edla Meyer 531, Karen Carlson 523. Team games: Skol Bar 686, Junque Art 668, Meyer’s Plus 665. Team series: Skol Bar 1947, Meyer’s Plus 1909, Junque Art 1891. Splits converted: 5-7: Karen Carlson. Saturday Night Mixed Standings: Dead Eyes 41, CC Lupinos 41, Skowl 40, Generation III 36, Schmidt House 4 36, Handicaps 33, GDB 28, Lakers 25. Women’s games: Deb Ingram (SK) 202, Kathy Underwood (CC) 193 and 189. Women’s series: Deb Ingram (SK) 561, Kathy Underwood (CC) 542, Kelly Schmidt (SC) 486 Men’s games: Don Hughes (Sub) 267 and 235, Ron Skow (SK) 234. Men’s series: Don Hughes (Sub) 706, Ron Skow (SK) 617, Eugene Ruhn (HA) 582. Team games: Skowl 765, Handicaps 682, GDB 679. Team series: Skowl 2089, Generation III 1977, Handicaps 1901.
receive awards. If you are interested in putting a team together then check out the team competition section at www.birkie.com. You need to hurry and pick a team captain and complete a team registration form found on the Web page by Monday, Feb. 9. More than 7,000 skiers are expected to register for the 36th anniversary American Birkebeiner and Kortelopet. Another 2,500 are expected for shorter races and events. To learn more about North America’s largest and most prestigious cross country ski race, log on to e-mail www.birkie.com, birkie@birkie.com or call 715-634-5025. – submitted
Monday Night Madness Standings: Ole’s Country Market 28, Mishaps 28, Alleycats 26, McKenzie Lanes 20, Scottay’s Trucking 20, Peper Tire & Align. 17, Pepie’s Gals 15, Bye 6. Individual games: Barbara Benson 216, Linette Erickson 175, Pam Alleva 171. Individual series: Barbara Benson 527, Linette Erickson 473, Lois Murphy 464. Team games: (Handicap scores) Mishaps 619, Alleycats 603, Pepie’s Gals 582. Team series: (Handicap scores) Mishaps 1756, Ole’s Country Market 1664, Alleycats 1619. Tuesday Early Mixed Standings: Lane Crashers 80.5, Mom’s Boys 79, Kluge 78.5, Lemon Heads 71, Wild Boys 59, Jim’s Flooring 52. Women’s games: Linda Larson 188 and 177, Darlene Prose 130. Women’s series: Brenda Lehmann 502, Linda Larson 501, Darlene Prose 369. Men’s games: Cory Crowell 213, Jim Coen 201, Jim Lammert 189. Men’s series: Ervin Lehmann 538, Jim Lammert 523, Cory Crowell 521. Team games: Jim’s Flooring 510. Team series: Jim’s Flooring 1413. Tuesday Women’s Day Standings: Hauge Dental 62, B & H Builders 61, Country Gals 51, Custom Outfitter 45.5, Kassel Tap 38, Tomlinson Insurance 38, Gutter Dusters 32.5, Bye 12. Individual games: Jan Kruse 213, Patty Walker 197, Lois Swenson 189. Individual series: Jan Kruse 563, Patty Walker 529, Lois Swenson 513. Team games: (Handicap score) Country Gals 836, Gutter Dusters 812, Kassel Tap 799. Team series: (Handicap score) Country Gals 2330, Kassel Tap 2285, Gutter Dusters 2277. Tuesday Night Men’s Standings: Glass Bar 36, Nel-Lo-Hill Farm 35, Hack’s Pub 31, McKenzie Lanes 29.5, Dream Lawn 29, The Dugout 28.5, Greatland Transportation 25.5, Steve’s Appliance 25.5. Individual games: Norm Hansen 279, Darren McKenzie 268, Roy Price 257. Individual series: Roy Price 728, Darren McKenzie 702, Norm Hansen 692. Team games: (Handicap scores) Hack’s Pub 1194. Team series: (Handicap scores) Greatland Transportation 3432. Wednesday Early League Standings: JJ’s Club 35 16, Lite House 16, Holiday StationStores 14, Cutting Edge 12, Hendrick’s Motor 12, Top Spot 12, Hack’s Pub 8, Suzie Q’s 6. Women’s games: Janice Fox 180, Patty Walker 180, Kathy Braund and Dixie Welling 171. Women’s series: Janice Fox 498, Dixie Welling 474, Justine Melin 483. Men’s games: Gene Braund 249, Todd Wagner 246, Ervin Lehmann 224. Men’s series: Gene Braund 719, Todd Wagner 638, Darrell Hendricks 595. Team games: (Handicap scores) JJ’s Club 35 696. Team series: (Handicap scores) JJ’s Club 35 2007. Wednesday Night Men’s Standings: Edina Realty 16, Harvest Moon 12, Reed’s Marina 12, Tiger Express 8, Davy’s Construction 8,
McKenzie Lanes 4, Dalles Electric 2, Hanjo Farms 2. Individual games: Craig Willert 289, Jim McKenzie 256, Tom Werran 249. Individual series: Craig Willert 701, Jim McKenzie 677, Brad Hacker 652. Team games: (Handicap scores) Edina Realty 1069, Davy’s Construction 1045. Team series: (Handicap scores) Edina Realty 2995, Davy’s Construction 2864. Thursday Night Women’s Standings: Bont Chiropractic 82.5, RiverBank 78.5, Hauge Dental 75.5, Hack’s Pub 72.5, Eagle Valley Bank 72, Cutting Edge Pro 64, K.C. Electrical 59.5, Century 21 55.5. Individual games: Lila Larson 201, Annette Norlander 187, Holy Gutzmer 184. Individual series: Lois Swenson 512, Penny Kammerud 511, Lila Larson 498. Team games: (Handicap scores) Hauge Dental 1022, River Bank 1012, Eagle Valley Bank 975. Team series: (Handicap scores) Hauge Dental 2896, Eagle Valley Bank 2885, RiverBank 2814.
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Early Birds Standings: Gandy Dancer Saloon 13-7, 10th Hole 10-10, Black & Orange 9.510.5, Log Cabin Store 7.5-12.5. Individual games: Kay Casey (10th) 179, Sandy Price (LC) 177, Donna Koon (B&O) 152. Individual series: Kay Casey (10th) 458, Rita Tesch (10th) 420, Donna Koon (B&O) 408. Team games: Log Cabin Store 868, 10th Hole 826, Gandy Dancer Saloon and Black & Orange 797. Team series: 10th Hole 2419, Log Cabin Store 2407, Gandy Dancer Saloon 2383. Monday Night Men’s Standings: Black & Orange 11-1, Bruce’s Auto 9-3, Larry’s LP 6-6, Pope’s Construction 4-8, Vacant 4-8, Glass & Mirror Works 2-10. Individual games: Josh Johnson (L) 209, Curt Phelps (BA) 197, Mark Holmstrom (BA) 195. Individual series: Mark Holmstrom 533, Curt Phelps 517, Art Bliven 513. Team games: Black & Orange 923, Bruce’s Auto 922, Larry’s LP 917. Team series: Black & Orange 2658, Larry’s LP 2616, Bruce’s Auto 2577. Games 50 or more above average: Josh Johnson 209 (+68). TNT Standings: Flower Power 13-3, Larry’s LP 12-4, Cashco 5-11, Wild Bill’s 2-14. Individual games: Jennifer Kern (L) 193, Cheryl Hansen (C) 177, Jean Bickford (L) 156. Individual series: Jennifer Kern (L) 475, Cheryl Hansen (C) 449, Mary Reese (FP) 403. Team games: Larry’s LP 850, Cashco 812, Flower Power 803. Team series: Larry’s LP 2448, Flower Power 2294, Cashco 2292.
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Frederic cross-country coach resigns
Coach recalls storied six years of coaching by Marty Seeger FREDERIC – After six years as the head coach of the Frederic cross-country team, Nate Wilson has decided to hand in his resignation. Wilson was not just a coach, but also worked as a special education director at the Frederic School District for as many years, and spent last year as the special education director at the Siren School District. “Nate Wilson was a very dedicated cross-country coach – dedicated to the kids, the program, and our school district,” said Frederic athletic director Jeff Carley. “He will be missed and hard to replace.” After changing jobs to the Siren School District, Wilson still stayed on as the Frederic cross-country coach in his final year, where he took two girls, Calla Karl and Samantha Nelson, to the state cross-country meet in Wisconsin Rapids. “I enjoyed teaching at Frederic, I really did, and I’m going to miss it a lot,” Wilson said Wilson shared his thoughts in a phone conversation recently from Edgar, a small town near Wausau. It’s not quite the same as the teaching job he held in Frederic and Siren, and he admits that he’d rather be teaching, but Wilson says he’s getting used to his new job, and still
Coach Nate Wilson (far right) is resigning as Frederic’s head cross-country coach. Here he is pictured with his 2008 girls team. There was no boys team during 2008. – Photo by Marty Seeger loves what he’s doing. “I basically work at a house with people with disabilities that are older, and we try to get them out into the commu-
LEADER S P O R T S SCOREBOARD GIRLS BASKETBALL
West Lakeland Conference Standings
Team Siren Frederic Luck St. Croix Falls Webster Unity Grantsburg
Scores
Conf. 6-0 4-2 4-2 4-2 3-4 1-5 0-7
Friday, Jan. 16 Luck 56, Turtle Lake 42 Saturday, Jan.17 Luck 55, Grantsburg 29 Tuesday, Jan. 20 Siren 76, Grantsburg 53 Webster 56, St. Croix Falls 55 Frederic 41, Unity 30
GIRLS HOCKEY Scores
8-2-3
Saturday, Jan. 17 Lady Blizzard 7, Rhinelander 0 Tuesday, Jan. 20 Lady Blizzard 7, Menomonie 1
Upcoming
Friday, Jan. 23 7 p.m. Lady Blizzard at Rhinelander Saturday, Jan. 24 1 p.m. Lady Blizzard at Lakeland Tuesday, Jan. 27 7 p.m. Lady Blizzard at Superior
WRESTLING Upcoming
Saturday, Jan. 24 9 a.m. LFG at Ashland Monday, Jan. 26 7 p.m. LFG at Clear Lake Tuesday, Jan. 27 7 p.m. Glenwood City at Unity
GYMNASTICS Upcoming
Scores
Conf. 5-0 5-0 3-2 2-3 2-4 1-4 0-5
Overall 11-0 9-1 5-2 3-6 2-7 1-8 4-5
Upcoming
Friday, Jan. 23 6 p.m. Luck at Siren Webster at Unity Shell Lake at Grantsburg 7:30 p.m. St. Croix Falls at Frederic Monday, Jan. 26 6 p.m. Unity at Prairie Farm 7:30 p.m. Birchwood at Luck Tuesday, Jan. 27 6 p.m. Frederic at Siren Bruce at Luck 7:30 p.m. Clayton at St. Croix Falls Webster at Northwood
Standings
Team Luck Grantsburg St. Croix Falls Siren Webster Unity Frederic
Saturday, Jan. 17 Braham, Minn., 70, Grantsburg 61 Tuesday, Jan. 20 Grantsburg 75, Siren 45 St. Croix Falls 42, Webster 20 Unity 38, Frederic 24 Luck 76, Shell Lake 45
Upcoming
Lady Blizzard
Overall 10-0 9-3 7-4 6-4 5-7 1-8 0-12
BOYS BASKETBALL
West Lakeland Conference Standings
Thursday, Jan. 22 6 p.m. St. Croix Falls at Grantsburg Saturday, Jan. 24 11 a.m. St. Croix Falls at Rice Lake Grantsburg at Rice Lake
Thursday, Jan. 22 7:30 p.m. Grantsburg at Clear Lake Friday, Jan. 23 6 p.m. St. Croix Falls at Frederic 7:30 p.m. Luck at Siren Webster at Unity Shell Lake at Grantsburg Saturday, Jan. 24 5 p.m. Frederic at Lake Holcombe Monday, Jan. 26 7:30 p.m. Unity at Prairie Farm Tuesday, Jan. 27 6 p.m. Clayton at St. Croix Falls 7:30 p.m. Frederic at Siren Grantsburg at Luck
BOYS HOCKEY Standings
Amery/Unity Blizzard
Scores
8-4 4-10
Saturday, Jan. 17 Blizzard 5, Moose Lake 2 Tuesday, Jan. 20 Blizzard 5, Amery/Unity 3
Upcoming
Thursday, Jan. 22 7 p.m. Baldwin at Amery Friday, Jan. 23 7 p.m. Sun Prairie at Amery Saturday, Jan. 24 7:30 p.m. North Branch vs Blizzard at Grantsburg
WOMEN’S POOL LEAGUE Team Greg's Gals Wise Guys Glass Bar Hack's Blacksmith Shop Suzy Q's JJ's I Kassel Tap Shafer's JJ's II
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nity,” Wilson said. Wilson met several great people over the past seven years in Siren and Frederic, but his fondest memories will no doubt rest with the many athletes he’s coached. In his first year of coaching in 2003, Wilson took his boys team to state. That team included Brett Daeffler, Ryley Karl, Kevin Mossey, Keegan Karl, Scotty Hill and Sam Stackhouse. The team finished second overall among Division 3 teams. “They were dedicated and they wanted to win, so they pushed themselves hard and had it in their head that they wanted to win,” Wilson said. It was about as close as you can get in a cross-country meet, as the boys finished just five points away from the state champion boys from Boscobel. Wilson said the boys were disappointed that they didn’t bring home first place, but he was still pleased with such a great finish. After their memorable state appearance in 2003, Wilson coached the next four boys teams to the state meet from 2004-2007, where the team placed fourth in 2004-05, and sixth in 2006-07. They also won four sectional titles. Despite not having any boys to field a team last year, Wilson picked up a solid group of girls that he hopes will carry the tradition of going to state next season. Both Nelson and Karl made it to the state meet last year as individuals, and Nelson became the school’s first conference champion in 2007. It was also the first year Frederic had three students receive all-conference honors in the same year, which included Nelson, Karl and Sarah Knauber. Wilson also coached Kelli Swenson, who blazed a trail to the state tournament in 2004 to become the first
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Frederic girl to qualify for a state meet in cross country. Swenson also holds the schools course record with a time of 16:42, which was nearly broken by Nelson last year by just a few tenths of a second. One of Wilson’s most memorable moments as a coach came during a season when he had both a full boys and girls cross-country team to compete, which is tough to come by. Many schools have difficulty filling a full team, especially when it comes to crosscountry teams. “When I actually got to coach both a boys and a girls team, that was probably the coolest thing,” Wilson said. Although he’s not sure exactly what the future holds, Wilson would love to think that teaching and especially coaching are in his future. But with scheduling, and a variety of different jobs he’s considering in the future, it’s tough to say. One of the jobs he’s considering is electrical power distribution, but he’s still on a waiting list for schools that feature that line of work. “If I ever get into teaching and I ever get the opportunity to [coach] again I would definitely take it. Like I said it was a great experience,” Wilson said. And at 33, Wilson certainly has time to figure things out, and plenty of time to reflect on the past six years as a coach. “To meet all of these runners and coaches from other schools, that was just great,” Wilson said. He later added, a word of thanks. “Thanks to the families, teams and all of the coaches,” he said. And if the girls happen to make it to the state meet next year, Wilson says he’ll be there cheering them on. He’s only about an hour’s drive from Wisconsin Rapids.
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NAME: Dennis McKinney SCHOOL: Unity YEAR: Senior COMMENTS: Dennis McKinney has been steadily improving this season for the Unity wrestling team. The senior took first at the St. Croix Falls Wrestling Classic last Saturday at 135 lbs., won two matches by a pin Dennis McKinney and won handily in his other four matches. – Marty Seeger
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NAME: Brittany Burrow SCHOOL: Webster YEAR: Senior COMMENTS: Brittany Burrow was key in the Webster girls win over the Saints on Tuesday night. Coach Jeff Roberts said several of her 19 points came off of steals, and a overall solid defensive effort all night. Burrow has Brittany Burrow had a couple of illnesses this season, but persevered over the Saints. –Marty Seeger
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Winter survival, raptor style
Dramatic is the word to describe what my wife and I saw last week, when we happened to come upon a young red-tailed hawk protecting an afternoon meal at the Marty side of the road. As we approached, the Seeger hawk clutched a freshly killed hen pheasant, and covThe ered it as much as it Bottom could with its wings Line and tail feathers. Moments later, we realized that it had been hiding it from a low-flying bald eagle overhead. Then in a split second, with everything it had, the hawk lifted the pheasant into the ditch, grasping it with a set of bright yellow-talons. I turned the car around for a better view, and saw the bald eagle land in a field close by, no doubt looking for an easy meal of it’s own. After snapping a few photos, we left the birds to their meal, and never did find out who won in the end, but judging by the protective nature of the red-tailed hawk over his prized pheasant, he might not have given up all that easily. It’s not unusual to see a red-tailed hawk or a bald eagle along the roadside this time of year, especially when food becomes a little scarcer and the winters get tougher. But according to raptor expert and DNR wildlife technician Chris Cold, we haven’t reached a critical point of winter just yet. “Conditions are tough right now, but we’re not really that long into the winter yet,” he said. Cold works out of his office, which is based at the Ladysmith Service Center, but dedicates at least half of his time educating about wildlife, particularly raptor species in schools around Polk
and Burnett counties. Cold identified the red-tailed hawk mentioned above as an immature raptor. While some red-tailed hawks migrate during the early winter, this one was likely a permanent resident of the area, and just by looking at the plumage of the bird in the photo, Cold says there’s no doubt it was hatched in the spring of 2008. “That bird next summer, will drop some tail feathers and by the end of July or August, it will have a bright red tail,” he said. Red-tailed hawks, according to Cold, can be quite efficient on pheasants, which is why some falconers use them to hunt pheasants. But most use them for cottontail rabbits, which is the preferred food for the red-tailed hawk. Cold has been a falconer since 1972, and currently there are about 200 licensed in the state, but the process for getting a license is very strict, and not generally promoted. Most falconers use red tails for the purpose of hunting, and Cold has a female hawk that is 17 years old. He regards the red-tailed hawk as his favorite of all the hawks, mostly because they have a good temperament and disposition, and are friendlier than most of the other hawks. He says a red-tailed hawk might reach the age of 30, and possibly 35 in captivity. A bald eagle might reach 4045 years old, but starvation is usually the deciding factor shortening the raptors’ lifespan. While Cold admits that the recent weather is tough for all species, the redtailed hawk is content to switch from eating rabbits, mice and the occasional squirrel, to carrion, or the remains of a road-killed deer or other species, such as the hen pheasant. The red-tailed hawk has the ability to urbanize as well, and can be found near large cities or other populated areas. “It’s a pretty cool situation, because it means there’s going to be a future for them,” Cold said. In straight flight a red-tailed hawk can crank out 120 mph when it sees
A red-tailed hawk grasps a hen pheasant it either killed, or found killed by a car along the roadside. – Photo by Marty Seeger something it wants to eat, and it cruises “A horned owl’s favorite nesting site at approximately 45-50 mph. Once is a red tail’s nest, and a red tail is not you’ve spotted a red-tailed hawk, Cold going to argue,” Cold said. says there’s a good chance you’re withThe great horned owl is just starting in eyesight of a woodlot that has a nest to nest right now, and is very vocal durin it. Since red-tailed hawks nest for ing the night, according to Cold. The life, it’s oftentimes a nest of an old, best way to find a horned owl is to find established pair. a nest near a woodlot in a larger white “That nest might be there for years pine. Directly under the tree will be a and years,” Cold said. large quantity of owl pellets. He said In the first few days of February, red- the nest will most definitely be a stick tailed hawks will begin their courtship nest atop a broken stump high in the flights, and by the end of March they tree, not hollowed out. The pellets howbegin laying eggs, which are incubated ever, are a dead giveaway. for about 30 days before hatching. The “They’re just horribly powerful nests of a red-tailed hawk are easy to birds,” says Cold. He added that the spot, consisting of sticks, triangular in horned owl is as powerful as a bald shape and flat near the top. In the Polk eagle, and capable of surviving just and Burnett county area, Cold says it’s about anywhere. They’ve been known not impossible to locate a nesting pair to take animals from as large as a racof hawks every square mile if good coon, and even a tom turkey. And while habitat exists. If you happen to locate a red-tailed hawk might not be able to five different nests constructed by the take down an animal as large as a racred-tail, Cold said there’s a good coon or a tom turkey, it’s proven that it chance you could see a great horned too, is one of the true survivors of winowl. ter.
Winter pruning can help reduce the spread of oak wilt
MADISON – Winter is a good time for tree pruning because winter pruning greatly reduces the likelihood of spreading oak wilt and other tree diseases, according to state forest health specialists, who also note that winter pruning can minimize pruning stress on trees. “The best time to prune trees in Wisconsin isn’t in April – it’s during winter when a tree is dormant,” according to Don Kissinger, Department of Natural Resources urban forester. “Insects and diseases that could attack the open wound aren’t present in win-
ter. And without leaves, broken, cracked or hanging limbs and branch structure are easy to spot and prune.” Timing is especially critical for pruning oak trees in order to limit the spread of oak wilt, a devastating fungal disease of oaks that has been present in the state for at least a century. Oak wilt fungus spreads from tree to tree by “hitchhiking” on sap-feeding beetles that are attracted to freshly pruned or injured trees and root grafts between neighboring trees. “Oak wilt causes the water and nutrient conducting channels in the tree to
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plug up and fail,” explains Kyoko Scanlon, DNR forest health specialist in Fitchburg. “Once a tree is infected, water and stored nutrients can’t move upward from the root system, and that causes the tree’s leaves to wilt and fall. “Red oaks, which include red, pin and black oak, are particularly vulnerable to oak wilt. Once wilting symptoms appear, trees in the red oak group die very quickly, often within a month.” Oak wilt is found mainly in the southern two-thirds of Wisconsin. It has also been found at several sites in Barron, Burnett Florence, Marinette and Polk counties. Last summer, oak wilt was first confirmed in Langlade County. Both Kissinger and Scanlon said pre-
Snowmobile safety in Webster WEBSTER – A snowmobile safety education course is being held at the Webster Ranger Station on Saturday and Sunday Feb. 14 and 15, beginning at 9 a.m. until noon on both days. The cost is $10 per student, and students must attend both days. Class size is limited to 15 students. Call the Webster Ranger Station at 715-866-8201 to register. – submitted
vention is the best defense against this disease. The only other treatment options are costly fungicide applications or trenching between healthy and infected trees to sever connected roots. DNR foresters recommend people stop pruning, wounding, or cutting oak trees in the urban setting from April through July. A more cautious approach limits pruning until Oct. 1. “The most critical time for oak wilt infection being spread through insects is the spring and early summer,” Scanlon said. “In some years, spring comes much earlier than we expect. If daytime temperatures begin to reach the 50-degree Fahrenheit mark, stop pruning oak at that time, even if it’s still the middle of March.” Communities where oak wilt disease is a problem include Adams, Baraboo, Black River Falls, Durand, Eau Claire, Fort McCoy, Green Bay, La Crosse, Madison, Menomonie, Mosinee, Onalaska, Richland Center, Shawano, Stevens Point and Waupaca. Additional information on oak wilt can be found on the forestry pages of the DNR Web site at www.dnr.state.wi.us. – from the DNR
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Polk County circuit court Keith D. Hoff, Rice Lake, speeding, $160.80. Michelle L. Holmberg, St. Croix Falls, seat belt violation, $10.00. Brad L. Holter, Deer Park, driving too fast for conditions, $198.60. Kevin L. Hulsman, Atwater, Minn., speeding, $186.00. Phyllis J. Hurt, Bloomer, speeding, $160.80. Kadar A. Rashid Hussein, Minneapolis, Minn., failure to keep vehicle under control, not guilty plea. Robert J. Jackson, Amery, speeding, $160.80. Jerry A. Jensen, Luck, hunt with 50 feet of road’s center, $208.40. Ben A. Jerry, Menomonie, drink open intoxicants in motor vehicle, passenger, $186.00. Duane R. Johnson, Dresser, fail/validate or attach deer carcass tag, $372.75. Gregory R. Johnson, Dresser, fail/validate or attach deer carcass tag, $329.00. Thomas V. Johnson, Dresser, seat belt violation, $10.00. Joshua E. Kammerude, Luck, nonregistration of auto, $160.80. Dustin J. Kanan, Osceola, seat belt violation, $10.00. Orin J. Keller, Hudson, operating while under influence, speeding, operate motor vehicle without adequate muffler, nonregistration of auto, fail/yield to stop for emergency vehicle, seat belt violation, not guilty pleas. David C. Kmiecik, Lac Du Flambeau, fail/yield to stop for emergency vehicle, $312.00. Larry J. Kolve, St. Croix Falls, nonregistration of auto, $160.80. Eric J. Kuchenmeister, Blaine, Minn., speeding, $160.80. Kristina L. Lentz, Maple
Balsam Lake holds caucus BALSAM LAKE — Guy Williams, current president of the village of Balsam Lake, will be running unopposed on the April ballot. At the village caucus held Jan. 20, the one other person nominated for the position, Jim Broome, declined. Broome is already a trustee on the board.
All three trustees whose terms are up were nominated for re-election. These are Geno D’Augostino, Mike Voltz and Dave Evans. Also nominated were Dave Knutson and Don Flaherty. The nominees have five days from the date they are notified of their nomination to accept or decline. — Mary
Burnett County sheriff’s Accidents Jan. 12: Carol A. Geraghty, 53, St. Paul, Minn., was making a right-hand turn onto Benson Avenue in Grantsburg when she slid into Lynwood C. Dieter, 62, Elk Mound, who was eastbound on Benson Avenue. No injuries and only minor damage to the vehicles were reported. Jan. 16: Mary F. Wheeler, 43, Grantsburg, was traveling on CTH Z when she reportedly swerved to miss a deer and
entered the ditch. There were no injuries reported but the driver was issued a citation for possession of drug paraphernalia. Jan. 17: David J. Gaynor, 57, Siren, drove into the ditch at the intersection of South Elbow Lake Road in Siren Township. No injuries were reported but a citation was issued to driving too fast for conditions and operating while revoked. Arrests and citations Jan. 12: Shannon M.
Bellanger, 31, Webster, was arrested in Washburn County on a Burnett County warrant and transported to Burnett County. Jan. 12: Margaret L. Scanlon, 35, Trego, was arrested in Washburn County on a Burnett County warrant and transported to Burnett County. Jan. 16: Ronald Hess, no date of birth given, Siren, was issued a citation for operating while revoked.
Burnett County warrants Cassie L. Benjamin, 25, Sandstone, Minn., failure to pay fines, Jan. 16. Melissa M. Booth, 39, Superior, failure to pay fines, Jan. 16. Terry J. Bowers, 39, Sweet Home, Ore., failure to pay fines, Jan. 15. Drew N. Jaspers, 21, Grantsburg, failure to pay fines, Jan. 16. Jason L. Linder, 25, Frederic, failure to pay fines,
Jan. 16. Neal L. Meier, 31, River Falls, failure to pay fines, Jan. 16. Douglas K. Nyren, 27, Stanley Corrections Institution, arrest warrant – complaint, Jan. 15. Paul A. Reeves, 30, Las Vegas, Nev., arrest warrant – complaint, Jan. 16. Nathaniel D. Reynolds, 19, Webster, failure to pay fines, Jan. 16.
Lynn Schetinski, 56, Grantsburg, arrest warrant – complaint, Jan. 13. Veronica L Songetay, 40, Danbury, failure to pay fines, Jan. 16. Barbara E. Stewart, 24, Shell Lake, failure to pay fines, Jan. 16. Carmen L. Taylor, 23, Webster, warrant – failure to appear, Jan. 14. Kurt J. Wylie, 33, Frederic, failure to pay fines, Jan. 16.
Burnett County criminal court Nicole R. Grote, 35, Superior, issue worthless check, $70.93 restitution, $213.00. Jason T. Olson, 38, Grantsburg, disorderly conduct, one-year probation, maintain employment of at least 32 hours per week, complete domestic abuse counseling program, 30-
day jail sentence, $188.00. Meredith J. Geske, 38, Siren, dog causing injury without notice, $249.00; dog causing injury without notice, $186.00. Tyler J. Starks, 21, Webster, OWI, $677.00, license revoked six months, alcohol assessment.
Preston Mason, 17, Grantsburg, OWI, $866.00, license revoked six months, alcohol assessment. Terry A. Neuman, 50, Grantsburg, possession of THC, license suspended six months, $500.00.
Grove, Minn., speeding, $160.80. Luke T. Liesch, Luck, nonregistration of auto, $160.80. Damien C. Lilley, Green Bay, speeding, $160.80. Andrew S. Lindahl, Clear Lake, hunt within 50 feet of road’s center, $208.40; fail/validate or attach deer carcass tag, $372.75. Kevin J. Lindquist, Apple Valley, Minn., drink open intoxicants in motor vehicle, $186.00. Terry G. Littlefield, New Auburn, speeding, $186.00. Joseph D. Loge, Foley, Minn., speeding, $160.80. Grzegorz P. Losik, Dresser, seat belt violation, $10.00. Curtiss D. Lunde, Milltown, seat belt violation, $10.00. Jessica M. Luster, Amery, speeding, $160.80. Patrick J. McCall, Eagan, Minn., speeding, $160.80. Kent D. McCarty, St. Croix Falls, fail to stop/improper stop at stop sign, $160.80. Terri L. McClay, Turtle Lake, speeding, $160.80. Trevor C. McCurdy, St. Croix Falls, seat belt violation, $10.00. Roger Miller, Hudson, salvage yard – no conditional use permit, not guilty plea. Steven M. Mohr, Braham, Minn., seat belt violation, $10.00. Brian M. Morris, Turtle Lake, speeding, $160.80. Nicholas J. Morseth, Webster, fail/validate or attach deer carcass tag, not guilty plea. Junior D. Mosay, Webster, operator make illegal right turn on red, $160.80. Angela B. Murray, Osceola, driving too fast for conditions, not guilty plea. Lori G. Nebola, Amery, fail/stop at stop sign, $160.80. Courtney J. Nelson, Clayton, seat belt violation, $10.00. Frederick J. Nelson, Balsam Lake, speeding, not guilty plea. Lonnie D. Nelson, Cushing, automobile following too closely, $186.00. Karen L. Niles, Frederic, speeding, $160.80. Ronald J. Northquest, St. Croix Falls, OWI, $793.00, ninemonth license suspension and order for assessment. Janita T. Nwachukwu, Centuria, speeding, $186.00. Brad L. Olson, Frederic, place material – feed/attract wild animals, not guilty plea. Kyle D. Olson, Ellsworth, fish
> 3 hooks/lines/baits, $168.20. Elizabeth M. Osborn, Dresser, speeding, not guilty plea. Roxanne M. Osborn, Balsam Lake, operate after rev/susp. of registration, $160.80. David A. Osborne, Centuria, nonregistration of auto, $160.80. Daniel A. Ostlund, Dresser, driving too fast for conditions, failure to notify police of accident, not guilty pleas. Megan E. Pagel, South St. Paul, Minn., speeding, $160.80. Gordon J. Parker, Luck, speeding, $160.80. Kimberly K. Payne, Edina, Minn., speeding, $160.80. C. Adam Pedersen, Amery, speeding, $160.80. Barry R. Phaneuf, Payson, Ariz., seat belt violation, $10.00. Charles B. Polfus, New Richmond, speeding, $211.20. Kirsten L. Porembo, Amery, seat belt violation, $10.00; failure to notify police of accident, $249.00. Alex J. Praschak, Star Prairie, seat belt violation, $10.00. Jesse J. Ramsey, Star Prairie, seat belt violation, $10.00. Nathan C. Reeve, Amery, speeding, $160.80. Samuel N. Reimann, Eagan, Minn., speeding, $160.80. Vince L. Rightman, Wichita Falls, Texas, ATV – operate with loaded firearm in vehicle, $198.60. Dean E. Ringer, Osceola, seat belt violation, $10.00. Jenna J. Ronigh, Tamarack, Minn., fail/stop at stop sign, $160.80. Brianne R. Rose, Barron, speeding, not guilty plea. Brian L. Ruonavaara, Mason, speeding, $186.00. Todd M. Schwartz, Menomonie, speeding, $160.80; seat belt violation, $10.00. Kristi L. Seelnacht, Osceola, speeding, $160.80. Daniel A. Shelby, Dresser, failure to notify police of accident, unreasonable and imprudent speed, operating left of centerline, not guilty pleas. Joshua D. Shervey, Spooner, speeding, possess open intoxicants in motor vehicle, not guilty pleas. Katherine J. Shilts, New Richmond, speeding, $160.80. Marlene D. Shimko, Cambridge, Minn., speeding,
$186.00. Cynthia M. Sigsworth, Balsam Lake, speeding, not guilty plea. Donald D. Silvey, Osceola, operating while under influence, operating with PAC .10 or more, not guilty pleas. Anthony D. Smith, Andover, Minn., seat belt violation, $10.00. Donna J. Smith, New Richmond, speeding, $160.80. Ray J. Smith, Somerset, operate without valid license, not guilty plea. Albert F. Stauner, Almena, place, use, hunt wild animals with bait, not guilty plea. Ryan R. Steines, St. Paul, Minn., speeding, $160.80. Barton E. Strehlo, Centuria, operator violate yellow traffic signal, $160.80; operate w/o valid license, $186.00. Rachelle J. Tacheny, Luck, nonregistration of auto, $160.80. Lori J. Thompson, Brooklyn Park, Minn., speeding, $160.80. Cory R. Traynor, New Richmond, speeding, not guilty plea. Cody L. Trealoff, Centuria, speeding, $160.80. Natalie J. Villella, Frederic, speeding, not guilty plea. Dennette M. Walton, Balsam Lake, speeding, $160.80. Christopher E. Wassbeg, Osceola, speeding, $160.80. Steven C. Wichelmann, Milltown, seat belt violation, $10.00. Jeffrey L. Wright, Woodbury, Minn., fish > 3 hooks/lines/baits, $168.20. Todd M. Wright, Taylors Falls, Minn., seat belt violation, $10.00. Anthony C. Zappa, Cumberland, seat belt violation, $10.00. Charles O. Zappa, Cumberland, seat belt violation, $10.00. Chad J. Zezza, Hudson, speeding, $160.80. Kristen M. LaPorte, Spooner, speeding, $186.00. Terrance L. Wong, Frederic, operating after suspension, $186.00.
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Croix Falls, seat belt violation, $10.00. Darel G. Debrobander, Ham Lake, Minn., speeding, $160.80. Gregory P. Delucca, St. Anthony, Minn., speeding, $160.80. James J. Dodge, St. Paul, Minn., speeding, $160.80. Vanessa K. Dresser, Milltown, speeding, $186.00. Christopher L. Dugger, Siren, speeding, $160.80. Shayne S. Duncanson, Turtle Lake, speeding, $160.80. Bradley J. Fagerland, Amery, speeding, $160.80. Sean P. Faulk, Bloomington, Minn., speeding, $211.20. Ahmed Fitah, Omaha, Neb., speeding, $160.80. Darrell D. Flodin, Luck, failure to keep vehicle under control, not guilty plea. Patrick L. Fox, Chatfield, Minn., speeding, $160.80. Angelique M. Fredrick, Turtle Lake, speeding, $160.80. Sergio Garcia Chevez, Turtle Lake, seat belt violation, $10.00. Justin W. Grosz, St. Croix Falls, seat belt violation, $10.00. Jennifer L. Hagen, Barron, speeding, $160.80. Jeffery N. Hall, Frederic, place/transport loaded firearm/vehicle, $243.60; discharge firearm from/across highway, $220.90. John P. Harrington, Elmwood, fish > 3 hooks/lines/baits, $168.20. David M. Hauck, Ham Lake, speeding, $160.80. Ronald A. Hess, Siren, operating while revoked, $249.00. Jonathan W. Hicks, Valencia, Pa., speeding, $160.80. Perry L. Hochstetler, Osceola, hunt within 50 feet of road’s center, $242.15; load/discharge firearm in/from a vehicle, $243.60.
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Joseph G. Anderson, Amery, seat belt violation, $10.00. Nicholas B. Arcand, Centuria, operating while suspended, $186.00. Shelby L. Ayde, Cushing, seat belt violation, $10.00. Mark A. Barritt, Somerset, driving too fast for conditions, failure to notify police of accident, not guilty pleas. Cory M. Bazille, Emerald, operate motor vehicle without adequate muffler, $160.80. Erik M. Bergmanis, Hudson, speeding, not guilty plea. William T. Bonse, Amery, operating while suspended, $186.00. Shawn P. Bottoleson, Clear Lake, speeding, $186.00. Lorraine R. Braaten, Crystal, Minn., speeding, $160.80. Branden P. Brenholt, Frederic, nonregistration of auto., $160.80; operating while suspended, $186.00. Alan E. Broker, Turtle Lake, seat belt violation, $10.00. Dawn G. Buchanan, Edina, Minn., speeding, $160.80. Travis V. Byl, Osceola, seat belt violation, $10.00. Garrett E. Cardinal, Amery, speeding, not guilty plea. Christopher B. Carlton, Ladysmith, speeding, $160.80. Arthur E. Coen, Frederic, load/discharge firearm in/from a vehicle, $123.00; hunt within 50 feet of road’s center, $208.40. Joseph M. Coen, Siren, hunt within 50 feet of road’s center, not guilty plea. Robert W. Corey, Eagan, Minn., failure to replace failing system, not guilty plea. Douglas L. Coudron, Amery, speeding, not guilty plea. Richard O. Cristan, Hugo, Minn., speeding, $160.80. Aisha A. Cronick, Osceola, speeding, $160.80. Jordan A. B. Cross, St.
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(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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(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.
(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)
(Jan. 14, 21, 28, Feb. 4, 11, 18) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY Bremer Bank, National Association, Plaintiff vs. Donovan’s On The Lake, LLC, Donovan M. Sienko and Kathleen B. Sienko, Defendants. Case Code: 30404 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Case No. 08 CV 266 Hon. Robert H. Rasmussen PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on the 8th day of August, 2008, the Sheriff of Polk County will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: DATE/TIME: Feb. 26, 2009, at 10 a.m. TERMS: 10% of successful bid must be paid to the Sheriff at sale in cash or by certified check. Balance due within 10 days of court approval. Purchaser is responsible for payment of all transfer taxes and recording fees. Sale is AS IS in all respects. PLACE: Lobby of the Polk County Justice Center, 1005 West Main Street, Balsam Lake, WI 54810. DESCRIPTION: Lot 17 of the Sunrise Roost Plat, on file and of record with the Register of Deeds for Polk County, Wisconsin, as Document No. 488385, Envelope 244B. (FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY: Plaintiff believes that the property address is Lot 17 Sunrise Roost, Town of McKinley, Wis.) Timothy Moore Sheriff of Polk County Stein & Moore, P.A. Attorneys for Plaintiff 332 Minnesota St. Ste. W-1650 St. Paul, MN 55101 651-224-9683
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(Jan. 14, 21, 28) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF GUYAN JOHN HUNTER Notice to Interested Persons and Time Limit for Filing Claims (Informal Administration) Case No. 08 PR 86 An application has been filed for informal administration of the estate of the decedent, whose date of birth was February 1, 1952 and date of death was October 24, 2008. The decedent died domiciled in Polk County, State of Wisconsin, with a post office address of 601 - 335th Avenue, Frederic, WI 54837. Please take notice that: 1. The application will be heard at the Polk County Courthouse, Balsam Lake, Wisconsin, Room 1034, before Jenell L. Anderson, Probate Registrar, on February 9, 2009, at 9 a.m. or when scheduled thereafter. You need not appear unless you object. The application may be granted if no objection is made. 2. Creditors’ claims must be filed with the probate registrar on or before April 20, 2009. 3. Publication of this notice shall constitute notice to any persons whose names or addresses are unknown. The names or post office addresses of the following persons interested (if any) are not known or reasonably ascertainble: Wayne Drohman. Jenell L. Anderson Register in Probate January 8, 2009 Adam C. Benson Attorney at Law Benson Law Office LLC P.O. Box 370 Siren, WI 54872 715-349-5215 Bar Number 1032855
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(Jan. 21, 28, Feb. 4, 11, 18, 25) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY U.S. BANK, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR THE REGISTERED HOLDERS OF CSFB HOME EQUITY PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2004AA1 Plaintiff, vs. TED MICHAELSON, et al Defendants Case Number: 07 CV 648 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on July 15, 2008, in the amount of $108,864.27, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: March 10, 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 St., Balsam Lake, Wisconsin. DESCRIPTION: Lots 1, 2 and 3, Block 3, Baker’s Addition to the Village of Milltown, Polk County, Wisconsin. PROPERTY ADDRESS: 105 Elizabeth Street, Milltown, WI 54858. TAX KEY NO.: 151-25. Dated this 6th day of January, 2009. /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. (138506)
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(Jan. 21, 28, Feb. 4) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE NAME CHANGE OF KIRAN MARIE KAUR CHHATWAL By: (Petitioner): Dawn Marie Ogilvie By: (co-Petitioner): Avinash Kamvar Chhatwal Notice and Order for Name Change Hearing Case No. 09 CV 23 NOTICE IS GIVEN THAT: A petition has been filed asking to change the name of the person listed above: From: Kiran Marie Kaur Chhatwal To: Kiran Marie Kaur Ogilvie IT IS ORDERED: This petition will be heard in the Circuit Court of Polk County, State of Wisconsin: Molly E. GaleWyrick Br. 1 Polk Co. Justice Center 1005 W. Main St. Balsam Lake, WI 54810 Thursday, Feb. 19, 2009 1:00 p.m. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED: Notice of this hearing shall be given by publication as a Class 3 notice for three (3) weeks in a row prior to the date of the hearing in the Inter-County Leader, a newspaper published in Frederic, WI, Polk County, State of Wisconsin. Dated: January 12, 2009. BY THE COURT: Molly E. GaleWyrick Circuit Court Judge January 12, 2009 476824
Other incidents Jan. 4, a theft was reported at the DRAGONFLY GARDENS, LLC., business, located just south of the city of Amery, Hwy. 46.
Jan. 14, DONALD M. POTTING, Cushing, reported the theft of his 1994 Polaris snowmobile from behind his residence.
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(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. 475359 WNAXLP
Jan. 12, 7:28 a.m., city of St. Croix Falls, 2191 Hwy. 8; #1— ROGER C. OLSON, 44, Polk County Deputy Sheriff; #2— MARY L. OLSON, 65, Taylors Falls, Minn.; Unit 1 was stopped at the stop sign in the MarketPlace Foods parking lot. Unit 2 was eastbound on the service road. Unit 2 approached the stop sign where unit 1 was stopped. Operator of unit 2 was unable to stop and struck the back of unit 1. Jan. 12, 3:40 p.m., Lincoln Twp., CTH F at 113th Street; #1—KYLE J. TRUCKEY, 17, Osceola; #2—JOYCE A. KLINKAMER, 61, Clear Lake; Unit 2 was making a left turn. Unit 1 was traveling westbound on CTH F. Unit 1 rear-ended unit 2. Unit 1 came to rest northbound in the north ditch. Unit 2 stopped on 113th Street. Unit 1’s front, left tire was not roadworthy. Jan. 12, 6 p.m., Osceola Twp., Hwy. 35, .2 mile north of
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Accidents Jan. 9, 4:20 p.m., Alden Twp., 150th Street at 25th Avenue; #1—MARK A. HATELLA, 46, Amery; #2—CHAD M. HATCH, (no DOB on report), Amery; Unit 1 was southbound on 150th Street north of CTH C. Unit 1 attempted to turn east onto 25th Avenue. Unit 2 was westbound on 25th Avenue, coming to a stop. Units 1 and 2 collided and came to a stop. Jan. 10, 2:05 p.m., village of Centuria, Hwy. 35 at CTH I/165th Avenue; #1—JOSHUA T. WEST, 26, Arden Hills, Minn.; #2—MARTHA A. GUSTAFSON, 47, Milltown; Unit 2 was northbound on Hwy. 35. Unit 1 was westbound on CTH I. Unit 1 failed to stop for a stop sign and struck unit 2. Unit 1 driver was cited for failure to stop for a stop sign; unit 2 driver was cited for operating after revocation. Jan. 11, 6:51 a.m., Osceola Twp., CTH F, 1 mile east of CTH MM, GREGORY G. GARRISON, 48, Osceola, was westbound on CTH F when he lost control and went into the ditch on the south side of the road and struck a tree. Driver left the scene and called law enforcement the next day. Unit 1 did flip once when it went into the ditch. Driver cited for failure to notify police of an accident. Jan. 11, 4:50 p.m., Farmington Twp., County Line Avenue, .75 mile west of 220th Street, RAYMOND P. POTTING, 69, Osceola, was traveling westbound on County Line Avenue. Unit 1 entered the northbound ditch and collided with several small trees.
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(Jan. 21, 28, Feb. 4, 11, 18, 25) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION ND Plaintiff, vs. CHRIS STELLMACH, TRACY MARIE SMITH-STELLMACH, MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., Defendants. NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE Case No. 08 CV 278 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on November 17, 2008, in the amount of $122,532.51, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: March 11, 2009, at 10:00 a.m. TERMS: 1. 10% down in cash or money order at the time of sale; balance due within 10 days of confirmation of sale; failure to pay balance due will result in forfeit of deposit to plaintiff. 2. Sold “as is” and subject to all legal liens and encumbrances. 3. Buyer to pay applicable Wisconsin Real Estate Transfer Tax. PLACE: Lobby of the Polk County Justice Center, 1005 West Main Street, Balsam Lake, WI 54810. Property Description: THE WEST HALF (W 1/2) OF LOT FOUR (4), BLOCK “B”, PETERSON’S ADDITION TO THE CITY OF AMERY, POLK COUNTY, WISCONSIN. Tax Key No.: 201-00504-0000 Property Address: 212 SOUTH STREET, AMERY, WI 54001. Gunar J. Blumberg State Bar #1028987 Attorney for Plaintiff 39 S. LaSalle Street, Suite 400 Chicago, IL 60603 312-541-9710 Johnson, Blumberg & 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. 476995 WNAXLP
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NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE Foreclosure of Mortgage 30404 By virtue of and pursuant to a Judgment of said Circuit Court in the above-entitled action which was entered on September 3, 2008, in the amount of $118,788.50, I shall expose for sale and sell at public auction in the Foyer of the Polk County Justice Center located at 1005 W. Main Street, in the Village of Balsam Lake, Polk County, Wisconsin, on the 4th day of March, 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 West 5 acres of the NW1/4 of NW1/4, Section 2435-18, Polk County, Wisconsin. Tax key No. 020 00630 0000. TERMS OF SALE: 10% DOWN - CASH, MONEY ORDER OR CERTIFIED CHECK. BALANCE DUE WITHIN TEN DAYS OF CONFIRMATION OF SALE. THIS PROPERTY IS BEING SOLD AS IS AND SUBJECT TO ALL LIENS AND ENCUMBRANCES. /s/TIMOTHY G. MOORE, Sheriff Polk County, Wisconsin
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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 2088 190th Street, Centuria, Wisconsin. Hersh Law Offices LLC, is a law firm representing a creditor in the collection of a debt owed to such creditor, and any such information obtained will be used for that purpose.
NOTICE OF CAUCUS VILLAGE OF FREDERIC
January 27, 2009, 6:30 p.m. Notice is hereby given to the electors of the Village of Frederic that a Caucus will be held Jan. 27, 2009, at 6:30 p.m. at the Frederic Village Hall, 107 Hope Rd. W., to place in nomination candidates for offices to be voted on at the spring election April 7, 2009. Candidates for the Village Board are to be nominated to succeed the incumbents listed below, for a two-year term to begin the 3rd Tuesday following their election, April 14, 2009. OFFICE INCUMBENT Village President.....................................................Phil Knuf Village Trustee.....................................................John Boyer Village Trustee..............................................Maria Ammend Village Trustee.........................................William Johnson IV Kristi Swanson, Treasurer - Deputy Clerk 476663 22L WNAXLP
VILLAGE OF WEBSTER NOTICE OF NEWLY ENACTED ORDINANCE: WELL ABANDONMENT AND WELL OPERATION PERMIT ORDINANCE
Please take notice that the Village of Webster enacted the Well Abandonment and Well Operation Permit on January 14, 2009. The ordinance allows all abandoned wells to be properly abandoned. Also it provides all private wells in the village need to be licensed and a well operation permit be issued. The full text of Well Abandonment and Well Operation Permit ordinance may be obtained from the Village of Webster Clerk’s office, 7505 Main Street W., Webster, WI 54893. The Clerk’s phone is 715-866-4211. 477014 22-23L WNAXLP Janice Miller, Village Clerk/Treasurer
When they got home the next day, they found that their garage door had been kicked or pried from the frame in a possible unsuccessful burglary. Nothing was missing or damaged except for the minor damage to the
Notices (Jan. 21, 28, Feb. 4) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY Ocwen Loan Servicing, LLC, as servicer for U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee for the registered holders of Aegis Asset Backed Securities Trust Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2004-2 Plaintiff Vs Cory D. Louis Stacie L. Louis Redline Wall Systems, Inc. Dean Anderson Diagnostic Radiology Associates Defendants SUMMONS Real Estate Mortgage Foreclosure Case No. 08 CV 864 Honorable Robert H. Rasmussen Case Code: 30404 THE STATE OF WISCONSIN To the following party named as a defendant herein: Redline Wall Systems, Inc. / Dean Anderson. You are hereby notified that the plaintiff named above has filed a lawsuit or other legal action against you. The complaint, which is also served on you, states the nature and the basis of the legal action. Within 40 days after January 21, 2009, you must respond with a written answer, as that term is used in Chapter 802 of the Wisconsin Statutes, to the complaint. The court may reject or disregard an answer that does not follow the requirements of the statutes. The answer must be sent or delivered to the court, whose address is: Polk County Clerk of Circuit Court 1005 West Main Street Balsam Lake, WI 54810-9071 and to Chaz M. Rodriguez / Blommer Peterman, S.C., plaintiff’s attorney, whose address is: Blommer Peterman, S.C. 13700 W. Greenfield Avenue Brookfield, WI 53005 You may have an attorney help or represent you. If you do not provide a proper answer within 40 days from the date stated above, the court may grant judgment against you for the award of money or other legal action requested in the complaint, and you may lose your right to object to anything that is or may be incorrect in the complaint. A judgment may be enforced as provided by law. A judgment awarding money may become a lien against any real estate you own now or in the future, and may also be enforced by garnishment or seizure of property. Dated this 9th day of January, 2009. Chaz M. Rodriguez / Blommer Peterman, S.C. State Bar No. 1063071 13700 W. Greenfield Avenue Brookfield, WI 53005 262-790-5719 Blommer Peterman, S.C., is the creditor’s attorney and is attempting to collect a debt on its behalf. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. (139180) 476653 WNAXLP
NOTICE OF NEWLY ENACTED ORDINANCE IN THE TOWN OF ST. CROIX FALLS
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Town Board of the Town of St. Croix Falls, Polk County, enacted Ordinance No. 08-07 which designates road alignments along the U.S. Highway 8 corridor on December 17, 2008. This ordinance establishes road alignments for a future road on both the north and south sides of U.S. Highway 8 within sections 26, 27, 28, 33, 34 and 35 in the territory of the Town of St. Croix Falls. The full text of Ordinance 08-07 entitled “Official Map for the Town of St. Croix Falls” along with a map is available at the Town Hall as well as on the Town’s Web site www.townofstcroixfalls.org. Janet Krueger, Town Clerk 476825 22L WNAXLP
(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.
door frame. At 10:44 a.m., an officer was dispatched to a Siren home regarding a child-custody issue. At 5:18 p.m., Michael J. Workman, 55, Grantsburg, was cited for failing to stop at the stop sign on Works Progress Street and First Avenue.
(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.
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(Jan. 21, 28, Feb. 4, 11, 18, 25) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS, INC. Plaintiff, vs. MARIETTE E. HOEFLER, et al. Defendants. Case Number: 08 CV 531 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on September 11, 2008, in the amount of $334,773.42, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: March 17, 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 St., Balsam Lake, Wisconsin. DESCRIPTION: Lot 5 of Certified Survey Map No. 4351, recorded in Volume 19 of Certified Survey Maps, Page 132, as Document No. 674078, located in the Northwest 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 12, Township 35 North, Range 19 West, in the Town of Eureka, Polk County, Wisconsin. Together with an undivided 1/5 interest in Lot 4 of Certified Survey Map No. 4351, recorded in Volume 19 of Certified Survey Maps, Page 132, as Document No. 674078, located in the Northwest 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 12, Township 35 North, Range 19 West, in the Town of Eureka, Polk County, Wisconsin. ALSO DESCRIBED AS: Parcel 1: Lot 5 of Certified Survey Map No. 4351, recorded in Volume 19 of Certified Survey Maps, Page 132, as Document No. 674078, located in the Northwest 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 12, Township 35 North, Range 19 West, in the Town of Eureka, Polk County, Wisconsin. Parcel 2: An undivided 1/5 interest in Lot 4 of Certified Survey Map No. 4351, recorded in Volume 19 of Certified Survey Maps, Page 132, as Document No. 674078, located in the Northwest 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 12, Township 35 North, Range 19 West, in the Town of Eureka, Polk County, Wisconsin. PROPERTY ADDRESS: 2434 225th Ave., St. Croix Falls, WI 54024 TAX KEY NO.: 020-011020150 Dated this 15th day of January, 2009. /s/Timothy G. Moore Sheriff of Polk County Chaz M. Rodriguez State Bar #1063071 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. (139488) 476810 WNAXLP
Matthew Edward Kroulik, 24, Brooklyn Park, Minn, was cited for speeding on Hwy. 70 at Ellis Avenue at 8:48 p.m. Jan. 17: Mike W. Stewart, Siren, reported that his family left home about 6 p.m. Jan. 16.
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Siren, that was waiting to use the gas pump. Jan. 16: Kari Beth Betz, 23, Lake Nabagaman, was cited for speeding on Hwy. 35/70 and Works Progress Street at 6:37 p.m.
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Jan. 14: Joel Edward Cycenas, 31, Siren, was cited for speeding on Hwy. 70 and Railroad Avenue at 2:26 p.m. Jan. 15: A minor accident took place at 1:47 p.m. at Siren Auto Stop. Driver Aaron Landin, 25, Siren, put his car into reverse as he left a gas pump, backing into a vehicle driven by Sherri A. Mortensen, (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. 475721
Jan. 12: The Siren officer was dispatched to the Siren Day Treatment Center at 12:04 p.m. for an unruly student. Jade C. Helene, 25, Webster, was cited for driving too fast for conditions on Main Street and Ellis Avenue at 5:35 p.m. The report indicated that the roadway was slightly snow-covered and slick. (Jan. 14, 21, 28, Feb. 4, 11, 18)
NOTICE TOWN OF LINCOLN TAXPAYERS
Due to changes in tax receipting by computer, tax collections will NOT be taken at the Lincoln Town Hall on Saturday, January 31, 2009, from 9 a.m. to noon but rather at Treasurer Wanda Washkuhn’s home located at: 25603 Ice House Bridge Road, Webster, Wis. Please go to her home if you would like to pay your taxes in person on that day. Thank you. Respectfully submitted, Patrice Bjorklund, Clerk 476724 22L 12a
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Ferney J. Holmquist, 85, Anderson, Dec. 27. Lyle E. Monty, 79, Siren Village, Jan. 1.
NOTICE TOWN OF MILLTOWN
Monthly Board Meeting Monday, Feb. 2, at 7 p.m. Milltown Fire Hall Virgil Hansen, Clerk 476751 11-12a,d 22-23L
PART-TIME POSITIONS AVAILABLE CASHIER & SALES
Must have excellent people skills and be detail oriented. Retail experience preferred, but not required. Flexible schedule and benefits available. Add’l. $2.50 per hour for weekend hours.
Apply In Person At:
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JOB OPENING
Luck School District has an immediate opening for a fulltime, K–6 teacher who will work with students diagnosed as CD, autistic and/or having developmental disorders, in a self-contained classroom. Instruction is to include academic/social/behavioral, to allow students to function more independently in a typical public school, community and living environment. Job requirements: Bachelor’s degree with DPI certification in Special Education in Cognitive Disability, Specific Learning Disability, Emotional Disturbance or CrossCategorical. Autism experience is preferred. To apply, send application letter, resume, copy of license, transcripts and three reference letters to: Kristi Fenning, Director of Special Education, Luck School District, 810 Seventh Street South, Luck, WI 54853. Application deadline is Wednesday, February 4, 2009. Luck School District is an equal opportunity employer. 476422 21-22L 11-12a
UNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
BUS DRIVERS
Single Route and Substitute
Unity School District is taking applications for a regular, single-route bus driver and substitute bus drivers. Commercial driver’s license (CDL) with school bus endorsement required. Materials to obtain permit and assistance to obtain license are available. The process of obtaining a CDL is obtaining permit, bus training and scheduling road test. Qualified applicants will be given first consideration. Interested/qualified candidates should submit letter of application, resume, District application, and reference letters to Brandon W. Robinson, District Administrator, Unity School District, P.O. Box 307, Balsam Lake, WI 54810. District applications may be obtained from the District Office, 715825-3515, or downloaded from the District Web site 476528 21-22L 11-12a,d www.unity.k12.wi.us. EOE.
NOTICE TO ABSENTEE VOTERS PRIMARY ELECTION FEBRUARY 17, 2009 A primary election will be held in the State of Wisconsin on Tuesday, February 17, 2009. Any qualified elector unable to get to the polling place on Election Day may request to vote an absentee ballot. A qualified elector is any U.S. citizen, who will be 18 years of age or older on Election Day, who has resided in the ward or municipality where he or she wishes to vote for at least 10 days before the election. If voter registration is required, the elector must also be registered. TO OBTAIN AN ABSENTEE BALLOT YOU MUST MAKE A REQUEST IN WRITING. Contact your municipal clerk and request that an application for an absentee ballot be sent to you for the primary or election or both. You may also request an absentee ballot by letter. Your written request must state that you will be unable to get to the polling place on election day. It must also list your voting address within the municipality where you wish to vote, the address where the absentee ballot should be sent, if different, and your signature. Special absentee voting application provisions apply to electors who are indefinitely confined to home or a care facility, in the military, hospitalized, or serving as a sequestered juror. If this applies to you, contact the municipal clerk. You can also personally go to the clerk’s office, complete a written application, and vote an absentee ballot. City of St. Croix Falls Town of Alden Town of Georgetown Bonita Leggitt, Clerk Judy Demulling, Clerk Kristine Lindgren, Clerk 710 Hwy. 35 So. 183 155th St. 1913 W. Bone Lake Drive St. Croix Falls, WI 54024 Star Prairie, WI 54026 Balsam Lake, WI 54810 715-483-3929 Ext. 11 715-248-7859 715-857-5788 Town of Apple River Ken Sample, Clerk 1139 134th Ave. Amery, WI 54001 715-268-4701
Town of Laketown Patsy Gustafson, Clerk 2773 230th St. Cushing, WI 54006 715-648-5569
Town of St. Croix Falls Janet Krueger, Clerk 1305 200th St. St. Croix Falls, WI 54024 715-483-1851
Town of Balsam Lake Tammy J. Nelson, Clerk 1274 140th Ave. Balsam Lake, WI 54810 715-268-6426
Town of Lorain Susan E. Hughes, Clerk Alex Till, Deputy Clerk 175 305th Ave. Frederic, WI 54837 715-653-2629
Town of Sterling Julie Peterson, Clerk 13308 Bucklund Rd. Grantsburg, WI 54840 715-488-2735
Town of Bone Lake Darrell Frandsen, Clerk 954 280th Ave. Frederic, WI 54837-5002 715-472-8212 Town of Clam Falls Betty Knutson, Clerk 3335 90th St. Frederic, WI 54837 715-653-4206 Town of Eureka Edna Tonnar, Clerk 2057 190th Ave. Centuria, WI 54824 715-646-2171 Town of Farmington Debbie Swanson, Clerk 304 State Rd. 35 Osceola, WI 54020 715-294-2370
Town of Luck Lloyd Nelson, Clerk 1616 260th Ave. Luck, WI 54853 715-472-2037 Town of McKinley Deborah Grover, Clerk 2296 1st St. Cumberland, WI 54829 715-822-3864 Town of Milltown Virgil Hansen, Clerk P.O. Box 100 Milltown, WI 54858 715-825-2494
Town of West Sweden Lori Lundquist, Clerk 3477 150th St. Frederic, WI 54837 715-327-8740 Village of Dresser Jodi A. Gilbert, Clerk 102 W. Main St. P.O. Box 547 Dresser, WI 54009 715-755-2940 Village of Frederic Kristi Swanson, Clerk P.O. Box 567 107 Hope Rd. W. Frederic, WI 54837 715-327-4294
Town of Osceola Lorrain Rugroden, Clerk/Treas. P.O. Box 216 Dresser, WI 54009 715-755-3060 The deadline for making application to vote absentee by mail is 5 p.m. on Friday, February 13, 2009. The deadline for voting an absentee ballot in the clerk’s office is 5 p.m. on Monday, February 16, 2009. All voted ballots must be returned to the municipal clerk so the clerk can deliver them to the proper polling place before the polls close on February 17, 2009. Any ballots received after the polls close will not be counted. 476895 22L 12a,d WNAXLP
(Jan. 14, 21, 28) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF BRYAN L. MONSON DOD: November 30, 2008 Notice to Creditors (Informal Administration) Case No. 08PR92 An application has been filed for informal administration for the estate of the decedent, whose date of birth was June 25, 1959, and date of death was November 30, 2008. The decedent died domiciled in Polk County, State of Wisconsin, with a post office address of: 1510 80th Street, Balsam Lake, WI 54810. All interested persons have waived notice. Creditors’ claims must be filed with the probate registrar on or before April 13, 2009. Jenell L. Anderson Probate Registrar January 5, 2009 Brian D. Byrnes, Bakke Norman, S.C. 314 Keller Ave. N. Amery, WI 54001 715-268-7360
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HELP WANTED Part-time Bookkeeper For Bethesda Lutheran Church
20 hrs. per month, experience with accounting software, flexible hours, Internet access required, position open immediately. Submit Resume To:
Bethesda Lutheran Church Attention: Dave Hill 1947 110th Ave. 477042 22-23L 12-13d Dresser, WI 54009 Or e-mail to: bethesdalutheran@centurytel.net
NOTICE OF CAUCUS January 27, 2009 • 7 p.m. • Town Hall NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a resolution of the Town Board of the Town of St. Croix Falls adopted December 17, 2008, and amended December 23, 2008, that a town caucus will be held on Tuesday, January 27, 2009, at the Town Hall, 1305 200th Street (U.S. Hwy. 8 and 200th Street), commencing at 7 p.m., for the purpose of nominating candidates to appear on the spring election ballot on Tuesday, April 7, 2009, for the following offices to succeed the present incumbents. The terms of office are two years beginning Tuesday, April 14, 2009. INCUMBENT OFFICE Town Board Chairperson William Hughes Town Board Supervisor Erick Vitalis Town Board Supervisor Steve Palmer Town Treasurer Maxine Spiess Janet Krueger, Town Clerk 476826 22L WNAXLP
VOTING BY ABSENTEE BALLOT Spring Primary February 17, 2009
Any qualified elector who is unable or unwilling to appear at the polling place on election day may request to vote an absentee ballot. A qualified elector is any U.S. citizen, who will be 18 years of age or older on election day, who has resided in the ward or municipality where he or she wishes to vote for at least 10 days before the election. The elector must also be registered in order to receive an absentee ballot.
TO OBTAIN AN ABSENTEE BALLOT YOU MUST MAKE A REQUEST IN WRITING
Contact your municipal clerk and request that an application for an absentee ballot be sent to you for the primary or election or both. You may also request an absentee ballot by letter. Your written request must list your voting address within the municipality where you wish to vote, the address where the absentee ballot should be sent, if different, and your signature. Special absentee voting application provisions apply to electors who are indefinitely confined to home or a care facility, in the military, hospitalized, or serving as a sequestered juror. If this applies to you, contact the municipal clerk. You can also personally go to the clerk’s office or other specified location, complete a written application, and vote an absentee ballot during hours specified for casting an absentee ballot. THE DEADLINE FOR MAKING APPLICATION TO VOTE ABSENTEE BY MAIL IS 5 P.M. ON THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2009. MILITARY ELECTORS SHOULD CONTACT THE MUNICIPAL CLERK REGARDING THE DEADLINES FOR REQUESTING OR SUBMITTING AN ABSENTEE BALLOT. THE DEADLINE FOR VOTING AN ABSENTEE BALLOT IN THE CLERK’S OFFICE IS 5 P.M., ON MONDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2009. ALL VOTED BALLOTS MUST BE RETURNED TO THE MUNICIPAL CLERK SO THE CLERK CAN DELIVER THEM TO THE PROPER POLLING PLACE BEFORE THE POLLS CLOSE ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2009. ANY BALLOTS RECEIVED AFTER THE POLLS CLOSE WILL NOT BE COUNTED. This notice is published on behalf of Burnett County Municipalities. Town of Anderson Dawn Luke, Clerk 11097 Crosstown Rd. Grantsburg, WI 54840 715-689-2296 Town of Blaine Doris E. Willett, Clerk 4035 Big McGraw Rd. Danbury, WI 54830 715-244-3910 Town of Daniels Ellen Ellis, Clerk 8713 Daniels 70 Siren, WI 54872 715-349-5840 Town of Dewey Pamela Brown, Clerk 1148 Swiss Chalet Rd. Shell Lake, WI 54871 715-468-7111 Town of Grantsburg Romey Nelson, ClerkTreasurer 13324 Solness Rd. P.O. Box 642 Grantsburg, WI 54840 715-463-5545
Town of Meenon Suzanna M. Eytcheson, Clerk 25863 E. Bass Lake Dr. Webster, WI 54893 715-866-4893 Town of Oakland Deanna Krause, Clerk 7426 W. Main St. P.O. Box 675 Webster, WI 54893 715-866-8213 Town of Roosevelt Karla Mortensen, Clerk 22030 Bakker Rd. Shell Lake, WI 54871 715-468-4088 Town of Rusk Ann Stellrecht, Clerk 25304 County Rd. H Spooner, WI 54801 715-468-2329 Town of Sand Lake Peggy Tolbert, Clerk 25862 Normans Landing Rd. P.O. Box 165 Webster, WI 54893 715-866-4398
Town of Jackson Lorraine Radke, Clerk 4742 County Rd. A Webster, WI 54893 715-866-8412
Town of Scott Kim Simon, Clerk 28390 County Rd. H Spooner, WI 54801 Office: 715-635-2308
Town of LaFollette Linda Terrian, Clerk 23928 Malone Rd. Siren, WI 54872 715-349-2531
Town of Siren Mary Hunter, Clerk 23340 Soderberg Rd. Siren, WI 54872 715-349-5119
Town of Lincoln Patrice Bjorklund, Clerk 25520 Ice House Bridge Rd. P.O. Box 296 Webster, WI 54893 715-866-7580
Town of Swiss Deborah Pohlkamp, Clerk 7551 Main St. P.O. Box 157 Danbury, WI 54830 715-656-4493
Town of Trade Lake Deborah Christian, Clerk 13361 St. Rd. 48 Grantsburg, WI 54840 715-488-2600 Town of Union David Olson, Clerk 8637 Grover Point Rd. Danbury, WI 54830 715-866-4129 Town of Webb Lake Gail Keup, Clerk 2363 Escape Drive Webb Lake, WI 54830 Town of West Marshland Margaret A. Hess, Clerk 25161 Spaulding Rd. Grantsburg, WI 54840 715-463-2922 Town of Wood River Dawn Luke, Clerk 11097 Crosstown Rd. Grantsburg, WI 54840 715-689-2296 Village of Grantsburg Jennifer Zeiler, Clerk 316 S. Brad St. Grantsburg, WI 54840 715-463-2405 Village of Siren Randy Surbaugh, ClerkTreasurer 24049 First Ave. P.O. Box 23 Siren, WI 54872 715-349-2273 Village of Webster Janice Miller, ClerkTreasurer 7505 Main St. P.O. Box 25 Webster, WI 54893 715-866-4211 476949 22L WNAXLP
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Notices PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE VILLAGE OF SIREN STREET PROJECT
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All interested parties are invited to an informational meeting at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, January 27, to discuss the upcoming reconstruction of the following streets in the Village of Siren: • Anderson Street from Hwy. 35 to 4th Avenue • Capes Street from Hwy. 35 to 4th Avenue • James Street from 3rd Avenue to 4th Avenue • 4th Avenue south of Anderson Street. The meeting will be held at the Siren Village Hall at 24049 1st Avenue, Siren. Information on the plans for the project will be provided along with information on the expected schedule. Please contact the Siren Village Office for additional information at 715-349-2273 or e-mail at: rsurbaugh@sirentel.net. Randy Surbaugh 476918 22L Administrator/Engineer
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CITY OF ST. CROIX FALLS - MINUTES OF THE REGULAR COMMON COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 15, 2008, 7:00 P.M. CITY HALL, 710 HWY. 35 SOUTH
X CALL TO ORDER Mayor Darrell Anderson called a regular meeting of the City of St. Croix Falls Common Council to order on Monday, December 15, 2008, at 7:01 p.m. Roll Call: Councilpersons Debra Kravig, Brian Blesi and Arnie Carlson were present. Paul Kuhlmann was absent. Also present: Administrator Ed Emerson, Clerk Bonita Leggitt, Treasurer Gail Bibeau, Librarian Sarah Adams, Police Chief Jack Rydeen, Fire Chief Wade Sommer, the public and the press. All joined in the salute to the flag. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Brian Blesi moved to approve the Minutes of the November 17, 2008, Regular Council Meeting and Budget Hearing, seconded by Debra Kravig, voice vote, motion passed. REPORTS OF PUBLIC OFFICIALS Fire Chief Wade Sommer presented the November Fire Dept. Report. Police Chief Jack Rydeen presented the November Police Report. Sarah Adams: Fundraising continues, Library construction plans are out for prebid to get idea of full cost. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES Debra Kravig: Cemetery Board met, Pat Tepoorten is leaving the position of Sexton, we are looking at options for long neglected maintenance items. X APPROVAL OF CLAIMS General Fund $51,768.06, Debt Service $402.50, Library Fund $956.64, Library Building Fund $37,131.50, Water Fund $6,663.44, Sewer Fund $14,196.37. Brian Blesi moved to approve claims with the exception of the Karkela Construction invoice for new Library roof repairs, seconded by Arnie Carlson, roll call vote, 3 ayes, 1 absent, motion passed. OLD BUSINESS Mayor Anderson: Xcel is working with School District on possibly burying transmission line along School Dr. instead of along Blanding Woods Rd., would be opportunity to put in storm sewer too. New Library Building: Roof is being replaced by Fisher Roofing, with weekend rains leaking was bad, leaking caused a lot of damage to Dr. Uddin’s side of building. Dr. Uddin needed to take occupancy this year but that will be delayed now. Contractor can’t do anything until adjuster has seen damage. Dr. Uddin X appreciated the efforts of the Mayor and call to Archer’s Restoration. NEW BUSINESS Mayoral Proclamation on High School Food Drive Darrell Anderson presented the Students of the St. Croix Falls School District with a Certificate of Appreciation for their efforts in collecting 8,500 items plus $360 cash for the St. Croix Falls Food Shelf. Consider a Resolution Allowing for a Tourist Rooming House as a CUP at 120 Red Fox Trail Steve Paulson, 120 Red Fox Trail: I have gotten the support of the majority of the property owners in Fox Hills Estates via paper ballot to make an exception to the covenant for a tourist rooming house at my residence. I dropped off a $500 check for road maintenance to the city and am working with Pat Killingsworth on recording the exception. The Plan Commission has held a Public Hearing and has recommended the CUP for a Tourist Rooming House to the City Council. Arnie Carlson moved to approve Resolution #08-23 Allowing a Tourist Rooming House at 120 Red Box Trail as a CUP, seconded by Brian Blesi, voice vote, motion passed. Consider Rezoning of Part of Outlot 137 as B2 Highway Commercial with Contingencies Marian and Gordon Fox: Property has been surveyed, CSM was delivered today, approximately 5 acres is proposed for rezoning as Highway Commercial for the purpose of Eric’s Bike and Canoe Rental business. Business plan is for small office/ shed and 30 parking spaces with space for additional 15 spaces for overflow parking, edge of parking lot would be about 20’ from trail. A visual buffer will be needed between the parking lot and trail. There is no plan for overhead lighting in parking lot. Arnie Carlson moved to approve Resolution #08-24, Endorsing Rezoning of Portion of Outlot 137 from R1 to B2 specifically for Erick’s Canoe Rental with attachment A including landscape buffer, seconded by Brian Blesi, voice vote, motion passed. Brian Blesi moved to adopt Ordinance #03-08, Rezoning a Portion of Outlot 137 from R1 to B2, seconded by Arnie Carlson, voice vote, motion passed. Consider an Ordinance Amending Fees Charged by the St. Croix Falls Fire Department When Fire Dept. fees were established insurance companies covered the charge, they no longer do so, therefore it is proposed that fees to residents for fire calls be eliminated. Brian Blesi moved to adopt Ordinance #04-08, Amending Fees Charged by the Fire Department, seconded by Arnie Carlson, roll call vote, 3 ayes, 1 absent, motion passed.
Consider Loan for Fire Department Equipment and Clarifying Budget Priorities The Fire Department is looking at how to fund equipment needs and prioritizing what is needed. Specifically the Department is in need of new SCBA equipment, bank interest is at 4.25% for a five-year loan, concerns were expressed at how the loan payment would impact future budgets and the need to do an analysis of such impact. Brian Blesi moved to table the loan for equipment till January, seconded Debra Kravig, voice vote, motion passed. Consider a Master Services Agreement with MSA Professional Services Inc. David Rasmussen, Senior Planner with MSA: Is a nonexclusive contract, we only work for you when you authorize us to via a Task Order. Councilman Blesi requested to see a sample task order for construction oversight, noting that sections 4 through 7 of “Terms and Conditions” protect MSA, and that rates charged are too broad, specific language relating to each task order would be needed. Brian Blesi moved to table Master Services Agreement with MSA till January 12, 2009, Council Meeting, seconded by Debra Kravig, voice vote, motion passed. Consider a Resolution Discontinuing Department of Motor Vehicle Counter Services Within Police Department The St. Croix Falls Municipal Court Clerk has been doing vehicle registration, only about 23% of the registrations in the past year have been for City residents. Registrations require staff time and generate little return, it is a duplicate service in that the Polk County Clerk’s office also does registration and MarketPlace Foods does license tab renewals. Brian Blesi moved to adopt Resolution #08-25, Discontinuing Motor Vehicle Services at the Police Counter, seconded by Debra Kravig, voice vote, motion passed with Arnie Carlson voting nay. Consider an Ordinance Amending City Code 12.09 to Limit Number of Dogs At the Oct. 13, 2008, Council Meeting the Council discussed putting a limit on the number of dogs permitted and what that limit should be. The subject was table to allow for public input, there has been little reaction or comments on the subject. Debra Kravig moved to adopt Ordinance #05-08, Amending City Code 12.09 to Establish a Limit of 3 Dogs per Residential Unit, seconded by Arnie Carlson, voice vote, motion passed. Consider an Ordinance Amending and Renumbering Portions of the Impact Fee Code The City eliminated Park and Rec in-lieu of fees and established impact fees for residential development when WI State law was changed to ban in-lieu of fees for parks. WI State Law has now reinstated the use of in-lieu of fees for parks, therefore it is proposed that the impact fee for parks be eliminated and inlieu of fees be reinstated at the City level. The Park & Rec. Committee has reviewed the proposal and recommends proceeding with the changes. Arnie Carlson moved to adopt Ordinance #06-08 Amending and Renumbering Portions of the Impact Fee Code to rescind Park and Rec. Fee, seconded by Brian Blesi, roll call vote, 3 ayes, motion passed. Arnie Carlson moved to adopt ordinance #07-08 for In-Lieu of X seconded by Brian Blesi, roll call vote, 3 ayes, 1 absent, Fees, motion passed. Consider Appointment of Election Officials for 2009 Debra Kravig moved to approve the appointment of Election Officials for 2009 as listed, seconded by Brian Blesi, voice vote, motion passed. Discuss Allowing Zilmer Park as a Resident Initiated Unleashed Dog Park. Debra Kravig moved to table the discussion of an Unleashed Dog Park, seconded by Arnie Carlson, voice vote, motion passed. Access Issues Regarding Portions of Franklin, Missouri, Minnesota and Hamilton Sts. The Common Council authorized Administrator Emerson to contact the Wild River Marina with a deadline to move boats parked in the street right of way, blocking access by neighboring property owners. PUBLIC COMMENTS Kathy Cross, St. Croix Tavern: Issue with snow removal, Police officers ask customers to move their vehicles off the street for snow removal at midnight, customers don’t just move cars, they leave, hurting business, then the plow doesn’t even come through till much later. Our customers should be allowed to stay to 2:30 a.m. Ed Emerson attended workshop, learned that there are no U.S. manufacturers of Solar Powered Street Lights. ADJOURNMENT Brian Blesi moved to adjourn, seconded by Arnie Carlson, voice vote, motion passed. 9:40 p.m. Darrell Anderson, Mayor 476665 22L Bonita Leggitt, City Clerk
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The Polk County Land Information Committee will hold public hearings on Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2009, at 8 a.m., in the Government Center (1st Floor, County Boardroom), Balsam Lake, Wisconsin. The Committee will recess at 8:30 a.m. to view sites and will reconvene at 11 a.m. at the Government Center in Balsam Lake, Wisconsin, to consider the following and other agenda items: BRUCE & LISA LaMIRANDE 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: 1303 Sunset View Dr., Pt. of Govt. Lot 7, Desc. V415/ 703, LC Lot 18, Assessor’s Plat V6/34 of Plats 150’, Sec. 25/ T34N/R18W, Town of St. Croix Falls, Deer Lake. PALMER PROPERTIES 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: 1818 Kemah Park Ct., Lot 3+4, CSM Vol. 2/Pg. 170, Pt. of Govt. Lot 8, V542/978, Sec. 35/T35N/R17W, Town of Milltown, Balsam Lake. 476892 22-23L 12a,d WNAXLP
TOWN OF LINCOLN RECONVENE CAUCUS
Caucus will reconvene on Tuesday, January 27, 2009, at 7 p.m., at the Lincoln Town Hall. The following offices are to be elected to succeed the present incumbents listed. All terms are for two years beginning in April 2009. OFFICE INCUMBENT Town Board Supervisor Bryan Bjorklund Town Board Supervisor Steve Washkuhn Notice is given that a Town Caucus is for the purpose of nominating candidates to appear on the Spring Election Ballot for the above offices. If you have questions, call Patrice Bjorklund, Clerk, at 715866-7580. Patrice Bjorklund, Clerk 477009 22L 12a WNAXLP
SCHOOL DISTRICT OF LUCK REGULAR BOARD MEETING Monday, January 26, 2009, 6 p.m. Board Room
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Agenda Call to order and seek approval of the agenda - Robert Clifton. Consideration of previous minutes - LeRoy Buck. Presentation of vouchers - Jody Seck. Treasurer’s Report - Jody Seck. Recognition of guests or delegates. A. Hockey Co-op delegate/renewal of WIAA Agreement. B. Presentation of New Crisis Manual. C. Student Representative. Administration Reports A. Mr. Palmer. B. Mr. Gobler. New Business A. Resignation of Head Football Coach/Possible replacement. B. Youth Option request for 2009-10. C. Skid Steer Trade. D. CESA Shared Service Agreement renewal. E. Audit Report for 2008-09. F. First reading of Policy #722 “Crisis Management.” G. Any business that may properly come before the Board. Motion to adjourn to executive session per WI Stat 19.85(1) for discussion on filling the vacant Elementary Principal position. Motion to reconvene to open session with possible action on executive session item. 477022 22L Motion to adjourn.
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Youth welcome on the Burnett County Board
SIREN – The Burnett County Board of Supervisors welcomed three youth representatives during the board meeting Thursday, Jan. 15. Collin Tewalt, senior at Siren High School; Brittany Flatten, senior at Webster High School; and Joshua Phillipps, junior at Grantsburg High School, will serve from January through August. Two alternates, Liz Otto, sophomore at Siren High School, and Michelle Lund, junior at Grantsburg High, will fill in when needed, and move into the main representative role starting in September. Burnett County is participating in UW-Extension’s Youth in Governance program. While some counties have youth on municipal committees, Burnett County is only the fourth county in Wisconsin to ask youth to participate on the county board. The youth will attend county board meetings to share their unique perspective and engage in county issues. They will not have voting privileges as they are not elected officials. However, their advisory vote will be taken into consideration, and noted in board minutes.
Grantsburg School representative Joshua Phillipps is shown to the right of county board Supervisor Donald Chell at the start of Phillipps’ first county board meeting, Thursday, Jan. 15.
Collin Tewalt (foreground), representing Siren School on the Burnett County Board of Supervisors, stood as the invocation was read and flag saluted Thursday morning, Jan. 15. In the background (L to R) are county clerk Wanda Hinrichs, county board chair Phil Lindeman, county administrator Candace Fitzgerald and county board vice chair Ed Peterson. – Photos by Nancy Jappe unless otherwise noted Engaging youth in governance has many benefits. As youth become stakeholders in their communities, they bring perspectives, knowledge and relationships that lead to better decisions and, therefore, better communities. They provide a voice in decisions that affect them and their peers. Youth learn citizenship skills such as understanding how decisions are made, and how to organize, plan and communicate. Overall, our civil society is strengthened when youth become informed and thoughtful citizens. Young people with skills, knowledge, commitment and experience can reflect upon the common good, become full members of their communities and take political action. For more information on this program or to submit an application for next term, contact Mary Pardee, UWExtension Youth Development Educator, at mary.pardee@ces.uwex.edu or call 715-349-2151. – Information submitted
Burnett County Restorative Justice receives donation from CCW group
Lisa Johnson, director of programming at Burnett County Restorative Justice, accepted a donation for $1,000 from Ann Crandall, president of the Council of Catholic Women group from the St. John the Baptist and Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic parishes. This donation will be used to purchase necessary items to continue their work of empowering the community to help victims heal and offenders change. - Special photo
Brittany Flatten from Webster High School was elected to the position of county treasurer during her time at Badger Girls State last summer. She was excited to be attending her first County Board of Burnett Supervisors meeting last week. “This is real,” she said, a big smile lighting her face.
Representatives of Burnett County youth on the county board of supervisors are (L to R) front row: Michelle Lund, Brittany Flatten and Elizabeth Otto. Back row: Joshua Phillipps and Collin Tewalt. – Photo submitted
State budget woes delay family care NORTHWEST WISCONSIN - The Wisconsin Department of Health Services has notified NorthernBridges of a two-month delay in the expansion of Family Care to the 11 counties of the Northwest Long-Term Care District due to the state budget deficit. The March 1 target date to begin enrolling elderly and disabled adults into Family Care, a long-term care program to foster quality of life through independence and living in the community instead of in nursing homes, has been pushed back to May 1. The state faces a projected $346.2 million deficit in the current fiscal year and a potential $5.4 billion deficit on June 30, 2011. Revenue collections are expected to continue to decline until fiscal year 2010-11, according to Department of Administration Secretary Michael Morgan. Due to the sober financial situation, state officials are slowing down the process of family care expansion and taking a prudent approach to make this important initiative sustainable. The delay will allow for some financial savings for the state. It also will give more time for NorthernBridges, the managed care organization delivering family services in Northwest Wisconsin, to prepare to open for business on May 1. “It’s unfortunate that those waiting for family care services will have to wait another two months,” said John T. McMahon, NorthernBridges CEO. “For NorthernBridges and providers that we contract with to serve our members, it
will just mean adjustments to our planning schedules. We will continue to hire and train staff, and we’ll use the extra time to fine tune our care management, financial and IT systems.” State officials indicated their high regard for the work NorthernBridges has done so far in preparing to provide family care. The state has made a significant investment to the expansion of family care in Northwest Wisconsin and is, “Absolutely committed and prepared to continue planning with NorthernBridges to begin family care enrollment starting May 1,” according to Sinikka Santala, DHS long-term care administrator, when addressing the NorthernBridges Board of Directors by telephone on Tuesday, Jan. 6. Gov. Jim Doyle also continues to strongly express his support for family care expansion throughout the state. Maintaining the planning and implementation momentum created by NorthernBridges is extremely important to the state and to the NorthernBridges Board of Directors. Both parties agree it is imperative to keep planning on track with the goal of family care enrollment starting May 1. More information on NorthernBridges and family care in Northwest Wisconsin can be found at www.nwfamilycare.com. The public is also welcome to board meetings held the first Monday of every month at the Ramada Inn in Hayward at 9 a.m. - from NorthernBridges
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Three people arrested for deer killing
WAUPACA - Three people from Weyauwega have been arrested for allegedly using their snowmobiles to kill four deer and badly maim another. Department of Natural Resources Warden Byron Goetsch says the investigation is still ongoing, but there are signs the three suspects deliberately targeted the deer. Goetsch says he hopes the arrests and
prosecution deter other people from doing something similar. No charges have been filed yet, but Goetsch says the charges could include felonies. Goetsch says the criminal case does reflect on typical snowmobilers in Waupaca County or anywhere else in Wisconsin. - Wisconsin Public Radio (Chuck Quirmbach)
Gray wolf delisted, with restrictions
STATEWIDE - The gray wolf in Wisconsin, Minnesota and Michigan has been taken off the federal endangered species list again. But no wolf kills will be allowed for at least another month. A federal court ruling last fall put the gray wolf back on the endangered species list. But the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, in the last days of the Bush administration, has decided the wolf population in the Western Great Lakes Region is doing well enough. Wisconsin Department of Natural
Resources wolf expert Adrian Wydeven says it will be good to again have the option to euthanize wolves that kill livestock and pets. On the other hand, Howard Goldman of the U.S. Humane Society says he hopes the Obama White House reverses the decision. If not, animal rights groups like his may take legal action. The DNR says no killing of problem wolves is allowed in Wisconsin until 30 days after the new federal delisting is published. - Wisconsin Public Radio (Chuck Quirmbach)
Brisk Area schools were closed when temperatures hit a low of minus 21 on Thursday, Jan. 15, and minus 32 on Friday, Jan. 16. The record high was 52 degrees in 1981, and the record low was minus 43 the following year in 1982. — Photo by Larry Samson
Obama inauguration
These historic photos of the inauguration of Barack Obama were taken by Ann Horton, who had a seat behind the swearing-in podium on the steps of the nation’s Capitol, Tuesday. Above, Obama gives his inaugural speech. Below, workers clean and inspect the podium hours before the event, right, President Obama pauses to talk with one of his daughters and, far right, the view down the mall to the Washington Monument and the Lincoln Memorial. - Photos by Ann Horton, courtesy office of Congressman Dave Obey
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C ouple k ept the law in Burnett County by Jack Koblas BURNETT COUNTY - So what do an on again, off again sheriff in Grantsburg, who served as deputy under his wife every two years, and a funeral director/hardware store dealer and sometimes deputy sheriff in Webster have to do with Western lawmen legends of the Old West? Throw in an ordinary housewife and the question seems even more ludicrous. Heroes emerge, however, in all shapes, sizes, places, and genders, and Burnett County is not without its own legendary figures. Wisconsin began electing women sheriffs in 1924, when Burnett County's Hannah C. Saunders replaced the outgoing sheriff, her husband, Charles. Hannah Saunders' election assured that someone from her family would continue in the sheriff's position despite limits on successive terms. Her run was based on a division of labor common in sheriffs' offices, where wives assisted their husbands with the nonpolicing aspects of the position. From 1848 until the 1960s, Wisconsin law stated that no sheriff could hold office indefinitely. This constitutional provision was intended to prevent too much power from concentrating in the hands of any one person. To get around the law, local sheriffs often appointed undersheriffs to assist them, and these pairs would flip-flop terms. This way, candidates assured voters an experienced team of county law enforcement officers while guaranteeing themselves perpetual employment. Hannah Saunders made it clear she was running in her husband's place and that he would make most, if not all, of the decisions the role required. Though no wrongdoing was involved, Hannah held the sheriff's badge, but Charles served as her undersheriff, an appointed position. After her term he ran for sheriff again, was re-elected for the 1927–1928 term, and was followed by Hannah in 1929–1930. In April 1929, during Hannah's second term, the law changed so that sheriffs could serve two consecutive two-year terms; Charles ran again at the end of 1930 and served two consecutive terms from January 1931 through 1934. For more than a decade, a Saunders wore the sheriff's badge in Burnett County. Although Hannah was the only woman running for sheriff in Wisconsin in 1924, she was not the state's only female candidate. Upon her election she became one of the first four women elected to countywide office that year. Two years later voters elected three more female sheriffs. This pattern—wives running to replace their husbands—followed two years later by the men running again soon became entrenched. By 1932, Burnett County, as well as most of Wisconsin had become a hotbed of activity for some of the nation's deadliest gangsters. As dozens of hoodlums
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Hannah and Charles Saunders (standing in center) shared the duties of sheriff of Burnett County in the late 1920s and early 1930s. They are shown with Hannah’s brother (left) and deputy sheriff Oscar Broberg (right) and tools confiscated following the burglary of a hardware store in Webster. Special photos poured into safe haven St. Paul, Minn., from Chicago, northern Wisconsin was the logical place to go for both relaxation and mayhem. Public enemies were old hat to Saunders. One of his re-election flyers boasted, "The ability of Charles H. Saunders to handle present conditions has been demonstrated by his fearless and efficient manner in handling the larceny, burglary, and crime wave that is sweeping the county and state." Saunders and Deputy Sheriff Oscar Broberg dashed out to Lake Fremstad in late April 1932 following a report that a corpse had been sighted floating in the lake. The year was very dry and the lake was more mud than water. Deputy Broberg, who was first on the
scene, put on hip waders and walked through the mud, finding the totally nude body had been shot five times in the right side at close range. The moustache had been partially severed and left hanging. A blood-stained woman's glove was discovered not far from the body. The bloated corpse was that of Arthur W. Dunlop, second husband of Gangster Queen Kate "Ma" Barker. Dunlop had developed a habit of talking too much while Ma and her boys were residing in West St. Paul and was murdered at Lake Fremstad by Fred Barker and Alvin Karpis. Lawmen Broberg and Saunders worked on the case and were ready to arrest the big name gangsters should they return to Burnett County. At noon on Friday, July 8, 1932, three
gangsters robbed a bank in Cameron, Barron County, after parking their coupe a block away and walking to the building. While one of the robbers stood guard outside, the other two entered the bank, pointed their guns at the cashier, and demanded he turn over the cash. C. H. Museus, chairman of the Barron County Board and a bank officer, came into the bank saw what was transpiring, and rushed out to spread the alarm. As the bandits fled with less than a hundred dollars, Floyd Prill, a machine shop owner, fired a rifle at them, killing one of the men. The remaining two sped out of town with a posse close on their trail, but managed to elude their pursuers by abandoning their car in Dresser Junction and commandeering an ice cream truck from the local creamery. Five days later, however, lawmen Broberg, Saunders, and Danbury Deputy Sheriff Clifford Dietz surprised the two robbers, known as Clark and Richardson, in a car outside their Staples Lake hideout near Danbury, and ordered them to halt. The suspects answered with a fusillade of bullets and the three officers returned fire. Following what was described as "one of the most spectacular gun battles in upper Wisconsin annals," both gangsters were slain. Clark, who was driving, was found slumped over the steering wheel, with Richardson dead at his side. The relentless Broberg, Saunders and Dietz had pummeled the small sedan with 37 bullets. With the outbreak of World War II, criminal activity decreased in the Burnett County area. "Websterites" were still suspicious of anything out of the ordinary, such as a mysterious Cadillac that came and went from the Shangri-la cabin at Yellow Lake, north of Webster on Hwy. 35 and CTH U, but the team of Broberg and Saunders had made a strong statement to the criminal element. And they didn't need Doc Holliday to enforce it.
A Superior newspaper ran a photo of the scene near Danbury where "one of the most spectacular gun battles in upper Wisconsin annals," took place.
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Frederic to hold Winter Fun Day on Jan. 31 by Brenda Sommerfeld FREDERIC – A Frederic Chamber of Commerce sponsored Winter Fun Day will be held in the village of Frederic on Saturday, Jan. 31. An ice-fishing contest, an indoor garage sale, a snow-sculpture contest, frozen minigolf, ice-skating, and cross-country skiing are activities available around town throughout the day. The Frederic varsity softball team will be hosting their annual Coon Lake Classic ice-fishing contest from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Registration begins at 9 a.m. and all proceeds will go to the softball and baseball teams. With over 100 competitors, last year’s contest raised $1,500 for the softball team’s new uniforms. Other events at Coon Lake Park will be frozen minigolf, cross-country skiing and a snow sculpture contest. People will have the chance to take a swing at frozen minigolf on the south end of Coon Lake throughout the icefishing contest. It too will run from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. The cost will be $2 to play nine holes of golf through obstacles on the ice. On the ninth hole, people who keep their ball within the circle (known as the green), will get their name put into a drawing. In Coon Lake Park, Friends of the Pool organization is hosting a snow-sculpture contest. It is also being held during the ice-fishing contest. The contest will run
The Frederic ice rink is open to the public daily from 8 a.m. until 10 p.m. Admission is free and skates are available for use. The Frederic elementary children have been skating on the rink during their physical education class. It was the kindergarteners first time skating on Tuesday, Jan. 18 when this picture was taken. Pictured are Seth Haaf (L) and Dawson Simon. – Photo by Brenda Sommerfeld from 1 to 3 p.m. Registration is $10 per team to be paid at the event. All teams must register by Wednesday, Jan. 28. To register call Erin Hansford at 715-5290913. Teams may be made up of any number
and all ages of people. Each team will be given a pile of snow that they will have two hours to transform into their own masterpiece. There are no restrictions on what can be made. Paint, accessories, hats, etc. may all be used. The Frederic
Royalty will be judging the contest. First place will be given during a pizza party at Bean's Country Griddle after the contest. Cross-country skiing is available all day on the Coon Lake Trail and Trade River Trail. If you are interested in learning how to cross-country ski before the Winter Fun Day, Ian Karl is giving lessons on Saturday, Jan. 24, at 10 a.m. for classic and 1:30 p.m. for skate skiing. The lessons will be on Coon Lake Trail which is on the southeast end of Coon Lake. The cost is $7 per person. For more information contact the Frederic Community Ed. Ice-skating is available at the Frederic Ice Rink on Jan. 31 from 8 a.m. until 10 p.m. The rink is free admission and has both figure and hockey skates available for people to borrow. The rink is open every day from 8 a.m. until 10 p.m. and can be rented for special occasions. The only indoor event is a garage sale. The garage sale will be held from 8 a.m. until 3 p.m. in the Frederic Elementary School. All proceeds from the sale will go for the Frederic band and choir’s trip to Florida in April. Item donations are being taken at the Pilgrim Lutheran Church up until noon on Friday, Jan. 30. All items not sold during the sale will be brought to the Rice Lake Goodwill.
WITC-Rice Lake opens new Health Education Center RICE LAKE - Through a partnership with Marshfield Clinic, Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College has opened a new Health Education Center in the former Marshfield Clinic building on North Main Street in Rice Lake. Almost 6000 square feet of the second floor was remodeled into classrooms, office space, computer labs and exam rooms. The dean of Allied Health, Mary Ann Pebler, now has her office there, along with some of the faculty. About 100 full-time and 200 part-time students in the associate degree nursing, nursing assistant and medical assistant programs will receive their core class instruction at the HEC, some during the day and some at night. They will still attend general education courses on the main campus. Because there was a need for a oneyear medical assistant program in Rice Lake, and space for it on the Rice Lake campus was in short supply, Craig Fowler, WITC-Rice Lake administrator, and Pebler started looking around the area for a suitable building. Talks began about a year ago with Jolene Anderson, Marshfield Clinic Indianhead Center manager, about the possibility of utiliz-
Al Winkelhake and Mike Turner of Main Street Sign installed a sign on the new WITC-Rice Lake Health Education Center. ing their soon-to-be vacant building. There was an agreement to make it work for the benefit of both institutions and the remodeling of the building started last fall. Anderson called it an “ideal partnership” in providing a local, highly trained workforce in the health care fields. There was excitement all around when students attended an open house and toured the new facility on Jan. 13, the day before classes were to begin. There was still a lot of work to be done, computers to install and furniture to move in, but
An open house was held on Jan. 13 for students who would be attending classes in the new WITC-Rice Lake Health Education Center. Pictured (L to R): Jeanette Boissy, Frederic; Tricia Ebert, Dallas; Pam Ambroz, Rice Lake and Donna Corum, Chetek. – Special photos classes started on schedule. An official open house of the new WITC-Rice Lake Health Education Center will be scheduled for the public to inspect the new facility and see for themselves what a great benefit it is for the community. WITC serves the educational and career needs of more than 30,000 residents of northwestern Wisconsin each year. As one of four campuses in the district,
WITC-Rice Lake offers career-focused associate degree programs, technical diplomas, customized training, and a wide array of courses for personal or career enrichment. WITC is a member of Wisconsin Technical College System. For more information, call 800-243-WITC or log onto www.witc.edu. - from WITC
Wheel s for Makayla update by Tammi Milberg ST. CROIX FALLS–A big surprise was in store for 13-year-old Makayla Langer, St. Croix Falls, on the evening of a fundraiser for a scooter for her. Makayla has dwarfism and is able to get around more easily with the help of a motorized scooter. She has one at the school for her use, but when she goes places with a lot of walking involved, like a mall, she was reduced to riding in a stroller pushed by her mother. Friends of Makayla’s family decided she should have a scooter for her own use outside of school. One of those good friends of the family was Sue Johnson. Sue and Joe Johnson helped organize the fundraiser for Makayla, which took place at the elementary school cafetorium in St. Croix Falls Jan. 14. The event was a talent show. Many funds were raised and checks are still coming in, and Johnson said
there is enough raised for the ical Lutheran Church in Tayscooter. But, there was one lors Falls, Minn. He sugfinal act in the talent show last gested to the Johnsons and Wednesday night that no one Michelle Lynch, who were in was expecting. Makayla was charge of lining up the perasked to come up on stage and forming acts for the talent thank everyone for coming. show fundraiser, if there was She never got that far because a way to get the scooter bewhen she got up on stage, the fore the funds were raised curtain was pulled away and and present it that night. a scooter with a silver bow on Sue Johnson said she called it appeared behind Makayla. the company Reliant Rehab She had gotten her scooter in Eau Claire and talked Makayla Langer right there. with a representative. They “She was so surprised,” said took her word that they Makayla’s mother, Gayle could raise the funds and Langer. “It was such a good night and pay for the scooter and met her in Turtle everyone had such a good time.” Lake on Monday, Jan. 12, with the Sue Johnson said that while it was her scooter. goal to get Makayla a scooter of her own, “Joe and I took it to our house and it was the pastor of her church, the Rev. charged it up and brought it to the school Mark Woeltge, who had the idea to get before the talent show Wednesday,” the scooter ahead of time. Johnson said. “Only a few people knew Woeltge is the pastor of First Evangel- what was going on because you can’t
hide something like that, but it was really a surprise for Makayla. She was thrilled to get a scooter and know she could take it home right away.” Makayla’s mother said the scooter is at home and with a few modifications that will be made in the coming weeks, she will be able to motor around and be more independent. Johnson said that the fundraiser was a success and that the audience and performers all had a great time. Johnson said the church has already agreed to plan another fundraiser next year and donate the proceeds to a local cause in need. “We have started something wonderful,” said Johnson. “I’m so glad we could do this for Makayla and to know that we have the support to do this for other people who are in need. I am thankful for the supportive congregation we have and support of the community.”
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A dog named Boda
Writer’s Corner
by Brenda Mayer Boda was a black cocker spaniel purchased by my parents four years before I was born. She was the baby of the family and got all the attention and thus, when I was born, she was not real fond of me. However, I loved her and have many memories of a wonderful dog. Boda was well traveled as in the 1950s we took many vacations across the country and she went along. There were always two containers of good Wisconsin water in the back seat that had to be rationed through the west as there was sulfur in the water and dad did not want us or Boda to get sick. Boda saw more of this country than many humans and traveled to Yellowstone, the Black Hills, Canada and south Florida. She stayed in housekeeping cabins and Best Western motels and was welcome at both. At home she was well trained by my dad and he was quite proud of the things she could do. His favorite trick, to impress a guest, would be to say, “Boda, go and get
my slippers and remember that I want the right foot slipper first.” Off she would trot to the bedroom to find the slipper and of course she had the right one. He had lined them up ahead of time and she just picked the first one lying there. He fooled some of our friends but I’m sure many figured it all out. Another rather neat thing he would do would be to go to work at the post office and take her part way and then go into my aunt’s grocery store and get a package of meat for supper and send her on home with it. My mother would be at the end of the street watching and it is amazing that she made it home, never got hit by a car, and no other dog took the meat. That was rather unbelievable even to me, and yet I saw it happen many times. She, like many dogs, had a fear of fireworks and one
Northwest Regional Writers
PoCo Penners
The Northwest Regional Writers meet at 1 p.m. the second Friday of the month either in Frederic or Grantsburg. Call Mary Jacobson at 715-3492761 for more information about the organization.
The PoCo Penners meet the second Friday of the month at 2 p.m. at the county boardroom in the government center in Balsam Lake. Contact Brenda Mayer at 715-485-3571 or Iris Holm 715294-3174 for more information. - submitted
Fourth of July night, she got out and ran. My dad and his best friend went out looking and found her down near my grandmother’s home in some bushes. They just happed to go the right direction, or maybe he figured she might head that way. At any rate, we were all happy to see her again. The worst disaster that she had happed up on the Flambeau River at what is called Little Falls. She was following my dad on the rocks and fell in. She never was on a leash as she stayed by my dad all the time. He ran upstream and got across the water, went just above the falls and managed to catch her when she came down the river. He threw her across the falls and John, his best friend, caught her. I do think that was the last time she wandered around without a leash in dangerous places. When I was in the third grade, she stole the show in the Christmas program at school as I was Old Mother Hubbard and she was my dog. It took a bit of talking on my part to convince the teacher to let me have a real animal in the show. All went well until my mother either said something to someone or laughed and that left me rather high and dry. She ran for my mother and there she stayed and left me alone. I thought up something silly and rather quickly and survived my stage debut but I never forgot it. Boda lived to be about 15 years old and when she died it was heartbreaking to all of us. I have pictures of her on various outings, including the park over at Taylors Falls and there she is on a leash. I also have the memories of a smart dog that gave us joy each day of her life.
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Burnett County launches new Web site to start the new year SIREN - The Burnett County Development Association and the county of Burnett have partnered to develop a major redesign of www.burnettcounty.com. The purpose of the redesign was to increase the aesthetics of the site, improve the functionality for customers and to better utilize the site as an economic development tool. Users of the site will notice right away the warm colors, beautiful design and ease of navigation. The government section has new information to assist customers needing answers to the many services provided at the government center. A set of frequently asked questions have been developed for each department as well as a “How do I…”
tool. Citizens will have increased access to government meeting information and community events through an integrated calendar tool. Agendas and minutes will be easily found through the new archive center. Departments wanting to communicate important programs and events can now publish media releases using a newsflash tool that users of the site will see as news and announcements. For the real tech savvy customer, he or she can stay in touch with government meetings through the RSS news feed. The Web site also features a strong economic development component. You can find listings of businesses for sale, job opportunities, space for lease and build-
ings/land for sale. Also on the site is a business and resource directory that lists business and nonprofit contact information including Web page links. Like the previous site, businesses and organizations can sponsor the site by purchasing ad banners through the Burnett County Development Association. The ad banners will be added to the site in the near future. The new Web site design was created by Civic Plus, an award-winning firm specializing in government and economic development Web sites. BurnettCounty.com was first developed in 1996.- with submitted information
Inflfluuenza is here; vaccine available through health department POLK COUNTY – Influenza has arrived in Polk County. This area typically experiences its flu season in January, February and sometimes through March. Influenza viruses hit hard and produce fever, muscle aches, weakness, cough and generally make people very ill. In children, the first symptoms of influenza may be severe headache, fever and nausea. It can last up to 10 day and in some groups who are more prone to complications, like the elderly or infants, it can cause pneumonia or make other existing conditions worse. If
a physician diagnoses influenza very soon after a person becomes ill, he/she may prescribe anti-viral medications that can decrease the severity and length of illness. The best way to prevent influenza is still to get the vaccine. It takes about two weeks to build up full immunity after a person gets vaccinated against influenza, so even though influenza has arrived, people who have not received the influenza vaccine still have time to get it. This includes infants over 6 months of age, children
Falls Chamber presents awards The 2008 Chamber of Commerce award winners were announced at the first joint meeting of the St. Croix Falls and Taylors Falls, Minn., Chambers of Commerce, on Thursday evening, Jan. 15. The Business of the Year award went to Taylors Falls Recreation/Wild Mountain. Shown are Amy Frischmon (L), vice president of Taylors Falls Recreation/Wild Mountain and Terri Schaefer (R), president of the Falls Chamber of Commerce. The annual awards event took place at the Dalles Restaurant where 76 chamber members from both sides of the river enjoyed a meal and celebrated the impending merger of the two chambers of commerce - recently named the Falls Chamber of Commerce. Seven awards were presented. New Business of the Year went to Grecco’s on the St. Croix. Renovation of the Year went to St. Croix Regional Medical Center. New Downtown Promotion of the Year went to Autumn Fest. William Sigafoos Community Volunteer of the Year went to the St. Croix Falls Library Fundraising Committee. Community Partner of the Year went to St. Croix Regional Medical Center. Rueben Olson Businessperson of the Year went to Wade Reddy, administrator, Good Samaritan Society – St. Croix Valley. Award nominees are annually selected by chamber members. - Special photo
and adults. Influenza vaccine for children ages 6 months through 18 years of age is free at the Polk County Health Department. For information on influenza or the influenza vaccine, please contact your local health care provider or the Polk County Health Department at 715-485-8500. – submitted
More trumpeter swans suffering from lead poisoning ANTIGO - Wisconsin’s trumpeter swans may be in trouble, judging from the number of poisoned birds showing up at one of the state’s wildlife rehabilitation centers. In a typical winter, Marge Gibson treats two or three swans for lead poisoning at the Raptor Education Group Rehabilitation Center in Antigo. But this year is different. Gibson has received12 critically ill swans from around Wisconsin in just the past month. Gibson says some of the birds have as many as 40 lead pellets in their digestive tracts. She says she’s never seen anything like it. Gibson thinks two years of drought have lowered lake and river levels to the point that foraging swans are dredging up lead that’s been inaccessible for decades. And because lead persists in the environment, she favors a ban on its use in hunting and fishing. Gibson says lead ammunition and fishing tackle also poison eagles and loons. As for trumpeter swans, she says Wisconsin may want to rethink taking them off the endangered species list this year. - Wisconsin Public Radio
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Hime Cohen
Collected by
by Stanley Selin Hime Cohen was a Russian immigrant whose family settled in St. Paul, Minn. He was a merchant who lived for several years in Burnett County and whose specialty was conducting sales of clothing, mainly in Grantsburg and sometimes in Trade Lake, Atlas and other towns in the surrounding area. He bought quantities of wholesale merchandise in St. Paul, and then resold it in this area at attractive prices. His store in Grantsburg was called Hime’s Place, which existed in the years between 1907 and 1911. At times, he conducted auction sales, acting as the auctioneer. In 1923, he purchased a store in Webster from his brother Philip. Another brother, Nathan Cohen, operated a store in Danbury. During this period, Hime ran large ads in the Grantsburg newspapers, promoting his “once-in-a-lifetime bargains,” and advising the public to take advantage of the sale before the merchandise was sold out. - submitted
Russ Hanson
River Road
Ramblings
Russ is researching Civil War history for a few weeks in balmy Mississippi. To pay for expenses, Margo has got a job picking cotton on the Old Natchez Trace. We visited Luka Springs, in northwestern Mississippi, where great-great uncle, 16year-old Alanson Beebe, got kicked in the back by a mule the morning of June 15, 1865, leading to his death Jan. 21, 1871. We found a mule that may be related to the culprit. – Photo by overseer Russ Hanson
Part of a Hime Cohen ad for a three-day sale of merchandise in Wm Norine’s store in Trade Lake. – From the 1911 Burnett County Sentinel
An ad at Christmastime for the end of 1910. – From the 1910 Burnett County Sentinel
Hime Cohen in a baseball uniform shown with Big Gust Anderson in a publicity photo. Big Gust was a Grantsburg policeman who stood 7 feet, 6 inches tall and weighed 320 pounds. – Photo courtesy of The Burnett County Sentinel and GAHS
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Dear God
(from the mouths of babes) Heaven has no dark time. – Jacob, age 6 If you watch me in church on Sunday, I’ll show you my new shoes. – Cathy, age 5 I think a lot more people would go to church if it were moved to Disneyland. – Lureen, age 9 Thank you for a baby brother, but what I prayed for Abrahamzon was a puppy. – Alex, age 6 Are there any devils on Earth? I think there may be one in my class. – Salina, age 10 I know that God loves everybody, but he never met my sister. – Arnold, age 6 God is clean. God’s clothes are white. That way he blends into the clouds. That’s why we can’t see him and we have to be good all the time because he might be standing right next to you. – Ryan, age 5 I think God wears all the love everyone gives him. – Nicole, age 12 There is a God because people need him. – Michael, age 9 (Printed in cartoons in Woman’s World)
Bernice
Behind the Signpost
Here on the farm Yes it’s cold outside, but the sun is warm shining through the dining room and kitchen windows. In fact, chocolate kisses on the dining room table started to melt before I rescued them and put them in the refrigerator. Molly, our springer spaniel, does not like the cold weather and throws herself against the outside door, telling us, “I want to come inside!” Then she finds a sunny spot on the floor and takes a nap. We wish she’d bark to come in or go out. She always depended on our beagle, Sammy, to bark for that, and now he is gone and Molly does not bark for either in or out. What do I do on a cold winter day? Sometimes I bake squash pies. With the proper spices, you’d think they were pumpkin. Sometimes I bake bread, or cinnamon rolls both comfort foods. My mother did not bake bread but she was good at doughnuts or lemon chiffon pies or icebox cookies or tarts made out of pie crust with jelly in the middle. Both my Swedish grandmother, Hilma Strom Hovery, and my German grandmother, Pauline Guenther Kreitz, made yeast breads. Everything from white,
whole wheat, rye, saffron, to cardomon. It skipped a generation and I inherited the bread baking gene. Thank goodness! Farming is never easy and it is harder in the winter. The tractors growl and don’t want to start. The milkhouse takes extra electricity as a heater has to be plugged in. Ice and snow are a constant battle. When my sons come inside, they bring lots of cold with them. Recently I’ve been waking up in the middle of the night. It’s the moonlight, bright as day. Do you remember the three-act play “Our Town,” when Emily and George are talking from her bedroom window to George’s window as they live next door to each other. Emily says, “Isn’t the moonlight terrible?” that is is when it wakes us up, making us think it’s already morning. Where? Where can a man buy a cap for his knee? Or a key for the lock of his hair? Can his eyes be called an academy because there are pupils there? In the crown of his head, what gems are found? Who travels the bridge of his nose? Can he use, when shingling the roof of his house, the nails on the ends of his toes? Can he sit in the shade of the palm of his hand… Or beat the drum in his ear? Does the calf on his leg, Eat the corn on his toe… If so, why not grow corn by the ear? Can the crook of his elbow, be sent to jail? If so, what will he do? How does he sharpen his should blade? I would like to know; wouldn’t you? (Note: The above came from a reader in Siren and I appreciate such contributions and try to use them when appropriate.) Fan mail is also appreciated. You make me smile when you comment, “I like your stories except when you write about rocks.” That person has probably spent a lifetime picking rocks in farm fields. Until next week, Bernice
Luck community to support graduate scholarships at lasagna supper and quilt rafflflee
Luck seniors give “thumbs up” for the community graduate scholarship raffle grand prize. Avid community supporter Donna Pedersen has hand sewn the top prize for many years. The popularity of the raffle remains strong as people purchase tickets to win the unique quilt, a bean bag chair or video rocker, or several local gift certificates. – Photo submitted LUCK – The annual Luck Graduate Scholarship fundraiser will be held on Friday, Jan. 30, from 5 – 7:30 p.m. The Luck School will be humming with activity as Luck hosts neighboring Frederic School at the doubleheader basketball games. The varsity girls and junior varsity boys teams will start their games in the two gyms at 6 p.m. The junior varsity girls and the varsity boys will follow at 7:30 p.m. Everyone is invited to follow the mouthwatering aromas of lasagna, garlic bread and salad to the Luck School cafeteria. Proceeds from this annual fundraiser are given as scholarships for each Luck senior who graduates and continues their education after high school. The meal is organized by Luck Community Ed, but it’s the sponsors and volunteers that make the event possible. Larsen Auto Centers and Bernick’s Pepsi Company sponsor the supper and beverages. Community Ed advisory board members, the senior class and their parents help serve at the meal and provide a selection of desserts. Tickets are $5 and only $3 for children ages 10 and younger. The raffle also raises money for scholarships. The grand prize this year is a handmade quilt given by Donna Pedersen. First prize is the choice of a bean bag chair or a video rocker (valued at $99) from Jensen Fur-
niture. Second through fifth prizes include a $35 gift certificate from Café Wren, $30 gift certificate from Countryside Cenex Co-op, $25 gift certificate from Natural Alternative Food Co-op, and a $25 gift certificate from Bird’s Nest Thrift Shoppe. Additional gift certificates from local businesses will also be raffled. Tickets are $1 each or 6 for $5. The drawing will be held on Friday, Jan. 30, during halftime of the varsity boys basketball game. Winners need not be present. The class of 2009 will be the 13th class to be offered these scholarships funded by the Luck community. Established in 1988 by Luck Community Education, the fund was created with the hopes that each and every future Luck High School graduate would receive a scholarship of at least $100 toward continuing their education. Scholarships have increased to $125 in recent years. There are more than 50 seniors graduating from Luck School this spring; this annual fundraiser is important for the ongoing success of the scholarships. If you need raffle tickets or have questions about the lasagna supper and quilt raffle, please call Amy Aguado at Luck Community Ed, 715-472-2152 ext. 103. - submitted
Do you remember ? Compiled by Bernice Abrahamzon
50 Years Ago Specials at Route’s Super Market, Frederic, included pork liver at 2 lbs. for 49¢, bananas at 2 lbs. for 25¢, grapefruit at 10 for 49¢, and Hunt’s catsup at 5 bottles for 89¢.-More and better farm buildings were in the 1959 outlook.-A Christmas party was held Dec. 30 at Webster Catholic Church.-A fire destroyed the home of Henry Nelson east of the May schoolhouse in the Clam Lake area.-Readers were reminded to send in Christmas seal money now.-Excise tax changes were effective the with new year.-St. Croix Falls residents were expecting flood damage payments.-”Tarzan’s Fight for Life” was playing at the D’Lux Theatre, Luck.-Butternut Dairy at Luck expected to pay $27,135 in refunds.-A new druggist at Olsen’s Drug in Frederic was Ed Brunner of Park Falls.-Les’s Store, South Siren, had specials on russet potatoes at $1.59, popcorn, white or yellow, at 5 lbs. for 59¢, small Korean shirts at $2.69, and large sheet blankets at $1.98.-Specials at Route’s Super Market included oranges at 33¢ dozen, cauliflower 29¢ a head, Sockeye salmon at 3 cans for $1.00, and grape jam at 4 jars for 69¢.-Dick’s Mobil Service had guaranteed used cars for sale.
40 Years Ago Mr. and Mrs. Maynard Anderson, proprietors of the Clover Farm Store in Frederic, announced that Clover Farm would now be affiliated with IGA.-The village of Frederic taxes should be paid at the Farmers State Bank, Frederic.-The Polk County Sno Rovers met at Wilson’s Resort, Bone Lake, on Jan. 9.-Civil Defense would train radiological monitors.-The Indianhead Gem and Mineral Club met at the Siren Fire Hall on Jan. 7, 1969.-Specials at the Frederic IGA included round steak at 89¢ lb., catsup at 19¢ bottle, Spry at 59¢ for a 2 lb. 10 oz. can, and celery at 19¢ stalk.-The entire West Sweden tax list was published in this newspaper.-Stop ‘n’ Swap at Taylors Falls offered the “best T.V. around,” Zenith, at $16.32 per month. It didn’t state how many months but it carried a 2-year warranty.-Special of the month at Our Own Hardware, Carlson Hardware in Frederic, was a set of four fruit spoons with serrated bowls and bamboo handles for 49¢ set.-A wedding shower was held for Mr. and Mrs. James Janssen (Eileen Hochstetler) on Jan. 14, at the home of the Wesley Hochstetlers.-The barn at the Eugene Rasmussen farm east of Indian Creek was a total loss on the last day of 1968. The residence was occupied by Mr. and Mrs. Spores.
20 Years Ago A 911 consultant began work for Polk County.Court-appointed attorneys will be paid more in 1989.-Justin Murphy, a student at Frederic K-3 Elementary School, took time during recess to try to clear snow from the ice rink.-Bernick’s Pepsi-Cola was the focus of Business of the Week in this newspaper.-Dr. Barclay Cram, ear, nose and throat specialist, was at the Frederic Municipal Hospital on Jan. 12 to see patients who signed up.-Obituaries included Marie Connor, Hazel Anderson and Alice Ostergren.Polk-Burnett Electric returned $525,000 to members.There was a bomb threat at Amery directed at the Am-Tec building.-An employee was suspected of starting Burnett Dairy fires.-New Burnett County plat books were on sale as 4-H celebrated its 75th year.-The person catching a tagged northern could win $15,000 or a truck in a fishing contest on Yellow Lake.-Holiday shopping among Danes included “Medister Polse” in an article written by Bernice Asper.-Winter looked good to Webster Forest Ranger, Phil Stromberg.-”Charlie’s Aunt” was the Grantsburg High School play performed Jan. 14 and 15.-An Eye-to-Eye feature focused on Jim Bucher, who spent
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TOWN TALK/COUNTRY CHATTER Webster Senior Center
866-4334 Brrrr! Another week like this and it wouldn’t take much encouragement for me to head out toward the sunny south and stay there until spring. Our congregate diner count was down on Tuesday but those who were there enjoyed Nicky’s meal of pork cutlets with mashed potatoes and gravy. Because it had started to snow, everyone left quickly and went home. As usual, by the time I got home, my car had collected quite a bit of “snirt” (snow and dirt) underneath and I had to park in the driveway and grab my push broom to knock it off the wheel wells and undercarriage so it wouldn’t end up on the garage floor. I really dislike the chloride gunk that ends up on the concrete. On Tuesday morning I took an unexpected day trip to Hudson on family business and didn’t get to the center to dine on the delicious roast beef being served, but Nicky was kind enough to save it and I picked it up later. It was 23 degrees below zero and the roads were snow covered and slippery. Quite a few vehicles were in the ditch. One angry man passed me on the right because he thought I wasn’t driving fast enough and he almost went in the ditch. I had a nice visit with granddaughters Jolene, Jaelynn and Leah Miller, and then returned home safely. Wednesday’s dime Bingo players had fun and enjoyed the refreshments furnished by Sharon Link. In the evening, some of our seniors were among the 17 hardy citizens who braved the chilling wind and freezing temperatures to show up for the Webster Village caucus held before the village board’s regular monthly meeting. It is good to have that many people interested in village business. The center was closed on Thursday for congregate dining because that is the day chosen as nutrition’s day off, but it would have been anyway because when the Webster schools are closed because of inclement weather, the nutrition site is closed too. It was 33 degrees below zero, and because of the subzero weather, the Webster Lioness monthly meeting was postponed to Thursday, Jan. 29. Our ladies who play cards on Thursday evening decided to cancel and the only men brave enough to venture out for pool were Dave Wardean, Gene Johnson and Harold Peterson. I woke up early Friday morning to find that the electricity went off at 3:03 a.m. and the house was freezing. I used my bedside flashlight to check the thermometer outdoors and it was still minus 30 degrees below zero. The electricity finally came on at 7:05 a.m., but I stayed snuggled under the covers until the house warmed up. I still
Hi, everybody! Blacky here from Humane Society of Burnett County. Heavens to Murgatroyd, I’m glad that last week’s arctic blast has gone away! No long walks, too many rawhides, and I chewed my most favorite ball into pieces. It’s crushed; I’m crushed. My mom started sticking my notso-favorite other toys in between my collar and my neck, just to distract me for a while. Those include the big, rubber “vegetables” that I choose to ignore, mostly. That was annoying enough, and YAPpenings then she had to draw attention to it by saying to my brothers, “Look! It’s Blacky with a side of peas!” or corn, or whatever. I’m glad they were all so amused. The cold is no picnic at the shelter, either. It is not easy trying to hastily clean kennels so the dogs don’t have to be outdoors for long. They like to get out and play, but it isn’t long before one frosty paw goes up, and then another, and then another. Before long, the play yard looks like the dogs have been playing a game of Statue Maker. We have more puppies in, too, and they can’t really be out at all when it is bitter cold outside. How much longer is winter going to take, anyway? I’m happy to announce that my big buddy, Ozzie, has found himself a new family to go and live with. Same for Bliss, one of the little black Lab strays. I ran into them at the vet last week after they went in to get snipped. Ozzie was raring to go, but Bliss was still pretty groggy from her surgery and was staggering around like she got into the liquor cabinet. A little bit of her tongue was even sticking out the side of her face, even though her mouth was closed. It was darn cute, and I know she wasn’t feeling too swell at the time, but at least she’ll never have to worry about contributing to the pet overpopulation problem. Every dog that gets adopted from the shelter is either spayed or neutered, and that cost is included as part of the adoption fee - in case you didn’t know. I have a few newcomers to tell you about this week. Eddy is a young, male beagle stray who was picked up in the Grantsburg area. He’s about 3, we think, and he’s a real nice dog. He is affectionate, minds well, and is generally pretty quiet. We haven’t heard him howl or bark. Lucy is a Lab/retriever mix who
Blacky Shelter
shiver thinking about it! School was closed again and, of course, the center and nutrition site was too. Jane Wardean was totally in shock when she opened up her water and sewer bill to find that it was listed as $4,008.18. After talking to the village clerk it was determined that it was due to a computer error, and she received a corrected one. Something like that would naturally spike a rise in anyone’s blood pressure, but she had a good laugh over it! Quite a few friends and family members attended the spaghetti dinner benefit held on Saturday afternoon and evening at the Siren Moose Lodge to raise funds for Laura (Sissy) Coulter. Anyone still wishing to donate to this fund can call 715-349-5266 for details. Theresa Gloege was happy to have family members at her home this weekend to help her celebrate her birthday, which was on Saturday. Happy Birthday Theresa! The Webster Lioness Club is having their annual Valentine’s Day buffet luncheon and free bingo/card party on Saturday, Feb. 14, from noon to 3 p.m., at the Webster Community Center. The meal will be served promptly at noon and the games to follow after. Don’t forget, ladies, that the Ravishing Rubies Red Hat Society will be having their next luncheon at noon on Tuesday, Jan. 27, at Zia Louise Restaurant in Webster. Mark your calendars if you haven’t done so already. AARP has scheduled tax aides assistance for senior citizens and people on limited income from 1 to 4 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 13 and 27; Friday, March 13 and 27; and Friday, April 10, at the Webster Senior Citizens Center. Seniors can call 715-866-5300 to eat first with the congregate diners at 11:30 a.m., and get your number for your place in line at the same time so that you have one of the earlier times for assistance. The Clover Community Church super adult group is inviting area people and their families to join them on a chartered paddleboat tour on the Taylors Falls River Queen on Thursday, Oct. 1. This trip will be a two-hour guided tour and the captain’s brunch that consists of freshly hand-carved ham, cheesy scrambled eggs, fresh summer fruits, hash brown potatoes, French toast, syrup, pasta salad, muffins, orange juice and coffee. Seating is limited to 130 people and over 55 people have already signed up. The total cost of the guided tour and meal is only $26 per person. Reservations can be made at any
came in with her three daughters, Abigail, Charlotte and Sally. Lucy was so skinny that you could see her frame, yet she still tried to feed her pups and do her best for them. She is a sweetheart, and her pups are adorable. Two of them look like snow Labs, with pink noses, and the third has more of a golden coat. They are about 3 months old. These pups were pretty shy when they first arrived, but now they’re settling in and have taken to chewing each other’s collars to shreds and acting like puppies should. They won’t be at the shelter for long; they look like Marley puppies, from that movie, and I suppose that will be the next dog-breed craze. Speaking of movies, there is another one that’s out called “Hotel for Dogs.” I learned that for every movie ticket purchased, the Pedigree company will make a donation to help shelter dogs, and that includes our shelter. That’s pretty cool! While I’m on the topic of donations, there are a couple of items that we are going to need at the shelter pretty soon. With more puppies in the mix, we could use some puppy food. Adult dog food, too. Oh, and dog treats, if I may be so bold to ask. During the time my furry pals are at the shelter, they are spoiled with lots of affection and treats. I don’t want them to think they’ve done something wrong if it happens that we ever run out of biscuits. That would be sad. If you don’t want to go to the store, you can always donate money, too. Or aluminum cans. Folks have been bringing us a lot of those lately, and we certainly appreciate it. Oh, by the way, if you read my column last week, you’ll recall a new dog I told you about - Isabella. Listed amongst her many talents was her ability to spit. That made me tilt my head and say, “Whaa...?” so I asked her. She informed me that when she has something icky in her mouth, she spits it out. Well, duh. Who doesn’t? If you gave me a brussels sprout, for example, that thing would hit the floor faster than you could say, “But it’s good for you!” That’s one kind of ball you won’t catch me chewing on anytime soon. Blech, they’re brutal! I think it is time for me to sign off for the week or I will have nightmares about vegetables. Don’t forget, you can have a look at all the available pets online on the shelter’s Web site listed below. Sorry, no action shots of any dogs spitting, just lots of cute faces. Have a great week, everyone, and I’ll see you here next time! HSBC is saving lives, one at a time. www.hsburnettcty.org 715-866-4096.
Mary Klar time by calling Terry or Judy Thorud at 320-384-7616. I have my name on the list, how about you? This sounds like a wonderful opportunity to view God’s beautiful handiwork, eat a delicious meal and enjoy great conversation. Our thoughts and prayers continue to go out for Jeannie Wicklund who is a patient at a hospital in Eau Claire; Alyce Foote is in Burnett Medical Center with pneumonia; Edna Schroeder who has been home sick with the flu; Donna Doriott is home sick with pneumonia; Paula Clement recovering from surgery; LeMoyn Gardner who is hospitalized; and Jeremy and Antone Gronski. Our prayers also go out to Sharon and Rohn Moretter and family in the recent passing of her mother. America has changed greatly from its early years to the present population made up of diverse cultures. It is said that we are a group of people who are dipped in chocolate, mocha and vanilla but, most important, that we are dipped in the blood of Jesus Christ. We need to learn how to share God’s love in such a melting pot. The Bible tells us to speak the truth in love, that we may “in all things grow up into Him who is the head – Christ. From Him the whole body, joined and knit together by what every joint supplies, according to the effective working by which every part does its share, causes growth of the body for the edifying of itself in love.” – Ephesians 4:15-16, (NKJV). The more Christ’s love grows in us, the more His love flows from us. “Open my eyes, Lord, to people around me, help me to see them as You do above; Give me the wisdom and strength to take action, so others may see the depth of Your love.”-Unknown. See you at the center!
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Karen Mangelsen
Word has been received of the death of Gene Williams of Bella Vista, Ark. Sympathy is extended to his niece and nephew, Judy Albee and Glen Albee, and other relatives. Gene was 84. Donna Hines, Lida Nordquist, Karen Mangelsen, Marlene Swearengen, Lorri McQuade, Beverly Brunclik and Ruth Rydberg were Tuesday afternoon guests of Judy Albee. They enjoyed a time of visiting and playing cards. Thursday evening Judy Albee visited Judy and Greg Leonard. Hank and Karen Mangelsen were Friday evening visitors of Jake, Holly, Hannah and Grace Mangelsen. Jan, Caleb and Hannah Schott visited Don and Lida Nordquist Saturday afternoon. Saturday visitors and dinner guests of Ronda and Maynard Mangelsen were Jean, Terry, Justine, Brin, Bria and Bryce Williamson, their friend, Marissa, and Stephanie, Daya and Jordan Lawrence. Dylan Longhenry visited in the afternoon. That evening Maynard and Ronda called on John and Diana Mangelsen. Saturday evening Lida Nordquist, Donna Hines and Karen and Hank Mangelsen enjoyed the music night at Siren UM Church. Several groups and individuals performed instrumental and vocal numbers throughout the evening. Coffee and desserts were provided also. A freewill offering was taken for the Siren UM Men’s Group for their missions projects. April, Dave, Patty and Mandy Close visited Hank and Karen Mangelsen Sunday afternoon. Don Schleiss and Judy Albee were Sunday supper guests of Beth and Garry Crosby.
Birth announcements Born at Burnett Medical Center:
A girl, Josie Hope Erickson, was born Jan. 13, 2009, to John and Amber Erickson, Grantsburg. She weighed 8 lbs., 3 oz. and was 19-3/4 inches long. Her siblings are Johnny and Aden. Grandparents are Ruth Glover and Joe Paquette and J.D. and Carolyn Glover, all of Grantsburg. Great-grandparents included Jim and Joyce Glover and Ted and Carolyn Berkland, all of Grantsburg. ••• A boy, Dylan Thomas Seeger, was born Jan. 14, 2009, to Nick and Missy Seeger of Grantsburg. Dylan weighed 8 lbs., 13 oz. and was 21-1/2 inches long. ••• Rob and Shannon Grindell of Roberts are please to announce the birth of their daughter, Reese Kelly, on Jan. 14, 2009, at Hudson hospital. She weighed 6 lbs., 13 oz., and was 19 inches long. Grandparents are John and Joan Grindell, and Bob and Kelly Carlson, all from Webster. – submitted ••• Jordan and Aneta Miller of Siren, are pleased to announce the birth of their son, Jack R., on Jan. 14, 2009. Jack weighed 7 lbs., 10 oz. and was 21 inches long. Grandparents are Debra Gerz, Chippewa Falls, and John Miller, Belvedere, Ill. Great-grandparent is Richard West, Schaumbine, Ill. •••
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TOWN TALK/COUNTRY CHATTER Frederic Senior Center Spades was played on Monday with the following winners: Shirley Sandquist in first place, Donald Danielson in second place, Jim Anderson in third place and Vi Luke in fourth place. Whist is played on Tuesdays. Even if the weather is cold, our seniors seem to get out and about. Wednesday Pokeno was played. Not a large group, but those here had fun together. Thursday night a few hardy card players had fun playing their favorite card games. Friday the Pokeno players stayed in. A couple of brave girls got out. The card table was busy, though. The coffee pot is always on. We enjoyed the treat that was brought. Saturday food and fellowship was enjoyed with a buffet dinner. Games, treats and fellowship was enjoyed in the afternoon. The morning coffee gang and pool players seem to get out. Cold weather doesn’t stop them having fellowship together. The best way to start the day is with laughter, the best way to end it is with more laughter.
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Siren
Bev Beckmark
The area’s kids got a few days of extra vacation last week as our temp and the wind chills dropped down into the dangerous zones. As a kid I can remember the days we got off because of bad weather, what a treat! I’m sure, however not always for our parents. It’s a much better way of handling bad weather than they did when children walked to school regardless of what the weather brought. A large group of employees from the Burnett Dairy Co-op enjoyed a winter party Saturday evening, Jan. 17, at Madden’s, with great food, prizes, dancing and karaoke. Sympathy to the families of Robert Oscar Reynolds Spafford, Dorothy C. Olson and Lyle E. Monty, who passed away on Jan. 1. The Family Resource Center in Siren is hosting a jungle adventure this Thursday, Jan. 22, from 6 to 7 p.m. This is a great event for a night project for the whole family to do together. For more info call 715-349-2922. Congratulations to elementary student Hannah Lemieux, middle-schooler Arron Johnson and high-schooler Elizabeth Otto for being chosen Siren Schools students of the week. Quite a few people enjoyed the concert, dessert and silent auction event put on by the Siren Methodist men’s group last Saturday evening. Barry and Mary Steward of Siren left home on Friday, Dec. 19, and headed for Savannah, Ga., on the first leg of their vacation of a lifetime. They left Georgia the first part of January and boarded a freighter and headed for Australia for a two-to-three-week trek throughout the country, seeing as much as they can. While they are away, daughter Petra and husband Tom and family are house-sitting and pet sitting.
St. Croix Falls Senior Center Since this was the coldest week of the winter so far, many of the activities were cancelled at the center. Thirty-five people did venture out on Tuesday for 500 cards and Dominos. Winners for cards were Roger Greenly, Mary Lou Lund, BreNel Ward, Audrey McNurlin and Marian Edler. Jean McIntyre, George Meixner and Ione Meixner were Domino champs. Thursday our monthly meeting and speaker were cancelled, but 11 card players enjoyed 500 in the evening. Don Benson, Carol Van Buskirk and Elroy Petzel were top winners. Friday, coverall Bingo winner was Mildred Lindberg. With the January thaw this weekend, our activities will hopefully pick up as the temps continue to rise. On Monday, we will be serving lunch to the Christian Womens’ Club. The January monthly meeting has been moved to this Thursday, Jan. 22. Potluck lunch is at 12:30 p.m. with a speaker from Amery talking on Alzheimer’s disease followed by the regular meeting. Other regular activities will be as scheduled. Stop by and check us out. Have fresh coffee and treats and pick up a new schedule of events.
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It was so cold last Wednesday that the United Methodist Women canceled their meeting, hoping to meet Sunday afternoon at 2 p.m. at the church instead. It turned out to be a good decision as there was a good turnout. Robin Peterson was hostess and served lunch. Alice Ford gave a message. Have you ever read the book “Call of the Wild” by Jack London? In last week’s Inter-County Leader it began running serially as the current Big Read. The copyright ran out after 50 years, so it is OK for it to be reprinted, and a chance for readers to read a real classic. The Clam Falls Township meeting was held last Wednesday at the town hall. Did you watch the President-elect Obama train trip on Saturday, from Philadelphia to Washington, D.C.? Histori-
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cally significant and held special meaning for those on board and for those watching its progress. Three guitarists, Brad Alden, Starr and Carl Warndahl, played a special number during Sunday’s worship service. Kara Alden provided coffee and treats after the service. By the time you read this week’s newspaper the inauguration will be over. Get-well wishes to Judy Mrudtt in Danbury, wishing her a good recovery. LaVonne Boyer celebrated her birthday last Monday. “A birthday is just the first day of another 365-day journey around the sun. Enjoy the trip.” Remember that, LaVonne, Ann Nelson and Bernice Abrahamzon.
Siren Senior Center There isn’t much news from our corner of the county this week. We are blaming it on the beastly cold weather; I think that is a good enough excuse. We have been trying to contact our lady from Feet First, but have struck zero. Her telephone has been disconnected and I have no idea what her name or address is. The best alternative that we can offer is to contact the Burnett County Government Center as they offer that service also and the cost is the same. They are also on a reservation system so you will have to make an appointment. The good news is, that in spite of the weather and school closings this week, CeCe has put in an appearance at the center and has provided meals on wheels to all of our home deliveries and also to the people that were brave enough to come and dine at the center. We also have to express gratitude to our fellows, Lou Jappe and Gerry Vogel, who delivered the dinners in the below-zero weather. In case some of you have noticed, the table near the craft room, which was cluttered with information that was to be shared amongst all of you, is clean. We are going to put all the reading material in the front hallway on the shelf where we think people should notice and be able to take copies if they want them. Winners at 500 this week were: Isabelle Schindler, Barb
Barb Munger
Munger, Sue Newberger, Anke Oleson and Darlene Groves. Winners at Spades were: Ralph Groves, Arvid Pearson, Sue Newberger, Marjorie Nyberg and Gerry Vogel. Remember, we play dime Bingo on Tuesday, 500 on Wednesday and Spades on Friday. All of the activities begin at 1 p.m. and everyone is welcome to come and join the activities. We would like express our gratitude to the Holiday Station for the donation of milk and a case of Rice Krispies. Thank you for thinking of us. Time to think about Dining at Five and CeCe has decided that she is going to have a roast beef dinner on Thursday, Feb. 5. If the signup sheet isn’t out, it will be shortly, so be sure and get your reservations in by calling 715-349-2845 or 715-349-7810. Speedy recovery to Clara Palomaki who had carpal tunnel surgery last week. I am happy to say that this didn’t deter her from coming out and playing cards. We were happy to provide her with a cardholder, as she isn’t able to use her hand. We will be working on our greeting cards next Tuesday, weather permitting, so come and join us at 9:30 a.m. Sign up for dinner and stay and play dime Bingo and make it a fun day. Stay healthy and warm.
Amery Senior Center by Susan Shachtman, assistant director
As I sit at my desk writing this column, I can’t help but think that Spring (at least according to the calendar) is only two months away! I don’t know about you, but I am really looking forward to temperatures above zero degrees! If you are getting cabin fever, we have lots of fun events to look forward to at Amery Centennial Hall/ Senior Center. Our next birthday party will take place on Thursday, Feb. 5, at 11:45 a.m. You don’t have to have a February birthday to attend. We also offer a free blood pressure clinic that day from 11 a.m. to noon. Following the meal at 12:30 p.m., there will be a seminar on Reverse Mortgages put on by Advisors Mortgage Group. If you are interested in attending the dinner, contact the center at 715-268-6605 by Tuesday, Feb. 3. The board and staff of the Amery Senior Center would like to extend our sincere gratitude to Amery Lions Club, Lincoln Township, AnchorBank and Bremer Bank for their generous donations to our Sustaining Partner Program. We appreciate the confidence you have placed in us. The very popular and successful Lodestone Antique Road Show will be returning to Centennial Hall on Sunday, Jan. 25, from 1 – 3 p.m. Larry and Linnea Phillipson and 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 Tuesday, 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 nonmembers. Stop by the senior center before Monday, 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 Sunday, March 15, at 2 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 & 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. If your hands are feeling dry from all of this cold weather, treat yourself to a free hand massage provided by Rachel Starbuck. Rachel is an Independent Mary Kay consultant and if you present your 2009 Senior Center membership card your hand massage will be free. The nonmember cost is $2. The date is Tuesday, Feb. 3, at 11:30 a.m., through the afternoon. Valentine’s gifts and other treats will be available for purchase. 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. The next meeting will take place on Monday, Jan. 26, at 1 p.m. Thanks to the Amery Lions Club for having their meeting at the senior center last week, Jeannie Thomas, Diane Beach, Melissa Beach and Carol Knopic for all their help, and Wendell and Ginny Anderson for hosting the 500 Card party with the help of Paul Seidel. Barb Johnson won first prize, Rich Hustad won second and Val and Paul Seidel won the door prize. The pool tournament winners were Mary Fisher in first, Carl Johnson in second, Paul Hartung in third and Art Butler in fourth place. The Wii bowling tournament winners were Mary Fisher in first, Jerry Fisher in second and Paul Seidel in third. Monday’s Bridge winners were Helen Magnuson in first and Deanne Sasselli in second. Wednesday’s Bridge winners were Maybelle Binkley in first, Judy Strobush in second and Georgia Mount in third place. Congratulations to all! Have a safe and wonderful week.
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TOWN TALK/COUNTRY CHATTER “Unable to afford” is a common reason for surrendering a pet to our humane society these days. It is the case for Fergie, our 2-year-old, spayed female husky. Fergie had been given to a gentleman by a neighbor who could no longer “afford” her and then again became “unaffordable” before he surrendered her to Arnell. She is looking for a home that will provide her with the love and exercise she needs. Fergie is an exceptionally loving husky. She thoroughly enjoys human attention and wants to be your best pal. She is sweet and smart. Fergie has a black-andwhite coat with a tan undercoat that is standard issue for a husky. She also has two blue eyes. She is a stunning dog. We have just finished up with kitten and cat season and are entering the slow time of year for cats entering the shelter. This is the one time of year we can take a deep breath and relax a little on the cat front. Cats still need our shelter and care, but the numbers are manageable as this is the only time of year that kittens aren’t born. When kitten season wanes, it seems that puppy season takes over. This is the time of year when it is difficult for people to find homes for unwanted litters of puppies born in the fall. The shelter takes in more puppies this time of year than any other and they usually come from the end of a driveway, the middle of the road or from the ditch. Fergie came to the shelter with her six puppies. Pairs of pups routinely appear out of nowhere. So far in 2009, we have taken in 14 puppies. Currently, Arnell has three puppies available for adoption. Two black and one brown with a black mask; all large breed. They are all adorable and ready to keep you busy through the winter. Also available in the dog kennel is Elvis. He is a 7-month-old Border collie mix,
neutered male that is one of the smartest dogs we have seen at the shelter. He has Border collie smarts and energy, with a short blackand-white coat. He settles down nicely for attention but he does enjoy a walk or task to do. He would excel with agility training and competition. We want to be able to say “Elvis has left the building.” Belle is a spayed female rat terrier mix. She has the perky personality of a terrier and is a nice size, standing at 12 inches and weighing 15 pounds. Belle has lived with and is good with children. She needs daily exercise to release her “inner terrier.” Belle has a short black coat and a long tail. Becca, the black Lab featured in last week’s article is still available, as is a gentle rabbit named Silver. Silver is a pet who was released into the wild to fend for herself. She came to the shelter as a stray who had been living on bird-feeder droppings. A kind woman held out the proverbial carrot and she hopped right over to her. In this way, she rescued Silver and brought her to the shelter on Jan. 2, making her our first animal of 2009. Stop by to visit the animals and our shelter. You never know where love will find you. Shelter hours: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday - Saturday. Arnell Memorial Humane Society 715 268-7387 or online: arnellhumane.org.
Arnell Humane Society Happy Tails
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Chamber welcomes new business
The Grantsburg Chamber of Commerce held its monthly meeting on Ja. 8 at Grantsburg’s new Asian restaurant, Little Cam Ranh Bay. About 20 members enjoyed some of the restaurant’s Vietnamese specialties for lunch before holding their business meeting. A ribbon-cutting ceremony to welcome new chamber members Long Vo and Tammy Tilleskjor (center) was held after the meeting. Also present for the photo were Long’s sister, Phuc Vo and brother, Tuan Vo. Chamber President Ronda Taber presented a plant to the couple welcoming them to the Grantsburg business community. Also present for the ribbon cutting were chamber members Georgianne Kleiss, Mark Dahlberg, Tod Griffith, Greg Peer, Gordy Lewis, Duke Tucker and Nicki Peterson. Little Cam Ranh Bay Restaurant is open for dining in or take-out orders Monday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. with daily lunch specials. – Photo by Priscilla Bauer
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. 406435 8Ltfc 50atfc
Wind milled During these many years, fringe groups of nature fakers have relentlessly campaigned to return our standard of living to the Stone Age. Currently, they are blocking the expansion of coal and nuclear energy. Their premise is the demise of Mother Earth due to too much carbon dioxide or the irradiation of the populace from a reactor meltdown. They will soon be advocating the banning of wood-burning stoves, outside boilers and campfires. All of the nonsense about manmade climate change has been given unprecedented credibility by the unscrupulous and naive. The entire scheme is bolstered by the false hypothesis that manmade carbon dioxide is responsible for global warming. The concentration of CO2 is essentially the same as it was 10,000 years ago (300-345 parts per million). Humans only occupy about 1 percent of the Earth’s surface. The temperature/climate fluctuates without any human intervention. Nuclear power essentially doesn’t produce any CO2, and no one has been irradiated from our domestic or military reactors (Chernobyl was improperly constructed and the Three Mile Island incident didn’t cause any casualties).
We need to work with what we know until viable alternatives come online. Instead of promoting or mandating unproven technology, we should be investing in power grids for new coal gasification and nuclear power generation. Wind and solar energy are dependent on the elements; if the wind doesn’t blow or the sun doesn’t shine your power could be interrupted. No one is discussing that the footprint of solar panels is nearly as big as the structure being powered. With a new power grid, coal power plants could be built on or near the coal fields like they do in North Dakota. No one is discussing the tremendous maintenance required by widely dispersed wind generators. T. Boone Pickens has a plan, but I think we’re getting wind milled.
Brooke Biedinger Irregular
Columnist
Interstate Park news Nature story time at Interstate Park ST. CROIX FALLS – A popular program for preschool children and their parents has started up again in January at Wisconsin Interstate Park. Thursdays at 10 a.m., January 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. Participants will spend time indoors and outdoors, weather permitting, so parents should dress their children accordingly. Music and wagon rides at the park Mark your calendars for a special Valentine’s Candlelight Night at Interstate Park on Saturday, Feb. 14, from 6-9 p.m. Join the Friends of Interstate Park and experience a Valentine’s evening by candlelight as hundreds of candles are lit to guide skiers, snowshoers and hikers on separate trails. Come when you can, ski
at your own pace on the Quarry CrossCountry Ski Trail. Snowshoers will discover the winter solitude of Lake O’ the Dalles (snowshoes are available for use free of charge for ages 6 and up). Hikers can enjoy a candlelit walk beside the St. Croix River. Or perhaps you would prefer a romantic ride in a horse-drawn wagon. Riders can hop aboard a wagon pulled by the horses of Victory Farms for a ride past river and lake. (Rides $4 per person, children under 5 free; tickets available for purchase at the event). Live music by The Harvesters, refreshments and warming fires are available at the trailheads near the Camp Interstate Shelter building. This is a Valentine’s Day event you won’t want to miss! Mark your calendar today and plan to attend Candlelight Night at the Park on Saturday, Feb. 14. Interstate Park is located in St. Croix Falls, on Hwy. 35 just one-half mile south of Hwy. 8. The event 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. Daily passes are $7 for residents or $10 for nonresidents. For more information about the event call 715-483-3747. - submitted
Birth announcements Born at Amery Regional Medical Center:
A girl, Lillian Joy Dietrich, born Dec. 10, 2008, to Wendy and Mark Dietrich, Amery. Lillian weighed 6 lbs., 8 oz. ••• A boy, Tanden Troy Ideker, born Dec. 15, 2008, to Roxanne Hall and Troy Ideker, Amery. Tanden weighed 6 lbs., 13.5 oz. ••• A boy, Jeremy William Meyer, born Dec. 19, 2008, to Sara Meyer, Clayton. Jeremy weighed 8 lbs., 15 oz. ••• A boy, Chayce Donavon Dosch, born Dec. 23, 2008, to Christine Voght and Cole Dosch, Amery. Chayce weighed 8 lbs., 14 oz. ••• A boy, Ethan John Wojchik, born Dec. 23, 2008, to Kimberly and Eric Wojchik, Amery. Ethan weighed 6 lbs., 11 oz. ••• A boy, Blake Wayne Melin, born Dec. 28, 2008, to Aren Gerich and Jamie Melin,
Luck. Blake weighed 8 lbs., 12.5 oz. ••• A girl, Presley Olivia Barbara Sarsland, born Dec. 29, 2008, to Cheri and Jeremy Sarsland, Amery. Presley weighed 9 lbs., 9 oz. ••• A boy, Wyatt Jon Durand, born Dec. 30, 2008, to Jennifer and Jon Durand, Clear Lake. Wyatt weighed 7 lbs., 2.5 oz. ••• A boy, Eldric John Alen, born Jan. 1, 2009, to Katie and Michael Alen, Balsam Lake. Eldric weighed 7 lbs., 7.5 oz. ••• A girl, Christine Samantha Bertsch, born Jan. 5, 2009, to Emily and Joshua Bertsch, Amery. Christine weighed 7 lbs., 10.5 oz. ••• A girl, Tianna Dawn Holldorf, born Jan. 7, 2009, to Teresa and Micha Holldorf. Tianna weighed 6 lbs., 15 oz. •••
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Good Samaritan Auxiliary celebrates 2008 achievements ST. CROIX FALLS - The Good Samaritan Society, St. Croix Valley Auxiliary, never walks away from a challenge. Their fundraising goal for 2008 was to raise enough money to purchase a wheelchair washer for the long-term care center. Their fundraising endeavors included the usual bake sales, ice cream social, art and craft sale, raffle, flag memorial and memory lights. The funniest fundraising escapade was the Rock-a-thon, where members dressed up in costumes and rocked on Main Street of St. Croix Falls. Thanks to the community and its generous support, the goal was met, the wheelchair washer was purchased, and is now in service at the center. – submitted by Ginger LaMotte
RIGHT: Good Samaritan Society members (L to R), front: Sandy Berg, Judy Carlson, Juanita Wente. Second row: Margie Thaemert and Mitzi Horsman. Third row: Bobbye Svitak, Donna Lindh, Birdie Johnson, Harriet Peterson and Annabel Lucken. Fourth row: Karla Jenkins, Marge Bystrom, Joan Stanze, Kathy Glunz and activity Director Georgeann Gore. – Special photo
Local food system development conference to be held in Spooner SPOONER — Farmers, food system entrepreneurs and local business and government leaders are encouraged to attend Building Our Local Food Economy: Nourishing Northern Wisconsin, a local food system development conference aimed at bringing community members together to explore the increasing demand for local and organic food and the opportunities for Sustainable Community Development in Northern Wisconsin. The 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. conference is scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 31, at the Cornerstone Christian Church in Spooner. The conference will begin with a presentation on the economic benefits of relocalizing our food economy. Participants
will hear from several northern Wisconsin business, government and institutional leaders who are working to source local food products. Presenters include representatives from Spooner Farm-toSchool, Spooner Market & Grill, Schmitz Economart, city of St. Croix Falls and Sacred Heart Hospital. A local foods buffet lunch, prepared by Spooner Market & Grill, will give participants an opportunity to network with others and exchange ideas about what is needed to support a more localized food economy. Regional farmers then will lead afternoon breakout sessions on extended-season growing, pastured poultry production and processing, and increasing your profits with value-added strate-
gies. A round table discussion will offer community members and leaders an opportunity to explore sustainable business and community development strategies. For a copy of the brochure and to register for the conference, please visit www.barron.uwc.edu/ce. Cost of the conference is $20 per person, which includes the local foods buffet lunch. Preregistration by Jan. 28 will qualify conference participants for several locally produced door prizes. For more information contact conference coordinator Tracey Mofle at UW-Barron County at 715-234-8176, ext. 5502 or tracey.mofle@uwc.edu. This conference is partially funded by a Continuing EDvantage Grant from the
Division of Continuing Education, Outreach and E-Learning, UW-Extension. Other sponsors include the University of Wisconsin-Barron County, Barron County Economic Development Corporation, the Midwest Organic and Sustainable Education Service, River Country Resource Conservation & Development Council, the Wisconsin Local Food Network, the Northwest Wisconsin Local Food Network, WestCAP, Barron, Burnett, Washburn and Sawyer counties UW-Extension, and the St. Croix Institute for Sustainable Community Development. — submitted
Free health seminar talks about the "silent killer" date with heart disease. Heart Disease: the Silent Killer is the topic of the next free health seminar at Osceola Medical Center, Tuesday, Feb. 3. It will look at the serious implica-
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open to the public. Registration is recommended by calling 715-294-4936.This is the fourth in a series of free health seminars sponsored by OMC. Upcoming seminars include a Travel Clinic March 3, Asthma and Allergies April 7 and Exploring Summer Safety May 5. - from OMC
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Polk County Library Hours Polk County Library Federation 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. The Polk County Library Federation is open Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Milltown Public Library 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. Osceola Public Library 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. St. Croix Falls Public Library 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. E-mail: scflibrary@ifls.lib.wi.us. Online: www.stcroixfallslibrary.org.
Centuria Public Library 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. Luck Public Library 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. Dresser Public Library Monday 9 a.m.–5 p.m., Tuesday noon–5 p.m., Thursday 10 a.m.–noon and 1–7 p.m., and Saturday 9 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Clear Lake Public Library 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 email at clearlakepl@ifls.lib.wi.us.
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Look forward to events sponsored by the Friends of the Library. They plan, along with the fundraising committee, a book sale/garage sale in the lower level of the Amery Area Public Library on March 6 and 7. We will be publishing a list of acceptable donations. We are accepting books, videos, magazines and DVDs. They are planning an Amery’s Got Talent Show on March 29, at the high school auditorium. If you have talent and would like to participate, let the library know or contact Marv Nevala. The Friends of the Library elected new officers: Jan Bergren, president; Meg Fleming, vice president, secretary, Wanda Johnson; and treasurer Sandy Steverner. Friends of the Library book group meets
on Monday, Feb. 9, to discuss “Plainsong,” by Kent Haruf. Pick up a copy at the circulation desk and join us at 7 p.m. Story time will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday mornings. Everyone is welcome for songs and stories. Otaku Club meets every Tuesday at 5 p.m. for teens and older who like, gaming, manga and anime. Check it out if you are a teen.
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.
Balsam Lake Public Library Book sale
Mark your calendars on Saturday, Feb. 21, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., for our midwinter book sale here at the library.
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.
Frederic Public Library The Frederic Library Board is looking for 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.
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. If you would like to become a Friend to the library, please ask a librarian for more information, or plan to attend the annual meeting. The library values its Friends!
Book and bake sale Feb. 12-14
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. Mate-
rials can be dropped off anytime during library open hours, and we can provide a receipt for the number of donated items. This is one of two large fundraiser book sales sponsored by the Friends each year, and the community support is appreciated.
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 wear your mittens.
The library is a drop-off site for the community food shelf
Please bring an item or two for the local food shelf when you visit the library – your donations will make you feel good and will help those in need.
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.
Nelson chosen as Barbershopper of the Year DRESSER - Mark Nelson was chosen as the Barbershopper of the Year at the annual awards night of the Indianhead Barbershop Chorus, held Jan. 17. The awards night, held at the Village Pizzaria, included installation of officers, Ladies Night and the annual supper. The master of ceremonies for the evening was Karl Wicklund. The top award for each year is the Barbershopper of the Year Award. This year it was presented by Director Steve Swenson, who was last year’s Barbershopper of the Year. Steve shared the top 10 reasons (listed below) why they picked this year’s Barbershopper of the Year. 10. He always comes to practice, even if a sane person would stay home in weather like this January. 9. He never argues with the director, even if the director is wrong. 8. He knows the director is never wrong. 7. He puts more money in the lunch fund than he takes out. 6. He always laughs at the president’s awful jokes. 5. He always thanks the chorus member who brings lunch, even if he doesn’t like pimento loaf and cream cheese sandwiches. 4. He does all the stage presence moves he is told to do, even if he feels like a dork when he does them. 3. He is willing to stand next to a baritone when he sings. 2. He is a whole lot nicer to the director than the director deserves. 1. He never looks down on the director, even if he is 6’ 7”. The Barbershopper of the Year is selected according to a point system and this year Nelson won. New officers installed Officers for 2009 were installed by Peter Jarnberg, vice president of the 10,000 Lakes division (Land O’ Lakes District of the Barbershop Harmony Society). They are: president, Archie
Mark Nelson of St. Croix Falls was chosen as the Barbershopper of the Year at the annual awards night of the Indianhead Barbershop Chorus, held Jan. 17. - Special photo Lessard; secretary/treasurer, Larry Fisk; VP marketing and public relations (bulletin and Web editor), Ken Mettler; VP music, Steve Osero; VP membership, Clint Gjerde; assistant music director, Karl Wicklund; music director, Steve Swenson; members at large, Larry Durand, Roger Johnson and Cliff Manwiller; Young Men in Harmony director, Jon Buss; sunshine (birthday/anniversary cards), LeRoy Brown; chapter historian, Gary Merchant and 2009 show chairman, Mark Nelson. At the end of the night the Out of Luck quartet sang “Zip-a-de-do-da” and all the Barbershoppers sang two love songs to the ladies. The ladies each went home with a gift from the chorus and some words of appreciation for all they do to make the Indianhead Chorus a success. - submitted
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Pioneer Memoirs This is the second installment of a publication of memoirs written in 1947 by Frederic pioneer Alice Dahlin Lund. The Leader is trying to locate a photo of the author. Those who may know of one are asked to contact the Leader at the-leader@centurytel.net or 715-327-4236. - Editor by Alice Dahlin Lund As I sit here with my handwork, my thoughts go back to my childhood and my home in the wild forest. I well remember one fall when the weather was cold enough to keep the doors closed. Many Indians often came to see us, but did not know how to get in the house. They walked around the house and stopped and looked in the windows, but were not able to figure out how to open the door. My father and mother laughed, but I was too young, at the time, to see any fun in it. After a little while, my father went and opened the door. He beckoned for them to come in. They did not need any coaxing! They came right in. There were so many of them, they filled the entire kitchen. They were interested in the cookstove and held their hands over it. Mother went over to show them how it worked. They talked between themselves and finally started to go out, so my father showed them how to open the door. The next time they came, they just walked right into the house, so my father told them to go out again. We went with them and motioned for them to take notice. Father knocked on the door and waited for someone to say, “Come in,” or to come and open the door. He got them pretty well trained, so they really knew enough to rap on the door when they came. I remember once when some braves came just as my mother was taking bread out of the oven. They looked at the bread and talked to each other, so mother cut some bread and gave it to them without butter or anything else to spread on it. They ate it and seemed very much pleased with it. She cut up almost two loaves for them. They did not
have any sort of an errand. They just made a social call. They left before they were through eating. The Indian women used to come and visit, bringing their paalong. pooses Mother very often made coffee for them. They could not talk to each other. They always seemed to enjoy the visit. Mother and our neighbor lady always returned their calls, and of course, we children always went along. We would go from one wigwam to the other, but we favored two families, so we spent more time at their places. Mother showed interest in their handwork, and also the way they did their cooking. One afternoon the women gave us a treat. One of them took a tin pan and a spoon and scoured it until it shown like new, and then washed the pan, filling it about half full of maple sugar and offered it to us. She pointed to the spoon and held up one finger meaning that it was all she had. We sat there a long time enjoying our treat, for sweets were not plentiful. We went to visit them when a papoose was sick. We called to see how it was. It was much better. The mother was preparing the evening meal. She had a kettle hanging over the fire filled with a big chunk of pork, rice and plenty of water. She kept stirring in it with a wooden ladle. I am sure it looked good to a hungry brave coming home from a hunt in the woods. The women was making bread also. She had a hole in the ground lined with rocks. This served as an oven. Filling it with wood, she made a fire to heat the rocks. She was heating some others at the same time. When the oven was hot, she swept out the cinders and put some of the bread dough in it, covering it with earth and putting the other rocks on top of that. Perhaps it is hard to believe, but
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when the baking time was up the bread was just as brown as if it had been baked in one of our own ovens. Mother and father went to see them to learn how to prepare a turtle for turtle soup. They cooked the soup once, but did not like it. The neighbors did not relish it either. I believe they had a little too much of other meat to bother. Speaking of turtles, I will tell you a little incident about a turtle and a an Indian named John Batiste, who came over to see my father, carrying something within the bosom of his shirt. It was somewhat difficulty to make each other understood, as they did not speak the same language. Father managed to ask him what he had inside of his shirt. In answer the Indian unbuttoned his shirt and pulled out a big turtle from there. He laid it on the doorstep, but it refused to lie still. He picked it up and laid it back down, on the hearth of the stove. It became hot for the turtle’s tail, so it stretched out its head as far as it could. The man grabbed its neck and pulled out his big, hunting knife. Well, I won’t say, but I think his family might have had turtle soup for supper. John Batiste had a daughter who married while they lived in our neighborhood, so he became a grandfather. You will hear more about him later, for my father visited him when he was dying. The early settlers had to depend almost entirely on their women for most of their material for clothing as they wove cloth as well as spinning yarn for scarves, mittens and stockings. For a long time, all the sewing was done by hand. It was fun to watch the Indian women trying to make yarn. We had a spinning wheel and also wool cards with which we carded wool, preparing it for spinning. One day, when the women came to see us, they thought they would like to learn how to card and spin. They did learn to do the carding, but when they tried to spin, it did not work so good, no matter how hard they tried. The wool, it seems, would not slip out of their fingers before they caught on to the twist of it, so they gave up trying. They had
Jack Frost Festival hits Spooner this weekend by Regan Kohler SPOONER – The eighth-annual Jack Frost Festival hits Spooner this weekend, with a new event, pond hockey. Saturday, Jan. 24, the festivities begin around 10 a.m. The ice-fishing contest on the Yellow River goes until 3 p.m., with prizes for the longest northern and panfish. To enter the contest, a raffle ticket must be purchased. Also beginning at 10 a.m. are the all-day free movies at the Palace Theatre, where people can bring in a donation for the food pantry and win a door prize. At 11 a.m., winter volleyball begins at the railroad courts, with a chance for teams to win cash prizes. The antique snowmobile show is in the event tent, which will be across from Tony’s Riverside, and winners receive best of show for any sleds made before the 1990s. The snowmobile show has a $5 entry fee. The first-annual pond hockey contest will be held on the ice next to Tony’s. The new event is for men ages 18 and above, and it is open division. The entry fee is
some good laughs anyway. The Indians liked to smoke. The women like to smoke as much as the braves did, but they had a substitute for tobacco. It was a shrub called Kinnikinic. They scraped bark off this shrub and dried it. They would fill up their pipes and smoke. We called this bark Indian tobacco. Not long ago, when listening to the radio, contestants on a quiz program were asked to define Kinnikinik, but not one of the contestants knew what it was. It amused me, for I know plenty about it. After the white people settled here more and more, some of them got tobacco seed and raised their own tobacco. They called this Homestead Tobacco. The Indians were wild with delight over this tobacco. The women were worse than any of the men at begging for it, and very often were angry when they did not receive any. Our family had no trouble with the Indians. In fact, I was more afraid of a tough lumberjack than Indian braves. I always played with Indian children when I was a child. After I grew up and married, they came to visit us. The Indians were really sympathetic. I recall once when my sister’s baby passed away, they came to offer sympathy, before the funeral. They petted her to express, as much as possible, how they felt. They could not speak English. We showed them the baby, and as they looked at it, large tears rolled down their cheeks. Really, this made us feel good too, as we appreciated their friendship more than any of you might think. There were four women and two or three Indian maidens. The oldest of the group beckoned to the others. They all knelt on their knees while the oldest women said a prayer. We all knelt also, as we knew what they meant, and we also knew they were sincere in their desire to comfort my sister in her grief.
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$100. The rib and chili contest will be back at Big Dick’s Buckhorn Bar, where patrons can sample the entries, and judges select their favorite spicy chili and ribs. Registration is at 11 a.m. Bar Olympics, a new event last year, begins at noon, with registration at 11:30 a.m. The Olympics begin at Kegler’s Pub & Pin, traveling to different taverns downtown. Games featured include pool, darts and cards. The popular turkey bowling begins at 11 a.m. as well, across from Tony’s. There will be raffles going on throughout the day, and games, with the minnow races beginning at 2 p.m. at the Buckhorn. Area merchants have their Blizzard of Sales, and there will be food booths at different events.The Jack Frost Fest is sponsored by the Spooner Area Chamber of Commerce. For more information, call 635-2168, or visit www.spoonerchamber.org.
Learn Czech language and culture RICE LAKE — WITC-Rice Lake will offer a course for those who are interested in learning some conversational Czech language and basic cultural customs of the Czech Republic and Rice Lake’s sister city, Zamberk. The courses will be on Mondays from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m., Feb. 16 through Mar. 30. Instructor Anna Ostenson resided in the Czech Republic with her parents from 1994-2002, returned to the U.S. to go to college, and recently completed a fivemonth teaching visit to the Czech Republic. The course will introduce students to cordial manners and
greetings, crucial traveling phrases, as well as a song and a dance. Cost for the course is $33.12 or $4 for seniors 62 and better. WITC-Rice Lake offers this Continuing Education course and many more, covering a large variety of topics, and held in many locations around Northwest Wisconsin. To get a complete list of courses or to register online, log on to witc.edu, and click on Classfinder. Or call 715-234-7082 or 800-243-9482, ext. 5409 or 5410 for more information. — from WITC
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Three-year-old Cameryn waits patiently as her father, Joe Kidder, baits her hook during the Shell Lake FFA Ice Fishing Contest last Saturday, and like the credit card commercial says, a day on the ice with your father … priceless. - Photo by Larry Samson
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St. Cloud State student participates in volunteer open house ST. CLOUD, Minn. – Natalie Gubrud, a sophomore at St. Cloud State University, participated in St. Cloud State’s Community Engagement Celebration Open House on Nov. 19. The event was hosted by St. Cloud State’s Service Learning Advisory Committee and Volunteer Connection. Gubrud was one of more than 90 students who participated in the event. Students were responsible for cre-
WITC-Rice Lake awards $10,000 in scholarships RICE LAKE — Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College-Rice Lake recently held a reception to award scholarships to 27 students, ranging in amounts from $200 to $500 to be used for their college expenses. The WITC Foundation, a nonprofit charitable organization, provides support to promote, develop and expand quality education and services of WITC, and encourages the success and achievement of students, faculty, staff and alumni. The foundation, established in 1978, awarded over $100,000 in scholarship monies districtwide in the past year. The WITC-Rice Lake scholarship recipients, followed by their program area and scholarship they received, are: Luck – Kaleb Harr, auto collision repair and refinishing, WITC Foundation. Spooner – Adam Pocernich, telecommunications, Student Senate Leadership. Webster – Ben O’Brien, auto collision repair and refinishing, WITC Foundation. WITC serves the educational and career needs of more than 28,000 residents of northwestern Wisconsin each year. As one of four campuses in the district, WITC-Rice Lake offers more than 30 one- and two-year programs, technical diplomas, customized training, and a wide array of courses for personal or career enrichment. For more information, call 800-243-WITC or log onto witc.edu. — from WITC
ating exhibits highlighting the volunteer, service-learning and field experience efforts in which they have taken part over the semester. Gubrud’s presentation covered her service-learning efforts with the Tri-County Humane Society. Gubrud is the daughter of Jill and Lan Gubrud of Luck. She is a communication studies major and is in her second year of school.
Volunteer Connection at St. Cloud State has created partnerships with approximately 100 local organizations, businesses, service providers and the community to help students develop civic responsibility and leadership skills through service. For more information, contact Volunteer Connection at 320-308-3898 or visit www.stcloudstate.edu/volunteer. – Submitted
Luck students participate in FFA speaking contest Ten Luck students competed in an FFA speaking contest at Maple Northwestern High School on Monday, Jan. 19. They are (L to R) front row: Jade Schallenberger, Colton Branville and Isaiah Tretsven. Middle row: Kayla Karl, A u s h l e a n a Branville, Neal Mellon and Summer Johnson. Back row: Kasey Johnson, Jeff Holmes and Karie Bartlett. The advisor for the Luck branch of the FFA is Tom Wesle. – Photo by Lori Nelson
Luck N.H.S. holds induction ceremony Retired high school English teacher Barbara Petersen was the keynote speaker at the induction ceremony of Luck’s National Honor Society. On Monday, Jan. 19, she addressed the returning and incoming members of Luck’s Nation Honor Society and the assembled parents, family and faculty members. She shared her personal experiences of becoming an N.H.S. member and reminded everyone that being a part of the National Honor Society is a privilege and not a right. She also stressed the importance of each of the four characteristics of an N.H.S. member – scholarship, leadership, character and service. She noted that N.H.S. members need more than just good grades; they need to demonstrate active or passive leadership, service in the school and in the community, and good character and morals. – Photos submitted
The 2008-09 Luck Chapter of the National Honor Society – front row (L to R): Samantha Fenning, Mary Maiden Mueller, Ashley Valentine and Ali Lehmann. Middle row: Brennan Olson, Grace Jenson, Taylor Horsager, Melissa Jenssen and Marnie Rozumalski. Back row: Hannah Melin, Morgan Denny, Megan Moore and Carson Giller. Missing: Peter Langeness, Christine Franzel, Aushleana Branville and advisor Renee Gavinski.
N.H.S. adviser Renee Gavinski watches, new inductee Megan Moore lights her candle from the candle representing wisdom.
Officers of Luck’s 2008-09 Chapter of the National Honor Society – Copresidents Marnie Rozumalski, Melissa Jenssen, secretary Ali Lehmann and treasurer Brennan Olson.
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MADISON – Kelsey Jensen of Milltown, a first-year student, has been named to the dean’s list for the first term of 2008-2009 at UW-Madison Farm and Industry short course, according to Ted Halbach, director. - submitted ••• SUPERIOR - The University of Wisconsin-Superior has named the following local students to the dean’s list for academic achievement in the Fall 2008 semester. UW-Superior is Wisconsin’s leading public liberal arts college, offering students academic challenge, solid career training and preparation to become lifelong learners. To be named to the dean’s list, students must have completed 15 semester credits and achieved at least a 3.50 grade-point average (on a 4.0 scale). Frederic Savanna Pearson and Alexander Wolden. Luck Joshua Bazey and Kelsey Bazey. Osceola Andy Bach, Sarah Gilson and Chad Kromrey. Shell Lake Joel Simpson. Spooner Brittney Hanley and Emily Vanda. Webster Mitchell Olson. - submitted ••• MANKOTA, Minn. – The academic high honor and honor lists (dean’s lists) for the past fall semester at Minnesota State University, Mankato have been announced by Dr. Scott R. Olson, provost and vice president for academic affairs. Among the more than 14,500 students, a total 794 students qualified for the high honor list by achieving a 4.0 straight A average, while 2,222 students earned a 3.5 to 3.99 average to qualify for the honor list. To qualify for academic honors, undergraduate students must be enrolled for at least 12 credit hours for a grade. Amery Samantha Falck, honors. Frederic Lisa Chelmo, honors. St. Croix Falls Micah Solano, honors. - submitted ••• RICE LAKE — Dr. Paul W. Chase, dean of the University of Wisconsin-Barron County, announced that 41 students have been named to the fall 2008 dean’s list, which recognizes students achieving academic excellence. Full-time students named to the dean’s list who earned a grade-point average of 3.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale and carried a minimum of 12 semester credits are: Marina Grocke, Shell Lake; Josiah Simeth and Tyler Strickland, Spooner; William Hinshaw and Van Mathson, Balsam Lake; Cheryl Kolb, Grantsburg.
Academic news
Samantha Dodge, Shell Lake graduate, a part-time student was named to the dean’s list having earned at least 15 credits with a cumulative average of 3.5 and carrying a minimum of three semester credits. — from UW-Barron ••• ST. CLOUD, Minn. - St. Cloud State University has announced the names of 1,466 students whose academic achievement placed them on the fall semester dean’s list. To be eligible for the honor, students must have a gradepoint average of 3.75 or higher on a 4.0 scale. St. Cloud State offers its 17,000 students more than 200 undergraduate and graduate programs in business, education, fine arts and humanities, social sciences and science and engineering. The university has one of the strongest international programs in the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities
system; has one of three business colleges in Minnesota nationally accredited at the undergraduate and graduate level; and is the 15th largest producer of new educators in the country. Grantsburg Kaelyn Jo Friese, College of Education, community psychology, 4.0; Annie Nicole Roberts, College of Education, elementary education, 4.0. Spooner Matthew Thomas Bray, College of Fine Arts and Humanities, mass communications, 3.92. Webster Beth Ann Christensen, G. R. Herberger College of Business, finance, 3.93; Theodore L Huebner, College of Education, community psychology, 4.0. - submitted
Webster/Siren Community Education Film: Try it on Everything. Monday, Jan. 26, 7 – 8:45 p.m., at Siren High School, free. Clearing Your Path to a Better Life. Practical applications with EFT. Fee: $25. Two Mondays, Feb. 2 and Feb. 9, 6:30 – 8 p.m. at Siren High School. Computers for Beginners. WITC class. Four Thursdays, Feb. 5 to Feb. 26, 6 – 8 p.m. at Siren High School. Fee: $23.41/$4 Sr. Knitting. WITC class. Four Tuesdays, Feb. 10 to March 3, 6 – 8 p.m. at Siren High School. Fee: $23.41/$4 Sr. Mosaic Glass Message Center. WITC class. Two Mon-
days, Feb. 16 and 23, 6 – 9 p.m. at Webster High School. Fee: $18.56/$4 Sr. (and materials extra). Instructor: Peggy Ingles. Family-Directed Home Funerals. Thursday, Feb. 26, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. at Webster High School. Free. Preregistration is required on most classes. For WITC classes, mail registration form to WITC or call WITC 800-2439482 ext. 4221, or call the community education office at 715349-7070 for more information and to register.
Luck Community Education Luck Community Education has a variety of exciting classes lined up. Below are some upcoming classes; visit the Luck School Web site at www.lucksd.k12.wi.us or call 715-4722152 ext. 103 to learn more. Aerobics. Tuesdays and Thursdays, Jan. 13 – Feb. 19, 7 – 8 p.m. Course fee: $33.12/$4 ages 62+. Instructor: Anne Schaffer. Write Right Now! Thursdays, Jan. 15 – Feb. 19, 4 – 6 p.m., Course fee: $15. Instructor: Carolyn Wedin. This class will be offered again on Thursdays, April 2 – May 7, 4 – 6 p.m. Water Aerobics. Tuesdays and Thursdays, Jan. 20 - Feb. 26, 4 - 5 p.m. or 5 - 6 p.m. at the Luck Country Inn. Course fee: $33.12/$4 ages 62+. Instructor: Stephanie Robinson. Understanding Your Property Taxes. Thursday, Jan. 22, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Instructor: Bob Clifton. This is a no-fee course but preregistration is appreciated at least one week in advance. German Foods. Monday, Jan. 26, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Course fee: $9.60. Instructors: Barb Kass and Mike Miles. Create Your Own Valentines. Thursday, Jan. 29 or Feb. 5,
3:30 – 5 p.m. Fee: $5. Instructor: Jolene Nieman. Selling on eBay. Mondays, Feb. 2 – 23 (no class on Feb. 16), 6 – 8 p.m. Fee: $18.56/$4 ages 62+. Instructor: Kay Friberg. Beginning Thread Painting. Tuesday, Feb. 3, 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. Fee: $13.71/$4 ages 62+. Instructor: Lorraine Lunzer. Acrylic Painting. Thursday, Feb. 5 – 19, 6 – 8 p.m. Fee: $18.56/$4 ages 62+. Instructor: Barbara Knowles. Longbows with Tony Jenson. Thursdays, Feb. 5 – March 26, 6 – 9 p.m. Fee: $71.20. Welding Basics. Thursday, Feb. 5 – March 12, 6:30 - 8 p.m. Course fee: $27.01/$4 ages 62+. Instructor: Al Koltunski Sew a Fall Wall Hanging Quilt. Saturday, Feb. 7, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Fee: $18.56/$4 ages 62+. Instructor: Mary Wolff. How to register for Luck Community Education classes: Contact Amy Aguado at 715-472-2152 ext. 103, or e-mail amya@lucksd.k12.wi.us. You may also call and register for WITC courses at 800-243-9482 ext. 4221 or log on to www.witc.edu. Classes are also listed on the Luck School Web site: www.lucksd.k12.wi.us.
WHAT’S FOR LUNCH???
LOCATION
Menu
JANUARY 26 - JANUARY 30
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
BREAKFAST Uncrustable, cereal, juice, milk. LUNCH Pizza dippers with sauce, winter mix veggies OR turkey salad.
BREAKFAST Breakfast pizza, cereal, juice, milk. LUNCH Chicken a la king, rice or biscuit, peas OR beef taco salad.
BREAKFAST Cinnamon roll, cereal, juice, milk. LUNCH Corn dogs, baked beans, mini pretzels, raw veggies, dip OR buffalo chicken salad.
BREAKFAST Breakfast pizza, cereal, juice, milk. LUNCH Chicken patty, smile fries OR ham salad.
BREAKFAST Cinnamon glaze pancakes, cereal, juice, milk. LUNCH Tacos, assorted toppings, corn OR chicken strip salad.
NO SCHOOL
LUNCH Chicken nuggets, mashed potatoes, gravy, golden corn, pears.
LUNCH Sub sandwich, chicken noodle soup, fresh veggies, dip, fresh fruit.
LUNCH Creamed turkey, biscuits, cranberries, peas, mandarin oranges.
LUNCH Cheeseburger, oven potatoes, baked beans, applesauce.
LUCK
BREAKFAST Cereal/bagel. LUNCH Meatballs and gravy, mashed potatoes, peas, fruit sauce. Alt.: Hot dog, 7-12.
BREAKFAST Cereal/waffles. LUNCH Chicken nuggets, rice, winter mix, fruit sauce. Alt.: Hamburger, 7-12.
BREAKFAST Cereal/egg muffin. LUNCH Build your own sub, potato chips, corn, fresh fruit. Alt.: Chicken nuggets, 7-12.
BREAKFAST Cereal/donut. LUNCH Taco salad, tortilla chips, green beans, fruit sauce. Alt.: Chicken patty, 7-12.
BREAKFAST Cereal/cinnamon roll. LUNCH Hot dog, hash browns, creamed corn, fresh fruit. Alt.: Hamburger, 712.
SIREN
BREAKFAST Assorted cereal, toast served with juice and milk. LUNCH Spaghetti hotdish, garlic bread, lettuce salad, peas, peaches, apples. Alt.: Diced ham & cheese wrap.
BREAKFAST Cheese omelet and toast, juice and milk. LUNCH Turkey and cheese, soup, crackers, peas & carrots, veggies, applesauce. Alt.: Beef roast, carrots, potato.
BREAKFAST Assorted cereal, toast served with juice and milk. LUNCH BBQ chicken on a bun, Tostitos, shredded lettuce, beans, pears. Alt.: Lasagna.
BREAKFAST French toast sticks, juice and milk. LUNCH Mini corn dogs, pretzel, broccoli, baby carrots, mixed fruit. Alt.: Mexican potatoes.
BREAKFAST Assorted cereal, toast served with juice and milk. LUNCH Pizza dippers, rice, whole-kernel corn, veggies, pineapple tidbits. Alt.: Cook’s choice.
ST. CROIX FALLS
BREAKFAST Cinnamon rolls, fruit cup. LUNCH California burgers, bun, potato salad, green beans, applesauce. Alt.: Sub sandwich, chicken wild rice soup.
BREAKFAST Scrambled eggs and toast. LUNCH Taco salad, fixings, peas, pineapple, cinnamon rolls. Alt.: Chicken nuggets, chicken noodle soup.
BREAKFAST Waffles and sausage. LUNCH Pizza dippers, meat sauce, lettuce salad, corn, mixed fruit sauce. Alt.: Chili, corn bread muffin.
BREAKFAST Oatmeal muffin squares. LUNCH Chicken stir fry, steamed rice, carrots, pears. Alt.: Ham and cheese sandwich, Wisconsin cheese soup.
BREAKFAST Breakfast pizza. LUNCH Cheese nuggets, dogs w/toppings, baked Chicken mashed potatoes, chips, cinnamon applesauce baked broccoli, peaches. Alt.: Grilled beans. Alt.: Veggie beef barley, cheese sandwich, tomato soup. turkey sandwich.
BREAKFAST
BREAKFAST Breakfast pockets. LUNCH Tacos or chicken fajita with fixings, chips or soft shell.
BREAKFAST Cinnamon roll. LUNCH Sub sandwich, chips and cottage cheese.
LUNCH Chicken patty, bun, sliced potatoes, green beans, fruit mix, pears.
LUNCH Pizza, fresh veggies, fresh fruit, Shape-up.
FREDERIC GRANTSBURG
Each building will have their own breakfast menu.
UNITY
BREAKFAST Breakfast pizza. LUNCH Chicken nuggets and rice.
WEBSTER
LUNCH Hot dog, bun, baked beans, potato wedges, pineapple, peaches.
Pancakes.
BREAKFAST
Muffins.
LUNCH Hamburger and fries.
LUNCH Chicken a la king, potatoes or biscuit and peas.
LUNCH Country breakfast, hash browns, mandarin oranges, strawberries.
LUNCH Salisbury steak, bun, carrots OR fish sticks, tartar sauce, mashed potatoes, corn, fruit cocktail, applesauce.
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Frederic Sleigh Parade 2009 FREDERIC – Compared to last year’s subzero temps, this year’s eighth-annual Frederic Sleigh Parade was toasty warm. On Saturday, Jan. 17, the temperature was in the teens, with a brisk wind, while Andy Halbach of Westfield judged 22 different sleighs that paraded by him. “The Frederic Sleigh Parade was a heartwarming experience for everyone involved in it,” according to parade organizer Liz Petersen. “We had an overwhelming group of spectators who were so generous in donating to the freewill donation.” Spectators came from all over Wisconsin and Minnesota in order to see the event. The media exposure for the event has increased tremendously from the first year. Last year’s parade was covered in Eau Claire based newspapers. The date and time of this year’s parade was announced on the radio, in several newspapers and even in some magazines around Wisconsin. Parked in the Frederic High School parking lot, many of the spectators remained in their vehicles to stay out of the wind. The others braved the wind, watched and took pictures as each sleigh did their routine. “The temperature was certainly bearable, but we could have done with out the brisk wind,” Petersen commented. During opening ceremonies of the parade, there was a tribute to fallen soldier Dan Gabrielson. ”God Bless the USA” by Lee Greenwood was played and a speaker read: Parade organizers Larry and Liz Petersen and Bob and Marilyn Blake would like us to take a moment of silence now for Dan Gabrielson, who gave his life in Iraq six years ago in July 2003. “We are proud to be Americans, where at least we know we are free and we won’t forget the man who died and gave that right to us. Thank you Dan. God Bless the USA,” the speaker finished. This year, half of the freewill donations were presented to 72-year-old John Gurtner. Gurtner has been serving youth through the 4-H horse program for the past 50 years. He sustained a broken leg during a horse training accident and is unable to earn an income right now. The awards meal was held at Countryside Inn, where 73 people enjoyed a meal and door prizes. A fur coat, donated by Petersen, was auctioned off. After everything, Gurtner was presented with $1,036. “This was a very rewarding parade this year and we thank everyone involved, from the Frederic Chamber, local media, as well as the other generous donations,” Petersen said. – Brenda Sommerfeld with submitted information
This year, half of the freewill donations from the Frederic Sleigh Parade were presented to 72-year-old John Gurtner. Gurtner, shown above with his wife, has been serving youth through the 4-H horse program for the past 50 years. He sustained a broken leg during a horse training accident and is unable to earn an income right now. - Special photo
Sue Lockling, Farmington, Minn., and her dog rode around the sleigh parade course in her large pony single sleigh. – Photos by Brenda Sommerfeld
Frederic Sleigh Parade Award winners 2009 Single horse: Scott Tiegen, Glenwood City. Horse multiple: Marilyn Blake, Frederic. Draft single: Chad Brown, Frederic. Small pony single: Kathy Logan, Ashland. Small pony multiple: Candi Hankins, Cable. Large pony single: Pam Dunn, Shell Lake. Large pony multiple: Jerry Nelson, Stillwater, Minn. Long ears: Ron Nyren, Frederic. Northwood’s special: Andrew James, Foxboro. Best costumed male driver: Reg Behrends, Drummond. Best costumed female driver: Bobbie Kleffman, Grand Rapids, Minn. Most authentic antique turnout: Larry Petersen, Frederic.
Luke Dahlberg, Solon Springs, pulled along a load of wood behind his large pony single sleigh during the Frederic Sleigh Parade held at the Frederic High School on Saturday, Jan. 17.
Marilyn Blake was the only entry in the horse multiple division during the Frederic Sleigh Parade on Saturday, Jan. 17. LEFT: This child that braved the wind kept himself busy playing in the snow while watching the sleigh parade.
Larry Petersen, Frederic, received an award for the most authentic antique turnout. Petersen was one of the six entries in the horse single division.
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“The Call of the Wild”
As part of the St. Croix River Valley Big Read, experience Jack London’s “The Call of the Wild” as it was published in 1903, serialized in the newspaper. In the remaining weeks, all chapters will be printed in the Library Pages of the Inter-County Leader. Many thanks to all who helped make this possible. - St. Croix Valley Big Read
Continued from last week
By afternoon, Perrault, who was in a hurry to be on the trail with his despatches, returned with two more dogs. “Billee” and “Joe” he called them, two brothers, and true huskies both. Sons of the one mother though they were, they were as different as day and night. Billee’s one fault was his excessive good nature, while Joe was the very opposite, sour and introspective, with a perpetual snarl and a malignant eye. Buck received them in comradely fashion, Dave ignored them, while Spitz proceeded to thrash first one and then the other. Billee wagged his tail appeasingly, turned to run when he saw that appeasement was of no avail, and cried (still appeasingly) when Spitz’s sharp teeth scored his flank. But no matter how Spitz circled, Joe whirled around on his heels to face him, mane bristling, ears laid back, lips writhing and snarling, jaws clipping together as fast as he could snap, and eyes diabolically gleaming—the incarnation of belligerent fear. So terrible was his appearance that Spitz was forced to forego disciplining him; but to cover his own discomfiture he turned upon the inoffensive and wailing Billee and drove him to the confines of the camp. By evening Perrault secured another dog, an old husky, long and lean and gaunt, with a battle-scarred face and a single eye which flashed a warning of prowess that commanded respect. He was called Solleks, which means the Angry One. Like Dave, he asked nothing, gave nothing, expected nothing; and when he marched slowly and deliberately into their midst, even Spitz left him alone. He had one peculiarity which Buck was unlucky enough to discover. He did not like to be approached on his blind side. Of this offence Buck was unwittingly guilty, and the first knowledge he had of his indiscretion was when Sol-leks whirled upon him and slashed his shoulder to the bone for three inches up and down. Forever after Buck avoided his blind side, and to the last of their comradeship had no more trouble. His only apparent ambition, like Dave’s, was to be left alone; though, as Buck was afterward to learn, each of them possessed one other and even more vital ambition. That night Buck faced the great problem of sleeping. The tent, illumined by a candle, glowed warmly in the midst of the white plain; and when he, as a matter of course, entered it, both Perrault and Francois bombarded him with curses and cooking utensils, till he recovered from his consternation and fled ignominiously into the outer cold. A chill wind was blowing that nipped him sharply and bit with especial venom into his wounded shoulder. He lay down on the snow and attempted to sleep, but the frost soon drove him shivering to his feet. Miserable and disconsolate, he wandered about among the many tents, only to find that one place was as cold as another. Here and there savage dogs rushed upon him, but he bristled his neck-hair and snarled (for he was learning fast), and they let him go his way unmolested. Finally an idea came to him. He would return and see how his own team-mates were making out. To his astonishment, they had disappeared. Again he wandered about through the great camp, looking for them, and again he returned. Were they in the tent? No, that could not be, else he would not have been driven out. Then where could they possibly be? With drooping tail and shivering body, very forlorn indeed, he aimlessly circled the tent. Suddenly the snow gave way beneath his fore legs and he sank down. Something wriggled under his feet. He sprang back, bristling and snarling, fearful of the unseen and unknown. But a friendly little yelp reassured him, and he went back to investigate. A whiff of warm air ascended to his nostrils, and there, curled up under the snow in a snug ball, lay Billee. He whined placatingly, squirmed and wriggled to show his good will and intentions, and even ventured, as a bribe for peace, to lick Buck’s face with his warm wet tongue. Another lesson. So that was the way they did it, eh? Buck confidently selected a spot, and with much fuss and waste effort proceeded to dig a hole for himself. In a trice the heat from his body filled the confined space and he was asleep. The day had been long and arduous, and he slept soundly and comfortably, though he growled and barked and wrestled with bad dreams. Nor did he open his eyes till roused by the noises of the waking camp. At first he did not know where he was. It had snowed during the night and he was completely buried. The snow walls pressed him on every side, and a great surge of fear swept through him—the fear of the wild thing for the trap. It was a token that
Author Jack London
The Big Read is an initiative of the National Endowment for the Arts designed to revitalize the role of literary reading in American popular culture. Reading at Risk: A Survey of Literary Reading in America, a 2004 NEA report, identified a critical decline in reading for pleasure among American adults. The Big Read aims to address this issue directly by providing citizens with the opportunity to read and discuss a single book within their communities.
he was harking back through his own life to the lives of his forebears; for he was a civilized dog, an unduly civilized dog, and of his own experience knew no trap and so could not of himself fear it. The muscles of his whole body contracted spasmodically and instinctively, the hair on his neck and shoulders stood on end, and with a ferocious snarl he bounded straight up into the blinding day, the snow flying about him in a flashing cloud. Ere he landed on his feet, he saw the white camp spread out before him and knew where he was and remembered all that had passed from the time he went for a stroll with Manuel to the hole he had dug for himself the night before. A shout from Francois hailed his appearance. “Wot I say?” the dog-driver cried to Perrault. “Dat Buck for sure learn queek as anyt’ing.” Perrault nodded gravely. As courier for the Canadian Government, bearing important despatches, he was anxious to secure the best dogs, and he was particularly gladdened by the possession of Buck. Three more huskies were added to the team inside an hour, making a total of nine, and before another quarter of an hour had passed they were in harness and swinging up the trail toward the Dyea Canon. Buck was glad to be gone, and though the work was hard he found he did not particularly despise it. He was surprised at the eagerness which animated the whole team and which was communicated to him; but still more surprising was the change wrought in Dave and Solleks. They were new dogs, utterly transformed by the harness. All passiveness and unconcern had dropped from them. They were alert and active, anxious that the work should go well, and fiercely irritable with whatever, by delay or confusion, retarded that work. The toil of the traces seemed the supreme expression of their being, and all that they lived for and the only thing in which they took delight. Dave was wheeler or sled dog, pulling in front of him was Buck, then came Sol-leks; the rest of the team was strung out ahead, single file, to the leader, which position was filled by Spitz. Buck had been purposely placed between Dave and Sol-leks so that he might receive instruction. Apt scholar that he was, they were equally apt teachers, never allowing him to linger long in error, and enforcing their teaching with their sharp teeth. Dave was fair and very wise. He never nipped Buck without cause, and he never failed to nip him when he stood in need of it. As Francois’s whip backed him up, Buck found it to be cheaper to mend his ways than to retaliate. Once, during a brief halt, when he got tangled in the traces and delayed the start, both Dave and Sol- leks flew at him and administered a sound trouncing. The resulting tangle was even worse, but Buck took good care to keep the traces clear thereafter; and ere the day was done, so well had he mastered his work, his mates about ceased nagging him. Francois’s whip snapped less frequently, and Perrault even honored Buck by lifting up his feet and carefully examining them. It was a hard day’s run, up the Canon, through Sheep Camp, past the Scales and the timber line, across glaciers and snowdrifts hundreds of feet deep, and over the great Chilcoot Divide, which stands between the salt water and the fresh and guards forbiddingly the sad and lonely North. They made good time down the
chain of lakes which fills the craters of extinct volcanoes, and late that night pulled into the huge camp at the head of Lake Bennett, where thousands of goldseekers were building boats against the break-up of the ice in the spring. Buck made his hole in the snow and slept the sleep of the exhausted just, but all too early was routed out in the cold darkness and harnessed with his mates to the sled. That day they made forty miles, the trail being packed; but the next day, and for many days to follow, they broke their own trail, worked harder, and made poorer time. As a rule, Perrault travelled ahead of the team, packing the snow with webbed shoes to make it easier for them. Francois, guiding the sled at the geepole, sometimes exchanged places with him, but not often. Perrault was in a hurry, and he prided himself on his knowledge of ice, which knowledge was indispensable, for the fall ice was very thin, and where there was swift water, there was no ice at all. Day after day, for days unending, Buck toiled in the traces. Always, they broke camp in the dark, and the first gray of dawn found them hitting the trail with fresh miles reeled off behind them. And always they pitched camp after dark, eating their bit of fish, and crawling to sleep into the snow. Buck was ravenous. The pound and a half of sun-dried salmon, which was his ration for each day, seemed to go nowhere. He never had enough, and suffered from perpetual hunger pangs. Yet the other dogs, because they weighed less and were born to the life, received a pound only of the fish and managed to keep in good condition. He swiftly lost the fastidiousness which had characterized his old life. A dainty eater, he found that his mates, finishing first, robbed him of his unfinished ration. There was no defending it. While he was fighting off two or three, it was disappearing down the throats of the others. To remedy this, he ate as fast as they; and, so greatly did hunger compel him, he was not above taking what did not belong to him. He watched and learned. When he saw Pike, one of the new dogs, a clever malingerer and thief, slyly steal a slice of bacon when Perrault’s back was turned, he duplicated the performance the following day, getting away with the whole chunk. A great uproar was raised, but he was unsuspected; while Dub, an awkward blunderer who was always getting caught, was punished for Buck’s misdeed. This first theft marked Buck as fit to survive in the hostile Northland environment. It marked his adaptability, his capacity to adjust himself to changing conditions, the lack of which would have meant swift and terrible death. It marked, further, the decay or going to pieces of his moral nature, a vain thing and a handicap in the ruthless struggle for existence. It was all well enough in the Southland, under the law of love and fellowship, to respect private property and personal feelings; but in the Northland, under the law of club and fang, whoso took such things into account was a fool, and in so far as he observed them he would fail to prosper. Not that Buck reasoned it out. He was fit, that was all, and unconsciously he accommodated himself to the new mode of life. All his days, no matter what the odds, he had never run from a fight. But the club of the man in the red sweater had beaten into him a more fundamental and primitive code. Civilized, he could have died for a moral consideration, say the defense of Judge Miller’s riding-whip; but the completeness of his decivilization was now evidenced by his ability to flee from the defense of a moral consideration and so save his hide. He did not steal for joy of it, but because of the clamor of his stomach. He did not rob openly, but stole secretly and cunningly, out of respect for club and fang. In short, the things he did were done because it was easier to do them than not to do them. His development (or retrogression) was rapid. His muscles became hard as iron, and he grew callous to all ordinary pain. He achieved an internal as well as external economy. He could eat anything, no matter how loathsome or indigestible; and, once eaten, the juices of his stomach extracted the last least particle of nutriment; and his blood carried it to the farthest reaches of his body, building it into the toughest and stoutest of tissues. Sight and scent became remarkably keen, while his hearing developed such acuteness that in his sleep he heard the faintest sound and knew whether it heralded peace or peril. He learned to bite the ice out with his teeth when it collected between his toes; and when he was thirsty and there was a thick scum of ice over the water hole, he would break it by rearing and striking it with stiff forelegs. His most conspicuous trait was an ability to scent the wind and forecast it a night in advance. No matter how breathless the air when he dug his nest by tree or bank, the wind that later blew inevitably found him to leeward, sheltered and snug. And not only did he learn by experience, but instincts long dead became alive again. The domesticated generations fell from him. In vague ways he remembered back to the youth of the breed, to the time the wild dogs
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"It was in the Klondike that I found myself. There, nobody talks. Everybody thinks. You get your perspective. I got mine." - Jack London ranged in packs through the primeval forest and killed their meat as they ran it down. It was no task for him to learn to fight with cut and slash and the quick wolf snap. In this manner had fought forgotten ancestors. They quickened the old life within him, and the old tricks which they had stamped into the heredity of the breed were his tricks. They came to him without effort or discovery, as though they had been his always. And when, on the still cold nights, he pointed his nose at a star and howled long and wolflike, it was his ancestors, dead and dust, pointing nose at star and howling down through the centuries and through him. And his cadences were their cadences, the cadences which voiced their woe and what to them was the meaning of the stiffness, and the cold, and dark. Thus, as token of what a puppet thing life is, the ancient song surged through him and he came into his own again; and he came because men had found a yellow metal in the North, and because Manuel was a gardener’s helper whose wages did not lap over the needs of his wife and divers small copies of himself.
Chapter III The Dominant Primordial Beast The dominant primordial beast was strong in Buck, and under the fierce conditions of trail life it grew and grew. Yet it was a secret growth. His newborn cunning gave him poise and control. He was too busy adjusting himself to the new life to feel at ease, and not only did he not pick fights, but he avoided them whenever possible. A certain deliberateness characterized his attitude. He was not prone to rashness and precipitate action; and in the bitter hatred between him and Spitz he betrayed no impatience, shunned all offensive acts. On the other hand, possibly because he divined in Buck a dangerous rival, Spitz never lost an opportunity of showing his teeth. He even went out of his way to bully Buck, striving constantly to start the fight which could end only in the death of one or the other. Early in the trip this might have taken place had it not been for an unwonted accident. At the end of this day they made a bleak and miserable camp on the shore of Lake Le Barge. Driving snow, a wind that cut like a white-hot knife, and darkness had forced them to grope for a camping place. They could hardly have fared worse. At their backs rose a perpendicular wall of rock, and Perrault and Francois were compelled to make their fire and spread their sleeping robes on the ice of the lake itself. The tent they had discarded at Dyea in order to travel light. A few sticks of driftwood furnished them with a fire that thawed down through the ice and left them to eat supper in the dark. Close in under the sheltering rock Buck made his nest. So snug and warm was it, that he was loath to leave it when Francois distributed the fish which he had first thawed over the fire. But when Buck finished his ration and returned, he found his nest occupied. A warning snarl told him that the trespasser was Spitz. Till now Buck had avoided trouble with his enemy, but this was too much. The beast in him roared. He sprang upon Spitz with a fury which surprised them both, and Spitz particularly, for his whole experience with Buck had gone to teach him that his rival was an unusually timid dog, who managed to hold his own only because of his great weight and size. Francois was surprised, too, when they shot out in a tangle from the disrupted nest and he divined the cause of the trouble. “A-a-ah!” he cried to Buck. “Gif it to heem, by Gar! Gif it to heem, the dirty t’eef!” Spitz was equally willing. He was crying with sheer rage and eagerness as he circled back and forth for a chance to spring in. Buck was no less eager, and no less cautious, as he likewise circled back and forth for the advantage. But it was then that the unexpected happened, the thing which projected their struggle for supremacy far into the future, past many a weary mile of trail and toil. An oath from Perrault, the resounding impact of a club upon a bony frame, and a shrill yelp of pain, heralded the breaking forth of pandemonium. The camp was suddenly discovered to be alive with skulking furry forms,—starving huskies, four or five score of them, who had scented the camp from some Indian village. They had crept in while Buck and Spitz were fighting, and when the two men sprang among them with stout clubs they showed their teeth and fought back. They were crazed by the smell of the food. Perrault found one with head buried in the grub-box. His club
landed heavily on the gaunt ribs, and the grub-box was capsized on the ground. On the instant a score of the famished brutes were scrambling for the bread and bacon. The clubs fell upon them unheeded. They yelped and howled under the rain of blows, but struggled none the less madly till the last crumb had been devoured. In the meantime the astonished team-dogs had burst out of their nests only to be set upon by the fierce invaders. Never had Buck seen such dogs. it seemed as though their bones would burst through their skins. They were mere skeletons, draped loosely in draggled hides, with blazing eyes and slavered fangs. But the hunger-madness made them terrifying, irresistible. There was no opposing them. The team-dogs were swept back against the cliff at the first onset. Buck was beset by three huskies, and in a trice his head and shoulders were ripped and slashed. The din was frightful. Billee was crying as usual. Dave and Sol-leks, dripping blood from a score of wounds, were fighting bravely side by side. Joe was snapping like a demon. Once, his teeth closed on the foreleg of a husky, and he crunched down through the bone. Pike, the malingerer, leaped upon the crippled animal, breaking its neck with a quick flash of teeth and a jerk, Buck got a frothing adversary by the throat, and was sprayed with blood when his teeth sank through the jugular. The warm taste of it in his mouth goaded him to greater fierceness. He flung himself upon another, and at the same time felt teeth sink into his own throat. It was Spitz, treacherously attacking from the side. Perrault and Francois, having cleaned out their part of the camp, hurried to save their sled-dogs. The wild wave of famished beasts rolled back before them, and Buck shook himself free. But it was only for a moment. The two men were compelled to run back to save the grub, upon which the huskies returned to the attack on the team. Billee, terrified into bravery, sprang through the savage circle and fled away over the ice. Pike and Dub followed on his heels, with the rest of the team behind. As Buck drew himself together to spring after them, out of the tail of his eye he saw Spitz rush upon him with the evident intention of overthrowing him. Once off his feet and under that mass of huskies, there was no hope for him. But he braced himself to the shock of Spitz’s charge, then joined the flight out on the lake. Later, the nine team-dogs gathered together and sought shelter in the forest. Though unpursued, they were in a sorry plight. There was not one who was not wounded in four or five places, while some were wounded grievously. Dub was badly injured in a hind leg; Dolly, the last husky added to the team at Dyea, had a badly torn throat; Joe had lost an eye; while Billee, the good-natured, with an ear chewed and rent to ribbons, cried and whimpered throughout the night. At daybreak they limped warily back to camp, to find the marauders gone and the two men in bad tempers. Fully half their grub supply was gone. The huskies had chewed through the sled lashings and canvas coverings. In fact, nothing, no matter how remotely eatable, had escaped them. They had eaten a pair of Perrault’s moose-hide moccasins, chunks out of the leather traces, and even two feet of lash from the end of Francois’s whip. He broke from a mournful contemplation of it to look over his wounded dogs. “Ah, my frien’s,” he said softly, “mebbe it mek you mad dog, dose many bites. Mebbe all mad dog, sacredam! Wot you t’ink, eh, Perrault?” The courier shook his head dubiously. With four hundred miles of trail still between him and Dawson, he could ill afford to have madness break out among his dogs. Two hours of cursing and exertion got the harnesses into shape, and the wound-stiffened team was under way, struggling painfully over the hardest part of the trail they had yet encountered, and for that matter, the hardest between them and Dawson. The Thirty Mile River was wide open. Its wild water defied the frost, and it was in the eddies only and in the quiet places that the ice held at all. Six days of exhausting toil were required to cover those thirty terrible
miles. And terrible they were, for every foot of them was accomplished at the risk of life to dog and man. A dozen times, Perrault, nosing the way, broke through the ice bridges, being saved by the long pole he carried, which he so held that it fell each time across the hole made by his body. But a cold snap was on, the thermometer registering fifty below zero, and each time he broke through he was compelled for very life to build a fire and dry his garments. Nothing daunted him. It was because nothing daunted him that he had been chosen for government courier. He took all manner of risks, resolutely thrusting his little weazened face into the frost and struggling on from dim dawn to dark. He skirted the frowning shores on rim ice that bent and crackled under foot and upon which they dared not halt. Once, the sled broke through, with Dave and Buck, and they were halffrozen and all but drowned by the time they were dragged out. The usual fire was necessary to save them. They were coated solidly with ice, and the two men kept them on the run around the fire, sweating and thawing, so close that they were singed by the flames. At another time Spitz went through, dragging the whole team after him up to Buck, who strained backward with all his strength, his forepaws on the slippery edge and the ice quivering and snapping all around. But behind him was Dave, likewise straining backward, and behind the sled was Francois, pulling till his tendons cracked. Again, the rim ice broke away before and behind, and there was no escape except up the cliff. Perrault scaled it by a miracle, while Francois prayed for just that miracle; and with every thong and sled lashing and the last bit of harness rove into a long rope, the dogs were hoisted, one by one, to the cliff crest. Francois came up last, after the sled and load. Then came the search for a place to descend, which descent was ultimately made by the aid of the rope, and night found them back on the river with a quarter of a mile to the day’s credit. By the time they made the Hootalinqua and good ice, Buck was played out. The rest of the dogs were in like condition; but Perrault, to make up lost time, pushed them late and early. The first day they covered thirtyfive miles to the Big Salmon; the next day thirty-five more to the Little Salmon; the third day forty miles, which brought them well up toward the Five Fingers. Buck’s feet were not so compact and hard as the feet of the huskies. His had softened during the many generations since the day his last wild ancestor was tamed by a cave-dweller or river man. All day long he limped in agony, and camp once made, lay down like a dead dog. Hungry as he was, he would not move to receive his ration of fish, which Francois had to bring to him. Also, the dog-driver rubbed Buck’s feet for half an hour each night after supper, and sacrificed the tops of his own moccasins to make four moccasins for Buck. This was a great relief, and Buck caused even the weazened face of Perrault to twist itself into a grin one morning, when Francois forgot the moccasins and Buck lay on his back, his four feet waving appealingly in the air, and refused to budge without them. Later his feet grew hard to the trail, and the worn-out foot-gear was thrown away. At the Pelly one morning, as they were harnessing up, Dolly, who had never been conspicuous for anything, went suddenly mad. She announced her condition by a long, heartbreaking wolf howl that sent every dog bristling with fear, then sprang straight for Buck. He had never seen a dog go mad, nor did he have any reason to fear madness; yet he knew that here was horror, and fled away from it in a panic. Straight away he raced, with Dolly, panting and frothing, one leap behind; nor could she gain on him, so great was his terror, nor could he leave her, so great was her madness. He plunged through the wooded breast of the island, flew down to the lower end, crossed a back channel filled with rough ice to another island, gained a third island, curved back to the main river, and in desperation started to cross it. And all the time, though he did not look, he could hear her snarling just one leap behind. Francois called to him a quarter of a mile away and he doubled back, still one leap ahead, gasping painfully for air and putting all his faith in that Francois would save him. The dog-driver held the axe poised in his hand, and as Buck shot past him the axe crashed down upon mad Dolly’s head.
To be continued next week
Discover more about Jack London's world at the first of four St. Croix River Valley Big Read events, Klondike Kick Off, Saturday, Jan. 24, 1-4 p.m., St. Croix National Scenic Riverway Visitor Center. For more information about the Big Read, visit www.stcroixfallslibrary.org or contact Amy Klein at the Festival Theatre box office, 888-887-6002.
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Spring concerts draw near at Festival Theatre ST. CROIX FALLS – Festival Theatre’s 2009 concert event schedule includes the annual Music Series of 10 concerts, New Doors events, Family Concerts and special events. In addition to the Frostbite Follies coming up in February, three great con-
cert events are on the horizon for the months ahead: the Sweet Colleens to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, an Earth Day series of concerts hosted by Dan Chouinard, and Neal & Leandra in concert on Mother’s Day weekend. New Doors events include Ryan Osterbauer in April and Tribal Spirits of the Sun in May. Early reservations are highly recommended as concerts often sell out at Festival Theatre. Subscriptions can be purchased year-round, offering great savings with Flex Pass ticket packages that can be used for both the Music Series and Theatre Series. For more information, to order tickets or join the Festival Theatre mailing list, call 715-4833387 or 888-887-6002. You may also send an e-mail to boxoffice@festivaltheatre.org or order tickets on the Web at www.festivaltheatre.org. Festival Theatre is located in downtown St. Croix Falls, at 210 North Washington Street. - submitted Sweet Colleens
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Frederic Elementary competes in WEMTA Battle of the Books
Twenty-six students in grades four through six at Frederic Elementary School entered the WEMTA Battle of the Books contest. This week the in-school battle was held, and the winning team will represent the school in the state battle, which takes place online the week of Feb. 23. Students had to read 20 books, chosen by WEMTA, and take a 50-question quiz to see what team would represent each school. The winners were sixth-graders, Zach Williamson, Zane Matz, Zach Schmidt and Mark Olson.
Students who participated, in no particular order, are: Kinzie Matz, Julia Buck, Taylor Alseth, Emily Amundson, Taylor Schneider, Hannah Erickson, Sarah Wells, Ava Ruhn-Pouliot, August Featherly, Austin Ennis, Christopher Kuechenmeister, David Lindberg, Eric Chenal, Ben Richter, Harli Kelton, Jori Braden, Kyle Olson, Ben Phernetton, Jonah Tinman, Paul McKean, Brock Phernetton and Keaton St. John. – Photos submitted
The Big Read comes to Burnett County BURNETT COUNTY - The Burnett Community Library in Webster is most fortunate to have Carolyn Wedin, the leader of leaders, come to its meeting on Jan. 26. She will be facilitating the discussion of “The Call of the Wild,” by Jack
London, one of the choices for the St. Croix Valley Big Read Program. The story is being serialized in the Inter-County Leader, just as it was originally published for the public. It will not have been completely run by the meet-
ing date, but copies of the book are available through member libraries if you can’t wait to finish it. The book club will hold its meeting on the lower level of the Burnett Community Library at l0 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan.
26. Everyone is welcome, whether or not you have read the book. – from Burnett Community Library
A vaudeville valentine at Festival Theatre ST. CROIX FALLS – Festival Theatre announces a tribute to vaudeville on Valentine’s Day, Saturday, Feb. 14, at 7:30 p.m., featuring the Frostbite Follies. This special event is in the spirit of old classic vaudeville featuring music, juggling, dancing, rope twirling and more. The show features comic juggler Sean Emery, awesome ventriloquist James Wedgewood, two principle members of Café Accordion Orchestra – Dan Newton and Eric Mohring, the amazing talents of Julie Young, percussive step dancer extraordinaire, and last but definitely not least – one of Festival Theatre’s all-time favorites: Pop Wagner himself. This is Festival Theatre’s third-annual Valentine’s event, but the first time that the holiday falls on a Saturday. All the local restaurants in the Falls area are taking reservations, and mentioning the Frostbite Follies will ensure that patrons
Dan Newton (L) and Sean Emery (R) are part of the vaudeville lineup for the Frostbite Follies on Feb. 14. – Photos submitted can arrive at Festival by 7 p.m. “Our Valentine events include gourmet dessert, flowers for the ladies, and
the performance for just $25 per person,” says Danette Olsen, Festival’s director. “And proceeds help support special
building projects taking place this winter and spring in preparation for the 2009 Theatre and Music Series. We have planned a fantastic evening for everyone looking for something special and extremely fun to do in celebration of Valentine’s Day.” During the afternoon a one-hour children’s version of this full-length vaudeveille show will be onstage as part of the 2009 Big Read activities. Details on the children’s concert can be found on Festival’s Web site. Festival Theatre is located in historic downtown St. Croix Falls, at 210 North Washington Street. For more information, to order tickets or join the Festival Theatre mailing list, call 715-483-3387 or 888-887-6002 or go to the Web at www.festivaltheatre.org. - submitted
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CHURCH NEWS Looking forward
Recently I heard of a particular group of people that adheres to an unusual ritual. At the beginning of each year, they get rid of everything they own: furniture, household items, vehicles, toys—everything. That sounds pretty extreme, especially considering the expense of losing all their possessions. But apparently they believe they should start the new year with everything new. Can you imagine doing that? With all the stuff we tend to collect, it would be costly indeed to Perspectives start over from scratch. Come to think of it, many people find themselves in such a situation, like those who lose their homes to fire, flood, or other calamity. There’s something positive to be said for starting over. It allows a fresh, new outlook on life when we decide to remodel or change the décor in our house, start a new job, or begin or mend a relationship. Change can be good for us and it can give us happiness. Perhaps that’s why so many of us set new goals and make resolutions for the new year. Starting anew often requires forgetting the past. Spiritually, this is a truth that the Bible addresses clearly. “Therefore … let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith ….” (Hebrews 12:1) There are many weights—burdens—that can hinder our Christian walk. Anger and unforgiveness, pride of our accomplishments or our treasures, fear and anxiety—these are likely the most common. Add bad habits, unkind thoughts, prejudice, hatred, and dozens of other sins, and we understand how such heavy weights can prevent us from maintaining a close relationship to God. If we resolve to change a portion of our life in the new year, we need also to lay our weighty, spiritual burdens down every day before God in prayer. We can forget them forever because he is faithful to forgive our sins. What a glorious promise to remember during the new year. Even as God’s Word tells us to lay the past aside, we must not forget his great promises and his faithful Word. They should be a part of our lives from beginning to end. “Your Word have I hidden in my heart, that I might not sin against you.” (Psalm 119:11) Lord, give us the courage to lay aside our past sins and anything else that hinders our walk with you. Help us, rather, to remember your faithful promises. In Jesus’ name, amen. (Mrs. Bair may be reached at sallybair@gmail.com).
Sally Bair Eternal
Advocate, intercessor and mediator I recently read an article in the publication House to House - Heart to Heart that I felt expressed one of the greatest blessings a Christian has. I would like to share it with you. It comforts Christians to know that Jesus is ready to make intercession for us when we sin. First John 1:9 reads, “If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.” For the Christian, Jesus is the “Voice” for the good of mankind. He serves in three roles to Christians: He is 1) an advocate; 2) an intercessor; and 3) a mediator. Imagine a general practitioner—maybe your family doctor. He has educated himself in the general practice of medicine. However, he is not in a position to perform major surgical procedures or to diagnose some major illnesses without a specialist’s guidance. For example, if you have a severe heart problem, he would refer you to a cardiologist. He would speak on your behalf to the specialist, pleading the symptoms of your problems, and serve as an impartial “go between” to see that your heart care is fully provided. Therefore, he would act as an advocate of your problem, an intercessor for your symptoms, and a mediator for your care. Jesus serves in exactly the same ways. First, He is our advocate. He advocates to our Father our sinful condition and chooses to help us commit our change before God. First John 2:1 reads, “And if any man sin, we have an Advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous.” Second, He is our intercessor. He intercedes on our behalf, to plead our cause to God whom we have offended. Our symptoms are laid on the table before God, and mercy is pleaded on the condition of repentance. Romans 8:34 says, “It is Christ Jesus that died, yea rather,
that was raised from the dead, who is at the right hand of God, who also maketh intercession for us.” Hebrews 7:25 reads: “Wherefore he is able also to save them to the uttermost that come unto God by him, seeing he ever liveth to make intercession for them.” Third, Jesus is our mediator. He is actually our only mediator. He is the “go between” that attempts to bring reconciliation to the relationship between and God and men. First Timothy 2:5 says, “For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus.” Preacher’s If you will let Him, He will be your advocate, intercessor, and mediator. He wants you to come out of your sins and be with Him forever. (Written by Jason Hart) If you enjoy reading good, thought provoking, Christian articles such as this, visit www.housetohouse.com or call the Burnett County Church of Christ, and we would be happy to add you to our bi-monthly mailing list. 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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News from the Pews at Pilgrim Lutheran Church FREDERIC – This past Sunday was the third Sunday after Epiphany. In the afternoon the youth group, their friends and members of the church went to McKenzie Lanes in Centuria for bowling. Everyone had a good time bowling for an hour and then went afterward the group enjoyed pizza and sodas and then back to Frederic. The dedicated quilting ladies of the church will meet on Thursday, Jan. 22, from 9 a.m. until noon to put together many quilts to be shipped overseas via Lutheran World Relief. These quilts will bring comfort, warmth and love to people in many countries around the world. There are never enough quilts made to meet the needs of the people, so won't you please consider joining the group? If you can cut material, or tie a knot, your help is needed; you do not need to be a quilter to help, just be a willing worker. As of Sunday, Feb. 1, the time of worship will be at 10 a.m. and Sunday school will begin at 9 a.m. A request was made by the Christian Education Committee and presented to the church council to make this change. There are many reasons for the change but one is so that teachers and children can attend after-worship events and
another is for teachers and students to interact with people immediately after worship services. Mark your calendars of the change. Everyone is welcome to join the church for Sunday morning worship. Preparations are being made for the fourth-annual Valentine's Day dinner to be held on Sunday, Feb. 8. The public is invited to this event and the funds raised will go toward the camp scholarship fund, which has been established so all children will have the opportunity to get help in attending the camp of their choice; many of the students go to Luther Point Bible Camp in Grantsburg. Matching funds from Thrivent Financial for Lutherans has been applied for. Supper will be served with a program afterward and it has been rumored that there may be a performance by the ever popular and hilarious "Dirty Dan" who has entertained the group in previous years. Mark your calendar to join in on this special celebration; celebration of love and family and friends. Check out their Web site www.pilgrimlutheranfrederic.org or call the church office at 327-8012 for more information. - submitted
United Methodist Men’s group from Siren sponsored a musical evening The United Methodist Men’s group from Siren United Methodist Church sponsored a musical evening as a fundraiser at the church Saturday, Jan. 17. Musicians on hand included Jay Stackhouse, Brad Alden and Cross Paths, Doug Crane, Web and Lori Macomber. The UMM did their own share of singing, with participation by members (L to R) Rich Hutchison, Tom Cook, Rudy Solomonson, Dave Close, Bruce Rowe on guitar and Dave Peloquin on banjo. – Photo by Nancy Jappe
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OBITUARIES Sydney L. Berry, 85, of Burnett County, died Jan. 20, 2009, at the Continuing Care Center in Grantsburg. Per Sydney's wish there will be no memorial service. The Cremation Society of Minnesota was entrusted with arrangements.
Burnett County Habitat for Humanity looking for families BURNETT COUNTY – Habitat for Humanity is looking for partner families for homes being built in Burnett County, one in 2009 and one in 2010. Eligibility requirements are: • Can’t obtain conventional home loan from another lender • Present home inadequate or substandard • Have lived at least one year in Burnett County • Willing to partner with Habitat for Humanity and put in 300 hours of “sweat equity” • Able to make monthly mortgage payments of at least $400. Deadline for applying for the 2009 home is Feb. 15; and deadline for the 2010 home is June 30. Call 715-349-7477 for an application, which must be completed by Feb. 15. - submitted
New hospital tax plan from Doyle administration MADISON - The Doyle administration is out with its latest plan to tax hospitals. The tax is an accounting trick of sorts, that lets the state bring in more federal money to fund health care for low-income and disabled people. The Department of Health Services says it will help the state capture an additional $300 million in Medicaid funding each year. The Wisconsin Hospitals Association supports such the tax, because most hospitals would get back more money in Medicaid reimbursement than they’d pay in taxes. The money could be used to pay off bad debt, more Medicaid patients, and expand health insurance to as many as 40,000 childless adults in Wisconsin. Assembly Speaker Mike Sheridan, D-Janesville, says lawmakers will move quickly to pass the new hospital tax. Sheridan says the money will at a time when so many people are losing coverage. But Minority Leader Jeff Fitzgerald, R-Horicon, says the real motivation is to use the windfall to balance the state budget. Republicans killed the hospital tax last session, but they won’t be able to this year now that Democrats run the full Legislature. - Wisconsin Public Radio (Shamane Mills)
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Robert (Bob) William Schweitzer Robert William Schweitzer, 73, died on Christmas morning, at the home of his oldest son, Tim and Diane Schweitzer. Bob was born on Sept. 14, 1935, in Boardman, to Henry and Ruth Schweitzer. He married Carol Anderson on Oct. 28, 1955, in Stillwater, Minn. He was employed in the manufacturing industry for 40 years. After retiring, he worked for Sterling Township on the maintenance crew for several years. He was then employed with Shafer Electronics as a delivery truck driver until his final retirement. Bob was preceded in death by his wife; parents; and brother, Donald Schweitzer. He is survived by sons, Tim (Diane) Schweitzer; Tom (Pam) Schweitzer, St. Croix Falls, Dave (Terri) Schweitzer, Phoenix, Ariz., Daryl (Lisa) Schweitzer, St. Peter, Minn.; daughter, Tresa (Harold), Port Lavaca, Texas; eight grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; special friend, Bonnie Moy, Cottage Grove, Minn.; brother, Ken; sister, Marion; and numerous relatives and friends. A memorial service was held at First Evangelical Lutheran Church, Cushing, on Dec. 30, 2008.
Gordon G. Gardner Gordon G. Gardner, 74, Webster, died Saturday, Jan. 10, 2009, in Superior, following a battle with cancer. Gordon served in the U.S. Air Force. He was a former president of Lancaster County Sheriff’s Posse. Gordon loved animals, working on cars and gardening. Survivors include daughter, Sherry (Jim) Kozisek, Lincoln, Neb.; son, Gerry (Mary) Gardner, Webster; grandsons, Claton, Trevor, Travis and Dakota; sisters, Lyla and Carol Ann; and brother, Merle. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Cards may be sent to Gerry Gardner, 6744 N. Bass Lake Road, Webster, WI 54893.
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Harley H. Hansen, 90, of Luck, died peacefully, surrounded by his family, on Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2009, after a 21-year battle with cancer, at the United Pioneer Home in Luck. He was born on Feb. 20, 1918, in Milltown, the son of Carl and Oline (Olsen) Hansen. He was the youngest of six sons and three daughters. Harley was unable to finish high school. After he attended the eighth grade, he was needed to help manage and run the family farm for his ailing father. As the youngest of the children and still at home it was expected that the farm came first. He met and fell in love with Doris Birkholm of West Denmark. They were married in Chicago, Ill., on April 24, 1937. While in Chicago, he worked with some of his brothers at Frye Roofing. During this time, they brought a daughter, Karen, and a son, Douglas, into the world. They moved back to Milltown in 1943. Harley had many jobs during his lifetime. He started out as the iceman, delivering and storing ice blocks as well as operating his own drayline, delivering gravel and sand. He once dug a basement in Milltown with a team of horses and a slew. He often commented that it was hard and backbreaking work. He then went to work picking up and delivering milk door to door. He retired from Land O’ Lakes when he was 55 years old. He then began a new position working for Luck Schools as a bus driver. After a few years of driving, he became a janitor for Luck Schools and held this job until he was 70 years old. During his earlier years in Milltown, he and his son Doug raised Arabian horses on their farm, just north of Milltown. He and wife, Doris, also enjoyed watching Doug play on the Unity basketball team. He continued to enjoy and watch the Luck basketball team, right up to the time of his passing. Harley became a grandfather at 40 years old, when his daughter Karen had her first son, Cris. Afterward came five more grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. This was his real calling. They hunted together, went snowmobiling, vacationed and, oh yes, he made sure they all had a job or two. Doris and Harley spent their later years doing all sorts of things together with friends and family. Together, they traveled to Denmark three times, to visit Harley and Doris’ relatives. They took trips to Washington state, to visit his brother. They also traveled to California, Washington, D.C., and Las Vegas. There are so many other places, too many to mention. Harley and Doris knew how to have a good time. They were even better at sharing those good times with others. Harley and Doris were one of the first couples in this area to have a snowmobile. He finally gave up his beloved snowmobiling at 84 years old. He continued to deer hunt with his grandsons, great-grandsons and members of the “Buckscent Lodge,” including this past deer season in November 2008. Harley was a member of the West Denmark Lutheran Church, Luck. He is survived by his wife of 72 years, Doris (Birkholm) Hansen of Luck; daughter, Karen Eckert of Balsam Lake; sister, Edna Brierley of Menomonie; grandchildren, Cris (Melanie) Moore of Luck, Scot (Stacy) Moore of Maple Grove, Minn., Lisa (Greg) Marsten of Luck; Beth (Rick) Prichard of Aptos, Calif.; Adam and Gabe Hansen of Kent, Wash.; eight greatgrandchildren; daughter-in-law, Suzanne Hansen; adopted great-grandson, Franklyn (Katie) Scott. Funeral services for Harley were held at the West Denmark Lutheran Church in Luck on Monday, Jan. 19, the Rev. Linda Rozumalski officiating, interment at the West Denmark Cemetery. The Kolstad Family Funeral Home of Centuria was entrusted with arrangements.
THANK YOU
The family of Kenneth Bording would like to thank everyone for their cards, prayers & memorials. With special thanks to the nurses and staff at the St. Croix Regional Medical Center, the United Pioneer Nursing Home in Luck, Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic Church and Father John Drummy and the ladies that served a wonderful lunch, and the Holstad Family Funeral Home in Centuria. We would like to thank each of you for you have truly touched our lives during this difficult time. 476920
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OBITUARIES Neal Leonard Erickson
Laura Luella Sumpter
Goldie Vernice Carlson
Neal Erickson, age 57, a resident of Siren, died peacefully at his home on Jan. 15, 2009. Neal was born in Minneapolis, Minn., to Clarence and June Erickson. Neal grew up in Richfield, Minn., and graduated from the Richfield High School. After high school, Neal attended UW-Stout at Rice Lake studying industrial arts. Neal worked for Erickson Quality Homes in the Burnett County area for several years with his father, who was a Wausau home builder. Together, they constructed over 100 homes in the area. After Clarence’s death, Neal went on to work as a carpenter. He then went to work for Burnett Dairy Cheese Factory as a maintenance tech for 14 years. In 2001, Neal married Sheila Porter the Saturday following the tornando. Neal and Sheila own and operate the Yah Butz located in Siren. In 2003, Neal and Sheila began to produce Neal’s dream, his BBQ sauce which is now Big Butz BBQ Sauce. His dream goes on. Neal celebrated 18 years of sobriety. He was a member of the Siren Tourism Committee and loved the area. Neal enjoyed riding his Harley-Davidson, fishing, hunting, construction and his sense of invention. All these things he enjoyed until an injury curtailed his hobbies three years ago. His most precious pastime was spending time with his four granddaughters, which he called his “Little Diamonds.” Neal was preceded in death by his brother, Ron Erickson; father, Clarence; and mother, June. Neal is survived by his wife, Sheila; sons, Justin (Nicole) Erickson and Tom (Shelley) Porter, Jr.; sister, Paulette (Burnell Jr.) Hanson; sister-in-law, Gail (Frank) Ruhland; aunts, Char Eggen and Bernice Peterson; uncle, Guy Baker; his four granddaughters, Alexa and Madilyn Erickson and Lola and Layla Porter; nieces, nephews, other relatives and numerous friends. A celebration of his life was held at The Lodge at Crooked Lake in Siren on Sunday, Jan. 18. Interment will be held at the Grantsburg Cemetery at a later date.
Laura Luella Sumpter, Hudson, formerly of Luck, died Jan. 12, 2009, at the Christian Community Home in Hudson. She was 97 years old. She was born on Aug. 13, 1911, in Luck. She grew up on the family farm in North Luck and graduated from Luck High School in 1928. She moved to Minneapolis as a young adult where she lived with her sister and cared for her mother until her death in 1952. She married Alvin Sumpter in the fall of 1956 and became a loving part of his children’s lives along with their families. Laura was employed by Honeywell Manufacturing for more than 37 years and retired in 1973. After retiring, she moved to Luck to live with and help her brother’s family for the next 10 years. In 1982, she moved to Balsam Lake, before moving back to Minneapolis, at the Augustana Apartments where she lived and cared for her sister. In 2006 she moved to Hudson and resided at the Christian Community Home until her death. Laura enjoyed entertaining, cooking and baking. She was an active member of her churches and had a strong Christian faith. She will always be remembered for her love, sense of humor and lifelong commitment to caring for the many members of both her immediate and extended family. She is survived by sister-in-law, Elaine Madsen of Osceola; stepdaughters, Gerry (David) Barland of Hopkins, Minn., Mary Lee Sykora (Ted Ball) of Cumberland; stepdaughter-in-law, Diane (Denny) Sullivan of Delano, Minn.; nephews, Phillip (Diane) Madsen of Hampton, Minn., Paul (Lisa) Madsen of Omaha, Neb., Jimmy (Donna) Hansen of Menomonie; nieces, Barbara (David) Kreye of Hudson, Gale (David) Madsen-Boring of Fletcher, N.C., Mary Lou Isaacson of Bloomington, Minn., Janice Juckel of Dresser, Sharon (Allen) Wamphler of St. Croix Falls; and many great-nieces and nephews, step-grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Memorials may be given to Adoray Hospice, 990 Hillcrest Street, Suite 104, Baldwin, WI 54002. Services were held on Friday, Jan. 16, at the O’Connell Family Funeral Home in Hudson. Pastor Dennis Nelson from the Bethel Lutheran Church of Hudson officiated. Burial took place at the Grandview Park Cemetery in Hopkins, Minn. The O’Connell Family Funeral Home, Hudson, was entrusted with arrangements.
Goldie Vernice Carlson of Blaine Township, died Jan. 13, 2009, after a short illness at the Wyoming Fairview Hospital. She was 89 years old. At the time of her death, she was a resident of Comforts of Home in North Branch, Minn. Goldie was born April 10, 1919, in Karlsborg Township to Henry and Hattie (Wilson) Johnson. Goldie attended Karlsborg primary school and graduated from Webster High School in 1936. She attended teachers training in Grantsburg and taught at Aspen, Pansey and Swamp View schools until she married Victor Carlson on June 21, 1940. Goldie was a charter member of the Woodland Wesleyan Church and served in many positions. She also drove school bus for the Webster School District and farmed along side her husband, Victor, for over 30 years in Blaine Township. After retiring, she and Victor spent 12 memorable winters at their home in the Wesleyan Village at Brooksville, Fla. She will be remembered by her family for her competitive nature in games, whether it be shuffleboard or board games and her love for poetry, crossword puzzles and picking berries. She was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years; her parents; two brothers, Monroe and Chester Johnson. She is survived by her sister, Elizabeth Johnson of North Branch, Minn.; daughter, Virginia (Don) Bowles of Laporte, Minn.; two sons, Gary (Cindy) Carlson of Moundsview, Minn. and Ronald (Joleen) Carlson of Mound, Minn. She is further survived by her grandchildren: Wende Olson of East Bethel, Minn., Rebecca (David) Jensen of Linwood, Minn., Shawn (Sara) Bowles of Laporte, Minn., Dale Bowles of Isanti, Minn., Emily Carlson of New Brighton, Minn., and Anna Carlson of St. Paul, Minn. She is also survived by 11 greatgrandchildren. She will also be missed by Phil Kvamme and Brad Olson. Services were held on Saturday, Jan. 17, 2009, at the Woodland Wesleyan Church. Officiating was the Rev. Jack Martiny Sr. Pallbearers were David Jensen, Phil Kvamme, Erik Kvamme, Elliott Kvamme, Cullen Olson and Cooper Olson. Solos were sung by Elliott Kvamme. Readings were given by Anna Carlson, Kyla Olson and Erik Kvamme. The Swedberg-Taylor Family Funeral Home in Webster was entrusted with arrangements.
Theodora Ruth Sahr-Alden Theodora (Teddy) Ruth Sahr-Alden, 83, Luck, died Saturday, Jan. 17, 2009, at Amery Regional Medical Center. Theodora was born on Nov. 22, 1925, in Austin, Minn., to Theodore and Hilda Sahr. Theodora moved to the Frederic area and attended Frederic schools and met her sweetheart, David Alden. David and Theodora were united in marriage on March 17, 1944. They would have celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary this year. Theodora and David moved to Minneapolis, Minn., where she worked for a dry cleaning business and then moved back to the Frederic area. Theodora worked for Minneapolis Plastic Moulders in Frederic, then as bookkeeper for Stokley Van Camp in Frederic and Milltown. A move was made to Milltown, where she worked as the assistant manager of Alcan Manufacturing for many years until she retired. Theodora enjoyed many auto trips and camping trips with David and their many close friends. They traveled all over the United States and Canada. Theodora had an amazing talent for upholstery and was constantly in demand from family and friends for her work. Theodora’s passion was sewing and quilting. She looked forward every spring to the St. Peter’s Church spring sale and sewed many aprons for the event. Theodora was a “Queen Mum” of the Red Hat group, Sparkling Rosebuds, of the Milltown-Luck area. She was a loving mother, grandmother and greatgrandmother. Theodora was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Joe Sahr; and her husband, David. She is survived by brother, Kenneth (May Elaine) Sahr of Queen Creek, Ariz., and sister-in-law Betty Sahr of Phoenix, Ariz.; daughters, Sharon Alden, Diane Pravettoni and son, James Alden; grandchildren, Bret (Erica) Stultz, Shannon (Bruce) Buck, Craig Pravettoni, Joshua (Victoria) Alden and Andrew Alden; greatgrandchildren, Allan Johnson, Bernie Stultz, Benjamin Stultz, Kayleigh, Savannah and Kattie Rose Stultz, Riley Buck, Hailey, Desiree, Darik, and Abby Alden, Emma and Malaki; special family, Bernie Stultz and Edythe and Kyle Barnes; many cousins, nieces, nephews and lifelong friends. Memorial service will be held at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Luck on Thursday, Jan. 22, at 11 a.m. Private burial at later date.
Steven D. Schramski Steven D. Schramski, 52, of St. Croix Falls, died peacefully at home on Jan. 13, 2009. Steve was born May 2, 1956, to Donald and LaVera Schramski in Amery. He served in the Army, and then worked at Andersen Windows until he created his own business in St. Croix Falls, known as Renew Oil. He is survived by his wife, Karen, mother, LaVera Meyer; stepfather, Leonard Meyer; children, Justin, Brandon and Kyle; stepchildren, Amanda and Danielle; siblings, Paula (Ron), Laurie, Coleen (Ron), Mary Jo (Bruce), Joseph (Dawn) and Timothy (Darcy). He was preceded in death by his father, Donald Schramski and grandparents. Celebration of his life was held on Saturday, Jan. 17, at the St. Croix Valley Funeral Home Chapel. Father Thomas Thomspon officiated. Special music was provided by Marcia Bringdahl and Barbara Smith. All memorials will be directed to the Ronald McDonald House Charities to an endowment fund in memory of Steve. The St. Croix Valley Funeral Home and Polk County Cremation Society, St. Croix Falls, was entrusted with arrangements.
Gladys Mansfield Gladys Mansfield, 78, of Frederic, died Jan. 19, 2009. Memorial services will be held Saturday, Jan. 24, at 11 a.m., at the Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home, Webster. Visitation will be prior to services, from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. A full obituary will be published in an upcoming edition of the Leader. The Swedberg-Taylor Family Funeral Home, Webster, was entrusted with arrangements.
William F. Johnson III The family of William F. Johnson III, 92, of Frederic, who died Jan. 12, 2009, is planning to hold a memorial service at St. Luke’s Methodist Church in Frederic on Saturday, April 25, at 10 a.m. For more information go to www.rowefh.com, 715327-4475 or 715-327-4158.
William “Willy” R. Pike William “Willy” R. Pike, 59, of Balsam Lake, died Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2009, at his residence. He worked for Bishop Industries in Balsam Lake since moving here from Dousman. Willy was an avid hunter, fisherman and golfer. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Shirley Pike. He is survived by his wife, Joan (Klopfer); son, Robert (Sherry Carmack) and Ryan; stepson, John Klopfer; grandsons, Blake and Logan; brothers, Jeff, David and Tom; sisters, Barbara, Linda, Leona and Marilee; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Willy requested no service, but memorials are preferred to the American Cancer Society. The St. Croix Valley Funeral Home and Polk County Cremation Society, St. Croix Falls, was entrusted with arrangements.
Judith Ames Judith Ames, age 59, a resident of Dewey Township, Burnett County, died on Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2009, at her residence. Judith D. Ames was born on Nov. 27, 1949, in Chicago, Ill., to parents Alvin and Audrey Erbsen. On Oct. 5, 1984, she was united in marriage to Timothy Ames in Beloit. She worked for 10 years at Swing and Slide in Janesville. The couple moved from Beloit to Hertel in 2002. She enjoyed all animals and also to read. Judith is survived by her husband, Tim of Hertel; children, James Sargent, Kimberly (Bryan) Hartfelt, Timothy Sargent, Audra Ames, Nicole (Cory) LaBonte, Scott Ames and Debbie Ames; 14 grandchildren; and brother, Joel Erbsen. Judith is preceded in death by her parents, Alvin and Audrey Erbsen. Per Judith’s wishes, no public services are planned. The Dahl Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.
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CHURCH NEWS Woman getting tired of boyfriend's inattention to her QUESTION: My boyfriend and I have been seeing each other for almost a year. Initially, he would freely show me a great deal of respect and affection. Lately, however, I'm seeing less and less of this attention. I don't want to be overly sensitive, but I don't want to be used as a doormat, either. How can I know for sure what is the case? DR. DOBSON: Give yourself a little test by answering these questions about the relationship: Are you making all the phone calls to the other person? Does he tell you the truth invariably? Have you been "stood up" without a reasonable excuse? Do you fear he is slipping away, and is that causing you to "grab and hold"? Are you tolerating insults that others would not accept? Does he show evidence of cherishing you and wanting to make you happy? Does he reveal your secrets to others and make comments about you in public that embarrass you? Is he physically abusive at times? Does he ever reach for you instead of your reaching for him? Do your friends ever say, "Why do you put up with the stuff he does?" These are questions that only you can answer. But if you are honest with yourself, you will have no difficulty identifying disrespectful components to your relationship. If you come up with the wrong answers, the solution is not to beg him to do better. It is to pull back and see if he follows. If he doesn't, you're better off looking for someone else. •••
QUESTION: I don't believe kids are as easily influenced by the media and entertainment industry as you say. What they see does not necessarily determine how they behave. DR. DOBSON: Well, look at it this way. Back in the early 1980s, the most popular movie was a science-fiction film entitled "E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial." It included a brief scene where the little creature from outer space was given a few pieces of the candy Reese's Pieces. The brand was not named, but children recognized it during its few seconds on the screen. In the months that followed, the sale of Reese's Pieces went through the ceiling. Isn't that a clear example of a movie's influence on children's thinking? Why do advertisers spend billions of dollars to put their products before the people if what we see and hear does not influence our behavior? Why do schools and colleges purchase textbooks for children and young adults if what they read does not translate into influence of one form or another? Of course children are vulnerable to what they witness! We all are. How much greater impact is made by dramatic, sexually oriented, no-holds-barred musical and theatrical presentations that are aimed at the hearts and souls of our kids? Whom are we kidding when we say they are not harmed by the worst of it? •••
Dr. James
Dobson Focus on the Family
QUESTION: When parents need help with sex education, who do you think should provide it? DR. DOBSON: It is my strong conviction that churches believing in abstinence before marriage and in lifelong marital fidelity should step in and offer their help to families sharing that commitment. Where else will moms and dads find proponents of traditional morality in this permissive day? There is no other agency or institution likely to represent the theology of the church better than the church itself. It is puzzling to me why so few have accepted this challenge, given the attack on biblical concepts of morality today. A few parents who enroll their children in private schools are able to get the help they need with sex education. Even there, however, the subject is often ignored or handled inadequately. What has developed, unfortunately, is an informational vacuum that sets the stage for far-reaching programs in the public schools that go beyond parental wishes, beginning in some cases with kindergarten children. ••• 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. 1130 Walnut St., Kansas City, Mo. 64106; (816) 581-7500
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Hans Peterson coming to Luck Lutheran Hans Peterson, from Dakota Road music group, will provide music leadership at Luck Lutheran Church, 5th Street and Foster Avenue, Luck, on Sunday, Jan. 25, at 10:30 a.m. The community is cordially invited to participate in this special worship service. Peterson was born and raised in Alaska. He began his life in the Midwest at Luther College, and since graduation, he has toured with a musical group to West Africa, worked as a youth director/worship leader in Stewartville, Minn., and served homeless men in a Catholic Worker House of Hospitality in Duluth. His passion for the church as a welcoming place and his love for music led him to United Seminary in the Twin Cities where he completed a master’s degree in theology and the arts. As a singer/songwriter he ventures out as a solo artist and with the Dakota Road band, playing both piano and acoustic guitar. His home is now in Jordan, Minn., where he teaches both K-six music and private lessons three days a week at St. John the Baptist Catholic School. Peterson lives with his spouse, Heidi, on her family’s farm where they are caring for their two boys, Nelson, 10, and Simon, 4, as well as Grandma Ruth. When he is not leading people in song, he might be weeding the garden, picking berries, tapping sugar maples or harvesting hazelnuts. In all that he does, Peterson prays and works for a world where all people – all creation – is seen as sacred. - Submitted
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Church Directory ADVENTIST
SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST - FREDERIC
609 Benson Road. Pastor Curtis Denney Sat. Worship 11 a.m.; Sabbath Schl. 9:30 a.m.
ALLIANCE
ALLIANCE
ALLIANCE CHURCH OF THE VALLEY Senior Pastor Bob Morton 1259 Hwy. 35 S., St. Croix Falls Sunday Worship: 8:30, 9:45 & 11 a.m.
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
NORTH VALLEY LUTHERAN
BIBLE FELLOWSHIP
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
LUTHERAN
LUTHERAN
BALSAM LUTHERAN CHURCH
1115 Mains Crossing, 1/2 Mile South Hwy. 8 On 110th St.; Pastor Matt Faarem Sun. Worship 9 a.m.; Sun. School 10:15 a.m. Wed. Bible Study 8:30 a.m. Wed. LOGOS 3:20 p.m.
BEAUTIFUL SAVIOR LUTHERAN (WELS)
Gene E. Jahnke, Pastor, 715-635-7672, Hm. 715-354-7787, Hwy. 70 at 53, Spooner Sun. Wor. - 9:30 a.m.; Sun. School & Bible Classes For All - 10:45 a.m.
BETHANY LUTHERAN - BRANSTAD
Pastor Jay Ticknor, 715-463-5746 3 miles So. of Grantsburg on Hwy. 87 Sun. Schl. - 9:30 a.m.; Worship - 11 a.m.
BETHANY LUTHERAN - SIREN
Hwy. 35, 1/2 blk. N. Main St. Pastor John Clasen; Pastoral Serv. 349-5280 Sunday Worship - 8 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. Sunday School - 9:30 a.m.
BETHESDA LUTHERAN - DRESSER (LCMC) www.bethesdalutheran.ws
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.
BONE LAKE LUTHERAN bllc@lakeland.ws
Pastor Mary Ann Bowman, 5 mi. E. of Luck on Hwy. 48, 1/2 mi. S. on I; 472-8153, Office/Kit. - 472-2535 Sun. Schl. 9 a.m.; Adult Bible Study 9:15 a.m.; Fellowship 10 a.m.; Worship 10:30 a.m. Holy Communion 1st & 3rd Sundays
CHRIST LUTHERAN
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 Early Wor. 8:30 a.m.; Sun. Wor. 10 a.m. Souper service Wed. 5:15 p.m. 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
Holytrinity@wisconsinumc.org 1606 165th Ave., Centuria Paul Foulke, Pastor, 715-485-3363 Sun. Wor. - 9 a.m.; Sun. Schl. - 10:15 a.m.
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.
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)
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
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
ELCA - 501 Hwy. 35, 646-2357 Mel Rau, Pastor Sunday Worship & Holy Communion - 9:30 a.m.; Sunday School - 10:40 a.m. Rt. 1, Balsam Lake, WI (Fox Creek) Pastor Neal Weltzen; GT Office - 857-5580, Parsonage - 822-3001, TR Office - 822-3001 Wors. Serv. 10:30 a.m.; Sun. Schl. 9:15 a.m.; Holy Communion - 1st Sun. of each month
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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PLEASE NOTE IMPORTANT NOTICE YOU WILL LOSE TITLE TO YOUR PROPERTY IF THESE TAXES ARE NOT PAID ON OR BEFORE MARCH 19, 2009
TAKE NOTICE that all persons having or claiming to have any right, title or interest in or lien upon the real property described in the list of tax liens, No. 2008-1 on file in the Office of the Clerk of Circuit Court of Polk County, dated January 15, 2009, and herein set forth, are hereby notified that the filing of such list of tax liens in the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Polk County constitutes the commencement by said Polk County of a special proceedings in the Circuit Court for Polk County to foreclose the tax liens therein described by foreclosure proceeding In Rem and that a notice of the pendency of such proceeding against each piece or parcel of land therein described was filed in the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court on January 15, 2009. Such proceeding is brought against the real property herein described only and is to foreclose the tax liens described in such list. No personal judgment will be entered herein for such taxes, assessments or other legal charges or any part thereof. TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that all persons having or claiming to have any right, title or interest in or lien upon
the real property described in said list of tax liens are hereby notified that a certified copy of such list of tax liens has been posted in the Office of the County Treasurer of Polk County and will remain posted for public inspection up to and including March 19, 2009, which date is hereby fixed as the last day of redemption. TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that any person having or claiming to have any right, title or interest in or lien upon any such parcel may, on or before said March 19, 2009, redeem such delinquent tax liens by paying to the County Treasurer of Polk County, the amount of all such unpaid tax liens and in addition thereto, all interest and penalties which have accrued on said unpaid tax liens, computed to and including the date of redemption, plus the reasonable costs that the County incurred to initiate the proceedings plus the person’s share of the reasonable costs of publication under sub. (6). POLK COUNTY By Amanda Nissen Polk County Treasurer
STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY In the Matter of the Foreclosure of Tax Liens under Section 75.521 Wis. Statutes by Polk County: 2008-1 PETITION FOR JUDGMENT VESTING TITLE TO POLK COUNTY Branch 2 - Judge Robert H. Rasmussen Authenticated 09CV31 - By Lois Hoff Now comes the County of Polk, by Carole T. Wondra, Polk County Clerk, and alleges and states as follows: 1. The Polk County Treasurer, Amanda Nissen, has prepared a List of Tax Liens of Polk County being Foreclosed by proceeding In Rem, a verified copy of which is attached and incorporated herein by reference. 2. The foreclosure of the tax liens through In Rem proceedings is governed by Section 75.521 Wisconsin Statutes and the requirements therein have been fulfilled. 3. The time periods after the date of the tax certificates, as stated, is set forth in Section 75.521 (3) Stat., have lapsed for the properties included and described in said list. 4. Notice of this proceeding shall be given to all parties specified in Section 75.521 (3) c Stat. by the County Treasurer sending a copy of this petition, and a copy of the List of Tax Liens of Polk County by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested. WHEREFORE, the Petitioner requests that the court grant judgment in favor of Polk County vesting title to the parcels of land described in the attached “List of Tax Liens” in Polk County, thereby, barring any and all claims whatsoever of the former owners or any persons claiming through and under the former owners since the date of filing the list of tax liens in the office of the Clerk of Circuit Court. Dated this 14th day of January, 2009. Carole T. Wondra, Polk County Clerk Polk County Government Center 100 Polk County Plaza, Suite 110, Balsam Lake, WI 54810 Filed Jan. 15, 2009 - Clerk of Circuit Court, Lois Hoff, Polk County
STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY In the Matter of the Foreclosure of Tax Liens under Section 75.521 Wis. Statutes by Polk County; list of Tax Liens for 2008-1 AFFIDAVIT Branch 2 - Judge Robert H. Rasmussen Authenticated 09CV31 - By: Lois Hoff I, Amanda Nissen, being first duly sworn under oath, depose and state as follows: 1. I am the Treasurer for the County of Polk. 2. I prepared the attached List of Tax Liens of Polk County which are being foreclosed by proceeding In Rem 2008-1 in the Circuit Court of Polk County. 3. I verify that the information contained in the listed tax liens is true and correct and that said information is based upon the files and records contained in the Polk County Treasurer’s Office. Amanda Nissen Polk County Treasurer 715-485-9255 Subscribed and sworn to before me this 14th day of January, 2009. Carole T. Wondra Notary Public, Polk County, Wis. Filed Jan. 15, 2009 - Clerk of Circuit Court, Lois Hoff, Polk County
LIST OF TAX LIENS OF POLK COUNTY BEING FORECLOSED BY PROCEEDING IN REM 2008-1 STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLOSURE OF TAX LIENS UNDER SECTION 75.521 WISCONSIN STATUTES BY POLK COUNTY, LIST OF TAX LIENS FOR YEARS INDICATED. NO. DESCRIPTION
OWNER/MORTGAGE CO. LIEN/JUDGMENT HOLDER
001 Town of Alden 002-01313-0200 Sec 14 T32 R18 Lot 2 CSM No 3455
Owners: Mitchel E. & LaVon K. Johnson Mortgage Holders: The RiverBank MERS as Nominee for Countryside Bank FSB
2005
002 Town of Alden 002-01592-0000 Sec 24 T32 R18 Lot 2 CSM No 3228
Owner: Curtis Ventures LLC Mortgage Holders: Schanon Mortgage assigned to Bremer Bank NA Lien/Judgment Holders: Discover Bank Sysco Food Services of Minnesota
003 Town of Alden 002-01627-0100 Sec 25 T32 R18 Lot 1 CSM No 2909
YEAR TAX
AMT. TAX CERT. #
INT. RATE
85.76
87
12% Annually
2005 SC 2005
1,729.87 100.00
102
12% Annually
Owners: Donald D. & Wendy L. Canopy Mortgage Holders: The RiverBank Citifinancial Inc. Lien/Judgment Holders: LVNV Funding Livingston Financial LLC North Star Capital Acquisition Secura Insurance Arrow Financial Services LLC WESTconsin Credit Union
2005 SC 2005
2,064.05 100.00
104
12% Annually
Owner: Mitchell R. Erickson Land Contract Holder: Donald H. & Harriet Schroepfer Assignment of LC: Rural American Bank Luck Lien/Judgment Holders: Wisconsin Dept. of Revenue
2005 SC 2005
005 Town of Alden 002-02200-0000 Sec 27 T32 R18 Pt Lot 29 Plat of Cedar Bend
Owner: Scott M. Mondor Mortgage Holder: First State Bank & Trust Lis Pendens: Viking Electric Supply Inc.
2005 SC 2005
510.84 100.00
123
12% Annually
006 Town of Alden 002-02207-0000 Sec 27 T32 R18 Lot 30 Plat of Cedar Bend
Owner: Scott M. Mondor Mortgage Holder: First State Bank & Trust Lis Pendens: Viking Electric Supply Inc.
2005 SC 2005
3,886.80 100.00
124
12% Annually
004 Town of Alden 002-01731-0000 Sec 27 T32 R18 Pt SW SW
798.07 100.00
108
12% Annually
NO. DESCRIPTION
OWNER/MORTGAGE CO. LIEN/JUDGMENT HOLDER
YEAR TAX
007 Town of Apple River 004-00024-0100 Sec 01 T34 R16 Lot 1 CSM No 4169
Owner: Troy J. Hanson Mortgage Holder: S&C Bank nka AnchorBank Lien/Judgment Holder: WESTconsin Credit Union
2005 SC 2005
289.55 100.00
135
12% Annually
008 Town of Apple River 004-00121-0200 Sec 5 T34 R16 Lot 2 CSM No 1709
Owner: John T. Aronson Mortgage Holders: MERS as Nominee for Full Spectrum Lending Inc. Schanon Mortgage Inc. Bremer Bank NA Lis Pendens: Schanon Mortgage Lien/Judgment Holders: GMAC Maxwell Heating & Air Conditioning
2005 SC 2005
1,818.44 100.00
136
12% Annually
009 Town of Apple River 004-00398-0000 Sec 12 T34 R16 Pt SE NE & NE SE Aka Pcl 1 PD 820
Owner: Laurie Sabata Mortgage Holders: Polk County, Wisconsin Bremer Bank NA
2005 SC 2005
1,157.33 100.00
152
12% Annually
010 Town of Apple River 004-00803-0000 Sec 29 T34 R16 Gov Lot 2
Owner: Vicky L. Desota Lien/Judgment Holder: Ford Motor Credit Company
2005 SC 2005
285.56 100.00
213
12% Annually
011 Town of Apple River 004-00804-0000 Sec 29 T34 R16 Gov Lot 3
Owner: Susan J. Peterson Lien/Judgment Holder: Hill Top Excavating
2005 SC 2005
515.82 100.00
214
12% Annually
012 Town of Apple River 004-00808-0000 Sec 29 T34 R16 SE SW Exc 6 Acres
Owner: Susan J. Peterson Lien/Judgment Holder: Hill Top Excavating
2005 SC 2005
282.39 100.00
218
12% Annually
013 Town of Apple River 004-00899-0040 Sec 33 T34 R16 Pt Lot 4 CSM No 1740
Owner: Joshua Beauvais
2005 SC 2005
119.16 100.00
231
12% Annually
014 Town of Apple River 004-01000-0000 Sec 6 T34 R16 Unit 7 East Balsam Resort Condominium
Owner: Mark G. Mann Mortgage Holder: Associated Bank NA
2005 SC 2005
159.69 100.00
236
12% Annually
476971 22-24L 12a,d
AMT. TAX CERT. #
INT. RATE
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LIST OF TAX LIENS OF POLK COUNTY BEING FORECLOSED BY PROCEEDING IN REM 2008-1 (cont’d.) NO. DESCRIPTION
OWNER/MORTGAGE CO. LIEN/JUDGMENT HOLDER
YEAR TAX
AMT. TAX CERT. #
INT. RATE
015 Town of Apple River Owners: Vernon J. & Lucille 004-01189-0000 M. Kelly Sec 36 T34 R16 Pt Lot 7 & Lot 12 Assessor’s Plat of NE NE (Range)
2005 SC 2005
016 Town of Balsam Lake 006-00426-0000 Sec 15 T34 R17 Pt SE NE incl OL 1 CSM No 2762
Owner: Peter J. Hanson Lien/Judgment Holders: Country Carpet & Loft Madison Equine Clinic Rick Held Steve Martell
2005 SC 2005
224.49 100.00
269
12% Annually
017 Town of Balsam Lake 006-01042-0000 Sec 35 T34 R17 Pt NE NE
Owner: Laura L. Goodwin Mortgage Holders: Forrest G. & Mary G. Clark Lien/Judgment Holders: Dept. of Workforce Development WESTconsin Credit Union Rural American Bank Luck The RiverBank Bay Finance Company Kemper Independence Insurance Co. AER Development Group
2005 SC 2005
374.89 100.00
316
12% Annually
018 Town of Balsam Lake 006-01079-0001 Sec 35 T34 R17 Outlot 1 CSM No 4438
Owners: Jeffrey D. Hulett Carolyn A. Michels Michael G. Tibbetts Mortgage Holders: JP Morgan Chase Bank Security State Bank of Marine
2005 SC 2005
110.12 100.00
330
12% Annually
019 Town of Balsam Lake 006-01375-0000 Sec 8 T34 R17 Lot 7 Plat of Spring Park
Owners: Thomas C. Huber Debra Jean Shafer Lien/Judgment Holder: Patti A. Leafgren
2005 SC 2005
1,242.34 100.00
344
12% Annually
020 Town of Beaver 008-00516-0000 Sec 18 T34 R15 Gov Lot 10
Owner: Maria Baucom aka Maria L. Rush Mortgage Holder: WESTconsin Credit Union Lien/Judgment Holder: Wells Fargo Financial
2005 SC 2005
342.07 100.00
373
12% Annually
021 Town of Black Brook 010-00188-0000 Sec 8 T32 R16 Pt S 1/2 NE NE
Owners: Charles E. & Wanda Stuntz Mortgage Holder: Bremer Bank NA Lien/Judgment Holders: Amery Regional Medical Center Cemstone Ready-Mix Inc.
2005 SC 2005
69.44 100.00
418
12% Annually
022 Town of Black Brook 010-00487-0600 Sec 19 T32 R16 Lot 6 CSM No 4232
Owner: Richard F. Diedrich Mortgage Holders: MERS as nominee for America’s Wholesale Lender Countrywide Home Loans Inc. Lien/Judgment Holder: Asset Acceptance
2005 SC 2005
1,425.85 100.00
434
12% Annually
023 Town of Black Brook 010-00763-0000 Sec 30 T32 R16 E 40 Rods of Gov Lot 7
Owner: Jason R. Dawson Mortgage Holder: MERS as nominee for Union River Mortgage LLC
2005 SC 2005
80.17 100.00
446
12% Annually
024 Town of Bone Lake 012-00135-0000 Sec 8 T36 R16 Pt NE NE
Owners: Terry L. & Kimberly R. Brenizer Mortgage Holder: Associates Industrial Loan Co. Lien/Judgment Holders: Adrian & Angela Tuynman State Farm Mutual Insurance Busy B’s Service & Wash Country Pride Cooperative Capital One
2005 SC 2005
1,208.07 100.00
467
12% Annually
Owner: Diane L. Buhler Mortgage Holder: S&C Bank nka AnchorBank Lien/Judgment Holders: Arrow Financial Services Portfolio Recovery Associates Cavalry Portfolio Services Resurgence Financial LLC
2005 SC 2005
Owners: Mark L. Holmgren Patricia L. Lawrence Mortgage Holders: Thomas D. & Margaret A. Rogers Lien/Judgment Holder: Diagnostic Radiology Associates
2005 SC 2005
025 Town of Bone Lake 012-00179-0000 Sec 9 T36 R16 Pt SE SE
026 Town of Bone Lake 012-00645-0000 Sec 27 T36 R16 Pt NE NE
1,137.41 100.00
1,149.31 100.00
526.32 100.00
246
468
491
12% Annually
12% Annually
NO. DESCRIPTION
OWNER/MORTGAGE CO. LIEN/JUDGMENT HOLDER
YEAR TAX
027 Town of Bone Lake 012-00729-0000 Sec 29 T36 R16 Lot 1 CSM No 4278
Owner: Danny E. Hoffman Lien/Judgment Holder: Department of Revenue
2005 SC 2005
173.49 100.00
501
12% Annually
028 Town of Clam Falls 014-00615-0000 Sec 29 T37 R16 NW SE
Owners: Calvin M. King Robert Dale King Christopher King Jr. Jason King Pamela A. King Possible Lien Holders: Brown Child Support Agency Milwaukee Child Support Agency Portage Child Support Agency Winnebago Child Support Agency Manitowoc Child Support Agency La Crosse Child Support Agency
2005 SC 2005
1,133.11 100.00
572
12% Annually
029 Town of Clam Falls 014-00616-0000 Sec 29 T37 R16 SW SE
Owners: Calvin M. King Robert Dale King Christopher King Jr. Jason King Pamela A. King Possible Lien Holders: Brown Child Support Agency Milwaukee Child Support Agency Portage Child Support Agency Winnebago Child Support Agency Manitowoc Child Support Agency La Crosse Child Support Agency
2005 SC 2005
405.36 100.00
573
12% Annually
030 Town of Clayton 016-00173-0000 Sec 8 T33 R15 Pt NW SE
Owners: Steven D. & Suzanne L. Brihn Land Contract Holders: Augusta B. & Donald G. Fennern Mortgage Holder: First American Bank NA nka Bremer Bank Lien/Judgment Holders: Department of TreasuryInternal Revenue Service Joseph V. & Amy Sigsworth
2005 SC 2005
190.70 100.00
601
12% Annually
031 Town of Clayton 016-00764-0000 Sec 31 T33 R15 Pt Gov Lot 4
Owners: Arthur W. Renander Zara Renander Sonja V. Renander Mortgage Holder: Farm Credit Services of Northwest Wis. FLCA Craig W. Shirley
2005 SC 2005
746.51 100.00
640
12% Annually
032 Town of Clayton 016-00765-0000 Sec 31 T33 R15 Pt Gov Lot 4
Owners: Arthur W. Renander Zara Renander Sonja V. Renander Mortgage Holder: Farm Credit Services of Northwest Wis. FLCA Craig W. Shirley
2005 SC 2005
272.26 100.00
641
12% Annually
033 Town of Clayton 016-00769-0000 Sec 31 T33 R15 N 1/2 Gov Lot 6
Owners: Arthur W. Renander Zara Renander Sonja V. Renander Mortgage Holder: Farm Credit Services of Northwest Wis. FLCA Craig W. Shirley
2005 SC 2005
91.75 100.00
643
12% Annually
034 Town of Clayton 016-00771-0000 Sec 31 T33 R15 Gov Lot 7
Owners: Arthur W. Renander Zara Renander Sonja V. Renander Mortgage Holder: Farm Credit Services of Northwest Wis. FLCA Craig W. Shirley
2005 SC 2005
851.89 100.00
644
12% Annually
035 Town of Clear Lake 018-00116-0600 Sec 6 T32 R15 Lot 6 CSM No 2709
Owner: Jeff C. Brandt Mortgage Holder: Green Tree Financial Servicing Corp. Lien/Judgment Holders: Household Auto Finance Amery Regional Medical Center
2005 SC 2005
1,264.51 100.00
652
12% Annually
036 Town of Clear Lake 018-00452-0001 Sec 23 T32 R15 Lot 1 CSM No 1617
Owner: Kevin Beyl
2005 SC 2005
985.58 100.00
668
12% Annually
12% Annually
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INT. RATE
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PLEASE NOTE IMPORTANT NOTICE YOU WILL LOSE TITLE TO YOUR PROPERTY IF THESE TAXES ARE NOT PAID ON OR BEFORE MARCH 19, 2009
TAKE NOTICE that all persons having or claiming to have any right, title or interest in or lien upon the real property described in the list of tax liens, No. 2008-2 on file in the Office of the Clerk of Circuit Court of Polk County, dated January 15, 2009, and herein set forth, are hereby notified that the filing of such list of tax liens in the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Polk County constitutes the commencement by said Polk County of a special proceedings in the Circuit Court for Polk County to foreclose the tax liens therein described by foreclosure proceeding In Rem and that a notice of the pendency of such proceeding against each piece or parcel of land therein described was filed in the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court on January 15, 2009. Such proceeding is brought against the real property herein described only and is to foreclose the tax liens described in such list. No personal judgment will be entered herein for such taxes, assessments or other legal charges or any part thereof. TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that all persons having or claiming to have any right, title or interest in or lien upon
the real property described in said list of tax liens are hereby notified that a certified copy of such list of tax liens has been posted in the Office of the County Treasurer of Polk County and will remain posted for public inspection up to and including March 19, 2009, which date is hereby fixed as the last day of redemption. TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that any person having or claiming to have any right, title or interest in or lien upon any such parcel may, on or before said March 19, 2009, redeem such delinquent tax liens by paying to the County Treasurer of Polk County, the amount of all such unpaid tax liens and in addition thereto, all interest and penalties which have accrued on said unpaid tax liens, computed to and including the date of redemption, plus the reasonable costs that the County incurred to initiate the proceedings plus the person’s share of the reasonable costs of publication under sub. (6). POLK COUNTY By Amanda Nissen Polk County Treasurer
STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY In the Matter of the Foreclosure of Tax Liens under Section 75.521 Wis. Statutes by Polk County: 2008-2 PETITION FOR JUDGMENT VESTING TITLE TO POLK COUNTY Branch 2 - Judge Robert H. Rasmussen Authenticated 09CV32 - By Lois Hoff Now comes the County of Polk, by Carole T. Wondra, Polk County Clerk, and alleges and states as follows: 1. The Polk County Treasurer, Amanda Nissen, has prepared a List of Tax Liens of Polk County being Foreclosed by proceeding In Rem, a verified copy of which is attached and incorporated herein by reference. 2. The foreclosure of the tax liens through In Rem proceedings is governed by Section 75.521 Wisconsin Statutes and the requirements therein have been fulfilled. 3. The time periods after the date of the tax certificates, as stated, is set forth in Section 75.521 (3) Stat., have lapsed for the properties included and described in said list. 4. Notice of this proceeding shall be given to all parties specified in Section 75.521 (3) c Stat. by the County Treasurer sending a copy of this petition, and a copy of the List of Tax Liens of Polk County by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested. WHEREFORE, the Petitioner requests that the court grant judgment in favor of Polk County vesting title to the parcels of land described in the attached “List of Tax Liens” in Polk County, thereby, barring any and all claims whatsoever of the former owners or any persons claiming through and under the former owners since the date of filing the list of tax liens in the office of the Clerk of Circuit Court. Dated this 14th day of January, 2009. Carole T. Wondra, Polk County Clerk Polk County Government Center 100 Polk County Plaza, Suite 110, Balsam Lake, WI 54810 Filed Jan. 15, 2009 - Clerk of Circuit Court, Lois Hoff, Polk County
STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY In the Matter of the Foreclosure of Tax Liens under Section 75.521 Wis. Statutes by Polk County; list of Tax Liens for 2008-2 AFFIDAVIT Branch 2 - Judge Robert H. Rasmussen Authenticated 09CV32 - By: Lois Hoff I, Amanda Nissen, being first duly sworn under oath, depose and state as follows: 1. I am the Treasurer for the County of Polk. 2. I prepared the attached List of Tax Liens of Polk County which are being foreclosed by proceeding In Rem 2008-2 in the Circuit Court of Polk County. 3. I verify that the information contained in the listed tax liens is true and correct and that said information is based upon the files and records contained in the Polk County Treasurer’s Office. Amanda Nissen Polk County Treasurer 715-485-9255 Subscribed and sworn to before me this 14th day of January, 2009. Carole T. Wondra Notary Public, Polk County, Wis. Filed Jan. 15, 2009 - Clerk of Circuit Court, Lois Hoff, Polk County
LIST OF TAX LIENS OF POLK COUNTY BEING FORECLOSED BY PROCEEDING IN REM 2008-2 STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLOSURE OF TAX LIENS UNDER SECTION 75.521 WISCONSIN STATUTES BY POLK COUNTY, LIST OF TAX LIENS FOR YEARS INDICATED. YEAR TAX
NO. DESCRIPTION
OWNER/MORTGAGE CO. LIEN/JUDGMENT HOLDER
009 Town of Johnstown 028-00146-0000 Sec 8 T35 R15 SW NW
Owner: Dean Lundstrom
2005 SC 2005
971.65 100.00
1015
12% Annually
Owners: Douglas C. & Rebecca E. Holmstrom
2005 SC 2005
322.45 100.00
1019
12% Annually
12% Annually
010 Town of Johnstown 028-00295-0000 Sec 12 T35 R15 Pt SE SW
Owner: Bank of America NA
2005 SC 2005
22.39 100.00
1029
12% Annually
12% Annually
011 Town of Johnstown 028-00841-0000 Sec 33 T35 R15 E 1/2 W 1/2 NE SW
Owners: David P. & Susan Johnson Possible Liens: Kenosha Child Support Agency Calumet Child Support Agency Dane Child Support Agency Polk County Child Support Agency
2005 SC 2005
23.49 100.00
1032
12% Annually
12% Annually
012 Town of Johnstown 028-00846-0500 Sec 33 T35 R15 Lot 5 CSM No 2014
013 Town of Laketown 030-00116-0000 Sec 4 T36 R18 Pt NW SE
Owners: William J. & Kathleen A. Rivard Mortgage Holder: Rural American Bank Luck Lien/Judgment Holders: Eagle Valley Bank The RiverBank U.S. Bank Elizabeth Heidi Rivard
2005 SC 2005
1,200.96 100.00
1040
12% Annually
014 Town of Laketown 030-00508-0300 Sec 21 T36 R18 Lot 3 CSM No 4624
Owners: Michael A. & Andrea L. High Lien/Judgment Holders: Wells Fargo Financial Acceptance William A. Patterson
2005 SC 2005
41.78 100.00
1065
12% Annually
015 Town of Laketown 030-00761-0000 Sec 31 T36 R18 Pt NW NW
Owner: Craig A. Jones Mortgage Holder: Community Bank of Cameron - Grantsburg
2005 SC 2005
146.53 100.00
1080
12% Annually
NO. DESCRIPTION
OWNER/MORTGAGE CO. LIEN/JUDGMENT HOLDER
001 Town of Farmington 022-00533-0100 Sec 22 T32 R19 Lot 1 CSM No 1753
Owners: Inpong Luangrath & Melinda M. Swanson Mortgage Holders: Associates Home Equity Services MERS as nominee for America’s Wholesale Lender
2005 SC 2005
002 Town of Farmington 022-00578-0000 Sec 24 T32 R19 Pt NW NW
Owner: Troy K. Buege Mortgage Holder: First State Bank & Trust
2005 SC 2005
855.66 100.00
817
003 Town of Farmington 022-00901-0000 Sec 17 T32 R18 E 1/2 SW SW SE
Owners: Gergory L. & Kathryn E. Leisch
2005 SC 2005
1,072.00 100.00
838
004 Town of Farmington 022-00977-1900 Sec 29 T32 R18 Lot 19 CSM No 3762
Owner: Larry J. Kolve Lien/Judgment Holders: Dept. of Workforce Development David Cook Croix Management Company Mark Lange St. Croix Falls Family Housing
2005 SC 2005
670.78 100.00
851
005 Town of Farmington 022-01034-0100 Sec 31 T32 R18 Lot 1 CSM No 2465
Owners: David M. & LoAnne K. Nemeth Mortgage Holder: First State Bank & Trust
2005 SC 2005
2,591.26 100.00
855
12% Annually
006 Town of Garfield 024-00077-1400 Sec 5 T33 R17 Lot 14 CSM No 3816
Owner: Neil J. Jacobson Mortgage Holder: Associated Bank
2005 SC 2005
530.79 100.00
871
12% Annually
007 Town of Garfield 024-00079-0700 Sec 5 T33 R17 Lot 7 CSM No 3719
Owners: Gary J. & Jennifer I. Wendlandt Jay S. Mattsfield Mortgage Holder: Associated Bank
2005 SC 2005
182.37 100.00
875
12% Annually
008 Town of Johnstown 028-00122-0000 Sec 7 T35 R15 SE NE
Owners: Dean Lundstrom Norman Lundstrom Dawn Lundstrom
2005 SC 2005
753.69 100.00
1014
12% Annually
AMT. TAX CERT. #
INT. RATE
814
12% Annually
709.88 100.00
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AMT. TAX CERT. #
INT. RATE
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LIST OF TAX LIENS OF POLK COUNTY BEING FORECLOSED BY PROCEEDING IN REM 2008-2 (cont’d.) NO. DESCRIPTION
OWNER/MORTGAGE CO. LIEN/JUDGMENT HOLDER
YEAR TAX
AMT. TAX CERT. #
016 Town of Laketown 030-00814-0000 Sec 33 T36 R18 Pt NW NW
Owners: Rolland W. & Rosie S. Davison Mortgage Holders: Wells Fargo Financial Acceptance Beneficial Wisconsin, Inc. Lien/Judgment Holder: Monogram Credit Card Bank
2005 SC 2005
017 Town of Laketown 030-00819-0000 Sec 33 T36 R18 Lot 1 CSM No 709
Owner: Brian J. Larson Mortgage Holder: Firstar Bank Grantsburg NA Firstar Bank USA NA Firstar Bank NA
2005 SC 2005
963.56 100.00
1083
12% Annually
018 Town of Laketown 030-00928-0000 Sec 4 T36 R18 Lot 8 Plat of Peterson & Nelson Shores
Owner: Calvin Jacobson Lien/Judgment Holder: Bank One NA
2005 SC 2005
336.81 100.00
1089
019 Town of Lincoln 032-00025-0000 Sec 2 T33 R16 Pt SW NW
Owner: Bruce Alan Boe
2005 SC 2005
569.19 100.00
020 Town of Linoln 032-00157-0200 Sec 8 T33 R16 Pt N 1/2 NE aka Pcl F Map of Survey PD No 1293
Owners: John M. & Kimberly K. Kelly Mortgage Holder: Green Tree Financial Servicing Corp. Lien/Judgment Holder: Racine County Child Support Agency
2005 SC 2005
1,003.41 100.00
021 Town of Lincoln 032-00510-0000 Sec 20 T33 R16 Pt Gov Lot 3
Owners: Laurie J. & Eva L. Porter Lien/Judgment Holders: St. Croix Truck & Trailer
2005 SC 2005
159.60 100.00
1121
12% Annually
022 Town of Lincoln 032-00522-0000 Sec 20 T33 R16 Lot 1 V2 CSM/62 in Gov Lot 4
Owner: Kaivon M. Momeni Dorothy Hirsch (LE) Mortgage Holder: Bremer Bank NA
2005 SC 2005
2,651.54 100.00
1124
12% Annually
023 Town of Lincoln 032-00601-0000 Sec 21 T33 R16 Pt SW SE
Owners: Edward G. Sr. & Patricia Beck Mortgage Holder: Washington Mutual Bank FA
2005 SC 2005
1,416.58 100.00
1133
12% Annually
1,597.98 100.00
NO. DESCRIPTION
OWNER/MORTGAGE CO. LIEN/JUDGMENT HOLDER
YEAR TAX
024 Town of Lincoln 032-00909-0000 Sec 21 T33 R16 Pt NW NE
Owner: Barbara F. Henck Mortgage Holder: WESTconsin Credit Union
2005 SC 2005
50.55 100.00
025 Town of Lincoln 032-00976-0000 Sec 32 T33 R16 Pt SE NW
Owners: Kathleen M. Cross Mark R. Athey Mortgage Holder: Option One Mortgage Corp. Lien/Judgment Holders: Amery Regional Medical Center Polk County Zoning Paul A. Hauge DDS
2005 SC 2005
1,319.22 100.00
1157 12% Annually
12% Annually
026 Town of Lincoln 032-01536-0000 Sec 25 T33 R17 Pt Lots 15 & 16 Ragna’s Add to Sand Beach Park
Owners: Robert S. & Beverly A. Borgstrom Mortgage Holders: Northwest Savings Bank Bremer Bank NA
2005 SC 2005
340.48 100.00
1182 12% Annually
1093
12% Annually
027 Town of Lorain 034-00185-0000 Sec 10 T37 R15 Pt SW NE
2005 SC 2005
689.44 100.00
1194
1107
12% Annually
Owner: Dorothy L. Chenal Lien/Judgment Holders: Wisconsin Department of Workforce Department of Revenue Capitol One Bank L.E. Proffit & Sons Polk County Child Support Agency
028 Town of Luck 036-00858-0100 Sec 34 T36 R17 Lot 1 CSM No 4014
Owner: William T. Menne Mortgage Holder: S&C Bank nka AnchorBank
2005 SC 2005
2,008.35 100.00
029 Town of McKinley 038-00751-0000 Sec 32 T36 R15 SE NW
Owner: Mark A. Bottolfson Mortgage Holder: AgStar Financial Services
2005 SC 2005
46.25 100.00
1293
030 Town of McKinley 038-00781-0000 Sec 33 T36 R15 Pt NE SE
Owner: Robert Bates Lien/Judgment Holder: Cumberland Memorial Hospital
2005 SC 2005
465.50 100.00
1296 12% Annually
031 Town of McKinley 038-00857-0000 Sec 10 T36 R15 Lot 2 Sunrise Roost
Owners: Donald C. & Rebecca J. Seaquist
2005 SC 2005
51.43 100.00
1300 12% Annually
1082
INT. RATE 12% Annually
AMT. TAX CERT. # 1154
INT. RATE 12% Annually
12% Annually
1260 12% Annually
12% Annually
476984 22-24L 12a,d
Update on the new farm bill featured in Jan. 30 Northern Safari SPOONER – The farm bill has many programs available to assist farmers and landowners. A discussion on The New Farm Bill: What’s in it for Me? will be the focus of a workshop on Friday, Jan. 30, from 10:30 a.m. until noon at the Spooner Ag Research Station. This is the second topic of a four-week Northern Safari of ag specialist series sponsored by UW-Extension. Kathy Brihn, county director for the
Burnett/Washburn USDA Farm Service Agency, and Tom Frederickson, district conservationist with the Burnett/Washburn Natural Resources Conservation Service, will discuss a variety of programs both farmers and rural property owners may qualify for. Representatives from the local County Land and Water Conservation Departments have also been invited to share programs available through their offices.
All programs offer a variety of technical and financial assistance to landowners. The series started on Jan. 23, with a seminar on Managing Fertilizers in a High Cost Environment. Upcoming topics and dates for the series include: Using Strip Tillage in Cropping Systems on Feb. 6, and Low-Cost Milking Parlors and Small Scale Bio-digesters on Feb. 13. All seminars are held at the Spooner Ag Research Station on Fridays from
10:30 a.m. until noon. There is no cost for these programs and they are open to the public. Preregistration is requested but not required. For more information on any of the topics contact Kevin Schoessow or Otto Wiegand at the Spooner Area UW-Extension Office at 715-6353506 or 800-528-1914. - submitted
REM 2008-1, Continued from page 25
LIST OF TAX LIENS OF POLK COUNTY BEING FORECLOSED BY PROCEEDING IN REM 2008-1 (cont’d.) NO. DESCRIPTION
OWNER/MORTGAGE CO. LIEN/JUDGMENT HOLDER
12% Annually
041 Town of Eureka 020-00547-0000 Sec 20 T35 R18 Pt NW SW
2005 Owners: Jose H. & SC 2005 Ana G. Trejo Lien/Judgment Holder: Milwaukee Child Support Agency
656.18 100.00
720
12% Annually
692
12% Annually
721
12% Annually
693
12% Annually
2005 Owners: Jose H. & SC 2005 Ana G. Trejo Lien/Judgment Holder: Milwaukee Child Support Agency
114.04 100.00
1,335.91 100.00
042 Town of Eureka 020-00548-0000 Sec 20 T35 R18 S 30 Acres of SW SW
239.29 100.00
766
12% Annually
714
12% Annually
Owners: Donald R. & Jessica L. Parks Mortgage Holder: MERS as nominee for First Magnus Financial Corp.
2005 SC 2005
57.43 100.00
043 Town of Eureka 020-01240-0900 Sec 24 T35 R19 Lot 9 CSM No 4487
AMT. TAX CERT. #
NO. DESCRIPTION
OWNER/MORTGAGE CO. LIEN/JUDGMENT HOLDER
037 Town of Eureka 020-00005-0000 Sec 1 T35 R18 Pt of SE NE & Pt NE SE
Owner: Michael Vernon Chaney Mortgage Holder: S&C Bank nka AnchorBank
2005 SC 2005
1,189.58 100.00
683
038 Town of Eureka 020-00082-0000 Sec 4 T35 R18 Pt SW SW
Owner: Brian J. Larson Mortgage Holders: Firstar Bank USA NA
2005 SC 2005
213.08 100.00
039 Town of Eureka 020-00084-0000 Sec 4 T35 R18 SE SW
Owner: Brian J. Larson Mortgage Holders: Firstar Bank USA NA
2005 SC 2005 2005 SC 2005
Owner: David O. Johnson 040 Town of Eureka 020-00417-0000 Lien/Judgment Holder: Sec 17 T35 R18 Pt SW SE Polk Cty. Child Support Agency
YEAR TAX
INT. RATE
YEAR TAX
AMT. TAX CERT. #
INT. RATE
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PLEASE NOTE IMPORTANT NOTICE YOU WILL LOSE TITLE TO YOUR PROPERTY IF THESE TAXES ARE NOT PAID ON OR BEFORE MARCH 19, 2009
TAKE NOTICE that all persons having or claiming to have any right, title or interest in or lien upon the real property described in the list of tax liens, No. 2008-3 on file in the Office of the Clerk of Circuit Court of Polk County, dated January 15, 2009, and herein set forth, are hereby notified that the filing of such list of tax liens in the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Polk County constitutes the commencement by said Polk County of a special proceedings in the Circuit Court for Polk County to foreclose the tax liens therein described by foreclosure proceeding In Rem and that a notice of the pendency of such proceeding against each piece or parcel of land therein described was filed in the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court on January 15, 2009. Such proceeding is brought against the real property herein described only and is to foreclose the tax liens described in such list. No personal judgment will be entered herein for such taxes, assessments or other legal charges or any part thereof. TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that all persons having or claiming to have any right, title or interest in or lien upon
the real property described in said list of tax liens are hereby notified that a certified copy of such list of tax liens has been posted in the Office of the County Treasurer of Polk County and will remain posted for public inspection up to and including March 19, 2009, which date is hereby fixed as the last day of redemption. TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that any person having or claiming to have any right, title or interest in or lien upon any such parcel may, on or before said March 19, 2009, redeem such delinquent tax liens by paying to the County Treasurer of Polk County, the amount of all such unpaid tax liens and in addition thereto, all interest and penalties which have accrued on said unpaid tax liens, computed to and including the date of redemption, plus the reasonable costs that the County incurred to initiate the proceedings plus the person’s share of the reasonable costs of publication under sub. (6). POLK COUNTY By Amanda Nissen Polk County Treasurer
STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY In the Matter of the Foreclosure of Tax Liens under Section 75.521 Wis. Statutes by Polk County: 2008-3 PETITION FOR JUDGMENT VESTING TITLE TO POLK COUNTY Branch 2 - Judge Robert H. Rasmussen Authenticated 09CV33 - By Lois Hoff Now comes the County of Polk, by Carole T. Wondra, Polk County Clerk, and alleges and states as follows: 1. The Polk County Treasurer, Amanda Nissen, has prepared a List of Tax Liens of Polk County being Foreclosed by proceeding In Rem, a verified copy of which is attached and incorporated herein by reference. 2. The foreclosure of the tax liens through In Rem proceedings is governed by Section 75.521 Wisconsin Statutes and the requirements therein have been fulfilled. 3. The time periods after the date of the tax certificates, as stated, is set forth in Section 75.521 (3) Stat., have lapsed for the properties included and described in said list. 4. Notice of this proceeding shall be given to all parties specified in Section 75.521 (3) c Stat. by the County Treasurer sending a copy of this petition, and a copy of the List of Tax Liens of Polk County by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested. WHEREFORE, the Petitioner requests that the court grant judgment in favor of Polk County vesting title to the parcels of land described in the attached “List of Tax Liens” in Polk County, thereby, barring any and all claims whatsoever of the former owners or any persons claiming through and under the former owners since the date of filing the list of tax liens in the office of the Clerk of Circuit Court. Dated this 14th day of January, 2009. Carole T. Wondra, Polk County Clerk Polk County Government Center 100 Polk County Plaza, Suite 110, Balsam Lake, WI 54810 Filed Jan. 15, 2009 - Clerk of Circuit Court, Lois Hoff, Polk County
STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY In the Matter of the Foreclosure of Tax Liens under Section 75.521 Wis. Statutes by Polk County; list of Tax Liens for 2008-3 AFFIDAVIT Branch 2 - Judge Robert H. Rasmussen Authenticated 09CV33 - By: Lois Hoff I, Amanda Nissen, being first duly sworn under oath, depose and state as follows: 1. I am the Treasurer for the County of Polk. 2. I prepared the attached List of Tax Liens of Polk County which are being foreclosed by proceeding In Rem 2008-3 in the Circuit Court of Polk County. 3. I verify that the information contained in the listed tax liens is true and correct and that said information is based upon the files and records contained in the Polk County Treasurer’s Office. Amanda Nissen Polk County Treasurer 715-485-9255 Subscribed and sworn to before me this 14th day of January, 2009. Carole T. Wondra Notary Public, Polk County, Wis. Filed Jan. 15, 2009 - Clerk of Circuit Court, Lois Hoff, Polk County
LIST OF TAX LIENS OF POLK COUNTY BEING FORECLOSED BY PROCEEDING IN REM 2008-3 STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLOSURE OF TAX LIENS UNDER SECTION 75.521 WISCONSIN STATUTES BY POLK COUNTY, LIST OF TAX LIENS FOR YEARS INDICATED. NO. DESCRIPTION
OWNER/MORTGAGE CO. LIEN/JUDGMENT HOLDER
YEAR TAX
001 Town of Milltown 040-00354-0000 Sec 12 T35 R17 Pt SE SE
Owner: Theodore L. Hughes Lien/Judgment Holder: Department of Treasury Internal Revenue Service
2005 SC 2005
002 Town of Milltown 040-00399-0000 Sec 14 T35 R17 Pt SE SW
Owners: Michael A. & Janis G. Larson Mortgage Holder: Rural American Bank Luck Possible Lien/Judgment Holder: Milwaukee Child Support Agency
2005 SC 2005
Owners: Michael A. & Janis G. Larson Mortgage Holder: Rural American Bank Luck Possible Lien/Judgment Holder: Milwaukee Child Support Agency
2005 SC 2005
004 Town of Milltown 040-00619-0000 Sec 23 T35 R17 Pt E 1/2 NE NW
Owners: Michael A. & Janis G. Larson Mortgage Holder: Rural American Bank Luck Possible Lien/Judgment Holder: Milwaukee Child Support Agency
2005 SC 2005
64.77 100.00
1351
005 Town of Milltown 040-00474-0000 Sec 17 T35 R17 Pt S 1/2 SE
Owner: Richard J. Mueller Lien/Judgment Holders: County of Polk Paul A. Hauge DDS Stenberg Motor Supply Inc. Milltown Corp. Paul’s Sheet Metal Inc. Karen Freeman Joseph (Pat) Callahan Patrick Sand
2005 SC 2005
523.60 100.00
1341
Owner: Julie Ann Thomas Mortgage Holder: S&C Bank nka AnchorBank Lien/Judgment Holder: Paul A. Hauge DDS
2005 SC 2005
003 Town of Milltown 040-00400-0000 Sec 14 T35 R17 Pt SE SW
006 Town of Milltown 040-00558-0000 Sec 21 T35 R17 Pt SE NW
AMT. TAX CERT. #
INT. RATE
137.25 100.00
1335
12% Annually
1,083.02 100.00
1337
12% Annually
1,368.94 100.00
2,379.41 100.00
1338
1347
12% Annually
12% Annually
NO. DESCRIPTION
OWNER/MORTGAGE CO. LIEN/ YEAR TAX JUDGMENT HOLDER
007 Town of Milltown 040-00609-0100 Sec 23 T35 R17 Lot 1 CSM No 2878 & Pcl In SE SE Sec 14
Owner: Fred A. Jenderny Mortgage Holder: Rural American Bank Luck
2005 SC 2005
008 Town of Milltown 040-01445-0000 Sec 25 T35 R17 Pt Lot 13 Plat Green Bay nka Lot 1 CSM No 5091
Owner: Virginia J. Wahlquist Trust
009 Town of Milltown 040-01447-0000 Sec 25 T35 R17 Pt Lot 14 Plat of Green Bay nka Lot 1 CSM No 5091
AMT. TAX CERT. #
INT. RATE
1,355.43 100.00
1350
12% Annually
2005 SC 2005
681.62 100.00
1383
12% Annually
Owner: Virginia J. Wahlquist Trust
2005 SC 2005
1,432.71 100.00
1384
12% Annually
010 Town of Osceola 042-00304-0000 Sec 16 T33 R18 Lot 1 CSM No 1669
Owners: Robert D. & Francis E. Petrich Lien/Judgment Holder: St. Croix Valley Good Samaritan Center
2005 SC 2005
842.25 100.00
1399
12% Annually
011 Town of St. Croix Falls 044-00235-0000 Sec 9 T34 R18 NE SW
Owners: Matthew R. Rieschl, Alex C. Foeller, Greg X. Foeller, Dean C. Frokjer, Vern H. Simon, Harvey L. Quist, Marcella Ann Frokjer, Kathleen M. Simon Land Contract Holders: Harvey L. Quist & Marcella Ann Frokjer Lien/Judgment Holders: Randal L. Petersen Midland Funding Wisconsin Electric Power Co.
2005 SC 2005
1,108.04 100.00
1454
12% Annually
012 Town of St. Croix Falls 044-00239-0000 Sec 9 T34 R18 Pt SE SW
Owners: Matthew R. Rieschl, Alex C. Foeller, Greg X. Foeller, Dean C. Frokjer, Vern H. Simon, Harvey L. Quist, Marcella Ann Frokjer, Kathleen M. Simon Land Contract Holders: Harvey L. Quist & Marcella Ann Frokjer Lien/Judgment Holders: Randal L. Petersen Midland Funding Wisconsin Electric Power Co.
2005 SC 2005
750.29 100.00
1457
12% Annually
12% Annually
12% Annually
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LIST OF TAX LIENS OF POLK COUNTY BEING FORECLOSED BY PROCEEDING IN REM 2008-3 (cont’d.)
NO. DESCRIPTION
OWNER/MORTGAGE CO. LIEN/JUDGMENT HOLDER
013 Town of St. Croix Falls 044-00243-0000 Sec 9 T34 R18 Pt SW SE
Owners: Matthew R. Rieschl, Alex C. Foeller, Greg X. Foeller, Dean C. Frokjer, Vern H. Simon, Harvey L. Quist, Marcella Ann Frokjer, Kathleen M. Simon Land Contract Holders: Harvey L. Quist & Marcella Ann Frokjer Lien/Judgment Holders: Randal L. Petersen Midland Funding Wisconsin Electric Power Co.
2005 SC 2005
014 Town of Sterling 046-00540-0000 Sec 22 T36 R19 Lot 3 V3 CSM/72 & Pt Lot 4 V546/341
Owner: Richard J. Albright Lien/Judgment Holder: Capital One
2005 SC 2005
417.87 100.00
1568
12% Annually
015 Town of Sterling 046-00694-0000 Sec 28 T36 R19 Lot 1 CSM No 4494
Owner: Kenneth C. Paulson Mortgage Holder: S&C Bank nka AnchorBank Lien/Judgment Holders: First BankCard Center Robert R. Gadwa Firstar Bank NA Platinum Financial Services Beth Neely Sherman Acquisition Green Tree Servicing Township of Sterling Sam Weber Grindell Law Offices Department of Revenue Ladd Memorial Hospital
2005 SC 2005
1,577.00 100.00
1575
12% Annually
016 Town of Sterling 046-00734-0000 Sec 30 T36 R19 Pt NW NE
Owners: Francis J. & Katherine W. Sheehan
2005 SC 2005
67.61 100.00
1580
12% Annually
017 Town of West Sweden 048-00110-0000 Sec 5 T37 R17 PT SW SW
Owner: John Lindell
2005 SC 2005
136.89 100.00
1609
12% Annually
018 Town of West Sweden 048-00333-0000 Sec 14 T37 R17 Pt NE SE
Owner: David M. Chenal Party of Interest: Fransisco Vallella Lien/Judgment Holders: Dearco Distributing Inc. The Estate of Elizabeth Coen Department of Treasury Internal Revenue Service
2004 2005 SC 2005
1,966.37 2,069.32 100.00
1562 1621
12% Annually 12% Annually
019 Town of West Sweden 048-00646-0000 Sec 28 T37 R17 Pt SE NW
Owner: Sandra L. Hoff Mortgage Holder: U.S. Bank NA ND Lien/Judgment Holders: St. Croix Regional Medical Ctr. CenturyTel
2005 SC 2005
020 Town of West Sweden 048-00649-0000 Sec 28 T37 R17 Pt NE SW
Owner: Sandra L. Hoff Mortgage Holder: U.S. Bank NA ND Lien/Judgment Holders: St. Croix Regional Medical Ctr. CenturyTel
2005 SC 2005
021 Town of West Sweden 048-00951-0000 Sec 28 T37 R17 Lot 4 Wm J Starrs Subdiv NW SE
Owner: Sandra L. Hoff Mortgage Holder: U.S. Bank NA ND Lien/Judgment Holders: St. Croix Regional Medical Ctr. CenturyTel
2005 SC 2005
47.91 100.00
1663
12% Annually
022 Town of West Sweden 048-00952-0000 Sec 28 T37 R17 Lot 5 Wm J Starrs Subdiv NW SE
Owner: Sandra L. Hoff Mortgage Holder: U.S. Bank NA ND Lien/Judgment Holders: St. Croix Regional Medical Ctr. CenturyTel
2005 SC 2005
13.68 100.00
1664
12% Annually
023 Town of West Sweden 048-00905-0000 Sec 27 T37 R17 Lot 17 Blk 2 Setzers Add To NW NW
Owner: Thomas F. Nordmeyer
2005 SC 2005
55.47 100.00
1659
12% Annually
024 Village of Balsam Lake 106-00352-0000 Sec 11 T34 R17 Lot 2 Blk 2 Indianhead Shores
Owner: Doris M. Usher Mortgage Holder: Polk County Bank nka AnchorBank Lien/Judgment Holder: Wisconsin Electric Power Co.
2005 DC 2005 SC 2005
799.34 650.57 100.00
1682 1682
12% Annually
025 Village of Balsam Lake 106-00555-0100 Sec 10 T34 R17 Pt NE NW
Owners: Gregory A. & Jeanne S. Nelson Mortgage Holder: S&C Bank nka AnchorBank Possible Lien: Dane Child Support Agency
2005 SC 2005
1,711.24 100.00
1686
12% Annually
YEAR TAX
AMT. TAX CERT. # 26.91 100.00
180.23 100.00
1,524.28 100.00
1458
1645
1646
INT. RATE
12% Annually
12% Annually
12% Annually
NO. DESCRIPTION
OWNER/MORTGAGE CO. LIEN/JUDGMENT HOLDER
YEAR TAX
026 Village of Centuria 111-00088-0100 Sec 11 T34 R18 Lot 1 CSM No 2203
Owner: Larry W. Knutson Mortgage Holder: Eagle Valley Bank NA Lien/Judgment Holders: Mudge, Porter, Lundeen & Seguin, Pinewood Homes
2005 SC 2005
2,195.79 100.00
1700
12% Annually
027 Village of Clear Lake 113-00164-0000 Sec 19 T32 R15 Pt Lot 6, All Lots 7 & 8 Blk 25 Original Plat
2005 Owners: Keith J. & Miranda J. Lutz Mortgage Holders: The RiverBank DC 2005 SC 2005 WESTconsin Credit Union Lien/Judgment Holders: Arrow Financial Services Capital One Bank USA
1,896.69 133.63 100.00
1738 1738
12% Annually 12% Annually
028 Village of Dresser 116-00297-0000 Sec 7 T33 R18 Pt Outlot 27 Assessor’s Plat
2005 Owners: Kathryn M. Ellingworth SC 2005 James L. Nelson Possible Lien: Milwaukee Child Support Agency
80.89 100.00
1765
12% Annually
029 Village of Dresser 116-00468-0601 Sec 18 T33 R18 Lot 6 Plat of Silver Ridge
Owner: Dorothy H. Goodroad
2005 SC 2005
92.16 100.00
1777
12% Annually
030 Village of Frederic 126-00031-0000 Sec 27 T37 R17 Pt Lot 10 & 11 Blk 3 Original Plat
Owner: Ruby E. Jones Land Contract Holder: Richard D. Jones Mortgage Holder: Village of Frederic
2005 SC 2005
633.57 100.00
1783
12% Annually
031 Village of Luck 146-00540-0000 Sec 28 T36 R17 Lot 2 CSM No 463
Owners: Jack H. Jr. & Theresa D. Phillips Mortgage Holder: Beneficial Wisconsin Inc.
2004 2005 SC 2005
1,097.62 2,637.35 100.00
1783 1852
12% Annually 12% Annually
032 Village of Luck 146-00601-0000 Sec 34 T36 R17 Pt Gov Lot 4
Owners: Scott A. & Lisa L. Roberts Mortgage Holder: U.S. Bank NA ND
2005 SA 2005
2,127.84 2,094.55
1856 1856
12% Annually 12% Annually
033 Village of Milltown 151-00323-0000 Sec 17 T35 R17 Pt NW NW
Owners: John N. Duxbury Sharon Ronnenberg Mortgage Holder: Ameriquest Mortgage Co.
2005 SC 2005
863.45 100.00
1895
12% Annually
034 Village of Milltown 151-00427-0000 Sec 8 T35 R17 Lot 35 Pixie Acres Mobile Home Second Addn
Owners: Douglas J. & Anna M. Walton Mortgage Holder: Green Tree Finan. Serv. Corp. Lien/Judgment Holder: Capital One Bank
2005 SC 2005
410.35 100.00
1906
12% Annually
035 City of Amery 201-00256-0000 Sec 28 T33 R16 Lot 5 Blk 2 C H Johnson Addn
Owner: Northwest Homes of Wisconsin Inc. Mortgage Holders: Bremer Bank NA Polk County, Wisconsin; Polk County Housing Authority
2005 SA 2005 DC 2005 SC 2005
1,575.07 22.22 231.17 100.00
1964 1964 1964
12% Annually 12% Annually 12% Annually
036 City of St. Croix Falls 281-00037-0000 Sec 19 T34 R18 Lots 8 & 9 & Pt Lot 10 Blk 51 1st Addn
Owner: Richard Timothy Koons Land Contract Holder: Richard W. Koons
2005 SC 2005
1,788.56 100.00
2065
12% Annually
037 City of St. Croix Falls Owner: Richard Timothy Koons Land Contract Holder: 281-00038-0000 Richard W. Koons Sec 19 T34 R18 Pt Lot 10 Blk 51 1st Addn
2005 SC 2005 SC 2005
509.47 40.76 100.00
2066 2066
12% Annually 12% Annually
038 City of St. Croix Falls 281-00039-0000 Sec 19 T34 R18 Lot 11 Blk 51 1st Addn
Owner: Richard Timothy Koons Land Contract Holder: Richard W. Koons
2005 SC 2005
917.77 100.00
2067
12% Annually
039 City of St. Croix Falls 281-00069-0000 Sec 19 T34 R18 Lot 19 Blk 52 1st Addn
Owner: Jeremy Dahlquist Lien/Judgment Holder: Polk Cty. Child Support Agency
2005
577.45
2070
12% Annually
040 Village of Luck 146-00559-0000 Sec 28 T36 R17 Pt Gov Lot 1
2005 Owners: John M. Wright, Robert DC 2005 P. Wright, Mary Kaye Rausch, SC 2005 John E. Rausch Mortgage Holder: S&C Bank nka AnchorBank Lien/Judgment Holders: Milwaukee Child Support Agency Racine Child Support Agency Wisconsin Dept. Industry, Labor & Human Relations
1,533.38 182.35 100.00
1853 1853
12% Annually 12% Annually
041 City of St. Croix Falls 281-01175-0000 Sec 30 T34 R18 Lot 1 & Outlot 1 V4CSM/ 67 In Lot 137 Assessor’s Plat
2005 Owner: John Wright SC 2005 Mortgage Holder: Polk Cty. Bank nka AnchorBank Lien/Judgment Holder: Wisconsin Dept. of Industry, Labor & Human Relations Milwaukee Child Support Agency
836.47 100.00
2130
12% Annually
042 City of St. Croix Falls 281-01282-0000 Sec 19 T34 R18 Lot 12 Blk 3 Bretl Addn
2005 Owner: Janet S. Feske SC 2005 Mortgage Holder: Wells Fargo Home Mortgage Inc.
707.83 100.00
2135
12% Annually
AMT. TAX CERT. #
INT. RATE
476990 22-24L 12a,d
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Students of the Week GRANTSBURG
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Stephen Schaar has been chosen Frederic Elementary School’s student of the week. He is in sixth grade and the son of Sarah Schaar. Stephen is quiet, respectful and hardworking. He loves playing football and other sports. He would like to drive a school bus some day.
Larissa Houtari has been chosen Frederic Middle School’s student of the week. She is in eighth grade and the daughter of Rose and Mike Houtari. She is employed at the Rose Garden. She is involved in volleyball, track and hockey. She likes drawing, peanut butter, singing and dancing. She plans to attend art school. Larissa completes work on time and is a conscientious classroom leader. She is pleasant, always positive, smiling and never complains.
Kim Jones has been chosen Frederic High School’s student of the week. She is a junior and the daughter of Jim and Chong Ae Jones. She is very cooperative and polite. She has excellent work habits, a pleasant personality and a positive attitude. She is involved in Forensics, yearbook, drama, library aid, basketball and works at the Dairy Queen. Her hobbies include writing, listening to music and reading. She plans to attend college.
Chandler VanderVelden has been chosen Grantsburg Elementary School’s student of the week. He is in third grade and the son of Stephanie VanderVelden and Galen VanderVelden. He shows a positive attitude toward school. He is doing a great job of paying attention so that he can learn and he works hard every day. He likes art, gym, math and reading. He enjoys hanging out with his family, riding four-wheeler and snowmobile and building things.
Logan Potvin has been chosen Luck Middle School’s student of the week. She is in eighth grade and the daughter of Beth and Don Potvin. She is a student who brings a positive attitude to class. She tries hard on her assignments. She is respectful and gets along with her peers. She is involved with choir and band. She is also active in cheerleading. In her spare time, she enjoys cooking, singing and reading.
Symone Wefel has been chosen Luck High School’s student of the week. She is a junior and the daughter of Alex Wefel and Charity Wefel. She is a student who works hard and is always on task. She has a pleasant demeanor which helps make the classroom enjoyable for all students. She is involved in Forensics. In her spare time, she enjoys writing, reading, playing Scrabble and artwork. She plans to study journalism and write her own book.
Ella Bobzin has been chosen St. Croix Falls Elementary School’s student of the week. She is in kindergarten and the daughter of Getta Lendosky and Eric Bobzin. At school, she loves art projects and free-time play. At home, she enjoys Scooby-Doo movies and playing with her little brother, Henry. Ella is an enthusiastic and friendly student.
Brittany Coulter has been chosen Siren Middle School’s student of the week. She is in eighth grade and the daughter of Laura Coulter. She is involved in volleyball, basketball and track. She strives for academic excellence, keeping up with her studies despite a busy personal schedule. She volunteers to walk dogs at the Burnett County Humane Society and is also involved in church activities.
Bernice Mixsooke has been chosen Siren High School’s student of the week. Bernice is a freshman. She is currently taking pottery class, her clay projects (especially slab building) are remarkable not only in their creative design, but in the extraordinary detail. Her work ethic and attitude are remarkable and set a great example for her classmates.
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Jessica Rademacher has been chosen St. Croix Falls Middle School’s student of the week. She is in seventh grade and the daughter of Mike and Linda Rademacher. She has a twin brother, Joe, and older brother, Jake. Hobbies include reading, running, playing basketball, cross country and track. Her favorite subject is language arts. She is a fun student who always sems to be smiling. She works hard and does a nice job in class.
WEBSTER
SIREN
Lillian Schmidt has been chosen Siren Elementary School’s student of the week. She is in first grade and the daughter of Kevin Schmidt and Kristina Asper. She works very hard at speaking with correct speech sounds. She has a bubbly and friendly personality. Her favorite subject is science, her favorite color is purple and she likes to make snowmen. She is in Girl Scouts and 4-H.
Carissa Skifstad has been chosen Grantsburg High School’s student of the week. She is a sophmore and the daughter of Glen and Terri Skifstad. Carissa is always pleasant and has a smile on her face. She is always willing to assist staff. She is involved in band, choir, handbells, swing choir, jazz band, AODA, FCCLA, volleyball, track and field, weight lifting, journalism and youth group.
ST. CROIX FALLS
LUCK
Grace Groh has been chosen Luck Elementary School’s student of the week. Grace is in the fourth grade and is the daughter of Chris and Beth Groh. She loves to care for all the animals at her house. This year she discovered she enjoys reading American Girl books. Grace has a kind and gentle spirit, and she is always willing to help other students.
Holly Fiedler has been chosen Grantsburg Middle School’s student of the week. She is in fourth grade and the daughter of Kraig and April Fiedler. Her favorite class is reading. Holly's teacher says that she comes to school ready to work and is always helpful and kind.
Mason Getts has been chosen Webster Elementary's student of the week. He is 5 years old and is the son of Steve and Bridget Getts. He is a hard worker and a good leader. Mason has many friends at school and he says he loves playing with all of them. He says he is learning how to be nice at school so he will have lots of friends. His favorite things to do at home are to play in the mud and snow.
Paige Young has been chosen Webster Middle School’s student of the week. She is in seventh grade and the daughter of Sam Olson. Paige has been getting straight A's all year. Her work and behavior in class is tops. Paige is very busy with sports. She gets perfect scores in her classes without any excuses and is always ready for a new class day. She is involved in hockey, football and soccer. Hobbies include deer and bear hunting.
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Hunter Ward has been chosen Unity Middle School’s student of the week. Hunter is in the seventh grade and is the son of Kyle and Dawn Ward. Hunter is a hard worker and he has a good sense of humor. He is helpful and shows respect. Teachers enjoy his easygoing attitude and his desire to do what is right.
Nolan Kriegel has been chosen Webster High School’s student of the week. He is a junior and the son of Kim and Laurie Kriegel. His work is fantastic, neat, accurate and punctual. He is also very thoughtful, hardworking and friendly. He asks great questions and is an extremely positive influence on the class. He is involved in football, basketball and track. His hobbies include hunting, fishing and snowboarding.
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JANUARY
THURSDAY/22 Amery
• Stamping and scrapbooking at the senior center, 9:30 a.m., 715-268-6605.
Balsam Lake
• Infant/child class at the Red Cross office, 5:30-9:30 p.m., 715-485-3025, www.scvarc.org.
Coming events
Dresser
• Dresser & St. Croix Falls Area VFW Post #4186, And The Ladies Auxiliary All-YouCan-Eat Chili at the VFW Hall, 4:30-7 p.m.
WEDNESDAY/28 Amery
• Conversational Spanish Club at the senior center, 1 p.m., 715-268-6605.
Frederic
• Pokeno at the senior center, 1 p.m.
Rice Lake
• Insight School information session at UW-Barron, 6 p.m., 800-975-8006 or www.insightschools.net.
St. Croix Falls
• Friends of the Libary meeting at the library at noon.
Frederic
THURSDAY/29
• 500 cards at the senior center, 6:30 p.m.
Luck
Amery
• Lyme disease film, “Under Our Skin,” at the library, 7 p.m.
• Lee Elmer and Friends performance night at Centennial Hall, 7 p.m.
Siren
Frederic
• It’s a Jungle Adventure at the Family Resource Center, 6-7 p.m., 715-349-2922.
• 500 cards at the senior center, 6:30 p.m.
St. Croix Falls
• Exercise at the senior center, 10 a.m. • 500 cards at the senior center, 6:30 p.m.
St. Croix Falls
• Exercise at the senior center, 10 a.m. • Blood pressure check at the senior center, 11:30 a.m. • Potluck lunch w/meeting to follow at the senior center, 12:30 p.m. • 500 cards at the senior center, 6:30 p.m.
Webster
• Webster Lioness monthly meeting, rescheduled from cancellation due to weather.
FRIDAY/30
FRIDAY/23
Clear Lake
Amery
• Bluegrass concert featuring the Alzen family at Word of Life Fellowship, 6:30 p.m., 715263-2556, www.alzenfamily.com.
• 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.
Frederic
• Pokeno at the senior center, 1 p.m. A brilliant sunrise splashed a bright-orange glow over Polk County on Mon• FFA/FFA Alumni Taco Supper at the big day morning. – Photo by Marty Seeger school, 4:30-7 p.m.
Spooner
• Safari series, Managing Fertilizers in a High-Cost Environment at the Ag Research Station, 10:30 a.m.-noon, 715-635-3506, 800528-1914.
St. Croix Falls
• Bridge at the senior center, 10 a.m.
SATURDAY/24 Amery
SUNDAY/25
TUES. & WED./27 & 28
• Lodestone Antique Road Show at the senior center, 1-3 p.m., 715-268-6605. • St. Joseph’s 45th-annual ice-fishing contest, dinner & raffle.
• 18th-annual Rice Lake Area Farm Show at Cedar Mall, 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
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Amery
Rice Lake
Rice Lake
TUESDAY/27 Amery
• Wisconsin Wildlife Federation Conservation Banquet at The Tac. Open at 5 p.m., dinner at 7 p.m., 715-471-0940.
• Rehearsal for Red Cedar Symphony Orchestra at UW-Barron, 2-5 p.m., 715-234-9755.
Cushing
• Eighth-Annual Wedding Showcase at Northwoods Crossing Event Center, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., 715-463-2341.
• Alternative fuel vehicle seminar at WITC Conference Center, 3-4:30 p.m.
MONDAY/26
• Village street project meeting at the village hall, 5:30 p.m., 715-349-2273, rsurbaugh@sirentel.net. • Burnett County Republican Party will meet at 7 p.m. in Room 162 in the government center, 7 p.m.
• Suzy Q’s fishing contest, 715-483-9458.
Frederic
• Food & fellowship at the senior center, noon, games to follow.
Grantsburg
• Benefit for David Bistram at the Legion, 1 p.m. start.
Luck
• Ice-fishing contest on Little Butternut, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., 715-472-2959.
Range
• Benefit for Scott Johnston at Straight 8 Bar, 1 p.m.-midnight, 715-557-0338.
Spooner
• 8th-annual Jack Frost Fest.
St. Croix Falls
• Klondike Kickoff Event for the Big Read at the Wert Family Nature Center and Scenic National Riverway Visitor Center, 1-4 p.m, 715483-1777, 888-887-6002
Siren
Amery
• German Club at the senior center, 1 p.m., 715-268-6605. • DivorceCare and DivorceCare for Kids meet at Apple River Community Church at 7 p.m., 715-268-2176, 715-268-8360.
Frederic
• Spades played at the senior center, 1 p.m. • Blood drive at the high school, 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., 715-327-5642, 715-327-4223, ext. 124.
Rice Lake
• Financial Aid Night at WITC, 5:30 p.m., 800243-WITC.
St. Croix Falls
• The Polk County Genealogical Society will meet at the senior center, 1 p.m., 715-6462033.
• Habitat for Humanity meeting at city hall, 6:30 p.m.
Rice Lake Siren
St. Croix Falls
• Exercise at the senior center, 10 a.m. • 500 cards/Dominos at the senior center, 12:30 p.m.
Webster
• Food and Friends Community Dinner at Grace United Methodist Church, 5-6 p.m. • Ravishing Rubies Red Hat Society luncheon at Zia Louise Restaurant, noon.
Luck
• Annual Community Graduate Scholarship Fundraiser Lasagna Supper & Raffle at Luck school cafeteria, 5-7:30 p.m., 715-472-2152 ext. 103.
Spooner
• Safari series, New Farm Bill at the Ag Research Station, 10:30 a.m.-noon, 715-635-3506, 800-528-1914.
St. Croix Falls
• Bridge at the senior center, 10 a.m.
SATURDAY/31 Balsam Lake
• Benefit in memory of Cody Ward at Unity Elementary School, 2-6 p.m., 715-554-3337. • 4WD truck1/4-mile drag race at the town beach, register 10-11:30 a.m., start noon, 715557-0211, 715-205-3940.
Danbury
• 31st-annual Danbury Area Lions Ice-Fishing contest, on Burlingame Lake, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Frederic
• Food & fellowship at the senior center, noon, games to follow. • Frederic band and choir indoor garage sale at the elementary school, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. 715327-8012, 715-327-4737. • Grief support group meets at St. Luke’s Methodist Church, 9:30-11 a.m., 715-327-4436. • Winter Fun Day - Garage Sale, 8 a.m.-3 p.m.; ice-fishing contest, registration 9 a.m.; minigolf 10 a.m.-3 p.m.; snow sculpture contest; skiing, skating.
Drabes trains with brigade combact team
Girl Scout cookie-selling season begins
The Frederic Girl Scouts kicked off their cookie-selling season with a Cookie Rally on Jan. 19. They played games and were able to sample the cookies they are now selling. If you are looking for a Girl Scout taking orders for cookies in the Frederic area, you can call Prudence at 715327-4722. – Photo submitted
Specialist Joshua Drabes, a native of St. Croix Falls, cleans his weapon after completing individual weapon qualifications during training at Camp Blanding, Fla. Drabes is an infantryman with the 1st Battalion, 128th Infantry, 32nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team. He is among the 3,000-plus 32nd IBCT soldiers who are preparing for the largest Wisconsin National Guard overseas military deployment since World War II. The soldiers will return to Wisconsin at the end of January and spend several weeks at their home armories before departing in late February for about two months of additional premobilization training at Fort Bliss, Texas. The mobilization is expected to last about one year, including about 10 months in Iraq. - U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Michael Baltz